Kiss Nail Dress Ever ez Lashes

I received from Influenster and Kiss not one but two boxes of the Ever ez Lashes. What caught my attention first, was that the product states it's reusable and in addition, you get two pairs in each box. Described as having a natural look and light weight so I'm interested already in trying these.  I can say when I looked at the lashes, I do like the color the lashes are, as they match mine. Style #56735, KPD04 is my favorite because it has the same look as my natural lashes. I thankfully have been blessed with long eye lashes that at age 36 are still nice and full. I thank olive oil for keeping them looking healthy but there are those nights that I wish I could add a little pop without piling layers and layers of mascara. I like the option of faux lashes because you can reverse the look in an instant without damaging your lashes like a some mascaras can by dehydrating them.  Waterproof mascara tends to not come off as easy so that means I also have to use more remover and my eyes nor my lashes are ever too thrilled about that process.



Kiss makes the process easy and fool proof with the easiest instructions right on the back of the package. I applied the lashes and got it right the first time and that evening, I just went with a simple "cat-eye" look created with a liquid liner and my eyes looked different but not over the top. Some lashes make it look like you are using your eyes to dust so the "swiffer" look is not one I was aiming for.  The applicator has a nice swoop so I was able to use the rounded tip with ease.  You apply the adhesive and wait just 30 seconds and then using the applicator, you apply the lashes along your own natural lash line.  I know.....super easy than those lashes you apply one at a time.  I always would get a rebel one that poked up or down with those, but with Kiss ez Lashes, you can trim before to the desired length so matching is a cinch!

The second pair I gifted to my friend because sharing is caring :)



Tip: I would definitely purchase the same style from Kiss and they are reusable.  I got 3 uses out of my first pair and found that the secret is in the removing process.  As long as you do not stress the product when removing them, like by pulling hard, the lashes tend to last and remain in a reusable state very easily.  I just then use Ivory soap to wash off any liner that I used to blend the lashes with mine.  I had to throw my first pair out of the two that come in the box because I was a little careless the last time I used them and deformed the lashes.  Keep the box for easy storage!!

• Check out the site so you can see what style suits you best at: http://www.kissusa.com/lashes/ever_ez_lashes


• Also, a $1.00 off coupon is currently available for printing and looking beautiful should not cost a fortune is my motto: http://www.kissusa.com/special_offers/


• You can also connect with Kiss via Twitter: @KissProducts #KissLashes

I received the above product free of charge from Influenster.  I am not obligated in providing a favorable/positive review, just my honest opinion.  My review is based on my experience with the products, which may differ from yours.

 

 

Q-tips Precision Tips made with 100% Cotton

Influenster comes through again with another awesome box, The Something Blue VoxBox. I've said "Yes" to every product so far, and this next one, Q-tips Precision Tips Cotton Swabs is no exception! These things are awesome. They are perfect for putting on makeup, taking off make-up, cleaning up make-up, touching up your face, cleaning your jewelry, bringing world peace...okay, maybe I went a little too far there, but you get the gist. These little swabs do it all, and probably even some things I have yet to discover. The little sticks aren't plastic, so they can be bent at almost a complete right angle and not break. How cool is that? There's just enough cotton on the tips to be useful, pliable and shape-able, but not so much that it starts coming off at the first use. Even better, not so little that you get poked with the stick like those bargain off-brand types. These Q-tip brand Precision cotton swabs will become the Swiss Army Knife of your makeup pouch. You'll wonder how you ever got along without them!

A word of warning, the gushing about these little gems didn't stop with me. Hubby happened upon them, and let's just say I'm glad Influenster sent two boxes of 30, because I lost one, fast. Cleaning out power tools? Check. Getting the schmutz out of the watchband? Check. Cleaning our our computer keyboards? Check. Detailing our electronics? Check. Now I have to see where I can get these in bulk!

I can't say enough good things about Q-tip brand's Precision Tips Cotton Swabs. Influenster and Unilever have got a winner here.

For more information, please visit: http://www.qtips.com/product/detail/115035/precision-tips  #PTBeauty @QTips

I received the above product free of charge from Influenster. I am not obligated in providing a favorable/positive review, just my honest opinion. My review is based on my experience with the product, which may differ from yours.

L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Miracle Blur

The first thing that captured my attention when I received this from Vogue, was the words under "Blur", instant skin smoother finishing cream.  I use the Make Up Forever Finishing powder but have not heard of a finishing cream.  I was a unsure how to fit this into my daily regimen and who was getting bumped off because my finishing powder is the last thing I apply after my make-up.  Thankfully, it was clearly illustrated on the package under the "Recommended Regimen":

• Step 1: Foaming Cleanser


• Step 2: Day Cream


• Step 3: Eye Cream


• Step 4: Miracle Blur

That was easy!  I bumped off my primer and sunscreen because the Miracle Blur has a Broad Spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen in it.  I think just typing that made my pores breathe better!  The directions are easy and clear too, you apply this as the last step of your Skincare Regimen.  I also apply an Olay all day moisturizer so I bumped that off because this has that "opti-blur technology" and that is pretty much what my Olay did.  Now, I am up to 3 products off my list.....awesome!

Miracle Blur lists active ingredients as follows:
Avobenzone at 3%, Homosalate at 10%, Octisalate at 5%, Octocrylene at 5%, and Oxybenzone at 6%.  What are they?  The "Purpose" listed is sunscreen so this is definitely a broad spectrum sunscreen as advertised!

Application is simple and the product comes in a modest 1.18 fluid ounces and you just apply a dime size all over your face.  That is many dimes in that tube for the current retail price of $19.99.

Results:
I must emphasize that a dime size does the trick.  I went up to a dime and a half and wasted a nickel!  This gave me a greasy like feeling that I was not able to shake off all day and I even reapplied my Finishing Powder but it felt the same.  I was about to scratch future use until I lectured myself on how I read the directions but did not follow them.  Day Two, I behave and thank goodness I grounded myself on Day One!

The product works better than my Smashbox branded primer and costs less, so round #1 goes to Miracle Blur.  I wore the product throughout the day and under my make-up, and I remained with a matte finish that was not over dry or greasy due to the SPF.  Round #2 goes to Miracle Blur because I must admit there are days that I just don't want Sunscreen because it will feel like a film over my pores.  I trick myself by lightly applying but then I run around ditching the sun all day like I'm a vampire.  This was with a SPF15 so that I can get double that with Miracle Bur at SPF30, I think there was a knockout in round #2.  My fine lines and pores remained minimized throughout the day and it lasted until I washed my face that evening.  I loved that!

In case you missed it, Miracle Blur won in Round #3!  Fight OVER!

You do not get a lift or tightening as this product does not contain and/or claim any anti-again properties, so you still will need to keep those products in your arsenal.  No antioxidants but I like how it replaces three of my everyday products.  It's not a BB cream but almost a morphed product that can easily stand on it's own, without a label as such.

Other things to Note:
Love that it comes without a tint or color!  I can keep my foundation and not have to fight any hue.  I was left (before makeup) with a nice smooth finish that was matte, so again I am not trying to fight a shine with powders.  I did not melt and no blemishes were caused by Miracle Blur.  I would call this Camouflage with Protection due to the SPF.  I will be purchasing the Miracle Blur mainly because it has no tint and a better results (and value) than the three products Miracle Blur bumped off!

I received this product free of charge from Vogue.  I have no obligation to provide a positive or negative review, just my honest opinion.  My opinion is based on my experiences with the product and may differ from yours.

NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine

NYC New York Color Liquid shine: I was sent color no. 582 in Nude York City (get it! ). This Nude color is perfect because it does not have those yellow tones that can cause hues that make you look more sickly than Natural. You get a nice dose of peach with a touch of pink….my perfect Nude tone! It goes perfectly with my skin and hair color and because it’s neutral, it goes with whatever eye color I wear. This is my third time getting this product and I love everything about it, from the price point at just $2.49 a tube to how this formula is not sticky but creamy. It floats nicely on your lips and when it wears down, you do not get those tint lines on your lips…it just wears away and you can easily re-apply. I have glosses I have shamefully paid $19 and up for one color, but NYC has 10 on-trend shades from natural nudes, to berries and even fuchsias. I’m a quality over quantity girl but because you do not skimp on quality with NYC New York Color lipshines, the math is simple- for the cost of about $25…you could own all 10! Yeah, you can’t beat that. @nycnewyorkcolor / #LiquidLipshine

•  NYC New York Color (http://bit.ly/ZmNfMI) website


• Liquid Lipshine product page (http://bit.ly/10cwV7v)

The above article is based on my own opinions and none of the brand/companies require I provide a negative and/or positive review. My opinions are honest and based on trying the products at zero cost. My opinions may vary from yours and others.

BzzAgent Covergirl BlastFlipstick

I was fortunate again in being able to participate in another BzzAgent campaign and I received 3 Blast Flipsticks (in Stunner, Vixen and Minx), coupons to share and a beautiful glossy book to Bzz and share with friends.



The new Flipsticks (www.covergirl.com/flipstick) comes in 13 beautiful colors and each stick has two tones (think of 2-in-1).  You can easily get several looks for daytime wear to that blast of color that goes perfectly for night wear.  I found myself mixing colors from other Flipsticks, so the possibilities are endless. This is not your typical "bargain" lipstick, the price is fair but the quality and staying power is there. The pigments in the colors remain through out the day and when the product wears off, you are not left with those lip outlines or worse, lip creases like with other products. The best way to describe how it feels when wearing, is creamy. No glossy stickiness and I found the Flipsticks to be nourishing.  Even though we have been hit with several cold snaps, I did not experience any dry lips. Many times I have to nourish my lips with a balm before applying any color to my lips but not with Covergirl Flipsticks. No lip color bleeding and my lips looked alive through the colder than usual Winter we have been experiencing.



My favorite is Minx!  You just get those lovely bronzy and copper hues that make it look like you foiled your lips.  The shimmer is present but you control the sparkle.  Trust me, you do not look like you have been kissing a glitter pot!  The color gets so many compliments and I have been asked so many times what color or brand am I wearing....you know it's working when you get asked!



My next favorite part are the wonderful $2.00 off coupons that BzzAgent and Covergirl included in this kit.  They were so generous and I was even able to share with strangers at the store.  I found that Target and CVS were the best source for the variety of colors I was interested in.  I was able to pick-up Intense and Whisper there.  The other color, Snap, I found to be my second favorite because it has more neutral tones from the entire collection.



I highly recommend trying at least one Blast Flipstick and it sells itself!  The color below Stunner, is like a ray of sunshine!



I received the above products at zero cost.  I have no obligation to supply the company and/or manufacture with a positive or negative review.  I share my honest opinion based on my own experience.  Your opinion and experience may differ from mine.

Wipe the Day Away!

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Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

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