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The Best of the Beauty Blogazon’s 12/15/2013

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Beauty Blogazons Roundup

  • Mama Fashionista: Looking for a gift for the nail art lover in your life? Quinn suggests this !
  • TheFabZilla: What’s your holy grail anti-aging product? TheFabZilla reviews Kinerase. Will it be the answer to the elusive fountain of youth?
  • Makeup, Life and Love: Too many parties this holiday season; Jamie shares a few tips on how to holiday proof your makeup

Giveaway: Win one of three Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser #Giveaway

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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser Giveaway

 

Have you read my review of the Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser Foaming Formula? If not, check it out here:  Review:  Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser Foaming Formula.

The Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser has become one of my favorite facial cleansers.  Aside from it being an effective, gentle cleanser, it is also affordable.  Plus, I’ve been using the same bottle for over two months, and it’s showing no signs of depleting any time soon.

Guess what?

I have the opportunity to give away one (1) Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser to three (3) Makeup by Kim Porter readers.

Entering is easy as pie.  Just complete the mandatory entry by leaving a comment below answering the following question:

“Is your current cleanser effective in removing makeup and grime without harming your skin?”

Then, use the Rafflecopter widget to complete your entry.

Giveaway Rules

Giveaway is open to US Residents ONLY.  No P.O. Boxes

18 years or older or have parents permission

Giveaway ends on December 23, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. EST

Winner has 24 hours to contact me once chosen.

 

 

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Good Luck winning a Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Cleanser!
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Review: Beauty Box 5 an Affordable Monthly Beauty Subscription Box Service

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Disclosure: Product was provided for review consideration with no compensation. All opinions are my own, and are honest.

 

Beauty Box 5

Beauty Box 5 is an affordable monthly subscription box that features a mixture of 5 travel-size or deluxe beauty products.   Every month subscribers receive  a box filled with cosmetic products selected by the Beauty Box 5 beauty editor. Subscribers receive a mixture of luxury, commonly known brands, niche brands, eco-conscious and even vegan brands.  Your beauty box will include a selection of makeup, hair care, skin care, nail care, fragrances and beauty accessories.

Cost:

The Beauty Box 5 subscription offers three tiers of affordable membership options, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.

Monthly Beauty Box 5 membership costs $12/ monthly

Quarterly Beauty Box 5 membership costs $30/quarter, saving you $6

Yearly Beauty Box 5 membership costs $99/year, saving you $45

 

I received the Beauty Box 5 subscription box for review.  My box included the following:

Full Size Be a Bombshell Lip gloss in ‘Taupeless’ – $14

The Be a Bombshell Lip gloss is a lip gloss formula that offers long lasting color and high shine.

 

Beauty Box 5 Be a Bombshell

 

Full sized Model Co. Eyeliner in Black – $18

The COLOURBOX EYE PENCIL is a long-wearing, high color pigment pencil complete with an inbuilt sharper for precise application anytime. Enriched with Shea Butter, the non-drying, soft formula glides on effortlessly without dragging or pulling to create a smooth, bold finish that lasts.

 

Beauty Box 5 ModelCo

 

Jean Pierre Oil Absorbing Facial Tissues – $1.99

Jean Pierre™ Oil-Absorbing Tissues instantly soak up excess oil & removes shine from your face without smudging your make up.  Use them anytime anywhere throughout the day.

 

Beauty Box 5 Jean Pierre Oil Blotter Sheets

 

Trial Size of Coolway Pro Shampoo & Conditioner – $4.76

Cool Cleanse & Hydrate Shampoo – The °Coolway Cool Cleanse Shampoo was created as a gentle, non-sulfate shampoo, so the hair is not stripped of essential nutrients, or the °Coolway results.  Coolway has formulated a lathering formula, so you can enjoy the same rich, foamy lather feeling you love, while not damaging your hair.  Porphrya seaweed, with its over 60 trace minerals, was added for nourishment of the hair.

Cool Cleanse & Hydrate Conditioner – The °Coolway Cool Hydrate Conditioner will make your hair feel soft, smooth, and well hydrated, prior to your hair styling treatment.  Porphyra seaweed, with its over 60 trace minerals, was added for nourishment of the hair.

Beauty Box 5 Coolway

My Thoughts:

With the Beauty Box 5 subscription you definitely get more than what you pay for.  The value of the items I received was close to $40, plus, there’s free shipping. The value of this Beauty Box 5 subscription is great, especially for the items you receive for just $12! I love the idea of beauty box subscriptions since they allow you to experience brands and products you wouldn’t normally venture to try on your own.

I wish you were able to give details about your likes and dislikes so that the items you receive are catered more towards your needs, skin type, hair type etc.  However, for the price, how can I even complain?

Would I recommend Beauty Box 5?

I’d recommend the Beauty Box 5 Subscription beauty box service since it’s affordable and allows you to try different luxury brands, and indie brands.  It’s a great subscription box service, I think for teenageers who are just getting into beauty and cosmetics.  Really, if you’re a cosmetic newbie or a beauty guru, and like to splurge on high-end items or be a savvy spender,  the Beauty Box 5 subscription service has something to offer you.

 

Visit Beauty Box 5 https://www.beautybox5.com to learn more

Follow on Twitter @BeautyBox5

‘Like’ their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BeautyBox5

 

Have you tried Beauty Box 5 or another Subscription Beauty Box Service?

Review: Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is the Perfect Fix for Dry Hands

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I am addicted to hand creams. I hate walking around with dry, ashen, and cracked hands. Dry hands get even worse during the winter time due to the cold weather, which is why my purse is always stocked with some form of hand cream.  don’t you just hate it when someone reaches for something and you white, ashen skin in between their fingers?  Anyway, I’d run out of my favorite L’Occitane hand cream, and haven’t had the chance to visit an L’Occitane boutique so, I picked up some Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream at my local drugstore, CVS.

 

What is it?

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is a concentrated, long-lasting, glycerin-rich hand cream formulated to leave your hands soft and smooth after just one application.  The Neutrogena website states “This clinically proven, highly concentrated formula rapidly heals dry hands. It noticeably improves the look and feel of your skin.”

 

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream

 

 

My Thoughts:

I wash my hands a lot, or if I’m not washing them, I’m either bathing my daughter, washing hair or dishes; my hands are often wet.  Wet hands lead to dry skin, which worsen during cold weather. Dry skin, if left untreated can lead to cracked skin, thus leading to sore hands and potentially a skin infection.  Who wants that? Plus, dry and ashen hands are just not cute!

As previously mentioned, I walk around with hand lotion because I hate having dry hands.  I’d picked up the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream because of the description, and the price; it’s affordable at $4.99 for 2 oz.  Since the hand cream is concentrated, you only need a small, pea-sized amount to hydrate your hands.

The Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream works! My hands are immediately left feeling softer, more smooth and youthful-looking.  True story, my friend used some of my hand cream a few weeks back and loved it.  She said “Kim, give me that hand cream! It made my hands so soft, and they look like young hands.”  .:LOL:.  I eventually gave her an extra cream I had in my stash at home. Friends don’t let friends have dry hands.

The Neutrogena Norwegian Formula hand cream comes in two formulas, scented and unscented.  I used the unscented version.  I would also like to add that the consistency of the hand cream takes some getting used to.  The Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream is thick, and may seem a little stick at first, but that feeling goes away once it is massaged into your skin.  If you use too much of the hand cream be warned that your hands will turn white, until you thoroughly massage it in.

 

Would I recommend?

Neutrogena’s Norwegian Formula  Hand Cream has been around for 40 years fighting dry, cracked, chapped hands, nails and lips.  This unscented formula is perfect for those with who are not fond of fragrance or have sensitivities.  If you’re on a budget, it’s great since it’s $4.99 and can be found at your local drugstore where you can probably score it at a discounted price and use a coupon.

 

Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream
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 Have you tried the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream?

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