Loreal Telescopic Shocking Extensions Mascara: Review and Swatches

From the company:

L’Oréal introduces liquid extensions in a bottle, with new Telescopic™ Shocking Extensions™ mascara, a new generation of lash length. In one motion lashes are separated, intensified, and look shockingly lengthened for an intense make-up result.

• Clump-free, flake-free, smudge-free
• Ophthalmologist and allergy tested.
• Suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

I find this mascara to define my lashes and give them a "clean" look. I wouldn't say this boosted volume, which is why I apply this after curling my lashes with my shiseido eyelash curler. I love the sleek packaging and chose the color Carbon Black. 

Rate: B +

Available at your local drugstores $ 9-10 

Shiseido Eyelash Curler Review

From the company:
Creates glamorous curls at a stroke on any lashes.

I have pin straight lashes that a medium in length. This curler curls my lashes without cutting them off. I love how the shape of this curler fits so nicely for my almond shaped eyes. With the help of this curler, my lashes have volume and visible.
It also comes with a replacement rubber pad. 

Rate: A +

Available at Macy's $ 19 

OPI Warm Me Up Swatch

In winter, I tend to go towards darker colors. Warm me up is a dark olive grey polish that is pigmented with two coats. 

Rate: A

Available at your local drugstores $8.50 

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Nude: Swatches and Review

From the company: 
Long lasting shocking color intensity with kohl Britania High intensity color for an instant color impact Ultra smooth & creamy formula that glides on easily Waterproof, smudge-proof, sweat-proof, heat-proof, humidity-proof and scandal- proof Dermatologist & ophthalmologist tested. Safe for sensitive eyes.

I was in need of a skin tone eyeliner for my waterline. I find white eyeliners to be too harsh and unnatural looking. This eyeliner is creamy and pigmented. I haven't tried the other colors in this range, but am loving "Nude", a skin tone color that brightens up my eyes. 

Rate: A +

Available at your local drugstores $5-7 

Origins 24 hours Protectors Set

From the company:

Protect your youth with our age-fighting favorites. 

Includes:
A Perfect World™ SPF 25 Age-defense moisturizer with White Tea 1.7 oz / 50 ml
A Perfect World™ Antioxidant moisturizer with White Tea .5 oz / 15 ml
A Perfect World™ Antioxidant cleanser with White Tea 1 fl. oz. / 30 ml

With my dry skin and slight oily on my t-zone, I was in a search for an oil free hydrating cream that meets the needs of my skin. I've been eyeing the A Perfect World™ SPF 25 Age-defense moisturizer with White Tea for a while now, and saw that they had a kit with a travel bag, the full size cream, and two travel size extras for the same price as if you would buy the cream alone!

I haven't't tried the cleanser yet, so an updated review will be posted soon. 

The moisturizer had a light fresh scent. My skin felt smooth and comfortable after applying it. This jar seems to have quite a lot of product. I see it lasting me a good amount of time. 

Rate: A 

Available at Origins

Inglot 17 TL Eye Brush and 569 Brow Powder

I've been filling my brows in lately, and wanted a brush to precisely shape my brows. I picked out a dark brown brow powder that I inserted into my freedom system palette that currently also holds three shadows. 
The brush felt really well made, and I will post an update on how it lasts after a few washes. 
Also, an update will be posted of an before and after brow look soon. 

Brush : $12
Brow Powder: $ 9

Available at select Macy's and Inglot

Inglot AMC Cream Concealer :Best Cream concealer for winter/dry skin

From the company: Rich in Vitamin A and E the Cream concealer uses pigments and light to provide the "SOFT FOCUS" effect


My first purchase from Inglot was the freedom system palette and three eye shadows which I reviewed here.
This time, while browsing at the counter, I focused more on their face products. I am in dire need of a high coverage concealer that can hide my acne scars. With dry skin, most concealers tend to cake up on me or accentuate my dry patches. The sales associate told me this was full coverage and creamy.
I got the shade 62.
After swatching it and testing it out on my skin, I fell in love with the texture and performance of this concealer. Is it possible for a concealer to be almost glossy? It gave out such a natural and radiant finish while concealing my dark spots.
I've been on a winning streak with Inglot so far. High quality makeup and budget friendly. 

Rate: A +

Available at select Macys and Inglot  $10 USD  (0.19 OZ)

Love With Food November 2013 Review

From the company: 
What is Love With Food?
Love With Food helps you discover new organic, all-natural snacks delivered to your door every month. Our subscription membership starts as low as $10/month. Every month, Love With Food members will receive a curated box of unique, hard-to-find tasty snacks which varies based on seasonal themes.For every box sold, we donate a meal to several food banks such as the Feeding America Network and Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry. Join us to help end child hunger one meal at a time!Say goodbye to boring grocery selections and start discovering your Love With Food experience!

There were 10 products in here, and 9 varieties (two mini dark chocolates) 

All products either said "Organic" or "Gluten Free" This is great for health nuts or those who like to snack(like me!) and want to eat healthy at the same time.

This box contains:

Kukuruza Tuxedo Popcorn
Green & Black’s Organic Dark 70% Chocolate
Laura Secord Maple Fudge
Mighty Leaf Ginger Twist Tea
Eat Natural Almond, Apricot, and Yoghurt Bar
Dancing Deer Baking Co Rosemary Sea Salt Shortbread
Sensible Foods Sweet Corn Crunch
Arora Creations Indian Spice
Popchips Sweet Potato Chips

Of all the snacks, the Popchips Sweet Potato Chips and the Eat Natural Almond, Apricot, and Yoghurt Bar were my favorites. I love the mini chocolate pouch that came in the box as well!

Rate : A 

Available at Love with Food

Disclaimer : This review contains a sample product sent for consideration by the brand or its PR firm.  I don't do paid reviews. All pictures and reviews are my own.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder : Mood Light , Review + Swatches

From the company:A wardrobe of six universal finishing powders that recreate the most exquisitely flattering light—from ethereal moonlight to luminous candlelight. Each powder captures, diffuses and softens surrounding light with groundbreaking photoluminescent technology. Apply powder all over the face using Ambient Powder Brush as the final step for a flawless complexion. "Mood" is described as a sheer lavender pink. 



The packing of this face powder is mirrored and reflective, very fancy. The purpose of this is to be used to set the foundation and create a natural flattering "light" to the complexion. Don't let the lavender pink part scare you away! Once applied, it was almost transparent in terms of color. I find this to be luxurious and smooth over my foundation. This photographed beautifully and didn't mess with my foundation/concealer. This din't dry out my skin nor did it completely mattify my face (not that I want it to!) It gave my skin a natural radiance (without the sparkly shimmer that I detest) and will now be my holy grail setting powder. Now, if you tend to get oily on your t-zone, I recommended using a specific mattify powder, and use this on the rest of your face. 

Rate : A +


Available at Hourglass Cosmetics  $ 45 USD 

Love With Food: Organic Food Subscription for a cause!

From the company:

What is Love With Food?

Love With Food helps you discover new organic, all-natural snacks delivered to your door every month. Our subscription membership starts as low as $10/month. Every month, Love With Food members will receive a curated box of unique, hard-to-find tasty snacks which varies based on seasonal themes.

For every box sold, we donate a meal to several food banks such as the Feeding America Network and Share Our Strength - No Kid Hungry. Join us to help end child hunger one meal at a time!

Say goodbye to boring grocery selections and start discovering your Love With Food experience!

This monthly subscription has a great cause behind their company, making it a win-win on both sides. For $10, your get 8+ snacks. In this box, I got 10 items (including 2 tea bags). 

All products either said "Organic" or "Gluten Free" This is great for health nuts or those who like to snack(like me!) and want to eat healthy at the same time.

Rate: A

Available at :Love With Food

Disclaimer : This review contains a sample product sent for consideration by the brand or its PR firm.  I don't do paid reviews. All pictures and reviews are my own.