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Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss

~Weekly Product Highlight~Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss~

Moisturizing Shine with a Non-Sticky Feel

I recently spent some time with my sister who lives out of town.  I love to look through other people’s makeup collections (Am I alone here? How about you? Do you like looking at other people’s makeup too?) She had all kinds of great products.  Some I have tried and love, some I have never tried and always wondered about, some that don’t work for me but work out great for her.  Isn’t that the awesome thing about makeup, it is so individual and personal.My sister Sarah | lookingjoligood.blog

Out of my three sisters, I think that the two of us look the most alike.  What do you think?

 

Being a huge fan of glossy lips, I noticed right away that she had two tubes of Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Glosses in her bag.  She had the shades Rosy Future and Pink Pop.  I am a huge fan of the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick line, but I had never tried the glosses.  When I asked her how she likes them, she said that they are great, but the Rosy Future shade doesn’t work with her coloring.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss | lookingjoligood.blog

She asked me if I wanted it and I said yes! I am not exaggerating when I tell you I instantly fell in love with this gloss as soon as I put it on!  The shade is perfect for my coloring (don’t you love it when that happens?!)

The gloss goes on smoothly and evenly without feeling sticky at all.   It does not bleed outside the lip line. It has a great sparkly shine that is not glittery.  The gloss also wears off well.  I cannot stand it when a sparkly gloss wears off leaving a weird looking glittery residue on the lips. (not cute!)

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In the above picture, I’m wearing the shade Rosy Future on my lips.  Tarte tartelette in bloom palette and It Cosmetics Super Hero mascara on my eyes. Pur Midnight Masquerade Face Palette on my cheeks.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss| lookingjoligood.blog

What does the Revlon website have to say about the Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss

“DESCRIPTION

At last, a silky gloss that boosts hydration and plumps lips with moisture for a colorful glamorous shine.

Available in 12 shades

  • Moisturizing shine with a non-sticky feel
  • Silky lipgloss boosts hydration and plumps lips with moisture
  • Colorful, high-impact shine
  • Smooth, even color application
  • Use alone or layer on top of Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick
Moisturizing Shine with a Non-Sticky Feel
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss boosts lips with hydration for a colorful, glamorous shine. This moisturizing lipgloss delivers silky shine with a non-sticky feel. Mix and match it with your favorite Revlon lipsticks to create a variety of colorful looks.
Color Finish: Gloss
Product Form: Liquid
Suggested Age: 16 Years and Up
Beauty Purpose: Moisturizing, shine enhancing
Features: High shine, Lightweight”

 

What about you? Have you ever tried any of these Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Glosses?  What did you think?  Let me know in the comment section below!

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REVITALIFT Triple Power Intensive Anti-Aging Day Cream Moisturizer

~Weekly Product Highlight~Revitalift Triple Power Deep-Acting Moisturizer 1.7oz -L’Oreal Paris~

Loreal Revitalift moisturizer/hydrant | lookingjoligood.blog

Revitalift Triple Power Deep-Acting Moisturizer 1.7oz -L’Oreal® Paris $17-$25

Loreal Revitalift triple power moisturizer/hydrant | lookingjoligood.blogI have been using the Loreal Revitalift Intensive Anti-aging Day cream Moisturizer for about six months now.  Along with a few other skin care products in my routine, I have seen a huge improvement in my skin’s overall condition.

The product claims are “Visibly reduce wrinkles. Re-firm skin. Smooth skin’s texture.”  I’m not going to say that it has made my “wrinkles” and fine lines go away, or maybe even lessen, but I feel as if using this moisturizer consistently has helped to make my skin look brighter and more youthful.  I have not noticed any “re-firming” but I have noticed an increased smoothness to my skin’s overall texture.

Laura Smile | lookingjoligood.blogIt is a medium consistency off-white cream that absorbs quickly into the skin making it perfect for being worn under makeup.  It provides a deep moisture to the skin without feeling thick, greasy, or heavy on the skin.  Not too much is needed, and I find that if I apply too much at once it does seem to ball up on itself.REVITALIFT Triple Power Intensive Anti-Aging Day Cream Moisturizer | lookingjoligood.blog

What does the Loreal Website have to say about it?

“Visibly reduce wrinkles. Re-firm skin. Smooth skin’s texture.

Over 10,000 women across the US said they trust it.*
Try it yourself today and see why. #RevitaliftChallenge

*Out of 14,000 women who were polled after using a complimentary Revitalift Triple Power moisturizer for 2x a day for 14 days

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift presents its beloved anti-aging moisturizer to address multiple key signs of aging skin. Formulated with Pro-Xylane and Hyaluronic, this intensive moisturizer visibly firms, smooths, and hydrates for younger-looking skin in just 1 week.

See results or your money back, guaranteed.**

*Money back guarantee, up to $24.99 (sales tax will not be refunded). Restrictions apply. For details, call 1-800-630-5585.* Valid in the 50 U.S/D.C. and only on purchase of a Revitalift Triple Power skin care product made between 8/14/17 and 12/31/17 with original store receipt. Request must be postmarked by 1/29/18 and received by 2/12/18. Void where prohibited. Limit 1 refund per person and per household.

How To

Every morning and evening, smooth over the face, neck, and jawline until thoroughly absorbed. For best results, use with other Revitalift products.

 

 Ingredients

AQUA / WATER • GLYCERIN • ISOHEXADECANE • ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE • HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL • ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • NYLON-12 • OCTYLDODECANOL • CETYL ALCOHOL • AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE / AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE • BEHENYL ALCOHOL • DIMETHICONE • C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN • PEG-100 STEARATE • STEARIC ACID • STEARYL ALCOHOL • ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL • TRIETHANOLAMINE • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE • SODIUM HYALURONATE • PALMITIC ACID • ADENOSINE • DISODIUM EDTA • DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE • HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID • CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID • LAURETH-7 • POLYACRYLAMIDE • POLYETHYLENE • METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE • METHYLPARABEN • PHENOXYETHANOL • CI 15985 / YELLOW 6 • CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • MICA • LINALOOL • ISOEUGENOL • LIMONENE • CITRONELLOL • BENZYL ALCOHOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE”

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray ~

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Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray

Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray

For a while, I have been going back and forth between growing my hair out and cutting it into a pixie cut.  As for now, the longer hair is winning…

Since I am trying to grow out my hair it is more important than ever to protect it from heat damage.  While I don’t heat style or blow dry my hair every day, I do still want to protect it on the days that I do.

Laura | lookingjoligood.blog
My hair is growing, slowly but it’s growing!

A heat protectant works by forming a protective barrier over the hair cuticle preventing the heat from damaging the hair.  A heat protectant will also add moisture to your hair as well as preventing the natural moisture from evaporating as the hair is heat styled.

When I first decided I wanted a heat protectant I tried a few different oils.  So far, the oils have just been too heavy for my fine straight hair.  Maybe once my hair is a bit longer I can use one on just the ends, but for now, no good.

I did a bit of research and decided to give this Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray a try.  It claims to:

  • Reacts with heat to reduce blow-dry time
  • Shields against heat damage
  • Formulated with fibralock technology
  • Heat protectant spray for all heat tools

Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray | Lookingjoligood.blog

I want my hair to be protected from heat, but I don’t want a product that is going to make my already fine oily hair look thinner and more oily. Thankfully, instead, when I use this spray, my hair looks sleek and shiny all day.  It doesn’t weigh my hair down at all.  It has a nice clean scent that lasts all day!

Due to my fine hair, it takes me no time at all to blow dry my hair anyway, so I cannot testify as to whether or not this spray cuts down on drying time.  It does make heat styling my hair quicker and easier due to the fact that my hair smooths into place more effectively.

There are several other heat protectant products from Loreal in this line.  I’m planning to try out a few others.  I’ll let you know if any of them work as well as or better than this one.Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray | Lookingjoligood.blog

If you are looking for a product to help protect your hair while also adding a smooth shine, I recommend this product.

What does the Loreal Website have to say about the  LorealAdvanced Hairstyle Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray

“DESCRIPTION
Reacts with heat to reduce blow-dry time. Shields against heat damage. Formulated with fibralock technology.
Our lightweight primer formula accelerates your routine by cutting blow dry time while protecting hair from heat damage.

HOW TO

Apply on clean damp hair. Spray evenly 6-8 inches away from hair. Blow dry as usual.

INGREDIENTS

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ISODODECANE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, PARFUM/ FRAGRANCE, C11-13 ISOPARAFFIN, DIMETHICONOL, ISOHEXADECANE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN.”

Next, I plan to try out the ADVANCED HAIRSTYLE SLEEK IT Iron Straight Heatspray.

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What about you? Have you ever tried this Loreal Blow Dry It Quick Dry Primer Spray ?  What did you think?  Let me know in the comment section below!

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater~Mario Badescu | lookingjoligood.blog

I had heard great things about this facial spray with aloe herb and rosewater, so I was very excited to see how it worked.  So many of the reviews say “this spray is life changing!”  Little did I know how quickly I would become obsessed with it!

I love to try new skin care products and pamper my skin!  I have normal to combo skin and get an occasional breakout here and there.  This spray has been leaving my skin feeling glowy moisturized and smoothed. The nozzle gives a nice fine spray, making it possible to be used as an after makeup spray as well.

Like the name states, this spray has a light refreshing rose scent.  Despite that fact that I love actual real flower roses, I’m not usually a big fan of rose scented things.  This spray is an exception, I really love the scent of it!  It is also available in an Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea version.  I think that I am going to try that one next time.  At the rate that I am using this spray, that will be very soon…

Mario Badescu facial spray | lookingjoligood.blog
I’ve had this 4 fl oz bottle for about 4 weeks.

Here is how I have been using it:
I mist onto my face, neck, or hair whenever I feel like I want to, haha.😉 It is like giving my skin a little pick-me-up either before I put my makeup on or, post-makeup application to reduce a powdery looking finish.  I have been spraying my face either before or after (or both) applying my daily and nightly moisturizer. I’m telling you, I’m obsessed with this facial spray!  Despite the fact that I have a small face and I could probably get away with only using two spritzes at a time, I love to really go at it and use 4 sprays at a time. 😂  I have been using it at least twice a day, sometimes as many as four times a day.  Like I said, I’ve become pretty obsessed with this spray. Mario Badescu facial spray | lookingjoligood.blog

This spray is available in two versions and three sizes: Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater version and Aloe, Cucumber, and Green Tea version, and in 2, 4 and 8 fl oz bottles. The travel size 2 fl oz bottle is $5.00 USD, and a 4 fl oz bottle that I have now is $7.00 USD. Now that I know how much I love this product, next time I purchase it, I plan to pick up the 8 oz bottle which is $12.00 USD.

MARIO BADESCU Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea | lookingjoligood.blog

Here are the Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater spray ingredients:
Aqua (Water, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Canina Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Citronellol, Geraniol, CI 17200 (Red 33), CI 42090 (Blue 1)

What does the Mario Badescu Website have to say about it:

Cult-favorite. Makeup artist must-have.
Revitalizes with dewy radiance.
Boosts moisture and glow.

Ideal for: All skin.

Revitalize skin with dewy radiance. Whether spritzed for a hydrating boost or mid-day pick-me-up, our cult-favorite facial spray helps revive dehydrated skin anytime, anywhere. It’s a rejuvenating mist infused with herbal and botanical extracts (like Aloe Vera, Gardenia, Rose, Bladderwrack, and Thyme) that help soothe and re-energize skin—giving it a healthy, radiant glow.

#MBSKINTIP: To give your makeup a dewy finish, spritz your favorite brush or sponge before blending in foundation or concealer. Once you’re done, mist your face as a final step to add radiance. For an extra refreshing and cooling boost, store the bottle in your refrigerator.
A refreshing, hydrating mist to use anywhere anytime. Simply formulated with fragrant herbal extracts and rosewater for a pleasant, pick me up for dehydrated, tight and uncomfortable skin. Spray your day and night creams for a boost of hydration or use it to set make-up or spray on dry hair throughout the day. Safe for all skin types. Gentle, non-irritating.”

What about you?  Have you ever tried this Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs, and Rosewater?  Was it love at first spray for you too?  Have you tried the Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea version? If you try this spray, let me know what you think about it!

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Caress Body Wash Forever Collection

~Weekly Product Highlight~Caress Body Wash Forever Collection~

The world’s first collection of body washes with Fragrance Touch Technology.  Touch your skin to release fine fragrance for up to 12 hours.

Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

I originally tried this body wash as a sample and quickly fell in love with it! It smells absolutely wonderful!  It has a great lather and leaves the skin feeling clean without being overly dry and tight.  It also has sparkles in it, who doesn’t love sparkles?!  It is crazy how long the fragrances in these body washes last!

sparkles “fragrance touch technology” Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

The Caress Forever Body Washes have “fragrance touch technology” that is supposed to make the scent last longer.  As I have mentioned before, I am very sensitive to different fragrances.  I wasn’t sure if this body wash was going to give me a headache, so I was a bit apprehensive about using it at first. I was nervous that if it bothered me I might be stuck smelling it all day.  Fortunately,  it didn’t bother me at all, and I quickly fell in love with the beautiful scents.

“fragrance touch technology” Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

The “fragrance touch technology” really does make the scent last longer!  I notice the scent through out the day if I rub my hand on my skin several hours later, the scent seems to be reactivated.  So cool!

Don’t just take my word for it, this body wash won the Allure 2015 Break Through Award.

There are 4 scents available: Love Forever (red label), Adore Forever (deep pink label), Mystique Forever (purple label), Enchant Forever (blue label).

Each one has an interesting and complex mix of different scents with top notes, heart notes, and base notes.

Love Forever 

Top Notes: Mandarin Orange and Peach

Heart Notes: Scarlet Red Rose, Peony and Freesia

Base Notes: Sandalwood and Vanilla Musk

Adore Forever:

Top Notes: Raspberry and Cassis

Heart Notes: Angel Face Rose and Muguet

Base Notes: Amber, Honey and Vanilla

Mystique Forever 

Top Notes: Bergamot, Apple, Pink, Pepper

Heart Notes: Lotus, Jasmine, Sambac Absolute, Tuberose Absolute, Imperial Iris

Base Notes: Musk, Amber, Praline

Enchant Forever:

Top Notes: Bergamot

Heart Notes: Jasmine, Honeysuckle, Praline

Base Notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla

I have tried three of the four scents: Love Forever, Adore Forever, Mystique Forever. While I enjoy them all, out of these three, Love Forever is my favorite.

They have recently changed the packaging but the product and formula are still the same.  The larger curvy top is the old packaging, the thinner top is the new packaging.

A 13.5 fluid ounce/ 400 ml bottle costs between $4-$5 USD, but there are always sales going on and coupons available.  Worth every penny in my opinion!

Caress Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

What does the Caress Website have to say about it:

“The Caress Forever Collection is the world’s first body wash with fragrance touch technology. The breakthrough technology of Fragrance Release PearlsTM releases bursts of perfume with every touch of your skin. The collection delivers long-lasting, unforgettable, fine fragrance for up to 12 hours.

As an award winning perfumer, Loc Dong has close to two decades of experience crafting more than 40 renowned scents for major fashion and fragrances houses. Inspired by the confident and sensual modern woman, Loc Dong captured the widely coveted scent of the mysterious scarlet red rose with breakthrough Living Rose technology for the Caress Forever Collection.”

Caress Love Forever Body Wash | lookingjoligood.blog

“Fragrance is emotion brought to Life. The Caress Forever Collection evokes love, passion, sensuality, and elegance.”- Loc Dong

I absolutely love this body wash!  What about you?  Have you ever used any of the Caress Forever Collection Body Washes?  What did you think?  Which is your favorite?  Let me know in the comments.

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Chapstick

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Chapstick~

When it comes to lip balms, I am very particular!  Sometimes it is the simplest and the most classic products that work the best for me.

No matter how many times I stray, I always come back to the original classic ChapStick.  I don’t know what it is about this classic lip balm, but it works better than almost every chapstick that I have tried!  It is nothing fancy, but it is effective.

Chapstick | lookingjoligood.blog

Since there are so many varieties of ChapStick each has its own combo of ingredients, but most ChapSticks contain camphor, vitamin E, aloe, beeswax, menthol, petrolatum, phenol, and oxybenzone. While I love the cherry, strawberry and the spearmint, the classic black ChapStick is my favorite!

original classic chapstick | lookingjoligood.blog

Each 0.15 oz tube costs around $1.

What does the Chapstick website have to say about the classic original chapstick?

“The one and only Classic! The one that made ChapStick America’s favorite lip balm and the one that our hearts still beat for. Try it in Original, Cherry, Strawberry and Spearmint.

  • Softens and protects for smooth, silky lips every day

  • Helps heal and prevent dry, chapped lips

  • The formula you know and love”

What about you?  What is your favorite lip balm? Do you like the original ChapStick or another flavor better?

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Curél Hydrotherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer Review

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Curél Hydrotherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer~

Curél Hydrotherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer Review | lookingjoligood.blog

“Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer is activated by water on freshly-showered skin and penetrates deeply into the surface to heal dryness, for soft skin you can only imagine.”

I moisturize my skin religiously every day!  I am so picky about not only the way a moisturizer makes my skin feel but as well as the way it feels on my skin. I am also very picky about the scent of lotions.  I don’t like it if a daily moisturizer is so strong and overpowering that it interferes with my perfume.

Curél Hydrotherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer Review | lookingjoligood.blog

I received two of these Curél sample sizes in my Walmart winter beauty boxes.  I figured that I would at least try one, then if I didn’t like it I would pass the second one along to someone else.

Curél Hydrotherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer Review | lookingjoligood.blog

In the past, I have tried a few similar in/after shower products. I have never liked any of them.  With the other products, I found my skin to either feel slick and filmy or dry and itchy.  Needless to say, I didn’t have high hopes for this one…

The Curél hydrotherapy wet skin moisturizer is not like the other products that I have tried!  I was blown away by how much I love this after shower lotion!  

My skin feels soft and moisturized after applying this.  It isn’t slippery, greasy, slick, or sticky. It has a nice light clean scent that isn’t overpowering. What I like most of all is how easily it applies and how much time it saves!

The 12 fl oz/ 354 ml bottle cost $10 and a 8 fl oz/ 236 ml bottle is around $7.50.

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What does the Curél Website have to say about this Hydrotherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer

“Why Wet Skin?
After showering, your pores are open, providing an easy pathway for moisture to absorb into just-showered skin. Curél® HYDRA THERAPY WET SKIN MOISTURIZER, with Advanced Ceramide Complex, penetrates deeply into the skin’s surface bringing moisture to the source of dryness. It absorbs immediately and with continued use will end your dry skin!

Why Ceramides?
Ceramides, naturally present in healthy skin, are vital building blocks to maintaining skin’s moisture barrier. When ceramides are lost, skin becomes dry and damaged. Curél® HYDRA THERAPY WET SKIN MOISTURIZER, with Advanced Ceramide Complex, penetrates to the source of dryness, helping to replenish skin’s ceramide levels and repair the moisture barrier.

  • Water activated moisture works deep into skin’s surface
  • Helps repair moisture barrier
  • Contains our proprietary Advanced Ceramide Complex
  • Immediately Absorbs
  • Completely Greaseless
  • Skin feels 3x more hydrated instantly
  • Fragrance Free
  • Dermatologist Recommended
  • Received the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance”

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Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss Review and Swatches

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~Weekly Product Highlight~ Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss~

I was watching a video by Drugstore Maven, and she recommended the Essence XXXL Shine Lipglosses.  Being a huge fan of glossy lips, the next time I was at Target I picked one up.

I am not exaggerating when I tell you I instantly fell in love with this gloss as soon as I put it on!

The gloss goes on smoothly and evenly without feeling sticky at all.   It does not bleed outside the lip line. It has a great sparkly shine that is not glittery.  The gloss also wears off well.  I cannot stand it when a sparkly gloss wears off leaving a weird looking glittery residue on the lips. (not cute!)

nude kiss | lookingjoligood.blog

The packaging is very simple and pretty yet sturdy. It comes in a transparent glass tube with a silver cap.  The name is on a label on the cap. The gloss has a long flat doe foot sponge tip applicator. I like the flat applicator because it holds a lot more product and applies the gloss nice and precisely.

Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss | lookingjoligood.blog

 The first shade I purchased was in 22 Nude Kiss. It has just a hint of pink shimmery color to it which can be worn alone or as a glossy topper over another lipstick.

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Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss | lookingjoligood.blog

After wearing Nude Kiss non-stop for several days, I knew that I had to get another shade of these glosses.  The second shade I picked up is 07 Big Night Out and 08 Glamour To Go. They are a sparkly mauve and a sparkly coral nude.

Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss | lookingjoligood.blog

At only $2.49 a tube, this gorgeous lipgloss is a great deal!

As I do with most of my favorite makeup discoveries, I quickly shared it with my sisters and my sister in law.  The next day my sister sent me the below picture.  She got hers in 17 Fabulous Fuchsia.  Since then she told me that she loves it and has used her so much that it is almost gone.  A few days later she went back and picked up Nude Kiss as well.

Fabulous Fuchsia | lookingjoligood.blog

 What does the Essence Website have to say about the XXXL Shine Lipglosses:

“Ultimate shine for your lips! The XXXL shine lipgloss pampers your lips without leaving behind a sticky feeling. Contains vitamin e and panthenol to moisturize and prevent lips from feeling dry. Available in 12 glossy shades.”

Now I have three of the 12 shades and I love them all.  They are all somewhat similar, yet a bit different, and all beautiful!

Essence XXXL Shine Lipglosses | lookingjoligood.blog

What about you?  Do you have any Essence XXXL Shine Lipglosses?  What do you think?  Which are your favorites?

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Eco Tools Brushes

~Weekly Product Highlight~Eco Tools Brushes~

Eco Tools is celebrating its 10th anniversary and they have recently rebranded a lot of their brushes and tools.

Recently my sister told me about a great deal on Amazon, I got this Limited Edition Anniversary Collection set for only $5!  I have no idea why they were offering these brushes at such a great price, but I am glad that they did.

These brushes are 100% cruelty-free and vegan. All of Eco tools products are made from recycled aluminum and plastic.  The synthetic bristles are super soft.

This set comes with six brushes and an aluminum metallic rose-gold cylinder brush-holder
The brushes included are:
Spoolie
Eye/Lip Blur Brush- perfect for applying eye liner or lipstick/liner
Eyeliner Brush- used for the application of eyeliner and eyeshadow.
Angled Crease Brush- perfect for applying eyeshadow to crease.
Airbrushed Finishing Brush
Controlled Setting Brush- perfect for applying setting powders and highlighter.
Aluminum cylinder brush-holder: perfect for traveling this is a recycled beautiful metallic rose-gold holder.

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My favorite of all the brushes is the angled crease brush. Whenever I am trying to get ready quickly and only have a lot of time, I use this brush to apply my shadow.   It makes applying a transition crease shade quick and easy.  As well, a great brush helps to make even the worse of shadows go on easier.

Limited Edition Anniversary Collection ANGLED CREASE brush | lookingjoligood.blog

While the amazon special sale is no longer going on, the Anniversary brush set is still available for $19.99.  Whether $5 or $20, these brushes are absolutely worth it! I would pay more than $5 for just this angled crease brush alone.

What does the Eco Tools Website have to say about these brushes?

“Only available for a limited time.

We’re celebrating our 10-year anniversary the best way we know how…with a limited-edition brush collection!

This Collection features six face and eye brushes to create a fresh, healthy-looking glow.

EVEN: Create a flawless base with the buildable duo-fiber bristles of the AIRBRUSHED FINISHING brush.

HIGHLIGHT: Use the CONTROLLED SETTING brush for precise application of highlighting powders and creams to apples of cheeks and arch of brows.

TAME: Comb unruly brows and lashes with the SPOOLIE brush.

ACCENT: Add definition with the ANGLED CREASE brush by adding accent colors to creases of lids.

LINE:  Add definition across lash line with the FLAT EYELINER brush. For a more diffused look, swap your usual liner with an eye shadow in a similar shade.

BLUR: Diffuse and blend shadows and lip colors with the soft bristles of the EYE/LIP BLUR brush. Remember to clean brush well when switching between eye and lip products.”

Limited Edition Anniversary Collection ANGLED CREASE brush | lookingjoligood.blog

Eco Tools has a lot of great new brush and tools available!  They are great quality for a reasonable price.  With most sets being less than $20, these brushes are great for a novice to makeup as well as a pro.

What about you?  Do you have any Eco Tools brushes?  What do you think?  Which are your favorites?

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Review · Weekly Product Highlight

Clean and Clear Deep Action 60 Second Shower Mask

~Weekly Product Highlight~

It was recently my birthday, (Happy birthday to me!)  and since it was my birthday, I ate a lot of junk! Like, a lot of junk…!

Due to eating more sugar, candy, and junk than usual, my skin has been a mess! When my breakouts are typically along my jawline when they are sugar related. I hate having skin issues from sugar!

Anyway, long story short, I used this Clean and Clear Deep Action 60 second shower mask every day for about a week and my skin started looking awesome again in no time!

I have normal to combo skin, and I can use this mask in the shower every day without any issues or irritation.
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When first applied it feels great! There is a wonderful tingling sensation.  It’s probably all in my head, but because of the sensation, I can feel it working deep down in my pores!

Only a small amount of the mask is needed.  Less than a dime size is more than enough to apply over my entire face.  After applying the mask all over my face I let it sit on my face while I wash my hair and body.  I love that I can to more than one thing at a time and not waste time waiting for the mask to work. After I finish washing up, I gently massage my face with the exfoliating beads and then rinse it all off.  My face feels soft and smooth and cool from the menthol.
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When I first started using this I thought that one thing I would change would be that it had more exfoliating beads in it.  Although, since it is for daily use, it is probably better that it has fewer and is a gentler exfoliator.
clean and clear deep action 60 second shower mask | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Just to warn you, this product has alpha hydroxy acid in it which can increase sensitivity to the sun.  If you are fair skinned like me and burn in the sun, you will want to be extra careful!  Personally, I have found that sunscreen doesn’t even help when I have used a product with AHA in it.  If I know that I am going to be spending time in the sun in the future, I will usually stop using a product with AHA in it two weeks in advance.
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The 1 oz tube samples lasted me about 2 weeks, and a 5 oz bottle lasts me about 2 months of everyday use.

A 5 oz bottle of this Clean and Clear Deep Action 60 second shower mask costs around $5. (worth every penny in my opinion.)

I have used two 1 oz samples and an entire full sized bottle.  I have also already purchased a second full-size bottle, so obviously, I really like this stuff!
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What does the Clean and Clear Website have to say about it?

 

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  • Ingredients

 

Have you tried this Clean and Clear Deep Action 60 Second Shower Mask? What do you think about it? Did you like it?

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