Hard Candy

Spotted at Walmart: New Hard Candy "Fox in a Box" Bronzing Duos and Blushing Quads

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I know many of you have a love/hate relationship with Walmart, and that the "hate" can be overcome by some new Hard Candy products, so I bring you "Fox in a Box" by Hard Candy - a collection of Bronzing Duos and Blushing Quads that retail at $6 a piece. 

From the Hard Candy website:
A highly pigmented multi-color powder compact that will surely bring out your inner foxy lady. Each box contains coordinated shades that blend together perfectly and a custom Hard Candy applicator brush. Sweep across chin, cheeks, and forehead and unleash the foxiness in you!




Below are the Bronzing Duos - your options are basically a warm coral and bronze (Skinny Dipping) or a bright pink and bronze (Truth or Dare).   Yes, the coral is that bright!  I did not buy this, but it would be interesting to see if the bronze portion tones down the intensity of the colored sides once swirled together, giving that "perfect finish".


The Blushing quads looked promising.  These are not super shimmery, so for those of you that prefer a more matte look, but still want a *pop* of color, these might be a nice and inexpensive alternative. 


Like I said, I didn't purchase these.  I am holding out for the new Milani baked blushes I have seen all over the blogosphere.

Have you purchased these?  What were your thoughts?

Contests

Reader Giveaway: Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Styling Iron!!

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I am very pleased to announce a reader giveaway, sponsored by Hairtools.ca. 

About a year ago I discovered the wonders that are a professional styling tool.  Not only do they make styling a breeze, they also help minimize the damage that can occur when styling with heating tools.  Hairtools.ca has quite a few to choose from in their online store - it's amazing what is available to help you acheive the style of your dreams! 

Well, the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Styiling Iron is no exception.  Take a look at the details below: ceramic tourmaline plates, temperature control, and a long and flexible cord are just some of the benefits.

Introducing the New Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Styling Iron, the Ultimate Hair Styling Tool.



Whether you choose to curl, flip, straighten or add volume and body, the G3 is the only styling iron you will ever need.


The Karmin Salon Pro is perfect for both professional use as well as at home with features such as flash quick heating, a tangle-free swivel cord and temperature settings for all hair types. Styling your hair is virtually effortless and results are smooth, silky, shiny hair.


This ultra glossy and super sleek styling iron is available in 3 distinguishing and enticing shades, choose the one that reveals your personal style.


Product Features:
1.Ultra hard, mirror smooth Tourmaline Ceramic plate surfaces.
2.Negative ions and infrared heat (removes static) for silky shiny hair.
3.Ion field technology (seals in natural oils).
4.Micro-porous technology (locks in moisture).
5.Won't damage hair like other straighteners.
6.Straight-curl-flip-style.
7.Unparalleled infrared heat for deep, long lasting straightness.
8.Micro chip temperature control with infrared heat for flash quick heating.
9.232°C (450°F) variable temperature control.
10.Tangle-free 3 meter, 360° swivel cord.


Now, onto the details for the give-away! 

How to Enter:
1.  You must "like" our friends over at Haircaretools.ca on Facebook!  If it weren't for them, this give-away would even be possible!

2.  Please enter your *valid* email address into the entry form below - please make sure everything is correct as this will be how I am contacting the winner!

3.  There is a quick question about your favorite or essential hair styling product in the entry form - please answer that as well...think of all we will learn from eachother!

4.  Winner must be from the United States or Canada.

5.  This is not a requirement, but if you feel up to it, please follow me on Google Friend Connect!  I'll be having more giveaways soon!

The giveaway will run from 4/12/11 to 12:00 a.m. 4/25/11. 
U.S./Canadian Residents Only. Winner will be chosen at random based on entries above. Please enter a valid email address, as this is how you will be contacted!  Again, this is sponsored by haircaretools.ca and item will be directly shipped from this sponsor. 

e.o.s.

Spotted at Walgreens: New E.O.S Lipbalm Duos w/ Strawberry Sorbet and Passion Fruit

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For those of you EOS lovers (me included - I have the Lemon and Spring Fruit and can't live without it!), there is a set for spring including two new flavors: Strawberry Sorbet and Passion Fruit! 

**NOTE** These are duos of the new flavors, not trios as I originally stated.


This was a hanging rack right in the middle of the cosmetics aisle where all the perfumes and new cosmetics are located. 

See the new flavors?

Have you seen these?  What do you think?


Mascara

Review: Physicians Formula 100% Natural Origin Jumbo Lash Mascara

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I'm sure by now you have seen the new Physician's Formula 100% Natural Origin Jumbo Lash Mascara during your hunt for those adorable Mood Booster blushes.  Well, for one, the packaging definitely stands out, so it's hard to miss!

Obviously, being from Phsyician's Formula, this is going to be as natural as it gets.  From the website, the product is the following:

Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Jumbo Lash Mascara



Description

100% of the Total Ingredients are from Natural Origin.

47% of the Total Ingredients are from Organic Farming.

100% Dramatic Volume & Glamour.

OrganiSoy® Moisturizes and helps nourish lashes.

Eco-Olive(r) a natural antioxidant, shields lashes from harsh environmental aggressors.

I thought I'd take a picture of the back label because it gives tons of good information about what this mascara is about, and what's in it.  You can click the image below for a larger view if it's too hard to read on your computer.



The packaging on this guys is very large.  At first, I thought it might be cumbersome, but it's actually quite well thought out.  The outside is a gorgeous green "metal" with a leaf handle.  The actual brush handle sits quite comfortably in your hand, and is what I would consider ergonomic as far as mascaras go. 


The brush is a very large, rubber bristled brush, similar to Lash Blast, but I would say it is even larger/fatter than that.   The tip tapers in a little bit, but doesn't come to a point.  Overall, the shape stays pretty uniform throughout. 




The consistency of the mascara is what I would expect from a volumizing mascara, although to me it was a bit on the dry side.  This wasn't clumpy at all, and the thickness and complexity of the brush allowed the product to pull through on the lashes, leaving even application across the board.  The color is nice - it's an intense deep black (I got "Ultra Black", although there is just a basic "Black" as well).  I did not experience any flaking, smudging or smearing.  There was absolutely no irritation for me.  Removal was quite easy as well - I didn't need any makeup remover, instead I used my Philosophy Purity and the Clarisonic.  Nothing was left behind upon removal.

Below is a snapshot of my lashes with two coats.  I will say, this does what it says: volume.  There was little to no lengthening of my lashes, and I couldn't get any curl out of it.  With that said, if you have naturally long lashes, and are just looking for some volume, this would be a great natural alternative to some of the synthetic or high-priced mascaras around.  For me, I need the best of both worlds, so I require some lengthening in my mascara as well.  If I could just get these puny little lashes to grow out a little bit longer, this might just be a great mascara for me!  But, alas, I will probably only use this on days when I'm wearing little makeup and just want some mascara on. 


So, final thoughts?  I'd give this mascara a B to B+.
Retail Price: Approximately $9.99-10.99
Where to purchase: CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, Walmart...anywhere that carries Physician's Formula
Product: 3.5 out of 5
Price: 4 out of 5
Packaging: 5 out of 5
Overall: 4 out of 5
Would I purchase again?  Right now, probably not.  Not because this is a bad product by any means, but because I am not getting the length out of the mascara that I like to see on my lashes.  Like I said, this is a self proclaimed Volumizing mascara, and it does just that!

Have you tried this mascara?  What about their regular line: either the Organic Wear Natural mascara or any of the other types?  What do you think?

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