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My Beauty Favorites — Week of November 23-29, 2015

I hope everyone has had a great Thanksgiving weekend! We’ve had freezing rain for days now, but that hasn’t stopped my shopping (online)!

This week I’m loving a variety of products from No Nonsense, wet n wild and Vita Liberata. They include fun tights and leggings, cool new makeup and products that will give me a glow through winter!

No Nonsense — I received a variety of No Nonsense leggings and tights for my honest review. I haven’t tried No Nonsense in a while and was happy with the quality and variety of products that they have:

Zippered cotton leggings in Black ($14.99 USD) — These were really cute and comfortable.

Animal Print Cotton Leggings in Steel ($13.99 USD) — I wear these as PJ’s since I usually don’t wear animal prints and they are perfect! Soft and comfy, not tight at all!

Great Shapes Blackout Shaping Tights ($8.50 USD) — These are very opaque and hold everything in! Great with dresses and boots for fall.

Learn more and purchase at http://www.nononsense.com

Cruelty-free +Vegan Makeup Brush

Fanatic Cat Eye Mascara

Proline Graphic Marker

1 Step Wonder Gel

wet n wild’s new line of brushes (17 tools in total) are made of an exclusive thermoplastic polymer complex, which is designed to mimic the small breaks and imperfections in natural hair, making these brushes as effective as brushes made of animal hair, yet PETA certified and vegan ($0.99 and $2.99 USD).

The wet n wild Proline Graphic Marker ($3.99 USD) features a soft, angled marker tip that delivers bold and sharp lines, extreme edges and modern contour for the perfect cat eye.

Amplify your lashes to the max with the wet n wild Max Fanatic Cat Eye ($4.99 USD) Mascara, which instantly adds 8x the volume and 8x the curl for 35% longer lashes without clumping or smudging.

Get the results of a salon-quality gel manicure with the wet n wild 1-Step Wonder Gel ($4.99 USD) — no top coat or UV light required! wet n wild’s 1-Step Wonder Gel is chip resistant and 3-Free with no Formaldehyde, Toluene or Phthalates.

What I think: wet n wild’s makeup is fun to use and so affordable. The brushes are soft and pick up pigment well. It’s hard to believe that they are so inexpensive, plus they are PETA certified! The Proline marker and Cat Eye mascara help create a bold eye! The marker is so easy to use and can make a thick or thin line. And, I love that the mascara curls as well as adds volume!

I am wearing the nail polish in a gold color, All That Jazzy. It is a pretty color that is perfect for the holiday season. It went on extremely smoothly and has lasted for a few days without chips!

Vita Liberata Fabulous Tinted Self Tanning Mousse

Vita Liberta Tanning Mitt

Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals Self Tanning Bronzing Minerals – Bronze

Vita Liberata Fabulous Tinted Self Tanning Mousse ($30 USD) — A super fast-drying tan mousse that gives a gorgeous instant color and then develops to a beautiful natural-looking tan that lasts for up to seven days.

Vita Liberata Tanning Mitt ($6.50 USD) — A tanning mitt with extra soft flock surface for flawless tan application.

Vita Liberata Trystal Minerals Self Tanning Bronzing Minerals in Bronze ($55 USD) — A loose mineral bronzing powder that creates a tan lasting up to five days plus a luxury kabuki brush.

What I think: Vita Liberata makes some of my favorite tanning products. The Trystal Minerals are especially nice in the fall and winter to help keep a glow. The mousse dries quickly for easy all over color. The scent is nice, and you can barely smell the tanning chemicals.

Available at Sephora stores and http://www.sephora.com.

Did you do any shopping this weekend? What did you get?

Holiday Gift Guide 2015 — Fun Makeup Sets From Jane Iredale, IT Cosmetics, Stila and NARS!

It’s holiday gift guide time! There are so many gorgeous gift ideas that I am excited to share with you this year. From makeup to bath products to books and food items, I will have ideas for gifts for everyone on your list.

For my first gift guide, I am highlighting holiday makeup sets that are perfect for the girly-girl in your life. She would be so excited if you gave her one (or more) of these:

Jane Iredale In the Blink of a Smoky Eye Smoky Eye Kit ($50)

Five step-by-step looks are included on the fold-out ‘how to’ guide.
Highly pigmented shadows are simple to blend, sensitivity-tested and long-lasting for stay-put, gorgeous, crease-free color.
Packaged in an artful travel box with a mirror and dual-ended application brush.
Makes a beautiful gift.
Includes eight versatile shades:
- Bone – matte, creamy nude
- Pure Gold – shimmery, bright gold
- Dawn – shimmery rose brown
- Rose Gold – shimmery rose gold
- Iris – matte, cool violet
- Forest – matte, deep green
- Double Espresso – matte, dark, cool brown
- Ebony – matte black

Jane Iredale Forever Red Just Kissed® Lip and Cheek Stain ($25)

Non-drying, long-lasting stain adjusts to the wearers own chemistry for an irresistible, custom shade.
Olive Butter, Avocado Butter and Wild Rose Wax soothe and soften lips.
Rose Flower Wax and Beeswax nourish and moisturize.

Available November 2015 at janeiredale.com, select skin care specialists & beauty apothecaries worldwide.

It Cosmetics XOXO, IT Girl! Limited Edition Holiday

IT Cosmetics Your Je Ne Sais Quoi!

It Cosmetics XOXO, IT Girl! Limited Edition Holiday ($28, $44 value) — For the IT Girl in your life, reach for the gift that will give her naturally pretty, party-ready eyes! Within this limited-edition, exclusive IT Girl makeup case is a full-sized No-Tug Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Black, a travel-sized Hello Lashes Mascara and a travel-sized Brow Power Universal Brow Pencil. This never-before-released set will give IT Girls a festive look that will last all day and night, without clumping, flaking, smearing, fading or smudging!

IT Cosmetics Your Je Ne Sais Quoi! ($28, $44 value) – Celebrate your Je Ne Sais Quoi with this limited-edition lip essentials set, an exclusive for the season! Included in the brand-new holiday makeup case are two full-sized, best-selling lip products for your softest, most beautiful lips ever! Take Vitality Lip Flush in Je Ne Sais Quoi wherever you go for a long-lasting flush of color that hydrates, conditions and nourishes your lips. This 4-in-1 lipstick reviver pairs perfectly with Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain, which delivers high shine and rich pigment in one swipe. With nine butters and oils, this lightweight, stain-infused gloss will minimize the look of fine lines, while giving you your most luxurious lips ever!

Available at http://www.itcosmetics.com

Stila A Whole Lot Of Love Giftable Set ($59 USD) –A special delivery — sealed with love, from Stila. Recapture the classic romance of hand-written love letters with this ultimate collection of cherished Stila essentials. It’s everything you wished for, all wrapped in a vintage-inspired special delivery package that’s ready to give (or keep).

Includes 20 color-rich matte, pearl and shimmer eye shadows, 4 shades of universally flattering, silky-smooth blush, and a deluxe-size HUGE™ Extreme Lash Mascara for the biggest, boldest, blackest black lashes ever.

Available at http://www.stilacosmetics.com and fine beauty stores

NARS NARSissist Blush, Contour, And Lip Palette ($59, $103 value) — This unique palette can be used to give cheeks and lips a shimmery wash of color. Featuring NARS’ Laguna bronzing powder, Albatross highlighting blush, three limited-edition blushes, and Istria lip gloss, it’s all encased in a take-anywhere NARSissist mirrored palette.

This set contains:
– 3 x 0.1 oz Blush in Roman Holiday (pretty pastel pink), Enrapture (pink terracotta), Enthralled (toasted rose/shimmer)
– 0.12 oz Highlighting blush in Albatross (luminous glow)
– 0.15 oz Bronzing powder in Laguna (brown powder/gold shimmer)
– 0.12 oz Lip gloss in Lstria (pink glace)

Available at NARS boutiques and NARSCosmetics.com

My Beauty Favorites — Week of October 26-November 1, 2015

Happy Halloween! I am doing my weekly favorites post today, because tomorrow I start my holiday gift giving guides. I am very excited about all of the wonderful gift ideas I will be sharing with you!

But today, it’s about my favorite beauty products from this week. I am loving a combo nail top and base coat, an elegant soap-on-a-rope and two different, but amazing lip balms:

Lauren B. Dual Base Top Coat ($22 USD) — Lauren B. Beauty’s multi-tasking Dual Base/ Top Coat acts as both a primer and a sealant for your nails. Paint on this quick-drying formula to create a smooth foundation for your color. The results are a high-gloss, chip-resistant finish that also guards against dryness, breakage and peeling.

What I think: I have been using this as my base and top coat for a couple of weeks now. It’s amazing! My weekly manicures have been staying fresh for at least a day or two longer than usual. My nails are shiny and chip free. And the fact that one product does two jobs, it’s less stuff for me to have to use!

Available at http://www.laurenbbeauty.com

Senteurs D’Orient Hamman Soaps Orange Blossom ($38 USD) — Infusing the fresh Mediterranean air with soft sensuality, Orange Blossoms uplift the spirit with a clean and floral yet woodsy perfume. Selecting only the very best of what is offered by nature, all products have been carefully created with patience and determination over many years.

What I think: This smells amazing! I love the smell of orange blossoms. Plus it is very beautiful, from the packaging to the soap itself. With the attached rope, it is easy to hang on the shower and use. This would be a really fun holiday gift or stocking stuffer.

Available at usa.senteursdorient.com

Mandarin Lip Butter Stick in Peach ($16.50 USD) — Repair and protect with this deeply nourishing lip treatment formulated with a luxurious blend of softening oils, butters, and waxes. Mandarin oil refreshes and soothes dry, chapped lips while rich shea butter and sunflower waxes deeply nourish for long-lasting care and comfort. Each healing stick also features vitamin E, known for its advanced antioxidant properties. This 88 to 99 percent natural formula is available in four tints and one colorless option, all of which can be worn alone or layered under a lipstick or lip gloss.

What I think: Colored lip butters are wonderful on days that I don’t want to be fussy, but I still want a little color. Plus, it glides right on and hydrates well.

Available at http://www.sephora.com

Another great lip balm, Carma Laboratories, Inc., the manufacturer of Carmex® Lip Balm products, announced the debut of NEW Limited-Edition Carmex® Winter Mint Lip Balm Click Sticks. Rolling out now and available until supplies last, the new seasonal flavor combines the invigorating freshness of winter with a kiss of mint and comes in convenient click sticks that glide on lips easily.

Carmex® Winter Mint Lip Balm Click Sticks are available to consumers as part of specially marked two-pack BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One-Free) promotion and four-pack B3G1 (Buy-Three-Get-One-Free) promotion, giving Carmex® fans the chance to stock up just in time for the winter season. Both of these offers combine the best-selling Carmex® Original Lip Balm Click Stick or Carmex® Original Lip Balm Tube with a bonus Winter Mint seasonal stick.

What I think: Loving the new minty flavor. It is refreshing and keeps lips very soft. I have been a fan of Carmex since the 1990’s when it was only offered in a pot. And I still love how great it works for chapped lips still.

The specially marked packages will be available at Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and other fine retailers ($1.59 – $4.29 USD).

What products are you loving this week? Leave a comment and let me know!

Beauty Products For a Spooky Halloween!

Can you believe that Halloween is in just a few days? I’m excited that it’s on a Saturday this year! This will give us extra time to get spooky!

There are so many cute Halloween themed products, or even just great shades that will work well with your costume. I received the cute and festive products below for my honest review.

Soho Disney Evil Queen Round Top Small Bag ($7.99 USD) — This fall, LONDON SOHO NEW YORK® teams up with Walgreens to offer consumers another daring Disney collection of cosmetic bags – this time featuring the original Villains: Maleficent, Snow White’s Evil Queen and Ursula. Available exclusively at Walgreens, the Villains collection contains six new cosmetic bags that will make being bad look so stylish.

This collection, including a weekender, organizer, train case and round top purse kit is inspired by the favorite foes of Disney’s classic tales. Known for versatile, long-lasting and on-trend cosmetic bags, LONDON SOHO NEW YORK® blends these infamously wicked characters and functional design in this latest collection to let out your dark side in style. Let me know if you’d like to check out samples or need additional information.

What I think: I received the bag in the photo featuring the Evil Queen from Snow White. It is so cute! It also is make of a silky, easy clean material. It’s really nice for the makeup you keep in your purse or even a weekend away with your man!

Available exclusively at Walgreens

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Color in Electra-Cute

Sally Hansen Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Color in Blacky O

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Color in Electra-Cute and Blacky O ($9.99 USD each) — The ONLY TRUE 2-STEP GEL MANICURE with no light needed. Electra-Cute is a Halloween orange crème and Blacky O is a deep black crème.

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat ($9.99 USD) — Keeps your manicure very shiny and long lasting!

What I think: I love these polishes. They last so long, plus add the top coat for long lasting nails that will stay through dish-washing and computer use! The colors are perfect for the season, too.

NYC New York Color City Proof 24 Hr Waterproof Eyeshadow in New York At Night

Rimmel London Wonder’ lash Lift Me Up Mascara

NYC New York Color City Proof 24 Hr Waterproof Eyeshadow in New York At Night ($2.99) — Incredible staying power inspired by the city that never sleeps! Want round the clock color that never fades or creases? This chubby, waterproof eye shadow delivers vibrant color for up to 24HR wear! In eleven on trend shades perfect for any look, just twist, glide and go!

What I think: These pencils are fun to use as a smoky eye. Apply, smudge and go! You can also really smudge them out for a sheerer look. This black pencil can be used for a thick eye, whiskers, black lips for Halloween. Play with it.

Rimmel London Wonder’ lash Lift Me Up Mascara ($8.99) — Exclusive formula with Vitamins and Cucumber extract helps lashes feel conditioned throughout the day. Precision brush with soft, lash-hugging fibres smoothly wraps each and every lash with defined, clump free volume.

What I think: I have been loving this mascara. It gives volume and length and doesn’t flake or smudge. Perfect for all Halloween long!

What are you planning on wearing for Halloween? Are you dressing up? Leave a comment and let me know!

My Beauty Favorites — Week of October 19-25, 2015

It’s finally cooling down in Kansas City! Yay! I’m excited about the cooler weather so that I can wear new sweaters and boots. I was also getting tired of the heat. Cooler weather feels festive, too, which I love this time of year!

This week I am featuring two brands that I am loving — Yes to skincare and Makeup Academy Cosmetics. I am sharing my Yes to favorites and new Makeup Academy products:

Yes to Coconut Cooling Lip Oil

Yes to Blueberries Cleansing Facial Wipes – 25ct

Yes To Tomatoes Acne Clearing Facial Toner

Yes to is one of my go-to skin care brands. I like to mix and match the different lines as they are always introducing inventive products! The three below are my current favorites:

Yes to Coconut Cooling Lip Oil ($4.99 USD) — This lip oil provides long lasting nourishment, softness, and fits just about anywhere (talk about a triple threat!). This new lip oil will quench dry lips with decadent oils, that also cool while it moisturizes. Formulated with a plethora of oils: Virgin Coconut, Olive, and cooling Eucalyptus, your lips will be intensely moisturized and soft. Throw in an added hint of natural shine, and you will be ready for coconut kisses (under the sun!)

Yes to Blueberries Cleansing Facial Wipes – 25ct ($5.99 USD) –These Cleansing Facial Wipes are formulated with Blueberries and Coconut to gently cleanse, remove makeup, and moisturize skin all in one. With Lemon Peel and Apple to help brighten skin, these are a great addition to our Age Refresh collection. They leave your skin feeling clean, youthful, and glowy!

Yes To Tomatoes Acne Clearing Facial Toner ($9.99 USD) — Prepare to be “toned” away! Our first-ever toner sweeps away excess dirt and refines skin with witch hazel, our all-time favorite natural astringent (’cause it keeps pores nice and tight!). It also penetrates pores to eliminate acne with salicylic acid and nourishes with a proprietary blend of tomato, blackberry, and watermelon extracts. That’s right, it has all the “swipe” moves!

What I think: The lip oil is awesome! It is refreshing and moisturizing at the same time! The wipes are my all-time favorite! They are cleansing and hydrating. And the toner is new. I like to use it when I have the occasional break out, or when my skin is very oily.

Available at http://www.yestocarrots.com

MUA Makeup Academy has released fun new products for fall. Here are the products in the photo from left to right:

Complete Brow Kit ($14.50) – Expertly defines, grooms and set brows for all-day wear. Comes with two universal brow shades, clear brow wax and gel, and a double-ended brow brush.
Amp-Up Adjustable Mascara ($10.50) – Unique, adjustable mascara with a four way adjustable brush head and a buildable, volumizing formula.
Dual Ended Cat Eye Liner ($11.50) – Dual-ended eye liner with a flexible, precise felt tip on one end, and soft crayon tip on the other.
Eyeshadow Palettes in Nude, Metallic, and Smoky ($16.50) – Artist inspired collections of 10 intensely pigmented shades that work beautifully together.
Intense Gel Color Eye Liner ($9.50) – Long-wearing, waterproof liner glides on with creamy precision. Available in six shades: Aubergine, Chocolate Brown, Emerald, Gunmetal Metallic, Midnight Black, and Sapphire.
No Crease Eyeshadow Base ($13.50) – Preps eyelids to enhance staying power of eyeshadow and eyeliner, offering sheer and long-lasting coverage.
Color Drenched Lip Butters ($9.50) – Velvety lip butters nourish lips while providing opaque, creamy coverage. Available in 10 shades: Bare, Brick, Cashmere, Honey, Mulberry, Nude, Plum, Red, Rose, and Spice.
Retractable BB/CC Cream Brush ($19.50) – Travel-friendly version of the original MUA Pro BB/CC Cream Brush.
Brush Cleansing Balm ($11.50) – Made with gentle goat milk, this balm dissolves makeup and impurities from brushes and makeup sponges.

What I think: I have been testing the mascara, gel eye liners and lip butters. The Mascara is really fun to use and you can adjust it to the look that you want. The gel eye liners glide across my lid and gives great color. The tubes that the lip butter come in are very elegant, but the lip butter itself is a bit drying on my lips. They give a good butter payoff, though.

Available at CVS stores and http://www.cvs.com

Try A Bold Smoky Eye And Soft Lip Look With FLOWER Cosmetics

Drew Barrymore’s FLOWER Cosmetics line is an affordable way to build a great makeup look. The products are very innovative, but also work very well.

I was sent the following products for my honest review:

FLOWER That’s So Kohl! Kohl Eyeliner in Tell Me No Lilacs ($7.98 USD) Kohl It! This super luxe and creamy kohl eyeliner glides on effortlessly for the ultimate color payoff and intensity. Create the ultimate smokey eye with a built-in velvety, suede-like smudger that allows you to easily create a smokey eye; build, blend, and smudge to perfection. Medium-to-High coverage ensures the ultimate intense eye effect that will last up to 12 hours. Use the “Illu-min-eye-zer” to illuminate the eyes for a fresh, bright, look. Paraben-free, talc-free, phthalate-free, GMO-free and sulfate-free.

What I think: I used this liner to give my friend a bright smoky eye for a wedding she was going to. It was gorgeous alone, but also really nice with the palette below. Add a bit of the Pink or Gold shimmer over it or add the black for a darker look.

FLOWER Shadow Play Eye Shadow Quad in From Dusk Till Dawn ($8.98 USD) — From the new cosmetics range by Drew Barrymore, the Flower Shadow Play Eye Shadow Quad offers four gorgeous shades with color that blends evenly and flawlessly on the eyelid. Ginko biloba extract makes lids soft and supple. It smoothes and brighten delicate eyelids and gives a luminous finish.

What I think: Such a pretty palette! It can give lots of different looks, soft daytime looks and glamorous night looks. Plus, it’s long lasting when used with an eye shadow primer.

FLOWER Zoom-In Ultimate Mascara in Black ($7.98 USD) — Transforming lashes to appear dramatically longer, fuller and defined, this mascara has a unique adjustable brush that twists into 3 different shapes (on the right side of the photo) to let you customize lash volume and length. D-panthenol helps to smooth lashes and stimulate growth while rice wax provides smudge-proof color. Contains a naturally derived gellifying agent for ease in application. Ophthalmologist tested.

What I think: This is an interesting mascara. The more you turn, the shorter and twistier the brush becomes. When it is at is longest, it gives length and the shorter it gets, the more volume. I use two coats, length, then volume and my lashes look amazing!

FLOWER Transforming Touch Powder-To-Crème Blush in A-coral-ble ($12.98) — An exclusive, innovative formula that features exclusive “Liquid Powder” Technology which transforms loose powder into a crème by simply applying to the skin. The result is a flawless, airbrushed, soft-focus effect for face & cheeks. Pigments are encased by “Hydrophobic” powder and give a non-messy, mattifying, medium coverage. It is infused with essential oils to hydrate the skin and sets a quick and non-tacky finish.

What I think: Another cool product! I have used cream-to-powder blushes before, but not powder-to-cream. A little goes a long way with this product. I use it with a brush and blend it in well. So pretty on, and long-lasting.

FLOWER Kiss Stick High Shine Lip Color in Baby Buttercup ($6.98 USD) — A hero product, this high-shine luxury lipstick is infused with emollient oils to help improve shine and allow for a rich, creamy application. It will leave your lips with a pure, intense color payoff.

What I think: I usually favor lighter colors, and this is perfect for me all year round. I wear it with softer makeup in the spring, shimmery summer makeup and bold and darker looks for the fall and winter. It’s super creamy and lovely. LOVE!

FLOWER products are available at Walmart and Walmart.com/Flower

Have you tried FLOWER? Leave a comment and let me know!

My Beauty Favorites — Week of October 5-11, 2015

We are already well into October, can you believe it? It was 85 today, but I’m hoping it cools down soon and stays cool!

This week, I’m loving a long wearing brow pencil, a volume-building hair product, an ultra-moisturizing hand cream and a supplement that will help prevent sun damage in skin.

Leave a comment and let me know what you are loving now. I am excited to hear!

Smashbox Brow Tech Matte Pencil ($21 USD) –A brow pencil with an ultra-fine point that allows you to mimic hairs to extend your brows and fill in sparseness. Benefits are that it’s long wearing, non smudging, water resistant, sweat & humidity resistant.

Umbreen Sheikh of Wink Brow Bar in NYC has shared her tips on shaping / perfecting your brows which can helpful when using the Smashbox items. They include not overdoing it even though bold brows are in.

What I think: This is very easy to use. I use feathery stroke. The main thing I do is fill in the tail of my brow, and then use the spoolie brush to blend it in and make it look natural.

Purchase at http://www.smashbox.com

L’ANZA Keratin Healing Oil Hair Plumper ($40 USD) — Fattens skinny hair strands and gives hair a bold, robust appearance. Bulks-up hair without weight and delivers fullness & density. Defines & separates and gives hair added dimension. Provides internal bounce and delivers flexible support.

What I think: I really like using this product, it gives great volume and leaves my hair soft and shiny! I use it on dry hair, but want to see what it does when I apply it on wet hair, too. It also smells really nice and holds style well.

Learn more at http://www.lanza.com

KORRES Hand Cream with Almond Oil and Calendula ($14.50 2.54 fl. oz.) — is enriched with nourishing almond oil and antioxidant-rich calendula to help relieve dry hands. Calendula, combined with almond oil and aloe, helps retain natural moisture of the skin, leaving hands smooth and supple. A blend of natural butters and antioxidants provides additional comfort. Use the 91.9 percent natural formula daily for immediate and long-term relief.

What I think: I love the scent of this! It’s wonderful! Plus, it is so moisturizing and not greasy at all, which is perfect for a hand cream. It leaves my hands soft and silky all day!

Available at http://www.sephora.com and Sephora stores.

Heliocare Ultra Dietary Supplement ($72 for 36 capsules) — contains a powerful blend of antioxidants, including Fernblock Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE), Vitamin C and Pomegranate extract. These dietary supplements help defend your skin from the inside out. Like the original Heliocare, this Ultra formula helps maintain the skin’s ability to protect itself against sun-related effects and aging. Heliocare Ultra’s extra strength formula contains twice as many antioxidants as the original Heliocare.

What I think: I really like the idea of this product. The effects of sun damage on skin can be severe, and if this helps skin stay smooth and supple, that’s amazing!

Available at select dermatology offices and LovelySkin.com

My Beauty Favorites — Week of September 28 – October 4, 2015

It’s a bit cooler in Kansas City this week and is starting to feel like Fall! There are so many great new products to test and love!

This week I’m loving an all natural hand and body scrub, an easy way to remove makeup, an overnight facial treatment and affordable and innovative makeup.

What are you loving this week? Leave a comment and let me know!

Nubian Heritage Hand & Body Scrubs ($12.99 12 oz) The Shea Butter used in all Nubian Heritage products is ethically sourced from women’s co-ops in Northern Ghana. In addition, products are not tested on animals and do not contain parabens, sulfates, phthalates, paraffin, mineral oil, petroleum, DEA or artificial fragrance or coloring. The scrubs come in the following four different blends:

Mango Butter, with an exotic, sweet aroma, contains certified organic Mango and Shea Butters, pure vegetable butters, essential oils and herbs. Indian Hemp & Haitian Vetiver features pure emollient-rich Hemp Seed Oil, naturally antiseptic Neem Oil and soothing Vetiver, with a fresh, herbal scent. Raw Shea Butter w/Frankincense & Myrrh contains unrefined Shea Butter to aid in moisture retention, while improving skin’s elasticity. Patchouli& Buriti, nutrient-rich, relaxing, soothing and uplifting to the senses, buffs way dryness to reveal healthier-looking and smoother skin.

What I think: I have tried the Mango Butter and Raw Shea Butter scrubs. They exfoliate well and leave my skin very soft. The Mango Butter scent was a little sweet for me, but I really like the Raw Shea Butter scrub.

Available at VitaminShoppe.com, Vitamin Shoppe stores, Pharmaca.com and select Whole Foods and Sprouts stores. For more information, please visit NubianHeritage.com.

Makeup Eraser Pink ($19.97 USD) — The cloth and remove your makeup. This includes waterproof eyeliner and mascara, HD makeup and much more. The best part is…it’s reusable. Throw it in the wash and no stains remain. The MakeUp Eraser will last up to 1,000 washes and eliminates the need to buy disposable product to remove your makeup. The MakeUp Eraser is a pink (also available in black) cloth with a hand-sewn sateen edge that’s plush and soft to the touch.

What I think: I really like this cloth. If I wet it and wipe my face, it removes all of my makeup. Then I flip it over and the longer fibers on the other side exfoliate my skin. And it washes up nicely!

Learn more and purchase at http://www.makeuperaser.com

REN Skincare Wake Wonderful ($60 USD) — A transforming treatment that works overnight to leave skin visibly brighter, more luminous, refined and even toned in the morning. A unique complex of actives delivers a 3-phase treatment while you sleep that gently renews the skin, boosts skin cell vitality and infuses skin with plumping moisture.

What I think: Overnight treatments are really popular right now. This one is a little strong for my sensitive skin, but it is perfect for all other types of skin. I love anything that makes my skin glowing overnight!

Available at http://www.renskincare.com

Essence I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base

Essence Get BIG Lashes! Volume Curl Mascara

Essence Longlasting Lipstick

Essence I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base ($3.49 USD) The I Love Stage Eyeshadow Base by Essence has to get on stage! It can be applied diversely either as primer for concealers or eye shadows. The creamy texture does not crease, makes the eye shadow last longer and appear much more color intensive. For an even eye make-up waiting for its gig on stage!

Essence Get BIG Lashes! Volume Curl Mascara ($3.99 USD) — Curly lashes! The large, curved fiber brush offers maximum volume! Essence Get Big Lashes helps you achieve gorgeous curl and while thickening your lashes. The black texture ensures an intensive look. Opthalmologically tested.

Essence Longlasting Lipstick ($2.99 USD) — Long lastinglove… you simply have to fall in love with the Longlasting Lipsticks by Essence. The lipsticks provide your lips with intensive color for several hours without drying them out.

What I think: The eyeshadow base is my favorite of the products. It goes on really creamy and isn’t drying. It helps keep my eye shadow looking fresh all day. The BIG Lashes mascara is also amazing because it curls my lashes so I don’t need to use a curler. And it gives lots of volume too, but not a lot of length. The lipstick is available in lots of pretty shades and does last — even through eating!

Purchase at Ulta stores and http://www.ulta.com

More Gorgeous Fall Makeup!

It was so warm in Kansas City today, it had to be almost 90 degrees. I had to take my daughter downtown Kansas City to shop for a homecoming dress, and it was way to hot for Autumn!

Even though it still feels like summer, the shops has really cute fall clothes! It reminded me that I needed to do another fall makeup post!

I have been sent the following products to review. They include the perfect fall makeup for eyes, cheeks and lips:

Hard Candy Top Ten Eye Shadow Palette in Birthday Suit ($6 USD) — Hard Candy Top Ten Trendsetter Palette Eyeshadow is an eyeshadow collection of fashion-forward colors in a chic, fabric mirror compact. The collection features an extraordinary range of shades, with matte, shimmer, glitter, and metallic finishes. Birthday Suit, the collection above contains matte shadows in nudes and grays.

What I think: These colors are amazing for fall! The nudes and grays can combine to make a really cool smoky eye. Or, go natural with the softer colors. These are pretty well pigmented and can stay on a long time, with an eye shadow primer. Plus, very affordable!

Purchase at Walmart stores

Milani Rose Powder Blush in American Beauty Rose

Milani Stay Put Brow Color, Brunette

Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme

Milani Limited Edition Rose Powder Blushes ($7.99 USD) — Now this is a blush that deserves to be seen! Gorgeous in the compact, even prettier on cheeks, this petal soft, natural-finish powder shapes, contours and highlights. Streaks? Never. Easy to use? Always. In ultra-flattering shades that you just can’t live without.

Milani Stay Put Brow Color ($6.99 USD) — Stand out by filling in, like a pro. Count on superior staying power, the perfect amount of brow color, precise application and intense definition. Choose your closest match or combine two shades to achieve the most envy-inducing brows imaginable. Dual-ended, professional brush included.

Milani Amore Matte Lip Crème ($8.99 USD) — It’s time to put your lipsticks on notice. The Amore Matte Lip Crème has arrived. This revolutionary, highly saturated liquid-to-matte formula dries to a soft, velvety finish for fuller-looking lips. Its double-sided, flexible plush applicator hugs the contours of lips, working to lock in bold, opaque color. Non-sticky, smooth and ready for all-night wear, the limited edition Amore Matte Lip Crème is the ultimate transfer resistant kiss-me-matte.

What I think: The blush is gorgeous! I love that it’s a soft rose, which is perfect with a dramatic fall eye and lip. The brow cream is very easy to use. Just apply cream with brush, then brush through brows with spoolie for a natural look. And the matte lip cream is so on trend. Matte lips are in and this one is vibrant and long-lasting.

Purchase at http://milanicosmetics.com/

Smashbox Always Sharp Waterproof Kohl Liner in Sumatra ($20 USD) — Ditch your sharpener, but stay sharp! This waterproof kohl eyeliner glides on and self-sharpens every time you twist the cap off. Inspired by Smashbox pros who sharpen before every use on set, this first-of-its-kind pencil has a sharpener built right into the cap for a perfect tip-so you’ll always get a precise line.

What I think: This is a rich, dark brown liner that stays on all day! I love that it has a twist on cap, it keeps the eyeliner soft and fresh. The built is sharpener works well and is very handy.

Purchase at http://www.smashboxcosmetics.com

Face Stockholm Cream Shadow in Flannel

Face Stockholm Lipstick in Priceless

Face Stockholm Cream Shadow ($24 MSRP) — Slips on easily like your favorite cashmere sweater or silk top, this dreamy shadow will be your go-to for luxurious, luminous color that performs throughout the day. Highly pigmented, this smooth cream formula is creaseless, blendable and buildable, for versatile color that can be worn alone or layered under powder shadow. Literally the crème de la crème of shadows!

Face Stockholm Lipstick ($22 MSRP) — Available in three formulas — traditional Creams, classic Mattes and subtle Veils.

What I think: Both of these products are in such rich fall colors. The cream shadow is very blendable, and works well over an eye primer. It will last longer. The lipstick is a rich bronzy-wine. So pretty. It’s sheer on if you swipe it across your lips, it becomes darker when layered. Love!

What are you loving this fall? Please leave a comment and let me know. It can be makeup, or anything else that you love.

My Beauty Favorites Week of September 14-20, 2015

It’s almost the first day of Fall and I am excited! I love this season, I think it’s my favorite. As, the days get shorter and cooler, I continue to receive and review awesome products.

This week, I am loving a natural cleansing wipe, brightening beauty drops, a lip crayon and a fresh smelling body butter.

ACURE Organics Argan Oil Cleansing Towelettes ($6.99 USD) — Toss these on-the-go wipes in your bag for in-between show freshen ups. Gently remove makeup, dirt, sweat, environmental toxins. No splashy rinsing necessary. These handy little all-natural biodegradable Argan Oil Towelettes refresh, cleanse, soothe, and detoxify on the spot!

What I think: I am really enjoying these towelettes. They are very refreshing and clean really well without leaving any residue. They are fragrance-free and do not bother my sensitive skin at all. Plus they are affordable!

Available at acureorganics.com

Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Beauty Drops ($20.99 USD) — Age defying Arctic Cloudberry & brightening Lingonberry. Optimal care from nature against the first signs of aging. An effective beauty treatment to make skin silky soft and radiant. Particularly effective for tired and dull skin. Arctic Cloudberry seed oil protects skin from stress factors. Vitamin C together with lingonberry seed oil brightens skin with long-lasting effect. Arctic Cloudberry + Lingonberry & VitaOptimale: Nature has stored its most valuable nutrients in berry seed oil to ensure the beauty of your skin. Helps skin fight the first signs of aging. Protection, beauty and silky soft skin. More radiant and energetic skin.

What I think: These very lightly fragranced little capsules are so cool! They instantly make my skin smooth and even out my skin tone. They are really useful in the morning when I want to look like I got better sleep than I did! After a few days of use, my skin looks better, even before I apply the capsules!

Available at http://www.cvs.com and CVS stores

jane iredale’s PlayOn Lip Crayons ($18 USD) — Pucker up with smooth, kissable lips drenched in moisture and irresistibly playful color. Our creamy formula glides on and stays on. Use our Jumbo Pencil Sharpener to keep the tip pointed and precise. Available in seven gorgeous colors!

What I think: These are so moisturizing, it almost feels like I’m wearing a lip balm. It lasts a longtime, without feeling dry on. I have the lightest color, Blissful and love it!

Learn more and purchase at http://www.janeiredale.com

The Healthy Body Butter in Vanilla Grapefruit ($19 USD) — This velvety smooth body butter absorbs instantly for deeply hydrated, luxuriously soft skin. It features 100% pure Shea & Cocoa Butters, powerful antioxidants and essential oils for long-lasting hydration in a crisp blend of sparkling grapefruit and vanilla

What I think: I have tried this (and other Lavanila body butters) before and I love how rich they are, without being greasy. It is wonderful when used after a shower, it locks the moisture in. Plus, it smells fantastic!

Purchase at http://www.lavanila.com