This blog is all about the products I get at discounted prices or free to review. I'll also be hosting giveaways once in awhile on this page.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Bloody Mary Mix by SalsaCrazy
I was chosen to review this product by SalsaCrazy and Amazon. Here is what Amazon has to say about this Blood Mary Mix!
SalsaCrazy Hot and Spicy Bloody Mary Mix
From the People that brought you the Salsa Mastery System
Fresh, Natural, and HOT - The Perfect Bloody Mary
No added fillers
Here is what I have to say!!
This mix is very hot, just as it says. I smelled how hot it was when I first opened the bottle. To be totally honest this mix is way to hot for me, So I made a couple of drinks for myself and a friend and I couldn't do more than a couple of sips. But my friend absolutely loved it! She drank her glass and finished mine also! She loves spicy and hot food, the hotter the better so this was right up her alley. She said it had the perfect about of Habanaro hotness if that makes sense. She said the mix of spices was perfect and this was the best bloody mary mix she had ever had! I trust her judgement and saw the look on her face (once my eyes stopped watering), and knew she loved it!! She gives this Blood Mary Mix by SalsaCrazy 2 thumbs up!!
I was chosen to review this product by Amazon and Body Merry. Here is what Amazon has to say about this Moisturizer!
MAXIMUM STRENGTH RETINOL: Body Merry's Retinol Surge Moisturizer contains 2.5% Retinol, which has time and again proven itself to be a potent youth reviving ingredient. This unique formulation is specially designed for you to be able to get the most out of this wonder ingredient, without suffering from any dryness or irritation that is typically associated with the use of Retinol.
NATURAL + ORGANIC: The cream also contains Plant Derived Hyaluronic Acid, which nourishes and hydrates your skin. Wildcrafted Green Tea, Organic Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5 and Shea Butter add their goodness to create a formula that is potent and proven to show results.
ANTI-AGING + MUCH MORE: This moisturizer not only effectively addresses wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and other signs of aging, but also helps to provide a flawless tone and texture by working its charm on discoloration, acne and other marks, hyperpigmentation and sun damage. Both men and women can use this moisturizer, and it is designed to work well for all skin types.
MADE IN USA + CRUELTY FREE + NO HARSH CHEMICALS: The moisturizer is made in the USA in an FDA registered and GMP compliant facility. It is not tested on animals. The formula does not contain any harsh chemicals such as Parabens, Sulphates or Phthalates.
MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE: Body Merry's products are backed with a 90 Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't like this moisturizer, just contact us and get a full refund. You don't need to return the bottle.
Here is what I say about the product:
I have very sensitive skin. I have to be so careful about what products I use on my face, especially moisturizers. This product didn't bother me at all. I had no breakouts, no redness or blotchiness, and no itching at all. That is such a thumbs up for me! The only thing that I can criticize this product for, and believe me it's a small thing, is that it's very thick and doesn't soak into your skin very fast. It looks like you have a white face for the 1st 5-10 minutes you have it on. BUT, after it totally soaks in, your skin is so soft and smooth!! There isn't much of a smell to it and my skin felt moisturized all day, no need to reapply! I've only used the product a few times so far so I haven't noticed any improvements or benefits to my skin other than it being totally moisturized. If you want a good moisturizer with anti-aging properties I totally recommend this one!!
I was chosen to review this Somnis product by Somnis and Amazon. Below is what is said on Amazon.
Somnis Sleep Aid is a premium, safe and non-habit forming, all natural sleep aid. Sleeping Pills are becoming increasingly popular. Fall Asleep Safely & Wake Up Refreshed. All Natural, Drug-Free, Safe, & Non-Habit Forming. No Addictive Ingredients. No Dangerous Drugs. No Unnatural Ingredients. No Unsafe Fillers.
Unique premium blend of proven ingredients including: Melatonin, Gaba, L-Tryptophan, and Vitamin B-6 will enable you to fall asleep easier and wake up feeling energetic and refreshed to take on any obstacle during the day.
Our premium formula fights stress, supports deeper and longer sleep, fights morning grogginess, and it will have you feeling energized and refreshed when you wake up - GUARANTEED!
Somnis features a proprietary formula of clinically proven ingredients to support longer, deeper, more refreshing sleep.
Drug-Free Formula Manufactured in the USA in an FDA-Approved facility.
Here is what I say about the product:
I have been having problems occasionally falling asleep but most of the time I have problems staying asleep! I don't like to take more pills than are necessary because of all of the chemicals in my body. I decided to try this product because I read up on it and all the products were natural, no unnatural ingredients were used. The very first night I used the sleeping aid I went to sleep quickly and sleep all through the night! I don't take them every night but when I know I need to be awake and alert I do. I didn't wake up groggy like I do when I've taken other sleeping pills so that was definitely a plus also!! I would recommend this sleeping aid if you are needing help like I did falling asleep and staying asleep!!
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Adeline Anti Aging Moisturizer Cream
I was chosen to review this item through Tomoson and Amazon.
This is what they say on Amazon about the product, my review will follow.
5 POWERFUL ANTI AGING INGREDIENTS IN ONE BOTTLE: Adeline's Anti-Aging Face Cream is formulated with 5 powerful ingredients that fight wrinkles and rejuvenate your skin: Matrixyl, Witch Hazel, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C & Vitamin E. The results on your skin are fantastic! You would normally have to purchase multiple creams to attain the benefits that we pack into one of our bottles. Our customers discover they don't want or need to use any other creams on their face after using our skin cream.
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN to double the amount of collagen needed to give the skin its elasticity. This means your wrinkles are going to fade and you will no longer be looking at celebrities and other women wondering how they look so young because you now know the secret. Start feeling more confident. Your search for the perfect anti-aging skin cream is over!
GET YOUR TIME BACK: After washing in the morning and evening, it takes just 30 seconds to gently apply the cream to your face, neck and decollete. Skin appears radiant and more plump after use. Over time our customers experience visible improvements in the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, laugh lines, dry skin and uneven skin.
I've had the product for a couple of weeks now and I must say I'm very impressed!! I have extremely sensitive skin and this moisturizer worked great! I had no itching, my skin didn't turn red and blotchy, and I had no break outs at all. That impressed me so much! The one and only problem I had was that it was a tiny bit tacky on my skin for a very short time after applying it. After that went away my skin was so soft and smooth feeling! Also it smells amazing and the smell stayed with me for quite awhile! I would personally recommend this to anyone that needs a good moisturizer plus some anti-aging magic!
I film and upload a video of me decorating my ECLP every Sunday. I upload it to my 'other' channel made specifically for crafting and planners!! Connie's Craftin & Plannin. Just click on the link to check the channel out if those things interest you!
I got my ECLP in July of 2014 and it's the 18 month version so it goes through December of this year. It's a bit pricey at the starting out price of $50 and can be much more expensive with all the extra's available for it. I've fallen in love with planning and really love this planner. Will I purchase this planner again? I truly haven't decided yet, I may try something new next year if it has what I want and need in it. The ECLP has so many good features such at the removable covers, many designs to choose from and they are customizable. It has monthly and weekly views which I really like. It has a day, noon and night section that is ok, not my favorite, I usually cover up those words with washi tape. It is a coiled binder and that is fine but I'd really rather be able to snap it closed and be able to pull stuff out and put stuff in easier. But with that all said, I still love the planner! So lets get on to the planning!
I normally write down all of my homework assignments on Wednesday or Thursday of the preceding week in the top section. Then I color code them according to the colors I use for each class. Then I write down any appointments or meetings or other items that I have in the middle section. Sometimes I highlight those too. But if you notice on the picture below I made a few mistakes on the middle section and covered it with washi. The bottom section is for my work schedules. Then I used a few different stamps and ink to label a few items.
Next step is putting down the washi tape. This week's them is purple!
And lastly, I use stickers to decorate it. Don't criticize it's me being creative and it makes writing in my planner so much more enjoyable for me!!
Thanks so much for joining me here today...See you next week!!
I recorded and uploaded a new video this afternoon. Please take a look if you are interested..I always love it when you give me a thumbs up if you like the videos!!
I got my Jeffree Star lipstick yesterday and I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. When I tried it on, it was all over the place, That's why I'm not crazy about liquid lipsticks. But I decided to try it again today and took more care and wiped the applicator off better before putting the lipstick on. .MUCH better!! Plus you really have to be quick because it dries really fast!
I got the color Unicorn Blood...It's so pretty but very, very dark. Here is the picture from the website which is jeffreestarcosmetics.com/collections/velour-liquid-lipstick
It was 18.00 + tax and ended up being $24 plus some change.
I got up super early this morning and decided to run across the street and get a roll and coffee. I've live across the street from Dunkin Donuts for 8 months and this is the first time I've gone over there! Aren't you all proud of me! And I LOVE rolls and donuts!! Nothing tastes and smells so good as a fresh hot roll just out of the oven!! Sorry I forgot to take pictures..
I wanted to go to the Dollar Tree to see if they had any Easter or St Patrick's Day washi tape but no such luck. I swear my Dollar Tree is years behind the bigger ones!! I did find some pretty good stuff though!!
I found a couple of makeup items that I never see at my Dollar Tree so I picked them up,
The first one is a LA Colors dual lipstick and lip gloss in Flushed. Very pretty!! I also picked up a Maybelline liquid eye shadow in Eternal Espresso. I'll have to work with it to see if I like it or not.
Excuse the swatch pictures, I couldn't get my camera to focus today!!
I found quite a few of the Dollar Tree Duct tapes but I liked these 2 patterns the best.
I NEVER have enough hangers!! Plus when you get to wear 2X like I do they make the necklines huge in tops!! Then they are forever falling off the hangers unless they have those annoying plastic string things to hold them up. So these are no slip hangers. I got 3 sets, one each in red, blue an purple.
I've seen lots of Dollar Tree hauls where the ladies have raved about these shampoo and conditioners so when I saw them I thought I'd better get a set of each. I've never seen them at my Dollar Tree before. They come in Teatree Mint, Argan Oil & Cocoa Butter, and Keratin Oil. Those of you that have gotten these, please tell me what you thought of them.
I found some really cute new stickers that I'd never seen before, so I had to get them to decorate my Erin Condren Planner with!!
I love Wildflowers and have the whole side of my apartment that I can plant flowers in, so I thought I'd give this a try. And I also picked up a pretty blue flower pot and put some beads in it for my makeup brushes.
That is the extent of my Dollar Tree haul for today! Please comment below and let me know what you think!
Then I went to Kmart to see if they had any of their winter coats on sale. I ended up getting a coat, plus I found more clearance makeup!!
The coat is a black parka style with the fur collar. It has a fabric liner that zips and the outer coat also zips plus buttons. Plus it's long enough that it goes past my butt which I love!! It has nice deep pockets that I like!! The coat was originally $136, was on clearance for $69.66 and on sale again for 60% off, so I only paid $27 something for it!!
I got a new job working in the liquor department of one of our grocery stores and have to wear white shirts with collars. Sooo I hope I'll be able to wear the polo shirt because it's got pink on the collar..lol This are Kmart's brand which is Basic Editions. The Polo was 25% off so I only paid $11 and some change for it. The button up shirt wasn't on sale but it was only $14.98
I love Jaclyn Smith's skirts!! This is a black pencil skirt with an elastic waist. It was originally $25 but it was 25% off so I ended up paying $18 for it.
Ok now on to the clearance makeup!!
The one on the left is a Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in 06 Cranberry Crush. It was $2.49. I'm not sure if this was on sale or not.
The one on the right is Wet n Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain in 126 Rico Mauve. It was originally $2.99 and was on clearance for $1.49
Sorry I didn't swatch any of these for this Blog but my camera just wouldn't focus today!!
These are both Rimmel Lasting Finish Colour Rush Balm. The one on the left is 200 Keep Mauving and the other one is 300 Viva Violet. They were $2.64.
The last 3 lipsticks are NYC City Proof Twistable Intense Lip Color. They are 040 South Ferry Berry, 020 Riverside Rose & 041 Ballroom Blush. These were each $2.99
The top 2 blushes below are Loreal True Match Blushes. The 1st one is in shade C 5-6 and the 2nd is C 1-2. They are pretty similar in color. The 5-6 is just a shade darker. They were on clearance for $8.00 each.
The bottom blush is a Milani Baked Powder Blush in 11 Bella Rosa. It was on clearance for $3.49
That's my Kmart haul for the day!!
I stopped at the Post Office on my way home and my Lip Monthly bag was there! I got this subscription bag for a couple of months last spring and I wasn't very impressed with it so I cancelled it. But I thought I'd give it another chance.
Everything Lips! Every Month!
For only $10/month, LipMonthly helps you discover the best lip products on the market.Every month we’ll send you a unique box straight to your door and help you discover the best of Lip Glosses, Lip Sticks, Lip Balms, Lip Stains and much more. (Not necessarily true, I got eye shadow this month)
This is my referral link. If you decide to try it out just click on this link!!
It came in a plain white envelope. Everything was in the cute blue makeup bag. (Copying Ipsy??)
By the way, the makeup bag smells horrible!! I won't be keeping it even though it's really cute!
The 1st thing I pulled out is this Be A Bombshell lip gloss in Hooked. Very pretty, the shade is right up my alley but just putting it on my hand, I thought it really felt sticky. I will try it out on my lips this week and we'll see. The card said that this sells for $13 so this already paid for my subscription!
I was really excited to see the next item! It's from a brand I had never heard of but will be checking out in the future!! Its from So Susan and it's Lip Dome Plumping Lip Tint. It's in the color Black Currant. Soooo pretty. I'm very happy with this! The card says it's sells for $10
The next thing is a little 4 pack of lipsticks. It's from another new brand to me. Jelly Pong Pong Supermodel Stain. The card says that the full size of this sells for $25.
The last thing for this month is a MMU Cargo eye shadow in a bright blue. The card says the full size sells for $16. It's just not my color so I'll be putting this in a future giveaway.
So the total of this $10 subscription bag was $64. Not bad! I'm most impressed with the So Susan lip crayon and will try out all the lipsticks but will pass on the eye shadow.
That is it for today's Blog post. I will try to do this at least once a week but I have a very busy life starting this week. I'll end up working at least 40 hours a week with both my jobs plus I'm a full time online college student. But I promise to do a small one at least every week.
I will also do my Erin Condren planner pictures here even though I do the videos on my other channel. I just don't feel like having to do the upkeep on 2 Blogs..
Please leave a comment down below and tell me if you like the way I did this blog. I'd love your comments and constructive criticism as long as the comments aren't mean. lol
