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Sunday, 20 December 2009
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Anti-Aging Eye Cream
All right lovelies I need your help.
I know that in order to prevent wrinkles later in life you need to take action while you are young. I am 19 and have fine lines around my eyes and mouth. I am looking for a good anti-aging eye cream that will combat my fine lines and prevent wrinkles later on. Also, if you use a product that works on fine lines elsewhere like around the mouth I would love to hear about that too. I am looking for your help because I do not have the extra money to spend to try out 10 diff brands of eye creams to see what works and I don't know where to start or where to turn. Thank you all!Beautyxtips
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
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Loreal Hip Jelly Balms
Here is a review on the Loreal Hip Jelly Balms
So yesterday I bought the Loreal Hip Jelly Balm in Succulent. I really wanted to get Plush but for some reason I got Succulent.
So first thing. These are 9.00 at my Rite Aid which I think is a little ridiculous for something that is only .159 ounces. I probably wouldn't have gotten it because it is so expensive but I have an addiction to lip products and just had to have one. The container is a nice size so you think you are getting more than you really are but most of the container is just glass which also makes it a bit heavy.
Now onto the balm. Well it has a very subtle vanilla scent to it which I like but it would be nice if the scent was stronger. Succulent has a nice color but it might be too dark for my taste...it isn't very dark but I have dark lips already so. It has a nice texture. It is not sticky what so ever and is pretty creamy and nice feeling.
Do I recommend this product? Not really. I mean I would if it wasn't for the price. It's not worth 9.00.
Will I buy it again...well I don't know haha. Like I said I have an addiction to lip products so I might end up getting Plush like I originally wanted to but I'll have to use the one I have for a little longer and see how I feel.
I have heard that these are very similar to MAC's tendertones but I have never had one of those...I would be interested in getting some now but I heard that they might not be coming back..idk.
What do you think of the Loreal Hip Jelly Balms?
Saturday, 20 June 2009
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Dare to Compare
As most of you know I have been a mark. rep for about two months now.
Here are some mark. products that are very similar to other more expensive products.
The pictures on the left will be the mark. product and the one on the right will be the expensive brand.
mark. offers a compact called a Flip For It which comes in many colors (I am giving one of these away for my contest which ends Sunday). The compact holds 2 lip glosses, 2 lipsticks, a blush, and 2 eyeshadows.
I am comparing it to the NARS Artist Palette.
mark.'s Flip For It is 20.00 while the NARS palette is 70.00...wow.
18 out of 18 people who participated said they would recommend the mark. compact to a friend and the product had an over all score of 4.9.
Here is a review from an actual customer:
"I love the mark. flip for it cases. What a genius idea. They work perfectly. FYI-they were also featured in an issue of Women's Health Magazine."
mark. has a compact called Powder Buff which is an oil-free pressed powder foundation.
I am comparing it to the MAC Studio Fix foundation. mark.'s foundation is 8.00 while MAC's is 25.00.
54 of 57 (95%) people said they would recommend the mark. compact to a friend and had an overall score of 4.7 stars. Here is an actual review for the mark. foundation:
"This foundation stands alone for me. You can use this foundation after your moisturizer and it blends into your skin flawlessly or use it with the concealer brush on blemishes and it gives great coverage. Gorgeous natural look!!!"
mark. offers a Mini Brush Kit which includes a powder brush, concealer brush, eyeshadow brush, lip color brush, eyeliner brush, and the case. I am comparing it to the Bobbi Brown Mini Brush Kit's. mark.'s kit is 15.00 and Bobbi's run from 55.00 to 65.00 and include half the brushes. 59 of 60 (98%) people said they would recommend the mark. kit to a friend and it had an overall rating of 4.7 stars. Here is an actual review for the mark. kit:
"I love this brush set! It's small, so it's very easy to take on the go, but still a great product to use all the time! The brushes are a very good quality, and I love and use all of them on a daily basis. I recommend any of the mark. brushes, as they're all great!"
Next, I'm comparing mark.'s Juice Jems to Lancome's Juicy Tubes. mark.'s are 6.00 while Lancome's are 18.00.
104 of 111 (94%) people would recommend mark.'s Juice Jems to a friend and they had an overall score of 4.6 stars. Here is a real review on the Juice Jems:
"This is seriously the best lip gloss I've ever tried. I love that it's made with fruit extracts, since each gloss tastes like REAL fruit, not some chemical reproduction. Also, the colors all look really natural on, with just the right amount of shimmer. I can apply in the morning and that one application will last me through lunch. It's not sticky or drying either. I prefer it to even the $20 department store lip glosses I've tried."
Last but not least, mark.'s Make It Big Mascara vs. Dior Diorshow Mascara. mark.'s runs for 6.00 and Dior's runs for 24.00. mark.'s mascara had an overall rating of 4.3 stars and 86% of customers said they would recommend to a friends. Here is a real review from a mark. customer"
"I love this mascara it is the best mascara I have ever used. It makes volume and NEVER clumps, flakes or makes my lashes feel hard, they feel natural. I love this stuff."
You can check out all of these products at my eboutique at www.mymarkstore.com/kmckay and I will be glad to answer any questions you have. Yes these are real reviews that I got from the mark. website. You can go there and check out several more reviews for yourself. I hope you enjoy!
Thursday, 18 June 2009
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Homemade Hair Mask
Hair Masks.
A lot of people use them and not enough people use them.
I have never purchased a hair mask even though I know they are great for the hair and really keep it healthy.
In the past year I began making my own hair masks and I am glad that I did.
The mask I made included eggs, coconut oil, and olive oil. The eggs add shine and protein while the coconut oil and olive oil moisturize and treat hair.
I just mixed one egg with equal parts coconut oil and olive oil in a bowl and then I covered my whole head with it and then let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour. It took about 2 shampoos to get all of the stuff out which is a bit of a pain but I am so happy with the results. My hair was so shiny and smooth and it looked amazing.
Hair masks are easy to make and you can kind of mix and match whatever ingredients you want.
What do you think of hair masks? What homemade hair masks have you tried?Don't forget about my contest. It ends Monday the 22nd so you don't have much time left. To enter just go to my eboutique at www.mymarkstore.com/kmckay and register as a customer. If you win you will get a Flip For it in Sydney and two Juice Jems lip gloss. Good luck!
Tuesday, 09 June 2009
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Best 2 in 1 Product
Hey everyone I just wanted to let you all know what I found while reading the July edition of Seventeen.
In the beauty section there is an article called The Best Makeup. The best 2-in-1 product..which was an expert pick was mark.'s scanda lash hook up mascara in black lash and on the edge hook up liquid eyeliner in cleo. On the edge is a Lauren Conrad favorite. These come in a hook up so you just get the connector (which right now if you buy two hook ups you get the connector free!) and then you have both products in one easy tool!
The article also says "Since these two essentials are in one super-convenient package, it's easy to take your eyes from day to night-wherever you are!" I agree and I absolutely love the hook ups! You get to have two of your fave beauty products in one convenient package.
mark. offers so many hook ups ranging from lip gloss, to eye liners and mascaras, to eye shadows, and even chapstick, anti-acne treatment gel, pore minimizing lotion, and lighten and depuff eye gel that there are 2000 different combinations!!
I am a mark. rep so if you have any questions I would love to help.
You can buy all of mark.'s hook up's plus all of their other great products at my eboutique at www.mymarkstore.com/kmckay.
Enjoy!


