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Tip Tuesday Make up tips and tricks every Tuesday | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Tip Tuesday #8
Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #8

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Here is another quick tip for Tip Tuesdays…

Think outside the makeup box

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Invest in a good matte taupe eye shadow like Urban Decay Buck, Bobbie Brown Taupe, The Balm Matt Patel from the Meet Matte palette, or one of my favorites Taupe from the Lorac Pro Palette.  You don’t just have to use that matte taupe eye shadow in your crease or on your eyelids.  You can use a matte taupe eye shadow to fill in brows, line eyes, and even blend under your cheekbones for a quick and easy contour.

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #14

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You may not realize it, but flexibility is just as important for you as strength and cardio!  Sometimes I am so sore from a previous intense workout that I need to focus for a few days on flexibility and stretching.  This is a quick 10 minute flexibility workout by (my favorite) Jessica Smith!

Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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Exercise Results

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How long does it take to see results with exercise?

Sometimes it feels as if you are working so hard and not seeing results!  You may start asking yourself “When am I going to start seeing results for all the hard work that I have been doing?!”

Even though the diet marketing people want to make us think that we can quickly lose 15-20 lbs in a week by using their products, it isn’t really likely or that easy.  Also, in the small chance that the product does work, it isn’t likely that the weight loss will stick around and be permanent.

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Try this, instead of only gauging your progress by what the scale says, think beyond just weight based result. You may find that you are being consistent and working so hard, but don’t have results on the scale. Don’t just look at the number on the scale. Maybe your strength  and endurance have improved, you notice that your body is changing and you are feeling better and healthier and you feel happier and better all around.

So, how long does it take to see results with exercise?  Remember even though you may already feel the results of a healthy lifestyle change right away, it can take between 4-6 week to see results when first starting a new workout routine. 

Like I said in last weeks post about Muscle and Fat, focus on fat loss and how you feel, not just the number on the scale.  When you feel good you can’t help but look good too!

 

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Walmart Spring Beauty Box | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Walmart Beauty Box Spring 2016
Beauty Subscription · Make up

Walmart Beauty Box Spring 2016

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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.  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.

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Generally the box will have around 5 samples, with 1 or 2 of them being full sized products.  Also in your Walmart Beauty Box, they send 2 or 3 smaller sample beauty products and coupons.

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.”

Here in the picture below is what I got in this seasons box.

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Spoiler alert: I had already been working on a post about the Optic White Colgate toothpaste.  I’m not going to tell you what I think, you’ll just have to wait and see.

This Neutrogena Moisture Smooth Color Stick is quite nice!  The color is great, the consistency is great.  It has a bit of a sweet scent to it, but overall it doesn’t bother me and I am very sensitive to scents.  I have been enjoying using the Curel Rough Skin Rescue lotion.  It is thick but not too greasy.  I don’t really like the scent of the Dove body wash, which is too bad because I really like Dove body wash.  I may have to pass this one along to someone else.  I also love the concept of the Jergens wet skin moisturizer, but the floral scent is just too strong for me.  I think that I am going to pass it along as well.

Over all I think that this was a great box!  For $5 I find that this Walmart beauty box is generally a great deal!  How about you, do you get the Walmart Beauty box?  Did you get the same samples in you box? What do you think?

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Tip Tuesday: Make up tips and tricks every Tuesday | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Tip Tuesday #7
Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #7

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Have you seen that Biore recently release a Baking Soda Pore Cleanser?  You don’t need to pay $7 for the benefits* that you can receive from a $0.52 box of baking soda.

Make your own baking soda pore cleanser by mixing plain old baking soda and water until it forms a paste.

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Wet your face with warm water. Dip your fingers into the baking soda paste. Apply the paste to your wet face using a gentle circular motion. Cover your entire face with the paste. Avoiding the eye area.  Rinse your face thoroughly with warm water. Pat your face dry with a clean towel.  It is as simple as that.

You can also spruce it up by mixing it with organic coconut, olive, or grapeseed oil or with Witch Hazel.

**Be sure to avoid eye contact!**

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*Biore baking soda pore cleanser does contain other ingredients: WATER, GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, LAURETH-4 CARBOXYLIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, JOJOBA ESTERS, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM BENZOATE, SALICYLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-39, DISODIUM EDTA, .

Target April Beauty Box ($26 Value) | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Target April Beauty Box ($26 Value)
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Target April Beauty Box ($26 Value)

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As I posted the other day Target has been offering their own version of a beauty box.  These boxes are usually awesome!  This one has 8 items in it and costs $7.  The box is now available! They always sell out quickly, so you have to order it fast!  I just ordered mine.  If you want one too click HERE.  Shipping is free and if you use your RedCard you can also get the usual 5% discount.

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Freshen up your look for spring with the Target Beauty Box. A $26 value for just $7, this handpicked collection of beauty products includes a few of our latest beauty faves. Test them out and tell us what you think. If you love them as much as we do, find the full-size versions at Target.com/beautybox.

CeraVe Healing Ointment
This healing ointment combines ceramides with a gentle, lanolin-free formula and a lightweight, non-greasy feel to protect and soothe dry, cracked and chafed skin.

Maybelline Dream Velvet Foundation – Ivory
New from Maybelline NY, Dream Velvet foundation is the first gel-whipped foundation formula, delivering a flawless 100% velvet-smooth finish.

Laneige Water Bank Soothing Mask
Infused with hydro-ionized mineral water, this unique hydrogel sheet mask provides intense moisture to soothe and cool your skin instantly.

CoverGirl Colorlicous Lipstick
This luxuriously rich lipstick is infused with shea butter for lasting color.

Marlowe. No 022 Body Butter
This ultra-rich body butter is made with a highly moisturizing formula of antioxidants and extracts that nourish, smooth and revitalize skin.

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes
Perfect for when you’re on the go, these facial wipes remove makeup, even waterproof mascara, and cleanse your skin.

Pantene AIRspray Hairspray (Level 2 Flexible Hold)
This non-sticky and ultra-lightweight hairspray delivers a smooth finish that leaves your hair feeling moisturized and silky soft for healthy body and bounce.

Hawaiian Tropic SPF 30 Island Sport Lotion
This water- and sweat-resistant sunscreen offers fast-absorbing moisture to replenish the skin, a light tropical scent and an oil-free, ultra-lightweight formula to keep skin looking and feeling beautiful.

  • Number of Pieces: 8″

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Bye-Bye Cottage-Cheese Thighs: 5-Minute Leg-Toning Workout | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com No Gym? No Problem! #13
No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #13

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You may remember me complaining about my chubby knees in my post about Jeans and Genes  (If you would like to read more about it you can check it out by clicking HERE.)  Well, this workout isn’t necessarily for chubby knees but it’ll still give you a quick 5 minute leg workout that’ll have you going from flab to fab in no time!

Bye-Bye Cottage-Cheese Thighs: 5-Minute Leg-Toning Workout

I love that this video has a count down clock on it.  I don’t know about you, but it makes a big difference for me to be able to see the time ticking down!

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Remember to keep good form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!  No excuses, just do it!

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Coming Soon! Target Beauty Box April 2016! | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Coming Soon! Target Beauty Box April 2016!
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Coming Soon! Target Beauty Box April 2016!

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Target has just posted the items for their upcoming April 2016 Beauty Box!

The new boxes are NOT on sale yet, so this page currently says “Sold Out.”  Don’t worry, you haven’t missed it yet!

The launch date of this beauty box hasn’t been announced yet, but I have a feeling that it will probably be on Monday, since that seems to be when they usually go live.

Here are the items that will be featured in the new Target Beauty Box:

 

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What do you think of the products in this months box? Will you be trying to get this moths box?  I haven’t gotten the last few Target Boxes, but I think that this one looks pretty good!  I love Pantene and CeraVe and Laneige.  Surprisingly, I don’t own any CoverGirl lipsticks, so hopefully it is a good color.

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Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB CREAM and the Miracle Skin Perfector BB DAILY ANTI-ACNE | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB CREAM and the Miracle Skin Perfector BB DAILY ANTI-ACNE
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Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB CREAM and the Miracle Skin Perfector BB DAILY ANTI-ACNE

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~Weekly Product Highlight~ Garnier MIRACLE SKIN PERFECTOR BB CREAM and the MIRACLE SKIN PERFECTOR BB DAILY ANTI-ACNE~

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I have been using this Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB CREAM for about 4 years now.  It is hands down my go to every day base.  It is very easy to blend and gives light to medium coverage.  One of my favorite things about it is that as it brightens and evens out the skin it still has a very lightweight feel on the skin.

During the winter months I am super pale, so the fair/light Skin Renew shade is a great color for me right now.  During the summer I use the light/medium, and even some times by the end of the summer I am even in the medium/dark shade.  I also really like that the skin renew has a 15 spf in it.  The light medium has more of a brown under tone, while the fair/light is more of a peach undertone.

The Miracle Skin Perfector BB CREAM light/medium is much lighter than the Skin Renew light/medium shade.  It is so much lighter that I can wear it during the winter months even when my skin is at its palest.  I prefer the finish of this one over the Miracle Skin Perfector BB CREAM.  It seems to last longer throughout the day and gives better coverage overall.

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What does the Garnier website have to say about it?

MIRACLE SKIN PERFECTOR BB DAILY ANTI-ACNE
“Heal conceal and hydrate acne all in one step.
Is it right for me?

Problem:
Acne prone skin can be difficult to control and acne blemishes take time to clear up. It can be hard to find and all-in-one hydrating treatment that helps prevent new acne and corrects and conceals imperfections for a flawless finish instantly and over time.

Solution:
Garnier introduces Miracle Skin Perfector Daily Anti-Acne BB Cream; an effective light-weight formula that combines advanced skincare + immediate skin perfecting coverage. It helps prevent new breakouts and clears up acne blemishes. This multi-tasking acne treatment immediately conceals imperfections and redness while diminishing the appearance of pores for a clarified, even-toned look.

How is it different?

Miracle Skin Perfector Daily Anti-Acne BB Cream is an all-in-one product designed to treat and help prevent new acne blemishes and conceal imperfections for a fresh faced, clarified complexion. This fast-absorbing, oil-free formula contains 2% Salicylic Acid to treat acne blemishes and Mineral Pigments to conceal imperfections. One product, five results: Clears acne blemishes, diminishes imperfections, helps prevent acne, minimized the appearance of redness and provides oil-free hydration.

B.B. Cream (Beauty Balm Cream) is a daily hybrid formula that offers advanced skincare + immediate skin perfecting coverage. It combines several beauty routine steps in one single product.

*For external use only. Flammable until dry. Do not use near fire, flame or heat. When using this product skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Results:

Instantly:
Conceals imperfections
Skin looks healthy and perfected
Pores appear diminished
Skin feels hydrated

After 1 Week:
85% saw healthy looking skin
80% saw a reduction in the appearance of redness and an improvement in skin clarity

$12.99 MSRP prices may vary”

Have you ever tried either of these Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB CREAM or the Miracle Skin Perfector BB DAILY ANTI-ACNE?  What do you think?  Do you like it too!

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