Just A Mom And Wife

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Covergirl's Blastflipstick Review

I was picked by Bzz Agent to try Covergirl's lipsticks called Blastflipstick. It's a dual ended lipstick where one side is a matte finish and the other side (to put on lower lip on the middle part) is shimmery shade to make your lips look full, shiny and makes them pop out more.

There are different shades and the shades I got where
820 Vixen- Light pink shimmery shade and a dark rose, berry shade
840 Stunner - Golden coral shimmery shade and a bright red (with gold and orange tones)
855 Minx - Gold brown medium shimmery shade and dark brown chocolate matte color

Left is Vixen

Middle is Stunner

Right is Minx

As you can see I swatched the one shade on the left side mixed the two colors together and on the right side is the lighter color of the lipstick.

I am waring Vixen 820

Upon application the product goes on nice and smooth, and the shimmery shade that I put on the lower lip can pick up the darker shade if you don't leave the middle part of your lips bare. The idea is to put darker shade on top of your lips and on the corners of your bottom lip, leaving the middle lower part part bare. (Are you with me?) Then you apply the shimmery shade there and it makes your lips full and it just pops out. I tried this lipstick on and it does transfer to your coffee cup, and after a few hours the lipstick was gone but there was some shade of color on my lips. By this point my lips look dry and I applied some plain gloss and it looked more finished. The color left over was rough looking on my lips, it reminded of those all day lipstick that first came out. Remember those? It was a very drying lipstick and stayed on your lips for hours, and also dried out your lips. Then you would put a balm over it. That lipstick was very hard to take off. Well, I looked like a clown before the formulas were changed and it's more hydrating now. The lipstick was easy to apply, it's long and slender and it's very pointy, so you can have a precise application without using a lip brush. Now, if you were to use a brighter redder color- probably a good idea to use a lip brush.

I like the Vixen color for my skin tone. It's something I would ware. The other two colors I wasn't too crazy about it. It's too red and brown. I have not seen the other colors, so I don't know how they look.

Over all, this product is okay for me. It's not my first choice, since I can find my own lipstick color a darker shade or light shade and just apple a shiny, gloss with similar color and put it on my lower lip. The idea is you can mix and match to have different looks and they did the matching for you.

This product was given to from Bzz Agent, I try the products and give my honest opinion.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder

I am really liking this product. I got the Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder from Physicians Formula, The color I got was Translucent. I am so glad I saw a post about this.

I use the light large colored heart for highlight. I put it on the top part of my cheeks, then a blush (either the pink heart) or another blush on the apples of my cheeks, then a darker shade under that (using the darker pink on the compact) or another blush color.
Happy Booster™
Glow & Mood Boosting Powder
I can really see the difference in my face, it's more healthy looking and just bright. The product didn't change my mood directly, but seeing that I like how I looked with this product I guess you could say made me happy because I looked healthy and I found a right make up look. I am so glad I purchased this product.
I purchase this product with my own money and was not compensated for this review. I just really like this product and wanted to share it.

Wet N Wild Make up

I remember seeing this product back in the 1990's? The compact was .99 so were the shadows, liners, lipstick and maybe other things, but I don't remember now. Being in high school and I worked part time I didn't have extra money to buy the department store brands. I tried them and I remember being pleased with the compacts- pressed powder and the lipstick.

Now, it's 2012, and this product has improved so much! The prices on some lipstick is still .99 and the liners too. Now they have new lines prices varies from .99 to 4.99. These can be found at Walgreens and CVS in my area. I think every few weeks they would be on sale for buy one and second at 50%.

I know what you are thinking 1.99 to 2.99 for eye shadow trios? It has to be terrible. These shadows are the best. It has very good color pigmentation and it last ALL DAY for me. From the time I put it on around 7 am, get my kids ready, make breakfast, take my daughter to the bus stop, stay home with my second daughter, make lunch, do errands, cook, or bake, take a nap, make dinner, and get the kids ready for bed and my eyeshadow looks the same as I put then on that morning.

I am currently using two shadows, I switch between the two colors. I know I have seen on You Tubes that the colors on some of them are a "dupe" for a more high end department store brand such as MAC (I think? and a few others ones)

This is one of my favorite color. 381B Sweet As Candy. It looks bright but it's a really nice shade and you can blend it with the sponge applicator and also comes with a small size brush. I recently picked up this other shade, it was recommended on you tube and I remember looking at the shade before but did not get it till now.

This is my second favorite color 380B Walking on Eggshells. If you are not used to using the pink color in Sweet As Candy, this can be subtle and natural. I am used to waring a little more color for shadows. I have yet to try the bright ones because those colors I feel like my eye brows are screaming. I do like the purple shade and it all depends on how much you put on and how you blend. I think these were either 1.99 or 2.99. They also have a 8 count set for 4.99, I believe. I have to get those next time.

Here are some other color they have:
331 I Dream of Greenie.

335 Silent Treatment

336 Spoiled Brat

They have other shades available and other products too. http://wnwbeauty.com/index.php
I am also using one of their bronzer as a face powder since the color is light for me.
I am not affiliated with Wet N Wild. I was not compensated for the products. I purchase them with my own money. I wanted to share that you can have a reasonably price or cheap make up that is better than the brand from department stores. If you are still not sure try one of the shadows, it is 2.99 and I bet you will like them. I have gotten a lot of compliments on my eye make up when I ware this brand. Let me know what you think and what color you got.

Friday, November 9, 2012

BURT'S BEES INTENSE HYDRATION LINE

I was very lucky to received this product line. It's just in time for winter too since my face gets very dry. I am currently using the Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser, Night Cream, and Mask. I was not sure of the fragrance when I first used it since I am used to all the "fake" fragrance in skin care products. It smelled good as I washed my face, but smelled weird when I smelled the product itself. Weird? My daughter said it smells good. After a few uses I now like how it smells- fresh and clean. I like the night cream since a small amount goes a long way. I also used this on my 2 year old- living in Chicago area our winters are tough, harsh and very drying. It has helped her face free off red, dry patches. (My decision to use that on her and did not ask a dermatologist.) It also helped my skin from being dry and flaky. The mask I used a few times a week. I am not used to wiping it off since most mask I used in the past I rinse off. This feels nice too. Overall, I am very pleased with the product and would recommend this. Since the product is very rich and creamy it might be too much to use in the summer. Just a little dab goes a long way. There are also other products Day Cream and an Eye Cream which I have not tried. I was hoping the day cream would have SPF, but maybe that changes the formulation. I got products from BZZ Agent and I would test the product and give my reviews.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Burt's Bees Intense Hydration

Friday, September 21, 2012

Glade Expressions Collection

I am so glad to be picked for Glade Expressions Collection of Fragrance Mist and Oil Diffuser. I was given products to try from Bzz Agent and I would review about it.

I got both Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist and Oil Diffuser and I picked Fuji Apple and Cardamom Spice because it reminds me of Fall/Autumn. It is my favorite season. I like the cool weather and the spices that goes with it. Fuji Apple and Cardamon Spice is a perfect blend of it in my opinion.

I have the Glade Expressions Oil Diffuser in my kitchen counter since I cook twice a day and everyday. I also use the Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist to freshen up the air- and when ever the cat uses the litter box. Which is when I am about to eat- always!

I can smell the fragrance when I am coming downstairs and as well as I walk in from outside. It is not over powering, just a light fresh, warm fragrance that makes my house feel homey.

Here are the descriptions of the products:
Glade Expressions^® Fragrance Mist comes in a chic holder that blends with your décor for a burst of fragrance that's always out and available. Simply squeeze to release a long-lasting, light mist of fragrance; then refill the holder with your favorite true-to-life scent.
The Glade Expressions^® Oil Diffuser releases authentic and exotic fragrances without having to plug it in or find batteries. The trendy holder matches décor perfectly - and is also refillable - making it an effective, stylish option for layering true-to-life fragrances in all of your living spaces.

Here's a list of the fragrances from Glade Expressions^®:
Cotton & Italian Mandarin - Open your home with the bright, breezy blend of cotton and sparkling citrus, honeydew and sandalwood*
Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice - A ripe, spicy blend of sweet pears and crisp apple with a dash of cinnamon and clove that warms and invigorates
Lavender & Juniper Berry - Lush lavender blends with fresh juniper berry, eucalyptus and rose to relax the senses and open your home
Pineapple & Mangosteen - Evoke a tropical paradise with the blend of freshly cut pineapples and hint of tangy mangosteen, creamy coconut and passionflower

I am very please with this product.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Oral B Profesional Healthy Clean

Over the summer, I did a survey for a toothbrush. I got picked to try an electric toothbrush by Oral B Professional Healthy Clean Precision 1000. I couldn't use it right away since it had to charge. It says that it: removes up to 5x more plaque along the gumline* pulsates to break up plaque oscillates and rotates to sweep plaque away The Brush head is round and it surrounds each tooth for precise cleaning in hard to reach places. It gives me signals every 30 seconds to switch sides. The bristles fade half way to indicate it's time to replace the brush head. My opinion: It took some time to get used to it since it was buzzing in my mouth against each tooth. (Excuse what I said since there was no other way to explain that?) It was hurting my head a little bit- almost felt like a head ache. It doesn't bother me as much since I am getting use to it. My teeth did feel clean, smooth, and slick? I would recommend this product and was please with the results.

I was given the product for free from Modern Mom. I tried it and this is my own opinion. *vs regular brushing.