ELF STUDIO MAKEUP MIST & SET REVIEW

Hi everyone!  For the longest time I have been wanting to add a setting spray to my makeup routine. I have never tried one before but have been hearing so many wonderful things about them.  I was hesitant because many of the brands I have seen have been a bit pricey. While shopping at Target one day I found out that ELF had a setting spray.  I was eager to give it a try with it's 3 dollar price tag! I was a bit skeptical, but what did I have to lose!

I am so happy I did, I love this product! It has really made a difference in my appearance.  I wanted to achieve a more natural look.  Unfortunately, at my age powder can settle in my fine lines and look cakey.  After I apply my makeup I spray a light mist about

12 inches from my face with my eyes closed.  I use about three sprays, it is a little wet feeling but I just fan my face with my hands for a few seconds til it dries.  I know some people have said they have noticed an unpleasant smell with this product but I have not had that experience at all.  I don't smell a thing.  My face looks less cakey and more natural.  Exactly what I was hoping it would, I especially like to use it with a matte foundation.  I do feel my makeup last longer as well! 

I would recommend this to someone who wants a setting spray that works without the high price tag.  How it compare to those,  I can't say,  however I can say I have been really enjoying this product and will be repurchasing it over and over! Hope you find this review helpful!

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CeeJay

A Smile is better then makeup!

Hi Everyone!  

 Recently,  I overheard a young attractive women with a gorgeous smile say,          "Sometimes I'm afraid to smile because I don't want wrinkles."  I know she was only joking, but I had to wonder if there was some truth in her statement. 

 Later that evening, as I was rubbing in my retinol face cream into 47 year old skin, her statement came back into my consciousness and it really made me stop and ponder.  Women in today's society are constantly being bombarded with anti-wrinkle cream and cosmetic procedure advertisements maybe this really isn't such a uncommon fear.  So, I decided to do some research...by research I mean I Googled.  I found 10 benefits to smiling and I wanted to share them with you.

1.  Smiling makes us more attractive.  Others are drawn to others smiling.

2.  Smiling lifts your face and makes you appear younger. 

3.  Smiling exercises your facial muscle and prevents saggy and droopy skin.

4.  Smiling can change your mood, it releases endorphins

5.  Smiling can decrease stress

6.  Smiley people are more sucessful

7.  Smiling makes others around you feel good

8.  Smiling is contagious

9.  Smiling helps promote a happy marriage

10. Smiling can lead to a longer life

So, tonight as I put on my face cream I will do it with a smile!

Keep smiling girls!

CeeJay  :)

GARNIER OLIA

Garnier Olia Review

Hi everybody welcome back to 40 and Fab!

    I recently was given the opportunity to try Garnier Olia and I wanted to share with you my thoughts.  I have been coloring my hair myself for years and have used several different brands.  So, I am very familiar with the entire at home haircoloring process.  Olia is very different then any other haircoloring product, I have used in the past.

  Olia is oil based, it is infused with natural flower oils.  I really enjoyed working with this formula of haircolor.  The first difference that I noticed was the scent, no nasty ammonia smell instead a pleasant floral scent.  Also, this formula did not drip like other hair dyes I have used.  The less mess the better!  The best part were the results, Olia really did make my hair feel healthier.  It left my hair in better condition then before coloring.  My hair was soft, smooth and shiny! I was thrilled, my hair is usually dry and brittle after coloring.  I couldn't ask for anything more in a haircolor! 

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Have a great day!

Ceejay

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The shade I selected was 7.0 Dark Blonde.

Before using Olia

After using Olia

Wet n Wild Megalast Under Your Spell

Nail of the day: Wet n Wild Megalast Under Your Spell

     Hi Everyone!

I am loving this color!  It is Wet n Wild Megalast in the shade called Under your Spell.  It is a gorgeous black base polish with red shimmers.  It almost appears to be a deep burgundy color from far.  The consistency is a little thin.  I applied three coats, but it dries to such a shiny finish that you don't have to apply a top coat.   I would say this a close dupe to China Glaze X.  If you haven't tried the Wet n Wild Megalast nail polishes you should give them a try. They are only $2 and have a nice professional wide brush. They have a wide range of colors and don't chip.  I think they a great deal!

Have a great day!

CeeJay

I HEART DRUGSTORE MAKEUP! BEST AFFORDABLE MAKEUP

I heart drugstore makeup! Best affordable makeup

Hi Everyone!  I have been enjoying the I heart drugstore makeup tag that has been going around you tube.  Check out some of the videos, they are so much fun to watch.  I decided to blog my answers.   So lets get started!

1. What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand?

This is a tough one because I love so many..  I think every brand has hits and misses.  But I would have to go with Revlon and Wet n Wild.   Love Revlon lip products and you can't beat Wet n Wild eye shadows.  So I declare a tie. 

2. What is your favorite face product?

I would say my Neutrogena Healthy skin foundation..its awesome!  Great for my dry skin and fine lines. I actually think it makes my skin look better. It has been compared to Nar's sheer glow. It is a dewy foundation and might not work for oily skin.  But I love it.

3. What is your  favorite cheek product?

Milani baked blush in luminoso.  This is a gorgeous peach tone blush with just a little shimmer. Gives your cheeks a glow.

4. Whats your favorite lip product?

Revlon lip butters.  The lip butters are so moisturizing and come in such a wide variety of colors.My favorite for the fall is Berry Smoothie. I love berry colors in the fall.  

Berry Smoothie

5. Least favorite drugstore product?

Wet n wild eye liners ....You have to press too hard and they smudge..they are only a dollar..but in this case you get what you paid for.

6. What is the best drugstore Bargain?

NYC Smooth Skin bronzer in shade sunny. This 2 dollars and is a fantastic matte bronzer. I have fair skin and this is my go to bronzer. Perfect for contouring on my pale skin.   You can't beat it for the price.

7. What is your favorite underdog product?

Covergirl professional all in one mascara. Never hear much about this mascara but I can't go without it. Does smudge or clump. Its just perfect.

8.  What product is overpriced?

Physicians Formula.  Not that impressed with the brand and is on the high side.

9. Show your best drugstore dupe.

I don't purchase any high end makeup. My collection is all drugstore.. so I really don't dupe. But I do search for dupes online and found my Elf contouring blush and bronzer is suppose to be a dupe for Nars ogasm and laguna. Not sure if it is but I think this a great product!

10. Drugstore product that isn't worth the hype?

Maybelline Falsie Mascara.  People rave about it. I had to rush out and get it. I hated it..clumpy and transferred.
Hope you enjoyed this tag and go online and check out some of the fantastic videos out there. Please tell me  some of your drugstore favorites in the comments below.  I am always interested in trying something new!
Have a great day!

CeeJay

Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Review

November 5, 2012,

Burt's Bees intense hydration review

Hi Everyone,

I was super excited to be selected to try a few products in the Burt's Bees intense hydration line.  I 

wanted to share with you my thoughts...I have been using the intense hydration cream cleanser, intense hydration night cream and  intense hydration mask.

 I have been loving these products...with the change of seasons my skin is usually super dry and flaky.  These products have made such a difference in my skin.  The first thing I noticed is the amazing smell I look forward for having to use these products!  The cleanser leaves my skin smooth and moisturized...I don't get that tight dry feeling that some cleansers leave. It does a great job of removing my makeup without stripping my face  The night cream in not greasy and absorbs quickly into my skin.  I wake up with such smooth and soft skin.  I think I enjoy the mask the most it really made my skin feel revitalized and less dull appearing.

I really recommend these products to anyone who has dry skin.. It really has made a difference in mine!

        

CeeJay

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Welcome to 40 and Fab

Hi Everyone!

Thank you for visiting my blog... Let me start by telling you a little about myself.   I am a 47 years old happily married for 24 years and have two wonderful sons!  Like so many women I spend most of my time taking care others and neglected taking care of myself.

As I reached my forties,  I noticed so many changes in the way I felt and looked.
That's when I discovered a whole new world of beauty, makeup , skincare, healthy eating and so much more!  I read blogs and watched you tube and did some self exploration.  That's why I started this blog 40 and Fab.

I want to share what I have learned with others...connect with others who share my interest and learn from them as well... So join me on this journey..your never too old to try new things!