Ipsy!! February 2015 unbagging!

These are the items I recieved in my February Ipsy Bag!!

CARGO Cosmetics Mini Lip Gloss

JOYA Composition No. 1 Parfum Oil

Luxie Beauty Large Angled Face Brush 504

ModelCo BLUSH Cheek Powder

'Tini Beauty

Rob Scheppy for 'Tini Beauty Eyeshadow



Check out Ipsy for yourself:

http://www.ipsy.com/r/7889?sid=ipsypoints&cid=general

January and February 2015 Glossy Box

Here is an unboxing of the products I have received in my January and February Glossybox.



Items received:

Skin&Co. Roma Sicilian Light Serum

Teez Trendy Cosmetics Beautiful Flat Brush Stiff

Kueshi Revitalizing Face Toner

Vichy Purete Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Cleanser

Lillipops Eye pencil in Goodbye Moon

Julep Color Treat in Heartleigh

Unwash Bio-Cleansing Conditioner

Teadora Nourishing Beauty Bar in Rainfoest at Dawn

Royal Apothic Tinties Lip Butter in Pink

Rituals Cosmetics Foaming Shower Gel Sensation in Yogi Flower



Check out Glossybox:

http://www.glossybox.com/referal?CI=MTE3MDIx

October 2014 Ipsy Bag!

This is what I received in my October Ipsy bag.
Ayres Patagonia Body Butter
Épicé International Purifying Exfoliant
ModelCo VOLUMEYES Extreme Black Mascara
Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquer
noyah Lipstick

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September 2014 Ipsy Bag Review!

Here are my thoughts on all of the products that I received from Ipsy this month.  I liked most of them!  I love getting these subscriptions because it's like getting a gift in the mail every month. 

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Ipsy: www.ipsy.com/

Maybelline Face Studio Master Hi-Light

I have two the these Maybelline blushes and I think they are amazing.  I love the colors because not only do they give you a great blush color but they hi-light at the same time.  They are not sparkly or glittery.  They have an amazingly sophisticated glow. 


The first color that I have is Pink Rose.  The particular blush is highly pigmented and I have to use a light hand with it.  If I don't go overboard it gives my cheeks a beautiful youthful flush with a luminosity that looks like it's coming from within.



The second color I have is Nude.  This shade is my favorite of the two.  I love it because it is such a natural blush color.  I don't have to be as careful with this once even though it is just as pigmented.  This color is just easier to work with and I feel it would be amazing on any skin tone.  It also gives that lit from within look.



Overall I think these are great and highly recommend them!!!
















You can pick these blushes up at Ulta and here is the link:


http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6340314

Running Benefits Tips & Tricks

Running is an amazing activity.  I have been running for 13 years.  It has helped me through some very hard times in life as well as kept me fit.  I just want to share my personal experiences, tips, and tricks if you are interested in starting.


Benefits:


There are so many benefits from running. 


Exercise in general can help your overall mental state.  Even when you are feeling terrible and fatigued, if you get up and moved and get your endorphins flowing you will feel better.   Endorphins are among the brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters, which function to transmit electrical signals within the nervous system.  Endorphins decrease feelings of pain, help regulate appetite, enhance immunity, and relieve stress.  This basically means that anytime you get your endorphins flowing it means great things for your body.  When I am very stressed out I like to work out.  I normally run.  This helps me clear my mind and if I listen to music I only think about that music or the running.  I try to leave the rest "at home".  Running also helps keep depression away. 


Physically running keeps your body and heart in great shape.  Cardiovascular exercise is the best way to keep a healthy heart (along with proper diet of course).  It can improve lung health.  It has been proven to prevent stroke, heart attack, and breast cancer.  It can help prevent diabetes and to improve diabetes if you already have it.  You also are able to burn so many calories while running.  Normally the average is about 100 calories per mile.  This enables you to stay looking fit too!


My tips:


Running is easy because the only equipment you need are shoes.  I started out running only 1/2 mile every 2 or 3 days.  I did this for a long time until I could build up distance.  I have never been out for speed.   I always recommend to new runners that they start out very short distances.  It is never beneficial for you to go out and run 3 miles on your first day.  You will end up sore for 5 days and you cannot get your body used to running that way.  Our bodies need to build endurance slowly.  Also, remember you need rest days for your muscles to recover from any strenuous activity.  After finally working up to 3 miles I decided to enter into my first 5K.  I have been hooked ever since.  I have ran many 5K races, 10K races, and 1 unlimited distance race.  You can do anything you put your mind to as long as you are enjoying yourself.  I think that as soon as you make it work then you will lose interest.  I have never entered a race that I would have to train night and day for.  I am able to run 10 miles comfortably.  I know that I could not enter a marathon tomorrow without it becoming a chore.  This is one of the reasons I have never entered one.  I just don't want my "me time" to become work.
You can also run no matter what your endurance level.  I ran during my pregnancy.  As I grew larger I just ran slower.  I walked during my last month and then started running again 4 weeks after giving birth.  I started out slow and worked my way back up to full endurance. 




Bottom line...I love running and I think anyone can do it.  No matter what your level it's for you and no one else.  It doesn't matter if you run 1/2 mile or 10 miles, as long as you love it and it makes you happy!!! 

August 2014 Beauty Favorites!!

Please check out this video for all of my favorite beauty products for the month of August!

FabFitFun Box Summer 2014 First Impressions/Reviews

These are the items I received and my first impressions of them.  Make sure you check out FabFitFun:

www.fabfitfun.com/

August 2014 Ipsy Bag!!

Here are the products I received in my August Ipsy Bag.

July 2014 Beauty Favorites!

These are all of the products that I have been loving for the month of July!  Please let me know what products you have been loving and any suggestions for products that I should try.

Products mentioned
Hourglass Tinted moisturizer in Shell
Jordana Fabu Brow http://www.jordanacosmetics.com/p-136-fabubrow-eyebrow-pencil.aspx
Maybelline The Nudes pallet http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod10821028
Revlon Lash Potion mascara http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5420005
Whitening Lightening Lip-gloss in Nude http://www.whiteninglightning.com/product/cosmetics-make-up/color-your-smile-lighted-lip-gloss-nude/
Sally Hansen nail polish in Gray Area http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod1950023#
Elizabeth and James perfume Nrvana White http://www.sephora.com/nirvana-white-rollerball-P384464?icid2=Elizabeth_and_James_The_Collection_carousel_P384464_link
Forever Red perfume http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13239532&cp=4090260.4090355.16111236
Lee Stafford hair treatment http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Stafford-Growth-Treatment-200ml/dp/B006L677XU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406921424&sr=8-1&keywords=lee+stafford+hair+growth

July 2014 Ipsy Bag and GIVEAWAY

Here are all of the products I received in my July Ipsy Bag.  I used them a few times so that I could tell you what I thought of them.  Let me know if you like this better than a raw un-bagging of the items. 

Free shipping at ULTA.com with any bareMinerals purchase:
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3. leave a comment about your experience with Ipsy whether you have never used it or your favorite products received.

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Accutane-a prescription acne treatment update and review

I wanted to give you all an update on my experience with Accutane.  I am now finished with the 5 month treatment.  I have been done with the medication for about 1.5 months.

All of the dry skin/lip/eye issues have completely gone away.  I have been using facial moisturizers for normal to dry skin and they have been working wonderfully.  I did get a lot of nose bleeds during my use of this medication (at least once daily).  This has gone away as well.

I still have not used any kind of acne prone facial cleansers/lotions/treatments.  Amazingly I now have clear amazing skin.

I have not experienced any breakouts anywhere on my body.  I used to get them on my back/chest/neck/face.  I have not had a pimple in months (not even hormonal breakouts yet.)

I do not notice any oiliness like I used to get in the T-zone area of my face.

I was and still am very sensitive to the sun.  I use 50+SPF and still get sunburned when out in the sun for 30 minutes at a time.  I have to reapply frequently.  I am hoping and have been reassured by my doctor that this will subside.

So far I am so happy with the results.  It was a tedious process.  It was costly and time consuming but it was well worth it all.  I could not be happier with the results.  I am never self conscious about my acne issues anymore because I don't have any!  If you were thinking of trying this and have the means to do so I highly recommend it!!!!!!!



If you didn't see my original post on the medication and are interested check out the link below.  I explain what the medication is and how the entire process works.
My original post:
http://msglitterpickles.blogspot.com/2014/02/accutane-prescription-acne-treatment.html

Empty Products June 2014!

These are all the products that I have used up in the last few months.  In this video I will show you each product and tell you give you a brief review.  I think these are the best kind of videos because I have actually used up the product and can tell you how I felt about it as a whole!  I hope you enjoy and I hope it helps you not waste money on crap products as well as gives you insight for some great ones!

My June 2014 Beauty Favorites!!

These are my June beauty favorites!  Please let me know what you think and comment below with any questions.  I would love you hear you thoughts on these products and any suggestions for products that I should try.

June Ipsy Bag!

I received my Ipsy bag and I wanted to share with you my impression of what I got.  This is a monthly subscription that you pay $10 for and they send you a bad with samples and full size products.

Check out Ipsy:
http://www.ipsy.com/r/7889

 

See By Chloe

Let me just start by saying that this perfume is amazing!  I has quickly become one of my favorite scents.  I would like to give you a background of the fragrances I usually like.  I normally like very sweet or musky scents.  I get headaches very easily when fragrances are too floral.  This seems to be a perfect in-between scent for me.  It smells floral but also fruity to me.  I love the way it smells straight out of the bottle and they way it smells when it has been on my skin for a while.  I think it has a good lasting power.  When I apply it in the morning I still get subtle hints of it in the afternoon.  I would reapply after that. 
Perfumes smell different on different people but I'm loving this one so far.

Notes:Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla, Musk.

Here is where you can buy it from Sephora like I did:
http://www.sephora.com/seebychloe-P377778?skuId=1491232

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

This is a great bronzer.  It is a light brown bronzer with little to no orange tint.  It is completely matt.  It is packaged in an adorable box and comes with a natural bristle brush.  I don't use this brush but it would be nice for travel if you don't bring anything else.  I just use a contour brush or a powder brush depending on what kind of a look I want.  This is a great bronzer for contouring the face.  It has the perfect tone to create a nice shadow and never looks orange.  I have fair skin and this works amazing for me.  I also use it for an all over bronzy glow and to warm up my complexion.  I never have a problem with it looking cakey and it blends like a dream.  The pigmentation is amazing.  I work 12 hour nights and I usually apply makeup even earlier than that; it lasts all night long.  I would say at least 16 hours without breaking up and looking splotchy. 


Overall I think this is a great bronzer because it is versatile.  I would highly recommend checking it out.


I bought mine at Ulta.  Here is a link:
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod820346