by holly on February 15, 2012
by holly on February 12, 2012
I used to keep my nails manicured at all times. I liked to experiment with combining different colors. Then I had babies and painted nails became a luxury. I didn’t have time to wait for the paint to dry, let alone the quiet time for the task. Now that I have two girls and my kids are getting a little older I’m excited to get back to it.
Who’s ready for some mom and daughter bonding time? Pop a chick flick (in our case, Rapunzel) in the DVD player and give each other manicures. The Essie Luxeffects collection is perfecting for dressing up the polishes you already have. These multi-dimensional top coats transform basic colors into dazzling and shimmering shades for a trendy and stunning effect. The following are the 5 different varieties as described by Essie:
As Gold As It Gets — gilded lame sparkles
Shine Of the Times — scintillating opalescence
Pure Pearlfection — decadent iridescence
Cut Above — shattered pink diamond glitz
Set In Stones — disco mirror ball chaos
Luxeffects textured top coats will add dazzle and fun to a girls night in. These nail polish top coats are sold individually for around $8 per bottle.
A complimentary product/service was provided for this review, however, all opinions expressed are my own. I was not compensated in any other way. See Mommies With Cents disclosure policy for more details.
by holly on February 9, 2012
I really like using mineral makeup, not only for my eyes, but as a foundation. The best way I’ve found to apply it is with a Kabuki brush. The flat top style works best for applying it to my face. Before I tried it, I thought it would just cake it on. In fact, it does the opposite. I provides the perfect amount of coverage for a flawless finish.
Have a hot date for Valentine’s Day? The Limited Edition Beautiful Expressions Kabuki Set from EcoTools will help you achieve a flawless and glowing look from your cosmetic application so you can knock his socks off. This eco-friendly set of four makeup brushes features recycled aluminum handles and cruelty-free synthetic taklon bristles. Each brush is designed for it’s own task:
- Conceal: Round Kabuki — Use with liquid concealer or foundation for custom coverage
- Bronze : Angled Kabuki — Use to expertly apply bronzer and blend to create a natural looking glow
- Contour: Domed Kabuki — Enhance the fullest point of your cheeks by applying blush in an upward motion with this brush
- Buff : Flat Top Kabuki — Buff on powdered foundation, the smooth to remove excess for a flawless finish
EcoTools’ Limited Edition Beautiful Expressions Kabuki Sets are available at Walmart and Target stores for around $13. Check out www.ecotools.com for information on the whole collection.
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by holly on October 22, 2011
by holly on October 18, 2011
by holly on October 15, 2011
To many of you this probably isn’t a good deal at all. Bare Minerals is expensive but it’s one of my splurges. I love the stuff! So if you are like me and already buy Bare Minerals, now is a good time to stock up on it! You’ll get your choice from two different gift sets for free. I personally love the High Shine Eye color that comes in one of the kits. You could also buy your essentials and use your free set as a gift this Christmas! Get your FREE 4-piece gift with any $40 or more Bare Escentuals purchase at Ulta. Shop through ShopAtHome.com and get 9% cash back. If you are new to ShopAtHome sign up here to get a $5 sign up bonus when you make a purchase within 30 days from one of my affiliate links.
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by holly on October 15, 2011
by holly on September 10, 2011
Today at Eversave get $20 worth of all-natural Mahya mineral makeup products at SoapHope.com for just $10. Choose from mineral eye shadows, powders and more all made with natural ingredients that won’t clog your pores. This deal includes five free samples and a 15% off coupon towards your next purchase. Free shipping is included! New members can get this deal for just $7 when they use their $3 credit!
I can personally tell you that the mineral eye shadows are great! I picked up a bunch of them a few weeks ago when I grabbed a similar deal. The color selection is HUGE. It literally took me over an hour to pick out the ones I wanted. Now here’s the really awesome part. Right now on SoapHope when you buy $20 worth of makeup and use code MYA 204 they’ll send you a voucher good for $20 worth of makeup. This means that you can score $40 worth of mineral makeup for as low as $7!
by holly on September 7, 2011
Before I had kids I used to keep my nails painted at all times. I sort of let that go but a quick and easy beauty pick-me-up for moms really is a pretty coat of quick drying nail polish.The quick drying part is key, at least for me! Essie’s Fall Collection 2011 features colors inspired by clean lines, post-war styles and the colors of handbags. The classic shades have been reinvented for modern times. The collection includes 6 rich, seductive colors perfect for the season:
- Carry On- magnetic mulberry merlot
- Glamour Purse- almond blush
- Case Study- rich camel beige
- Power Clutch- enigmatic darkest green
- Very Structured- creamy burnt sienna
- Lady Like- pretty demure pink
Essie nail polish is high quality and always on-trend. It doesn’t contain formaldehyde, DBP or Toluene. The full fall collection retails for around $36 or $8 per bottle at Meijer Stores. Swipe on some color for a beauty boost!
My personal favorite colors are Carry On- a very pretty deep fall color, Lady Like which is a very subtle hint of color and Glamour Purse, an interesting mauve-ish brown. The color goes on really smooth and dries super quick. The darker colors can use two coats but with the fast drying time, there’s no waiting between coats. I love this stuff!
A complimentary product/service was provided for this review, however, all opinions expressed are my own. I was not compensated in any other way. See Mommies With Cents disclosure policy for more details.
