Review- Lush Dark Angels Scrub

About a month or two ago, my boyfriend and I went shopping and finally decided to scout the Lush Cosmetics store. After about fifteen minutes and a little glitter fiasco (read for further details), my boyfriend we purchased two products- Dark Angels facial scrub and Breath of Fresh Air toner. The Dark Angels was purchased because LolAnne did a great review about it and the toner because I felt like it. I came in with a desperate need for a new face soap and came out with wishful thinking.

About this product (straight from Lush's site):
This is our soft black sugar scrub that feels oh-so-good when you rub it in and leaves your skin glowing. The velvety texture is sprinkled with black sugar and powdered charcoal to gently exfoliate and cleanse away excess oils. We add rhassoul mud and vitamin-rich cold pressed organic avocado oil to soften, moisturize and nourish skin, as well as sandalwood and rosewood oils to soothe. We're all in love with this daily cleanser (even those of us who don't have young or oily skin can't resist it!).

My observations:
I. Comes in their clear tubs (the tubs you can purchase by the ounce with) so I was able to purchase a quick starter amount (about $7 worth). Speaking of packaging, DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT store this on your bathroom counter. Put it under your sink or your room because it will suck up all the condensation from your showers and the texture will be different and probably not be the same after a while. I started storing after I noticed a difference and it was fine ever since. = )

II. Texture is crumbling and grainy but soft at the same type (weird description I know). It contains a uniform amount of the sugar throughout so your exfoliate everywhere. The grains in the soap are fine and uniform as well that provides a good cleanse

III. The Smell is...different. Very woodsy but hints of fruit (from the avocado?)

IV. My experience with it has been great so far. The only problem I may have had with it was a slight breakout about a week ago (due to stress) but it most certainly did not cause the breakout itself. I do not have oily skin, which is what the product was intended for, but it did help my face improve its texture. It may leave to "black" pores if not properly washed out.

V. Messy! Messy! Messy! I cannot describe my sink after using this stuff. Seriously though, if you want to use this, create a method to keeping as much of it in your hands as possible.

I give it a 4 out of 5 stars because its the only product my face felt smooth after using it. I deducted one star for the mess.


**GLITTER**
While browsing the store, one of the sales reps came up to us and offered a sample of their glitter bar. I allowed it, then I took it away (politely of course) and rubbed it ALL OVER my boyfriend's arm. His arm was covered in glitter! And since his arms aren't that hairy, it was more noticeable. LOL.
The sales rep laughed, "He looks like Edward from Twilight!"
My boyfriend and I simultaneously: "OH GOD" (Disclaimer: not a Twilight fan...sorry)


Sorry for the lack of updates, my mother keeps putting her nose in my business. Espeically when she can never handle my opinions of things. So I avoid blogging when she is walking about. She also gets annoying and wants to read it. I don't care, I just don't want her to read it.

I have so many things to post though! Happy Thoughts!

My Hair Product Obsession

KMS California holds several lines of styling products that work very well. My favorite? The KMS Califonia HairStay Sculpting Lotion!

Fellow students and friends have called my hair beautiful and wondered about my secret. It's not a big secret; in fact, most of the population probably use this method. My only "difference" is the product I use to protect my hair from heat, such as the hairdryer, flattener, and the natural sun, is this sculpting lotion.

It doesn't provide too much hold but enough to satisfy me, so my hair is free to do its thing without being all over the place like it used to be due to stubborn school bus windows. That way, my hair isn't damaged (that is why a lot of people are dependant on CFC-inducing crap). It's a very soft hold and sculpted style!

What it does have is amazing shine! My hair remains pretty throughout the whole day and I love it! It also gives hair a soft look of volume when you dry your hair and it will remain that way the majority of the day (unless it's reeeeaallly stressful)

Another upside? It smells amazing like cranberry and peppermint!

The only downside- it is the most messy product ever! It isnt a lotion at all, in fact, it feels like a very light oil (but it does not cause oily hair) so you have to be very careful when you use it. Everyone knows what happens when you put too much product on one spot and this product is very good at that. Luckily, I have been perfecting my use of it so it doesnt end up on my floor!

******UPDATE I forgot the price! Well it varies by salon but I see that the average is $10-11 (USD). I bet you can find it cheaper you savvy savers you. <.<

And to think Fiji Water was enough

No, apparently we have to make water even more expensive.

Thank you Bling H20 of making me realize that you can market just about anything- including a $40 bottle of water.

What's their story? Apparently Mr. Kevin G. Boyd, a writer-producer, saw that in Hollywood, where image is of utmost importance, you could tell a lot about a person by the bottle of water they carried.

Long story short, their mission is to offer "an exquiste face to match our exquiste taste". The brand features frosted bottles decorated with Swarovski crystals.The water contained in the bottle comes from a Tennessee spring and is purified in a nine-step process that includes ozone, ultraviolet treatment and micro-filtration.

Bling H2O was initially introduced to hand-selected athletes and actors. The bottled water is now available to the public. Bling H2O has been featured at the MTV Video Music Awards and The Emmys.

*gently place palm into face"

Some quick observations:
1. Why would I be carrying a glass bottle around with me? I know that celebrities have hectic lives as well, and there will be dropping- and you cannot just carry it around on set or something.
2. It's made in Tennessee. You pay for Fiji water because it was bottled in Fiji and it's awesome. Even (don't quote me) some of the $5 hotel water is from exotic locations. I admire Tennessee and its beauty- but why can I not pay for paradise water?
3. It's a nine step purification. I did my research and found that Aquafina is a seven step procress- and included processes like ultraviolet, reverse osmosis, and is constantly purified and filtered until there is nothing but good h20. So what's the difference? 2 extra steps.
4. I have to give a tip of the hat to the fact that it's glass which is more recyclable than plastic.
5. They have a "breast cancer" themed bottle. There is nothing interesting about it except that it has a pink ribbon necklace. At least tell me it's going to a good cause. Of course not.
6. They however have plastic bottles for Haiti, that if you buy they would send your case with two other cases to give to the relief efforts. Bravo, but no one can really tell the difference. Plus, how much of the profits are you keeping?

This product is the devil to me right now. I have a bare minimum amount of savings right now- and to know that people are wasting money on fancy water makes me a very sad panda.

The worst part- the main page has a celulitte-free model with a crystal thong. Oh lawd.

It is at this time that we commerate this moment by thinking of the song "Rich and Famous" by Good Charlotte. I think we should save them.