Eclose Plant Stem Cell Eye Cream Review

I was at Walgreens the other day when I came across the Eclose skin care brand in the skin care aisle. I decided to take a closer look at their Plant Stem Cell Restorative Eye Cream. This eye cream uses plant stem cells derived from labs in Switzerland to help firm the skin around the eye area and help the skin around the eyes keep up their own stem cells while reducing the signs of aging and smoothing wrinkles around the eyes. The product box contains a lot of helpful information about the product. And the formula is paraben-free!

When I first tried to dispense the product it took about 9-10 pumps before the product pumped out. The product consistency is creamy without being heavy. A generous pea-size amount was easily pat into my under eye area and absorbed after minimal patting effort. The product went on white and absorbed clear. I did not experience a strong product scent and I did not experience any eye irritation or greasy-ness. I applied the product over my serum and moisturizer as my final skin care step. The product box says it is safe for use in the morning and evening.

So far the verdict is good on this eye cream! I'll keep you updated on the results of this cream on my dry and sensitive winter-time under eye area!

Merry Christmas Eve!

~Claire

Spotted: Target, CVS, and Walgreens Beauty Deals week of 12/10

If you're a fan of Sally Hansen Salon Effects then check your local Target for a clearance! I spotted a couple snakeskin patterns for $4.38 each!

CVS beauty clearance is continuing this week. TONS of Revlon and Milani 75% off. I have checked multiple CVS locations in the Chicago city area (downtown and south side) and not everything on the nouveaucheap list is on sale but it's worth a try! Scan the items listed on nouveaucheap.com 's post at the savings kiosk to check the price of items. Good luck!

Also, forthemommas.com posted an amazing deal for free Simple brand makeup wipes that I plan to take advantage of. More details are in the photo screen shot from forthemommas.com. Thanks Shannon!

Happy Shopping!

CVS and Sephora Hauls for Review

Today was my day off and what better to do when I'm not making money but to spend money??? I spent today couponing and shopping! I found a great deal today at CVS! First off, I have been dying to try the new Clear line of shampoos and conditioners. This week I saw Walgreens was having a 2/$10 deal with $2 register rewards and 4,000 points. I planned on using this deal and a couple coupons from coupons.com before I scanned my Extra Care card at the CVS savings kiosk at CVS today. Behold; holiday magic! A $3 off one Clear shampoo or conditioner printed out! So I picked up a conditioner since I am still trying to use up a couple shampoo samples I have left from Birchbox. I combined the CVS printable with a $2 off one coupons.com manufacturer printable coupon and ended up getting the conditioner for $0.99! I plan on going back for a second print out and getting the Men's scalp therapy from Clear. There's an Ibotta deal for $1.75 off the scalp therapy. That will make it a $0.75 money-maker!!!

At Sephora I purchased the Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation in shade 1.0 and the new Bare Minerals Ready foundation in Fairly Light as a setting powder or light coverage. I can't wait to test and review these products!!!

Walgreens Haul Swatches!

Hey Ya'll!  A few weeks ago I recorded a Walgreens "Haul" video:

Here are the promised pictures and swatches of the $0.99 eyeshadow palette and lipstick and eyeliner!

 The following picture is swatches of the above palette on my forearm with no primer and using my finger lightly to apply:

Not too shabby for a WAY CHEAP price, huh?

xoxox

Love,

Claire

Spring/Summer Haul, Ya'll!

It's time to "Haul" Ya'll! :-)  I picked up some first-timers at LUSH and MAC and some amazing fragrances and facial care at Sephora as well as some tidbits at Target, Walgreens, and Victoria's Secret!

Enjoy! 

MMM This video makes me want a blue popcicle!

xoxox

Love,

Claire

What I'm Currently Obsessing Over Volume II

Spring 2012 is right around the corner and I couldn't be more excited!  When I picked up my first Spring 2012 magazine- I believe it was either Allure or Elle- I was glued to the new Louis Vuitton ad campaign photos.  Not only were there pretty pastel colors and milkshakes involved, but the models and the makeup look so pretty and their looks are so attainable!  The clothes do not look too uncomfortable or stuffy; it's just your typical eyelet dress paired with some strappy sandals.  The hair is twisted into a tight low bun or half-loop with a headband and the face looks clean with a flush across the cheeks and a relatively low-key eye and a strong eyebrow.  The lips are a flushed and bitten glossy pink. WOW. I'm glued to these images.  Quick!  Someone order me a strawberry milkshake!  Stay tuned for an upcoming how-to makeup tutorial for this look, as I'm feeling very inspired.

(obviously, I don't own these images- they're Louis Vuitton's! DUH)

XOXOX

Claire

P.S. Have you checked out my YouTube Videos yet??? :-)

My second Jewelmint Piece!!!

I'd like to introduce you to my newest pair of Jewelmint earrings! Hi, "Wing It Earrings" you're so pretty!


 http://www.youtube.com/user/trychistyle?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/y1MieI8u93o

laugh. Love. Subscribe. Enjoy!

<3 Claire

My First Jewelmint Piece

Happy New Year fellow fashion and beauty gurus!  I wanted to kick off my first blog post (much overdue I know and I apologize!) of the year with a YouTube video!  As you know from my previous posts, I am a huge fan of Jewlmint jewelry.  I got my first piece, the coveted "Victorian Charmer" necklaces.  I love them and I receive many compliments on them and I wanted to share my piece with you.  I realize the video is very amateur and that my camera cut me off on the end, but the product is what's really important.  I love my 14K Gold- plated VC necklaces!  Enjoy.

xoxoxo Claire

P.S. Promo Code: chicago89 will give you 50% off of your first Jewelmint piece.  What piece do you like the best this month?  Let me know in the comments below!