~April Favorites!~

Hey everyone!

Here are the products that have made into my April Favorites!

~SurlyGirly Eye Shadow in Gun Metal

~SurlyGirly Eye Shadow in Flirt

~Sweet Libertine Mineral Cosmetics Eye Shadow in Cafe Au Lait

~Fusion Beauty Lip Fatuation in Pucker Up

~Fusion Beauty Lip Fatuation in Angelic

~SurlyGirly Lipstick in Clothing Optional

~SurlyGirly Lipstick in Romance Novel

XoXo,

Whitney

~Rimmel London - Max Volume Flash Mascara Review!~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Rimmel London Max Volume Flash Mascara!

Here is a bit of information from the press release. The Max Volume Flash Mascara delivers 14X more volume. No other leading mascara available today claims this much volume. The Lash Expand formula is enriched with Collagen to fatten lashes and Keratin for stronger, sleeker, shinier lashes. This exclusive quick-setting formula dries in a flash, leaving no more mess or unsightly clumps.

This mascara is fantastic! It is a great product to reach for everyday.

The wand applicator quickly and easily separates my lashes while coating them in one step. It even reaches the corners of my eyes, and captures the tiny lashes that are normally forgotten about!

The formula of the mascara is fast drying, which is a great product to use for on the go people.

I love the mascara, because it’s a dynamite way to instantly appear awake and alert in the morning. The mascara lasts all day without flaking or smearing off.

The packaging of this mascara is eye-catching, and makes you feel like a trend setter when you use it!

This mascara retails for $7.19.

Pros:
~Quick-drying formula
~Great wand applicator
~Rich, intense color
~Lasts all day
~Eye-catching packaging

Cons:
~None

Overall, I rate this product at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! I believe it is a get product to use for that on-the-go diva who wants to look her best with ease!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Rimmel London sent me this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~Earth Day Giveaway Winner!~

Hey everyone!

The winner for my Earth Day Giveaway is....

Katia!!!

Congratulations!!

XoXo,
Whitney

~Earth Day Giveaway!!~

Hey everyone!

My Earth Day Giveaway is officially open!

All you have to do is comment below telling me how you plan to help the Earth on Earth Day!

The Rules:
~This giveaway is open to everyone living in the US and Canada.
~If you are not 18 years old, please have parental permission to enter the giveaway.
~I will use randomizer.org to generate a random winner!
~If you are the winner, you must e-mail me your shipping information within 24 hours after the giveaway has ended.
~If I have not heard from the winner within 24 hours, I will randomly choose another winner!

Here is the prize that one lucky reader will win!

From Top to Bottom:

~Victoria's Secret Pink Lip Butter in the shade Bare
~The Giving Earth Plumping Lip Gloss in the shade Rose Quartz
~The Giving Earth Plumping Lip Gloss in the shade Bronze

This giveaway will end April 22nd 2010 at 11:59 pm EST! So make sure you enter!

Good Luck!

XoXo,
Whitney

~Rimmel London - Lasting Finish Pro Nail Enamel Review!~

Hey everyone!


This is a review on the Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro Nail Enamel in the shade Steel Grey.

Here is a bit of information from the Press Release: Enriched with micro-sized minerals that fill in imperfections on the nail surface, Lasting Finish Pro Nail Enamel creates a smooth and super glossy finish for up to 10 days of maximum color impact and shine. Advanced micro formula technology with an active time-release system enhances shine over time while UV fade protection keeps color true.

The Mistake-Free Pro Brush features a wide angled brush for a fast and mistake-free professional application. With more than 800 fine bristles, the brush is designed to adapt to any nail shape and requires less strokes to apply, while delivering a super smooth finish and truly streak-free results.

The nail enamel formula is fast drying, and has an amazing glossy finish. From normal wear and tear, this nail enamel can stand up pretty well on its own without chips.


The glossy finish lasts pretty much as long as you wear the nail enamel. I have noticed that after 7-8 days it can begin to dull slightly.


The wide angled brush is great; it makes applying the nail polish quick and easy. With the Steel Grey shade, 2-3 coats gets you a nice dark color, one coat alone is too sheer.

The Rimmel London Pro Nail Enamel retails for $3.99 (which is a great price!).

Pros:
~Glossy finish
~Beautiful, rich colors
~Chip resistant
~Fast drying
~New wide-angle brush

Cons:
~Needs more than one coat
~Peels off easily

Overall, I rate this product at 4.25 out of 5 sugarcubes! The nail enamel is great to wear for everyday occasions, and due to the inexpensive price, it would be great to travel with!

Follow this link to find out more about Rimmel London products!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Rimmel London sent me this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~Arissa Studio's Baked Eye Shadow Review~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Arissa Studio’s Baked Eyeshadows in the shades Outer Space and Starry Nights.

Here is a bit of information off the website: These high-pigmented shades that are formulated to enhance your eyes with brilliant color. Shadows are baked for a long lasting wear & silky smooth texture - perfect for both day and sizzling night looks. This fun collection of 14 baked eye shadows is ideal for both wet and dry application.

These eye shadows are dome-shaped, and they have an incredible shine! The first time I wore them, I received many compliments on my eyes!

From Top to Bottom:
~Starry Nights
~Outer Space

The eye shadows last all day, but I have noticed occasionally after 6 to 7 hours, they will begin to slightly crease.

The shine lasts all day and does not wear off. The formula is extremely smooth and easy to work with.

The applicators are fantastic! They help you to apply the eye shadow, and blend them out perfectly.


These eye shadows retail for: $5.50! A great deal if you ask me!

Pros:
~Last all day
~Great shine
~Fantastic applicators
~Beautiful/vibrant colors

Cons:
~Can occasionally crease after 6 to 7 hours

Overall, I rate these eye shadows at 4.75 out of 5 sugarcubes! I believe they would be great to travel with, and keep in your purse for a night on the town!

Follow this link to find out more about Arissa Studios!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Arissa Studio's sent me these products to try out and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~Arissa Studio's Line Art Eye Liner Review~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Arissa Studio’s Line Art Eye Liner in the shade Dark Brown.

Here is a bit of information from the website: Long-Lasting, silky formula glides on smoothly with effortless application. Twist up eyeliner never needs sharpening, with built-in smudger to create that perfect pair of sultry eyes, Available in 6 shades.

This is a duel ended brush with an eyeliner crayon at one end, and a smudger brush at the other end.

I use this product as a brow pencil and eyeliner.

The smudger brush is extremely high quality! It helps you easily smudge the eyeliner to give you that sexy, smoky effect. Also, I use the brush to smudge out eye shadow!

The eye liner crayon is easy to work with and smudge. The color will last all day, but if your eyes happen to water, then the product may disappear. You can shade in your brows easily, but remember to use a light hand when doing so! I love the fact that you never have to sharpen the eyeliner!

Plus, when I use the eyeliner up, I plan to keep the product and use the brush!

This retails for $5.00!

Pros:
~Duel ended
~Multi-purpose
~Amazing smudger brush
~Last all day

Cons:
~Can disappear if eyes water

Overall, I rate this product at 4.5 out of 5 sugarcubes! It is a great product to always have in your purse for on the go touchups, and whenever you need an eye brush!

Follow this link to find out more about Arissa Studios!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Arissa Studio's sent me this product to try out and review. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~New Project 10 Pan and General Update!~

Hey everyone!

I have finally finished my Project 15 Pan!

Since I still have way too many things partially used, I am starting another Project 10 Pan!

Here are the products I plan to finish up!

From Left to Right:

~Wise Women Regenerating Night Cream

~The Body Shop Vitamin E Body Butter

From Left to Right:

~Honeycat Cosmetic's Peach Brandy Shower Gel

~Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Body Wash

From Left to Right:

~CO Bigelow My Favorite Lip Balm

~The Body Shop Lip Gloss Dot

~Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Minty Lip Shine

From Left to Right:

~Dove Deodorant

~BonBon White Body Glitter

~Britney Spears' Fantasy Perfume

I plan to hold another giveaway around April 22nd in honor of Earth Day! More details will be available soon! Also, I will be having an extra special giveaway in May in honor of my birthday, so make sure you keep checking for updates on that!

XoXo,

Whitney

~Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar - Blush Review!~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar Blush in the shade Poppy.

The texture of this blush is extremely silky and smooth. The powder is very fine, which means that it will not appear cakey on your skin. When you apply this blush, your skin feels very soft and smooth.

The shade Poppy is a beautiful soft natural nude light pink color.

This product can be used as a: blush, eye shadow, and a soft all-over face color. The blush gives you a soft, healthy, pink appearance without being too harsh on your skin.

As an eye shadow, I find that this product works great blended with other eye shadows, or by itself. It will last on my lids for 3-4 hours without needing touchups or creasing.

As a blush and all-over face color, the color can last all day. However, I have noticed that on my oily skin, the color and product will fade within a few hours.

Since the powder is so fine, it can become messy during application.

This retails for:
~Large Jar - $12.00
~Sample Bag - $1.00

Pros:
~Beautiful color
~Smooth/silky texture
~Multi-purpose

Cons:
~Messy application
~Color can fade on oily skin

Overall, I rate the Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar Blush at 4.25 out of 5 sugarcubes! This is a good multi-purpose product to keep in your makeup bag.

Follow this link to find out more about Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar sent me this product to try out and review. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar - Mineral Foundation Review!~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar Mineral Foundation.

The foundation powder is very fine and soft in texture. It blends into the skin with ease and does not appear cakey. However, due to the fineness of the powder, I find that application can be a bit messy, if you are not careful.

Besides using this as a foundation, I use it as an under eye concealer. I just dab a little extra with my fingers underneath my eyes and gently blend. This little step instantly brightens my under eye circles, and makes me appear awake!

The coverage of the foundation is light to medium.

I use one of my kabuki brushes to apply it. This is the best type of brush to use, because I can quickly and easily buff the Mineral Foundation into my skin.

This foundation can be a bit drying on skin, but with my oiliness, it is not a big problem for me.

Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar has several foundation shades, which means you can find your perfect match!

This retails for:
XX Large Jar (12 gm) - $18.00
Large Jar (14 gm) - $12.00
Sample Bag - $1.00

Pros:
~Multi-purpose
~Fine/smooth texture
~Does not appear cakey
~Easy/quick to buff in

Cons:
~Can be a bit messy
~Can be drying on skin

Overall, I rate the Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar Mineral Foundation at 3.75 out of 5 stars. I think the foundation has great coverage, and I love the fact that I can use it as an under eye concealer as well!

Follow this link to find out more information on Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar sent me this product to try out and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar - Eye Shadow Pigment Review!~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar eye pigments.

These eye pigments are absolutely gorgeous! When you apply them on your eyes, they catch the light, giving you a beautiful sheen on your lids!

They are great to use by themselves, or with any other eye shadows you have. You can easily build-up the intensity of color on your lids. These eye pigments can be used either dry for a more subtle look, or wet for a more foil/dramatic look.

The texture is extremely fine and silky. I use either a brush or my finger to apply the pigments.

I find that these eye pigments will stay vibrant and creaseless for about 4-5 hours. After that, I will normally do a quick touchup.

There can be a slight issue with fallout, if you do not tap off your brush well. Also, the sample size jars do not have shifters, so if you drop the jar with the lid off, you could have a huge mess on your hands.

Top to Bottom:
~Twilight Green
~Purple Haze

This retails for:
~Large Jar (2 gm) - $8.00
~Mini Jar Sample (1 gm) - $5.00
~Refill Vial (2 gm) - $8.00

Pros:
~Vibrant, beautiful colors
~Lasts for hours without touchups
~Silky texture
~Easy to use wet or dry

Cons:
~Can have slight fallout
~No shifter in sample jars

Overall, I rate these eye pigments at 4.75 out of 5 sugarcubes! They are extremely vibrant and beautiful colors that will easily complete your makeup collection! Plus, they are affordable!

Follow this link if you would like to find out more information on Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar!



XoXo,
Whitney



Note: Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar sent me these product to try out and review on my blog. I am not assoicated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar - Lumi Lip Gloss Review!~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar Lumi Lips Gloss in the shade Violaceous.

I received a small sample size of the lip gloss, and I must say the sample is adorable! This is the perfect size to take on a vacation, or to carry in your purse!

Violaceous is a stunning plum color with a light shimmer.

The texture of the gloss is non-sticky and very smooth. It is a very light weight gloss, and at times I do not even feel as if I have any on!

The gloss looks beautiful by itself or over any lip color. I find that without eating or drinking, the gloss will last 3-4 hours without needing touchups.

There is a very slight plastic smell to the gloss, but the smell disappears during application.

Retail prices are:
~Mini Size Lip Wand - $3.00
~Large Lip Wand - $8.50
~Large Squeeze Tube - $8.50

Pros:
~Non-sticky
~Very smooth/silky
~Gorgeous colors available
~Lasts for hours without touchups
~Different sizes available

Cons:
~Slight plastic smell

Overall, I rate the Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar Lumi Lip Gloss at 4.25 out of 5 sugarcubes! I think it is one of the non-stickiest glosses I have come across!

To find out more about Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar follow this link!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: I received this product from Lumiere Skin & Beauty Bar to try out and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Jemma Kidd Mini Haul!

Hey everyone!

Jemma Kidd sent me a couple products to try out and review!

Jemma Kidd Make Up School Bronze Perfection Natural Skin. A universal bronzer with a believable perfect skin finish. Gradually build up the colour to darken the skin for the naturally bronzed look.

Retails for $38.00

Jemma Kidd Make Up School Lip & Eye Dewy Gloss. The perfect way to take a subtle day look into glamours night time. Wash the gloss over the lip or eyelid to give an instant catwalk gleam.

Retails for $25.00

Reviews will be up soon!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Jemma Kidd sent me these products to review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~Mineral Essence All-Over Face Color Review~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Mineral Essence Anywhere Face Color in the shade Glow.

Some information from the Mineral Essence website: Now that healthy, sun-kissed glow can be yours all year-round with the latest innovation in cheek and face color. These subtle bronzers contain a natural blend of crushed minerals that come straight from the earth. Enriched with Vitamins A, C & E and antioxidant-rich Green Tea Extract, Anywhere Face Colors are free of fragrances, oils, emulsifiers, preservatives and additives to reveal a more vivacious you - the way nature intended.

The Anywhere Face Color is a sheer pink/bronze with a light luminous finish. This product does exactly what it says, it gives me color anywhere. The face powder, eye shadow, and blush, leaves my skin with a soft subtle sun-kissed glow. I even love to use it on my shoulders and chest.

Mineral Essence Anywhere Face Color works great on my sensitive skin; I have not had any irritation or blemishes. I apply this powder with my Mineral Essence Grand Kabuki Brush, but any fluffy brush will work just fine.

My only issue with the packaging is that the shifter holes are a bit large, which causes more powder to be disbursed. This can result in a bit of mess when using it, if you dispense too much.

This retails for $16.00.

Pros:
~Fantastic sun-kiss color
~Great for sensitive skin
~All purpose powder

Cons (Only one!):
~Large shifter holes

Overall, I rate the Mineral Essence Anywhere Face Color at 4.75 out of 5 sugarcubes! It is a great powder to use when you want to sparkle with a sun-kissed glow!

Follow this link to find out more about all of the amazing Mineral Essence products!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Mineral Essence sent me this product to try and review on my blog. I am not assoicated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own.

~Mineral Essence Eye Shimmer Review~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Mineral Essence Eye Shimmer in Quartz.

Here is a bit of information from the website: For more than just a pretty face, these revolutionary formulas are blended with the breakthrough Anti-oxyzome™ technology, a fusion of powerful antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin softer, healthier and younger-looking with each use. Choose from 18 shades of these beautiful shimmer powders.

I use this Eye Shimmer for many things such as: Eye Shadow, Eye Highlight, Face Highlight, and Body Highlight/Shimmer.

The texture of the Eye Shimmer is extremely fine and smooth. I apply it with either a brush or

my fingers.

Mineral Essence Eye Shimmer is perfect for that romantic date when you want your eyes to sparkle. The Eye Shimmer lasts for 3-4 hours without needing a touchup. However, some of the glitter will disappear over that time frame. So if you want to maintain a heavy sparkle, I would reapply after a couple of hours. If you do not tap off your brush, there can be some fallout with the glitter, which can result in a mess.

I mainly use this Eye Shimmer as an eye shadow and as a highlight underneath my brow. I will also use my Grand Kabuki Brush, and dust the Eye Shimmer along my shoulders, arms and chest for a summery shimmer! Normally, the shimmer will last on my skin for 2-3 hours.

This Eye Shimmer retails for $16.00.

Pros:
~Beautiful color/shimmer
~Multi-purpose
~Smooth/Fine texture
~Easy to use

Cons:
~It can get messy with slight glitter fallout
~Larger shifter holes

Overall, I rate the Mineral Essence Eye Shimmer at 4.5 out of 5 sugarcubes! It is a great multi-purpose product that can help you shine when you need it most!

Follow this link if you would like to find out more about the amazing Mineral Essence products!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Mineral Essence sent me this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~Mineral Essence Mineral Foundation Review~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Mineral Essence Foundation. My shade match is L3.

Here is a bit of information from the Mineral Essence website: Discover perfect, flawless coverage for any skin tone and type. MINERAL ESSENCE foundations are made of 100% pure micronized minerals and are free of additives, oils, talc, and harsh chemicals. Available in 15 shades, this featherweight formula creates a naturally luminous, radiant look. Plus, it glides on so smoothly, it's like you're not wearing any makeup at all!

This mineral foundation turned out to be my perfect match! At first, I had my doubts because Mineral Essence had so many colors to choose from. However, I was lucky and picked the right one for me!

Foundation L3 is light with yellow undertones. To match your shade on Mineral Essences Foundation Wheel, follow this link!

I found this mineral foundation to be extremely light weight with excellent coverage. When I applied the product, my skin felt soft and smooth, without appearing cakey. Mineral Essence has been the first mineral foundation that truly allowed my skin to breathe.

With other mineral foundations, my nose, chin, and forehead became shiny with oil, in the first 10 minutes. To make matters worse, my skin seemed to have an allergic reaction (resulting in a red rash, hot cheeks, and breakouts!). This Mineral Essence foundation is completely different! My shininess and sensitivity is nowhere to be seen.

In addition, my skin is extremely sensitive to the sun and heat, leaving my cheeks pink/red all of the time. Occasionally, I have found this to work in my favor, because I rarely have a need for blush! However, this foundation worked great to mute my redness into a soft (flattering!) pink shade.

I love applying this foundation with the Mineral Essence Grand Kabuki Brush, but any dense, fluffy face brush will work perfectly!

The only downside to the packaging is that the shifter holes are a bit large. This can lead to more product coming out and a bit of a mess.

This mineral foundation retails for $26.00.

Pros:
~Light weight
~Great coverage
~Perfect matching shade
~A little goes along way
~Did not cause skin reactions for me

Cons:
~Larger shifter holes

Overall, I rate this foundation at 4.75 out of 5 sugarcubes! This foundation is an excellent investment for your makeup collection!

Follow this link to find out more about Mineral Essence's amazing products!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Mineral Essence sent me this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

~Mineral Essence Grand Kabuki Brush Review~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Mineral Essence Grand Kabuki Brush.

When I first saw this brush, I was amazed at how cute it was! The Kabuki Brush comes in its own protective travel case, keeping it from getting damaged or dirty.

The Grand Kabuki Brush is the perfect size to apply foundation, blush, and body powder.

The brush itself is extremely dense, which allows you to pick up more product, and buff it into your skin with ease.

The bristles are super soft, and they make you feel as if you are pampering your skin just by using the brush!

I find that based on the size of the brush, I am able to apply my mineral foundation in half the time. Plus, I never look cakey with powder when I use this Kabuki!

I have not had a single hair shed from the brush, which is absolutely awesome! You can truly tell a high quality brush, when there are no shedding hairs!

The Mineral Essence Grand Kabuki Brush retails for $30.00.

Pros:
~Extremely soft bristles
~Has never shed
~Very dense
~Applies powder evenly
~Easy to use

Cons (There aren’t any!):

Overall, I rate the Mineral Essence Kabuki Brush at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! This Kabuki brush is the perfect size for most uses, and it has never shed. It is an amazing brush for the price!

Follow this link if you would like to check out all the amazing products Mineral Essence has to offer!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Mineral Essence sent me this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!