Black Friday Haul 2014

Hello

Here is my final video for 2014, and it is my Black Friday/ Cyber Monday haul video.
I purchased from just a few companies this year, but I hope you enjoy the video.
Thanks for watching and for your continued support.
PJD



 

Preview to the Review Scentsational Soaps, Shea Moisture, Becca Cosmetics and more

Hello

In this video I give you a sneak peak of the products that I am currently reviewing for  my upcoming Scentsational Soap and Skin care video. You can find Scentsational soaps here 
In the video I  also showcase the items I forgot to include in my last WNTW video.
There are some new items that have been added to the Shea Moisture line up and I have them in this video for you.
If you want to check me out on instagram my handle is pjd01








Have a great weekend.
PJD

Product Spotlight: Terra Dolce

Hello All

I was given an opportunity to review two products from Terra Dolce, you will find my review below. If you would like to purchase items from Terra Dolce or check out their other offerings, click here.





Thanks for watching
PJD

WNTW Part 2 and Black Metal Dhalia

Hello
Here is the continuation of my WNTW video that I posted a few days ago. The video also features some late arrival goodies including my new favorite lipstick color from OCC.





I hope you have a great week! Thanks for watching.
Pjd

Tarte's Summer Essentials- First Look

Hello Everyone



In the video below I featured some summer essentials from Tarte. From brozers to mascara, Tarte has got you covered.




What are you throwing into your beach bag this summer?
Thanks for watching and have an awesome weekend.
 Pjd

Influenster Spring Fever Vox Box

Hello Everyone

I qualified to receive the Spring Fever Influenster VoxBox. You can watch the video below to see what they sent in my box. Also please remember that you can sign up for free, and that's all you need to have numerous opportunities to receive free goods.


Here is the link to sign up for Influenster.

Thanks for watching!!
Pjd

RiRi Woo vs. Ruby Woo, WNTW and More

Hello Everyone

Below is my on camera swatche for Ruby Woo, a Mac classic, and RiRi Woo, a " new" Mac color and finish. I also included other new items that I picked up recently.

Enjoy


 Here is a pic of Ruby Woo on the left and RiRi Woo on the right. What do you think?

Baby Foot Product Review

Hello

If you want baby soft feet, I recommend that you try the product Baby Foot. You can buy this $25.00 product from Beauty Sage.com

Check out my review below!

WNTW and the Failed NOTD

Hello Everyone
Here is my latest WNTW (What's New This Week) video highlighting a few of my latest purchases. If you scroll to the end of this post, you will also see my Julep nail polish in the color Amber which I tried to rock yesterday.






When I walked into Sephora and I saw a mini collection of matte suede Julep polishes, I knew this would be my moment to finally try out something interesting from the brand. I purchased two colors, one which is featured in this post named Amber.  The color reminds me of taupe mixed with pewter and combined it makes a really lovely shade. I did not use a base coat and I certainly didn't use a top coat which would disturb the intended matte finish.  Here is what the polished looked like on my freshly manicured hands.

You may get a better feel for the color in the video I posted above. Although I love the color and finish of this $14,  3Free formula polish, I did not appreciate its inability to remain on my nails.
Unfortunately, my manicure didn't even make it through the entire day before this matte polish began to chip.

Perhaps this issue only exists with the Julep matte collection, which would not be shocking since many matte formulas tend to be problematic in one way or another. Have you tried Julep polishes?  If so what has been your experience?
What was your must have product of the summer?
Thanks for reading
PJD

Operation Relaxation- Part 1, NOTW & More

After a long week at work what does a gal need more than a little down time? I decided to pick up a few items that would assist me in my journey towards relaxation and rejuvenation.

In this post I will focus on the Mint n Rose Spa Soak by Pooka Pure and Simple. As soon as you open the jar you are greeting by the scent of peppermint and roses. I have said many times on this blog that I do not like the scent of flowers and peppermint doesn't necessarily hit the spot either, but a combination of the two make this product a delight to inhale. I felt as if my nasal passages were wide open yet the scent wasn't overwhelming.

I used this product in my foot bath and on other occasions I dumped some of the contents of this 12 oz jar into my bath tub. Each time, both my feet and body felt soft and smooth. I didn't have any sore joints so I can't tell you if it helps in that area.

The ingredients include epsom and sea salts, rose petals, peppermint oil, as well as other natural oils. For only $12 this product was worth the money. Can you make this product at home? Of course you can, but I know I won't be drying rose petals any time soon so I can just pick up my bath soak from Pooka. I should also note that you obviously will be picking up rose petals from your bathtub after the water drains.

Happy Soaking!!!!

How do you unwind after a hard week?

Nail of the Week

This week I am wearing Charla by Zoya, this $8 polish is a close match for Watermelon Rind by China Glaze.

One coat looks pretty weak as shown in the picture below.


But after a second coat, this sparkling metalic polish is perfect. This is a glitter free product!

On the Big Screen

Oh Happy Day- Red Tails opens in theaters today. Please support this film which highlights the trails and accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen !!!! Did I mention that this film features some top notch actors including Mr. Terrence Howard...heeyy

The winner of the Whole Truth Solutions giveaway is

Whole Truth Solutions & Giveaway

Hello Everyone
Here is my review of some soaps that I really like from Wholetruthsolutions.com.
The owner of the shop is giving You an opportunity to win a soap filled gift bag. Watch the video for more details.



My Black Friday Sales list is in the post below which I will continue to update.

Ramblings & Summer Pudding Soap

HI Everyone
I will likely have another video up today...maybe two :-) (Insert applause) lol

Nails and Honey reviews

Hi Everyone

Part 1

Part 2

Review and a Haul,New movie alert and giveaway reminder

HI please check out my video of my review of the Boscia Black mask. I also show two mini hauls from Body cake and B'Cause It's Mimi.


In the Theater
Have you seen the trailer for the latest Tyler Perry Flick entitled "For Colored Girls"?

I have never read the book nor have I seen any of the plays based on the book but I am looking forward to seeing this film. Check out the star studded cast.....this could be AMAZING!

Please check out my giveaway in the post below.- thanks

A haul and a Scrub

Here I discuss some hair products that I purchased and a body scrub. I will likely post part two tomorrow or Monday.
Have a great weekend.
PJD

Smelling Good

I can't tell you the name of J'Lo's perfume or the latest scent by Usher because I really don't like perfumes. They are never light enough and I always seem to detect the scent of the alcohol used in the fragrance. I decided to go the natural route by purchasing a splash by Karen's Body Beautiful. Just like her hair products, her fragrances are available in many scents. I decided to try cranberry cocktail because I love the scent of my KBB hair milk in that scent. Sure enough that cranberry cocktail scent did not disappoint me although I did get a whiff of the alcohol included in the product. The SD alcohol is the second ingredient on the list so I'm not surprised that I can smell it in the product. The only issue that I really have is that this product doesn't last as long as I would like it to last on my clothes or skin. Overall this splash is a good effort from the KBB team. I could see myself purchasing another scent in the future.
Pearl by Carol's Daughter is a natural based fragrance too but a few squirts will last you alllllllll day long. Check my old review.
You can get an 8oz bottle for $14.00.

Ingredients: Purified Water, SD Alcohol, Aloe Vera, Fragrance and/or Essential Oils, Natural Enzymes

Skin MD Naturals -Did it work?

If you have dry skin you have likely scoured countless store shelves looking for your bottled cure for dry skin. I know I've tried many products, each time hoping I could scratch of "dry skin" on my list of things I'd rather not have. Product after product failed to deliver the moisturizing goodness I so desire. The people of Skin Md kindly sent me the paraben free Skin MD shielding lotion. It is supposed to improve the hydration of your skin. This product is referred to as the shielding lotion because it is supposed to shield your skin from things that can irritate it, while allowing moisturizing properties to seep through.
Here is what I love about skin MD:
No animal products or testing
• Dermatology tested
• Fragrance and colorant free
• Hypoallergenic
• Paraben free
• Non-comedogenic
It also contains chamomile, aloe leaf extract and vitamin E.
The lotion is very creamy and thin in consistency, it is almost feels like water when I apply it to my hands. I should also tell you that this product can be used from your face down to your feet.
I have seen some really great reviews of this product, but I had a mixed personal experience. This lotion is said to be so powerful that it is able to help pamper the skin of those who have psoriasis and eczema. Since I don't have such skin ailments I was excited to have possibly identified my winning product.
A mysterious dry patch appeared on one of my wrists a few months ago, it's just this one area that is drier than every other inch of skin on my body. Perhaps a chemical burned that area of my wrist, I don't know but whatever it was, that persistent dryness was killing me. If I put lotion on my hands, that area on the back of my wrist would be the first section to become ashy. I applied the Skin MD and I can tell you that the mysterious dry patch is HISTORY. I don't know where it came from but I know that it responded quite well to the Skin MD formula.
Although this part of my hand had been cured, every other section of skin on my hands did not respond well to the Skin MD natural lotion. The dry patch was well moisturized while the normal/dry sections were drier than the Sahara dessert. My hands were very ashy. I thought it could possibly be my unique skin so I allowed others to use the product and they received the same results, dry skin. I used the product on my face and I had smooth flake free skin.
This product has totally confused me, working for some sections of skin but not others. I guess my search continues. Have you tried Skin MD naturals?
If you would like to try this product, you can make your purchase here: Skin MD Naturals

From Head to Toe and WHO APPROVED THIS

I have a love hate relationship with oils, they are just too oily. I don't want to leave my fingerprints on everything I touch but at the same time I love all of the shiny goodness left on my skin after I apply an oil. I decided to purchase the After Bath oil from Oyinhandmade during their Black Friday sale for a mere $12.00 (a larger size is also available). This oil can be used from head to toe so I decided to actually use it on my hair and body. Well well well, thank you Oyin for giving me just the type of oil that I need in my life. This oil works better on my hair to lock in moisture than probably any other oil that I have used. I like it mainly because it doesn't weigh my hair down like some of the heavier oils that I've used in the past. I should also note that I use very little at a time when sealing in moisture because I hate a greasy heavy head of hair. While I am still not fully on the moisturize and seal bandwagon, when I do seal in moisture this is the product that I turn to.
I also love the fact that this oil is available in a variety of scents, I selected coco mango. I mentioned on one of my videos that the coco mango scent really does smell like a fruity mixture of coconuts and mangos (emphasis is placed more on the mango/ fruity scent as opposed to a strong coconut scent).
For my body this oil absorbs as well as coconut oil, maybe a little better so that works out well for me too! I feel like the oil absorbs well but that generally translates into the fact that I need to apply more if I want to maintain my shiny glow that you all know I love.
I would totally get this product again, in fact I am going to upgrade and get the largest bottle possible.
Some of the ingredients include - rice bran oil, walnut oil, coconut oil, vitamin E, sweet almond oil and black seed oil.
Have you tried this after bath oil? Which oils rock your boat? Do you seal your hair after moisturizing?
In the Theaters
Yesterday I saw this trailer (see below) for a new movie entitled "our Family Wedding" which features many well known actors. - Does anyone else have a problem with Regina King being married to Forrest Whitaker while playing the MOM to Lance Gross? I think she looks way too young to be linked to Forrest or playing the momma to Lance. Although I'm glad she is working, I am still left asking #whoapprovedthis ? What are your thoughts

Evenly Gorgeous Skin

When a person has beautiful even toned skin, it generally becomes the topic of conversation. We just can't help but acknowledge it as we try to figure out what we need to do to get it. At least in my book beautiful skin trumps makeup any day of the week. I was eager to try the Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating body wash and the Evenly Gorgeous body bar from Caress since it claims to help you unveil smooth even toned skin.
This product has burnt brown sugar which is supposed to gently exfoliate your skin. You can actually see the tiny brown pellets floating through the body wash. Although you will certainly feel the little sugar granules rubbing against your skin, they are not abrasive enough to irritate your delicate skin. Shea butter or karite butter as it is labeled on the bottle, is also included in the formula to keep your skin moisturized. The scent is delightful, it smells like warm brown sugar with a touch of perfume.
If you are not a fan of body washes, this product is also available in a solid bar form. Each bar contains the same tiny granules that you would find in the liquid version of this product.
Unfortunately, I didn't unveil eye catching even toned skin, perhaps more bottles are needed for that to happen but my skin was feeling rather smooth and silky.
For my fellow ingredient junkies I would be remiss if I didn't tell you that three dyes are included in this sls body wash, but this paraben free solution also includes yummy molasses!
Have you tried this product? What are your findings?

*I received this bottle of body wash and solid bar soap from Caress- thanks.