Olay Professional Pro X

I have been looking in to some of these cleansing face products.  I came across the Olay Professional ProX that is only a fourth of the price of some of the other brands.  I read a lot of reviews, with a lot of different opinions.  Some people felt that Olay was very similar to the more popular pricey version, some said it didn't compare, but most reviews were positive.  I would love to try the pricey version but for a fourth of the price I had to go with Olay.  I have really been enjoying it!

This comes with one brush, batteries and a trial size of exfoliating scrub.

 I love that it comes with batteries.  It's the little things!

 There are NO directions.  This seems odd to me.  I guess you need to adjust to what you need?  Since there are no directions how long to hold it in place, or how often you need to change the brush you need to just use common sense.  I try not to hold it in one place on my face too long, I know that the more expensive brand has a timer.

 The biggest challenge many people faced was how to put in the batteries!! Since there are no directions you need to look it up online.  Here is a picture to help you out :)  You really need to use some muscle to get the bottom off!!

I really like that it has two speeds.  I use the slower speed under my eyes, it's more gentle.  The rest of my face I use the faster speed.  I have been using it for a week now and have noticed that my face is really smooth.  I also notice that my pores are more noticeable, which I am guessing is because they are getting cleaned out.  It looks like the dirt is coming up closer to the surface of my skin and hopefully in a little time this will clean out those pores.

These are my first reactions and will do an updated review of this after I've been using it for another three weeks.  So far, I am really liking it.  Since it's waterproof I have been using it in the shower once a day.  Keep your eyes open for an update on this product!  Thanks for reading! xo, Heather Honey

Clean&Clear

One day I noticed that I had mulitple Clean&Clear face cleansers and thought I should do a review for you all.  I didn't buy these all at the same time, but there is something I must be drawn to.  I think it's the packaging and the price.  I have literally had a couple of these for months so I don't remember how much they all were but I know that they were reasonable.  Let's get started!

1.

 Deep Action: This cleanser I bought when my skin was breaking out a few months ago, since my skin has been lately I've been using this cleanser again.  It does have a medicinal smell to it, but it's a reassuring scent to me when my skin has break outs! I noticed when I started using it that it left my skin tingley but I don't notice it so much now that I have been using it every night.  I think it does a good job of cleaning my skin, a little drying the first couple of times I used it.  I have to mention that it does not lather.  It is like you are applying a cream to your face, this took some getting use to for me. I don't even notice really anymore. You can tell from the picture below (hopefully) how thick it is.  I would say that if you have some break outs this might be a good choice.

2.

 Next up is the Daily Pore cleanser.  I think this my favorite of the three.  This is also my most recent purchase.  I like this because I think it helps unblock my pores.  I also really like the micro-scubbers (picture below) that help me feel like I am getting a good scrub on my face.  This product also lathers, I should note!

                                                 3.

 Last up is the Morning Burst.  I have tried previously the "orange, bursting bead" one that I think was citrus.  I used that one about a year ago.  I didn't love it.  The idea was that it was suppose to help wake you up in the morning with it's "bursting beads".  It did not help wake me up in any way, shape or form.  Not being a morning person I thought it might be a little helpful-it was not.  I decided to give this blue one a try.  The "detoxifying facial cleanser".  If you look at my pictures you can see the little beads that are suppose to be "oxygen-infused".  This one also claims to wake you up.  This product is my least favorite of the three.  I actually like the first two products but this one is not one I would recommend.  It is a plain regular face cleanser.  I don't feel that it does anything special, or work great.  It simply cleans your face.  There is not anything wrong with it, but don't fall for the gimmick like I did. It's just ok.

I hope this was helpful!!  Have a great week!  XO, Heather Honey

NOTW

I am LOVING this color!!  I love purple, if you haven't heard, and when I saw this color I was instantly drawn to it.  It is a purple color with a blue tint.  It has a gorgeous iridescent shine to it, almost a pink shimmer.

 It is called Zeus, cool name. :)

 This picture really shows the iridescent shine to it.

 It is not the highest quality formula, after doing the dishes I did notice a little wear and tear on the ends. Nothing big though.

 I love when I just grab a polish off the shelf that ends up looking just a good on my nails as it does in the bottle. 
Sometimes colors aren't as wearable as you think they may be.  I was afraid this one might be too bold but I'm really enjoying this one.

Thank you so much for following! I'm so excited to have reached 50 followers!! I know it's not a ton but it really makes me happy and I appreciate it :)  Thanks for reading, hope you are having a GREAT day! xoxo, Heather Honey

Versatile Blogger

Rules:

1. Nominate 10 fellow bloggers.

2. Let them know that you have nominated them.

3. Share 7 random facts about yourself.

4. Thank the bloggers that have nominated you.

5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award picture to your blog post.

I've been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award!  Thank you to Star from http://starvogue84.blogspot.com/ for the award!  Her blog is off to a great start, go check it out! :) 

Here are my 7 random facts:
1. I love getting lost in a good book.
2. I've been trying to eat healthy!
3. I always sing when I drive.
4. I always sing in the shower, haha.
5. I LOVE strawberries.
6. I used to work at an ice cream shop, and I loved every minute.
7. I love the beach.

Here are my nominations:
1. Jordan @ http://www.bohovanity.com/
2. Violetheart @ http://violetheartsmanyshadesofpurple.blogspot.com/
3. Holly @ http://facepaintisgreat.blogspot.com/
4. Natasha @ http://prettylittlelives.blogspot.com/
5. Cami @ http://camigmakeup4u2c.blogspot.com/
6. Glitz Glam Budget @ http://glitzglambudget.blogspot.com/
7. Georgies @ http://georgiesglambition.blogspot.com/
8. Angela @ http://headtotoechic.blogspot.com/
9. Amber @ http://the-ant-ler.blogspot.com/
10. Raquel @ http://theultimatestylefinder.blogspot.com/
Hope you are all having a great weekend! :) XO, Heather Honey

Loreal Colour Riche Balm

Since I really enjoyed Revlon Lip Butters I decided I would give Loreal's Color Riche Balm a try.  I don't think they are all that similar really.  I found the texture and color unique to lip butters. 

I purchased Pink Satin, this is a light pink color that is very pretty.  The color is extremely sheer though, and I think I would like to try a shade darker to see if there is a little more color payoff. 

When applying I noticed it applies very easily and it's moisturizing.  I would say that the product isn't quite as soft as lip butters but still applies easily.  I like the packaging.  It has the sheer cover but it's maybe a little more sophisticated looking. 

I also really enjoy the scent of this balm, it has a light vanilla taste to it.

This product has a really pretty sparkly sheen to it.  When light hits the balm there is a nice shimmer! I love this.

 I might try this over lipstick, it would add a nice shine . 

 This product also has SPF 15 in it as well. 

 Have you given this product a try? What did you think?  Are all the colors this sheer?  Thanks for reading! XO, Heather Honey

Blogger Appreciation Award

                                   


I was just awarded the Blogger Appreciation Award from the lovely blogger Holly at http://facepaintisgreat.blogspot.com/ .  Thanks Holly!  She has some cute nail polish post and OOTD's!! Check out her blog :)  On to the rules:

Rules of the award:

                      1. Thank the person who gave you this award by linking them in your post.
                      2. Answer the following 4 questions
                      3. Award the blogger appreciation award to new followers/ fellow bloggies as you like.
                      4. Let the blogger know you have awarded them

Questions:

                        1. How long have you been blogging?
Since August 2011.  I didn't post on anyone's comments or tell anyone about my blog for the longest time though! I am glad I finally did though! :)

                       2. What are the 1-2 reasons why you started blogging?
I thought it would be fun to share all the products I really liked with everyone.  I was inspired to start blogging because there were 3 blogs I really loved and thought, "Hey, maybe I could do that!".

                      3. What types of blogs do you like to follow/ read?
Beauty and fashion blogs are my favorite.

                      4. What is the one thing that you would like to improve on as a blogger/ on your blog
I think I would like to add some OOTD's to my blog.  I have taken some photos but haven't ever shared them.  Maybe I will this summer. :)

Yay, now I get to nominate other people!  I tag:
                                                       Heather
                                                       Irene°
                                                       Rachel
                                                       Tori
Congrats ladies!  Thanks again Holly! :)

e.l.f. blush

 I have only recently discovered e.l.f. products but I have to say for what you pay it is not bad!  I purchased a blush called "candid coral" and I heard that this is suppose to be similar to Nars "orgasm" so I also did a comparison for you.  There is a very similar look to their blush, they have that little black case.  Nars does not have a little window showing the color though, so it's mirror is full lid.

 I personally don't use the mirror since I am applying my blush at home in front of a large mirror.

 This is the color with flash:  a beautiful shimmery coral color.

 Here it is without flash:

 I decided to swatch this product next to Nars orgasm to see if the color and look were similar.  I didn't find that they really were similar in color in my opinion.  You can see my Nars orgasm post here.  Though Nars orgasm is suppose to be a pinky coral, it doesn't look very similar to the  orangy coral of e.l.f. candid coral. Pointer finger is elf, and middle is Nars:

 First finger is e.l.f. candid coral, and second is Nars orgasm:  You can see that the colors are pretty different.  I do however see that the shimmer is very similar.  They have a very similar look in that way, so maybe the review I read confused the shade that was similar to Nars.  I could feel a difference in texture between the two as well.  I liked the e.l.f. blush but the quality isn't that of Nars.  I think for the price I could live with a little less quality though!!  They are both very pretty.

On my cheek you can see that they both have the shimmer to them, but the colors themselves are not quite the same.  I also have very fair skin so it is very notiable on my cheek. 

I would say that I love the price and I love the color and I would repurchase this product.  I wouldn't say it is the same as Nars, but I just read it was a dupe so I wanted to compare.  If you have only $3 to spend vs. $30 I would go for the e.l.f.!!  It can give a similar look and I bet the pink color of e.l.f. would be even closer to a dupe.  I might just try the pink color for the price, why not?!  Thanks for reading, Heather Honey

Almay intense i-color

I am so in love right now with all this make up that is designed for your specific eye color.  I am starting to see that all the different drugstore brands are starting to make it.  I also am finding that since they are suppose to make your eye color stand out more and pop that alot of them for blue eyes-like myself-are the same brown and gold colors!  I still buy it anyway :o/  Can't help myself!  So this is called Almay intense i-color shadow stick. 

This product was around $7.00  It is a duel ended stick with both a darker color and highlighting color designed to intensify your eye color.  It is "crease proof" which I can say for the most part seems to be.  I wore mine for hours with very little creasing.

The first one of these I bought, one of the ends was broken when I opened the package, so I am going to try to go back and return it.  When I purchased it again (elsewhere) I just held it upside down to see if either of the colors wiggled around in the case to make sure they weren't broken.  Just a tip. 

I went and checked out the website for this product and found a little video on how to apply it which is nice.  It turns out to be pretty common sense though.  You apply the dark brown (for blue eyes) on your eyelid and the gold color on your brow bone.  I actually found a picture on their sight of the product on a blue eye and used that instead to try to copy.  That is why I applied the gold under my eye as well, and I really liked the effect.

I think it is pretty easy to blend the product and easy to apply.  It goes on creamy almost but once it's dry feels like normal eyeshadow. This was the first time using it and I really like how it came out.  If I can do it-it's pretty much fool proof. :) 

You can also build the product up for more intensity if you want to, making the colors darker and more intense.  The above pic I went for a little darker, and below pic shows a little lighter.

 Like I said, I really like these products designed for specific eye color.  It gives you prefectly matched shades that are complimentary for your eyes.

 The green and hazel eye shadow sticks have really pretty colors, but I stuck with blue since I knew the effect would be best.

Have you tried any of these "eye color specific" products?  Have a great weekend! Thanks for reading :)
XO, Heather Honey

Revlon Just Bitten

I was shopping around the other day and thought "Hey! I have never tried a lipstain before, I should try that!" and so I did.  There were not a ton of colors in stock so I went with Twilight.  Yes, I like the books and movies-lets just get that out of the way right now. Anyway, it is a darker color than I usually go for but like I said there wasn't a ton to choose from.  I think this product came out a couple of years ago, I remember a commerical with Jessica Biel laying in a flower field trying to play off the Twilight movies.  The commerical didn't impress me, but curiousity finally got the best of me.

 It is hard to tell what color you are going to get from the packaging.  I was expecting a more pink than red color.

 This is how it works:  one end is like a marker, yup, like you are coloring your lips with a marker.  The other end is a lip balm.  One side stains your lips and the other side softens and moisturizes them.

 Once the stain dries you don't have to worry about it smearing or coming off from eating, kissing or whatever... I literally tried to rub off the color with my hand and couldn't.

 Once the stain has dried you need to apply the balm to moisturize because the stain is drying and doesn't really look right without the balm.

 I wanted to show you this picture because when I applied the stain my lips were chapped and you can see that the stain did not absorb where my lips were dry.  If you have very chapped lips apply some chapstick first and then take that off and use the stain-otherwise the color won't go on even.  Also make sure you only put the stain where you want it!!

 This is how it looks finished with the balm.  It looks quite nice and feels quite nice.

 The balm sort of fixes and smoothes out the lipstain.

Overall I liked this product and would recommend it but it's not something I am going to stock up on.  Have you ever tried lipstain?  Thanks for reading! xxoo, Heather Honey