Boscia luminizing black mask

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Well hello and happy weekend my friends! The Mancub and I had a busy Saturday morning testing the black luminizing mask from Boscia. It may look funky,but it's actually quite lovely.

Now, as it started, Mancub was watching the dvd of Nanny McPhee in preparation for going to the theatre to see the second installment of Nanny McPhee-what I really want to know, is the prequel of Nanny McPhee. I have questions: like how did she get those hairy moles and bulbous nose? You know, when I say mole or think mole it always reminds me of the Austin Powers movie scene where he can't help himself but tease the young agent about his large chin mole. Okay, back to Boscia.
Naturally, what ever I am doing, my lil' Treasure Bupkus wants to do too and that is how he ended up putting on some Boscia luminizing black mask.

It is designed to be a peel off mask so it goes on wet, sticky and a touch tacky in the application. Using a fan brush to apply this would be better than fingers so it can be worked into the skin better, but I"m on a time schedule here to get this sampled and the story written before I am off to my Sebamed gig at Costco!

I applied it, Noah applied it, and then we continued to clean up the house a bit; or I should say that I cleaned and he "sorted" his Legos which means he sat and played when he needed to be cleaning!
The pulling off part is always a bit funky? I have at times applied a peel off really thickly and with enough time allotted to dry it can come off in a large chunk.

Alas that is not what happened in this test; in fact I am pretty sure that I did not apply it thick enough!

My ever presetn helper next to the Holy Spirit is my mancub and boy if that isn't professional spa help, what is? He is intrigued with pulling it off.

It pulled off clean, left no residue and my skin feels great. I think I'm looking like a skin care saleslady today!
Some notes about the Boscia luminizing black mask: it's main function is to boost skin clarity and radian by minimizing hyper pigmentation.

• It uses these key ingredients:
• calcium Montmorillonite Clay from France which contains 67 minerals that pull toxins from the skin
• -maritime pine park extract from maritime trees
• vitamin C
• witch hazel
• rosemary leaf extract
• and eucalyptus extract

Yes, I liked the product and can recommend it to brides getting ready for photos, teenagers going back to school and basically anyone wanting to have an at home spa experience. :) Enjoy it!

To get some visit Sephora or www.bosciaskincare.com

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Hello loves and happy Saturday!
Oh Glory to God it's a great day! If you feel like you don't have anything to celebrate, then let me remind you that first; you are breathing enough to read this screen, second; you have an internet connection to read it too! Now if you call upon the strength of God Almighty to help you comment on this post, you could win a free set of Dermacyte Oxygenating skin care! Hallelujah! It's good to be alive!

I am so excited for you and the success and happiness that is already coming upon you!
Rejoice because God is good and so is life! Tell me in a wee comment why you would like some free skin care and I'll draw a winner next week and let 'em know the good news!

Go! Comment! Tell a friend! Comment!
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FAKE BAKE BABY! In a can & bottle that is!

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No. 15: Neutrogena Triple Moisture Cream Lather Shampoo, $6.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.7

"I would recommend this to anyone who has color-treated or damaged hair …"

No. 14: John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Daily Shampoo with Light Enhancers, $6.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"The shine you get after each use gives dark hair a vibrancy that all brunettes will be crazy about …"

No. 13: Herbal Essences Hello Hydration 2-in-1 Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner, $3.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8

"Since I started using Hello Hydration, I haven't used anything else …"

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Hello sweet friends! For many of you summer is coming to an end, though here in Arizona we are in the middle of the monsoon season which means that it is extremely hot and extremely humid!
I am still out running and triathlon training in the heat but with that wee bit of humidity it sure can take the fun out of a ten mile run.

So with all that running, swimming and biking, I have alot of weird criss cross tan lines!

The lovely folks at Fake Bake sent me a sample of their self tanning products to help ease the maze of lines on me. Everything you need to get a great bronze toned self tan at home is shown.

Before I started spraying the moisture mist, I already exfoliated really good in the shower with a scrub and some mits!

Now, I hose myself down on the left leg, the one with the tattoos using the Mistifier Moisture Mist by Fake Bake. The night before I hosed my Kindergartner with it and he says it tickles!

I let it set a moment on my leg and I put on the
blue gloves and pumped out some product from the Xtreme Fake Bake self tanning gel.

Then I begin to rub it in. Now, my grip it and rip it personality did not read the instructions before applying. At least I got the exfoliating part down and done! Afterwards I was reading the instructions and you are supposed to start in a small area, with a little product and work in little circles until that area is absorbed and tanned, now repeat the process in a new area to be tanned.

Oh no, that is not what I did. I pumped out a glopful and started up and down the leg trying to

blend it in! The instructions say it won't streak and I believe that if you followed the instructions it won't. I have a wee bit of streak in mine, but then again, I didn't necessarily apply it like you are supposed to.

Well, live and learn I say!

Now, the brown color helps guide you as to where you have covered. Instructions say that some of that will come off in the shower, but remember, after self tanning when in the shower don't exfoliate but wash gently to help preserve your self tan. There is also a recommendation to do this at night so there is more time for the color to cure on your body. Yes, that's right, to cure; just like jerky.
Okay, here it is! Fake Bake Xtreme self tanner test at home by me: my left leg has one coat of the product and my right one does not.

What do you think? Does it look tan? Bronze? Is it reall looking to you?

You can learn more and get some Fake Bake for yourself at www.fakebake.com

Now something of note, this is a favorite among celebrities. So if it's workin' for them and they could buy anything, it jusy may work for you too!

p.s. Come back later today...I'm giving Dermacyte Oxygenating Eyecreme and serum away to help give you a back to school boost! Pssst! Single moms I'm talking to you!


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Cellies! No more stuffing your cell phone anywhere it will fit!

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Welcome to me at the Royal Palms hotel in Scottsdale Arizona.

Ah, here I sit in the sweltering humid heat waiting for a phone call on my cell.

No, my phone is not in my purse.

No, my phone is not in my pocket because this skirt does not have pockets

Where could my cell phone be?

Is it stuffed in my sock? Nope, not wearing socks.

I have on occassion stuffed it in my bra to keep it close to my ear so I could hear it ring but it made for uncomfortable wearing and I couldn't hear it any how.

So, where is my phone? Oh look!

There it is! See! Inside the pink jeweled "cellie"!

This power mesh beautifully encrusted with jewels is stretched over my wrist much like a sweat band for tennis players and serious gamers.

On the inside is a wee stretchy pocket with a snug fitting flap to keep the phone tight inside the cellie with the flap sealing shut the opening where you slide your phone in.

I may be wearing pink but there are so many color choices available!
A cellie is perfect for a concert, running, a busy workday on set when you need to keep your phone on vibrate yet still know when a call or text is coming in!

Relax and try a cellie and keep your phone close but quiet at the same time!

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New mom beauty must haves!

A New Mom's Guide to Looking Pretty

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Hello my mom friends!
Todays beauty bubble is really good and worth a click over, but before you go, may I share a few things from what I learned as being a single mom: precision isn't necessary for pretty.

Somewhere, I have that newschannel segment of me doing the 5 minute mommy makeup on tv, if I can find it I will post it for you.

Though here is the secret:
Hydration and moisturization will do more for your beauty than perfect makeup. So keep drinking lots of water and applying moisturizer.

Next: tinted moisturizer is the way to go for your daytime makeup, simply make your own by putting one pump of your day spf lotion with one pump of whatever liquid makeup you use.

Follow this with bronzer applied with a large domed brush and loosely dusted all over your face, think everywhere that you would get a sunburn! That's where you put bronzer!

Mascara is my favorite beauty product of all time: at least run one swipe through the center of your lashes and if you have the time and wherewithall ( is this a word or an expression?) to do the inside and outer corners, well good on you honey!

Finally, some form of tinted gloss. If you can get a gloss that has a high pigment load so it wears longer and with more hue like a lipstick even better. If not, just get some shine on your lips plus some moisture!

That my loves is one quick mommy look that you can do with a baby on your hip while balancing a sippy cup with your chin and answering a call on speaker phone. I did it, and so can you.

Love ya!
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