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A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT WISHLIST

NYEwishlistI’ve always felt like the holidays were for everyone else. I gleefully shop for everyone in my life, friends, family, offspring, but don’t think much about anything for myself. The holidays aren’t about me, they’re about the people in my life. New Years Eve though, that one is very “me”-centric. It’s all about saying farewell to the old you from last year, and saying hello to a better person in the upcoming year.

This year I don’t have much of a Christmas wishlist, but I do have a New Years Eve wishlist. Who’s to say wishlists have to only be for birthdays and the traditional gift giving holidays? This wishlist is full of items to help me stick with my goals and resolutions for 2k15!

My resolutions are: to eat more fruits and veggies, to always bring a touch of fancy to every-day items (because life is too short for ugly things), and to travel more! In addition to eating better, I want to start looking into supplements that can help me feel better in day to day life. I’ve looked up what is available, such as the full spectrum cbd oil for sale, and decided that CBD products could be good for helping me to relax and improving my mood overall. I’ve struggled quite a lot with mood swings this year and I hope to change that come to January. I am looking forward to traveling more, it has been on my to-do list, plus I can pick up some tips from https://www.lacasadelriccio.com/ so I know what I’m getting myself in for when I visit more places I’ve never been!

I also have a lot of exciting fashion and beauty resolutions planned which you can learn more about below! This is the year I sort my personal sense of style out once and for all.

I’ve selected these inspiring items:
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Paderno World Cuisine Tri-Blade Spiral Veggie Slicer

Veggies are so good for you, but let’s be real, they can be incredibly boring. What better way to liven up their presentation then a spiralizer? Hell, I’ll want to eat more veggies just so I can play with this thing. How satisfying would it be to watch this sucker turn a zucchini into a fancy, spirally, spring?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=ox_sc_imb_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

2.

Bormioli Rocco Cassiopea Rock Glass

A great way to pack a whole lotta antioxidant rich fruit and veggies into one convenient meal is by making smoothies. But just because you’re taking a liquid lunch doesn’t mean you have to forgo the fanciness. Why not serve it up in these cool faceted tumblers? They’re available in two sizes, depending on how hungry you are 😉 With glasses this gorgeous, I think I’ll use the spiralizer to add little twists of cucumbers to garnish my green smoothies.
http://www.amazon.com/Bormioli-Rocco-Cassiopea-Rocks-Glass/dp/B008PCV6J4/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1418679663&sr=1-1&keywords=Bormioli+Rocco+Cassiopeia+Glass&pebp=1418679664514

3.

Style Nanda 3 Concept Eyes Creamy Lip in Kitsch Biker

Speaking of fanciness, what better way to be the personification of that then a bold festive lip? I’ve tried these Style Nanda Three Concept Eyes Creamy Lip products before and they are unbelievably buttery and moisturizing. I selected a very neutral shade to test run, but I’ve regretted not picking up this shade, Kitsch Biker, ever since! This one is high on my list!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/3CE-3-CONCEPT-EYES-Creamy-Lip-Color-KocoShop-/181446945927?pt=US_Makeup_Lips&var=&hash=item2a3f14ac87

4.

Luxury Leather Passport Case Cover

This little gold number brings me to the “travel more” portion of my resolutions. I’ve already given myself a kickstart by booking a weeklong trip to Iceland for next year (I’m looking at traveling around parts of Iceland with a rental from somewhere like Cars Iceland to find the best angle and positioning to view the Northern Lights!) and I can’t wait to whip out my passport housed in this beautiful crocodile embossed fine leather case. Your passport is a precious document, treat it as such! I’ll make sure I travel more just to have an excuse to use this thing!
http://www.amazon.com/GAZE-Hologramful-Snakeskin-Leather-Passport/dp/B00MF9Q0KS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418771972&sr=8-1&keywords=snakeskin+passport&pebp=1418771977946

5 & 6.

Whamisa Organic Flowers Damask Rose Petal Mist & Dr.Jart+ Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask

While on long (or even short) flights, it’s exciting as hell. The downside of that is you’re subjected to that terrible, terrible, recycled, dry as an ancient egyptian tomb air and it’s awfully hard on your skin. No one wants to step off the plane feeling like an old dry cat turd, and the good news is there’s something you can do to prevent it! Whamisa Organic Flowers Damask Rose Petal Mist gives your skin instant hydration with a few spritzes. It does so by forgoing water and using ingredients like fermented rose extract and petals, chrysanthemum extract, and aloe vera. I’ve reviewed their Organic Flowers Olive Mist and it turned out to be a holy grail item for me. I can’t wait to try this version! If you want to try it with me, order through this link and get 15% off! http://i.refs.cc/Mxk05ta7

After spritzing some of that awesome mist, why not really fortify your skin and protect it from that awful air with a sleeping mask? If you’re familiar with sleeping mask/packs, you know that there’s no better way to wake up refreshed and hydrated, so imagine what it could do for you on a plane? Dr Jart+ Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask is something I’ve tried before and I love it! It is so good! The good news for me is, it’s not available at Sephora. From their website “this weightless, leave-on mask that creates a protective barrier on your skin, locking in vital moisture and nutrients while you “beauty sleep.” Hyaluronic acid macromolecule feeds continuous moisture deep into the dermal layer, replenishing skin’s nighttime water supply, while olive leaf and cranberry strengthen the skin barrier to boost elasticity. A fragrant blend of nine essential oils promote a deep, comforting sleep, leaving your skin ultimately revitalized and you refreshed.”
http://www.sephora.com/water-fuse-water-max-sleeping-mask-P374570?skuId=1421981

7.

Travel Smart Travel Bottle Set

Traveling when you’ve got a skincare routine as in depth and product heavy as I do isn’t easy. You don’t want to risk putting all your products in your checked baggage because not only might it spill on your clothing, but it also takes up way too much valuable luggage room. Solve that problem by transferring everything into these handy travel friendly bottles! I plan on having my skincare with me in my carry-on bag, and this is going to make that possible. Also, I have a brand new handbag to use as my carry-on this year so I cannot wait to pack it with all of my travel essentials for the first time! The bag I am going to use was actually a gift from a friend. She collects knock off purses and the bag she has given me is a fantastic replica of one of the latest designs by Chanel. Honestly, it is such a good replica, you cannot tell the difference between my bag and a genuine one! Are there any bags that have caught your eye recently? What fashion and accessories trends have you been loving? Let me know, as I am always on the lookout for new handbags to spice up my outfits.
http://www.amazon.com/Travel-Smart-Bottle-Set/dp/B004HCECVA/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1418772167&sr=8-25&keywords=travel+accessories

8.

Sum:37 Secret Programming Essence 30 pc sample lot

Some things in my regime are just too precious to decant and put into bottles. I plan on getting around that by getting myself a large lot of samples to not only easily tote around, but also give me a fresh dose of product every time! Perfect!
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/SU-M37-Secret-Programming-Essence-30pcs-Anti-Aging-Skin-Care-Moisture-SUM37-/350719395464?pt=US_Skin_Care&hash=item51a8814688&clk_rvr_id=750151230419&afsrc=1

9.

Hada Labo UV Creamy Gel Sunblock

After all of that dry airplane air, I’m going to need a nourishing sunblock for my adventures. Hada Labo UV Creamy Gel SPF 50 PA+++ contains hyaluronic acid, my favourite hydrating ingredient!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hadalabo-RHOTO-Hyaluronic-Hyaluronic-UV-Creamy-Gel-SUNSCREEN-SPF50-PA-50g-/221413614914?pt=US_Skin_Care&hash=item338d47a54210.

Linea N°2 Faceted Carbon & Gold

I’m a podcast junkie. I subscribe to so many that I’ve always got a backlog going on. The easiest way to work through them all is by popping on my earbuds and listening while I’m going about my daily life. While I’m eating my veggies, traveling, or just walking my dogs, I want to add that fanciness by replacing my ugly white earbuds with these absolutely gorgeous faceted black and gold accented ones. These things are undeniably gorgeous, they look more like pieces of jewelry than they do headphones. How can you possibly be in a bad mood with these lovely things in your ears? Please Santa, leave these in my stocking so that I can kill it in the upcoming new year 😉
http://www.caeden.com/collections/linea_no_2/

Well, there’s my list! What are your resolutions going to be? Let me know in the comments!

SIX BEAUTY GIFT PICKS FOR THE PERSON WITH BARE SHELVES

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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across different versions of the “10 beauty gifts for the girl that has everything” article since the holiday season began. That’s great and all, but what do you get the girl that has nothing in the way of beauty? What about the girls and guys who are maybe just getting into beauty and skincare, or that want to get into it and have no idea to start and want to simplify things? Obviously, they’ll need products for skincare and so you’ll want to look at something like the aspect dr skincare range to get them started, but after that it becomes more tricky. Do you go with more complicated choices such as face rollers and massagers, or stick with a basic face mask? Make-up can be another difficult choice as it is such a personal thing because everyone has individual preferences and tastes. Buying for men is even harder! A friend of mine has been looking for a men’s face scrub for a while now but he’s not sure which to buy. There are so many products on the market at the minute! It’s completely overwhelming.

Here are my top 6 picks from my favourite stores for the newbs, or even for the ones who just want to start all over and discover some new favourites all at once!

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Benton Complete 6 items set with 5masks

As many of my friends can attest to, when they’re lost about Korean skincare I send them straight to what I started on, Benton. In this outstanding value kit you’ll get every Benton product they offer (minus their brand new cleanser, which I have yet to try BTW). These are full sized products, so really, this is a hell of a deal at $79.99 when it has a retail value of $142.oo


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Glow Recipe Trial Kits

Ahhh one of my new favourite stores. Glow Recipe is offering three different trial kits depending on your needs. They have the Dry Rescue Trial Kit, Not-A-Single-Winkle Trial Kit, and the Trouble Escape Trial Kit. From their website:
Receive a Trial Kit with:
– 5 skincare samples for dry, dehydrated skin (2~3 uses each)
– A $5 Glow Recipe credit to use with your next purchase
– Complimentary shipping”

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Klairs Gentle Black Pore Cleansing Kit

Wishtrend has something for you oily skinned folks looking for something appropriate for your particular skin type. This kit includes full sized products for a 3 step thorough yet gentle cleansing process. You get Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil, Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish and Gentle Black Sugar Charcoal Soap for only $38.35, that’s 30% off the regular price of $54.79

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W2Beauty Missha Homme Urban Soul Extreme Renew 2 Set

For the men in your life (or anyone who’d like something sleek and black for the holidays but doesn’t have the budget for a new BWM) this simple little kit from Missha comes with Homme Urban Soul Extreme RenewSKin 120ml + Homme Urban Soul Extreme Renew Lotion SPF15 120ml, plus 30ml travel sized versions.

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Wishtrend Wishbox No.17 x Klairs

Also from Wishtrend and Klairs we have the best deal on their site right now in my opinion. Especially if you have drier sensitive skin. From the description on their website: A retail value of $112.95 you can get everything you need for sensitive dry skin for just $62.12, a whopping 45% off! From the Wishtrend website:


“The Excellent Moist Skincare
for Sensitive Skin.

This Basic Skincares are offered
with Gift box and Sticker for a present !

Also we give you Klairs’
the Best sheet mask 23ml X 5EA
Don’t miss this special chance !

YOU CAN MEET THIS AWESOME
KLAIRS BOX
at WISHTREND NOW !
112.95 USD > 62.12 USD (45% OFF Price)

Contents :
[KLAIRS] Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish
[KLAIRS] Supple Preparation Facial Toner
[KLAIRS] Rich Moist Soothing Serum
[KLAIRS] Rich Moist Soothing Cream
[KLAIRS] Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream
+ [KLAIRS] Rich Moist Soothing Mask (Free)

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Soko Glam 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine Set

Ok this is the ULTIMATE gift, and I could not agree more with every pick in here. Charlotte from Soko Glam has taken all of the guess work out of the sometimes intimidating russian roulette game that can be choosing a Korean skincare lineup. Seriously though, I vouch for every single thing in this kit! All great stuff! At $185 dollars this is a pricey gift, but also an amazing one!

From the Soko Glam website:

Charlotte’s thoughtfully curated 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine special set is here! For a limited time only, get a great deal on Soko Glam’s best sellers and her favorites for the winter so you can start the new year right! Cheers to brighter, smoother and healthier skin!

Don’t miss out on this limited holiday edition set with a value of over $220!

Your day skincare routine: Double Cleanse, Toner, Essence, Serum/Ampoule, Eye Cream, Moisturizer, BB cream/SPF.

Your night skincare routine: Double Cleanse, Exfoliate (2 times a week), Toner, Sheet Mask (2 times a week), Essence, Serum/Ampoule, Eye Cream, Moisturizer and Night Cream.

Set includes 10 full-size products:

Banila Co. Clean It Zero Classic (oil-based cleanser)

Skin Food Egg Pore Foam (water-based cleanser)

Skin Food Black Sugar Strawberry Mask Wash Off (exfoliator)

Manefit Bling Bling Hydrogel Mask – Energizing Rose (sheet mask)

Etude House Collagen Moistfull Freshener/Toner (toner)

Missha First Treatment Essence Mist – 120 mL (essence)

Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Activator Ampoule (ampoule)

Etude House Moistfull Super Collagen Eye Concentrate (eye cream)

Etude House Collagen Moistfull Emulsion/Moisturizer (moisturizer)

Etude House Collagen Moistfull Cream (night cream) ”

If you’ve made it this far, you deserve some discounts!

For a 15% off your order at Glow Recipe, be sure and order via this link http://i.refs.cc/Mxk05ta7

For $5 off your first order at Wishtrend, sing up via this link https://www.wishtrend.com:48598/?s=022463306 and enter code 022463306 at registration

For $5 off your first order at w2Beauty register your account with this link https://www.wishtrend.com:48598/?s=022463306
and enter code 071087605 when you sign up!

WISHTREND X THE BEAUTY WOLF X KLAIRS MOISTURE RESCUE SET GIVEAWAY! (A $70 VALUE!)

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It’s winter and it’s the holidays, always a stressful combination. You’re probably overwhelmed, overworked, overstressed, and over dry! Treat yourself with Klairs Moisture Rescue set and feel good about doing it!
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Wishtrend has put together a set of Klairs best moisturizing product and has given me the opportunity to host a giveaway! One lucky winner will win full sized products of the following:

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(descriptions from Wishtrend website)

Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum

Quick Overview:

Introducing the best skin care serum,
Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum !

A magical skin care serum that
makes your skin softer and
replenished with moisture.

Keep your skin radiant and
glowing throughout the day !

Brand : KLAIRS
Volume : 50ml
All Skin Types (Dry Skin)
Made in Korea

Retail price 22.99 USD

 

Supple Preparation Facial Toner

Quick Overview:

The best facial toner formulated
with plant extract,
this toner balances the skin’s PH level
and boost the effectiveness of 
your entire skincare regime.

Brand : KLAIRS
Volume : 150ml
All Skin Types
Made in Korea

Retail price 21.99 USD

 

Rich Moist Soothing Cream

Quick Overview:

Formulated for normal to dry skin,
this concentrated facial cream provides
immediate and long-term hydration
for a radiant complexion.

An infusion of yeast-derived
beta glucan supports
the skin’s natural defense system
and improves repair capabilities.

It is simply the best moisturizer for face !

Brand : KLAIRS
Volume : 50ml
All Skin Types (Dry Skin)
Made in Korea

Retail price: 23.99 USD

 

Rich Moist Soothing Mask

Quick Overview:

+ Half bottle of soothing essence.
+ Unique formula from
Klairs pure cotton sheet.
+ No irritation.

Brand : KLAIRS
Volume : 23ml (1Sheet)
All Skin Types
Made in Korea

Retail price: 1.99 USD

That’s a $70.96 value! What a great giveaway to treat yourself!

I have tried these products before, I have to say the Klairs serum and sheet masks are a particular favourites of mine for dry skin. Right now is a great time to do some holiday shopping at Wishtrend. If you know someone with dry skin you’d like to pick these products up for, or even if you’d like to ensure that you get your hands on these babies, Wishtrend is currently offering Supple Preparation Facial Toner and Rich Moist Soothing Serum at 30% off if you purchase them together in their Injection Of Moisture Kit. They’re also offering Buy 10 get 3 free (or buy 20 get 10 free!) Klairs sheet mask sets, they’re also 40% off! As always one of my big recommendations is the Klairs Wishbox, which has every product listed in the giveaway PLUS a scrub and BB cream for 45% off, it makes the perfect gift for someone who’s either just getting into skincare and a fan of great Korean brands!

As always you can get $5 off your first order by registering your account via https://www.wishtrend.com:48598/?s=022463306 then entering code 022463306 at sign up!

Now, let’s get to that giveaway! The rules are simple, be anywhere in the world and register for a Wishtrend account via my link! You must also subscribe to WishtrendTv YouTube channel for updates and reviews on Wishtrend’s products. You can unlock more entries by tweeting about the giveaway, following my blog on bloglovin, following me on Instagram, and liking my page on Facebook 🙂 Giveaway closes Jan. 2nd 2015 and one winner will be chosen at random.
Good luck Beauty Pups and spread the word!

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BAD SKIN MILK BOMB ULTRA CREAM REVIEW

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Bad Skin Milk Bomb, what a name.
This is one of those products I got last winter that got put away for the warmer weather. It’s starting to get chilly again, and with the heater in my building kicking in, dry skin is a-comin’. It’s time to turn an eye back to this super oddly named, super emollient cream.

First thing’s first. This cream does not give you bad skin, it’s supposed to address it. It is however a milk bomb. As is sometimes the case with some of the lesser known Korean products, there’s not a whole lot of English language information about this one. What I can give you is the scant, poorly written, somewhat hard to read translations I could find:

Whitening functional authentication, anti-wrinkle functional authentication

  1. Abundant moisturizing membrane – efficacy of milk as it is, using milk protein as the main base instead of purified water
  2. Containing overflowing nutrient ingredients – plenty of nutrients good for the skin, such as honey, yogurt, almond oil, macadamia nut oil, etc.,
  3. Bouncy elasticity – bouncy and elastic moist skin moist
  4. Smooth skin texture – Exfoliation and skin texture
  5. Milky whitening – niacin polyimide (B3) components contained in milk to be highly enriched once more! Clean skin without blemishes!

Water storage capacity enabled threefold moisturizing membrane

1st milk moisturizing membrane

extract of milk, protein, honey, yogurt, etc. forms this powerful primary moisturizing membrane

2nd trophic membrane

almond oil, argan oil,macadamia nut oil form secondary oil trophic membrane

3rd moisturizing membrane

contains low molecular weight hyaluronic acid + low molecular weight Aru acid at the same time. It provides moisture dermis and endodermis of the skin at the same time as a powerful moisturizer.

Milk Protein Extract

114 nutrients are contained in milk, which is a complete food with excellent effect on health and beauty. Glycoprotein in milk helps generate collagen to give a firmer skin and relieve wrinkles. In addition, it makes the skin clean, flexible and moist due to the synergy effect of natural ingredients including milk containing- lactic acid, niacinamide, ceramides, minerals, vitamins A, C, E, etc. beneficial to the skin.

Specifically, milk contained in Bad Skin Mink Bomb is made “‹”‹from the clean ranch of Jeju only.”

So basically what we have here is a milk based cream featuring honey, yoghurt, nut oils, and argan oils. Pretty much as moisturizing and rich as it gets. If your skin is dry, this cream is your friend. It’s lighter in texture than you would imagine given the ingredients, but it’s still moisturizing as hell. It’s a whipped milky yoghurt consistency that sinks in very nicely but not completely. It has no smell whatsoever, so if you’re sensitive to fragrances, you’ll dig that aspect. It comes in a basic screw top container but they provide a little spatula scoop to keep our grubby fingers from contaminating the product. Always a plus for that type of packaging. Also, I think the packaging might be recyclable so they must have got their wholesale packaging from a company like Impacked in order to make their product more sustainable.
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I would say dry skins would really be into this stuff, especially if you prefer a thick barrier type cream, but even if your face skin is combination you could use this just around the eyes and mouth for extra protection from harsh winter winds. You can kind of get an idea of what I mean by thick barrier cream by seeing the pictures below. As you can see it does do a good job of hydrating my hands. I sometimes make a homemade mask pack for my hands with this stuff, I slather on a thick later of cream and wrap my hands in saran wrap for 20 minutes while jammin’ to Wu-Tang Clan’s C.R.E.A.M on repeat, Ok, that last part is optional. (LBR it shouldn’t be, Wu-Tang forever!)
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This is a neat little cream with cute packaging, it’s not remarkable but it’s not bad!
3 out of 5 turtles!

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