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Soniclear Petite - ULTA Exclusive

Friday, November 20, 2015

Hey, hey! Want to know more about the Michael Todd Soniclear Petite ONLY at ULTA? Sure you do! So I was so happy to try this wonderful little device because I have the original system. I loved using it, although it took some getting used to.

This Soniclear Petite is the PERFECT size to get the cleanest face on earth no matter where you are! The color, Tutti-Frutti, is also a nice pick-me-up for your morning cleanse! Check out the specs below to see what you get in this cute little package.

Includes
• 1 Soniclear Petite™
• 1 Facial Brush Head With Cover
• 1 USB Universal Voltage Charger

Benefits & Features - Soniclear Petite™
• Clinically proven to reduce 99.9% of bacteria after 24 hours
• Water proof with 3-speed settings for a customizable experience
• Automatic timer standardizes cleansing experience for consistent results
• Sonic powered sweeping motion stays within safe range of natural elasticity
• Clinically validated to be up to 6 times more effective than cleansing with hands alone
• Replace antimicrobial brushes every 6 months versus competitor’s every 3 months
• 5-year warranty

I personally use this at night when I take a shower because it's easier to manage and I've already got a nice stream of water going. I don't have the Michael Todd cleansers, so I just use whatever I'm loving at the time. The bristles are nice and soft so I don't feel like my face is being scrubbed to death. The vibrations on this thing are pretty similar to the Soniclear so if you like that then you'll love this one!

Here is a silly selfie to show you the size of this Soniclear Petite. It's super compact and is a great handheld device. Whenever I travel, I'll definitely be bringing this along with me.

To buy this ULTA Exclusive, visit them online HERE. The cost for this baby is $99.

For more information on this system, visit Michael Todd online and all of their social media accounts:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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Michael Todd Soniclear System

Tuesday, December 09, 2014

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August Ipsy Glam Bag + WHOLE MAKEUP LOOK!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Hey guys! If you kept up with me over the last weekend then you saw a sneak peek at the products in this bag! When I checked my Glam Room before this arrived, I was actually really excited [and a little scared] for the Urban Decay lipstick. I decided to start creating looks starting with this bag and now I've spun out of control into the YouTube universe!

So, like always, let's start out with the breakdown of the contents and their values.

Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub: trial size - $6 [Full - $18]
Mica Beauty Cosmetics Shimmer Powder in Bronze: Full - $14.95
Pixi Lash Booster Mascara: trial size - $8.50 [Full - $17]
Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream: trial size - $5.30 [Full - $16]
Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Anarchy: deluxe sample - $11 [Full - $22]
BONUS: Lime Crime polish in Crema de Limon: $8

The total estimated value of this month's bag is $53.75 and the lipstick, mascara, and eye shadow will all last me quite a long time. So now let's go on to the individual products and my thoughts on them.

Okay, so I haven't actually used this scrub yet, but that's because I have some other facial masks/scrubs that I've been testing out. As soon as I use this I'll post it on my Facebook and maybe even do a video on it. What I can say is that there is very little smell to it. What you can smell is very subtle and sweet.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Scrub

I have reviewed this BB cream before and I'm sticking with those thoughts. This also came in one of the Pacifica beauty sets a couple of months ago. It doesn't really do much except moisturize and slightly cover up and blur some blemishes, so I use it under my normal makeup/foundation. It's a small tube so it should be used up in no time. I do like how smooth it goes on and how fast it dries. It doesn't leave my skin feeling oily or greasy.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream

I as happy to see a neutral colored eye shadow in this month's bag. I used this for the look at the bottom of this post. I love the amount of shimmer it gives off because it's not too intense. It's absolutely perfect for natural, glowing looks and for the upcoming Fall season.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Mica Beauty Cosmetics Shimmer Powder: Bronze

The Pixi Lash Booster Mascara works like most waterproof mascaras I have used. I did curl my lashes before application because my lashes are impossible to work with in general. The brush is pretty nice and I had no clumping with application. It did make my lashes look a little bigger.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Pixi Lash Booster Mascara

Oh Urban Decay--Well, this was a shocker. I will not be wearing this often, but I have been complimented on how great this looks on me [hint: scroll down to watch my video]. It glides on so smooth and is so incredibly pigmented. It stays on all day even during daily eating/drinking. It wipes off just fine with makeup remover wipes. I'm super impressed with these and maybe I need more of them in my life.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Urban Decay Anarchy

Lastly, here is my bonus item. I was so excited to see the Lime Crime polish in my bag! When I applied it...well, not so excited. I had to use 3 coats and it still appeared a little streaky. Maybe it's because it's yellow.

Ipsy August Glam Bag - Lime Crime Crema de Limon

Here is the look I created with my Ipsy products as well as some of my other go-to makeup products. If you'd like to see how I got the look, the video is posted right below it!

What's your favorite item from this month?

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