Bath & Body Works Charmed Life Review

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This is a review on Bath & Body Works’ Charmed Life Signature Collection!

Charmed Life joins the Signature Collection line as the newest expertly crafted fragrance created by the world’s top perfumers. Among fragrance aficionados and Bath & Body Works shoppers alike, Signature Collection scents are considered a best-kept secret—carefully calibrated blends of superior ingredients for a fraction of the cost of prestige brands.

Flirt with a stranger, splurge on stilettos, wear nothing but your favorite fragrance to bed and revel in pure pleasure—Charmed Life empowers you to do it all. The aroma of indulgence, Charmed Life is a sexy new addition to the Signature Collection. The sparkling blend of bright fruits, dazzling pink pepper, and frosted white orchids lets your spoil yourself every day. Charmed Life is a part of Bath & Body Works’ “Sexy” collection, a set of scents designed to make you feel alluring, confident and sensual.

I love BBW’s new Charmed Life Signature Collection! The scent is light and sweet, just like me! LOL

Charmed Life Shower Gel

Our Signature Shower Gel is supercharged with benefits that make it the world's best daily luxury. It has been formulated to provide the ultimate shower experience, pampering you with luxurious lather, moisturizing Aloe Vera and nourishing Vitamin E that gently clean, soften and fragrance your skin.

Our exclusive Charmed Life™ is a positively sexy blend of juicy guava, sparkling pear and creamy vanilla musk, inspired by taking chances, having fun and savoring life's fabulous moments

Enjoy in the shower or bath.

Usage:

Pour a button-sized drop on a damp washcloth or mesh sponge, work into a lather and smooth this over skin. Rinse clean.

This product retails for $10.50!

Pros:

~Fruity Fresh Scent

~Rich lather

~Rinses clean

~Refreshing

~Fun artwork on packaging

~Affordable

~Ideal gift

 Cons:

~None!

Charmed Life Body Lotion

Our exclusive Signature Body Lotion formula is fortified with powerful ingredients like super conditioning shea butter, fast absorbing Jojoba Oil and protective Vitamin E to hydrate skin with moisture that lasts all day. Our non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and completely to leave skin feeling incredibly soft, smooth and nourished, making it the perfect daily moisturizer.

Our exclusive Charmed Life™ is a positively sexy blend of juicy guava, sparkling pear and creamy vanilla musk, inspired by taking chances, having fun and savoring life's fabulous moments.

This product retails for $10.50!

Pros:

~Fresh fruity scent

~Non-greasy

~Leaves skin conditioned

~Soothing

~Trendy packaging

~Affordable

~Ideal gift

Cons:

~Contains parabens

Charmed Life Fragrance Mist

Lavishly spritz our refreshing Fragrance Mist all over your body to leave skin lightly scented with our exclusive Charmed Life™, a positively sexy blend of juicy guava, sparkling pear and creamy vanilla musk, inspired by taking chances, having fun and savoring life's fabulous moments.

Top: Juicy guava, crisp apple, sparkling pear, succulent red berries

Mid notes: Peony petals, soft jasmine, lily of the valley, coconut milk

Dry: Apricot skin, creamy vanilla, praline, sandalwood, addictive musk

This product retails for $12.50!

Pros:

~Fruity, fun scent

~Delightfully seductive

~Retro packaging

~Affordable

~Ideal gift

Cons:

~Mist needs to be refreshed after a few hours

Overall, I rate Bath & Body Works’ new scent Charmed Life at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! Now, every girl can have a Charmed Life thanks to BBW’s new Signature Collection!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Bath & Body Works sent me the Body Lotion and Shower Gel to try and review on my blog. I purchased the Fragrance Mist with my own money. 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!

Burt's Bees One Warm Coat

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This holiday season Burt’s Bees is partnering with One Warm Coat to help provide warm coats to those in need during the winter months. Join Burt’s Bees on Facebook.com/burtsbees (between 11/2 and 12/31) for a Tacky Sweater Party to kick off a warm and buzzy holiday season. When you bundle up with a tacky sweater Twibbon over your Facebook pic, Burt’s Bees will donate $1 to One Warm Coat (up to $25,000).

Burt’s Bees is giving thanks to its Facebook fans for being well and nice this year with a bevy of special gifts doled out daily from 11/28 to 12/31. Enter everyday for a chance to unwrap one of four gifts or win them all! Gifts include a special Holiday Beeswax Lip Balm, Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream (3oz.), Body Lotion (1oz.) or a surprise digital gift.

XoXo,

Whitney

Let Your Hair Be Your Best Holiday Accessory!‏

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The holidays are fast upon us! With so many things to do, you’ll want to keep your look new and glamorous. Go from daytime gift shopping to evening celebrations with family. You'll look and feel fabulous with these great styling tools from Amika!

Amika Silver Go-Go Set ($70): A perfectly portable mini ceramic styler and ionic hair dryer set. Ideal for overnight trips or as a companion to the gym, this travel-ready set features a mini 100% ceramic styler with half-inch floating plates that allow you to create professional hairstyles or do touch-ups on the fly. The ionic hair dryer harnesses the unique ionic and infrared properties of the tourmaline gemstone which eliminate frizz, static, and drying time while infusing moisture into the hair shaft. This small but powerful mini dryer is 1,000 watts. The styler heats up and is ready to use in 10 seconds and comes with a one-year warranty. Includes: Mini Ceramic Styler, Mini Ionic Hairdryer, Mini Diffuser.

Amika Mini Leopard Styler ($25): This small but powerful style features 100% ceramic plates. Ceramic radiates far – infrared heat that is much gentler on the hair, preserving moisture in the hair shaft and protecting the air cuticle from damage. The floating plates adjust as you style which allows you to go beyond straightening and create wavy and curly styles, and present tugging and breaking. Features: 100% ceramic styler with dual voltage for travel reaches 400 degrees. Perfect for bangs, touch-ups and face framing curls. Includes: Mini Leopard Styler & Obliphica with Argan Oil Treatment for frizz free and nourished hair

Amika Sultry Lace Mini Maxi with Oil ($125): The stylers are 100% solid ceramic floating plates and heating elements, far-infared heat and negative ion technology. Can create straight, wavy and curly styles. Adjustable temperature. Engineered for all hair types.  Obliphica treatment is the ultimate nourishing and styling products. Feed strengths with vitamins nutrients while eliminating frizz and adding shine. Includes: Sultry Lace Ceramic Styler, Sultry Lace mini Ceramic Styler & Obliphica treatment.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Photos and information provided by PR.

TATCHA Evening Aburatorigami Blotting Sheets Review!

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This is a review on TATCHA’s New Evening Aburatorigami Blotting Sheets!

Tatcha’s new Evening Aburatorigami is black to reflect the chic sophistication of New York City and perfectly sized to slip into the sleekest of clutches, for night perfect skin.

Due to its uniquely porous composition, charcoal has been used in Japan for its powers of absorption in everything from water and air purification to time-tested rituals of beauty.

The charcoal is impregnated into the lattice work of high-grade abaca fibers, so the paper is still powder-free and will not leave any residue on the skin or disturb makeup.

Elegantly removes excess oil, making usage more subtle.

A 300 year old Japanese beauty secret for a petal fresh complexion revealed.

Removes excess oil and sweat without disturbing makeup or stealing moisture from the skin.

A powder and primer alternative that improves the wear of makeup.

For all skin types: oily, normal, dry & sensitive.

Ingredients:

100% abaca leaf, charcoal, gold flake.

Fragrance-free. Powder-free. Oil-free.

All-natural, biodegradable. No animal testing.

Handmade in Japan.

The packaging for TATCHA’s new Evening Aburatorigami Blotting Sheets is as unique as the product itself! Each pack contains 40 (2.75" x 2.75") sheets, and fits easily into a purse or wallet.

I love TATCHA’s Evening Aburatorigami Blotting Sheets! Not only are they the perfect size to slip into a pocket for a fun night out with friends, they’re also great to carry in my backpack during a long day at school! When I feel excess oil coming on, I just take one of the leaflets, and gently pat the troubled areas away. The end result is a powder fresh complexion every time.

Benefits:

Skin Health

Removes excess oil that can lead to clogged pores and breakouts.

Minimizes the need for harsh complexion treatment products such as oil control gels, chemicals, primers and powders that can coat and stress skin out.

Natural Look Lovers

Allows skin’s natural luminosity to shine through by eliminating the need for full face powder.

Ideal for delicate skin types.

Makeup Lovers

Helps to create a perfect canvas for makeup.

Helps to keep make-up looking fresh throughout the day, reducing the need for touch ups.

This product retails at $15.00 a pack, or $50.00 for a 4 pack!

Pros:

~Easily removes excess oil

~Does not irritate skin

~Does not disturb makeup

~Gorgeous packaging

~Clutch friendly size

~Charcoal additive

~Unique gold leafing details

~Handmade

~Fragrance-free, Powder-free, Oil-free

~100% all natural

~Earth friendly

Cons:

~Absolutely None!

Overall, I rate this product at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! Discover what makes TATCHA™ aburatorigami the gold standard in facial beauty papers.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: TATCHA 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!

Smashbox Photo Set Pressed Powder Review

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This is a review on Smashbox Cosmetics’ Photo Set Pressed Powder in the shade Light!

Here’s a bit of information on the newest member in the Smashbox Cosmetics line of makeup. The glare of studio lights and long hours on set make touch ups essential to keeping skin looking fresh and flawless. This creamy formula infused with micronized pigments and anti-aging vitamins E & C provides lightweight coverage that minimizes imperfections while keeping skin looking natural and smooth. This mirrored compact includes a specialty designed sponge for optimal sheer powder pick up.

I love how Smashbox Cosmetics’ Photo Set Pressed Powder goes on flawlessly without caking or creasing. Its sheer non-glossy coverage leaves my complexion refreshingly baby soft with flattering even tones throughout the day. The formulated oil absorbing pressed powder works best to conceal unwanted lines and blemishes, set liquid foundations, and reduce shine by leaving my skin matted.

The large mirror inside the sleek packaging is a great added bonus when occasional touch ups are needed on the go.

Beauty Tip:

The sponge included in the compact is specially designed for ideal powder pick-up and optimal sheer application. Using a light patting motion, apply all over face for a smooth, even complexion.

This product retails for $29.00!

Pros:

~Sleek packaging

~Large mirror

~Easy to apply and blend

~Paraben free

Cons:

~Flimsy applicator

~A bit pricey

Overall, I rate this product at 4 out of 5 sugarcubes! Lady Sugarsheen says, “A shiny lure may be a fisherman’s best friend; however, a shiny nose is a girl’s worst enemy”.

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Smashbox Cosmetics 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!

Sweet Libertine Mineral Eye Shadow Review

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This is a review on Sweet Libertine Cosmetics’ Mineral Eye Shadows in the shades: Burnin’ Love, Forever Jung, Cleopatra, Lounge Act, Nutmeg, Kierkegaardian Angel, Rope Burn, Fortress of Solitude, Hellraiser, and Tasseled Pasties!

Sweet Libertine Mineral Cosmetics is an independent mineral makeup company owned and operated by Sarah Waller. Fed up by the expensive yet inferior cosmetics readily available, Sarah set about spending some time experimenting in her super-secret laboratory. Raising a big middle finger to conventional beauty standards, Sweet Libertine was finally ready to be unleashed on the world. Specializing in offbeat styles and catering to off-kilter women and men, Sweet Libertine set about challenging every preconceived notion of how a cosmetics company could and should be run.

Sweet Libertine's vibrantly colored mineral eye shadows have fun; witty names that add character to them. Their silky, smooth textures blend effortlessly to  enhance sparkles without creasing, while having little to no fallout. 

Beauty Tip: Use a little eye shadow for a light wash of color during the day, or build up the intensity to create a more dramatic look for evening.

From Left to Right:

Fortress of Solitude won’t have you lonely for long with its magical white frosty color that shimmers blue, pink and purple!

Kierkegaardian Angel’s iridescent hue is heavenly.

Nutmeg serves up a savory dish with its rich copper and light golden shimmer!

Tasseled Pasties is a sparkly turquoise eye shadow that puts the tease in striptease with its gorgeous silver shimmer!

Rope Burn’s glittering dirty copper hue leaves your eyes bedazzled!

From Left to Right:

Hellraiser’s eye-popping deep copper color is chillingly awesome!

Burnin’ Love is a guaranteed show stopper with its stunning mauve shade and multi-colored sparkles, Viva la Elvis!

Lounge Act’s seductive sheer teal with slight purple shimmer and striking silver glitter makes for a Class Act!

Cleopatra’s brassy gold eye shadow is so villainously gorgeous; you might just get arrested sugah!

Forever Jung is a shimmering peach elixir that will keep you Jung at Heart!

Pros:

~Stunning, rich colors

~Easy to apply and wear

~Fun, unique names

~Great for travel

Cons:

~Absolutely none!

Overall, I rate these eye shadows at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! Sarah Waller, mad impresario or creative genius with her funky, off-the-wall colored mineral eye shadows, you decide?

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Sweet Libertine Cosmetics 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!

Puss in Boots Movie Trailer

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This is the movie trailer for the new movie Puss in Boots!

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Whitney

Favorite Lip Combination

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Lately, I have been loving this lip color combination!

Buxom's Big & Healthy Lipstick in the shade London, and Stila's Lip Glaze in the shade Grapefruit make a gorgeous pinky duo!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Both products were purchased with my Momma's own money!

Rimmel London Stay Glossy Lip Gloss Review

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This is a review on the Rimmel London Stay Glossy Lip Gloss in the shades So Fabulous, Infinitely Pretty, and Eternal Flirt!

From Top to Bottom:

~Infinitely Pretty

~So Fabulous

~Eternal Flirt

Here is a bit of information about the product. Stay Glossy Lip gloss. Get a glossy upgrade!! Stay Glossy’s cutting-edge Shine Extend™ technology will give you runway lips and up to 6 hours of wow-worthy colour. Double the moisture instantly with Silk & Natural Cotton. Shape Up your lips with SOFT-EXTEND lip hugging applicator. Perfectly defined glossy lips.

From Left to Right:

~Eternal Flirt

~So Fabulous

~Infinitely Pretty

Rimmel London’s Stay Glossy Lip Glosses come in gorgeous shimmering colors that leave lips looking lustrous! Their beautiful tints compliment most lipsticks, and tend to last 3 to 4 hours, without eating or drinking. Some wearers may find the florally, powder scent an issue during application, but the aroma vanishes quickly.

The product retails for $4.99!

Pros:

~Very glossy

~Lovely hues

~Unique doe-foot applicator

Cons:

~Lightly floral, powder fragrance

~ A tad sticky

~Only last 3 to 4 hours

Overall, I rate these products at 4 out of 5 sugarcubes! Celebrate the new you with Rimmel London’s new Stay Glossy Lip Glosses!

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!

YBF Lip Gloss Review

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This is a review on YBF’s Liplights Ultra Shiny Gloss in the shades Crystal Crimson, Pearl Pink, and Radiant Raspberry!

From Left to Right:

~Radiant Raspberry

~Pearl Pink

~Crystal Crimson

Here is a bit of information from the website: Light is an immaterial element, and yet, it has the power to change reality. It removes shadows and creates others. Under natural light, the world seems real. But an artificial light transforms it into a universe full of mystery. Light is compressed energy, ready to express itself! Glimmer, luminescence, reflections, pearly nuances, solar and lunar colors give your lips vitality and warmth to reveal the hidden magic of the power of light.

From Left to Right:

~Radiant Raspberry

~Pearl Pink

~Crystal Crimson

YBF Liplights are revolutionary light-refracting lip glosses that offer extreme brilliance, leaving lips beautifully radiant without the weight. All YBF products are infused with Smart Active Immune Complex™ and enriched with extracts from the earth! This complex helps skin look radiant and younger-looking. When your skin is stressed by UV damage, air pollution, smoking, etc. this innovative complex acts as your personal skin monitor to trigger your immune system to help protect against environmental damage.

YBF  Liplight Glosses come in gorgeous colors that are enhanced with high-watt shine. So don't be afraid to plug into these energizing shades, for a perfectly charged night out on the town.

These products retail at $19.80 for a set of three!

Pros:

~Lustrous colors

~Non-sticky

~Squeeze tube packaging

~Travel friendly

~Paraben free

Cons:

~None!

Overall, I rate these products at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes!  Energy crisis averted with lip generated power thanks to YBF’s Liplights Ultra Shiny Glosses! 

 

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: YBF 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!