Beauty Blog Coalition - Valentine's Day Sweepstakes - One $450 Pre-paid Visa Card

The Competition starts on 1 February at 12:00 AM Midnight CST and ends on 15 February 12:00 AM Midnight CST.

The Prize:

One $450 USD Pre-Paid Visa Card.

Open Internationally

Participating Bloggers from the Beauty Blog Coalition

Aquaheart's Obsessions    http://www.aquaheart.net/

Beauty and Fashion Tech    http://beautyandfashiontech.com

BeautyTidbits    http://beautytidbits.com

Blushing Basics    http://www.blushingbasics.com

Blushing Noir    http://www.blushingnoir.com

Cosmetics Aficionado    http://www.cosmeticsaficionado.com/

Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist    http://blog.emilyhudspeth.com/

FutureDerm    http://www.futurederm.com

Glamorous Mama    http://www.glamorousmama.com

Lawless Lacquer    www.lawlesslacquer.com

Love For Lacquer    http://www.loveforlacquer.com

Madame B Fatale    http://www.madamebfatale.com

Midnight Manicures    http://www.midnightmanicures.com/

MinaSlater.com - Fabulous Awesomeness    http://www.minaslater.com

Moxie Reviews    http://www.moxiereviews.com

My Beauty Bunny    www.mybeautybunny.com

My Highest Self    http://myhighestselfblog.com/

Peek & Ponder    http://www.peekandponder.com

Phyrra    http://www.phyrra.net

Polarbelle    http://www.polarbelle.com

polish insomniac    www.polishinsomniac.net

PolishGalore    http://www.polishgalore.com

Portrait of Mai    www.portraitofmai.com

Prime Beauty    www.primebeautyblog.net

The Crow and the Powderpuff    www.thecrowandthepowderpuff.com

TheFabZilla    http://www.thefabzilla.com/

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Spring 2013 Zoya Lovely Collection Review

Tonight, I am bringing to you the Spring 2013 Zoya Lovely Collection.  I sat here and looked at this collection for weeks, wanting to swatch it so bad.  Usually, I like to get the new collections sent to me for review out to you asap.  But, my middle fingernail had broken down into the nail bed twice recently, it still feels weak and sore at this point.  You can still see it's a little shorter and I filed my other nails down as close as I could.  I actually do like the shorter look at times.

Have I said yet how much I love this collection?  As much as I like the darker/jeweltone colors, I am knocked out by the lighter pastel colors that come out in the Springtime.

Piaf - described by Zoya as a forsythia yellow metallic, it was a 

custom runway shade created for fashion designed Zang Toi.  I

used 2 easy to apply coats in this swatch and it has that micro 

shimmer that Gei Gei and Julie has.  This is sure to be a 

popular Spring color.

Gei Gei - a soft baby pink with micro-shimmers.  This formula

was a little on the thinner side, but very easy to work with.  I 

used 3 coats in my swatch.

Julie - another of the pale pastel colors with the micro-shimmer.

Julie's formula was a little thinner and it took 3 coats to be opaque.

Blu - a beautiful baby blue creme, formula was a little thick and

the first coat applied with streaks, but it evened out with the 2nd coat.

Neely - a pale green creme.  This polish applied a lot like Blu

and Magnolia.  2 coats to be opaque.

Jacqueline - Zoya describes this color as a magnolia nude creme. 

This color and description brings back so many childhood memories

of all the Magnolia trees from my parents home place,

magnolia is a perfect way to describe this color.  This one was tricky to 

apply, it's a little thick and I ended up using 3 coats to achieve opaqueness.

L-R Piaf, Gei Gei, Julie, Blu, Neely & Jacqueline

Have you ordered this collection yet?  What is your favorite shade?  Zoya is available in fine salons, Ulta and online from Zoya.com for $8 each or $48 for the the complete set.

*Products were sent for my honest and unbiased review and post contains affiliate links.  Please see my Disclosures page for complete information.

@ZoyaNailPolish #bbloggers #nailpolish

Ghirardelli Chocolates Review - Just In Time For Your Valentine!

After beauty products, my second love is Chocolate.  So, when I had a chance to partner with Ghirardelli Chocolates as an affiliate, I jumped at it.   If you think about it, don't you think those two things go together?  I would love to get chocolates and beauty items as a gift for Valentine's Day or any day!  I've even thought about starting a Chocolate blog.

I found this in my mail a few days ago.  It was packaged like

so many of my beauty boxes.

Inside was a 3.5oz bar of the new Milk & Strawberry and

a small box that contained 2 squares each (.375oz) of Dark & Strawberry, 

Dark Chocolate with 60% Cacao and Sublime White - Vanilla Dream,

which is all natural.

A card telling about the chocolates.

Yum, I was eating while I was taking pictures!

The individual squares.

I'm not a big white chocolate fan, but I definitely had no problem eating these.

Right now Ghirardelli Chocolates has some specials going on for Valentine's and for the whole month of February.

• Valentine's Day Sale! Take 10% Off Any Purchase with Coupon: SWEETHEART (offer not valid on previous purchases, sale merchandise, gift cards, shipping fees or sales tax). This offer can also be combined with the Free Standard Shipping offer on orders over $50.
• Free Shipping on any order over $50. No Code needed.
• February Savings! Take 10% Off Any Purchase with Coupon: CJ10

Shipping Deadlines for Valentine's Day

• Standard Shipping: Feb. 7th
• 3 Day Shipping: Feb. 11th
• 2 Day Shipping: Feb. 12th
• Overnight Shipping: Feb. 13th

*Products were sent to me for review and this post contains an affiliate link.  Please see my Disclosures page for more information.

#chocolate #review #ValentinesDay

GlossyBox - The Man Repeller box - January 2013

This months GlossyBox is a special themed, The Man Repeller's Winter survival kit.  I expected to open the shipping box and see the usual pink box, but this month's is a silver glossy box.

Inside was 7 products instead of the usual 5.  There are 2 full-sized (well almost, the tarte cheek tint is .14oz, full size is .19oz), 3 luxury sized samples and 2 smaller samples.

I will review some of the products individually in the coming week, so check back.

Estee Lauder - Sumptous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara

Fresh - Umbrian Clay Mattifying Serum

Le Metier De Beaute - Replenishing Daily Serum

Narciso Rodriguez - For Her

OPI - "Can't Let Go" Liquid Sand Nail Lacquer (Full Size)

Sebastian Professional - Potion 9

tarte - Achiote cheek tint (almost full size) this is a pre-release product due out in March 2013

You can click on this photo to enlarge for details of each product.

This is one of many beauty/nail boxes I receive each month.  I have to say I thoroughly enjoy it most months. Sometimes if I receive a product that I already have or things I normally don't use, then it can be a little disappointing, but that happens very seldom.  I just love the thrill of opening them each month.  Last month I bought 2 because they ran some specials.  This month I will receive 2 again, one that I bought and one to review. I forgot and didn't cancel in time, but maybe there will be different items in the 2nd one, if not...I feel a giveaway coming up.

If you would like to subscribe to GlossyBox it is $21 per month, 3 months for $60 or 12 months for $220.  What are your thoughts on subscribing to beauty boxes?

*Post contains affiliate link and products were sent for my honest and unbiased review.  Please see my Disclosures page for additional information.

@glossybox_us #bbcoalition #bbloggers #beauty #nailpolish

Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - January 27, 2013

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Check out Destany's review of Nail Candy pens...one of the most inventive things to happen to Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom!

Blushing Noir: The Chanel Raffinement Quadra Eye Shadow is anything but boring! This palette will be your new Spring staple!

BeautyTidbits: Harshleen swatches and reviews the new Maybelline Color Whisper Lipsticks.

Portrait of Mai: Missed out on IMATS LA 2013? Check out this recap of all the booths and some of the brand new releases from Sigma Makeup and Sugarpill Cosmetics

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves the entire vbeaute skincare line, and therefore wasn't surprised by how effective their Lite Up Intense Brightening Agent proved to be!

Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Quick and Easy 2 Ingredient DIY Sugar Scrub. Great for Dry Lips!

Beauty by Miss L: Miss L reviewed Lavera Basis Sensitive Organic hand cream.

TheFabZilla: Love coffee and tea? they're culprit to teeth stains. Remember, if you're not whitening you're yellowing. Will Crest 3D White Strips be the answer?

Beauty Info Zone: Beauty Info Zone puts Revlon Colorstay Suede Lipstick to the test. Was it a pass or fail?

Beauty Professor: Forever a foundation fiend, the Beauty Professor swatches and reviews Dolce & Gabbana's Perfect Finish Creamy Foundation!

Polarbelle: Sally Beauty has the Fingerpaints Candy Coated Collection nail polishes and caviar nail beads that is perfect for springtime!

Endless Summer: Elena reviews Estee Lauder Lash Primer Plus and mascaras, and shows how they look on her lashes.

Painted Ladies: Sheila from Painted Ladies works a bold, red lip with purple and silver eyes in 365 Days of Makeup.

Lipgloss Break: Angela reviews KISS Nail Dress nail stickers.

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shares her review on the Laura Mercier Creme Eye Liners in Indigo and Espresso.

Pammy Blogs Beauty: The MAC Matters "Build a Core Collection with $21 a Month" Continues! Check out what Pammy Blogs Beauty got in January for the challenge!

Announcing Nail It! Magazine for Consumers

Hi Everyone,

I have some exciting news about the first-ever consumer fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine, Nail It! Magazine, it's all about nails (from the publisher of NAILPRO/Creative Age).  It will be hitting the newsstand the week of February 19th.  Nail it! will cover nail art, celebrity styles, tips for nail health and wellness, and the latest trends and products.  While nails are the main focus of the magazine, stories will also include beauty, hair and makeup, as well as the latest in fashion and accessories.  

You can reserve your copy of the premier issue at nailitmag.com.  A one year subscription is $12.96 (64% savings over newsstand prices).  You never know when your favorite brand, blogger or pro will show up in this magazine.  I can't wait to see what all they have come up with.

You can also follow them with the social media outlets below:

Twitter: @Nailitmag

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NailItMagazine

Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/nailitmag/

Are you going to subscribe or have you already?  

Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - January 25, 2013

• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Check out Destany's review of Nail Candy pens...one of the most inventive things to happen to Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom!
• Makeup Demon: Romantic pink & purple makeup and photoshoot.
• Pinked Polish: No Whine Left, no not that wine, it's a fabulous polish by KB Shimmer. :)
• Mama Fashionista: Quinn's latest Anatomy of a Mani was inspired by her favorite NFL team, the Atlanta Falcons! (Too bad it didn't help them win their playoff game!)
• Beauty and Fashion Tech: Best Beauty Products of 2012.
• Girl Gloss: Urban Decay Vice Review.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves Relogy Natural Acne Treatment System- it is gentle, effective, vegan and cruelty-free!
• Midnight Manicures: Looking for an easy to use Vegan Acne Treatment that works? Check out my Relogy Rinse-Free Foam Acne Treatment.
• Harajuku Girl FL Beauty: Want to be a Darling Girl? Take a look at these swatches from Darling Girl Cosmetics and become an Independent Beauty!!
• TheFabZilla: Fergalicious! TheFabZilla's FOTD (Face of the Day) features Wet n Wild Fergie Makeups. Plus she has some randomness and OOTD to share.
• Polarbelle: Find your Perfect Pout with the lipsticks from the Wet N Wild Fergie Centerstage Collection.
• Skin, Bones, and nails: Look at these cheaper versions of the ever so popular caviar manicure.
• Cult of Taupe: This week, Beauty meets Geek. See my favs from the Game of Thrones insipired "Win or Die" collection from Geek Chic Cosmetics.
• Beauty by Arielle: Easy Black & White Dot Nail Art Tutorial.
• Liesl Loves Pretty Things: Liesl's favorite nail polish layering duo is a beautiful mix of high and low end. See it here.
• Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: DIY Sugar Scrub for Dry Lips. Only 2 Ingredients!
• Beauty by Miss L: Check out Miss L´s simple lazy manicure.
• Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel continues her search for the perfect foundation, check out what she thinks of By Terry Sheer Expert.
• Lacquer Buzz: Water marbling is not easy. But the result is worth it!
• Crows' Feet, Cupcakes, and Cellulite: Sasha profile's Pur Minerals film-inspired Beautiful Creatures makeup palette. Bring on the supernatural glam!
• Lipgloss Break: Angela reviews KISS Nail Dress nail stickers.
• My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shares her review on the Laura Mercier Creme Eye Liners in Indigo and Espresso.
• Amber Did It!: Amber has some big news and a cute peacock accent mani to celebrate the news.
• Lisa's Nail Obsession: Paint or texture...which do you prefer?

Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - January 22, 2013

Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: My YouTube channel got a facelift! Now you can find your favorite tutorials and product reviews organized into playlists. Enjoy!

BlushingNoir: It's a Mad Mad World, so says this Duo Eyeshadow from NARS Spring 2013!

Endless Summer: Elena shares her thoughts (and FOTD!) about a new product from Miracle Skin Transformer - Vanish Instant Imperfection Corrector.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: If a highly effective power-packed anti-aging serum filled with anti-oxidants is on your list of wants- then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog thinks that you should check out vbeaute Undercover Agent STAT!

BeautyTidbits: Got sensitive skin? Skin Care Heaven Chemical-Free SPF 30 might just be what you're looking for!

TheFabZilla: When a product fails. TheFabZilla shares why Clarins Instant Smooth Lining Concentrate is a joke.

Portrait of Mai: To protect yourself against the chilly weather, enter this giveaway of winter essentials to win a L'Occitane Ultra Rich Body Lotion and Jack Black Lip Balm

Painted Ladies: http://www.painted-ladies.com/breaking-down-beauty-use-scotch-tape-as-an-eyeshadow-stencil/

Advice Sisters: LISI Cosmetics flatters all types of complexions. Alison Blackman of advicesisters.net. investigates

Beauty Professor: The Beauty Professor's recent birthday introduced her to the Sisley Phyto-Blush Eclat in Pinky Coral. What a gift!

Midnight Manicures: Looking for a soap that will leave your skin healthier and looking great? Try Reviva Labs All Natural Seaweed Soap

Mama Fashionista: They had her at Paris! Find out more about Quinn's new fave hand cream from NUXE Paris!

datyorkLOVES: HTF Ellen Tracy Gun Metal Gray Nail Polish *Photo Heavy Post

Pammy Blogs Beauty: Pammy Blogs Beauty's Cover-It: Concealer Review Series continues with her review of Make Up For Ever's amazing HD Concealer. Does it have what it takes to battle Pammy's Dark Circles?

Polarbelle: Are you looking for a lip plumper that doesn't burn but is moisturizing and comfortable to wear? Polarbelle has one for you!

Barielle 30% Off Storewide Plus Free Shipping!

Great time to get nail polishes B1G1 50% off plus 30% off.  Lots of collections for upcoming holidays.  They also have some of the best hand and nail care products available!

Relogy Rinse-Free Foam Acne Treatment

Relogy (prounced rel-oh-jee) is a 2 step, very easy to use acne treatment.  It is 100% vegan, 95-100% natural and 100% benzoyl-peroxide free.  So with that said, I actually let my 19 year old daughter Jayme review the products.  I don't let her put just anything on her face.  Relogy's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects work quickly, reducing redness and rosacea too.  I think I will try it next, sounds like it will be very helpful for my skin too.  I'll update the post and let you know how it goes.

Jayme has beautiful skin, but she does have acne breakouts.  She has tried many products from drug store to prescription.  Most leave her face red, dry and flaky or they are complicated and time consuming to use, so she gives up. She is on week 4 using Relogy and she loves the products and her face looks great and is acne free.

Step 1 - Relogy Dual Action Treatment Foam - This product is rinse-free and applied to areas of your face, shoulders or back where you are experiencing acne, let dry.  It works to kill the bacteria that causes acne.  You can also use this as a cleanser by applying it to wet skin in a circular motion, rinse and pat dry.  This product has a nice smell to it and leaves your face feeling great.

Step 2 - Relogy Skin Balancing Lotion - This product nourishes and hydrates the skin.  Just apply a small pea-sized amount.

Free Bonus - Relogy Targeted Spot Treatment - This goes straight on existing blemishes to further boost your results. Use the roller ball applicator directly on the blemish, avoiding the surrounding skin.  You can use this product twice daily.

The Relogy program is available online at RelogyNow.com for $49.95, it is a 60 day supply and has a money back guarantee.

What has been your experience been with acne treatments?

*Product was sent for our honest and unbiased review.
@relogynow #acne #bbcoalition

Valentine's Day Giveaway Featuring Julep Nail Polishes and Accessories

Hi Everyone!

Valentine's Day is coming soon and I couldn't let it pass by without a giveaway.  The winner will receive 4 Julep polishes, 1 Julep Cuticle Oil, 1 Julep Glass File, 1 Julep Cosmetic Bag.  I will probably stuff a few extras into the bag, but those will be surprises.

Left to Right
Vanessa- Opalecent glitter in a clear base.

Freida - Fuschia micro-shimmer.

Ellen - Deep berry crème.

Molly - Classic red crème

This giveaway ends February 3, 2013 11:59PM est, so that I can ship it in time for Valentines Day.  As always, Good Luck!This giveaway is open to US residents only (no PO boxes) age 18+  Duplicate or fictitious entries will be banned from this and future giveaways/contests.  See Midnight Manicures Disclosure Page for all rules, terms and conditions.

@midnitemanicure #giveaway

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Mardi Gras Giveaway - Win 3 Zoya Nail Polishes in Gift Box

Hi Everyone!

Yes, another giveaway and it doesn't stop here.  Since Mardi Gras is one of my favorite celebrations and I have actually been one, I thought I'd do a giveaway with 3 recent releases from Zoya.  Mardi Gras 2013 starts today 1/19/2013 and goes through 2/12/13.  I will however end this giveaway on Feb 2, 2013, to give  me enough time to ship them to you for Fat Tuesday.

Logan, Ziv, Aurora

They will come in a great crushed velvet Zoya giftbox.

As always, Good Luck!

This giveaway is open to US residents only (no PO boxes) age 18+  Duplicate or fictitious entries will be banned from this and future giveaways/contests.  See Midnight Manicures Disclosure Page for all rules, terms and conditions.

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Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - January 18, 2013

• Chickettes.com: Add some glitz and glam your nails for a night out on the town with the Gelish Sizzling Summer Nights collection!
• Beauty Fiends: Curious about mineral foundation? Julia at Beauty Fiends has been testing Ferro Cosmetic's Ultimate Mineral Foundation. Find out what she thinks!
• Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: My YouTube channel got a facelift! Now you can find your favorite tutorials and product reviews organized into playlists. Enjoy!
• Adore A Polish: Kristina shares her favorite nail polish picks from 2012.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Looking for a whole new customizable Beauty Box experience? Then take a look at Wantable!
• Polarbelle: Want to know how to really plump your lips? I'd like to suggest EnvyDerm lip plumping gloss.
• TheFabZilla: TheFabZilla starts a new series- Lips Showcase. What is it? Hop over to her bloggity blog.
• Vicerimus: Like the Suede finish, but not feeling like wearing it as a full mani? Do Suede accent nails!
• Ishah x Beauty: Looking for a YSL Glossy Stain dupe? Check out L'Oreal Colour Caresse Shine Stain!
• Samarium's Swatches: Sarah shows off her LE collaboration piCture pOlish shade Atomic!
• The Beauty Think Tank: Revlon has debuted the new Photoready BB Cream - but the question on everyone's mind... is it obnoxiously shimmery?
• Lacquer Buzz: This week Lacquer Buzz ventures into makeup territory to show you this awesome movie inspired palette by NYX.
• Makeup Demon: Fresh blue and green makeup + photoshoot. Waiting for the Spring...
• Pinked Polish: Holy Holo Stamping Batman!!!!! Stamping with the beautiful Halo-graphic. :)
• Très Beau Glamour: Nay Denise has gotten her hands on the BH Cosmetics Day & Night Palette and used it to create an amazing Turquoise & Purple look. Check out the tutorial she created!
• Beauty by Arielle: Dior 5 Couleurs in Smoky Design Swatchfest & Review.
• Beauty Professor: Completely obsessed with all things Tom Ford, the Beauty Professor swatches the entire shade spectrum of his Traceless Foundation Stick!
• The Passenger Element: new year's giveaway.
• Never Gonna Give You Up: Kara swatches and reviews Daily Lacquer's I'll Fly Away.
• Midnight Manicures: Check out Jeanie's review of the Parnevu Tea Tree Shampoo & Conditioner and Hair Mayonaise. Enter the giveaway for the same 3 products.
• Love At First Site!: Beauty Elixir by Caudalie. A review. I decided that is was high time that I shared with you my views on the Beauty Elixir of Caudalie, which is said to have been inspired by the elixir of youth that Queen Isabelle of Hungary used!
• Mama Fashionista: Julep is already a star when it comes to polish, but can they "nail" mascara as well? Find out the verdict in Mama Fashionista's latest review!
• datyorkLOVES: HTF Ellen Tracy Gun Metal Gray Nail Polish *Photo Heavy Post.
• Spontaneous Chick: If you like hair products made with argan oil then check out 8 DermOrganic reviews by Spontaneous Chick.
• Lisa's Nail Obsession: What inspires your creativity?
• Beyond Beauty Lounge: Bulletproof Cream Eyeshadows from Mally Beauty.
• Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel finally invests in some Bite lip products, what's the verdict?
• The Beauty Delicacy: Quick Pink + Gold Tribal Nails.
• The Convenient Beauty: Dress up your lips with this opulent Tom Ford Black Orchid lipstick.
• Amber Did It!: Amber takes you over the rainbow with a colorful saran wrap mani.

Press Release - Milani Color Statement Lipstick & Lipliner

I can't wait to try these.  Milani is one of my favorite drug store brands.  What color family stands out as your favorite?  Mine has to be the Plums & Berries.

Milani is very excited to announce the launch of its next generation of lipstick and lipliner: Color Statement Lipstick & Color Statement Lipliner!

COLOR STATEMENT LIPSTICK

Make a statement without saying a word!  True Instant Color. One stroke, full coverage application. This next generation lipstick gives the ultimate in color, texture and finish.  The lightweight creamy formula contains Vitamins A, C, & E to moisturize and nourish lips. Paraben-free. Available in Vinyl, Metallic, Cream, Shimmer, Pearl & Matte finish.

http://milanicosmetics.com/p-153-color-statement-lipstick.aspx?PC=10&

COLOR STATEMENT LIPLINER

Make a statement without saying a word. True Instant Color. Satin color in one stroke application. This next generation lipliner is a long-wearing, easy-glide formula to line & fill-in your lips. Paraben-free.

http://milanicosmetics.com/p-154-color-statement-lipliner.aspx

*Press Release

$25 China Glaze Giveaway from BeautyStopOnline.com

BeautyStopOnline.com is giving away a $25 Gift Code for your choice of China Glaze products.  This giveaway will run from January 18, 2013, 12:00AM EST until January 31, 2013, 11:59PM EST.  

This giveaway is open to US residents only age 18+.  Prize will be shipped (no PO boxes) by BeautyStopOnline.  Duplicate or fictitious entries will be banned from this and future giveaways/contests.  See Midnight Manicures Disclosure Page for all rules, terms and conditions.

Good Luck!

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Reviva Labs - Vitamin E Oil Stick

This Winter season seems to be especially cruel on skin with the drying air and all the illnesses going around.  So when I find a product that is dual purpose and actually works, it's a keeper.  Reviva Labs Vitamin E Stick works great on both my lips and eye area.   

The texture is nice, not greasy and with the lip-stick type applicator, no messy fingers either. The translucent formula is great for men or women.  You can apply this under or over lipstick and to your eye area.

The Vitamin E Stick's base is a natural beeswax base offers SPF #15 protection against UVA/UVB rays and wind damage. It helps moisturize and and sooth chapped, dry and cracked lips.  It is available on RevivaLabs.com for $4, you can also find it at other beauty retailers and online stores.

Ingredients List:

Soybean Oil, Candelilla Wax, Beeswax, Caster Oil, Octylmethoxycinnamate, Ozokerite, Oxybenzone, Cetyl Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Olive Oil, Allantoin, Linden Essential Oil.

Here are some of the other Reviva Labs products that I am currently reviewing or have already reviewed.

Reviva Labs All Natural Seaweed Soap

Reviva Labs Non-Chemical Light Skin Peel

Reviva Labs Microdermabrasion Pomegranate Scrub

Have you tried any Reviva Labs products?  I find that they are very reasonably priced and high quality.  Stay turned for my next 2 reviews. 

@RealRevivaLabs @Reviva Labs #bbcoalition #beautybloggers

*Products was sent for my honest and unbiased review.

Parnevu Hair Care Giveaway

Enter to win the 3 products pictured below.  Giveaway ends on January 31st at 11:59PM EST.  You can see my review of the products at Parnevu T-Tree Shampoo & Leave In Conditioner and Hair Mayonnaise.

Products will be sent directly from Parnevu.  Good Luck!

#haircareproducts @parnevu #bbcoalition #bbloggers

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Milani Fast Dry One Coat Nail Lacquers

Tonight, I have for you 3 swatches of the Milani Fast Dry One Coat Nail Lacquers.  I really like the ability to pick up a polish at the last moment, polish my nails in one coat and it be opaque.  Then, run out the door and not worry about the polish drying.  The application of this type of polish is a little tricky, it works best to use the 3 stroke method and not go back over any spot.

I have also been told that the Milani Fast Dry polishes are great to stamp with and also to do tape mani's.  They come in a wide range of colors, but I picked the 3 that I thought most everyone would wear.

Milani White On The Spot

Milani Rapid Cherry

Milani Black Swift

Have you tried any Milani polishes yet?  If so, which one is your favorite.  I really like a lot of the glitters.

*Polishes were sent to me for my honest and unbiased review.

Reviva Labs - All Natural Seaweed Soap

Are you one of those people who feels like they need to use a soap to feel clean?  I know I am, but most soaps are so drying and have harsh chemicals in them.  I was sent Reviva Labs All Natural Seaweed Soap recently for review and I loved it.  I kept it in my shower and really liked the fact that it didn't melt away.  I noticed that it started getting smaller faster and found out that my Husband was using it also.  

This soap is made from a pure vegetable base of palm and coconut oils (no animal fats).  The Seaweed grains' scrub action help remove hidden impurities, stimulate circulation and discharge toxins.  I didn't find it drying at all and noticed my skin looked healthier.  Right now it is $4 per bar at RevivaLabs.com.

Reviva Labs Non-Chemical Light Skin Peel

Reviva Labs Microdermabrasion Pomegranate Scrub

I've reviewed two of the products above and have 3 more to go, so stay turned to see my thoughts on them. 

*Product was sent for my honest and unbiased review.

Press Release - Zoya PixieDust Collection

Zoya PixieDust
Infused with Magic and Wonder!
Featuring the latest “must-have” nail polish finish – Textured, Matte & Sparkling.

This newly developed formula is sure to captivate with a magical sparkle and sugary finish like no other. The color experts at Zoya have created six, long-wearing stunners for the introduction of this look...

ZOYA PIXIE DUST - SPECIAL EDITION

Dahlia (ZP656) - Black Beauty sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Chyna (ZP657) - Red Dazzle sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Godiva (ZP658) - Soft Nude sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Vespa (ZP659) - Mint Kiss sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Nyx (ZP660) - Perfect Periwinkle sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

London (ZP661) - Fog Gray sparkle, exclusive Zoya PixieDust Matte Sparkle formula.

Shipping January 15, 2013

Ultra long-wearing, nail lacquers by Zoya are BIG5FREE - all formulas are completely free of harmful industrial chemicals such as toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) that are known to cause cancer and birth defects.

Zoya PixieDust $9 (US)

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Instructions for Zoya PixieDust application:

·         Clean and prep nail using Zoya Remove +
·         Magic Time! Apply 1 thin coat of Zoya PixieDust to each nail  - allow to dry completely (will appear matte with sparkle).
·         Apply an 1-2 coats of polish (allowing each to dry) as desired. We suggest 2-3 thin coats of Zoya PixieDust for a full coverage manicure.
·         That’s it - Done! You now have the latest textured nail look in the famous long-wearing, Big5Free Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish formula!

NOTE: Zoya PixieDust Nail Polish dry times are a little slower than with traditional polish but once dry, the Zoya PixieDust formulation will provide extended wear.
Best results are achieved by using the product alone. No basecoat or topcoat required. Layering of the Zoya PixieDust formulation with other polishes may produce less than desirable results.

Remove Zoya PixieDust by saturating a cotton pad in Zoya Remove + and pressing to nail for a few seconds. Repeat on each nail for best results.