No Gym? No Problem! #44

November 7, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I don’t do a lot of Zumba workouts, but this little 8 minute zumba warmup is a fun way to start a workout.

Take a few minutes and have fun with your exercising! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Review

How ’bout Them Samples Review 4

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood6 Comments

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.)

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…

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #37

November 1, 2016October 8, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood1 Comment

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

The trick is to make eyes look big and bold is to create depth with your eyeshadow. You can do this by first applying a lighter colored shadow all over your eyelid. Next using a darker shade apply it in the crease of your eye above your lid. This will give dimension and depth to the eyes. Don’t forget to blend blend blend! Blending the lid color with the crease color will create a beautifully seamless look.

No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #43

October 31, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Ok, so this is not my typical workout at all, but I did this one the other day and it was just too fun not to share. With 22 million view, it has got to be a good one right 😉 I am not coordinated at all when it comes to dancing, so I can only imagine what I looked like doing these Bollywood inspired moves. I love her accent! Have fun!

https://youtu.be/tj9d6aBOzDo

Take 30 minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise! No excuses, Just do it!

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Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #36

October 25, 2016September 16, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood6 Comments

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

Here is this week’s tip for Tip Tuesday:

Subscribe to Wanye Goss’ YouTube channel. I am not even kidding, that is it, that is my top for this week. He gives some of the best makeup tips and tricks. I have tried so many of his tips and they have changed up my makeup game! He usually posts new videos on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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No Gym? No Problem! #42

October 24, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I have mentioned before that I love cardio kickboxing. I love any workout that is going to get my heart rate up while working my entire body at the same time! The next day you’ll feel this workout in you arms, back, and abs.

If you are a person that needs music to workout with, you will need to add your own soundtrack because this workout doesn’t have any background music with it.

Do you have 25 minutes to improve your health and wellness? Yes, You Do! No excuses! Just do it, you will be so happy that you did! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #35

October 18, 2016October 2, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood4 Comments

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

This week’s tip is to use coconut oil as a makeup remover

I have mentioned before that I have to wear waterproof mascara if I want my lashes to stay curled. Since it is waterproof most regular cleanser will not remove my mascara. I like to remove every single little bit of my makeup every night, so I needed to figure out a way to get all my waterproof mascara off. That is when I discovered coconut oil as a makeup remover.

Coconut oil is great for so many things, but one of my favorite things to use it for is a natural makeup remover. A small amount goes a very long way, so a jar or bottle will last a long time!

I start with my eyes since it takes a little while for the oil to breakdown the mascara. I use take one pump of fractionated coconut oil or one tiny scoop of organic unrefined coconut oil. I rub it gently on my eyes in a circular motion. I let that settle in while I remove the rest of the make up from my face.

To remove the rest of the rest of my face makeup, I gently rub coconut oil in a circular motion all over my face. I wash it all off with a warm wet wash cloth*.

*You don’t want to let the coconut oil filled water that you rinse off your face with go down the drain. Over time it will harden and clog up your pipes. Pretty gross!

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No Gym? No Problem! #41

October 17, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

You know I love my girl Jessica Smith! She is so encouraging and has some really great workouts. I thought that this was an interesting twist on a cardio workout. You will need a light ball, nothing fancy, I used my son’s soccer ball. Peanut is in this video too, always a funny distraction.

Do you have 30 minutes to improve your health and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Health/ Fitness

Should You Workout When You’re Sick?

October 14, 2016October 14, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I have been feeling a bit yuck the last few days, either I have a cold or my allergies are acting up. (Yup, I am totally looking for some sympathy here, lol) When I am feeling stuffed up, despite wanting to lay around and feel sorry for myself, I generally feel better when I keep active.

The general advice I’ve heard from doctors is if your symptoms are from the neck up (sore throat, coughing, runny nose, congested sinuses), it’s fine to participate in light exercising activities. You know your body, don’t push it too much but listen to the way you feel. Sometimes a workout is just what you may need to feel better! Personally I get a lot of sinus headaches, and often after I exercise I feel a lot better!

If you are having symptoms that include muscle or joint pain, along with headache, fever, malaise (overall general feeling of yuck), diarrhea, or vomiting do not workout. When in doubt, ask your doctor and listen to your body!

Please don’t go to the gym if you are sick. Not only could you pick up additional bugs while your immune system is already not at 100%, but you could also be spreading your germs to every one else. It is usually great to share, but not when it is germs!

Remember that after you are sick you might need to ease yourself back into a workout routine. Don’t over do it since you might end up making yourself feel worse later on! Listen to your body, get plenty of rest, and keep hydrated!

Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #34

October 11, 2016October 13, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

If you have been around Looking Joli Good for any amount of time, you know that I love long lashes! I never wear false lashes, mostly because the thought of putting glue next to my eyes makes me feel grossed out.

While there are so many great lash-pumping mascaras on the market, you don’t need to spend a ton of money on one of them. Instead, after applying your first coat of mascara quickly dust some translucent powder onto your lashes. Apply a second coat of mascara over the powder and be amazed at how full your lashes look!

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No Gym? No Problem! #44