Beauty Army Review - January Box

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New YouTube Channel!

So I FIIIIIIIIINALLY did it...I got a YouTube Channel! I'm in the process of uploading my second video...click the link and check it out & subscribe!

Can't wait to hear what you all think!

Until next time,
Marina - mCubed Makeup

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Five-Faves-Friday!

I decided I wanted to start doing a Five-Faves-Friday! I will post about the 5 things I'm absolutely loving this week...fabulous way to start the weekend ;) Some weeks it may be all makeup or beauty related items, some weeks it could be the most random things and some weeks it may be all food (I love me some good food). So here it goes, in no particular order :)

1)  3 Musketeers Coconut Bar

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I was checking out at Walgreens the other day and they always have that dang little shelf where you check out with different candies that are on sale for like $.50 (I CURSE YOU, CANDY SHELF!) well, that shelf has magical powers to make you look at it no matter how hard you try to avoid it (seriously) so of course this time when I saw that this was coconut I jumped on it! I'm not a fan of 3 Musketeers in general, but coconut makes everything better and boy oh boy is this amazing! It reminds me a lot of the Coconut M&M's just not crunchy.

2) Cafe Escapes Chai Tea Latte K-Cups

Photo courtesy of http://www.gmcrwholesale.com/

Last winter I spent most of my money (and calories, sugar, fat etc.) at the Hastings Hardback Cafe buying Vanilla Chai Tea Latte's...I discovered they sold the powdered mix and checked out the sugar content and FREAKED! The barista told me they also make it in sugar free (sigh of relief) but it just didn't taste the same.  I was at Wal-Mart and I love looking in the K-Cup aisle and seeing what new flavors and brands they have out and I discovered these puppies! I usually never finished my whole drink from Hastings anyway so this is perfect for me.  It's not as thick as usual cafe made ones but I add a tiny bit of sugar-free vanilla powdered creamer for a bit more richness.  The flavor is absolutely amazing, it's perfect on those cold days/nights.  There's something about chai tea that screams, "CHRISTMAS!" to me.  I've also tried it over ice which is great as well!

3) Magic Beyond Words the JK Rowling Story

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I am a huuuuuuuuuuuge Harry Potter fanatic so while good ol' hubby and I were strolling through the new releases section of Hastings this screamed my name.  As much as I know and love about Harry Potter I honestly couldn't tell you much about the author JK Rowling.  This movie starts from the very beginning of JK (Joanna) as a little girl and how Harry Potter evolved to present day.  It goes through all the struggles and tragedy she went through.  This movie gave me another level of respect for JK Rowling.  If you are a HP fan, definitely check this out!

4) MAC's Breath of Plum Sheertone Blush

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This was a complete impulse buy awhile ago, it's definitely not a color I usually go for but for some reason this week I have been alllll about Breath of Plum!  Since this is a sheertone blush it goes on, well, more sheer so it's very easy to build up color.  I actually used this on 3 different colored girls and it looked amazing on all of them.  This color is a matte deep plum but it honestly is the perfect color.  I find myself using it now constantly.  I don't know why I strayed from it for so long but I am officially in love.  

5) Chocolate-Covered Katie, the Healthy Dessert Blog

Photo courtesy of http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/

I was messing around on Pinterest and found this board of these sinful looking desserts, I clicked the pictures to be taken to the link and discovered this blog.  I was honestly in shock seeing all of these guilt-free desserts, I mean literally any dessert you can think of was on here but made over to be healthy/healthier! Sweets are my weakness, I could have dessert for breakfast, lunch and dinner!  I've made a few things from her blog and each one is just sooo good! So far my favorite one I have made is the Mounds Bar Baked Oatmeal mmmmmmmmm!!!!! You can follow this blog at www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com 

Well, that's all folks! I'd love to hear some of your favorites of the week! 

Until next time,

Marina - mCubedMakeup

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Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner

Earlier this month I finally received a MyGlam bag, there was really only 2 products that piqued my curiosity...this conditioner and the Cover Duo Concealer by Sheer...I wasn't planning on reviewing all of the products, but if you all would like to see one, just let me know! What was included in MyGlam Bag:

• Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner (can be purchased here)
• The Balm's Hot Ticket Nail Polish in Sky Blue Right Past You (full size)
• Freeman Facial Peel-Off Cucumber Mask  (full size)
• Cover Duo Concealer by Sheer <--love! (full size) 

Sweet Almond Cleansing Conditioner 

Now for my review...I was really confused about this "cleansing conditioner" because well, the name is a bit confusing! I read the back and the instructions say to rinse, then apply to scalp, add a splash of water and lather for 1-3 minutes.  I think it was the "rinse" part that got me a little confused because I wasn't sure if I was supposed to use shampoo first or just rinse my dirty hair with water.  I did a little research online and found out that this takes place of your shampoo. Hm. Interesting. I normally have very oily roots and dry ends so I was nervous about using something called a conditioner on my scalp. I applied it to my scalp and it smelt sooo good! I loved the smell.  There was no lather because this item doesn't contain sodium laurel sulfate and harsh detergents but it does contain antibacterial & astringent properties to ensure the hair is cleaned.  I guess I'm just so used to lathering up that I felt my hair wasn't really clean.  I started rinsing and it was very soft at first, but then after it was completely rinsed out it felt...weird...very heavy and tangled...I thought maybe I didn't get all of it out so I rinsed some more but it just kept feeling heavier and more tangled. After I dried and styled I noticed my hair felt really oily, like a heavy oil.  I can already tell that by the end of the night my hair is going to be a grease-ball.  I'm not impressed.  I don't know if it's because my hair is on the thinner side or what but I definitely won't be using this again. My roots feel very dirty and my ends feel like straw.  I love hair care so I was really hoping this would work for me, especially because I LOVED the scent. This may just be one of those products that isn't for everyone.  Have you tried any Wen by Chaz Dean products?  What do you think of them?

Until next time,

Marina - mCubedMakeup

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