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Bellange Kabuki 10-Piece Makeup Brush Set Review

March 12, 2015 Katie Marie 4 Comments

Brushes are an important part of your makeup routine (for those of us who like to use brushes to apply our makeup, that is), so I’m always on the lookout to expand my brush collection.

The company Bellange approached me in January, wanting to see if I would like to try out their brush set that included 10 different types of face brushes. The whole set retails for just under $20, which seemed a pretty decent price for face brushes, so I was intrigued and (as is obvious because I am writing this post) I said yes.

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Makeup Reviews, Uncategorized Beauty Review, Product Reviews

Bdellium Tools Brings You Quality Brushes at Affordable Prices (Product Review)

December 26, 2014 Katie Marie 6 Comments

How was everyone’s Christmas? Share with me in the comments below! My Christmas was lovely — my husband and I spend the day with some close friends of ours here in town. ๐Ÿ™‚

Today we’re diving into a new brand of makeup brushes I want to tell you all about. Let’s dive right in, shall we?! ๐Ÿ™‚

About Bdellium Tools

Bdellium Tools are designed by a group of talented makeup brush experts in Cerritos, California. Our products are truly handmade; all of our products are custom tailored at our factory by skilled artisans in China. In this way, we can ensure the quality and integrity of each piece.

We create each brush using a balance of natural and/or synthetic hair to achieve the perfect amount of form and stiffness compatible with the function each brush is designed for. Our 7 different product lines have very distinctive features: Maestro Series features a collection of luxurious antibacterial makeup brushes with nickel plated brass ferrules. Green Bambu, Yellow Bambu and Pink Bambu Series features eco-friendly makeup brushes with all sustainable bamboo handles and all vegan soft synthetic bristles and an anodized aluminum ferrule. Studio and Travel Lines feature antibacterial makeup brushes with the classic 7 layer lacquered yellow handle with an anodized aluminum ferrule. The SFX Series is our makeup brush line specifically for special effects makeup.

Our goal is to continually design new, unique and innovative makeup tools. As we design all our own products, we have the ability to develop brand names and/or custom designs for larger clients..

My Review on Bdellium Brushes

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Makeup Reviews, Uncategorized Beauty Review, Product Reviews

NuMe’s Popular ‘MegaStar’ is an Impressive Flat Iron (Product Review)

November 5, 2014 Katie Marie 15 Comments

**ย ย ย  HEADS UP!ย ย ย  **
The MegaStar is currently 60% off right now. This is the lowest I’ve EVER seen it! All you have to do is use the code “2DELICATE” when you check out and you will get this beauty for only $78!!
Don’t wait! I have no idea how long this sale is going to last!

I realized a few weeks ago that while I shared my review of the Titan3 curling wand with y’all and have also done several hair tutorials…I never shared my thoughts of NuMe’s well-known MegaStar Flat Iron. So, that’s what we’re going to look at today!

By the way….If you would be interested in seeing a tutorial on how to curl hair with a flat iron…let me know. I’d be happy to share, if it’d be useful to y’all. ๐Ÿ™‚

NuMe MegaStar Flat Iron

Retail Price: $199
(But I bought mine on sale for $89! ๐Ÿ˜‰

 

We call this iron the MegaStar, but we should have named it the Smooth
Criminal – this tool leaves your hair so sleek and straight, it should
be a crime. With 1000% more Negative Ion Conditioning Technology than
traditional irons, the MegaStar transforms your hair with
precision-engineered Tourmaline-infused floating ceramic plates. It also
features a built-in thermal fuse, an advanced heating mechanism, and a
30 minute automatic shut-off function – perfect for the days when you’re
be too busy admiring your hair to realize you forgot to unplug your
straightener.

My Review:

First Impression & Packaging…
I’d been seeing the NuMe Megastar all over Youtube for several months before I finally decided that I needed to invest in a good tool to use on my hair. I straighten my hair all the time and if I can purchase a flat iron that won’t damage my hair like traditional ones do….it’s worth spending a bit of money on.

The flat iron itself is beautiful. That’s the only word I could come up with when I first pulled it out of the packaging. It looks so sleek and cutting-edge. I don’t know what kind of material it’s encased in….but it’s almost a velvety texture. It’s so hard to explain, but it’s like the Bite Beauty Duo Lipstick. (I’m horribly at describing, I know!)

Product & Application…
The MegaStar shows the temperature in digits on the screen and it’s really simple and easy to use. I typically don’t turn it on until I am ready to do my hair. Then I set the temperature, apply heat protector, brush my hair, and the flat iron is hot and ready to use. It really is very quick to heat up!

I typically turn my MegaStar to a higher setting, as I have thick, hard-to-curl hair. (If you have finer or damaged hair, use a low setting!) When I use the flat iron on my hair, I really like that it only takes me one, good pass on a section in order for it to be straight and ready to go. Typically, when I flat iron my hair, it lasts for at least two days.

Major Likes & Dislikes…
I love how quickly the iron heats up. I used to always forget to give my flat irons time to heat up, but with the MegaStar I don’t have to worry. It takes less than a minute to be hot enough to start using. It also has a switch-off mechanism that is very handy — I can’t tell you how many times I’ve forgotten to unplug or turn off my flat iron. I think it kicks in if you don’t use it for 30 minutes. It’s a nice peace-of-mind that NuMe instilled this safety mechanism.

As for a dislike…the price is pretty steep. But when you consider that hair tools are typically expensive, and you can purchase this during a sale and get a really good price, it isn’t that bad. I purchased it for $89.

Another dislike that others might not like is that it can look “dirty”. Kind of the same way the LORAC Pro palette can show up fingerprints and such….in the same way, so can this. But it’s easier to clean. I just wipe it really good with a clean clothe and it blurs it all away, for the most part.

Final Thoughts…
I LOVE my MegaStar! It’s been well over 6 months since I purchased it, and it’s holding up well. The plates are easy to clean. I love that the edges of the tool are curved, so it works really well when I want to curl my hair. I really like doing loose curls with this flat iron — I prefer it over using an actual curling wand! It’s really versatile, so if you’re trying to decide what kind of tool to invest in for your first one….the MegaStar is definitely the one I highly recommend!

Question for My Readers:What are your thoughts on hair tools? Do you invest in good-quality ones? Or are all tools — drugstore and highend — equal in your eyes?

I purchased the products mentioned above with my own personal money. I was not compensated in any way for posting this review. I only recommend products that I have used personally and believe will be beneficial for my readers.

Hair, Product Reviews Product Reviews

MONAT Introduces Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive to Revive Your Dull Hair! (Product Review)

October 27, 2014 Katie Marie 10 Comments

MONAT Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive

Retail Price: $99 (Amazon Sale: $82.80)
MONAT Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive | Hair Oil | FromMyVanity.comRejuveniqe Oil Intensive’s exclusive key ingredient is Abyssinian Oil, which along with 10 other rare oils creates a unique molecular structured product that minic’s the body’s own natural oils to visibly replenish and repair with instant as well as long-term age prevention benefits for both hair and skin.
Benefits…
– Seals, coats, and smoothes the cuticle to boost shine and protect from environmental influences
– Provides nutrients, Omega-6 fatty acids, and antioxidants which help to prevent premature aging
– Protects hair from damage caused by brushing and styling
– Controls sebum production by helping to replenish the skin and scalp’s natural oils
Alleviates dehydration caused by harsh cleaners and styling products
– Replenishes the hair and skin by absorbing quickly and completely
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Can be used alone as an all body moisturizer for superior hydration, and/or on specific problem areas such as cuticles, elbows, knees, rough patches. Or mix with facial and body products for an extra-added boost of deep penetrating hydration.

My Review of Rejuveniqe by Monat:

MONAT Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive | FromMyVanity.comFirst Impression & Packaging…

Obviously, from the price, this intensive oil is definitely a luxury item (at least, in my book it is! ๐Ÿ™‚ I was definitely intrigued to see how this oil would compare with the argan oil products that I typically use to help keep my hair healthy and combat the frizz.

The bottle is really sleek and fancy-looking. While it looks like it would be made of glass or something, it’s actually plastic. The dropper inside doesn’t ever fill up all the way, which I thought was weird. But, so far, it seems to give out the perfect amount to apply throughout my hair.

MONAT Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive | Bottle | FromMyVanity.comProduct & Application…

Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive is definitely different than other hair oils I’ve tried in the past. I’ve noticed that it’s easier to get an even application throughout my hair. I’ve applied it while my hair is wet and also dry — like when I finish styling my hair and just want to tame the frizz and add some shine.

The feel of this oil is a thick, almost sticky, consistency. I thought I wouldn’t like this, but it actually helps me apply it evenly throughout my hair. And once I start running it through my hair, it doesn’t feel sticky anymore. The oil also smells like lemons. I love the fresh smell, so totally enjoy using this! ๐Ÿ™‚

MONAT Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive | Informative Post | FromMyVanity.comMajor Likes & Dislikes…

I like that this oil doesn’t make my hair look greasy — that’s an issue I can run into if I apply too much argan oil. The biggest like is that it does tame my frizz and gives my hair a healthy shine! I haven’t been able to use it long enough to test the long-term benefits of this oil, but so far it’s been really beneficial to my hair.

The only dislike would be the price. It’s just very far out of my budget. I do think that this product will last a while, so it’s nice to know that your $99 will go pretty far before having to repurchase. They also sell it on Amazon, though the price is higher, for some reason.

MONAT Rejuveniqe Oil Intensive | Dropper | FromMyVanity.comFinal Thoughts…

All in all, my final recommendation would be that if you can afford this hair product (and skin product, though I haven’t tried it for that), it definitely is very beneficial for your hair. The ingredients in this product is very unique from other hair products on the market today. And the fact that MONAT stays more natural is definitely a plus in my book!

Purchase it HERE on Amazon!

Question for My Readers: What is your biggest concern when it comes to your hair? Have you been able to find a product that helps repair that concern? Share it with me in the comments below!

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A new and fantastic hair oil from MONAT to tame and frizzes! | Rejuvenique Oil Intensive | FromMyVanity.com

I received one or more of the products mentioned above from iFabbo in the hopes that I would mention them on my blog. Regardless, this does not guarantee a review or feature on my blog. I only share information that I think will be useful for my readers and I only recommend products I have personally used.

Hair, Product Reviews Product Reviews

A Sleek and Stylish Food Scale, Perfect for Any Kitchen! (Product Review)

June 16, 2014 Katie Marie 6 Comments

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
About Kitchen Guru’s Glass Top Kitchen Food Scale…

Easy to read
Easy to read 2.4″ high contrast LCD display.



Accurate
4 high precision sensors provide reliable, accurate measurements every time.



Weight loss and Diabetes Management
Let our scale assist you in tracking your special diet requirements such
as calories, carbs, sugars or fat. Measure portion sizes to know what
you’re really eating.



Bake By Weight
Cook like a pro, and measure ingredients perfectly every time when baking. Make your own nutrition-packed breads and foods



Hassle Free
We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee and stand by our product with a 5
year warranty. We’re not perfect and occasionally a product is defective
or broken in transit. Those times is why we’re here! Just email:
[email protected]



Product Specs:
1. Easy to Clean, Durable Tempered Glass Construction (11lb capacity)
2. Measures Grams (g), Ounces (oz), Fluid Ounces (fl oz), Kilograms (kgs)
3. Tare / Zero feature to add additional ingredients or remove container weight.
4. Designed in the USA!
5. Easy to Read, Large 2.4″ High Contrast LCD Display
6. Auto-Off Technology
7. 4 High Precision Gauges with 0.1lb resolution
8. 1 Lithium Long Lasting Battery (included)
9. Touch Sensitive Buttons
10. Low Profile Design (15mm thin)
11. Responsive Customer Support
12. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

My Review…

Packaging & Appearance…
I was really excited to get the opportunity to try out the Kitchen Guru’s Glass Top Kitchen Food Scale. When I first pulled it out of the box, I really liked the edgy, sleek design that makes it both nice to display on the counter and easy to store in the cabinets — whichever you want to do. I received the black one and love the appearance of it! It’s really thin and compact, and the digits on the screen are a good size so that you can easily see them.

Ease of Use…
It was pretty easy to figure out — there aren’t any buttons you can press, so it’s all touch/heat-sensitive, I guess. It has two buttons to tap on either side of the digital screen. One says “zero” and has the power sign and the other says “units”. I like that you can easily switch between seeing it in ‘ml’, ‘g’, ‘oz’, ‘lb&oz’. I really like everything about this scale and know I will be getting very good use out of it in the near future. ๐Ÿ™‚

Any Likes & Dislikes…
There is honestly nothing about this scale that I consider a ‘dislike’. The price is normally $35, but right now it’s on sale for only $25. Which is a pretty good price on a high-quality scale that will last you forever! My biggest ‘like’ for this is definitely the design. I LOVE how sleek and smooth it is!

Final Thoughts…
I love it! It works well, I can easily see the digits, it’s thin and easy to store! All around, an awesome product and definitely worth the price you pay. I would highly recommend that you check this product out on Amazon. If you are in need of a scale, The Kitchen Guru’s Glass Top Kitchen Food Scale is the one to go to! ๐Ÿ™‚

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Uncategorized Product Reviews, Tomoson

Effective Professional Hair Treatments at an Affordable Price! (First Impression Review)

May 23, 2014 Katie Marie 4 Comments

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About the Arvazallia Professional Series…

At Arvazallia we create high quality premium beauty products that are
designed to not only Maximize your Beauty but also to Maximize your
Confidence and Maximize your Spirit as well.

Our unique formulations have been used by salon professionals and
customers around the world and is now available to you as part of the
Arvazallia Professional series suite of products.

We have a 100% commitment to ensuring our customers love our products
and we back that up with a 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you donโ€™t
absolutely love an Arvazallia product that youโ€™ve purchased from us we
will give you a 100% refund.



My First Impression Review…

Packaging…
Both the Hydrating Argan Oil Mask and the Premium Argan Oil Hair Treatment are packaged in very elegant and professional-looking bottles. The hair treatment is in a tall glass bottle with a silver pump that dispenses about a nickle-sized amount. The mask is in a plastic bowl-like container that has a secure lid you twist to secure. The Arvazallia brand knows how to present their products well — it meets my approval in both practicality and presentation!

Product and Ease of Use…
Hydrating Argan Oil Mask – Because of the way it’s packaged, it makes it very easy to scoop out the product to run through your hair. The fragrance that this mask has is fairly nice. Not overwhelmingly floral or anything, but not a bad scent either. I think it’s nice, and considering that you wash it out afterwards, it doesn’t matter too much either way. I’ve started using this about twice a week, really focusing on my (horrible) split-ends, and leave it in for about 10 minutes before I rinse it out. My hair feels amazing after letting the mask sit in my hair — even while I am just rinsing it out, I can already feel how moisturized and hydrated my hair is!

Premium Argan Oil Hair Treatment – As I already mentioned above, the hair treatment is dispensed with a little pump that squirts about a nickle-sized amount of oil. I have to use several pumps for my long hair, but I love the way Argan Oil makes my hair feel! It really cuts back on the frizz and helps to tame my split ends. The fragrance of the oil is really nice. Leaves my hair smelling good – my husband’s even commented on it. ๐Ÿ™‚ I like using the oil at least once a day, even when I don’t wash my hair. It really helps to keep my ends nourished, which I love!

Any Major Likes & Dislikes…

There really isn’t any cons that I have found in this product. I haven’t been using it long (which is why this is a “first impression review”), but so far I have no complaints at all. The products retail for $45 and $40 – kind of pricey – but right now they are on sale on Amazon for only $17.99 and $15.99. Which isn’t a bad price for these products at all! The treatment will last me for several months and, depending on how much hair you have, the mask can last you a long time as well. Oh, and I love that the oil treatment has a fragrance — I love using products that leave my hair smelling nice. ๐Ÿ™‚

Final Thoughts…
I LOVE the way the Hydrating Argan Oil Mask and Premium Argan Oil Hair Treatment leaves my hair. I haven’t been able to tell, yet, how it helps my split ends, but these
products have definitely revived and moisturized my dry hair a LOT since I
started using them! I’m excited to see how they continue to improve my hair in the weeks ahead.



I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free from Arvazallia, sponsored through BrandBacker. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Attention: Both of these products are currently on sale on Amazon for less than half the price. I have no idea how long this sale will last, but you are definitely getting a good deal! The mask is over 8 oz and the treatment is over 3 oz. And don’t forget that Arvazallia has a 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

Question for My Readers: What do you use to maintain your hair? Just shampoo & conditioner? A mask once a week? Argan oil? I would love to know!ย 

Uncategorized BrandBacker, First Impressions, Product Reviews

Pretty Journal’s made from Recycled Materials! (Giveaway & Review)

May 21, 2014 Katie Marie 5 Comments

Hey strangers! I am so sorry that I have been away much longer than I ever imagined. Being married has kept me much busier than I ever imagined, but it is starting to slow down a bit, so this next week I hope to get back into my normal blogging routine — and do my last Hairstyling with NuMe post where I show you how I did my hair for my wedding! ๐Ÿ˜€

But for today, I just realized that I have two reviews due this week. So I’m going to be sharing one f them with you today. I also have, on my ever-growing “To-Post” list, to do a post with pictures from my wedding and also let y’all know what I’ve been up to since my wedding on April 26th. Would y’all be interested in seeing some pictures? If you would, I’ll definitely get it up ASAP. ๐Ÿ™‚

I’m so glad to be “almost” back into blogging again. I really missed interacting with you guys on here!

Anywho, let’s dive into this review!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

  
About Lavishy Paris Journals…

Paris journal made with recycled wood free paper

Designed by LAVISHY to match our unisex bag and accessories
collection Viaggio–Italian for Travel, this journal is made with
recycled wood free paper.

-Material: Recycled wood free paper

-Size: 21 x 15 x 1.2 cm / 8 x 6 x 0.5 inch

-144 lined pages

-23 lines per page

-Elastic closure band

-Handy internal pocket

From Lavishy — “Our designs are our points of view how the world and our life can be. Be good, be beautiful, be creative, and have fun.”

My Review…

Packaging & Appearance…
I really love the look of these journals! Lavishy sells many different designs, but this is the one that stood out to me the most, and seeing it in person is even better. I love the warm tan/brown/black color of the background and I think the bird (a swallow, I believe) is so pretty! And there are other cut little decorative items randomly sprinkled on the front and back cover — from a 10 cent stamp to the tips of a leaf. I love everything about the look of this journal!

Ease of Use…
The journal has a really nice strap around it that helps keep the book closed. I like that little”protective” touch to the journals. I know it doesn’t do a whole lot (it’s not like it locks it away from prying eyes), but I always like some sort of closure on my journals. And the strap/band isn’t super tight or anything, letting you easily slip it on and off whenever you want to open the journal. The spine of the journal is pretty tight, so this definitely isn’t the journal that will just flop open and stay open, so keep that in mind. I don’t mind that fact at all.

Any Likes & Dislikes…
There’s a little pocket included in the back, which is really neat. I like the idea of being able to put little pieces of paper back there and know it’s secure. I always tend to stick random papers in my journal, so this aspect of Lavishy’s journals is definitely a plus! I am not sure how well the spine of this book will hold up over time, but that might be the only negative part to these journals…maybe. ๐Ÿ™‚ The price is pretty good — $12 for a journal. But the fact that they are journals made from recycled wood-free paper is pretty neat. Especially if you like to buy more Eco-friendly material — this journal would definitely be something worth checking out.

Final Thoughts…
I really like Lavishy’s journals! I have always enjoyed keeping a journal, and even if you don’t you’d probably find these journals very helpful and handy. Such as for taking notes in class, church or a meeting. I like that they’re made from recycled materials, too. All in all, I give these two big thumbs up from me. ๐Ÿ™‚

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

The Giveaway…

This giveaway is hosted by Tomoson.com, and there’s only a few more days left to enter. So if you are interested in winning one of these journals, make sure you enter TODAY!!!! Don’t miss out — anyone can enter!!!

Uncategorized Giveaway, Product Reviews, Tomoson

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