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Noabay Moisturizer Product Empties and Reviews
Empties · Review

Product Empties and Reviews

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Empties

I don’t know about you, but I love to watch empties videos on youtube!  I feel like if a person has used up an entire product they can give a really good review.  

I have some empties of my own to review…

Pumice naturally exfoliates skin, while the Vitamin C and Citric Acid found in Grapefruit facilitate healthy skin renewal. | lookingjoligood.woordpress.comSay Yes to Grapefruit
The product claims to…
Cleanses, exfoliates, and adds an extra dose of radiance to your daily shower. Pumice naturally exfoliates skin, while the Vitamin C and Citric Acid found in Grapefruit facilitate healthy skin renewal. Your skin will be smoother and more even-toned.
Grapefruit is rich in Vitamin C and Lycopene (anti-oxidant heavy hitters), which naturally help to even skin tone and enhance luminosity, promoting healthier, smoother and softer looking skin. Pumice is a natural exfoliant, derived from volcanic rock leaving skin feeling fresh and renewed.

I love the way this body scrub smells!  It has just enough pumice in it to provide good exfoliation without being too abrasive. It lathers up nicely and makes my skin feel smooth and smell fresh.  I was in love after the first use!
Will I repurchase this product:  Yes!
Click HERE to check out where I buy Say Yes to Grapefruit

Removes dirt, oil and make-up without rinsing. Formulated with White Tea and Cucumber Extracts. Dermatologist-tested and ophthalmologist-tested. FSC Certified, natural fabric. | lookingjoligood.woordpress.comBurt’s Bees facial cleansing towelettes.  
The product claims to…
Removes dirt, oil and make-up without rinsing.
Formulated with White Tea and Cucumber Extracts.
Dermatologist-tested and ophthalmologist-tested.
FSC Certified, natural fabric.

They cost around $6 for 30 wipes.  I really wanted to like these…  The packaging is so cute, plus they are Burt’s Bees, so it is a more natural product.  Well, I found them to be a bit dry and they left a sticky feeling on my face.  So, as far as no rinse, that is a no go.  Also, you have to make sure you get the package closed tightly or the towelettes can dry out to the point that they are not usable.
Will I repurchase this product:  NO
Click HERE to read more about Burt’s Bees Facial Wipes

EXTRA RICH cream is brimming with essential fatty acids found in oils from organic farming such as Avocado* and Olive* oils, which also give the cream anti-aging benefits. | lookingjoligood.woordpress.comNaobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizer
Product description…
EXTRA RICH cream is brimming with essential fatty acids found in oils from organic farming such as Avocado* and Olive* oils, which also give the cream anti-aging benefits.
98-85 % of the total ingredients are of natural origin.
20% of the total ingredients come from organic farming.

I received this cream in a Birchbox a few months ago.  From the very first time that I used it I was in love!!! It has a nice fresh scent, and I love the way it applies to my skin.  The only bad thing I can say about it is, that besides Birchbox, I can’t find anywhere that sells it.  I would love to repurchase this, but for now there is a waiting list on the Birchbox site (that is how good this product is!)
Will I repurchase this product:  Yes!
Here are some links for the Noabay cream moisturizer
http://www.naobay.com/product/oxygenating-cream-moisturizer/
https://www.birchbox.com/shop/naobay-oxygenating-moisturizing-cream

All CeraVe products contain the vital ceramides healthy skin needs to help restore and maintain its natural protective barrier. | lookingjoligood.woordpress.comCeraVe® Moisturizing Cream – 16 oz
Product description…
MVE® Delivery Technology Controlled release for 24 hour hydration NEA Seal of Acceptance TMAccepted by the National Eczema Association Hyaluronic Acid Helps retain skin’s natural moisture
All CeraVe products contain the vital ceramides healthy skin needs to help restore and maintain its natural protective barrier.

As I mentioned the other day I love this product! My skin feels nice and smooth and hydrated after I apply this moisturizer.  In the morning, if I apply a small amount to my face I can even wear it under my makeup without any difficulty.  The 16 oz jar lasted me around 6 months.
Will I repurchase this product:  Yes!   I love this product so much that I have a subscription for it from Target.

Here is a link to a $2.00 off coupon, try it, trust me you will love it!  http://www.cerave.com/coupons

I usually buy mine at Target.  They definitely have the best price. Click HERE to check out Target’s price for CeraVe

Invigorating morning facial cleanser | lookingjoligood.woordpress.comInvigorating morning facial cleanser

I got this facial cleanser from Dollar Tree.  I kept it in my shower and washed my face with it every morning.  For only $1, I think it was a great face wash.  It gave my face a nice light tingling feeling and didn’t make my skin feel tight like some cleansers do.  I think that it is supposed to be similar to the Morning Burst Facial Cleanser from Clean & Clear.
Will I repurchase this product:  Yes.  Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find it again in any of the Dollar Trees that I have gone to, but if I find it again, I will repurchase it.

L’Oreal Advanced Haircare – Volume Filler Thickening Shampoo
The product claims to…
Penetrates hair fiber from root to core to tip for healthier looking hair. It works to create texture from within to generate a thicker feel and infuses lasting volume over time.

L'Oreal always has coupons available, always! | lookingjoligood.woordpress.comAs a brand overall, I love L’Oreal.  These shampoos and conditioners are awesome.  My only complaint is that they don’t smell that great. (I love it when a great working shampoo also smells great too!) I think that since I bought this bottle, they may have recently changed up the scent, but I am not 100% sure about that.  Did I find that they shampoo made my hair thicker over time…I don’t think so.  I know some people don’t like to use a hair product that has Sulfate in it, but I don’t dye my hair (not yet anyways…) so it isn’t something that concerns me.

Another thing I love about this product is that L’Oreal always has coupons available, always!  Here is a link for several different L’Oreal product coupons. (I love a good deal!) Click HERE for the L’Oreal Coupons.
Will I repurchase this product:  Yes, is it my absolute favorite shampoo of all time, no, but for the price I get it for, it is a great one.

Get full-bodied style without the weight. Condition for manageability, shine, and 24-hour volume. Clinically Proven Healthier Hair with Every Wash. | lookingjoligood.woordpress.comPantene’s Sheer Volume conditioner
Product description…
Lightweight conditioner for fine hair provides manageability, shine, and 24-hour volume.Get full-bodied style without the weight. Condition for manageability, shine, and 24-hour volume.
Clinically Proven Healthier Hair with Every Wash.

After talking about shampoo, it only seems natural to talk about hair conditioner. Pantene’s Sheer Volume conditioner is easy to use and works awesome! My hair is always super shiny when I consistently use this conditioner.  It is not heavy on my fine hair and doesn’t weigh it down. My hair is clean and shiny and well-conditioned. I do not blow dry my hair everyday, but even when I air-dry it my hair is never flat or weighed down.  I love that the larger bottles have a pump on them.  It is so easy to get just the right amount of conditioner out each time without taking too much and wasting it.
I often stock up on Pantene products when they are on sale and I have a coupon.  Click HERE to see the great deal you can get on Pantene at Target.  Click HERE for a printable coupon for $2 off two bottles of Pantene.
Will I repurchase this product:  Yes, (I actually already have and will always continue to.)

How about you, do you like empties videos and blog posts?  Have you used any of these products and had a different experience with them?  I’d love to hear your opinion!

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~Weekly Product Highlight~ Eyeshadow~Wet n Wild COLOR ICON EYESHADOW COLLECTION ~

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Wet n Wild COLOR ICON EYESHADOW COLLECTION 736 Petal Pusher

I am an eye shadow lover!  My favorite part of putting makeup on is definitely the eyes! I purchased this Wet n Wild Petal Pusher icon eyeshadow collection at CVS for $4.99.  At such a low price, I was amazed at the great quality and pigmentation of these shadows.

While I can’t say that I absolutely love and use all 8 of the shadows, there are several that I use quite frequently.  Since these shadows don’t have individual name, I have numbered them to make it easier to tell which one I am talking about.

Product Highlight~ Eyeshadow~Wet n Wild COLOR ICON EYESHADOW COLLECTION ~ |lookingjoligood.wordpress.comMy hands down favorite shade is #2.  It is a light pink with a pearl finish.  It has a creamy texture and goes on beautifully.  I generally use it either all over my lid or in the inner corners to add some highlight. My second favorite is #3.  It is a beautiful light lilac purple matte shadow.  It also has a nice creamy texture and blends out easily. I usually use this in the crease as a transition shade. I haven’t had any issues with any of these shadows creasing on me.

It is a tie for third place between #1 and #5.  While they couldn’t be more different from each other, they both work out perfectly for where I want to use them.  The #1 shade is a perfect matte highlight shade for under the brow bone.  It also looks beautiful when used all over the lid either on its own or under another shadow.  This shadow also blends out well.  The deep purple of the #5 matte shade is perfect for using on the outer lower lash line, and in a V definition of the outer crease and along the outer lid. It does have a bit of fall out, but I find that as long as I tap my brush off first, the fall out isn’t too bad.

Numbers 4, 6, 7, and 8 all are glittery and tend to have a lot more fall out.  In the pan #4 has a burgundy look to it, but transfers as more of a purple, while #6 looks reddish, but goes on more black with red undertones. Number 8 is a glittery black with A LOT of fall out, so use with caution!

The ICON EYESHADOW COLLECTION also comes in two other pallet selections 738 Comfort Zone and 737A Poster Child. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comThe ICON EYESHADOW COLLECTION also comes in two other pallet selections 738 Comfort Zone and 737A Poster Child.  While I don’t personally own either of these two pallets myself, I have heard a lot of great things about the 738 Comfort Zone pallet.

What does the Wet and Wild Website have to say about it?…

Eight dynamic, perfectly color-coordinated shades with high pigment and pearl for ultra-impact color. Shades can be used together or individually to create an endless variety of looks.

The back of the packaging says: “A stunning collection of silky, ultra-pigmented day-to-night colors. Mix-and-match for a variety of looks from sweet to wild! All day, crease-resistant color

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It is like being paid for being beautiful :-) | lookingJoligood.wordpress.com CVS Beauty Club
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CVS Beauty Club

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Do you shop for your beauty items at CVS?  If you don’t, you definitely should!  There are so many ways to save at CVS.  Get yourself an Extra Care Rewards card and start saving.  They often have great deals on beauty products each week as well as awesome coupons you send to your card as well as print right at the CVS store .

Also, did you know about the CVS Beauty Club. For every $50 you spend, you’ll earn $5 ExtraBucks. It is free to join and you don’t have to spend the $50 at once.  You can keep track of your purchases by looking at the bottom of your receipt.

It is like being paid for being beautiful :-) | lookingJoligood.wordpress.comWhat do you get for being a Beauty Club member?

  • 10% off beauty shopping pass after enrollment
  • $5 ExtraBucks for every $50 you spend on qualifying beauty purchases
  • $3 ExtraBucks on your birthday
  • Emails with coupons tips and new product info

You have to have an ExtraCare Card join the Beauty Club.  All you have to do to join is click HERE and fill out your info . You can earn reward points on Cosmetics, Fragrances, Hair Accessories, Hair Appliances, Hair Care, Hair Color, Healthy Skin Care and Skin Care.

It is like being paid for being beautiful 🙂

Walmart Beauty Box
Beauty Subscription · Make up

Walmart Beauty Box

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Did you know that Walmart has it’s own a subscription beauty box?  Yup, they do!  It is a quarterly box and only costs $5 a season.  Generally the box will have around 5 samples, with 2 of them being full sized products.  Also in your Walmart Beauty Box, you’ll find smaller sample beauty products, coupons, and tips on how to use them.  Your order will include a wide selection of trusted Beauty brands.

Walmart technically calls it a “sample box” and says that the box itself is free and the $5 is a flat rate for shipping and handling.  Either way the box costs $5 each season.

How does it work?

  • You sign up at https://beautybox.walmart.com/
  • Create and account
  • Add your payment and shipping info
  • Wait for you confirmation email
  • Enjoy your beauty box when it arrives

If you are first time subscribers: Your subscription will be processed when you sign up and your credit card will be charged $5 and you will receive the current season’s box.  Once you are subscribed, you won’t have to resign up, you will receive a shipping confirmation email and then your box will arrive.  You’ll only be charged when your Beauty Box is shipped.

The Walmart beauty box website says “Each seasonal Beauty Box is a “limited edition” and may sell out.  Note: Beauty products vary by box.  Only one beauty box per email address.”

Walmart Beauty Box Subscription|lookingjoligood.wordpress.comIf you follow me on Instagram, you may have already seen the picture that I posted the other day of my summer beauty box.  (The Vaseline lotion smells heavenly!)  If you don’t follow me on Instagram, you should 😉  https://instagram.com/joligood/

Shipping Schedule

Winter Starting the last week of November
Spring Starting the second week of March (I didn’t get my spring box until mid May)
Summer Starting the second week of June (I just got my summer on Saturday 8/15)
Fall Starting the second week of September

Beauty Subscription · Make up · Review

August Ipsy Glam Bag and Birchbox Box

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August Ipsy Glam Bag and Birchbox Box | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comWhen you come home and your mail box looks like this, you know it is going to be an exciting day!  I subscribe to both Birchbox and Ipsy.

While I do think that the box’s design each month are really super cute,  I was not too impressed with my Birchbox samples this month.  Actually…I haven’t been too impressed with my Birchboxes at all lately, so I am pretty sure I am going to be canceling my subscription.  Several of my Birchbox samples have gone right into my give away to someone else box. I feel as if I can better spend $10 each month by picking out and purchasing my own beauty products.   All that being said, it is excited to find my mailbox overflowing with makeup and samples. 🙂

Here is what I got from Birchbox this month…August Ipsy Glam Bag and Birchbox Box | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

  • Shea Terra Organics Rose Hips Black Soap Deep Pore Facial Cleanser (I don’t really know what this stuff is really, a face wash…a mask…not sure)
  • Juicy Couture I am Juicy Couture perfume sample  (I hate perfume samples!)
    R+Co ATLANTIS Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner (these were both in foil packs…I hate foil packs!)
  • Harvey Prince Sea Salt Texturizing Mist (I have super straight hair, sea salt mist just makes my hair look dirty.)
  • Supergoop!® Daily Correct CC Cream ​SPF 35+ (This should be a great sample, right?  I have heard so many great things about this brand.  Yeah, it was such a small teeny tiny sample that I couldn’t even cover my entire face with the CC cream, and I don’t even have a very big face.)
  • Multitasking crayons from LAQA & Co in the shade Humble Brag/blush pink (Ok, Finally something that I like.  The color is beautiful!  I wore it on my cheeks as blush and I loved it.  I found it to be a bit drying on my lips, but the shade is beautiful and a bit of lip balm helped with the dryness.)

My daughter gets very excited about seeing what the ipsy glam bag design is going to look like.  This month it is a black and white hounds tooth design with a pink zipper. She perfectly described it when she said that it feels just like duct tape.   Here is what I got in my ipsy bag this month…August Ipsy Glam Bag and Birchbox Box | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

  • JUARA Skincare Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Facial Mask
  • Skone Cosmetics Luxe Doubler Eye/Lip Pencil in Wine Briogeo
  • Blossom & Bloom ™ Ginseng + Biotin Volumizer
  • noyah Natural Lipstick in the shade Desert Rose (it is a nice creamy beautiful light pink)
  • Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in Elegantly Wasted (This is a beautiful lilac purple shade. Unfortunately for me, this one is going into the give away pile. I actually hate nail polish.  I get my toes done at the salon and never paint my finger nails at home.  Oh well, 4 out of 5 isn’t bad.)

How about you?   Do you get ipsy or Birchbox?  What did you get in yours?  Were you happy with your samples?  Do you get any monthly subscription boxes that are worth trying out?  Let me know in the comments below.

Make up · Review

Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin Foundation Review ~Week Three of Three

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I have used several different types of Maybelline products in the past (I absolutely love their mascaras!), but I’ve never used one of their foundations. So the Maybelline Superstay Better Skin™ Foundation was my first experience. *Spoiler alert*I have to say, the more I use this foundation the more I like it!  I prefer a light, matte finish, medium coverage foundation, and that is exactly what this foundation provides.

This Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin foundation goes on easily, looks great, and wears well all day. It never irritated my skin nor caused any new breakouts.

As I said in my previous post about the Better Skin Foundation, I don’t have many skin issues as it is, so I was not really expecting any miracle results.  While using this foundation over the last 3 weeks, I haven’t noticed any reduction in the “appearance of spots, dullness and uneveness,” nor have I noticed that my skin is “brighter, more even and stress-free.”  What I have noticed is that this foundation goes on easily, looks great, and wears well all day.  As with some foundations, it never irritated my skin nor caused any new breakouts.

A few things I have noticed about this foundation over the last few weeks…
When first applying, it has a funny funky almost burnt plastic smell to it.  While the smell is weird, it fades quickly and isn’t really a big issue for me.
It doesn’t work well with all primers.  I have a few different primers, and some it works fine with and others not at all.  This foundation works well enough on its own that it doesn’t even need a primer at all.  So once again not really a big issue for me.
It doesn’t apply well with a beauty sponge.  I found that using a foundation stippling brush or my fingers works the best.  It is quick an easy to apply with my fingers, so this is actually a plus for me.

So, after a few weeks of using this foundation:
Did this foundation live up to all the claims of better skin in 3 weeks…well…they give a lot of claims for a foundation to do all on its own, so I’m going to with no, but…
Would I repurchase this foundation for myself…Definitely!
Would I recommend this foundation to you…Definitely!

**I was sent this  full sized foundation in a VoxBox from Influenster for free to test out for 3 week for the #betterskinchallenge, even so, my opinion is completely my own.**

Make up · Review · Weekly Product Highlight

NYC Smooth Loose Face Powder

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~Weekly Product Highlight~ Loose Powder~

It is a finely milled powder that mattifies the face without adding an extra thick layer of makeupy weight.I have been using this powder for years!  At less than $3 this product comes straight from heaven!  It is a finely milled powder that mattifies the face without adding an extra thick layer of makeupy weight.  This powder also helps to control oils without drying out the face.  The translucent shade works great for all skin colors.

It comes with a circular cosmetic makeup sponge over an opaque white sifter.  I don’t use the sponge, but instead use a large fluffy brush like the e.l.f. Studio Complexion Brush ($3) or the e.l.f. Essential Total Face Brush ($2).  I tip the container over and use whatever powder is in the cover to dust lightly over my face. I generally first start by applying to my chin, the nose, the forehead and cheeks.  Of course whichever order you choose to apply the powder onto your face is up to you.

As the day goes on, after blotting any excess oil off of my face, I will often reapply a light dusting of powder to my T-Zone.  Even after adding this extra layer of powder to my face it doesn’t look built up or cakey.

What does the NYC Cosmetics Website have to say about it?…

Set yourself up for a New York day!

Natural beauty is the most fashionable thing for a New York babe. Wanna look great for your cool art gallery opening in Chelsea? Just control shine, and give your skin a natural, matte finish. Your skin will look and feel velvety soft. Your result: A perfect makeup application every time! So who’s the New York makeup artist now?

  • Sheer, soft and natural finish
  • Controls shine
  • Light texture
  • Dermatologist tested
Key Ingredients:
  • Calendula extract
  • Oat flour
  • Rice starch
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E.L.F. Always Has Great Deals

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E.L.F (eyeslipsface.com) Cosmetics always has great deals!  If you are new to wearing makeup or you just don’t want to spend a lot of money on makeup, E.L.F. is the brand for you.

Today only, select items are only $1!

Some of my favorite items are…

e.l.f. Studio Eyeliner & Shadow Stick
e.l.f. Studio Blush
e.l.f. Essential EX-tra Lip Gloss
e.l.f. Essential Shimmering Facial Whipe.l.f. Studio Eyeliner & Shadow Stick e.l.f. Studio Blush e.l.f. Essential EX-tra Lip Gloss e.l.f. Essential Shimmering Facial WhipI really like their brushes as well, but several of them usually cost $1, so you can pick those up anytime for a steal!

Also, spend $25, then add the kit to your cart.  Just $5 with code MINUTE at checkout. Add the Makeup in a Minute Kit(SKU #51539) to your shopping bag, creating a minimum bag value of $42. Enter coupon code MINUTE at checkout to receive the Makeup in a Minute Kit for $5. One per order at promo price. Offer ends 11:59 PM PST 8/16/2015.

Studio Contouring Blush and Bronzing Cream, Studio Eye Liner-Black, Studio Mineral Infused Mascara, Studio Concealer Brush. Essential Smudge Pot-Back to Basics, Essential EX-tra Lip Gloss-Scott.

  • Set includes: 

    Studio Contouring Blush and Bronzing Cream, Studio Eye Liner-Black, Studio Mineral Infused Mascara, Studio Concealer Brush. Essential Smudge Pot-Back to Basics, Essential EX-tra Lip Gloss-Scott.

    Limited quantities available – any out of stock items may be substituted