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Dec 7, 2011

Dolce & Gabbana The One



The One by Dolce & Gabbana is a fragrance that I've been wearing off and on for months now.  I received this scent as a gift from my mom, it came with the fragrance and a shower gel.  I've never been a fan of those shower gels that come with the fragrance but I've used this one and liked it.  It smells just like the fragrance but it doesn't last.  You need to follow up with the actual fragrance to get the scent to last.  


Top Notes, mandarin, peach, bergamot, and lychee.  Middle Notes include, jasmine, muguet, and Madonna Lily.  Finally it dries down with vanilla, amber, musk, vetiver, and plum.  This scent is a great one because it stands out and smells pretty and feminine.  By no means is this a new scent but it's a scent that has the potential to become a classic!  


8:12 AM by Joi 2 Cents .



Dec 6, 2011

Holiday Makeup Tips

Tis’ the season for looking extra glamorous! Looking for easy holiday makeup tips that will get you glam in no time? Celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin shares his top three tips to get holiday party ready in a flash using Koh Gen Do Cosmetics.



1. A GREAT STATEMENT LIP
Nothing gets you noticed like stand-out lips. Adding color to lips is a simple and quick beauty shortcut that can dramatically change the way you look. Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Lipstick in Pink Red ($28) is a light and sheer lipstick that will be sure to turn heads.




2. LUMINOUS RADIANT SKIN
True ‘luster’ can only be seen on skin that is brimming with moisture. Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation ($62) is exactly what you need to create a beautiful lustrous skin with a translucent finish.


3. GLOWING CHEEKS
A fabulous sheer blush is a must to get that extra glow. Add some color to your cheeks with Koh Gen Do Fresh Face in Apricot Peach ($29)—perfect for any skin tone and a favorite of professional makeup artists!


8:04 AM by Joi 0 Cents .



Dec 5, 2011

Move over Vaseline, I've Got Waxelene

All my life I've been a user of Vaseline, I got introduced to the product from a baby and it's just been a staple ever since.  It doesn't have the best ingredients but it works to remove stubborn makeup and protect my lips and skin, but now that I've tried Waxelene I'm not sure I'll be going back to Vaseline.  Waxelene is a natural alternative to Vaseline, it does all the same things as Vaseline but it's made of Organic Soy Oil, Beeswax, Organic Rosemary Oil, and Natural Vitamin E oil.  


So far I'm loving this stuff.  I keep the small tub in my bag and I use it as lip balm, for dry patches of skin, to help remove stubborn eye makeup, and around my cuticles at night.  This is true beauty balm that's a jack of all trades!  


Waxelene can be found in over 150 stores across 19 states, but the easiest way to get your hands on some is online.  


**Sample received for review, full disclosure here**


7:25 AM by Joi 0 Cents .



Dec 4, 2011

Vapour Elixir Lip Gloss



A good lip gloss is a great find, when I look for a gloss I look for three key attributes color, glossiness, and stickiness.  I want great a color, tons of glossiness, and less stickiness.  Vapour Organic Beauty has nailed it with Elixir Plumping Lip Gloss.  Thankfully, I do not need any plumping from my lip gloss, and good thing because I have yet to find a gloss that actually plumps up your lips.    


Product Description: Elixir Plumping Gloss offers versatile color, dimension and shine. Hydrating botanicals and organic plumping liposomes lock in maximum moisture for ultra hydrated, voluptuous lips. Never sticky or tacky, Elixir delivers superior body and shine.
Vapour takes lip care seriously. Research shows that what we put on our lips IS ingested into the body. Elixir’s pure plant ingredients are vacuum processed, without chemicals, to produce a superior lip gloss.

Elixir Plumping Gloss is made with 70% Certified Organic ingredients and 30% natural mineral pigments & vitamins. Elixir rejuvenates lips with anti-oxidant rich Acai and Goji berries and ultra hydrating, vitamin rich Organic Lecithin and Jojoba oil. Elixir contains Vapour’s lip specific infusion of hydrating Myrrh, healing Lemon Balm, antioxidant Green Tea and anti-microbial Iceland Moss. 


Beauty Blvd. Official Word:  I love this gloss!  When they say "never sticky or tacky" they mean it.  It's not!  Plus, I love that my lips are getting conditioned while my gloss is on.  Plus, the anti-microbial Iceland Moss is a nice added touch.  My favorite shades are the Trust, which is a pretty pink color and the Discreet which just happens to be a perfect nude for my skin tone.  


8:30 AM by Joi 1 Cents .



Dec 3, 2011

Stocking Stuffer Idea: Jouer Cosmetics

Jouer Cosmetics is excited to release two ultimate stocking stuffers that any woman will love – a 4-piece mini collection of their fan-favorite Glisten Lip Gloss in utterly flattering shades, and a clever suede Pochette to hold all your must-haves in one place both day and night.




Both items will be available for purchase mid-November at Jouer Cosmetics and at Henri Bendel in NYC.

Mini glisten up lip gloss collection ($25.00) The 4-piece collection includes Nude Glisten, Coral Glisten, Rose Glisten and the original Glisten Lip Gloss. Each offers a brilliant sparkling shine and is loaded with Vitamins A, C & E, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Pomegranate Seed Oil to nourish, rejuvenate and protect, keeping lips soft, smooth and moisturized. The glosses also come with a Jouer bronzed card holder for a limited time only.
The Jouer Pochette, a chic luxe wristlet meets a clever carry case for evening essentials. Think of this as your evening-out go-to to hold credit cards, smart phones, gloss and other essentials. Rich chocolate brown suede, champagne zipper with detachable bangle. Designed to fit most smart phones (iPhone, Blackberry, Android).  I love this because we are always looking for the perfect small bag to carry all the essentials and this is perfect! 


A note about Jouer Lip Glosses:  They provide great colors, they give good glossiness, and they are not sticky or tacky!  Plus, I love that on the website you can scroll over the colors and see how they will look on different skin tones.  


7:56 AM by Joi 0 Cents .



New Face of Dolce & Gabbana Makeup: Felicity Jones



Felicity Jones will be the new face of Dolce & Gabbana The Make Up, debuting with the spring collection!  Not quite sure who she is?  Felicity Jones is an up and coming British actress.  


7:55 AM by Joi 1 Cents .



Dec 2, 2011

Jason Orange Clove Gift Set



I have a confession, I hate the taste of cloves.  If my mom makes my favorite holiday food which is ham and adds cloves I won't touch it.  The only place I like cloves is in my Jason Simple Comforts Revitalizing Orange Clove Body Wash, it's the perfect unisex body wash.  It lathers like you would not believe with the natural bath sponge that comes in the gift set.    


The scent is fresh but not exactly fruity, which is why your man will like it too.  


In the UK?  Get it here, £ 10.00
US based?  Here ya go! $8.95 


**Sample received for review, full disclosure here**


7:35 AM by Joi 0 Cents .



Dec 1, 2011

Jewelry Box Find: Not Just Any Old Day



Whether it’s a mother who treasures her child’s birthdate or a newlywed who wants to keep her big day close to hear heart, women everywhere cherish certain days in their lives forever. This holiday season, honor a day in her life with a calendar key pendant or calendar bracelet from Not Just Any Old Day.

I think this is so sweet and so cute, I have to admit I am such a sucker sentimental type gifts.  This is perfect for a new mommy!  Plus, as a Labor & Delivery Nurse I'm a firm believer in "Push Presents!"  This is a perfect one.  


7:11 AM by Joi 0 Cents .