3 Lab “M” Cream Review
I received the 3 Lab “M” Cream, ($250) in the last Beautyfix Kit.
“M” Cream has a nice fragrance, that’s a little strong, so the ladies that are sensitive to fragrance might want to avoid this one, or at least try it before you buy it.
Although I don’t like strongly scented face products, this fragrance didn’t bother me at all even though it did linger on my face for a while.
“M” Cream is made from stem cells from the last three remaining Uttweiler Spatlauber Swiss apple trees, which were proven to slow down and delay the aging process.
The cream is moisturizing without being too heavy.
Unfortunately, I only used the cream for a couple of weeks before my skin started breaking out.
Nothing in my routine had changed, and although I think it might have been the “M” cream there is a chance that I could be breaking out more now that the “pregnancy glow” has worn off.
I had unusually clear skin for me while I was pregnant, and now it’s back to normal.
Either way, I wasn’t willing to take the risk that it was the “M” Cream breaking my skin out, so I’ll continue to use the cream as a very expensive hand cream.
If you’ve tried “M” cream, what do you think about it?
Have you heard of anyone else breaking out from it?
Disclosure: Samples from the company or the representing PR agency were provided for this review. The opinions presented in this review are my own. I was not financially compensated for this review.
Hard Candy Rumor Mill Nail Color Review
I received the Hard Candy Just Nails in Rumor Mill ($6 at Walmart) to review.
The color is a deep purple, that looks black in the bottle.
I tried this polish on my toes, and I was a little surprised at the color because it looks so dark that I really thought it was going to be black.
I used this polish without a top coat or a base coat (horrible I know) and the polish applied easily without streaking.
It lasted for several days on my toes before it started chipping, which is normal for me.
I wish I could get a manicure or pedicure to last for weeks, but I haven’t found anything that worked, even when I am a good girl and I use a top coat and a base coat.
What have you found that works?
What do you think about Hard Candy’s polishes?
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Disclosure: Samples from the company or the representing PR agency were provided for this review. The opinions presented in this review are my own. I was not financially compensated for this review.
Cures by Avance Age Defyer Eye Review
I got the Age Defyer Eye cream from Cures by Avance ($50) in the Beautyfix.
My eyes have been a little on the dry side lately, so I’ve been using it morning and night for about 4 months.
The eye cream applies smoothly, and my makeup goes over it without any problems as long as I wait a few minutes before applying my makeup.
Although it is supposed to help with aging, wrinkles, and dark circles, since I am not having trouble with those problems I can’t comment on that.
Overall I’ve been pleased with this, and I’ll keep using it until it’s gone, but I don’t think that I’ll repurchase it because of the price.
If you’ve tried the Age Defyer Eye, leave a comment and let me know what you think about it, or let me know what your favorite product for the eye area is.
Disclosure: Samples from the company or the representing PR agency were provided for this review. The opinions presented in this review are my own. I was not financially compensated for this review.
The Science Behind Vaseline’s Sheer Infusion
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I am a huge fan of Vaseline – all the way from the petroleum jelly (as evidenced by my 50 uses for Vaseline post, which remains my most popular post of all time) down to their wonderful body lotions. This video is an introduction to the science behind their Sheer Infusion product. The long and short of it is that this lotion will not sit on your skin, but will penetrate down to your deepest layers to really moisturize.
One of the best things about Vaseline is that it is available everywhere, and the price is right. Sheer Infusion comes in 3 formulas – Mineral Renewal (with added minerals), Vitamin Burst (with moisturizing Vitamins E and B5), and Botanical Blend (with soothing Eucalyptus Oil) – and 2 sizes, a 6.8 oz bottle and a 13.5 oz pump. If you are in need of a body lotion (and who isn’t – I go through lotion like water), head on down to your local drug store and check this one out – my bet is that you will love it. Good stuff – Vaseline always is. 
Aromaleigh Lipstick Review
I was sent the Aromaleigh Color Infusion Botanical Lipstick in Perfect ($6.95), and the Gothic Lolita Nourishing Color Creme ($6.65) in Lollypop and Melancholia to review several months ago, and I really like them.
The lipstick is moist enough that I don’t need to wear lipbalm with it, although I do have to reapply it every couple of hours. Since this is probably less often than I normally reapply lip balm, the frequent reapplications aren’t a big deal.
All of the lipsticks have wearable colors that go on sheer, but are buildable for more color.
Aromaleigh’s Color Infusion Botanical Lipstick in Perfect is described as a medium toned and wearable pink lipstick.
Gothic Lolita Nourishing Color Creme in Lollypop is cherry red, while Melancholia is a deep wine.
It’s fun to be able to wear colors like Lollypop and Melancholia, that I normally don’t wear because I feel like they’re too much for my pale skin tone.
With Aromaleigh’s lipsticks, I can apply the color until I get the shade I want, and I don’t have to worry about it being too dark.
It’s also nice that the sheer lipsticks don’t leave really dark lipmarks on my little Sweet Pea.
I’ve had to stop wearing almost all of my lipsticks unless I’m going out, because I don’t like getting lipstick all over her.
The only things that I don’t like about the lipsticks are the tube for the Gothic Lolita Norishing Creme – it’s like a regular chapstick tube, and I have to be a little more careful when I’m applying it so that I don’t get it outside of my lip lines, and the fact that I do have to apply it a little more frequently.
It’s not usually a problem but when I’m somewhere and I know that pictures are going to be taken, I hate having to disappear to fix my lipstick.
If you’ve tried Aromaleigh’s lipsticks, leave a comment and let me know what you think about them.
What are your favorite natural lipsticks?
If you’d like to read more about my Aromaleigh experience, check out I have a new favorite blush! Aromaleigh Gothic Lolita Rouge Review.
Disclosure: Samples from the company or the representing PR agency were provided for this review. The opinions presented in this review are my own. I was not financially compensated for this review.
Hard Candy Ab Fab Baked Kal-eye-descope Baked Eyeshadow Duo Review
I got the Hard Candy Baked Kal-eye-descope Baked Eyeshadow Duo in Ab Fab ($6 at Walmart) to review several months ago.
Ab Fab is a pink and purple duo, and even though I love the colors, I was a little hesitant to wear it because I haven’t worn pink and purple together since junior high school.
Fortunately, the color is pretty enough, and goes on light enough that I felt comfortable wearing it in public.
The color is also buildable it for a more intense look if a darker pink and purple is your thing.
The color blends easily, and lasts well.
Unfortunately, since the shadaw was shipped for me to review, the top dome of the shadow broke off in transit.
I’m not sure if this would have happened if it hadn’t been shipped, but you might want to be careful, especially if you carry your shadows in your purse, or are planning on taking it on vacation with you.
Other than that, I really liked the shadow.
Have you tried Hard Candy Shadows?
What do you think about them?
How do you feel about them only being available at Walmart now?
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Disclosure: Samples from the company or the representing PR agency were provided for this review. The opinions presented in this review are my own. I was not financially compensated for this review.