Category Archives: Beauty & Skin Care

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye Cream & Lash Duo Review: The Lines & Dark Circles Under My Eyes Are Fading Quickly!

May 16, 2013Beauty & Skin Carebeauty, Olay, skin careAlicia

I was provided with a sample for purposes of this review and am a P&G Blogger. As always, all opinions are my own. I would never write about or recommend a product to you that I would not buy myself.

As I’ve aged, I have noticed that my face shows the effects of aging. I honestly didn’t expect that to happen until I was in my 50’s or 60′. Darn! In the last few years I’ve noticed the darkening of the skin around my eyes, crows feet and thinning lashes. I have never been overly sensitive about the way my eyes look until my 6-year-old daughter said to me “mommy, why is there purple under your eyes?”. She said this to me about 3 weeks ago and I’m sure you can feel my pain. That’s why I was so thrilled to receive Olay’s Olay® Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye & Lash Duo with Skin Energizing Technology to review recently. It’s the first eye cream and lash serum product with a dual applicator designed to provide a 360˚ eye care solution treating lids, lines and lashes for a total eye transformation. Hallelujah!

Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye & Lash Duo Review

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye Cream and Lash Serum Duo is an innovative new product designed to smooth the eye area and nourish lashes so that each and every day you greet the world looking your very best. Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye Cream and Lash Serum Duo is a combination of rich, restorative eye cream and invigorating eyelash serum in one package making it convenient and effective in brightening the entire eye area.

How to use:

To apply the eye cream, gently smooth under each eye and across the eyelids. The results will be smoother, brighter skin with less wrinkles and dark spots.
Next, apply a coat of the eyelash serum along the length of the lashes for a thickening and nourishing affect. After drying, this serum can be topped with your favorite mascara if desired.

The Olay eye cream included with this product is rich and smooth without being heavy or greasy. It is designed to deeply nourish the layers of skin around the eye to return a youthful and radiant look to the skin. In the 7 days that I’ve used the eye serum, I have noticed a considerable difference in my dark under eye circles. I am also starting to notice that the lines around my eyes, also known as crows feet, have faded a bit leaving the area just below my eyes looking and feeling smoother. I expect to see even more of a difference within another few weeks.

Below are photos of my before and after experience with Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye & Lash Duo after using the products for 7 days.

May 18th – May 19th you can upload your favorite eye looks via Olay’s WOW! Eye Facebook application and have your eyes displayed on a jumbotron in Times Square! Olay will then capture your 15 seconds of fame for you and be able to upload as their Facebook cover photo!

The nutrient rich lash serum will enhance the natural beauty of your eyes by hydrating and nourishing each lash from base to tip, creating a fuller and healthier look. You won’t have to wait for months to see a result either! In just one week with Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye and Lash Duo, I have noticed fuller bodied lashes.

I highly recommend trying Olay’s Olay® Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye & Lash Duo. It’s quick and easy to apply and super affordable!

Erase the dark circles of stress and long days as a busy mom, the tiny creeping lines that come with age, and nourish and restore thinning lashes.They say the eyes are the windows to the soul.

With radiant results, let your eyes show you just as you are – young at heart.

Disclosure: I am a compensated P&G Blogger and received these products for review purposes. All statements are my honest opinions.

My Makeup Is Staying Fabulous All Day Long With COVERGIRL® Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation #StayFabulous

April 11, 2013Beauty & Skin Carebeauty, Covergirl, foundation, makeup, P&GAlicia

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I have some issues with skin imperfections as a result of teen acne (left some scaring) and lack of sleep (under-eye darkness) for 13 years since I had my first child.

About a week ago I received COVERGIRL® Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation to review. For more than 5 years, every bottle of foundation that I’ve had cost at least $30 and was purchased at a specialty store and I’ll be honest; I assumed that foundation that cost at least $30 must be better than makeup that costs less than $10. Since using this foundation everyday for 5 days straight, I have to retract my assumption. I am very pleased with this foundation.

I love COVERGIRL’s Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation! I chose it over my other foundations for my vacation that I’m on this week which says a lot.

My Experience with COVERGIRL® Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation

How is the coverage?

The coverage of this foundation is medium to full. This foundation has proven to last through even my most active days. I feel that this foundation provided very good and even coverage. I always apply a primer before foundation but because this foundation says it is a “Primer, concealer, and foundation in one”, I tried it without using a primer. I have been very impressed with how smooth this foundation applies to my skin.

I am very happy with the coverage this foundation provides for the dark circles under my eyes. I usually use a concealer under my eyes or an eye brightening stick but I haven’t been since using this foundation.

How long does it last?

I usually apply foundation around 10am and leave it on until about 9pm. I have found that this foundation lasts all day (from 9am-10pm) and what I really appreciate is that I don’t feel like I have to use a setting power or touch-up during the day. I have been in a couple of situations when I broke a bit of a sweat and didn’t notice a decline or ‘melting’ of the foundation during or after those times.

Will it match your skin color?

Like I mentioned earlier, my skin has a yellow-ish tone to it which makes it difficult to color-match perfectly. While in the bottle, this foundation looked a little pink for my skin, but once I applied it, that’s when I really got excited because it matches my skin color perfectly! I recommend that you purchase a shade that looks one shade lighter than your skin color as based on what I’ve seen with my skin, it darkens a tad once it has oxidized. COVERGIRL® Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation is available in 14 shades so you are sure to find one that works for you.

Before photo (around 9am)

COVERGIRL® Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation

After photo (around 5pm)

COVERGIRL® Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation

Disclosure: I am a compensated P&G Blogger and received these products for review purposes. All statements are my honest opinions.

Trying Out New Neutrogena Cosmetics: MoistureSmooth Color Stick, Crease Proof Eye Shadow, and Healthy Lengths Mascara

April 9, 2013Beauty & Skin CareEye Shadow, makeup, Mascara, NeutrogenaAlicia

With spring arriving, it’s time get back to beauty basics or beauty at all.. for me!

Ultimately, I am a low-maintenance girl and I don’t want to carry around an entire beauty shop to keep my look going; the products I received to review helped me create and maintain the perfect Spring look. Whether I’m in my office, out with friends, or spending the day with my family, I loved these items for keeping me covered and I think you will too.

neutrogena makeup review

Here are the 4 items shown in the photo above:

Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick

I didn’t need lipstick on top of lip liner on top of lip balm – the Color Stick’s twist construction provides a sharp enough point to define your lips, and the formula is buttery enough to make them supple. The best part about the Neutrogena MoisureSmooth Color Sticks is that they are not sticky! I have very sensitive lips – they turn bright red when I eat certain foods or use lipstick that does not apply softly or smoothly. I usually opt for a liquid gloss instead of a lipstick, but I was very pleased to find that Neutrogena’s MoistureSmooth Color Stick did not irritate my lips and was a breeze to apply.

Out of the eight available shades, I received the Sweet Watermelon.

I was immediately attracted to the natural ingredients in the Color Stick: Mango butter, shea butter, and fruit extract, which explains why it’s so nice and moisturizing.

All-in-all, the Color Stick was great. The only drawback to this product is that it started to wear off a few hours into a busy, active day. After the first couple of hours or so, the color and moisture had soaked into my lips, leaving only that sweet taste. So re-application was necessary, but I accomplished it quickly, without missing a beat.

Neutrogena Crease Proof Eye Shadow

The subtle, pearly colors give an exceptionally nice contrast to browner skin tones. I received the Taupe and Copper shades. The shadow glided onto my eyelids smoothly and I did not notice any fading or crumbling, unlike with some other eye shadow creams I have used in the past, so Neutrogena came through on the promise of long-wear. As another plus, it also came off rather easily.

Here’s a quick tutorial on an easy swipe-on application for a pretty look:

Swipe the cream stick onto clean eyelids, completely covering the lower part of the lid, near lashes. Using a clean finger, gently fade the cream towards the eyebrows.

Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara

I have been known to allow mascara to intimidate me. Since I tried Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara applying mascara has become a habit and one that I don’t mind as much as I used to. Neutrogena Healthy Lengths Mascara allowed me to finish my look without leaving a skyscraper forest resting on my lashes. Compared to other Neutrogena mascara I have used in the past, this one is much lighter and cleaner; my lashes felt separated and just defined enough for me to tell a difference. I received the black shade, which carried a subtle saturation.

All three of these looks, with or without blush or foundation, generated a smooth, simple daytime look.

Hooray for simple makeup! Stay tuned for a review of one of the best foundations I’ve ever tried!

Disclosure: BzzAgent sent me complimentary Neutrogena Cosmetic products to test and review.

Disclosure: I received complimentary products in exchange for my honest opinion and a review of my experience with the products. I did not receive any other compensation nor was I required to write a positive review. Individual results or experiences may vary. You may obtain more detailed information from the company’s website.

Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response Deodorant from P&G Smells Oh So Good.. and Works Great Too! | @SecretDeodorant

March 12, 2013Beauty & Skin CareSecret Deodorant, stressAlicia

I learned something new..

Did you know that sweat from stress actually smells worse than any other type of sweat? Yikes!

Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response Deodorant from P&G claims to work by targeting those stressful moments in life and providing prescription strength protection. This is ideal because when I am in the middle of a stressful situation, the last thing I want to think about is my deodorant. 70% of women claim that running late is the most stressful scenario they are faced with. If you are a busy mom like me, chances are you face running late to something at least once a week. How many times have you been rushing around, trying to get yourself and your family out the door in time, only to realize when you get there that you smell like you just ran a marathon? Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response Deodorant may not be able to give you that extra half hour you need every morning but maybe it can stop you from smelling like a construction worker when you do finally make it wherever you may be going.

Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response Deodorant review

Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response Deodorant works a little differently than your average deodorant. You apply at night and it works with your body’s chemistry to provide you with protection the next day. This is ideal for a busy mom because it’s one less thing you have to worry about in the morning. I’ve made putting on Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response Deodorant before I go to bed, a habit. I brush my teeth, wash my face, and put deodorant on. Secret Clinical Strength is waterproof so it will even lasts through my morning shower.

Oh, and the serene citrus scent is absolutely delicious and lasts!

We all experience stress sweat. Secret Clinical Strength Sweat Response Deodorant’s claims sound great to every busy woman. We may be stressed on the inside but most women would rather keep that smell to themselves.

Take a minute to learn more about Secret Clinical Strength Stress Response Deodorant here and click on the FAQ link to learn if it is the right deodorant for you.

I was provided with a sample for review purposes. I was not required to write about this product. All opinions are my own.

White Cloud Facial Tissues and The Ultimate Comfort Package Sweepstakes!

March 1, 2013Beauty & Skin CareKim

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud. All opinions are 100% mine.

This weather is driving me crazy! One day it’s 65 outside and the next it’s 43. My allergies are going crazy my head hurts and my nose won’t stop running! I think I have probably gone through 3 boxes of White Cloud Facial Tissues this week.

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What do you do when your allergies are going out of control or you are down with a cold? I drink lots and lots of tea, stay curled up on the couch on my favorite pj’s and blanket, watch movies, and make sure that I have lots of White Cloud Facial Tissues nearby!

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