Sunday, April 25, 2010

Sula Paint and Peel Nail Polish


It's true, you can peel this right off when you are bored!!!
Totally my new favorite hobby;)

Novelty aside, Sula has made a low-to-no odor polish.
Goes on easily, nice coverage with one coat.
Color deepens with subsequent coats, but stays true.
No freakish over-shine!

I tried Tango (from the Bright Collection) and Teal (from the Rich Trio).
Teal is a great spring/summer color. Nicely blue.
Tango is a strong red-orange, sort of a deep coral.

I'm a little obsessed.

Tip: Don't paint before you take a hot shower & wash your hair. Not that anyone is silly enough to do that, but sometimes the mornings are not great for rational decisions...

Sula Organic Shea Butter Balm


This balm works wonders on dry skin!
It also is a great lip balm.
The label even says that is can be used on hair & eyebrows-- TRUE! Totally keeps errant hairs in line.
All three varieties smell good, leave light scent.
Rosa Damascena has an airy rose scent. Real rose, not that chemical crap.
Neroli Blossom smells like a garden with orange trees.
My favorite is the Bergamot: Herbal, but not hippie. Alive & fresh.
The containers are neat little tins, very convenient for purse or pocket.
Three cheers for Sula!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

When self tanners go bad...

Dr. Schultz’s Tip of the Week: How to Fix a Botched Self Tan
If you use self tanners to get your tan, I applaud your good judgment (it's the only safe tan!) But if on occasion it turns out less than perfect, don't worry; it can easily be fixed. Whether it's streaky, uneven or just too dark, daily exfoliation with a chemical exfoliant (glycolic is best) will do the trick. And if you already use a chemical exfoliant daily, then for a few days either consider using it twice a day or using a stronger strength once daily. However, don't use physical exfoliants (scrubs, microdermabraision), because they are more difficult to use evenly.

Cosmoholic Lip Gloss


Starting at the beginning, these lip glosses have great packaging and a terrific scent. Kind of vanilla frosting, the real good, homemade kind.

Moisturizing, but without the stick present with so many glosses.

I tested two colors:

Prudish Pink- the perfect, understated nude-ish pink!

Rockstar Red- loud & proud. Great all-purpose red.

I let some friends try, now I have to buy new ones because my friends still have them!

Consider buying two when you order-- that way, you will be able to keep one hidden away for yourself!

The Cosmoholics are so good, they will even match you with the perfect color!!! Just send them your picture.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Julie Hewett noir collection




I love a fabulous red lipstick. And this is IT! The website calls it a true movie-star red and boy is it ever. It's creamy and lovely and velvety. The case alone is movie-star chic. And the matching lip liner? Amen. The lip liner is a must for staying power and to prevent bleeding lipstick. All you need is a strong red lip and some mascara. Vixen.