Avon Foot Works Green Tea & Mint Exfoliating Scrub

Another item from Avon. I told you I'm on a budget?)

So this is Avon Foot Works Green Tea & Mint Exfoliating Scrub.

Avon Foot Works Green Tea & Mint Exfoliating Scrub

in the tube

What company says: Exfoliates and softens rough skin of the feet.

Directions: Apply to the skin of the feet and strongly massage paying particular attention to calloused areas. Rinse with warm water. Avoid contact with eyes.

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Plyethylene, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Parfum / Fragrance, Methylparaben, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Denaturated Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 19140, CI 61570, CI 15510, Limonene.

Price: $4,6 / 140 rub. for 2,53 fl.oz. / 75 ml. Green Tea & Mint line is discontinued.

My experience: Avon Foot Works Green Tea & Mint Exfoliating Scrub is lucent light yellow-green gel with abrasive particles. It has a fresh scent which reminds me of Lipton Ice Tea Green)

 Avon Foot Works Green Tea & Mint Exfoliating Scrub / swatched

on the hand

I use it right after the pumic stone. I think foot scrub is good thing when it comes to exfoliating such remote places like the toes and the spaces between them. This scrub removes rough skin and softens my feet. However I wish it was thicker and had more exfoliating particles. Sometimes my feet feel very dry after using this but I use my foot cream and it helps. I think one needs to use foot cream after any foot scrub. So it's ok for me.

What about you? Have you ever tried Avon Foot Works scrubs?

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Avon Foot Works Heel Softening Cream

Hi guys! 

Today we have a day off. It's Day of Fatherland Defenders! It's a celebration of all men no matter if they are in the army or not. So congrats to the all Russian men!

Now on to Avon Foot Works Heel Softening Cream.

Avon Foot Works Heel Softening Cream

tube 

What company says: Cracking up? Give your heels some sanity. Relieves extremely dry, cracked skin on feet, providing 24-hour moisturisation. Helps heal and guard against skin infection in tender, cracked skin. (Info from AvonShop.co.uk)

Directions: Apply to the skin of the feet and gently massage. Avoid contact with eyes.

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Urea, Rapeseed Oil, Dimethicone,Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 80, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Methylparaben, Benzalkonium Chloride, Tangerine Oil, Denaturated Alcohol, Limonene.

Price: $4,6 / 140 rub. for 2,53 fl.oz. / 75 ml but Avon often has discounts on this item. Oh and you need Avon rep in order to purchase this.

My experience: Avon Foot Works Heel Softening Cream has a thick texture and white color but it is not oily at all. In case you have not noticed it doesn't contain parfum / fragrance that is a big plus for me because I have an allergy to some fragrances. It has barely noticeable scent though. This scent seems to be a mixture of tangerine oil and chemicals haha)

 Avon Foot Works Heel Softening Cream / swatched

on the hand

This foot cream absorbs quickly after applying and leaves the feet soft and moisturized. However I can't say I love this cream. I don't have cracked heels so i can't say anything about it's relieving properties. I just use it as a moisturizing foot cream after shower or footbath. Nothing special again.
And I'm still looking for a foot cream without fragrance and for reasonable price.
Any suggestions?

L'Oreal Paris Elseve Total Repair 5 Conditioner

I can't live without a conditioner. My hair is so dry and brittle at the ends( I always try different conditioners from different brands and I just can't find a right conditioner for my dry ends( I use split ends serums as well but the ends are still dry(

So this is L'Oreal Paris Elseve Total Repair 5 Conditioner. Here in Russia we have L'Oreal Paris Elseve hair care line that is similar to L'Oreal Paris Elvive line.

L'Oreal Paris Elseve Total Repair 5 Conditioner

in the bottle

 

What company says: 

5 problems, 1 solution

Weak, limp, lifeless hair looks replenished, fullness restored.

- Reinforcing: Enriched with Pro-Keratin, the conditioning formula reinforces each hair fibre leaving it feeling strengthened and better able to resist daily wear and tear.
- Re-Surfacing: Enriched with Ceramide, a replica of hair’s natural cement, the formula helps restore a smoother feel to the hair fibre, leaving it soft to the touch with a healthy looking shine.

Helps restore 5 visible signs of replenished hair:

1. Feels stronger*
2. Looks fuller
3. Looks revitalised
4. With a healthy looking shine
5. Looks silkier

*Lab test shampoo + conditioner vs. classic shampoo. (Info from Loreal-Paris.co.uk)

Directions: Work through the lengths of your hair, right to the tips, and then rinse. For extra care and brightness use as part of the complete ELVIVE FULL RESTORE 5 range. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE THEM IMMEDIATLEY. (Info from Loreal-Paris.co.uk)

Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-180, Elaenis Guineensis Oil / Palm Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dodecene, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Arginine, Chlorhexidine Digliconate, Ploxamer 407, Linalool, Isopropyl Myristate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Miristyl Alcohol, Serine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, BHT, Citric Acid, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Lauryl PEG / PPG 18 / 18 Methicone, Glutamic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Parfum / Fragrance (FIL C37066/1).

Price: I purchased mine for $4,3 / 130 rub. It is 6,76 fl.oz. / 200 ml of the product.

My experience: The texture of the conditioner is creamy. It has a slightly translucent white color and a traditional synthetic shampoo scent. I don't love this type of scent because on some days it causes headache (just like today). *sigh*

L'Oreal Paris Elseve Total Repair 5 Conditioner / swatched
on the hand

L'Oreal Paris Elseve Total Repair 5 Conditioner is kind of absorbed into the hair unlike other conditioners I have tried before. And when it comes to rinsing it seems like there isn't much to rinse. And this fact makes me think that this conditioner works better than others. In fact it just helps to detangle the hair and doesn't make it greasy. That's all it's good features but I usually don't expect more from a conditioner. So L'Oreal Paris Elseve Total Repair 5 Conditioner is just another ordinary conditioner. Nothing to write home about.

ps  I have heard many good things about this conditioner from people living in other countries but I think this conditioner is nothing special. I just want to say maybe my conditioner which was made in Russia is different from that one which was made in Europe or in the US. I mean the brand is the same but the quality is different. What do you think? BTW can you recommend me a conditioner? Do you have any favorites?

MissKC027's(Kim) Giveaway

1. My inspiration in life is my mom of course!
2. My makeup routine:

• makeup primer
• foundation
• concealer
• blush, bronzer, highlighter
• finishing powder
• eyeshadow primer
• eyeshadows
• eyeliner
• eyebrow powder
• mascara
• lipbalm, lipgloss

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Hi guys!
  

I just want to say a big 'THANK YOU' to all my followers from around the globe! It must have been 50 followers giveaway but I did not have the time to start this giveaway earlier so it is my 52 followers giveaway!

Here are the prizes: 

SpaRitual Nail Basecoat - Lacquer Lock
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Find out how to enter! 

Giveaway Details

The giveaway is open to everybody as pursuant to your local state/country’s laws.

The giveaway will end Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM.

The winner will be chosen via Random.org and notified via email. The winner will have 72 hours from the time the email is sent to respond and claim the prize. If no response is received, the prize will be passed along to another entry.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry! If it says '2 entries' leave 2 comments.

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Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - In The Garden /Review/

Here is my 3rd blog post about Everyday Minerals. And it is about their Pearl Eyeshadow - In The Garden which is definitely my fave!

Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - In The Garden 

travel size

What company says: Pearlescent antique bronze. (Info from EverydayMinerals.com)
Directions: Sifter jar - Sprinkle eye shadow powder into the lid of the jar. Use an eye shadow or eye kabuki brush for application. Apply all over eyelid, crease area, or onto your brow bone. Blend shadows well. Blend in other eye shadows to achieve a more dramatic look. Travel size - They are so easy to use! Just pick your shade, twist the top off and lightly glide the pigmented eye shadow across your eyelid until desired effect is achieved. (Info from EverydayMinerals.com)
Ingredients: Mica (CI 77019), Lauroyl Lysine. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

Price: $7 / 210 rub. for mini size jar (0,09 oz. / 2,5 g) and $4,5 / 135 rub. for travel size. (Click here to learn more about their travel sizes.) EverydayMinerals.com does ship worldwide and offers free samples with purchase.
My experience: I love love love this mineral eyeshadow! I love the travel size packaging - the rollerball applicator does it's job really good. No mess, no fall out, just even layer of color. You just need to blend it with your blending brush if you feel like to. Perfect! Please click here for more info on Everyday Minerals travel sizes, they are awesome!

As for the color I think In The Garden is deep brown more than a bronze. And it has a gorgeous shimmer! Look at my swatches! All pics are clickable!

Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - In The Garden / swatched

direct sunlight 

Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - In The Garden / swatched

daylight

Isn't it beautiful?

I think Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - In The Garden is perfect for creating evening looks. Mine was very simple haha)

 look / without flash

look / flash on 

 eyes open

eyes closed

I used In The Garden all over my upper lid and added some sparkling light silver eyeshadow to my brow bone and to the inner corners. I followed with black eyeliner pencil and mascara and filled my brows in with mineral eye brow powder. 

I also used Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne (read my review here) to highlight my cheekbones.

Do you  like this simple look?

ps I must clean my brushes and go to sleep now because tomorrow is the wedding day of the friends of our family. I'll be the makeup artist for the bride and my hubby will be the photographer there. I am so excited!

Please stay tuned because I'll announce my first giveaway soon! Maybe in 2-3 days! Good night!

I received Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - In The Garden from EverydayMinerals.com for review purposes.  

Everyday Minerals Shimmer Eyeshadow - All Spice And Pearl Eyeshadow - Smokey Pink /Review/

Hi!

This is my 2nd blog post about Everyday Minerals and today I'd like to tell you about their eyeshadows.

I received their Shimmer Eyeshadow - All Spice and Pearl Eyeshadow - Smokey Pink.

Everyday Minerals Shimmer Eyeshadow - All Spice
in the jar

Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - Smokey Pink
in the jar

What company says: All Spice - Like a soft neutral pink champagne laced with delicate white shimmer. Smokey Pink - Pretty, soft, pearlescent pink with lavender undertones. (Info from EverydayMinerals.com)

Directions: Sprinkle eye shadow powder into the lid of the jar. Use an eye shadow or eye kabuki brush for application. Apply all over eyelid, crease area, or onto your brow bone. Blend shadows well. Blend in other eye shadows to achieve a more dramatic look. (Info from EverydayMinerals.com)

Ingredients: All Spice - Mica (CI 77019), Lauroyl Lysine. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007). Smokey Pink - Mica (CI 77019), Lauroyl Lysine. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).

Price: $7 / 210 rub. for mini size jar (0,09 oz. / 2,5 g)  and $4,5 / 135 rub. for travel size. (Click here to learn more about their travel sizes.) EverydayMinerals.com does ship worldwide and offers free samples with purchase.
My experience: Everyday Minerals eyeshadows come in plastic sifter jars. All Spice is a soft neutral color with hints of pink and gray and delicate white shimmer. Smokey Pink is pearlescent grayish pink with hints of violet. This two colors makes a perfect combination for soft and sophisticated look. These mineral eyeshadows are well pigmented and have good staying power. Take a look on the swatches.

 Everyday Minerals Shimmer Eyeshadow - All Spice / swatched / top
 Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - Smokey Pink / swatched / bottom
direct sunlight

 Everyday Minerals Shimmer Eyeshadow - All Spice / swatched / top
 Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - Smokey Pink / swatched / bottom
daylight

And here is the look I created using these mineral eyeshadows.

look

eyes open

 eyes closed

To achieve this look I used Smokey Pink all over my upper eyelid and All Spice at the brow bone, in the inner corners of the eyes, and at the lower lash line. I must say that Smokey Pink is one of those colors that make me look ill. I think it's all because of my olive skin tone. So I need to use a lighter color eyeshadow primer prior to use Smokey Pink in order to make it look good on me. I used black liquid eyeliner as well, I think any will work. And I used Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne (read my review here) to highlight my cheekbones.

I loved Smokey Pink so much and I had to try it on my nails. Here is my result.

Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - Smokey Pink / swatched
on the nails

I applied my basecoat on my nails and followed with 1 layer of a neutral color nail polish. Then I dipped my finger in Smokey Pink and tapped the eyeshadow onto the wet nail polish. I think it's better to paint 2-3 nails at a time because the nail polish must be wet. When all my nails were covered with the Smokey Pink I applied my regular topcoat and loved the result. The color was so subtle and delicate I wanted to look at it again and again!

Have you ever used your makeup in unusual way?

I received Everyday Minerals Shimmer Eyeshadow - All Spice and Pearl Eyeshadow - Smokey Pink from EverydayMinerals.com for review purposes.  

Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne /Review/

Hi guys! 

Recently I had a chance to work with Everyday Minerals. BTW I love the design of their website)

Carina and Kate sent me some mineral makeup products to review.

Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne

Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - Smokey Pink

Everyday Minerals Shimmer Eyeshadow - All Spice

Everyday Minerals Pearl Eyeshadow - In The Garden

I love all the products so much! I love everything - the colors, the quality, and the package... And I took a lot of pictures! So I decided to make 3 separate blog posts on their mineral makeup and this is 1st of them.

Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne is a sheer and sparkling loose face powder.

 Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne

in the jar 

What company says: This versatile light pink/light beige shade has a healthy dose of sparkle added to highlight your best features. Great for Fair to Medium skin tones. (Info from EverydayMinerals.com)

Directions: Everyday Minerals Lucent Powders are translucent with luminescent qualities to give you a radiant, glowing complexion day or night. Ideal for use over your Everyday Minerals base. (Info from EverydayMinerals.com) 
Hmmm... I didn't find any other directions at Everyday Minerals website and on the jar of this powder. You should apply this to your face I guess? Seriously I think you should apply this to the parts of your face you want to highlight such as cheekbones. You can use Tapered Sculpting Face Brush from Everyday Minerals.

Ingredients: Mica (CI 77019) May contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)

Price: $8 / 320 rub. for 0,19 oz. / 5,5 g and $2,5 / 75 rub. for sample size. I think this is a reasonable price. EverydayMinerals.com does ship worldwide and offers free samples with purchase.

My experience: Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne comes in a sifter jar with extra security lid (you can see it at the photo above) which allows you to cover the sifter and avoid mess. What a great idea! The powder itself is light pink / light beige with a lot of silver sparkles and it is so pigmented that you only need a tiny amount of the product and this is the case when a little goes a long way. 

Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne is a bit light for my medium / deep olive skin tone. 

Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne / swatched

applied and blended with brush / applied with finger 

However I tried it on some models with lighter complexion and it looks gorgeous on them! This is a great product for sculpting / highlighting. But you can apply it all over the face if you want more sparkling look for special occasions such as night out. You can use it both for your face and for your body. Since mineral makeup products are versatile you always have a double use from one product. Personally, I love using Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne over some matte and satin eye shadows because this gives them a new dimension. And I love this powder on my lips.

 Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne / swatched

all over the face and on the lips 

For this lip look I used Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne and a lip balm (mine was from Oriflame but any will work except for some lip balms which have very hard stick and are beeswax based, they don't give shine). At first I applied the lip balm then followed with some Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne and finished with another layer of the lip balm. I used only my fingers for applying.  

Thanks for reading! Have you ever tried Everyday Minerals products? What is your experience? 

I received Everyday Minerals Lucent Face Powder - Champagne from EverydayMinerals.com for review purposes.  

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Get some Hollywood Glamour! The Sigma Makeup retractable kabuki is the easiest way to apply powder products such as blush, bronzer, foundation, and highlighter on-the-go. Practical and classy, the Hollywood Glamour collection is a must! Featuring the SigMax fiber for high definition application. (Info from SigmaBeauty.com)

My First Order From Apothica.com And Coupon Code!

Hi guys!

A couple of days ago I received my first order from Apothica.com! All these cosmetic goodies are purchased with Gift Cards I have won in giveaways! Yay!

SpaRitual Nail Basecoat - Lacquer Lock

 SpaRitual Impeccable Protective Polish Shield

 SpaRitual Nail Cuti-Cocktail Nail and Cuticle Oil

 SpaRitual Nail Lacquer - Up And Away

 beingTRUE Protective Shadow Primer - Nude

Klorane Fluid and Nourishing Coating Care with Mango Butter

Samples - DHC and SkinMedica

Apothica's catalog

All of these cosmetic products either are unavailable in my city or cost ton of money... So I am more that happy to receive them for free haha)
ps Use coupon code VDAY20 or FLOWERS20 at checkout to save 20% at Apothica.com and at their sister sites SkinCareRx.com and SkinBotanica.com. They also offer FREE Shipping on all U.S. orders over $49. When you purchase eligible items from SkinCareRx.com, Apothica.com, or SkinBotanica.com you receive 5% back with Reward Points to spend on your future purchases. They do ship worldwide. Enjoy!

Happy Valentines Day!