Michael Todd Beauty CONTEST

It is officially summer and to celebrate and help you to treat your skin right; Michael Todd Beauty is giving 

away Two Soniclear Elite Deluxe's. I have teamed up with some of your favorite beauty bloggers to help get your skin summer ready! 

You will have up to 18 ways to enter. And remember the more times you enter, the better your chances! 

Makeup always goes on best when you have a clean slate to work with, and we have the BEST cleansing device in the world, The Soniclear Elite! The Soniclear is the world’s first antimicrobial sonic skin cleansing system. It is the Rolls Royce of sonic cleansing brushes! 

This sonic device offers the best in face and body skin cleansing.  Dermatologist recommended, the Soniclear Sonic cleansing brushes will give you softer, brighter, smoother skin in just one use.  Producing up to 300 sonic movements per second for 10x better cleansing than with hands alone.

Plus the Soniclear Elite offers…

 Sonic powered with 6 Speeds

 Rechargeable and waterproof

 Collagen boosting massage mode

 And the world's first protection against microbial contamination so the brushes stay clean and fresh 

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What Comes With The Soniclear Elite Deluxe?

With the Deluxe version of the Elite, you also get the antimicrobial PEDI treatment head for soothing foot care, Extension Handle, convenient Shower Organizer, and hard shell Travel Case.

Some things to keep in mind about this giveaway:

This giveaway is open to the US, UK and Canada. The giveaway ends on 07/22/16 @ 11:59 PM EST. There will be two winners that will be chosen using Rafflecopter.  These winners will be notified via email no later than 07/26/16. The winners have 48 hours to claim the prize before it's forfeited and another winner will be selected. To enter the giveaway, you must be 18 years or older. Void where prohibited.

So what are you waiting for? 

Enter now for cleaner, brighter skin! 

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Rodan + Fields Lip Treatments | Review

I've said it before and I will say it again - and again, I am sure - skin care is super important! Included in overall skin care I also truly believe in also taking special care of the eyes and lips. Those are often areas of the face (and skin care routine) most people overlook, but if you want to keep your youthful features - I suggest giving them some thought! ;)

On that note, today I have a review to share with you on some fantastic Lip Care products that I received to try c/o Rodan + Fields consultant Kristen Weigand. She was kind enough to send me several capsules of the REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum and the ESSENTIALS Lip Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 25 (lip balm). 

First up, lets chat about that ESSENTIALS Lip Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 25

4.25 g/.15 oz. each, available in packs of two for $16

Description: Defend your lips daily against the aging effects of the sun while treating them to moisturizing lipid molecules and peptides to help boost collagen production and smooth lip texture. 

ESSENTIALS Lip Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 25 effectively blocks harmful UVA rays with SHIELDrf, our exclusive complex of avobenzone, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, while hydrating and moisturizing lips with shea butter, avocado and sunflower seed oil. 

This anti-aging lip balm also contains dimethicone to protect lips’ delicate moisture barrier and antioxidant vitamins A, C and E to defend against free radicals, leaving you with soft, smooth, healthy-looking lips. 

My Thoughts: Right off the bat I have got to admit, I have a "love/hate" relationship with this balm!! The reason I didn't enjoy is much is totally personal and probably wont be an issue for anyone else. But I am bringing it up because it prevented me from using it as often as I had hoped to. The scent is a big no-go for me. Its a pretty strong bitter grapefruit scent that I just couldn't get passed most of the time. I have a sensitive nose and the scent lingers quite a bit. So the smell and taste really didn't sit well with me unfortunately. :( Aside from the scent though, I loved it!

Why I loved it: Its got SPF 25 which is a wonderful thing, especially for these hot summer days!! Not only does it protect the lips, its also very moisturizing and hydrating. I know what you are thinking - its a lip balm it should be moisturizing, right, but not all lip balms are! This one does a great job at keeping the lips moisturized. I also love that this doesn't leave any waxy residue once it wears off either. Your lips just feel nice and soft. ♥

Now lets talk about the wonderful REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum 

$54 for a container fulled with 60 Capsules.

Description: Restore and maintain your fuller, younger-looking lips. REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum is rich with peptides and antioxidants, including vitamin E, to help lips retain their natural moisture, visibly smooth lip texture and reduce the appearance of lip wrinkles. Apply at night after your evening skin care routine.

My Thoughts: Because I literally always have chapped lip, I usually always apply lip balm all through out the day. And then a thicker lip balm before bed to help soften my lips by morning. So to have a product that is specifically made as a night time treatment for the lips is so perfect. This serum is light enough that it doesn't feel too heavy on the lips, but thick enough to stay on your lips all night. So you wake in the morning with soft, plump and moisturized lips!

Why I love it: The serum comes in individual capsules that can be used up to 3 times. The directions say to use one entire capsule on the lips, but I found that to be quite a bit of product! So I stretched mine to 2 or even 3 uses! So depending on how you use it - the 60 capsules can last you anywhere from 2-4 (maybe 5) months. And of course another reason to love it!? Just look at my results (2 week difference): 

As I already mentioned, my lips are usually ALWAYS dry and chapped. There is a reason I am a lip balm junkie. lol I usually have to do quite a bit of exfoliating and moisturizing before (and after) all my lip swatches as well as just in general to keep them looking nice. But this serum has helped heal my lips tremendously, and  keep maintenance on my lips down quite a bit. YAY!

Now Rodan + Fields offers quite a bit more for Skin Care - so if you are interested in these products mentioned or learning about any other products they have to offer, I know that Kristen would be thrilled to tell you more!! For those who sign up as a preferred customer you can get products at a discounted price. 

PLUS Kristen is running giveaway to win a Redefine Hand Treatment Regimen (retail value $67)

Ways to enter:

1. One entry for Preferred Customer orders placed from today thru 6/30

2. One entry for referring a friend who signs up today thru 6/30

3. One entry for sharing your fave R+F product on YOUR wall and sharing why you love it! (Today thru 6/30)

**All new teammates that sign up today thru 6/30 go into a separate drawing for a FREE Redefine Hand Treatment

Message Kristen on Facebook or email (kristenaweigand@hotmail.com) for more info on placing an order!! 

Have you ever tried these products or anything else from R+F!?

If so, what was your experience? 

Are there any specific products you recommend?

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Makeup Monday #175

Hello Beauty Babes, and happy Makeup Monday to you! Makeup Monday is a fun linky party dedicated to all things makeup & beauty. ♥ If you are a beauty blogger or have a beauty related post, I'd love to invite you to join in and link up below!

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This includes but not limited to beauty reviews, how-to's, hauls, giveaways, mani's, and hair/makeup look inspirations.

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Sneak Peek | IT Cosmetics "Customer Favorites" QVC TSV!!

Set your alarms because you wont want to miss THIS!!

I've got some sneak peek info on the NEW It Cosmetics & QVC Today's Special Value that's happening this Saturday, June 25, starting at midnight (ET). This special value will be offered for one day only! 

Inside the collection: Inspired by you, this exclusive four-piece collection

features two of It Cosmetics most-loved products, plus two new game-changers for

your beautiful eyes, your beautiful smile, your beautiful you! 

This set will include:

♥Tightline 3-in-1 Black Primer - Eyeliner - Mascara

♥New! Heavenly Skin CC+ Skin-Perfecting Brush

♥New! Supersize CC+ Illumination Color Correcting Cream SPF 50+ 

(in Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, or Rich)

♥New! Je Ne Sais Quoi Hydrating Color Awakening Lip Treatment

The QVC Price will be just $72 + $3 S&H! That's an incredible deal, so don't miss out...

Tune in to QVC on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at midnight, 3am, 3pm (2 hrs.), 6pm and 9pm (2 hrs.) (ET) for more details on the IT’s Your Customer Favorites! Four-Piece Collection. Visit QVC.com, the QVC apps, or call (800) 345-1515 beginning June 25, 2016 at midnight (ET) until 11:59pm.

ABOUT: 

New! Supersize 2.53-fl oz (Regular size is 1.08 oz & is $38!) 

CC+ Illumination™ Color Correcting Illuminating Full Coverage Cream SPF 50+

Shades: Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, or Rich

Clinically shown to give you 179% of skin hydration and formulated with Drops of Light Technology™, CC+ Illumination™ is your anti-aging serum, moisturizing day cream, skin-perfecting primer, skin-brightening serum, color corrector, full-coverage foundation and SPF 50+ broad-spectrum, physical-only sunscreen—all in one step!

New! Je Ne Sais Quoi™ Hydrating Color Awakening Lip Treatment:

The latest lip innovation from IT Cosmetics™! This hydrating, lip-loving treatment contains essential butters and oils, and flushes to your perfect pink that lasts!

3-in-1 Innovation! Tightline™ 3-in-1 Black Primer - Eyeliner - Mascara:

This best-selling, all-in-one peptide-infused lash loving primer, eyeliner and

mascara features an ultra-skinny wand that gets to the roots of your lashes for instant definition and the look of a full lash line—all while infusing lashes with nourishing proteins, collagen, vitamins, jojoba oil, green tea and biotin!

New! Heavenly Skin™ CC+™ Skin-Perfecting Brush:

Ultra-soft Heavenly Skin™ brush hair provides a smooth application, while the

custom-cut brush head hugs the natural contours of your features for airbrushed coverage every time. Pairs perfectly with your CC+ Illumination™ SPF 50+!

Do you plan on grabbing this amazing set!? Whether you are already a huge fan of It Cosmetics (like me) or NEW to the brand - this is a MUST have set for sure! As I have mentioned before in my 10 minute Face Routine Post, all of their products are incredible and include anti-aging + skin benefiting ingredients, which I LOVE! I cant recommend this brand enough! Especially for those of us who have more "mature" skin! 

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If You Were A Fruit, You'd Be a FINE-Apple!!

Hey beauty babes welcome and thanks so much for stopping by today! ♥ Ive got a LuxePineapple Post unboxing video to share with you. This months box actually came in this ADORABLE Bikini Bag!!

Seriously - how cute is this!? That "pick up line" though. haha "if you were a fruit, you'd be a FINE-APPLE" haha... I totally missed that in the video when I first saw this. So I had to make sure to point that out here. ♥

Inside the bag was a small box filled with some goodies for an easy breezy summer look! ♥ I didn't have a ton of extra time this week to take product photos of everything, so you will have to watch the video to see everything that's inside! ♥

Watch the video to find out whats inside!


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NEW Shimmerlight Highlights | MBA Cosmetics

Highlight on Fleek! haha 

Hey beauty babes - welcome. Today I wanted to tell you about some new highlights from MBA Cosmetics! Recently they have come out with several Pressed Powder Highlights - "Shimmerlights", as well as some Liquid Shimmer Highlights! Today I have ALL of the Liquid Shimmers and ALL but 3 of the Shimmerlights to share with you. I did recently purchase the 3 newest Shimmerlights (the ones missing here) so I once I get the chance to photograph and swatch those I will do another post if anyone is interested!

For those who dont know - MBA Cosmetics is based in the USA, but ships world wide! So if you like these - you can get them, no matter where you live! You can also save 15% with my affiliate code - AGAPELOVE15 - you can use it on every purchase AND even during sale for an additional discount! ♥

Alright - lets get to the highlights! The pressed highlights are absolutely STUNNING! Some of them may seem intimidating - but they are all actually pretty subtle and give the most gorgeous glow to the skin. The exception would be the shade Trust Fund which really packs a punch! Its a got a bit more sparkle than the rest of them - not chunky glitter - but there is sparkle!

First up is Pastel Princess. ♥ This one, as you can see this is a beautiful marbled highlight - with swirls of pearl, pink, purple & silver in it! While this may not be the typical colors you would think to use as a highlight, but its actually pretty flattering especially for you fair skinned beauties!

Next up is Trust Fund. As I already mentioned, this one packs a punch! Its a gorgeous white gold toned highlight with multidimensional sparkle!! It doesn't lean too yellow, its a very neutral shade. Because of that, I think it would flatter many skin types. Something to note is that with a finger swatch it will be extremely sparkly and "thick", but its applies very smooth and beautiful! 

Champagne Kisses is just that - a beautiful champagne colored highlight! This one doesn't really have sparkle to it for those of you who arent into that. To me it seems like it gives a satin or pearlescent kind effect. And this shade too, I find to be very neutral - so good for many skin types!

Next up is Dainty! Dainty is my FAVORITE of the Shimmerlights! This is another marbled highlight that leans more warmed toned. With shades of Gold, Champagne and Orange - surprisingly the perfect combination... At least I think so! ;) I personally think it looks amazing on my olive toned skin. And this applies SO subtly for the most gorgeous "glowing from within" type of look. You can actually see it in action in a swatch video I posted (here) on my facebook page. 

Lastly for the Pressed Shimmerlights is the shade Stellar!! And YES this IS a Silver highlight! ♥ This one, similar to Trust Fund is pretty Sparkly. I, surprisingly, really like this highlight. I say "surprisingly" because I normally dont prefer cool toned highlights on me. I feel like I look best using warm toned shades. However, I found this to still be pretty flattering on me. ♥ I also have a video demo of this in action - you can see it on the inner corner of my eyes as well as on my cheek bones. Watch the video (here) on my facebook page!

Swatches!! OK - so I am sure you all want to know what these look like swatched - so here we go! Keep in mind these are very concentrated finger swatches... So don't let the pigmentation scare you! When you apply with a fan brush, these will look a lot more subtle! 

And here is a closer look at Trust Fund, Dainty & Champagne Kisses side by side. I wanted to show off the comparison of these shades since they do look pretty similar in their pans. But as you can see each of them are pretty different! ♥

Moving on to the Liquid Shimmers! There are currently just 4 shades available.

These Liquid Highlighters come with a doe-foot applicator, glide on liquid and dry very quickly! I personally like to dab them on my cheek bones after moisturizer and primer, but before foundation for a beautiful natural glow! Blend with your fingers or a damp sponge. 

You definitely want to blend these for a natural look! For these swatches, I did NOT blend at all. Just swiped them on for full concentration so you could see their color. ♥

♥Golden Apricot is a pretty, peachy shade with a golden shift/glow. (Surprise Surprise - this one is my favorite!)

♥Trust Fund is a bright & shimmery gold.

♥Stellar is a shimmery silver highlighter.

♥Blush is a gorgeous shimmery, nude rose.

What do you think about these new Highlights? 

Which is your favorite?

Do you prefer liquid or powder highlights?

Would anyone be interested in seeing a full video demo of these applied on the cheeks - as apposed to these finger swatches? Ive been considering making one for my youtube channel! SO, let me know if you are interested and I will go ahead with that! ♥

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Makeup Monday #174

Hello Beauty Babes, and happy Makeup Monday to you! Makeup Monday is a fun linky party dedicated to all things makeup & beauty. ♥ If you are a beauty blogger or have a beauty related post, I'd love to invite you to join in and link up below!

I do ask that if you link up to share the love: visit/comment one or two (or more) other links. 
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This includes but not limited to beauty reviews, how-to's, hauls, giveaways, mani's, and hair/makeup look inspirations.

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Fashion Try On Haul | Rue 21 & Ross

Hello Loves, today I wanted to share this Fashion Try On Haul video from my youtube channel with you! My last Ross try on haul video was super popular, so I am excited to be back with another one. ♥ I am not quite sure if I ever posted that last video on my blog or not - so if you missed it and are interested, you can check it out {here}!

Do you enjoy Try-On Hauls? If so, be sure to let me know! Also, let me know your favorite places to shop for cute and affordable clothes!?

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Luxury Scent Box | Perfume Subscription

*Thank you to Luxury Scent Box for Allowing me to try your Subscription Box!*

Hey beauty babes - just popping in real quick to tell you about a NEW perfume subscription box that I recently had the opportunity to try...

Luxury Scent Box is a new $15.00 monthly designer fragrance subscription! Each month you will get a travel size atomizer in the fragrance of your choice!!

Need help figuring out a fragrance you might like!? They have fragrance specialists able to recommend fragrances you'll love! The site has a fragrance survey that will provide recommendations based on your scent preferences. They helped me decide to get the fragrance: Viva la Juicy Noir!

And right now - for the month of June and July all subscribers receive samples in their box as a promo. They are hand selected by a fragrance specialist based on your fragrance preference. No promo code needed!! This was pretty cool for me because I'm very new to designer fragrances, so now I have 3 scents to try!! 

Are you a fan of designer fragrances? If so, what are your favorites!? 

If you are not, but have been wanting to try - Luxury Scent Box may be the perfect way for you to discover designer fragrances at an affordable price!

WHAT I'M WEARING:

Headband & Earrings: Agape Love Boutique

Shirt: Rue21

Lashes: 'Coco' mink lashes from Bellini Beauty Cosmetics

watch the video for more info & to see the fragrances I got!

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