Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Shimmery Green


So I recorded this a LONG time ago.
(As a lot of my videos are soon to be.)
And that's all I really have to say haha.
I debated about editing this when I first recorded it.
I didn't like it at ALL.
But one day, I went back and looked, and actually really liked it.
Thus, brings us here today!
Hope you like it!

Keep reading for photos and product list:




Product List:
Face:
Nyx - HD Foundation/Concealer, Photo Loving Primer
Neutrogena - Skin Soothing Concealer
Palladio - Herbal Mosaic Powder
MAC Lustre Drops - Pink Rebel
Coastal Scents Blush Palette

Eyes:
Nyx - HD Primer
MAC - Stacked 2
Shiro - S.S. Anne
MAC - Mega Rich
MAC - Espresso
MAC - Gesso
Shiro - Zelda
MAC - Carbon
MAC Eye Kohl - Smolder
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner - Yeyo

Lips:
Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream - Tokyo 
Smashbox - Pout



Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Back To School - Quick, Lasting, Wearable!


Super quick, too the point back to school look!
Again, keep in mind, I wasn't planning on recording,
so excuse facial hair if you see it.
AND I didn't do my brows.
Sue me?
:p
I came up with this on a whim, with a few, new products I got!
If I wasn't recording/keeping things sanitary,
(putting it on the back of my hand)
I could probably get this done super fast.
I hope this helps someone out!
Have fun at school!
:)

Keep reading for photos, video, and product list.



Products Used:
Face:
Urban Decay - Urban Defense Tinted Moisturizer 
Milani - HD Concealer
Urban Decay - Vanilla
Cargo - The Big Easy

Eyes:
Nyx - HD Primer
Urban Decay - Rehab Cream Shadow
Palladio Herbal Mosaic Powder - Sun Kissed
MAC - Smolder Eye Kohl
Urban Decay - M.I.A
Urban Decay - Blackout
Beauty Rush Mascara

Lips:
Milani Creme Brulip - Strawberry Custard


Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Review A Day 4 - FCS Dragon Fruit Shaved Ice Bath Bomb


How FRIGGIN adorable is this?
Instant eye catcher for sure, right?
This my friends, is the glorious,
Shaved Ice Bath Fizzy from Fortune Cookie Soap.

It comes in two scents,
Dragon Fruit,
and Electric Lemonade.
(I only tried the Dragon Fruit.)
First off, (besides the obvious cuteness), the smell is fantastic.
Sort of think pink starburst, but intensified and with a tart, citrus-y note to it.
At first, it was too strong,
(my nose wasn't ready)
but the day after I got it,
I smelt it again and it was love.
The thing is pretty hefty,
and comes in a real styrofoam cup!
One bad thing about it though,
it's nearly impossible to cut.
Now if you have an easy way,
without it crumbling,
please let me know,
but if you don't,
don't bother trying.
With that said,
you pretty much have to use it all at once,
which I'm not really complaining,
I see bath bombs as a one time thing,
but that can call for a pricey bath.
Regardless, it turned my water a pretty oceany blue color,
and the scent actually carried over to a lighter version in the water.
The water, like the Cake Batter bath bomb,
was super soft and silky.
(Hard to imagine until you've experienced it for yourself.)
Mind you, when I take a bath,
I take a damn bath.
I light candles,
turn my music on low,
shut the lights out,
and relax.
(If only I had a bigger tub.)
I definitely notice that my skin is softer afterwards,
(remember that the tub may be slippery afterwards!)
and trust me, I could kill for that.

Minus the, "hard to cut", factor,
the only other bad thing is the price.
Which it isn't terribly expensive,
I see it as treating myself.
And you get a huge amount, mind you.
I'd say these are pretty much amazing,
and totally worth the money.
I'll definitely purchase them again!
:)

You can find these at:
for $7.99 USD (8oz.)




Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Review A Day 3 - Fortune Cookie Soap Shampoo Bars


First off,
let me say that they don't make "Cheers" anymore.
(Why Shannon?!?!)
Nonetheless, I do have the cupcake one to help my review as well.
As you can see, it's a big block of shampoo.
It looks cool up close,
kind of like little rice pellets,
with blocks of shea and coco butter.
They're good sized blocks too,
3oz. to be exact.
Trust me, it'll last a damn good while.
They're solid, (obviously), but when wet, are fragile,
so be careful when tapping dry.
Just like the soap, NO rubbing.
As for performance wise,
I really like them!
Before I got my hair chopped off,
it was super fine (still is), straight, and flaaaat.
So I get products to help!
I could tell a difference from when I used Cheers, and then Cupcake.
With Cheers, my hair had some body, whereas with Cupcake,
it was very nicely moistured.
(New word. Where's Websters?)
*Hydrated*
And when I say moistured hydrated, I mean a natural hydration.
Like the soaps and whipped creams.
None of that, slicked down cause it's full of oils and shit, scenario.
Unless, you want that...
These are very travel friendly when it comes to flying since it's solid!
No more mini sized shampoos! 
Unless, again, you want those...
They have a metal tin you can put them in,
just don't put them in it wet!
(It'll rust.  Fun science project for the kids!)
Or you can ghettorig, (come on Websters!), and use plastic bags like I do.
It's a little weird at first using a block of solid substance, 
on your head,
that's supposedly shampoo.
(Jared's weirded out about it and is "old school")
"Does it lather?"
You may ask.
And yes!
It's not like a foam war, but they're there!
...and still sting if they get in your eye.

Overall I think it's a great product!
I stick to my commercial shampoo if I'm going to style my hair,
but then again I haven't used em since my haircut,
so that might change!
I highly suggest checking them out!
I'm sure, at least, one scent shall tickle your fancy.
:)

You can find these at:
For $8.00 USD




Monday, August 29, 2011

Review A Day 2 - Fortune Cookie Soap Sugar Scrub



*Photo courtesy of Fortunecookiesoap.com*

To scrub, or not to srub!
Body scrubs are amazzzzzing exfoliators.
As you can see above,
they come in tubs like the whipped creams,
and if I'm not mistaken, are the same size.
(5.5oz)
They're this sugary, thick paste, packed with great oils for the skin.
What you do, is take them in the shower.
After you scrub a dub dub yo body,
you take however much you want to use,
and scrub where necessary.
I have the skin condition,
(I don't know the medical term)
known as "chicken skin", on my upper arms.
Basically it's just bumps.
I just use a little scoop for each upper arm,
and I feel that it really helps to moisturize, and sooth the bumps.
Of course it works on the rest of my body as well!
There are a few conditions you're not supposed to use these on,
such as:
face, open cuts, and sunburn.
I think they're really great products,
and it may seem pricey,
but you really don't need a whole lot.

You can find these at:
Fortune Cookie Soap
for
$11.75 USD

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Review A Day - Fortune Cookie Soap Whipped Cream

Stock image from fortunecookiesoap.com

First day of Review A Day!
I'm going to upload a Fortune Cookie Soap review everyday,
until my giveaway is over!
My giveaway ends on Aug. 30 at 11:59pm EST.
I'll still upload a video on the 31st as well :)
So here's their take on body butters,
their Whipped Creams!
These bad boys are super thick, creamy, and potent.
Forget what you know about run of the mill lotion,
less is more when it comes to these.
(Keep in mind, you can put as much as you like!)
The scents are strong at first,
but in time, fade to be noticeable,
but not overpowering.
I seriously couldn't get over how creamy they were!
They give a very natural feeling moisture,
and immediately sink into the skin.
I hate greasy lotions, that leave a gross, oily feel.
As I said in the video,
I can't review the packaging,
but it comes in a 5.5oz tub.
And for $11 dollars,
you can enjoy it!
Keep in mind,
it may seem pricey for some,
but you literally need a dab for both hands,
let alone your whole arm.


You can find these at:
Fortune Cookie Soap



Thursday, August 25, 2011

Easy Rainbow Eyes!


*Cue Dorothy*
Somewherrrrre, over the rainbow...
That's right.
Rainbow. Eyes.
Say it with me,
Rainnnn
bow.
Eyes.
Someone requested this on my giveaway video,
and once I seen xsparkage's recent rainbow eye video,
I just had too.
The first time I tried it,
I went color after color,
and realized it was difficult to judge the amount of color.
Soooo, I figured out a way to portion each one.
It's super easy, minus all of the products.
If you have the 88 palette, then you're probably set.
(or any of those other huge things.)
So I hope you guys liked how it turned out,
and yes, my liner is uneven.
It wouldn't be a tutorial from me if it wasn't.
Check out more photos, the tutorial, and product list below!





Product List:
Face:
Nyx - Photo Loving Primer, HD Foundation
Milani - HD Concealer
MAC - Darkly My Dear
Cargo - The Big Easy
Urban Decay - Vanilla

Eyes:
NYX - HD Base
MAC - Darkly My Dear
Make Up For Ever - White Flash Color
Sugarpill - Love+
MAC - Orange
MAC - Chrome Yellow
MAC - Jealousy Wakes
MAC - Surf USA
MAC - Electric Eel
Urban Decay - Junkshow
Urban Decay - Flow
Kat Von D - Lemmy
Urban Decay - Omen
Make Up For Ever - #92
Urban Decay - Vanilla
Urban Decay - Midnight 15
MAC - Gesso
MAC - White Jeanius
MAC - Reflects Pearl
Maybelline - Gel Liner
Urban Decay - Ace
Rimmel - The Max Mascara
MAC - Smolder Eye Kohl
Rimmel - White Liner

Lips:
Hard Candy - Fire Alarm
Milani - Starstruck and Fashion Diva