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Left to right: Maybelline Smoked Silver and Molten Bronze Matte Metallic lipsticks.     Getting your fall and winter wardrobe amped up but still haven't figured out how to dress your face? Maybelline has taken some of the guess work out of the equation with their new line of muted and smoked out metallic lipsticks. Maybelline's Color Sensational Matte Metallics lipstick comes in 10 shades that are sure to compliment your winter attire. I had the pleasure of testing out two shades: Smoked Silver and Molten Bronze.    "Smoked Silver" is a cool dark purple grey moisturizing lipstick with silver reflect. It's perfect for your cool winter looks and pairs nicely with darker makeup. This shade is not very long lasting though and will need to be reapplied throughout the day, but the color payoff makes the effort worth it. Me wearing Maybelline Matte Metallics lipstick in Smoked Silver.     "Molten Bronze" is a warm reddish brown moisturizing lipstic

As you may already know, multitasking products are a time-saving godsend. Even more so when you can use them from head to toe. Multitasking Natural Wonder: Maple Holistics 100% Natural Argan Oil    I was asked to test and review a product from Maple Holistics which is a company based in New Jersey that makes all natural products that are perfect for anyone trying to be more healthy and conscious of what you put in and on your body. I chose to try out their Argan Oil over the course of a month and then provide the results for you, my readers. I also have a special link for FREE SAMPLES of Maple Holistics products! HAIR  My hair before using Maple Holistics Argan Oil and after applying the oil to my hair.     Anyone who dyes or bleaches their hair knows that a good moisturizer is a must have. With my ever-changing colors, I am very susceptible to split ends and frizzled hair. I take vitamins that help my hair grow strong and healthy at the roots, but anytime that

You might have to do a double take after encountering these fragrances by Emporio Armani (Armani Beauty). ♤His: Stronger With You ♤ & ♡ Hers: Because It's You ♡    Armani Beauty recently released these two fragrances under the Emporio Amrani label which is a line that is geared towards a more youthful clientele than it's father brand Georgio Armani. "Stronger With You" is an eau de toilette pour homme and comes in a black box and has a dark gunmetal cap, while its counterpart "Because It's You" is an eau de parfum that comes in a white box with a lighter silver cap. It's clear just by looking at these two fragrances that they were made to compliment each other.  Emporio Armani: Stronger With You eau de toilette  Stronger With You    Stronger With You is magnificently masculine. Everything from the packaging to the scent screams male. The box is dark and brooding but with a bit of charming gunmetal accent. The bottle is nice a

Julep's Cushion Complexion 5 in 1 Skin Perfector is much more than a concealer.        Normally when a company claims that their product had multiple uses, I roll my eyes. Any product has multiple uses if you're clever enough, but it's just not practical or convenient. So when I heard of the cushion complexion concealer wand I wasn't exactly confident that this would be "The One." I was shown the error of my ways when I got the opportunity to test out the Julep Cushion Complexion for myself.    The Cushion Complexion has multiple practical applications for applying makeup. The first way to use this product (and probably most common) is as a concealer.  After applying my eye makeup I used the wand to sharpen the outer edges of my eye makeup and to cover my dark circles under my eyes. This concealer is opaque and covers imperfections marvelously.  I only needed one layer in order to cover my dark spots and dark under eye area. Of course if you want to r

HADA LABO Tokyo: Anti-Aging Hydrator & Skin Plumping Gel Cream - REVIEW Hada Labo Tokyo Anti-Aging Hydrator serum & Skin Plumping Gel Cream  Hada Labo's Anti-Aging Hydrator is wonderfully effective.  The Hydrator serum has a very lightweight liquid consistency.      This serum absorbs really fast into the skin on my face and neck,  and leaves them feeling hydrated without the weight of heavy cream moisturizers.  This has become one of my favorite daytime moisturizers.  It's perfect for my combination skin in that it moisturize the areas that are dry,  but doesn't add to the areas of my face that are oily.      I noticed a slight difference in the texture of my skin on my neck and cheeks after a couple weeks of use.  My skin feels more supple and maintains a healthier glow. I also noticed that my face feels a lot smoother after I apply this serum too my face. This serum is prefect for anyone with sensitive skin because it doesn't contain any

If you're looking for a new luxurious everyday eyeshadow palette, look no further! The "Naturally Glam" eye shadow kit from Jane Iredale  This eyeshadow palette has five shades: - "Feather" - a soft sheer golden ivory - "Lace" - a warm sheer gold transition shade - "Chenille" - a warm golden medium bronze - "Satin" - a sheer transitional rose gold - "Velvet" - a warm demi-matte chocolate brown with the tiniest bit of gold shimmer Top to bottom: feather, lace, chenille, satin, and velvet What I Love:     This palette can be used as a multitasking makeup.  The shades "feather" and "lace" can be used as highlighters that really make your face take on a youthful glow. The shade "satin" can be used as a glowy rose gold blush. The shades "chenille" and "velvet" can be applied as bronze to chisel out your cheeks.     All of the shades in this palette are shee

Review: PURE VITALITY BEAUTY 100% NATURAL NAIL POLISH REMOVER    I was super skeptical of the idea of an all natural,  no fume nail polish remover, but there was a special promotion and I wasn't going to pass up a great deal. Pure Vitality Beauty's 100% Natural nail polish remover works!     The directions say to use a dropper q-tip, or cotton ball to dab the polish remover on the nails and let it sit for about five minutes.  My bottle came with a glass dropper,  so I used that and put a couple drops on each nail.  After five minutes I used a cotton pad to wipe my nails.  The nail polish came off! Or at least most of it. There were a couple little spots on a few nails that needed a second application,  but I have the same issue with regular polish remover.      The smell isn't bad.  It reminds me of a diluted olive oil and anise seed mixture. Or actually... almost like a faint smell of pencil shavings! >.<  Just as it says,  there are no harsh fumes

Review: No7 Youthful Vitamin C Fresh Radiance Essence     I recently had the pleasure of testing out No7's Vitamin C essence.  Even though I know that an "essence" is one of the essential 10 steps of Korean skincare,  I have put off actually using one.  I've always thought that using a serum before my moisturizer should be adequate enough.  After trying this product out though,  I have changed my mind.     I have honestly seen a big difference in the quality of my facial skin after using this essence. Even though I haven't played out in the sun nearly as much as I normally do, I have managed to add sun damage to my face. A large part of that might have to do with my pregnancy hormones making me more sensitive to light (even though I swear I wear sunblock). But after using this product for three days I immediately noticed my skin looked smoother and felt more supple and less dry.  My sun spots were starting to lessen and be less noticeable. After a

"Unicorn Glow" box by Wet n Wild: REVIEW & SWATCHES!!! I heard about the existance of this glorious treasure trove of beauty while skimming my daily beauty news emails...  It was immediately SOLD OUT, so I had to stalk it for a few weeks. My persistance paid off and I was able to snag this bundle of gorgeousness.  The Limited Edition "Unicorn Glow" box set by Wet n Wild  My mother had always compared my sisters and I to raccoons. Dark puffy circles around the eyes caused by allergies, and a love for anything SHINY. This box of magic is definitely shiny! Everything about it is appealing: the rainbow holographic outer packaging, the faux velvet-lined inner packing, and most of all, the products themselves! Besides shiny things, I'm almost always intrigued by any beauty products that have themes and are limited edition. The beauties inside the Unicorn Glow Box,     So I placed my order and the box arrived in about 10 days. Upon receiving my late