Zoya Kissy: A Fun and Festive Layering Polish

This super glittery polish is a great way to amp up your mani for a bit of bling. I love this for a holiday party or New Year's Eve! But, I've layered it over Zoya Izzy. See why after the jump.

Zoya Izzy Nail Polish: A Super Pretty Hot Pink!

1 coat to opaque. It levels itself out. Seriously, love.

Zoya

Artistry Skin Care: Microdermabrasion and Intensive Peel Review

I know what you're thinking. Isn't that a picture of an Amway product? Yes, it is. I'm not sure why Amway has a certain cache in the US (it likely has to do with the door to door nature of selling?) for some reason most Americans don't think very highly of it, despite elevating their opinions of similar companies such as Avon and Mary Kay. For the last couple of decades Amway has concentrated their efforts in markets outside of the US, areas like Asia, where they are insanely popular.

More recently, Amway has been really upping their A Game, though most Americans are unaware of this. To help get the word out, they sent me a few products to try out, and later today there will be a huge giveaway.

Artistry sent me their Microdermabrasion System and Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel to try out. Read on to see what I thought.

AG Hair and How To Create A Messy Bun

AG Hair makes some of my favorite products, and I just heard from them a few days ago about their new website. Definitely run over there to check it out, enter to win one of their most popular products, but especially make sure you check out their how-to videos! They have quite a few good ones. My favorite is the Messy Bun one above.

AG Hair

Sexual Fresh: A Light Fruity Floral With a Name You Should Ignore

First off, yes, I know that the name of this fragrance is awful. It really is. Don't let that deter you from the perfume, or even from reading the rest of my review. When I first wore this scent, my husband said he liked it a lot and asked what the name was. "Sexual Fresh" I replied. "Oooh," he made a face. "Good thing they sent it for free, I really like it but don't think I could buy you a perfume with that name."

So yes, the name is horrible. I think you should completely overlook the name for this fragrance. The fresh makes sense, but the Sexual? Really, it's just part of a series from the brand. This isn't a sexy fragrance at all. This is a great scent for all ages (and therefore a great holiday gift), so just overlook that when you're picking up a bottle for your niece, ok?

Notes:
Top Notes: Iced Ruby Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fresh Ginger, Cooling Cardamom
Middle Notes: Pink Peony, Star Jasmin, White Tea, Magnolia
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Sensual Musk, Precious Amber

So, the name Fresh really is a perfect description for this fragrance. This is a light and slightly fruity floral that is more sophisticated than most other fruity florals. It would be perfect for heading to class in college. It works for brunch out with your mom. I will be wearing to to work quite frequently since it isn't obvious but rather a quiet "oh, look at me, I am wearing a subtle and pretty fruity floral" that will work perfectly for heading in to the hospital. I think it works whether you are 21 or 81. It is a great office/every day/special occasion fragrance. I'm not sure it works for heading out to the bar, but for your cousin's black tie wedding or your office holiday party? This is perfect!

When I first apply, I smell mostly the grapefruit and cardamom with some magnolia in the background. They do balance each other out quite well, though after about 20-30 minutes the fragrance deepens as the grapefruit recedes a bit, though it never goes away completely. I think this is why the fruity note is so light and modern- rather than going for a mandarin note as many other fruity floral fragrances do, this fragrance features a lighter and more airy grapefruit. I smell a little bit more of the Star Jasmin mixing in with the Magnolia and just a touch of the amber comes in to warm things up and ground the whole fragrance.

I did have a little bit of a problem with staying power. I could no longer smell the scent on myself after about 6-8 hours, so consider reapplying or adding a few dabs to different pulse points than I use (I'm a neck and wrist girl), such as the back of your knee (really) when applying.


Michel Germain