Ladies, It is ALL About Druzy (AKA Drusy, or Agate) Jewelery

I love unique stunning pieces when it comes to jewelery. I will not wear it unless it stands out as totally odd and one of a kind. I've spent far too much money on custom made pieces of jewelery.

Recently though I discovered one of the hottest jewelery trends on the market right now.

There are different names for it. It's called Druzy, Drusy, Agate, or Geode.

They are all one of a kind custom pieces that you cannot find elsewhere. You can buy them in the form of rings, necklaces, earrings and more.


Basically they are natural clusters of crystals that you would find inside of a geode. Only they are delicately cut to create stunning, stunning pieces of jewelery for you to wear.


You can find them in all sorts of colors, from black to pink.

If the crystal clusters are too small, than you will definitely want to check out Winter Sunshine Druzy/Drusy.




Most of the best pieces I have come across are for sale on Ebay. I recently picked up a gorgeous blue Drusy ring, and a pink Geode ring.

Just look at how beautiful some of the pieces are!

Review: Neutrogena, the Anti-Residue Shampoo

I use hair spray daily, and every other day I will spritz into my hair some shine serum, or leave in treatments. I noticed over time with my non-stop use of leave in products, and sprays that my hair seemed to look dull, and feel dull. I knew that this was because my regular shampoo was not removing all residue from my hair. I at times would even discover hair spray build up on my scalp...which is just gross!

I went to my local super center looking for something that would take care of the problem. A shampoo, or conditioner capable of removing left over residue. My choices were pretty obsolete up until I came across a shampoo designed especially for residue removal.

Neutrogena, The Anti-Residue Shampoo!

I was taken back by the very small size of the shampoo, but after reading the directions I figured it was worth it (you are to only use this shampoo weekly). Still though for $7.99, one would expect a little more product for the money. With Neutrogena, The Anti-Residue Shampoo you only get 12 ounces of shampoo.

The Promise:

The promise was that it would remove up to 95% of dulling residues. That it will remove residues left behind by shampoos, conditioner, and styling products.

Perfect! It was exactly what I wanted.

The Scent:

The shampoo had a mild old fashioned scent that reminded me of cheap hotel bar soap. I also was able to note something that smelled a little bit like pool chemicals, but that odd note was not very strong, and would be missed easily if you were not really inhaling the scent.

Overall though, the scent is mild, and you don't have to worry about it sticking around.

My Use:

I scrubbed the shampoo into my locks, and rinsed it out. I then used my regular brand of conditioner and waited to see results.

The very first thing I noticed while my hair dry was that it was softer, shiner, and felt cleaner. As my hair dried no notes of my hair spray were detected (sometimes I'd have so much hair spray residue behind that my hair would dry slightly hard, clearly meaning all of my hair spray was not out).

Overall:

Neutrogena, The Anti-Residue Shampoo worked perfectly, I just wished it were meant for daily use, and not just weekly use. I also wished they would have been a tad more generous when it came to the amount of shampoo you get.

Besides that though Neutrogena, The Anti-Residue Shampoo works, and it works well. It removes all residue, and leaves hair clean, refreshed, and feeling like new.

Review: Salon Grafix Shaping Hair Spray; Extra Super Hold

-My review also on AC
I have thick wavy hair by nature, and when I want to style my hair type, I have no other choice but to keep the style still by using gobs of hair gel, or hair spray. If you are a frequent user of hair spray, than likely you already know that no two are created equal.

While some hold all day long, others barely even keep down the frizz.

Recently I have been having a hell of a horrible time trying to find one of my favorite hair sprays. No longer were stores selling it, and I needed something to replace my one hit wonder.

I bought sprays in the $20.00 range that were awful, and I bought sprays in the $4.00range that were decent, but not good enough. I wanted long lasting hold, without the flaking that many sprays leave behind towards the end of the day.

2 weeks ago I came across a cheap bottle of hair spray that cost me less than $3.00. I was having such bad luck with hair spray, that I figured I would just go ahead and buy it, and hope for the best. At $3.00 my expectations were low, but I honestly had tried so many different sprays that this mega cheap bottle became my last resort.

The hair spray is labeled as Salon Grafix Shaping Hair Spray; Extra Super Hold. It came in a simple white spray can, with a small logo towards the bottom that read spray mist. Spray mist itself sounds weak, but at the same time they label it as Extra Super Hold.

In the store it was anyones guess on how it would work.

My Use:

After tying my hair back, and shaping it the way I wanted it to stay, I went ahead and sprayed out some of the hair spray. It had a light powdery scent to it, but nothing that was overpowering, or sickening. It was fresh, light, and OK.

After spraying I noticed that the hair spray dried quickly, allowing me to press down any frizz, and mold my hair into the shape and style that I wanted. Basically it allowed me just enough time to manipulate my hair if I needed to.

As it dried, I liked it immediately. It left my style in place, and held on well. It also added sheen and brilliance to my hair without leaving it looking hard, stiff, or rock like. It looked soft, and natural, and I loved it!

The only thing this hair spray had to do was hold my style, without flaking, and I am happy to let others know that Salon Grafix Shaping Hair Spray; Extra Super Hold did just that. It held my style, kept frizz down, and did not flake up or leave my hair looking and feeling like stone.

Overall:

I'm happy, my hair is happy, and my style stays in place without issues. What I especially like about Salon Grafix Shaping Hair Spray; Extra Super Hold is that I can brush the hair spray out easily at night, and it does not leave behind ashes or flakes in strands of my hair like other sprays do.

I am happy with the low price, and the high quality results! I couldn't recommend this one more.

Review: New Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair

Grapefruit & Lemongrass Scent

A week ago while doing some last minute Christmas shopping I picked up a little something new from Dove, called Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair, in Grapefruit and Lemongrass Scent.

Normally I don't buy products by Dove, but I was running low on funds, and figured I'd give it a try. The conditioner was cheap, so I figured I'd get low quality results. My first impressions were dead wrong though, because Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair actually worked a heck of a lot better than I thought it would.

In the store the initial sniff test went well. The conditioner had a pleasant creamy mandarin orange scent, with a clear note of grapefruit, and a very, very micro note of what reminded me of fresh mint.

The promise of course is to protect the hair from daily wear and tear, while leaving behind a long lasting scent of lemongrass and grapefruit. The conditioner also promises not to weigh hair down, and that it will leave it bouncy and revitalized.

My Use:

After shampooing with my usual brand, I went ahead and squeezed out a decent amount of the conditioner into my palms, and spread it into the entirety of my hair. Roots to tips!

The conditioner itself has a pale yellow cream color to it, but the texture is a bit runny. I have thick wavy hair naturally, and usually I need to use conditioners that have a bit more weight to the texture. Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair was sort of lacking.

Anyhow, I let the conditioner sit in for about 3 minutes, and finally got to rinsing it out. As I rinsed I could tell that a transformation had taken place. My had was silky under the running water. It was also soft, and free of knots, which was not something I was at all expecting from this $5.00 conditioner.

The only downside was that the scent was not long lasting at all. After my hair dried completely, the scent died completely. No matter though, because the results on my hair, made up for the lack in scent.

Results:

I let my hair air dry, and found that my hair was left very shiny, very soft, and it remained free of kinks and frizz.

All in all, I will say that Dove Energize Go Fresh Therapy Conditioner for Normal Hair is an excellent low priced conditioner, which was surprising. I never really expected Dove to deliver such goods, but low and behold, this conditioner managed to win me over.

Review: New Downy, Simply Pleasures, Spice Blossom Dare Liquid Fabric Softener

-My review also on AC

I don't buy fabric softeners all too often, and when I do it usually means the scent won me over. As much as I enjoy fabric softeners, I find the prices of many of them to be out of the questions.

Two weeks ago I came across a fabric softener that I could not deny, made by Downy.

Downy in particular has been on of my top favorite detergent/softener brands when it comes to getting my clothes clean, and smelling fresh. When I saw that Down had a collection of newly released scents I was intrigued. I wanted to see what they were all about, and I wanted to see if the scents were anything that I would like.

The very first fabric softener I sniff tested was the one that came home with me, and that liquid fabric softener was new, Downy, Simply Pleasures, Spice Blossom Dare, and the reason I was so quick to purchase it was because the softener had a scent unlike any other softener I've ever tried.

The scent was clean and fresh, with a spicy autumn flair to it. It smelled like apple blossoms, and cinnamon, with a very wonderful light note of clean linen. A mixture that reminded me so badly of the fall season.

I prayed that the scent would stick to my clothes after I used the softener, and it is safe to say that it does!

After washing a load with Downy, Simply Pleasures, Spice Blossom Dare, I immediately noticed that the Spice Blossom Dare scent was lingering all throughout the basement where our washing machine is. Having the while bottom half of the house smelling like the softener was enjoyable, and the scent stuck around afterward.

A little really went a long way, and I was impressed.

After letting the clothes dry, I took out a sweater and inhaled it's sweet spiced fragrance, while taking note to how soft and clean the sweater felt on my skin. I was impressed, more than impressed really.

Overall:

If you are looking to infuse delicious autumn spiced scents to your clothing for long lasting scent, and long lasting freshness, than you need not look any further than Downy, Simply Pleasures, Spice Blossom Dare.

One cap-full gets an entire load of laundry infused with its addicting spicy scent, while leaving clothes soft and fresh. The scent will also fill up your home while clothes are drying. Something no other fabric softener is capable of doing.

Where To Buy:

I bought a giant bottle of Downy, Simply Pleasures, Spice Blossom Dare at my local Sam's Club for $12.88. You can purchase this and other Downy, Simple Pleasures Fabric Softener scents, in smaller bottles as well. You won't regret the purchase.

Review of New Soap & Glory, One Pit Wonder Deodorant Stick

-My review also on AC
I simply adore just about everything Soap & Glory has to release. It's rare to come across something by them that does not work well, however when I came across their new, Soap & Glory, One Pit Wonder Deodorant Stick, I was hesitant to try it. You see, although I am a girl, I do sweat, and finding the right deodorant for me took me years. I wasn't about to switch it up, but I was intrigued by it so much so, that I just had to buy it.

Soap & Glory, One Pit Wonder Deodorant Stick comes in a really girly pearl pink container, and features your standard dial at the bottom. It has the standard retro black and white photo that all of their products feature. The retro photos honestly were what peaked my interest in this company in the first place, and I love how they have stuck to the retro girly format.

Soap & Glory, One Pit Wonder Deodorant Stick does not smell like Soap & Glory's original formula, which I love. The deodorant stick has a peachy scent to it, mixed with a refreshing grapefruit like scent. Although it's not their original formula, it still smells really good, and is fitting to their collection of beauty and bath products.

So the main concern, does this deodorant stick work? Will it keep me dry, and will it leave me smelling fresh?

This was my main concern.

I tested One Pit Wonder out on a day off. I could not risk using it and going to work, only to have it fail on me.

The deodorant itself is a pink gel deodorant, and goes on clear, so there are no worries about it streaking clothing.

After applying it, I did notice that it took awhile for the deodorant to absorb, so it left my underarm with a wet sticky feeling, which I didn't like too much. The sticky feeling sticks around for about 10 minutes before it's no longer noticed.

Sweat Factor:

I wore the deodorant alone all day long with not a single drop of sweat forming, which was really awesome. So for sure, Soap & Glory, One Pit Wonder Deodorant Stick gets two thumbs up from me in this department. For me, it's usually very hard finding a deodorant stick that will keep my dry.

Stink Factor:

Soap & Glory, One Pit Wonder Deodorant Stick impressed me yet again with how well it kept me smelling fresh. Whenever I grew hot, the delicious sweet peachy fragrance would kick it up a notch, and protect me from smelling bad.

Overall:

All in all Soap & Glory, One Pit Wonder Deodorant Stick is a winner. I will continue to buy it for it's power to protect me from sweat, and stink! For $5.99 you cannot beat it.

-For those interested, note that Soap & Glory, One Pit Wonder Deodorant Stick is only sold in Target, or at Target.com. Th brand is exclusive to Target.

Review of Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Moisturize Conditioner

My review also on AC

About 3 weeks ago I accidentally bought a bottle of Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Moisturize Conditioner. I quickly scooped up the bottle by accident thinking that it was my usual Nexxus brand of conditioner. I must have been tired, because Nexxus and Aveeno have two total different shaped bottles, but the colors, and bland bottle packaging designs are very similar. When placed on shelves next to one another, its rather easy to grab the wrong one, especially if you are half asleep, tired, and in a rush.

When I got home, I was a bit miffed, but after popping open the click up lid and realizing that the conditioner actually smelled really refreshing, I figured I'd use it, and not bother returning it.

The bottles description basically gave me comfort that the conditioner would work well for my hair type. In a nut shell, it promised to nourish and moisturize my hair. Besides just that though it made the bold claim that it would quench my hair ridding it of dryness, that it would leave my hair soft, and that it would strengthen my hair.

Good, good! It all sounded fantastic.

My Use:

After shampooing with my usual brand, I went ahead and squeezed out a decent amount of the conditioner into the palm of my hand.

The conditioner itself is a very bright white color, with a semi runny consistency. I honestly did not like the runny consistency because other conditioners I have tried with the same weak, watered down consistency, never do much for my hair. I have thick hair, so the thicker the consistency of the conditioner, the better the results (at least for my hair type).

I saturated my hair in the conditioner, and let it sit there for around 3 minutes before rinsing. Once I began to rinse I could notice in the shower immediately that my hair felt much softer, it was fully infused with moisture, and I ran into no knotting issues.

All in all everything seemed to be going perfectly.

I let my hair air dry as I always do, and was pleasantly surprised at how soft and nice my hair felt. The only absence I noted though was a high gloss shine. Many conditioners are capable of leaving my hair soft, moisturized, and they add a healthy shiny sheen. Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Moisturize Conditioner did a wonderful job at leaving my hair soft and silky, but the lack of shine was a bit of a disappointment.

Recommendation:

Aveeno Active Naturals Nourish + Moisturize Conditioner will in fact leave your hair moisturized, and feeling fantastic. It lacks a little bit in the high beam shine department, but for what it costs, it's a pretty decent conditioner, that I would in fact recommend.

Personally I was surprised it worked as well as it did on my thick wavy hair type. Normally I have to spend anywhere from $12-$20 on a conditioner to get similar results, so saving nearly half that cost was very nice.

Review: Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging, Micro-Exfoliating Wet Cleansing Cloths

-My review also on AC

Did you know that if you wear makeup daily, and you fail to get every last trace of that makeup off a night before bed, that you are more prone to waking up to break outs?

Hopefully you knew that. If not, now you do.

I began using makeup removers since my teen years, and over the years have found that some removers work like a charm, while others contain an oil base which actually caused more harm to my skin, than they did good (break out city!).

I stuck to one particular non-oil makeup remover for years. This remover however was expensive, and did not come with much formula in its small bottle.

More recently I have found a love in cleansing cloths. Cleansing cloths not only will remove all traces of makeup, but many on the market today have cloths that will remover makeup from your skin, as well as dirt and oil. Besides just that though, they provide a benefit to the skin.

One such product goes to Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging, Micro-Exfoliating Wet Cleansing Cloths.

These wet cleansing cloths will remove dirt, oil, impurities, and at the same time will leave behind a beneficial formula that will improve your skin by making it smoother both to the touch and visibly. The cloths are strong enough to even remove stubborn waterproof mascara.

My use with Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging, Micro-Exfoliating Wet Cleansing Cloths, was positive. The cleansing cloths not only removed all traces of makeup, but it left my skin feeling very smooth, clean and refreshed after just one use.

Over time I noticed a subtle difference in my skin tone, but to me the difference was very, very small, so if you buy this one, don't go on expecting miracles as far as curing wrinkles goes.

If you want a really efficient makeup remover than these cleansing cloths are perfect for you. If you are looking for help with minimizing the appearance of wrinkles I'd suggest Cerave, and Estee Lauder's skin care products.

All in all though, Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging, Micro-Exfoliating Wet Cleansing Cloths are cheap, effective, and leave your skin feeling clean, refreshed and new after just one use.

Review of Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Wet Cleansing Cloths

My Review is also on AC

Olay's wet cleansing cloths are basically my newest addiction. For years I had used standard makeup removal liquids to rid my face of makeup, oil, and dirt. As effective as they were, they were expensive, messy, and you had to buy your own cloths in order to pour the formula onto them and
use on your face.

Recently I came across a new makeup removal product that not only removes all traces of oil, dirt and makeup, but Olay's new wet cleansing cloths will also improve your skin over time.

With Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Wet Cleansing Cloths you get just that. A makeup removal, along with an infused formula with anti aging properties. The cloths will fight 7 signs of aging. They exfoliate the skin for a smoother look, and leave no residue behind.

The promises are all really wonderful, but in order to see how well they really worked, I had to put them to the test.

They come in a package of 30, and I use 2 a day. 1 when I wake up, and 1 to remove all of my makeup before bed.

My Use:

Olay's Total Effects Age Defying Wet Cleansing Clothsdo in fact clean off all traces of makeup, and they even did a wonderful job at removing my mascara and eyeliner without having to excessively rub my eye area.

After rubbing the cloth around my face till all of my makeup was gone, I noticed immediately that the cloth could have used a lot more wet formula. They tend to dry out very quickly while using them, so at times I am forced to use 2 cloths at once.

The scent it leaves behind is fresh, and non-chemical like, so that was nice, and my skin was left feeling very refreshed, clean, and smooth. I could tell the cloths did a great job at cleaning my face just by looking at my skin, and feeling my skin after the formula completely dried.

I've been using these cloths for about 2 weeks now, daily, and I haven't really noticed any difference in the fine lines around my eyes. The anti-aging promise was not really seen as far as results go.

I however love these cloths because they work a lot better than old wet formulas I've used to get makeup off of my face completely.

Overall I recommend them because they work, and they work well. They could have been tweaked with a little more formula, but all in all they get the job done and are a lot cheaper and more effective than many other makeup removal products.