February 24, 2013

Hamadi Organics - Shea Hair Mask - pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

If there is one hair care product I don't think people do enough, it's using a hair mask. Whenever my friends ask me what to do for their dry, damaged hair, they usually are asking me to recommend a styling product to help. Sure, there are plenty of styling products to help with that, but what can really make a difference is using a hair mask 1 to 2 times a week! Most recently I tried out the Hamadi Organics Shea Hair Mask and I had really great results!

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Hamadi Organics - Shea Hair Mask







Hamadi Organics Shea Hair Mask Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $25.00 (4 oz size) - or - $39.00 (8 oz size). Available on the Hamadi Organics website.
My Rating: 5 out of 5 Kisses!

This hair mask from Hamadi Organics is a perfect weekly indulgence or daily hair essential for hair in need of repair; replenish and color maintenance.

This is a certified organic deep conditioning treatment for dry, damaged hair. Made with essential oils and plant extracts. Completely biodegradable. Absolutely no artificial ingredients. No perfumes or colors.

99.4% of the total ingredients are from natural origin.
19.1% of the total ingredients are from organic farming.

Avocado silkens and aloe vera hydrates from roots to ends. Leave the hair feeling sensuous and touchable. Naturally occurring sunscreen in shea butter protects hair and scalp from harmful rays.

Available in two sizes; I have the smaller 4 oz, but the 8 oz size isn't much more and is double the product. When I'm out of the 4 oz I will buy the 8 oz.

This hair mask has a nice thick creamy texture, that works into hair nicely. The scent is light, but I can't describe it.

You can use this mask on dry hair (which is how I like it) or on wet hair. Work it in from the scalp down to the ends, making sure to coat all your hair. You can pull it back and hold it in place with a claw clip (which is what I do), or if you have shorter hair just leave it like it is. You can even go out and sit in the sun for 15 minutes if you want a more intense effect (which I haven't tried yet, since it's been so cold but will try on a warmer weather day). Leave it on for 15 minutes or longer. I leave it on while I do other things, so sometimes it's left on for 15 minutes, other times for 30 minutes. Then just get in the shower and shampoo it out. Of course you can also use this as an overnight treatment. I like to use this once or twice a week.

This hair mask works really great in my hair! I have long, fine, thin hair that is damaged heavily from about mid-way down to the ends from way back when I did a lot of damage dying parts of my hair electric blue -- but the real damage came when I had to reverse the blue; ever since then my hair hasn't been the same. This hair mask did an amazing job at adding a silkiness back to my entire head of hair. I couldn't believe how soft and silky and shiny my hair turned out! It didn't weight my hair down either; I was still able to curl my hair and my curls held.

If you don't already use a hair mask in your hair care routine then I would highly recommend you try one out, and the Hamadi Organics Shea Hair Mask is a great place to start.

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

February 23, 2013

PREVIEW: Milani Texture Coat Polish

Hello, Beautiful!

In the next couple days I'll post about the new Milani Texture Coat Polishes. There are 6 shades in the collection and retail for $4.99 each.

Here are two preview pics! Come back for full review and LOTS of photos!




Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant in Pure Vanilla - pics, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I'm a big fan of Lavanila because of their yummy scents and healthy-for-you products. One product to consider trying, if you're still using traditional deodorants, is the Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant. Available in a variety of scents and 100% natural, yet offering you great odor protection. I have this in Pure Vanilla. And if you're on the fence about if a natural deodorant will work for you or not, you can buy a mini size and take it for a test drive before going for the full size version.

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Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant
Scent: Pure Vanilla




 





Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $18.00 (2 oz full size) - Or - $10.00 (0.90 oz mini size). Available on the Lavanila website, at Sephora, and everywhere else Lavanila is sold.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 Kisses

Get superior odor protection with Lavanila's 100% natural, freshly scented deodorant. Soothing essential oils blend with breakthrough technology for all-day protection that works!

For years, choosing a natural deodorant has meant sacrificing efficacy and luxury. Between the wet, sticky texture and limited odor protection, natural deodorants rarely lived up to their name. Now, Lavanila offers a powerful natural deodorant that delivers superior odor protection and vitamin-rich nourishment without the use of commonly feared harsh chemicals. Freshly scented with Lavanila's signature essential oil blends, The Healthy Deodorant uses a breakthrough, clinical strength formula that's as safe as it is effective.

100% natural, aluminum-free, paraben-free formula. Non-irritating, clinically tested, allergy tested, and dermatologist recommended.

Available in six scents: Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Blackberry, Vanilla Grapefruit, Vanilla Passionfruit, Vanilla Coconut, and Vanilla Lavender.

I really like using Lavanila's The Healthy Deodorant. For me, it works for my everyday. Still feels a little wet going on, but not really - and certainly not sticky at all! Feels good going on and provides great odor protection. Now I will say that if you are super, super sweaty this may not go the distance - at least not for me - but I try to use a healthy deodorant options whenever possible and save the super powerful, full of chemicals deodorant for hot sweaty summer days at the amusement park. However, with that being said, you may find it offers you all the protection you need; just depends on how much you sweat and we're all different.

Overall, I really like this deodorant. If you're on the fence go for a mini version and see if you like it. I know $18 (for the full size) may seem like a lot for a deodorant, but it does last a good length of time.

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

February 21, 2013

Eyeko - Black Magic Mascara - before & after, pics, swatches, review

Hello, Beautiful!

Eyeko, the brand that makes my favorite liquid eyeliner, has a new mascara that I'm excited to share with you. It's their Black Magic Mascara, which combines drama, volume and curl with an extreme carbon black finish to intensify your lashes like no other. Check out my before & after pics to see what this mascara can do for your lashes.

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Eyeko - Black Magic Mascara

 


 

 








 




Eyeko - Black Magic Mascara
Before & After Pics


Eyeko Black Magic Mascara Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $24.00 (0.29 oz full size). Available on the Eyeko website. You can also get this on HSN's website, and eventually on Sephora's website.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Kisses

Eyeko's new curvaceous brush lifts lashes for a 90 degree curl evenly coated with jet-black color creating full lash definition that really holds.

Formulated with their conditioning Keratin and Shea Butter blend for long-term lash care and superior staying-power that's easy to remove. No smudging, crumbling or flaking. Water-resistant mascara that locks in color for 12+ hours. Paraben-free formula.

Comes with the Eyeko Sheild, a guitar shaped tool designed to maximize length and minimize smudges. Pop it behind lashes and sweep brush up to coat from root to tip.

This mascara formula was a bit clumpy to work with the first time I tried it, but I tried again and had great results. The formula has almost these little fibers or so that come out on the brush. I tried to get pictures of it but not sure I really best represented what it looks like. Regardless, you need to be careful not to apply too much or it will get a bit clumpy. Just gently wipe the brush when you pull it out so you don't have to much on there; you don't need a lot to get the job done with this mascara.

This mascara has a great deep, rich black color to it and it does a nice job at curling my lashes while adding length. Definitely one of the better va-va-voom mascara's I've tried. This is one mascara I liked and would recommend giving a try the next time you need to replace your mascara.

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

February 20, 2013

Kim Kardashian True Reflection Eau De Parfum Spray - pics, review

Hello, Beautiful!

I'll be the first to say that I'm not a big perfume fan; a lot of them give me an instant headache and I just prefer they stay far, far away from me. However, there are some perfumes I really like and it's rare when I find one that my nose agrees on. One of the most recent perfumes to make a match with my nose is the Kim Kardashian True Reflection; it has a floral-fruity scent that has a warm base to it - very sensual and sexy, yet flirty too. It's not over powering at all, and at least on me, smelled better on my body than in the bottle. The bottle, by the way, is really pretty and looks great on my vanity.

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Kim Kardashian - True Reflection
Eau de Parfume Spray









Kim Kardashian True Reflection Eau de Parfume Spray Info & Review:
Cost/Availability: $45.00 for the 100ML size, or $30.00 for the 60ML size. Available on the Kardashian Fragrance website, at Sears stores nationwide, and everywhere else Kim Kardashian fragrance is sold.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Kisses

Kim Kardashian's fragrance, True Reflection, is a fragrance that embraces every side of you; from your entrancing femininity to your sophisticated glamour, True Reflection mirrors every layer of your captivating and vivacious personality.

A tantalizing oriental fragrance that opens with a burst of sparkling citrusy Italian bergamot, luscious plum and succulent peach. Infused with smooth coconut noir, night blooming gardenia, and decadent chocolate orchid entwined with the rich patchouli and warm woods.

This fragrance was surprisingly pleasant to me. Although I'm not a huge fan of perfume - this one was a match for me and my nose. Has a delicious, yummy, sensual scent. This is a great date-night perfume!

I also saw on her fragrance website that $2.00 from every purchase of True Reflection will be donated to Dress For Success Worldwide, with a minimum of $35,000 donation; it always is a bonus when buying beauty does beautiful things for others!

Next time you're in the beauty section give this scent a sniff, or if you like some of the notes in this fragrance take a chance and purchase it online. Just like any fragrance, it may not be for you, but I personally really liked this one. And the bottle is pretty too; looks really elegant on my vanity!

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