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Review: Mustache-shaped cookie cutters (and a sugar cookie recipe too!)

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Mustache-everything has become extremely popular over the last couple of years. My SIL planned an awesome “little man” party last year that included mustache straws, games, and more. Our local party supply store carries mustache cups and magnets. I’ve spotted mustache t-shirts (for girls too!) at different retail stores and actually being worn as well.

As a member of the Tomoson community, I received a set of 3 mustache cookie cutters from Fuzzy Ink.

Fuzzy Ink Cookie Cutter set of 3

 

About:

Each cookie cutter set includes three different mustache styles, all made of stainless steel. The size of the cutters varies depending on the shape, but they each around around 4″ wide by 1 1/4 to 1 1/2″ tall. 

The Recipe:

Fuzzy Ink Cookie Cutter 2

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cups butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Sprinkle about 1/4 cup flour onto work surface. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured surface.
  • Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
  • Repeat with remaining dough. Cool completely before frosting.
My Experiences:

The cookie cutters were easy to use. I followed the instructions on the package and had no trouble cutting out the shapes or transferring them to the cookie sheet. You can pick them up and transfer them by hand or use a thin spatula (of course, some of this will depend on the type and texture of cookie you make). I did notice the cutters seemed thinner than the other cookie cutters I have, so you may want to handle them and store them carefully to ensure they last.

Fuzzy Ink Cookie Cutter 5

The Scoop:

Each mustache cookie cutter set retails for $16, and $5 of your purchase will be donated to the Movember Foundation to support men’s health. Visit Fuzzy Ink to see the cookie cutters and other fun mustache products! Visit them on Facebook and Twitter for product updates, giveaways, and a coupon code.

What mustache memorabilia or gear have you spotted?

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I was not compensated for this post.

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Review: Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream (oil free)

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As a Bzz Agent, I received a free tube of Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream in Light/Medium to try out. I was not asked to write a blog review, but I like sharing my experiences with others, so here goes…

About:

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream (Oil-Free) is available for combination and oily skin in three shades: light/medium, medium/deep, and deep. It’s formulated with mineral pigments, giving a matte finish when used. Garnier claims it won’t cause breakouts or clog pores since it’s non-acnegenic and non-comedogenic. It retails for around $12.

BB cream

 My Experiences:

Not knowing a great deal about BB creams, I researched them before using this product. Popular in Asia, BB usually stands for beauty balm here in the States, but there are other names. There are also different formulations of BB creams. Some contain whitening products, but more than likely, in the West, the idea is mainly just to combine several steps of your beauty regime into one.

I think when it comes to cosmetics…certain products will work well for some people and for others…they just won’t. I have terrible skin. All the way through high school, my skin was wonderful. I could go to sleep at night with a full face of makeup and never break out. My senior year of college during my teaching internship, my skin went haywire. I think it was stress-related, and it’s never fully recovered since then. I always break out worse around that time of the month, of course. I believe I have hyperpigmentation on my cheeks, although it’s never been diagnosed by a dermatologist. One day, when my son is no longer nursing, I may be able to take some sort of prescription whitening cream and do something about it. I’d even be willing to consider laser treatment, despite the expense. In the meantime, I just use over-the-counter products.

So if there was one thing I could change about myself, it would be the skin on my face. I’m cringing a little as I show these photos to you:

Before BB Cream
Before applying Garnier B.B. Cream (oil-free)
After applying Garnier B.B. Cream (oil-free)
After applying Garnier B.B. Cream (oil-free)

In the second photo above, I’m only wearing the Garnier BB cream, no other foundation, powder, primer, lotion, concealer, etc.

This product doesn’t make me break out any more than usual, so I’m very happy about that! It’s a little messy each time the tube is opened. To me, the consistency is similar to a water-based foundation and definitely not greasy. It doesn’t smell bad either.  As soon as I rub it in, it becomes matte and lasts for most of the day. I’m also glad that it gives me sun protection, at least for a bit. If I were out in the sun all day, I’d touch up with a mineral sunblock.

BB cream, eye makeup, and lip gloss
BB cream, eye makeup, and lip gloss
12 hours later...
12 hours later…

After about 12 hours, I will be shiny, but trust me- not nearly as shiny as I’d be if I hadn’t used the BB cream at all. I get really oily, especially when running around outside, sweating, etc.!

It does do a good job concealing the discoloration on my cheeks, but if I have any bad break outs, I still need a concealer on those specific spots to take away all the redness. Also, there were a couple of times that I had a really dry patch of skin caused by acne medication. The BB cream didn’t relieve the dry spots; I still had to use moisturizer.

My conclusion: For me, the Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream (oil free) is not incredible, but a good product, especially for the price. I will be buying another tube when I’ve used this one up.

Have you tried the Garnier BB cream or another brand? How did it work for you?

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Note: I received a free tube of Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector B.B. Cream (oil free) to try for free as a BzzAgent. I was not asked or required to post a review but chose to do so anyway. I have not and will not receive any compensation for this post.

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