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Drugstore Haul Review

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Good Buy or Goodbye?!

If you know me, you know that I love Target!  They take all of my paper and mobile coupons, plus they have cartwheel.

Back in October, I bought all of these things at Target and posted a Target Mini Makeup Haul.  Since then, I have had time to use some of the products for a while now, and I am ready to give a review on them.

Once again I am going to use the simple “Good Buy” or “Goodbye” rating 😉

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Here is what I got:

Ultimate 10 BB Creme Conditioner and Nature Fusion Moisturizing Shampoo with Melon Essence.  I love Pantene!  It is my all time favorite shampoo/conditioner brand!  Even when I have used other higher end brands of hair care I always end up coming back to Pantene.  I am sad to say though that neither of these specific two worked out for me.  I have very straight fine some what oily hair.  The BB conditioner left my hair feeling weigh down and the moisturizing shampoo was just too moisturizing and not cleaning enough.  Pantene is a good buy, but neither of these two were.  So it will be goodbye to both.

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I have been enjoying the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation and wanted to try out theFit Me Concealer.  Nope, can not figure out what all the hype is about?!  I don’t like this concealer at all.  Maybe I got a bad tube but it does nothing for me!  I don’t really even have dark circles under my eyes, but I still like to try to brighten up my under eye area.  I may as well be putting nothing on my face because that is what it looks like.  Goodbye!

 

YES to Grapefruit facial wipes | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comI love the YES to Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub,  I was hoping these facial wipes would be good as well.  I like the way they smell and feel, but unfortunately they stung my face and gave me a bit of a red raised rash.  Obviously anything that irritates my skin and causes me pain is a Goodbye!

I say it all the time, I love Maybelline mascaras.  I have heard so many great things about the Lash Sensational Mascara but I have never tried it.   I figured I would give it a try to see if it lives up to the recommendations.  I have to be honest, I have so many other mascaras that I still need to use up before they go bad, that I haven’t even opened this one yet.  So…good buy/goodbye?  I still don’t know.

Vanilla-Mint eos | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comI gave the EOS Visibly Soft Vanilla Mint Lip Balm a try. Let’s face it, the EOS lip balm packaging is super cute, but overall that is where it ends!  I have tried the Strawberry one, and was less than impressed by it.  I was told that the vanilla mint one is different and better than the others.  It is definitely better than the strawberry one, but I don’t overly love it.  I have used better lip balms that have cost a lot less.  Also, I feel like so much of the product gets wasted because of the egg shaped design. After wearing this lip balm my lips don’t feel any more moisturized. At $3 each they are just ok, I have to say this is a Goodbye.

The Soothing Remover Cleansing Towelettes for Sensitive Skin wipes  were just ok. They get my face makeup off pretty well. I can get some of my waterproof mascara off, but not much of it at all.  If I really want to try to get my mascara off, I end up having to really work at it.  The wipes start to dry out before I can get it all off.  If I use the wipes too much around my eye area they end up burning my eyes like crazy, so yeah, I’m not into that at all! I have to say Goodbye to these wipes.

I had a coupon for the Herbal Essences Happy Go Lather Body Wash and decided to give it a try.  It smells delightful.  Nothing overly special about it.  It was a good price and it gets me clean without drying out my skin, so I guess it is a good buy.

If you are interested in seeing some other things I have recently purchased and have been trying out, check out my recent mini drugstore haul by clicking HERE.  Check out my recent haul reviews by clicking HERE.

Have you tried any of these products?  Did something that didn’t work for me work out awesome for you or vise versa?  Let me know!

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Naked 2 Review and Swatches

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Naked Palette Swatched | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comI have been dreaming of this Naked 2 palette for what seems like forever!  I finally got it this year for Christmas!  I am not going to lie, for several days I didn’t even use it, I just stared at its beauty!  I didn’t want to mess it up by using it.  Since then I have gotten over that and have been loving using this beautiful palette.  I know that since this palette was released in 2011 there are probably a million or more reviews and swatches already, but I just really want to add my own anyway. 😉

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette ($54.00 each shade is 0.05 oz each) contains twelve eyeshadows and a dual ended brush. (The brush is good; it is just like Urban Decay’s full-sized brushes: same size, feel, density, and softness.)

  • Naked Palette Swatched | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
    My skin is so pale that Foxy doesn’t even show up it just blends in. Haha!

    Foxy is a pale yellow cream with a matte finish. It’s on the sheer side and a bit powdery. I use it as an underneath base all over the lid or for highlighting the brow.

  • Half Baked is a copper with a golden shimmer. It’s part of the permanent range and is also in the Naked 1 palette.
  • Booty Call is a creamy white/beige champagne  with a satin finish (very similar to Virgin from the original Naked palette) . It’s also similar to MAC Brule as well as Wet N Wild’s Creme Brulee.
  • Chopper is a medium metallic rose gold with silver micro glitters. This shade is permanent. Unfortunately, I notice a bit of sparkly fall out with this shade.
    Tease is a matte mushroom taupe with purple undertones. The pigmentation is perfect for a transition crease shade.  Compared to the other shadows it is a bit drier, but it is still great and can easily be built up.  I absolutely love this shadow. I can already tell that I am going to be getting a lot of use out of this shadow.
  • Naked Palette Swatched | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comSnakebite is satin deep bronze with golden shimmer. It has a really buttery texture with excellent pigmentation. Pretty much gorgeous!
  • Suspect is a soft satin light taupe with golden flecks. It has great pigmentation.
  • Pistol is a satin warm steel grey. This is a pretty shade, but probably my least favorite, I tend to like more cool and neutral shades and this one is definitely warmer. The texture is wonderful, soft and smooth.  I have been branching out more recently to do warmer eye looks, so I do plan to play around with this one a bit more.
  • Verve is a pale beige-gray with a pink tinge. This shade was in the Rollergirl palette. Um, Gorgeous!!!  This is one of my favorite and most used shades in this palette.
  • Naked Palette Swatched | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comYDK is a warm, coppery reddish toasty taupe with coppery micro glitters. The pigmentation is awesome, and it has a buttery smooth texture. I can’t decide if I like Verve or YDK the best.  Both are absolutely beautiful!  When applied to the lids, both give a beautiful sparkle to the eyes.
  • Busted is a plummy dark brown burgundy-tinted, deep brown with warm, golden undertones. It has a soft, frosted satin finish. The color payoff is good and the texture is smooth. I tend to get a bit of fall out with this shade, but I think darker shades always tend to have more noticeable fallout. (I actually love to use this shadow to fill in my eyebrows.  The slight sparkle is perfect for making it look just like my eyebrow hair.)
  • Blackout is a really intense, deep dark black with a matte finish. It has really great payoff and goes on very black.  Be so careful when applying, the fall out is CrAzY!.

Matte shades: Foxy, Tease, Blackout,

Satin shades: Booty Call, Snake Bite, Suspect, Pistol, Busted

Glitter/metallic shades:Half Baked, Verve, Chopper, YDK,

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Suspect, Pistol, Verve, YDK, Busted, Blackout Naked Palette Swatches taken with the flash.

Girls!  I have a whole new respect for all of these bloggers/vloggers that take awesome photos of their swatches.  Good job ladies, it is a lot harder than it looks!

Do you have the Naked 2 Palette?  What do you think?  Which is your favorite shade?  Do you own any of the other Naked Palettes?  Which do you have?  Which is your favorite? Do you recommend any others over the Naked 2?

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New From Maybelline

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Maybe she’s born with it?… In my case, nope, it is most likely Maybelline!

So many of my favorite products are from Maybelline.  The brand as a whol is one of my favorites.  When it comes to foundations and mascaras, they know what they are doing!

They have recently come out with several new products!  I’ll list them in the order that I would apply them if I were to be putting my makeup on.

First up face…

Dream Matte Mousse Foundation.
Maybelline claims that this foundation is ideal for normal to oily skin and provides medium to high coverage.   It comes is 12 shades. They suggest that this foundation be applied with their new Dream Blender.  This Dream Blender looks like a beauty blender with a handle.  Not too sure about that, but maybe it is worth giving a try.
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Dream Velvet™ Foundation
This is their first “hydrating matte foundation.” It is supposed to be for normal to combination skin,with medium coverage giving a soft-matte finish.  They claim that the “unique gel-whipped formula”  will keep skin hydrated for 12 hours. Once again Maybelline suggests using the Dream Blender to apply this foundation.

Maybelline | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comFace Studio Master Contour
3-step face contouring kit.  This contour palette is available in 2 shade combinations, light to medium 10 and medium to deep 20.  Each palette includes three color shades a contour/bronzer, blush and highlight.   Maybelline claims that this palette will make contouring the face easy. In my opinion the “contour” shade in the light to medium palette looks like more of an orange like bronzer shade than a true gray toned contour shade. Ok, seriously, does anyone ever use the brush that is included with these things?!  Why do they even waste the supplies that it takes to make these little pointless brushes?

Moving along to the eyes…

The Rock Nudes Palette
This 12 shade palette is supposed to be easily broken down into quads, trios and duos.  It is supposed to “deliver the ultimate smoky rock nude look and bring out your inner rockstar.”  Hmmmm, I personally don’t think that I have an inner rock star…
Did any of you get any of the other “Nudes” Palettes that Maybelline released this past year?  Although many of the previous palette shades looked beautiful, due to all the poor reviews that I read and watched, I personally didn’t purchase any.  Not sure if I would venture to buy this one either.

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Eyestudio Lasting Drama Waterproof Gel Pencil
This is Maybelline’s first gel eyeliner in a pencil form.  This eyeliner comes in 10 different shades. They claim that it is and ultra smooth waterproof formula that is long-lasting with up to 16 hours of wear.

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Maybelline | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comLash Sensational Luscious Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline’s original Lash Sensational Mascara quickly became a cult favorite.  I have purchased it, but it is still in the package and I haven’t tried it out yet.  Now available in a “luscious waterproof” formula, I am excited to see if it lives up to the hype of the original. The brush is supposed to “envelop lashes with a precious oil-infused formula from root-to-tip” while causing the lashes to fan out.
I don’t know how a waterproof mascara can also have oils infused in it, but I guess I will find out if I use it.  Although, I may just wait until I hear some reliable reviews before I rush out and buy it for myself…

Maybelline Eye Studio Brow Drama Pomade Crayon
This is their first ever brow pomade crayon available in 4 shades.  According to Maybelline you can get the perfect brow in just one easy sweep that both sculpts and tames!  If only everything in life were that simple… Maybelline | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Last but not least…Lips…


Color Sensational Vivids Lipcolor
Available in 10 different matte, “bold, vivid shades, that glide easily onto the lips”.  The formula is supposed to give full color coverage and be comfortable and creamy with a smooth application that dries to a “velvety” matte finish.  Clearly Maybelline is loving the word “velvety” this season.  I have seen a few reviews that say that these vivid matte lipcolors are not actually a true matte liquid lipstick, but actually more of a liquid cream.  It seems as if they never actually fully dry down and become matte.
I personally don’t usually like matte liquid lipsticks.  I want my lips to always be shiny, slick, and glossy.  That being said the chances of me trying these out is pretty much next to none.  I have to say though, the color selection is really pretty.  

Maybe she's born with it? In my case, nope, it is most likely Maybelline! | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
Available in 10 vibrant, matte shades in a range of colors from Nude Flush to Electric Pink to Vivid Violet.

Do you love Maybelline like I do?  Are you planning to try out any of these new products? Let me know in the comments what you have tried and if it is worth picking up.

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Lorac Love Lust Lace Eyeshadow Palettes

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LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Matte & Shimmer Eye Shadow Palettes for the 2015 holiday season are unfortunately a limited edition! They were an Ulta Black Friday exclusives, and I received them as a gift for Christmas.  These little beauties were a sweet deal!

Just like the rest of the Lorac Love, Lust & Lace collection, each of these palettes is decorated with a pretty blue and silver lace pattern.  Each one contains five eye shadows and a mirror. I liked both of these palettes but think the shimmer one is just a little bit nicer.  The shimmery ones are soft, pigmented and even.  Matte shades seem to be a bit tougher for companies to get completely right.  While I absolutely love all the matte shades in the Lorac Pro Palette, these mattes are a tiny bit more powdery than the those Lorac shadows and not quite as silky smooth to blend.   To be honest, though, I would be perfectly content with these had I not been previously spoiled by the awesomeness of the Pro Palette and the wonderfulness of the Naked2 Palette (reviews of both to come soon).

The matte palette includes five shades: light white cream, pale vanilla, medium taupe, medium gray, deep charcoal.

Both the taupe and the gray make perfect transition shades for the crease.  I have been using the white as a base all over my lid

Lorac Love Lust Lace Eyeshadow Palettes | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

The shimmer palette also includes five shades: creamy white, pale pink, light taupe, medium/deep brown with golden shimmer, deep brown with a red/plum shimmer.

These shimmery shades are pretty impressive.  Great color payoff with not a lot of fall out.

Lorac Love Lust Lace Matte Eyeshadows | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Overall, I love both of these palettes.  I think that they made the perfect little stocking stuffer gift for a makeup lover like me.  I can’t wait to continue to use these shadows.  Overall, I really love the products that I have tried from the Lorac Brand.

(Are these shadows as high quality as the Lorac Pro shadows, no, but they are definitely workable and blendable.)

 

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maybelline-new-york-the-colossal-volum--express-mascara | /lookingjoligood.wordpress.com Weekly Product Highlight: Maybelline COLOSSAL VOLUM’ EXPRESS® WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK
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Weekly Product Highlight: Maybelline COLOSSAL VOLUM’ EXPRESS® WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK

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Mascara is my jam! Lol!  I love to have beautiful eyelashes.

Snuffleupagus' eyelashes | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comWhile I do have longish lashes, they are super straight and droopy. They remind me of Snuffleupagus’ eyelashes from Sesame Street. I have to curl them or they stick straight down.  They cannot handle regular mascara, I have to use waterproof mascara if I have any prayer of keeping a curl.

I am so jealous of all you girls that never have to use an eyelash curler!  My sister has naturally dark curled lashes, so not fair!

All that being said, I am super particular about mascaras! I expect A LOT from my mascara.  I want a beautiful natural yet volumized, lengthened, not clumpy look with no flaking and an all day hold.  That isn’t too much to ask for is it?!

I have gone through a lot of trial and error with mascaras.  Unfortunately, it took me a while to figure out that I needed to be wearing a waterproof mascara. I have a whole graveyard of mascaras that did not work for me!   After doing some research and trying so many different mascaras, I have finally found my all time favorite waterproof mascara.

DeepDark Brown Eyes | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

I love the Maybelline VOLUM’ EXPRESS® THE COLOSSAL WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK.  It gives me a a beautiful natural yet volumized lengthening not clumpy look with no flaking and an all day hold.  That is exactly what I am looking for 😉Maybelline VOLUM' EXPRESS® THE COLOSSAL WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

What does the Maybelline website have to say about it…

COLOSSAL LASHES IN JUST ONE COAT!
CREATES 7X THE VOLUME, instantly
WATERPROOF COLLAGEN FORMULA + MEGA BRUSH

Why You’ll Love It

For the lushest, most gorgeous smudge-proof lashes.
• Waterproof collagen-enriched plumping formula and exclusive Mega Brush build 7X volume with one quick sweep
• Contact lens safe and ophthalmologist-tested
• Waterproof, also available in Washable formula

For Best Results

Sweep brush from root to tip to plump lashes and achieve dramatic volume. Do not let dry between coats. Removes easily with soap and water or Expert Eyes® Moisturizing Eye Makeup Remover.

The Maybelline website claims that you can easily remove this mascara with soap and water… um no!  You definitely need an oil based waterproof makeup remover!  I personally recommend that you make your own using my simply DIY makeup remover. 

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Easy DIY Makeup Remover

What about you? Have you tried any of the many Maybelline mascaras? Have you tried the Colossal Volum’ Express Waterproof Mascara? What has your experience been? Did you love it? Hate it? Holy grail? Just ok? Did you have any clumping or flaking? Have you noticed anything different from what I found? Let me know in the comment section below.

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Flab to FAB · Health/ Fitness · Jillian Michaels Body Revolution

Jillian Michaels Body Revolution Cardio 1 Review

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**Please see update below

Phase 1 Cardio 1 for Weeks 1 through 4 

What will you need?  Good supportive athletic shoes, that’s it.

While this phase is meant to be low impact you will still be sore when you first start out.

No warm up for this workout, it starts right up with the circuit.  Each of the eight parts is done for one minute and repeated through twice for a total of three times.

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Workout:
1. March in place
2. Hot/fast feet
3. Punch it out in a half squat position
4. Jog in place
5. Running Man (I HATE this one)
6. Speed bags (doing this for 1 minute is a lot harder than you might think it would be.)
7. Kick outs with arm circles (Jillian also calls them mummy kicks)
8. Suicides

Repeat twice.

Cool Down/Stretches

I have finished the first two weeks of phase one and now moved on to the second half of phase 1-workouts 3 and 4.   I was super sore from the workouts the first two days, but after that not much at all.

Follow along with me as I journey from Flab to FAB!

I hope this was helpful if you are trying to decide if Jillian Michaels Body Revolution is right for you!

Here is one of my very favorite Jillian Micheals quotes:

“This is where it matters the most. This is where lives are made, in these moments when you can choose whether or not to say ‘I cant’ or ‘I can.’ It is a choice that will either make or break you for life.”

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**Update:

Initially, I found Jillian Michaels’ approach to exercise and dieting highly motivational. Her intense workouts and strict dietary guidelines pushed me to achieve remarkable physical results, which fueled my motivation and determination. I embraced her no-nonsense attitude and believed that pushing my body to its limits was the only way to achieve success. However, as time went on, I began to realize that this approach was taking a toll on my mental health. The relentless pursuit of physical perfection and the constant pressure I placed on myself led to feelings of anxiety, guilt, and a distorted body image. It was then that I decided to change my perspective and adopt a more balanced and loving approach to my body. By prioritizing self-compassion, listening to my body’s needs, and embracing acceptance, I discovered a newfound sense of mental well-being. This shift in thinking allowed me to find joy in movement, cultivate a positive relationship with my body, and ultimately, achieve a healthier and more sustainable approach to overall well-being.

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Target Beauty box

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Every once in a while (although it has been more frequently lately) Target has been offering their own version of a beauty box.  These boxes are usually awesome!  Generally they are $5, but this one has 10 items in it and costs $10.  The box is available now, they always sell out quickly, so you have to order it fast!  I just ordered mine.  If you want one too click HERE to order.  Shipping is free and if you use your RedCard you can also get $0.50 off with the usual 5% discount.

Here is what you can expect to get in this box…

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Details from the Target Website…

Try the latest trends with our newest Target Beauty Box. We’ve put together 10 (10!) of our faves—all in one convenient box for you to sample for yourself. With a $49.95 value, this handpicked set of beauty products helps you keep your look fresh and fabulous from head to toe. 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.

Skinfix Ultra Rich Body Butter
Luxuriate in a super-rich formula that quenches dry skin.

Hello Mojito Mint Toothpaste
This dye-free, sugar-free paste safely polishes your teeth and freshens your breath.

Olly Beauty Vitamins
An expert blend of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and collagen that promotes healthy eyes, skin & hair.

Expressionist Mascara Traveler
This natural mascara formula creates length and volume for luscious lashes.

ACURE Moroccan Argan Oil + Stem Cell Triple Repair Shampoo & Conditioner
Restore your hair with the help of organic argan oil, which provides moisture to even the most damaged hair leaving it soft and manageable.

Goody Ouchless Silicone Lined Elastics
These must-have elastics are made without metal for reduced snags and pulls.

Covergirl Intensify Me Eyeliner 300
Create instant drama with this intense black formula that glides on smoothly and dries quickly.

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick
Its velvety-soft formula moisturizes with shea butter and aloe for color that lasts.

Roc Retinol Correction Eye Cream
This non-greasy eye cream is especially formulated to help even out dark circles and reduce puffiness.

S.W. Basics Certified Organic Body Scrub
Get gentle exfoliation & deep hydration made from 3 simple ingredients: sugar, coconut oil and shredded coconut.

  • Number of Pieces: 10