#bblog – Page 12 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Brand Review and Code — Skin&Co Roma

Hi all! I recently received a fun skincare package from Skin&Co Roma for my honest review.

Such pretty packaging! I’ve been loving the Skin&Co Roma Truffle Therapy Refresh Mist I received in my June BoxyLuxe. Skin&Co Roma contacted me and asked to send me the following amazing products for review:

Truffle Therapy Face Toner — Gentle, powerful, soothing, and healing. Truffle Therapy Face Toner deeply cleanses and purifies pores with the antiseptic power of Witch Hazel and Sage, effectively removing impurities, clogged pores and dead skin cells to treat, heal, and prevent blemishes. The natural extracts and antioxidant properties of Black Winter Truffle, Rosemary, Calendula, and Cucumber soothes and protects from environmental and free radical damage.

What I think: I have very sensitive skin, and this gentle toner doesn’t irritate my skin at all. I use it after my cleanser, and it really cleans out my pores plus it leaves my skin soft and smooth!

Truffle Therapy Whipped Cleansing Cream – This is a highly concentrated gel-crème cleanser formulated to deeply cleanse skin, remove makeup, dirt and impurities, effectively keeping pores free and clear from congestion and blemishes while soothing and calming sensitivity-prone complexions. Formulated with pure Black Winter Truffle Extract, Sweet Almond Oil, Mallow Leaf, and Chamomile, this gentle cleanser delivers intense hydration, nourishing moisture, while improving skin’s resilience and tone. Complete with essential fatty acids, skin’s natural moisture barrier is restored to maintain a supple and radiant complexion.

What I think: I am enjoying all of these products, but this one is my favorite of the bunch! Everytime I wash my face with this cleanser, it looks smooth, fresh and it glows. And I look YOUNGER! I have never looked this good with just washing my face, ever! It does have a soft, whipped texture and feels so gentle while cleansing my skin. And it doesn’t irritate my skin at all. LOVE!

Truffle Therapy Serum – Formulated around the antioxidant properties of the Black Winter Truffle, Truffle Therapy™ Serum is infused with potent skin-renewing botanicals, vitamins, essential fatty acids and vitamins to restore skin’s natural vibrancy and radiance. Masterfully crafted in Umbria, Italy, this powerful, multitasking skin perfecting treatment soothes and refines the appearance of uneven textured skin, revealing a healthier complexion.

Ideal for all skin types, Truffle Therapy™ Serum prepares and protects skin from daily environmental and free radical damage, and doubles as a primer to create the perfect base for makeup application.

What I think: I really enjoy this serum. It has a milky texture and a soft, natural scent. I apply it after my toner and it really smooths out my skin and helps with texture. It can also be used as a primer, for those days that you want an easy skincare/makeup routine. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks and find that my skin is looking more even and brighter. I’m looking forward to seeing what type of long-term results I see!

I am really loving these Skin&Co Roma products! You can purchase the items here, and by using my code LORENA20, you’ll get 20% off your purchase! It is an affiliate code, so I will get something if you do buy!

Have you tried Skin&Co Roma? Which products do you like from the brand?

Natasha Denona Sunrise Eyeshadow Palette Review

Hi all! I hope you are having a great weekend! I am, it’s storming right now in Kansas City, but I have a pretty new palette to play with, so that’s okay!

I bought myself a birthday gift — the Natasha Denona Sunrise Eyeshadow Palette ($65 USD). I’ve been wanting to try a Natasha Denona palette, but the normal sized ones are $129, and I can justify spending that much on eyeshadow. $65 is still a lot, but it is half the price. I have heard that the quality of these shadows are amazing, so I was excited to try it out!

Isn’t she gorgeous?! The shades are:

Poppy (crimson bronze metallic)
Citrine (warm yellow matte)
Phlox (burnt warm crimson metallic)
Awakening (lavender nude duo-chrome)
Laurel (peachy champagne metallic)
Aster (violet mauve duo-chrome)
Glory (fuchsia matte)
Azalea (pink copper duo-chrome)
Morgan (pastel coral creamy matte)
Agate (champagne apricot metallic)
Clove (dark maroon creamy-matte)
Carnelian (burnt light orange creamy-matte)
Jasper (bright terracotta creamy-matte)
Morning (light apricot creamy-matte)
Day Spring (nude bronze metallic)

Here’s a close up of each side of the palette:

And here are the swatches:

Top Row left to right — Poppy, Citrine, Phlox, Awakening and Laurel

All of these shimmers and metallics are gorgeous and so buttery! I had to swatch Citrine twice. It does blend out nicely, I just wanted a very bright swatch so you could see the color. My favorite shade of this row is Awakening. It’s a stunning duo chrome that is described as lavender nude. It looks amazing all over the lid.

Second row left to right — Aster, Glory, Azalea, Morgan and Agate

My favorite shades in the row are Aster and Morgan. Morgan is gorgeous in the crease as a transition shade with any of the other shadows in the palette. It’s so versatile. And Aster is just purpley goodness!

Third row left to right — Clove, Carnelian, Jasper, Morning and Day Spring

Such pretty warm shades! Clove was the hardest shade to blend. It’s a bit patchy. but it is a nice color to deepen a look. Day Spring is a beautiful bronze and is perfect for topping the oranges and yellows.

This palette was quite a splurge, but I’m so glad I got it. The quality of the shadows are so luxe and blend very well. I’m having fun creating bright looks for the summer. I also think that this will work well in the fall, too!

Have you picked up the Sunrise palette or do you have a Natasha Denona palette?

Bath And Body Works SAS Haul — June 2019

Hi all! I hope you’re having a wonderful week! I finally got to the Bath and Body Works Semi Annual Sale!

I was almost out of hand soap and body wash, so it was definitely time to stock up!

This is what I received (and the great deals I got plus my $10 of $40 coupon):

Salted Pretzel Milkshake Candle — $8.21
Barcelona Sunwashed Citrus Candle — $8.21
Seaside Breeze Body Wash — $3.09
Cherry Blossom Body Wash — $3.09
Mango Mandarin Body Wash — $3.09
London White Tea & Sage Foaming Hand Wash — $2.54
New York City Champagne Toast Foaming Hand Wash — $2.54
Island Papaya Foaming Hand Wash — $2.54
Lavender Marshmallow Foaming Hand Wash — $2.54

Total — $35.85 before tax and a savings of $76.65 — Yay! I hit a candle sale. The candles were $10.50 before my coupon and only $8.21 afterwards.

I might go back before the sale ends. My store didn’t have a wide variety of products, so I might try a different one.

Have you shopped the sale this month? What did you get?

Skincare Sunday — Meaningful Beauty New Eye Masks and Deluxe Starter Kit

Hi All! I started this series a couple of months ago and only posted once. Oh well! I still think focusing on new or amazing skincare products each week is a great idea!

This Sunday I’m featuring Meaningful Beauty. This is Cindy Crawford’s skincare brand (with French anti-aging specialist Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh). I have reviewed Meaningful Beauty before, but they have new eye masks and a fun travel size kit that will be amazing for summer trips!

Here is what I received for my honest review:

Meaningful Beauty Revive & Brighten Eye Masques

Meaningful Beauty Revive & Brighten Eye Masques ($52 USD) –This new product claims:

Awaken eyes to appear more youthful and gorgeous with Meaningful Beauty‘s Revive & Brighten Eye Masque – ultra-hydrating gel eye patches.
Each pair is infused with powerful anti-aging ingredients to visibly smooth and plump eyes – and can also be used on smile and frown lines!
Cindy’s supermodel secret: Use daily or as a quick pick-me-up when on the go.

What I think: I don’t usually wear eye gel masks, but I am really enjoying these! They can be worn right under the eyes, at the side of the eyes where crows feet form or even on the smile lines. I find that they firm and brighten wherever I place them, especially under my eyes. Plus, they come with a spatula to make them easy to get out of the jar. They are a bit slippery, so I press them on to make sure that they stay on the full 10 minutes.

Available at Ulta.com

Meaningful Beauty Deluxe Starter Kit — Meaningful Beauty 7-Piece Deluxe Starter Kit

Meaningful Beauty 7-Piece Deluxe Starter Kit ($79 USD) — This kit targets the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles and dark spots. This comprehensive kit is packed with everything you need day and night for ageless, beautiful skin in every climate or vacation destination.

The Meaningful Beauty 7-Piece Deluxe Starter Kit includes:
- Skin Softening Cleanser
- Dark Spot Correcting Treatment
- Youth Activating Melon Serum
- Environmental Protecting Moisturizer SPF 30
- Overnight Retinol Repairing Crème
- Lifting Eye Crème
- Ultra-Lifting and Filling Treatment

What I think: This is a great set to try a variety of Meaninful Beauty products and it’s so nice for travel! My current favorite product in the bunch is the Dark Spot Correctly Treatment. I apply it on dark spots at night and they fade a bit each morning. I also love the Melon Serum, Overnight Retinol cream and the eye cream. This is such a beautiful anti-aging line!

Available at Ulta.com

Here’s my photo of the products I received:

I am posting this on my Instagram @fortyflirtyfab if you want to check it out!

I really am enjoying these products! Have you tried anything from Meaningful Beauty?

Beautyblender Celebrates Pride Month!

To celebrate PRIDE Month beautyblender.com is bringing back some of their favorite limited edition colors to show off how every blend is beautiful!

To help give you a reason to stock up, Beautyblender will be donating 10% of proceeds on all PRIDE products during the month of June on beautyblender.com (https://beautyblender.com/collections/pride)to benefit The Human Rights Campaign and LGBTQ causes.

This is such an important cause — celebrating diversity and inclusivity! I went to Kansas City Pridefest last weekend to support friends and family members and learned so much. Plus, I had a lot of fun!

Want to check out one of the newest beautyblenders? It’s a cheery bright yellow one called Joy:

Beautyblender_Joy_Catalog_Solo_23278_5000px — Beautyblender Joy

Beautyblender Joy ($20 USD) — Sun-kissed warmth on your shoulder, the hint of salt in the ocean air and the soft breeze– all the moments of pure bliss. Bring a little happiness in with the always sunny, Beautyblender Joy. The gorgeous lemon yellow hue is bound to bring a smile to your face. The same exclusive aqua-activated™ material as the original Beautyblender® , you’ll always get a flawless finish and unbeatable bounce.

There’s also a rainbow of choices that you can find here.

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Are you going to pick up any of these great beautyblenders to support Pride?

Shop My Stash May 2019 Results and Monthly Empties

Hi All! I’m back with my May Shop My Stash results! I enjoy dipping into my collection and using products I haven’t used in a long time, or just haven’t given much of a chance.

My rule with this is if I don’t like the item after the month, I will move it out of my collection to make some room and let someone else enjoy it!

You can check out my first Shop My Stash post for May. Here’s a photo with the palettes open:

I continued my allergy issues this month, and didn’t wear as much eye makeup as I would have liked to. So my number one used product was the Smashbox Cali Contour palette!

I love this palette! Especially the bronzer and powder shades. I also used the lighter highlight and the blush a lot. This is such a great product to complete my face makeup. If I take a trip this year, I’ll take it with me!

Towards the end of the month, my allergies are getting better. So I did get to wear my eyeshadows. I would say I wore the BH Festival palette the most. It has such a variety of colors and I was able to create colorful looks and neutral looks with it. I also used most of the shades on the Morphe x Jaclyn Hill Vault Armed and Gorgeous palette. It’s a nice palette, but the metallics aren’t as buttery as the BH Cosmetics ones. I am going to keep all three of these palettes.

I didn’t wear the lipstick or eyeliner as much as the other products. I found that I didn’t care for the lipstick. I don’t wear this type of shade that much and it kind of feels drying on my lips. I am going to re-home it. The eyeliner is a great formula, but I don’t wear eyeliner that often. I am going to keep it, though. It’s such a pretty shade.

This was a pretty successful month!

On to my May empties:

I had a lot of empties this month! I used up makeup wipes by IT Cosmetics and Ariul, a Korean Beauty brand I found at CVS. They were both nice. I used them mostly for removing swatches. I might purchase them again. I actually think I might to a K Beauty haul this summer at CVS and maybe Ulta.

The Merle Norman cleanser is like a scrub. It is such a nice exfoliator. I have a lot of cleansers in my stash, but I might repurchase this eventually.

Same with the Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. I might re-purchase it once I go through the creams that I have. It’s so hydrating! The Your Good Skin day cream was oily on my skin, so I won’t re-purchase it.

I loved the Nanacoco Outlash mascara! I have a bunch of new mascaras waiting to be used, but I would buy this again.

I love the Jergens Wet Skin gradual tanner. I need to either pick this up or the original formula. The C.O. Bigelow body wash was nice, but I don’t know if I will pick it up again.

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Are you doing a Shop Your Stash or Project Pan this year? How’s it going?

CBD Living — Anti-Aging Products Review

Hi all! I hope your long weekend is going well!

I have recently received more wonderful products from CBD Living for my honest review. I received some of their products in March and featured them here.

The products below are to help fight chronic pain associated with aging. And they smell amazing, too. They are:

CBD Living Matcha Instant Green Tea ($30 USD) — This is a new product to me. This is a convenient, delicious way to enjoy a daily dose of CBD. Each serving of Matcha Instant Green Tea is infused with 7.5mg of nano-CBD for maximum bioavailability. One 2oz. package of Matcha Instant Green Tea contains 150mg of CBD. Each individual serving of tea contains 7.5mg of CBD.

This is nice to drink alone if you like matcha. I like to add it to smoothies.

CBD Living Bath Bombs ($14 each) in Amber Bergamot and Eucalyptus. I have tried this before in Coconut Lime. I loved that one and like these too! They are fast fizzers and have really nice scents. They leave my skin soft and I am relaxed with lesser pain when I use these!

Each CBD Bath Bomb is vegan-friendly and contains 60mg of CBD per 8 oz. bath bomb. Bath Bombs are made from natural ingredients and will not stain your bathtub.

CBD Living Lotion ($30 USD) in Lavender. I also have this in Eucalyptus. It’s a rich lotion that helps treat dry skin while getting a daily CBD dose. It is made from the finest natural ingredients and is infused with nano-CBD for maximum absorption.

CBD Lotion is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream, providing your daily dose of CBD. It is great for relaxing after a long day or invigorating the senses and treating dry skin.

CBD Living Freeze ($30 USD) This is also a new product to me. CBD Living Freeze is great for sore muscles, arthritis, chronic pain and stiffness. The roll-on applicator makes getting relief simple. I have used it on my back and have found that it does relieve pain.

CBD Living Freeze is infused with 120mg of full-spectrum CBD per 88mL bottle. When applied, CBD freeze mimics the application of ice, increasing blood flow to the affected area. It is helpful for sore muscles, chronic pain, inflammation and sore joints.
This CBD Living Freeze also incorporates other natural anti-inflammatories such as Arnica and Tea Tree Oil.

I really love this brand! I feel that the products are really high quality and are enjoyable to use. Plus, they do make me feel better! You can purchase these and more products from CBD Living at cbdliving.com.

Do you use CBD in products? Have you tried this brand or what are your favorites?

Allure Beauty Box May 2019

Hi all! I just received my May Allure Beauty Box. The Allure Beauty Box is $15 a month. And you receive deluxe and some full size products. Not bad!

Here’s the May box:

LUE by Jean Seo Erase Cleansing, Exfoliating & Brightening Powder (full size)

Laneige Waterbank Moisture Cream

St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Water Gel & Applicator Mitt

Nunzio Saviano Anti-Frizz Hair Sheets

Model Co Rose Gold Eyelite in St. Barth’s (full size)

Laritzy Lip Gloss in Vibe (full size)

I enjoy Laneige. I have the lip sleeping mask, the face sleeping mask and a serum. I am looking forward to trying this cream.

I’m not sure about the Anti-Frizz hair sheets. I might try them in the summer when it’s humid.

The LUE powder looks interesting. I’ll probably give it a go.

I will be using this. I have tried the St. Tropez tanning mousse and really liked it. I’ve never tried a product like this before, so I hope it works well.

The lighting on this photo is a little off. They are more warm nude products. You can see in the swatch below:

The Laritzy gloss is a nice sheer nude. It’s very glossy and just a little bit sticky. I like it, though. I think it will be really nice in the summer.

The eye shadow is so pretty! I tried it out and it dries down fast and is very glittery! It’s nice for days where you want a little drama, but want a quick look.

I’m happy with this box. I think it’s worth the $15. I’ll definitely use the lip gloss, eye shadow, Laneige cream and bronzing water gel. I will also try the cleansing powder and the hair sheets. I love it when everything in a box is useful!

Do you get Allure Beauty Box? What did you receive this month?

Instagram 5000 Follower Giveaway!

Hi all! I wanted to announce my 5000 Followers Instagram giveaway on my blog. I wanted to give all of you amazing friends a chance to win.

To enter, follow me on Instagram @fortyflirtyfab (I’ll follow back), like my giveaway post there, and comment tagging 1 friend. You can get more entries by reposting, tagging extra friends and liking my posts!

Good luck!

Mother’s Day Beauty Gift Guide

Hi all! It was a beautiful day in Kansas City today, it’s definitely spring!

I have another Mother’s Day Gift guide for you! These are items that I love and think will make great gifts:

This Mother’s Day or any day when Mom deserves a little pampering, let her indulge in a journey of the senses with South of France all-natural soaps (www.southoffrancebodycare.com). They’re kettle-cooked in small batches using a traditional Marseille triple-milled recipe to create a creamy lather that leaves skin soft and moisturized. And she can choose from one of 14 transporting scents including almond gourmande, blooming jasmine, climbing wild rose, lavender fields, lemon verbena, lush gardenia or mediterranean fig. All South of France liquid and bar soaps are free of synthetic foaming agents like sodium lauryl/laureth sulfate, as well as glutens, EDTA, parabens, and phthalates.

I received some of their newest scents to try — Glazed Apricots, Violet Bouquet, and Cherry Blossom. They are all very fresh and sweet, so nice for spring. My favorite is Cherry Blossom, but my family loves all of them.

You can find South of France products in natural and grocery stores nationwide. Check their website here for locations.

11940142_fpx — Philosophy Pure Grace Desert Summer Spray Fragrance

I of course had to include some of my favorite Philisophy products as they make amazing gifts for moms!

Philosophy Pure Grace Desert Summer Spray Fragrance ($50 for 2 oz) a desert summer’s allure can only be described as original, illuminating…extraordinary. we’ve tried to capture the unexpectedly intense beauty of this uniquely wild climate to bring you pure grace desert summer perfume. freesia, ozone, star jasmine and cool cactus blossom meet in a breathtaking blend of fresh florals, anchored by pink clay, blonde woods and musk for a truly special experience. summer is fleeting, but its free spirit lives on and on.

Philosophy Amazing Grace 3-Piece Eau de Toilette Set this exclusive giftable collection includes 3 ways to enjoy the beautifully crafted, universally loved franchise. the experience opens with the award-winning shampoo, bath & shower gel featuring a rich, grace-infused lather that leaves skin and hair clean, soft and delicately scented. next, a nourishing treatment of firming body lotion conditions and moisturizes as it tones, for skin that feels pampered and renewed. a finishing spritz of perfume will accompany her through the day with grace.

8 oz amazing grace shampoo, bath & shower gel
2 oz amazing grace eau de toilette perfume
8 oz firming body lotion

Amazing Grace is one of my favorite fragrances. This is such a pretty set! Philosophy products are available at http://www.philosophy.com

Urban Decay Naked Cherry Palette ($49 USD) These 12 all-new shades include of-the-moment soft mattes and sizzling metallics, ranging from creamy ivory and shimmering rose gold to the most intense black cherry. We’re addicted to Bing—a deep mauve matte that is right on trend. And we can’t get enough of Drunk Dial, a shimmery metallic burgundy that takes smoky looks to a smoldering climax. Adorned with a row of metallic cherries, the crimson compact includes a full-size mirror and double-sided brush—ready for precision application on one end and seamless blending on the other.

Shades included:

Hot Spot (ivory matte)
Caution (soft neutral beige matte)
Bang Bang (shimmering pink with gold shift and iridescent micro-sparkle)
Feelz (soft dusty rose matte)
Juicy (soft warm peach)
Turn On (pale metallic rose shimmer)
Ambitious (metallic rose copper)
Bing (deep mauve matte)
Devilish (reddish plum matte)
Young Love (metallic cranberry)
Drunk Dial (deep metallic burgundy)
Privacy (deep brownish-plum matte)

Urban Decay is 100% cruelty-free. Available at http://www.urbandecay.com, Sephora and Ulta.

BREVENA Basics Pack ($178 USD) — contains bestselling products to get your skin smooth, healthy, and hydrated! Enjoy a full size Daily Hydration Moisturizer, Restore & Hydrate Overnight Cream, and a deluxe travel size Intensive Foot & Heel Repair.

Pack contains:

Daily Hydration Moisturizer 2 FL. OZ. / 60 ML ($79 Value)

Restore & Hydrate Overnight Cream 2 FL. OZ. / 60 ML ($89 Value)

*may have blue OR white lid

Travel Size Intensive Foot & Heel Repair 0.5 FL. OZ. / 15 ML ($20 Value)

Purchase at shop.brevena.com

Have you done your Mother’s Day shopping yet? Any beauty gifts on your shopping list?