#blog – Page 13 – 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?

Morgan Taylor Lacquer Rocketman Summer 2019 Collection

Hi all! I hope your Monday is going well!

I received some fun products for my honest review from the Morgan Taylor Lacquer Rocketman Summer 2019 Collection. These beautiful brights polishes work so well with the fun new Elton John movie!

Morgan Taylor Rocketman

This adorable mini set is the Rocketman Nail Laquer Mini 4 Pack ($14.95 USD) — In celebration of Rocketman, the story of Elton John’s rise to fame. The collection features iconic shades complemented by Bedazzle Me, a luxe glitter overlay that gives each shade its own moment to sparkle and shine.

This mini pack:
It’s The Shades (hot pink crème)
Tickle My Keys (bright pink crème)
Sir Teal To You (teal shimmer)
Bedazzle Me (glitter overlay)

I love this little set! It’s great for trying out the Morgan Taylor formula in a few different shades or just for a fun treat for yourself or a gift for someone who loves polish — and Elton John.

Here are the polishes in the collection:

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Just Me & My Piano – Purple Crème
Sir Teal To You – Teal Shimmer
Put On Your Dancin’ Shoes – Red Crème
It’s The Shades – Hot Pink Crème
Tickle My Keys – Bright Pink Crème
Glow Like A Star – Yellow Crème
Bedazzle Me (below) – Glitter Overlay

This shade looks gorgeous over all of the other shades in the collection!

The full size polishes retail for $9.50. They are available at Ulta.com and SaltEarthSpa.com. All Morgan Taylor Lacquers are fast-drying, 5-free and easy to apply. I definitely recommend these polishes!

Have you seen Rocketman? What do you think of this collection?

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?

Allure Beauty Box June 2019

Hi all! I just received my June 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 June box:

Context Vitamin C All Day Eye Cream – Full Size $35
The BrowGal Eyebrow Pencil – Full Size $23
Floss. My New Favorite Lip Gloss in Clear – Full Size!
SGX NYC The-Do-It-All 3-In-1 Dry Texture Spray
Avene Thermal Spring Water
Moroccanoil Treatment Original

I think this is a pretty good box. I have already used the Moroccanoil and the Avene mist. They are both wonderful products.

I am also going to be trying out the eye cream. I haven’t tried anything from the brand Context before, but I am looking forward to using it.

I will probably also try the Floss lip gloss. Or I might give it away. And the BrowGal pencil is in Medium Brown and I have dark brown hair. I might give it a try.

The SGX NYC texture spray looks fun, but I might pass it along.

This is such an affordable box and it always introduces me to new brands, which I like! For the price, I use a good amount of the products and give away some. I do enjoy it!

Do you get Allure? Did you get the same products this month?

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?

Davines SU Collection For After Sun Body and Hair Care.

Hi all! I hope you are having a great weekend! I did some shopping, so my day is going great!

Today I’m reviewing some relaunched products from Davines, Their summer SU Collection. The SU family of products is a complete routine to protect your hair and skin before and after sun exposure.

I received the entire collection for my honest review. Here’s what I received:

Davines SU Hair and Body Wash ($24 USD) — A multi-benefit shampoo that moisturizes and protects hair and skin exposed to the sun. Its formula, characterized by a rich full-bodied foam, gently cleanses and hydrates.

What I think: I have used this for my hair and skin. It cleanses my hair well, while hydrating it, plus it leaves my skin soft, too! I love that this is a multi-tasker. I’ll be using this all summer!

SU Hair Mask ($27.50 USD) — Restorative and hydrating anti-aging treatment for hair damaged by the sun, chlorine and salt. Hair is left soft, hydrated, and glossy.

What I think: I love to use this after the hair and body wash. It’s so creamy! I apply this after shampooing and just leave it on a couple of minutes to use it as a conditioner. If my hair has been exposed to the sun, I leave it on longer. My hair is so soft and healthy when I use this mask. Love it!

SU Aftersun ($29 USD) — A soothing, mineral-rich gel that moisturizes and restores the skin’s hydration level after exposure to the sun. With extract of Chinotto from a Slow Food Presidium and extract of Aloe Vera, it is rich in minerals and substances with a soothing action that, together with Argan oil, ensure hydration and nourishment.

What I think: This is a wonderful creamy gel moisturizer for after sun. My daughter went to a theme park last week and got sunburned despite wearing SPF all day. She said she repeatedly applied it (but she’s a teenager, so who knows. LOL!). This moisturizer really helped soothe her burnt skin and in a few days it was a nice tan and not painful anymore. Even if we don’t get a sunburn, this is nice for after a day in the sun.

SU Hair Milk ($29 USD) — Leave-on spray cream for hair, ideal both during and after exposure to the sun. Protective filters maintain the hair’s integrity during exposure to the sun, and the light texture conditions the hair without weighing it down.

What I think: I have been using this as leave-in moisturizer after I wash my hair. It helps with hydration and makes my hair so manageable. I also spray it on before I go out to protect my hair. It doesn’t weight it down.

Also, the scent for all of these is very soft. It’s hard to describe, it’s part floral and part baby care scent. It’s really nice.

I recommend all of these products for the summer months and beyond.

Have you tried these products or anything by Davines?

Ipsy Glam Bag Plus Review — June 2019

Hey all! It’s time for my June Ipsy Glam Bag Plus review! This is a subscription box that will always include 5 full-sized items. And the items included are mostly luxe or higher end items. This is such a great value for the high quality items included.

I have pretty much enjoyed this subscription. I usually only use a couple of the items I receive each month, so I’m not sure how long I will keep it.

Here’s what I received for June:

TRÈSTIQUE Matte Color & Shiny Balm Lip Crayon in Belize Bordeaux — $25
Suva Beauty Hydra Liner in Grease and Six Twenty Brush — $26 total
111SKIN Vitamin C Brightening Booster — $180
PÜR Big Look Mascara — $21
Tetris x Ipsy Palette in Block Party — $24

The total is $276. That’s mostly because of the 111Skin booster.

I enjoy PUR’s products, but I am very stocked up on mascara. I will add it to the pile or give it to one of my daughters.

The Trestique crayon and balm are way to dark for me. I don’t wear berry shades. I will be giving this to a friend.

This is a black cake liner. It’s dry, so you ad water to activate it. I don’t wear black liner, so I will give this away to my daughter.

Now this is a product I will use! On the 111Skin website, it states:

Now formulated with increased Vitamin C levels, this concentrated treatment targets signs of hyper pigmentation, age spots, and uneven skin tone. The booster utilises actives which are designed to inhibit tyrosinase production, both reducing and preventing discolouration.

You can mix this with moisturizer or use it alone like a serum. That’s probably how I will use it at night. Actually, I will try both ways. I’m looking forward to looking younger in a few weeks (I hope)!

This is an Ipsy collab with Tetris. Which is a little strange. This is a cute palette, but not something I will use. I have so much eyeshadow (and have splurged on a couple of new palettes as birthday gifts for me) I have a friend in mind who might like this.

So, I will be using one of the 5 products this month. Sigh. I’ve been trying to decide if I want to keep this box as I’m not very happy with it. I really like BoxyCharm more. My June BoxyLuxe box had of course more products, but I could grab out any 5 products and love them more than these.

I’ve decided to give it one more month to wow me. I’ve seen July spoilers for Pixi Beauty, Huda Beauty and Purlisse. So I hope I get the Pixi and Huda products, then I’ll be happy. But, I’ll probably get some weird makeup product I won’t use, LOL!

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Do you get Ipsy Glam Bag Plus? What did you get this month?

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?

Natural Skincare From L&I Apothecary and the Henna Guys

Hi All! I hope your June is going well so far! Mine is! I’m enjoying nice weather.

I have some wonderful natural skincare products from the brands L&I Apothecary and the Henna Guys!

L&I Apothecary organic skincare line is developed by professional estheticians using ingredients obtained from fresh fruits & vegetables. Each ingredient is either produced in their farms or responsibly sourced from ethical producers. The products are up-to 100% natural & organic, each product is packaged into carefully selected environmentally friendly and re-useable glass packaging.

The Henna Guys source the finest quality ingredients from ethical producers around the world. They understand the need for hair & skin care that keeps its promises and constantly in search of excellent natural ingredients to enhance the natural beauty. The product line is developed using finest natural ingredients.

On to the review!

L&I Apothecary Arista Pumpkin, Mild Peel/Facial Mask ($21 USD) — This mask is made with pumpkin and has Vitamin C and Vitamin E, plus the ingredients are organic. It also contains -5% Glycolic Acid. The claim is that it leaves skin feeling brightened, replenished and renewed.

I enjoy using this mask. It smells like fresh pumpkin! I apply it after I clean my skin and leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse it off. It leaves my skin smooth and it doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. I have used this a few times and can see myself using it a few times each week. It’s difficult for me to find a good brightening mask that doesn’t irritate my skin. This one is a winner!

L&I Apothecary Rose Facial Toner ($23 USD) — This is an amazing facial toner spray! This claims to hydrate the skin, give it a glow and brighten it up. It has a fresh rose scent.

I love using a rose spray after cleansing and toning my skin in the morning. This one is also a toner, so I can spray it on after I cleanse, and my skin is refreshed and glowing. I also use it to freshen my skin during the day. It’s nice over makeup or bare skin.

The Henna Guys Pre Shave Oil – Geranium & Lavender ($12.95 USD) — This is a moisturizing Pre shave Oil, mildly scented with geranium & lavender essential oil. It contains Grapeseed, Avocado, Argan & Marula Oil.

First of all, this smells amazing — so fresh and clean. To use it, I take a few drops of oil, massage it on the shaving area to prepare for the shave. Then I use shave cream or soap and lather it, then I shave. I get a very close shave and my skin isn’t irritated. So smooth!

I am really enjoying these products. I love all of the amazing ingredients and the fact that all of the products work well and have fresh, delicious scents!

Purchase these at http://www.lniapothecary.com and http://www.thehennaguys.com Plus, I have a (non-affiliate) coupon code for these websites — FORTYFLIRTYFAB10 for 10% off your entire order!

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Have you tried anything from these brands? What are your favorite natural products?