Hi everyone! I did not get a response from the winner named "MB". I would like to send you the prize but need your information. Please email me at moodymaria@live.com by Friday or I will have to pick another name. Thanks!
Update: I found out who MB was and got her prize to Karrie. I hope you got it MB! Thanks for reading Moody Maria.
Bobbi Brown does it again!
I love my Bronze Shimmer Brick Compact! I love it because I can use it as an eye shadow, blush or bronzer. I use my blusher brush and the colors never fade into each other as some of the less expensive brands have done.
Some reviews on totalbeauty.com stated that the bronzer was a little too light or not very dramatic. Well, that is Bobbi Brown's philosophy- stay natural! In fact, one of the reasons I do like it is because it gives me more of a natural look. Especially when you want to use some in the daytime. Under lights or in the sun you don't want to shimmer like you are going to a nightclub.
You want people to notice your glow and walk away not remembering quite why you looked so nice.
You want people to notice your glow and walk away not remembering quite why you looked so nice.
If you want to read more on Bobbi Brown and her philosophy on beauty, click on the link below:
Hot Packaging, Cool results
OK, I admit it. I fell for the cute packaging again. I found these products by Beyond the Zone at Sally Beauty Supply and I thought I would give it a try. The saleswoman swore that everyone who used this product "loved it" although she hadn't used it herself. It was on sale, buy two get one free so I bought three products from the line.
- Turn up the Heat Protection Spray: sprayed on misty and almost looked oily. After using the flat iron, my hair become dry and straw-like.
The other two products were Straight Shot smoothing serum and Super Sexy Styling Sauce. The others did not do much better. I was disappointed again.
I do love Sally Beauty Supply for actual supplies such as brushes, nail supplies and styling tools but their actual hair products have always let me down. It is a shame since they are so conveniently located in most towns.
Do you love your flat iron spray as much as I love my yellow bottle? Leave a comment so we can share in your good fortune!
And the winners are......
Thank you to everyone for joining in the fun for my first contest. There will be more to come this summer so keep checking back.
So, the truth is, I couldn't just pick two! It was just too hard. I had to pick four! Here are the winners:
first place winner: Mel's Mom - please email me your favorite color of OPI nail polish.
second place winner: Jenn bee
third and fourth place winner: MB and Reva
Congratulations! Please email me with your address so I can send your prize right away. My email address can be found on the right hand sidebar.
So, the truth is, I couldn't just pick two! It was just too hard. I had to pick four! Here are the winners:
first place winner: Mel's Mom - please email me your favorite color of OPI nail polish.
second place winner: Jenn bee
third and fourth place winner: MB and Reva
Congratulations! Please email me with your address so I can send your prize right away. My email address can be found on the right hand sidebar.
Do you have BM?
Ok- It's not what you are thinking! I am talking about Bare Minerals!
I am finding out more and more of my friends like this stuff. Cheryl, Kim O. and Diana D. use it and they are all pretty hip product junkies. I might have to jump on the bareMinerals bandwagon and try it out.
Here is what Sephora has: $60 and ships for free.
Get Started Kit - Medium Beige/Medium ($181 Value) Begin with the right foundation! If you hate the look and feel of traditional makeup, but you want to cover imperfections, redness, or other skin conditions, join the other seven million women who swear by their bareMinerals - the makeup that performs like a skincare treatment.The Get Started Kit will get you on your way to beautiful, radiant skin. Made of pure crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream, and buffs on like silk, giving the skin a natural luminosity. It's makeup so pure you can sleep in it. This complete kit includes all the basic products to achieve radiant skin:-Two shades of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation to ensure the perfect match. (Size: 0.06 oz)-bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper: can be applied daily before applying bareMinerals to rev up your skin-Mineral Veil: provides a translucent finishing touch to your makeup, infusing it with softness and adding a flawless finish. (Size: 0.06 oz)-Warmth All Over Face Color: add an instant sun-kissed glow to skin where the sun would naturally touch. (Size: 0.06 oz)-Flawless Application Brush-Full Coverage Kabuki Brush-Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush-Bonus! A How-to DVD for tried and true beauty tips from Leslie Blodgett, Bare Escentuals CEO.
I am finding out more and more of my friends like this stuff. Cheryl, Kim O. and Diana D. use it and they are all pretty hip product junkies. I might have to jump on the bareMinerals bandwagon and try it out.
Here is what Sephora has: $60 and ships for free.
Get Started Kit - Medium Beige/Medium ($181 Value) Begin with the right foundation! If you hate the look and feel of traditional makeup, but you want to cover imperfections, redness, or other skin conditions, join the other seven million women who swear by their bareMinerals - the makeup that performs like a skincare treatment.The Get Started Kit will get you on your way to beautiful, radiant skin. Made of pure crushed minerals from the earth, bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream, and buffs on like silk, giving the skin a natural luminosity. It's makeup so pure you can sleep in it. This complete kit includes all the basic products to achieve radiant skin:-Two shades of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation to ensure the perfect match. (Size: 0.06 oz)-bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper: can be applied daily before applying bareMinerals to rev up your skin-Mineral Veil: provides a translucent finishing touch to your makeup, infusing it with softness and adding a flawless finish. (Size: 0.06 oz)-Warmth All Over Face Color: add an instant sun-kissed glow to skin where the sun would naturally touch. (Size: 0.06 oz)-Flawless Application Brush-Full Coverage Kabuki Brush-Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush-Bonus! A How-to DVD for tried and true beauty tips from Leslie Blodgett, Bare Escentuals CEO.
Maybelline Define-A-Lash Mascara
This stuff made me a little moody. It was inexpensive but it didn't hold up to it's promise. The wand is rubbery and flexible so the first few times I used it, I poked myself in the eye. If it wasn't the eye, it was the corner of my eye so I had a goopy mess. I wouldn't say it was clump-free either. It was thick and did not go on smoothly once I delicately put it on my lashes. I finally threw it away so I wouldn't torture myself anymore.I want a mascara that just glides on, no clumps and no issues. I found that L'Oreal Voluminous works much better for a similar price range. 
If you want to spend a little more, I would recommend Estee Lauder's More Than Mascara.
This stuff works great but also costs $21 a tube. It is sometimes included in their gift with purchase. They are having a sweepstakes for the month of July to win a $350 shopping spree. Check it out:
https://www.esteelauder.com/promotions/common/sweepstakes.tmpl?cm_sp=Promotions_Sweeps_DropDownThis stuff works great but also costs $21 a tube. It is sometimes included in their gift with purchase. They are having a sweepstakes for the month of July to win a $350 shopping spree. Check it out:The yellow bottle - what's it called?
Don't you hate it when your friend tells you she has a great product and she can't remember what it's called? Why do marketers do that? They create a great beauty product and use small fonts or confusing fonts and then name the product something that nobody can remember. Kind of like bloggers right? How many times do you have to do a search on your friend's blog because they gave it an odd name you can never remember.
The salon I use has this great product that I call "the yellow bottle". Clients actually come in and ask for the stuff in the yellow bottle!
The salon I use has this great product that I call "the yellow bottle". Clients actually come in and ask for the stuff in the yellow bottle!
Well, I found it online and it is called LISAP unisystem smoothing fluid. It is awesome stuff! It smells great and has a heat protecting agent for use with straightening irons and other hot tools. I love this product because it doesn't dry out your hair or make it crispy and brittle feeling as some iron guards do.
I have already decided I am going to give this stuff away for a contest real soon but I need to get my hands on some. The salon can't keep it in stock! Maybe that is because it is made in Italy.
Sorry for the VERY small picture but this is the only size available on the website too. I need to contact these people and meet with them. Their products have potential!
Here is the company website:
Mr. Gerardo Bruzzese a hairstylist and colorist for over thirty years, who was looking for a superior hair color and products for his salon, founded Lisap USA in 1993. After doing extensive research on Hair Color Companies, Mr. Bruzzese came across Lisap S.p.A. located in Milan, Italy. The rest as they say, is HISTORY. Today, our commitment to the salon has grown. Lisap USA is now the sole importer of Lisap Products throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.Lisap S.p.A. has been in the Beauty Business since 1952. They develop and manufacture all their products in their factories in Milan, Italy.
To Chi or not to Chi?
Cosmo has this great article on Lust-worthy hair for less. They mention in the article that it is not worth it to spend lots of money on luxe styling tools. And that's it! Where are the details? I talk to my friends and they swear by the CHI and then there is the T3. I found the one at Sally's beauty supply (Hot Tools) to work great. But is it damaging my hair more than the double the price CHI? Am I missing out on a type of ceramic that mine doesn't have?
I will be doing some more research on this poing but thought I would throw it out there. Afterall, flat is in (at least today).
As promised, Moody Maria is having a contest! Since the focus around summer is flip flops, sandals, walking on the beach......let's have a contest to win free stuff to make your feet as soft and smooth as the sand on a beach.
Up for grabs is Victoria's Secret After Shave Lotion and Warming Foot Scrub!
The first prize comes with an OPI nail polish of your choice. After you win, just let me know what type of color you prefer and I will go shopping for you.
So this prize is sort of like winning a personal shopper too!
The second prize isn't as glamorous but very useful!
It comes with a foot file to smooth out those rough edges. 
So, this is how it works! Leave me a comment with your first name and your tip to keep your feet looking good this summer. If you feet are not worth mentioning, let us know that too. How long has it been since your last real pedicure? You can leave a comment as anonymous if you wish and just leave your name in the text of the comment. This way, you don't have to sign up for a thing or give out your email address.
On the evening of July 13th, I will randomly pick two winners. After I announce the winners on this site (by July 14th), I will let you know how to contact me so we can get you your prize. Free prize, free shipping and totally fun!
So, this is how it works! Leave me a comment with your first name and your tip to keep your feet looking good this summer. If you feet are not worth mentioning, let us know that too. How long has it been since your last real pedicure? You can leave a comment as anonymous if you wish and just leave your name in the text of the comment. This way, you don't have to sign up for a thing or give out your email address.On the evening of July 13th, I will randomly pick two winners. After I announce the winners on this site (by July 14th), I will let you know how to contact me so we can get you your prize. Free prize, free shipping and totally fun!
Contest will be announced tonight!
7/13 - my b-day! I want to give u a gift!
Check back tonight for Moody Maria's first contest and win freebies! Free to you!
The contest will begin tonight and run through July 13th - my birthday!
Hydra-Radiance Intensive Nutrient Night Serum
$9.99 is the current sale price!
I love this stuff! I use it with my Moisture 24 or other moisturizer right before bed. I have seemed to notice a slight difference in my skin. I will continue to use it and hopefully someone else will notice as the other reviewers on the AVON site had mentioned!
Here are some of their reviews:
Love this stuff!
Date: July 1, 2008
"The first time I put this on I fell in love with the smell. I put it on in the morning and at night and let it dry then I put on the night cream or day cream. I've been using it for about 2 weeks. I noticed to day that the wrinkles on my forehead are less prominent so I'll continue to use it.
love it
Date: June 17, 2008
"i recently purchased this and have been using it for 2 weeks. i noticed visible change within 1st couple of days using it. my face is much smoother and vibrant. i use it after washing and under my moisturizer. i will continue to use in my nightly regime."
Feels Great
Date: June 22, 2008
"I will confess I'm man and I've been using womens facial creams for a about a year now. I wish that their were more products that catered to the aging skin of men. But until they do I will use women skin care products. If they work why not use them. I just purchased this product and after 1 use my skin felt smooth and looked smoother. Lets see what it does in 7 days."
Wake up to visibly glowing skin.Powerful glow-boosting vitamins & minerals. 3X level of fennel complex to help improve skin tone. Pro-Vitamins B5 & B6 help regulate and maintain healthy skin.85% of women showed improvement in overall skin health in just 7 days. 1 fl. oz.
Happy Fourth of July - let's focus on a company born in the USA!
I tried the honeydew cleanser and loved it! It smelled good, washed my faced nicely and left it feeling smooth and moist. Although it didn't remove ALL of my eye makeup with one washing, I understood since it was such a gentle cleanser.
An unscented creamy cleanser with honeydew melon, honey enzymes, chlorophyll, sea weed and algae. 4.4 oz for $17.27
I did try the cranberry cleanser but it tasted really bad! When I washed my face it was hard to avoid the taste (like some other harsh cleansers I have used). I used it up but was still partial to the honeydew cleanser.
Description:
Guava Cactus Mask is a potent hydrating treatment delivering a multitude of potent antioxidants to your skin. Prickly pear cactus extract provides moisture binding properties while oils of sunflower, jojoba, hemp, avocado, and squalane deeply nourish and lubricate dry stressed skin. Organic green tea and tocotrienols mop up free radicals, and organic essential oils provide an uplifting aroma-therapeutic effect.
Directions:
Apply a liberal layer to cleansed skin. Relax for twenty minutes, rinse with warm water, tone, nourish and protect.
I once ran across this brand in a discussion board and decided to give it a try. I found it at Sunflower Foods (natural foods store). I like this company because it is based in Colorado and the woman came up with these formulas in her kitchen. The result: MyChelle Dermaceuticals LLC, a paraben-free, non-toxic, 100% natural, eco-friendly, cruelty-free company. Read more about her on their website: http://mychelleusa.com/about-us.aspx
I tried the honeydew cleanser and loved it! It smelled good, washed my faced nicely and left it feeling smooth and moist. Although it didn't remove ALL of my eye makeup with one washing, I understood since it was such a gentle cleanser.
An unscented creamy cleanser with honeydew melon, honey enzymes, chlorophyll, sea weed and algae. 4.4 oz for $17.27
I did try the cranberry cleanser but it tasted really bad! When I washed my face it was hard to avoid the taste (like some other harsh cleansers I have used). I used it up but was still partial to the honeydew cleanser.
They also have a new product called a Guava Cactus Mask that looks pretty neat! A potent hydrating antioxidant mask with pink guava and prickly pear cactus. $31.70 on the website!
Description:Guava Cactus Mask is a potent hydrating treatment delivering a multitude of potent antioxidants to your skin. Prickly pear cactus extract provides moisture binding properties while oils of sunflower, jojoba, hemp, avocado, and squalane deeply nourish and lubricate dry stressed skin. Organic green tea and tocotrienols mop up free radicals, and organic essential oils provide an uplifting aroma-therapeutic effect.
Directions:
Apply a liberal layer to cleansed skin. Relax for twenty minutes, rinse with warm water, tone, nourish and protect.
Healthier Hair with Heat - huh??
I have been going to this new salon and you know how they are REALLY good at talking you into new products???? Well, I got suckered into buying some new shampoo that is supposedly really good for colored hair. It is called ThermaFuse ColorCare shampoo. And you know what? I really like it! Not only does it smell amazing and sweet like candy but it really builds up a good lather and does a great job.
Today I decided to try the Deep Conditioning Treatment. The stylist said it smells like Ande's mints. She said to wash my hair and put hot water on right before I put in the treatment, wrap a towel around my head and leave it on for about 10 minutes. She also said not to use it more than once a week because that could actually dry out my hair - who knew?
I will review the deep conditioning treatment at a later time.
ThermaFuse with HeatSmart Complex® works with the heat of your blow dryer to heal & repair and protect & prevent! This cutting edge technology means that heat damage from hot irons and hair dryers is now a thing of the past.
Here is the website: http://www.thermafuse.com/
Solar Oil
There is a product that I have been using for years called Solar oil. Basically it is a almond-scented cuticle oil that can keep your cuticles moist and also make you look like you just stepped out of a salon from a manicure! Buy two, one for home and one for work. If you have a big meeting, just gloss some on and go!
It is $11.00 for a small bottle but lasts a long time! They also carry it in a solid form in case you are afraid of a mess.
Here is the company website: http://creativenaildesign.com/
Tips from Trisha
My sweet friend Trisha is a makeup junkie just like me. Here are some Bobbi Brown products she recommends:
To use it they suggest to dip the tip of an ultra fine eyeliner brush into the gel formulae and wipe off the excess before applying to the eye. Work quickly as product becomes transfer-resistant once dry. To remove, use makeup remover that is gentle enough for the eyes.
The first one is something that everyone can use and it is listed as an "Allure" 2007 Best of Beauty Award Winner. It is called "Tinted Lip Balm". Trisha tried it in Golden pink and said it lasts a long time, has the perfect amount of color and is easy to put on even when you don't have a mirror!
This unique formula offers deep moisturization and sheer color that lasts longer than most. With a portable newly designed metal case, Tinted Lip Balm offers finger-free and mess-free application. It is available in a range of beautiful shades – every shade works for almost anyone! $18.00
The next product is one that Trisha has been using for years. It was recently Awarded: "Elle" ‘Genius Award’ (April 2008), "In Style" 'Best Beauty Buy' (2008), and "Allure" ‘Reader's Choice Award’ (2008). Wow! This stuff must be good!
Their popular long-wearing eyeliner offers the precision of liquid liner and the ease of a gel-based formula. This Fall, try water-resistant Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in NEW Black Mauve Shimmer Ink, a black mauve infused with bronze and gold pearl pigments.
To use it they suggest to dip the tip of an ultra fine eyeliner brush into the gel formulae and wipe off the excess before applying to the eye. Work quickly as product becomes transfer-resistant once dry. To remove, use makeup remover that is gentle enough for the eyes.
Check out their website for colors: http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/products/sp_shaded.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY2751&PRODUCT_ID=PROD1109
Bobbi Brown can be found at Dillards at Park Place Mall and in Phoenix just about everywhere (you lucky folks). Click on the image below to check out their latest products:
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