Revolution in Cosmetics: BB Creme and CC Creme

Too busy to fuss with so many beauty products in the morning? Cosmetics companies have been listening! In step a couple products that are increasing in popularity and for good reason. BB Cream and her sister CC Cream are flooding the market and peaking interest while advertising their all-in-one appeal.

So what are they, what do they do and what's the difference?

BB Cream

Short for Beauty balm or Blemish Balm (depending who you ask), BB cream boasts being an all-in-one replacement for multiple beauty products. Though the benefits vary by brand, they can include primer, sunscreen, moisturizer, concealer, and foundation. I don't know about you, but one bottle that covers all five of those sounds pretty good to me! The downside to a BB Cream, though, is that they are usually only available in a limited number of shade variations. For example, one that I love (Garnier Skin Renew BB Cream with SPF 20 for Combination to Oily Skin) is only available in three shades, light/medium, medium/deep, and deep/dark. That doesn't leave much room for customization.

Beauty Box Giveaway reveal 4 and 5

Good morning beautiful ladies! It's time for the beauty box giveaway reveal for products 4 and 5!

First is Olay Age Defying Body Wash

It helps replenish moisture for aging skin.
I know some of us are pretty young around here and might be thinking "I don't need an age defying product." but, it is never too early to start taking care of your skin and moisturization is important!

Gelish Mini Giveaway

If you haven't tried gel nail polish yet, you are missing out! Gel nail polish dries super fast with an LED curing light, lasts weeks and stays shiny and gorgeous so you don't have to spend so much time doing your nails. Gelish just introduced their Under Her Spell collection for Fall. Six new gorgeous colors that are perfect for Autumn complete this collection. I'm No Stranger to love is a dark teal/green that almost looks black when dry. A Touch of Sass is a creamy dark burgundy. Love Me Like a Vamp is a dark purple almost black shade. My nightly Craving is a beautiful pink/rose/lavender/grey color and is my favorite of this collection. Want to Cuddle is described as a smokey taupe but to me it looks more chocolate brown when cured. Last is Lust at First Sight that is a grey/mauve color.

Now's your chance to try it yourself! Enter and you could win.

Starbucks Buy One Get One Free Refreshers Beverage

Amazon Local has a FREE voucher available for BOGO FREE Refreshers beverages at Starbucks. Great deal to end summer! Get them before they're gone!

 

Day 3 Beauty Box Reveal

Happy Friday beauties! Ok, day 3 reveal for Mom Turned Upside Down's Beauty Box Giveaway! This is a product I will be using (again) soon. It's John Frieda Precision Foam Hair Colour. Winner will choose color from the Choices I have available.

I have used this hair color and I love it! Sometimes when using crème hair color on my own hair I tend to miss spots. With this light foam formula, the color penetrates and covers more evenly. I also like that the fragrance isn't as harsh as most other hair colors are.

To enter to win this product, as well as all the other fab items in my beauty box giveaway, click *HERE* and submit your entries in the Rafflecopter. Good luck!

Day 2 Beauty Box Giveaway Product Reveal

Ready for the day 2 product reveal? Of course you are! Here it is!

Lash Blast Volume Mascara by Cover Girl in Very Black.

I usually don't care for mascara with the rubbery, plastic applicator brush but this is one of my favorites!

 

 

I am wearing it in this photo. Normally I have very short, fine lashes but this mascara does wonders for them.

Make sure to go *HERE* to enter for your chance to win this beauty product and many others!

E.L.F. Clearance at Target

Look what I found at Target! If you love ELF cosmetics, check your local Target for the clearance kits. They were only down by 15% here in Queen Creek but I was excited because I wanted to grab a couple mineral eye shadow sets. They also got in lots of new ELF products they didn't carry before.

Day 1 Giveaway Reveal

Ready for day 1 product reveal? Here it is!
ImPRESS Press-on Manicure by Broadway Nails

 

 

 

The perfect, quick manicure solution for busy moms who want pretty nails on a short time frame.

 

You just peel off the backing, stick, and rock gorgeous nails. Broadway ImPRESS nails won't damage your natural nails and can last up to a week (really, one or two days if you use your hands a lot). These are the ones in the prize box in pattern D090 Space Cadet.

 

Missed the entry form?

You can enter the Mom Turned Upside Down Beauty Box giveaway *HERE*

KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway

Enter to win a gorgeous KitchenAid Stand Mixer! I have wanted one of these forever! Now I'm sharing with you all, a chance to win one. http://bit.ly/18MJQfS

Almost Effortless Beauty Tips for Busy Moms

Before kids I could spend a good two hours fussing with my makeup, hair, and picking out just the right clothes for the day. Now, I just don't have that kind on time to invest. Let's face it, having three young boys, I have spent many a day in yoga pants, messy clipped up hair, no makeup or leftover raccoon eyes from the day before. It has taken me a long time to come to the realization that, though my children are very important to me, I need to be important to me as well. I have also discovered that on days I get up and "put myself together", I feel better about myself and I am happier, overall, during the day.

This is probably where you all start to roll your eyes or laugh while spouting out your "yeah rights" or "who has time for that?" The truth is, I was the same way. I soon realized that it doesn't have to take hours to look and feel good and I can do it in only a few minutes. So here are some easy beauty tips and tricks to help you look and feel beautiful with little effort.

GET DRESSED:
            You don't have to be uncomfortable to look stylish!


Choose clothing the night before
To avoid grabbing that go-to pair of yoga pants or comfy sweatpants, I like to choose clothes the night before. This makes it easier because I don't have to stand there in the morning trying to figure out what to put together. I don't make these types of decisions very well early in the morning, anyway. By choosing clothes the night before, it reduces frustration and keeps me from surrendering to those oh-so-easy and comfy yoga pants.

Dark Denim and Leggings
You can do so much with a pair of leggings (read here on what to avoid) or some dark denim jeans!
Dark denim is really versatile and can go from casual to dressed up better than most any other item of clothing. For a casual look, pair your dark denim with a fitted t-shirt and some cute sneakers or sandals. For a more dressy look, pair your jeans with a lacey top and some cute flats or heels (if you are feeling extra bold).