chicachew

Wife & Mom of 2. Beauty vlogger and makeup junkie. I post short reviews and photos, links to my videos from my YouTube channel.

Too many moms let themselves go (i.e. stop showering, putting on makeup, getting dressed...) I promised myself I would never let that happen!
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Swatches for the Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipsticks in Pinks & Corals. There are 7 shades in this color family. I swatched them on my arm and on my lips. I hope you find these photos helpful! Thank you Milani for sending these to me! 
The COLORstatement Lipsticks are one stroke full coverage application, lightweight and creamy formula, contains vitamins A, C & E to moisturizer lips. They have a variety of beautiful finishes, and feel great on the lips! You can find these at CVS, Target, Walgreens etc. 
 
Milani COLORstatement Lipstick:
09 Pink Frost (Metallic)
11 Fruit Punch (Cream)
12 Flamingo Pose (Cream)
14 Rose Hip (Cream)
15 Hot Pink Rage (Matte)
16 Flirty Fuchsia (Vinyl)
33 Rose Amour (Cream)

Hey pretty ladies! (And gents!)
My May Birchbox is here! This months theme is “Beauty Diaries”. 

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Birchbox is $10 a month for 4-5 deluxe samples. You can sign up here http://www.birchbox.com/?raf=ecm49

If you’ve been receiving Birchbox, don’t forget to leave feedback on the website! Feedback = points and points = free money to spend in the shop! Be sure to let me know what came inside your box! 

Product inside my May box:

Beauty Protector ✏ Protect & Detangle
COOLA ✏ Classic Face SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face
Joie ✏ Folle de Joie eau de parfum
Sumita ✏ Color Contrast Eyeliner
BONUS: Pilot ✏ Acroball Pure White Hybrid Ink Pen

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This is my third box! SeasonsBox is an ecofriendly monthly subscription service for home, body & spirit. Each months box is themed around the seasons and holidays. The boxes include 3-5 full sized luxury items! Curious whats inside the box? Unlike most monthly subscriptions, each month you can go to the website and see what you will be receiving. If you guys are interested in checking it out the website is http://www.SeasonsBox.com It’s $29.95/mo + $4.95 shipping. They ship to the US and Canada.

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On my lips: @MilaniCosmetics Colorstatement Lipstick in 019 Raspberry Rush (metallic finish)

NEW Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer - 02

 

Through some magic, they actually squeeze the argan oil particles between the soap! The full benefits of the oil are released when you wash. I especially like to use this on days I am shaving because it helps keep my skin slick & hydrated. The soap is gentle enough that you can wash your face with it too.

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Made this with my extra @incoco nail appliqués! I love my sparkly new “E”! Grab your scissors, snip your desired shape, peel & apply. I’ve got a gazillion other ideas for leftovers too.

Let me know what you like to do with your extra nail appliqués!
xoxo - E

birchbox:

Staffers’ (and Members) Best Beauty Tips: Birchbox Intern Diaries

In an office filled with beauty lovers, it’s only natural that many of our staffers have some secret beauty tips hidden up their sleeves. Last week we asked three Birchbox staffers what their all-time favorite hair, makeup, or skincare tip is and where they discovered it. Watch to learn all about their favorite tips.

Since we know our members are also super savvy, we asked our YouTube viewers to share their favorite tips as well. Here’s a few of our favorites from the video comments:

littlewomanlynn: “My fave beauty tip is to use rose water to clean your face.”

chicachew: “My tip is to keep a rose salve handy. It’s perfect for moisturizing cuticles or rough patches, taming flyways and giving a dewy gloss to cheeks!”

TheBeautyBox1211: “Swatching lipstick on your fingertips rather than your hand because the texture is more similar to your lips!”

belinda z: “For a DIY matte top coat, just mix cornstarch with an inexpensive clear polish.”

Tell us in the comments what your favorite beauty tip is too!

—Charisse

Kathy Ong from Beauty Palette tells us about her all-natural skincare routine, here

What are your favorite beauty tips?
- E

March Birchbox 2013 - The theme is “March Madness”! You can sign up for Birchbox here! ❥ http://www.birchbox.com/?raf=ecm49

Here’s what was inside my box:
LA FRESH | Eco-Beauty Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover (Full size, $9.99)
Marcelle | BB Cream Golden Glow (full size, $27)
Vasanti | Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator (full size, $34)
Whish | Shave Crave Shaving Cream (full size, $20)
Madewell for Birchbox | Emery Board (full size, $5)

Free Badgal lash sample code on Birchbox.com ***limited supplies*** Code: bbheartsbenefit

Let me know what was inside your box!

xoxo ~ E

I’m trying to get #fit ! I’ve kick started my cardio routine with Blogilates on YouTube! Wow she’s a force! Incredibly perky with the right mix of quirky. My workout yesterday included day 6 of the #6PackChallenge and HIITilates: My Thighs are Dying! (by blogilates)

Today my thighs are DYING! I can barely walk, but it hurts in all the right places! ;) SO glad I did it! My goal is to do one of her intense workouts everyday alternating body zones.

- E