August 31, 2013

Adidas Men's Body Care: 24H Anti-Perspirant, Deo Body Spray, Hair & Body Wash - pics, swatches, reviews

Hello, Beautiful!

You can find Adidas Body Care products for men at Walmart and Target. They're really affordable at $3.47 each, and there is a good selection to choose from. They also have some for women, which I'll show you in another post coming up soon. In this post I have three Adidas Mens' Body Care products: their 24H Anti-Perspirant in Dynamic Pulse, their Deo Body Spray in Pure Game, and their Hair & Body Wash in Deep Energy. Check out my full review on each product, including all the product info, after each set of pics.




Adidas Dynamic Pulse 24H Anti-Perspirant





Adidas Dynamic Pulse 24H Anti-Perspirant Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: about $3.47 each, depending where you shop (2.8 oz full size). Available at Walmart, Target and everywhere else Adidas for men body care products are sold.
My Rating: 3 out of 5 Kisses

A solid 24-hour anti-perspirant. The Dynamic Pulse scent is a clean aromatic fragrance. Developed with athletes.

The male product tester who tried this really liked the scent of this, but if you put too much on he said it could become too strong. It did keep him dry for the most part - but his arm pits and even his arm pit hair became super dry.

He recommends applying this to your arm pits right after you get out the shower, so your arm pits are bit moist. Then again, I should mention he has really sensitive arm pits and has reactions to a lot of deodorants.

He thought this was alright, but isn't something he would pick up again only because it didn't work for his arm pits (a lot of deodorants don't). However, this may work great for you and I can also chime in and say I loved the scent!




Adidas Pure Game Deo Body Spray
 



Adidas Pure Game Deo Body Spray Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: About $3.47 depending where you shop (4 oz full size). Available at Walmart, Target and everywhere else Adidas for men body care products are sold. 
My Rating: 3 out of 5 Kisses

Feel and smell good all day with the new Adidas Body Sprays. Formulated with 24H fresh power technology, they provide an immediate cooling sensation, strong efficacy and intense fragrance experience. The bottle has a cap-free actuator, so you can just pull it out of your sports bag and spray. Developed with athletes.

The scent Pure Game is described as a green woody fragrance. To me, it smelled fresh but also was a manly fragrance - if you know what I mean. To my male product tester he felt it smelled like something from Axe - it was a bit strong, but still wearable if used sparingly.

Other scents are available; in fact I think there are 8 scents avilable.

As far as how it performs, he felt it was okay - nothing extraordinary, but also better than just average. It did feel cold to him when he sprayed it on, but didn't find it extremely refreshing. It does spray out kind of fast, so it's easy to over-do the scent - so he warns you to be careful and use a light hand when spraying this on.

He recommends using this more as a body spray and not as a deodorant spray - something more to use to freshen up throughout the day, if needed. He also recommends using it to spray in your shoes or clothing.




Adidas Deep Energy Hair & Body Wash
 



Adidas Deep Energy Hair & Body Wash Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: About $3.47 depending where you shop (13.5 fl oz full size). Available at Walmart, Target and everywhere else Adidas for men body care products are sold. 
My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

A concentrate of energy feeling for a passionate man looking for vivifying sensations. The Deep Energy scent is described as a woody ambery fragrance. Enriched with ginseng and developed with athletes.

Use on your body and your hair - making this a great travel product for guys who don't want to pack a bunch of stuff.

My male product tester thought the scent was okay - a bit strong, but for a body wash it was okay. The scent doesn't stick around for long after a shower, so you'll be able to apply whatever other cologne or something you want after it without mixing fragrance.

Other scents are available; I believe there are 9 in total.

He felt you needed to use a lot of this to get yourself clean; between himself, his father and his son they used up 75% of the bottle in under a week! But I guess that also means they liked it. You do get a bunch in here - you get 13.5 fl oz.

However, he did specifically mention it dried out his hair and he did not like it for his hair and wouldn't recommend. Keep in mind everyone's hair type is different so it may work perfectly fine for you! He has coarse, curly hair that is a bit dry to begin with.

I think 2-in-1 products are great for travel and I think this is a great choice for guys who want to smell like a guy and save time!

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of these Adidas mens body care products? Have you tried this or is this on your wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

Kale Naturals Foaming Face Wash & Bamboo Face Scrub - pics, swatches, reviews

Hello, Beautiful!

I've recently discovered a really great men's skin care line, called Kale Naturals. I got a few products, two of which are in this post, and they are all minty fresh in scent. All their products are vegan and free of harsh chemicals, and made entirely in the USA! They also perform beautifully too, at least from my male product testers I've gotten nothing but glowing reviews. Check out their reviews below, including all the product info, after each set of pics!




Kale Naturals Foaming Face Wash
 



Kale Naturals Foaming Face Wash Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $19.00 (3.4 fl oz full size). Available on the Kale Naturals website, at Nordstrom, at select Neiman Marcus locations, and everywhere else Kale Naturals products are sold. Click here to find a retailer near you.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Kisses

Light, calming cleanser designed for daily use. Formulated with Lycopene to enhance skins ability to produce collagen and fight the signs of aging. Oat, white tea and rhodiola provide anti-oxidant benefits. It has a Wild Mint Scent.

This has a nice mint scent that smells refreshing and feels refreshing on your skin. Gets skin feeling clean without over drying. It has a liquid-gel texture that foams up nicely.

My male product tester said he felt it got his face clean and the scent was invigorating, especially when used in the shower; helped to wake him up in the morning. He liked it and would recommend!




Kale Naturals Bamboo Face Scrub
 




Kale Naturals Bamboo Face Scrub Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $24.00 (3.4 fl oz full size). Available on the Kale Naturals website, at Nordstrom, at select Neiman Marcus locations, and everywhere else Kale Naturals products are sold. Click here to find a retailer near you.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

Natural, sustainable bamboo scrub and cleanser exfoliates and reduces fine lines. Vitamin E provides anti-aging and replenishing benefits. Jojoba and aloe soften skin. Wild Mint cools, refreshes and revitalizes.

This has a really nice mint scent that smells refreshing and my skin felt refreshed when I used this -- and yes, confession: I totally used this for myself, even though its a male skincare product. I couldn't resist the scent, texture and even the color -- it all pulled me in and I loved it!

But let's hear from an actual male user on what he thought...

He liked that the scrub was gentle with a fine grit and the natural bamboo. Said his face was soft and smooth afterwards and he loved the mint scent.

We both felt it looked like melted mint chocolate chip ice cream, which made us hungry and now just typing that out I'm craving a scoop of it!

Overall, we were both impressed with this scrub and would recommend!

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of this face wash and face scrub? Have you tried anything from Kale Naturals or are they on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

GG Gatsby Flirt In A Bottle Hair Fragrance - pics, review

Hello, Beautiful!

If you like your hair to smell good, but your shampoo/conditioner or styling product just aren't doing it for ya, then you may want to try a hair fragrance. I've reviewed another hair fragrance in the past, but I have a more affordable option for you in this post with the GG Gatsby Flirt In A Bottle Hair Fragrance. Check out my full review below, including all the product info, after the pics!

GG Gatsby Flirt In A Bottle
Hair Fragrance
 


GG Gatsby Flirt In A Bottle Hair Fragrance Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $9.99 (4.2 fl oz full size). Available on the GG Gatsby website.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

Refresh your tresses a long lasting hair fragrance that will have everyone turning heads. Leaves hair lightly scented and refreshes hair. Improves hair manageability and softness. A sweet blend of apple, pink freesia and sensual musk.

Photochemicals keep hair smelling fresh and lightly scented. Natural extracts and oils nourish hair and scalp. For all hair types. Sulfate-free, paraben-free, and phthalate-free.

TOP NOTES: apple, melon, peach
MID NOTES: pink freesia, sheer muguet
BASE NOTES: blonde woods, sensual musk

To me, this fragrance reminds me a little of Victoria's Secret Love Spell, so if you're a fan of that scent you'll likely love this one.

I just spray this in my hair 1 to 3 times and then you're good to go. You can re-apply as necessary.

This is an affordable hair fragrance that I'd recommend to anyone looking to get into hair fragrances.

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of this hair fragrance? Have you tried this or is this on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.

August 30, 2013

Jonathan Product Dirt Candle - pics, review

Hello, Beautiful!

If you couldn't tell by my review the other day on some Jonathan Product hair products, I am in LOVE with the scent of their Dirt hair line. I guess I'm not alone, because they have a candle dedicated to that very scent. And of course I needed it! It smells amazing - that's without question - I just wish it was larger! Check out my full review below, including all the product info, after the pics!

Jonathan Product Dirt Candle







Jonathan Product Dirt Candle Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $10.00 (2.1 oz full size). Available on the Jonathan Product website, on the beauty.com website, and at other retails that sell Jonathan Product.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!!

The Dirt Candle is an extension of the Dirt styling collection. The unique blend of waxes is infused with almond and sweet vanilla bean. Great for the home, hotel room, or gifting. A delicious blend of rich almond and citrus lemon, layered with sweet honey and peach enveloped in a base of warm sweet vanilla bean.

Bright flame, no sooth and no smoke. Perfect blend of soy, vegetable wax, paraffin and essence. Burn time is 20 hours.

I'm absolutely in LOVE with the Dirt line of hair care products from Jonathan Product. They smell incredible - especially Silky Dirt - and I've always loved the scent for as long as I can remember. I guess I'm not alone in obsessing over the scent because a candle was dedicated to that very scent!

This candle is perfection when it comes to the scent; it makes my room smell so, so, so good and I am so happy with it (and plan to get more). My one complaint is it's not very large; I want this in a larger size - like the larger size candles you can get at Bath & Body Works; yeah, I want even larger than that. That's just how much I love this scent! Would recommend!!

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of this candle? Do you like the Dirt scent from Jonathan Product? Would you buy a candle fragrance of your favorite hair care scent? Discuss in the comments below.

Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow - 5 shades - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

If you loved the Maybelline Color Tattoo shadows (the cream version) then you may just love the Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow! I have five shades, all of which are neutrals and very wearable by anyone. These were the colors that I was most drawn to and what I thought I would use the most. My two favorite to use are Barely Brazen and Black Mystery -- both are must-have shades, in my opinion. Check out my full review below, including all the product info, after the pics!

Maybelline
Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow
Shades: 55 Barely Brazen, 60 Buff & Tuff, 45 Downtown Brown, 40 Improper Copper, 30 Black Mystery
Continue scrolling down to see more pics of each individual shade.
 





Maybelline
Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow
Shade: 55 Barely Brazen
 






Maybelline
Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow
Shade: 60 Buff & Tuff
 






Maybelline
Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow
Shade: 45 Downtown Brown
 






Maybelline
Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow
Shade: 40 Improper Copper
 






Maybelline
Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow
Shade: 30 Black Mystery
 




Maybelline Color Tattoo Pure Pigments Eyeshadow Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: About $5.99 to $6.99 depending where you shop (0.05 oz full size). Available at Walmart, Target, Ulta, Walgreens, and drugstores nationwide.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Kisses

Dare to wear intense eyeshadow color! Double-dipped pigments create double color intensity for your most explosive eyes. Superior long lasting eyeshadow staying power. Intense pure pigments in our crease-proof, long wearing formula create explosive color for wear up to 24 hours.

I liked the texture of these and the colors available. They are nicely pigmented and have good staying power. They blend nicely too.

There are currently 12 shades available; I only picked up the neutral shades that appealed to me most. I like using Barely Brazen as an all-over lid shade, sometimes on its own with just an eyeliner and mascara, or I'll sometimes add a crease color. It's one of those neutral brightening shades that just wakes up your eyes and looks natural but pretty. I really like the shade Black Mystery; it's a deep black with teal shimmer in it. Really pretty as an outer corner color or smokey liner shade. The shade Buff & Tuff had a bit more chalky texture, but it's workable.

I like these a lot and would recommend!

Now let me know what you think...
What do you think of these eyeshadows? Which shade is your favorite? Have you tried them or are they on your beauty wish list? Discuss in the comments below.