All the stuff in my kitchen seems to be slowly breaking. First my little kitchen scale. which I use when baking for accuracy. It just bit the dust, so I replaced it and I like the replacement much better. And now the toaster/small oven just decided to break. I definitely want to replace it but the replacement is expensive...I need it to go on sale. I guess I should get on the searching/researching.
But back to lipstick. Years and years ago my friend got me the Urban Decay Vice Lipstick palette. It's long expired but I still keep it. It doesn't smell off or look off and works the same as the day I got it so it will probably continue to stay in the collection. At least Blackmail is the last color I need to review. And I have actually used up most of the colors.
Usually I would put the claims here but this lipstick shade is long discontinued so I don't feel like digging through the net too much.
I remember a time when Urban Decay used to be a top makeup brand. They found so much success with the Naked Palette...but lost their edginess. They became boring. I would still buy from them...I just haven't in years.
This is probably not a color I would have bought on its own- but only because I have MAC Cyber which is similar enough to not need this one. This is more of a burgundy-black based color while MAC Cyber is more purple based black.
The color of this so very saturated...and VERY dark on me. It's a look I wouldn't wear most days but maybe out to dinner in the fall. Or a cool spring/cold winter night.
I like that it comes in a palette because I believe these type of colors are best applied with care. And by that I mean it works better with a brush. To get the most out of it I reccomend thin layers. Only two needed. Apply, blot, and reapply. That way I find it truly wears a long time. It doesn't move around much and it's very saturated. Urban Decay makes great lipsticks.
I think it's a very pretty color, worth owning at least one in the collection (I have four super dark colors that fulfill the same purpose) . I wish Urban still carried the edgy colors they used to carry though...
I wanted to do this post yesterday but I was so drained. All I did was sit around and watch those cheesy instagram romances where the guy is extra ornery, possessive, and crazy BUT the girl still ends up with him because he "changes". I'm also ashamed to admit sometimes I root for those guys. I'll probably watch another one when I am done with this post.
Caldera claims:
Enhance your décor and extend your favorite fragrance into your entire home with our beautiful patterned glass Candle. Made with vegetable wax, beeswax, essential oils and other thoughtfully chosen ingredients. Burn time: 45 hours
Your curious mind searches for the world’s secrets. On your adventures, you discover quiet oases and underwater caves, taking with you the refreshing scent of Pear Blossom Agave.
Paraffin Free
I wanted to try something from the brand because I've heard nothing but good things about their cleaning stuff. I do really want to try their stuff but I have a lot of cleaning junk at the moment and cannot justify buying any more. But I can justify a new candle.
I bought this candle off Amazon...and I'm not sure I would purchase their candles again.
I really didn't like the scent...there is something in it that smells like it could be nice. But there's something that smells kinda food like and reminds me of Bath and Body Works candles or something I have smelled before and I really dislike that. So I don't like the scent. Luckily you can barely smell it most of the time and I only get whiffs every now and again. I've been burning it a lot to try and get rid of it. Which is how I treat all the candles I dislike. If I like it, I tend to savor it and not burn it as much or as quickly.
I can say it smells nothing like any pear or agave (does agave have smell?) I have ever smelled. It's supposed to have lemon and jasmine essential oil. But I can't say that I smell either of those.
It has a 40 hour burn time, I think it's longer than that. But I'm not sure. I like that is contains veggie wax and beeswax. I didn't notice any problems with sooting or smoking so it is very clean burning. Sometimes I had to foil hat it but it mostly burned very evenly and was problem free.
It's not a bad candle, I just think the scent could be better. As well as the scent throw. I would still try the cleaning spray because I know it has to smell better than this.
The glass jar is nice but in comparison to some of the other containers I have kept in the collection it's very basic...feels around the same quality as a Bath and Body Works candle. The quality of the glass can vary by brand and the did not feel as lux as my lux candles. For the price (even cheaper on Amazon, it's not a big deal.)
It didn't work out for me but I haven't written the brand off.
I was just searching through my posts and realized I have never used any "baby products" -well except a body butter by the body shop. I'm kinda surprised by that because baby lotion was a staple for me all through high school- mostly for the smell because it didn't moisturize anything. I love the smell of baby products...I mostly bought this as an add on to get to the shipping minimum though.
Johnson's claims:
Use bath time to gently cleanse your baby’s skin and have it feeling smooth with the baby bar, enriched with moisturizer to keep baby’s skin from drying out. This mild baby soap bar is grippable for easy bathing and gentle enough to use on the entire body, including your baby’s face.
First thing. the scent. I love it. It smells just like a baby. Makes you want one 😂 It's just a nice, mild scent. It smells just like you would think it would. I tend to really like those type scents so I really love this! It's a nice break from some the floral, boozy, heavy scents I have been using lately.
As for the soap- it works very well without any irritation or reactions anywhere. Lots of lather, rinses clean and only slightly drying some of the time.
I did try it on my face and it does sting if you get it in your eyes. Which is interesting because they recommend it for a babies face.....it was a bit drying. But it works.
It does make soap scum. And it makes the bottom of my shower DIRTY! I have been in shower gel mode for a minute and I forgot how much more cleaning you have to do with actual soaps. It's OK. Cleaning the shower more often is a good thing.
It's a short ingredient list...I have seen other brands that make cleaner ingredient baby soaps.
Ingredients:
Sodium Tallowate, Water, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Pentesdium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Fragrance
Overall, I really liked it. I would definitely pick up a few more.
More crazy cold nights, I am already under my blanket on the couch with the tv going and grabbed the computer to knock out a quick post out. I wasn't sure I would be reviewing this because I used the majority of this oil a couple years ago and then decided to save the rest. Then I pulled it out to use up and ended up spilling most of it but not before making a little bottle of massage oil with it.
Eden's Garden claims:
Navigate through life's inevitable challenges with the support of Edens Garden's Forgiveness & Healing essential oil blend. This unique blend encourages resilience, helping you transform obstacles into opportunities for growth.
The Forgiveness & Healing blend exudes a cozy and velvety aroma that inspires optimism and strength. It's an emblem of comfort, reminding us of the potential for better times ahead. Starting your journey to healing and inner peace is just a few drops away with this illustrious blend.
Incorporating Forgiveness & Healing into your everyday life can be as simple as enjoying its calming aroma. For a peaceful and restorative experience, create a custom blend with Epsom salts and baking soda for a soothing bath. Alternatively, dilute it with a carrier oil for a comforting massage. With Edens Garden's Forgiveness & Healing essential oil blend, navigating life's challenges becomes a more serene and uplifting journey.
I was drawn to this because I love Lavender and ever since I had a Blackberry Sage soap I've been interested in more Sage type scents. This blend is called "Forgiveness and Healing" these days. But I am glad to see they at least still sell it even with a new name. Eden's Garden excels on making really nice and interesting blends. I purchase more from Plant Therapy because of their rewards and better prices but I do prefer Eden's blends.
This one says it's for protection, contentment, and peace.
I'm not sure about all that but I do really like the scent and I do feel at peace when I inhale it.
It smells very similar to the Grapefruit Pink Pepper one. Except with a hint of Lavender. It smells really nice.
I can't remember how I used most of the bottle since I used it awhile ago but these days I diluted some drops in oil and just massage it in with lotion about once a week.
I am surprised to see the highest ingredient is Sage. It makes me curious to smell sage on its own. It does kinda smell fruity- and it has a very "bright" scent. I thought the Sage would make it dark and mysterious.
Ingredients:
Sage- Dalmation (Salvia officinalis), Lavender- Bulgarian (Lavandula angustifolia), Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana), Lavender- French (Lavandula angustifolia), Grapefruit- Pink (Citrus paradisi), Damiana (Turnera diffusa), Cistus (Cistus ladanifer), Osmanthus Absolute (Osmanthus fragrans)
Overall, one of my favorite blends for sure. I only have a few drops to go before it's empty...I definitely want to replace it one days as I use more and more of my oils.
Time for yet again another food post- I was looking ahead at my list and there are so many soups I need to get through...somehow it is still soup weather. We had a few days of really gorgeous weather and then Winter came back. Winter, wind, hail, and rain. Yuck! I almost switched out to my summer blanket but I'm glad I didn't...I would quickly went to dig my big heavy Winter one back up.
Next up...more tortillas. The low fat version. Honestly I would make these over the supposed high fat ones. They are so good! Not sure what the baking soda is supposed to do, I think that's the first time I've used it. Mine always come out ugly and mis-shaped. I cannot roll a round one to save my life. I can eat them plain right out the pan...and I did! I am probably done making tortillas for awhile but next time I do I am investing in a tortilla press.
