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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

♥ November Ipsy Unboxing + October Review ♥

November Ipsy Unboxing + October Review


Ipsy is a monthly subscription box for makeup products.
I was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D
Cost: $10 per month
They ship to the U.S., and Canada

There is a wide variety of options for Ipsy bags. You take a quiz when you first sign up (this can be retaken as many times as you like). This effects what is in your bag each month. 

Each time you get a bag you have the option of reviewing the items you received. I've found that this is the best way to effect what you get in your bag each month. The more reviews you complete the more likely you are to like your bags. 








Lovely color! The smell of this stuff is amazing.. a sweet (not sickly) fruity smell. I can't really smell it while putting it on. I can only smell it if I sniff the tube... which I do. Every. Time. Ha ha. Yum! Plus, look at this impressive list! My skin must LOVE this stuff.

• 48% Water-Based 
• 78% Natural 
• No Mineral Oils 
• No Phthalates 
• No Parabens 
• No Animal By-Products 
• Hypoallergenic 
• Non-comedogenic





Ew. Ipsy.. really? This container SAYS "Free sample" on it. That feels like a cheap throw in. There is something really shady about this product all around. I'll let you know if I end up liking it in next months review. I can't imagine this will be something I reach for though considering. It makes me irritated just looking at it. A free sample?! I'm not paying them $10 a month for them to throw in a free sample. Unless it's a bonus.






And Then.. you TotallyRedeemYourselves with this magical mascara. Ahhh. A smashbox mascara!? Lets be honest people... a 22 dollar highlight and a deluxe sample of smashbox mascara? TOSS the free sample if you want! Ha ha.
  • 104% increase in lash volume
  • 32% increase in lash length
  • 34-degree increase in lash curl







I love these little tre'StiQue Minis... you can get any 3 (lip crayons, eyeshadow, or concealer minis) for $32. So you can get 3 mini lip crayons, 3 mini eyeshadow sticks.. etc. Or you can mix and match. I wish the actual product was pointed like the cap though. Round? Yikes.
Contains vitamin E and Monoi Tahiti Butter








Beautiful product! I love that shiny. So, it looks as though this is the full size product but they have updated the packaging. The new packaging does look amazing. I put the full price but I'm sure the new packaging ups the price some. Not sure what they used to sell these for.

It says this can be applied wet or dry!

Total spent for the bag: $10
Total bag is worth: $57.40
Total saved: $47.40

Absolute win.. the smashbox mascara and the inspr shadows are my favorites. This space bag is also ADORABLE as well though.

OCTOBER REVIEW


 This is really nice, still wish it smelled like honey. They dropped the ball with that one. This was a little too harsh for my extremely sensitive skin though. I use it to exfoliate my feet inside. Which of course made me go through it real quick but.. it was really nice!

2. it cosmetics Hello Lashes Clinically Proven 5-in-1 Mascara 0.16fl oz $11.52 (Full Size is 0.33fl oz $24)

 I was super excited to get this mascara but it isn't one of my favorites. It was flaky and clumpy almost immediately. Glad to try it out without buying a full size though!

3. Aromachology Exotic & Spicy Perfume 1ml $1.40 (Full Size 50ml $70)
 Cute little sample. I don't wear perfume that much but this one surprisingly didn't bother my lungs that much. It did say it has a higher oil load than a normal perfume. So, I suppose that is way. It smells like a sweet floral to me.

4. Touch In Sol Browza Super Proof Gel Brow Pencil in "Mink Wink" $??16.15 (Full size $19)
 I like this brow color a lot because it is easier to not go nuts with it. The spoolie on this is the SOFTEST I've ever used too. I go to it every time. Love it. I might keep that end after I run out.

5. The Balm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in "charming" 0.04fl oz $3.10 (full size 0.219fl oz $17)
*sniffles* R.I.P. Balm liquid lipstick.. I miss you. I fell in love with this and I need to go out and buy the full size (17 dollars! ugh lol) I love it that much though. I loved everything about this. The color. The feel. It dried quickly, felt weightless, and didn't feel dry! (click her to find the before and after swatches of this)


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Sunday, November 1, 2015

☼☼ October Boxycharm Unboxing + September Review☼☼

☼☼ October Boxycharm Unboxing + September Review☼☼





Boxycharm is a monthly beauty subscription box that sends 4-5 full-size beauty/makeup products.

I was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D

Cost: $21 per month (FREE SHIPPING!)

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They only ship to 48 U.S. states. (They don't ship to Hawaii or Alaska yet.)






 This has a subtle mint scent that I love! It reminds me of my grandmothers skincare. You are meant to apply a thin layer and leave it on 15-30 minutes until it dries. It doesn't feel like it dries hard like most do. It was extremely refreshing mask. It says to remove it with a damp wash cloth uses circular motions. I don't have patience for anything like that. I have sensitive skin though so I feel that the added exfoliating benefits are not needed for my skin. I just removed it with short swipes. My skin was pink for a bit after but it wasn't harsh. 

Promises: antioxidant, vegan, smooth skin, glowing skin, purifies skin, absorbs impurities, cleans pores, defends against free radicals, reverse daily sun damage, cooling effect, soothes, refreshing, tingly, and leaves skin bright.

I'm sure the "brightening" ingredients are what left my skin pinkish. 



Note the particles in mine?


Above on the left is a finger swatch on the right is a swatch blended out. The color is lovely for a cream blush. Nice and subtle. I'm not a huge fan of "pots" of product I have to dip my finger in! On top of that.. I've seen pictures of OTHERS who got this product and theirs didn't include these "specs". GROSS. I won't be using this on my lips at least.  I probably won't reach for this.... 





This is after using this mascara. It clumped the lashes together quickly but gave nice curl, length, and stayed curled for more than four hours.


On the right is the it cosmetics hello lashes mascara and on the left is this doucce punk volumizer mascara. Both are said to add volume and length. Clearly the Doucce on the right is the longer!

This is a HUGE natural bristled brush. I liked using it. I like the effect it gave my lashes and look forward to giving it a good run. I recieved the it cosmetics mascara and this one at the same time. So I'll be alternating them until next month.

I've heard there were several items in boxes rather than this one. A shadow trio, a lip cream, and a blush! Which did you get?





This is creamy and VERY black which I love. It is a bit soft and easily smudged though. I wouldn't use this on its own. I would couple this with a primer and a liquid liner as well but I will use it! This is a wooden pencil for easy sharpening as well. 


Below: First Coat
 Below: Second Coat

A wonderful color to get in October! I love this grey and I didn't have a color like it. It is a solid two coat polish but had self leavening issues. In the end it was opaque all but a small part by the cuticle. Nothing you'd be able to see out of intense lighting. 

Total spent for the bag: $21
Total bag is worth: $137.99
Total saved: $116.99

This is an almost PERFECT box this month with the exception of the lip/cheek stain. The polish, liner, mascara, and mask are all wonderful! 


 1. Previse Skincare HydroMilk Hydrating Lotion
This scentless but nothing I can use daily. I use this after harsh masks otherwise I break out. It works well with the serum from Previse I have as well.

2. Scratch Nail Wraps
I...still haven't tried this. I will this month! Promise. I just haven't had time with school. I will add my thoughts on this I will add it on my next review.

 3. Vasanti Professional Foundation Brush
I use this brush a lot! I like that it is flat sided. I use it for foundation and concealer.

 4. Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel 
This is a great gel. Doesn't leave my brow crunchy and is slightly tinted.

This is a BEAUTIFUL burgandy color that I love to use. The blending brush is useless though! I've tried using it and it didn't yield any results.

This was a bonus item in the box! I like the oil smell in this product and it makes the ends of my hair shiny and soft looking!

Both this month and last were wonderful boxes. Month after month I find SO much VALUE in Boxycharm.


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♥October Ipsy Unboxing + September Review♥


♥October Ipsy Unboxing + September Review♥



ALTER EGO THEME


 This is actually a VERY small bag in comparison to any others I've gotten from Ipsy in the past year I've been subscribed. In this picture below, I placed two other Ipsy bags on top of this one. You can see on the right bottom that it falls short about an inch! Not a big deal... I actually like this! I wish all the bags were in a variety of sizes.



Ipsy is a monthly subscription box for makeup products.
I was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D
Cost: $10 per month
They ship to the U.S., and Canada

There is a wide variety of options for Ipsy bags. You take a quiz when you first sign up (this can be retaken as many times as you like). This effects what is in your bag each month. Each time you get a bag you have the option of reviewing the items you received. I've found that this is the best way to effect what you get in your bag each month. The more reviews you complete the more likely you are to like your bags. 


Normally I'd put a picture of the card right here but I didn't GET one. HA HA. They never have any information about the products though, so no real loss.




I've gotten Hey Honey brand face mask before. It was January of this year. I remember being disappointed that it didn't smell like honey. This one doesn't either. Ha ha. It wasn't my favorite peel off mask because it didn't PEEL. This is an exfoliating mask which solves that problem! 




In the grey is what the company says about this fragrance. I don't detect the spicier notes.. it smells floral sweet to me. I love the color too! There wasn't ANY identifying marks on the cardboard box or bottle except "exotic & spicy" I had to get the company name from the Ipsy website.
Truly exotic, this seductive oriental fragrance is alluring, with a mix of nutmeg, black pepper and
honeysuckle, to give your day a kick of spice.
– 20% higher oil load
– designed for layering
Notes: 
Top: Honeysuckle, rose and pink jasmine
Mid: Peony, gardenia, orange blossom and ginger
Bottom: Musk, sandalwood, moss, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper




Loved this! Even though it is the darkest color they offer it can be LIGHT! I've read that a lot of people are upset because this product is super soft. After once use it was either find a way to twist the product up or sharpen it. I don't like sharpening packaging that isn't wood. Some have had success doing that. AN EASIER way though.. is to remove the spoolie cap. Then grab hold of the spoolie and pull that green part off. Under is a hole where the product is sticking out. It has a piece of plastic on it so you aren't going to dig into the product. I just pushed a toothpick up there and it pushes the product right out the top! Easy peasy.

Now about the price discrepancy. My product says it is 0.20oz but it is clearly shorter than the full size which says is 0.017oz. How can my sample size be heavier than full size? I believe the sizes have just been mixed up? I believe that 0.02 would be $19 and 0.017oz would be $16.15. Since I got the smaller of those two. I'm going to say this was worth $16.15.









This mascara has a lot of claims on it. 430% lash volume, 114% lash length, defining lashes, hold the curl, never flakes or fades, and conditioning.  I'm not sure it does any of those things at all or well! This mascara started flaking almost immediately and all night. The curl didn't hold. I think this is my least favorite mascara! I will be using it more over the next month of course. So, check next months review to see if it gets better with age!




 Before
 After - Wet
After - Dry

This pinky nude is perfect! Liquid to matte are my favorites right now and this one "matted" within the minute and didn't feel heavy. It wore well after dinner as well (disappeared evenly).

Total spent for the bag: $10
Total bag is worth: $37.64
Total saved: $27.64

The balm liquid lipstick is my favorite! I adore it. The only so-so item is the mascara. I have a lot of respect for It Cosmetics and I can't believe it is this bad!


NYX Cosmetics Ipsy Eye Shadow Trio 

Love this little trio! I've used the lightest shade most the last month. Most of October though I've used the middle golden shade more and more!

Eau Thermale Avene Soothing Moisture Mask

This is a great mask! I didn't have any reaction to it. I loooove getting masks in boxes.


I liked this product! It didn't change my life or anything but I believe it worked better than just my regular face primer.


I just got two more mascaras (in octobers ipsy and boxycharm) and they PALE in comparison to this one. I adore this mascara. I've used it every day since I got it (until I opened these two new boxes) I hate to put it aside to try these others! I'd love to try the blue volume&curl and the yellow bottle volume&length.


Best nail polish I've ever tried. I don't expect any polishes to NOT chip (so keep that in mind) I use bottom and top coats with all polishes. I have a LOW expectation for 5-free and 7-free polishes. This one just so happens to be a 7-free polish and it blew me away! Non-toxic. Vegan. Cruelty-free. This polish is a ONE COAT polish. Which is especially impressive considering it is a lighter color. As you've already guessed I'm enamored of this polish. I plan on buying MANY MORE colors! That might just take more time than I'd like... because they are $15 a POP!

Personally I'd like "Boy Tears" a multi-glitter overlay holographic, "Classic cash" which has to be SEEN to believe. It is an olive green with gold flecks! There are 3-packs for $35 making each bottle $11.37 each.


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