My first January fragrance to review is Reveal by Halle Berry.  The asking price ranges from $29-$34 for 1.7oz.  They describe the scent as a radiant floral that is balanced, light, fresh and becomes sexier as you wear it.  Here is my interpretation...

It is very floral and sweet, but not candy sweet.  It makes me feel like I am a sweet, loving person for smelling this way.  After a few minutes it changes into something more sensual, more provocative and fiercely feminine.  I love this part.  About 4 hours later, the scent was undetectable to my nose, but I enjoyed it while it lasted and would love to wear it on a daily basis.  What a wonderful way to flip the script, how one scent changes into another one so similar but distinct.  It certainly reveals itself in layers and is girly and grown at the same time.

Go get you some!

Walgreens sale thru January 21st

I got the Walgreens paper today and this sale lasts through Saturday the 21^st.  It started on Sunday, I’m sorry I did not post these earlier this week, but here we go!

Select L’oreal products are $5.99, including Colour Riche lip, eye and nail products

Other items are buy 1 get 1 50% off including Covergirl, Almay, Maybelline and Revlon. 

Select Olay ProX items are $34.99, and the advanced cleaning system, including the skin brusher thing is only $29.99.  I like the Clarisonic brush because it doesn’t actually spin, just vibrates, but I don’t know how this Olay one works.  If you have one, comment!!!

You can get a standard size Brita pitcher for $10.99 after the coupon in the Sunday paper and the discounts.  Why am I talking about a water pitcher? Cuz it is a foolproof beauty tool!  Drinking lots of water keeps you hydrated, which keeps your skin moisturized.  Staying hydrated will also clear your complexion and give you a glow no luminizer can touch!

There are some other savings like $10 off crest 3D whitestrips, tresseme and pantene hair products and select fragrances are $10 off like White Diamonds and Sunflowers, to name a few! 

I hope you can make it to Walgreens this week and take advantage of your favorite products.  And get your water pitcher!!!

Tribal nails #2

Nail Magic Botanical Strengthener with Horsetail

So, last month I renewed my Sally's membership.  I suggest you get one of these cards if you want to save on some great products.  It's only $5 and they give you some coupons when you first sign up, one for $5 off $25, and another for $5 off, no matter how much you spend.  What is really sweet about this one is you can use it with sales and other offers.

I combined my coupon with on of the specials they had for December.  When you purchase Nail Magic Botanical Strengthener with Horsetail, you get the Cuticle Oil free, so I snapped some up!  I  love BOGO's and I will almost always take the opportunity to try something new.  The Botanical Strengthener is clear-pink, the cuticle oil is clear-golden.  The cuticle oil is just ok, not impressed.  Sometimes companies are giving away products because they suck, bottom line.  This product doesn't suck, but I am not impressed.  Glad I didn't pay for it.

The nail strengthener on the other hand is awesome!  I like the product, I am happy with the purchase.  After 2 weeks my nails were shiny and super hard.  I didn't take the polish off, just brushed more on every 2 days and it worked, like magic!  For the most part, I believe products are worth what they are being sold for, and in this case I am willing to pay the full asking price of this product, $7.59.  

Get you some!

Making Your Eyeshadow Pop Brighter and Longer

I went through a journey tonight finding the perfect information for one of my most lovely clients.  Her bone structure make her eyes a particularly striking feature.  For her, I am researching eye primer.  I have please hold by mark. and I am actually using it as a concealer.  I mix it with my speedway in mocha and apply under my eyes, around my nose and mouth. I bought it to try out some cream shadow, but that creased anyway so I didn't bother to use the primer again.  So I have put my nose to the air, and primer is what I want to come up with, the hunt is on...

I started by looking for a website www.makeupforblackgirls.com, doesn't exist.  The next selection was www.makeup4blackwomen.com.  She hasn't updated since July so I looked at her links to see if there was someone fresh she had mentioned.  And there I happened upon Scandalous Beauty, watched a video on her youtube channel where she shows a basic eyeshadow look.  I liked the video, so I included it below.

 (Side note: as I went back to link the video I found this bonus review of Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue!!!, and I am thinking that she should try this instead!)

Her another video by Makeup D0ll, which I really like because she discusses primers and bases to help make your eyeshadow last and show up vibrant and true.

My client is allergic to MAC...ok, shift gears, other products that can be used for this purpose, namely Too Faced Shadow Insurance and Urban Decay Primer Potion.  It seems the Urban Decay is a better formula, but for your money's worth, too faced has better packaging.  I am looking forward to checking these products out to see what is better and how mark. compares.  For right now, because of the packaging, I would say go with Too Faced Shadow Insurance.

Happy Hunting!

My current Web Favorites

Ok, so I have been on a nail kick lately, so I am in love with a few tumblr blogs  mynailsaredope, missladyfinger, idrinknailpolish and gemsinabottle all post regularly and have tons to offer.  I especially love the way missladyfinger gets her inspiration from the runway.  There are great tutorials on Youtube, check out the channel, Cutepolish.  There are a bunch of tutorials.  I can't wait to try the little moustaches, I think they are so cute! The Monarch Butterfly is one I want to try too, I love the way that came out and it looks super easy!  I also used this video from mad4beauty, for my tribal nails.  Sally's just happened to have a bottle of China Glaze that was so close to her base shade, I had to jack the color scheme.  I love the way it came out, but I really need to work on my nail art.  Still, it was pretty good for a first attempt!  I also found a blog, Lynnderella, and I don't even wat to tell you about it because I am afraid I won't get any polish when it comes out.  Check out my likes on my tumblr for some styles that feature Lynnderella glitter polishes.  Tell her I sent you too!  We don't have and agreement or anything, but, maybe I can negotiate one if I make myself known, lol! Anyway, those are my current faves as far as nails go.

Come back soon, I just got the most amazing face wash from Boots No 7, I have more perfume coming in, and  I have to let you know about the sales this month at Sally's!

About the wallpaper change...

Forgive me, I am still under construction.  I will eventually settle into a style that is right for me and my blog.  I will have lots of surprises to spruce the place up because I want this to be a true reflection of me and what I believe in.  I really want to being you guys the best information out there on beauty and skin care.  I love keeping my skin fresh and healthy and I love telling people what I know and what I am finding out about, so just hang in there with me and we can get there together!