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Jack Black Core Collection review

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Photo: Core Collection: c/o Jack Black. Includes Face Moisturizer, Beard Lube and Daily Facial Cleanser.

Starting your day the right way with Jack Black’s Core Collection

By Rob O’Brien

Today I started my day by using Jack Black’s Core Collection.  I was excited to have the opportunity to test these fine products.  The Jack Black Core Collection contains three grooming products:

  • Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
  • Beard Lube
  • Face Moisturizer

First, I started by washing my face with the Jack Black facial cleanser.  The cleanser went on my face very smoothly.  It felt good on my skin, and I could feel it cleansing my face.  After rinsing, my face was soft and squeaky clean.  I could smell the sage scent which was pleasant yet still masculine.  Next, it was time for a refreshing shave.  I used the Jack Black Beard Lube to properly prepare my face for shaving.  The beard lube went on smoothly and was not too gooey.   I had no problems shaving my face, even though it had been over two days since my previous shave.  After I was done shaving, my face was very smooth with a slight smell of eucalyptus.  Then I applied the face moisturizer.  The moisturizer went on very well.  I was able to easily rub the moisturizer into my face without much effort.  My face felt soft and refreshed.  An additional benefit was that the moisturizer also acted as SPF 20 sunscreen.  This is a nice benefit of skin protection from the sun and harmful ultraviolet rays.  And since I was taking a drive in a convertible, the face moisturizer definitely fit the bill for what I needed that day.

Overall, I was very impressed with the Jack Black Core Collection.  The Core Collection was effective in preparing my face in a refreshing way.  I recommend Jack Black’s Core Collection highly for those that want a clean and energized face to start their day.

Jack Black’s Core Collection is priced at $52 and can be found online here and here.

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Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Color in Praline for Spring 2014

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Creme Cheek Color in Praline c/o Laura Mercier

Laura Mercier’s new Creme Cheek Color in Praline for the spring 2014 season is the perfect hue for the season’s color palette. This dark peachy color plays well with both orange hued lipsticks as well as shades of pink. It also works beautifully with neutral eye shadows and natural eye shadow looks. Perfection!

The creamy texture of Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Color is new for me. I normally use a powder cheek color with a brush. The creamy texture is amazing because it goes on smoothly and lasts all day without needing to be reapplied like the dry powders I am used to using. This is a huge plus for me! Also, despite the fact that it is a cream, Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Color does not clog my pores; it is lightweight! Love that!

I am now a huge fan of Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Color and look forwarding to trying new colors every season! For spring 2014, Praline is the perfect hue and will match both brightly colored apparel as well as pastels. I look forward to wearing Praline everyday this season!

Laura Mercier’s Creme Cheek Color in Praline is priced at $24  and can be found online here and here.


Dolce & Gabbana Petal nail polish for spring review

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Photo: Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” / Two coats color, one base coat. Photo taken on a sunny day in the shade. 2014©

“Petal” by Dolce & Gabbana is a classic pink nail polish which is the perfect hue for the spring season. This medium pink shade plays well with spring 2014’s color palette of both bright colors and vivid pastels. “Petal” could be considered a neutral pink which makes it work with both cool and warm colors making it an easy color to wear everyday.

Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” is long lasting; I wore the nail polish with one base coat and two coats of color for seven days before seeing a chip. Love that! This is the perfect, classic pink nail polish to keep in one’s nail polish collection and enjoy for seasons come.

Dolce & Gabbana “Petal” nail polish is priced at $24 and can be found online here and here.