STRIVECTIN-SD Eye Concentrate


I absolutely LOVE this eye concentrate.

Yes, its expensive, but a hell of a lot cheaper than an eye lift or face lift :)

The texture of the cream is light and it just feels silky soft.  When I put it on my eyes, it gives off a slight tingling sensation.  Which, I actually enjoy.  It makes me think its working.  I truly believe that this cream, in the little amount of time that I used it so far, has made a difference in my eyes.  I did take before and after pictures that I will post on my page, however, you really cant tell.  I am telling you though from someone that knows creams, serums, etc. THIS IS WORTH IT!

I am going to buy this ASAP!  Oh and when I went shopping downtown Chicago at Macy's on Sunday...they literally had a whole display in the makeup section of this stuff and it was $69...thats $10 more dollars than on BLOOM ($59)!  BUY IT NOW!!!!!  Its going to be a huge craze.  I can feel it.

Dr Dennis Gross Extra Strenth Alpha Beta Peel Packettes (www.bloom.com


Ok, so I actually do peels very often at home myself.

I have to say that I like the convenience of Dr Dennis Gross's packets.

These handy little things are nice if you are a peeling at home novice.

There is a moist towelette that you use first (check out my video on how to use).  This is the peeling power.  It has a pepperminty smell and a slight tingle on my face the first time.  I left this on for 2 minutes, like the instructions state.  

After this, there is a moist towelette for step 2.  This one does not smell.  This is the neutralizer.

So after the five treatments, I felt that my skin felt much smoother.  I did not notice any size difference in my pores, which I would love if it did (check out my day one pic and day 5 pic...my skin definitely looks healthier).

My suggestion for sensitive skin people OR if you are nervous about how its going to work on your skin....start with a very small area and leave it on for only a minute.  The longer you leave the peel, the more action going on.

Also, like I said, this is a little pricey, HOWEVER, like I already stated, for a peel at home novice, this is PERFECT and worth the price.  I buy bottles of peeling solution and just use water as a neutralizer so this seems a little bit too expensive to me.  If you go to a spa/salon, you will basically get the same product for $50-100.  So the $5-10 per packet is worth it.

STILA IN THE KNOW PALETTE (www.bloom.com)

Oh, Oh, OHHHHH BLOOM!

Yes!  I think you can read my mind.
This palette was such a find.

I have been searching for a palette minus shimmer.
This is the perfect palette without all of the glimmer

Perfect for a night out.
Or just hanging about.

Oh, oh, OH, OHHHH!!!

So I obivously really love this palette.  There is a perfect blend of colors, mixed with a couple that pop.  Its definitely my new favorite palette (my old one was NAKED by Urban Decay).  This palette does not have any glitter or sparkles, which was EXACTLY what I wanted.  I felt like I have grown up with my palette.  I made a great new look with this and the beau even noticed!  That is like unheard of.  He was like, "your eyes look really pretty tonight."  HA!  LOVE IT.  Check out my pics on my bloom

Other great websites for deals

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http://www.lifebooker.com/referral/sleopold22
www.salonapprentice.com
www.stylechicago.com

ENJOY!

New product reviews!

Sundari Hair Treatment
I loved everything about this product!  No need to heat before you apply, small application time (says 3 minutes), smells great ( like hemp and fresh scents), leaves hair silky smooth post wash!
Buy the product on Bloom.com

T'eez Build Me Volume Spray

Ok so I wash my hair like 3 times a week and almost never blow dry anymore because I am lazy, however, I just had to try out this new product that promised VOLUME!

I have very straight hair that barely can be lifted, even with a great blow out.

I spritzed this in my freshly washed and a blew dry.  WA'LAH!  I had bouncy, full, voluminuse hair that LASTED!  I was shocked.

Not to mention, the ends of my hair felt so healthy.  It was like I had just gotten a fresh cut and blow out.  Fantastic product and will use

T'eez me Bounce Styling Cream

My hair is straight and flat.

Not with this product!

I used this in combo with the volume spray and I had voluminous hair for two days which is unheard of in my world.

The product was not sticky or gooby, which is nice.  Its easy to apply and doesnt make hair feel sticky, stringy, etc while blow drying.

And yes, it gives significant volume, bounce, etc.  I still need to try beachy waves, which I am going to do tonight and if this product makes my flat hair have beachy waves, its a miracle product...no joke.

Check out full reviews and pics on bloom.com

STILA EYESHADOW PALETTE: GARDEN So I love eyeshadows and I am an self pronounced eyeshadow snob. I have been using Urban Decay for about 4 years now, sprinkled in with some Bobbi Brown. I dont stray. Well I got this palette to try, along with another one. I have to say, I am impressed with Stila eyeshadow. The colors are vibrant. The shadow is perfect. I dont love this particular palette, however, I do love the shadow. It goes on smooth, lasts all day, doesnt dust off under your eye, just a slight shimmer (not circa 1990's). STILA EYESHADOW PALETTE: IN THE MOMENT I love this palette and yes, the same great product.

New Beauty Products via http://www.bloom.com/invite/72078 BLOOM is the hottest new social beauty site! Pacifica Vanilla Roll on Scent: I am not a fan. Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Body Butter: So I was hesitant to try out this product. As I have mentioned before, my days of wearing heavy perfumed lotions are gone. I really like light, airy scents in comparison to the heavy perfumes. However, I have to say, I actually liked this one. The scent isnt overpowering and it reminds me of summer and citrus. Its a titch to heavy, however, after about 20 minutes, it wears down. The actual lotion is ridiculously moisturizing. I work in a hospital setting most of the time so my skin is dry, dry, dry. One application of this stuff, my hands felt like a baby's bottom. If you like perfumed, really moisturizing lotions, this is one that you have to check out. Not to mention the brand is 100% vegan! Good for you too! Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar Body Butter: I love the moisturizing part of this lotion, however, the scent is overpowering and reminds me of suntan lotion. Pacifica is a GREAT brand if you are looking for a natural product that can moisturize well. This scent is overpowering and I can only use it when I am going to the pool or beach. Otherwise, I just feel like I smell like tanning lotion. To be honest, I wore it one night for a GNO at my friend's place and she was like, did you go tanning? HA, I was like no, its this new lotion I am trying out. Again, if you love this scent, this is for you. I unfortunately do not love this scent Pacifica Coconut & Pearls Bronzing Body Butter: I really want to give this one 3.5 stars...cant you give a girl a half?? Anyway, like I have stated in the past...this lotion is really good at moisturizing. Not to mention 100% vegan so you know that you are putting a great product on your skin. I am not crazy about this fragrance. I am not really a fan of vanilla or coconut. It smells like tanning lotion to me...HOWEVER, I do wear this to the pool or beach for a shimmery glow that gives me a great sun kissed look without makeup. Not to mention, the smell doesnt bother me because I have already put on suntan lotion. Also, a little bronzer does wonders for drab skin :) Pacifica Color Quench All Natural Lip Tint: I tried the blood orange lip tint and the coconut nectar one. Both of them felt dry and cakey going on my lips. They did not feel moisturizing at all. I actually put my normal lip gloss/balm over the top to give it a more moisturizing feel. I did like the little bit of tint that the blood orange provided. It looks super dark in the tube, however, it is light going on. The coconut nectar was very glittery and I just felt like a 5 year old that got into her mom's make up with white, glittery lips. I had to wipe it off immediately. Also, I would have liked to have some sort of SPF in the lip tint, however there is none. I probably won't recommend or buy this product. Booty Parlor Flirty Little Secret Bronze Edition - Firming Bronzer with Phermones: LADIES, YEAH HEY LADIES! This is the product that you will LOVE! I love it! Its perfect for a night out. So I normally do a variation of a tan towel to give myself a glow. This takes some time because you have to apply the night before, hope that you dont turn out splotchy, smell like tanning lotion and wait to shower. HASSLE!!!!! No longer do I have to plan ahead! This great lotion is put on right before you go out. It gives you a fantastic sun kissed glow with a slight shimmer, but not too much where you look like a Spice Girl. I even use it on my cheeks after I apply my makeup for a sun kissed glow on my face! The great thing is, it washes off! If you apply too much where you look like someone from Jersey Shore, you can just keep rubbing it in and it blends fantastically. Now as far as the firming/phermones go, I am not sure about that, however, I think a little bit of a tan makes everything look tighter and more attractive. Kaia Bamboo Facial Cleansing Cloths: So I have to do in house call in a hospital a lot. I always wear make up to work, however, I hate having to go and wash my face in the middle of the night. I have tried SEVERAL brands of the make up wipes. These are a godsend! I love them! They remove everything. I wear decently heavy eye makeup which is always the devil for these types of cloths. With Kaia, there was no problem removing my eye makeup. AND my eyes can get really sensitive with some of the other products...not with this one. I loved this fresh, clean scent of these and my skin felt moisturized right after I used the wipe. What's not to love about that. I am planning on taking some pictures of before and after soon so be on the look out. This product is great if you are on the go.

Alchimie Forever Kantic Brightening Moisture Mask

I have used this product twice now. Here are my thoughts...you can also check out http://www.bloom.com/invite/72078 Its a NEW social beauty website that I have fallen in LOVE with! You can read all about the product and other people's reviews! Pros: 1. Definitely smooth in texture and highly moisturizing 2. It's organic and natural Cons: 1. Although it definitely felt as though it did a great job moisturizing my face, I did not see any noticeable 'brightening' effects 2. The mask itself is thick and creamy. It almost feels like you are slathering lip balm on your face. I didn't really like the texture and I did not like that the mask didn't harden or anything. 3. It was difficult to wipe the mask off because of the lip balm texture. I felt as though it was still all overu face. 4. $60 is a hefty price tag for something that I don't love. I am going to continue using this product to see if I get any results in the brightening department. Overall, I felt like this product was OK. I love masks so I will continue to try to use this mask. UPDATE: I have used this mask now about 4 times. I do think that it gives my skin a kick of moisturizing and I also have seen a slight brightening affect. Similar to what I get with the SUPER ginger mask. I still dont love the texture and I dont love that I have to wear it for 15-20 minutes and it doesnt get hard. I tend to end up with the brightening mask all over because who can just sit and do nothing for 15-20 minutes unless you are getting a real facial. Overall, I will definitely keep using to see overall affects over the next couple of months.

I have been slacking on my beauty website...however, new FAVORITE product is SUPER by Dr Nicholas Perricone. Its a 3 min facial mask that I LOVE!