Not Another LA Blonde

Category: Health and Beauty

Target Beauty Box: June
The Target Beauty Box is a one-time purchase monthly box that includes deluxe and full sized beauty products that you can find at Target and of course other retailers.

The box varies in price from $7-$10 so it’s relatively inexpensive to purchase a box. I like that you can choose every month if you want to buy the box or not since it’s not an actual subscription.

BREAKDOWN OF THE JUNE GOODIES:
1. Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Sunscreen – Value for 2 oz = $2.25
The full size 8oz bottle retails for $8.99. Lightweight, breathable formula offers 12-hour hydration and SPF 30 broad spectrum protection. I’m going on my first vacation of the summer this weekend so I can’t wait to try this out. I’m a huge fan of Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen, so I know this product will be great as well!
1. Jon Frieda Beach Blonde Sea Salt Spray – Value for 1 oz = $2.99
You can buy this travel size or the full 5 oz bottle for $8.99. Non-drying formula texturizes hair for a tousled look, windswept waves or piece-y perfection. I CAN’T stand getting this product in my boxes!!! This product doesn’t work on my hair and I end up getting rid of this spray every time I get it.
1. Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Clad in Plaid – Value for 0.5 oz = $1.99
This is a full size item! Highly pigmented nail color dries quickly and has a smooth, satin finish. This is a super fun looking red color. Perfect for summer time. I can’t wait to use it and see how it looks on my nails!
1. Masque Bar Soothing Sheet Mask –Value for 1 count = $3.49
Skin-moisturizing sheet mask helps hydrate and soothe skin for a healthy-looking complexion. While I love masks, I’m not a huge fan of sheet masks. I think that my face is too small or something because the mask is always WAY too big on my face!
1. Aussie 3-Minute Miracle Treatment– Value for 1.7oz = $0.53
An 8oz bottle retails for $2.97 and the 16oz bottle retails for $4.99. Conditioning treatment transforms dry hair into silky, shiny waves with Australian aloe, jojoba and sea kelp. I actually just used this and was pretty impressed with the product. I don’t normally use deep conditioners, but since I went a little blonder my last hair appointment, I figured my hair could use a little lovin. My hair felt great after using it and it looks a lot healthier!
1. Schick Hydro Silk Women’s Razor –Value for 1 = $8.99
5 curve-sensing blades with concentrated serum and shea butter moisturizer for up to 12 hours after shaving. Perfect! I needed a new razor! I really like this razor but I’m not too picky when it comes to my razors, as long as they’re not the cheapy, throw in the trash the next day kind, then I’m good.
1. NYX Gotcha Covered Concealer in Medium– Value = $5.99
Coconut oil-infused, waterproof concealer blends to hide imperfections without creasing or caking. I wasn’t really a fan of this or the brand. There are very few NYX products that I like to use, but this isn’t one of them. I’m very particular about my concealer since I tend to break out easily so I stick to one brand and one brand only.

THE VALUE

The value of this June Beauty Box is about $26.23. Since this box was only $7 plus shipping (mine was free shipping + 5% off since I have a Target Debit Card) this is a great deal! For this particular box, I felt that the value this month was really good since it had 4 full size items and the rest travel size. This is perfect for trying out a new product that you may not normally buy.

I think this box is a great deal and I love trying new products every month! I can’t wait to order the July box!

XOXO
June 22, 2017
Ipsy: June 2017
Happy Tuesday y’all! I got my June Ipsy bag last week and I like about half of what I got!

Here’s the deal, I’m share with you what I got in my pouch this month and what I did or didn’t like about each item in my bag:

For starters, the theme of this month’s bag was VOLUME UP. The bag was cute with just lips on the front. I liked this bag more than some of the others because of its simplicity.

The Products:
1. NYX Whipped Lip & Cheek Soufflé in Cocoa Bean Value for 8ml= $6
This is a FULL size product. In my opinion, this is a pretty small item that NYX is considering to be full size. This product can be used for BOTH lips and cheek! The whipped formula is supper light so that it feels like you’re not even wearing anything. The Cocoa Bean color is a super versatile nude brown that also works great for contouring. I’m personally not a fan of this color and wish I had gotten one of the other colors offered. With that being said, it is super lightweight, but it isn’t a product that I’ll be buying on my own.
1. Skyn ICELAND Glacial Face Wash with White Willow Bark Value for 20ml = $4
The full 150ml tube retails for $30. This super foamy cleanser leaves your face feeling fresh and hydrated! It helps soothe, revitalize, and detoxify. The formula is also very mild so it’s perfect for any skin type! I always love trying new face washes, so this product was a win in my book. I like how it left my face feeling after washing it. Would I buy this product again? I’m not so sure; even though I liked it, I can’t imagine paying $30 for face wash!
1. City Color Cosmetics Bold Brow Eyebrow Powder in Medium Value for 0.8oz = $4
I think that this might be a FULL size product or pretty close to it because it retails for $4 online. This duo of matte powders creates soft, subtle definition without looking super harsh. With two colors, you can create the perfect blend to match your existing brows! I personally don’t use powder for my eyebrows and prefer Benefit’s Goof Proof Brow Pencil.
1. Doucce Maxlash Volumizer Mascara Value for 6ml =$10 (Super rough estimate as sample sizes are usually half of the full size)
The full size of this mascara retails at $22. This lash-fattening formula makes our fringe look insanely lush, fluttery, and fab. The chubby wand coats every last lash so none of them are left behind! I love trying out new mascaras and love getting them in my bag! I honestly haven’t bought mascara in about a year! I liked this mascara, and with it retailing at $22 (fairly normal for full mascara) I may purchase this in the future.
1. MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua XL Eye Pencil in M-10 Matte Black Value for 0.02oz = $10.50
The full 0.04oz eyeliner retails for $21 at Sephora. The cutting-edge formula is insanely creamy, so it glides on like butter with no tugging or dragging. This waterproof formula literally stays put until you decide it’s time for it to come off. I love pencil eyeliner so much more than liquid, so this was a pleasant surprise when I found it in my bag. I like the way it glides on and I’m also a fan of the brand! I would definitely buy this product again.

While I can’t pinpoint an exact price of the products in the whole bag, I’ve figured that the May bag is worth at least $34.50 (just a super rough estimate, not sure if the eyebrow powder was full size or not and couldn’t get an exact price on the mascara)! I think that it is fairly accurate, so the $10 you pay for the bag is such a steal compared to buying each item separately!

The cost of the box every month is $10 + tax and free shipping. So for 5 products (one of which should be full size, the low price is a pretty good bargain. The bag is great if you’re looking to try out different products that you may not currently use.

To subscribe to Ipsy use my referral link to discover new brands/products that you might come to love that you wouldn’t otherwise try!

XOXO

p.s Let me know if you got anything different that you absolutely loved!
June 13, 2017
Ipsy: May 2017
I’m just going to start by saying that I really didn’t like anything in my May Ipsy Bag and was a little disappointed 😦

I review what comes in my bag every month and I never seem to get the brands that I’ve chosen in my preferences, but this month was especially bad!

With that being said, I’ll share with you what I got in my pouch this month:

For starters, the theme of this month’s bag was SUMMER FRIDAY. The bag was cute; it was clear with Popsicles and ice cream cones all over it. The bag is water resistant which is perfect for summer time and being by the pool.

The Products:
1. pur~lisse BB Tinted Moist Cream SPF 30 Value for 0.34oz= $8.50
The full size (1.4oz) bottle retails for $35. Primer. Tinted Moisturizer. Foundation. Sunscreen. This is seriously a go-to in the morning and helps you skip as many steps as possible if you’re a “do my makeup in five min.” type of girl like me. When I put this on my face, is soothes the skin, and creates an even looking, natural glow. I don’t feel like my face is clogged after putting it on and I still feel light and fresh. I will def be buying this product!
1. South Mane Macadamia Oil Treatment Value for 10ml = $1.70
The full 100ml bottle retails for $16.99. This oil is made from macadamia nuts and hydrates ALL hair types, tames frizz, and strengthens your hair follicles. I’m not a fan of hair oils as they tend to make my hair greasy looking. I did not like getting this product in my bag this month and won’t be purchasing on my own.
1. Urban Decay Afterglow Highlighter in Sin Value for 2.4g = $9.18
The full size of this highlighter (6.8g) retails for $26. If you’re looking for an IRL version of that amazing Snapchat filter glow, this champagne-hued highlighter is IT. Very lightweight powder and long lasting. Personally, I’m not a highlight wearer, and I don’t think that I will be anytime soon. I’ve done my reviews with Ipsy and have said every time that I don’t like getting this product.
1. Luxie Beauty Luxie Dreamcatcher Precision Foundation Brush 660 Value =$23
This is a full size product. You can use this brush for all your liquid, cream, or powder foundations, concealers, highlighters, AND bronzers. The periwinkle color on the handle makes the brush super unique. The brush is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. I love getting brushes because they’re always worth more than the bag and I love getting to try new brushes out!
1. Caked Makeup Lip Fondant in Low Key Value = $16
This is a full size product! This is a lightweight, moisturizing, super saturated liquid lippie. It’s a berry-hued color that just screams summer! Honestly, I’ve never heard of the brand before but it has cool packaging. The color is a little more intense than what I usually wear so idk if this will stay in my staple of go-to lip colors.

If I’ve done all my math correctly, I’ve figured that the bag is worth $58.38 With 2 full size products, the $10 you pay for the bag is such a steal! Like I mentioned above, I wasn’t a fan of my bag this month, so I really didn’t have much to say about it.

The cost of the box every month is $10 + tax and free shipping. So for 5 products (one of which should be full size, the low price is a pretty good bargain. The bag is great if you’re looking to try out different products that you may not currently use.

To subscribe to Ipsy use my referral link to discover new brands/products that you might come to love that you wouldn’t otherwise try!

XOXO

p.s Let me know if you got anything different that you absolutely loved!
May 30, 2017