Mail of the Week (October 31 - November 4)

George's products: I'm really thankfull to be offered the chance to try all of those products that are meant to help with eczema. George, the owner of George's Cream, sent me the Light Special Moisturizing Lotion and the Special Dry Skin Cream to try. George's Cream and Moisturizing Lotion were created for lasting dry skin relief. Although there is no cure for many skin problems, George's provides relief from different types of skin symptoms and conditions, such as eczema.

Hard Candy products: Since I fell in love with the only Hard Candy product I ever tried, Fox in a Box Blushing Quad in Spicy and Sweet, I simply couldn't refuse the opportunity to try some more of their products! I was very kindly sent World Balmination Glossy Tinted Lip Balm in Bridal Blush and Lash Tinsel Glitter Mascara in Seventeen's A Dream.

H&R Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron (1" inch) from Flat Iron Experts: Honestly, I'm not sure I really like my Karmin G3 Salon Pro Professional 100% Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Flat Iron that I won this summer - it takes too much time to really straighten my hair and it seems to tug it way too often - which is incredibly disappointing for the price (regular price: $295.00)!

Betty Hula The Secret Anti-Ageing Oil sample: I've been offered to try some Betty Hula products samples a long time ago and I eventually forgot about them until I received this in the mail. I'm not usually a fan of oil but I've been told that this is supposed to help with eczema so I can't wait to try it!

Kashi Fruit & Grain Peanutty Dark Chocolate Granola Bar and a coupon for one free box: I tweeted and posted this freebie on my Facebook fan page a while ago so be sure to follow me to stay in the know for future offers!

♫ Someone Like You - Adele

Mail of the Week (October 24 - 28)

My prize from Joyce's Pick + Choose giveaway: Wow, I must be the luckiest bitch alive, seriously! Look at all that gorgeous stuff Joyce sent me! Joyce was giving away makeup products she got from a friend but that she won't use, and the winner got to pick ten items from the list. Here are my picks:

• Hard Candy Fox in a Box Blushing Quad in Hot Flash
• Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink 
• Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Rose
• Physicians Formula Happy Booster Bronzer in Bronzer
• Physicians Formula Cashmere Wear Bronzer in Bronzer
• Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow-Boosting Pressed Bronzer in Medium to Dark
• Physicians Formula Bamboo Wear Mirror/Brush Compact + Bronzer Refill in Medium Bronzer
• Revlon CustomEyes Shadow & Liner in Naturally Glamorous
• Rimmel London Glam Eyes Eyeshadow Single in Spicy Bronze*
• Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow Quad in Natural Smokes*

Thank you so much for this fantastic prize Joyce, I still can't believe my luck!


*I know that Rimmel and Maybelline test on animals but I was planning to give these items to my mother as she loves brown eyeshadows, just like me. 

Dr Hess products: Dr Hess Udder Ointment is said to be by far the best healing skin care ointment on the market today so I was very glad to be kindly sent these products to help with my eczema. Dr Hess products are recommended if you are dealing with problem skin, eczema, chafing, severe dryness, diabetic skin damage, cracked heels etc.

• Udder Ointment
• Udder Stick Mint Lip Balm with SPF 15
• Udder Stick Original Lip Balm with SPF 15
• Udder Stick Pomegranate Lip Balm with SPF 15
• Udder Stick Mango Lip Balm with SPF 15

Bronze Ambition Self Tan products: I kept hearing great things about these fake tan products on UK beauty blogs but I never saw them around here and I was really surprised to be given the opportunity to test drive some of them! I wouldn't say I'm complexed of my pale skin tone but I don't really like it and I like to use a little fake tan to give me a healthy glow, especially in the winter wher I can easily look dead. Here's what I was sent:

• Sun-Kissed Mist Instant Spray Tan
• Bronze Me Mousse Instant + Self Tan Foam
• Glow 'N 'Go Instant Tan Shimmer
• Fake Don't Bake Natural Look Tanning Cream

HANA Titanium 1.5" Flat Iron from Misikko.com: I have worked with Misikko in the past and I'm delighted to have the chance to team up with them again for another product review! Misikko seriously has the best customer service and they always spoil you when they send you a package. Alon with the flat iron, Brian very kindly included other products in my package such as heat proof pad and pouch, flowers shaped soaps, LA Color Eyeshadow, ELF Hypershine Lipgloss, hairbrush, etc.

Wet Platinum Silicone Based Premium Personal Lubricant sample and $1.00 off coupon: Get yours for free here (USA and Canadian residents only).

♫ In The Dark - DEV

Mail of the Week (September 19 - 23)

My prize from Heidi's giveaway: I'm glad I can finally stop worrying whether I would receive this or not as when Heidi tried to post the package, it would also come back to her front door! Look at how everything was wrapped, doesn't it feel just like Christmas? I was amazed to see everything she included in the package:

• ELF Hypershine Lip Gloss Collection
• ELF Shimmer Lip Gloss Collection
• ELF Brightening Eye Color in Day 2 Night
• ELF Brightening Eye Color in Butternut
• ELF Studio Single Eyeshadow in Butter Cream
• Hard Candy Fox in a Box in Spicy & Sweet
• Large Black Z Palette

I'm thrilled to play with everything as I have never tried anything from ELF and Hard Candy before (not to mention they are cruelty-free)! Thank you so much Heidi!

EnvyDerm Lash Growth and Conditioning Volume Mascara: I have never used a mascara designed to improve lash growth, and I was thrilled to be given this opportunity. This mascara is is claimed to instantly increase lash volume, definition and curl while promoting growth, length and thickness with continued use. Oh and have you ever tried a mascara infused with Moroccan Argan Oil? How awesome is that? I'll keep you updated!

Burberry Body Fragrance sample: Some times ago, Burberry were offering a trial size of the new fragrance Burberry Body on their Facebook page. Now I'm not sure if Burberry tests their products on animals (I bet they do) but they do promote fur, which I completely didn't think about before ordering this sample. It smells OK, but it's not really my kind of fragrance anyway.

Made From Earth products: I was sent some Aloe products from Made From Earth to help my eczema - I can't wait to see the results! Made From Earth products are organic, natural, vegan and cruelty-free!

• Aloe & Jojoba Creme Therapy
• Pure Aloe Vera Skin Treatment
• Lemongras Tea Soap

Lara Beauty Anti-Aging Skin Care products for sensitive skin: Lara Beauty products are fragrance free, hypoallergenic and paraben free, and they aren't tested on animals. I'm still not sure if I should describe my skin as sensitive because of eczema, but I figured out I had nothing to lose by trying these products. I was sent the complete line of products:

• Conditioning Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
• Polishing Microderm Abrasion for Sensitive Skin
• Revitalizing Daily Toner for Sensitive Skin
• Anti-Aging Daily Therapy for Sensitive Skin

♥How To Love - Lil Wayne