Review: e.l.f. Brushes....

I’m not one to spend a lot of money on brushes. Every since I discover the wonderful Essence of Beauty line of brushes…I was done with coveting expensive brushes( currently waiting for EOB to knockoff a MAC Duo Fiber 187 brush).So, when stumbled across e.l.f. brushes for a $1 a piece at one of my local Dollar General, I saw new dawning of cheap brushes.

Total Face Brush: It’s not the softest brush, but it does a great job of lightly veiling the face with powder. If you pick this brush up, wash it first and air dry for a softer feel.

Bronzing Brush: The angle of the bronzing brush is perfect for sculpting under the cheekbone. I don’t know why they call it a ‘bronzing’ brush because it’s a wayyy better “angle blush brush”

Foundation Brush: This brush is my least favorite of my $6 buy. Along with any liquid foundation, it gives poor coverage. Plus, its super, duper, extra hard to clean!! I mean, it took way too long for me to remove the foundation out of it synthetic hairs

Eye Liner Brush: Works well with gel liners and eye shadows. Love it. I plan scooping up another one for good measure.

Defining Eye Brush: A crease brush to have and hold. Plus it blends well. Need another one of these too.

Eye Shadow Brush: I’m kind of on the fence with this one. Great brush but it has too many hairs…its bit too thick.

Consensus: Get the Defining Eye Brush, Bronzing Brush and Total Face Brush. Wash them before using. And watch you have enough money left over for a cup of java!!!

Jamie

Rural Glamour:Contest Time!! Win Curls Champagne and Caviar Curl Elixir....

Enter to win NOW Curls Champagne and Caviar Curl Elixir

Do you chemically alter your hair? Are your curls dry, dull, and lackluster? Does your hair seem to be growing at an alarmingly slow rate? If so, Champagne & Caviar Curl Elixir is the product for you! Formulated with Champagne Grape and Caviar extracts, this growth enhancing, hair strengthening treatment is THE solution for increasing hair growth and creating unbelievable sheen.

How does Champagne & Caviar Curl Elixir encourage growth, increase strength, sheen and elasticity?

• Caviar extract increases hair’s sheen, strength, and elasticity (key to preventing breakage and realizing hair growth) and promotes healthy keratin formation.
• Why is Keratin formation important? 90% of human hair is made up of this natural protein (Keratin) which is responsible for the hair’s strength, resistance to wear and tear, elasticity, flexibility and shine. Hair keratin is damaged by straighteners, colors, perms, blow-drying, the sun, pollution, pool chemicals and even everyday brushing.
• Champagne Grape extract contains a high concentration of Vitamins B1, B2, B6, and amino acids that help regenerate and stimulate the scalp to combat the effects of free radicals thus encouraging growth. Usage: Use alone or on top of your favorite product for extra sheen. Apply directly to scalp daily to encourage a healthy scalp and enhance growth. Use after any chemical service to restore elasticity and strength. .

!!! Starts today and ends February 15, 2010...One entry per email and USA ONLY:)

Jamie

New Regimen Kits at Curls!!!!.....

New Regimens Kits at Curls!!! Check it out:)

Pure Ecstasy and Champagne Curl Kit! Retail $30.00

Keep it sassy and classy with CURLS Pure Ecstasy and Champagne Curl Kit. Created to pamper your curls and send them into pure ecstasy! Your curls will love the extra TLC. Start off with Pure Curls Clarifying Shampoo, to remove buildup and give your curls a fresh start. Turn up the heat with Ecstasy Hair Tea Conditioner, a deep conditioning treatment that reacts to heat for the ultimate conditioning experience. Add the final touch with Champagne and Caviar Curl Elixir, CURLS recently launched finishing product. Only the best for your Curls!

Hugs, Kisses and CURLS Kit! Retail $55.00

February, the season of love…full of hugs and kisses, but what about your curls? CURLS has got you covered with the Hugs, Kisses and CURLS Kit! This kit includes all four steps of the CURLS product line. Designed to keep your hair healthy and frizz free! Sweeten the deal with a little chocolate on the side!

Y Step 1-Cleanse with Curlicious Curls Cleansing Cream

Y Step 2-Condition with Coconut Sublime Moisturizing Conditioner

Y Step 3-Moisturize with Quenched Curls Moisturizer and

Y Step 4-Style with Curls Milkshake

Review: Faith Hill Parfums...

I should know country music. I’m from South Carolina…Up Country or Upstate South Carolina at that. But, I don’t. I’ve spend most of my life ignoring it because its every where you go. Every store, restaurant, standing outside pumping gas at the pump is playing country. I only know Faith Hill from magazine covers and that she sings country( I don’t know a single song she sings). So, when I received Faith Hill Parfums, I was taken aback from what I found…here’s the dealio…

Pros:

-sophisticated notes, It immediately gives you aura of the classics in fashion. I felt like putting on black sheath and kitten heels

-Perfect Sunday go-to-meeting scent. It’s a “good suit” scent

-the powdery dry down to filled my spirit…AwesomeryJ

Cons:

-the packaging so bland…overly simple, like throw the perfume in a bottle and tie a ribbon around it. You can do classic and sophisticated, without being paper bag plain.

Consensus:

-Love it. Would’ve passed by it in a store and never gave it a glance…but Faith Hill Parfums just taught me that you have open up eyes as well as your nose to find a treasure. Faith Hill Parfums is a super treasure!!

Jamie

***press sample provided by Coty...thanks!!**

Review: Tarte Natural Complexion Collection in Deep **NEW**

I think I have achieved “complexion perfection” with the Tarte Natural Complexion Collection in Deep. I have never had so many options to even and smooth out my skin tone in one kit for only $54. How is that possible for a brown girl like me? Well, Tarte offers the collection in fair, light, medium, and now deep for the brownest of girls. It includes

-Clean slate natural face primer

-the eraser 4-1 natural concealer

-ReCreate natural anti-aging foundation with Wrinkle Rewind Technology SPF 15

-Provocateur Pressed Mineral Powder with SPF 8

-Mineral Powder Bronzer

-Foundation Brush

You don’t have to use every product every day….mix and match. I doJ There are so many combos:

-Clean slate primer+ReCreate Foundation+ Pressed Mineral Powder= full coverage finish

-The Eraser Concealer + Pressed Mineral Powder= great natural day time look

-Pressed Mineral Powder + Mineral Powder Bronzer = quick-out-the-door look

-The Eraser + ReCreate+ Pressed Mineral Powder = complexion perfection

The Complexion Collection is only available via Sephora for $54. Four products and one brush…even I think that’s deal.:)

***press sample provided by the good folks at Tarte…Thanks!!***

Jamie