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Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips review

Deep Cleansing Pore Strips c/o Biore

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips first debuted when I was in undergrad at USF. I always thought it looked like an easy way to clean out my pores, but I was always afraid to deviate from my cleansing routine. When Biore contacted me and asked me if I would like to test out thier Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, I jumped at the chance!

In order to see how deep Biore’s Deep Cleansing Pore Strips could really clean, I skipped my weekly mask and stuck to my daily cleansing routine. This was a good strategy because by skipping my mask, my pores really needed some deep cleaning!

To start my test, I washed my face gently with face wash and dried my skin. After my skin was thoroughly dry, I wet my nose and under my eyes with cool water, then, I applied the Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strip to my nose. I allowed the Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strip to dry on my nose and sit for fifteen minutes. After fifteen minutes, I gently peeled off the Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strip.

After peeling the pore strip, I wash shocked! Ew, was more like it. All of the dirt from my pores was stuck to the strip staring back at me. Well, now that my pores were clean, I was mortified at how dirty they had been before using Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips!

Now that I have tried out Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips, I am definitely going to use them once a week. They get out all of the deep down dirt inside pores which is next to impossible to clean out myself.  My rating? Five out of five stars!

Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips can be found online here.


Cate & Chloe VIP subscription box review

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Pictured: c/o Cate & Chloe VIP Box August 2014. 

Cate & Chloe is an online jewelry boutique which features a wide variety of on-trend and classic pieces. One of the online shop features is the new VIP Box. This monthly subscription service offers a box of designer jewelry valued at $200 for only $39.99 per month plus free shipping! Love that!

The VIP Box from Cate & Chloe has so many benefits including hand selected pieces just for you, free shipping on the VIP Box plus any additional purchases made throughout the month, a 20% discount on the Cate & Chloe website, an exclusive pre-release item included in the monthly VIP Box, and exclusive giveaways and promotions!

Cate & Chloe sent me the August VIP Box to test out and when I received it, I fell in love! The August collection included a beautiful, classic CZ necklace pendant, classic CZ studs and timeless criss-cross earrings. These pieces are perfect jewelry wardrobe staples which can be worn on a daily basis as well as for special occasions. Love that!

To learn more about the Cate & Chloe VIP Box, as well as to view the entire Cate & Chloe collection, please visit cateandchloe.com.


Laura Mercier Caviar Stick in new colors!

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Pictured: c/o Laura Mercier. “Caviar Stick’s” in Tuxedo and Burnished Bronze. Second photo features Laura Mercier’s six new “Caviar Stick” hues; Tuxedo (matte), Peacock, Gilded Gold, Burnished Bronze, Moonlight, and Copper.

Laura Mercier has an eye make-up product named the “Caviar Stick.” If you are familiar with Laura Mercier’s products, then you already know how amazing and fabulous the “Caviar Stick” can be. If not, let me tell you all about one of my favorite beauty products on the market today; and the fact that Laura Mercier has introduced six new colors!

Laura Mercier’s “Caviar Stick” is an eye make-up tool which can be used as eyeliner or a substitute for eye shadow. The thick stick applies smoothly and evening; drying into a smudge-proof line after roughly 20 seconds. Love that! Laura Mercier’s “Caviar Stick” is also water resistant and stays put even when perspiring on a warm day or working out.

My favorite “Caviar Stick” color has been “Cocoa” for the past three years. I wear Laura Mercier’s “Caviar Stick” in “Cocoa” on a daily basis; many times without mascara or eye shadow. The color is dazzling and the “Caviar Stick” offers enough glamour on its’ own to be worn with casual through dressy eye make-up applications.

The six new colors Laura Mercier has introduced are Tuxedo (matte), Peacock, Gilded Gold, Burnished Bronze, Moonlight, and Copper. These beautiful new colors are a great addition to the “Caviar Stick” by Laura Mercier collection. They will blend well with fall 2014’s metallic and autumn hue color trends; working perfectly with any Fashionista’s fall wardrobe! Love it!

Laura Mercier was kind enough to send me “Burnished Bronze” and “Tuxedo” from the new “Caviar Stick” color collection. I am looking forward to brightening up my eyes with these beautiful new hues! “Tuxedo” is the first-ever matte version of Laura Mercier’s “Caviar Stick.” It offers a dramatic and glamorous finish which is perfect for evening occasions and any occasion which calls for a dramatic eye! I love the “Burnished Bronze” for daytime and casual wear. It is a really pretty color and adds a little, subtle sparkle. I will also continue to use classic “Cocoa” as my go-to “Caviar Stick” for a natural, brown line.

If you have not tried Laura Mercier’s “Caviar Stick” yet, you must try it! I use Laura Mercier’s “Caviar Stick” on a daily basis and cannot imagine life without it! Laura Mercier’s “Caviar Stick'” collection, including the six new colors, Tuxedo (matte), Peacock, Gilded Gold, Burnished Bronze, Moonlight, and Copper, can be found online here, here and here.