It Cosmetics Vitality Face Disc Review

Hi guys thanks for coming back to my blog.

So I promised a review of the It Cosmetics Live, Love, Laugh Vitality Face Disc with Drops of Light Technology and I must say for the most part it really works for me.  I picked mine up from QVC which is my favorite place to get It Cosmetics, many of the products offered by QVC have a brush included for just an extra $10.00 or so where if you get it on the It Cosmetics web site or Ulta they will not have the brush offer.  The brush that came with mine was the  Jumbo Heavenly Luxe Mega-Brush which if purchased alone on QVC or the It Cosmetics website, would be $58.00.  On QVC I paid $48.50 for the disk and brush, the disk alone is $38.00.  I have never had good customer service in Ulta and you can’t get It Cosmetics at Sephora.  QVC has a great return policy as well as easy pay options on a few products, unfortunately easy pay isn’t currently offered on this product right now.

The bronzer in this palette is a matte finish.  I find it is darker and less orange than say NYC’s Sunny and a touch darker than Two Faced Chocolate Soleil with the same neutral undertones.  The bronzer doesn't come off orange at all on my skin tone.  It leaves a natural shadow when I use it to contour and it blends out with ease.

The blush is a cool pink with a hint of coral with a slight shimmer, however the shimmer doesn't come off on the cheeks leaving a more satin finish over shimmer.  It also blends very easily and gives a natural pinched or light burn look.  I use this blush often, it goes very well with my tan lending itself to the slightly pink cheek that I would have after a little to long in the sun.

The highlight in this trio is a champagne shimmer and can look very disco ball if you don’t use a light hand.  This also blends out beautifully but I think it has a less natural look unlike the other products in this palette.  I wish it was a little more of a natural highlight rather than the heavy iridescence that comes off on the skin, you can easily overdue it so start light, better to add than take away.  It will blend easily but you end up with to much highlight in places you didn’t intend for it to be.



The palette is my favorite product to use right now for contour and blush.  I find I’m reaching for this bronzer over my Soleil Tan De Chanel, which was my favorite last month and my Two Faced Chocolate Soleil.  The entire palette is finely milled and as I said before is so easy to blend out to a natural finish, with the exception of the highlight.  I find myself reaching for my Hourglass Ambient lighting palette over the included highlighter, it’s my favorite for highlight, I love it and want to use it everyday if possible, it’s just a beautiful finish to any look.  It Cosmetics is a cruelty free company and their products have things included in them that are said to be good for your skin. According to their website this product includes anti-aging ingredients hydrating ingredients, including hydrolyzed collagen, acai, green tea, and vitamins A, C, and E. Talc, paraben, sulfate, mineral oil, petrolatum, synthetic fragrance, and phthalate free. Hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic.  Although it’s disappointing to see parabens and sulfates it’s not something that keeps me away.  One last thing, it doesn't settle into fine lines!  That is becoming a huge thing for me.  I didn't realize how bad that does look until I tried a very cheap blush, Horrifying!

Thanks for reading!  I’m working on part 3 of my “On The Daily” series.  This will be the final installment and it will cover concealer, contour, blush and finishing powder.  I wish you all the best and thanks again for stopping by.

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KelleyJo

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As promised.. It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Color Correcting Full Coverage Cream + Anti Aging Hydrating Serum SPF 50+ UVA/UVB… Review

Now that is a lot of title for this amazing little tube of product. Hi guys thanks for coming back.  I have been talking about this in my blog for a while now.  It has been listed in my part 1 of my holy grail daily use products as well as in a birthday haul.  Oh yeah and one I forgot was the It Cosmetics Game Changer post.  I don’t have to tell you I have a real love of It Cosmetics but the true admiration is for the CC+ cream.  I really never believed I could have the coverage I needed from a CC cream.  This one is it.



If you follow my blog you already know I am in my early 40’s and I have been on a mission to halt all signs of aging from marching across my face.  The entire point of this post started getting lost in my drug history so if you are interested you can follow this thought to here.

So the CC+ cream seems pretty easy to match.  It comes in 5 color choices, Fair, Light, Medium, Tan and Rich.  The color I have is Light.  I was a little worried at first because I have been self tanning but it really seems to work regardless of my use of a self tanner.  You get 1.08 fl. oz. in a tube with a pump on it, I love this type of product with a pump, it just makes things less messy.  I have had mine since the middle of May so I have been using it fairly frequently for 6 weeks and I still have maybe 1/4th of the product left.  It takes about 2 pumps if I cover my entire face with it, 1 if I just use it in the areas of uneven tone or I mix an illuminating  BB cream with it like the one from Gerard (Whitening Lightning).  I pump it unto the back of my hand then use the Makeup Geek Foundation Stippling brush to apply it then I use my Real Techniques makeup sponge to finish it off.  I find that I just need one coat to cover any imperfections as well as to even out uneven skin tone, it really doesn’t take a lot of this stuff.  Keep in mind I always moisturize and I only use a primer in the places I need it like my T zone.

As you can probably already tell I really love this product.  The pros for me are 1. Full coverage 2. Easy color matching and blends well whether I am self-tanning or not 3. Feels light on my skin 4. It’s good for your skin, especially aging skin like mine.  Cons 1. It cost $38.00  This is really the only negative for me.  If you order any of the It Cosmetics from QVC you may receive a sample size of this product, I did when I ordered the New Year New You collection.  I would suggest trying it from there or Ulta, somewhere that has a really great return policy.  I always like to try any foundation type product before I drop that much on it and sampling is the way to go.  Unfortunately Sephora doesn’t carry It Cosmetics and Ulta doesn’t give out samples, not my location anyway.  I was very happy with mine and I hope if you give it a go you are too.

As always thank you so much for reading my blog and look for part 2 of my daily holy grail products.  I will finish up with all the color, eyes, cheeks and lips.  I am also giving the Sephora 10 hour liquid foundation a go.  Today is the first day I have worn it and so far so good.

Much Love and God Bless,

KelleyJ0

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It Cosmetics.. GAME CHANGER?

Hi guys, thanks for coming back to my blog.

So if you subscribe to the It Cosmetics email, It Insider, you received a very interesting announcement in your inbox this morning.  The subject line reads NEW! Game-Changer! It’s Your Confidence in a Compact.  I remember it wasn’t  to long ago that Bare Minerals was saying the same thing about Bare Skin, many agree.

Apparently they are releasing a new type of foundation never seen before.  It’s called CC+ Veil Beauty Fluid Foundation and it comes in a compact like their celebration foundation but it’s a fluid foundation.  This comes in 5 colors fair, light, medium, tan and rich and it claims, as many of their other products do, that it is anti-aging, hydrating and color-correcting “Brighten complexion, improve skin tone, and minimize pores and fine lines”.  The email explains that it is a beauty fluid that is dispensed through a cushion type mechanism unlike any product on the market.  Like many of the It Cosmetics face products it contains a SPF of 50+ UVA/UVB and that is something I adore with these products.  The ones I have experience with do not contain the tell tell fragrance of SPF and I know a lot of women just do not like wearing SPF for that reason.  It also claims to be “anti-aging armor with skin-perfecting technology” It Cosmetics web page also lists many of those good for your skin ingredients in this foundation “Anti-Aging Peptides, Niacin, Algae, Vitamins A, C, B, E, Hyaluronic Acid, and Hydrolyzed Collagen”.  Unlike most CC creams, I guess this is where the + comes in this is a medium to full buildable coverage.

I have a bit of experience with It Cosmetics.  The first products I purchased was the 5 piece collection on QVC, New Year, Your Most
Beautiful You.  This collection included..


1. 2 in 1 Bye Bye Under Eye/Hello Light Brightener
2. Celebration Foundation
3. Heavenly Luxe Double Airbrush Foundation Brush
4. Feel The Moment Anti Aging Serum Primer
5. Heavenly Luxe Sensory Sweeping Fan Brush
You can find my post about the collection here.

I won’t repeat everything and bore you to death but I love it.  I still have a bit of the primer serum, I’m saving the last little bit, as well as the rest of the collection although I have used it frequently.  It included a sample of the CC cream which I ordered the full size on my birthday and use daily.

I also have the Naturally Pretty Palette, that I included in my March favorites.  I’ve seen a lot of positive and negative reviews for this palette so my advice would be put your hands on it, check it out and make sure if you purchase this palette you get it from somewhere you can return it if you are unhappy.

The CC+ Veil Beauty Fluid Foundation can be found on the It Cosmetics website for $38.00 for 0.34 fl. Oz. and I included the link above ^^^.  I would like to see more product for that price but it’s not way off base for the brand.  The foundation comes with a  “non-absorbing puff applicator”.  Also keep in mind this is called a CC+ foundation and it says on the website that it can be used on top of your moisturizer or in place of your moisturizer as well as primer, foundation and sunscreen.

I used my It Insider email and the It Cosmetics website for all of this information so if you have any other questions you may be able to find your answer there.  I personally believe Jamie Kern is a genius when it comes to makeup for women who are dealing with aging skin and I hope to have this in hands and on my face very, very soon.

Thanks for coming by and as always..

Much Love and God Bless,

KelleyJo
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Big Love, Big Lots

Hi Guys, thanks for coming back.

So I have learned something very, very important.  Not all Big Lots are created equal.  I have been to many Big Lots in many locations and all of the beauty departments are not the same.  Some are big, some are small and some are just right.  My home town location is a gold mine of drugstore brands, sometimes even current product lines.

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Example 1: Maybelline Eyestudio Duo #10 Lawless Lavender $2.00

(These are the baked single pan shadows with 2 colors.  I seen the very same one in Kmart today for $6.99)

Example 2:  Revlon Colorstay Brow Enhancer Light Brown (brow tinted wax) Champagne (highlighter) $2.80



(This is a dual ended retractable pencil)

Example 3: Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter #20 Brown Sugar $2.00

Example 4: Maybelline Colorwhisper #250 Nude Shimmer $1.50

Example 5: Epielle BB Cream Light Beige $2.80

As far as I know #5 is a new product made by Epielle.  I have bought the makeup remover wipes made by Epielle at Big Lots and I have always been very happy with them.  I have read one other beauty blogger who reported on this product, however I have just done a swatch on the back of my hand and I would agree with the blogger thus far, WOW.  I used my It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Flat Top Buffing Foundation Brush to just buff it into the back of my hand, for a BB cream it did everything it should and more, including leaving a nice illumination to my skin.  (I used this under my makeup and I really disliked it.  I can’t put my finger on why, especially when I liked it so much previously.  It might do fine if you use it on its own.  I will try it again and give a better review in the next couple of weeks.)

I had mentioned before that I would be moving so we have been knee deep in boxes since last week.  Last night we finally unloaded the last box into a storage unit until we find a house to rent.  We are so unorganized and I have a ton of things to get straightened out so I can post to the blog properly.  I am so sorry I didn’t include pictures in this post.  I will upload them tomorrow, I hope.  I am trying to make sure all of my pictures look good and have a consistent look to them throughout the blog. You can probably tell, if you keep up with my blog, that there has been an improvement to them in the last few posts.

During all of the packing and moving I continued to plan and come up with ideas for my program Makeup for a 2nd Chance.  I believe you will be seeing a name change very soon.  A close friend and I have been brainstorming names and we have it down to just a few.  I am thinking of having a poll to decide what the final name will be.  We both believe that the one we have now is just not the right one.  In the business of a non-profit you want to really get your message across in as few words as possible and that starts in the name.  Of course I would love to hear any suggestions you have in the comment section below.  My next post will be a favorite’s video for April, sorry it’s going to be so late.

Please keep us in your prayers.

Much Love and God Bless,

KelleyJo

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Theraderm Skin Cleansing System, Day 5

Hello, Hope everyone is doing very, very well today. I am on day 5 for the Theraderm Clinical Skin System. So I just wanted to give you guys a quick update on my thoughts about this skin cleansing system.

Not sure if I had mentioned it but I have used this product for a brief time before now. My Aunt had gotten the travel size for the ladies in my family for Christmas and I’m sure, do to my young age at the time, I didn't keep it up and wasn't very concerned with my skin. Anyway I am so far pretty happy with my skin. I broke out terribly when I started using the Clinique 3 Step system and took that as a result of starting the new skin routine. This time I haven’t experienced any breakouts so far. I think my skin was a little red the first time I used it but nothing I was overly concerned with. I believe I explained in one of my prior posts that it was a 4 step system. So here is a brief description and picture of each product and how I use it.

   1. Cleansing Wash, I have been using my Dermabrush to clean my face with the first product in the system. It lathers up nice and has no real smell to it.

   2.Fruit Acid Exfoliate, I put 10 drops of this on the round   application pads and rub it all over the face as well as eye lids.

   3. OPC Reparative Gel, I use my fingers to rub a thin layer all over my face,      neck and eye lids.

   4. Enriched Facial Moisturizer, I rub a small amount over  entire face, neck and eye lids.

None of the products seem to have a strong smell associated with them, which is great for anyone who might me sensitive to certain aromas. I used to have a sensitivity to a lot of different smells, they would give me migraine headache, that was such a miserable thing to have happen just from smelling a nice perfume or even certain foods. So, I am very pleased with the system so far and I will come back on a weekly basis and give you updates. I just want to add that I do follow this with additional moisturizers, oils and eye cream. I am using the Tarte Maracuja Oil under my eyes, Olay Eye serum around my eyes and Clinique’s Repairware Laser Focus on my fine lines and wrinkles around the corners of my eyes, forehead and laugh lines. I also still use the It Cosmetics Feel The Moment primer serum before applying my makeup.

Don't forget guys to go check out the Luvocracy page and app. I really love putting my collections together and I would love to see your's as well.

This is the last week of Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Steals. I wanted to get the Laura Geller Baked Highlighter and dual ended brush that is featured today for $15.00 instead of the usual $44.00. I have had a bit of bad luck with my former employer. 

I had to quit do to a tone he took with me over a statement I made in front of a customer about how much money was made the night before. I didn't even know the gentleman was walking up to the buffet, nevertheless I was told in the back “Do not ever say anything about money ever again in front of a customer, do you hear me Kelley, do you understand?”. I wish I was able to include a audio clip for you to hear the tone that was used when he said this to me, it was degrading and unacceptable. My husband doesn't talk to me in this tone and no other person is going to either. Anyway payday was Friday and I was told my check was mailed on Friday, today is Tuesday and I still didn't receive my check. I do not believe it takes 4 days for mail to come when it was mailed in the same city it is being delivered in. So all that being said I didn't have the $5.00 to pick this product up. I was going to even give in and use my $9.00 in points to get the cost down.

I am going to post my March favorites in a separate post so be sure to go read it when I get it uploaded. Take care you guys and I will talk to you all very soon.

Much Love and God Bless,

Kelleyjo

Celebrating It Cosmetics Celebration Foundation

I told you guys that I had received the QVC New Year,Your Most Beautiful You 5 Piece Collection. Here is what's included...

1. 2 in 1 Bye Bye Under Eye/Hello Light Brightener
2. Celebration Foundation
3. Heavenly Luxe Double Airbrush Foundation Brush
4. Feel The Moment Anti Aging Serum Primer
5. Heavenly Luxe Sensory Sweeping Fan Brush





So I had changed foundation probably a month ago from the Clinique Even Better, which I have used since September of 2013 to the Estee Lauder Resilience Lift. I did a lot of research as I call it, getting samples and just using the products before I spend lots of money on something I am unhappy with down the road. 

I ordered the QVC collection for the sole purpose of getting the Feel the Moment primer serum. I had seen and heard so much about this product especially for my dry skin, as to it's powerful hydrating effects and that is was just a great overall product for aging skin. 

So I used the primer as directed and I had seen Emilynoel83 on YouTube, check her channel out she is AWESOME, review it and recommended letting it absorb for a couple of minutes before you put on the foundation, and I did. So I started putting on the Celebration foundation with the foundation brush that came with it. I used small circles to apply it and I immediately could see my red, uneven skin tone start to just disappear. I wasn't having to keep reloading my brush with product, I wasn't having to go over the area and build coverage. It matched my skin color perfectly. I wan't having to spend a ton of time blending it into my neck and jawline like many foundations I have tried in the past. It is so hard to impress me guys and this did. I really went into this thinking the foundation wasn't going to work because it was a powder form and most of the mineral makeups or powder type foundations just don't work on my dry skin, they leave me with dry patches and just a dry look to my skin.

I have used the foundation for 2 days and I have had consistent results. The other products, bronzer, blush and highlighter blended and looked great on top of this foundation. So in conclusion, I am over the moon about this product. I will continue to keep you updated and I am going to keep using this and trying other products with it as we go along.

I will try to post something in regards to the Estee Lauder foundation. Just an update the Theraderm system hasn't been sent to me yet by my grandmother. I might be moving so I'm kinda waiting to see what happens. Ive been using the 3 in 1 Timewise cleanser by Mary Kay, the step 2 exfoliate by Clinique and the Clinique moisturizer along with a drop of Maracuja oil by Tarte. Of course after I moisturize I let it absorb followed by the It Cosmetics primer serum and I let that absorb as well.

I did promise some information on the Naturally Pretty It Matte Lux palette. I had sent It cosmetics an email about the brush not being included and this was the response.

Hi Kelley!

Thank you for your email and for being an IT Girl!!! We are so happy to hear that you found IT And are loving IT!!!  We love to hear this!  We are so sorry for any confusion but the only place that the Naturally Pretty Palette comes with the brush in a set is on QVC!  We love our partnership with QVC as it does allow our It Girls to get such great deals and sets!!!  

Hope this helps!

Just so you know, we always want to be certain that you are 100% confident and satisfied in every IT Cosmetics product. Because of this, here at our company as with all of our partners, we will always return or exchange a product if you are not 100% satisfied. With every single purchase we always offer a 30-day unconditional money back guarantee; if you are not 100% satisfied for any reason you are always welcome to send any product back either for an exchange or for a full refund. We hope this information helps and if you need more information, we're always here and look forward to serving you again soon!

Make IT a beautiful day!

XOXO

Hope

Much Love and God Bless,
Kelleyjo

21 Days of Beauty Steals

Hi guys,
So the It Cosmetics QVC New Year New You came today and I will get started on using it and getting a good idea of what I think about all the included products.

I went to Ulta this morning when they opened for day 2 of the 21 Days of Beauty Steals. I have the first page of the sale paper from last week on my mirror and all the days that I need to be there circled. So this was my first day and I wanted to grab the Stila In The Know palette for $20. That is a GREAT buy on this palette. It is a all matte, 10 shades and includes an eyeliner pencil. I also picked up the It Cosmetic Naturally Pretty Vol 1 Matte Luxe Transforming Eyeshadow Palette. I am so excited about this. Turns out it's been out since last year but working very hard to hide itself from me. I had never seen a review nor seen it in the stores, nada. The one problem I have right out of the package is there is no brush! I have seen the brush included in reviews, tutorials and on QVC, I believe. So I sent It Cosmetics a quick email to see if I can find out why.

So I will post pictures and swatches very soon..

Much love and God bless
Kelleyjo

Laying the foundation

This is my routine and my opinions. I have based this on many hours of reading, watching videos, and using the products which I have purchased during the last few years.  That being said. .. I told you about my cleansing process in my first post, this is my next step.

Once you have a clean canvas you want to moisturize, moisturize, don't forget to moisturize.  This is so important for keeping wrinkles at bay, keeping your color even and just good skin health.  I've read different opinions about eye creams.  Some say it's just a way to make more money by selling a different product for every part of your face and body.  I've been using the Clinique laser repair that I have gotten in my free gift with purchase.  As I stated in my prior posts I haven't seen a difference in the last 6 months of use. However that doesn't mean I haven't prevented crows feet or other forms of aging.  

Something I have added in the last month is a  Maracuja oil from Tarte. I use my ring-finger to gently dab it under and around the outside corners of my eyes. Once I've done this I take my step 3 moisturizer from Clinique and put it into my palm where I had the oil.  I then add another couple of drops to my hand, combine and massage into my face with an upward motion. I then continue down my neck and onto my décolletage  The next step is important, let it be absorbed before you continue on to primer.  I wait at least 3 minutes, longer if I'm not in a hurry.

I ordered the It Cosmetics New Year Your Most Beautiful You 5pc. Collection from QVC. 

I have read so many great reviews about the Feel the Moment Serum Sensory Primer I had to try it. So I am about to turn my beauty regimen on it's ear. I am changing everything. Changing my cleanser to the Theraderm, my primer to the It serum. Guess what, you are along for the ride.

I will post an interview with my Aunt, LIsa Humphrey from the Chattanooga Plastic Surgery Group later in the week. Hope we can find better skin together, 41 is creeping up real quick.

Much love and God Bless,

Kelleyjo