For my readers in Arizona, Maricopa County just launched a complimentary Title Alert system!
Fraud is on the rise, and among the things you have to keep an eye on is… believe it or not… your house!
Spring
Phoenix Open House June 3!
I’ve been trying to figure out a fun and creative way to officially announce my newest business venture here on Raging Rouge but I’ve consistently come up empty handed. I’ve decided to simply write a post about it because this weekend I am hosting an open house in this GORGEOUS property here in Phoenix Arizona! Naturally, my gorgeous RR readers in the Phoenix area are more than welcome to stop by! We can talk about rouge and Scottsdale real estate while you tour this resort-style property.
The featured home is located at 4355 East Kings Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona… just north of Paradise Valley. It’s 3,614 square feet of gorgeous tucked away in a quiet community in North Phoenix. Within a five mile radius of this home you can find: high end dining, tremendous amounts of shopping, golf courses, spas… it’s also a great choice for commuters because it has easy access to both the 101 and 51!
Over the past 15 years or so, I’ve kicked around the idea of studying for my real estate license. The major hurdle to my pursuit was the in-person and set hours requirements of the classes! As virtual options cropped up for the classes, as well as the ability to set your own schedule, suddenly this goal was easier to pursue! I started working as an agent full-time in March of 2023 and have been loving every minute of it. I’ve been working hard to develop my vision of what I’d like to do in this business, and I’ll be sure to tell you all about it when it’s live, but in the meanwhile I’d love it if you surf on over to AZRealtySearch.com to sign up for a complimentary market report or a home valuation! The analytical tools my broker provides to make an educated decision on your property are second to none.
Wonder Blading Peel & Reveal Lip Stain Kit Review And Swatches
Before you even ask, I’ll set your mind at ease. There are no “blades” involved with using the Wonderskin Wonder Blading Peel & Reveal Lip Stain Kit! In fact, the entire process may seem a bit intimidating but is actually amazingly easy. First step is to ensure you are applying the product on bare lips. The brand recommends that you exfoliate your lips a bit in the days leading up to your first use of this product, but unless you are having issues with chapped lips you may not need this step.
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Regardless of which color you select, you will kick off the Wonder Blading Peel & Reveal Lip Stain application process by applying the lip masque. Regardless of the color you select to wear, the lip masque step will always looks like the swatch image at the far left above. Don’t be alarmed by this bold purple metallic shade! After the product sets, lightly mist the masque with the lip activator spray. Then the masque will peel off of your lips in a thin sheet, leaving a gorgeous stain behind! The color payoff can be as intense or subtle as you desire. Depending on how dark you want the final product to appear, you can leave the stain on from 10 seconds to as long at 45 seconds before removing. My personal opinion is for darker colors–like the Glamorous swatch in the center–you should leave the stain on a bit longer. For more neutral shades like XOXO, you can vary the length based on your personal preference.
One tip I have for application is to not apply the product too far back on the lip. It does apply unevenly to moister parts of the lip, so it’s best to smile with your lips gently closed and apply the product only to the visible parts of the lip. If you apply it on the moisture of the inner lip, that color will last longer and look like you’ve been eating a popsicle by the end of the day. Not a good look!
My absolute all-time favorite lipstick color is RED (of course) but quite honestly I assumed my red lip days were long over. Red lipstick fades fast, and some formulas bleed into fine lines and require way too much thought and work to make them work on aging skin. I hoped and hoped that this product was my solution, and it looks like it actually is! The center photo above is me wearing Glamorous. I topped the color with a clear lip balm for some moisture and shine and it looked absolutely amazing. The color absolutely stays put and passed what I fondly call the “Seattle coffee test” with flying colors. No color transfer to my favorite mug while sipping coffee!
Retail price is $29 for the Wonder Blading Peel & Reveal kit. If you are buying a second color, however, save some money and buy just a lip masque for $22! The activator spray is used minimally so chances are you don’t need one for each lip masque you own. This product is vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free.
Click HERE to buy it at Wonderskin.
The product featured in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.
Ashunta Sheriff Beauty Thermal Blush
I was going to try to prank you all and pass off the next two paragraphs as mine before telling you they were written by Chat GPT, but they are embarrassingly bad so I decided instead to warn you all up front… here goes!
Chat GPT, when asked to write a review about Ashunta Sheriff Beauty Thermal Blush: I might say that it instantly brightened up my complexion and made my cheeks look naturally flushed. The finely-milled powder blended seamlessly onto my skin and provided a subtle, buildable color that lasted all day. The rosy hue of the blush also complemented my skin tone and gave me a healthy, youthful glow. Overall, the beauty product made me feel confident and radiant, and I loved the way it enhanced my natural beauty.
There are several beauty products that change color depending on your personal skin tone, and one of the most popular ones is the color-changing lipstick. When I applied this lipstick for the first time, I was amazed at how it transformed from a light pink shade to a deeper, richer hue that perfectly complemented my skin tone. The formula of the lipstick reacted to the pH level of my lips, creating a unique shade that was customized to me. Not only did the color look great, but the lipstick also felt incredibly comfortable to wear. It was moisturizing, long-lasting, and didn’t smudge or transfer throughout the day. I loved how this beauty product made me feel like I had a personalized lipstick that was made just for me. It’s a fun and innovative way to experiment with color and find a shade that suits you perfectly.
Ok, now it’s my turn. Hats off to the bot for loving how this product made its fictional cheeks look naturally flushed. Why it decided to switch gears and change it to a lipstick review, I’ll never know. Thank the gods, today is not the day that writers will be replaced by bots. Maybe tomorrow…
Ever since I first heard of Ashunta Sheriff Beauty Thermal Blush, I knew I wanted to try it myself. This Thermal Blush “potion” is quite the curiosity even while it’s in the bottle. It’s completely clear and formulated with ingredients that are good for your complexion. How on earth can it even work? The formula is designed to react with your skin’s natural pH level to add a natural healthy-looking glow. The product itself is very thin and applies to the skin with a sponge-tipped wand much like a favorite lip gloss. While applying, only a very small amount of product is needed! I applied with the brush to the apples of my cheeks and then blended with my fingertips. The result was a gorgeous, youthful, dewy shade of pink that perfectly suited my skin tone and lasted all day.
This product can be used safely on both the cheeks and lips. Retail price is $26 per bottle and worth every cent in my opinion! One bottle will last a very long time!
Click HERE to shop Ashunta Sheriff Beauty online. If you end up trying it yourself, circle back and let me know what you think!
The product featured in this review was a press sample. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.
Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Starts TODAY
The legendary Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sale starts today! If you aren’t familiar with this event, allow me to explain. For three weeks, Ulta features huge markdowns on select items for one day only. Today, the inaugural day of this year’s sale, Ulta is offering the items pictured above at a 50% discount off of regular price. YES the deals are always this compelling that that is exactly what keeps beauty aficionados surfing back to the site over and over again during this event.
Now Ulta could easily hide what items are up and coming, forcing us all to visit the site daily if we went to partake in the shopping fun. That’s not how they roll! If you visit their homepage and scroll down, you can see all of the upcoming deals for the entire duration of the sale, and mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on the items you absolutely need!
Brands included in the sale are: tarte, Peach & Lily, Elemis, Urban Decay, r.e.m. beauty, Dermablend, Nudestix, Conscious Beauty, Stila, Murad, Flawless Beauty, StriVectin, Too Faced, SeroVital, dermalogica, Clarins, Lancome, FENTY BEAUTY, Clinique, Benefit Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Kiehl’s, Laura Mercier, Kate Somerville, fresh, Smashbox, COSRX, Stila, Beekman, Jaclyn Cosmetics, Origins, bareMinerals, and many more.
Saavy beauty shoppers will notice the presence of some LVMH brands in this collection. Interesting times,
What will I be stocking up on? These sales are usually a great opportunity for some mascara sampling. On April 1st Lancome Lash Idole mascaras will be 50% off so I’ll likely be grabbing a couple of them. Tarte Maneater Mascara is 50% off today, and Too Faced Better Than Sex mascaras will also be 50% off during the sale. IT Airbrush Foundation Brushes at 50% off are a must have if you don’t own any. IT Cosmetics makes the best makeup brushes, hands down! I’m a big fan of Peter Thomas Roth so I’ll be visiting Ulta on 3/24 to check out the surprise steal, and the Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion sunscreen on 3/27 at 50% off is a great buy for anyone with an upcoming spring break vacation!
Ulta has sent me press samples in the past. Affiliate links can be found in my content. Please click HERE to read my full disclosure.