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  • September 2016: Ipsy Glam Bag

    September 2016: Ipsy Glam Bag

    Oh-em-gee I can’t believe how far behind I am on my Ipsy posts, It is officially NOVEMBER and I am just now getting around to posting about September!

    I got my bag back in September and have obviously tried all of the products!

    Let’s get to the good stuff and I’ll share with you what I got in my pouch this month:

    For starters, the theme of this month’s bag was GLAMAZON. The bag was cute with girls spelling out IPSY on the front of the bag. Again, I totally understand the idea of delivering your products in a makeup bag, but I don’t really need bags at this moment.


    The Products:

    1. Waxing Kara Sweet Lips Honey Lip Balm in Clear: Retails – $10.00 This is a full size lip balm which is pretty nice. I’m always looking for a new lip balm to use and this one hits the spot! It was smooth gliding on and I felt that it kept my lips moisturized. Although I’m not sure if I’ll be purchasing on my own since it’s a little expensive for me!  
    2. IT Cosmetics Superhero Mascara in Super Black: The mini version that I got in my bag retails for $12 while the full size goes for $24! I think this may be my new favorite mascara! I love getting mascara in my bag because they are so easy to stash in a purse, my car or just anywhere I’m going for that matter. I love trying new mascaras and this one did not disappoint!                
    3. Seraphine Botanicals Guava Butter: The full size of this mascara retails for $24. This is a vegan product and is also cruelty free and gluten free! While I did not actually try this product, I have heard a lot of good things about it.    
    4. BeFine Food Skin Care Exfoliating Cleanser: This was a mini bottle of cleanser, but this product was harder to find online, but I finally found it and the mini retails for about $6 while the full size retails at $24. I thought that this felt like putting brown sugar on my face while I was using it. It lathered on my face nicely and I like the way my face felt after I rinsed it. I would definitely buy this face wash in a larger size!
    5. Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in Champagne Socialite: This is a fully size nail polish that retails for $15. I’m actually not a huge nail polish gal, but the color was nice – a bronze color that is perfect for fall. I have a cousin that would love this so I think I’ll gift it to her as part of a Christmas gift! (shhh, don’t tell her)

    While I can’t promise an exact price of the products in the whole bag, I’ve figured that the bag is worth at least $67 (just a super rough estimate)! If this is 100% accurate, then the $10 you pay for the bag is such a steal!

    The cost of the box every month is $10 + tax and free shipping. So for 5 products (one of which should be full size (I got a few full size items this month!), 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!

  • FabFitFun Fall 2016 Box

    FabFitFun Fall 2016 Box

    Ok so here I am again, much sooner than I thought I’d be able to post, but I just had to share with you guys!  I received my Fall FabFitFun box about a month ago and I wanted to wait until I had used most of the items inside before I posted about it!!

    I was super excited when this bad boy came in the mail. I had signed up for the yearly subscription since I loved the first box so much so I knew 3 of the items I would be getting.

    Here is everything that came in my box including my Add-ons which I will talk about in another post!

    Here is a break down of what came in my Fall 2016 box:

    FabFitFun Coloring Book & Colored Pencils – Retails $14

    This was one of the items that I already knew I was getting, but I choose for it to be a surprise and ended up not choosing between the Nature or Things Coloring book. I think this is such a cute idea seeing how coloring books for adults are huge right now! This is a definite stress reliever for me and keeps me busy for hours. The only thing that I dislike about this item is that it only comes with 6 colored pencils, so I have to use my own if I want more colors.

    Modcloth Loch and Key Scarf – Retails $34.99

    Plaid scarfs are so IN for Fall right now so I’m super stoked that this came in the Fall box! I was able to choose this color combo from the 4 different options that they had. My other options were: green and blue, black and white, or brown and black with white. I really liked the multi color option as I felt that it could go with a variety of things. This one is super big and kind of hard for such a small person to wear but I’m still trying to get the hang of it. 

    Spongelle Bulgarian Rose Body Wash Infused Buffer – Retails $16     

    This sponge is supposed to rejuvenate, moisturize, and restore your skin to leave it feeling soft as silk. I was a little skeptical of this product at first because “how could it possibly contain multiple uses and wouldn’t the soap just rinse out?” Well I have been using this for the past 2 weeks everyday and it definitely still has a ton of soap left in it which is great and I always feel clean and refreshed after using it! This product came with a coupon for a percentage off and I will be doing some traveling in the near future so I think that I am going to buy a few smaller ones to pack in my bag! It’ll be one less liquid to take with me on the plane!

    Skin Laundry Restoring Night Serum – Retails $50 

    So I have never used a serum before, but after using this one, I have to admit that I am hooked! With a price of $50, I can’t guarantee that I will purchase this again (I may have to find something less expensive or find someone selling this item for cheap!). I like the way that this didn’t feel sticky when I put it on my face at night and I liked the way it left my face feeling in the morning. I didn’t really see a huge difference in the way my face looked, but I liked the way it felt so I’ll keep using it and hopefully see a difference after a few weeks using it!

    Mullein & Sparrow Mini French Lavender Body Oil -Retails $18

    This is one item that I know for sure I will not be using due to my sensitive skin. I’m sure that this is a great product meant for relaxing and hydrating the body and I wish I could try it out. I have never heard of this brand before finding it in my FFF box, and I honestly haven’t read any of the reviews on it, so sorry about that!

    The BrowGal Clear, Water-Resistant Eyebow Gel -Retails $20

    Ok, I have never used a Brow Gel before, but when I went to go visit my brother, I knew I had a long day ahead of me so I did my brows in the morning before work and slicked this on as directed and went about my day. By the time I landed in Idaho and got to the hotel it had been about a 17 hour day and even after being on an airplane, my brows looked as if I had just done them! I think this is a great product that will last a long time since a little goes a long way and I don’t need to use it everyday!

     ToeSox Toeless Fitness Socks -Retails $18

    LOL I couldn’t think of anything redeeming to say about these socks! They are just weird in every sense and not something that I will be using anytime soon. I personally don’t like toe socks, there is just something weird about separating your toes like putting mittens on your feet. I hope that some of you out there liked this product.

    Pure Cosmetics Nude Collection Eyeshadow Palette -Retails $50

    I was a little unsure about this item at first since I am most definitely a MAC eyeshadow kind of girl. I ran out of my go-to, everyday color and found that the 3rd one in on the palette was pretty darn close. This palette is great for getting that warm, nude look going. I use this palette for everything now, from my everyday look to going out, it’s a staple in my make-up bag!

    The Created Co. To-go Coffee Mug -Retails $19

    This was the third item that I got to choose. The other option said: “Joy comes in the morning”. While this is super cute, I have about 5 other coffee mugs at home so I’m not sure that I’ll be keeping this item (maybe I can regift it?) This is a cool company though because they donate 10% of profits to charity: water’s mission to bring clean and safe drinking water to those in need!

    BONUS ITEMS:

    Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths – Retails about $4.00

    This was an interesting item in my opinion, but I have found them to be very handy. I took them on the plane to Idaho with me and found many uses for them!

    Secret Outlast Xtend Clear Gel -Retail $0.83 (for a sample size)

    Who doesn’t love a trial size deodorant!? They’re super easy to throw into your gym bag, your purse, pretty much anywhere! I know I keep this around with me and it is great because it doesn’t have that overwhelming or flowery scent.

    The total value for this box is $234.00 which to me is such a great deal for the price of the box! I’m really excited to continue using the items in my Fall box, but I can’t wait to see what the Winter box has to offer!

    To subscribe to FbFitFun AND get $10 OFF, use my referral link to get in on all the fun that FFF has to offer!! You won’t regret it!

    FFF is great because if you decide that you no longer want to receive the box, You can unsubscribe at anytime!

    XOXO

    P.S. Let me know your thoughts on the Fall Box! I can’t wait to hear about your fav product!

  • Makeup Monday: Masks

    Makeup Monday: Masks

    Here’s the deal…I’m not very good with makeup nor do I have a beauty routine. You’d think that being in my early/mid twenties that I would have come up with something by now, but I haven’t. So here I am giving y’all a Makeup Monday post!

    I am super curious about face masks and how they make my face feel after using them!

    I recently got a sample from Sephora with a purchase I made so I decided to try it out last night.

    It was GLAM GLOW SUPERMUD Clearing Treatment.

    My sample size was perfect for 1 use, so after washing my face last night, I applied a thin layer to my face all over.

    Here is what it looked like before being applied to my face

    I let it sit for about 5 min before I rinsed it off. The first thing I noticed while it dried on my face was that it was very stiff and I couldn’t move my face all that much.

    I know, I look so cute with my Snap Chat filter

    Here’s the deal with it according to Sephora.com:
    Which skin type is it good for?
    ✔ Normal
    ✔ Oily
    ✔ Combination

    Solutions for:
    ✔ Acne and blemishes
    ✔ Pores
    ✔ Oiliness

    If you want to know more…
    This formula was clinically developed by GLAMGLOW dermatological chemists to help fight all common skin concerns including breakouts, discoloration, black and white heads, razor bumps, and in-grown hair. Powerful, skin-clearing mud visibly draws out dirt and congestion while a proprietary six-acid blend dramatically brightens and softens skin. It works to draw out dirt and pores with activated-X charcoal, leaving skin smooth and healthy-looking.

    So now here is my CONSCLUSION…After washing it off of my face, I felt that my skin was tight and smooth, but I think that it would take more than one use to determine if it was worth buying (although when I woke up this morning, I noticed that the flock of pimples on my right cheek was no longer red!). The full size retails for $69 which is kind of a lot in my book for a facial mask. I think that I’ll keep searching for one that gives me the same/better effects than this one did but at a lower price.

    I want to know if any of you have a mask you love to use! I’m always looking to try new products!

    XOXO