Regardless, my three (plus my 3 niece & nephews) were perfect candidates to take the Neutrogena Wet Skin Sunblock for a fun little test drive. Reason #1 as soon as I step foot out the back door they all jump/dive into the water and leave little time for the preparation of being in the sun all day — applying sunscreen. Reason #2 I stated above, fair skinned children. When you check out the sunscreen products offered by Neutrogena, take notice of the top 4 bottles that are spray style and their read up on the details of these products.

The product that got the largest test drive was the Wet Skin Kids Sunblock Spray SPF 70+. High SPF + Kids = the right match for us. So here you have it.

Take note that their skin is visibly wet and while the product is running on their back it very well may have been caused by user error. Me. I obviously applied liberally, as again, I did not want to have 6 burnt children flocking around me crying. Then send 3 of them home to their parents that way. Bad Aunt.

Did it apply to wet skin?

Yes. As I stated. But because I applied liberally, it did run.

Did it work as it was supposed to?

Yes. And I believe I only reapplied once. I did not apply to their faces (spraying + eyes does not seem safe) so unfortunately they got a little pink. But we were out in the sun close to 4 hours and their faces were the only thing touched by the sun with harm. (noticeable)

Does it have a scent?

Yes, a very pleasant but still noticeable scent. If your children suffer from sensitive skin due to dyes, perfumes etc, please read the details and ingredients of these products before purchasing and using.

Is it favorable in price?

Yes. Most sunscreens I have purchased are normally in the $8.50+ range. If you again check out their products and take note of the price online you will see these do not differ. Also wanted to inform you also, that when you buy online you will save $2 on all sunscreen products! Click here to check out all their sunscreen products and to take advantage of the savings. So that may be a bit more incentive to test this product out for yourself. As a little note too, using sunscreen can reduce the price of aloe vera and lotions to purchase if a burn is attained during sun exposure. Trust me. I know that part. Especially since we no longer have aloe vera plants in our backyard like in Texas.

Please research the products you are considering purchasing prior to the transaction. Also please research information about Skin Cancer & Sun Exposure (courtesy of skincancer.org).

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Neutrogena and received sunscreen and other Neutrogena products as a thank you for my participation.”

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The first thing you should think about when it comes to straightening your hair, look into a flat iron like, H2Pro Flat Iron. As this particular iron uses plates and when you style your hair you aren’t pulling and breaking it in the process.

You should also look into products to put on your hair that help prevent in heat damage. While the highest setting for heat on H2Pro Flat Irons are used for very coarse hair, often times we like to crank it up that high. You should also look into the right heat setting for your type of hair.

Next thing is, do not attempt to straighten it while your hair is damp or wet. This is another bad way of breaking and ruining your hair. Let your hair air dry, brush (or comb it) out then style. I like to separate my hair into various sections prior to using the flat iron so that I am getting them all evenly.

Do not over do your hair with products prior to or after straightening. Often times the straighten will give you a very sleek look and too much of hair products can give you a greasy head of hair.

Those are the best tips I can offer to you when styling your hair. And I think they are the best. Do you have any tips you can offer when it comes to straightening your hair? If so, leave it in the comments – we would love to hear them!!!

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So when it comes to various hairstyles in tricky weather there is a couple things I absolutely need. For instance to pull off this type of hairstyle,

I am obviously going to do my research and read up on various Titanium Flat Iron Reviews to find the one that gives my hair the sleek and straight look that I want. With the flat iron, I get the perfect relaxed look that  can still be dressed up for a laid back night with friends and cocktails.

As I just mentioned it can be easily played up with clips, head bands or just a simple pony tail to go along with any outfit or look you are wanting to attempt. Of course that particular picture was taken in Arizona, so I didn’t have to deal with the frizz, poof or over done look that the humidity can cause.

Now when you run into problems, like humidity you want to remember to go less on conditioners and frizz battling hair products. It will only give you a very greasy type of look. Hairspray is good but do your research on those to make sure they it won’t “melt” away with the humidity.

But for Bloggers on Bourbon, after checking out a Karmin Salon Pro Review I was able to find the right fit to obtain a classy hairstyle with still having a bit of body to it,

With this one, I did a half up and half down look. I off course used a bump it, to give me the oomph at the top, but used the iron to give me a bit of a wavy look. The flat iron was able to straighten it to rid my hair of the extra frizz but give it a bit of a wavy texture to dress it up a bit!

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But there are other options to still have that sun kissed skin without the bad parts. Bronzed Envy Airbrush Tanning.

I received the Bronzed Envy “Tan in a Can” to try out. I tried to get some pictures too of my skin…the whole before and after shots, but I won’t lie; my camera sucks so bad you can’t tell the difference! But there is a difference for sure! First things first though, I am going to recommend you exfoliate before using. Not because of anything wrong with the product but it’s ALWAYS recommended when using these types of tanners. Next thing, when you are spraying yourself do it a pretty slow sweeping motion. DO NOT do small squirts or RUB the product in. The squirts will leave bubbles and rubbing it in will leave streaks. The great thing about this particular tanning product is it is a SPRAY. Giving you an even covering.

Let me give you some information about Bronzed Envy and the “Tan in a Can” product.

Bronzed Envy:

Bronzed Envy is a Mobile Airbrush Tanning Service that comes to you. We provide the best and most convenient Airbrush Tan possible. Only the best products are used to achieve that beach bronzed look in minutes. We offer single tans, monthly memberships, package deal and Airbrush Tanning Parties! We are often told how fabulous our Signature tanning solution is and how different it is from others. We will leave you with a simply divine beach bronze. The secret is in the Solution and we believe that is what sets us apart from the rest! We believe it is our passion of what we do and our desire to not settle on anything less than stellar when it comes to the products we use for your tan! Bronzed Envy’s motto delivers when it states, We are here to make you look good!

Visit BronzedEnvy.com to learn more about them and their products including buying them online!

About “Tan in a Can”:

It’s the next best thing to an airbrush tan! It will give you an instant tan/color right away AND also develops into a darker tan over the next few hours! This stuff Rocks and is a best seller!! Your very own jump start on Healthy looking beautiful skin!!! Smart Tan In A Can is great for touch-ups after you are airburshed or the next best thing to an actual Bronzed Envy airbrush tan.

Now I have one more thing to cover that I think you will absolutely love! YOU can start up your own Bronzed Envy Airbrush Tanning Business!!!! No joke!

Some brief information on this opportunity and where can find more information:

I can help you get your own Airbrush Tanning Business going!
My company Bronzed Envy has developed a system for high end airbrush spray tanning with just the right equipment and solution. I have spent my own time and money investing in perfecting this system through trial and error.  I’ve tested many different tanning guns and spray soltuions and have developed a system so you can focus on developing your client base, which is surprisingly easy to do!

There are a lot of inferior tanning products on the market that do not perform well.  There are also many different types of airbrushes on the market that either perform poorly or quickly fall apart which can completely shut your business down!

Start Your Own Bronzed Envy Airbrush Tanning Business!

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Clearly Beautiful: Perfect to soothe tired eyes after a long day in the sun, this eye mask utilizes a pure plant collagen delivery system to nourish both the top layer of the skin and to penetrate deep under the surface to increase collagen production, cell renewal and total skin hydration.  The all natural eye mask acts as a protective layer while it encourages complete absorption of the masks rejuvenating liquids to alleviate wrinkles under the eyes. Price: $10.00 www.clearlybeautiful.net

LashFood: This summer, full and thick lashes are in!  LashFood Drama Mascara features the company’s exclusive Nano-Peptide Technology to encourage eyelash growth and thickening.  The mascara provides volume and length to lashes for a dramatic finish while simultaneously transforming frail and brittle lashes into healthy and strong lashes with every stroke.  Price: $27.00

www.LashFood.com

Le Baby:  Whether headed to the beach or the pool, Le Baby hair gel is ideal to throw in the bag for some quick hair touch-ups.  From taming those wild fly-aways to smoothing frizzies, Le Baby hair gel works on all hair types and is safe for babies and adults with sensitive skin. Whatever the hair type, Le Baby will make combing and styling a cinch. Le Baby keeps hairstyles in place, contains no harsh chemicals or sulfates, and never leaves hair sticky. Price: $9.95  www.LeBabyinc.com

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New York is in for a cheeky sweet treat to satisfy
every sweet tooth & beauty craving!
On Friday, February 12th 2010, Benefit Cosmetics
and the CupcakeStop truck will be spreading love
and sweetness to NYC for the most ‘beauticious’
and delicious Valentine’s Day celebration the City
has ever seen.
To celebrate the launch of Benefit’s new Sugarbomb
face powder, the CupcakeStop has created a
limited-edition ‘Sugarbomb Cupcake.’ The first 300
people to purchase one of these irresistible, mouthwatering
cupcakes will receive a Free Benefit
Sugarbomb face powder* (value $28).
*One Sugarbomb powder per customer while supplies last.

As always check out Benefit Cosmetics for information and upcoming sales, events, etc.

Have you read my review yet of the flat iron? Read here – you’ll need to!

So Misikko is generously offering one of my readers a Hana Professional Flat Iron 1″ in Pink!!!

ENDS: February 1st, 2010 @ 11:59 PM Arizona Time. (USA & Canada)

Main Entry is to visit Misikko and tell me which other product you would like to try by them. (This is the main entry, if you do not do this all others will not count!)

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• It would leave kinks in my hair
• It would pull my hair while trying to straighten it
• I would have to use products to get it straight – then my hair would get greasy later that day
• Non-adjustable settings – ugh!

So I got the chance to review a Hana Professional Flat Iron (1″) and I was very pleased. Read on further:

Dedicated to high ceramic content and top of the line components, Hana’s pursuit of high tech styling without hype led to the Hana Professional Flat Iron – Advanced Fusion Molding delivers glass-smooth ceramic-tourmaline plates while acccelerated negative ion output repairs hair follicles, sealing in natural oils for a conditioned, sleek, salon shine that lasts all day.

With professional features like damp-to-dry styling, floating plates that self adjust to different textures and adjustable temperature, the Hana Professional hair straightener is engineered to deliver luxury at a down to earth price.

Hana Professional Features:

• Advanced Tourmaline Ceramic Plates for Accelerated Ion Generation and Maximum Frizz-Free, Conditioning Shine
• Ceramic is naturally hygienic, protects color & retards fading
• Floating 1” Plates Auto-Adjust To Glide Over Any Hair Texture
• Curved Plate Edges For Versatile Styling – Curl, Flip or Straighten!
• Adjustable Temperature Dial – 5 Settings from 140-450° F for All Hair Types
• Flash Heats in Seconds with Instant Compensation for Heat Loss
• Ergonomic Handle Design with No-Slip Grip
• Smooth Grooves Keep Hair Strands Separate and Snag-Free
• Tangle-Free Salon Quality Cord Swivels 360°; Convenient Hanging Loop
• Energy Efficient at 38 Watts
• Independent On/Off Switch
• Includes Luxe Heat Proof Storage Pouch, Heat Proof Silicone Mat, & Special Edition Tin Case
• Made in Korea
• Two Year Warranty

Please Note:

• LED indicator light remains steady when iron is heating up and will blink when desired temperature is reached. If the light is off but the switch is set to On, the iron is decreasing temperature to a lower setting.

Adjustable Heat  —   140-450° F
Materials  –  Ceramic, Tourmaline
Damp to Dry  –  Safe Damp Styling
Floating Plates —   Self Adjust to Hair Texture
Warranty  –  2 Year

Model #  –  Professional 1″
Plate Width   — 1 Inch
Hair Types —   All
Includes  –  Travel Pouch, Heat Proof Silicone Mat & Tin Case
Cord Type  –  8 ft Salon Swivel

This is the best flat iron I have used thus far in my life. It covers each one of my negative thoughts of other flat irons with its features and to say I am impressed is understating how much I love this flat iron. I even used it on my girls’ hair and now they are begging me daily to straighten their hair – which I am able to do by lowering the heat setting on the flat iron and not have to worry about frying their delicate hair!

Check out other products that Misikko offers through their site like:

Corioliss Flat Iron

&

FHI Flat Iron

Stay tuned — I’ve got a giveaway for a pink one of these for you!

Thankfully and quite honestly, honorably I was able to review products from e.l.f and bring a giveaway to my readers. Right in time for Christmas. So again, this will be a quick giveaway but read on to find out about the products, my thoughts and how to win!

e.l.f Corrective Concealer

Product Description & Information:

Conceals under-eye darkness, blemishes and other skin imperfections with customized coverage. Brightens under-eye circles and neutralizes redness. Convenient size for on-the-go travel.

My Thoughts:

To be honest, I’ve never actually used concealer with different shades/tones. I’ve always used the run of the mill one color, one type of concealer. So I had to look up on the website and beauty sites how to use each color of concealer. I know, I’m a total noob and you would think with my skin I would already have this down. Not so much. Either way, I read up on the concealer and went to town with it, quite literally. This concealer – a little bit goes a long way. And now that I know how to use it – I love it. It’s perfect and so far, no problems arising with my skin at all!

Price – $3.00 (AWESOME!)

e.l.f  Bronzing Powder & Contouring Blush

Product Description & Information:

Create a healthy and natural glow all year long. The Blush highlights the cheeks to add a flush of color, while the Bronzer accents and contours cheekbones for beautiful definition.

My Thoughts:

Yes, I did know what to do with this and I was excited. They color works magically with my skin tone and quite honestly, a little goes a long way with this also. A quick sweep with my brush and onto my face and my face was highlighted beautifully. No adverse reactions with my skin at all either. Score!

Price - $3.00 (Yes – another AWESOME!)

e.l.f Lip Stain

Product Description & Information:

Achieve full coverage that lasts for hours with this long-wear formula. Enjoy silky matte color or layer on the moisturizing clear gloss for a shiny look. With key Vitamins A & E your lips stay smooth all day long.

My Thoughts:

Hey, what do you know – I know how to use this too! Ha! But honestly – I have tried quite a few lip stains, pricey ones even and by far this one takes the cake. I was sent a very subtle color, which props for that because I like to do us the eyes, downplay the lips – and this lip stain added a soft color to my lips and the gloss gave it that shimmer so my lips and the color aren’t totally invisible.

Price – $3.00 (Once again this is awesome and I’m way hooked!)

e.l.f Predesigned Kit

Product Description & Information:

(My own description)

This kit came with Mineral Heaven! Mineral Blush, Mineral Lipstick, Mineral Glow, Mineral Powder, 2 Mineral Eye Shadows and that adorable organizer! For exact product details and information on this kit – Nice & Natural Kit and e.l.f. Mineral Makeup.

My Thoughts:

This is exactly what I was looking for in mineral makeup. When I say this kit came with mineral heaven – it truly did! The most surprising was the mineral lipstick! Who knew? And how soft it feels, A-mazing! I love the organizer too – every year for Christmas I beg for a new makeup organizer!

Price - $35.00 (This is not just awesome, it’s freaking fantastic! All that for that price – beyond amazed)

Each of these products would definitely make the PERFECT Christmas present for any makeup lover and with the price of the products, you CANNOT go wrong!! I am now hooked onto e.l.f and I doubt I will be going back at all!!! This is one addiction I do not want to rid myself of!

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EVERY THING MENTIONED IN THIS POST!!!!!

Because I want to be able to have one lucky winner able to wrap these up and put them under your tree in time for Christmas we are going to make this a quick giveaway! This giveaway will end Sunday, December 13th @ Midnight PST. I will pull one lucky winner first thing Monday morning! (Keep an eye out that morning for an email!!!!)

HOW:

1. Main Entry (Counts as 1) Visit e.l.f and come back here and tell me another product you would like to try by them!

(This must be done before the others!)

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Well we (as in the boys) got to test out the following:

Dual 2-1 Shampoo & Conditioner and Laid Back Shaggy Look Cream -(Product Page).

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION

Shampoos

AXE Just Clean Shampoo provides a fresh scent and invigorating feel for a clean she’ll notice
AXE Deep Clean Shampoo + Hair Scrub features rock crystals and removes the gunky product build-up blocking guys’ game
AXE Clean & Control 2 in 1 features a hydrating Kukui blend and deflates poofy hair to inflate guys’ appeal (because there’s a reason “poofy” rhymes with  “goofy”)
AXE Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner offers zinc-based dandruff control because girls don’t dig flakes
AXE 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner combines cleansing and conditioning to speed up guys’ clean and their game
AXE Itch Relief 2 in 1 Cooling Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner cools on contact and relieves the urge to scratch, so guys can focus on the girl

Conditioners

AXE: Just Soft Conditioner leaves hair so soft she won’t be able to keep her hands out of it

Styling Products

AXE Smooth & Sophisticated Look Shine Pomade gives shine and long-lasting control for a smooth, polished look
AXE Messy Look Paste gives hair a messy, just-out-of-bed look she’ll want to run her hands through
AXE Spiked-Up Look Putty gives hair hold without all the hard crunch of gel that girls hate
AXE Clean-Cut Look Pomade gives guys a girl-approved polished look without appearing wet
AXE Shaggy Look Cream gives longer manes an easy-going look for hair she can’t resist

GENERAL
AXE Hair gives guys a new edge in the mating game
AXE Hair shampoos, conditioner and styling products will change the way guys think about their hair – and girls will love them for it
AXE Hair is specifically designed to create hair that guys want and girls love

AXE Hair gives guys girl-approved hair
Six shampoos and one conditioner for a clean she’ll notice and soft, touchable hair
-    Designed to solve specific hair errors that turn girls off (gunky, crunchy, poofy, flaky)

Five styling products organized by end look to help guys find what works for them
-    Distinct, girl-approved looks:  messy, clean-cut, spiked-up, shaggy or smooth & sophisticated
-    A new generation of styling products that gives guys hold without all the hard
-    AXE Hair does not include gel

WHAT THE BOYS THOUGHT:

Brent:

“Hey baby, this stuff smells great. I like it. A lot.” (I ask the typical questions, lathering etc) “Yeah it’s awesome. Don’t get jealous when all the girls want me now”

Husband Approved!

Dayton:

“I like it, it smells delicious. The other stuff makes my hair cool, like Power Rangers. Does this stuff let me have more than one girlfriend?”

Boy Approved!

Great gift for any man in your life!!!!

Go check out Axe Hair Products for your gift giving needs!

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