Make up · Review

LORAC Alter Ego Lip Gloss Collections

Last year I bought (and instantly fell in love with) the LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set. These lip glosses quickly became my favorites and I have been wearing them constantly!  My favorite from last year’s set is CEO, a beautiful dusty rose “my lips but better shade”.

While unfortunately that particular 6 gloss set is no longer available, these beautiful lip glosses can be bought as singles for $16 USD.  Available in 16 shades, you can find them at Kohls, Ulta and Lorac.com

lorac alter ego lip glosses | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comAt such an amazing deal of 6 glosses for $25, I was anxiously waiting for this year’s Lorac Alter Ego Sets to come out!

A few weeks ago I swatched the Happy Hour Hues set that is available at Kohls.  Unfortunately, even though they are beautiful, I felt as if the shades available wouldn’t work well with my skin tone.  So despite the great deal, I passed on buying the glosses.

My sister in law was at Ulta and sent me a picture of the A Lavish Affair set available there. She ask if it was the same or if the set of glosses are different.

I was so excited to discover that they had completely different glosses available at Ulta.  While the shades are similar in each set, they are just different enough.

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These glosses are highly-pigmented and have a long lasting glossy color without feeling sticky or uncomfortable.  I think that the slightly vanilla scent is a pleasant scent that I love.

The tip of the applicator works great for the cupids bow as well as getting color in the corners of your lips.  Also the angle of the doe foot applicator gives a very smooth application.

  • Only at ULTA!  A $96 value!“Lorac’s A Lavish Affair Alter Ego Lip Gloss Collection edition collection gives you a lip for every look. Decorated in Rose Gold, the Alter Ego lip gloss shades will take you from the first toast of champagne through the finale with one swipe of highly-pigmented, glossy color. The set includes 6 full size Alter Ego Lip Gloss Shades.”lorac a lavish affair lip gloss set | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comLip gloss shades include:

    *New, limited edition Alter Ego Lip Gloss shades.

    • BAE (nude)*
    • It Girl (coral pink with gold shimmer)*
    • Goddess (mauve)
    • Diva (hot pink)*
    • Icon (cherry red)*
    • Dominatrix (deep burgundy)

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I am so happy that I decided to buy this set.  Each of these colors is absolutely beautiful in a very different way.  I can’t decide which one is my favorite… probably Goddess, a purple tones mauve, which is another “my lips but better” shade.  So far I have really been enjoying wearing It Girl, the golden flecks are beautiful and when it wears off they still look great without looking crazy like some sparkly glosses can.  Bae is a beautiful pink toned neutral shade that is similar to Sex Symbol from the Love Lust & Lace set.

 

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Sex Symbol from last year’s set is very similar to Bae in this year’s A Lavish Love Affair set from Ulta.

I thought for sure that Icon (cherry red) wasn’t going to work with my skin tone.  When I put it on, I realized that it is more of a glossy watermelon red than a brick red like last years Vamp red shade is. I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is.  Dominatrix (deep burgundy) was in last years set as well and it makes my teeth look extra white.  I have not worn Diva yet, but I know that I will get a lot of use out of this set.

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Only at Kohls A $96 value!

“PRODUCT FEATURES

Contains antioxidants such as acai berry, pomegranate, grape seed extract, and vitamins C and E

Doe foot applicator included

Limited edition

HOW TO USE

  • Apply Alter Ego Lip Gloss over Alter Ego Lipstick (not included) or on bare lips with the attached doe foot applicator.

PRODUCT DETAILS

  • Includes: (5) 0.13-oz. lip glosses
  • Contains ingredients derived from peanuts. May not be suitable for users with nut allergies. If in doubt, consult your physician.

Perfect for gift-giving, this LORAC 6-piece Alter Ego lip gloss gift set will be a treat for your lips.

6-piece set”

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  • Shades included:
    • Angel-Nude with gold shimmer
    • Beauty Queen-Rose Pink
    • Ballerina-Bubblegum Pink
    • Connoisseur-Rose Brown
    • Celebrity-Brick Red
    • Provocateur-Black CherryLORAC Happy Hour Hues Alter Ego Lip Gloss set | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Whichever set you think will work best for your skin tone, I highly recommend you go get one of these sets (or any of the other beautiful Lorac Alter Ego Lip Glosses.)

As you know, I love the Lorac Brand!  I feel as if it doesn’t get enough love and attention from the beauty community on the whole.  I have really been impressed with all the products that I have from Lorac.

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Do you have any of these or any other Lorac Alter Ego Lip Glosses?  I’d love to hear what you think of them!

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LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set

This is the LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set from 2015
  • love lust lace lorac  lookingjoligood.wordpress.comSex Symbol (Exclusive Pink Nude)
  • Debutante (Exclusive Apricot)
  • Coquette ( Exclusive Hot Pink)
  • CEO (Dusty Rose)
  • Dominatrix (Deep Burgundy)
  • Vamp (Exclusive Deep Red)

 

 

 

Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Unscented Lotion

~Weekly Product Highlight~Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Unscented Lotion

This is one of the best hand lotions that I have used in a long time!  It sinks into the skin quickly without leaving a greasy feel to the skin.  Most of the dry skin lotions I have used before are either tacky and sticky or greasy. The finish of this lotion is very smooth.

For use through out the day I like to use lotions without a scent, and this lotion really is unscented as it claims to be.

As a nurse and mother I  was my hands so many times a day. My hands get so sore and dry especially this time of year when it is colder.  I have used this vaseline lotion consistently for a few weeks now and the results are amazing! My skin feels moisturized and healthy, not sore or irritated at all.

A 10 oz bottle costs around $3.50 and a 1 oz sample sized tube can be purchased for around $1 USD.

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What does the Vaseline Website have to say about it:

“Clinically proven to moisturize to heal very dry skin in 5 days

  • Fast-healing moisture for when your skin’s dry and rough
  • Relieves even stubborn dry patches
  • Appropriate for sensitive skin
  • Absorbs fast for a non-greasy feel

BEST FOR: SENSITIVE SKIN, DRY SKIN, DRY ITCHY SKIN

WITH HEALING MICRO-DROPLETS OF VASELINE® JELLY

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How ’bout Them Samples Review 4

I just realized that I posted my How Bout Them Samples #5 without ever posting  the review of my #4 samples.  Well… here it is. 🙂

You may remember that as part of my “strict no buy” I had decided to try to use up a bunch of the neglected samples that I have already received from various places and sample boxes. I some are from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes. ( I have so many samples that I don’t even remember where I got all of them from originally.)

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I posted a few weeks ago that I would let you know what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.  Some products were awesome and I used them up right away, others have taken me longer to use.

Here’s my review of the samples from the fourth group of what I have been trying out…

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Bella Pierre Mineral Blush in Desert Rose

I usually I am not a huge fan of mineral blushes because some times they are powdery (obviously) and can be hard to get decent color pigmentation from.  I have been using this blush almost everyday since I posted the How bout Them Samples #4 post.  I have really been enjoying this blush.. It is a perfect color for my skin tone and looks very natural.  I haven’t had any issues with it being splotchy or uneven.

A 9 gram /.33 oz. jar of this blush costs $45. (The sample size that I have is .2 oz)

Based on the sample yes, I would buy this Bella Pierre Mineral Blush in Desert Rose.

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Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk and Honey Body Lotion

I really wanted to like this… I really did, but nope, I don’t.  It has a funny scent and a greasy feel.  I like that it is more natural, but I couldn’t get over the scent of it.

A 6 oz bottle of this lotion costs around $7.

Based on the sample NO, I would not buy this Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk and HoneyBody Lotion

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Hanalei Lip Treatment

This is another product that I really wanted to like.  I starts off great, kinda thick,smooth and slick without being sticky.  But the longer I wear it the less I like it. I just didn’t find my lips to be overly moisturized by this lip treatment. I have used other less expensive treatments that I liked better.

This Hanalei Lip Treatment is $20 for 0.53 oz.

Based on the sample NO, I would not buy Hanalei Lip Treatment.

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Juara Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask

This mask smells so bad!  It smells like the liquid that leaks out of a garbage truck. When I was growing up we always called it “trash juice.”  I am not even kidding, it stinks so bad!

Based on the sample NO, I would not buy Juara Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask

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Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula

I never used this Palmer’s Cocoa Butter while I was pregnant which seems to be when most people seem to use it the most.  My kids love the way that this lotion smells.  It definitely has a chocolate scent to it.  I have been using it on my elbows knees and heels.  It works great!

An 8.5 oz bottle of this lotion cost around $5, a this 1.7 oz sample size is $0.99.

Based on the sample YES, I would buy this Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula.

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Peter Lamas Supreme Radiance Complexion Booster

This primer smells so funky!  I think that it works great, but it really stinks!  I am not kidding, this primer doesn’t smell good at all.  It has a nice little sparkle that adds a glow to the skin.  I have enjoyed using it.

A full size Complexion Booster is $44 for 1 oz.

Based on the sample YES, I would buy this Peter Lamas Supreme Radiance Complexion Booster.

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Pixi by Petra Blush Beauty Blush Duo Rose Gold

This is not a very good blush at all, it is a beautiful highlight though!  Even swirled together it doesn’t look like it is a blush.  I have been using it as a cheek highlight and in my inner corner and brow bone.

Based on the sample YES, I would buy this Pixi by Petra Blush, but definitely not as a blush.

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Smashbox Primer Oil

Here is my issue with this product, it works great as an oil to add to foundation, but the opening of the bottle is so large that it makes it hard to get just one or two drops out at a time.  I am pretty sure that the full size has got to have better packaging.  The full size of this oil is $42 for 1 oz.

Based on the sample YES, I would buy this Smashbox Primer Oil.

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StriVectin-AR Eye Treatment

I love the scent of this under eye cream! I don’t really know if it made much of a difference because I don’t really have a huge under eye problem.  It seems really nice though. This eye cream is not cheap at $75 for 0.5 oz.  Only a little bit of eye cream is needed, so I have a feeling that 0.5 oz. will last a while.

Based on the sample NO, I would not buy StriVectin-AR Eye Treatment, not because it isn’t good, just because I don’t think I need to spend $75 for something that I don’t really know if it makes a big difference (even though I totally believe in prevention).

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Tarteist Mascara

I can’t decide if I love or hate this mascara…when I first put it on my lashes look amazing!  Then as the day goes on it just kinda disappears.  I don’t know where it goes?  It doesn’t flake or smudge, it just vanishes.  At work I looked into the mirror and it looked as if I forgot to apply mascara to my lashes.  I was not happy about that!  Has anyone else used this mascara and had that happen?

Also, the packaging looks super cute, but as I have been using this over the last few weeks it has been annoying me the way that the top fits into the tub.  As you might be able to tell from the above picture it kind of clicks into the tube.  It makes it hard to be able to get the excess mascara off the brush because of the way the packaging is.  I am not sure if it is the same for the full sized mascara.

This sample size (0.1 oz) is $6 and the full size is $23 for 0.24 oz.

Based on the sample NO, I would not buy this Tarteist Mascara.  It is great for the first few hours, but then not

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In the above picture I have on several of the products that I sampled this time around:

Bella Pierre Mineral Blush in Desert Rose
Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk and HoneyBody Lotion
Pixi by Petra Blush Beauty Blush Duo Rose Gold (as a highlight on cheeks, brow bone, and inner corner)
Smashbox Primer Oil
Tarteist Mascara
(You may remember this picture from my makeup of the day post.)

What about you?  Have you tried any of these products?  What did you think?

If you would like to see which samples I have already tried out and what I think about them you can read more by clicking HERE.

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How ’bout Them Samples # 5

I am still not buying new beauty items and I am still trying to use up samples that I have already received yet often neglect.  Since I started doing this a few months ago I have really enjoyed using and trying out these new things.I have been doing really well with not making any unnecessary beauty purchases!  I don’t think that I have ever gone this long before without buying new makeup.

So far, so good.I have so many samples from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes.  I think a lot of times the excitement of getting the new things is greater than that of actually trying out and using the samples.

I will let you know in a few weeks what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.

Here is the fifth group of what I have decided to try out…

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Clean and Clear Deep Action 60 second shower mask
Dove Purly Pampering Body Wash
N4Lumiere d’hiver Super Comb Prep and Protect
Mor Candied Vanilla Hand and Body Lotion
Swisspers Cotton Rounds
Vaseline Intensive Care unscented lotion
Vitabath Gelee

Check back in a few weeks to see what I think about all of these samples and if I would  purchase the full sized based on the sample size.If you would like to see which samples I have already tried out in the past you can read more by clicking HERE.lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

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Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Loreal Infallible Eyeshadows

~Weekly Product Highlight~Loreal Infallible Eyeshadows~

 

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I absolutely LOVE this product it is by far one of the best eyeshadows I have ever had.  It never creases, fades, or flakes, and a little bit goes a long way and lasts all day.   These shadows are packed with pigment and shimmer.They are available in 24 beautiful shades and generally cost around $7 USD. Some of my favorites shades are Always Pearly Pink, Amber Rush, and Liquid Diamond.

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As you can tell from the above picture, these shadows swatch amazingly beautifully.  They go onto the eyes just as beautifully.  They have a velvety super smooth texture that has a cream to powder finish.  The color payoff is amazingly rich without any creasing or fallout.

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Amber rush is seriously gorgeous.  It reminds me a lot of Chopper from Urban Decay minus the fall out.  The color payoff from just a single swipe with the finger is amazing!  The below swatch is one swipe of Amber Rush and Chopper is applied wet.

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I have so many other high end eye shadows from MAC, Urban Decay, Lorac, and the Balm, the pigmentation of these Loreal Infallible Eyeshadows is so concentrated that I might almost say that it is better than all those other more expensive shadows.

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To be honest it is not all perfection…I am going to warn you, if you don’t close the cover completely it will dry out. On the top of the little plastic protector that comes with the shadow it says Do Not Discard, it means it, don’t throw it out or the shadow will be all dried out and unusable.  Also  don’t press the gray insert down onto the shadow too tightly.  I learned the hard way that it will squeeze out all the liquid and also cause the shadow to dry out quickly. Since they have that kind of a powder/cream consistency you cannot use a brush to apply them. (It is similar to Color Pop shadows.) They are best when applied with the fingers.  If you always prefer to use a brush to apply your shadows these are not the shadows for you.

What does the Loreal Website have to say about it?

Velvety formula. Fadeproof. Waterproof.

For the 1st time ever, L’Oréal Paris introduces an ultra intense eye shadow that lasts from day until dawn—a full 24 hours. This revolutionary formula fuses the ease of a powder with the velvety caress of a cream to create a unique hybrid that glides on effortlessly. And with its unique technology, your eyes are enhanced with pure, magnified pigment.

Make a lasting impression without batting an eye.

-Intense, maximized color
-Luxurious powder-cream texture
-24-hour long-lasting hold
-Waterproof, crease resistant, fade resistant 

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How ’bout Them Samples # 4

I decided to use samples that I have already received yet often neglect as part of my self imposed “strict no buy”.  Since I started doing this a few months ago I have really enjoyed using and trying out new things.

I have been doing really well with not making any unnecessary beauty purchases!  I don’t think that I have ever gone this long before without buying new makeup.  So far, so good.  I have made one purchase that was unnecessary, the Lorac Refined Romance Eye and Cheek Palette, but that was king of a no brainer purchase…you know how it goes 😉

I have so many samples from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes.  I think a lot of times the excitement of getting the new things is greater than that of actually trying out and using the samples.  I will let you know in a few weeks what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.

Here is the fourth group of what I have decided to try out…

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Bella Pierre Mineral Blush in Desert Rose
Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk and HoneyBody Lotion
Hanalei Lip Treatment
Juara Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Mask
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula
Peter Lamas Supreme Radiance Complexion Booster
Pixi by Petra Blush Beauty Blush Duo Rose Gold
Smashbox Primer Oil
StriVectin-AR Eye Treatment
Tarteist Mascara

Come back in a few weeks to see what I think about all of these samples and if I would  purchase the full sized based on the sample size.

If you would like to see which samples I have already tried out in the past you can read more by clicking HERE.

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Review

How ’bout Them Samples?! Review #3.1

You may remember that as part of my “strict no buy” I had decided to try to use up a bunch of the neglected samples that I have already received from various places and sample boxes.  I have so many samples that I don’t even remember where I got all of them from originally.  I know some are from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes, this time around one is even from Influenster*.

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I posted a few weeks ago that I would let you know what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.  Some products were awesome and I used them up right away, others have taken me longer to use.  This post was getting very long, so I am going to break it into two parts.  (Check out yesterday’s post to read the first half.)

Here’s my review of the second half of the samples from the third group of what I have been trying out…

Loreal Advanced Haircare Smooth Intense Shampoo
Loreal Advanced Haircare Total Repair Shampoo
Olay Active Botanicals
Ren Ever Calm Day Cream
Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Shampoo and Creme Rinse

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Loreal Advanced Haircare Smooth Intense Shampoo
Loreal Advanced Haircare Total Repair Shampoo

While I have used the Loreal Advanced Haircare conditioners for a while now, and really enjoy them, I have never tried the shampoos.  These two may be in similar packaging, but they are quite different from each other. I did not enjoy the Smooth Intense Shampoo (pink top).  While overall I don’t mind the scent, I couldn’t ever get a really good lather from it. It is a clear shampoo which always makes me think clarifying, but my hair never really felt fully clean after I washed it with this shampoo.  I don’t have frizzy unmanagable hair, so maybe that is why I didn’t enjoy this shampoo. Based on the samples  no, I would not buy the Loreal Advanced Haircare Smooth Intense Shampoo (pink top).
The Total Repair Shampoo (golden top) has a strange scent that I don’t really enjoy.  It made my hair feel clean and smooth, so I can forgive it for the scent, especially since I condition my hair everyday after shampooing.  A 12.6 ounce bottle of these shampoos costs around $3.99    Based on the samples yes, I would purchase the Loreal Advanced Haircare Total Repair Shampoo (golden top)  These shampoos seem to always be on sale with great coupons available as well.

how 'bout them samples | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comOlay Active Botanicals Moisturizing Toner

This product smells lovely.  I feel like it got the job done and didn’t make my face feel over dry and tight like some toners tend to do. I love to use a toner at night after I remove my makeup and before I moisturize.  It always amazes me (and grosses me out) how much stuff is still left behind even after I scrub my face. A 5 ounce bottle of this toner costs around $14.99.  Based on the sample yes, I would buy this Olay Active Botanicals Moisturizing Toner.

how 'bout them samples | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comRen Ever Calm Day Cream

I have enjoyed using this day cream.  I feel like for what it is 1 oz is a decent sized sample. I got several weeks use out of this sample and still have some left. It has a nice fresh scent and I really like the way this cream makes my skin feel.  My foundation applies over it well.  Supposedly it protects against free radicals and environmental aggression while combating the signs of premature aging.  Trains skin to be less sensitive.  That is a lot of claims for one product, but hey I am all for protection against “environmental aggression.”  At Sephora and other online sites this cream is $45 for 1.7 oz. Based on the sample yes, I would buy this Ren Ever Calm Day Cream. (Although, while I do like it, I personally wouldn’t pay $45 for it.)

how 'bout them samples | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comShea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Shampoo and Creme Rinse

Once again, I am talking about the scent of one of the products…these products smell wonderful! I think it can be described as a strawberry tropical fruity scent with a light hint of coconut.  Later in the days when I used these two products together I always noticed that my hair felt so super extra soft! I also want to add that the sample size was perfectly proportioned.  The shampoo was 15 ml and the creme rinse was 30 ml.  How awesome that they gave extra creme rinse since every one knows that the conditioner always runs out way before the shampoo. A 10.3 fluid ounce tube of Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Shampoo costs $8.99, and  a 13 fl oz bottle of Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Creme Rinse costs $10.99.  Based on the sample yes, I would definitely buy this Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Shampoo and Creme Rinse.

Overall this was a great group of samples! For the most part, they all smelled pretty great. I have been enjoying using up my samples and have already started on a new bunch.

What about you?  Have you tried any of these products?  What did you think?

If you would like to see which samples I have already tried out and what I think about them you can read more by clicking HERE.

*Side note: I got this Shea Moisture sample in a VoxBox from Influenster*.  If you have never heard about Influenster before, check out my post all about it by clicking HERE.  It is such a great way to try out new products for free as well as getting truthful reviews from consumers like you.  If you would like to check it out for yourself, here is my referral link to use for Influenster: www.influenster.com/r/1049268 

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How ’bout Them Samples?! Review #3.0

You may remember that as part of my “strict no buy” I had decided to try to use up a bunch of the neglected samples that I have already received from various places and sample boxes.  I have so many samples that I don’t even remember where I got all of them from originally.  I know some are from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes, this time around one is even from Influenster*.

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I posted a few weeks ago that I would let you know what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.  Some products were awesome and I used them up right away, others have taken me longer to use.  This post was getting very long, so I am going to break it into two parts.  (Come back tomorrow to read the second half.)

Here’s my review of the first half of the samples from the third group of what I have been trying out…

Beauty For Real Eyeliner
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Jelly Pong Pong Neapolitan Palette
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream

how 'bout them samples | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comBeauty For Real Eyeliner

I just got this in my ipsy bag in August, but I have gotten so many black liners from ipsy recently that I thought it was time to start using some of them.  I really like this liner.  It is super black and glides on smoothly and easily.  It dries down quickly and doesn’t smudge.  Most days I wear my makeup for around 10-12 hours.  This liner is still exactly where I put it at the end of the day.  I would buy this Beauty For Real Eyeliner based on the sample.

how 'bout them samples | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comJelly Pong Pong Neapolitan Palette

When I got these in my ipsy bag I wasn’t overly impressed.  Once I actually used them I realized that I was wrong.  These shadows are so super pigmented!  Only on swipe across my lid and I have beautiful pigmented.  I would buy this Neapolitan Palette based on the sample.

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Look at how beautiful those jelly pong pong eyeshadow swatches are!  That is only one swipe of my finger. Awesome! I love how black the Beauty For Real Eyeliner is.

how 'bout them samples | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comCeraVe Eye Repair Cream

I am a big fan ofCeraVe Moisturizing Cream.  I have used several CeraVe products and have usually been impressed with them.  This eye repair cream is no exception.  While I don’t have too many eye wrinkles yet I am a huge believer in prevention.  This sample is super small, only .08oz, but since the cream is thick and the eye area is so small only a tiny bit of cream is needed. I would buy this CeraVe Eye Repair Cream based on the sample.

how 'bout them samples | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comLaneige Water Bank Moisture Cream

This cream is awesome!  I love the way my skin feels after I use it!  I love the scent of it. It is clean and beautiful.  I wish I had a perfume that smelled like this cream does.  My skin feels super moisturized the morning after I apply this cream A 1.6 ounce jar of this cream costs around $32.  Based on the sample I would buy this Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream.

Overall this was a great group of samples!  I have been enjoying using up my samples and have already started on a new bunch.  Tomorrow will be the second half of the samples.

What about you?  Have you tried any of these products?  What did you think?

If you would like to see which samples I have already tried out and what I think about them you can read more by clicking HERE.

*If you would like to check it out for yourself, here is a referral link to use for Influenster: www.influenster.com/r/1049268 

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Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Loreal Colour Riche La Palette Nude

~Weekly Product Highlight~Loreal Colour Riche La Palette Nude~

I find that every time I use this palette someone will compliment my eye look.  That alone is reason enough for me to recommend you buy this palette.

I went back and forth between whether I wanted to buy this Nude one or the “Nude Intense” purple/ pink hued one.  I am glad that I chose this one because I really do enjoy it!

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If you are looking for a good quality drugstore palette for less than $20, then this palette is perfect! The mid toned  and dark colors are very pigmented. The light shimmery shades are fine, nothing super special, just ok, they still get the job done.  Overall, for the price, it is a great drugstore palette.

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There are 7 shimmers and 3 mattesThe mattes are creamy and easy to blend. The shimmery shadows are smooth and not overly powdery, but the lighter shimmery shadows are a bit harder to work with.

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These two shadows are the perfect crease transition shade!

 

While I usually hate the brush that comes with these types of products, I have actually used this one for applying the shadows to my lid.  It is double ended with one end being a sponge tip applicator  and the other is a small brush.  I use the sponge tip to apply the shimmery shadows and surprisingly, I find that it works really well. The small brush side I use for applying shadows to my lower lash line.

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What does the Loreal Website have to say about it…?

“Pro Looks.
Curated Shades.
Designer Applicator.

Inspired by makeup designers ‘Must Have’ palettes, the La Palette Nude offers everything you need to master the art of nude eyeshadow. Makeup Designer Nude looks curated exclusively for each palette with step by step instructions and live tutorials. 10 highly pigmented shades range from light to dark to flatter every skin tone in 3 shadow finishes: shimmery satin, buttery matte & lustrous sheen.

Eye-designer brush & mirror for effortless application”

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How about you have you tried any of the Loreal Colour Riche La Palettes?  What do you think?  I would love to hear!

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Beauty Subscription · Make up · Review

How ’bout Them Samples #3

I have been doing really well with not making any unnecessary beauty purchases!  I don’t think that I have ever gone this long before.  So far, so good.  I have made one purchase that was unnecessary, but that is another post…

As part of my self imposed “strict no buy”, I decided to use neglected samples that I have already received.  Since I started doing this a few months ago I have really enjoyed trying out new things.

I have so many samples from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes.  I think a lot of times the excitement of getting the new things is greater than that of actually trying out and using the samples.  I will let you know in a few weeks what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.

Here is the third group of what I have decided to try out…

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Beauty For Real Eyeliner
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Jelly Pong Pong Neapolitan Palette
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream
Loreal Advanced Haircare Smooth Intense Shampoo
Loreal Advanced Haircare Total Repair Shampoo
Olay Active Botanicals
Ren Ever Calm Day Cream
Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Shampoo and Creme Rinse

If you would like to see which samples I have already tried out and what I think about them you can read more by clicking HERE.

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