Haul: TJ Maxx and Ulta 7/1/12

TJ Maxx Mini-Haul: more like good finds. I found two bottles of my favorite Nexus hairspray at 60% less than I usually pay at Ulta! They had tons more left so check out your local TJMaxx and see if you can find some. I also spotted this Korres quad which I thought would be GREAT as a stocking stuffer. Yes, I start in July to buy things :)

The spray was $5.99 and the shadows were $7.99. Great finds!

The Ulta Haul was a bit more extensive but I picked up items I was waiting for. Keep in mind that Organix, NYX, Maybelline, L'Oreal and Revlon were all BOGO50%OFF! Also, all Ulta brand items are on sale! Head over to Ulta if you want to pick up some great deals!

• Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner. The conditioner was double the size, same price! Brilliant! I will post a review of these once I'm done with them :)
• The NYX liquid liners! My friend recommended these to me but I've been so happy with my Jordana one (which I need to do a review on!) that I didn't find the need to verge but seeing as I could try them both out for a bit of a discount, I went for it. Just an overview:

• Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe. I had one already but I just like these so much I went for another neutral. I'm so predictable! LOL It's a gorgeous matte gray.

• 3 Ulta Polishes, these were $2 each!! From L-R: Cream of the Crop, Pinata-Yada-Yada and Moody Blues. I think Moody Blues might be my 4th of July color!

• The BB Creams. I got the Maybelline one and the L'Oreal one, this is really why I went there, I desperately want to test these out and compare them. I'm already leaning towards the Maybelline one just because it has SPF.

I meant to stop by Walgreens to pick up some of those Sally Hansen polishes which are on sale in July but I think that will have to wait until later on this week!

Happy shopping everyone!

Product Review: Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

Product Review: Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

Cost: $6
Where to Purchase: Drugstores, Walmart, Target
Claims: Moisturizes and softens cuticles with Sweet Almond Oil and Cocoa Seed Butter, Nourishes brittle nails with Vitamin E and Sunflower Oil

Thoughts: I had been looking for a nice compact cuticle oil to carry with me when I spotted this on in CVS. I have pretty dry hands and nails so my cuticles are often dry and turning an ashy white. So each morning, and I will admit to doing this while stopped at the red light, I pull this out and rub this solid cream, working it into my cuticles. It's like an instant little manicure. It moisturizes them and they stay this way for quite a few hours, I seldom reapply during the day.
How I use it: It's a solid balm, almost like a hardened chapstick so I just rub the balm with the palm of my index finger and work it around the cuticle of each of my fingers until it sort of 'melts' into the skin. It has a fresh lemon scent. 

Rating: A

Product Review: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Product Review: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat

Cost: Around $8
Where to Purchase: Any drugstore, ULTA, Sephora, etc.
Claims: Specially formulated to penetrate through nail lacquer to the base coat forming a single solid coating over the nail plate for a much more durable finish. Guaranteed not to yellow while leaving nails silky, stronger and resistant to chipping and peeling.

Thoughts: One year later after purchasing this product, about 10 bottles and endless manicures - this stuff is brilliant. I do not know what they add to this, be it cement - I don't care. The formula is so brilliant it's inconsequential to me. I add this to semi-dry nails and within 60 seconds it's dry to the touch and in 20 min I can do my dishes. It's incredible. I've converted many people to it. I really don't have time to sit around so this is my pal. I admittedly take it with me to the salon and hand it to Lily, my nail beautician, because unless I have this with me my polish will chip and it will take entirely too long to dry.
How I use it: Apply over semi-dry nails.

Rating: A+++