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Karina Smirnoff and LA Splash Cosmetics

Posted on April 23, 2018April 24, 2018 by babettebrown

LA Splash Cosmetics, Karina Smirnoff Beauty Shot

LA Splash Cosmetics Karina Smirnoff

LA Splash Cosmetics, Karina Smirnoff Beauty Shot

LA Splash Cosmetics Karina Smirnoff

LA Splash Cosmetics, Karina Smirnoff Beauty Shot

LA Splash Cosmetics Karina Smirnoff

Hi Ladies,

I have some amazing Beauty products to share with you today that I have been trying out for the last few weeks. Karina Smirnoff, who most of you know from Dancing with the Stars, teamed up with LA Splash Cosmetics and brought out a great line of lipsticks and make up, The “Karina Collection”.

I love the fact that all of their products are cruelty-free and gluten-free and are made only of FDA approved, domestically purchased ingredients.

In my pictures I used the “Karina Catwalk Mascara”, the “Art-ki-tekt Waterproof slim Eyeliner” and the “Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick” in “Creme Brulee”.

I also tried the “Karina Smirnoff Liquid Lipstick” and the “Diamond Dust”, a loose pigment with very fine sparkles.

If you are a lipstick person this is a great product to have. I loved how the lipstick stays on the whole day, no smudging or coming off at all. I can use it for dancing and performing or for every day. It is perfect for a girls night out or dinner in a great restaurant – no worries about lip stains on the wine glass.

I usually do use lip liner if I wear a stronger lipstick because I feel it adds definition and prevents color bleeding, but with this product I feel I can go without. The applicator make it easy to define and contour the lips and the lipstick dries in quickly without dehydrating the lips.

What is your favorite lipstick? I would love to know and hear what makes it your favorite.

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful day,

brought to you by Karina Smirnoff Collection and LA Splash Cosmetics

xo BB

Survivor Eyes…

Posted on April 10, 2018 by babettebrown

My eyebrows have always been some sort of a dilemma. They are quite thin (in the 90ies those thin eyebrows were the latest…sigh) and nowadays I used to just shape them with an eyebrow pencil do get some more definition.

So when I got approached by Survivor Eyes to try their product, I thought maybe this would be a great product for me. I also loved the idea behind the company, Survivor Eyes has been created by a breast cancer survivor and each eyebrow kit purchase supports a charity supporting women who struggle with hair loss.

Since I am a dancer and live a quite active lifestyle, I used the Forever Brows Kit for Active Women, which is sweat proof and waterproof. It comes with 10 unique brow templates, a dual sided applicator and brow pomade cosmetic. It also comes in 3 shades to chose from. You can have soft Blonde, Brunette or Dark Brown.

I never used a stencil to shape my eyebrows before, but it was really easy and the result looked quite natural and very even.

I love this product and I love the message it sends to women who are going through a very difficult time in their lives. It helps everybody to feel beautiful and good about themselves. But it is really something everybody can use.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you are having a great week so far, I am sending you lots of positive vibes,

xo BB

…Brought to you by Survivor Eyes, opinions are strictly my own.

Love My Scrub

Posted on February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 by babettebrown

Happy Monday!

We had the best weather here this weekend and I spent time with my horse outside, did new outfit shots and took the doggies on a little road trip.

The air is dry in California and my skin gets irritated easily and needs exfoliated frequently to keep it soft and glowing.

I got this new scrub that I would like to share with you. I use it especially in the morning – it is made from Coffee beans and it smells so good, like freshly brewed Espresso.

Originally this scrub is for the body but I used it on my face as well – I just use a small amount, the particles are quite effective exfoliants. For the excess coffee particles you can simply use a bathtub drain protector.

I love the fact that this is a hand made, natural and organic product with no harsh chemicals. And it leaves my skin soft and with no greasy or oily residue afterwards. I just use regular moisturizer and I am ready to go.

Thanks to Love my Scrub, for sponsoring this post.

xo BB