Sally Hensen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips Review

I've recently done a tutorial on how to put on the Sally Hensen Salon Effects Strips on my youtube channel. The application of these strips was very easy and took minutes to do. I decided to use them as an accent nail on my ring fingers. This allowed me to use one strip on two nails (since I keep my nails short).

Well it's been 10 days since I've applied them and they are still on strong!!! They lasted longer than the nails I polished gold! These things are absolutely wonderful! They're about $8.50 at Walmart and if you are one of those people who doesn't have time for nail art this is a definite option!

What do you guys think?

Xo

Sigma E25 Giveaway Winner

Hey guys,

So I only had two people comment on my giveaway post so that gave you guys really HIGH odds! A lot of people followed it but didn't post a comment, so I had to keep it fair based on the rules. I used random.org to assign the two people and then I randomized the #s 1-2 to make it an even race!

Random.org picked the number 2 which was assigned to................


KASI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Kasi! Please send me your mailing address so Sigma can mail you your brush!

As soon as I can figure out how to post the screenshots of the random.org choosing I will. For some reason Blogger will not let me upload pictures from my iPad!

Congrats again to the winner! See you guys in my next blog

Organix Tea Tree Mint Shampoo/ConditionerReview!

Ran out of shampoo... went to get my Pomegranate Green Tea formula and it was NOWHERE to be found. I decided to stick with the Organix line and went with the tea tree mint scent. I have to admit, though.... This formulation does not seem to make my hair look as smooth as the other one. Maybe because the pomegranate green tea was termed "revitalizing" and the tea tree mint is "hydrating!" Guess I need more revitalization to my hair than I do hydration because I have dry hair and the pom green tea claims to revitalize that type of hair. I do not think it does much hydrating either. For some reason my hair doesn't look the same with this shampoo/conditioner set. It's like my hair needs more serum after washing than it used to in the past!

Overall, I do not think this product works as well in my hair. It may be because I had such an attachment to my pom version of it! This only gets 3 stars from me! :-(

Xo,

Althea

NYX Lashes Review.... Every woman's friend!!

I love a little drama in my night looks, and sometimes I just like to lengthen my natural looks. NYX lashes are the best thing in the world to me! They are just the right price range without looking too cheap! The more expensive lash brands, of course, look much more natural! NYX is the brand that hits in-between for me. These lashes are thick enough in the band to get a good glue application, but not so thick that they are obvious and hideous.

If you want to try out lashes and are hesitant to spend 20 bucks on a pair. Try starting off with a NYXpair of your choosing and let me know how you like it!

Xo

GIVEAWAY & Review!!!!!!! | Sigma E25 travel size blending brush

I have great news for you guys! After I fell in love with my Sigma brushes I decided to become a Sigma Affiliate to be in the know about their products and to have a working relationship with them to sponsor these giveaways! Since they are nice enough to do these giveaways for their affiliates there was no way I would pass up giving you guys something for FREE.

Since I do not have a HUGE amount of blog followers I am starting at the lower tier of prizes, but trust me... As my blog grows they will get larger! To start off I will be reviewing and giving away one of my favorite brushes by far..... The BLENDING BRUSH, the E25. If you saw my Make me up review then you know that the blending brush is a crucial brush to have in your collection! This brush is travel size so the handle is smaller, but it is still just as effective.

This brush is used for blending out harsh lines of eyeshadow and can also be used to apply highlight color under the brow. This brush is oval shaped which allows it to perfectly pick up and blend those harsh lines between colors. Harsh lines, if unintentional, can destroy a look... So this is a must have. This brush alone is a definite must for everyone's brush collection and there are plenty of ways to get it from Sigma (whether from a kit or individual)!

Now for the contest rules to those who want to win this FABULOUS brush!
1) You must be a follower of my blog
2) You have to write a comment on this post saying what you favorite Sigma brush is.... Browse the website if you don't have one yet... Who knows, you may see one you like.
3) This contest is INTERNATIONAL! I will pick the winner from followers who have subscribed by May 24th at 8:00PM.
4) Sigma is shipping off the prize, so the winner will have 48 hrs to get back to me or a new winner will be selected!

Good luck, and I hope you guys fall in love with this brush as much as I have!!!!!

Organix Cherry Blossom & Argan Oil Replenish Night Cream Review

I know I am only 24, but aging happens throughout life, so you have to fight the signs early! I have added an extra step into my skincare routine to fight off saggy skin!!!

The Organix brand hasn't let me down yet, so I guess I decided I would give some of their skincare a try! The Organix Ever Ageless Cherry Blossom & Argan Oil Replenish Night Cream is a deliciously smelling way to fight off wrinkles. Of course, I can't tell just how effective this is at fighting my wrinkles, but I can definitely tell that it is moisturizing my under eye area (which was very dry)! Also, dry skin leads to wrinkles, so I guess you can say this is working! I also make sure I use this under my chin and neck area... I apply it in an upward circular motion to stimulate your skin staying UP!!! Never pull your skin down!... Gravity is doing that enough!

Overall I don't know if I would call this a miracle product, but if you are younger and want to keep your skin moisturized to avoid wrinkles as long as possible....give this product a whirl.

Let me know what you think of this product....

MAC Ever Hip Lipstick Review | Fashion Flower Collection

This lipstick was featured in my April Favorites video.. I know it came out at the end of the month, but I fell in love with it that fast!!!

This is a very pretty coral color that fits right in line with the orange/coral lip trend for spring! This is definitely a color for those who may not want to do the bright orange, but still keep you in with the trends. This color is well pigmented, and still gives me a nude feel (on my skintone). I did not feel like it was drying my lips, which a lot of lipsticks tend to do.

I also got this product for free when I did Back to Mac so that makes it even better! If you have a little extra cash and haven't checked out the Fashion Flower collection you should definitely give it a go! It is the perfect collection for spring!

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser Review

I have been changing my skincare routine a lot and I wanted to try out a cleanser that I used when I visited my sister in New York!

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser claims to clear breakouts and reduce redness..... and I ACTUALLY AGREE WITH THEM!!! My skin is the clearest it has been in a while, and when I do have random pimples they're not nearly resembling the pulsing red mountain they usually are.

I use this cleanser every day & night paired with the disposable CVS scrubbing pads I've reviewed, and my face has transformed itself. Not only is it acne free (thanks to the 2% Salicylic Acid), its also smooth as a baby's bottom! Maybe the Olive Oil & Leaf Extract has something to do with that!

If you're in the market for a new cleanser and have fairly sensitive skin, I say give this "natural" cleanser a try! You won't be disappointed!

Spring/ Summer Necessities to BEAT THE HEAT!!!!!

With the weather warming up you have to work even hardEr to keep your makeup (and your body) fresh!!! I'm going to give you guys a list of 3 essential items that I think are a definite MUST to beat the heat!!!!

1. Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing sheets, or if you're cheap like me... get the CVS brand! teehee! If you get hot you are BOUND to get oily, unless the skin god's have so graciously blessed you!! One individual sheet can soak up any T-Zone or face oils without removing your makeup! One mistake people make is to just continuously pile on their powder to absorb the oil... WRONG! This makes your makeup UBER caked on, further clogging your pores and it doesn't really help solve the problem.

2. Murad Oil Mattifying Lotion! I DIED for this product! My girlfriend works at a massage salon and she turned me on to this stuff. It has saved my LIFE!!! There are also other mattifying products on the market.... you can give those a whirl too! I only put this in my T-Zone because that's my worst area, and it really helps keep my oil at bay.

3. Secret flawless renewal! Now I KNOW y'all didn't think I would talk about beating the heat & not touch on deodorant!!!! Staying fresh is a MUST in the heat, and this deodorant goes a step above! I workout very often and sweat a lot, so when it was time to buy more deodorant the "renewal" aspect of this brand caught my eye! I HAAAAATE deodorants that mix with sweat and smell worse than must so I decided to give this a try. I got the totally fresh scent and it literally renews itself as I sweat... like, seriously... no, for real... it smells like I just put it on!

These are my random picks... If you had to pick 3, what would yours be?!