Thursday, March 6, 2014

Product Review 2 - Kat Von D Lock It Tattoo Foundation

So, I did a review on this foundation. I did enjoy this foundation, but unfortunately I had to return it.

It does give excellent coverage but it wasn't the right shade for me. The one that I ended up buying didn't blend well with my skin tone and looked way too dark, for my liking. I went to return it and even the lightest shade that Sephora carried wasn't light enough and didn't math my skin tone and color as well as I would have liked. Yes, I am that pale. The color I needed, is sadly not carried at Sephora anymore.

My mom however, also bought this foundation and LOVES it. She wears it everyday, and has no issues with it not matching. She's a tad bit darker than I am. I would still recommend this foundation, but it can be easy to look too dark if you're mismatched.

When I returned it, I exchanged is for YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat Illuminating Foundation. I haven't yet tried it but when I do, I will be posting my reviews on it. The YSL foundation is priced a little higher at $57.00 compared to the Kat Von D at $34.

Product Review - aveeno nourish + condition leave in treatment

I found this one sale at Walgreen for $4 and decided why not try it! I didn't know much about this product but aveeno is normally always pretty good and this product didn't disappoint. 

It says to use everyday but I use maybe once or twice a week since my hair isn't that damaged or dry, and normally feels super soft after my shower. The directions are to just spray in and comb through. 

My main concern with this product that it was going to make my hair greasy. It didn't! My hair is thick but fine and most of the time it looks greasy if I don't wash it every day and this didn't affect that. If didn't make it any greasier. I was very thrilled. 

This product did make my hair super soft after using and I could still feel the effects the next day. It wasn't super heavy and was overall a product I would buy again. Like I said, I only use it maybe twice a week just to help and for extra even though I probably don't "need" it. So if you're looking for a leave in conditioner I would definitely recommend this one. It's easy to use and easy to apply. Not messy at all. I normally used my fingers to comb through and then just rinsed my hands off. Nothing major! Great purchase! Although at walgreens it was probably $8-$10 not on sale, but the bottle is maybe 1/3 used and I've had it for a month. So it's a decent value too! 

Monday, March 3, 2014

Kate Somerville - Ultimate Kate Rewards

I'm sure that you've heard all the hype about Kate Somerville and her products. And yes, they can be expensive. Her products are top of the line quality and you get what you pay for.
I recently just purchased her book, "Complexion Perfection" and am reading it now to find better ways to try and take care of my skin. No, i don't have what I would call "problem skin" but I'm realizing that as I enter my 20s this is a time that matters and establishing a skincare regimen now, is in my best interest.
Kate does this thing where you can join for free rewards, which is what I'm currently doing. As a broke college kid, I find ways to get things for free or for cheaper than retail value so that I still get what I want and what's nice and good quality. By joining Kate's reward program, you build points that you can use for a gift card or a free cleanser, which HELLO FREE MONEY OR FREE ITEM? I will take it!
By clicking the link and signing up, you're on your way to earning points and helping me earn some too :)
Thank you to everyone who signs up for email or the program, and I hope that you fall in love with her as much as I am right now!
http://bit.ly/1mR9zPy

If you do sign up, please send me an email or a comment with your e-mail so I can get the points. :) 
blondiegirl.xo26@gmail.com

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