Saturday, May 24, 2014

Tophatter

Recently I checked out an app called Tophatter. It's a bidding site. It operates very simply and I thought it was cute. You can even chat with your fellow bidders. A large group of us were gathered for Urban Decay & Smashbox cosmetics. Now I'm plenty old enough to know all about buyer beware, but this was crazy. The bidding started to get out of hand & go way over retail price. So, quite a few of us spoke out & our ability to comment was abruptly silenced. The worst part is, the cosmetics they were selling weren't even current. I'm just really disgusted with the way it was handled. Any time you buy an item online, decide beforehand what your maximum bid is and find out how much the product currently sells for. I watched silently (forcibly silenced) as women paid more than retail for cosmetics that had been on clearance a year ago. Buyer beware!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Cappuccino K-Cups? Yes, please!

Grove Square makes these French Vanilla cappuccino K-cups that are less expensive than other brands. I found them at Wal-Mart. I love a French Vanilla cappuccino from the gas station, so I was excited to try these K-cups out.

The taste is somewhat similar. It's not as flavorful or smooth. It certainly doesn't have that delicious fullness to it that the gas station cappuccinos have.

Basically, it's hot chocolate.  It is tasty though. After trying this brand, I'm really willing now to plunk down extra cash and try the Gevalia cappuccino K-cups.

Have you tried these? What did you think?

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Oh yes - Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid





Go to Paula's Choice right now and buy this.  Click on Paula's Choice and it will take you right to the product line.  There's a liquid as well as a gel.  YOU NEED THIS.

What is it?  It's a 2% BHA liquid (or gel) that gently exfoliates your skin.  It reduces redness, reduces the appearance of pores and it also reduces acne breakouts.  It leaves your skin looking brighter and reduces the appearance of wrinkles as well!

I saw results OVERNIGHT.  I am not making that up.  I received a full sized bottle thanks to BzzAgent, who allows me to try some incredibly great products (and some stinkers).  Thankfully, this is the best skin care product I have ever used.  You put a little on a cotton ball and apply to a clean face.  Now swish that cotton ball over your neck & chest area, as well as the backs of your hands.  Follow up with a little moisturizer on your face.  Wake up in the morning and you look marvelous!  My pores were gone.  Where were those little bumps that are always hanging around the bottom of my lip line?  With continued use, my skin looks brighter.  My dark spots are still there, maybe not as dark. I love that my pores are GONE.  They were nasty and I don't miss them!  Instructions say to use it 1-2 times a day and I did find that this was too drying for my skin, so I scaled it back to once at night.  Make sure you use a moisturizer afterwards because this can be drying.

I use this on my rough knees, on my heels, on my elbows.  My kids use it for redness and acne breakouts.  It is incredible how fast (1-2 days, I'm serious) the breakouts go away.  For the price, you just can't beat it.  It's effective, does what it says it's going to do and a whole lot more.  It seems I'm always finding new uses for this.

I've always loved reading Paula's books - Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me!  - but now I am hooked on her skin care and am looking forward to trying more!

Best part of all about Paula's Choice?  Head on over there and score samples!  That's right - you can purchase samples and deluxe samples of just about every product she creates.  That, dear readers, is what a real company does when they have nothing bad to hide!

I shall leave you now with the info from Paula's website:

Shrink enlarged pores with this leave-on exfoliant that removes old skin cells both on the skin's surface and inside the pore.
  • Acne Breakouts, Anti-Aging, Blackheads, Enlarged Pores, Keratosis Pilaris, Redness, Rosacea, Wrinkles
  • For All Skin Types
  • Creates radiant, even-toned skin
  • Reduces redness & builds collagen
  • Unclogs & diminishes enlarged pores
PLEASE NOTE: Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or its derivatives.
What makes this product unique?
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant rapidly exfoliates both the skin's surface and inside the pore, reshaping the pore lining, unclogging pores and improving skin cell turnover rate. The result is a dramatic improvement in the skin's appearance, feel, and function which leads to healthier skin. There is a great deal of research indicating that BHA (beta hydroxy acid) increases collagen production and drastically smooths the surface of skin. Additionally, BHA has antibacterial properties that attack blemish-causing bacteria. The lightweight, non-occlusive formula allows for a faster and deeper exfoliation rate than our gel or lotion BHA products, so it's an ideal choice for stubborn clogged pores or blackheads.
This product is 100% fragrance- and colorant-free with a pH range of 3.2-3.8. Every Paula's Choice BHA product is formulated with additional soothing agents.
Who is this product for?
All skin types may use this product, but the texture is especially suited for those with normal to oily or combination skin, stubborn blackheads, and blemish-prone skin. It can also be used regularly to eliminate calluses on feet, elbows and knees.
NOTE: Those allergic to aspirin (acetylsalicylate) should not use products containing salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid).
Let me know if you've tried it or any of Paula's other products!  How did it work for you?  :)