Ebony Jay Beauty My Way: Weekly Blog Round-Up

Happy Saturday everyone!

You guys know the drill!

Another weekly blog round-up. I got these posts directly from my bloglovin' feed so comment your URL down below and you may be in the next round-up!

Let's get started!

NEW: Barry M 'Cor Balmy' Tinted Lipbalm (A Baby Lips Dupe?)
URL: http://www.londonbeautyqueen.com/2014/05/new-barry-m-cor-balmy-tinted-lipbalm.html

OPI Hotter Than You Pink Swatches & Review

URL: http://www.swatchandlearn.com/opi-hotter-than-you-pink-swatches-review

Accessory Trend: Vintage Glasses and What Shapes to Go for this Season!
URL: http://christinanista.blogspot.com/2014/05/accessory-trend-vintage-glasses-and.html

Spring and Summer Nail Polish Picks 

URL: http://sophie-said.blogspot.com/2014/05/spring-and-summer-nail-polish-picks.html

how to get smooth legs for summer!

URL: http://www.ashleybrookenicholas.com/2014/05/whish-body-shaving.html

Benefit Hoola Bronzer.

URL: http://www.gh0stparties.com/2014/05/benefit-hoola-bronzer.html#.U4ih-BboYfE

BARRY M SUMMER 2014 GELLY SHADES

URL: http://www.essiebutton.com/2014/05/26/barry-m-summer-2014-gelly-shades/

Zoya Magical PixieDust Summer 2014 Review and Swatches

URL: http://vanityrouge.com/zoya-magical-pixiedust-summer-2014-review-swatches

Review: Escada Born In Paradise

URL: http://pinkfrenzymissl.blogspot.com/2014/05/review-escada-born-in-paradise.html

Alaffia Suthentic African Black Soap Unscented Review 

URL: http://www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com/2014/05/alaffia-authentic-african-black-soap.html

Deborah Lippmann The Cure Ultra Nourishing Cuticle Repair Cream 

URL: http://www.vampyvarnish.com/2014/05/deborah-lippmann-the-cure-ultra-nourishing-cuticle-repair-cream

MAC Sushi Kiss Lipstick 

URL: http://www.cosmeticsaficionado.com/mac-sushi-kiss-lipstick/

L'Oreal Paris Sublime Sun-Protection Meets Skin Care 

URL: http://beautyreflectionsblog.com/2014/05/27/loreal-paris-sublime-sun/

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Batbano Blue 

URL: http://www.thedailyvarnish.com/2014/05/27/sally-hansen-complete-salon-manicure-batbano-blue/

Zoya Bubbly - Swatches and Review 

URL: http://www.katstayspolished.com/2014/05/zoya-bubbly-swatches-and-review.html

Twinsie Tuesday: Reader Requested Mani 

URL: http://alittlepolish.blogspot.com/2014/05/twinsie-tuesday-reader-requested-mani.html

Marc Jacobs Beauty Shameless (220) Shameless Bold Blush Review, Phtos, Swatches
URL: http://www.temptalia.com/marc-jacobs-beauty-shameless-220-shameless-bold-blush-review-photos-swatches

Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer Review 

URL: http://www.thesundaygirl.com/2014/05/amazing-cosmetics-amazing-concealer.html

Mini Haul | MAC Warm Neutrals Palette & Kinda Sexy & Velvet Teddy Lipsticks | Review/Swatches  

URL: http://aqeelakeela.blogspot.com/2014/05/mini-haul-mac-warm-neutrals-palette.html

Guerlain Terracotta Le Parfun Edition Limitee 30 Ans 

URL: http://cafemakeup.com/2014/05/27/guerlain-terracotta-le-parfum-edition-limitee-30-ans/

At Home Hair Tips 

URL: http://www.hairsprayandhighheels.net/2014/05/home-hair-tips/

Juicing it. 

URL: http://www.glossyblonde.com/2014/05/juice-beauty-review.html

Manicure: Orange Soda Nebula 

URL: http://llewsoba.wordpress.com/2014/05/28/manicure-orange-soda-nebula/

This Or That: NYX Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippie VS. NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil (Coffee Doge Giveaway) 

URL: http://ellesees.blogspot.com/2014/05/this-or-that-nyx-chunky-dunk-hydrating.html

Urban Decay Eye Shadow In Mary Jane (Discontinued) 

URL: http://peakvolume.blogspot.com/2014/05/urban-decay-eyeshadow-in-mary-jane.html

(UPDATED) First Look: NYC Summer 2014 Limited Edition City Samba Collection
URL: http://nouveaucheap.blogspot.com/2014/05/first-look-nyc-summer-2014-limited.html

Lilash Before and After (4 weeks) | Lilash Serum Review
URL: http://www.bonniebeautyxo.com/2014/05/lilash-before-and-after.html

Feeling Beautiful with the Cottonelle Clean Care Routine.
URL: http://www.daydreamingrealist.com/2014/05/feeling-beautiful-with-cottonelle-clean.html

How to Stay Focused Without Burning Out
URL: http://blog.jessicaharlow.com/2014/05/how-to-stay-focused-without-burning-out/

High Street vs High End, My Favorite - Foundations.
URL: http://www.paigespreferences.com/2014/05/high-street-vs-high-end-my-favorite.html

Review Thursday Liz Earle's Skin Repair Moisturizer
URL:  http://www.onestopsavvy.co.uk/2014/05/review-thursday-liz-earles-skin-repair.html

Sephora Artist Color Box Makeup Palette Review and Swatches
URL: http://www.redalicerao.com/2014/05/sephora-artist-color-box-makeup-palette.html

No7 Lash Impact Mascara
URL: http://www.missmakeupmagpie.com/2014/05/no7-lash-impact-mascara.html

Too Faced Beauty Blogger Darlings
URL: http://www.tattooedtealady.com/2014/05/too-faced-beauty-blogger-darlings.html

MAC Alluring Aquatic Lipstick - Goddess of the Sea
URL: http://www.makeup-pixi3.com/2014/05/mac-alluring-aquatic-lipstick-goddess.html

Review: REN Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser
URL: http://just-jesss.blogspot.com/2014/05/review-ren-clearcalm-3-clarifying-clay.html

Review and Giveaway | Mrs Blak - Online Clothing Store
URL: http://www.teapartybeauty.com/2014/05/giveaway-mrs-blak-dress.html

Volume, Body and Shine With Umberto Giannini
URL: http://www.inthefrow.com/2014/05/volume-body-and-shine-with-umberto.html

May Empties
URL: http://marshmellowbyeva.blogspot.com/2014/05/may-empties.html

My New Secret To Naturally Glowing & Sculpted Cheeks
URL: http://amelialiana.com/2014/05/my-new-secret-to-naturally-glowing-sculpted-cheeks/

Save Your Dolla Bills.
URL: http://www.maskcara.com/2014/05/30/save-your-dolla-bills

The Best Cream Eye Shadow of 2014
URL: http://clumpsofmascara.com/2014/05/urban-decay-perversion.html

Lise Watier Hydra Kiss Colour Balm In Coral Paradise
URL: http://www.beyondblush.com/2014/05/lise-watier-hydra-kiss-colour-balm-in.html

Shimmer Mega Pos: Swatches & Review!
URL: http://www.lacquerologist.com/2014/05/shimmer-mega-post-swatches-review.html

Illmasqua Summer 2014: Velvet Blush & Matte Lip Liquid
URL: http://www.theblackpearlblog.com/2014/05/illmasqua-summer-2014-velvet-blush.html

Poundland Beauty: Filthy Gorgeous Magnetic Nail Polish - Heavy Metal Collection - Review
URL: http://bellasbeautyblogs.blogspot.com/2014/05/poundland-beauty-filthy-gorgeous.html

NOTD - Barry M Superdrug 50th Birthday Limited Edition Nail Polish
URL: http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2014/05/notd-barry-m-superdrug-50th-birthday.html

Kerastase Discipline
URL: http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2014/05/kerastase-discipline.html

MAC Maleficent Lipstick | Bethany Worrall
URL: http://bethanyworrall.com/2014/05/30/mac-maleficent-lipstick-bethany-worrall/

And here's what I blogged about this week!

Makeup Monday: Gray&Pink EOTD
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/makeup-monday-gray-eotd.html

Tag Tuesday: I'm A Beauty Blogger, Get Me Out Of Here!
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/im-beauty-blogger-get-me-out-of-here.html

Huge Beauty Haul Part One
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/huge-beauty-haul-part-one.html

May Favorites
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/may-favorites-2014.html

Review: Olay Fresh Effect Exfoliating Cleanser
URL: http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/review-olay-fresh-effects-exfoliating.html

Well guys that is it for this round-up, I know it was kind of long but there are so many amazing blogs out there!

Do you have a Bloglovin'? Comment your URL down below and you could be in my next round-up!

Be safe and I will see you in my next post!

       
 

Review: Olay Fresh Effects Exfoliating Cleanser

Happy Friday!

Today I am doing a review on a product that was in my May 2014 Favorites and it is the Olay Fresh Effects Bead Me Up! Exfoliating Cleanser.

So let's get started.

The purpose of this product is not only to wash your skin but also to exfoliate it and that is what the beads are for.

This cleanser has a nice fragrance if you notice it. It isn't very strong so you might not notice unless you are actually smelling for it.

It has a really nice consistency, it isn't too watery which I really appreciate. There are little scrubby beads so you will feel those on your skin but it doesn't hurt or anything and after you have been washing your face for a while the beads dissolve.

Packaging is really pretty, I really enjoy the design on the front because it reminds me of something a child would draw. It isn't too hard to open or anything like that but I also haven't been having any problem with it bursting open so it travels well.

It is a regular size for a facial cleanser so if you are going to travel with it I would transfer it to a smaller container if you want to save space.

This product makes my skin feel really nice and smooth after I wash it and I think it is because of the exfoliating beads, it really gets off all of the dad skin.

This product works really well for me. I am noticing a big difference in my skin. My breakouts are clearing up but it also just feels smoother and it looks better in my opinion

I would say that this product works well with all skin types. I have sensitive skin and it works great for me.

I feel like this product falls into a younger age group, probably from early teens to early 30s but everyone could certainly use it.

Because of the thickness of this product I find myself not having to use very much of it to get my face really clean so this product will probably last a while even with using it twice a day.

I really recommend this product to anyone who is looking to try something new for their skin or if you are having problems with your acne.

I like this product because I really feel like it gets my skin clean and also it exfoliates my skin so I don't feel like I have to buy a separate product to exfoliate which helps me save money.

I can't say that there is anything that I didn't like about this product, the only thing that i found strange was that there were no bubbles but that's not a big deal.

I bought this product because I ran out of my normal face wash and I couldn't find it anywhere so I really needed something on a short notice and this was on sale at CVS Pharmacy.

I would definitely buy this product again I am very happy with it. I got this product at CVS Pharmacy for $4.99 but normal price is $7.99.

Pros:

Thick

Exfoliates and cleans

Works well with all skin types

Simple fragrance

Nice packaging

Lasts long

Cons:

No bubbles

Not optimal size for travel

A bit pricey

Well guys that is it for this post!

What do you guys think of this product? Let me know in the comments.

Be safe and I will see you in my next post!

       
 

May Favorites 2014

Hello friends!

This post is just going to be a post of the things that I have been liking this month.

So let's get started

Photo courtesy of walmart.com

My first favorite from this month is the Olay Fresh Effect Exfoliating Cleanser

I am noticing that my skin is really clearing up now and I think it is because of this cleanser

See full review here!

Next I have really been liking the CVS Pharmacy Moisturizing Cream

Photo Courtesy of cvs.com

I was nervous about using this moisturizer on my face at first but it actually works really well.

My next favorite is my makeup brushes that I got from Born Pretty Store

I bought these about a year ago but I have been using them much more now so that’s why they are in my favorites

My next favorites are also brushes but they are by Elf Cosmetics

These brushes work really well for only being a dollar and I really like them

My last favorite is the Burt’s Bees Refreshing Lip Balm in Pink Grapefruit

I love Burt’s Bees lip balm and this one is no exception. It is very moisturizing and it smells good.

Well guys that is it for this post!

What are your favorites for May 2014? Let me know in the comments!

Be safe and I will see you in my next post!

       
 

Huge Beauty Haul Part One

I will be posting part two next week so stay tuned for that!

Give this video a thumbs up if you want more haul videos!

Music Credit:
Dan-O at https://danosongs.com

Hey guys! So I am going to show you guys what I got from Target, Wal-Mart and CVS when I went shopping a few weeks ago.

Some of the products I had already tried but most of them were all brand new products and I am really excited to show you guys and give you guys reviews on them once I have tried them all.

Products mentioned in the video:

Olay Fresh Effects Bead Me Up Exfoliating Cleanser
Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner
CVS Pharmacy Premium Facial Cleansing Pads
CVS Pharmacy Vitamin E Moisturizing Cream

Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Anti-Stress Mask Dead Sea Minerals

It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product

Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo Pigment Eye Shadows

Maybelline 24 Hour Color Tattoo Cream Eye Shadow

Covergirl Pigment Eye Shadows

L'Oreal Pigment Eye Shadows

Maybelline Eye Studio palettes

Check out my other videos (:

Holiday Hair Series: How To Rope Braid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcpLbSnURzg

Review: Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cq7-JldH3g

Review: Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDIBUsGl168

February Favorites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e-QBGWrl0M

The Curly Girl Tag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnEgA8moxMY

Check out my most recent posts!

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http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/im-beauty-blogger-get-me-out-of-here.html

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http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/makeup-monday-gray-eotd.html

Ebony Jay Beauty My Way: Weekly Video Round-Up
http://www.ebonyjaybeautymyway.com/2014/05/ebony-jay-beauty-my-way-weekly-video.html

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Lets Be Friends! (:

       
 

I'm A Beauty Blogger, Get Me Out Of Here Tag: Week One

Hello friends and welcome to another tag Tuesday!

This is going to be an older tag but I just found it so it is new to me. It is going to be a three week tag and each week will have a new set of questions.

Also if you finish reading this post then know that you are officially tagged!

Okay, let's get started.

1) You can only take ONE product into the jungle (aka your luxury item). What would you choose and why?

If I could only take one product into the jungle it would have to be the It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In treatment and that is because I can go for days without putting on makeup but I would absolutely die if my hair looks like crap

2) What would be your main pre jungle worry?

My main pre jungle would probably whether or not there be humidity because that is killer on my hair

3) You only have five minutes to get ready before going into the jungle, what would be your quick beauty routine?

My quick beauty routine would probably be my Almay Smart Shade CC cream, a little bit of Elf High Definition powder on my T-zone, a thin layer of Wet N' Wild Waterproof mascara and my Burt's Bees Pink Grapefruit lip balm.

4) Last year we saw Helen Flanagan wearing her hair in a top bun. What would be your signature hairstyle?

My signature hairstyle most likely would be a side braid

5) For moral support, which female celebrity would you like to be in the jungle with you?

For moral support I think I would want Halle Berry in the jungle with me

6) Everyone’s given a role in the camp. What lifestyle skill would you bring to the jungle?

I can sew, knit and crochet so I could make clothes

7) What one thing about being a beauty blogger sometimes makes you want to scream ‘Get Me Out Of Here’?

The scheduling, finding time to write and take pictures and all the things that need to be done in order for a post to be presentable

8) Challenge – This is a once in a life time opportunity. You’re up for a trial to face your fears or try something new, what would you choose to do and why?

I would choose to bungee jump because I really do not like heights so that would be something that could help me face my fear of heights

Well guys that is it for this post!

What do you guys think of this tag? Let me know in the comments.

Be safe and I will see you in my next post.