Devine Designs Jewelry

As promised, I'm back to review the last 2 products that came in my February Birchbox . ~ Juice Beauty Green Apple cleansing gel ~ A natural product made from certified organic ingredients such as: apple juice,lemon juice, aloe and other plant based botanicals. It claims to brighten and smooth the skin, reverse age spots, and cleanse and tone the skin. I can't say that I can give an unbiased opinion of this product, because I have tried some Juice Beauty products in the past and did not like the product line. Never the less, I used this cleanser for 1 week to give it a fair shot. The product is a watery, gel, and goes on the skin watery and thin. I tried scrubbing my face with a sponge and on alternate days,using my Clarisonic brush , and just didn't like the results of this cleanser. It does not foam, and does not leave the skin feeling clean or nourished, in my opinion. And I didn't see any results of brightening, although you might, after longer use of the p...

Julep Maven February box Luxie brushes ~Review coming soon!

It’s come to this. I’m way too tired trying to find balance in my life. After doing my last show this month has left me overworked, unsatisfied and full of questions about the future. Working a full time job, trying to work and run a business on the side which consists of doing live art shows and keeping an on-line store alive, plus keeping a relationship fresh and running a household---there just aren’t enough hours in the days, or weeks, or energy to master. I just don’t know how some folks do it. Keeping an on-line presence takes A LOT of time. From setting up a website, keeping it fresh with new products, promotion, blogging, social media attention; it’s a full time job in itself. What I’ve decided about art shows; maybe I’ve done my last. It takes so much time, money and effort, (physical and mental) to do them. Show fees are usually high, especially if you want to get into a good show. You must compete with other vendors/artists, not only in what you make, but, I’ve dis...

What I've tried so far: Marcelle Make-up remover for sensitive eyes ~ A clear, non-fragrant eye make-up remover. Smooths on easily, although it does seem to be a bit on the oily side. Reminds me of Clinique's "take the day off" remover, but a little oilier. A nice size for a trial sample. Supergoop CC cream with SPF 35 ~ It's suppose to be a "multi-tasking" cream that protects the skin from sun damage, acts as a primer and a foundation. It did nothing for me. I like to use a moisturizing product with the SPF included. This product does not provide moisturizing properties. For a foundation, this light/medium color I received, did nothing for my skin, and my skin felt a little dry after application. An all in one product? I'll pass. That's all that I've sampled so far. Maybe I'll do a part two later. Stop back!

It's a new monthly subscription for me. For $21.00 a month, you get 5 products to try. These are high end or luxury beauty products. You will recieve at least 2 full size products, and luxury or trial size products. February's Glossybox . What I've tried so far: Unwash Bio-cleansing conditioner : It's a combination shampoo/conditioner that claims to "replace shampoo, lock in natural oils, condition the hair". One use and I am convinced! Wow! I have really dry hair, so I didn't think I'd get results with this product-it proved me wrong. It's a creamy formula that looks like conditioner. The ingredients include emollients, and argon oil, just to name a couple. The sample size I got was 2.5 oz. Full size product is 13.5 oz and retails at $36.00. Rituals Cosmetics foaming shower gel sensation : An interesting shower get in "Yogi Flow" that smells like a light rose and sweet almond. This line creates products combining Ayurv...

Here's some treasuries that I found this past week, having been featured in. Can you find my work? Style: Boho curated by SRAJD Featured Designs on Etsy You must click on the photo to find my work within this one. Enjoy! and remember to share the love!

I'll be in the back by the windows like last year. New jewelry, new pins, new displays. Hope to see you there!