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We Want More, We Want More…If We Like It, We Want More

28.3.13

“We want more, we want more,”…that AT&T commercial has been stuck in my head for the past couple of weeks. That’s how I feel when it comes to anything related to the spring. I keep counting the days until I can wear sandals and flip-flops (probably because it’s getting hard to put on socks and shoes).

The Lavender and Vanilla Collection from Carol’s Daughter is helping feed my spring addiction. The scent is wonderful—light and refreshing. But then there is the Body Cleansing Scrub. Oh that scrub. It got my skin so soft, smooth and glowing after using it in the shower, I’m officially hooked.

The Shea Souffle is super moisturizing, but not heavy where it leaves a residue. And the Dry Oil Mist is perfect for bare shoulders, legs, and arms for sultry summer nights.

Anything this good to my skin I’ll say, yes, we want more.

Full Disclosure: The products in this post were provided by the manufacturer for consideration. For more information on my disclosure policy, please see my disclaimer page

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Spring into New Eyelid Primers!!

25.3.13

Spring is officially here! (Well depending on where you are). I love this time a year when you clean out your closets and your makeup kit to make room for new stuff. Primers are a must have in your kit. There’s no way around it. Here are 3 of my favorites you should try.

1. Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion Tube – Original : A sheer nude eye shadow primer that glides onto the skin. This primer disappears instantly and is the ultimate eye prep for smoother, more vibrant shadow and all-day wear with absolutely no creasing. This squeeze tube is limited to sephora only. {Retail $20}

2. Benefit-Stay Don’t Stray: This dual-action primer works 360 degrees around the eyes to make concealers and eye shadows stay put. Concealers and eye shadows stay vibrant and true, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it! Its lightweight, blendable and brightens eye area to minimize the appearance of fine lines, and comes in a universally flattering nude shade.
Hydrates with sodium hyaluronate to lock in moisture, fights signs of aging with vitamins C & E, and does not contain parabens.
It’s long-wearing to keep makeup looking fresh, locks on ALL concealers & eye shadows and prevents creasing of eye makeup. { Retail $26)

3. Too Faced Shadow Insurance: This is your full-coverage insurance policy against all fading, creasing, melting, blurring, oil slicked, and hard-to-blend eye shadow accidents. Our silicone based eye shadow primer transforms any eyeshadow into a perfectly blendable, color-drenched, intensified version of itself, then locks it down perfectly until you take it off. This soothing formula evens out the skintone on your lids and smoothes lines while securing a barrier between the oils of your skin and your makeup, so no shadow catastrophes will ever happen again.

What it is formulated without:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
{Retail $20}

Would love to hear so feedback after you try them!!

Author: Danielle Minnella www.danielleminnella.com

And God Created Woman…and Lust Worthy Eye Shadow Palettes

22.3.13

I love a good eye palette. And since my Sephora gift cards I received for my birthday (from the best mother in law ever) were burning a whole in my wallet, I decided to get this eye shadow palette from NARS called And God Created the Woman Set, $59.

Why did I decide on this particular palette? I loved the mix of neutral colors in both shimmer and matte shades. The six shades can be used to create a daytime look or a sultry night look. Also in the set is Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and a travel size all over lid eye shadow brush.

NARS didn’t disappoint with this palette and it’s at a great price and great for travel!

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Whats Your Nightly Moisturizing Routine?

09.2.13

I’m over 40 so I’m constantly looking for products to give me that quick fix ( Ya know shrink large pores, diminish lines etc!) I stumbled across NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment is a night cream developed from the patent-pending extract of the Nerium oleander plant. Nerium International’s skincare ingredients are blended at optimum levels to nourish your skin and provide real results. Third-party clinical trials show that NeriumAD dramatically reduces the appearance of:

-Fine Lines and Wrinkles
-Discoloration
-Uneven Skin Texture
-Enlarged Pores
-Aging Skin
Nerium AD is non comedogenic, and free of Parabens and gluten. Cruelty free as well.

How to Use:

1. Wash your face, use a mild cleanser ( alcohol and acid free)

2. Apply 4 pumps onto slightly damp skin ( face and neck)

3. Next morning you will rinse your face off

3. Use for at least a month to see your results

4. Take before and after photos to see the difference ( see my photo below)

What I found out about this product:

During advanced research on the uses of the Nerium oleander plant, an accidental discovery was made: the unique properties of Nerium oleander provided remarkable age-defying results when applied to the skin. This finding led to the creation of the NeriumAD skincare line. Nerium scientists developed a breakthrough process, NBio-PL2, to extract from the Nerium oleander plant in a way that preserves its unique and beneficial properties. This patent-pending extraction process yields the NAE-8 extract used to formulate this first-of-its-kind age-defying product line.

My experience with Nerium AD:

I applied it onto my face nightly for 30 days ,( my boyfriend used it as well) It dries onto your face and feels tight), also has a unique scent (like a plant). In the morning I jump into shower and wash it off, my face feels so soft and looks tighter and I notice the lines between my eyebrows have softened up. I have to say this product really worked for us., Its worth a try!

See my difference ( sorry I am makeup free here)

You can find out more about this product and or purchase through here: www.renaemadore.arealbreakthrough.com

{$80 as a preferred customer or $110 retail}