The weatherman was actually right for once...we got the snow that was predicted!! The kids were so excited; they even built a snowman. Hopefully it'll keep going. That would be great!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Our Texas Snowstorm!
The weatherman was actually right for once...we got the snow that was predicted!! The kids were so excited; they even built a snowman. Hopefully it'll keep going. That would be great!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Reviews of cosmetics
I know this is kinda random....but I felt like doing something different!! :D So, here is a (probably partial. ;)) list of some cosmetics I've used and my ratings, using a scale of 10. It will include: face cleanser, moisturizer, shampoo, hair conditioner, and make up.
Face cleansers:
(5) Neutrogena soap bars: These are OK....not the greatest, as they dried my skin out, but would probably work pretty well for those with oily skin.
(7) Cetaphil: I really liked their old formula....it was gentle, non-drying, and perfect for my skin. However, they have since changed their recipe, and now it makes me break out with acne; I think the fragrance is the cause.
(8) Burt's Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream: I really like this stuff. However, it is pretty expensive and is only for people with dry skin. It is VERY oily. I give it a bonus point for not having either of the SLSs. :)
(4) Burt's Bees Peach and Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub: this stuff is not that great....it's extremely thick, oily, and filmy....I would recommend it for only very dry skin; skin that's even dryer then mine!! I find that it's hard to rinse off, too....def. not worth the price in my opinion!
(10) Aveeno Active Naturals Ultra Calming Moisturizing Cream Cleanser: this stuff is AMAZING!! I really like it. It's not too expensive and does an excellent job without drying while still removing all dirt/makeup. It also takes care of any break outs I get. (Which are mercifully few. :D) However, it probably would not work for oily skin, as it is a cream and is not oil free.
I've also tried one other face cleanser of Aveeno's and really liked it too.
Moisturizer:
(10) Burt's Bee's Radiance Night Cream: I love this stuff....it does an awesome job making my skin very smooth without any dry feeling. It's also very natural, which is great! It's only drawback is the price...which is pretty high. However, a 2 or 3 oz jar lasts me for 6 months.
(7) Olive Oil: works OK....makes your skin very greasy and shiny looking!! Not to mention you smell weird after using it. :D But it is very cheap...which is great! So if you don't mind the smell and shininess, go for it!
(10) Neutrogina Intense Moisture Day Cream (with SPF 15): Great stuff!! The best yet...I think it compares with the Burt's bees night cream. :) And it's not nearly as expensive, although the ingrediants are not as natural. However, it does not make my skin break out, and that's quite an accomplishment!! :D I'm also trying the Neutrogina Night Cream; I'll come back with the rating for that later. :)
Shampoo:
I don't remember all the ones I've used....so I'll just review the ones I do remember.
(5) White Rain: very cheap, easy to find, and does a pretty good job of cleaning. However, there are def. better options. :)
(6) Suave: again, cheap, easy to find, and does a pretty good job. Slightly better then White Rain, IMO.
(10) Burt's Bees Shampoo: best I've used yet. Doesn't cause my forhead to break out (I'm allergive to SLS), makes my hair very soft and shiny, has a pleasant smell, and doesn't strip all oil off my hair. It's also very natural! However, it is pretty expensive, although a little goes a long way. :)
Hair Conditioner:
Again, I don't remember all of the ones I've tried...here are most of them though.
(3) Suave: CHEAPO!!!! The scents are either totally unappetizing or too strong, both of which are not great. ;) I don't think it does anything for hair anyway...I didn't notice a difference!
(10) Burt's Bees Conditioners: these are as good as their shampoo!! My hair really loves these formulas. I feel that they make my hair very manageable, and when you have thick hair that's really nice. ;)
Burt's Bees Deep Conditioner is also great, although I'm not sure if there is a difference between that and the regular conditioner.
Makeup:
I'm not going to review each individual product....that would take too long! Instead I'm just going to review the brands, list what I've tried, and tell you what I liked. :)
Maybelline:
I've tried their liquid mineral foundation, mineral mousse blush, mascara, mineral and regular face powder, lip gloss, and eye shadow. Of those, I would recommend the foundation (it gives very sheer coverage, which is all I need. ;)) mascara, regular powder, lip gloss, and blush. The eye shadow is too glittery (which tends to be messy and get all over your face!) and powdery. The mineral powder is just awful, IMO...it looks sooo fake!!
Rimmel London:
I've tried their blush, eye shadow, and powder. So far, I'd recommend all! I've not found anything about any of them that makes me wish I'd chosen differently. The powder especially is very nice.
Covergirl:
I've tried their mascara and eyeshadow. Both were fine....although the eye shadow was a bit on the powdery/glittery side. Not too bad though. The mascara is probably the best I've tried. It makes your lashes look nicer without making them look and feel heavy/too dark.
Bonnebelle:
I've tried their lipgloss and mascara. I like their prices....and the product is decent, too. The lipgloss is great, especially if you want shine and moisture.
OK, so there you have it: most of the products I would recommend and the ones I do not. Hope you enjoyed it!!
Have a great evening and night!!
~E
Face cleansers:
(5) Neutrogena soap bars: These are OK....not the greatest, as they dried my skin out, but would probably work pretty well for those with oily skin.
(7) Cetaphil: I really liked their old formula....it was gentle, non-drying, and perfect for my skin. However, they have since changed their recipe, and now it makes me break out with acne; I think the fragrance is the cause.
(8) Burt's Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream: I really like this stuff. However, it is pretty expensive and is only for people with dry skin. It is VERY oily. I give it a bonus point for not having either of the SLSs. :)
(4) Burt's Bees Peach and Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub: this stuff is not that great....it's extremely thick, oily, and filmy....I would recommend it for only very dry skin; skin that's even dryer then mine!! I find that it's hard to rinse off, too....def. not worth the price in my opinion!
(10) Aveeno Active Naturals Ultra Calming Moisturizing Cream Cleanser: this stuff is AMAZING!! I really like it. It's not too expensive and does an excellent job without drying while still removing all dirt/makeup. It also takes care of any break outs I get. (Which are mercifully few. :D) However, it probably would not work for oily skin, as it is a cream and is not oil free.
I've also tried one other face cleanser of Aveeno's and really liked it too.
Moisturizer:
(10) Burt's Bee's Radiance Night Cream: I love this stuff....it does an awesome job making my skin very smooth without any dry feeling. It's also very natural, which is great! It's only drawback is the price...which is pretty high. However, a 2 or 3 oz jar lasts me for 6 months.
(7) Olive Oil: works OK....makes your skin very greasy and shiny looking!! Not to mention you smell weird after using it. :D But it is very cheap...which is great! So if you don't mind the smell and shininess, go for it!
(10) Neutrogina Intense Moisture Day Cream (with SPF 15): Great stuff!! The best yet...I think it compares with the Burt's bees night cream. :) And it's not nearly as expensive, although the ingrediants are not as natural. However, it does not make my skin break out, and that's quite an accomplishment!! :D I'm also trying the Neutrogina Night Cream; I'll come back with the rating for that later. :)
Shampoo:
I don't remember all the ones I've used....so I'll just review the ones I do remember.
(5) White Rain: very cheap, easy to find, and does a pretty good job of cleaning. However, there are def. better options. :)
(6) Suave: again, cheap, easy to find, and does a pretty good job. Slightly better then White Rain, IMO.
(10) Burt's Bees Shampoo: best I've used yet. Doesn't cause my forhead to break out (I'm allergive to SLS), makes my hair very soft and shiny, has a pleasant smell, and doesn't strip all oil off my hair. It's also very natural! However, it is pretty expensive, although a little goes a long way. :)
Hair Conditioner:
Again, I don't remember all of the ones I've tried...here are most of them though.
(3) Suave: CHEAPO!!!! The scents are either totally unappetizing or too strong, both of which are not great. ;) I don't think it does anything for hair anyway...I didn't notice a difference!
(10) Burt's Bees Conditioners: these are as good as their shampoo!! My hair really loves these formulas. I feel that they make my hair very manageable, and when you have thick hair that's really nice. ;)
Burt's Bees Deep Conditioner is also great, although I'm not sure if there is a difference between that and the regular conditioner.
Makeup:
I'm not going to review each individual product....that would take too long! Instead I'm just going to review the brands, list what I've tried, and tell you what I liked. :)
Maybelline:
I've tried their liquid mineral foundation, mineral mousse blush, mascara, mineral and regular face powder, lip gloss, and eye shadow. Of those, I would recommend the foundation (it gives very sheer coverage, which is all I need. ;)) mascara, regular powder, lip gloss, and blush. The eye shadow is too glittery (which tends to be messy and get all over your face!) and powdery. The mineral powder is just awful, IMO...it looks sooo fake!!
Rimmel London:
I've tried their blush, eye shadow, and powder. So far, I'd recommend all! I've not found anything about any of them that makes me wish I'd chosen differently. The powder especially is very nice.
Covergirl:
I've tried their mascara and eyeshadow. Both were fine....although the eye shadow was a bit on the powdery/glittery side. Not too bad though. The mascara is probably the best I've tried. It makes your lashes look nicer without making them look and feel heavy/too dark.
Bonnebelle:
I've tried their lipgloss and mascara. I like their prices....and the product is decent, too. The lipgloss is great, especially if you want shine and moisture.
OK, so there you have it: most of the products I would recommend and the ones I do not. Hope you enjoyed it!!
Have a great evening and night!!
~E
Thursday, February 18, 2010
A giveaway...
Eldarwen is hosting her own giveaway over at The Faithful Elven Princess. Head over and check it out!! The prizes are neat...come on, go ahead, it only takes a few seconds!! :D
Have a great evening everyone!!
~E
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Another great award!
Carrie over at The Blog of a Writing Maiden awarded me! Thanks Carrie!
The rules:
1. List 8 stories or books that you would like to live in.
2. List 8 other bloggers who deserve this award.
3. Comment on their blog and tell them they won an award.
OK, stories or books I would like to live it...hmmm.
This Present Darkness
Chronicles of Narnia
The Bible :D
The Bronze Bow
The Black Stallion
(I'm running out of ideas. :D)
Black Horses for the King
Big Red
Old Yeller
I award:
OK, those are all the people I know on here! So it'll have to do. :) ;)
Have a blessed evening!
~E
Sunday, February 7, 2010
A great Award!
Eldarwen Falariel (www.thefaithfulelvenprincess.blogspot.com) got this award and the gave it to all her unmarried lady followers. I thought it was very lovely. In turn, I also give it to all who are unmarried and a lady. :)
~E
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Our newest addition....
Yesterday I brought home our fourth dog: a black miniature poodle!! It's a 3 or 4 yo male named Devin. Poor guy....he is sooo nervous! Not to mention dehydrated....his neck skin will pinch up into a fold, yet he refuses to drink water! This morning we got him to accept some watered-down milk though. That's better then nothing! Hopefully he'll warm up to the water. I'm guessing that our water smells different then the water he is used to, and so he won't touch it.
I spent 3 hrs grooming him yesterday. Boy was he a mess! The lady I got him from is struggling to take care of her dogs, and so she's rehoming some of them. She felt really bad that Devin had gotten so unkempt....he looks beautiful now though!!
Before and after pics...it's pretty obvious which is which. ;)
~E
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