Tag: 50 Facts About Me, Part 0

I'm doing a tag that encompasses 50 facts about me. It will be divided into several parts for easier, more pleasant reading. Also, it will be published on both blogs (this and medskolgirl.blogspot.com) for easy viewing for all of my audiences. StAy TuNeD!

Review: MAC Glitz Gloss in Girl's Got It

FTC: I received this product as a gift; I am not paid to do any reviews on it.

MAC's Glitz Gloss in Girl's Got It is my first MAC product. For those who don't know, MAC is a high-end, department store makeup brand. Some makeup gurus swear by this brand and almost exclusively use products from this line.

For the longest time, I didn't have any MAC products. However, last semester, one of my friends gave me this during a Halloween party. Thus, I decided to check it out!!!

On MakeupAlley, this product has been rated as 2 out of 5 stars with a packaging quality of 3 out of 5 stars. Some reviews stated that the gloss is really sheer, that it is only a glittery lip balm, and doesn't have a lot of color. Hmm.

 

My first impresion, on that Halloween night, however, was pretty positive. I thought that it was nice glitter lip tint with a very nice, sweet scent. It definitely does have a fuschia-like color.

Upon application, I think the MakeupAlley reviews have been pretty accurate in terms of texture and the overall product received. The product is very sheer and slightly glittery. It doesn't have a very thick tint. However, it does not really feel sticky, and feels very nourishing, as a fact. It lasts awhile actually, even after I ate food.

Here's how it looks. Pretty neutral, huh?

I believe this product has been discontinued actually; I've found it on Amazon for $19 and Ebay for $13 + $8 shipping. I think at this point it may be a collector's item (for people who like collecting makeup, or MAC makeup in particular).

What do I think of this lip tint/lip gloss/etc? Well, I think it's actually pretty good. It does a great job. However, I'm probably not willing to shell out nearly $20 to buy a lip gloss like this. Especially when I can get comparably good ones for less than 1/2 the price.

But I definitely think this is a good product!

New FTC Procedures for Bloggers

Because of new FTC rules for bloggers (for a more detailed explanation, click here) you will probably see a new routine in my posts. I will be featuring whether I received products for free or whether I bought them or not very prominently in my posts. Also I will state whether or not I am paid to do a review of a product (and to this date, I have never been paid for one!).

Just to let you know - so that I do not confuse anyone or violate any FTC regulations!~

Original link to FTC guidelines

Apply to the Online TB Learning Institute!

Aspire to be a leader in health, but not really sure which sector is best?

Enroll in our IHN Learning Institute where you can interact with experienced professionals in the following sectors. 

Go to www.ihealthnetwork.org to register for more information and apply by April 22.

IHN Online Learning Institute: May 20 - June 8 
This institute will be a holistic training program anchored around tuberculosis.

The Interdisciplinary Health Network (IHN) Summer Learning Institute will be held from May 20-June 8. The IHN was founded on the core belief that an integrated approach across disciplines to combating disease is needed. IHN’s mission is to create a training program that addresses this need and to develop a network across different academic sectors.  Our mission is to empower students to achieve their goals as future global health professionals by providing a holistic educational environment that allows for innovative thinking in global health.

This summer, we will hold our inaugural Learning Institute, and we invite any student with an interest in global health to apply, though the Institute is specifically focus on tuberculosis. The Learning Institute will be a three week online course with live webinars.

Speakers include:

Mario Raviglione, Director of the WHO Stop TB Department
Paul Nunn, Global Health Consultant; Former Coordinator, WHO Stop TB Department
Helen McShane, Professor of Vaccinology, Oxford Martin Programme on Vaccines
Kathleen England, Senior Scientist, Stanford University School of Medicine
Rifat Mahfuza, Senior Programme TB Manager, Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) (largest community health TB program worldwide)

Benefits :
· Be better equipped with skills and knowledge of global health through our holistic program
· Opportunity to interact with experienced professionals in global health
· Learn about global health internship placements within each of these sectors

In addition, organizations can register online for our email list to receive the latest information.

Questions?
   Contact: contact@ihealthnetwork.org

My revised, updated skincare routine (for Spring 2013)

Morning:

3Lab Perfect Cleansing Foam
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Blue Lizard Sunscreen, SPF 30+
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Night:

Murad Clarifying Cleanser w/ 1.5% Salicylic Acid
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Witch Hazel
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Garnier Moisture Rescue Gel Cream
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Puristics Advanced Skin Rejuvenating Lotion (as eye cream)
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Note: Many of these products are actually pretty expensive.

Original price of these:

3Lab: $52 for 4.4 oz

Blue Lizard: $16 for 5 oz

Murad: $26 for 6.75 oz

Witch hazel: $3 for up to 24 oz

Garnier: $7 for 1.7 oz

Puristics: $20 for 1.7 oz

How did I get these, though?

3Lab: MyGlam (Ipsy) Glam Bag, $10 monthly subscription (along with a bunch of other products)

Blue Lizard: Drugstore.com Buy One Get one 50% off, so net = $11 for 5 oz 

Murad: Sephora gift bag (free)

Witch hazel: Drugstore

Garnier: Drugstore

Puristics: Sale of a sale, $2 for 1.7 fl oz

Thus, I probably paid about $25 for everything. And this includes tax and stuff.

So, yes, while I do have these high-end products, I'm trying to make astute decisions about where to buy what products. I saved about 80% on these products.

For all my Frugal buyers out there - being a student for the past 18 years of my life, I definitely understand the needs of buying on sale, things that are gifts, etc. For example, I do have a Sephora gift card that I got from one of my friends, but I'm trying to save up for it because I want to use it when I know I want to buy something that I can't get anywhere else more affordably. No worries. At all.