My makeup vibe as of late!
Hi, guys! great morning. short as well as wonderful Saturday Surfing today since Connor’s birthday celebration is this afternoon, as well as in spite of my finest efforts to plan the living crap out of whatever early on, there’s still a few last-minute details to iron out. I’m so happy to throw her a party, however man, I’m tired. After it’s done, I’m looking ahead to sitting on my couch. perhaps I’ll even take a nap!

This week’s reading

The makeup Geek line started by the OG beauty blog writer Marlena Stell, is going out of business.

Gwen Stefani’s new makeup line GXVE is pronounced “Give.”

Apparently Elizabeth Holmes’s makeup in “The Dropout” is deliberately terrible.

Some eco-friendly choices to make your beauty routine greener.

These hair brushes for curly manes are gentle on hair as well as tough on knots.

Oh great, now I want to add all these SkinCeuticals products to my routine!

The surprising reason perfume costs are skyrocketing.

Wait, what?

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My heart will go on

But wait, there’s more

Fascinating!

Don’t fail to remember your sunscreen

This was just lovely

Note to self: it’s time for some new glasses

I would’ve appreciated a cover of “I like It,” AHEM

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I hope your weekend is off to a excellent start! What are you as much as today?

Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen

She wanted to do something special. Rosie — she wanted to do something special for the employees of Tabs the cat Industries, LLC. ever since she took over the reins from Tabs, Rosie’s wanted to show the staff how much she appreciates them. These are tough times, and she’s just so proud of everyone.

So, this year she decided to pull out all the stops with a Christmas party for the ages! Tabs himself would have been impressed.

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First, the evening began with a holographic speech by Tabs himself! He previously recorded a number of Ted Talks, including one on maintaining a positive cattitude in the face of adversity, so that’s the one we showed.

It was great! The technology was pretty incredible. It was just like Tabs himself was addressing the team.

After that, everyone headed over to the company auditorium for the official Christmas perk presentation. This year, Rosie gave everyone a $9,000 bonus! Plus, every single cat and human got a Christmas ham, turkey, an extra large can of gravy, and their choice of a Christmas sweater or an air fryer.

The festivities wrapped up on the main lawn with a bounce house!

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Yup, it was pretty incredible. I’m very proud to be an employee of this company.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Finally, the third part of my three-part series in transitioning from antiperspirants to deodorants. Today I’m examining the Lavanila The healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Grapefruit:

It retails for $17 CAD for a sizable 57g of solid deodorant stick. In Canada, I’ve only seen Lavanila deodorants sold at Sephora.

To recap, I’ve been on the journey to transition from antiperspirants to deodorants considering that January. After a bit of starts and stops (I gave up after a week of feeling wet and stinky), but after trying other deodorants, I finally persisted with the transition. and I’m pleased to say that I’ve been using only deodorant 100% of the time for an entire month now! What really helped was using the Lavanila The healthy Deodorant.

This deodorant is probably one of the a lot more well-known natural options on the market and has won multiple appeal awards. The claims of this deodorant are:

Finally, a natural deodorant that works. get remarkable odor protection with this 100 percent natural, freshly scented deodorant. Soothing essential oils blend with beta-glucan technology fight odor successfully while soothing, conditioning, and nourishing the delicate underarm area.

I do have to say, this is the most soothing deodorant of the 3 that I tried. It has a creamy texture, nearly like applying a hydrating balm to my underarms. This was especially crucial to me considering that I’m still doing laser hair removal on my underarms and recently, after a session the area was a little bit tender, but I had no issues using this on the skin.

Key Features:
• goes on clean, with no sticky wetness
• Delivers long-lasting results
• Clinically checked and dermatologist recommended
• No extreme Chemicals (free of aluminum, paraben and propylene glycol)

I wasn’t aware that I need to be avoiding propylene glycol! Were you aware of this? There’s always something out there to be wary of… but do read up on the counterpoints too.

As for the claims? I’d say it delivers on them! It applies very cleanly and dries down swiftly so I’m able to get dressed within the minute. It does leave a minor white cast on dark clothes, which is normal of a lot of stick-type deodorants. Lately it’s been incredibly hot in Toronto – with the humidity it feels like 38°C (100ºF) and the deodorant has kept me stink-free every single day!

Another draw of this deodorant is the smell! Vanilla Grapefruit? get out of town! The scent is described as:

An Uplifting Citrus. essential oils of crisp grapefruit and lime combine for a crisp and fresh feeling.

I’d say it’s equal parts vanilla to grapefruit, neither overpower each other and it’s not overly sweet or tart. The scent isn’t so strong that it would interfere with your perfume, but I do catch a whiff of it during the day if I’m flailing my arms about.  There are also 4 other scents available: Pure Vanilla, Vanilla Lavender, Vanilla Coconut, and Fresh Vanilla Lemon. I’m split between either Vanilla Coconut or Fresh Vanilla Lemon to try next.

I’ve been using this on and off for the months of April and May, then the whole month of June – so in total, I’d say this is a full 2 months’ worth of usage. and I have this much left:

My guess is that a stick will last around 5 months of daily use.  Not too bad, cost-wise: $17 ÷ 5 = $3.40 per month.  And yes, the tube swivels up and down, no issues!

One thing I did notice though, for a natural product, the ingredient list is quite long:

Ingredient list:
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (Aloe juice, water/aqua), Propanediol (Corn derived), Zea mays (Corn) starch, Sodium stearate (Coconut derived), Silica, Carrageenan (Seaweed derived), Stearyl behenate (Coconut derived), Citrus medica limonum (Lemon peel oil), Inulin (Artichoke derived), Saccharomyces ferment, Alpha-Glucan oligosaccharide (Sugar derived), Yeast beta glucan, Lonicera caprifolium (Honeysuckle) flower extract, Usnea barbata (Lichen) extract, Valeriana officinalis root extract (Valerian), Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal) extract, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree) flower/leaf/stem extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract (Goji berry), Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla) oil, Botanical fragrance blend.

This list consists of 3 times the ingredients of the other 2 deodorants I’ve used! But, the ingredients all look to be good – the only things that stands out as potential irritants are the lemon peel oil, and the added fragrance.

Here are some things I learned through this process:

• Sweating is not necessarily a bad thing: your body needs to cool off somehow, and a natural way is through the armpits. The worry is that the sweat can turn into B.O. That’s where an effective deodorant comes in.

• If you’re thinking of making the transition from antiperspirant to deodorants, try to time it during the cooler months – you will go through a phase of feeling wet and possibly stinky until you find the ideal product for you.

•Initially, instead of going cold turkey, try to alternate your antiperspirants and deodorant every other day. then the next week, try to use deodorant for 2 days and antiperspirants for 1, and so on. This helps with easing the transition slowly.

• Persist through those wet, stinky weeks.  Don’t give up. I went through weeks of needing to wash every single item I wore. I’d say my turning point was around the 3 month mark when I observed I wasn’t stinking anymore.

The Lavanila deodorant appeared in my much-loved post, and it’s absolutely my top pick of the 3 deodorants I tried as part of the transition.  So, is the hunt over?  I would absolutely repurchase this but I’ll wait until Sephora VIB time to get hold of it on sale. I’d love to explore a lot more deodorant options that are a lot more easily accessible both in terms of availability and cost. Do you have any recommendations for deodorants from the drugstore and / or costs less than $10?

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In late August, I got a few products from Nuworld Botanicals to try:

I showed this in my August accountability post.
I did not choose the certain products – I explained a few of my likes as well as dislikes, together with my skin type as well as worries – as well as left it as much as Nuworld Botanicals to surprise me! Today I’m examining the very first product that I’ve been testing for the past month, the Cold-pressed organic Sea buckthorn & Jojoba oil:

If you’ve been a visitor of this blog, you’ll understand that I like oils for all kind of beautifying aspects: cleansing, hydrating as well as protecting. So exactly how does this oil from Nuword Botanical stack up against other oils I’ve tried?

It was like at very first use! You understand exactly how often you requirement to utilize a product a few times to type an viewpoint about it? Not with this. The very first night I utilized this, I already understood this product was a winner.

What made this so great? The texture. It’s like silk.  It takes in into my skin quickly, leaving my skin plumped as well as looking radiant!

What was in this magical golden potion?  I understood that cold-pressed oils are remarkable than hot-pressed oils considering that they maintain a lot more antioxidant as well as benefits. however I couldn’t find any literature for this product as well as there was no label on the back of the bottle. So I reached out to Natalie Cascella, the creator as well as president of Nuworld Botanicals for the low-down. She encouraged that this oil is a new product from their just recently opened Raw Skincare Bar as well as shop in Oakville (for non-locals, Oakville is a lovely suburban town about 40km south of Toronto) – the oil is so new that it’s not even offered for purchase on the internet yet. Here’s what’s in this product, in Natalie’s words:

The deal with oil is one of our 3 home blends called “Balancing deal with Oil Blend”- appropriate for ALL skin types.
It’s 100% natural as well as pure oil blend, hand-crafted with just 5 cold-pressed as well as organic oils as follows:
Cold-pressed organic Jojoba Oil, Seabuckthorn Oil, Rosehip Oil, Meadowfoam Oil as well as Safflower Oil.
It’s packed with natural anti-oxidants as well as vitamins A, C, E plus Omega 3, 6, 9; rich in important fatty acids (hence the plumping of the skin).
Use on deal with everyday – day as well as night. A bit goes a long way!

I only requirement 3 drops for my whole face.
I like that it consists of simple, sincere ingredients. as well as they work. I’ve been having some skin problems from travelling as well as the weather condition getting cooler – the structure of my skin felt rough as well as dehydrated. Over time, this oil assisted to bring back my skin as well as the structure has evened out.  I often utilize this alone, or if I requirement additional moisture, I’ll apply a night cream on top so this acts as a serum.

I likewise noted that this oil doesn’t leave a shiny surface on the skin. This got me believing – might I potentially utilize this oil for the day time? I made a decision to try mixing this into my foundation, which has been a hot appeal idea ever considering that Wayne Goss published this video last year.

I made a decision to test it with Illamasqua Skin Base, which is a thicker structure foundation that can look cakey if not sheered out properly.

The incorporation of the Nuworld Botanicals Cold-pressed oil worked very well for this function too. It made the foundation apply smoothly as well as my skin felt moisturized all day.  I’m so happy to have tried this oil!

Pros:
• Silky texture
• takes in quickly
• leaves skin plump
• Fragrance-free
• Natural, organic ingredients

Cons:
• Not widely available

Stash worthiness: 10/10

I always ask myself this concern if I get something for complimentary – would I repurchase this with my own money? as well as with the situation of this oil – YES, I would! This retails for C$28 for a 30 ml bottle which I believe is exceptionally reasonable. It is currently only offered at the Raw Skincare Bar, however will soon be offered for purchase on the internet if you’re not able to trip to the Oakville store. I quote a bottle would last around 6 months with everyday use.

Other Nuworld Botanical products are offered on the internet nuworldbotanicals.com, or from well.ca – I’ll be examining the other products I received coming up soon.

Note: this product was sent to me complimentary of charge and I developed my own thoughts as well as opinions about it.

Do you utilize a deal with oil?  Have you ever utilized a product as well as fell in like with it the very first time you utilized it?

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I assumption I’m on a drugstore kick lately, yesterday with the Maybelline SuperStay foundation, as well as today I’m reviewing 2 Revlon mascaras from their recent revamp of their mascara offering:

• ultimate All-in-One (red cap)
• volume + length Magnified (blue cap)

I can’t keep in mind the last time I bought a Revlon mascara. perhaps the grow Luscious? That was years ago! as well as it never appealed to me sufficient to repurchase it. To me, Revlon excel at a great deal of products – foundation, lipstick, nail polish – but mascaras are not one of their strengths.  And mascaras are money cows for cosmetics business – exactly how often do we (“have to”) replace mascaras, as well as exactly how many mascaras do we seem to have open at when (if you have just ONE mascara open right now, please comment below, as well as I don’t believe you!)  It’s a very lucrative market at the drugstore – just look at exactly how wide the assortment is, as well as exactly how commonly business introduce new mascaras.

So it was about time that Revlon overhauled their mascara collection! as well as the new collection is extremely impressive, with formulas to cater to different needs: length, volume, both, drama:

They even called it a Mascara Revolution!

I chosen up the volume + length Magnified (blue cap) very first since I liked the look of the wand as well as I’m excited at the prospect of a mascara that provides both volume as well as length. It features a typical bristle wand that is rather full as well as somewhat larger than typical (but not jumbo sized).

For me, the formula delivers more on volume than length however it did provide decent length to my lashes. What impressed me most was that it might hold a curl, as well as it did not smudge beneath my eyes! There was a tendency to deposit clumps upon application however I am able to comb out the clumps with my metal lash comb.  The description states there are fibres in this formula however I didn’t notice any type of on the wand or my lashes.

The results were feathery lashes that almost rival what I can accomplish with CoverGirl’s LashBlast volume (but CG LB is more water resistant as well as voluminous).  I rate this 8/10

I ended up being thinking about the ultimate All-in-One (red cap) because of radiant evaluations on the internet about exactly how incredible the wand was, as well as exactly how excellent the formula was for lifting the lashes.  It features a silicone wand, with a mini brush head that’s oval shaped:

Is it me, or does the close up of the wand look like the underbelly of a cockroach…?
The formula is rather wet, as well as somewhat goopy. It was a genuine difficulty to not totally glue my lashes together – it made my 7 lashes look like 3! Also, I commonly got the mascara on my eyelids because of the wet formula, as well as even over time, it didn’t dry out to the point that it stopped being goopy. In terms of length as well as volume, it was just typical in both departments.  Here’s a situation where being Jack of all trades, means it’s master of none.

But, I can see why some people would like this formula, it holds a curl like a water resistant mascara does even though it’s not marketed as a water resistant formula. It likewise did not smudge under my eyes. Unfortunately, like water resistant mascaras, this irritated my eyes whenever I used it.  I rate this 6/10

They retail for C$10.99 each as well as I got mine during a 30% off sale.  Here’s exactly how these 2 Revlon mascaras rate against a few of my favourite mascaras:

Below are the official illustrations that demonstrate the results one can accomplish utilizing these mascaras (Ultimate All-in-One on the left, as well as volume + length Magnified on the right):

Source. I’d like to someday create an eye picture of my own eye to go along with my mascara reviews!

I have mixed feelings about the packaging. The tubes are unnecessarily bulky, I feel. But, I do like that they are not cylindrical so they don’t roll off a flat surface. And, I like the smooth look of the general collection with the matte tube as well as coloured caps to differentiate between the types.  I’m thinking about trying the drama one next, since the bristles look similar to the CG LashBlast, likewise perhaps since the cap is purple. as well as purple is my favourite colour.

Now please, Revlon, it’s time to upgrade your eye shadows. The old wet / dry formula, Mattes, or even the custom Eyes were great. The present choice isn’t doing anyone any type of favours.

Have you tried the new Revlon mascaras? What’s your present favourite drugstore mascara?

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bold tiger. Sex symbol. cat stud. When it pertained to kitty modeling, Tabs dominated. He pretty much developed the field of feline supermodelry.

I indicate that posture, those angles, that uncanny ability to strike a pose anywhere.

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Bam!

Look at that.

But we all know that wasn’t all. Tabs was also a service genius. He did his own books, even created his own service plan. I was his personal assistant, but he made all the big decisions.

Rosie

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Rosie absolutely has the smarts to run the company. She’s been a great CFO of Tabs the cat Industries, LLC considering that she took over. She’s actually boosted profits every quarter so far.

Your friendly neighborhood appeal addict,

Karen