Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream Review

If you're looking to moisturize your skin this winter, then stop by your nearest drugstore and pick up the new Garnier Nutrioniste Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream!

The Garnier Gel-Cream is hands down the most refreshing and moisturizing gel I've ever tried (drugstore and higher end). The smell reminds me of cucumber melon, fresh smelling but not over powering and it fades within five minutes. Take note that I do have normal/oily skin but I do believe this product can work wonders for every skin type. I've been using this moisturizer for almost a month and I've noticed an overall improvement in my skin, it's brighter and a lot more moisturized.

If you've ever tried Clinique's Moisture Surge ($34 for a 1.7 fl oz), then this is VERY comparable to it (except this one has a scent and is a bit more watery). Personally, I like this a lot more because it's cheaper, easily available, and your skin absorbs it really quickly.

I highly recommend Garnier Moisture Rescue to those using a lot of chemical exfoliants. Those who wear makeup, with oily skin and anyone who wants a frill free moisturizer that makes your skin feel comfortable and gets rid of the flakes of dry patches.

PRICE: $7.99 for a 1.7-oz. bottle
AVAILABILITY: At most drugstores, grocery stores and amazon.com.
PRIMP AND GIGGLE RATING: A+

L'Oreal Everstrong Overnight Repair Treament Review

This is the newest product in the L'Oreal Everstrong line. It's a leave-in, overnight conditioning treatment. According to the bottle, it's packed with a "Bio-Ceramide Complex" that helps restore the hair's strength and resiliency. It's a gel-cream consistency, and you are supposed to apply 1-2 pumps to the hair at night. I have learned that if I apply about two pumps while my hair is still a little bit damp & then curl it, the curl will hold up to three days! I still have to use my beloved L’Oreal EverPure Moisture Deep Restorative Masque. But my hair looks less damaged, feels softer, and looks healthier. It also frizzes less and looks GORGEOUS! This is a definite must have! 

PRICE: $7.99 for a 3.4-oz. bottle
AVAILABILITY: At most drugstores, grocery stores and amazon.com.
PRIMP AND GIGGLE RATING: A+

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream Review

Oh, Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream ($6), where have you been all my life? The rich, all-natural nail treatment smooths dry, cracked crevices around my nails while strengthening the nails themselves with sweet almond oil, vitamin E and cocoa butter. It keeps cuticles moisturized for hours, and the light lemony scent smells downright delicious.

The thick wax-like consistency takes longer to massage in than my trusty Sephora Cuticle Pen, but because of it the product also feels more substantial on my tips, which I like. I use it off and on throughout the day, but my favorite time to use it is right before bed, on both my fingernails and toenails, so it can work it's magic overnight!

PRICE: $6 for a 0.6-oz. tin (a little larger than a silver dollar)
AVAILABILITY: At most drugstores, grocery stores and burtsbees.com
PRIMP AND GIGGLE RATING: A+

the BEST eyeliner ever!

MAC fluidline in blacktrack $15 & MAC brush 266 $19, maccosmetics.com

Currently available in six gorgeous shades:

Rich Ground - Reddened coco with frost
Dipdown - Deep dark flat brown
Blitz & Glitz - Intense black with gold pearl
Blacktrack - Solid flat black
Waveline - Navy blue with low level gold pearl
Macroviolet - Deep smoked violet with red pearl

The formula is fantastic. It's smooth, creamy and it glides on easily. This is hands down my favorite product to use when doing winged liner. When using this on my upper lashline, it stays the entire day until I take it off at night. This doesn't last very long on my waterline and as far as I know, it's also not approved for that purpose. Gel liner can be applied in various ways, I recommend the MAC 209, 210 and 266 for best results.

Not only can the fluidlines be used as liner, they can also be used as a base! I apply a small amount to my eyelid and then smudge and blend it before it dries. The staying power is great and I haven't found that they crease when used this way.

You can prolong the life of your fluidline by storing it upside down. This way the moisture will always be at the top. If you find that your fluidline is getting dry, mixing it with a clean cosmetic spatula and adding a few drops of mixing medium will bring it back to life. Fluidline lasts a VERY long time because they're so pigmented and you only need a small amount.  

Shea Terra Organics Rose Hip & Red Bush Black Soap Face Wash Review

I've been using Philosophy Purity Facial Cleanser religiously for two years. After reading several raving reviews (one from Bella Makeup Blog) on Shea Terra Organics Rose Hip & Red Bush Black Soap Face Wash, I made my order and received my package within one week! I've been using the face wash for about 4 days now. After the first wash my skin felt baby soft. My pores noticeably less clogged. I'm convinced this is my new favorite face wash already!

African black soap has been a highly effective, natural facial treatment for ages. This blemish fighting and anti-aging remedy lightens dark spots, smoothes skin and exfoliates to reveal clear, soft and luminous skin. Rose hips are high in vitamin C, and red bush tea adds a kick of antioxidant benefits. This wash does not have a rose aroma, which can irritate sensitive and allergic complexions. Also ideal for acne prone skin, as it gently exfoliates dead skin cells blocking the pore. Use as a face wash daily to maintain healthy looking skin. For deep cleansing, apply black soap as a mask. Leave on 5-10 minutes, then wash off, working away dead skin cells.

L’Oreal EverPure Moisture Deep Restorative Masque Review

If you color your hair, you know how frustrating it can be when you color fades quickly and gets dull. You may also experience some dryness and split-ends. Salon deep conditioning treatments can be expensive. Well, thankfully L’Oreal makes sulfate-free color care products! L’Oreal Paris EverPure Moisture Deep Restorative Masque deep conditions your hair in about five minutes (I have left on for 20 mins and LOVED the results) in the shower. The rosemary mint scent is refreshing and the rich masque left my hair feeling silky, smooth but didn’t weigh it down. I love this product and at around $8, this is definitely a worthwhile bargain.

MAC Fix+ Review

The Fix + works amazing to set your make up and give you a very beautiful dewy look or just a nice "pick-me-up" when you are feeling tired. I use it for two purposes, 1.) to finish my look and set make up, it gives my face a natural dewy look and 2.) I use it after moisturizer (as the final step) to just make my skin look/feel refreshing and glowy. It has caffeine in it as well as cucumber extract and other minerals. I've heard of some girls using this on their hair to calm the frizzies as well as mixing the Fix+ with their eyeshadow & pigments to give it a more intense color. I love the scent of it too, it smells really good. MAC Fix+ is an absolute MUST HAVE!

MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Review

Now when it comes to mascara, picky girls like me don’t have to battle with difficult choices. We can have our cake and eat it too, thanks to MAC Haute & Naughty Lash ($18 available in a single shade: Haute & Naughty Black. The disco turtleneck on the tube is what MAC calls their two-in-one dual wiper system and it’s one of the keys to Haute & Naughty’s success. Unscrewing the wand from the glittery purple end loads the brush with product, LOTS of product, enough for dramatic lash volume from root to tip with just one coat.

But even if you’re more interested in lash length and separation than lash volume, you’re still in luck! By disconnecting the wand from the hot pink extension end, the brush loads with less product, resulting in slightly thinner, yet better defined lashes. 
The BEST for bottom lashes too!

 

 And here is how Haute & Naughty Lash looks on me...

Try it! You will LOVE it as much as I do, I promise! :)