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Hi Beauties! A lot of people have been wondering or don't know that on several Guru's, like myself in our video's in the description box below; there is an FTC Disclaimer.
So, what's an FTC Disclaimer you ask, good question...
The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) wants online content creators (e.g. Bloggers and YouTuber's) to
include disclaimers stating whether or not products that appear or are
featured in the content were paid-for as an advertisement or whether
they were bought for personal use.
For example, if a YouTuber drinks Coca-Cola in their video, they should
provide a disclaimer that the appearance of Coca-Cola was not a paid
advertisement by the Coca-Cola company.
However, if Coca-Cola did actually pay the YouTuber to show the drink in
their video, the disclaimer should instead disclose the fact that that
the appearance of Coca-Cola was a sponsored advertisement.
The most important thing is to disclose when you are using/reviewing a
product that you have been paid to use (or have been given as a gift by
the company who makes the product). By not disclosing this information,
you are essentially taking a bribe (i.e. we will give you money if you
pretend to use our product in your video).
The problem is that when you watch a YouTube video (for example), you
don't expect there to be any commercial sponsorship, and you assume that
the YouTuber is genuine and has bought the products for their personal
use (such as for make-up tutorial videos), but unfortunately some
companies are abusing this trust and basically exploiting children on YouTube by paying them to endorse only their product and to make it look
good, a product which the YouTuber may not even like or want to use.
The viewers (which are also mostly children) are watching these videos
and they believe the YouTuber's are actually buying and using the
products for themselves and therefore falsely conclude that the products
must be good because the YouTuber's say they are. In turn, those kids go
out and buy lots of the advertised product to be like the YouTuber,
having no idea that they've fallen victim to a clever corporate
marketing trick.
So basically the FTC decision helps introduce disclosure of paid
sponsorships so that consumers of the content are aware that they are
basically watching a commercial advertisement with paid, not real,
endorsement.
FTC Disclaimer: I was not sent any of these products. I am not
affiliated with the companies mentioned. All opinions are my own. I am
not being sponsored to make this video.
Hi Beauties! Well, this is my second Birchbox for December and I'm
very excited to do this review for you guys. I've been trying out these
products that Birchbox have sent
me on December 13, 2012 over the past few weeks and here are my
thoughts
on what I've thought about some of the products that they have sent to
me in my box.
Aerie Shimmer Fragrance: $14.95-$39.95
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love the scent of this perfume.
Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Olive: $15.00
I get this product 5 out of 5 stars. It glides on very easily, I love how smoothly it went on.
Mox Botanicals Pomegranate & Fig Lip Butter: $16.00
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. Love the scent and its very moisturizing.
Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo: $32.00
I give this product 3.2 out of 5 stars. Upon putting this into my hair it was really hard to lather up because it was like a thick gel consistency. I had to put water onto it in order for me to get my hair lathered up so I can wash my hair.
Lifestyle Extra Chuao Cocolatier -- 7 Pack Assorted ChocoPod: $7.95
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I LOVE this product so much! It tastes so good!
Hi Beauties! Well, this is my very first Birchbox for November and I'm very excited to do this review for you guys. I've been trying out these products that Birchbox have sent
me on November 21, 2012 over the past few weeks and here are my thoughts
on what I've thought about some of the products that they have sent to
me in my box.
Color Club -- Put A Pin In It: $8.00
I give this product 3.4 out of 5 stars. One could never have too much nail polish lol. I love the color of it; it reminds me of marble. The texture is alright, you can get two coats of it.
Lulu Organics -- Lavender+Clary Sage Hair Powder: $30.00
I give this product 1 out of 5 stars. Mainly because my hair is oily/damaged and needs to be washed everyday or else I will look like a greasy ball.
Model Co. -- Fibre Lashxtend Lengthening Mascara: $24.00
I give this product 1.5 out 5 stars. I wasn't that impressed with the mascara; I've tried better. I had to use like several coats of this to get to what I wanted and by the end of the day, my lashes were board straight. I had to put this mascara on top of another mascara for the look I wanted to achieve.
Stella Cadente -- Miss Me Eau De Parfum: $35.00-$69.00
I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. When I first smelled this perfume, I instantly thought of my Grandmother. This is something that she would wear. However, I wouldn't wear this myself, I enjoy woodsy scents.
Lifestyle Extra -- Soy Joy Cranberry Snack Pack: $6.00 for 5 Bars
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I LOVED this product, it was the BEST thing that I've gotten in my box!
Hey Beauties! Today's blog is going to be about what to look for when picking your very first makeup brushes. I know a lot of people suffer from this and I know I did when I was first introduced to makeup. Here are 12 must have brushes for your eyes and face.
Eyes
Flat Stiff Angled Brush- The purpose of this brush is for packing color on the lid. The stiff
bristles allow you to push the eyeshadow onto the base easier and allows
it to stick. You can also use the tip of the brush to smudge color
under the lash line as well or create a defined line in the crease.
Stiff Dome Brush- This is great for feathering out color to create a smokey eye, or for
blending out the crease. This brush is meant for blending instead of
packing on color.
Pencil Brush- This brush is ideal for smudging color either under or on top of the
eye. This can also be used in the crease to give a very defined cut
crease appearance to the eye. You can also use this brush in the outer
corner of the eye with a dark color to give added depth and drama to the
look of your eye as well. The small size of the brush give you a more
precise application.
Soft Dome Brush- This brushes soft bristles are ideal for blending out harsh lines below
the brow bone of the eye using windshield wiper motions. This is also
perfect for blending out concealer under the eye to help hide dark
circles and bags.
Bent Liner Brush- This brush is specifically designed for applying gel eyeliner. The bent
head makes it ideal for laying on the top of the lashes and dragging the
eyeliner out to a winged shape. The pointed tip helps give you a very
cat eye, winged out line that makes this brush fool proof when using it.
Dual Ended Lash Brush- This is one of those brushes where you get double the product for your
money. One end has the spoolie that allows you to brush through your
brows. The other end is an angled brow brush and great for filling in
your brows with a powder or even a gel liner if you want a very crisp,
defined brow.
Face
Blush/Contour Bush- There are so many of these on the market and in a lot of different
shapes from round, fluffy, and even angled ones. With blush you can use
many different types of brushes. You can set the angled brush on your cheekbone and sweep it
downward and get an easy and flawless application of blush. If the
brush is thin enough, you can take the brush and lay it on its “side” to
use as a contour brush to enhance the cheekbones.
Cheek Highlighter Brush- This brush is completely optional to have but the feathery, soft
bristles of this brush give a very nice finish to any product you use it
with. You can also use these with cream blushes to
stipple the color onto the cheeks for an airbrushed finish.
Foundation Stippling Brush- This is for those of you who love a full coverage look to your
foundation. The flat head is made for the foundation to be stippled onto
the face. This assures there are no streaks in the foundation and gives
a very airbrushed and flawless look to the skin.
Flat Foundation Bush- This is another optional brush. For those of you who work on clients this can
be good as it is not as big. However, this can leave streaks in the
foundation so you have to be careful when using this.
Lip Brush- This is mainly for those of you who work on clients. You can’t use
lipstick directly from the tube, so a small lip brush is ideal for
application. This is a very flat brush that makes it easy to dip into a
product and apply smoothly and evenly. This is great to have if you are a
makeup artist.
Beauty Blender- So technically this isn’t really a brush but how could I not include it?
The egg shaped design makes it ideal for getting under the eye and in
small areas. This is what I use everyday to apply my foundation. It’s
easy and quick to pat the foundation on and then I roll it toward the
hairline to blend it into a smooth, flawless finish. This is a must have
for day to day foundation wearing!
Hi Beauties! Okay so today's blog is going to be about Project 10 Pan. I got this idea from YouTube Guru: kissndMAKEUP (Her video will be linked down below at the end of this blog). So, I'm just going to give you guys my thoughts and opinions about the products that I've used up, weather I love them or hate them. So, let's get started.
Okay, starting off in order according to the photo on the left:
Garnier Fuctis Anti-Dandruff Clean & Fresh 2in1
I give 4 out of 5 stars. Okay, first off, I love this product so much. It has Pyrithione Zinc Dandruff Shampoo+Conditioner 48 Hour Control. Green Tea & B-Vitamins to invigorates hair & Scalp. It also helps with: 1. Cleans flakes. Invigorates scalp and 2. Recharger hair with strength. I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser
I give this product 4.3 out of 5 stars. I love this product but it doesn't have any medicine in it to help with acne. It does on the other hand it does help even skin tone and texture; with 5 factors of radiance: tone, texture, dullness, blotchiness and brown spots; with moisture rich soy extract. I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Simply Basic Romantics Plumeria Silky Body Mist
I give this product 1.2 out of 5 stars. Okay, on the bottle is says, "In all of its lush abundance, masses of vibrant plumeria blossoms combine with delicious peach and plum, as sparkling citrus and exotic jasmine complete this soft and sensuous garden of dreams." It also says that its enriched with vitamins: A, C, E and Aloe. At first, I loved this scent but as time went by the scent got less and less visible. I wouldn't recommend this product nor would I buy this again.
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Creamy Wash
I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. I used this when I had to go to the hospital for a severe allergic reaction to something that I either ate or put on topically. When I was using this, it was so gentle on my skin. According to the bottle it says, "Is specially formulated with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal and rich emollients blends into a creamy wash that gently cleanses to soothe and is clinically proven to help relieve dry skin, even dry skin associated with eczema, when used in a daily routine with AVEENO Baby Soothing Relief Moisture Cream. This tear-free wash leaves skin feeling moisturized for 24 hours, so baby's skin looks and feels healthier. Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, it's even gentle enough for sensitive baby skin." I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I first heard about this product on TV commercials and then some YouTube Guru's. It had me interested in trying this product, so I went into Wal-Mart and bought the small travel size version to see if I like it or not and surprisingly enough, I enjoyed this product so much that I went and bought the full size one. According to the bottle it says, "Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser is a foaming cleanser uniquely formulated with Bursting Beads that burst with energy and vitamins and an invigorating citrus fragrance to help wake you up. The gentle cleanser, with Vitamin C and Ginseng, helps nourish skin while removing the dirt, oil and impurities that build up overnight. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser leaves your skin clean and energized!" I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Clean & Clear Advantage 3-in-1 Foaming Acne Wash
I give this product 3 out of 5 stars. At first this product did work but as over time when continuously using a product everyday it stops working. According to the bottle it says, "Salicylic acid acne medication. Oil-free. Cleanses skin+Treats pimples+Helps prevent future breakouts." I'm not sure if I would recommend this product nor buy this product again.
Simple Soothing Facial Toner
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I do have sensitive skin and its not everyday that I can find a great toner that wont irritate my skin. According to the bottle it says, "1 vital vitamin pro-vitamin B5- helps restore, soften and smooth; 3 skin loving nutrients Chamomile- helps tone and soothe, Witch Hazel- helps tone and tighten pores, Allantoin- helps soften; 0 perfume, no dyes, No Harsh Irritants- that can upset your skin." I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Passion Flower Candle by: Slatkin & CO.
I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. I love Bath & Body Works Candles so much! I absolutely love the scent of this candle. I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Mahogany Teakwood Candle by: White Barn
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love Bath & Body Works Candles so much! I absolutely love the
scent of this candle. The bottom of the candle says, "The scents of fine woods - mahogany, cedarwood and oak - highlighted by delicate lavender and geranium notes conjure up an escape to a cozy library on a chilly fall day." I would recommend this product and I would buy
this product again.
Pumpkin Caramel Latte Candle by: Slatkin & CO.
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love Bath & Body Works Candles so much! I absolutely love the
scent of this candle. The bottom of the candle says, "Gather with friends and celebrate the season with this warm, rich blend of creamy pumpkin, spiced caramel and sweet cream." I would recommend this product and I would buy
this product again.
CoverGirl Clean Sensitive Skin Pressed Powder in #205 Ivory
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I've tried several different powders and this is the only one that matches my skin perfectly. I love the coverage that it gives. I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Intensely Smooth Leave-In Conditioning Cream
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love this product so much! According to the bottle it says, "3 day sleek. The formula with Argan oil from Morocco & Apricot soaks deep into frizzy, dry hair to smooth each strand. Frizzy, Dry, Unmanageable Hair. Intense smoothing for long-lasting frizz control & shine. Get 10X smoother, stay sleek for 3 days, even in 97% humidity. For hair that shines with all its strength." I would recommend this product and I would buy this product again.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Naturally Beaming Daily Moisturizer with Soy Based Complex
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. It seems like that I've tried everything when it came to a moisturizer, especially in the winter time when my face was super dry, there was nothing that soothes my face except this product. It was a miracle worker and it soothed my face perfectly; people with dry or oil skin can use this moisturizer. I would definitely recommend this product to EVERYONE and I would buy this product again and again!
My Version of Project 10 Pan Round 2
By: kissndMAKEUP
Hi Beauties! It wasn't that long ago that I was in Sephora
buying my very first makeup product by them and when I saw this blush; I
absolutely fell in love with the color. I'm here to give you a great blush dupe
and the pros and cons about both of these products; so let’s get started!
E.L.F. Blush in Pink Passion
Pros- Affordable, great color quality, easy to travel with
Cons- The clear rectangle window on the packaging comes off
really easy
Cost- $3.00
Grams- 4.75g / .168 oz.
Cargo Blush in Amalfi
Pros- Great color quality
Cons- Costs to much, packaging is to bulky
Cost- $29.00
Grams- 8.9g / 0.314 oz.
So, in my opinion both blushes are exactly the same color pay off but the Cargo
Blush is more sparkly/glittery and the E.L.F. Blush is more matte. If you want a great bright pink blush but
don’t have the money to go out and get the Cargo Blush in Amalfi, then run over to Target
and get the E.L.F. Blush in Pink Passion. Look to the photograph on the right for comparison. (E.L.F. Blush on the left and Cargo Blush on the right).
