Shampoo and Conditioner

About 1 month ago I tried this amazing "new" to me line. Malibu C . It is 100% Vegan and all the packaging is environmentally friendly. Since the products are sulfate free they are great for color treated hair. I have used the Scalp Wellness, Color Wellness and Hard Water Wellness. My hair looks and feels great. I don’t have a bad hair day. My hair is shiny and my scalp feels great. It does lather quite a bit and each one of them has a great scent. The conditioners are light weight and really moisturize my dry hair. My hair was blond for about 9 months and then I recently dyed it to light brown. With all of the bleaching my hair is dry. I am slowly getting it back to its original state and these conditioners make my hair feel very soft. My only problem is trying to decide which one I want to use each day. You can get it at http://www.malibuc.com/

Eye Rock Liner

Eye Rock Liners are 4 stick-on adhesives to give you the "winged liner" look. They have four different styles. The directions are very simple: make sure your eyelid is clean and dry. Peel a liner off the backing, and hold the strip against your lid to measure for a precise fit. Trim off any excess on the inner corners with a pair of scissors, and then place the liner as close to your lash line as possible. You can use the tweezers to move around and if there are any gaps fill in with black liner. My first thoughts were; these are fun over the top dramatic. They do feel like stickers or tape on your lids. Sadly, corners kept lifting all day. I really wanted to like these, because they would be fun. Maybe for an evening out, although you may be concerned about the corners lifting. They are $13.00 for a set of 4.

Cover Girl Lip Perfection

My first thoughts were how lightweight this lipstick felt. The smell was 2nd, it is kind of a waxy vanilla smell, not very appealing. I can quickly overcome that. Through the day the biggest thing I saw was the staying power. It wore for about 5 hours, through drinks, and lunch. After I ate it seemed to have lip stain look to it, which was also nice. I only had to reapply 1 time.

The product claims to deliver soft smooth lips in 7 days. I have 4 colors I have been rotating, Dazzle: a true pink, Captivate: a pinkish beige, Enthrall: a reddish brown. and Precious: bright berry. I have noticed my lips are smoother, but not really softer. The colors are very vivid, even the more natural colors. If you can find some colors you like I would recommend this lipstick. Be prepared the color on the lipstick itself is much more lighter and muted than what the color is. The staying power is awesome you will love that. You can always apply with your finger for a lighter color. The staying power is still the same.

Top: Enthrall
Bottom: Precious

Rimmel Extra Wow Lash Mascara. It promises to deliver lashes 12x bigger than they are with a buildable formula. I decided not to take pictures for 1 big reason, there were so many flakes under my eyes it smeared and looked like 2 black eyes. It went on nice and natural at first, but my lashes began to droop within the first hour of wear. By hour 3 the mascara started to flake and smear. I would not recommend spending the 5.00 on this mascara.

My Favorites Products: Day 5

I love this product so much that it would be the 1 item I took if I was stranded on an island. The Shiseido Eyelash Curler. I am sure you are thinking all eyelash curlers are built alike. This is not true. The pads on the curlers are all made of different materials. If you buy a cheaper version, the pads are made out of cheaper material and are going to be rough on your delicate lashes. This curler is also wider than most out there, so it will curl every lash. Curling lashes automatically adds drama, making your eyes appear bigger and brighter. The curler is $19.00.

My Favorites Products: Day 4

WOW!! I have no idea how I lived without this stuff. As a mom of 3, I always look tired. Vitazing manages to make my skin look awake, like I got 10 hours of sleep. It smells so good. It is a moisturizer, so if you have oily skin this is probably all you need. I am on the drier side and use a lightweight cream and then apply this after the cream has absorbed (about 5 minutes). I apply concealer where I need, dust with some powder and a flawless face appears. Keep in mind this is a moisturizer so it gives a very light coverage. It will fit most skin tones. It comes out a light beige color but then adjust to your skin tone. The cost is 35.00 and you can get it at any Origins location or http://www.origins.com/product/3858/13004/Skincare/Daily-Essentials/Moisturizers/VitaZing/SPF-15-Energy-boosting-moisturizer/index.tmpl.

My Favorite Products: Day 3

Bronzer!! More importantly Physicians Formula Bronzers. They make so many and I have used a few, and they are all so good. I have tried a lot of bronzers in my lifetime and there is not a single line out there that has it nailed down like Physicians Formula. They have the perfect color in any type of bronzer. They wear really well. The picture above even has the right tone for the time of year it is. All of the products are hypoallergenic, fragrance free, paraben-free and non-comedogenic. The first ingredient listed is Mica, which is a natural skin brightener. The bronzers give your skin a radiant glow. It is best to apply bronzer in the places that the sun would naturally hit; cheeks, forehead and nose. I would lightly dust the nose and forehead and apply more to your cheeks, moving in a diagonal motion from your temple downward. The prices vary but are usually around $11.00. They can be found in most large mass stores or grocery chains.