Just A Mom And Wife

Saturday, August 25, 2012

COVERGIRL & OLAY 2 in 1 Rehab Updated

I was fortunate to try Covergirl and Olay Tone Rehab 2 in 1 Foundation. I am a fan of Covergirl make up and Olay products. What's better than putting the two things I like into one? I got the foundation and powder to try. The Covergirl and Olay Tone Rehab 2 in 1 Foundation with one pump helps instantly cover discolorations, lines, and wrinkles and is clinically shown to help reduce the appearance of discolorations, like age spots, over time. It also has Olay skin care ingredients including Glycerein, Niacinamide and N-acetyl Glocosamine effectively penetrate the skin's outer surface layers to moisturize skin for improve skin tone over time. The Covergirl and Olay Pressed Powder It completes your look and give luminous coverage and helps to instantly brighten skin tone. My opinions- I am not sure if the color I got was too light or just right for me. I got Buff Beige 125 for the foundation and Fair/Light 320 for the pressed powder. I usually get Medium Beige 142 or Creamy Beige 150 for the foundation and Light Medium 340 or Medium 350 when I buy Cover Girl products in the store. I picked the lighter color because the other choices would have been TOO dark for my skin tone. That being said- is it too light? It doesn't seem too be when I look in natural light. I don't see a line by my jawline - the ones you see when people have make up on too dark or too light. It should look like one color from above jaw line to below or past it. It should be one continuous color. I think I am thinking it's too light since I am not "used" to the brightening effects it's supposed to do and give me when I put the powder on. The foundation is medium to heavy depending on how much you put on. I just do one pump and rub it between my palms and pat to my face or sometimes I dot it over my face. It has a nice fresh "Olay" scent that I like. The only thing I wish this had was SPF, but I can't complain I really like it and would buy this again maybe try and different shade. I am a Bzz Agent and I was given samples of this products to try and give my own reviews. I was also given some coupons to share. I am being brave. This is me before any make up. I just washed my face. Please be kind.

This is with the foundation ONLY.

As you can see I am not so red. I didn't put a lot or any over my forehead since I can see the difference. I decided to leave it alone so you can see the comparison with and without the foundation. This picture I put on the powder and yes some blush, eye liner, eye shadow- you get the idea. I try to look natural with my make up, so when you see me it's not such a SHOCK to see me bare face.

I try not to smile too much. People always frown before and SMILE BIG on the after. I try to have the same look so it doesn't look so different. Like those before they just look so happy - not big frown almost and the after picture they are grinning from ear to ear. There you have it. I hope this helps you decide on the make up. Let me know what you thought of them if you decide to try them.

UNREAL CANDY

I was picked from Bzz Agent to try some candy called UNREAL. The packaging said
UNREAL
UNJUNKED
NO Artificials
NO Hydrogenateds
NO Corn Syrup
NO Preservatives
NO GMOs.

I got the Unreal 41 Candy Coated Chocolates.
It looks like another brand that starts with a "M" name. The similarities stop there. The colors where different. It isn't bright colors but more like a matte or jewel colors like deep purple, red or maroon, dark yellow, and dark green.
My opinion- At first bite I could tell that there weren't a lot of "extra" stuff in it. The chocolate tasted "expensive" to me. The ones you buy when you are in a different country and they have specialty chocolates or those boutiques. where the chocolate cost lost per pound or ounce. I really like it and will buy this again.

The other candy I got was Unreal 5 Chocalate Caramel Nougat Bar.
I guess this would be like another chocolate brand with the name of a group of 3 men?!
The cut it in half and the caramel was very creamy and making a sting as I tore it apart.
My opinion- It was delicious and I was not surprised this time (after tasting the other candy first.) It was very good and can also taste that there were no extra stuff in it. It tasted natural and could taste the caramel and chocolate. The nougat is my favorite.

Over all, I like this brand and I will buy them again and possibly give them as gifts in goody bags.

I am a Bzz Agent. They send my products to try and share my reviews with others.
The opinions are my own as are the reviews.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Covergirl and Olay

I have been a BzzAgent for a few years now. I answer surveys and depending on the products I get picked to try them for free by a form of a coupon to get the product or the products itself to try. Then I buzz it to my friends telling them about the product and sharing a sample or giving them coupons.
I got picked to try Covergirl and Olay Makeup. I will try a foundation and powder. I am exicted to try them. I will keep you posted.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

A fine thin line between being green and being frugal

For the past few years, I have been using reusable bags as much as I can. There are times that I need plastic bags for garbage, to put my daughter's shoes in so she can bring it to school, dirty diapers, and other things. I have two bundles of washcloths I have been using for the kitchen, bathrooms and personal use. Kitchen is green color and bathroom is white and personal use is red and pink colors. I recycle. I use coupons for things I buy from personal products to food items.
Recently I was on other blogs and saw a post about being green and what people don't ever buy-EVER and what they do buy. For me I buy paper towels to clean up mess that I don't want to deal with cleaning such as cat hair ball, or kids getting sick. You get my point. I buy soda or pop once in a while when it's on sale and I only buy the 1 liter. I am guilty of buying bottle water. I do recycle the bottles. I buy toilet paper and wipes. The baby wipes can be flushed in my household anyways. I haven't used the toddler wipes.
I saw some post that people do not buy toilet paper- YES TOILET PAPER. I am not knocking her and her family down. It's working for her. Using cut up clothes, shirts, towels etc to squares and she washes them when they are used. (Let me give you a second or two to let that sink in.) I guess it is no different than using washable diapers? To me the difference is an adult vs a baby.

What would you buy or not buy EVER?

Friday, June 8, 2012

Enfagrow® Toddler Program

I am very excited to try this product for my (almost 2 year old.) She'll be 2 next month. I am fortunate enough that she likes to eat everything. Her favorite are peas, cheese, and pretty much everything. When she sees food commercials, or when we are the grocery store- deli, produce, and food isles- she is saying Hmmmm!!!! She wants the food now. She has been eating regular food since she was 6 months old. I worry about her getting the proper nutrients since she didn't really eat all the regular baby foods.

Here are some information about the Enfagrow. Thanks to SheSpeaks for this opportunity to sample these great products and coupons.

Enfagrow Toddler Formula

Your toddler's needs are changing, and it's more important than ever to provide the nutrition she needs for continued healthy development. Enfagrow Toddler products are tailored to nourish the development that helps your toddler reach milestones at this critical stage.

Enfagrow Toddler Formulas:

Are specially tailored for toddlers 9 months and up
Include DHA and iron—building blocks of a toddler's brain
Have 25 nutrients for growth, including calcium and vitamin D
Include antioxidants to help support your toddler's developing immune system
Are available in unflavored Enfagrow® PREMIUM™ Toddler, Enfagrow® Gentlease® Toddler and Enfagrow® Soy Toddler

Enfagrow Older Toddler Milk Drinks:

Are specially tailored for toddlers 1 year and up
Include DHA and iron—building blocks of a toddler's brain
Have 19 nutrients for growth, including calcium and vitamin D
Also include our Natural Defense® Dual Prebiotics® blend, designed to help support digestive health
Are available in delicious vanilla and natural milk flavors
Now available in convenient, single-serve, ready-to-drink Tetra Pak cartons

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Are you a Proverbs 31 woman?

I am always looking up things on the internet- looking for blogs, about cooking, baking, school ideas, crafts and printable things. I came across WomenLivingWell.org. I really liked her site. She is doing a Bible study. Are you a Proverbs 31 Woman? That got me curious. It's been a long time since I read a Bible. I decided to join and do the readings. It has renewed my spirit, instead of doing my best- I try to do the next level. I am enjoying (even more) cleaning up, organizing, feeding my family, all the household stuff. I want to nurture them, provide for my family, love my daughters and husband. Be there for them. Yes, there are days when I feel - tired, or this stinks. Then I think about P31 and I readjust my attitude. It's up to you what you want to do. For me this site and this woman- Courtney has been an inspiration to me. I can do my best to be like her.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Beauty in the mail.....

I am on Facebook, everyday, okay, every few hours, alright, every hour. I have a couple of friends that got Birchbox. It's a site where you pay $10.00 a month and you get 4-5 samples. You can't pick the samples, but they have tried and tested it, so you don't have to waste time and money trying out different products. I ordered my first box. I prefer to be in a group or club where they send you the stuff to try for FREE. I wasn't too impress with the products they sent me. They were nice, but not worth the $10.00. If you are like me- a stay and work at home mom, then $10.00 seems a lot.

There is another group- Julep. I came across them online on a search and found a code to get the products for a penny instead of $19.99. It wasn't worth the $19.99. I do like the nail polishes and I am looking forward to trying out the Best Pedi Cream.

I will be trying out the products and will post how they are. I will also put pictures up. If you want to see them sooner, they are on my FB pictures.