86 ROSE ATTRACTION GIVENCHY LE PRISME EYESHADOW PALETTE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

86 Rose Attraction eyeshadow palette is part of the Givenchy Over Rose 2014 Spring Summer collection. In the past I've purchased quite a few products from the Givenchy brand and their performance has been amazing. Their products are a little on the price-y side but the quality of those products help to justify the cost. The 86 Rose Attraction eyeshadow palette is a collection of shimmery pink hued eyeshadows. The top right shade is a medium frosty pink, the top left shade is a medium brown with pink undertones, the bottom right is a sparkle-y light pink, and the bottom left is a bright luminous pink. All are super pigmented and last a total wear time of six to eight hours before fading. The palette currently retails for $57.00 USD and contains .14 oz of product.

Read more about the entire collection here: GIVENCHY OVER ROSE 2014 SPRING-SUMMER COLLECTION

Read more about some of the individual pieces from the collection here:

GIVENCHY LE PRISMISSIME EUPHORIC PINK LIP & CHEEK PALETTE - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

MISTER ERASER GIVENCHY IMPERFECTION CORRECTING PEN - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Just wanted to wish all the mothers out there a blessed and Happy Mother's Day.

Hopefully you were able to spend some quality time with your own Mother on this beautiful day. The weather was gorgeous and perfect for an outdoor celebration. Mothers do so much for their children and they are constantly making sacrifices for them. So even if you weren't able to visit your mom today hopefully you called just to let her know you cared and how much she means to you.

I know I had a peaceful and relaxing day. The boys and my husband bought me some fresh flowers for Mother's Day and then they planted them beside our walkway. I think they did a really great job and I just love looking at them. 

 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL! May your day be filled with joy, laughter, happiness and many blessings. Take the time to let someone know just how special they are to you. Whether it is a loved one, a coworker, or your next door neighbor - share the gift of love with them.

RADICAL SKINCARE INSTANT REVITALIZING MASK - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

Several weeks ago I was given the opportunity to review the Radical Skincare Instant Revitalizing mask. Lately my skin has been less than glowing - it has the look and feel of tired overworked skin so when this opportunity came along I was really hopeful that it would perk up my skin and brighten my complexion. Also, since December, I have been working 10-12 hour days Monday through Friday and then on the weekends it is non-stop running errands for my family so skincare and my overall health have taken a backseat and my appearance reflects this neglect. 

For the past four weeks I have been using the mask twice a week. Here are my thoughts / my review of that experience:

The Radical Skincare Instant revitalizing mask has a citrus-y scent somewhat similar to oranges but it actually smells kind of nice. When using the mask a thin layer must be applied to a clean and dry face. (Be sure not to get it near or around the eye area!) The directions say to let the mask activate for about 3-5 minutes and then rinse the mask off the face. Since I wasn't sure how my face would react if I left the mask on longer than the allotted time, I set my timer for about four minutes. Right away I noticed some areas on my face where the mask started turning white and then a bubbling sensation ensued. Nothing painful or damaging - just a bit of a shock and it does kind of tickle. It sort of reminded me when you pour hydrogen peroxide on a cut to cleanse it and then it starts to do that bubble effect - its very similar to that. With other areas of my face the mask actually seemed to disappear right away into my skin. Once the oxygen bubbles finished popping, those areas where the mask turned white, now seemed to disappear into the skin as well. After the allotted time had past I splashed water on my face and gently massaged the mask away. (It is important to note when one is removing any type of face product it is always best to be gentle and not tug, pull or rub the skin.) Then I used a hand towel to gently pat my face dry.

Right away I noticed / experienced a tightening of my skin, my pores seemed less noticeable and my skin was brighter with a healthy glow. Now as I have said in previous blog posts, I have extremely dry sensitive skin and trying to find skincare products that work and not dry out my skin even more is not an easy task. Since using the Radical Skincare mask for the past four weeks the results are amazing - my skin feels smoother, my face has a brightness to the skin and it is less dull looking. It definitely feels healthier and younger looking. Yes, I still have dry sensitive skin but it seems more hydrated so I'm definitely pleased with the results and I am going to be adding the mask to my weekly beauty / skincare routine from now on.

The Radical Skincare Instant revitalizing mask currently retails for $65.00 USD and it contains 1 fl oz. of product. It can be purchased in store or online at Sephora and Barneys. It is also available for purchase on Amazon.com and on the Radical Skincare website. 

Radical Skincare was created "to deliver radical results. Dedicated to those who want more, Radical products offer maximum antiaging potency for all skin types". Their "proprietary breakthrough technology, Trylacel™, enables the highest concentration of actives to deliver maximum benefits and quick results".

INGREDIENTS:
Aqua (Water), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Perfluoroisohexane, Cocamido Propyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates / Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polyhydrostearic Acid, Carrageenan, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tropaeolum Majus Flower / Leaf / Stem Extract, Phospholipids, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Lecithin, Beta-Carotene, Allantoin, Camellia, Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Vitis

-Sodium PCA: Humectants are ingredients that hydrate and hold moisture in the skin.
-Vitamin E: Preserves the skin against aggressiveness of free radicals created by oxidation coming from exposure to pollution, excess of sun, and age.
-Green Coffee: A good scavenger of active oxygen species, and a very strong antioxidant.

Here you can see the bubbling effect on my forehead.

Once the bubbling effect has finished.

SEPHORA UPSIDE DOWN MASCARA - SWATCHES AND REVIEW

OMG, have you seen the latest "MUST TRY" product from Sephora! It's the SEPHORA UPSIDE DOWN MASCARA - a double brush mascara! When I first saw the dual mascara wands I honestly thought it was some kind of joke or prank. Then the more I thought about it I realized this is such an awesome concept. The dual mascara wands assist in adding volume, curl, length and definition to the lashes. For curl and length one must gently squeeze the dual wands together and coat the upper lashes. The same can be done for the bottom lashes as well although I prefer to use only the "bottom" wand (smaller wand). It applies just enough mascara without making the lower lashes look messy or brittle. If you prefer amped up volume, then gently capture the upper lashes between the top and bottom wands (Please note this can get a little messy!). Then gently squeeze the wands together while applying the mascara to the top and bottom of the upper lashes simultaneously. Sounds crazy doesn't it, but it is actually quite easy after a little practice.

The double wand mascara is currently priced at $22.00 USD and it contains .5 oz of product. It is available in-store and online at all Sephora locations. Wear time for the mascara so far (my Sephora order just delivered on Saturday) has been on par with most mascaras. I did notice minor eye irritation with the mascara formula but nothing unbearable.