Beach Bum

I'm getting so excited for my beach vacation next week and getting my toes ready.
I love love love Essie Nail polish, I feel like they always have the cutest colors.

For some reason, I'm all about Reds and Bright Pinks and Oranges this season. Just recently I found the color "Clambake", can you get any more summer than that color?

It's a coral color, sometimes it looks red, at other times, orange. I love it!

Anyway, judge for yourself, I'm sorry I didn't have my regular camera, it's at the In-laws, I had to take this picture with my Iphone!

Buy it here for $4.95

I remain yours,
The CCW

Ole' Reliable

I've tried many many different types of makeup remover especially for the eyes because of the stubborn waterproof eye makeup.
The trouble is, I'm always finding water-based liquid ones.
For some reason about 5 years ago, I discovered cold cream. Yes, I know what you're thinking, it's so ancient, but it's been around for ages. So the fact that it stood it's test of time was reason enough for me to try it.

When I think of cold cream, I think of looking like Flo on that tv show Alice. All the white stuff caked onto her face, not pretty.

Obviously that's not how I use it.
I take a cotton ball, dip it into the cold cream and gently rub on my eye. I let it sit there for 5-10 seconds before I swipe it away. No tugging, no rubbing, I swear. And your eyes will thank you for it. I've only just started to see the fine lines under my eyes, I certainly don't want to speed up that process.

The directions say to smooth over your whole face, but to be honest, it's a bit oily, I skip the face part and just work with my eyes.

If you're interested, you can buy it here for only $8.29

Hope you try it, it really is a great product!

I remain yours,
The CCW

Soap & Glory

I know, you're thinking, CCW came up with ANOTHER witty title for her blog.
Alas, no, I'm not as clever as you think.

Soap & Glory is actually the name of a new skincare/cosmetics line that I love!
It was founded by Marcia Kilgore who founded Bliss Spa, and recently they released a bath and body line at Target.
I love Target because I never feel like I'm buying "drugstore" skincare. In fact, they carry the Boots line which I love.

Aside from the really cute packaging, the products have really witty names, obviously from the brand title, I'm sure you figured it out.

On a recent outing to Target, I decided to try their face scrub "Scrub Your Nose In It". It's a gentle scrub that is supposed to target oiliness, large pores and prevent blemishes.
What more can I say? I love this product, it's great for everyday use, and there's a bonus. The scrub has clay in it so if you leave it on for an extra 3-5 minutes before washing it off, it's a mask! How genius! I wish I thought of it.

I'm very anxious to try out the rest of the line, the scrub did not disappoint. At $12.99, it's worth a try for sure. And if you're allergic or don't like the product, you can return to Target stores.

I say give it a try, what do you have to lose except large pores and blemishes??

I remain yours,
The CCW

Pssst...............

No silly I'm not telling you I have a secret, it's the fabu new product I found.

I've read some recent write-ups, probably in either In Style or Allure, but regardless of where I read it, it's cheap and sold in drugstores.

The product is called "PSSSST" and it's basically Instant Spray Shampoo for when you are on the go and cannot wash your hair.

At only $5.99 I figured it was worth a shot. The can looks like it fell out of an episode of the Brady Bunch.

Here are the directions, straight from the can:

Shake can well. Hold can 6" to 8" from hair. Lift sections of hair and lightly spray scalp and roots of each section. Fluff. Wait a few minutes, then brush hair well. Style hair as desired.

Don't you love that it says "Fluff". Who fluffs their hair? HA.

It says it is unscented but remember one of my old posts that said there is a difference between Unscented and Fragrance Free.

I sprayed some on my hand and it's basically liquid powder. I know, it's an oxymoron but there is no other way to describe it.

I think this product is great to keep by your desk at work if you have a dinner date to run to and you are looking a tad less than gorgeous. It does suck up the oil and "refresh" the hair a bit.
It does have a tendency to color your hair a bit of a white color (it's the liquid powder) so use carefully.
And don't forget to shake, it's important to shake well!

I hope everyone enjoys their 4th of July weekend! Hopefully the Mooch and I will get to see some kick ass fireworks!

I remain yours,
The CCW

Lil' Pear!

Totally going off subject on the whole "Cosmetics" front.

I wanted to give a shout out to my girl "momto2" and her two adorable twin girls "Lil' Pear"

She inspired me to start the blog as she is always coming to me for advice on the best lip-gloss, moisturizer, anything skincare/cosmetics related, I am her adviser.

I have to admit I'm a little biased, but I must say that these girls are the most adorable 19 month old twins I have ever met! And smart too! And another thing? They adore Mooch to no end. When we go over to play which is about once a week, I am non-existent when the Mooch is around.
We love when Momto2 posts recent pictures/videos, you name it. Anything that has to do with Lil' Pear, we're on board.

That being said, I put on a side bar on my blog the link to the page titled "Lil' Pear" but I wanted you to really check it out, so I'm posting about it!

Be careful when you see them, you'll fall in love!

I remain yours,
The CCW