tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82513114054930069202024-03-08T11:50:02.635-08:00All About Cie MarquiseSimple Story of a Twenty Something Girly GirlCie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-67944652787436311252012-04-15T03:36:00.000-07:002012-04-15T03:36:28.319-07:00imPRESS Press On Manicure<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I love the uniformity of acrylic nails and lately I've been missing my acrylic nails (I've worn them off and on for seven years) but I decided to try the new imPRESS Press On Manicure instead of heading to the nail salon. These glueless nails are produced by Broadway Nails (my favorite artificial nail brand) and are marketed to last up to a week. I was really impressed (no pun intended) by the designs this new manicure line offered. I picked up TGIF, a black nail with an assortment of silver dot design.<br />
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After getting home and prepping my nails for application, I realized the press on nails didn't fit! The packaging says that if the nails are too small you can press them onto the nails and stretch them out. I personally don't like the feeling of forcing false nails over my own nails. I was shocked since I've never ran into an issue with other Broadway Nail products. I was really bummed these didn't work for me. I returned the nails and am still missing the uniformity and length of false nails.<br />
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Try them out for yourself if you wish for around $8 at your local drugstore. Let me know how they work out for you. </div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-16220570791054425232012-04-06T21:31:00.000-07:002012-04-06T21:31:48.337-07:00Things I Bought This Past Week<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I've been really good about budgeting and avoiding the sale papers, but I had a hard week and retail therapy is my favorite stress reliever (besides sleep). On my way home from school, I stopped by Marshall's just to see whats new. Low and behold, they've started carrying "the Balm" cosmetics. If you remember, I reviewed their nail polish <a href="http://ciemarquise.blogspot.com/2012/02/nail-color-of-week-girls-just-wanna.html" target="_blank">here</a> and I loved it, so I was anxious to try out some other products. I found the Black Tie Kit for $12.99, if bought individually the products would cost $115. I'd say that's a steal! In the kit, I got two Shady Lady eyeshadows (Caught in the Act Courtney and Shameless Shana), Overshadow mineral eyeshadow (No Money, No Honey), Bahama Mama bronzer, Cheater mascara, Balm Shelter tinted lip gloss (Pin Up Girl), and lastly Hot Ticket nail polish (Better Off Red). I am really impressed with my initial swatches of each product which I will detail in a later post. I recommend you getting off your tee-hiny and going to get this kit, its sooooo worth it.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-27lVI5AjKTY/T3_A9yJgUTI/AAAAAAAAAbM/XC7qTg06tAw/s1600/photo+1+%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="294" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-27lVI5AjKTY/T3_A9yJgUTI/AAAAAAAAAbM/XC7qTg06tAw/s320/photo+1+%25283%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div><div>Also in case you've been out of the makeup loop, Ulta is having a 40% off NYX cosmetic sale this week. AND to make the deal even sweeter their usual $3.50 off a purchase of $10 or more applies to the sale items. With that combination, if you're anything like me you'll leave with great deals and a lot of things you don't really need. NYX is a great brand for those just starting off in makeup. Its inexpensive but with quality products that have great pigments. Its also a nice brand to use when you want to try a new trend but aren't really sure about it. </div><div><br />
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Organix Moroccan Argan Oil smells great; its a typical argan oil scent. Its sort of masculine but definitely enjoyable. This product is very thick for a hair oil. It reminds me of gylcerol or vegetable oil. Therefore I only use a very small amount (half a dime size) for my ENTIRE head. Yes, it really is that thick. When I added too much, my straight hair looked greasy and my ends stuck together. I have decided that I will only use this product when my hair is only days away from washing and I have a super frizzy pony tail. To give this product a well-rounded review, I also tried it out on my curly hair as well. I applied Kinky Curly Curling Custard to my hair but I put too much in the front and it dried crunchy. I added the Moraccan Argan oil to my hair to soften the hold. Well this product "softened" a little too much and the front of my hair was FRIZZY. All the definition from Kinky Curly was gone, vanished, disappeared. To say I was disappointed is a definite understatement. I wonder if the original (non-extra strength) version of this product is any better. However, I probably wont run out an by the other one.<br />
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For those of you who are looking for a liquid shine for your straight hair, I recommend Garnier Fructis Anti Frizz Serum. The packaging claims to "smooth and add shine to frizzy, dry, unmanageable hair". Its a lot lighter than the argan oil. It comes in a pump form, so I recommend only using half a pump for your hair. This will give your hair shine without the greasy residue. It also a great fruit scent that leaves your hair smelling great all day. I've been using this product since high school and I still love it.<br />
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Organix Moroccan Argan Oil is available for about $7. Garnier Fructis Anti Frizz Serum is around $5. Both are available at most drugstores.</div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-11592140230674951762012-03-26T01:01:00.000-07:002012-03-26T01:01:34.093-07:00WEN by Chaz Dean Package<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I got my Wen by Chaz Dean package. Inside I received the Cleansing Conditioner, Styling Creme, Texture Balm, ReMoist Intensive Hair Treatment and a Detangling Comb. I've had a chance to use a few products so I figured it was time for my review.<br />
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I've already reviewed the Cleansing Conditioner <a href="http://ciemarquise.blogspot.com/2012/02/wen-by-chaz-dean-cleansing-conditioner.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I haven't used the Styling Creme as an all over hair styler. Instead I used it to tame fly aways and frizz over the top of my other styling products. I haven't mastered its usage yet so I wont comment on its styling potential. However, I hate the smell of this stuff. It reminds me of the air freshener used in public restrooms. YAK! On the bright side after I used this on my hair I didn't notice the scent. It has a grease-like texture but it doesn't leave a oily residue.<br />
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The Texture Balm reminds me of a wax stick, just not as sticky. It works best when you rub the balm in your hand and then use both hands to melt the formula. It is good to fight frizz but takes a lot of work to get through thick hair like mine. I will use this mostly on my edges and the smooth part of my pony tails. I'm not sure if I will get much use out of this but I will keep practicing with it.<br />
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The ReMoist Intensive Hair Treatment was really a gem in this package. It was very thick and had a greasy feel after rubbing it in my hand, but it did wonders for my curls. My hair was really dry and this product rejuvenated my curls. The package says for best results use overnight. I left the mask-like treatment on my hair for about an hour and I was really impressed with the results. It smells mint like the Cleansing Conditioner a vast contrast to the Style Creme.<br />
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These products can be purchased individually from Chaz Dean's <a href="http://www.chazdean.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">website</a> or as a package from the WEN <a href="http://www.wenhaircare.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. </div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-64981033673382322742012-03-25T23:16:00.001-07:002012-03-25T23:18:05.149-07:00Nail Color of the Week- Secret Admirer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Every once in a while, I HAVE to return to the dark manicures. So a few weeks ago I picked up Sinful Colors Secret Admirer (933). It is a concrete gray with silver shimmers. This is an amazing color to wear on a night out, it shimmers just enough to glow under the dark club lights. So for this manicure I used Secret Admirer and decided to mix it with Sinful Colors Black on Black polish. I used tape to create the straight edge. The gel like shine was created with the help of Sally Hansen Mega Shine top coat. **Please excuse the sloppy painting. I'm still practicing on the straight line at the cuticles.<br />
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The mask claims to hydrate and smooth skin, as well as improve skin tone. It is a very thick jelly that dried semi stiff within 7 minutes. I washed my face with a warm towel first and then left the mask on for exactly 10 minutes before I washed it off. It did take a little work to get the mask off but I wasn't left with any residue on my face. The smell was nice but very forgettable; it wasn't over powering especially since its so close to your nose for 10 minutes. I did notice a little tingling near the creases of my nose. After rinsing, my skin felt no different, it wasn't smoother and if anything it was drier. I applied my usual amount of Clinique Dramatically Different Gel and in about 10 minutes I needed another application.<br />
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In my opinion, this mask was drying and did nothing to benefit the condition of my skin. I would not recommend this for people with oily/combination skin. As you know, if you dry your skin out then your oil glands will over produce and leave you oilier than you started. I am unaware of how this product works on other skin types, but I wont be repurchasing it.<br />
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This small package contains enough for about two mask and can be found in some drugstores, the larger 6oz bottle can also be found in drug stores for $3.99.</div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-49308249035297743902012-03-17T03:42:00.000-07:002012-03-17T03:42:58.036-07:00Things I Bought This Past Week<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This week was filled with stress-- 2 quizzes, 2 lab reports, and 2 finals. YIKES! To calm my 'what if' nerves I decided to treat myself to a nice session of retail therapy. I went back to the Sear's Essentials store that's closing to recheck the sales. Now all make up was 50% off retail and hair accessaries were 30% off. Needless to say, the shelves were getting low but I still found some great finds. <span id="goog_752487964"></span><span id="goog_752487965"></span><br />
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Here's what I picked up from Sear's Essential:<br />
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A Revlon hair crimper/ waver. It has 3 settings and I tested it out on a back section of hair and realized it worked quite nicely. It was priced at $18.99 with 30% off so I spent around $14.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xB2jVT92i0Y/T2RWVg0IaHI/AAAAAAAAAY0/5uHz87hEzMo/s1600/photo+%252813%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xB2jVT92i0Y/T2RWVg0IaHI/AAAAAAAAAY0/5uHz87hEzMo/s320/photo+%252813%2529.JPG" width="120" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found some more Sally Hansen products. The VitaSurge Growth Gel is a cuticle oil. I am trying to prevent my nails from peeling (you can actually see the layers near the tips of my nails) without buying Hair, Skin, and Nail vitamins because Lord knows I don't need any more body hair (yeah, that grows too, they just often forget to mention it in the ads). It retailed for $5.99, I paid about $3. I'd been hearing great reviews about the Salon Effects nail strips and I finally found a color on sale that wasn't ugly, so I picked this up in the color Red-y For Trouble. It was priced at $8.99 and I paid a little under $5. Lastly, and the product I'm most happy about is an Essie polish. Its labeled as Mademoiselle, but it seems less pink than the images I found online. However, I don't think this is a mislabel more than likely the color difference is due to lighting.It retailed for $7.99, I paid a little over $4. This is my first Essie polish so I'm excited to test its formula and staying power. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found the Flawless Curls line by Tresemme. I bought the Curl Hydration leave-in conditioner and the Extra Hold Moose. I found these at Walmart for less than $5 each. Let me tell you, this was the HARDEST collection to find. Walgreens and CVS only had the Styling Mousse and they didn't even carry it online. I still want to get the curl gel from this collection but I plan on using these soon. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-17385323289090603452012-03-16T20:31:00.000-07:002012-03-16T20:31:54.908-07:00Nail Color of the Week- Tutu, Pink Forever, Sparkled<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I must admit that I did this manicure earlier than I expected. The french gel manicure went to hell in a hand basket so fast, it was scary. The entire white tip on my left index finger peeled off and other tips began to turn yellow. ABSOLUTELY NOT HAVING IT! So decided to remove the gel and restore my "well" manicured look. I know it seems odd, but when my nails are out of wack I feel a bit uneasy. Its one of the few things in my life that I can control, so why not look put together at all times.<br />
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Sinful Colors has a new collection out called the Heartbreaker Collection. I saw TuTu, their pale pink, and immediately knew I had to have it. I thought it was a cream pink but after using it I realized its more of a jelly and has light (very light) white shimmer. The shimmer is definitely not to be confused as silver and is sooo subtle that I only see it in very bright light. Its like a little twinkle during the say to give you a little smile. My one gripe about this color is the formula. It is very thin and took 3 coats to achieve this opaque look. Also because it is a jelly, I realized that I had to apply one thin coat and let it dry before applying another. The first time I used this color I used thicker coats and the polish puddled (yes literally puddled with ripples) along my cuticles. It is an amazing color but requires a lot of work to get things right. As an accent color, I used Sinful Color Pink Forever. It is a bright, Barbie pink that is a stark contrast to the softness of Tutu. I believe Pink Forever is apart of their permanent collection. And just because I love glitter, I added a pink glitter by Wet n Wild Wild Shine called Sparkled. It has super tiny fucshia glitters and small (larger than the fuschia but small in comparison to other glitters) silver glitters.<br />
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</div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-35717105710168519312012-03-11T23:01:00.000-07:002012-03-11T23:01:15.053-07:00Because I'm still alive.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hi My Loves,<br />
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I am sorry I've been missing but I am ending my quarter so final projects, lab reports, quizzes and test have taken over my life. I took graduation pictures last week =), I'm one step closer to the finish line. I haven't even purchased anything in the past few weeks =0 I know shocker right.<br />
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Well I received my WEN package in the mail a few days ago and I'm excited to use the texture and styling cream that came with the package. Also I love the comb! To be honest, I it was one of the main reasons I bought the set. I like that its heavy and not flimsy and I'm dying to use it on my curly hair. I am eyeing the Tresemme Flawless Curls collection, so I might pick it up while there's a sale at CVS (2/$7) or at Walgreens (4/$15 with $5 rewards back).<br />
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My nails are back to french tipped gel manicure due to the graduation pictures. However less than a week, I already had chipping on two nails. I'm going to try to leave them alone but I have this urge to grab the foil and the acetone.<br />
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I'm composing a list of products that I wish I'd never bought, so look for that post soon. Have a great week loves and wish me luck in my crazy life. I'm on instagram now too @ciemarquise</div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-30877739600677021302012-02-26T00:19:00.000-08:002012-02-26T00:19:07.932-08:00Nail Color of the Week- Neon Aqua<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This weeks nail color was inspired by Beyonce. Since the birth of her daughter, Blue Ivy, she's been spotted wearing this beautiful blue color on her nails. I've always thought blue nails were trashy and ghetto looking, especially on my skin tone. Ha! Leave it to Beyonce to turn my fashion thoughts upside down. I've been on the hunt for a perfect blue so here's my first attempt at finding one that works for me.<br />
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Neon Aqua is by Klean Colors (that beauty supply brand I told you about) and is a bright blue cream polish. It applies a little thick but I didn't need to reach for a polish thinner. It is a very opaque non-streaking color. And just because I am who I am, I added a little sparkle to this manicure. Also by Klean Colors, Sparkle Emerald has very small gold and green glitters/sparkles in an ocean blue jelly. After playing around, I realized I like the glitter without a base. I used three coats of Sparkle Emerald and two coats of Sally Hansen Mega Shine topcoat to finish off with smooth nails.<br />
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I'm really excited to show this manicure off to see people's reactions. It is totally different from my usual pink/red/nudes but its definitely growing on me. I'm tempted to put a white crackle over it. What do you think, is this color too much?</div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-73079840841317808862012-02-20T02:43:00.000-08:002012-02-20T02:43:20.546-08:00Cover Girl Lip Perfection Divine Lipstick<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Let me be the first to admit that I was soooooo intimidated by this color. I had first seen it in a youtube video and immediately thought "purple lipstick? no way". And I kept that opinion for months until one Monday when I saw Chrissy Lampkin's (from Love and HipHop) makeup from her engagement episode.<br />
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</tbody></table>With a changed heart, I set out to find the perfect purple lip. After some investigation, I realized that the lip liner is what actually "made" this look. By a fluke, I was driving by my local Sears Essential (like K-Mart) and noticed they were going out of business and rushed in to see the sale. I picked up Cover Girl Lip Perfection in Divine (#330) and a darker purple/raisin liner by Jordana called Easyliner for Lips in the color Cabernet.<br />
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Both the liner and the lipstick apply in a smooth non-tugging manner. Divine does come off more pink on the lips but the liner gives the purple tint. Also this lipstick has MAJOR staining powers, so much so that when the lipstick wears off a simple lip balm can be added to provide a pink lip stain look. This can be a pro or a con depending on your personal style. I actually couldn't even remove the left over color with a vaseline and towel rub. However with all that, I think this lipstick is going into my favorites category.<br />
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</tbody></table> Jordana's EasyLiners for Lips can be found at Kmart and Sears Essentials for $1.99 and CoverGirl Lip Perfection retails for $6.99 at most major drugstores.<br />
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</div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-76135385643876511282012-02-20T00:28:00.001-08:002012-03-14T00:54:15.826-07:00Things I Bought This Past Week<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Here's a small bundle of things I bought this last week. Most of the stuff was found on-sale (like always).<br />
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The Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Conditioner and Instant Recovery Mask were bought from RiteAid at a buy 1 get 1 half off sale.<br />
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I actually bought this Organix nourishing Coconut Conditioner before I realized there was a sale and actually bought this at WalMart. (Still cheaper than my nearby Target and CVS)<br />
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These were found at a Sears Essentials store closing sale. The following were purchased at 30% off retail price:<br />
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My new obsession. Sally Hansen Mirror Shine Quick Dry Top Coat. 60 seconds to perfectly shiny and dry nails. No more waiting for my polishes to air dry. WORTH IT!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"> Jordana Retractable Eyeliner in <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Cabernet</span> </span>and Cover Girl in Divine. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jMr_EihGnVg/T0H4AFaivtI/AAAAAAAAAW0/O_CSz3x89Oo/s1600/SAM_0704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jMr_EihGnVg/T0H4AFaivtI/AAAAAAAAAW0/O_CSz3x89Oo/s320/SAM_0704.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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*** All of these products can be found at your local drugstore </div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-8669487906124070022012-02-19T21:03:00.000-08:002012-02-19T21:03:17.089-08:00Nail Color of the Week- I Eat Mainely Lobster<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I went to a salon and got a much needed professional manicure. You know with the added massage and super smell goods. Well I actually think my mind needed the relaxation of a manicure/pedicure than my nails needed the treatment. Sometimes all you need is a mani/pedi and those 30 minutes to put your phone on silent and just focus on yourself not your stress. <div><br />
</div><div>Now on to the color. This is I Eat Mainely Lobster by OPI. Its from their Touring America collection which debuted last fall. This is a coral/pink with gold shimmers. It reminds me of Nars Orgasm blush. In some lights the color actually appears orange, but for me its perfect. I hardly ever match my nails to the seasons since its always sunny in So Cal but for me this color has me anticipating the spring. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I feel like my pictures don't capture the true beauty of this color, but I did take pictures on my iPhone and my regular camera so hopefully between these two you can enjoy this color as much as I am. </div><div><br />
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</tbody></table><div>This polish is available from Amazon for $7.33 (with shipping included)</div></div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-86372368198822376722012-02-18T23:37:00.001-08:002012-03-25T23:19:05.529-07:00WEN by Chaz Dean Cleansing Conditioner<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> I'm back lovelies. Two weeks of test and exams down and now I can have a sigh of freedom. I have so much to talk about, I don't even know where to start. Well lets start with WEN by Chaz Dean. As you remember, I received this product from my January GlamBag. Let me just stay that I LOVE this product. I am actually going to buy a full size bottle of this cleansing conditioner.<br />
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Let's start with what is WEN exactly. It is a conditioner that doubles as a shampoo; however, it does not have the lather and repeat cycle that we are all used to. Instead, you apply a generous amount of the cleansing conditioner to the hair and scalp and massage gently for a few seconds. Then let it sit on hair for approximately five minutes. (During this time, I actually tied my hair up and finished my shower). Finally rinse the product off your hair and your good to go. I received the Sweet Almond Mint version and I must admit I was a little worried about having a strong tingling sensation that most mint products produce but this one had none. Rather, the mint only added to the light and refeshing fragrance. I liked the fact that I didn't spend a ton of time washing my hair and then waiting for the conditioner, in fact I think I cut my total time down by at least 15 minutes. You know what that means MORE SLEEP!! =) When I got out of the shower, I literally ran the comb through my hair, with absolutely NO tangles. I kid you not. I have never ever washed my hair and had no tangles without a leave in to help. I also didnt have any waxy buildup and no adverse affects with the styling products. Another big plus, the Cleansing Conditioner is sulfate free.<br />
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As with all products this one does have its downfalls. First up is the cost, from Chaz Dean's <a href="http://www.chazdean.com/" target="_blank">website </a>the Cleansing Conditioners retail for $32 for 16 oz. but it does come with a 60 day money back guarantee (I'm sure there are many stipulations on the return so be careful when ordering). Also, I'm not sure if this product is good for those who wash there hair less than once a week. When I used this product I started with straight hair. I first washed with my Johnson's Natural Baby Shampoo and styled as usual. However, in the next couple of days I used WEN to remove all the old product for fresh curls. (It was perfect for this job alone)<br />
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There is a dupe for this product at Sally's Beauty called One. I have not used this product and many people either love it or hate it when comparing it to WEN. I have no immediate plans to buy the Sally's version.<br />
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Online now at <a href="http://www.wenhaircare.com/" target="_blank">wenhaircare.com</a> is a special that includes a 30 day supply of Cleansing Conditioner, Styling Creme, ReMoist Hair treatment, and two "bonus" items which are the Texture Balm and a Wide Tooth Comb. This seems like a pretty sweet deal for only $29.95 with free shipping. However, PLEASED BE WARNED that WEN will continue to charge your credit card every 90-days at $29.95 + 8. 99 shipping for a 90-Day supply. There is no minimum purchase and you can cancel at anytime, which seems perfect to me.<br />
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Have you tried WEN by Chaz Dean before?</div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-46261493713818138872012-02-12T20:54:00.000-08:002012-02-12T20:54:19.387-08:00School and Studying<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">As previously mentioned I have a lot going on this week- two midterms and a quiz. Just thinking about me makes me shiver with fear. So therefore this weekend has been filled with more studying than posting. I'm sorry! But I promise I have some new things in the works. Have a great week, and if you dont have a Valentine's just "be mine" =) </div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-12625513111365344572012-02-12T20:48:00.000-08:002012-02-12T20:48:17.676-08:00Nail Color of the Week- Valentine's Day Edition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">So I figured since its Valentine's day, I might as well get inspired by the upcoming "holiday". Although I have a test and quiz that day (aka no social plans, since I'll most likely be sleep), I think a bright red manicure with hearts will definitely keep my spirits high.<br />
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I used Sinful Colors GoGo Girl (#852) which is a fire engine red [o yeah, i went there =)] and foil glitter hearts by Klean Colors in Twinkly Love (#38). Now the Klean Colors brand can be hard to find as its not in drugstores. I actually found this color in downtown LA but I have also seen this brand in small beauty supply houses. Therefore, you can use any heart nail design, I actually just used a toothpick to move and position the little love symbols. In my first design I only used three hearts, then I said why not go all out and covered the entire nail. Enjoy!<br />
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</tbody></table>Sinful Colors are available at most drugstores for $1.99 and Walgreens has them on sale for $0.99 this week. </div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-28026014057640126812012-02-05T18:34:00.000-08:002012-02-05T18:34:31.989-08:00Nail Color of the Week- Girls Just Wanna Have Plum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">Since I just picked up my Glam Bag I decided to use the polish I received for this week’s Nail of the Week. The polish is Hot Ticket “Girls Just Wanna Have Plum” by theBalm. It is a brown-plum color with silver shimmer. As stated before, I’m not a big fan of purple polish but I really like this one. I almost feel like this is a brown polish with a purple undertone. I have on two coats. I think this polish might actually become one of my new favorites. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KKjibaWLxus/Ty86D0n8vJI/AAAAAAAAAUc/SQAYls0m9iA/s1600/SAM_0650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KKjibaWLxus/Ty86D0n8vJI/AAAAAAAAAUc/SQAYls0m9iA/s320/SAM_0650.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">theBalm Hot Ticket Girls Just Wanna Have Plum is available in .5 floz from their <a href="http://thebalm.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for $10 </div></div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-30841592723011564782012-02-05T00:34:00.000-08:002012-02-07T16:49:55.877-08:0020 Facts About Me.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ns1xwBSxbhI/Ty4_Qz-z6FI/AAAAAAAAAUM/i59vu8Cc2R4/s1600/SAM_0479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ns1xwBSxbhI/Ty4_Qz-z6FI/AAAAAAAAAUM/i59vu8Cc2R4/s320/SAM_0479.JPG" width="158" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;">Get to know me a little better. Let me know a little about you too...</span></div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #0b5394;">My favorite color is PINK all shades, just lovely!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I am a Libra! Indecision plagues my life because I always weigh the pros and cons of each situation</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">Glitter makes me smile, so I tend to wear it on my nails a lot</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">My hair is always, ALWAYS done before I go out in public</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I love to read, all genres except scary. I especially enjoy lady detectives</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I hate scary movies (starting to see the pattern lol)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I’m a foodie, absolutely love pasta, sushi, and tacos</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I can’t stand to leave the house with wrinkled clothes</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I am an only child</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I can’t live without butter and cheese</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I am studying Biology and graduating in June with absolutely no idea what I’m going to do next (hince the Libra personality)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I am a Christian. I don’t speak of my religion, I rather show people how to be a Christian than to peach it to them. I’m not perfect but I try daily</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I hate to exercise and sweat. I prefer to get my exercise by walking the mall and lifting my bags =)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I drink an average of 1-1.5 liters of water a day</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I prefer to be warm than cold</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I love the beach</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">My family is my world and loyality is everything</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I love to travel and hope to visit every state in the United States. I have been to 20 states so far and am planning an East Coast trip soon</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I drink Starbucks daily sometimes twice a day. I am a proud gold card holder</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0b5394;">I love to smile until my cheeks hurt</span></li>
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</div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-75975410432360188302012-02-04T22:36:00.000-08:002012-02-04T22:36:37.290-08:00January Glam Bag<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I finally returned to my parent’s house and picked up my January Glam Bag. “What is a Glam Bag” you ask? Well a Glam Bag is a makeup bag sent via mail from youtube guru Michelle Phan’s company MyGlam. A bag is sent out every month with 4-5 deluxe sample or full size beauty products. The Glam Bag cost $10 a month which includes shipping as well. It’s something like a Birch Box but with bigger samples. This is my first beauty by mail subscription and I must say I was pretty excited to finally pick mine up from my LA house.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">This month’s bag was filled with environmentally friendly products. It comes in a cute metallic envelope with an actual makeup bag. I received a full sized Freeman Facial Peel-Off Mask in cucumber, SheerCover Duo Concealer, Wen by Chaz Dean Cleansing Conditioner, and a full size the Balm Hot Ticket nail polish. There are post cards that describe each product and tell their full size prices, discount codes are also included. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">I’m really excited to review these products individually but until then here’s some information about the products and my first impressions:</div><div class="MsoNormal">Freeman Peel-Off Mask is 6 floz (wow) and has no acne fighting acids/chemicals. It has a true cucumber smell, not one that has been artificially made sweeter. It literally smells like a fresh cut cucumber. Very refreshing! After the product has dried (~10 minutes) you peel off all the nastiness; sounds interesting. I’m usually that person that finds something that works for their face and only change when that product no longer works, and since I don’t have a mask in my stash right now this came at the perfect time.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">SheerCover Duo Concealer is .10oz. which is not a lot but definitely enough to get about a month of use if you use it daily. The concealer comes with two colors for custom mixing. It is a very soft concealer, in fact I made a nasty gash in one side by simply pressing too hard. MyGlam sent everyone the color light/medium. When I first looked at this product I said “utt-o what am I gonna do with this too light concealer”. Well after swatching just the “dark” side, I realized I could <i>possibly</i> use this as an undereye concealer. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Wen by Chaz Dean Cleansing Conditioner is 2 floz. and I am super ecstatic to use this product. If you are a Bravo TV fan, like me, then you will remember Chaz Dean from Flipping Out . Well his new product line is marketed as a Cleansing Conditioner. It’s basically a 2-in-1 that is formulated without sulfates and detergents. It is very thick and smells like the peppermint candies my Gran carries in her purse. It does not lather, rather you apply the product to your hair let it sit for five minutes and rinse out all the impurities. I really hope this works for mid-week quick washing. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">the Balm Hot Ticket fingernail polish is .5 floz and came in the color “Girls Just Wanna Have Plum”. It is a dark purple color with silver shimmer. Now I have been on a cream formula nail polish binge for a while and purple is my LEAST favorite color of the rainbow but I am willing to give this polish a fair shot. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Overall I’m pretty content with the contents of this bag. Now if they all work well for me I will have to say $10 well spent. These bags tend to sell out quick and registration opens around the 18 of every month. They also have a facebook page that allows for swapping between members. </div></div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-50920130765961788392012-01-29T23:44:00.000-08:002012-01-29T23:54:53.003-08:00My Skincare Routine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">Confession time: I don’t wear makeup on a regular basis. In fact I mostly wear it on special occasions or when I realize I haven’t played with my collection in a while. With that being said, I hardly ever wear makeup when doing reviews so the face you see, is au naturel. I might wear a bit of mascara and/or tinted lip gloss, but I neglect the full face routine. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Time is one of the major reasons I avoid daily makeup. It takes me about 45 minutes to go from bare to completely done. I’d rather sleep! I am an extreme blender, so I hate lines in my eyeshadow. The extra blending takes a lot more time. I also use a minimum of four colors on the lids because the basic two color thing just doesn’t look complete to me. Well anyway I say all this to say, that since I pass up on daily makeup, I make sure my skin stays smooth and well cared for. I have oily to normal skin and tend to use products designed for sensitive skin just to avoid any harsh chemicals. So here’s my skincare routine:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">In the morning I usually use a warm towel to wipe my face and remove any moisturizer from the night before. I then apply my “day” moisturizer. I use my Olay Complete All Day UV Moisturizer in the morning to protect against any harmful rays I may encounter throughout the day. I like this moisturizer because it isn’t thick or overly oily. It has an SPF of 15 and is formulated for sensitive skin. After a few minutes, I don’t even notice that it’s on my face. And yes that’s the point! =). I love that the moisturizer and SPF are together and combine two steps into a single process.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">At night, my routine is a little more intense. I start off cleansing with Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel. Here’s an overview from Bosicaskincare.com: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Preservative-free. Dermatologist tested. Alcohol-free, pH balanced, 100% artificial fragrance and color free. No animal testing and no animal ingredients.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"> I absolutely love this stuff. I’ve been using it for over two years and must say I see such a difference in my skin. It is a very concentrated cleanser and I use about half a pump (seriously a full pump is too much) and it removes all my makeup, grim, and dirt all in one step. I sometimes use an eye makeup remover, if I used dark colors that day. Since it is so concentrated, I only buy this product once a year. I love that this product has NO anti-acne medication so I can use it with a variety of other products. When I want to exfoliate (always at night), I add a little sugar (or salt) to the cleanser and swirl in my hand and then over my face. Now that I have the Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing system, I generally just use that to exfoliate. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Next I apply prescription acne treatments if needed. I do not use these everyday rather I use them as spot treatments for blemishes. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Finally I finish up with a moisturizer. Here’s where my method differs from experts and other bloggers. At night I use a lighter moisturizer, Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. Although I can’t figure out what’s “dramatically different” about this moisturizer, I do like the fact that it is extremely light and formulated for oily skin. I notice this moisturizer removes any tight feelings I may have (if I use water that’s too warm) and leaves my skin without any dry patches. This product does not have any SPF so if you choose to wear it during the day, it would require another SPF product on top.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Olay Complete is available at Target and other drugstores for $8.99 for 4 floz.<br />
Boscia can be found at their <a href="http://bosciaskincare.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, and in-store and online at Sephora and Ulta for $26.00 for 5 floz<br />
Clinique is available at major department stores and <a href="http://clinique.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for $13.00 for 1.7 floz.</div></div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-35048228893449993362012-01-28T17:39:00.000-08:002012-01-28T17:39:31.259-08:00Curls Coconut Curlada Conditioner<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I’ve been using the Curl’s Coconut Curlada all week as an in shower conditioner. This product is made with organic ingredients and doubles as a detangler. It has a very strong coconut and pineapple scent but refreshing nonetheless while in a warm shower. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Let’s get right to it, I was not impressed. This conditioner reminds me of a sample you would find at a hotel—great for a day or two but not anything you’d constantly use. Once it hit my hair, it felt like it disappeared. Almost like cheap lotion. Giving this conditioner the benefit of the doubt, I thought maybe after the shower my hair would feel moisturized and super soft. Umm….yeah, I’m still unimpressed. I even used it as a “mid-week rinse” as suggested on the bottle. It STILL did nothing for me. Save your money, this one’s a dud. I’m thinking of just using it as a shaving cream. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Curls Coconut Curlada can be found at <a href="http://www.curls.bit/">www.curls.bit</a> and select Targets and Rite-Aid at $9.99 for 8 floz</div></div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-52630893093931784082012-01-28T11:26:00.000-08:002012-01-28T11:26:48.380-08:00Its Back-- Nail of the Week<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I am finally back to my nail of the week post. It’s been a while, yes I know, but here’s a little update on what’s been on my hands. So I took a week to just be natural with only nail hardener and top coat. Then I tried the “do-it-yourself” gel manicure and let me say, that stuff is more than a notion. After two failed attempts with two different colors (that’s another post in itself), I’ve decided to take a break and go back to regular nail polish.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">This week, I searched through my rather small collection and found Revlon’s Stary Pink. It was a limited edition fall color that has now been re-released under the name Popular (which I now believe is permanent). This color is a pale pink with small and hexagonal silver glitters. As with most medium to large size glitters it is very difficult to get the exact same amount of glitter on each finger. However, the small glitters keep the look uniform. I have noticed to get the same color pay off as the what's in the bottle, I need three coats of polish. In my opinion, that’s a lot of polish and creates thicker layers that chip a lot easier. To combat this minor issue, I decided to use a basic white polish as a base and then apply one layer of Stary Pink. I got the same look as if I would have used three coats. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I love this polish. It’s so unique. Revlon Popular is available at Target and most major drugstores for ~5.99. (I paid a little less than $4 during a sale promotion).</div></div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-62282307360897107082012-01-26T23:26:00.000-08:002012-01-27T00:00:45.725-08:00EcoStyler Moroccan Argan Oil (Picture Heavy)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was really unhappy with only posting one review this weekend. I had to study for a physics quiz so blogging took a back seat = (. However, don’t fret my dears, I promised myself I would make time for at least one mid-week (or so) post </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">. </span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I did it! I did it! I finally used the EcoStyler Gel. If you are unfamiliar with this gel it comes infused with different oils and varying degrees of hold. I bought the Moroccan Argan Oil Styling Gel which has maximum hold (number 10). I noticed most people use the Olive Oil EcoStyler, but the smell of olive oil makes me gag and I didn’t want hair that made me gag. Not a good look. Well anyway, it is a thick gel with a very light fragrance. The product claims to be made with 100% Argan oil and has UV protections (although the SPF amount is missing, slightly questionable). When looking at the ingredients, however, Argan oil is one of the last on the list (which means there isn’t much in the product). I do enjoy the fact that “LOVE AND PRIDE” are also on the ingredients list; it’s such a cute touch.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since this is a gel with little to no moisturizing properties, I decided to prep my hair with my Motion’s Leave-In and a small amount of coconut oil to prevent over drying. I then added the gel in the same manner that I use for every other product. I focused on my roots and dragged the product through my hair with my fingers. At first, I felt like my curls were being straightened but they bounced back with no issues. As I was applying the gel, I could tell the ends would have lots of volume. Well you all know how I feel about volume, but I continued anyway. Here’s my hair about ten minutes after applying the gel:</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes I am wearing a tank shirt, because it was actually 80 degrees in So Cal today. Gotta love Cali winters =). Back to the hair, after a few hours my hair had LOTS of volume. However, my curls were really defined. I could see each curl in perfect little ringlets even the roots were impressively smoothed. I am really impressed by the definition; I can’t stop bragging about it! I also had no crunchy sections and no frizzies. There was a bit of shrinkage though.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ldknLEPa8-0/TyJKxOXCvSI/AAAAAAAAARM/wid3U0od6Sw/s1600/SAM_0575.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ldknLEPa8-0/TyJKxOXCvSI/AAAAAAAAARM/wid3U0od6Sw/s320/SAM_0575.JPG" width="192" /></span></a></div><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Since I feel like massive hair overpowers my face, I used my trusty clip to create a half up-do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">****Please note that my ends of my hair are a little ratchet because I need my twice a year trim. But no worries my spit ends will be handled soon, yayy. </span><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have decided that if I continue to use this product (which I’m sure I will), I would apply the product and let my hair dry. I would then style in a half up-do or a messy ponytail/bun. I definitely had a lot of confidence in my hair after styling; I didn’t worry about shrinkage or out of place strands. I even slept on the curls and still had great hair. Best of all this product is very inexpensive. I found an 8 fl. oz. container for $1.39 at my local beauty supply, compared to $17 for the same size of Kinky Curly. I have seen this product for $3.29 at Walgreens. Yes it is double the price I paid for it, but I also found mine in a small non-franchised supply house. However the availability at major chains ensures that even people in the suburbs can have defined curls =). If you like big, full curls I highly recommend you try this product.</span></span></div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8251311405493006920.post-1473622181385231152012-01-21T22:48:00.000-08:002012-01-26T23:36:04.100-08:00Johnson's Natural Baby Shampoo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">Meet my new favorite shampoo… Johnson’s Natural Baby Shampoo. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ndLS_mGeFhw/TtsRAE5D-oI/AAAAAAAAABY/temGZosB7_k/s1600/SAM_0129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ndLS_mGeFhw/TtsRAE5D-oI/AAAAAAAAABY/temGZosB7_k/s320/SAM_0129.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I absolutely loved this hair product when I first started using it, but I wanted to continually use it before I gave it a thumbs up. I went to the doctor and was told my scalp was flaking due to an allergy most likely to an ingredient in my shampoo, so I decided to go the natural route and look for a gentle shampoo without all the harsh chemicals. I figured a natural “baby” shampoo was the best way to go since most baby products are created for super soft and sensitive skin. At first, I was worried that a shampoo made for the mild scalps of babies wouldn’t efficiently clean away my “adult” dirt. Well, all my worries were put to shame after the first use with this product. I was thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness of my scalp and the softness of my hair.</div><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal">Now here’s the skinny, this shampoo has a consistency that’s only slightly thicker than water. It feels like it might run out of your hand if you pour too much, so I prefer to add the shampoo directly to my hair to decrease the amount of product going down the drain. It also takes a minute to get a good lather going, so if you’re an immediate lather person this product would leave you unsatisfied. The fact that the shampoo is 98% natural with only one sulfate (Sodium CoCo Sulfate), seems to account for the small amount of lather. The Natural Baby Shampoo has a very light, clean fragrance. The Johnson Company has trademarked it as their “ALLERFREE” fragrance. One small gripe I have with this product is its “No More Tears” claim. I found that this product stung when it came in contact with my eyes. Although it was less pain than normal shampoo, I believe it is too much for a baby and definitely does not live up to the “No More Tears” claim. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Here's my scalp after shampooing (I used my usual three rinse and repeat cycles). My hair only has a light mist of Motions Leave In to prepare for air drying. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B3A9QORxe5E/TxuvSJlDmzI/AAAAAAAAAQc/J1SwgBYjDoA/s1600/SAM_0155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B3A9QORxe5E/TxuvSJlDmzI/AAAAAAAAAQc/J1SwgBYjDoA/s320/SAM_0155.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I have used Johnson’s Natural Baby Shampoo both with and without the coconut oil pre- treatment and it has performed well in both occasions My hair was not oily at all after using the coconut oil first. Super plus! Again I absolutely love this shampoo. It’s AMAZING =)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">You can find Johnson's Natural Baby Shampoo at most drugstores. I found this product at Target for $4.79 for 10 fl. oz. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div></div>Cie Marquisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11064672536459141448noreply@blogger.com