I've never been a hand cream gal. During most winters, I'd let my hands suffer and every now then do an intensive night repair session that involved Vaseline and gloves and they'd be as good as new. I knew I should do some daily maintenance but most moisturizers are too greasy and then I'd ruin whatever I'd touch afterwards.
Then came Neutrogena. I don't know how I came across this but it was hiding in my stash and I fell in love with it. It does not have an offending fragrant scent but it just smells clean. I don't know how else to describe it. It has the viscosity of Vaseline but does not contain any petrolatum. The product blends out to luxurious milky white cream that moisturizes and heals the skin. I like it to dab it onto other dry spots, such as elbows and knees and it does a great job. A little goes a long way.
What are your favorite hand creams?
Yes, I am about two years late on this. Yes, I know I said the Naked 1 would have brought me the ultimate satisfaction when it came to eyeshadow palettes here. There is something too tempting about a row of carefully selected eyeshadows in simple and chic packaging. I had bought the Nude'tude palette after that post so I already broke my promise to myself anyway.
When I was trying to choose between Naked 1 and 2 originally, I thought Naked 1 looked better in pan. I did not realize how bored I would get of warm toned shadows. It is much more suitable for night-time looks than day-time, atleast on my fair skin tone. I still adore Naked 1 and do not regret it at all. I just love how Naked 2 complements it though. The shadows are a bit more natural and understated for me.
The packaging reminds me of children's water colors with the metal tin so it's a bit fun. I still prefer Naked 1's packaging as I feel it is sleeker and less clunky though.
My gripes: I really wish the brush was one-sided and just the blending side. I don't find the regular shadow brush side to be particularly helpful. It wasn't great with the Naked 1 palette either. Another problem I had with this palette was that a few of the pans fall out if I tip the palette over. I will have to glue them in properly myself.
A few favorites of mine from this palette are:
Bootycall: A great basic peach-beige shade.
Pistol: This is a rather unique grey shade in my collection.
Verve: I have this in the Roller Girl palette too it is probably my favorite Urban Decay eyeshadow so I have no problem having two.
Blackout: A perfect matte black.
Tuesday Two is a series of the two things I am most superficially excited about at the moment.
1. Elementary: It's the one show I have to consciously watch. It doesn't allow me to multi-task or else I'll miss something. I don't tune in for the mysteries so much as I want to see the Sherlock-Watson dynamic. Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu (and her wardrobe) make the show for me. Apparently there's going to be another thrown in the mix on finale night (Natalie Dormer of Game of Thrones and The Tudors fame).
2. Foodist by Darya Pino Rose: I've followed her blog for a while, and her husband's (Kevin Rose's) career even longer. She always has sensible advice for eating healthier and maintaining an overall healthier lifestyle. I could not resist purchasing her book and can already tell it will be a fun and informative read. Just recently, I tried her roasted cauliflower recipe and it turned out delicious. She made me a fan of cauliflower!
What are you most excited about?
I only picked up four items from Drew Barrymore's cosmetic line, Flower. I purchased a lip butter (eh), cream eyeshadow (ugh) and two cream blushes (yay!). I'll be giving my thoughts on the two successful items.
