NEW Product: eos Lip Balm Smooth Spheres and Sticks

Brand:eos
Name: Lip Balm Smooth Spheres and Sticks
Size: n/a
Price: approx. $3.29 USD

Made with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, shea butter and jojoba oil, these lip balms are packaged in a soft-to-the-touch packaging and come in a unique round or stick form.

Other nice points:
- 100% natural and USDA certified organic (made with 95% certified organic ingredients)
- petroleum-free and paraben-free
- soft-touch packaging in vibrant colours


lip balm smooth sphere is available in:
- honeysuckle honeydew
- summer fruit
- sweet mint


lip balm smooth stick is available in:
- vanilla bean
- pomegranate raspberry
- sweet mint

Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten.

image: evolutionofsmooth.com

NEW Product: k. hall designs solid parfums

Brand:k. hall designs
Name: Solid Parums
Size: approx. 0.25 oz
Price: approx. $22 USD

A new collection of Solid Parfums, featuring k. hall designs' signature scents makes it easy for scent lovers to tote along their favourite smells in a long-lasting and subtle formula.

Scents available include:
- cypress/cassis
- driftwood
- Egyptian jasmine
- fig
- lavender
- lilac
- milk
- moss
- nag champa
- orange amber
- peony
- pomegranate
- sandalwood with vanilla
- tonic
- washed cotton

Hand-poured and made with a lend of beeswax, jojoba oil, essential and/or fragrance oils and vitamin E.

image: press release

NEW Product: Estee Lauder Pure White Linen Pink Coral

Brand: Estee Lauder
Name: Pure White Linen Pink Coral
Size & Price:
- 1.7 oz/50 ml Eau de Parfum Spray, $64.00 USD
- 3.4 oz/100 ml Eau de Parfum Spray, $84.00 USD
- 6.7 oz/200 ml Body Lotion $53.00 USD

Estee Lauder is adding to its collection of Pure White Linen fragrances with the introduction of Pure White Linen Pink Coral.

With a composition of Apple Blossoms, Waterfruits, Sweet Peas and Camelias blushed with Honeysuckle and Sandalwood, Pure White Linen Pink Coral is a scent that is feminine, peaceful and wonderfully pretty.

Housed in the same clean, graceful bottle as the collection’s two existing fragrances - Pure White Linen and Pure White Linen Light Breeze, this new addition is presented in a soft pink shade that is distinctly feminine.

Pure White Linen Pink Coral will join the rest of the Pure White Linen fragrance collection at Estee Lauder counters beginning July 2009.

image: press kit

Product Review: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon

Reviewer: Suziesaurus

Brand: John Frieda
Name: Frizz Ease: Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme
Size: 115 ml
Price: approx. $7 CAD

From the John Freida website:
- "Instantly transform puffy, parched hair into ultra-glossy, smooth, supple texture
- Exceptional cream applied to dried hair works instantly to smooth away imperfections and restore 'silkening' moisture
- Replaces natural oils lost to blow-drying"

To Purr About:
- not too greasy or heavy
- leaves my hair looking shiny, sleek and styled
- controls any frizzies and fly-away hairs

Claws Out:
- none really

Final Comments:
I just cut my hair in to a long bob and of course that means I now need to actually style my hair. I ended to try this product, because I’ve had such great luck with John Frieda products and the price wasn't too bad.

I definitely love this product. By only using a little bit (about the size of a dime) my hair ends up looking controlled and ultra-glossy, without feeling heavy in my hair – I can’t really even tell it’s there. Best of all it’s kept out of my face and any imperfections are really smoothed away. I don’t think I will be straying from this product unless I go to a shorter hair style which requires more "control".

Rating (out of 5):

If you have a product that you've tried and would like to write a review, send me an email! Details on how to submit a review can be found in the left-hand sidebar.

Disclosure: This product was purchased by Suziesaurus.

image: johnfrieda.ca

Happy Canada Day!

Sorry if I've been quiet the last couple of days. I decided to take a week off to relax as I haven't had a proper vacation in years!

Anyhow, just wanted to say Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian readers! Hope you have a great holiday!

Product Review: Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Lip Plumping Treatment

Reviewer: Cinnamon Kitten

Brand: Neutrogena
Name: Ageless Intensives Lip Plumping Treatment
Size: 9 ml
Price: approx. $20 USD

As many of you know, I'm a huge fan of Neutrogena products. They always seem to delivery what they promise. But I'm putting this to the test with the Lip Plumping Treatment.

"With age, lips lose volume, definition and colour while developing wrinkles and dilated pores, adding years to your face. In as little as two weeks, new Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Lip Plumping Treatment can give you a more youthful-looking mouth. This daily treatment includes oligopeptide to add lip-plumping moisture to help smooth lines, boost volume and rejuvenate lips while broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen provides protection against sundamage. With daily application, the result is lips that are noticeably fuller, smoother and younger-looking." (from the Neutrogena site)

To Purr About:
- made my lips softer and smoother, even when I used them on really dry lips
- noticed a slight plumping, especially in the middle of my lips (top and bottom)
- nice, light glossy so I could wear the product by itself

Claws Out:
- did not notice the small lines on my lips disappearing
- i'm not a big fan of the light, cool feeling that many lip plumpers cause (although, it's better than some which make lips numb)
- didn't care for the application, which is a pump

Final Comments:
I'm not a big believer of any products that promise "lip plumper" action, but this one is better than most. It leaves a slight cooling feeling, but not the usual tingling, numbness that others cause. I did see a slight plumping action, but the tiny lines weren't that minimized. I didn't use it constantly for 2 weeks straight, so maybe that's why I didn't see the best results. It's nice and clear, and leaves a light shine. I also appreciate the sunscreen. One thing I didn't like about this product was the pump. It just makes it more difficult to apply often since I left it in my bathroom for days before I remembered to apply it again.

Rating (out of 5):



If you have a product that you've tried and would like to write a review, send me an email! Details on how to submit a review can be found in the left-hand sidebar.

Disclosure: A free sample of this product was received by Cinnamon Kitten.

image: target.com

$30 off a pair of Whoogas

I know I almost never blog about anything other than beauty products, but I received a really nice email the other day from someone at Whooga and had to pass this deal along to you.

What's a Whooga? Well, they're a brand of super-soft, sheepskin boots.


Actually, according to their site: "'Ugg boots' is a term which has been used for over 100 years in Australia to describe a style of sheepskin boot. It’s important to understand this because Whooga boots are a brand of sheepskin boots. We utilize uniquely thick merino sheepskins, brand the boots proudly with our labels and ship direct from our factories to avoid additional overheads."

You can check out Whooga's for yourself on their site.

And, as a gift for Cinnamon Kitten readers, I've been given $30 for you to spend on their website!

If you make a purchase on http://www.whooga.com/ in the next month, enter the code CINNAMONKI into the code box when checking out and you will get $30 off your order.

Full Disclosure:
I have not been given any products or compensation for this offer.
I will not receive any commissions on any sales made using this bonus code.

Full disclosure...starting now

Hi gang,

The reason I started Cinnamon Kitten a couple of years ago was because I was tired of deciding what to buy based on fancy TV commercials and slick magazine ads. I lov interacting with fellow beauty enthusiasts and finding out about new products and getting to know your opinions and favourites as well as sharing my own.

I've never been paid to do a review, although I have received samples of products to review. I've never been anything other than honest in my reviews, and before I even any free samples, I always inform the companies that although I appreciate the samples, my reviews will always be fair and honest.

Well, apparently, now I can get in trouble for posting reviews!

Under "new guidelines, expected to be approved late this summer with possible modifications, would clarify that the agency can go after bloggers - as well as the companies that compensate them - for any false claims or failure to disclose conflicts of interest. It would be the first time the FTC tries to patrol systematically what bloggers say and do online. The common practice of posting a graphical ad or a link to an online retailer - and getting commissions for any sales from it - would be enough to trigger oversight." (quote from Canoe - read the full article here.)

Ugh.

Now, as I said before, I have NEVER been paid to do a review and would never agree to write a positive review for a product in return for money or free stuff. I started this blog so that we could all get honest opinions about the beauty products we buy and I would never jeopardize my relationship with my readers in exchange for a free sample!

I do have a few paid ads on the sidebars of my blog, but I'm only paid for the ad itself and do not receive any commissions from any purchases my readers make if they click through these ads. This blog is just a hobby for me and the money I make from these ads is basically enough for me to run a few contests for my readers and nothing else. Much as I would love to be one of those bloggers that the article mentioned above who earns thousands of dollars from their blogs a month and does it full time, this definitely isn't the case here!

In order to further encourage transparency, I will now add a new line into each review, revealing if the item was paid for or given free to Cinnamon Kitten to review.

I love my readers and you are the reason I write this blog! I am definitely not doing this for the money or the free products, but for the chance for all of us to make better buying decisions.

What do you think of this new blogging crackdown?

Spring Giveaway: Prize Pack 3

Here's the third prize up for grabs in the Cinnamon Kitten Spring Giveaway! (For details on how to enter, check out the contest detail blog post here).

"Summer Fun"
I'm a huge supporter of the "fake tan" products because I'd rather get my healthy glow from a bottle than the sun. Just no shades of orange, ok?

You'll get:
- Jergens Natural Glow Daily Facial Moisturizer in Medium to Tan Skin Tones
- Jergens Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer in Medium to Tan Skin Tones

NEW Product Line: MAC A Rose Romance

"From cheeks that blush, just a pinch, to soft rosebud shades and refreshingly fragrant fixes, it's a summer rose romance. Rosy pinks, faithful fuchsias and forget-me-not blues...a limited-edition collection of colours, to pick, peruse and ponder. " (description from MAC site)

I love this collection. The soft, flirty shades work well on my skin tone and are perfect for more subtle daytime looks and can definitely work well in the office.


Eye Shadow, 1.5 g / 0.05 oz, $17.00 CAD
Highly-pigmented powder. Applies evenly, blends well.
- Shadowy Lady (matte): darkly veiled plum
- Creme de Violet (frost): vivid pinkish-violet flecked with gold shimmer
- Silverthorn (frost): mid-tone grey with silver pearl
- Et tu, Bouquet (frost): frosted pale pink gold
- Of Summer (satin): frosted light dirty mauve

Pigment, 7.5 g / 0.26 oz, $23.50 CAD
Pigment is a highly concentrated loose colour powder that contains ingredients to help it adhere to the skin. Use to create a subtle wash of colour or an intense effect. Pigment does not streak or cake, is easy to blend and long-lasting.
- Mutiny: clean sky blue with gold pearl
- Circa Plum (frost): frosty dirty mid-tone lavender

Splashproof Lash, 7 g / 0.24 oz, $14.00 CAD
Waterproof, long-wearing, length-defining, lash-thickening, and formulated to last. Won't clump, flake, or blot! Takes the splash! Go swim!
- Blacksplash


Lipstick, 3 g / 0.1 us oz, $16.50 CAD
Colour plus texture for the lips.
- Odyssey (frost): spiked-up plum
- A Rose Romance: mid-tone pink with gold pearl
- Way to Love (lustre): creamy light yellow pink

Tinted Lipglass, 4.8 g / 0.17 oz, $16.50 CAD
A unique lip gloss that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.
- Magnetique (frost): frosted violet fuchsia
- Steal My Heart (frost): sheer bright pink with multi-dimensional pearl
- Virgin Kiss (frost): sheer pale pink with multidimensional pearl

See Thru Lip Colour, 9 g / 0.31 us oz, $32.00 CAD
A lightweight gel lip stain that deposits long-wearing transparent colour on the lips. Provides an ultra sheer look and comfortable application. Makes lips look "just kissed."
- Secret Crush (translucent): sheer berry red
- Tender Tryst (translucent frost): sheer pearly plum
- Loving Touch (translucent frost): sheer pearly light pink


Rose Romance Beauty Powder, 10 g / 0.35 us oz, $26.50 CAD
From the Rose Romance collection, a rose-embossed, micronized face powder that brightens and subtly highlights the skin. Ultra-light, silky and luxurious. Limited edition.
- Blush of Youth: clean pink with gold pearl
- Summer Rose: soft violet pink with pearl

Just a Pinch Gel Blush, $22.50 CAD
A creamy gel blush that delivers the perfect pinch of colour while remaining transparently sheer. Specially enriched formula helps keep the skin moist and fresh looking. To build colour on lips or cheeks, layer for the ultimate rosy look.
- Just a Pinch (translucent): sheer red pink tinge

Fix + Rose, 100 ml / 3.4 fl oz, $20.00 CAD
Our popular Fix + enhanced with rose water. Formulated from spring water, rich in added minerals, this aromatic mist refreshes, hydrate, and conditions the skin while acting as a perfect finishing fix for makeup. Smells great, too. Limited edition.


Nail Lacquer, 10 ml / 0.34 us oz, $13.00 CAD
Revolutionary new high gloss formula. Provides no-streak/no-chip finish. Contains conditioners and UV protection.
- Love & Friendship (cream): creamy dirty mid-tone lavender

Creations Hue: Dejarose, 20 ml / 0.68 us fl oz, $28.50 CAD
Intriguingly romantic: a real scent paradox, Bulgarian, Turkish and Tea Roses mingle with orchid, lily, jasmine and peony to create a rosy retro-scent that slips to sex the summer senses, a finale of light and dark woods, patchouli and amber crystal.

images: maccosmetics.com