Duri

Fall/Winter 2015 "Revel in Luxury" Collection

I love nail polish!! This Revel in Luxury Collection is perfect for adding a pop of color to your nails this winter. The Duri polishes I received are long lasting and chip resistant. The nail polish goes on opaque with only 2 coats. These are very affordable at just $6 each and would make great stocking stuffers. 

The Revel in Luxury Line Includes: 

657 OH, MY STARS,  658 CHIC CHICK,  659 IT'S ALL ABOUT ME,  660 AU MOMENT, 661 LOST IN ELEGANCE,  662 LIVE IT UP!,  663 BLACK DIAMOND,  664 PAINT THE TOWN,  665 FEELING BEAUTIFUL, 666 IN VOGUE, 667 POSH,  668 REVEL IN LUXURY

I also wanted to mention The Power of Pink includes 4 pink-empowered hues: Pinky Promise - a shimmery baby pink with a satin-shine finish; Pink Positive Thoughts - a zesty metallic fuchsia. I Pink I Can - a darker pink shade with gold micro-shimmer; Pink Warrior - a bubblegum pink. Though Breast Cancer Awareness month is in October, Duri plans on keeping the collection and donation program on site and available after its launch to maintain awareness and support year-round. Ten percent of sales of the new shades on Duri's website will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

The colors above (listed left to right) are In Vogue, Posh, Live It Up, Revel In Luxury, Its All About Me & AU Moment.

Duri's Nail Polish is available in over over 200 sophisticated, fun, young, modern, to every taste and skin tone, for all seasons and occasions nail polish colors! They also have 10 exclusive treatments for your nails + hands. Their entire collection of polishes are all 3-free from DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde and are also environmentally friendly, ensuring your nails will look gorgeous without all the harmful chemicals. You can purchase these nail polishes or other cosmetics here. I received these polishes in exchange for an honest review.

Starlooks

September's LooksBook

LooksBooks Mini is a monthly subscription box by Starlooks. As you may know by my other reviews Starlooks also has a custom monthly box called Starbox. Both subscriptions cost just $12 a month with free shipping to US, $5 to ship to Canada.

Every month's book is unique and collectable. Each book contains 3 brand new Limited Edition Starlooks cosmetics. Once these products sell out, they are gone for good.

Each books has 3 "Perfect Sized: items that come in a travel friendly book. There are also tips and tutorials included in the box. The book fits perfectly in your purse.

LooksBook members get money towards more Starlooks cosmetics on starlooks.com, and money towards past LooksBooks, which sell for $19.99 after their release date. So you can stock up on your favorites.

This month's theme is Revival and the book includes:

Eye Shadow Duo in Agave 

Spectrum Mascara in Flora

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Matte Lipstick in Rawr

The eye shadow duo is earthy shades. A green agave for the lid and a red agave for your outer eye and crease or however you decide to use it. I applied it with a shadow brush it blends out nicely and has a satin finish. The shadow lasted all day with a primer.

I loved the mascara! I love to experiment with different colors. I love a classic black, but I also like to have fun with my look. I love this color it is a deep greenish blue color. The formula is great! It thickened and lengthen my lashes with out any clumps!

The Matte lipstick is a bright pink color, perfect for summer. It has a velvet matte finish and goes on smoothly. The lipstick is a bold color, it is definitely the star of the book. I love this color and the formula. 

I followed the tips and tutorials that were included, I loved the look Starlooks put together, these colors paired well together. When I first seen them I loved the colors just wasn't sure they would work together, but they do. That is what is great about these LooksBooks, they help you create looks with colors you might of never thought to try together.

The subscription also includes 3 giftcards:

Past LooksBooks - $5 towards your first past book.

Starlooks Pro - $10 toward a full size product

Perfect Size Collection - $5 towards purchase

Overall I think this is an awesome subscription box. It is unique and contains high quality cosmetics for a reasonable price. With the gift cards and other perks included for LooksBook members this sub is a steal for just $12! You can subscribe to Starlook's LooksBook here!

This LooksBook and information was provided to me by Starlooks in exchange for an honest review.
*This post contains a referral link.

Number 4

Number 4 Hair Care Collection

I have been a fan of Number 4 Hair Care Products for a long time. They offer a huge selection of hair care products for all types of hair. My favorite is the hydrating products. My hair definitely needs hydration after the brutal summer months here in Florida. They have plenty of products to chose from including travel/purse size products. I love how my hair looks and feels after using my favorite Number 4 products. Number 4 products are Innovative, lightweight, color protecting, anti-aging formulas that are 100% vegan, sulfate and sodium chloride free, gluten free, and paraben free.

With all the traveling we do during the Holidays, it is important to have everything you need to maintain healthy hair. Winter is brutal on your hair and I make sure I use the best products on my hair to keep it from getting damaged. It is also important to make sure you are traveling with the right size products, so you don't have to trash your favorite products at the airport. Number 4 gives you three Jet Sets to choose from, Hydrate, Volume and Essentials, each with an assortment of 1.5 oz. Minis and a L'eau de Mare Brush.

I chose the Hydrate Jet Set which includes: Hydrating Shampoo, Hydrating Condition, Fleur de Temps Body Lotion and Super Comb Prep & Protect 1.5oz Mini Darlings plus L'eau de Mare Brush SRP $25

Volume Jet Set includes: Volumizing Shampoo, Volumizing Condition, Hydrating Body Lotion 1.5 oz and Super Comb Prep & Protect 1.5oz Mini Darlings plus L'eau de Mare Brush SRP $25

Essentials Jet Set includes: Clarifying Shampoo, Reconstructing Masque, 1.5 oz, Super Comb Prep & Protect 1.5oz Mini Darlings plus L'eau de Mare Brush SRP $25

These Jet Sets would make a great gift for the holidays. So if you're looking for the perfect stocking stuffer, you just found it! These will definitely be in my travel bag this holiday season. Number 4 Jet Sets will be available at fine salons, spas, retailers and on their website Here!.

In addition to the Jet Set I also got a full size Hydrating Shampoo. The shampoo provides color protection and it is anti-aging. This formula is for normal to dry hair. You will still have lots of volume because this shampoo does not weigh down your hair. The foaming lather is sulfate and sodium chloride free, it is also paraben and gluten free. SRP $34

Mini Reconstructing Masque is a restorative treatment that infuses hair with moisture and protein featuring a rich blend of soy proteins, Vitamin B5, and natural conditioners to give your hair a healthy glow. This masque is for normal to dry hair. It strengthens and smooths out tresses and also provides color protection and is anti-aging. It takes just 3-5 minutes to give you amazing results. I love this product and with everything I do to my hair, it is definitely a must-have product! SPR $19

Mini Mighty Hair Spray is a strong and flexible hair spray that keeps your style in place even in high humidity conditions. Your hair still feels nice and soft, no crunchy hair spray feeling. I love this hair spray and it is the perfect size to throw in your purse. SPR $10

I received these product from Number for in exchange for an honest review. 

Lauren Brooke

Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques

2 Step Cleansing System

G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y

I love Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques. They have so many amazing products that are pure, natural and organic. I was so excited to try this 2-step Cleansing System out! The 2 Step System contains no detergents, sulfates or harsh chemicals. Only pure, natural and organic botanical oils, extracts & essential oils to naturally cleanse your skin while keeping it soft and smooth. Traditional soaps and cleansers have really harsh chemicals that strip our skin of vital protective barriers. These barriers protect our skin from toxins, environmental contaminants and allergens. 

I have been using this for a few weeks now, and my skin has never looked so healthy. My skin is soft, smooth, hydrated and blemish free. I have really dry skin from being in this hot Florida sun, so I went with the Anti Aging/Moisturizing System. There is also systems for Normal Skin and Acne Prone/Oily Skin.

Information from Lauren Brooke Cosmeticques:

Anti-aging/moisturizing Cleansing Oil Key Ingredients:

Pomegranate: Deeply penetrating, promotes cell regeneration, promotes collagen & elastin.

Acai: Promotes cellular regeneration, anti-aging, high in omega 3, 6, & 9 fatty acids

Marula: Antioxidant, protects against photoaging, anti-inflammatory, deep hydration.

Rose: Anti-inflammatory, tones and tightens pores, moisturizing.

Dandelion: Anti-aging, slows cell degeneration, promotes collagen synthesis, nourishing, hydrating.

Cocoa Butter: Reduces scarring, deeply hydrating, soothes sensitive skin, antioxidant. 

Anti-aging/moisturizing Finishing Cloths Key Ingredients:

Passionflower: Calms irritations, nourishing.

Comfrey: Emollient, antioxidant. Supplies skin with the antioxidant Vitamin E, improves elasticity.

Dandelion: Anti-aging, slows cell degeneration, promotes collagen synthesis, nourishing, hydrating.

Yucca: Cleansing.

Aloe: Anti-inflammatory, stimulates new cell growth, soothing.

You can purchase this 2 Step Cleansing System or other amazing organic products Here! Be sure to enter below for a chance to win a 2 Step System that is right for you! There are tons of other giveaways you can enter aw well, no limit on how many you can win! Good Luck!

Lauren Brooke

I received this 2 Step System by Lauren Brooke in exchange for an honest review.

 

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Red Apple Lipstick

Red Apple Lipstick & Eyeliner 
*G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y*

 

I am so happy to share two more products from Red Apple Lipstick with you. Red Apple Lipstick is gluten free, paraben free and toxin free. They do not use petroleum, animal bits, gluten, soy, dairy, corn, harsh chemicals or GMOs. They use hand selected safe ingredients that improve your lip and skins health, like Vitamin E. All the product are made in the United States in small batches.

This Fall's trend is back to the basics, red lipstick, black eyeliner and flushed skin. I'm so excited I love this look, it's easy and a classic. Red apple Lipstick has a lot of gorgeous shades of red lipstick to choose from too.

 

Manhattan is a deep sultry red, that will definitely get you noticed. It applies creamy and satiny smooth. As it wears it stains your lips slightly and leaves you with a nice lip color that's more matte than glossy and lasts all day. The formula is very moisturizing as well.

Red Apple Eyeliner is only available in black, right now. I really like this liner and would love to see them come out with more shades in the future. This liner glides across your lash line smoothly. This liner doesn't smudge, but is easily removed with a makeup wipe. And just like all other Red Apple products this liner isn't made with nasty ingredients that cause allergic reactions and watery, puffy, itchy, red eyes. I love this liner as many other brands of eyeliner leave my eyes itchy, this will definitely be a staple in my makeup bag!

 

The picture above is swatches of the Red Apple Lipstick in Manhattan and Red Apple Eyeliner in Black. The left side of picture is with flash and the right is without flash. You can purchase these or other Red Apple products HERE! A  Be sure to enter below for a chance to win a Red Apple Lipstick in the color of your choice.
Red Apple Lipstick

I received these products from Red Apple Lipstick in exchange for an honest review.

NYX

NYX Glam Shadow Sticks

*G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y*

I love NYX products they are so affordable, seriously you get them for drugstore prices but they have the quality of high-end brands. These NYX Cosmetic Glam Shadow Sticks are amazing!! Gorgeous colors to choose from, 16 in total. They blend out nicely and have great pigment. There is no creasing and they last all day/night long with a primer. If you use a NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil  in the color Milk, as a base, it really makes these colors pop. They glide on creamy and smooth, there is no tugging or pulling on your delicate eyelid. Which is great because besides it being slightly painful, pulling and tugging can cause wrinkles. Because these are so creamy, I do recommend setting them with an eyeshadow to keep them from smudging.

Swatches

The picture above are some swatches I did on my arm. On the left side is with flash, on the right without. I only swiped them across my arm twice, these shadow sticks can add a subtle color to your eyes or you can really build them up for a more dramatic look.

The colors from top to bottom are:

Elegant Marble

Glistening Emerald

Illuminating Topaz

Yellow Diamond

Vibrant Amethyst

I like the colors you get in this set. You get both light shades like yellow and darker shades like purple. This set allows you to create a variety for looks for both day and night. You can purchase this set for just $12.99 HERE! Be sure to enter below for a chance to win a set of your own! Good luck :)

NYX I received this set of NYX Glam Shadow Sticks in exchange for an honest review.

Starlooks

LooksBook

LooksBooks Mini is a monthly subscription box by Starlooks. As you may know by my other reviews Starlooks also has a custom monthly box called Starbox. Both subscriptions cost just $12 a month with free shipping to US, $5 to ship to Canada.

Every month's book is unique and collectable. Each book contains 3 brand new Limited Edition Starlooks cosmetics. Once these products sell out, they are gone for good.

Each books has 3 "Perfect Sized: items that come in a travel friendly book. There are also tips and tutorials included in the box. The book fits perfectly in your purse.

LooksBook members get money towards more Starlooks cosmetics on starlooks.com, and money towards past LooksBooks, which sell for $19.99 after their release date. So you can stock up on your favorites.

This months book included:

Lipstick in Jet Set

Water Eyeshadow in Aqua

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Highlighter/Blush Duo in Ritz/Tropic

The Jet Set lipstick is a coral color, perfect for summer. It has a glossy finish and goes on smoothly. The lipstick moisturizes your lips as well. I love this color and the formula. 

The Aqua water shadow goes on creamy. I applied it with a shadow brush it blends out nicely and has a satin finish. The shadow lasted all day with a primer.

I loved the highlighter/blush duo. I applied the highlighter to my brow bone, cheek bone, inner eye corner and cupids bow using a defining powder brush. I applied the blush to the apples of my cheeks, just below the cheek bone.

I followed the tips and tutorials that were included, I loved the look Starlooks put together, these colors paired well together and were perfect for summer.

The subscription also includes 3 giftcards:

Versa Swimwear - $50

Torrain - $15 ($30 min purchase)

The Laboratory - $15

Overall I think this is an awesome subscription box. It is unique and contains high quality cosmetics for a reasonable price. With the gift cards and other perks included for LooksBooks members this sub is a steal for just $12! You can subscribe to Starlook's LooksBook here!

This LooksBook and information was provided to me by Starlooks in exchange for an honest review.
*This post contains a referral link.

Starlooks

August Custom Starbox

Starbox is a monthly subscription box by Starlooks. Starlooks also has a monthly box called Looksbook Mini, you can checkout my Looksbook review HERE!. Both subscriptions cost just $12 a month with free shipping to US, $5 to ship to Canada. You can order here!

The custom Starbox provides you with your choice of 3 Starlooks, Perfect Size Cosmetics, and your choice of 3 Gift Cards that you can use toward purchases of makeup, accessories, clothing, etc.

My choices for my August Starbox include the following:

Eyeshadow in Gold Coast - $13

Lip Gloss in Just Say Yes - $9

Longwear Eye Pencil in Brun - $10.25

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3 Gift Cards:

Starlooks Pro - $20 (towards full-sized cosmetics)

Scheana Marie by Starlooks - $20

DNYX XOXO - (value?)

"Gold Coast" Eyeshadow is a smooth, satin finish, long-lasting, powder eye shadow. Provides the perfect golden/bronze look for any occasion. Can also be used as a face bronzer! The pigment is great and has a gold shimmer.

"Just Say Yes" Lip Gloss is a non-stick formula in a "Perfect Size" Container, with Starlook's signature "Exotic Vanilla" Scent! It goes on smooth and its definitely not sticky at all. It looks and smells amazing. It is a pink/coral color with a shimmer.

"Brun" Longwear Eye Pencil is the creamiest, most saturated, kohl eye formula you'll ever use! Just line the eyes and smudge, or color all over and blend for a smokey eye that lasts all day and night.

This box has over a $72 value, high quality cosmetics, 3 fashion/lifestyle/makeup gift cards..... not bad for a $12 purchase. Definitely worth it, you can checkout all Starlooks has to offer HERE!

This Starbox and information was provided to me by Starlooks, in exchange for an honest review.
*This post contains a referral link.

2B

2B Colours!

I'm so excited to share this new line with you. I was lucky enough to receive some goodies from 2B. You can find 2B at Ulta. You can also check 2B out on Facebook. 2B makes quality products, I love every item I was sent. I received these items in exchange for an honest review.

2B COLOURS

Mascara Colours Make A Difference

$7.99

I love this mascara. Its easy to apply, doesn't clump and give lashes good volume. It comes in 8 fun colors, and I want them all. The wand is awesome, and it is easy to work with. It gets the inner corners of your eyes easily. I like to play with different colors. Black and brown are classics but they get boring.

2B COLOURS

Eyeliner Rectractable Waterproof

$7.99

This eyeliner is a dream. It last all day! It doesn't fade or smear. It glides on smoothly. The waterproof eyeliner is great for spring and summer. It comes in 8 beautiful colors, and again I plan to buy them all.

2B COLOURS

Concealer Correcting Waterproof Stick

$7.99

This concealer is another great product. It great all year long, especially spring and summer. The beach and pool are fun and relaxing, and this waterproof concealer holds up well in the water. It covers my dark circles. It doesn't look cakey or crease. It comes in 5 shades.

2B COLOURS

Primer Make-up Base

$8.99

I was impressed with this primer. I pay A LOT for my usual prime, and this one works just as well for about a 3rd of the price. Its lightweight, easy to apply and long lasting. It goes on so smooth and made my foundation last all day. I wish I had found this sooner.

2B COLOURS

Jeans Look Nail Polish

$3.99

I really love this nail polish. You only need about 1 - 2 coats. It has good staying power. I have had it on for a few days and so far no chips! It feels like sand, and really does look like jeans. This polish comes in 3 shades.

2B COLOURS

Black Cat Eyeliner Waterproof

$7.99

This liquid liner is perfect. It is easy to apply and remove. It glides on smooth. You can do a thin or thicker line. It last all day even at the pool. You can create so many great looks with this. Just about anybody can do a perfect winged look with this liner. I have been using this everyday, I love it!

2B COLOURS

Mega Colours Nail Polish

$2.99

This polish comes in 33 different shades. There is even a really fun black light one. This is another great polish by 2B. You only need 2 coats. Its long lasting and hasn't chipped at all. There is plenty of colors to choose from. They would be perfect Easter egg fillers! I went and purchased a few to put in eggs, I know the girls will love them as much as I do.