DISCLOSURE:  I received free product from StyleWatch Stylehunters to facilitate this review.  My opinions are my own.

I love products that can multi-task.  Anything that helps save me time when getting ready in the morning is a must for me.  It can be kind of crazy in a house with four kids and so my makeup routine needs to be fast.  But, I also don't want to look like I didn't really put any effort into getting ready.  In the last few years, I've discovered BB creams.  I love that BB creams moisturize, prime and even out my skin tone.  I can wear it alone or under foundation, if I want more coverage.

I recently had the chance to try Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting BB Bronzer.  It combines the benefits of a bronzer with a BB cream.  It protects, moisturizes, smooths, brightens and softens lines.  It comes in a mistake-proof formula that's stain-free, streak-free, orange-free and odor-free -- unlike some sunless tanners.  It's also good to note that Bronze Booster is paraben-free and gluten-Free.

DISCLOSURE:  I received free product from StyleWatch Style Hunters to facilitate this review.  My opinions are my own.

I'm always on the search for the perfect lipstick.  Often, it's hard to find the right shade and the right formula for my lips.  Some are too drying and with others, the color's gone before I even head out the door!  It's hard to find that right balance of color and moisture.

I recently had the opportunity to try L'Oreal Extraordinaire by Colour Riche Lipstick.  It's made to be rich like a lipstick, shiny like a gloss and smooth like a balm.  It's formulated with precious micro-oils and rich color pigments to provide the ideal balance of color and care for perfect lips.  It's available in 16 shades.


I was sent the shade Blushing Harmony, which is a nice, pretty, neutral shade.  The lipstick comes in a 0.18 fl oz tube and is applied with a wand.

DISCLOSURE:  I received a bottle of Aloxxi Texturizing Spray for free from People StyleWatch Style Hunters to try and review.

I pretty much style my hair the same way everyday.  I shower, blow dry with a round brush and paddle brush and then run a flat iron through it.  If I don't do these things, my hair dries into a big, frizzy, wavy mess!

I'm always on the lookout for new products to try for my hair.  Recently, I had the opportunity to try Aloxxi Texturizing Spray.  This product helps to build definition and texture, while keeping your hair healthy, shiny and protects your hair color from fading by blocking damaging UV rays.  Instead of using salt, like other texturizing sprays, Aloxxi uses zeolite to add volume and texture without drying out locks or fading hair color.  It also contains glycerin to help promote moisture retention for softer, silkier hair.

Aloxxi Texturizing Spray claims it can give your hair a sexy, wind-blown look without making it look dull, faded, or damaged.  I set out to see if it delivers on that promise.

DISCLOSURE:  I reviewed a free Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick from People StyleWatch Style Hunters to try and review.

I love trying new makeup.  It's fun playing with different colors and achieving different looks.  When I find a makeup product that I like, I end up using it forever!  Recently, I had the opportunity to try Mary Kay's True Dimensions Lipstick.

I've never really used many Mary Kay products before.  I've only had a "facial" done once by a Mary Kay consultant.  She was actually one of my patients and at the end of the exam, she asked if I was interested in getting a facial done.  I agreed, since I was interested in checking out some of the Mary Kay products and I was planning on having my sisters come over, too.  I ended up buying eyeshadow and foundation, but didn't really use them much.

DISCLOSURE: I received a free bottle of RUSK Deepshine® Color Care Invisible Dry Shampoo from StyleWatch Style Hunters to try and review.  All opinions are my own.

I hate my hair.  It's thick, coarse, and has a slight wave.  So, I usually end up washing it every morning and then blow drying and flat ironing it straight.  As I've gotten older, the grays have started coming in.  So, I've also started coloring my hair in the past year.  This has changed the texture of my hair, making it even dryer and harder to style.

I hardly ever go a day now without washing it.  My second day hair is pretty flat and oily if I straighten it.  If I leave it wavy, it's dry and frizzy and kind of crazy.  The idea of dry shampoo sounds appealing and like something I'd want to use, but of the several kinds of tried, they never seemed to work for me.  So, when I was given the chance to try another one, I was hopeful, but still skeptical.

DISCLOSURE:  I received a free bottle of Nude by Rihanna fragrance from People StyleWatch Style Hunters to try and review.  All opinions are my own.

I usually wear perfume or some sort of fragrance pretty much everyday.  I like to smell nice, even if I don't end up leaving the house.  Thanks to being a member of the StyleWatch Style Hunters, I was able to try out a new fragrance: Nude by Rihanna.  It's the third fragrance by Rihanna.

Rihanna has been a favorite musical artist in our household for awhile.  My kids would sing "Umbrella" all the time!  So, it was going to be interesting to see what it would be like to smell like Rihanna!


I usually wear lighter fragrances.  I found Nude by Rihanna to be little stronger than what I'm used to wearing.  It's definitely a scent for those who want to be noticed!  It's a very complex fragrance, blending many layers of scents together.

The fragrance's top notes blend layers of guava nectar, mandarin and pear.  The center of the fragrance opens into a sultry softness with a blend of orange blossom, gardenia petals, and velvet jasmine sambac.  The seductive, milky gourmand base weaves together Sandalwood and Second-skin Musk, with the fresh and feminine hints of Vanilla Orchid, rounding out a fragrance that is at once daring, yet accessible.

Nude by Rihanna is available in a 1.0 oz bottle, 1.7 oz bottle and 3.4 oz bottle, a 6.7 oz body lotion and a gift set that includes a 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray, .34 oz Eau de Parfum Pencil Spray, 3 oz Body Lotion and a bonus 3 oz Bath & Shower Gel.

Would you recommend it?  Maybe?  It depends on what kind of fragrances you like.  I found it to be much too strong for me.  But, if you like strong, bold scents, then you might like this one!

How much does it cost?  The 1.0 oz spray retails for about $35.00.  The 1.7 oz bottle retails for $49.00.  The 3.4 oz bottle is $59.00.  The 6 oz. body lotion is $30.00.  The gift set is $65.00.

Where can I buy it?  You can buy it from department stores and fine fragrance retailers. 

DISCLOSURE:  I received a free bottle of Ivanka Trump Eau de Parfum Spray from People StyleWatch Style Hunters to try and review.  All opinions are my own.

I love wearing fragrance.  I usually don't feel my outfit is complete, without spraying some sort of fragrance on.  It could be a nice perfume or even just a spritz from a body spray.  I like to leave the house wearing some sort of scent.

Thanks to People StyleWatch Style Hunters, I was able to try out Ivanka Trump's debut in the fragrance market.  It's described as a "floral oriental scent that begins with a blend of sparkling Italian bergamot, lush apple, and pink peppercorn. The heart opens with a lush bouquet of jasmine, rose and peach blossom. Golden amber, creamy vanilla, patchouli and smooth cedarwood deliver a lasting impression."

Here is a behind-the-scenes look at her first fragrance photo shoot:


The fragrance is a little stronger than what I normally wear.  For me, it wouldn't be something that I would wear everyday.  The perfume starts out really strong, but does fade as the day goes on.

Ivanka Trump Fragrance is available in a 1.7 oz bottle, 3.4 oz bottle, a 6 oz. body lotion and in a gift set that includes a 3.4 fl. oz. Eau de Parfum, 3.4 fl. oz. Body Lotion, and .2 fl. oz. Purse Spray.

Would you recommend it?  Maybe?  It depends on what kind of fragrances you like.  I found it to be a little strong for me.

How much does it cost?  The 1.7 oz spray retails for about $62.00.  The 3.4 oz bottle is $78.00.  The 6 oz. body lotion is $35.  The gift set is $80.

Where can I buy it?  You can buy it from department stores and fine fragrance retailers.