Tip Tuesday #40

November 22, 2016November 3, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood4 Comments

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

Instead of using a pencil, gel, or liquid liner to line the lower lash line use eye shadow. Take a small eyeshadow brush and a coordinating eyeshadow and apply it to the outer two-thirds of the lower lash line. Blending the darker color with the inner corner color will create a beautifully seamless look along the lower lash line. This simple trick will give dimension and depth to the eyes without looking too harsh. Don’t forget to blend blend blend!

Let me know if you try it out and what you think!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #46

November 21, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood5 Comments

A strong core is vital to good posture and a healthy back. Strengthen your core can help to lessen your chance of back pain. Best of all, you can achieve this in just a few minutes each day, with no equipment needed, No Gym? No Problem!

Take 15-30 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!

Here are all the videos you need to get started:

1. Here’s how to do a proper plank:

2. Here’s how to do a boat pose:

3. Here’s how to do bicycle crunches:

4. Here’s how to do scissor kicks a.k.a. single leg lifts:

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Ipsy November 2016 Glam Bag

November 20, 2016November 19, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood3 Comments

Another month has flown by and November is half way over already! If you are from the USA, can you believe that it is already Thanksgiving next week?! Especially since I forgot to post October’s ipsy glam bag until the beginning of November it really seems as if the month flew by even faster!

Almost all the ladies that I work with now subscribe to ipsy. I always loving seeing what everyone else received in their bags every month.

(If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE)

November’s theme was “Rockstarlet: Rock out like a knockout”

This months bag is super cute! The material it is a thick sturdy smooth cotton with makeup inspired constellations on it. Ipsters either got black and silver or the one like I received blue and gold. It is a nice shape. I like that the zipper is across the top and how cute is it that the zipper pull is a star?! As usual my daughter took one look at the bag and said “I want it!” I told her we can share it, but I don’t plan to actual share it, haha. 😉

Here is what I got in my bag for November:

Doucce Freematic Blush in #49 Zen Orange

The package it came in was quite large, but this sample is actually tiny! I have gotten several orange/coral blushes in my glam bags recently. I generally always wore more pink toned blushes, but having since tried these coral colored blushes I really like the way they look on me.

“Buildable and blendable. We swear this is a coral that nobody can mess up.
Soft, silky powder glides on evenly every time
Goes the distance. Oil-free formula won’t fade or smudge throughout the day.”

NUXE Nuxellence DETOX

Although makeup is my favorite, I do love getting skin care items in my ipsy glam bags.

“Stimulates circulation in our skin and leaves us with a lasting glow
Quick fix. Fast-absorbing formula never feels oily.
Works for all skin types and all ages”

Skone Cosmetics Brow Wand Eyebrow Pencil in Chocolate

When I first saw this in my bag I thought it was ANOTHER black eyeliner. I only now when taking the picture for this post just realized that it is a brown pencil. I already have a pretty decent brow routine, so I will probably pass this along to my sister.

“Retractable pencil. ‘Nuff said.
Triangle-shaped tip gives us the ultimate versatility, so we can precisely fill in the smaller sections of our brows as well as the thicker areas
For chocolate lovers. Soft brown color is blendable and pigmented.”

theBalm Cosmetics Mad Lash Mascara

The packaging is annoying the way that the top fits into the tube. As you might be able to tell from the below picture it kind of clicks into the tube (it reminds me of the Tartiest sample mascara). Due to the way the packaging is it makes it hard to be able to get the excess mascara off the brush . I am not sure if it is the same for the full sized mascara, but it is annoying! the balm mascara | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

“So flexible, we think it’s been doing yoga. One of the most bendy wands we’ve ever laid eyes on, it moves easily to hug each and every lash.

Curved brush gives uber volume and lift.
The tip of the wand is ideally designed to get at even the tiniest of lashes.
Into the deep. Rich black shade brings out our dramatic side.”

OFRA Cosmetics Banana Powder

I don’t usually use a “banana” powder but that is kinda the point of ipsy. I enjoy getting new things to try out.

“Tone it down. Yellow color corrects any redness on our faces.
Made-to-fit. Suits any skin tone—from light and fair to dark and deep.
Light banana scent has us craving cream pie”

Did you get a glam bag this month? What did you get in yours? Were you happy with your samples? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

Don’t forget, if you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy, you can use my referral link by clicking HERE! Also, if you are interested in seeing my other recent posts about ipsy click HERE.

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #45

November 14, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Kickboxing Ballet Body Sculpt – Full 30-Minute Home Barre Kickboxing Workout for All Levels…?!

If you think of kickboxing and ballet you don’t really think of them toghether, but this workout is awesome! My sister suggested this Jessica Smith workout to me. I love Jessica! You will be feeling this one the next day! Make sure you stretch!

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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Tip Tuesday #38

November 8, 2016October 8, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

This is a super simple trick will make it look like light is bouncing off your eyes! Apply a light shade sparkly eyeshadow right under the eyebrow and in your tear duct. Use a light hand and simply dust it on. You will look as if you have a sparkle to your eyes.

Let me know if you try it out and what you think! If you are enjoying these tips every Tuesday you can check them all out by clicking HERE.

No Gym No Problem

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 · Weekly Product Highlight

Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Unscented Lotion

November 6, 2016November 5, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

~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.

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

Love and Life · Photography

Bloom Where You Are Planted

November 5, 2016November 2, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Remember the bud I shared the other day that was full of potential? In just a few short days that small bud has turned into this amazingly beautiful flower. Time, water, and sunshine produced this gorgeous flower from the small bud. It is hard to imagine that all of these large beautiful petals were contained in that small bud. This picture cannot even come close to capturing the amazing beauty of what this flower looks like in real life.

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Ipsy October 2016 Glam Bag

November 4, 2016November 2, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood3 Comments

Another month has flown by and it is now November and I cannot believe that I completely forgot to post what I got in my October ipsy glam bag!

I don’t know about you, but I always loving seeing what everyone else received in their bags every month, so I decided to post it anyway even though it is almost time for my next bag to arrive.

(If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE)

October’s theme was Make Some Magic

“Mix up magical potions, rock your best all-black everything and cast some serious beauty spells. Makeup or magic? You decide.”

This months bag is super cute! Valfré’s drawings custom designed this month’s bag.The material it is a sturdy textured light pink faux leather with makeup inspired Halloween pictures on it. I like that the zipper is across the top and it is a nice shape. My daughter took one look at the bag and said “This one is mine!” I told her we can share it 😉

Here is what I got in my bag for October:

Beaute BasicsSatin Taupe Eye Shadow

It is super soft and creamy texture. It goes on smooth and is super blendable, you can build up the color as well as making it look smokey. I have already worn this eyeshadow several times and I really like it.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation

I received it in the shade 117=Y225 (Marble) which looks as if it is going to be a good match for me.

Here is the thing about this foundation… I haven’t used it yet, I am super excited about receiving it, but I am afraid that I am going to love it and then want to spend $43 on buying the full size of this foundation. Haha, I just might be crazy…

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essence cosmetics superfine eyeliner pen waterproof

This is a superfine eyeliner pen that is waterproof and smudge proof. It has a pointed tip that makes it simple to get into the spaces between the lashes.

So, yeah, I have gotten a black eyeliner in my ipsy bag for 5 of the last 7 months…oh well, I guess it is a good thing I like eyeliner and wear it every day.

Preventive Measures 101 Lips 101 After Hours

I love chapstick! Well, let me rephrase that, I love smooth, creamy, not waxy, not sticky chapsticks. I really love this one. It smells sweet and fruity, kinda like a pina colada. I was in love at first swipe. It makes my lips feel so nice and moisturized!

BeFine Food Skin Care Exfoliating Cleanser

This exfoliator smells like sweet caramel almonds. It lathers up very nicely and has larger sugar granules that melt away pretty quickly. I generally like a finer grain longer lasting exfoliating experience, but I actually do like this one too. Plus the scent is so nice and yummy I wish I could eat it!

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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.

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Tip Tuesday #40

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

Let me know if you try it out and what you think!

No Gym? No Problem! #46

Ipsy November 2016 Glam Bag

Here is what I got in my bag for November:

No Gym? No Problem! #45

Tip Tuesday #38

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

No Gym? No Problem! #44

Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Unscented Lotion

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

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Ipsy October 2016 Glam Bag

Here is what I got in my bag for October:

Beaute BasicsSatin Taupe Eye Shadow

MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation

essence cosmetics superfine eyeliner pen waterproof

Preventive Measures 101 Lips 101 After Hours

BeFine Food Skin Care Exfoliating Cleanser

How ’bout Them Samples Review 4

Bella Pierre Mineral Blush in Desert Rose

Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk and Honey Body 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

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Let me know if you try it out and what you think!

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

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Here is what I got in my bag for October:

Beaute BasicsSatin Taupe Eye Shadow

MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation

essence cosmetics superfine eyeliner pen waterproof

Preventive Measures 101 Lips 101 After Hours

BeFine Food Skin Care Exfoliating Cleanser

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Bella Pierre Mineral Blush in Desert Rose

Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk and Honey Body 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

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