This week I’m trying out my very first Sinful Colors nail polish in the color Dream On.  Dream On is a cream shade that is an interesting blend of pink and purple.  In person it’s more of a neon shade but it was hard to get it to translate in pictures.

I love this color!  But unfortunately it started chipping at day 3 which is unusual for me.  But I am testing out a new top coat too so I’ll have to do some more testing to see if it’s the nail polish or the top coat that chips so quickly.

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Let’s take a quick look at L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stain in the color Berry Persistent.  When these first came on the scene I tried out the shade Rose On and On but wasn’t fond of the way the color looked patchy on my lips.  I wanted to give another shade a try so I chose this nice darker berry pink color.

I’m happy to report that Berry Persistent went on much better on my lips.  It has a nice consistent color with no lighter or darker patches.  This has a nice rich berry color with lots of great shine.  Once it wears off it leaves your lips stained with a hint of pink.

I love the silky way these feel on the lips.  They are not sticky at all and they stay glossy the entire time.  They also do not dry out my lips or make them feel tight at all.

What do you think of L’Oreal Berry Persistent Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stain?

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Chicken and broccoli stir-fry doesn’t get any easier than this recipe.  This is the second time I’ve made this and it’s much easier and faster than the chicken and broccoli recipe I tried about a year ago.  I had some fresh snow peas in the fridge too so I added them this time but that’s optional of course.

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

From: What2Cook

Ingredients:

1 – 2lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1″ pieces (I like the thin sliced ones)
2 – 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (frozen work too)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce (I prefer low sodium)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions:

1.  Heat stir-fry pan or skillet on medium heat.  Spray with non-stick cooking spray (or add 1 teaspoon sesame oil).  Add chicken, garlic and ginger.  Cook until chicken is starting to brown and is cooked throughout.

2.  Add 3/4 cup of the chicken broth, soy sauce and sugar.  Cook for another 3 – 5 minutes stirring twice.

3.  Add raw broccoli and cover.  Cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is fork tender.

4.  In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup broth.  Add to stir-fry mixture and mix well.  Cook a couple more minutes until sauce thickens.  Serve over rice.

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Phew, that is a mouth full!  If you follow any international beauty bloggers or vloggers then you’ve more than likely heard of the Rimmel Wake Me Up line.  It’s not been available in the states yet but makeup enthusiasts in other parts of the world rave about it.

I recently took a swing through the makeup section of my local K-Mart and was shocked to see something from that line in the regular Rimmel display.  They had this Wake Me Up Anti-Fatigue + Radiant Glow Concealer ($4.99) but not the foundation.  I’m hoping that’s coming soon cause I’ve heard such great things about it.

I picked up the lightest shade available, Very Fair, and it matches my skin perfectly.  The formula is quite thin and runny though.  If you’re looking for a creamier, thicker concealer, then this is not for you.

Since it is so thin, it offers very light coverage.  It does not hide larger blemishes very well and redness can still be seen after application.  It does tone down the redness some but not completely.  In my swatches below you’ll notice how one of my freckles is still visible once it’s blended out.

I find that this concealer is best for just using under the eyes to brighten you up a bit.  I don’t have really dark circles but I imagine that this won’t hide those completely either as it doesn’t mask difficult blemishes and redness.

For the little bit of darkness I have under my eyes, it does well to hide that while brightening up the area.  The best part about this Wake Me Up concealer is that it does not settle into my fine lines at all.  Even after 8 hours of wear, it stays put without creasing.

While it’s not the greatest at hiding troublesome spots or dark circles, it’s a nice under eye brightening option.  For only $5, it’s a good alternative to some of my other favorite products that I use to brighten under my eyes like the Benefit Fake Up Concealer and the Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer.

What do you think of the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer?  Will you give it a whirl?

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This week I went teal with my nail polish choices.  I started off with Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear in the color The Real Teal.  This is a beautiful teal green shade with blue/green shimmer in it.

After going through my collection, I realized that Julep Harper matches The Real Teal perfectly!  I decided to add this glitter polish to both of my ring fingers.  Harper is gorgeous!   It’s a blue, teal and gold glitter that looks like it was made to pair with this Sally Hansen color.

What do you think of these two nail polish colors?  Do you love them as much as I do?

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