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April 13, 2015 By Cassie 48 Comments

YSL Faux Cils Mascara

  I was provided the YSL Faux Cils Mascara free to review. However, all opinions are my own. Before we do anything else I should mention that we’re going to do things a bit different. I did an in-depth review of the YSL Faux Cils Mascara in the YouTube video below. I’ve noticed that when I do a full review on YouTube and then embed

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April 9, 2015 By Cassie 35 Comments

Bioderma Review

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  Last week I posted my Beautylish Haul, here, so you already know that I purchased this product and all opinions are my own. I’ve heard rave reviews about Bioderma but always wondered if it was worth the hype. Let’s see if it is shall we? Check out the video above for a live action test swatch. If you can’t view the video above click

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April 6, 2015 By Cassie 51 Comments

OPI My Gecko Does Tricks

  We were at the store a week ago and I noticed a new display of OPI’s. I started freaking out because where I live in South Carolina we NEVER get new products (my CVS JUST got the Wet n Wild Pop Art shadows that came out in 2013). So when I saw this I started rummaging through to see what the colors were and

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April 3, 2015 By Travis 26 Comments

The Martian by Andy Weir

The Martian by Andy Weir takes readers on a survival adventure in the most desolate location imaginable: the surface of Mars. Come read what we thought of this tense (but humorous) science fiction novel.

  Book Information The Martian by Andy Weir Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Publication Date: 2011 (Online serialized format); Feb. 11, 2014 (Formally published) Genre: Science Fiction/Adventure Purchase: Kindle Edition; Paperback About the Author Andy Weir hails from California where he studied computer science at UC San Diego (Did not graduate). He worked as a programmer for several software companies, including America Online and World of

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April 1, 2015 By Cassie 62 Comments

Dermalogica PreCleanse Oil and Wipes

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  I was provided the Dermalogica PreCleanse Oil and Wipes for review. However, all opinions are my own. If you’ve been around for awhile then you know that I’ve come to love me some Dermalogica products. I’ve reviewed the Microfoliant and the Dynamic Skin Recovery on the blog. Having tried previous Dermalogica products, and loved them, I was a bit skeptical when I received these,

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March 30, 2015 By Cassie 57 Comments

Real Techniques Bold Metals Pointed Crease Brush

  I was provided this Real Techniques Bold Metals Pointed Crease Brush by Real Techniques via Klout to review. However, all opinions are my own. If you’ve been a follower for awhile, or have seen any of my past makeup tutorials then you know that I love Real Techniques brushes. With the exception of my Sigma Brushes, Real Techniques makes up the majority of my

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March 19, 2015 By Cassie 60 Comments

InstaNatural Eye Gel

  If you were on the site last week then you know that I posted about the InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Mask, today I’m showcasing another InstaNatural product in the form of the InstaNatural Eye Gel. The InstaNatural Eye Gel is a 1.7 fluid ounce bottle and costs $19.97 on InstaNatural’s website. The InstaNatural Eye Gel is to be used to help fight dark circles,

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March 12, 2015 By Cassie 48 Comments

InstaNatural Dead Sea Mud Mask

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  The product in today’s post was provided courtesy of InstaNatural. All opinions are my own. InstaNatural products can be found on their site

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March 5, 2015 By Travis 12 Comments

Wrestling for My Life by Shawn Michaels

Come check out our review of Shawn Michaels' new biography Wrestling for My Life

Book Information Wrestling for My Life by Shawn Michaels Publisher: Zondervan Publication Date: February 10, 2015 Genre: Non-fiction/Sports/Biography/Religious Purchase Amazon $11.99 About the Author Shawn Michaels is a legendary professional wrestler best known for his long stint with World Wrestling Entertainment, the “Worldwide Leader in Sports-Entertainment.” Known by colorful nicknames such as “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Mr. WrestleMania,” Michaels has thrilled millions of fans around

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March 3, 2015 By Cassie 44 Comments

Living Proof 5-in-1 Styling Treatment

  I was sent a few bottles of Living Proof 5-in-1 Styling Treatment to try out. Before trying it the only thing I really knew about Living Proof was that Jennifer Aniston was a co-owner of the company. I did a little research about the Perfect Hair Day line and after reading I was super excited to give it a try. The Living Proof 5-in-1

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