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Walmart Summer Beauty Box Unboxing and First Impressions
Hi loves! Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Walmart Beauty Box for Summer 2017. The Walmart Beauty Box is a quarterly subscription service that provides an assortment of beauty samples for $5 every 4 months. The box is essentially free and the $5 covers the shipping costs.
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June Monthly Empties and Reviews
Happy Sunday Funday, y'all! I hope you're enjoying your weekend so far Today we will be going over June's Product Empties. Each of these products will be accompanied by a mini review, and recommendation on whether or not I would repurchase.
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Play! by Sephora June 2017 Unboxing and First Impressions
Happy Friday, everyone! Today, we are reviewing my Sephora Play! sample box for June 2017 You can find my review of last month's Play! box here. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes).
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Boxycharm June 2017 Unboxing and First Impressions
Hi, y'all! Today, we are tackling another monthly subscription box. This time, I'll be reviewing the contents of June’s Boxycharm! You can find my review on last month’s Boxycharm here. Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month. What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price.
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Ipsy June 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing and First Impressions
Happy Saturday, dolls! How is your weekend treating you so far? :) Today, I’ll be sharing with you the contents of my June Ipsy Glam Bag! You can find my May Ipsy Glam Bag here. Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month. What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag.
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LA Girl Pro Coverage Foundation Review
Happy Friday, dolls! Hooray, the weekend is upon us! Today, I’m bringing you a review of the LA Girl Pro Coverage HD Foundation! I’ve had this foundation for almost two months so I've had plenty of time to put it to the test and formulate my opinion.
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ELF Cosmetics Haul and Reviews
Happy Saturday, dolls! Today I'll be sharing with you some goodies from my recent ELF Cosmetics Haul! I love the ELF brand as it is super affordable and easily accessible at the drugstores, all while having such high quality products. So when they had yet another 50% off sale on the majority of items on their website, I couldn't resist Some of these products are Holy Grail repurchases while others are new to me. Let’s dive right in and see how they performed!
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May Monthly Empties and Reviews
Goodness gracious, where did the month of May go? Can you believe it's already June?! :) Today we will be going over the Product Empties from last month. I did a lot of traveling in May, using up samples and disposing of them on my trips, so we are lighter on the empties than usual. Each of these products will be accompanied by a mini review, and recommendation on whether or not I would repurchase.
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Play! by Sephora May 2017 Unboxing and First Impressions
Happy Monday, everyone! Today, we are kickstarting the week with a review of my Sephora Play! sample box for May 2017. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes).
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Boxycharm May 2017 Unboxing and First Impressions
Happy Memorial Day, loves! I hope you're all enjoying your holiday weekend so far :) The hubs and I just returned from a relaxing getaway to the Peppermill Resort & Spa in Reno, NV. The resort was beautiful and the staff were top notch. I highly recommend if you're looking for a quick retreat ;) Today, I’m back at it with a review of May’s Boxycharm! You can find my blogpost on April's Boxycharm here.
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RCMA No Color Powder Review
Hi dolls! Today, I’m bringing you a review of the RCMA Makeup No Color Powder! I've heard such rave reviews about this non color depositing powder on social media that I had to try it out.
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Ipsy May 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing and First Impressions
Hi y'all! It's mid-month already so you know what that means. The subscription boxes are trickling in ;) Today, I’ll be sharing with you the contents of my May Ipsy Glam Bag! Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month. What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag.
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April Monthly Empties and Reviews
Happy Tuesday, y'all! Today we will be going over the Product Empties from April. This month, we are light on the makeup, but heavy on the skincare empties. Each of these products will be accompanied by a mini review, and recommendation on whether or not I would repurchase.
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Play! by Sephora April 2017 Unboxing and First Impressions
Happy Friday, everyone! Congrats on making it to the weekend :) Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Sephora Play! sample box for April 2017. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). April’s theme is Step It Up! and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in a simple, white pouch.
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Essence Cosmetics Mini Haul and Reviews
Hi loves!!! I’m dropping in today with a quick review of some goodies I picked up from Essence Cosmetics! I spotted these while browsing the Ulta store and couldn't resist the cute packaging ;) I love the Essence brand as they are super affordable, while still providing great quality products. I'll be putting together a blogpost listing my top favorite products from the brand so stay tuned for that as well.
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Boxycharm April 2017 Unboxing & First Impressions
Happy Tuesday, y’all! Today, I’ll be sharing with you my review of April’s Boxycharm! Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month. What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. April’s theme was Boho Glow and came with 5 products. Ofra Cosmetics Rodeo Drive Highlighter – $35 (ofracosmetics.com) Soak up the summer sun day or night with Ofra’s Rodeo Drive Highlighter! This radiant new product captures the luxury and glamour of the famous street in sunny California (excerpt). Woohoo! I finally got my hands on an Ofra Highlighter. Seeing them all over social media have been giving me…
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Ipsy April 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing & First Impressions
Happy Friday, loves! Congrats on making it to the weekend ;) Today, I'll be sharing with you the contents of my April Ipsy Glam Bag! Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month. What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag.
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March Monthly Empties and Reviews
Happy Saturday, dolls!!! Today we will be going over the Empties from March and February. I was out of the country for most of February so I was unable to get a post up then. This will combine empties from both months 🙂 Each of these products will be accompanied by a mini review, and recommendation on whether or not I would repurchase. MAKEUP L’oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara: There is a reason this is a cult favorite. The mid-sized brush adds length and volume with each buildable coat for va-va-voom lashes. The formula is pitch black, dries quickly, and doesn’t smudge or irritate my eyes. This is one of my top…
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Walmart Spring Beauty Box Unboxing & First Impressions
Hi loves! Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Walmart Beauty Box for Spring 2017. The Walmart Beauty Box is a quarterly subscription service that provides an assortment of beauty samples for $5 every 4 months. The box is essentially free and the $5 covers the shipping costs. The Spring Box contains 7 deluxe sample-sized products: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Lip Shine in Radiant Rose Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Ultra Moisture Shampoo Schwarzkopf Gliss Hair Repair Ultra Moisture Conditioner Dove Advanced Care Cool Essentials Deodorant Biore Baking Soda Acne Scrub John Frieda Frizz Ease Moisturizing Conditioner Colgate Optic White Beauty Toothpaste Overall Rating: I would give…
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Play! by Sephora March 2017 Unboxing & First Impressions
Happy Monday, loves! Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of my Sephora Play! sample box for March 2017. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). March’s theme is The Gleam Team and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in a simple, white pouch.As usual, it includes an insert with product descriptions/ directions and a Play! Pass, redeemable in Sephora stores for 50 extra Beauty Insider points with any purchase. Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer – Deluxe Sample Sized (0.24 oz) Two-in-one moisturizer and luminizer hydrates, blurs, and enhances any complexion with a lit-from-within finish (insert). I…
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Boxycharm March 2017 Unboxing & First Impressions
Happy Hump Day, y’all! It’s time to dive into March’s Boxycharm 🙂 Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month. What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. March’s theme is Creepy Cute and comes with 5 products. Naked Cosmetics Urban Rustic Palette – $39.99 (nakedcos.com) These colors offer a dramatic look when applied damp or with an eye base. The colors have hints of green, bronze, purple, and brown (excerpt). I’ve received loose pigments from Naked Cosmetics in previous Ipsy bags and liked their beautiful formula. These pressed eyeshadows are equally stunning. The formula is…
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Ipsy March 2017 Glam Bag Unboxing & First Impressions
Happy Monday, loves! Today, we are kickstarting the week with a review of the March Ipsy Glam Bag! Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month. What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag. March’s theme is You Are Beautiful and the Glam Bag comes with 5 products in this square, blush-colored bag. Tarte Tarteist Quick Dry Matte Lip Paint in Vibin – Deluxe Sample Sized (0.034 fl oz) – (tartecosmetics.com) A quick-dry, full-coverage, transfer-proof liquid lipstick (sephora.com). This wine shade is absolutely gorgeous, but I am also really digging the formula of these Tarteist Liquid…
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Maybelline Master Strobing Illuminating Highlighters Review
Happy Friday, y’all! The weekend is almost here! 🙂 Today, I’m bringing you a quick review of the Maybelline Master Strobing Liquid and Strobing Stick! The holographic packaging totally caught my eye at Ulta so they had to come home with me. I haven’t heard much about these so I was excited to put these to the test. Master Strobing Liquid Illuminating HighlighterWhat it is: Discover the illuminating strobe effect with Maybelline’s FaceStudio Master Strobing Liquid Illuminating Highlighter. Now, in a micro-pearl liquid formula for all-over highlighting! Strobe to add glow and to create the look of skin that appears radiant as if lit from within (ulta.com). Price: $9.99, 0.67…
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Boxycharm February 2017 Unboxing & First Impressions
Happy Sunday Funday! I hope y’all having a great weekend so far 🙂 It’s time to dive into February’s Boxycharm! Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month. What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. February’s theme was Would You Be My Galentine? and came with 5 products. Sedona Lace Trio Eye Kit – $39.95 (sedonalace.com) Take your eye makeup to the next level with Sedona Lace’s new trio eye kit. The cruelty free brushes are crafted out of state of the art, incredibly soft, synthetic bristles. This complete set offers…
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Ipsy Glam Bag February 2017 Unboxing & First Impressions
Hiii, loves! I’m baaaccckkk!!! The hubs and I just recently returned from a three week trip to the Caribbean, which was ahhh-mazing. During that time, I had limited to no access to Wi-Fi and cellphone reception so I apologize for being MIA for so long. I am so excited to be back, playing with new makeup, and blogging again! 😉 Thank you so much for bearing with me while I play catch-up on all the beauty subscriptions that arrived while I was away. Today, I am chipping away at the pileup by starting with my February Ipsy Glam Bag! Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for…
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Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Bold Lip Review
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend 🙂 Today, I’m bringing you a review of the Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Bold Lip Set! This Lip Set caught my eye because it consists of deluxe sized lip products in a variety of bold shades, ranging from bright to vampy. This is such an awesome way to sample different lippies from various Sephora brands.What it is: A multibranded sampler set of six products for creating bold lip looks (Sephora.com). Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint in Yaasss:Designed for styles ranging from modern minimalist to bold and dramatic, this high-definition, saturated formula starts as a traditional lipstick that’s been liquefied and concentrated,…
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January Monthly Empties and Reviews
Happy Friday, loves! I hope you all had a wonderful week! Today we will be going over the first Monthly Empties of 2017. I wanted to get this post up in early February, but with the apartment move, there was just no time unfortunately. Thank you so much for hanging tight through this time 🙂 Now, let’s dive into January’s Empties! MAKEUP E.L.F. Makeup Mist & Set: I have gone through numerous bottles of these as this is my favorite drugstore makeup setting spray, ever! This mist extends the longevity of my makeup while smoothing out my skin when I’ve over-powdered. This was also in my previous months’ empties and…
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Play! by Sephora January 2017 Unboxing & First Impressions
Hiii loves!!! I’m finally back! I apologize for my long absence. I just got back from a week-long family reunion/ Caribbean cruise and when coupled with the hectic move, I haven’t been able to post as much as I would like to. Please bear with me as I play catch up 🙂 Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of the first Sephora Play! sample box of 2017. Play! is Sephora’s subscription service that provides 5 beauty samples plus 1 fragrance sample for $10/month (plus local taxes). January’s theme is Beauty, Set, Go and the Play! Bag comes with 6 products in a white and neon orange mesh pouch.As…
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Boxycharm January 2017 Unboxing & First Impressions
Happy Tuesday, loves! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend 🙂 It’s time to dive into the first Boxycharm of 2017! Boxycharm is my favorite beauty subscription box that provides 5-6 full-sized items for $21/month. What I love about Boxycharm is that the value of all the luxury products always well exceed the $21 price. January’s theme is And The Charm Award Goes To… and comes with 5 products. Vintage Highlighter Double in Chocolate Diamond & Rose Quartz – $35 (vintagecosmetics.com) Add a beautiful wash of color and subtle, sexy shimmer with this limited eidtion illuminating face highlighter set. Wear it alone or as a beautiful highlight over pretty blush or bronzer…
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Ipsy Glam Bag January 2017 Unboxing & First Impressions
Happy Thursday, y’all! I hope you are having a great week so far 🙂 Today, I will be sharing with you the contents of the first Ipsy Glam Bag of 2017! Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that provides 5-6 sample/full-sized items for $10/month. What I like about Ipsy is that the price encompasses shipping, and it regularly includes full sized products in a cute cosmetics bag. January’s theme is Metropolis and the Glam Bag comes with 5 products in this sky-blue perforated pouch. Trust Fund Beauty Lipgasm Lipgloss in Blame Game – Full Sized (0.14 fl oz) – $22 (trustfundbeauty.com) A pigmented non sticky moisturizing gloss in a pinky toned brown…
