Review: Resvology Youth-Activating Skincare!

When it comes to baggy eyes, I am a poster child for this unbearable curse. I have tried everything from regular sleep schedule to every color correction makeup (which are all a waste imho) out there. When I saw Resvology, I didn't know anything about them. One thing I did know is that their success rate for reducing fine lines and dark circles were incredibly high. When I had the opportunity to review one of their products, I was so hopeful that maybe this just might do the trick!

Sample product sizes compared to Resvology box.

The Unique Solution:
Hydrating and rejuvenating anti-aging eye cream infused with active peptides, botanicals and the multi-patented 4-AR Molecule™, clinically-proven to help fuel healthy gene activity by 330%. Safe for all skin types, this lightweight formula helps minimize fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet, improves skin firmness, deflates puffiness and brightens dark circles. 

Benefits:
- Minimizes crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles
- Reinforces skin firmness and elasticity
- Deflates puffiness and brightens dark circles

The Exclusive Actives:
- 4-AR Molecule™
- Oligo Tetrapeptides
- Panthenol
- Barley, Sandalwood & Olive Extracts

I received the Resvology Age Corrective Eye Cream. The application was very smooth. You really only have to pump once to get enough for both eyes which is pretty incredible because this little thing could last awhile! Although I wasn't consistent on applying it everyday, I did notice a significant softness around my eye area. Also as you can see below, the area around my eye has started to get lighter.

And the award for the most unattractive face shot goes to this! Lol oh for the sake of blogging....

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Rating: 

Pro: Generous bottle size, smooth application, product actually working!

Con: lack of instructions on application.

Overall Resvology is an amazing product. Even after just one application I felt my skin perk up and immediately felt smoothness around my eye area. I normally wouldn't spend my money on expensive "baby bottle" skin products with a promise of ever lasting youth but Resvology has proven that they are not only affordable but their product works. Check out their website and Facebook for more information!

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Review: Born Pretty!

I first stumbled on the Born Pretty website when I started noticing their ads on some of my favorite bloggers. When I finally checked their page out, I was surprised by how cheap their items were. Normally that would raise some kind of an internal alarm but after reading a bunch of reviews from other companies and bloggers, I decided to give them a try. I found myself already saving numerous items on my wishlist so when I had an opportunity to review an item from their list of choices, I jumped right in.

I decided to try out their Fashion Popular Lip Candy Color Lipstick (that's a mouthful!) because I've been seeing a trend of Nail Polish reviews about the company. So I decided to go a different direction...and I also needed new lipstick.

When I opened the package I immediately noticed that the lipstick that I ended up getting was a bit orange. I stared at it for about 5 minutes telling myself over and over that 'I swear I ordered the red'. Whatever, it's a lipstick and i'll review it regardless!

My package also came with a surprise which I hear they almost always do for their orders. I got a simple but cute retractable pen. I thought it was a nice touch of appreciation for their customers and almost immediately won my heart!

Regardless of the color, the lipstick was very smooth. The color was very pigmented and lasted for almost three hours and as it faded, my lip somehow turned a shade darker. 

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Rating:

               Pro: Smooth application, pigmented, no line residue overtime.

Con: Labeling, wrong color (minor con).

Born Pretty doesn't only sell nail polish and make-up, they also sell a wide variety of fashion items. Be sure to check out their website for the cheapest, cutest and unique items. If you find something you like, don't forget to use my 10% coupon for an even better steal!

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Review: BA STAR Makeup

I recently partnered up with BrandBacker and found BA STAR through their program. BA STAR is a performance makeup company for cheerleaders, dancers and for anyone with the love of glitter!

I was sent the Zebra Lip Gloss Super Sparkle which I couldn't find an individual link of on their website. I believe it's part of a duo lip gloss set as linked.

Nevertheless the packaging is very cute yet simple. When I first opened the package I'll be honest and say I didn't know it was lip gloss because of the lack of labels. Call me old school but I need to know what I'm about to put on my face.

Upon opening the tube, I was met with a wonderful scent of bubblegum. Although the gloss itself didn't taste like one, it smeared very smooth and not too glittery. Gloss in my opinion, always made me look younger so I was thankful that it was subtle after just one swab. I wore the gloss all day and it didn't stain or wear off to a point that I had to take it off myself (lol).

Before                                                                                After

                      Rating:

    Pro: Generous size tube

        Bubblegum smell

Affordable 

Cons: Lack of label 

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Aeropostle: Love Aero Nail Sticker Review

So I was in an outlet mall with my family and we ended up inside Aeropostle. After an hour, I didn't really find anything that I wanted until some Nail Stickers caught my eye. Maybe they were new but I don't remember Aeropostle to be carrying Nail Stickers before. When I found out they were on sale, I thought I'd give them a try. They were 2 for $5 and had only a couple of designs available.

So this is one of the two stickers I got. It was the only one that had a pretty girly design and I thought it could go well with most of my outfits.

I usually only use the smallest stickers since I have baby hands, lol. 

I cut the tips that I know my fingers can't reach to save as french tips for later nail art. That way I can have two uses for one set of Nail Stickers!

I decided to use my Sally Hansen Nail'd It for one of my fingers to mix it up a little.

The Nail Stickers turned out cuter than I thought. They stick quite well after adding a top coat as a seal. Although after a couple of hours the tips on some of my fingers had started to peal a little. It could also be on my part since I've been digging around in my forest of a purse a lot and or because I rushed my top coat a bit. Either way I would say it's a good bargain at the moment but if I had to buy it at regular price, I would probably just pass and opt for a more expensive yet trusted brand.

My Take on: The Last of Us

[SPOIL FREE-ish]
This is not a review but a reaction post...wait, does that make it a review?
So, this is my take on Naughty Dog's The Last of Us.

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Let's rewind back to a year ago where I was attending San Diego Comic Con. I was walking around the Exhibit Hall with two of my best buddies from school when they stopped to chat with two strangers that we bumped into.

It ended up being Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley. If you don't know who they are, you might get confused as you read further. (I don't mind you googling them either.)

An hour later we hurried to the room where they were going to release the game play of their upcoming game The Last of Us. Now, mind you, I'm not really into console games but my shoulders were heavy with unnecessary loot and I needed to rest my legs. Next thing I knew, I was sitting on the third row, wide-eyed and anxious at the game play of a game and company I barely knew about.

WHOA, was all I could muster after. From the strong characters, game play and graphics it was undoubtedly going to be one of the most anticipated game of 2013. I promised myself I HAD to have it.

Fast forward to this year I finally bought the game two weeks after it released. I finished the game about a week later. I clocked in at just shy of 24 hours, probably due to the fact that I would just crouch in an area for literally 10 mins, thinking about the best way to stealth myself around. I mean hey, I never left an area without killing everyone, literally EVERYONE.

This was probably my first game that I was so proud of finishing by myself. Around my friends I am a notorious "Game Teaser" where I pick up a game and never finish. But something about the TLOU captured my every moment.

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The graphics alone were enough of a distraction to keep me going. I found myself admiring decaying buildings, foggy reflections and the subtle light that would creep in a barricaded window. By the time I was wandering with Ellie, I found their character clash to be irresistible. With Joel's cold, brutish demeanor to Ellie's innocent, blunt courage it was hard to distinguish how these two could work together. 

The hardships and endurance each character had to face could resemble what a person would have to overcome if it were in real life. With an ignorant outlook on how games are just pure 'point and shoot' products, I was blown away by the complexity of it all.

I love the fact that I was so connected with each character. I would catch myself repeatedly cursing under my breath as if a Clicker ten feet away could hear me. I remember physically kicking the air when I was riding away on a horse while a hunter strapped himself to my side. And although I knew Ellie was just an A.I., my heart would always do a back flip every time she decides to hide right next to an enemy. Aforementioned, Ellie is a supporting (AI) character and she depended on you to survive. But I'm not gonna lie, there was so many times that I did something reckless because I knew she had my back.

If my opinion mattered, I would give this game a 10/10. This is coming from someone who rarely plays console games, better yet, finishes them. From graphics, character development and just brilliant storytelling, this is without a doubt, one of the best games I have ever played.