X OUT

"The unique, one-step X Out™ Wash-In Treatment is formulated to help kill the bacteria that causes breakouts, help banish existing pimples and help leave the skin feeling smooth and looking healthy.  

X Out™ works to lift away the dirt and grime that can clog pores.  The Wash-In Treatment also leaves behind powerful medicine to help keep pores clean.  Learn more and purchase at XOut.com.  X Out is sold as a 30-day supply and comes with a bonus Shine Control product to help you fight oil all day for $19.95."

I received the X Out Wash-In Treatment in my INFLUENSTER Holiday Voxbox as a bonus product at the beginning of the month.  I didn't exactly know what to expect from this product but I had high hopes for it even though I don't really have breakouts.  I tried it a few nights after receiving my Voxbox when a big fat pimple popped up on my cheek and so I decided to test the product out.  My face felt rather dried out after I tried out the X-Out wash-in treatment.  I'm not sure if it was because of my combination skin or what not but I couldn't even raise my eyebrows because my forehead and cheeks were so dry.  I ended up using a moisturizer but I did notice that the following morning my pimple that made an appearance on my cheek had reduced greatly in size.  You almost couldn't even see it anymore.  I did enjoy this product and I intend to introduce the X Out Wash-In Treatment to my brothers because they have rather oily skin so this might work out quite well for them.

TIPS: Definitely use a moisturizer afterwards.

VERDICT: It does the job of getting rid of pimples but if you have dry skin or combination skin you might need a moisturizer afterwards and you may not be able to use it that often.  Those with oily skin this product may show you some rather good results if you use enough or when you need it.

WEBSITE LINK: http://www.xout.com

*SORRY I do not have a photo at this time being that I left it at mothers house when I went there for Christmas. I will have a photo up as soon as I get it. Thank You!*

Montagnue Jeunesses

"Whether you enjoy looking after your skin, being pampered, or indulging in some me-time, be it alone or with friends, you will absolutely enjoy one of these ‘Life Little Pleasures’… With a huge array to choose from, our face masques are packed with the most delicious natural ingredients and are bursting with luscious fragrances. Suitable for all different skin types, there is one to suit every mood and everybody!

Montagne Jeunesse beauty treats are free of parabens, vegetarian approved and never tested on animals. So treat yourself today to a masque that will hydrate, nourish and leave your skin cleansed, smooth and glowing. Available at ULTA Beauty, Walgreen’s, Claire’s, Walmart, Kroger, CVS Pharmacies and other retailers across the US, these masques are available in a variety of succulent flavours, including:

• Cucumber Peel Off
• Passion Peel Off
• Dead Sea Mud
• Fruit Smoothie
• Strawberry Souffle
• Chocolate Mud
• And many more!"

I received the Montagnue Jeunesse face mask in Cucumber Peel Off from INFLUENSTER's Holiday VoxBox. I actually don't have that much experience in face masks so when I got this I was quite excited like many of my other products I received in my VoxBox.  When I first went to try this product out I had no idea what to expect from it.  My first impressions of it when I touched it was that it had a gel-like consistency and it had a greenish tint to it which kind of scared me. LOL. I still ended up putting it on my face and after about a five minute time span I noticed the drying of the product.  After fifteen or so minutes I felt that the face mask had completely dried because my face was really tight.  I ended up peeling it off and it felt like all the dirt and oils that were previously on my face had peeled away with the face mask.  This was the first time my face felt so clean and soft for the first time in a long time.  I was so amazed on how great my face felt that I really want to get my hands on a few more.

TIPS: Be generous with the amount of the product you put on your face.  It's not gonna hurt to put on the whole packet.

VERDICT: I LOVE IT! I'm really interested in this product now that I've tried it so I actually want to try out all the ones that they offer.

LINK TO WEBSITE: http://www.montagnejeunesse.com

imPress Press On Manicure

"Introducing imPress, the revolutionary way to apply nail polish! Featuring advanced technology, you will get a salon-perfect manicure in seconds - simply peel off, press on, and you're done(no drying time!) imPress comes in 36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, fun prints, classic darks and animal prints."

I received the imPress Press On Manicure by Broadway Nails in my INFLUENSTER Holiday Voxbox and at first I was excited about trying this.  I tend to do my nails at least once a week or once every two weeks or so I was excited about receiving something nail related. The colored imPress Press On Manicures retail for $5.99 while patterned ones retail for $7.99 and can be located at your local CVS, Wal-Mart, Rite Aide, KMart, Walgreens, Duane Reade and many more.

The color that I received was Tweetheart which is just a nice bold, true red color.  I am not a big fan of red on my nails but I still gave it a try.  It was rather easy to apply being that all I did wass peel the clear piece off the glue on the nails and just stick it on to your finger nails. The application went smooth however after a few minutes I started doing some chores around the house and I noticed that the nail was actually peeling off.  I looked under my nails and I could see a huge gap between my real nails and the fake nail that I had just applied.  I ended up peeling a few of them off so I could redo them and they still ended up peeling off before the end of the day.  I was really upset about this product because I really wanted to like it.  I love easy application but this product just didn't work out for me.  I think this is mostly because my actual nails are kind of flat so this product might work out well for you if you have nice rounded nails.

VERDICT: I wouldn't buy this but it may work well for those with rounded nails and not so much for those with flat nails.

imPress Web Link: www.impressmanicure.com

*I'll put up a photo of the product on my nails when I can*

NYC NEW YORK COLOR

Hey everyone I have a review on the New York Color Liquid Lip Shine in Nude York City that I got at the beginning of this month in my INFLUENSTER Holiday Voxbox!  If you don't know what Influenster is I have it linked above.  I'm not going to get too much into explaining it because I really suck at explaining so I'm just going to jump right in to my review.

On the card that came along with the Voxbox it says "Straight from the city that never sleeps, New York Color's Liquid Lipshine is uptown style at a down-to-earth price. With pure pigments that create a 3-D gloss effect and vitamin E that provides shine and moisture, this product is perfect to keep lips looking and feeling fabulous this season. Comes in 10 shades from neutral  nude, to berries & fuchsias."

This was the first product I jumped at to try because I love anything beauty related as you may know already.  Honestly I didn't expect much from it because the retail price on it is about $2.50 a color.  However, they feel and look more expensive than a mere $2.50.  They feel absolutely amazing on the lips! The color I received was Nude York City and it was a perfect nude color with flecks of silver in it. The silver flecks are quite nice because your lips look plumper which is definitely a thumbs up for me. It isn't sticky at all and the pigmentation a pretty decent. The one thing I love most about this product is that it keeps my lips moisturized all day long even after it has worn away.

TIP: Keep this product with you if you want your lips to be this color all day for it is only a Liquid Lip Shin.

THE VERDICT: I love this product and I actually planning on getting a few more at my local drug store.  Obviously I'm only going to get nude colors. =)

NYC Website Link: http://www.newyorkcolor.com

Jewelmint Setting Sun Necklace For Sale (SOLD)

Hey everyone I'm trying to sell my Setting Sun Necklace that I bought from Jewelmint a few months back.  I've only tried it on once or twice so feel free to check it out on my Ebay.  Ebay listing for Jewelmint Settin Sun Necklace is now up!

Aveeno Baby

Hello blogging world!  Yes I know I haven’t blogged in over a month or so.  I swear I have a good excuse.  =)  Obviously I have a newborn in the house who needs my attention so that is why I haven’t been able to blog much lately.  Another reason would be that I will moving soon so I have been getting all of our belongings packed early so when we do move it’ll be much easier.  Anyways that’s enough about what’s happening in my life now on to the blogging.

Like I stated above I have a two month old almost three months now who recently started getting red, itchy, dry splotches on his face.  Mainly on his cheeks and the sides of his head is where the splotches turned up.  I’m not sure if it’s the weather but I noticed this a week or so ago and I hoped it would just go away.  After waiting about a week I had had enough.  It wasn’t going away and it actually looked like it was getting worse.

Friday November 5^th we went to Fort Smith to go check out Toys R Us and have dinner.  After dinner we went to Wal-Mart to get some things for my husband.  While he was searching for his things I decided to go look for a lotion of some sort for Leonidus’s splotches.  The baby section had so many lotions I didn’t really know what to pick up.  I ended up picking up the Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion which is fragrance free and pediatrician recommended.  On the bottle it claims to help heal and protect delicate skin and moisturizes for up to 24 hours.

I used it the next day right after I brought baby Leonidus out of his tube.  I noticed that a few hours after I put the lotion on the redness disappeared and his skin was smoothing out and he didn’t reach to itch his face anymore.  After two day his face was almost back to how it was before his face started getting dry and itchy.  I was so amazed!  I love using this product on his face and do regular spot treatments on his face where it’s dryer and redder.  For any mommies out there who have children or infants with delicate and sensitive skin I strongly suggest this for the winter months when its cold and windy making your child’s face dry and itchy.  I’ve only had this for a few days and I am completely satisfied with it because it is true to what it claims.  It is definitely something worth buying no matter what the price.

My First Julep Maven (November Julep Maven Box)

I’ve been debating if I wanted to start up with Julep Maven after I saw someones blog post on them but I never did.  However, they recently had a code where you pay only $5.00 and not the whole $19.99 for your first month.  This was too good for me to pass up since all the products in the Julep Maven box is worth up to $60 the first month and $40 every month after that.  So yes I caved in and ordered my first Julep Maven box.  I ordered on the second of November and it shipped on the fourth which was Friday.  I received my Julep Maven box today which is the seventh so I do have to say that shipping is super-fast!

Well the first step to getting your Julep Maven is that you have to take a style quiz which groups you into one of a few types of Julep Maven boxes.  I happen to an “It-Girl.”  From there you order your Julep Maven box and pick how you want it shipped.  For example if you want it shipped via USPS, UPS, and so on, they give you plenty of options but I opted for the regular First Class USPS.  It still made it to me in less than a week so I would rather just go with this option to make things easier in the future.  Each month after your first Julep Maven box they send you an email with your customized sneak peek Box.  You can either opt to “Skip the Month,” request a “New Shelf Pull,” or “Send My Box to a Girlfriend.”  However, you have to do either one of these by the 25^th of each month so be careful not to forget or you’ll be charged $19.99 on the 27^th of each month.

Now onto what I received for my first month of being a Maven!  I received two nail varnishes in the colors Emilie and Sienna.  Emilie just happens to be a gorgeous teal green color.  Sienna is a color I’m not so sure of.  At times it looks like a shimmery gold and at times it looks like shimmery silver.  The consistencies to the varnishes do seem to be a little bit on the wetter side but they dry rather quickly and beautifully.  I haven’t done any swatches on my finger nails but I did try them on one of toes and it looks rather nice.  I will definitely be putting up swatches of them on my finger nails after the polish on my nails right now start peeling.  In the box there was also the Julep “Facial for Hands” Glycolic Hand Scrub and two samples.  One of which is the sample size of the “Facial for Hands” and the other is a sample size of their Julep “Everyday SPF” hand cream in SPF 30.   I have not used either of which so I will be getting back to you on that whenever I end up using it.  And no I do not like to use things with actually needing to so you’re going to have to wait and I’ll talk to you guys at a later time.