Friday, June 24, 2011

OPI Silver Shatter Nail Polish

Hey everyone!

I was the lucky winner of Glambo's OPI Silver Shatter Giveaway!


I absolutely love the edgy look that this polish gives my nails!

Great color combinations so far with the Silver Shatter:

~Essie's French Affair Nail Polish
~Essie's Nice is Nice Nail Polish
~Essie's Absolutely Shore Nail Polish
~Double Dutch Cosmetics' Peach Cobbler Nail Polish

XoXo,
Whitney

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser Review!

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser!


Here is some information about the product. Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser delivers a potent combination of acne fighters and soothing botanicals, helping calm and clear the complexion. The formula, with 2% Salicylic Acid, helps clear up blemishes and blackheads while cleansing pores to prevent future breakouts. The formula contains natural Lavender which is known to soothe and calm and Eucalyptus, known to purify and energize. It also has invigorating botanicals which deliver a tingling cooling sensation, instantly refreshing overheated summer skin.

Are you ready for a little artic chill this summer? If yes, then try Biore’s Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser. One pump blasts a cold rich lather that instantly refreshes and moisturizes your skin, while removing dirt and oil. So why not give yourself an invigorating facial, and let Biore give your blemishes an icy reception.

This product retails for $7.99!

Pros:
~Refreshes skin
~Lathers well
~Moisturizes and cleans skin
~Stylish packaging

Cons:
~None!

Overall, I rate this product at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! A blizzard is heading your way when you wash with Biore's Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Biore 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 product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick Review

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Color SPF 18 in the shades: Fancy, Summer Angel, and Coral Shimmer!


Here is a bit of information from the press release. This moisture-infused lip essential reduces lip dryness by up to 65% for smoother lips and better color. Rimmel London’s Moisture Renew Lip Color was developed with SPF 18 and a cutting edge Self Adapting Moisture Complex that features Hylaronic Acid, Collagen and Vitamins A, C and E to nourish lips, leaving them with a smoother surface for better color and wear. The creamy, moisturizing shades come richly wrapped in an elegant metallic purple case. The lip color is available in 24 shades.


From Top to Bottom:
~Coral Shimmer
~Summer Angel
~Fancy

I  absolutely love Rimmel London's Moisture Renew Lip Colors with SPF 18. They glide on flawlessly, and their creamy consistency never settles into the lines on my lips. The beautiful colors of these shimmering lipsticks are highly pigmented and moisturizing. Not only do my lips feel nourished and conditioned, while being protected from the sun, they’re perfectly dazzling.


From Left to Right:
~Coral Shimmer
~Summer Angel
~Fancy

The lip colors stay fabulous for up to 4 hours without eating or drinking; however, I do find that they have a slight powdery aroma.

The metallic purple packaging is eye-catching and attractive! The stylish lipstick cases are extremely durable and do not scratch easily.

This product retails for $6.79!

Pros:

~Gorgeous shimmer
~Smooth and creamy texture
~Moisturizes lips
~SPF 18
~Chic packaging
~Affordable prices

Cons:

~Slight powdery aroma
~Only last up to 4 hours without eating or drinking

Overall, I rate this product at 4.75 out of 5 sugarcubes! Rimmel London has outdone themselves with their Moisture Renew Lip Colors in 24 alluring shades!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Rimmel London sent me these products 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!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies Giveaway Winner!

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to give a big Thank You to everyone who entered the Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies Giveaway!

After using randomizer.org, we have a winner!

The winner is...

CARMELA

Please e-mail me your shipping information, so that I can have the prize mailed to you!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Prize Pack was provided by General Mills through My Blog Spark!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies & Summer-tastic Giveaway #2!

Hey everyone!

Rather than focusing on the foods you can’t have - Fiber One® is giving you the opportunity to eat what you love without the guilt. New Fiber One® 90 Calorie Brownies are moist, chewy treats that let you have what you crave while helping you stay on track with your balanced diet. With 5 grams of fiber, which is 20 percent of the Daily Value of Fiber, the new brownies are a smart snacking choice.

With new Fiber One 90-Calorie Brownies, you can have an unbelievably satisfying and wholesome treat in two delicious flavors. The Chocolate Fudge brownies are made with chocolate-flavored chips and topped with a dark chocolate-flavored drizzle, and the Chocolate Peanut Butter variety contains peanut butter chips topped with a peanut butter drizzle. 

~Giveaway~ 

To celebrate Fiber One's New 90 Calorie Brownies, I am holding a giveaway! One lucky reader will win a Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownie Prize Pack!


The Fiber One Prize Pack includes:

~One box of the Chocolate Brownies
~One box of the Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
~Fiber One themed Duffel Bag
~Fiber One themed Jump Rope
~Fiber One themed Water Bottle
~Fiber One themed Bracelet
~Fiber One themed Snack Case
~Headband

How to Enter:

~Leave a Comment below telling where you will take your Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownie, so that you can always snack smart!

The Rules:

~You must be 18 years or older to enter!
~This Giveaway is Open to All US residents!
~No Addresses with P.O. Boxes!
~The Giveaway will end on Saturday, June 18th, at 10:00 p.m. EST!
~I will choose a random winner using randomizer.org!
~The winner will have 24 hours to send me their shipping information. If I have not received their shipping information, a new winner will be randomly selected!
 
Please Note: The Brownies contain the following ingredients: Wheat, Peanut, Egg, Milk, Sesame, and Soy. Always read the ingredient list before consuming product.   

Note: Prize Pack was provided by General Mills through My Blog Spark!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Blockbuster Challenge Update

Hey everyone!

Here is my updated movie rental list!

~Open Season 3
~The Maiden Heist
~Salt
~The Tourist
~The Other Guys
~Black Swan
~Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
~Mega Mind
~Secret of Moonacre
~Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
~Ink Heart
~Mean Girls 2
~Dinner for Schmucks
~City of Ember
~Little Fockers
~Hot Tub Time Machine
~MacGruber
~Tom & Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes
~Wild Child

XoXo,
Whitney

Friday, June 10, 2011

Sulwhasoo Skin Care Kit IV

Hey everyone!

This is an overview of the Sulwhasoo Skin Care Kit IV!


We as American women, over the age of twenty-four are more conscious than ever about our appearance, in the modern world. In fact, after health, the sign of aging is our second largest concern. Yet, seventy-five percent of us spend less than seven to ten minutes a day on our beauty care needs. The alarm sounds and we are off and running for the day. We jump in the shower and in less than five minutes we shampoo and condition our hair, bathe, shave, rinse and towel off. In the next two minutes, we comb our hair, brush our teeth, apply a little makeup, and get dress. If we’re lucky, we can grab a quick bite before slipping on our shoes and heading out the door. Surprisingly, when we return home from a busy day, there still isn’t any time for ourselves. By the end of the evening, we’re all guilty of splashing a little water on our face, and calling it a night. Our skin is as tired and run down as we are, and it shows!

On the other hand, women in Asia are meticulous in their beauty care regiment. Many use sixteen to eighteen beauty products, and spend at least half an hour in the morning and evening, cleansing and moisturizing with essences, serums, gels, and mask that are created from nature to achieve a blemish free and glowing complexion.

Let’s be honest, spending one hour a day on ourselves sounds dreamy and that’s just what it is, a dream! With that being said, it doesn’t mean we should continue to neglect ourselves anymore. That’s why I’m happy to announce the wonderful skin care line of Sulwhasso! A Korean herbal medicinal brand that embodies the wisdom and asthetics of Sangseng.

Sulwhasoo philosophy is simple:

Everything begins with beautiful nature.
The noble wisdom and mind of women that resembles nature;
The elegant beauty from the wisdom and mind;
Nature and people, body and mind, all share their roots of beauty.

Here is some information on Sulwhasoo's Skin Care Kit IV.


First Care Serum

The very essence of herbal medicine, bringing brighter richer skin! Sulwhasoo’s First Care Serum contains extracts from JaEum, JeumboWeeDan, Astragalus Membranaceus and Jujube. Astragalus Membranaceus, which takes the root deeply in the ground and grows with the earth’s spirit, will protect your energy, and Jujube amplifies the effect of the other ingredients. The serum will reduce skin dryness and make it bright at the beginning stages.

How to Use: Use morning and night just after the cleansing phase. Dispense the appropriate amount on the palms and apply to the skin. Massage gently with fingertips and palm for faster penetration.

Balancing Water

Sulwhasoo’s Balancing Water is a gel-type skin toner that contains extracts from JaEumDan, JaEumBoWeeDan and portulaca. This toner is especially good for dry skin. This unique gel-type toner penetrates into the skin gently, but extremely quick as well, creating a thin moisture film on the skin’s surface. This moisture film helps keep the ideal moisture level of the skin by providing a constant supply of moisture.

How to Use: Use morning and night after the cleansing stage or First Care Serum phase. Dispense the appropriate amount on the palm and apply gently, slowly along with the skin line while smelling its scent. This is to enhance skin penetration using the body temperature and energy of the hands and to create a comfortable state of mind.

Balancing Emulsion

Sulwhasoo’s Balancing Emulsion is a nutritive skin emulsion that contains extracts from JeEumDan, JaEumBoWeeDan, and portilaca pleracea, which are especially good for dry skin. It penetrates deep into the skin, providing abundant nutrition and moisture to the skin, leaving a silky texture behind.

How to Use: Use morning and night. Apply after Balancing Water. Dispense the appropriate amount on the palm and apply to the throat and face using either the fingertips or the palms.

Concentrated Ginseng Cream

The next generation cream contains ginseng ingredients that treat the skin from deep inside. To enhance the effect of ginseng, a group of three herbal medicine extracts (angelica, cnidium officinale and morus alba) have been capsulated by Korean herbal medicine pill technology to promote skin penetration.

As women naturally lose Yin energy with age, women may feel themselves lacking in vitality as they become older. This Ginseng Concentrated Cream supplements three lacking elements of the skin, kinds of deficiency in the skin. Mysterious extracts from ginseng and other herbal ingredients contained in Ginseng Concentrated Cream will revitalize your skin with Triple BoEum Effects (complementing the weakened negative principal in one’s being).

The particular secret of Ginseng Concentrated Cream is ginseng. The power of ginseng is based on the spirit of Korea and the supreme efforts of those who grow ginseng with true hearts. Ginseng Concentrated Cream is the result of the study conducted by the Amore Pacific Research Institution over 60 years.

How to Use: Use morning and night after the Balancing Emulsion. Dispense the appropriate amount and gently apply all over the face. Press the face gently to help deep absorption into the skin. After using this cream, wait three minutes before applying your makeup.

Sulwhasoo natural skin care line is a refreshing find in contrast with today’s chemical enriched beauty products. Their formulas are designed to combat the signs of aging by delivering extra moisture and nourishment to dry skin. The products are quite expensive, but beautiful skin is priceless!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Sulwhasoo sent me these products 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!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Zuii Organic Travel Makeup Brush Set Review

Hey everyone!

This is a review on the Zuii Organics’ Travel Brush Set!


Here is some information about the product. Zuii Organic Professional quality makeup brushes are compact in size, made from a special blend of synthetic and natural fibers to give the best application for Zuii Organic Cosmetics. The Zuii Makeup Brush Set includes: Makeup Brush Bag, Powder Foundation Brush, Blush Brush, Eye Shadow Brush, Liquid Foundation Brush, and Eyeliner Brush!

Zuii’s Travel Makeup Brush set is your passport to beauty, this summer! The eye-popping clutch roll is lightweight and fashionable in black, with a little down under trim and Zuii logo. For long lasting makeup brushes, stylish wooden handles are finished in an entrancing Aussie green colour with high quality blended fibers that form non-shedding bristles.


If you want to be spontaneous, leave your itinerary at home, but have a lash line of safety with Zuii’s angled eyeliner brush. Still looking for the ideal travel companion, take along their powder foundation brush with its flat, dense top for easy and even makeup applications. When you want a brush that picks up just the right amount of product; check-out their angled blush brush for minerals, bronzers and highlighters. Feeling a little adventurous then set sail with their eye shadow brush to add a splash of colour to your eyes, while still being soft and gentle on your lids. No need to worry about your makeup streaking with the liquid foundation brush. It applies creamy foundation, highlighters, blushes, and bronzers with duty free ease.

This product retails for: $59.95, or Free with every purchase of $150 or more!

Pros:
~Travel friendly
~High quality brushes and packaging
~Extremely soft and durable
~Cleans easily and dries fast
~Gorgeous bright kiwi green brush handles
~Does not shed

Cons:
~Absolutely None!

Overall, I rate this brush set at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! Arrive in style at your destination with Zuii Organics’ Travel Brush Set!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: Zuii 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!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

~Blockbuster Challenge~

Hey everyone!

It's time for another Blockbuster Summer!

Now through July 4th, rent one of Blockbuster's newest releases, and enjoy unlimited movies priced for $1.99 or less for Free (1 day rentals, 1 at a time).

Thanks to Blockbuster, I've already started my Summer To Do List:

~Pick up Free movie at Blockbuster
~Turn Off Phone
~Microwave Popcorn
~Pour Cold Drink
~Grab Remote
~Place movie in DVD Player
~Sit Back
~Hit Play
~Enjoy and Repeat!

What I have Rented so Far:
~Open Season 3 $1.99
~The Maiden Heist $0.00
~Salt $0.00
~The Tourist $0.00
~The Other Guys $0.00
~Black Swan $0.00
~Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 $0.00

Have you started your Summer To Do List yet?

Click here to find out more information! 

I will update my movie rental list next weekend!

XoXo,
Whitney

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Blackberry Buckle

Hey everyone!

My Mom grows her own Blackberries, so we decided to try this recipe out for Blackberry Buckle!

Ingredients:
~2 Cups Blackberries
~1 Cup Self-Rising Flour
~1 Cup White Sugar
~1 Cup Milk
~3/4 Stick Butter
~1/4 Cup Brown Sugar


Directions:
~Make sure blackberries have been washed and dried.
~Use part of the 3/4 Stick Butter to butter your Baking Dishes. Melt the remaining Butter.
~Shift 1 Cup Flour and 1 Cup Sugar together.
~Add 1 Cup Milk and 3/4 Stick Melted Butter to Flour and Sugar. Mix together.
~Pour Mixture into (2) 8X8 Baking Dishes or (1) 9X13 Baking Dish.
~Evenly place Blackberries on top of the mixture.
~Sprinkle 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar over the Blackberries.
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and let bake from 45 minutes to an hour.
~Optional: Sprinkle 1 Teaspoon Sugar over top 10 minutes before done.
~Cool, and Serve with Whipped Cream!


XoXo,
Whitney