Celebrate Lotion!

     Celebrate hand and body lotion smells exactly like yellow starbursts! It leaves your skin incredibly soft, smooth, and feeling new! In order to get these results you have to put up with a greasy film for a few minutes. Although it's a pain, it penetrates deep down into your skin and doesn't give just a surface result. I also love the consistency of Celebrate! It is thick and very moisturizing but also has a whipped texture too! I love the whipped aspect because a little bit of product goes a long way and you still get rich moisturization. I am giving Celebrate 4/5 stars because the greasy residue is a pain in the neck! Everything else is spot on perfect and worth it though!

Snowcake Soap!

     Snowcake soap is super moisturizing, creamy, and buttery! Not to be confused with oily though! This soap is moisturizing but doesn't leave any residue whatsoever. Snowcake is very sensitive and is great for young young kids or people with generally sensitive skin. It's funny because it smells like almonds and baby body wash! I am unsure of what marzipan smells like but Snowcake is supposed to smell like marzipan and almond oil. Over all I am giving Snowcake soap 3.5/5 stars. I love the texture but the scent isn't very good and it is rather expensive. It does have the cuteness factor working in its favor though! It comes with a golden lustre on the surface of the soap! 

     Check back in an hour for a new review!!! Ahhh! The craziness!

Dr. Peppermint Shampoo Bar!!!

     Dr. Peppermint shampoo bar smells like sweet peppermint but not as sweet as a candy cane. I haven't used Dr. Peppermint enough to give a thorough review, but judging by first impressions I love it! It doesn't tingle your scalp but the smell is very strong and invigorating. Dr. Peppermint cleans your hair easily by lathering and having a lot of foam with only a little bit of product. It leaves your hair feeling new and fresh. This would be a wonderful shampoo to use daily because it doesn't strip your hair. It would also be great to use every few days because it cleans your hair thoroughly. Overall I am giving Dr. Peppermint 5 stars because it is very versatile and is also great for men. The scent is probably the best thing ever and my favorite holiday product! I really recommend buying this before it leaves us on the 26th of December. It is also a retro item so keep that in mind! Happy Holidays Everyone!

Cinders Bath Bomb!

     Cinders bath bomb smells like walking into a room full of spicy holiday cookies! Your skin becomes slightly fragranced but nothing to dramatic. The bath is very softening because of the almond oil Cinders contains. I was very excited when I plopped Cinders into the bath and heard pop pop pop! Many people say that there bath bomb didn't crackle like a fire the way it should, so I was super happy when it did! You may wonder why Cinders makes a crackling sound. Lush was very festive and threw vegan pop rocks all throughout the bath bomb to sound like a wonderful fire!  

     Although the sound element is unique and an impressive addition to a bathbomb Cinders lacked in other areas. It turned the water a light and transparent yellow...a red or orange color fits the occasion better I think (representing a fire and all.) There wasn't any visual display during the fizzing and popping or after. Cinders also generally lacked in luxury. I definitely didn't think that a bath with Cinders in it is worth 5 dollars. 

     I really don't like to be a downer especially on Lush. I just didn't love Cinders so I am giving it 2/5 stars. The scent is good and the popping candy is a brilliant idea!

     What do you think about Cinders? I'm very interested in your opinions! Please comment on my Instagram @thelushlifexo and share your thoughts:) Also please watch my latest video on YouTube for a Lush Haul!!! You can leave recommendations to see the reviews you want first! Have a great day everyone! And remember -no act of kindness was ever wasted-

Twilight Shower Gel!!!

     Twilight shower gel smells exactly like Twilight and the Luxury Lush Pud bath bombs. It is colored a deep and enchanting purple with silver shimmer. Unfortunately the shimmer settles to the bottom of the bottle and is pretty much nonexistent while you use the shower gel. 

     Twilight lathers up wonderfully on a loofa and is smooth and fluffy! The after effects are pretty average of a normal shower gel except your skin isn't stripped. If you use Twilight in your hair it is not moisturizing whatsoever. At first I wasn't all that impressed but once your hair dries...BAM! Your hair is packed with volume, fullness, and shine!

The Christmas Penguin!

     The Christmas Penguin has the same scent at Sakura bath bomb and Rub Rub Rub shower scrub which is the scent of orange blossoms! Now this little penguin can't get any cuter! It's tiny, blue, and has the cutest little squishy nose and eyes. It's hard not to cry when you cut it up because it's just so adorable. You can use The Christmas Penguin about 5 times or less depending on the size of your bath tub. The bubbles it makes are bright white and durable. Although it does not make a load of bubbles the bubbles last quite a while! When you jump out of the bath water (don't fall!) you skin is refreshed and silky! 

     If you enjoy morning baths The Christmas Penguin would be a lovely addition. It is energizing and a happy bath! What a better way to start your day than on a positive note! On a scale from 1-5 I am giving The Christmas Penguin a 4. I wish it made a few more bubbles but I would surely recommend you purchase the little fella! 

Sandy Santa!!!

     Sandy Santa body butter was very requested and I probably wouldn't have bought it if it weren't for you, so THANK YOU!!! I am loving Sandy Santa and the delicious scent of sweet oranges it has! It is gritty and smooth at the same time. The gritty thingies aren't to harsh and not to gentle but just right! I would recommend using Sandy Santa 1-2 times a week. Fortunately, the hat isn't the only exfoliating part either, the whole thing is! Haha if you use Sandy Santa in the bath be sure to use it right before you get out of the water..."Why" you may ask? Well the gritties don't dissolve fast so you bum will get quite the exfoliation, ouch!!!

     Sandy Santa is also very moisturizing but doesn't leave a residue making it great for daytime. I am giving Sandy Santa 5/5 stars and this is a product that I will probably stock up on before it leaves us until next year!

Fantabulous Friday: Sweet Dreams Rosie:)

     Sweet Dreams Rosie is centered around sugar and roses. Relaxing, rejuvenating, and moisturizing. This is the perfect bath to get yourself or your child ready and calmed down to sleep,casting the mindset for perfectly sweet dreams.

    For a few bubbles but mostly the scent, take a fair amount of Sweetie Pie shower jelly. Take an old pair of pantyhose and cut off the foot. Place your shower jelly in the toe. Then take a rubber band and secure the partial pantyhose onto the faucet. This will let Sweetie Pie dissolve while giving of an enchanting sugary berry scent and some bubbles. Unfortunately, the bubbles aren't very durable but the scent is too good to pass up! 

     Now take a piece of your Melting Marshmallow Moment (also know as MMM) bath melt and let it fill your bath water with moisture and a light cotton candy scent! Where are the roses you may ask? They are inside of your bottle of Rose Jam limited edition shower gel! Moisturized skin and fabulous hair await you! I like to use Forever in Bloom retro hair conditioner to follow up because it gets rid of fly-aways. It doesn't moisturize your hair well but you don't need any more moisture after using Rose Jam! If your skin needs a good scrubbing just grab Buffy! She will leave you with smooth silky legs and your pajamas with be that much cozier! You may want to stay in a bathrobe for a few minutes to let the Cocoa and Shea butters sink into your skin. When you wake up and feel your skin you may still think you're in a dream!

I hope you enjoy this bath and let me know if you do on my Instagram @thelushlifexo. Sorry I haven't been posting anything below my blogs recently. I've been a little down and didn't have much to say. But I am ok now that I took this bath lol! Please send some positive thoughts my way and I'll send some your way too! I may add a virtual hug! Love you all! xoxo Mikayla:)

Tip Tuesday!

     Tip Tuesday! Have you ever had a product that you LOVED but had a scent that you HATE? It is rare, but it happens. The product is too good to pass up but the scent makes you  feel sick. Here's a quick fix to make everything better. Burn a candle! It will cure the scent but you still get awesome effects from the product!

Fantabulous Friday! Smooth Citrus

     We all know and hate that mid-winter depression when all you need is sunnier days! Here is a nice cocktail to brighten your mood without making you smell like a clean wooden table. To start off chop a Father Christmas bath bomb in half, it's surprisingly easy to cut it so that you get to use half the face! Snow Globe soap will bring a fruity citrus scent and clean skin! Ice Blue shampoo brings the feeling of crisp chilled hair I mean air!;) To keep the scent and your hair smooth use Forever in Bloom hair conditioner. And if you need to put on a coat of armor against the cold use Each Peach (and two's a pair!) or Therapy massage bar. This bath will give you a calming, refreshing, and positive mood. You will feel your skin thanking you too! Smooth, soft, moisturized, clean, and warm you will be!!!

Seanik Solid Shampoo Bar

    Seanik shampoo bar smells kinda iffy. It really smells like you're at the beach next to some seaweed. It foams up nicely and gives a fair amount of volume but it isn't phenomenal. I love that it rinses out of your hair easily. I was able to use it 50 times (I counted) and more but I had a little malfunction... It was sitting in water for a few days and melted A LOT! I do not recommend buying a tin for the shampoo that they offer because 1. It doesn't let the bar dry even if the lid is off 2. The containers are impossible to open especially if it's wet. I am rating Seanik 3/5 stars because it stinks and it makes my hair knotty. There isn't a good way to store them or at least I haven't found a way! Haha:) I won't be repurchasing this shampoo bar but I would like to try others. I think that the whole idea of the solid shampoo is a hate love relationship thing. 

     What do you all think about the Fond Farewells from Lush? Let me know on my Instagram @thelushlifexo

Rose Jam Shower Gel!!!!

     Rose Jam limited edition shower gel is a dream! It smells like Ro's Argan body conditioner and Rose Jam bubble bar which is a soft rose scent. It makes a frothy foam when used with a loofa but doesn't lather much at all without a loofa. For the most gentle and luxurious wash use a washcloth. It transforms your skin to be soft, moisturized, and especially smooth. 

     If you travel often or need to pack light for the holidays this is a great 3 in 1 product because it is wonderful to use in your hair! It cleans your hair but doesn't leave it stripped. It has the same affect on your hair as it does your skin soft, moisturized, and smooth. It has just enough moisture to help your ends but not enough to make you oily. I use conditioner 1-2 times a week so I don't need a ton of moisture but you might.

     Honestly I think that Lush shower gels are over priced and that still applies to Rose Jam. It is a wonderful product but I think a reasonable price is $20-$25 dollars. I am rating Rose Jam limited edition shower gel 4/5 stars because of the price. And I wish it was slightly more moisturizing.

Butterball Bath Bomb

     Butterball bath bomb is a very unique bath bomb even though it looks very boring. It smells like cocoa butter,chocolate, and vanilla. It smells like you are drowning in a bath full of hot chocolate with whip cream (doesn't look that way though!) As it fizzes, lots of little chunks of cocoa butter come out and melt. The water becomes very oily and the water on your skin looks like water on wax paper. It is very moisturizing and would be great to use in winters at night. It leaves a residue on your skin so I wouldn't recommend using this anytime except for before bed. It retails for $4.95 and is a small bath bomb. I think it is worth the price though because of the scent, what it does for your skin, and the relaxing qualities of it. I am rating Butterball bath bomb 5/5 stars because it is so unique. The only downside is that you can't wash your hair in the water, but it is still worth it!

 * Under all circumstances DO NOT put your hair in the water!!!* 

I hope you have a great day and don't forget to leave your requests in the comments on my Instagram @thelushlifexo !

Tip Tuesday!

     It's Tip Tuesday again! Is it just me or do the labels on lush products always rub off? I hate when that happens because you need the expiration dates but they always seem to fade. It usually only happens to the "Made by who ever...." A trick to save the label iiiissssss (drum roll please!) CLEAR NAILPOLISH! Take your top coat polish and paint it onto the sticker. This saves the date because it keeps water out and stops any friction that would scratch the print off! Hope this helps you all out!

Thanksgiving Dinner...Then What?

     Thanksgiving dinner.. then what? I'll tell you what! Take this wonderful Lush bath!!! To start, run some water and hold a chunk of Hot Milk bubble bar under the stream for silky skin that makes pajamas even cozier! To make your bath even better throw in half or less of a Honey Bee bath bomb for a layered scent. Honey I Washed the Kids soap is great if you need scented suds to wash your skin. Buffy body butter can scrub your dead skin off and moisturize your body even in this cold weather. If you need yet another layer of moisture, Mange Too massage bar can face you with a honey scented armer against the harsh wind and dry air. You will be the coziest and best smelling thing out there if you take this bath! Hope you all enjoyed and had a great Thanksgiving if you celebrate it! <3bye bye

I am Thankful for Lush!

Mmmm Lush! How could anybody dislike amazing scents, quality, and ingredients? Here are some products that I love with my whole butt...I would say my heart but my butt is much bigger:)

1. Rose Jam bubble bar
2.Ro's Argan Body Conditioner (I use this on my face-risky I know- and it is incredible for sunburns)
3.Blackberry bath bomb may be the most relaxing and really helps if you are sad/depressed.
4.Sultana soap
5.Ice Blue soap
6.The Comforter
7.Tea Tree water Toner
8. Ice Hotel bubble bar (retro)
9.Ice Blue Shampoo (retro)
10.Avobath bath bomb
11.Sweetie Pie shower jelly
12. Mint Julips lip scrub
 
These are probably my favorite Lush products and they're not in order by the way!
And if you haven't seen them already here is the link to my videos! I hope you enjoy:)
my youtube videos

Father Christmas!

     Father Christmas smells like sugary oranges (satsuma.) I made my sister smell it and she said it smelled like cat litter and I have to agree. When it is fizzing in the bath it gives off a much better scent. Father Christmas is designed to look like Santa's fuzzy face. The "beard" makes tiny bubbles and the "skin" which is a light pinky red color fades away. Coming from the inside of the bath bomb is a stream of color. The water becomes an emerald green that is gorgeous! It rejuvenates and refreshes your skin. I am rating Father Christmas 4/5 stars because it is a little bit boring. It is screaming with cuteness and is a cool concept but it fell right under my Lush expectations. The biggest let down was the scent. Most Lush products are unique with different combinations of scents. This scent I have smelled before unlike other Lush scents.

Happy Thanksgiving week everyone! Get ready for some supper posts and check out my latest YouTube video if you haven't already! Hugs and kisses-Mikayla:)

The Luxury Lush Pud

     The Luxury Lush Pud smells like Twilight bath bomb but gives off a more herbal scent instead of sweet. The design of this bath bomb is so cute! The base is a dark purple with a white top covered in darling poka dots and mistletoe. When if fizzes up the water is consumed in a cloud of rich purple pigment. I used only half of the bath bomb and the water was extremely dark. The white part foams up along with the pastel poka dots.

     The Luxury Lush Pud doesn't do anything much for your skin so I am rating it 3/5 stars. I wish it had some shimmer in it and was a little more spunky. If you are going to make a Limited Edition item it should be awesome! I would choose Twilight over the Luxury Lush Pud any day. Twilight is the bomb diggity and the Luxury Lush Pud just doesn't cut it without being paired with other products.

When you touch the water that^ design dissapears leaving the water a bit boring.

     How have you done with the challenge I gave you last week??? Let me know by commenting on my Instagram @thelushlifexo 

<3 bye bye:)

10 Reasons Why I Love Lush!!!<3

1. Their products are incredibly designed with different colors scents and results.

2. The ingredients aren't scary! You can pronounce the ingredient and know that it is a fruit purée or an oil from a plant.

3. They don't test on animals and they have many vegan options.

4. Lush doesn't just not use animal testing, they fight it! They are trying to make a difference further than just boycotting animal testing.

5. Lush is extremely Eco friendly. The way they package (if any packaging at all) is resourceful and/or re-cycleable. The stores themselves are very Eco friendly too. The lights they use, wall paint etc...

6. Lush is accessible in many places around the world and is growing!

7. The employees are so sweet and full of joy.

8. Online orders are easy to make and they always send super fresh products! My bubble bars have never been as bubbly when I get it in the mail!!!

9. The website, emails, and "Lush Times" are great for showing you all of their products and what's new and happening! 

10. Lush isn't just a company. They are a family and a unit that is trying to bring the world a little happiness. I have never left a Lush store disappointed. The employees want you to leave happy whether you bought something or not. You are a person to them and not just a customer.

Snow Globe

     

Snow globe soap smells ridiculously incredible! It smells fresh, zesty, and zingy with a hint of fruit loops! It smells like a mix of Dragons Egg and Avobath bath bombs to me. It feels very smooth and even on your skin and is very gel like. I love this quality because it is GREAT for shaving your legs. It leaves your skin feeling clean and refreshed. I really love this soap and so I am giving it 5/5 stars! The only thing is that I don't know how much I will be using it this winter because it isn't moisturizing. It definitely isn't drying but it won't be on the top of my winter soaps list. Personally I don't think that this soap belongs in the holiday line haha I would think it to be more convenient around spring time.

     Hope you all enjoyed! Don't forget to sprinkle some fairy dust today! I challenge you to do something. The next time you are out in public, whether it's shopping or walking at a park, try to make 1 person smile! If you can do that, you are making the world a better place to be in! Let's all try to change the world one smile at a time! Love you guys! Bye bye:)

Fantabulous Friday! To the Orchard!

To the Orchard is a combination of Lush products that I think go well together. The "formula" is half of a Sakura bath bomb and a third of Happy Blooming bath melt. I also like to use Rub Rub Rub scrub and to finish off your bath, Strawberry Feels Forever massage bar! The overall scent of the bath is a mix of fruits and plants but not necessarily  herbaly. It is a great transition into Fall.

     Sakura smells like orange blossoms and is very soothing. It isn't a great product to use alone but paired with other products I love it! I used Happy Blooming to give the bath more moisture and a sugary scent too. Happy Blooming also isn't an incredible product to use alone but with Sakura I adore it! The scent becomes very layered and evened out as well as the bath water.

     I used Rub Rub Rub scrub because I needed to exfoliate and that scent went with the bath haha. That surely isn't a needed product/step but the scents do go well together. Now Strawberry Feels Forever on the other hand definitely completes the perfect bath experience in this case. It is very moisturizing and more of a solid lotion than a solid oil like the other massage bars. 

The combination of all of these products is great and really recommend trying this blend together! If you have any suggestions to add on to or improve this blend, leave a comment! My Instagram is the best place to leave a comment or leave requests for reviews. My username is "thelushlifexo" 

     Have a super duper day everyone! Smile a sparkle!!!

Candy Mountain!!!

Candy Mountain is so adorable! It smells exactly like Rockstar soap and Creamy Candy bubble bar. I have reviewed Creamy Candy in the past and was not impressed whatsoever. I feel like Candy Mountain is the new and improved Creamy Candy. Candy Mountain is $0.05 more and I can use it 6-7 times compared to 4-5 times. The inside of Candy Mountain has a core of silver and pink loose shimmer. In the water there is a little glitz but not a ton. It would be great for you if you don't usually like glittery baths but want to try something new. 

     It also makes your skin feel wonderful. My skin is now soft, smooth, and just feels good haha! This is definitely a 5/5 star product and I will absolutely stock up on this Candy Mountain bubble bar before it goes out until next year!!!

     Talk to you guys later!!! <3

Tip Tuesday!

Tip Tuesday Time!

I almost always hate a Lush soap the first time I use it. I have realized that it is just dried out though! At the Lush stores the soap sits in open air all day so the outside of the soap will always be dry:/ Try your new soap a few times before you make up your mind about the product. Sometimes bubble bars are affected by this too, that's why I love ordering online! 

Love you guys, bye!!!:)

Magic Wand!

Magic Wand is a bubble bar on a stick! What? You fill your bath then swirl your wand in the water to make bubbles! The bubbles are very few and aren't durable. To get the biggest affect fill the bath half way, do your swirling magic, then run the water more. You get more bubbles this way but the pop very fast. This bubble wand is expensive and doesn't work very well at all. It smells exactly the Godmother soap which supposedly smells like Snow Fairy shower gel. It also irritated my skin slightly. I'm going to be honest, I wax extremely disappointed in this product. I am rating Magic Wand 1/5 stars. Unless you love the scent don't buy this bubble bar. 

     Hope you are all well and smiling! Btw have you heard Katy Perry's new album? Love it!!!

     Before I ran the     After I ran the water 

     Water and just       more.

      Swirled the stick

The Ultimate Christmas Bath and Shower! Collab w/ Ellie!!!

The Ultimate Christmas Bath!

     Get excited for the holidays and a wonderful bath! First off take a sixth or seventh of Candy Mountain bubble bar and get some bubbles brewing in the bath tub! Then get the Luxury Lush Pud bath bomb and chop that bad boy in half! When the bath is done running throw a half of the bath bomb into the water. You have cooked up a wonderfully sweet bath with lavender and cotton candy, yum! The water is a beautiful fuchsia and bubbly. Now for the icing on the cake! American Cream, Rose Jam shower gel, Buffy body butter, and Let the Good Times Roll complement the bath very well. When you get out of the bath there is no need to be sad. You are left will softly scented sweet skin. I can garrentee your skin will never have felt so soft and smooth!

The Ultimate Christmas Shower (By Ellie)

     The Ultimate Christmas Shower!

Firstly you gotta start with some Let the Good Times Roll fresh popcorn cleanser to get rid of any makeup, dirt, and general facial nuisances and make your skin super supple, then wack on a handful of our amazing new cooling face mask Rudolf! Wash that off with a bit of honey scented Gold Fun and wash yourself with it too! Give yourself a super smooth scrub down with our amazing new formula Sandy Santa! Wash the the little sandy bits off with our super creamy Snow Cake marzipan scented soap. Then I would use Rose Jam in my hair to make it super soft with Argan oil and smell DELICIOUS! After you are all dried off moisturize your skin with a blend of Celebrate! body lotion and Snow Fairy Sparkle massage bar for a super sweet, zesty, and glitter layer of protection against the cold weather. Now I want a shower!!! Would you guys do this?! 

Don't forget to check us out on Instagram!!!

Me: @thelushlifexo

Ellie: @ellielushtaunton

Bye guys hope you enjoyed! And seriously check out Ellie's incredible page!

5 Days of Drugstore: Loreal Mascara

     Loreal Million Lashes mascara may be my new favorite mascara! It has a very structured brush that I love and the formula is easy to manage. It isn't so dry that it builds on itself to fast and becomes spidery. It also isn't too wet either. It drys pretty fast, holds a curl well, and doesn't smear when wet. I have the normal version (not waterproof) and if my lashes get wet you can't see smearing! It is like the eye liner I reviewed recently. I love the staying power and the formula. I HIGHLY recommend this mascara! 5/5 stars for sure!!!

5 Days of Drugstore: Loreal Lip Products

     The Loreal Wet Shine Stains are one of my favorites! They are great for everyone. You can do a sheer coat for a nice colored glossy look or you can build up the intensity. With 3 coats you have achieved a bold, long lasting look that will stay for a long time. The Wet Shine Stains last for an incredible amount of time. About 2 hours after you apply it the shine leaves but the stain remains. The stain stays for a LONG time!!! I usually have to wear a nude lipstick the next day and my lips still look pink! The stains smell sweet and floral but aren't super strong. Be sure that you carry your favorite lip balm with with you throughout the day. It dries your lips out slightly but not as bad as other lip stains. If you have a lip balm with you it keeps your lips shiney and moisturized, a perfect addition. This product is also a great price! If you have a lip balm on hand all the time it is perfect! If you don't have a lip balm I would rate the Loreal Wet Shine Stains 4/5 but with a balm 5/5 baby!!!

5 Days of Drugstore: Loreal BB Cream

Loreal Magic BB Cream is a great drugstore bb cream. Is it the best out there? No. Is it decent? Yes!

     It is supposed to be "magic"? When you squeeze the product out of the wonderful mess free nozzle it is white. Then you rub it into your face it feels gritty then smooth. This happens because the pigment of the product is in small little balls that are released when they are smashed. Haha it's almost like a ton of little paint balls exploding on your face! I find the colors to be quite orange so people who are super duper pale might have issues with this product.

     The staying power is great with a powder! If you have a good powder that works on your skin type it is incredible especially in heat. If you aren't using powder the bb cream won't last long. The coverage is quite alright! It covers up any small blemishes and scaring, so if those are your only problems this is a great product for you! It clings to any bigger blemishes unfortunately, so don't use this bb cream if you struggle with your skin or if your skin is dry.

     I am rating the Loreal Magic BB cream 4/5 stars because it will not work for dry skin or people with spotty skin. You need extremely good skin to start with but for what you can find in American drugstores it's great!

Love you guys! Remember that you should never hide under your makeup. Unless you are confident without makeup you will always be insecure and unhappy. Don't forget to shine your light today! We want to see you smile!!!

5 Days of Drugstore: Loreal Face Powder

     Loreal TrueMatch Super Blendable Powder is great for dry/normal skin. It is very smooth and the closest you can find to a high end powder. The texture is very soft and creamy. When you first try it on, you think it is a perfect product but in reality it has many flaws if you have oily skin like me.

     This powder comes in so many shades which is incredible! The problem is, it doesn't stay that color.... If you get oily the powder oxidizes and turns a different color. This happens very easily because the powder doesn't keep you matte. I think that the claims of the powder are very interesting. It says that "you can blot oil"... not stop it. This powder should be advertised as a finishing powder along with the other claims. It gives a beautiful satin finish to your face and surely feels more expensive than it is. 

     If you have oily skin, you need to use another powder too...but most of us don't like the  "cake face" look. If you have dry skin, you may not need another powder and love this one. My personal opinion is that this powder should get 3/5 stars. For me it didn't work and it should be more specific in the claims. If it were advertised as a finishing powder my rating would be higher. But as a setting powder it doesn't fulfill it's claims.

     I hope your day is cheery and not dreary!!! If not, I am sending smiles your way:)

5 Days of Drugstore: Loreal

     Hello everyone! Welcome to my new series "5 Days of Drugstore!" I will be taking 5 products from a a drugstore brand of makeup and reviewing them. On the very last day I will give an overall rating of the brand. I hope you love it! Let me know if there are any brands you want me to do. But for now I would like to introduce you to my little friend....

     I recently purchased the Loreal super slim 12 hour liner pen. It is extremely easy to use and I highly recommend it to beginners. It is a pen with a very small tip making it easy to use with tiny strokes. It also has great lasting power. I'm not so sure about 12 hours but it doesn't smudge easily and doesn't fade either. It doesn't claim to be waterproof and it definitely isn't! When it does have contact with water it just comes off your eyes. It doesn't smear down your face, it just comes off! What a miracle!!! It is very comfortable to wear and you can forget you are wearing eyeliner because it doesn't budge if you are dry. BUT if you have oily eyelids you may have problems with smearing if you rub your eyes at all. My eyelids are very oily and if I rub my eyes the liner just ends up on my hand. 

     This is a great liner for beginners (with dry eyelids haha) and everyday use which is why I am rating this product 4/5 stars. It is a decent price as well, about eight dollars. The only thing that would improve this product is if it were a bit more resistant to oily eyelids. I didn't have a problem with it until just now when I tested it on the smudge scale. I hope that you all have a super duper fantabulous day all you makeup fanatics!!!

Fantabulous Friday!: Sweet Snows

     Sweet Snows is a sweet and icey bath. It's formula is 1/6 of Ice Hotel bubble bar from the retro line and 1/4 of Blackberry bath bomb! This seriously is such a beautiful looking and smelling bath.  It is relaxing and reviving but not energizing, making it wonderful to use before bed.To take the bath to the next level I used Ice Blue shampoo from the retro line. I let Forever in Bloom conditioner soak into my hair for a while. Using this conditioner doesn't make much of a difference so don't go out and buy it just for this bath. I also used Rockstar soap which is going to make the bath smell a lot sweeter. I would recommend using Ice Blue soap. I only had Rockstar in the bathroom and the scent went with the bath so I figured it wouldn't hurt to use it.

     This bath "Sweet Snows" is something I will make again and again because you need such little product but it is one of the best baths ever! I really really really recommend this bath to you all and I hope you try it! I hope you all have a super glittery day my little Lushies!

     I am so sorry this was my only post this week! I was on a mini trip over the weekend then got sick:/ I have been trying to catch up with my school work too. 

*Next week be prepared for posts everyday!!!!*

      (The must haves!)

      (Not as important)

 

      (The beautiful result!)

Sunny Side!

     Sunny Side bubble bar is so hyped up and I had to join the party! It smells very clean but not overwhelming. It costs $7.25 and I was only able to use it twice which isn't great. It made the water yellow with a golden shimmer throughout it. It didn't work wonders on my skin but it wasn't any worse either. One thing that did stand out to me was the amount of bubbles! Workers at Lush say that Sunny Side doesn't make much bubbles as it does shimmer. They are liars!!!! It made incredible bubbles and didn't let me down whatsoever! Overall I am giving Sunny Side 3.5/5 stars. It is very expensive and it doesn't have a great fragrance. The skin benefits aren't incredible either. Beside the look of the bath water this product is a little blah. I would recommend it but it isn't as good as Twilight bath bomb or Avobath to me. The biggest disappointment was the scent. If it smelled differently I would probably like it a lot more.

     Have a super glittery day everyone!!! Don't forget to look at my YouTube video! Btw I am putting another one up soon!

Fantabulous Friday: Mermaid Water?

     Welcome to the very first Fantabulous Friday!!! I will review the products that I use in Fantabulous Friday throughout the week if I haven't already. Then I will share with you my favorite concoctions of products!!! Here we go! 

     Mermaid Water consists of a half of Big Blue bath bomb and a half of Sunny Side bubble bar. When you put those two together your water looks like a mermaid's tail with green scales and golden glitz. It smells soooo yummy and is extremely relaxing. It smells like a clean seaside sprinkled with fruit. It is the most expensive bath I have ever taken, literally and figuratively!

     Some products that would also go great with this bath are You've Been Mangoed bath melt, Rub Rub Rub, Seanik shampoo bar, and Each Peach (and two's a pair!) massage bar.

     Overall Mermaid Water is worthy of 5/5 stars! It is expensive but really fun! Have a great time experiencing the life of a mermaid everyone!!! Happy Fantabulous Friday:)

     

Big Blue Bath Bomb<3

Big Blue smells absolutely incredible! Ill do my best describing the scent but it will be tricky! Its kinda like fruit loops with some lemon and it's a little bit floral. It is an extremely luxurious scent. It fizzes up pretty fast but the effect is ridiculous! It looks like a Caribbean Sea! There is seaweed that comes out of the bomb and the water is a very vibrant. I only used half and I can't imagine using a whole one. It looks and smells incredible and that alone is totally worth it!

      Now moving on to the skin benefits...this is where I get disappointed. It contains lemon oil and the seaweed is supposed to be super nourishing. I'm gonna be straight up here. My skin was dry afterwards and didn't feel nourished at all. My skin felt worse after my bath instead of better. I honestly think the experience is worth it but you would need a really good moisturizing lotion afterwards. Overall I am giving Big Blue bath bomb 4/5 stars because it looks and smells so awesome that it makes up for the bad effects on your skin.

If you need a good laugh check out my YouTube video haha. There is a link to it in my bio on Instagram! My username is "thelushlifexo" 

Love you guys!

Almay Liquid Lip Balm+ Comparison to Mac Creemsheen Lipglass

     The Almay Liquid Lip Balms are really nice! My first impression was that it smells almost exactly like a Mac lip product. When I applied it felt almost exactly like a Creemsheen Lipglass from Mac. The pigmentation is the same and everything. There are only a few differences between the 2. The Creemsheen is a bit thicker and creamier while the Almay one has a thinner more moisturizing quality. The Almay Liquid Lip Balm is $4.99 but varies where you buy it and the Mac one is $20. The scent of Mac lip products are stronger which is good and bad. And finally there is 0.24 fl oz of Almay Liquid Lipgloss and 0.08 fl oz of Mac Creemsheen Lipglass!!! To give you an idea that is half the size of the normal Mac lip glass!!!

     I couldn't bare not to compare the two glosses! They aren't exact dupes but they are very VERY similar and I surely recommend the Almay Liquid Lip Balms before the Mac Creemsheen glasses unless you are buying it for the name. I am rating the Almay Liquid Lip Balms 5/5 stars baby! These along with the Nyx Mega Shine glosses are the best drugstore lip glosses in my opinion!

     If you are a little down, go buy yourself one of the Almay glosses because you will want to show off your new gloss with a fabulous smile!;) I'm quite serious though haha, once you put it on it looks so good that you can't help but smile and want to show it off!!!

     Please please please check out my YouTube!!! You can use the link in my Instagram bio "thelushlifexo" is my username! I am going to post a first impressions on a mystery mascara soon!

Happy Happy Joy Joy:)

     Happy Happy Joy Joy is a vegan hair conditioner that is scented of orange and citrusy sweetness. This scent is faintly left in your hair. It has a base of almond milk which softens and moisturizes your hair. When I use this conditioner it is easier to brush my hair and is over all smoother. It is a good conditioner and you know that it is safe for your hair. It makes your hair feel very natural, healthy, and soft. There are two things I want to mention though. Be careful how much of the conditioner you use! It  doesn't feel like there is much of anything in your hair once you apply it. In this case more is less! I have pretty long hair and I used a small amount and still got a great result. The other thing is to experiment with the shampoo you use with Happy Happy Joy Joy. Different combinations have different effects. Before you decide whether you like it or not try it with a variation of shampoos. 

     For the most part I didn't think this product was much different from a drugstore conditioner. It definitely feels more natural but it isn't an essential. Personally I would rather go all natural on a skin product than a hair product. If you have the money I say go for it! Buuuut if you don't, you don't have to feel like you are missing out. There are surely conditioners that have the same effect and are much cheaper. I am rating Happy Happy Joy Joy 5/5 stars. The only thing that sets this conditioner apart from others is that it has incredible ingredients. I'm a bit all over the place and repetitive in this blog but I guess I'm trying to say that is a nice product but not outstanding and I don't think that everyone in the world has to try it.

      Haha I hope I got my point across...it's late and I'm very tired lol! Any ways don't forget to smile today and do something to help someone else:)

I just posted my first YouTube video ! Check out the bottom link in my bio!!!!!

Retro Reviews: Ice Hotel Bubble Bar!!!

     Ice Hotel bubble bar is INCREDIBLE!!! It costs $6.95 and you can use it about 6 times. Just that little piece of bubble bar makes tons and tons of big, white, fluffy bubbles! The smell is quite strong in the package but not overwhelming in the bath. The scent is calming and refreshing at the same time. It smells like peppermint but not sugary whatsoever. This is surely Lush's best bubble bar at actually making bubbles. I highly recommend ordering it because it is very cheap but you get a ton of results!!! 

    On my Instagram for Lush "thelushlifexo" I hit 100 followers yesterday!!!! Thank you so much! I am going to put up a YouTube video as soon as I can as a little reward and to launch my channel cottoncandy23 ;) Thank you all so much and I will "see" you soon!!!

Porridge Soap!!!

     I had always thought that Porridge soap smelled really bad. I recently smelled it again and thought it was incredible!!! I know that Porridge is a favorite of many people and now I see why! It smells like yummy vanilla oatmeal; overall it smells like a bakery. The first time I used it I was SO shocked. The minute it touched my skin it looked like someone had poured milk or cream onto my arm. It was very gentle and left my skin soft and moisturized.There are tiny pieces of oatmeal in the soap that feel really good and invigorate your skin. As a whole, this soap is absolutely incredible! I am giving Porridge soap 5/5 stars and I wish that I bought it sooner haha:)

     Have a wonderful day everyone!

Buffy Body Butter!

Buffy body butter is talked about a lot! It was gifted to me but I probably wouldn't have bought it other wise. I'm glad I can try it though and I am excited to bring good news!

 

     Buffy is extremely harsh but not that exfoliating. The granules of almond are pretty large making you massage it into your skin longer to exfoliate it enough. That generally wouldn't be a problem but it feels like small rocks are exfoliating your skin. Ouch!!! As I experimented with it, I'm starring to love Buffy. The way I made it work with less pain is by taking small pieces and melting them a little bit. I cut off a very small portion of Buffy and I warmed up a small chunk of it by wetting it then rubbing it in between my hands. If you do this it feels so much gentler! I can not stress enough how much I recommend doing this! You are also going to get more uses out of doing this. Buffy isn't just and exfoliater though. The base of the product is made out of shea butter and cocoa butter making it a mega moisturizer. It leaves a residue on your skin for a while do I would use it at night to let it sink into your skin. 

     Buffy isn't scented much. When I sniff it, it smells like cocoa butter and shea butter to me. This product is surely to pamper you. I don't feel like I am wasting the product either when I slice it up. Haha PLEASE try this trick if you have Buffy and don't like it, you may just fall in love. Overall I am giving Buffy 4/5 stars because I made it work without hurting but I did have to experiment before I was content with it. 

     I hope that you all have a super duper fantabulous day and that it is filled with happiness:) if not...watch Finding Nemo while you are in the bath and channel your inner fish!!!

Fizzbanger!!!

     Fizzbanger and I have some history. It's one of those products that I would smell every time I went into Lush and I would leave without it. In my last online order I decided to get it. I mean, what was I waiting for before?

     Let me just say that it smells like apple cider and caramel apples. It is the scent definition for fall! It foams up a lot then you can see blue peeking through. That blue does all sorts of bubbley fun. It shoots and makes the bomb spin around, the pigment is released in a beautiful display. This bathbomb is truely a piece if art. After about 7 minutes the bomb is completely disintegrated and the water is a pastel emerald green. It reminds me of " The Wizard of Oz." 

     It makes your skin feel smooth and a bit softer. Your skin feels, but mostly smells very fresh. I really like this bathbomb and it costs $5.95 which is great! It will surely be a once in a while thing for me though. Over all I am giving Fizzbanger 4.5/5 stars. I feel like there is a little bit missing from the bathbomb but I am not sure what.

     Remember to spread some love today! Laugh lots, smile constantly, and live a beautiful life! ;)

Lush and Beau Bain Comparison

Ok guys lets get serious. I am totally in love with Lush but admit it, you have wondered how much better Lush is than other companies. I really wanted to find out if Lush is the best out there. I was out and I saw a stand that had bath bombs and I thought "what the heck!" So I grabbed one and let me tell you something... Yeah Lush is DEFINITELY the best. 

     The bath bomb I used in my experiment/competition was the Beau Bain Rainbow Sherbet bath bomb. This company claims so to be all natural has many similar claims to Lush. It is slightly more expensive and not nearly as good. When I opened it up and smelled it for the first time (right before my bath) I thought "That is NOT Rainbow Sherbet..." It smells like an herbal orange and not in a good way. I put it in the water and it was very pastel color which I really liked. I hopped in the bath thinking it was going to be decent. The water was very greasy and moisturizing. At this point I thought it was pretty good. I then got out of the tub and immediately started itching.... I was disappointed and excited t the same time because yes I was really uncomfortable, but that meant Lush is awesome!

So yes Lush really is incredible and I just wanted to share this experience with you lovely girls! Spread some glitter today and makes someone's day! If you are ever having a bad day (no matter what's wrong) try doing something for someone else. I can garrentee it will make you feel better. It doesn't matter what you do. You can help someone pick something up. Talk to someone new. Do the dishes for your family. It will help you:)

Covergirl Smochies!!!!!<3

     Covergirl recently released a tinted lip balm type product called Smootchies. They smell really good, like sugared berries. They are super comfortable on the lips and are moisturizing. I don't find that they leave my lips feeling much different once it has completely off, but they don't make your lips worse at all. This is a 3 in 1 product and not just a tinted lip balm!It's a great pocket goodie and can be applied without a mirror. The problem with it being a balmy product is that eating and drinking takes it away immediately...it is easy to reapply, but still annoying. I found that the color #luv u left a slight stain on the surface of my lips. I'm no expert but it looks like the glossiness wore off and the pigment was left behind. The Smootchies have all different finishes. Some have a bit of shimmer, some are creamy, and some are frost. They all feel similar though, moisturizing, smooth, and enjoyable. I think this is a great tinted lip balm! I am rating them 5/5 stars. The more I use them the more I like them.

      This is a product that I truely do LOVE, but I don't think that everybody will. It is an interesting product because none of its elements are incredible. The color payoff is decent but it doesn't moisturize your lips incredibly well. The gloss is pretty good though. Put those three parts together and you have a product that is pretty great. A product that gives a little bit of color, a little bit of moisture, and a lot of shine! (And smells good too!) I think that this is the best tinted lip balm I've ever tried, and if you aren't into tinted lip balm this is a good transition product.

     Hope you are having a great day!:D Love you all! I'm sending glitter your way!!! Don't forget to smile and sparkle!

#sweet tweet is on the left and #luv u is on the right

Honey I Washed The Kids Soap

Honey I Washed the Kids soap smells like salty carmel, toffee, and honey. It is super moisturizing and softening. Your skin is left smelling like honey and vanilla which is wonderful!!! The soap doesn't lather right away though. I usually have to get some soap on my skin then use my hands to make it lather. I don't mind doing this but it does take more time then a shower gel or something like that, so I wouldn't use this soap in the morning. Another downer to Honey I Washed the Kids is that you have to use a lot of it at once and it melts fast. With this said plus the price being higher, this soap is not cheap. I do really like this soap but I only use it every now and then. I am rating Honey I Washed the Kids 4/5 stars because it is on the expensive side and it gets smaller very fast. I would recommend this soap just not for everyday use. 

     Have a great day everyone! Smile, sparkle, and enjoy all the little things that make you happy:)

Honey Bee Bath Bomb

     Honey Bee bath bomb is a warm honey scent. The fragrance is very comforting and relaxing. The problem is that it is gritty. The entire bomb doesn't dissolve so it feels like there is a bit of sand on the bottom of the tub. When it first dissolves it doesn't mix with the water and leaves a pile of the "sand" in the tub. Once you mix it into the water, it becomes yellow and a little gross looking. It doesn't scent your skin at all which is good and bad at the same time. It does make your skin feel soft and smooth though!

      I am able to use this bath bomb twice which is great! The scent is incredible, and makes your skin feel very soothed. But... The water looks gross and I usually wouldn't mind that, but the gritty stuff on the bottom is a problem for me. I am rating Honey Bee bath bomb 4/5 stars because it is great except for the grittiness. This is a bath bomb that I think that everyone would like. The next time I use Honey Bee I am going to put it into a pair of pantyhose an see if that helps.

     I hope you guys are having a super fantabulous day that is full of glitter!!!