Review: Sun Labs Self Tanning Set, Body Polisher, and Bath and Body Set

Hey girls! After a week of my break (I went to Florida with my cousin), I come back to you again with a review. Don’t any of you want that perfect tan without the sun or sun beds because I know I do! After seeing the perfect tans the chicks have in Florida, I decided to come up with a post that reviews products to use for achieving the perfect tan. My one must have product for the summer is the Sun Labs Self tanner set. It comes with an exfoliator, the self tanner, and the maintaining lotion. I especially like using the body polisher with it. It gently exfoliates for an even coating of the self tanner. Keep reading to see my review of all of these products and for additional prices, please take a look at their site!

My review (by product):


-Sun Labs Exfoliant Body Gel: This gel can be purchased individually or in the trio set at different prices. The 8oz. pump bottle retails for $10. It’s green in color and has small exfoliating beads. It’s good to use before applying the self tanning lotion. It smells like mint and isn’t really strong so it won’t bother people with sensitive noses. You just need a small amount and it will exfoliate your entire leg/arm. I really think this product by itself is really worth purchasing. It’s also paraben free and cruelty free. I like it a lot!

-Sun Labs Self Tanning Lotion (Dark): This lotion can be purchased in the trio or alone for $28.50 for 8oz. (I think it’s cheaper in the trio). The tanner comes in different colors to fit people of different skin tones. It comes in medium, dark, and ultra dark. Medium is for super pale people who don’t want to looks too tan, dark is for people who are medium skin toned, and ultra dark is for people who already have a tanned body but want to enhance their tan. I like this a lot because it stays on for a week on me (with proper maintaining) and its paraben and cruelty free. It smells like Dr Pepper just for the reference. It’s also tinted which helps you realize where you’re applying the lotion. The good thing is that it has a pump so you can control how much you’re taking out of the bottle. With a clear one, you might miss a spot. I really think it’s a must have for all pale chicks in the summer since it lasts a really long time!!


-Sun Labs Tan Moisturizer/Maintainer: This product also comes only in the trio set ($39.95) which contains 8oz. of product. It’s a white maintainer moisturizer which helps your tan stay on longer. It helps to keep the moisture in as well as the tan. It smells like aloe and works really great. I think you’ll all enjoy this product since it’s also cruelty and paraben free.


-Sun Labs Body Polisher set: This seems like the dupe to the infamous Clarasonic. It comes with a face buffer (it helped me in the absorption of my facial moisturizers), a body buffer (in conjunction with the exfoliant it prepped my skin for the tanner by exfoliating), the face buffer (helps exfoliate my skin and works with any cleanser), and a pumice stone (helps get rid of dead skin cells in my knees, elbows and heels). All of these products work great with the Sun Labs exfoliant. This body polisher set with the beach bag (which I have). I love the pumice stone the most. It’s the best product I’ve probably ever used before. I think it’s a great dupe for the Clarasonic and at just $59.95 (you also get the Juniper body set) you cannot pass up an offer like that.








-Juniper Bath and Body Set: It comes with 8oz. of juniper berry scented lotion, cleansing gel, and exfoliant. It also works very well in conjunction with the body polisher set. The lotion moisturizes well, the exfoliator works really well even on its own, and the cleansing gel cleanses my body really well. It retails for $25 by itself, but if you want it with the beach bag and polisher set, its $59.95. I think that it’s amazing and you should really think about investing in it!


Rating (by product):
-10/10 :)
-10/10 :)
-10/10 :)
-10/10 :)
-10/10 :)

Would I recommend any of these? : I would recommend everything since I love everything so very much!

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Review: Peek-A-Boob Strips

Hey girls! Have any of you ever had a blouse that you love to death, but when you wear it, some of your cleavage peeks out? Well, I think I’ve got the product just for you. They’re called the Peek-A-Boob strips. At just $8.89 a pack, they come with 30 strips and a cute pink tin to store them in. They replace your safety pins because they’re safer than safety pins. They won’t ever poke or create a hole in your favorite button down blouse. Basically, it’s a plastic strip (like a piece of tape) that’s double sided so one side adheres to your shirt and the other adheres to wherever you want to secure it to. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-Its double sided and adheres very well.
-It won’t come off with the contact of water.
-Its flexible so no matter what the shape of your favorite shirt, it will adhere without a problem.

Con(s):
-None found while the testing of this product was conducted.

Overall review: II absolutely love this product. It’s a lifesaver because I had this plaid top that I love of so very much, but too much cleavage shows when I wear it so I just put one of these strips to zip it up, or more like tape it up. None of my friends or family can tell that I used this strip. It’s good for when you need to cover yourself up more, but there’s no more buttons to cover it up. I think it’s affordable since they’re under $10 and will get you noticed at work for all the RIGHT reasons. A reader of mine asked me what an alternative was for safety pins so here’s my recommendation for an alternative to a safety pin. Thanks for reading!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yes, of course!

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Review: NYX Winter in Moscow Silver Gray Smokey Look Palette

Hey girls! So for concluding the month of July, I will review the last product that I got that NYX released for the summer/fall time. It’s called the NYX Winter in Moscow Silver Gray Smokey Look Palette. In this $19.50 set, you get 2 blushes, 5 sheer lip glosses, and 14 shadows. The first blush is a soft baby pink which is matte and the second blush is a pinky dark coral with gold shimmers (it reminded me of NARS Orgasm). The shadows include several grays (both shimmer and glittery), a matte white, and several shades of black. The glosses are sheer and range in shades from clear base with gold glitter to a sheer mauve color. You can find these palettes on their website. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!


Pro(s):
-The glosses are sheer and pair up nicely with the looks you can get by using the shadows.
-The shadows are nicely pigmented, last about 5-7 hours and are smooth when applied.
-The blushes are pigmented, lasted an entire working day on me and you don’t need that much for a flush of color.
-It’s very affordable and budget friendly!


Con(s):
-Since the powders and glosses are together, the glosses can get easily contaminated so you would have to keep the plastic in.
-There’s quite some fallout from some of the velvety shadows.


Overall review: I absolutely love this set especially because I’m a collector of palettes and this seems to be the best value. It's only $19.50 and you get amazingly pigmented shadows and blushes not to forget the glosses. I’m not being too picky about the glosses because they’re not meant to be super pigmented. They just look great with the looks you would make because for smokey looks, you’re always supposed to pair it up with a light lip and blush the colored that is provided in the palette. The shadows are very smooth, but you get tons of fallout so you might want to get some shadow shields. Thee blushes are ultra pigmented so you just need a little bit to get color. I overall love this palette and I hope you all can get in on this offer!


Rating: 9/10


Is it recommended by Vicky? : I think it’s a great idea and best for girls on a budget!


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Review: Bodycology Body Splash

Hi girls! In these economical situations, don’t you think you can get more bang for your buck? Well, thanks to companies like Bodycology; girls like us can definitely get a bang for our buck. Today I will be reviewing a body splash by Bodycology in the scent cucumber melon. It retails for $4.99 wherever Bodycology products are available so I suggest all of you gals go and raid your local grocery store. Keep reading for my thoughts on this product!

Scent Description: The scent is described as fresh cucumber and melon that mingle to make a sheer freesia of a cool, crisp scent. I would totally have to agree. I would say that it smells more melon-y than cucumber, but that’s just me.

Packaging: It comes in an 8oz. bottle just like the Bath and Body Works Body Splashes. The product itself is colored to look like the shade of the scent it describes. For example, this one is light green tinged.

Wear time: Since body splashes aren’t meant to be worn for long, I won’t be too picky with this part, but on me it wore for an hour to an hour and half. You can still smell it an hour later, but it’s definitely subdued and not really noticeable form a distance.

Overall review: I love body splashes and this one is my favorite since it’s very affordable and simply amazing. I had also said in a previous post that these can beat Bath and Body Works any day if they expanded their line of products. Who wouldn’t want to get a hold of a bottle at their insanely low price of $4.99? You know that the money you invest in one bottle from Bath and Body Works, you can use that money to buy two bottle of this stuff. I just think that whoever created Bodycology was definitely smart and sophisticated. Well, thanks to Angelia for requesting this review and I hope y’all enjoyed!

Recommendation: For gals on a budget or not, go and grab this at your local A&P!

Rating: 10/10 :)

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Review: Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Perfume

Hi girls! Lately I’ve been getting into a lot of fragrances because I’m discovering new companies who make great perfumes. One of them is Pacifica which I will be reviewing today. They made a wide assortment of body butters, perfumes, solid perfumes, and body washes. They have a total of 18 scents ranging from fruity scents to wood-y scents that has something for every nose. Their perfumes are made from grain alcohol which is the purest available and contain natural and essential oils. They can be found on their website as well as other retails such as Sephora and Whole Foods Stores.



Scent Description: It’s described on the site and on the box as being “scented with sweet berry-like notes of guava, a symbol of passion, and arm coconut, surfboard wax. This blend is pure paradise.” I totally agree. If I had to describe it in my own word, it smells fruity and sweet like guava and as the perfume dries, it turns into a wearable beach-y scent.

Packaging: It comes in a cute little box that has really attractive designs. It will definitely catch your eye anywhere. It has little designs of flowers found in Hawaii on it as well as the bottle. The bottle is clear glass and holds 1.2 ounces of product. Surprisingly, I thought I lost the cap, but it’s not meant to have one. How great, one less thing to worry about!

Wear time: I applied it on my wrists and me décolleté area. I could smell it for about an hour and then it stayed on my wrists for about 2 ½ hours. Since it’s a perfume, it not meant to last super long like over 5 hours, but I can still smell it a bit after 5 hours of wear. I also washed my hand 3-4 times in between so it might last longer when not washing your hands.

Overall review: I love this scent to death. I love guava and sweet fruity scents. Since it’s not that expensive at $22, this is an affordable luxury that won’t break the bank. Since their perfumes are vegan and don’t contain artificial colors or animal ingredients and don’t test on animals, these perfumes are a big plus for animal fanatics like myself. Thanks for reading and keep requesting!

Recommendation: This is an affordable luxury must have for anyone who “digs” fruity and sweet scents like me. I think this is the perfect beachy scent!

Rating: 10/10 :)

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Review: Cutesy Girl Shoes and Accessories

Hey girls! Today I will be doing my second fashion review. My review this time will consist of shoes and accessories. CutesyGirl.com was nice enough to give me a gift card to get anything on their site. I picked out a pair of flats, boots, and a ring. This website has affordable and high quality clothes that you can conveniently buy without getting out of the house. They have everything from swimsuits to lingerie. With a wide range of clothes and accessories, they might just become the online version of Forever 21. Keep reading to see my 2 cents on all of the products I got!

My review (by product):
-Modern Floral Ring: This ring is only $12.99 and so chic and great for any occasion. The site specializes in clothing and accessories for clubbing and I think this is great for that. It’s a stretchy band so for people with chubby fingers, this will thankfully fit them. It won’t come off skinny fingers either.



-Wild Diva Sweetly 39 Flats: At a sale price of $9.99, this offer is hard to pass up. They come in a variety of colors. The color I had were black and I wore them to school for about 3 months straight (except maybe once a week and on weekends) and I definitely wore them out. They sort of ripped from the side, but I got good wear out of them. They’re made of canvas and it’s not the strongest, but for the price, it’s a great deal.



-Wild Diva Reva20 Black Suede Boots: These have a heel of about 2 inches and retail for $19.99. They’re really wearable for everyday in the winter or even if you live in a cold climate. They will keep you looking stylish while having your feet hold on to something snug. I think they’re a great buy, but the size I got sort of squishes my feet. I got half a size too small so I wore them a couple of times when I went to meet the boy’s parents for some extra height boost (I’m 5’2” and he’s 5’11”).



Rating (by product):
-10/10 :)
-9/10 (Because they ripped)
-9.5/10

Would I recommend any of these? : Of course. I am in love with the boots since
they’re great for the winter and I just love the ring since it’s chic, stylish, and stretchable for people with chubby fingers like me!

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Review: Motives Cosmetics Nail Enamel

Hey girls! So this is part two of the Motives Cosmetics Nail Enamel review. This part is the actual nail review. So each bottle can be purchased at their website (link in the side) for $5.25. They have different formulas of polishes from sheer to glitter to crème. Well, I don’t have much more to say so let’s get on with the actual review!

Pro(s):
-The polishes are 3-free and very affordable.
-The formula is smooth and not goopy or anything. No complaints on the formula!
-The polish won’t really chip; just at the tips.

Con(s):
-None found while the testing of this product was conducted!

Overall review: I love these polishes. They’re so luxe feeling although they will only set you back a mere $5. The thing that I really liked about these polishes was the packaging. This product is best for girls on a budget. I’ve also heard certain rumors that this company has the same manufacturer as MAC. I don’t know though so I'll update you guys on that. The top of the bottle though it made of the same rubber-y plastic that’s on NARS packaging. Well, I hope all of you enjoyed and thanks for reading!

Rating: 10/10 :)

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Definitely, since it’s not more expensive than a
drugstore polish!

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Review: Seed Grape Seed Enriched Moisturizing Soap

Hey girls! Long time no blog. Well at least it felt like that. Today I will be reviewing an affordable and exfoliating soap. It’s called the Seed Grape Seed Enriched Moisturizing Body Soap. It retails for $4.49 at their online store and at Whole Food stores. They have two different scents available; unscented and invigorating citrus thyme. They have strawberry, apricot, and pomegranate seeds in it to exfoliate. Keep reading to see my thoughts on this product!

Pro(s):
-Not abrasive at all and very affordable.
-Moisturizing and doesn’t leave any scum.
-I wasn’t allergic to it and I have really sensitive skin.

Con(s):
-The organic scent may annoy sensitive noses.

Overall review: I really like this soap since it’s really moisturizing and naturally exfoliating. I looked at the soap and thought that it was going to hurt, but then I used it for up to a month and a half at it actually felt massaging in some way. It’s also organic and very affordable. When I got it, I thought it was probably very expensive since it does a really good job. It just smells very organic which people might not like and that’s why they made an unscented version. It has grape seed oil in it which is the moisturizing agent. I really like this and would recommend it to anyone with sensitive skin or anyone else who wants a good exfoliating soap. Thanks to Rina for requesting this review and I hope everyone enjoyed!

Rating: 9/10

Is it recommended by Vicky? : Yup, go grab it NOW!

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Review: BH Cosmetics 28 neutral palette and 88 warm palette

Hey girls! Today I’ll be reviewing the Bh Cosmetics 28 neutral palette and the 88 warm palettes. Both palettes are much pigmented and are inexpensive. The 28 neutral palette costs $19.95. The 88 neutral palette costs $24.95. You can buy these off of bhcosmetics.com. Keep reading to see these thoughts on these palettes!




Pro(s):
-Very sleek packaging (matte black and shiny black).
-All of the eye shadows are much pigmented. There’s not even one that isn’t pigmented.
-It’s the perfect mix of shades for upcoming brides to be.
-Very travel friendly.




Con(s):
-No cons

Overall review: I love these palettes to death. All the shades are much pigmented and there’s nothing about them that I don’t like. BH cosmetics ships these well and they won’t shatter or anything. I really like the 28 neutral one as well as the 88 warm one, but if I had to opt out for only one, I would just buy the 88 warm palettes. I think both palettes are a great buy and you can get it without setting you back. The shadows in the 28 neutral palettes are the size of MAC shadows so think that you’re getting 28 MAC quality shadows for a fraction of the cost. I did the math and 28 MAC shadows in pan form would cost you $308 vs. $19.95. That is approximately 1/15th of the cost. How cool. I hope Annette enjoyed the review since she requested it, thanks a ton!

Rating: 9/10

Is it VICKY approved? : Yes, I definitely suggest this for anyone who loves neutrals and doesn’t want to spend a fortune.

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