Tuesday, October 15, 2019

FabFitFun Fall 2019 - Review/Photos

I received my FabFitFun pretty late. Because my card wasn’t updated for a month my order was delayed - But with the spoilers, I wasn’t even sure I wanted the box this month. Which is pretty disappointing because I finally rounded one full year equaling four seasons AKA four boxes. Fall 2019s box was not impressive, I think if I didn’t have the flat iron in it I wouldn’t have updated my card. I’ve been using the same straightener for 10 years that I got at TJ Maxx for around $20 and have been meaning to get a new one for years. How did you feel about your FabFitFun box?

Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Gold Eye Masks - A set of 6 large (shocking) gold foil eye masks to brighten, hydrate, and reduce the appearance of dark circles. After 1 use of sitting on my face for 15 minutes, I can already tell that the puffiness was lessening. I love the gold foil and the size of these eye masks! Retails for $25

NassifMD Detox Pads - I was quite surprised at how large these pads were. It was one of the items I picked in the customization and the only item of the customization options that I wanted. The Detox Pads deep clean, exfoliate, reduce pores, brighten, even skin tone, firm, smooth, and reduce inflammation. The ingredients used will give your skin a fresh glow, reduce breakouts, diminish pore size and brighten over time. On their website they’ve stated, “In a clinical study, our Detox Pads removed makeup 108% more effectively than soap and water.” Retails for $45


Human + Kind Body Souffle - whipped and quickly absorbed into your skin, which leaves it very soft. Retails for $18.50

amika Strand Perfect Ceramic Styler - The amika Strand Perfect Styler has 100% ceramic plates that heat throughout. They radiate far in-fared heat that preserves the moisture in your hair to protect from damage. The end result made my hair extremely shiny, color me impressed. This flat iron heats up in less than 20 seconds and matches my mini hairdryer from BoxyLuxe - neato. Retails for $80


The Better Skin Co. Better Skin Lava Magik - This product is a 3 in 1: Cleanser, Exfoliator, and Mask. Lava Magik works to give the skin a more radiant appearance. French Lava wrapped in calendula, grapeseed, cucumber, and chamomile. This product intrigued me with its red-ish pink lava from France, but I'm unsure how it's purposed to work as all 3. In the end, when applied, the Lava Magik is creamy and turns into a fine exfoliator. Let's not forget the beautiful fragrance. Retails for $32



Skinvolve Body Boost Gel - This product was inspired by menthol's ancient medicinal benefits. They claim it works by targeting problem areas through our caffeinated blend of green tea, ginseng, and menthol to help break down stubborn fat cells all while keeping you smooth and toned. While it been a long hot minute since I've been to the gym - I started using pre-workout 5 years ago (and love it). But preworkout for your skin? Interesting invention - but not a road I am treking down... Retails for $45

Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair - With the process of going silver (the long process) I'm always picking up repair or conditioning hair products. When I lived in Vegas, I loved going to the Aveda Institute and getting my hair done with their products. It protects from heat to reduce breakage by 90%. It helps detangle and protect from breakage and damage due to heat styling. My hair is the longest its been in over 10 years...WOWZA...and since its naturally awkward curly - it tends to get extremely knotty in the shower. Retails $31

Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes in Juice Cleanse- How cute are these?! And the smell? I'm not understanding why they chose to name it Juice Cleanse, but its a sugary and fruity scent. YUM. 1 squishy cube goes far in the shower and covers your entire body (and surprised me by getting soapy). After I checked out their website, I wanted to buy Lemon and Winter Woods in the tall adorable jars. Retails for $16




Monday, October 7, 2019

BoxyLuxe September 2019 - Review/Photos

When I opened my BoxyLuxe my first reaction was honestly disappointment. But after I rifled through each item my initial feeling was off. While, I still think you get more bang for your buck in the $20 regular BoxyCharm I still haven’t given up on the upgrade yet.

Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream - An oil-free gel-cream that is extremely lightweight to offer glowing, dewy skin. Tidal increases hydration by up to 68% in as little as 15 minutes for up to 24 hours of continuous moisture. The mint-colored cream kept my skin hydrated all day, now I see why people are obsessed with this brand! Retails for $65

Stila Liquid Lipstick in Patina Shimmer - This creamy, full-coverage lip color provides intense hydration with bold, long-lasting pigment that stays put for up to 12 hours of continuous wear. I usually get the same as shade from Stila but finally a shimmer! Beautiful! Retails for $22

IGK Hair Mistress Hydrating Balm - A leave-in conditioning balm that melts into hair to support hydration and reduce frizz. Retails for $29

MODA Makeup Brushes 8pc Brush Kit - These exclusive new MODA Studio set is quality black quilted handles, sleek silver ferrules, and vegan bristles. I was stunned at the retail value of these brushes and will be using the hell out of them. 😗 Retails for $69


Tarte Park Ave Princess Chisel Palette 🎨- The Amazonian clay-infused bronzer bar with 6 bronzing, highlighting powders in magnetic removable pans to make every complexion look more radiant in seconds, housed in a covetable rose gold compact. As much as I love Tarte this is the third pallet which is almost identical. It tweaks my annoyance to receive this but partly my fault because I missed the survey from BoxyCharm to customize, but only allowing 24 hours to complete the survey is...bogus. Retails for $45


Dr. Brandt Hydo Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask - A gel, leave-on sleeping mask that hydrates deeply and works overnight to balance your skin. It helps by reducing redness (just meh for me) while restoring hydration to dry skin in 24 hours. Like all Dr Brandt products - they’re amazing quality and I LOVE them. This small tube works wonders on my dry skin overnight! Retails for $52

Hank & Henry Blickity Black - A liquid eyeliner that has a matte/satin finish and glides on easily.  This pen lasts on your lids for a long-wear hold. The case is white and brown, throwing me off and worrying me into thinking I was getting a brown liner. But the color is black as night, it was just a little tricky. Retails for $17

Violet Voss Essentials Eye Shadow Palette - This Pro series eyeshadow palette has velvety metallic, shimmery and silky Matte shades. This is the first time I’ve been introduced to this company. Thier products are highly pigmented and while their website lacks a lot of information they do have plenty of other products that I like to purchase. Retails for $29 




BoxyLuxe September 2019 - Review/Photos

When I opened my BoxyLuxe my first reaction was honestly disappointment. But after I rifled through each item my initial feeling was off. While, I still think you get more bang for your buck in the $20 regular BoxyCharm I still haven’t given up on the upgrade yet.

Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream - An oil-free gel-cream that is extremely lightweight to offer glowing, dewy skin. Tidal increases hydration by up to 68% in as little as 15 minutes for up to 24 hours of continuous moisture. The mint-colored cream kept my skin hydrated all day, now I see why people are obsessed with this brand! Retails for $65

Stila Liquid Lipstick in Patina Shimmer - This creamy, full-coverage lip color provides intense hydration with bold, long-lasting pigment that stays put for up to 12 hours of continuous wear. I usually get the same as shade from Stila but finally a shimmer! Beautiful! Retails for $22

IGK Hair Mistress Hydrating Balm - A leave-in conditioning balm that melts into hair to support hydration and reduce frizz. Retails for $29

MODA Makeup Brushes 8pc Brush Kit - These exclusive new MODA Studio set is quality black quilted handles, sleek silver ferrules, and vegan bristles. I was stunned at the retail value of these brushes and will be using the hell out of them. 😗 Retails for $69


Tarte Park Ave Princess Chisel Palette 🎨- The Amazonian clay-infused bronzer bar with 6 bronzing, highlighting powders in magnetic removable pans to make every complexion look more radiant in seconds, housed in a covetable rose gold compact. As much as I love Tarte this is the third pallet which is almost identical. It tweaks my annoyance to receive this but partly my fault because I missed the survey from BoxyCharm to customize, but only allowing 24 hours to complete the survey is...bogus. Retails for $45


Dr. Brandt Hydo Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask - A gel, leave-on sleeping mask that hydrates deeply and works overnight to balance your skin. It helps by reducing redness (just meh for me) while restoring hydration to dry skin in 24 hours. Like all Dr Brandt products - they’re amazing quality and I LOVE them. This small tube works wonders on my dry skin overnight! Retails for $52

Hank & Henry Blickity Black - A liquid eyeliner that has a matte/satin finish and glides on easily.  This pen lasts on your lids for a long-wear hold. The case is white and brown, throwing me off and worrying me into thinking I was getting a brown liner. But the color is black as night, it was just a little tricky. Retails for $17

Violet Voss Essentials Eye Shadow Palette - This Pro series eyeshadow palette has velvety metallic, shimmery and silky Matte shades. This is the first time I’ve been introduced to this company. Thier products are highly pigmented and while their website lacks a lot of information they do have plenty of other products that I like to purchase. Retails for $29