tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62274841480857867262024-03-06T12:01:00.714-08:00Shannon's Eye on BeautyJust a normal girl who found herself knee deep in the beauty world. I love anything from nail polish, to lipstick, to eye products, and everything else in between. I shop high end to drug store and will give just about anything a try. I like to showcase my hauls, swatches and my reviews on beauty items.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-56263135995939595302014-03-12T19:36:00.003-07:002014-03-12T19:36:59.875-07:00Walgreen’s Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is what happens when you go to Walgreen’s rather
unexpectedly because you need to do something to “kill a little time”. You
wander around and find a bunch of goodies that you weren’t aware you’d be
finding and purchasing. I knew I was in search of a Jordana lip liner but the
greatest find was finding Batiste dry shampoo in the clearance section. After
seeing countless YouTube and blogger favs and raves about the product I decided
to pick up 2 cans. Then again the cost of 2 cans was a little less than the
original cost of 1 can. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then while
browsing around I noticed my Walgreen’s now carries Black Radiance (if you’re
not aware it’s a brand under the Wet n Wild umbrella) so I had to pick one
palette up I had heard a lot of great things about.</div>
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Here’s what I picked up:</div>
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Batiste Dry Shampoo for Dark & Deep Brown Hair (x2)</div>
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Black Radiance Instant Eye Appeal kit feat. Downtown Browns
and 2 eyeliner pencils</div>
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Jordana Easyliner for Lips in Plush Plum</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-62725076067617436912014-03-06T13:18:00.000-08:002014-03-12T08:23:42.974-07:00I am now an Avon Representative!<br />
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<span class="userContent">I'm officially an Avon representative! If you're a follower of my blog, then you know this is a longtime coming. I've been a fan of Avon and their products for years. Growing up my mother was an Avon representative and she's partly the reason I became hooked on the brand and their products. Over the years I have tried a number of products and found many that just work wonders for me - from body care, to skincare, to makeup and even household items. I am quite excited about this new venture and seeing where this takes me!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">If
you're interested, feel free to support me and my business. My specific
online store is as follows: <a href="http://www.youravon.com/shannonmcintosh" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.youravon.com/shannonmcintosh</a>. Using this link you can order products which will be delivered right to the comfort of your own home - while the link can also aid as a referral tool for you to begin your own Avon business!</span>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-67666515647741554922014-02-25T19:48:00.000-08:002014-02-25T19:48:27.346-08:00BzzAgent Campaign: Neutrogena Nourishing Long Wear Makeup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was super excited when I saw this BzzAgent campaign pop up
in my inbox. Typically with BzzAgent I tend to get more food and household
BzzCampaigns … so whenever I get a beauty product campaign, I jump for joy. Okay,
so maybe not <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">literally</i> … but it IS
exciting!</div>
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Around the time I was sent the invitation I had seen the
Neutrogena Nourishing Long Wear Makeup displays popping up in my local
pharmacies. Walgreen’s and CVS more specifically as those are the 2 pharmacies
I tend to frequent the most. I truthfully didn’t give the display much
attention since I have yet to use any Neutrogena foundation and they are one of
the higher priced drug store foundations.</div>
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Initially finding swatches of the shades online was
troublesome. So after going to a number of websites I went out on a whim and
decided to go with the fresh beige shade. I had my fingers crossed that the
shade would be correct because for anyone whose ever tried to order foundation
online you know the struggle is real. Some companies have a really bad habit of
showing product color squares which are SO far off from what the true color is
that it’s like batting into the dark. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So
far the color seems to be a pretty good match for my skin; at first it looks a
tad light until it’s worked in.</div>
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I will be giving this a trial run and will be sharing my
thoughts as I use it a little more.</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-91856456079298155312014-02-20T20:29:00.001-08:002014-02-20T20:29:57.249-08:00$3.77 CVS NYX Haul!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I popped into a local CVS because I had a few coupons I
wanted to use up before they expired. Initially upon browsing through the “new
beauty” section in the store I was bummed. The particular store was pretty
cleared out of new displays and the few that were there weren’t of interest to
me. Rounding the corner to leave the store I spotted a fresh, brand new NYX
display!</div>
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Reading Nouveau Cheap’s website I knew NYX displays were
anticipated to begin popping up in my area, but more than likely around
April/May. Low and behold this store was up in times so I went to town. I haven’t
used any NYX products in the past but I’ve heard so many great things about the
line that I grabbed the items that I’ve heard about and wanted to give a try.</div>
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I scored a fabulous deal because I had a number of coupons I
stacked in this transaction. I had a 20% off from when I got my flu shot
in-store, two $5 ECB’s and two separate $4 off CVS coupons.</div>
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This here is what I picked up:</div>
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</span></span>NYX Roll On Shimmer – Almond</div>
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</span></span>NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray</div>
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-75798633484444354652014-02-11T20:01:00.001-08:002014-02-11T20:01:35.964-08:00Lush haul!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is actually a Lush haul from about a month ago. I’ve wanted
to pick up a few things at Lush for a while but for one reason or another every
time I went to the store they were either sold out, completely packed and all
available associates were helping other shoppers, or oddly closed. Evidently
fourth time is a charm because after going to the mall to return an item at a
different store, I popped into Lush and thankfully the one item I initially
went in for was in stock … and after talking to the sales associate I picked up
a few other products, plus one I had heard rave reviews about on YouTube.</div>
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It’s understandable that Lush is on the pricier side. Their
products are hand made, cruelty free, and are made from fresh ingredients and
no harsh chemicals, additives, etc. Due to the price of things at Lush I don’t
go in there often, but I do when my skin is in need of some extra TLC because I’ve
found Lush products have come to my rescue on more than one occasion.</div>
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So what exactly did I pick up on this trip?</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-77797461975992329942014-01-27T20:02:00.001-08:002014-01-27T20:02:37.998-08:00Belated Bath & Body Works Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is actually a belated Bath & Body Works Haul from
right before Christmas. One thing I love about Bath & Body Works is for
about a week before Christmas certain items in the store go on sale for really
cheap for a 1-day only sale. Some days are candles, other days lotions, and on
one of my favorite days (outside of candle day that is) is $5 body sprays! I
almost went into the store to do the buy 3 get 3 free but each body spray is
originally $14 each and I felt that was crazy, especially since I knew the
Semi-Annual Clearance sale was going to be looming after Christmas.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I picked up 6 at $5 each and used the $10 off $30 receipt
coupon so I paid $21 (which included tax) for all 6! Quite a steal! And it was
a very Merry Christmas to me.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I obviously have a love for Paris Amour so I picked up a few
bottles and got a few others that I liked the smell of. Here’s what I picked
up:</div>
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<br /></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Paris Amour (x 3)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Velvet
Sugar</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Beautiful
Day</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Pure Paradise</li>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-40843321796553678772013-12-27T10:58:00.001-08:002013-12-27T10:58:32.602-08:00FREE K-Mart Haul!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There’s one thing I like about stores that have rewards
programs for their members … purchasing the things you need, allow you to gain
points (etc.) for the things you want. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was able to rack up a number of points using K-Marts Shop Your Way Rewards
Program over the months of November and December, basically doing some
Christmas shopping and some shopping for myself. I had loaded a few rewards
incentives onto my card on the Shop Your Way Rewards site and off I went.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had over $30 in points racked up from 3 transactions
so I decided to use the points towards a few items I wanted to pick up before they
expired.</div>
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<br /></div>
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The items pictured were completely free after using my
rewards card.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also had a few dollars
left on my card, which I used the following week to pick up some candy at the
store for Christmas gifts. Can’t beat free money right?</div>
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<br /></div>
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Here’s what I got:</div>
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<br /></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Conair
1 inch curling iron</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Tresemme
Thermal Creations</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Aussie
Aussome Volume hair spray.</li>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Are you a K-Mart Shop Your Way Rewards member?</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-92206569805804265172013-12-20T09:32:00.001-08:002013-12-20T09:32:30.364-08:00Bath & Body Works Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I received an e-mail last week letting me know about a 1-day
sale at Bath & Body Works where their 3-wick candles were on sale for $8
each. I know basically ALL month long candles have been 2 for $22 but I honestly
held off from purchasing any because I knew this sale would be coming along. I
remembered a week or two before Christmas last year the sale popped up and I
had high hopes it would reappear this year and it did! Hooray!</div>
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<br /></div>
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While shopping at the mall I picked up a couple candles. Unfortunately
the candle stock was pretty picked through at this particular store so I wasn’t
able to get all that I was hoping to get, but I was able to get some goodies. I
stacked my $10 off $30 and was able to get all four candles for $22. Quite a
steal! I also had a free gift with any $10 purchase and since the coupons came
together, I was able to stack them.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I originally grabbed my beloved Paris Amour body spray, but
was told that the body sprays are $14 and the free gift is a $12 value. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kind of lame considering before B&BW
repacked their sprays you could get a body spray and you can’t even pay the $2 difference.
I’m not huge on their body lotions and I don’t truthfully need another body
wash. I spotted the Forever Red body sprays for $12 and brought it up to the
cashier. She told me that those are originally $16 and on sale for $12 but for
a one-time only she’d let it slide.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Here’s what I got:</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Party Dress</div>
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</span></span>Mahogany Teakwood</div>
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</span></span>Peach Bellini</div>
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</span></span>Black Tie</div>
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<span style="mso-list: Ignore;">-<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Forever Red Body Spray</div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Have you taken part of any of the Bath & Body Work
sales? And are you anxiously awaiting the Annual Clearance event starting
December 26<sup>th</sup>??</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-74397399450952241232013-12-02T18:33:00.002-08:002013-12-02T18:33:46.450-08:00Haul: Bye Bye Blemish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Bye Bye Blemish Drying
Lotion </b>has become a staple in my acne skincare routine whenever I have a
large/small breakout on my face. I realize this product isn’t a miracle worker
(meaning it is not going to get rid of all my acne) but it’s a pretty stand-up
product where it helps treat my acne, reducing some of it and working at
shrinking others.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
In case you’re not aware, Bye Bye Blemish is a sulfur based
acne skincare product. So with sulfur based product, the product does have a
very noticeable scent to it. But after a few minutes it doesn’t come off as
very noticeable. Mario Badescu as well as other skin care lines have come out
with drying lotion sulfur products.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I had this on my list of things to repurchase … and then I
realized when I used my product last I didn’t screw the cap on all the way so
some of the liquid had evaporated. So I went into “panic mode” and submitted an
order on Amazon for it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hooray for Amazon
and hooray for Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion!</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
You can see my review of the product <a href="http://shannonseyeonbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-bye-bye-blemish-drying-lotion_2.html"><b>here</b></a>.</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-8598427148181610652013-12-01T19:47:00.000-08:002013-12-01T19:47:12.214-08:00Klout Perk: Freeman Masks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was awarded a Klout perk which was featuring Freeman
masks. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve tried some Freeman products
in the past and have enjoyed them pretty much across the board. There have been
a number of Freeman products I have not tried, so I was pretty excited to see
the Charcoal & Black Sugar mask in the package I received. Since I have
oily/acne prone skin I enjoy the effect charcoal has on my skin … so I’m pretty
much excited to see how that mask fairs on my skin. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve tried the cucumber mask in the past, but
I have never tried their avocado mask so again, another product I’m looking
forward to trying.</div>
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<br /></div>
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These are the few masks I’ve received:</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cucumber Facial
Peel-Off Mask</b>. According to the pamphlet, this mask is an all-over face
mask for total renewal. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a thick
gel mask that dries into a thin sheet that you peel to reveal brand-spanking
new skin.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Avocado & Oatmeal
Facial Clay Mask</b>. According to the pamphlet, this is a great product to use
in the T-Zone or any oily spots. It’s supposed to channel old school beauty
routines with Freeman’s modern-day clay mask that pulls toxins out of the skin.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Charcoal & Black
Sugar Facial Polishing Mask</b>. This product is supposed to be great for dull,
dry patches. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to the pamphlet,
the new product starts as a scrub but then purifies like a mask.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Have you tried any Freeman masks?</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-36764949642496250332013-11-24T16:07:00.000-08:002013-11-24T16:07:01.198-08:00Review: Lancome DreamTone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I received a sample bottle of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lancome DreamTone</b> which is the lines ultimate dark spot corrector
for the purpose of review. I have suffered from acne and pigmentation issues
due to acne and scarring for a very long time. I had not really branched out to
try any lightening/dark spot correcting products as I’m in a constant battle of
finding the correct line of products that will work on curing my acne. But when
I was invited to take part of this campaign, I was delighted. I’ve heard amazing
things about the L’Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector and have wanted to give
that a try (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I only bring this up because
L’Oreal is owned by Lancome</i>).</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">PACKAGING & PRICE</b></div>
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The product is packaged in a sleek pink to burgundy colored
bottle, with a silver lid that you twist to one side to reveal the products
dispenser pump. I like this design because you can feel it “click” open and
closed and if the top isn’t fully clicked into “open” the product will not
dispense. I feel the design itself makes this a relatively safe product to
travel with. The bottle itself is a hard plastic bottle, which has a decent
weight to it.</div>
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Each bottle contains 1.3 fl ounces of product and can be
purchased for $98.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">PRODUCT</b></div>
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The product is sold in three skin-tone appropriate formulas
(fair, medium and dark). Each customized shade targets specific skin issues,
while also coming in a shade that is appropriate and unnoticeable on the skin.
For fair tones it’s customized to treat dark spots, uneven skin tone and
redness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For medium skin tones it’s
customized to treat dark spots, uneven skin tone and sallowness (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">a yellow-looking complexion)</i>. Whereas
for dark skin tones it is customized to treat dark spots, uneven skin tone and
acne & blemish marks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is
formulated without the use of parabens, sulfates and phthalates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to the brand and its trials
conducted these are the results they found:</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hcmBGSgxgit3TmbDbAVtJbrYtEqFL26-Td3RmFQRNxT_V1fdkLDxWuWEpLexani7PSgWGGYbWxnFkvAjfIoOCzhjKAdmoKJk6_R6unw8MDt5e4LxGqVEppgLPns73OfQpH6AF4EaXSU/s1600/lancome+bottle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hcmBGSgxgit3TmbDbAVtJbrYtEqFL26-Td3RmFQRNxT_V1fdkLDxWuWEpLexani7PSgWGGYbWxnFkvAjfIoOCzhjKAdmoKJk6_R6unw8MDt5e4LxGqVEppgLPns73OfQpH6AF4EaXSU/s320/lancome+bottle.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>“IMMEDIATELY:</u></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>• 74% saw glowing
skin*<br />
<br />
7 DAYS:<br />
• 70% noticed a more even skin tone*<br />
<br />
4 WEEKS:<br />
• 69% saw the appearance of dark spots reduced*<br />
<br />
8 WEEKS:<br />
• 78% saw color imperfections reduced*”</u></i></div>
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The product itself pumps out of the container in precisely
just the right amount of product. You’re not left with an overwhelming amount
of product. I simply dab the product all over my face and neck then blend it in
wit my fingertips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The color of the
product will vary depending on the type (based on your skin tone) you
purchased.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The product for medium skin
is a pink shade. </div>
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The product does have a fragrance to it, which I find to be
completely delightful. It smells of roses and it’s very elegant and girly. I
can smell the product on my face for a few minutes after application, but the
scent quickly dissipates or perhaps it becomes unnoticeable to me.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KXKgwiRo_Mo7qwt0be8hN_S_zEz7x580RzGK-Mr-RbtDx85wQKAq0j_5y-7Gi20H2I_pZ71TmX-b1QjPxmuLqOwgZKsuhXxwtf0XbbwlaCpRtrV5vwHxWcNXuEe6Tfa5CoJetRDaCns/s1600/serum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KXKgwiRo_Mo7qwt0be8hN_S_zEz7x580RzGK-Mr-RbtDx85wQKAq0j_5y-7Gi20H2I_pZ71TmX-b1QjPxmuLqOwgZKsuhXxwtf0XbbwlaCpRtrV5vwHxWcNXuEe6Tfa5CoJetRDaCns/s320/serum.jpg" width="320" /></a>Applying the product to my face, I apply a pump to the back
of my hand, then use my fingertip to dab the product all over my face for even
application. I then use my fingertips and gently massage the serum into my
skin. I can wear this with or without makeup. I want to point out that I have
oily skin and this does not make me extra oily or shiny. After the product is
applied to the skin, you can almost immediately notice a glowy look to the
skin. A few minutes after its set, that glow is more apparent. It’s not a shiny
glow … it just makes me look more awake, it evens out my skin tone, and truly
does tone down the appearance of dark spots/pigmentation issues on my skin. It
also leaves my skin feeling luxurious - very smooth and silky to the touch.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">PURCHASING</b></div>
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The Lancome DreamTone is available for purchase at select
high-end retailers such as Macy’s, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard’s,
Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor and Sephora.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The product can also be purchased online at
many of these retailers’ websites, as well as through HSN (Home Shopping
Network) as well as though the Lancome website.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">OVERALL</b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6RlmilcHHdQU8Yqv22caK3VARGtq5iJb8IPhH3Vr6z92crK0eMaMoYK65TGktimQRhx3AFNvZTgmBGUDh6dvMdwRDOH2NgLFGGFCsyHcMnSpl7gknfyvk05CSY_G0O8SYArnrCWrQOA/s1600/beforeafterlancome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6RlmilcHHdQU8Yqv22caK3VARGtq5iJb8IPhH3Vr6z92crK0eMaMoYK65TGktimQRhx3AFNvZTgmBGUDh6dvMdwRDOH2NgLFGGFCsyHcMnSpl7gknfyvk05CSY_G0O8SYArnrCWrQOA/s320/beforeafterlancome.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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I am quite enjoying Lancome DreamTone and am finding it
makes my face smooth and glowy. I will admit there have been days where I
forgot to apply it at night or in the morning, so there have been days where
I’ve only used it once. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But nonetheless
I have enjoyed seeing the results. I’m not an everyday makeup wearer so I’ve
been pleasantly surprised and quite thrilled with the results I see. My face
can look tired, particularly when I’m feeling under the weather and DreamTone
has completely given my face and skin a whole new life. Concurrent acne
troubles aside, I feel my face is brighter, warmer and the focus is less on the
current acne breakouts when wearing the product. I also like the fact that I
can put this on my face and NOT have to follow up with a full face of makeup.</div>
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Since the DreamTone serums are broken down into color
profiles to cater to specific skin concerns; I honestly feel as though I would
benefit better from a combination of the medium and dark serums. My skin is
medium/tan – but I have redness around my cheeks and nose, uneven skin
coloring, sallowness (yellow-looking skin). My skin tone also gets darker in
the spring/summer months, but regardless of that I also have blemish marks on
my face from acne that I would like to give the 1-2-punch. Admittedly two
bottles of DreamTone in different shades would be a pretty penny out of my
wallet, but I may pay a Macy’s counter a visit while in the mall and ask for a
sample and give it a try. If I like the results from the dark serum I’ll gladly
purchase a bottle in that shade range.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Have you tried the Lancome DreamTone?</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Disclaimer: I received
a sample bottle of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Lancome DreamTone</b>
for the purpose of review. Even though I received this product for free, I want
to note that this does not alter my opinion of the product in any way.</i></div>
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<br />
<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-49953210794143996062013-11-22T14:01:00.001-08:002013-11-22T14:01:40.403-08:00Avon Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Avon Calling!<br />
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This is an older haul and the photo has been sitting on my
camera so to do some picture purging, I figured I might as well post this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean, better late than never right?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I submitted this order when Avon was running
a deal with Fergie perfumes and I got 2 bottles for the price of 1 or it was a
buy one get one 50% off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since I owned
one of the Fergie perfumes, I figured I might as well get the other 2 since I
enjoyed the one I had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made sure to
look up reviews and they ranged from all across the board, but for the most
part the reviews were pleasantly positive.</div>
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Since I’ve also been looking into serums, when Avon launched their clinical multi-tone skin corrector
serum I decided to pick it up. Since it was an introductory product, I got it
for a little bit less than its future price.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I admit, I have not tried this yet, but since I’m trying a new serum at
the moment, this one will be on the back burner until I’m done with that serum.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Here’s what I
ordered:</b></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Fergie
Outspoken perfume</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Fergie
Outspoken Intense perfume</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Anew
Clinical Absolute Even Multi-Tone skin Corrector</li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Have you tried any new Avon
products as of late?</div>
<br />
<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-78529856533888189602013-11-22T13:03:00.000-08:002013-11-22T13:03:05.993-08:00The Body Shop Haul!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that I love The Body Shop! I
love The Body Shop so much that I have a stock pile in some of their products (particularly
their tea tree line) and still have a list of items I want to try/replenish.
I’ve been telling myself I was on a The Body Shop “no buy” but when I stumbled
upon a $10 off $20 coupon which was featured on coupons.com I couldn’t help
myself. I printed 2 coupons out and stuck them in my bag as I was anticipating
a trip to the mall.</div>
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It was “meant to be” because when I got to the mall and the
store was offering one of their spin the wheel deals. I spun the wheel and got
40% off all merchandise in the store. I made sure to ask the girl who gave me
the discount card if I could use the $10 off $20 coupon and the 40% and I was told
I could. So, that meant shopping spree … haha, no, not really.</div>
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Browsing the store I was immediately drawn to their new
honey line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The body butter smelled
amazing, but I don’t really need any more body butters at the moment. Needless
to say I did two transactions and only paid $22 for everything … which is
fabulous since the hand and foot butter is $22 on its own.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Here’s what I picked
up:</b></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Spa
Wisdom of Africa Honey & Beeswax Hand
and Foot Butter</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Tea
Tree Squeaky-Clean Scrub</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Honeymania
Eau du Toilette</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">White Musk
Smokey Rose Eau du Parfum</li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
What are some of your favorite – or new favorite products
from The Body Shop?</div>
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-11881823338362207262013-11-17T18:03:00.000-08:002013-11-17T18:03:13.043-08:00Haul: Revlon Matte Balms & Lacquer Balms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many thanks to the couponing community on Instagram for
posting this DD-deal (double dip deal) for Walgreen’s Saturday night. About 2
weeks ago I purchased my first matte balm (haven’t opened that one yet) for
$6.99 but thanks to this deal and some register rewards I only paid $3.01 for
ALL 8 of these! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How so you ask?</div>
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Well, Revlon at Walgreens <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(primarily at early activation stores) was
ringing up 40% off as well as Buy 1 Get 1 50% off. So it was essentially
$5.39/ea for the 1st & 2.69/ea for the 2nd. Inside the Walgreen’s coupon
booklet (found in-store) there is a $2 Walgreens Revlon coupon and once scanned
it takes $2 off each and every Revlon lip product in your transaction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So with that it made the first balm $3.39 and
the second $0.69 – so truthfully it was $4.08 for both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you had the $1 off Revlon manufacturers coupon
from the Sunday paper, you would’ve paid even less ($2.08 for 2)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately I did not have any manufacturer
coupons, but I did have register rewards so that helped me out a ton.</div>
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So after my register rewards (for many of my free Nature
Made vitamins I had purchased last week) I only paid $3.01 out of pocket for
all of these! Talk about an amazing deal!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Here are all the shades
I picked up:</b></div>
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<u>Matte Balms:</u></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Striking</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Elusive</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Showy</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Standout</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Complex</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Sultry</li>
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<u>Lacquer Balms:</u></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Ingenue</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Coy</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Have you tried any of the Revlon Matte or Lacquer Balms?</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-1431707690548325572013-11-17T17:57:00.000-08:002013-11-17T17:57:39.385-08:00Haul: Practically free Vitamins & Makeup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I frequent the posts by fellow couponers on Instagram to see
what deals are popping up in stores. I admit, my coupon game can be pretty
snazzy, but I don’t have all the time in the world to seek out deals on my own –
so that’s where the internet becomes a great tool.</div>
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Last week instagram and the couponing blogs were going
bonkers because Nature Made vitamins were on sale, where if you bought two you
paid less for the 2 than you would’ve if they were buy one get one 50% off. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The great thing also was that with each 2
bottles of vitamins you were awarded 3,000 register rewards ($3 equivalent) –
without there being a cap on how many you could purchase.</div>
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Now if you take vitamins daily, like I, this sounds like a
great deal … but to spend $10-18 to get $3 back, well, isn’t quite worth it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But what made it worth it? Well the $5 off
Nature Made coupons which were available in the Walgreen’s diabetes magazine. We
were able to pair up $5 coupons on each bottle of vitamins (unless the
equivalent total was $8 – then you could use a $5 and a $3 coupon).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was able to get a number of vitamins
completely free (B-12, Vitamin C, D3, etc.) the other vitamins I got I paid $2 for
and got $3 back on my Rewards card.</div>
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After coupons, I only paid $7.30 for all the items pictured
(the Elf Evil Queen kit was on clearance for $4.99 – but was originally $9.99).
Talk about a great deal!</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-10056783682475282422013-11-17T16:35:00.003-08:002013-11-17T16:35:28.594-08:00Haul: Wonderstruck Perfume Knockoffs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I popped into Big Lots last week and noticed they had a wide range of new knock-off perfumes available. Up until last year, I refused to purchase knock-off perfumes ... but I tried the knock-off Sarah Jessica Parker perfume and was astonished as to how much it smelled like the original. Since then I've given knock-off perfumes a sniff when I've spotted them in stores.<br />
<br />
I've wanted the Taylor Swift perfume for a while now. Last Christmas I purchased the 0.5 fl oz gift set at CVS and have been using it as sparingly as possible. Then when Taylor Swift released Wonderstruck Enchanted I was in love with that and wanted that. So when I spotted these two knock-offs at Big Lots, I gave them a whirl and I was truly surprised with how much they smell like the originals. So for $3.50/ea I picked them up. I'm on a bit of a budget right now and spending $100+ on perfumes for myself isn't in the books ... so $7 for two for the moment is doable.<br />
<br />
<b>QUESTION:</b><br />
Have you smelled any knock-off perfumes lately that you were surprised smelled so much like the originals?<b> </b>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-28723594161284436612013-11-03T16:48:00.000-08:002013-11-03T16:48:25.224-08:00Haul: Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have wanted the Jimmy Choo perfume for well over a year. For
a while I was stalking websites seeing who had it for the best price. I then
talked myself out of it because I bought myself something else … and then I
started watching the prices for the perfume on Amazon. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I almost purchased it, but then I started
Googling (which is a good and bad habit to have) and was concerned as to if
Amazon would be getting the perfume from a reputable seller (meaning it would
be legit and not a fake).</div>
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<br /></div>
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Needless to say I didn’t purchase it … but I did have this
on my Christmas list this year. That is, it WAS on my Christmas list until I
went to Walgreen’s on Saturday. I originally went into Walgreen’s to simply
pick up soda and decided I’d check the clearance shelf out back – not really expecting
anything since this is a fairly new Walgreen’s (they just opened less than a
month ago).</div>
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Low-and-behold the clearance section was PACKED with stuff. I
found so much good stuff there that I bought a boatload, but one of things I
was most excited for was of course the<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Jimmy
Choo Eau de Parfum</b>! The greatest part? The perfume was on clearance for
$35.79 – which is less than half price for the same bottle on the Sephora
website. Talk about the deal of the century. SCORE!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Have you scored any unsuspected items at Walgreen’s as of
late?</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-60158887960227917312013-10-31T17:13:00.000-07:002013-10-31T17:13:35.243-07:00Happy Halloween! Sugar Skull makeup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Halloween is one of my favorite holidays because it allows
me to dress up, even as an adult and give out candy to the little kids who come
by. The past few years I have gotten into dressing up more and more and each
year my choice of attire has gotten more and more creative.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Admittedly this year I wasn’t sure what I wanted to dress up
as – if anything at all. I wasn’t feeling inspired and about 2 ½ weeks ago I
was struck with inspiration, so before that inspiration had a chance to dwindle
away, I picked up a few face paints at Walmart and some flowers at the dollar
store.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I was inspired to paint my face in full Sugar Skull fashion
while recycling a gothic black and lace dress I had picked up last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did my makeup with a rather following the
inspiration as it came. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used white
face paint, black face pain, colored wax pencils, face primer, translucent
powder, black eye shadow and black eye liner. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I primed my face and when it dried I applied
the white face paint. Before I got near my eyes I drew out the circles around
my eyes and around my nose with eyeliner, then filled in the remainder of my
face with the white paint. I then used a cheap makeup brush from the dollar
store to blot on the translucent powder to keep the white paint from going
anywhere. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I then used a foam tip
applicator and began to pat the black face paint onto my nose and eyes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After this I patted black eye shadow on top of
the black face paint to set it in place. I then used the eyeliner and wax
pencils to begin drawing on my face with whatever I felt inspired to draw –
spider web, upside down heart, spirals, a flowery looking design, etc.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
To tie it all together I cut up some fake flowers and tucked
them into my air, holding them in place with a headband. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overall I am quite pleased with how my makeup
turned out.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Sadly, it started to rain a little while before
trick-or-treating began … so we didn’t get nearly as many kids as we normally
get. So that leaves one question: what do we do with all this candy?!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Did you dress up for Halloween?</div>
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-6903334859680418152013-10-31T08:20:00.002-07:002013-10-31T08:20:53.345-07:00Nordstrom Mario Badescu Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been trying to complete my Mario Badescu acne skincare
collection that was created for me from the skincare team at Mario Badescu. Initially
I ordered four of the 8-9 items that were recommended for me. Initially I didn’t
order everything because it was over $200 and I just wasn’t feeling that a
number of months back.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I had been checking out sales on websites (Mario Badescu and
Nordstrom) and was impatiently waiting. Since Ulta carries the line in-store I was
frequenting the store near my favorite Trader Joe’s but unfortunately the line is
always be pretty much picked over with only testers available. So, in stepped
Nordstrom! They were having a “free gift with purchase” deal which was for a
$60 (or $30 – I can’t remember) value collagen skincare kit. So … I jumped on
board!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus with my Ebates account I was
able to score 5% cash back just from ordering off the Nordstrom website, so it
was a no brainer.</div>
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Here’s what I ordered:</div>
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<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Acne
Facial Cleanser</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Buffering
Lotion</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Drying
Cream</li>
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And these are the products that came in the collagen kit:</div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Super
Collagen Mask</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Peptide
Renewal Serum</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Collagen
Moisturizing SPF 15</li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Have you tried anything from the Mario Badescu line?</div>
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A few weeks ago I received an e-mail from SheSpeaks advising
that I was selected to take part in a review of the<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> Lancome DreamTone Ultimate Dark Spot Corrector</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was rather excited because I had been
looking at the L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum for a few
months.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The Lancome DreamTone is a serum designed to visibly correct
dark spots, color imperfections and uneven skin tone. The serum is available to
suit 3-skintones – fair, medium and dark with each serum helping to combat skin
issues for those particular skin tones. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According
to trials run 74% saw glowing skin immediately, within 7-days 70% noticed a
more even skin tone, within 4-weeks 69% noticed the appearance of dark spots
was reduced and within 8-weeks 78% saw color imperfections reduced.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I am excited to give this a try and see what results I
obtain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do have acne scarring and dark
spots on my face from the sun thanks to acne medication I have been taking. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll be sure to follow-up with a thorough
review in a number of weeks.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Have you tried any dark spot corrector?</div>
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<![endif]--><br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-19101110660055198262013-10-24T13:28:00.001-07:002013-10-24T13:28:30.264-07:00Klout Perk: EcoTools Brushes and False Lashes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was awarded a pretty cool Klout perk a few weeks ago. I
wasn’t sure what I was going to receive until I got my package delivered. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have heard great things about EcoTools
brushes and even their line of false lashes but I had never tried them out
myself. From what I understand they have really fabulous brushes and I’m
looking forward to adding these to my brush collection. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t ever used false lashes so I’m
interested in seeing how these work. I had a pair of falsies in the past that
had a huge band and were just … awful. So we’ll see how these EcoTools lashes
are!</div>
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<br /></div>
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Here’s what I received:</div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">EcoTools
Lash & Brow Duo</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">EcoTools
Full Eye Shadow</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">EcoTools
Naturally Beautiful Lash System in Naturally Lush and Wispy & Flared</li>
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One of my local dollar stores had a bunch of cosmetics on
sale that were from Rite Aid (most had Rite Aid price stickers on them). I was
there the day they were initially putting all the products out, but since I had
to be quick and take off to pick up my boyfriend since I was late to pick him
up. I wanted to head back to the store that afternoon, but was busy with a
bunch of things and since the store closes earlier than other stores; I decided
to go back the following day. When I walked in and headed to the bins I noticed
they were considerably empty in comparison to the day before. All the mascaras
and eyeliners were gone, almost all the foundations and powders were gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basically they had a few foundations, a ton
of nail polish, a ton of lip glosses, some lipsticks and a few other beauty
products here and there.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I admit I went a little grab crazy … but I mean for $1, why
not buy stuff to try out?</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Here are the products I was able to pick up:</div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Maybelline
Fit Me Foundation in 320</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Maybelline
Fit Me Foundation in 325</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Maybelline
DreamLumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Beige</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">NYC
Big Bold Plumping Lip Gloss in Big is Beautiful</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Colorburst Lip Gloss in Atomic Pink</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">L.A. Girl 3D Effects
Hologram Nail Polish in Black Illusion</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Colorstay Nail Polish in Mocha</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Chroma Chameleon Nail Polish in Aquamarine</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Chroma Chameleon Nail Polish in Gold</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Chroma Chameleon Nail Polish in Tanzanite</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Chroma Chameleon Nail Polish in Topaz</li>
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I went to a local Dollar Store yesterday and after browsing
the aisles happened to notice a 3-tiered bin that is usually not in the corner.
One of the guys that works there had a shopping cart filled with boxes and what
immediately caught my attention was “MILANI” printed on the sides of the boxes.
Milani … in the dollar store? That sent me into overdrive and I started poking
through the display. There were Milani lip glosses, lipsticks, Revlon nail
stickers, Sally Hansen gel nail polishes, Maybelline foundation and powder,
highlighters, eyeliners, mascaras, etc.</div>
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<br /></div>
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I may have been the first person to start looking at the
stuff because the top bin was piled high. It was a bit overwhelming because
there was no where to put anything after looking through it but to pile it to
one side and begin moving the pile back when done. If I had more time, I would’ve
gone through it more thoroughly but since I was already running late on picking
up my boyfriend I purchased what I got my hands on and left.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Here’s what I picked up on my first trip:</div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">NYC
Big Bold Bronzing Powder in 602 Metripolitan</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Maybelline
Dreamlumi touch Highlighting Concealer in Radiant</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Maybelline
Dreamlumi touch Highlighting Concealer in Honey</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Chroma-Chamelon nail enamel in Amethyst</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Chroma-Chamelon nail enamel in Rose Gold</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Chroma-Chamelon nail enamel in Cobalt</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Revlon
Chroma-Chamelon nail enamel in Pink Quartz</li>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Have you scored any unexpected buys as of late?</div>
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07733761403912682977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227484148085786726.post-71979679150397037492013-09-28T17:25:00.000-07:002013-09-28T17:25:13.614-07:00Sephora Haul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a little bit of an older Sephora haul … but better
late than never!</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
When I had popped into Sephora I noticed they had a few more
shades of the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation</b>
in stock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the line first launched
and I finally got into Sephora they were completely wiped out and had been
wiped out for more than a month. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Finally
during this visit they had one option available in the medium. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tried the tester on my skin and thought it
was the wrong shade because I felt the yellow-undertone medium was more my
shade. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The sales associate that was
there felt this was my exact shade … so I took her advice and purchased it.</div>
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Then on the way to the checkout I spotted this fragrance
sampler box. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Prelude to a Kiss</b> box includes 5 “Sephora Favorites” where the box
was $20 and contains sample size perfumes for testing. Once I decide what scent
is more up my alley, I can bring the little card inside and pick up a roller
ball of my choice. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What really pushed me
into purchasing this was the fact that Flowerbomb was one of the options. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Within the box the following fragrances are
available: Chloe L’eau de Chloe, Gucci Guilty, Ralph Lauren Romance (which I
own), Tocca Colette and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?</div>
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I saw the Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Medicated Balm display
originally posted on Instagram and I knew I had to pick one up. I am a
medicated lip balm junkie! I love that tingle/burn on my lips from a medicated
balm because I just feel like when it tingles, it means its working and
hydrating.</div>
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I stumbled upon the display at my local Christmas Tree Shop
and sadly the plain shade was not available, so I was in a toss up between Just
Peachy and Berry Sorbet. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ended up
going with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Medicated Balm in Just Peachy
</b>because I had hoped it would be like the regular Baby Lips in Peach Kiss,
which is one of my favorites.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Unfortunately after bringing it home I
quickly found that the medicated Just Peachy is actually a LOT more pigmented
than the plain ole regular Just Peachy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The regular just peachy goes on rather sheer
against my skin tone and looks like a translucent lip balm when on my lips. The
medicated one goes on rather pink, more pale pink instead of peach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It just looks crazy against my skin tone
which completely bums me out.</div>
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I’ve been using this by dabbing it against my lips to get
the faintest amount of product on my lips and it shows up more translucent than
pale pink. Even with the dabbing effect I can feel the cooling/tingling sensation
that comes with medicated lip balms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now
I wish I had picked up Berry Sorbet … but I may end up having to go back at
some point to pick it up.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">QUESTION:</b></div>
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Have you tried out any of the new Baby Lips Dr. Rescue
Medicated Balms?</div>
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