U Color for you & me! At Ulta too!

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Hello fashionistas and beauty queens! Okay, I have found something that may intrigue you because you can save money, save time, and did I mention save some money?
I have for some time now touched up my color at home and I have tried a variety of at home hair colorants. Usually whatever is on sale or has a coupon in the Sunday paper. I settled on a glossing color from L'Oreal as a favorite, though I know many a lady who loves the Feria line by L'Oreal.

So I was intrigued when I got the chance to
test the U Color by Umberto.

I recognize the salon name from the Beverly Hills hair salons. Yes, Umberto is a well recognized and trusted name in hair care in the celebrity style laden Southern California.

Umberto created an at home hair color for ladies who want salon results but no longer have the salon visit in their budget.
U Color is a one step sachet packet system of color, developer and equalizer and it's all in a ready to use system which makes it fool proof. Now I didn't say goof proof, but fool proof. There are 24 shades to choose from at Ulta or online.

I folded the packet, snipped off the ends on the perforation and then began to smoosh it into my hair. Now in the photo on the left you can see the finished color. It's a bit red for me? I think if I was picking out my own color I would have gone a shade darker. Alas, it smells good, feels good, my hair is in good condition and the real test is in two weeks to see how this holds up because the instructions say that there will not be a demarcation line where the color was applied and also that the ends of hair won't grab color and build up.

Which that was the challenge before I started...light roots, dark ends and no amount of timing and mixing seemed to even it up!

So far, my experience is really good so I feel safe in recomending the U Color to you. Plus, there are 2 packets per $12 box. One sachet packet covered all of my hair...so I'm thinking this is coming out to $6 per application! Booya! Money saved!

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Rice Eclat cleansing oil for clean, soft, supple skin!

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I am so surprised at how lovely this cleanser is! I wasn't sure that I would like an oil cleanser but it turns out to be a good deep clean that is both gentle and effective. It removed my makeup, including mascara and didn't leave a residue on my skin.

Most of all I can see how this is the perfect cleanser to have in stock for the upcoming dry winter weather. I will be out riding my snowboard this season and for winter chapped skin I will be washing with Envie De Neuf rice eclat cleansing oil! There's more details about it below:

Envie De Neuf Rice Eclat Cleansing Oil: An ultra-moisturizing facial cleansing oil for dissovling impurities.
Description: If you've never tried a cleansing oil, this is your lucky day. Envie de Neuf Rice Eclat Cleansing Oil is a luxurious formula that uses rice and meristem extracts in an oil base to remove dirt and makeup while nourishing and strengthening the skin. It's perfect for those who are sensitive to cleansing detergents. It soothes and comforts and leaves the skin feeling clean and comfortable.
Recommended Use: Pump out an appropriate amount of cleansing oil in dry palms. Spread over face and gently massage in a circular movement to dissolve make-ups and impurities. Add water to fully emulsify the oil for deeper cleansing. Rinse well with water.


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SANTE AMERICA-Amazing organic mineral makeups

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The Worst: No. 3: Laura Mercier Lip Stain, $20

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.1

"The product simply does not do what it promises …"

No. 2: CoverGirl Outlast Lip Stain, $7.29

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6

"They dry up SO FAST!"

The Best: No. 8: Stila Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain, $24

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 7.8

"Not only does it look natural on my cheeks and lips it makes me look younger …"

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Sante America? Have you tried it yet?

I love trying new makeup! And when this brand from Germany showed up to the blog I squealed with delight!

Now in this picture there is everything that arrived to test and try.

The products are minimally packaged, and cruelty free as well as 100% natural and the company meets the strict criteria for the Cdertified Natural Cosmetics in accordance with

BDIH. Now the next photo shows the few things I selected to make a light, playful sunny bunny look since it's rather warm today! If I were near water I would say this makeup is great for a boat ride!

I'm using the moisturizing foundation, two creme eyeshadow pencils, liquid eyeliner, mascara and lipstick with coordinating gloss.

So I start with clean skin that is moisturized and I apply a thin layer of the soft cream foundation with is full of cuuacu butter and pomegranate extract. I blend evenly with a small foundation brush.

Next for a simple two toned shadow I use the white pearlescent highlighter pencil on the brow and through the tear duct. This pencil could easily double as a highlighter on lips and cheeks too!

Or anywhere that you need to add a little bit of oomph!

I color the entire eyelid with the light blue shadow. Oh I feel so sixties and Cher Bono with this look. Good thing I have straight hair in these photos to match the sixties boating bunny makeup look I'm making.

Now what pics you don't see are me applying a
thin layer of Makeup Forever HD powder all over and then a thin layer of pink blush.

This is Shadrach my studio intern. He works for tuna and in most cases doesn't work one bit.





Back to the makeup: I am using the Sante America liquid eyeliner that has a nib similiar to a felt marker. This means that you have more control of the line you draw but the nib can wipe on color and at the same time wipe it off. The secret to using this is apply a thin coat and then draw over it again til you get the desired depth of color.

I apply two coats of the black mascara. I have two thoughts on this: 1. I love natural mascara because it's petroleum and pthalate free meaning good for my eyes and lashes. 2. It's two coats in and still not as thick as I like my mascara to be which is the benefit of toxic mascara that a little bit goes a long way. *sigh* these are the choices you have to make!
I finish my look with the #11 lipstick which is sheer with a hint of shimmer in a warm light brown tone meaning perfect f or everyday wear! There is a matching pot of gloss that is slightly darker in tone and I love it! You can never have enough lipgloss!

SANTE AMERICA is a unique combination of natural ingredients, gentle formulas and sleek biodegradable packaging that delivers skin-safe, eco-friendly, statement making looks. Developed and manufactured in Germany. The products are devoid of gluten, synthetic coloring agents, frangrances and perservatives. In short, it's full of good stuff!

Get yours at http://www.santeamerica.com/



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