First of all, I haven’e shared anything in so long!!! I have so much to write about, but had so little time! I have really good excuse, though.
First, I got a job in downtown Mountain View as an online marketing associate. It has been 3 weeks since the start and I am getting a bit more comfortable.
Second, I got another job as a hostess at the Scratch Restaurant also in downtown Mountain View. I started on Tuesday and loved it sooo much! So now you know where to find when I don’t post too long again.
To finish off all the great news, I also got a letter from Gap Inc. about relocation and some papers. After the long depressing winter, things are finally great in my part of the world.
But I will stop talking about myself now and start talking about some goodies I recently received from my absolutely fantastic cousin Regina. I did also add Nars lipstick to that mix.
1. The first one is Sugar Kisses Mini Lip duo from Beauty Insider at Sephora. Perfect gift for summer, even if it was re-gifted to me. Now, Regina being a doctor should know better than giving away SPF 15 lip treatments, but I will not complain. The pack has two sticks – one regular and one rose tinted. The rose one is my absolute favorite! Even when I want to have bare make up on, it still gives my face a little brightness.
2. I was dreaming of Visionnaire from Lancome ever since I saw it advertised. Oh, it was supposed to even the wrinkles, the pores and the overall look! I was so happy to see it (a sample size) in Regina’s cosmetic bag. I was double-happy when she told me that I can have it. You see, her skin is just flawless… I almost went through my sample size, when I received this new one! By the way, the sample size is .24 oz, while 1 oz of the product costs $84. My value of two products – $40!!!!
3. Nars Jungle Red lipstick is included in this list of goodies for one sole reason – I love it! I only used this particular color for two years now. It has that perfect tint of orange, it is so creamy and long-lasting – what is there not to love!
4. And then there is Bare Minerals All Over Face Color in Clear Radiance. You are supposed to just sweep it over your cheeks for the luminous summer glow. But I found another use to it – as an eye shadow.
5. I don’t have any particular feelings for Clinique’s superbalm moisturizing gloss in grapefruit color. Probably only because I am not too fond of using lip glosses at all. It is definitely creamy, but that is all I can say.
6. Burt’s Bees Hand Salve has to be one of my favorite goodies. It is very rich, so I only put it on the top of my hands and rub them together. In Burt’s own words it is “made with botanical oils, herbs and beeswax, specially formulated to deeply penetrate dry, chapped hands and other areas that need extra moisturizing”. I read in one review how the lady uses it for her dry feet, elbows and cuticles. Great idea, because this product is definitely greasy and designed for very dry damaged skin.
7. And lastly, Shiseido’s Benefiance Wrinkle Resist 24 Eye Contour Cream is another rich solution for your skin. I love it especially because I received two samples .17 oz each – $22.5 value, since the .51 oz is $55. Who doesn’t love freebies. Although, I am thinking about becoming a consumer, once the freebies run out 
. But if I don’t , dear Shiseido, please don’t feel bad. At least I gave you a rave review!
That is all for now, all my darlings, I need some time to rest before my next post!
