Great Hair Products

Have you ever used a hair product that actually gave you the results you were looking for? It very rarely happens that I purchase a product that lives up to its promise(s). When I do, I want to shout it from the roof tops and share it with my friends!!

I've noticed that my hair started to dry out a little within the past couple of years and have been trying to  hydrate it and keep it smooth. For the past few weeks, I've been using L'Oreal's EverSleek Intense Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner. My hair has never looked better! It's smooth without being completely flat. Definitely a product pair to repurchase!!

I also wanted to try a deep conditioner but didn't want to spend a lot of money. Walgreens had one on sale, so I gave it a try. Bioinfusion Hydrating Conditioning Balm is THE BOMB! It was only two dollars and change and worth every penny! I noticed a change immediately. My hair was shinier and had less breakage.

If you color your hair and are struggling with dry hair, try these products. You won't be disappointed.

What are your favorite hair products?

*This is not a paid review or endorsement. 

Mani - Week of 11/24/12

This past week I tried a new polish (well, new to me) and LOVE it! It's by Spoiled, a Wet n Wild line. Had to share, because this mani lasted an entire week without chipping! The first chip appeared on day 8!! Unheard of!! Here's a pic...

Toad-ally Amazing by Spoiled with a no name glitter polish.

This polish was sitting in my collection for a few months before I tried it. The color is so pretty and wearable all year long. The best thing about it (other than that it wears beautifully) is that it's only $1.99!! 

What's your favorite nail polish brand? Please comment below.

My Mani Disappointment

Recently, I gave myself a mani/pedi with Wet n Wild's new fast dry polish. The color is a gorgeous deep wine that I fell in love with. The polish has a larger brush that took some getting used to, but it was ok. I also used a pretty holographic glitter polish by China Glaze on an accent nail.

At first, the polish looked ok. After it had time to set it looked uneven and streaky which was surprising after doing two coats of color. One of my thumb nails has a little dip in it, and the color pooled there. It looked horrible! Aside from the uneven color, it started to chip the day after application. I had to take it off. The China Glaze polish actually chipped off the same day. The polish on the entire nail came off completely in one big piece! Major disappointment. 

I guess you can't judge a polish by its price tag. What's your favorite polish? Which has been the worst you've used?

Cream Eyeshadows

My introduction to cream eyeshadows was with Smashbox's liner shadows. This product isn't on their website anymore, so I think it's discontinued. I purchased two from QVC, and they each came with a brush.  The brush is awesome! I still have two and use them to apply the cream eyeshadows I have in my current collection. This product was great as a long wearing eyeliner. As an eyeshadow, I didn't care for how it felt on my eyelids.

Smashbox's Liner Shadow in Starstruck (discontinued)

When I moved to a warm climate, I had to change my makeup in the summer months.  Powder shadows didn't stay on well. I needed eyeshadow that would at least last the work day. Then, I discovered Benefit! I have three of their cream eyeshadows in my collection. The first was Flatter Me. It's a tan, neutral color that's great for everyday wear. It lasts all day without creasing or flaking off. The next was Get Figgy, which is a pretty metallic plum. The most recent color I got is Busy Signal. It's a deep, metallic brown. Each of them work great as an eyeliner and a shadow. If it's in your budget, I highly recommend this product.

Benefit's Cream Eyeshadows
From left to right: Busy Signal, Get Figgy, Flatter Me

Maybelline gave me a pleasant surprise with their Color Tattoo eyeshadows. They have about 10 colors  in their current collection. Some are wearable, but some are a little too bold for me. They occasionally put out limited edition collections that I've missed. If you haven't tried cream shadows and don't want to spend a lot of money, try this one. It applies and wears as well as my end products.

Maybelline's Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze

How do you feel about cream eyeshadows?  Which one(s) do you use?

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Not all primers are created equal

In the past few years, I've tried a few face primers. Each have a different formula, but all make the same promise. They claim to hold your makeup on all day and make your skin a smooth canvas.

The first I tried is Laura Geller's Spackle that you can find at Ulta, QVC.com or laurageller.com. This is only a sample size. The product is normally sold in an airtight pump.

I found this one took a while to dry.  It costs over $20, and I didn't find it to be worth it.

The next one I tried is by L'Oreal. I don't like anything that comes in a pot that you put your fingers in for sanitary reasons. This product is like a paste, and I didn't care for the way it felt on my face.

My favorite primer is by Rimmel. It's less than $10! It has a slight tint to it and dries quickly. I find that it evens out the texture of my face and helps my makeup stay on all day. 

While on the subject of primers, I LOVE the e.l.f. eyelid primer. This product is only $1!!! You can find it at Target and some Walmart stores. It prevents my eye shadow from creasing and keep its color true all day.

What's your favorite primer(s)?