Where I buy my beauty:

In this post I'm gonna talk to you about where I buy my everything beauty. Makeup, hair care, skin care, all of it. Well of course I can't mention everywhere but a summary none the less.

Makeup:

1) Drugstores..Duh! I'm a drugstore makeup fanatic, and you'd better believe I shop at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, HEB and CVS! Sadly I don't have stores like Fred Meyer's or Rite Aid in my area but if I did I'd obviously check them out as well. ( I also buy most of my skin care and hair care at the drugstore )

2) Online. I get A LOT of beauty shopping done online. (Mainly because you can find the best deals!)  Amazon is my biggest weakness. I'm always on there finding awesome prices and free shipping. Cherry Culture also has some cool finds that include some discontinued items you may not be able yo find anywhere else. Hautelook always has awesome sales on their site. The Balm, Urban decay, Laura Geller, NYX, NuMe, and Stila are always on at discounted price. The trick is to get 'em before their gone! Drugstore.com has like everything drugstore related online, so if you can't find something at a store near you, check here next! Lastly, I'm always wanting to try new E.L.F. products out because their so inexpensive and they do have some nice quality makeup! And on top of their extremely inexpensive prices they ALWAYS have deals on free shipping, 50% off, buy one get one, and free magazine subscriptions with purchase! How could you not give in!?

3) In-Store: Don't bite me, but I've always had a love affair with Ulta that I've never had with Sephora. I'll continue while I bite my tongue. Yes I love Sephora, and I do shop there, but Ulta is my number one. I'm there almost every weekend and I rack up rewards points like I do bottles of water. But I love them both dearly so of course they are the first's to mention. And no one can talk about makeup without discussing department stores. The home of high end. Ehhhh... I prefer Ulta and Sephora but if I can't get what I need there, Dillard's, Macy's, and Nordstrom's are of course useful too :)

None Makeup:

Bath and Body Works: Can we just discuss how amazing this store is? Amazing. I don't think I can walk in without smelling almost everything they sell. I love this store not only for their body fragrances, but for their hand sanitizers, hand soap, and their oh so famous Slatkin & Co. Candles!
(BTW their Semi-Annual Sale is going on... RIGHT NOW, and if you walk in store some time before the 7th, they'll hand you an extra 20% off your entire purchase coupon!)

Victoria's Secret PINK: Again, I'm a sucker for fragrances. Although I'm all about Victoria's Secret in general, the beauty related topic of this store is their PINK fragrances. Have you smelled some of their newer spring/summer scents! They are a bit more pricey than B&BW, but they always have sales like 2/20 and 3/30! And the fragrances...the smell...<3! Okay, 'nuf said.

Amazon: Did I not say it was my weakness? Yes I buy makeup there but there are so many none makeup beauty items on this website it is almost impossible (for me) not too look at them! I buy skin care and random beauty tools off of Amazon all the time, because... why not?

I hope I gave you a detailed enough peek inside where I buy my beauty!

xoxo,
Glimmer

Review: Vaseline Spray and Go Moisturizer

Let me start off my review by saying, I was skeptical. In fact I was more that skeptical. I thought this would be a waste of money, why do you need a moisturizer that you spray on when you can just use regular lotion that's probably more hydrating!?

Well I'll tell you why:

I purchased the "Total Moisture" Version, but this comes in Aloe, and Coco Butter as well.

Vaseline's Claims: Vaseline® Spray & Go™ Moisturizer is a line of quick, convenient spray lotions that moisturize deeply and absorb in seconds.  The revolutionary continuous spray-system dispenses lotion quickly and evenly for allover coverage.  The unique formula includes Stratys-3™ multi-layer moisture so lotion absorbs into skin with a few quick rubs. Skin is instantly moisturized, not greasy or sticky.

Our Total Moisture variety is infused with pure oat extract for healthy soft skin in seconds!

Going down the list of claims, I can't think of any that are incorrect. 

It is:

-Quick & Convenient 

-Absorbs quickly 

-Is not greasy or sticky

The only claim I can debate with is the moisturizes "deeply." I wouldn't use that word. It does hydrate my skin, I can tell. My skin feels smooth, softer, and less dry. But I don't feel like it's the most hydrating thing in the world. I feel like something that moisturizes "deeply," would be a thick creamy body butter. Something heavy.  

Why I Love it:

It's so easy! You get out of the shower, spray it on, rub it in a couple times, boom! You're done. Not greasy, no wait, get dressed. 

Or in the middle of the day, spray, rub, and move on. 

It's so simple. If you are crunched for time this would be good for you.

If you have kids, this is just the right mix of fun and easy!

But if you are one of those people (like I was) who are skeptical, at least give it a try. Yes, a regular moisturizer might be more hydrating but this light, none greasy, easy to apply, (and fun to apply), and there are just so many reasons to give this a go. 

And if you need one more, there are $1 off coupons floating around stores, online, and in the papers. So be on the look out for those! 

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xoxo,
Glimmer

Review: Maybelline Baby Lips Electro

So... for those of you who love the original baby lips, are you excited to see this new line of electro lip balms?
And for those of you who didn't love the originals... keep reading! These just might surprise you!

So for starters, here's Maybelline's description of the products:
"8hr hydration with a neon kick. Electro color pigments in our exclusive lip renew formula."

Available in 6 shades.

I love the original baby lips. Love 'em.
So here are some differences between the Electro and the Original:

First, the obvious, is the packaging. The Electro line has a black plastic tube opposed the rainbow of colors the originals are.

Second, the pigmentation. YAY. Those are my words. The originals are a sheer tinted lip balm. I mean that's what they're marketed as, and what they are supposed to be. But the Electro's... they pack a punch. Maybe not so much as a lip stick but for a balm!? These are awesome.

The packaging promises 8hrs of hydration. I'd say I disagree with that statement. They are hydrating, like a lip balm, but not super duper hydrating. Just average. And I don't think the moisture feeling stays for a full 8 hours.

I do think that the product works as far making my lips less dry, more supply, and smoother. I don't know if my lips were necessarily "Better Looking" mainly because I'm not sure what that entails, but I do enjoy the effect these give to my lips!

I picked up 3 shades, Pink Shock:

 Oh! Orange:

Strike A Rose:

Swatches:

Pink Shock:

Oh! Orange:

Strike A Rose: 

To be honest, it was really hard to get good pictures of these. They look beautiful, I adore them, but it was hard to get a decent shot of their true color. 

Pink Shock: A beautiful pink color, that has some maroon-ish purple vibe to it. It's the deepest of the 3.

Oh! Orange is the sheerest one of the 3, but I love it a lot. It looks stunning on the lips. It's beautiful and amazingly natural looking. Simply gorgeous.  

Strike A Rose: A rosy pink color that is simply lovely on the lips and in the tube. 

Overall... I LOVE THEM. 

As I do with all the baby lips :)

I highly recommend!

xoxo,

Glimmer

Keep an eye out for...

Walking around my local drugstores, I've recently seen a few new items that I thought I might tell you about so you know to keep an eye out if it's something you are looking for or are interested in trying!

Recently at Walmart I spotted some new (to the US) Rimmel products, such as:
-Wake Me Up Concealer (available in 5 shades)
-Wake Me Up Instant Radiant Shimmer Touch: A a liquid "mousse" product (available in 4 shades)
-Last Finish Soft Colour Mono Blush (available in 7 shades)

I saw all of these in the regular product sections NOT in a new display.

At Walmart and HEB (a Texas grocery/superstore) I found some new Maybelline products:

-Baby Lip Electro Collection: REVIEW COMING SOON. (Available in 6 shades)
-FIT ME Shine Free Foundation Stick: REVIEW COMING SOON. A Gel Stick Foundation with an Anti-Shine Core (available in 12 oil-free shades)
-FIT ME Blushes (New shades)

HEB did have a new Maybelline display including both the foundation and blush.
Again these were both in Maybelline's regular section NOT in a separate display at Walmart.

Also at Walmart I spotted Loreal's new Advanced Hair Care line:

-"Advanced Hair Care" Shampoo's and Conditioners
-"Advanced Hair Care" Triple Resist Ultimate Strength Solution
-"Advanced Hair Care" Vibrancy dual Protect Spray
-"Advanced Hair Care" Power Moisture Moisture Rush Mask
-"Advanced Hair Care" Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm

I will have a review up on one of Loreal's new hair masks, not sure which version yet though. Keep an eye out!

Talk to you soon!

xoxo,
Glimmer

Ulta now carries Mally Cosmetics!

picture credit: ulta.com

If you love Mally and protest (or maybe that's just me) that the brand isn't widely available, well here ya go! I'm super excited! For those of you who haven't heard of, or are not familiar with the brand Mally Beauty, now you can test and try their products out, because they are now available at Ulta online and will be available in Ulta stores August 11th!

Mally was formerly only available on mallybeauty.com and QVC, so I'm SO excited that it will be available at Ulta locations soon! YAY!

Many of her amazing best sellers are online now so go take a look!
Click here to view:Mally at Ulta

picture credit: ulta.com 


Stay excited!
xoxo,
Glimmer

Review: NEW Rimmel London Stay Glossy 3D Lip Gloss

A lip gloss... that makes your lips appear 3 Dimensional?
I feel like this could be either an amazing attempt or a total fail.
Take a look:

Rimmel launched a new collection of lip gloss that branched off from their original Stay Glossy Lip Glosses. Here is what the display looks like:

I personally LOVE the original Stay Glossy formula. The formulation of the original and the 3D is identical. What makes the 3D unique is the Duo-chrome, shimmery effect. Based on the different lighting, your lips give of different shimmery effects.

I picked up the shades "Back Row Smooch" No. 123, "Love at the Movies" No. 703, and after trying and loving those 2 shades, I went back and picked up"Lights, Camera, Action" No. 603! Lights, Camera, Action is not featured in this review, but it is a beautiful orange-y peach with gold shimmer. 

The Shimmer:

Some of the glosses have more shimmer than others. Overall they all have a noticeable amount, even the ones with less shimmer are not that subtle. 

The light catches these glosses beautifully. I love the effect. Each shade has a variation of shimmer, and some have more than one color of sparkles inside it, creating different effects. Although there is a decent amount of shimmer, you can't feel it on your lips. It's not griddy or harsh feeling.  

The Formula:

What I love about these lip glosses is they are not sticky. Rubbing my lips together the best way I can describe it is smooth. It feels very light weight and i'ts not uncomfortable. You don't notice it when talking, and it's not the type of gloss that gets stringy when you part your lips. It is extremely wearable and I feel like even if you don't like lip gloss, you may enjoy these! And if your not big on sparkle maybe the original Stay Glossy line will suit your fancy. 

The Applicator:

The wand on these glosses have a flat, paddle type sponge tip. It's similar to a standard doe foot applicator, but like I said, more flattened, and angled a bit, like a paddle. 

Staying Power:
The original Stay Glossy and the 3D both promise to last for 6 hours on the lips, hense the name "Stay Glossy." Ehhhh, that's not true. Without eating these glosses last on my lips for about 2 hours, 2 and a half MAYBE. So disregard the long wearing statement. Honestly, the wear time is just average. But I don't mind reapplying because the shades are gorgeous and they are so comfortable to wear!

Swatches:
I attempted to swatch them in different lightings, so you could see the effect the sparkle has when light hits.

Is it really 3D?
Whether on not it's 3D is... debatable. I'm not sure it's possible to make your lips appear 3 dimensional! But it does give a very pretty duo-chrome shine. So it doesn't matter to me! I'm happy with them anyway :)

Swatched on the lips:

Have you tried 'em? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Available at drugstores now.

xoxo,

Glimmer 

NEW NOVELTIES!? Maybelline New Products Launch in the UK!

I was super excited when I stumbled upon these NEW products from Maybelline on their UK website. Fingers crossed these products make it to the US soon! I'm dying to try!

Take a look,

Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream: 
A new version of their original Dream Fresh BB cream, Maybelline has now launched the dream Pure BB Cream! Available in 2 shades: Light and Medium. Made for acne prone, oily skin. Maybelline says: "Our best blemish fighter that also covers. 8-in-1 with Salicylic Acid. For healthier and clearer looking skin today and tomorrow." I myself can't wait to try!!

Maybelline Colossal Smoky Eyes Mascara:
This one definitely intrigues me! A new version of their original Volum' Express Colossal mascara, Maybelline now has The Colossal Smoky Eyes. Maybelline claims: "Kohl effect pigments for MATTE lashes." Matte eyelashes? Is that implying that regular mascara's have a non-matte finish? I suppose this is true as there are some mascaras that give a sheen or gloss to the lashes. I'm interested to see how Maybelline attempts to make my eyelashes "matte!"

Maybelline The Pop Sticks by Color Sensational: 
These are again a giant mystery. Many people stated they saw these at CVS and RiteAid in February of this year, in the US! At that time they were released as a limited edition collection. These were formerly released in the US summer of 2011, again as a limited edition range. But now, they are hitting the UK! And the fact that they are on Maybelline's UK website leads me to believe they are not limited edition. So i have no idea if these will be re-re-released in the US again! (lol) Or if they are just now hitting the UK. Maybelline says: "Our fresh colour meets smooth shine... So sensational. Our crystal clear formula creates a tempting tint. Fresh shine in a stick."
I so hope Maybelline has come out with a permanent range. I wasn't able to pick up any from either limited edition collection earlier, but they looks so interesting! I really would love to try :)

Image Credit: maybelline.co.uk 

Fingers Crossed that Maybelline releases these in the US!

xoxo,
Glimmer