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As many of you may already know, I am super obsessed with the Julep cleansing oil. I use it daily and I love it. But if you are not a member of Julep or subscribed to their monthly subscription service, it is pricey. So I wanted to see if there were any cheaper alternatives that work just as well. Guess what??? I actually found one!!
Hello everyone! I hope all is well with you.
So let's just jump right on into the products I hauled. I have been wanting to try some new skincare products because the products I had been using just have not been working for me. I discovered that e.l.f. has a skincare line. And because I have been obsessed with the Julep facial cleansing oil I wanted so see how the products from e.l.f. compared.
Here are the products I hauled:






So let's just jump right on into the products I hauled. I have been wanting to try some new skincare products because the products I had been using just have not been working for me. I discovered that e.l.f. has a skincare line. And because I have been obsessed with the Julep facial cleansing oil I wanted so see how the products from e.l.f. compared.
Here are the products I hauled:



Hello everyone! I hope all is well. Continuing with my struggle of trying to stay consistent with my posting...😠.
I was finally able to actually retrieve this video and I want to share this product line with you, as I am in love with most of these products. I am not going to go into grave detail in the post because my video review pretty much sums it up.
I will tell you quickly which products I absolutely love and will definitely repurchase.
My Favorites:
- Joico Curl set - Shampoo & Conditioner (have already repurchased!)
- Curl Controlling Cream Anti Frizz Styler
- Curl Defining Contouring Foam Wax
I am on the fence about the Joico Curl Perfected Curl Correcting Milk. I purchased a kit which had a fairly small sample size of this product and I don't feel like there was enough product for me to fully determine if it actually worked. Plus, I pretty much only got to use it twice (due to the size) because I feel like I had to spray a lot...so it went quickly.
I am highly unlikely to repurchase the Joico Curl Refreshed/Joico Reanimating Mist Spray for the following reasons:
I am highly unlikely to repurchase the Joico Curl Refreshed/Joico Reanimating Mist Spray for the following reasons:
- I had to use a ton to fully moisten my short hair
- This could be a packaging issue but the product did not spray well, which caused me to have to use more product
- My hair wasn't amazingly refreshed...I feel like I get the same results with using water
But in all fairness, I have yet to find a curl refresher/reanimating mist that I feel like is worth repurchasing.
Polished at All Times...by Lo'Rain
Look what just hatched! It's the new April Mystery Box - get two fresh NEW nail colors + other beauty and nail surprises valued at $100+ for only $24.99.
HATCH ME IF YOU CAN MYSTERY BOX OFFER
Just when you thought winter would never end, April’s mystery box - Hatch Me If You Can Mystery Box - hatches up some springtime delight. ($100+ value). Get it for $24.99.
What a catch! Get two fresh NEW nail colors + other beauty and nail surprises.
Ayonna (Boho Glam): River Delta Blue Holographic
Roxy (It Girl): Spring Garden Glitter Top Coat
Ayonna (Boho Glam): River Delta Blue Holographic
Roxy (It Girl): Spring Garden Glitter Top Coat
OFFER LINK: April Mystery Box Offer - $100 value only $24.99
Offer expires on 4/10/17 at 11:59PM PT, or while supplies last. Every Hatch Me If You Can Mystery Box will include Ayonna (Boho Glam) and Roxy (It Girl). Other products vary. Purchase of multiple Hatch Me If You Can Mystery Boxes may result in polish or product overlap. Offer may not be combined with any other promotional offer or discount (e.g Maven 20% discount). No exchanges or returns are possible on Mystery Box or individual items. Estimated full retail value is at least $100. Taxes vary by location.
Polished at All Times...by Lo'Rain
Hello everyone!
I received samples of the +Dove UK Quench Absolute Ultra Nourishing curly hair care products in my Winter Walmart Beauty Box. I must say I was really pleased with how my hair turned out. I must say, I was kind of doubtful of how effective the hair mask was going to perform because it has a thin consistency. I was pleasantly surprised.
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If you are new to my blog and YouTube channel, you may not know that in addition to be utterly addicted to nail polish, I am also addicted to lip products. And Walgreen's gets me every damn time! I need to stay out of Walgreen's...lol
Here's what I picked up.
Shea Moisture bar soap
Maybelline Color Jolt Stripdown (5)
Maybelline Color Sensational Bolds Grey Over It (765)
Maybelline Color Sensational Bolds Coffee Addiction (780)
Maybelline Color Sensational Bolds Chocoholic (785)
Maybelline Color Sensational Bolds Chocoholic (785)
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Hello everyone! I hope you are doing well!
I have been wanting to try these duochrome, mirror and holo glitters since they came on the market. I was able to get my hands on this absolutely fabulous duochrome glitter from BornPrettyStore.
![]() | I saw it on BornPrettyStore $1.99 1g/box Chameleon Mirror Nail Glitter Powder Gorgeous Nail Art Chrome Pigment Glitterscom |
Hello everyone! Hope you are doing well.
I am desperately trying to get back on track, but i have been extremely busy at both my jobs and trying to start back working out. I have been failing miserably as I am exhausted when I get home. I am hoping this week will be more productive as I have meal prepped this passed Sunday. Yay, me! this alone will save me time every evening since I won't have to come home and cook.
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Sorry I missed posting this nail art tutorial last week...life is just crazy busy.
I decided to go super simple with this nail design. My main reason for choosing this particular stamping design was based upon the color. I am not too fond of really dark shades and even less fond of the ox-blood red and just red in general. So I wanted a design that would be the main focus instead of the actual nail color.
Sorry I missed posting this nail art tutorial last week...life is just crazy busy.
I decided to go super simple with this nail design. My main reason for choosing this particular stamping design was based upon the color. I am not too fond of really dark shades and even less fond of the ox-blood red and just red in general. So I wanted a design that would be the main focus instead of the actual nail color.
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Sorry for the brief absence, but I am getting back into the swing of things after being sick. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes!
As I am trying to keep up the momentum, some of my next polish reviews will be posting the video review as, I have not had time to do my normal write up.

Courtney by +Zoya Nail Polish is a beautiful, is described as a deep red beet root shade with a full coverage, and smooth application. I think it's more of an oxblood red, but still I agree with Zoya's description.
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Sorry I am so late with my February +Julep Beauty box, but I have been sick as hell since returning from vacation a couple weeks ago.
Sorry I am so late with my February +Julep Beauty box, but I have been sick as hell since returning from vacation a couple weeks ago.
Description | Item | Link |
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Shades: Caramel Nude & Toasted Pecan | ![]() | It's Balm Full Coverage Lip Crayon from: Julep |
Sunscreen Gel | ![]() | No Excuses Invisible Sunscreen Gel from: Julep |
Cleansing Oil | ![]() | Love Your Bare Face - Hydrating Cleansing Oil from: Julep |
Add-on: Dusty Coral Ghost Shimmer | ![]() | Mariolis from: Julep |
Add-on: Vivid Pansy Holographic | ![]() | Alysha from: Julep |
Add-on: Paper Source x Julep Journal Trio | ![]() | Paper Source xJournal Trio from: Julep |
Free Gift: Juliana - Pink Grapefruit Sheer Iridescent | ![]() | Juliana from: Julep |
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Again, sorry this black Friday haul is a little late but I really wanted to share my haul with you. I will be doing some reviews of the gel polishes and their new polishes.
Again, sorry this black Friday haul is a little late but I really wanted to share my haul with you. I will be doing some reviews of the gel polishes and their new polishes.
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As promised, here's the next review of one of the aroma diffusers I have. I must say, I am absolutely obsessed with them. As mentioned in my previous review, aroma diffusers are great for wellness. Also great for purifying the air and just providing amazing scents throughout your home or office. I will have a separate post about where I purchase the essential oils that I use from Jade Bloom.
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The Walmart Beauty Box is a very inexpensive quarterly subscription box. It is only a flat fee of $5 per box (free shipping) so only $20 a year! It's a really great price, and even more so if you are more into drugstore brands. You will receive a variety of samples, hair, skin, beauty, and body products. The sizes of the samples range from foil packets to full size...with a mixture in each box. You may also receive coupons for some of the products received, which is awesome if you end up wanting to purchase it.
The Walmart Beauty Box is a very inexpensive quarterly subscription box. It is only a flat fee of $5 per box (free shipping) so only $20 a year! It's a really great price, and even more so if you are more into drugstore brands. You will receive a variety of samples, hair, skin, beauty, and body products. The sizes of the samples range from foil packets to full size...with a mixture in each box. You may also receive coupons for some of the products received, which is awesome if you end up wanting to purchase it.
New year and fresh starts, but don't forget your skin! New Julep Beauty Box subscribers can get a free 5 piece skin and nail care gift (A $114 value!) for a limited time. Take the quiz and get started on a new beauty adventure.
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Sorry this is a bit late but, I hauled quite a bit since they +Zoya Nail Polish offered a whopping 70% off your entire order. I could not pass up such a great deal.
Sorry this is a bit late but, I hauled quite a bit since they +Zoya Nail Polish offered a whopping 70% off your entire order. I could not pass up such a great deal.
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+Julep Maven is my favorite subscription box! I have been a subscriber since September 2012 and I have never skipped a box and don't plan to either. I love many of their products so much that I can't bare to be without them.
Here's what I got in my box:
+Julep Maven is my favorite subscription box! I have been a subscriber since September 2012 and I have never skipped a box and don't plan to either. I love many of their products so much that I can't bare to be without them.
Here's what I got in my box:
- Boost Your Radiance - just started using; review will be coming soon
- Love Your Bare Face - have been using daily for over a year
- No Excuses - started using last month, really like it, a little goes a long way...review coming soon
- Yulia - haven't tried yet
- Water Droplet Decals - haven't tried yet
![]() | Get it from Julep Boost Your Radiance |
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Many of you may not know this, but I am a also a lip product junkie. And I am always on the hunt for the perfect nude lip. I love wearing bold colors as well, but I love a nude lip, as I do not wear a full face of makeup on a daily basis. I put on mascara and a lip product and call it a day. I get up for work at 5:30 am M-F and I just don't have enough time in the morning to include putting on makeup everyday. Plus, I just feel like I need to wear a full face of makeup either.
I was excited when I got the email from Influenster, that I would be receiving the Marc Jacobs Beauty +Influenster Vox box. I did receive this box for free for testing purposes.
What did I get?
- #LeMarc Liquid Lip Creme in the shade 460 Hot Cocoa
- Available in 6 shades
- Poutliner Longwear Lip Liner Pencil in the shade 300 Nude(ist)
- Available in 6 shades and an invisible liner
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Recommendation:
I really like both of these colors, they look great worn individually or together. This combo is creates a great everyday shade! Definitely check them out!
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I just wanted to pop in really quick to let everyone know that I have created a Polished at All Times Facebook page!
I want to be more interactive with everyone and I found that FaceBook is the easiest way to be able to chat back and forth and share information quickly.
So click the link below to interact with me there! Looking forward to chatting with you!
https://www.facebook.com/Polishedatalltimes/
Polished at All Times...by Lo'Rain
I just wanted to pop in really quick to let everyone know that I have created a Polished at All Times Facebook page!
I want to be more interactive with everyone and I found that FaceBook is the easiest way to be able to chat back and forth and share information quickly.
So click the link below to interact with me there! Looking forward to chatting with you!
https://www.facebook.com/Polishedatalltimes/
Polished at All Times...by Lo'Rain
Hello everyone!
I just wanted to do a brief follow up on the Breaking Down the Manicure series.
Regardless if you are an avid salon goer or a DIY-er this information is good to have. My goal is not to make salon goers stop going to the salon to become DIY-ers and vice versa, but to inform you of the proper techniques that should be implemented.
I just wanted to do a brief follow up on the Breaking Down the Manicure series.
Regardless if you are an avid salon goer or a DIY-er this information is good to have. My goal is not to make salon goers stop going to the salon to become DIY-ers and vice versa, but to inform you of the proper techniques that should be implemented.
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Alright, we have made it to the final step. This is a quick one, but also important as this step can determine the wear time of the polish.
Alright, we have made it to the final step. This is a quick one, but also important as this step can determine the wear time of the polish.
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This next step is the most important step of all. And one that requires extra attention and care.
WHY?
Cuticle care is important for the following reasons:
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On to the next step...filing.
WHY?
Another simple answer...to refine the shape of your nails and take down the length. It's best to use nail clippers and then file if you are drastically reducing the length.
Hello everyone!
To jump off my blog relaunch I am starting off with a mini-series where I break down each step of the basic manicure. Most importantly, explaining why each step is done, the proper technique and the tools needed.
Let's get into it!