Today is the day! It's finally here! Season 2 of Orange is the New Black.
I am going to be trying to avoid spoilers all day, since I won't be able to start watching until the baby is in bed tonight- but I just can't contain my excitement.

WARNING: DO NOT USE COVERGIRL BOMBSHELL MASCARA

I bought it three days ago and it STILL won't come off my eyelashes. The first day I applied it I was a Bombshell Believer. Long, dark, curled lashes. Then I went to remove it and it wouldn't come off. It clumped all of my eyelashes together and when I rubbed it some of them came OUT! This was using pond's (oil based) make up remover. 

It seems that this is a common problem and that Covergirl isn't doing anything about it!

Here are some reviews.

Here is a news story where a woman lost a huge chunk of her eyelashes.

And now the Bombshell Collection page is gone from Covergirl.com

I am an avid sunscreen user. I wear sunscreen everyday, rain or shine!

I am an avid sunscreen user. I wear sunscreen everyday, rain or shine! My skin is generally clear, but doesn't tolerate thick, greasy lotions or sunscreen very well without breaking out. I've been using the Coppertone Clearly Sheer line for almost a week straight and am happy with the results.

My daily routine usually involves using a sensitive skin moisturizing lotion by Olay that has SPF 15 in it on my face, and then Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock on my neck, shoulders and arms. For the past week, I have been skipping the Olay lotion and have exclusively been using the Coppertone Clearly Sheer for Sunny Days- a SPF 30 lotion. My skin looks great! It hasn't caused any breakouts or reactions, and it goes on feeling light and clean. I really appreciate the weightlessness of the formula, because I am able to wear my makeup over it without feeling smothered. The higher SPF number makes me feel more secure that my skin is being protected.

On my neck and arms I have been using the Coppertone Continuous Spray, which is an SPF 50. I love that it comes in a spray bottle, which helps with applying it quickly and evenly. I also really liked the light scent to it. I kept the bottle in my purse so I could reapply is every couple of hours. I have used it while gardening, playing in the sun with my daughter, and at our Memorial Day cook out- and I am sunburn free!

I am going to use these two sunscreens for another week to see if they hold up well with continued and extended use!


I received these samples by being a BzzAgent.
If you don't know what a BzzAgent is, here's a little from their website:

Connecting people and their favorite brands since 2001, BzzAgent is the leading social marketing company. What's that mean to you? We put products in the hands of hundreds of thousands of real consumers and help them share their opinions about them with friends and family via reviews, Facebook posts, photos and videos, blog posts and more. We wouldn't call ourselves heroes, but it's okay if you want to

COPPERTONE® CLEARLYSheer™ Sunscreen

I got my Bzz kit for Coppertone ClearlySheer Sunscreen today! This is a campaign I am actually ery excited for. In 2013 I had several minor surgeries to remove a couple of pre-cancerous nevus. Part of my aftercare is getting routine follow ups and... wearing sunscreen every day! I've been looking for something I can wear under my makeup, but that is stronger than the current sunscreen/lotion combination I'm using. I can't wait to give it a shot and report back!

Here's what the press release says:

Ideal for everyday sun protection

When you’re looking to spend some time in the sun, any reason will do. New COPPERTONE^® CLEARLYSheer^™ sunscreens make sure there’s never a reason not to apply sunscreen, whether you’re outside all day or running errands around town. The face-friendly formulas offer lightweight, sheer coverage that absorbs in seconds and leaves barely a trace on skin. Moisturizing formulas help leave your skin soft and smooth and the sunscreens won’t clog pores or cause breakouts (clinically tested on acne-prone skin). Remember to always use as directed.

Fragrances inspired by you

Everyone loves the smell of the beach, but it might be a little out of place while you’re gardening in the backyard or at a kid’s soccer game. That’s why the makers of COPPERTONE^® tested a variety of fragrances with women to select the new unique scents designed to complement the overall aesthetics of the lightweight formulas.

When you’re looking to spend some time in the sun, any reason will do. New COPPERTONE^® CLEARLYSheer^™ sunscreens make sure there’s never a reason not to apply sunscreen, whether you’re outside all day or running errands around town. The face-friendly formulas offer lightweight, sheer coverage that absorbs in seconds and leaves barely a trace on skin. Moisturizing formulas help leave your skin soft and smooth and the sunscreens won’t clog pores or cause breakouts (clinically tested on acne-prone skin). Remember to always use as directed.

CLEARLYSheer^™ For Sunny Days:

Clean and light formulas are ideal for everyday use under makeup with a fresh citrus scent that’s appropriate for routine daily activities.

CLEARLYSheer^™ For Beach & Pool

Delightfully light, refreshing formulas feel clean on skin, are water resistant for up to 80 minutes and have a subtle tropical fruit and flower fragrance.

I received these samples by being a BzzAgent.
If you don't know what a BzzAgent is, here's a little from their website:

Connecting people and their favorite brands since 2001, BzzAgent is the leading social marketing company. What's that mean to you? We put products in the hands of hundreds of thousands of real consumers and help them share their opinions about them with friends and family via reviews, Facebook posts, photos and videos, blog posts and more. We wouldn't call ourselves heroes, but it's okay if you want to.

April Birthstone: Diamond

Details

Treat your nails to the absolute best color with names inspired by classic jazz hits. Designed by Deborah Lippmann, manicurist to the stars. A silvery-blue starlight nail color created by virgin diamond powder.

• 0.5 oz.
• G: Glitter.
• By Deborah Lippmann.

You can find Deborah Lippmann polish at a Nordstrom near you, or on at Nordstrom.com.

What's For Lunch Wednesdays: Birdseye Voila - Beef Lo Mein

In the mood for some quick and easy Lo Mein? I made Birdseye's Voila! Beef Lo Mein for dinner last night, and heated up some leftovers for lunch today.

CLEAR: Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy - Treatment Review

Treat hair damage where it starts

Healthy hair comes from a healthy scalp. That’s the idea behind the NEW CLEAR Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy^™. Each CLEAR Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy^™ product is enriched with Nutrium 10^™, a concentrated blend of vitamins and nutrients to nourish the scalp and intensely repair hair. CLEAR 7 Day Intensive Treatment Tubes deliver powerful doses of damage repair to heal hair in just seven days*, while the Deep Nourishing Treatment Mask protects hair by making it 95 percent more resistant to damage after only three minutes.