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Friday Features~ Etsy Treasuries

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New this week. Can you find my work? A big thanks to Pamela and Suzanne for including my work in these treasuries. Remember to share the love!

BeautyDNA: A new subscription service

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A newer beauty subscription service is "BeautyDNA" . It claims to be a REAL personalized service, matching you with full size products that do address your beauty concerns. This is a monthly service that costs $25.00. You fill out a rather detailed profile, which can take 10-15 minutes. Once this is done, they will let you know when to expect your shipment. You'll get a personalized "report" customized to your needs. It not only explains the product really well, but also explains why they chose this particular product for you. On the back page is your receipt and invoice number; where is shows you the actual full price of your item, as well as what you paid. This serum retails for $39.95. I got this "grande- face lift finishing serum". It claims to instantly smooth fine lines and lift and tightens the skin. It is said to treat large pores (which I have), and is correct for my skin type. The formula contains collegen, aloe, vit. A, C, and ...

Friday features~Devine Designs Jewelry

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In case you missed what's new in my shop this week. Wire squiggle earrings Industrial earrings Triangle earrings Bamboo rings square stud earrings

Stila's Perfectly Poreless Putty Perfector~Product Review

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A new product from Stila cosmetics is their "Perfectly Poreless Putty Perfector" . Say that 3 times fast. This is from their new fall collection called "Modern Goddess". I found out about it from "Coffee break with Dani" on YouTube. You can watch her video here . It claims to be more than just foundation. It claims to look like skin and not foundation, and to minimize the appearance of pores and blur imperfections. The product states it can be worn alone or with another foundation. It's matifying; and can be used for touch ups throughout the day. The product is a putty-like product; like a cream to powder consistency; you do not need to apply a powder over the top of this product. As you can see, you do not get a lot of product in the compact. This is a rather pricey foundation product, with a price tag of $39.00. Is it worth it? I'm not entirely convinced. I've worn this product alone, with another foundation, without primer and...

Why I quit Ipsy and Birchbox

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Ipsy and Birchbox are two monthly subscription services that both cost $10.00 a month for about 5 samples/trial sized beauty and/or make-up products. I gave both of them about 6 month's time, enough to make a good judgement about whether or not I liked what I was getting, and if I was to continue receiving them. A typical Ipsy bag looks like this. You get a unique monthly make-up bag, some cosmetic samples, and maybe a beauty or skin care product. A typical Birchbox has generally more beauty type products and some make-up type product. The two main reasons I cancelled my subscriptions to both are these: 1. Never really getting a "personalized" selection of products. In both services you fill out a profile about yourself, that is suppose to help you receive products that are suited to what you like. I repeatedly said NO perfumes and continued to get them. I tended to get make-up products that seemed suited for a teenager. Young, glittery eye shadows, glittery h...

Friday features~ What's new in my Etsy shop

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In case you haven't shopped at my Etsy shop lately, I thought an update was overdue. Enjoy the new goodies! Ocean jasper and peridot necklace Owyhee jasper shield pendant necklace Owyhee jasper pendant necklace Wire squiggle earrings with peacock pearls Sterling silver and copper earrings Brass hoop earrings And more to come!

Walmart beauty box $5.00~WOW

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For only 5 bucks you can get this affordable beauty box. It ships every 3 months. Let's look at all I got. Travel sizes of: Dove body wash Clear therapy shampoo Neutrogena Hydro boost water gel Neutrogena mascara Aveeno hydration/sunscreen A FULL SIZE Revlon ulta HD lipstick Plus, foil packet samples of: Olay tone perfect moisturizer Loreal shampoo, conditioner,repairing balm Garnier miracle sleeping night cream Plus coupons Not bad, huh? Walmart Beauty Box