Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Maybelline Mascara Collection Review #4 of 7: Maybelline Great Lash

Today I am going to review Maybelline Original Great Lash. This is such a good mascara for girls who are just starting out. Maybelline does test on animals. I bought this at CVS Pharmacy for $5.29, so it's very affordable.
 This is what the tube looks like. It's pink with Blackest Black written on the bottom and has a black rectangle with Great Lash written in green and pink with a black round cap. Very simple and classic.
The wand is a simple spoolie that everyone has seen. Nothing fancy.
Before:
After:
It does make my lashes look more presentable, but still looks natural. I love swiping this on before going to run errands on the weekend so I look more awake.

Ingredients:
Aqua/Water, Cera Alba/Beeswax, Ozokerite, Shellac, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Methylparaben, Quaternium-15, Simethicone, Quaternium-22, Butylparaben. May Contain: CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77007/Ultramarines, Mica, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77510/Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77289/Chromium Hydroxide Green, CI 77742/Manganese Violet.

Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo
Dana.

Sunday, August 18, 2013

August 2013 Ipsy Bag

I got my Ipsy bag a couple of days ago and I'm so happy with it!
The first thing I got is this Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub. I had heard so much about this brand from Youtube gurus and was always afraid to try it, but I'm glad they included it in this month's Ipsy bag. I have already used it once and it feels so nice.

Claims:
The Jojoba Charcoal Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub is formulated using the powers of Jojoba Wax Beads and Activated Charcoal. This mask effectively removes dead skin, impurities and toxins, but is gentle enough for sensitive and acne prone skin types. Jojoba Wax Beads provide gentle exfoliation without leaving microlacerations on delicate skin. Highly absorbent Activated Charcoal penetrates deeply into pores to draw out impurities and toxins. Also refines texture and encourages skin renewal, leaving skin smooth and refreshed. 
 
Ingredients:
aloe barbadensis (organic aloe) juice, cocos nucifera (coconut rbd) oil, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) wax beads, cocamidopropyl betaine, emulsifying wax, palm stearic acid, phenoxyethanol, aleurites moluccana (kukui nut) oil, spinacia oleracea (spinach) extract, activated charcoal, xanthan gum (polysaccharide gum), citrus limonum (lemon) essential oil, lavandula spp. (lavender 40/42) essential oil, cananga odorata (ylang ylang) essential oil, pelargonium graveolens (geranium) essential oil. 

The second item I received is this Noya Natural Vanilla Lipbalm. It's made from natural ingredients and is kosher, which is good for Jewish people. It's so moisturizing and softens my lips.

Claims:
The noya Lip Balm is a lightweight, all-natural formula that moisturizes, smooths, softens your lips and packs a full punch of flavor. And because it’s natural, you can lick your lips as much as you want – and trust us, you’ll want to often. 

Ingredients:
coconut oil, beeswax, organic extra virgin olive oil, natural flavor, organic stevia [alternatively, the ingredients with the binomial names: cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, cera alba (beeswax), organic extra virgin olea europaea (olive) oil, natural flavor, organic stevia rebaudiana] 

 The third item I received is this Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream. This has some shimmer in it and I don't like that because I don't want to look like a vampire from Twilight. The formula is thicker than some BB creams I've tried.

Claims:
The Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream hydrates, primes, illuminates, and perfects leaving a sheer bare skin finish. Specialized mineral pigments instantly adjusts to your skin shade allows one color to work for many and can be built up for just the right amount of coverage. Your skin will look natural, dewy, youthful and radiant without looking like you are wearing heavy make-up. 

Ingredients:
water, gylcerin, caprylic/ capric triglyceride, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, dimethicone, sorbitan sesquioleate, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) esters, iris pallida (sweet iris) leaf cell extract, rosa damascena (damascus rose) leaf cell extract, cocos nucifera (coconut) water, laminaria hyperborea (kelp extract blend), hyaluronic acid, oat beta glucan, potassium cetyl phosphate, hydroxyethylcellulose, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, iron oxide black, mica, potassium sorbate, sodium dehydroacetate, sodium benzoate, citric acid, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, white tea extract, aloe barbgadensis leaf juice, fragrance (all natural) 

The fourth item I received is this City Color Cheek Stain. I've never used a cheek stain before and I'm actually scared to use it.

Claims:
City Color Cosmetics Cheek Stain gives your cheeks the perfect flush for a natural glow. Available in 6 different hues. 

Ingredients:
ethylhexyl palmitate, trimethylsiloxyphenyl, dimethicone, aluminum starch, octenylsuccinate, ceresin, beeswax (cera alba), caprylic/capric triglyceride, isohexadecane, paraffin, glycol montanate, synthetic wax, methylparaben, propylparaben, flavor (aroma),titanium dioxide (cl 77891). may contain(+/-): iron oxides (cl 77499, cl 77492, cl 77499)), mica (cl 77019), red 6 lake (cl15850), red 7 lake (cl15850), red 40 lake (cl 16035), yellow 5, lake (cl 19140). 

The fifth and final item I received is this Pixi Beauty Lash Booster Mascara in Blackest Black. Pixi can be found in America in Target, but they are like a higher end brand.

Claims:
This unique mascara truly boosts your lashes, giving them a "push-up" effect that lasts all day. The dense, rich formula coats lashes with maximum pigment, for long-lasting full color and the cone-shaped brush coats each lash evenly. Long lasting, smudge-free and waterproof. 

Ingredients:
hydrogenated polyisobutene, dextrin palmitate/ethylhexanoate, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, microcrystalline wax, disteardimonium hectorite, aluminum distearate, peg-8 dioleate, sorbitan isostearate, propylparaben, simethicone, tocopherol. [+/- talc, mica, iron oxides (ci 77499), titanium dioxide (ci 77891), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510)]. 

That's all I got in my Ipsy Bag. It is a good one this month. I'm happy with it.

Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Maybelline Color Whispers Review: #3 of 6: Pink Possibilities.


We are halfway through my Maybelline Color Whisper collection, but I have added two more, so those will be reviewed at a later date.

Let's get the ball rolling!
 Here's what the packing looks like. It looks pinker in real life. The cap is square and the screwing thing is silver with a square bottom. I bought this at CVS Pharmacy for $7.49.
Here's what it looks like on my hand and my lips. It's a nice sheer pink that looks natural on my lips. I like wearing this with every kind of makeup look.

Ingredients:
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil / Jojoba Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alumina, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Propylene Carbonate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, BHT, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Linalool, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Benzyl Benzoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Parfum / Fragrance. [+/- May Contain / Peut Contenir, Mica, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 45410 / Red 28 Lake, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 45380 / Red 22 Lake, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Ci 15985 / Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 75470 / Carmine] 

Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Monday, July 22, 2013

July 2013 Ipsy Bag

Hey, guys! I opened my Ipsy bag yesterday.
The bag is pink vinyl, which is perfect.
The first thing I got was this Demeter Perfume Oil Roll On in Salt Air.

Information:
Demeter Fragrance Library’s Perfume Oils come in over 250 scents. Their perfume oils provide a long lasting fragrance alternative while pampering your skin.

The Benefits:
• 97% Natural Ingredients
• Non-Alcohol
• Fractionated Coconut and Palm Kernel Oil, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E
• Pampers and softens skin
• Easy-to-use roll-on applicator.

Provides a great, long-lasting scent on the run, at a great price!

Apply to pulse points, wrists, and neck. Use as needed to refresh fragrance. Or, mix, match and layer them directly on the skin to create your own personal fragrance experience. 
Ingredients:
caprylic/capric triglyceride, fragrance (parfum, fragancia), simmondsia, chinesis (jojoba seed oil), tocopherol  
The second thing I got was this Coola SPF 20 Tinted Moisturizer. As you can see from the pictures above, it does seem to be yellow at first, but it's not once it's blended in.

Information:
Keep the sun and environment at bay with this SPF 20 broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen. This tinted, light rose scented, titanium dioxide based formula (for those who are Zinc sensitive) is made with 98% natural ingredients. Ingredients like organic acai oil, vitamins B1/2/3, vitamins C, and vitamin E delivers a powerful defense against aging. Also contains skin calming and elasticity promoting ingredients such as linseed oil, organic sunflower seed extract, organic cucumber extract and phyto-protector plankton extract.

This sunscreen is hypoallergenic, paraben-free, ultra sheer, anti-aging, and water resistant for 40 minutes.

Ingredients:
titanium dioxide (sunblock) 4.2% inactive ingredients: aluminum hydroxide, caprylohydroxamic acid, caprylyl glycol, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit water, cocoglycerides, coriandrum sativum (coriander) fruit oil, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, euterpe oleracea (acai) fruit oil, glycerin, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed extract, hydrogen dimethicone, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, iron oxides, isopropyl titanium triisostearate, lauryl glucoside, linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed oil, mica, plankton extract, polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, propanediol, rosa damascena flower oil, salvia sclarea (clary) extract, synthetic wax, tocopherol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, water, xanthan gum. organic ingredients: cucumber fruit extract, glycerin, linseed seed oil, orange fruit water, safflower seed oil, sunflower seed extract
The third thing I got is this Pouty Pop Crayon by POP Beauty. I got this in Fuchsia Flirt, which is a bright pink.

Information:
POP's Pouty Pop Crayon nourishes, treats, and adds that perfectly-plumped pop to lips. These extra-nourishing balms gently bounce onto lips creating a plumped & pillowy pout leaving them with luscious, long-lasting colour with a super-smooth texture. Available in six shades.

Ingredients:
paraffinum liquidum, ceresine wax, beeswax, ethylhexyl palmitate, microcrystalline wax, petrolatum, polybutene, fragrance. [+/- red iron oxide, d&c red no.6, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide.

  The fourth thing I got is this CHI Weather Proof Hairspray. The great thing about this is that the lid opens and closes so it doesn't leak.

Information:
A high-performance humidity resistant spray that combats frizz by providing a protective barrier against moisture. Weather Proof promises to leave your hairstyles intact, removing any chance of humidity attacking mis-haps.

Ingredients:
hydrofluorocarbon 152a, sd alcohol 40-b (alcohol denat.), butane, acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, isobutane, isostearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane, benzophenone-4, cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed keratin, panthenol, retinyl palmitate, tocopherol acetate, fragrance (parfum), benzyl salicylate, linalool, geraniol, citronellol 


The last thing I got is this BH Cosmetics Eyeshadow Sample featuring an eyeshadow from each of the three California Palettes. It's not really wowing me with the pigmentation.

Information:
This BH Cosmetics makeup palette includes a shade from each of the California Collection palettes: Hollywood, San Francisco, and Malibu.

The San Francisco palette was inspired by the classic California city and style of San Francisco! This new magnetic paper palette brings together a beautiful mix of coppery golds and skyline blues reminiscent of the bridges and bay breeze. With 16 eyeshadows and 4 blushes, the San Francisco palette will transform you into a sophisticated bay-area girl, every time.

The Hollywood palette has you covered with red-carpet reds to limelight greens that are sure to take your look from ordinary to extraordinary! This makeup palette includes 16 eyeshadows and 4 blushes and comes in a compact magnetic paper palette.

Be a beach babe year-round with the Malibu makeup palette. Get that sun-kissed glow with 16 warm and cool-toned eyeshadows and 4 blushes, inspired by the hot summers on the Malibu coast. Select from deep blue and aqua to sandy browns and sunset oranges.

The full size magnetic palettes come with a foldable mirror, making it perfect for when you are on the go!

Ingredients:
SF Palette: eyeshadow: talc, mica, mineral oil, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, isopropyl palmitate, lanolin, methylparaben, propylparaben, bht. may contain: mica and titanium dioxide, iron dioxides, ultramarine blue, manganese violet, ferric ammonium ferrocyanide, chrome oxide greens, chrome hydroxide green, fd&c red no. 40 al lake, fd&c yellow no. 5 al lake, fdc blue no. 1 al lake. blush: talc, mica, mineral oil, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, isopropyl palmitate, lanolin, methylparaben, propylparaben, bht. may contain: mica and titanium dioxide, iron dioxides, ultramarine blue, manganese violet, ferric ammonium ferrocyanide, chrome oxide greens, chrome hydroxide green, fd&c red no. 40 al lake, fd&c yellow no. 5 al lake, fdc blue no. 1 al lake.
Hollywood Palette: eyeshadow: talc, mica, mineral oil, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, isopropyl palmitate, lanolin, methylparaben, propylparaben, bht. may contain: mica and titanium dioxide, iron dioxides, ultramarine blue, manganese violet, ferric ammonium ferrocyanide, chrome oxide greens, chrome hydroxide green, fd&c red no. 40 al lake, fd&c yellow no. 5 al lake, fdc blue no. 1 al lake. blush: talc, mica, mineral oil, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, isopropyl palmitate, lanolin, methylparaben, propylparaben, bht. may contain: mica and titanium dioxide, iron dioxides, ultramarine blue, manganese violet, ferric ammonium ferrocyanide, chrome oxide greens, chrome hydroxide green, fd&c red no. 40 al lake, fd&c yellow no. 5 al lake, fdc blue no. 1 al lake.
Malibu Palette: eyeshadow: talc, mica, mineral oil, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, isopropyl palmitate, lanolin, methylparaben, propylparaben, bht. may contain: mica and titanium dioxide, iron dioxides, ultramarine blue, manganese violet, ferric ammonium ferrocyanide, chrome oxide greens, chrome hydroxide green, fd&c red no. 40 al lake, fd&c yellow no. 5 al lake, fdc blue no. 1 al lake. blush: talc, mica, mineral oil, titanium dioxide, magnesium stearate, isopropyl palmitate, lanolin, methylparaben, propylparaben, bht. may contain: mica and titanium dioxide, iron dioxides, ultramarine blue, manganese violet, ferric ammonium ferrocyanide, chrome oxide greens, chrome hydroxide green, fd&c red no. 40 al lake, fd&c yellow no. 5 al lake, fdc blue no. 1 al lake. 

Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

Update.

Okay, my makeup lovers, I have an update here for you all. I am going to Las Vegas tomorrow! Woot! I also can't find one of my Maybelline Color Whispers that I was supposed to review today, so I have to buy another one. I won't be doing many reviews on my trip. I'll be gone for 10 days.

Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.

Thursday, July 04, 2013

Maybelline Mascara Review: #3 of 7: GreatLash Lots of Lashes

Hi, guys! It's Thursday and time for another mascara review. This time, I'll be reviewing Greatlash Lots of Lashes. I bought this at CVS for $5.29. It's not expensive at all and it's a great investment for those just starting to wear makeup.
The tube is pink and square with a black rectangle with GreatLash written in pink and green with Maybelline New York written below that. Then there's a white open heart with Lots of Lashes written in black in it. Then there's Blackest Black, which is the color, written below that. The cap is green and round.
The brush itself is tapered, bigger at the bottom and smaller at the top. The bristles get smaller as they go up to the top. It makes it easier to get those little baby lashes.
Before:
After:
As you can see, my lashes are separated and colored. Parts of my lashes are blonde, so they look shorter. That's why I love mascara. I would recommend this mascara for teenagers who are just starting out. There's no need to buy department store makeup until you get used to wearing makeup and you never know, you might find something that you love.

Ingredients:
Aqua/Water, Paraffin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Cera Alba/Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Carnauba Wax, Acacia Senegal/Acacia Senegal Gum, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Steareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Polymethacrylate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Simethicone, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-10, Silica, Panthenol. May Contain: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77007/Ultramarines, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Mica, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77289/Chromium Hydroxide Green, CI 77742/Manganese Violet, CI 77510/Ferric Ferrocyanide.
Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana. 

Tuesday, July 02, 2013

Maybelline Color Whisper Series: #2 of 6: Coral Ambition

Hey, guys. It's Tuesday which means another review of a Maybelline Color Whisper. This week, I am reviewing Coral Ambition. This is one of my newest purchases and I absolutely love it. I bought this at CVS and it was buy one get one half off, so I bought two of course. Maybelline does test on animals, so be aware of this.
This is what the tube looks like. It's got an orange cap, which lets you know what color it is.
 This being fairly new, it's still got a lot of product. It is compact enough to carry around in your pocket, but it will melt easily in hot weather.
Here it is swatched on my hand. It is orange and very pretty. I've never liked coral colors, but I decided to try this one.
Here it is on my lips. I do like the color on my lips because it's so different than what I'm used to. It's just so good with a smokey eye or a neutral eye. It just goes with everything.

Ingredients:
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil / Jojoba Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alumina, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Propylene Carbonate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, BHT, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Linalool, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Benzyl Benzoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Parfum / Fragrance. [+/- May Contain / Peut Contenir, Mica, Ci 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Ci 45410 / Red 28 Lake, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 / Iron Oxides, Ci 45380 / Red 22 Lake, Ci 15850 / Red 7, Ci 15985 / Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, Ci 75470 / Carmine]

Thanks for reading!
Have a beautiful day and don't forget to smile!
xoxo,
Dana.