Milani 2013 Pinks & Corals Lipsticks and Lip Liners Review

Tonight, I have part 2 of the new Milani COLORstatement lipsticks and lip liners.  This is the Pinks & Corals collection.  The lipsticks offer one stroke, full coverage application.  They are lightweight, creamy and contain vitamins A, C & E to moisturize lips.  The lip liners offer long-wearing, easy-glide formula to line and fill.

Front to back - Lip liners, 04 All Natural (cream), 05 Haute Pink (cream)

L-R - Lipsticks, 09 Pink Frost (metallic), 11 Fruit Punch (cream), 12 Flamingo Pose (cream), 14 Rose Hip (cream), 15 Hot Pink Rage (matte), 16 Flirty Fuchsia (vinyl), 33 Rose Amour (cream)

I am so in love with the Milani COLORstatement products, the color stays put

most of the day without reapplying.  

L-R - Lipsticks, 09 Pink Frost (metallic), 11 Fruit Punch (cream), 12 Flamingo Pose (cream), 14 Rose Hip (cream), 15 Hot Pink Rage (matte), 16 Flirty Fuchsia (vinyl), 33 Rose Amour (cream)

Front to back - Lip liners, 05 Haute Pink (cream), 04 All Natural (cream)

L-R - Lipsticks, 09 Pink Frost (metallic), 11 Fruit Punch (cream), 12 Flamingo Pose (cream), 14 Rose Hip (cream), 15 Hot Pink Rage (matte), 16 Flirty Fuchsia (vinyl), 33 Rose Amour (cream)

Lip liners, 04 All Natural (cream), 05 Haute Pink (cream)

The products are available at:  MilaniCosmetics.com, CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart and KMart.  The lipsticks retail for $5.49 for .14oz and the lipliners $3.99 for .04oz.  

Read part 1 Oranges & Reds, Stay tuned for part 3, the Plums & Berries collection.

@milanicosmetics #bblogger #bbcoalition

*Products were sent for my honest and unbiased review, see my disclosures page for more information.

St Patricks Day Green Zoya Polish Giveaway!

Hi Everyone!

Midnight Manicures latest giveaway is 3 of my favorite green Zoya Nail Polishes for St Patrick's Day. 

L-R, Ivanka, Midori and Logan in a Zoya Gift Box

Giveaway starts February 25, 2013 at 12:00AM EST and ends March 11, 2013 at 12:00AM EST.  It is open to US Residents age 13+.  The only method mandatory for entry is your email address so that we can reach you in case you are the winner.  All other methods are optional.  Limit one entry per method except those that are available daily.  Anyone found abusing this will be banned from this and future giveaways.  Please see the Disclosures page for additional information.

@midnitemanicure #nail polish #giveaway

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Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - February 24, 2013

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Destany tries out the Milani COLORstatement lipsticks in pinks and corals!

Blushing Noir: Are you a Betty or a Veronica? Check out the Caramel Sundae EOTD from MAC Archie's Girls and see!

TheFabZilla: Win a set of posture-correcting lingerie ($89 value) from Braologie. 2 Winners. Open international. Ends 3/5/13.

Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist d: Aqua & Red Stylized Bridal Shoot. Portfolio Image Building for Stylists

Endless Summer: Elena reviews and swatches new Guerlain Maxi Lash Mascara.

Sweet Tart Beauty : Emmy over at Sweet Tart Beauty reviews Prescriptives new innovative online custom blend video chat

Beauty Professor: How many lipsticks can should one girl carry? Find out what's in the Beauty Professor's purse!

Painted Ladies: Painted Ladies has an exclusive Tarina Tarantino Beauty giveaway! Enter to win an Emerald Pretty Eyeshadow Palette.

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Winter parched skin need an extra boost? If so, Lola's Secret Beauty Blog recommends Dermaquest Advanced B5 Serum for your cold weather skincare blues!

Mama Fashionista: Get Red Ruby Groovy with gud!

The Lacquered Lady: Accidentally put on too much blush? The Lacquered Lady shares some quick tips to fix the problem!

Polarbelle: Polarbelle finds a non-irritating retinol 4 piece system from Pevonia Spa Clinica. Check it out!!

D.G.S.Beauty: Barry M's Dazzle Dust will have you wanting some in your makeup collection.

Beauty Info Zone: Do you like being outside but worry about your beauty? Vault lip products solves that problem in a beautiful way.

Pammy Blogs Beauty: Emani Mineral Makeup review and Starter Kit Giveaway!!!

BeautyTidbits: Check out the review of Nuvosa Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatment Collection over at BeautyTidbits

Project Swatch: Emi from Project Swatch goes on a weekend trip - take a look inside her travel makeup bag!

Midnight Manicures: Swatches and Review of the new Milani Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liners. One vinyl and four sparkly long-lasting colors!

Peppermint Lips Beauty Blog: ELF Studio Baked Blush in Peachy Cheeky Review & Swatches!

Scottish Beauty Blog: Where did you have your best ever spa treatment? Sarah from Scottish Beauty Blog's was at the Lush Spa in Edinburgh. It was called the Good Hour but it ought to be called the Best Hour.

Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - February 23, 2012

• Lipgloss Break: Angela reviews this month's Man Repeller Glossy Box, featuring Leandra's favorite picks!
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Destany tries out the Milani COLORstatement lipsticks in pinks and corals!
• Harajuku Girl FL Beauty: Check out the Darling Girl Cosmetics Pick of the Week with swatches.
• Beauty Professor: The Beauty Professor has fallen madly in love with two Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders...they are simply divine!
• TheFabZilla: Win a set of posture-correcting lingerie ($89 value) from Braologie. 2 Winners. Open international. Ends 3/5/13.
• Chickettes.com: Introducing LacQit, a new brand of soak off gel (SOG) polish for at-home use. No base or top coat required, and completely dry in 30 seconds with no tackiness!
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves the new B. Kamin BB Cream, and thinks that it is perfect alone or as a fabulous primer!
• The Convenient Beauty: Swatches of Tom Ford blushes and why I adore them.
• Emily hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Stylized Bridal Shoot with Aqua & Red Inspiration.
• Cult of Taupe: Let's get touchy feely with Milani TEXTURE CREAM Specialty Nail Laquers.
• Lacquer Buzz: New in the nail art world: glequins!
• Beauty by Miss L: Miss L shows this week her delicate manicure with some bling.
• Mama Fashionista: 3 Times Unbreakable with Khloe & Lamar.
• Midnight Manicures: Swatches and Review of the 2013 Milani COLORstatement Oranges & Reds Lipsticks and Lipliners. See why Jeanie loves them so much!
• Cosmetics Aficionado: Urban Decay Goes Naked again with their Naked Basics palette.
• Love At First Site!: Skincare routine of the moment in photos. February 2013.

Press Release - Milani Limited Edition Textured Creams Speciality Nail Lacquer

Can't wait to try these.  Love all the new releases that Milani is bringing out!

Milani is excited to announce the launch of the Limited Edition Nail Collection: Textured Creams Specialty Nail Lacquer.  This limited edition collection is available at Meijer, Walgreens, HEB, and Fred Meyer. This collection will be hitting the majority of stores in March. The collection is also available on www.milanicosmetics.com.

*Press Release

How to choose a Verragio designer engagement ring

Have you considered all your options when choosing an engagement ring?  Thirty years ago when I got married, there was only one choice, go to your local jewelry store and pick one out of the case.  If it wasn't your size, you had to wait for it to be sized and hope that it looked as nice as it originally did from being stretched or where material was taken away.  

Today, you have so many more options.  You can still go to your local jeweler, shop at a discount store or buy online from a trusted and reputable company.  Best of all, you can now order online a WhiteFlash.com designer ring.

Verragio Insignia Collection INS-7074R

WhiteFlash offers some of the finest designer engagement rings in the world today.  You can choose your setting from five world class designers such as Verragio, Ritani, Vatche, Leon Mege and Benchmark, then let them build your dream ring from top quality materials.  Craftsmanship and style is top notch and don't we deserve the best when it comes to the symbol of our love?  Engagement rings by Verragio are some of the most popular designs.

One of the designers that stands out to me is Barry Verragio.  He has vaulted to the top with his creations that features curves of European influence and decorative elements inspired by Italian and French art and architecture.  His philosophy behind the designs is what makes him so hugely popular. 

Barry explains his philosophy this way:  “I would never make a mounting that’s going to take away from the intrinsic beauty of the diamond, so we emphasize the main and side stones.  It’s similar to the concept of a woman going out in the evening.  If she knows her style and knows her strong points, she chooses a dress that will enhance her beauty, not detract from or overwhelm it.  That’s what the Verragio philosophy is about”.

Verragio PAR-3077CU Engagement Ring

Verragio Couture rings offer a very unique and beautiful design.  It features his signature Lumino setting where the center diamond is secured with four prongs that elevates the diamond above the band and the setting.  Each facet of the diamond will be exposed to light and results in the ultimate reflection of sparkle and brilliance. Verragio Couture rings feature a signature crown shaped bezel just beneath the center stone.  

This has to be one of my favorites of all.  I think it's time to retire my 30 year 1/4 carat ring for the beauty below, it will make a great anniversary ring.  Of course I will keep my original, there's nothing that can replace it in my heart, but today's designs are just so beautiful compared to those so long ago.

Verragio Couture Engagement Ring

If you live in Houston, Texas area or will be close by, stop in WhiteFlashes showroom where you can see these beautiful rings in person.  They won the 2012 BBB's Pinnacle award for the best jeweler in Houston.

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Milani 2013 Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liner Reviews

Tonight, I have the Milani 2013 Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liners in 4 sparkling colors and one vinyl.  Each consists of a long-lasting and waterproof formula. The ultrafine felt-tip applicator makes it easy to apply a thick or thin line.

L-R, 01 Black Vinyl, 02 Black Gems, 04 Prismatic Purple, 05 Sparkling Turoquoise, 06 Emerald Glisten

Close up of the ultra felt-tip applicator.

L-R, 01 Black Vinyl, 02 Black Gems, 04 Prismatic Purple, 05 Sparkling Turoquoise, 06 Emerald Glisten

The application was very smooth and lasted for most of the day and into the evening.  The eye liners are available at:  MilaniCosmetics.com, CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart and KMart.  They retail for $7.49 for 1.7ml.

@milanicosmetics #bblogger #bbcoalition #crueltyfree

*Products were sent for my honest and unbiased review, see my disclosures page for more information.

Milani 2013 COLORstatement Oranges & Reds Lipsticks and Lipliners Review

Tonight, I have for you the first of 4 reviews for the new Milani COLORstatement True Instant Color Lipsticks and Lipliners in Oranges & Reds. This brand is cruelty-free and I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.

The lipsticks contain Vitamins A, C & E to moisturize lips and come in a one stroke, creamy, lightweight formula that offers full coverage application.  The lipliners offer an easy glide formula to line and fill and is long-lasting.

I have worn several of the lipsticks so far and have found them long-wearing and very pleasing to the eye.  I didn't think I would be able to pull off the Oranges because of my skin-tone, but they looked great.  The lipliners glided from the bows to the outer corners of my lips with no tugging or pulling.  They easily fill in the whole lip if you like to give you longer lasting color and a base for your lipstick.

(L-R) 01 Sweet Nectar (cream), 03 Orange-Gina (pearl), 04 High Voltage (vinyl),

05 Red Label (cream), 06 Cherry Crave (metallic) 07 Best Red (matte), 08 Ruby Valentine (vinyl)

(Top to Bottom)  02 True Red (cream), 03 Nude (cream)

(L-R) Lipsticks -  01 Sweet Nectar (cream), 03 Orange-Gina (pearl), 04 High Voltage (vinyl),

05 Red Label (cream), 06 Cherry Crave (metallic) 07 Best Red (matte), 08 Ruby Valentine (vinyl).

Lipliners - 02 True Red (cream), 03 Nude (cream)

This is my first full review of multiple beauty products at one time, I hope I've done them justice...I'm sure I'll get better at it.  My favorites are Sweet Nectar and Red Label.

The products are available at:  MilaniCosmetics.com, CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart and KMart.  The lipsticks retail for $5.49 for .14oz and the lipliners $3.99 for .04oz.

@milanicosmetics #bblogger #bbcoalition

*Products were sent for my honest and unbiased review, see my disclosures page for more information.

Press Release - Milani 2013 New and Shade Extensions

New 2013

Eyeshadow Primer 01 Nude - Intensifies and extends the wear of any shadow, over 8 hour wear. A lightweight invisible finish works on all skin tones. The primer helps provide a seamless canvas for eyeshadow application and minimizes creasing throughout the day.   Makes any cream or powder eyeshadow long-wearing! Available at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Kmart, Meijer, Fred Meyer, HEB & Kroger.

Eye Tech Bold Liquid Eye Liner 01 Black - The next installment of our best-selling Eye Tech series goes BOLD! The bold felt-tip point creates a variety of dramatic winged looks in one stroke application.  Smear & smudge-proof, this liner lasts all day. Paraben-free. Available at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Kmart, Meijer, Fred Meyer, & HEB.

Shade Extensions 2013

Liquid Eye Liquid-Like Eye Liner Pencil  - 06 Graphite & 07 Perfect Purple (Sharpenable) 

Liquid Eye Liquid-Like Eye Liner Pencil - 01 Black & 02 Brown (Propel) 

High Speed Fast Dry One Coat Formula Nail Lacquer - 24 Quick Teal, 25 Flaming Race, 26 Rapid Orchid, 27 Instant Pearl, 28 Pink Express, & 29 Move on Mauve 

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Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - February 18, 2013

Blushing Noir: The Guerlain Spring 2013 Coup de Foudre Ecrin 4 Couleurs might just be more wearable than you think!

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Check out an orange gloss and a lip pencil Destany got from Sephora!

Money Making Makeup Artist: Tips on ways to cut costs when stocking your kit as a makeup artist.

BeautyTidbits: BECCA's new Ultimate Colour Glosses are just the thing to add a subtle pop of color to your lips with a high glossy shine!

Peppermint Lips Beauty Blog: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipsticks Review and Swatches!

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Prestige Cosmetics has the perfect pink makeup to grace your lips, cheeks and eyes this Valentine's Day, but Lola's Secret Beauty Blog thinks that it should be worn far more frequently!

TheFabZilla: Yet another Target sighting! TheFabZilla reviews Pacifica Natural Minerals Eye Shadows Palette. See if it's something that will interest you.

The Advice Sisters Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Website: For something really dramatic that you can DIY, try a "Fauxhawk" straight from the Fashion Week Runways for Fall 2103, Backstage report from the Advice Sisters

Pammy Blogs Beauty: Pammy puts Le Metier de Beaute's Ultra Hydration Eye Masks to the ultimate test as she tries them while in the midst of a bad cold. If these amazing eye masks can soothe Pammy's eyes in this condition, imagine what they could do for you!

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog reviews Anastasia Beverly Hills Bold and Beautiful Kit!

Mama Fashionista: Stay Glossy With Rimmel London!

The Lacquered Lady: The Lacquered Lady swatches the gorgeous Color Club Eternal Beauty from the Halo Hues collection.

Beauty Professor: While at the Neiman Marcus BH Trend Event last week, The Beauty Professor swatched all four shades of the latest Le Metier de Beaute lip gloss shades for Spring 2013!

Lipgloss Break: Check out this month's Glossy Box featuring The Man Repeller!

Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - February 16, 2013

• Beyond Beauty Lounge: How to clean & dry your makeup brushes .
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Check out an orange gloss and a lip pencil Destany got from Sephora!
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: If you are looking to add retinol into your skincare routine, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog enthusiastically recommends FutureDerm Time Release Retinol 0.50!
• Adore A Polish: Check out Kristina's updated daily makeup essentials.
• Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Must Have Products for Winter Beauty.
• Ishah x Beauty: Think nail art is too hard? Anyone can do it with this easy tutorial using metallic markers!
• TheFabZilla: Do you wear glasses? TheFabZilla got some tips for ya!
• Lacquer Buzz: A dreamy pastel baby blue. Illamasqua Caress is perfection!
• Cosmetics Aficionado: MAC Ronnie Red lipstick is a hot seller, enter to win this sold out lipstick!
• Très Beau Glamour: Looking for a nice makeup look for Valentine's Day that utilizes purples and pinks? Check out Nay's "Spontaneous Love" makeup tutorial; a beautiful night time look for that special day.
• Pinked Polish: Six Swatches from the New China Glaze Avant Garden Collection!!!! In LOVE!!!!
• Liesl Loves Pretty Things: LIesl loves OPI Euro Centrale! Check out one of her favorite shades and why you need that wierd gold one.
• Makeup Demon: Photoshoot and makeup idea for Valentine's day.
• My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog reviews Anastasia Beverly Hills Bold and Beautiful Kit!
• The Glossy Pages by gloss48: Share your favorite, hard-to-find/indie products with gloss48!
• Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel tries out La Licious Bath and Body Collection in their new Valentine's Day Scent and finds she is in love!
• Mama Fashionista: Jump Start your Spring Routine with L'Occitane!
• Love At First Site!: J.Lo.'s look at the Golden Globes. Do it yourself!
• SoFlaJo: Happy Valentine's Day Loves!
• Beauty Professor: Forever a nude lipstick lover, The Beauty Professor tries Dolce and Gabbana's Mandorla, the perfect blend of beige and pink!
• Cult of Taupe: Can Hard Candy Fox in a Box Blushes hold a candle to Benefit Boxed Powders?

@blogazons #blogazons #bbloggers

Win A One-Year Subscription To Nail It! Magazine

Would you like to win a one-year subscription to the new and hottest consumer nail magazine, Nail It!? There's only 3 mandatory things to answer in order to enter, that is your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner and the way that you follow me (GFC, G+, Facebook, Twitter or Email) and of course the name you follow me with.  

(Photo courtesy of Nail It!)

This giveaway is open to US residents age 18 and over and sponsored by Midnight Manicures.  Please see my Disclosures Page for any additional information.  Giveaway ends February 25, 2013, 12:00AM EST.  One entry per household, multiple entries will be disqualified from this and future giveaways.

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Beauty Blog Coalition Weekly Roundup - February 10, 2013

Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Check out the new Milani COLORStatement Lipsticks orange and reds... and find out which are Destany's favorites!

Blushing Noir: The Urban Decay Theodora Palette just might be more great and powerful than OZ!

BeautyTidbits: Enter to win the brand new fragrance from Guess over at BeautyTidbits.

The Advice Sisters Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Website: Sinfully cute and they smell delicious, but Alice & Peter's "cupcakes" are unique fragrances that won't pack on a single pound! Alison of advicesisters.net, checks out these sweet treats

Peek & Ponder: Ashley from Peek & Ponder shares her super easy Valentine's Day Heart Nails

Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: If you love high quality hair oils and having glossy locks, then Lola's Secret Beauty Blog recommends trying Rodin by Recine Olio Lusso Luxury Hair Oil- because it is simply divine!

TheFabZilla: Have you joined the CC cream bandwagon yet? TheFabZilla shares her experience with Juice Beauty CC Cream!

Mama Fashionista: Looking for an innovative way to care for your skin? Quinn shares why Korean skin care brand, Amarte, is worth splurging on!

Painted Ladies : Holy grail alert! Check out Sheila's review of Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Powder in Etheral Light.

Beauty Info Zone: We all want to look our best for Valentine's Day. See what Beauty Info Zone has picked for a special look.

My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog incorporates blue into her everyday makeup routine!

Lipgloss Break: Lipgloss Break picks out her favorite Valentine's Day beauty gift sets. What's on your wish list?

Pammy Blogs Beauty: See where Pammy Blogs Beauty Blogs and find out about her blogging and organizatinal tips!

Endless Summer: Elena shares her wintertime essentials for body, hands, and feet.

Project Swatch: Emi thinks she may have just found her favorite eyeliners ever - and for less than $5 a piece!

Beauty Blogazons Weekly Roundup - February 09, 2013

• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Check out the new Milani COLORStatement Lipsticks orange and reds... and find out which are Destany's favorites!
• Makeup Demon: Foods & drinks for glowing skin.
• Midnight Manicures: Spring is in the air with Jessica's Custom Nail Colours It's A Girl Thing Collection.
• Ishah x Beauty: You change up your makeup, your hair colour, why not your eye colour too? Check out one of the newest trends from Korea with the beautiful, natural looking Royal Vision Macaron Brown Circle Lens.
• Très Beau Glamour: With only a few days left, Valentine's Day is slowly approaching. If you're in need of a nice, simple look that has a pop of color and still looks neutral check out Nay Denise's tutorial for her second Valentine's Day look! You won't regret it.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: With a mad love of quality skincare products, and ever on the lookout for new treats, Helen from Lola's Secret Beauty Blog has compiled a list of products that she currently craves!
• Beauty Fiends: Julia at Beauty Fiends has been testing out Mario Badescu's Drying Lotion. Find out if it works!
• TheFabZilla: See what TheFabZilla says about Wet n Wild Fergie Lipsticks!
• Love At First Site!: A few words for the wonders of Caudalie's Divine Oil.
• Beyond Beauty Lounge: Inexpensive DIY nail polish desk and storage.
• Never Gonna Give You Up: Kara does a Half Moon mani for a Nail Art Challenge.
• Polishy of Truth: Tara at Polishy of Truth premieres a brand new Elevation Polish (to be released February 7th) in addition to the current top-selling Elevation Polish!
• Cult of Taupe: Is Tarte's Clean Slate 360º Creaseless eye primer the answer to Crystal's prayers?
• Mama Fashionista: Attention all Curly Girls and members of Team Natural! Quinn shows you what Oyin Handmade's Hair Dew can do for you!
• Lisa's Nail Obsession: What color of polish are you seen in most?
• The Passenger Element: WetnWild's Mega Last lipstick swatches.
• My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog incorporates blue into her everyday makeup routine!
• Lipgloss Break: Lipgloss Break picks out her favorite Valentine's Day beauty gift sets.
• Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel shares her thoughts on Le Metier de Beaute's Peau Vierge Tinted Luminizer.

Reviva Labs - Skin Energizing Gel Review

Tonight, I'm bringing you another product from Reviva Labs.  I have really enjoying reviewing their products and discovering some that I might not normally find.  This brand is one of the most affordable that I have seen that actually works...and works well.

After 3 or 4 nights of using the Reviva Labs Skin Energizing Gel, I could tell a difference.  It stimulates skin's metabolism, improves clarity, firms up texture and can help lessen the appearance of wrinkles.  It also can help improve the performance of your other creams/moisturizers because your skin is working better.  This product can be used nightly, alone or under your regular night cream.  Available on their website in a 2 oz bottle for $10.

Ingredients include purified water, algae extract (Hawaiian seaplant), phenoxyenthanol and clorphenesin and sodium dehydroaceteate (preservative system).

I have reviewed the above products by Reviva Labs, you can find the links below.

Reviva Labs Makeup Primer

Reviva Labs All Natural Seaweed Soap

Reviva Labs Non-Chemical Light Skin Peel

Reviva Labs Microdermabrasion Pomegranate Scrub

Reviva Labs Vitamin E Oil Stick

Which Reviva Labs products have you tried or would like to try?

Reviva Labs - Makeup Primer Review

How many makeup primers do you have sitting on your vanity or in your bathroom drawers that rarely if ever get used?  Yeah, me too!  The purpose of a makeup primer is to make your face look as flawless as possible and keep it looking that way throughout the day.  I have one I think you should try, I had great success with it.

Reviva Labs Makeup Primer can be used over moisturizer or alone under makeup.  A pea-sized drop goes a long way.  My face felt silky but not greasy and my makeup went on so much smoother.  I feel like I use less makeup in 2 ways....one is I feel like I used less when applying and with the primer helping my makeup last longer, I don't have to reapply half way through the day.  This saves me money in the long run with expensive as base and powder are.  This product really helps with my oily skin and keeping my makeup in place and feeling less oily.  You can find the Reviva Labs Makeup Primer on their site, one ounce is $19.50.

This is what Reviva Labs has to say about their Makeup Primer:

If you're satisfied with how you look in makeup, wait till you see how good you look with Revivas amazing MAKEUP PRIMER under your makeup. Your skin will feel unbelievably smooth, like a baby's. And your look...almost flawless. Lines filled in, pores concealed, excess oil controlled. Once you try it, you won't want to be without it. It's another Reviva discovery to help you look your best! Under makeup or alone the visible, touchable results are beautiful! Over moisturizer or directly on clean skin, apply just a drop on forehead, each cheek and above jaw line. Massage in lightly over entire face. Allow product to absorb. Then apply makeup. You'll love the smooth, velvety feel and look. Men, of course, can use it directly on skin. Perfects skin by refining the texture. Fills in lines, conceals pores, and controls excess oil. Helps skin instantly look and feel smooth and silky. Helps makeup foundation last longer (safe under eye shadow, too). And COQ10 adds protective antioxidant action. Our Makeup Primer is good for any skin type, even oily. You get the oil control you want, along with soft, supple skin. Completely fragrance-free and non-comedogenic (which means it won't cause clogged pores and breakouts).

I have reviewed several Reviva Labs products pictured above, here are the links to them:

Reviva Labs All Natural Seaweed Soap

Reviva Labs Non-Chemical Light Skin Peel

Reviva Labs Microdermabrasion Pomegranate Scrub

Reviva Labs Vitamin E Oil Stick

Have you tried any Reviva Labs products?  If so, which is your favorite?  If not, which one would you like to try?  Please leave your comments below.

@RealRevivaLabs #bbloggers #skincare #bbcoalition

Barielle News - Valentine's Day Contest and Sale

Barielle's Valentines Day Contest

Post your favorite Valentine swatch using Barielle shades on their Facebook Page. Contest starts, Tuesday, February 5, 2013 and ends Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 12:00 EST. The winner with the most likes will win one Barielle 5 pack of their choice.

February Sale

I love when they do this sale!  You B1G1 50% off, then take your discount 

and you get free shipping on orders over $25!

Barielle's Best Valentine's Day Colors

They have so many wonderful shades, this is just their suggestions, 

check out my Barielle swatches to find more.

Press Release - Milani Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liner

One of my favorite products from Milani Cosmetics is their eye liners, so I can't wait to review these!

Sparkling intense color, long-lasting, waterproof formula.   The ultrafine felt-tip applicator makes it easy to apply a thick or thin line and dries down to a sparkling finish. Black also available in a vinyl finish!

I want them all, especially the Prismatic Purple and Emerald Glisten.

*Press Release

piCture pOlish - Mallard by The PolishAholic Review

If you don't know by now, Green is my favorite color.  Now when you take a deep/jewel tone green, add flakies and shimmer, you have a polish that captures my heart!  Jen from The PolishAholic was picked recently by piCture pOlish as one of six bloggers to collaborate in making their favorite polishes.  This polish is called Mallard...birds of a feather polish together.

I used 2 coats, application was very smooth with this formula.  I topped with one coat of Seche Vite and so far after 24 hours of wear, is still perfect, no wear or chips.  Pictures were taken with natural light. 

You can order piCture pOlish through their website or click on The Network to find a local distributor.  piCture pOlish is an Australian company, 3-free and never tests on animals.

*Polish was purchased by me.

@picturepolish #nailpolish #bbcoalition #beautyblogger

Julep's February Get On The A List Maven Box plus Upgrade

I have been a Julep Maven since their introductory box came out in August 2011 and they never cease to amaze me!  I receive their regular Julep Maven Box each month to review as part of their blogger program, but when I saw the chance to upgrade this month for $35, I took it.  This month's theme is "Get On The A List", featuring rich, smoky colors and glitzy holographics inspired by classic Hollywood icons and modern leading ladies.  It came packaged as a larger box and a small ribbon wrapped bag.  

Enclosed in the ribbon wrapped bag were the products below, all new to the Julep line up this month.  (Left to Right)  Oxygen Nail Treatment, described by Julep as "Makeup for your nails!", Freedom Polymer Top Coat, "Goes on like a polish, performs like a gel".  And as a bonus, Julep's Travel/Folding Eyelash Curler.  I can't wait to tell you more about these products, they deserve a separate post.

In the bigger white box and part of the upgrade is Julep's White Lacquer Polish Box with 12 colors, see if you recognize any of the names.

L-R, Oscar, Rebel, Marion, Julianne, Joan, Helen, Ellie, Ginger Sally, Ingrid, Claudette, Laura.  I will also swatch as many of these as I can for you.  Sorry this isn't a better picture, next time I know to take the plastic security wraps off first, it really dulls the colors.

You can purchase the polishes online or become a Maven at Julep.com or by clicking on the picture in my sidebar.  You can use Code:  Maven50 to get your first box for 1/2 off of the usual $19.99 price.  You can also earn Jules every month to earn free merchandise.  There's also a Cupids Mystery Box this month, here's the details:

For $19.99 each box includes $70-$200 worth of Valentine's Day treats, PLUS a mystery holographic OR a gift code for the color of your choice.

You might also get pretty jewelry from BaubleBar OR a $1,000 VISA gift card! 

*Color guarantee does not include mystery holographic. Purchase of more than four Mystery Boxes or purchasing Mystery Boxes over multiple transactions may result in product overlap. No exchanges or returns are possible on Mystery Box or single-box items. Estimated box retail value is between $70 and $200. Mystery Boxes may not arrive in time for Valentine's Day if purchased after 2/7/2013.

Are you a Julep Maven yet?  What are you waiting on?

*Original Maven Box was sent to me for review and this post contains an affiliate link, please see my Disclosures page for more details.

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