Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Pixi brand 'Flawless beauty primer'


Hello again ladies! I got another Target Beauty Bag today, and it had some fun stuff in it. Not quite as fun as the others have been, but hey! It's useful at least, and free, and the bag is VERY fashionable ;D

However, I'm disappointed in the one product I HAVE tried so far. I tried the Pixi 'Flawless beauty primer', and I don't know what the kind lady on the back of the card is talking about.

Petra, Mum & Makeup Artist says:
"This is my ultimate youthful bloom in a bottle and my new "How did I survive without?" product. If I could replicate what my skin tone and texture looked like in my 20's - this is as close as it gets! It really events out skintone (totally need that) which makes anything you put on after look even better. The added benefit is that after wear, it actually improves my complexion. What's not to love?!"

I have to disagree with Ms. Petra. My skin tone is NOT even, and I even added more and more of the sample, thinking maybe I just hadn't used enough. Before I knew it, I'd put the whole sample on my face and neck and chest [There was a LOT of it], and nothing looked different. The ONLY difference I've noticed is that my face feels slimy, and anytime I touch it I get some sparkly shiny stuff all over me. I literally just feel greasy in this; Even before I'd put the whole sample on. I just didn't notice a difference. My makeup didn't look any different, my skin doesn't FEEL or look any more even, I can't get the smell of sun-block away from my poor little nose; I just all around can't find a plus side to this. I've literally NEVER used a primer that was WORSE than this is. Which is disappointing, because Pixi was so full of promise.

Oh well, better luck next time ladies! :\

Thursday, October 18, 2012

More Maven!

Hey again ladies!

I just wanted to take another opportunity to talk about Julep.
I know, I know, I just posted about them. This one will be shorter though.

I wanted to list a few of the different promos Julep has going on right now!

First, if you'd like to join click HERE. Then, take the style quiz to find out what style fits YOU. Choose wisely, this quiz decides what type of colours and products you get monthly!

Second, here are a list of promos, and what they offer.

2FREE : Gives you TWO free colours, on top of the 2-3 you already will receive in your intro box.
PENNY or COLOR2012 : Will charge you ONE penny for your intro box! Shipping of $3.99 has now been included, but once you're a Maven shipping is free!

What's in a Maven?
As a Julep Maven, you get "Nail Mail" once a month.
- This is automatically charged to the card you sign up with, at a steady price of $19.99/mo, with FREE shipping. Some months, for an extra $30 you can "Upgrade", meaning you get the whole month's collection of polishes, usually 12, for $19.99 + $30. Still, free shipping.

From the 20th to the 24th of every month, you're allowed to preview the coming month's box. If you like what you see for your style, do nothing and on the 27th you will be charged and your box shipped, same day! You'll usually receive it in 3-8 days [If you're in Canada, it often takes ~2 weeks].

If you don't like your style, but see another you like, switch it up! No charge to switch, still free shipping and the same deal-busting cost of $19.99.

If you don't like any styles, don't feel like Nail Mail that month, or just can't afford it, skip the month! During the 4 day preview window, sign in to your Maven account on Julep.com, and skip the month. No charge, no fee, no hassle.

Every month, you're guaranteed at least $40 worth of polish and products for the same price of $19.99.

For every purchase, you get Jules! What are Jules? They're a newly added "currency" for Julep Mavens. You earn and collect, and you can use them to buy polishes and boxes!

There are a ton more features and bonuses to being a Maven, and I myself have been one for almost a year. I couldn't be happier! Just click the link above, take the quiz, and pick a promo! If you hurry, you might join in time to also pay for and receive the November box! Hint: Suedes and Matte Top coat are comingggg!

Monday, October 15, 2012

Well hello everyone! I know, long time no see. A few entries back, I started explaining all the new polish I got from the lovely ladies [And Gents I'm sure! ;D] at Julep. Well, not only has it far surpassed my ability to back-track and tell you all one by one what I've gotten, but I'm also too excited!

For October's boxes, the theme was "Bewitched", and a more suiting name could not possibly have been found. First, we were shown four different crackles, each named after a witch. See if you can place them all based on the colour and the witch's personality! ;D


Let's see how you did!
Far left, is a rich black crackle. Black as the heart of Ursula!
Next to her, is a shimmery sparkly silver. As happy and sparkly as Glenda!
To her right, of an equally good nature and white as the bird of her companion stands: Hermione!
And finally, on the far right, is the most Halloween-y witch of all: Sabrina!

Well? Did you get them all? I know I did! ;D
Bought them, that is.

I know, I know, you want to know what else came WITH these ladies, right? Okay, I'll be nice and I won't keep you waiting.


I know, the image seems small. But that's okay, you'll just have to go on over to Julep and look these beauties up now won't you!

From Left to Right, here are the ladies in the set:
Pale-Clear pink: Gwyneth
Black Crackle: Ursula
Stone/Mushroom Grey: Lisa
Deep Navy Blue: Eloise
Orange Crackle: Sabrina
White Crackle: Hermione
Rust-Orange: Boris & Nicole
Silver Crackle: Glenda
Deep Maroon: Keira
Rich Blood-Red: Caroline
Black with charcoal flecks: Leslie
And our bonus was Julep Quick dry drops!

Needless to say, I bought the whole collection, as well as the glow-in-the-dark add-on, Sofia.



We also got some awesome goodies in our boxes! Candy corn, which the Beau, Alien, got, and glitter pots! Mine were Silver and White, but there were tons of colours given out! Here's my box as I opened it.






Now, the REALLY fun part, is this purchase LITERALLY doubled my Julep collection! Take a look at the bad boy I've amassed!





I'm still as in love with Julep as ever, and if you've still not signed up here's some information you might be interested in! At the bottom of this post, you'll see how to sign up if you want to!


  • First, Julep is a "4-free" company, meaning all products are TOXIN FREE. Good for your nails, good for the environment. 
  • Second, portions of EVERY purchase go towards foundations for women! Be it breast health, or brain health, if it's for women Julep cares!
  • Third, as a Maven, you get free shipping: Always.
  • And finally, you can cancel ANYTIME. If you don't want to completely cancel your membership [It IS an automatic monthly service], during the 4 day period between the 20th and the 24th when you can preview the coming month's boxes, you can skip that month! Whether it be because there's not room in the budget that month for the boxes, or you're too busy to paint your nails, or you just don't like the colours, it's okay! If you find Julep isn't for you, just give Customer Service a call, and they'll cancel your membership right away. 
How does that sound? From my experience, as you can tell, I LOVE it. I've referred 6 ladies to Julep: And they are ALL still members!!
If you want to join, click the following image, and if you use the code: COLOR2012 you can get your first box FOR ONE PENNY! And don't forget, shipping is free! ;D


CLICK HERE TO JOIN JULEP!