Neutral Feelings About a Not so Neutral Palette

No more than a month ago, Gabby and I went shopping, and as we were walking down the street, we noticed a sign stating that the local salon was hosting a big sale, and us, being the beauty fanatics we are, couldn't resist. We browsed their selection for a while, the sale didn't turn out to be as big as advertised and we weren't finding anything we particularly liked, until we came across an eyeshadow palette. We opened it to reveal 40 amazing colors, and the best part of all--it was only $5!  After purchasing the palette we headed home and immediately started experimenting. To our dismay the sleek black exterior didn't quite fit with it's contents. Many of the lighter colors were barely visible (eliminating any wearable colors), I noticed a sizable amount of fallout, and the eyeshadow itself was nothing spectacular. Thank goodness we didn't pay full price!

Pros:

• The darker/brighter colors are highly pigmented.
• 40 colors in the palette.
• Isn't irritating to my eyes or skin.
• Pretty case :)

Cons:

• The lighter/normal colors DO NOT SHOW UP.
• A considerable amount of fallout.
• It hardly has any shimmering shadows. (Which could be good or bad depending on what you like. I personally don't mind a little sparkle.)

Would I Repurchase:
I suppose I would, but only if I could find it at a discounted price because I don't think this palette is worth $17.

Price: $16.99

You Can Find it At:
http://www.shanycosmetics.com/, besides their website I'm unsure of where their products are sold.

Overall:
Well, it's better than Wet and Wild, but it doesn't even compare to my precious MAC.

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XOXO,

Haleigh

C Me Frown: Yes To Carrots C Me Smile Citrus Lip Butter

For a long time I have been wanting anything by "Yes To Carrots". Today, I finally mustered up the courage to actually spend some money. For $2.99, I picked up a bright Yes To Carrots C Me Smile Citrus Lip Butter. Well, thank goodness I also picked up a pack of Rainbow Mentos, for if I hadn't, you would C Me Frown! The moment this balm touched my lips I was filled with disappointment. There was no energizing citrus scent or aroma whatsoever, despite the fact that in contained many natural fruit oils. In fact, it had a horrible taste (and an iffy smell). The balm was kind of creamy, but not enough to make up for its horrible taste and smell. It was actually quite moisturizing. I am familiar with many balms that do a great job, though, so it's not that amazing. I most definitely will not be repurchasing this flavor again. I might give Berry a chance..MIGHT.

INGREDIENTS: COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL*, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL*, BEESWAX*, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL*, LIMONENE*, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL*, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, TOCOPHEROL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL, CITRAL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL EXTRACT, CUCUMIS MELO CANTALUPENSIS (MELON) SEED EXTRACT, CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) SEED EXTRACT, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) ROOT EXTRACT*, LINALOOL.

^See?! So many fruit oils, so little flavor!

Price: $2.99 for 0.15oz

Pros

• Slightly creamy
• Moisturizing (Average)

Cons

• Has a horrible taste
• Costs as much as the amazing Burt's Bees Balms
• Has no Citrus aroma whatsoever
• Has no Citrus taste whatsoever

You make like this if....

• You already love Yes To Carrots Lip Butter
• You have no tastebuds :D

You may dislike this if...

• You're a normal human being
• You hate Yes To Carrots Lip Butter
• You want a good-tasting lip balm
• You want an actual Citrus lip balm

You can find this at...

• Select RiteAid stores
• Target
• http://www.yestocarrots.com/

Rating

*

Overall, this product

IS MOST DEFINITELY NOT

FABULOUSFRUITFACE

APPROVED.

Save your money!

As I said before, thank goodness for mentos!

xoxo

Gabby

Long Time No...blog?

Well, after 19 posts filled of the, ahem...interesting...thoughts of my fellow blogger/best friend for EVER :) you finally get to here a new perspective. A perspective that was introduced to you readers in the very post, then mysteriously vanished, and was never heard from again...UNTIL NOW!

Call it what you may--laziness, procrastination...but I personally think my deficiency of posts was based upon the fact that I am lackadaisical blogger (don't understand? LOOK IT UP.) But I'm putting my past behind me, and you will most indefinitely be hearing (technically reading...but screw technicalities) a lot more from me :) Enjoy!!

I'M BAAAACKK! MUAHAHAHA!

Creep.

LOVE <3
Haleigh (and for once, not Gabby :))

Fashion Week: Colored Powder Hair?

Runways are commonly know for their crazy hairstyles and wacky fashions,

 but this might've just topped them all! At the Thakoon show during Fashion Week,

models walked down the runway with neon powder in their hair. This look was created by

 Odile Gilbert for Kerastase. The inspiration? A hair technique commonly used in India t

hat involves a vast amount of pink clay.

What do you think? Would you EVER try this?
Because I know that I would end up reserving this look for a lonely Saturday...

BBW Warm Vanilla Sugar Hand Cream!

After trying one of my friend's hand cream from Bath and Body Works, I  just knew I had to get myself one--or two. These hand creams were the thickest, creamiest, and most luxurious ones on the market! She owned the new scent, "Carried Away", and it positively divine. I was tempted to pick one up with its gorgeous floral packaging, but Warm Vanilla Sugar was just calling my name with its delectable vanilla aromas. I am so glad I got to pick up one! It's scent always reminds me of winter, and cozying up by the fire. I think that vanilla smells amazing and this hand cream just made it even better! You pick up tons of vanilla, but swirled into it are a few woody aromas. I honestly have no clue wahat "basmati rice water" is, but I sure know that I don't pick up any in this hand cream. Okay, back to the texture! This hand cream takes your hands to Cloud 9! You know those thick and rich Betty Crocker frostings? Well this hand cream is literally just that for your hands! It's wonderful! And oh, duh! You're hands are left super smooth. THe bottle looks really small, but truly, you only need a tiny dot to give your hands deep hydration.

Price: $10.00 for 2.5oz of LUSCIOUSNESS:)

PROS

• As thick as Betty Crocker Frostings...Yumm...
• Your hands are left supple
• The fragrance lingers on hands all day
• The scent smells amazing (Vanilla with a few woody notes)
• A little goes a long way!
• Comes in a variety of scents (I only wish they were flavors...)

CONS

• SMELLS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT (This may result in death if swallowed.)
• Some may find it pricey, but for how much you need per use, IT'S NOT.

You make like this if...

• You already love BBW Hand Creams
• You are looking for a winter scent in a hand cream (yet I use it in all seasons)
• You are looking for a super-moisturizing hand cream that WORKS
• You already love the Warm Vanilla Sugar scent

You make dislike this if...

• You hate hand creams
• You hate BBW
• You hate the Warm Vanilla Sugar Scent
• You're crazy....:)

You can find this at...

• Bath and Body Works Stores
• http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/

Rating

*****

Overall, this product is...

So, umm...what are you waiting for? GO GET THIS STUFF.

-GABBY

New blogs!

Haleigh and I have each created one of our one individual blogs on beauty and everything else. Of course, you will find some posts here still, but the majority of posts will be on our own blogs. (and of course, we are still BEST FRIENDS :D) Follow and comment on them :D Are you currently sobbing? Comment and ask for more posts! :D You will find that we will transfer posts that we wrote to our blogs, too!

Click here to go to Haleigh's blog!
www.not-justapretty-face.blogspot.com
prettyfaces.blog@gmail.com.

Click here to go to Gabby's blog!
www.mangosandcream.blogspot.com
blog.mangosandcream@gmail.com


-GABBY

Lavender Lips: Hit or Miss?

Recently, MAC just launched a new line of matte lipsticks in far out shades. Their "Posh Paradise" collection features vivid (and natural..) shades of paint pots, and a new lipstick with the name "Mattene". One of the shades in the Mattene lipstick collection happened to be a lush matte lavender. Lavender?! I know, right. This shade, named "Fresh Amour" costs a mere $14.50. I don't know about you, but if I ever have a random $15 lying around, I may just pick this up for...er...fun.  This isn't the first time I've ever seen a purple lip, though. Every once in a while, runways sneek in a few purple pouts and celebrities flaunt them. What do you guys think? Lavender Lips: are they a hit or miss?

Keri Hilson flaunting purple lips and lids

Rihanna's Lavender Lip

A Model at Armani Prive's Spring 2011 Show



Comment!


-GABBY