October Favorites | 2013

Hello loves!

I have only a few favorites this past month, but I'd like to share them with you anyway:

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Maybelline Fit Me Shine-Free Foundation in the color 330-Toffee

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Maybelline Volum' Express the Colossal Cat Eye Mascara - Waterproof

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Ed Hardy Born Wild Perfume

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SoftLips Vanilla Lip Balm SPF20

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Pantene Pro-V Relaxed & Natural Daily Oil Cream

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Clarins HydraQuench Rich Cream

That's all there is this month! My favorites and most reached for items for the beginning of fall. What are some of yours?

Blogger Networking

Hello loves,

Just a short, sweet, and to-the-point post today. You can now find me on Blogher by clicking HERE.

You can find (and follow) me on Bloglovin by clicking HERE.
<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/11087589/?claim=jybjrtchnzr">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>

These are a couple of great sites for connecting with other bloggers and promoting your blog! If you're a blogger, I highly recommend using these sites if you haven't already. And if you just like to read blog content, head on over and browse around!

xoxoCWEEN

Luster NOW! Instant Whitening Toothpaste

'Ello Smileys!

Today I present to you, the cure to your teeth whitening woes. Luster NOW! Instant Whitening Toothpaste is an awesome multipurpose product. Not only does it give instant results, it gives gradual whitening results as well. It's comparable (if not better) than Crest 3D White Effects. This product is best for giving your smile an instant boost, last minute whitening, and getting ready for a date or job interview.

When you don't have time for a full whitening regimen, quickly give your mouth the optical illusion of whiter teeth with Luster NOW! Instant Whitening Toothpaste. After just one brushing, the proprietary Blueverite Formula gives the appearance of a whiter, brighter smile, with results that last for hours. Designed by dentists, NOW! Toothpaste is gentle on teeth, safe for dental restorations, and won't cause tooth sensitivity. For best results follow with NOW! Mouthrinse. With daily use, it will even help remove surface stains. And, as the only oral care product awarded Allure Magazine's Beauty Breakthrough Award, you know that top beauty editors have given it a major seal of approval. 

I definitely recommend this product to those who need a brighter smile for impromptu Instagram photos, those who are kinda-sorta-really addicted to caffeine, those who are told "You don't smile enough!", and those who want to take their teeth whitening to the next level without going to a specialist. Instant is always better, and who doesn't want INSTANT results?

Don't just read about it! 

Buy Luster NOW! Instant Whitening Toothpaste HERE

OR in stores at Walmart, Rite Aid, Kmart, H-E-B, Shopko, Harmon, Albertsons, Safeway, Dominicks, and at Vons

Buy Luster NOW! Mouthrinse HERE 

See the awards it's won HERE

Find more information/ingredients by visiting HERE

Hope to see your bright smiling faces again soon!

xoxoCWEEN

Product description taken and modified from http://www.lusterpremiumwhite.com/#productslides-4 and http://www.influenster.com/review/luster-now-instant-whitening-toothpaste. 

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**FTC Disclaimer: I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing and review purposes**

Dr. Scholl's For Her Ball of Foot Cushions

Good to see ya!

It's wedding/graduation season and I'm sure you have a party or five to go to. And unless you're invited to a laid back bonfire, it's probably expected of you to dress to impress. So after finding your amazing dress, you should complete the look with some killer shoes. But wearing killer heels could end up with you having killer foot pain. Dr. Scholl's Ball of Foot are your solution! 

Created uniquely for women's shoes, the slim design of Dr. Scholl's For Her Ball of Foot Cushions prevents your feet from sliding forward, so you avoid "toe scrunch." Plus, they fit comfortably and discretely in both open- and closed-toe shoes.

From the Dr. Scholl's website.

Whether you're wearing chic closed-toe shoes or daring open-toed heels, you'll never be walking around in pain. So no more excuses of being a wall-flower; sitting, watching other people tear up the dance floor. Finally, you can join in the fun too!

Dr. Scholl's Ball of Foot Cushions:

From the Dr. Scholl's website.

• Help prevent ball of foot pain
• Use Immediate Massaging Gel to comfort the ball of your foot
• Are the only ball of foot product made with unique FabuSTEP gel
• Prevent toe scrunch
• Stay firmly in place
• Are removable without damage to your shoes
• Discretely fit in all women's shoes

They come in a handy One-size-fits-all so there is no guesswork on what size would work best, and they are designed to fit into all women's shoes.

How they work: 

From the Dr. Scholl's website. 

• They are made with FabuSTEP gel to prevent feet from sliding forward
• The Gel waves cushion the sensitive ball-of-foot area
• They massage your foot with every step
• The small design prevents toe scrunch

How to use them:

From the Dr. Scholl's website.

• Place on top of your current insole
• No trimming required
• Replace every 6 months or at first signs of wear

Fashion and comfort are no longer mutually exclusive!  Ball of Foot is my newest secret, so of course I just had to share :) 

Buy Dr. Scholl's For Her Ball of Foot Cushions:

HERE and/or HERE

But, wait! There's more (cheesy, I know lol). You can save $2 off of your purchase by clicking HERE.

And if for WHATEVER reason, you're not satisfied with your pair, Dr. Scholl's offers a Money Back Guarantee. Which you can get more information on by visiting HERE.

See ya next time, cuties!

xoxoCween

*FTC DISCLAIMER: I received this product complimentary from Infuenster for testing and review purposes. This is NOT sponsored post. 
**Some content on this post was used from http://www.drscholls.com/Products/ForHerBallofFootCushions 

Q-tips® Precision Tips™

Welcome back, lovlies!

Thanks to Influenster, I was sent two packs of Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to test. With pointed tips specifically designed for makeup touch-ups and cleaning tight spaces, new Q-tips^® Precision Tips™ cotton swabs are must-have at home! And let me tell you, these little babies are just grand! Pointed swabs for precise jobs, NEW Precision Tips are perfectly multipurpose. Below, I have some "q-tips" (see what I did there? HA) to keep you looking and feeling gorgois.

Q-tips cotton swabs are a must-have for every medicine cabinet! Use them to/for:

Flawless hair removal - when using hair-removal wax, use a swab to gently apply the wax to ensure precise application.

Ensure a long-lasting fragrance - dip a cotton swab into your favorite perfume and apply on skin (such as on the neck or behind the ears).

A sweet smelling pick-me-up - moisten the cotton swab portion with calming essential oil, such as lavender or eucalyptus. Dab the oil on pressure points for a quick, soothing, pick-me-up.



Your makeup routine starts with beautiful skin! Create a shimmering glow, mask blemishes cleanly, and cleanly apply creams and foundation with Q-tips cotton swabs.

Dip cotton swabs under a little water to pick up any makeup particles that have fallen under your eyes or on your cheeks. 

As a great way to highlight and brighten the cheekbones and eyes, apply a natural shade of shimmer powder using swabs to the upper brow area and apple of the cheekbone. 

Cotton swabs are an excellent alternative to using a makeup brush. They provide precise makeup application, are great for softening bright colors, and are safe for delicate skin around the eyes.

Use cotton swabs to apply concealer or shimmer cream along the center of your nose for a longer, thinner look. To further enhance, apply taupe shadow to either side of the bridge of your nose.

To define cheeks, use a swab to to apply cream blush to hollows of cheeks and blend up and out into skin with clean fingers toward the hairline.

After tweezing eyebrows, fill in brows with an eye pencil or shadow. Wipe off any excess with a swab to create a softer look.

To help quickly heal blemishes, apply a small dollop of an acne spot treatment to the end of the cotton swab. It will help treat blemishes without adding additional oils from your fingers. 




Q-tips Precision Tips are a must-have for many makeup artists - blending eye shadows, applying gently, and disposing easily.

Hide under eye circles by using one end of a swab to dab on three dots of concealer. Use the other end to blend for a seamless finish. 

Control unruly brows by applying a small amount of Vaseline petroleum jelly using a cotton swab.

To instantly brighten your eyes, add a dab of a light shimmer to the inner corners with the tip of a swab.

Use the tip of a swab to shadow your eyelid along the outer-V. You'll increase the dimension of your look and create the illusion of a larger eye. 

To achieve a quick smokey eye, use eyeliner to draw a thick line close to your lash line. Smudge upwards with a cotton swab to create a smokey effect.

Smooth eye shadow creases on the lids with a cotton swab by re-blending the shadow.

Use a cotton swab to help apply false lashes - apply a dab of lash glue to the tip, then keep the tip close to the lash line and use it to guide the application of the faux lash strip. 



Perfect that celebrity pout using Q-tips Precision Tips cotton swabs.

 Keep lip color from bleeding by using a swab to apply loose translucent powder along the outer edge of the lips. 

To soften your lip liner look, make a dot dot dash pattern with lip liner and use a cotton swab to blend and soften.

For an easy, inexpensive, and fabulous nude lip gloss, apply foundation to your lips and then use a swab to put Vaseline petroleum jelly on top for the added shine.

Use a cotton swab to apply lip-gloss from a pot. Also, use a swab to grab every last bit of color from your lipstick tube(s). 



Keep Q-tips Precision Tips on hand, and you'll have everyone thinking you're a nail salon regular!

 Use a cotton swab to apply Shea butter or cuticle oil  on nail beds to prevent cuticle cracks.

Whiten stained nails by dipping a swab into a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Then swab over fingernails. Rinse after 3 minutes.

Give yourself an at-home mani/pedi with cotton swabs by lightly moistening the end with nail polish remover to instantly erase nail polish from your cuticles.

Crumple shades of an eye shadow into a nail polish color (or even a clear base/top coat). Mix with a swab and apply your new DIY color.

For Ombre nails: Apply a thick coat of a light color and let dry for a minute. Paint a darker hue on top, and when fully dry use a swab to gently rub acetone onto your nails. Fade until you see the lighter color.

Use a cotton swab to make colorful dots on home manicures, leopard print style.

Enhance your nails with a glitter accent. Apply glitter with adhesive using a cotton swab.




If there is one thing I love is getting more bang for my buck. And using Q-Tips Precision Tips is definitely worth the money (added plus: they are very inexpensive!). Use them if you don't want to spend an arm-and-a-leg on cosmetics tools. They are easily disposable, and don't take up much space in the medicine cabinet. 

They are so multipurpose, I wasn't able to include every "q-tip" and "q-trick" (see? I did it again, ha ha) in this post. The possibilities are virtually endless! But check out these links if you want to learn more:

See more "q-tips" here
See more Beauty tips here 
See Arts & Crafts uses here
See Baby Care tips here
See usages for Home here
See Pet Care tricks here


But don't just read about them! Buy them here!

Thanks for reading!!!

xoxoCWEEN


*I took "q-tips" (some slightly altered on my post) and all corresponding pictures from the Q-Tips website, http://www.qtips.com.* 

**FTC Disclaimer: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing and review purposes. This is NOT a sponsored post. **