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Sunday, June 2, 2019
BoxyCharm Limited: Skincare Box 2019
I found out about BoxyCharm's Limited Edition Skincare Box from this Facebook group I'm on for makeup junkies (we buy and sell). I really do have a problem! hehe. In April for or $50 you received 8 FULL SIZED skincare products. Besides makeup, skincare is my second love. I jumped on the offer for this box. YAAASSSSS SKINCASE. I loved everything except for 1 product, which is pretty damn impressive.
Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Sheet Mask Duo Set - This mask set is truly one of a kind! Made of hydro gel and watermelon rind. It comes in 2 pieces to apply to your face. They won Blink Beauty's Indie Award for Best Sheet Face Mask and I must say it's well deserved. Retail for $8 each
Farsali's Jelly Beam in Glow Up - JELLY BEAM! I didn't expect a illuminator to be in my skincare box, but I'm thrilled. It truly jiggles like jelly; so much that it almost plopped out of the container when I opened it. Glow Up is a gel like highlighter that dries on like powder. This can be mixed in with your foundation or applied before. I've even thrown it on after my moisturizer - then gone to work. Jelly Beam comes in 3 shades, Retails for $40
Caudalie Grape Water - When I first saw this in my box I thought it was similar to the Evian hydrate spray, that you use to cool you face down. But this is pretty neat. It works the same way; spray on your face then it'll evaporate into your skin. It truly did hydrate my face, but I didn't notice a difference for uneven skin. Retails for $10
Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel - First time I used this in the shower, I didn't think it was working. But reading instructions is helpful - it's important to wash your face, then pat dry and you can then apply the gel. My face was still tad wet in the shower, so I couldn't see all the impurities peeling away on my skin like it claims. But examining my face afterward...boy could I tell the difference. My pores were 90% cleaned out! My skin was pretty red since I had come from LA Tan. I probably shouldn't have applied a scrub. OH WELL! Retails for $28
Kopari's Coconut Cleansing Oil - I was a little disappointed receiving this product. Wasn't it the equivalent to using coconut oil? Only more expensive? Being the last item to test out I found it QUITE effective. I had swatched a few lip and eye products on my hand, then sprayed Kopari over it. Taking a tissue I wiped it over my hand and it ALL came off. For reals? For reals! When I was low on funds over the years I would turn to coconut oil as a makeup remover, but the problem is that is makes my face greasy and it clogs your pores. I prefer makeup remover wipes, but I will be keeping this as a backup for sure. Retails for $32
Cosmedix Jade Roller - My second facial roller after the Professional Ice Roller (although I wanted this one and heard of it first) I was mega stoked to get this in my skincare box. It helps your skin boost circulation, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and reduce the appearance of puffiness while providing some what like massage. Now, I need to be better at using both my rollers on a daily basis to get the results they claim. Even if it doesn't work like it says, I do enjoy the feeling it offers. Retails for $32
GlamGlow SuperSerum - I've really hopped on the GlamGlow train. I was worried I would get the cleanser but I received the serum instead - YAS. I'll be honest; I've never heard of this Super 6 Acid Blend. To break it down, they use activated charcoal and the Super Six Acid Blend to help cell renewal, plump your skin and give you a glowing complexion. Retails for $65
Elemis' Superfood Night Cream - This night cream is a prebiotic, omega rich cream with super grain complex. It basically feeds into your dry skin. It doesn't take much to apply and doesn't feel thick or heavy, which is odd for a night cream. It has a unique scent of a plant based product. When I wake in the mornings I can tell the difference in my face; my skin is hydrated and plump. Retails for $55
Labels:
Boxycharm,
Caudalie,
charcoal,
Cosmedix,
Elemis,
Farsali,
GlamGlow,
Glow Recipe,
Jade Roller,
Jelly Beam,
Kopari,
masks,
night cream,
peel gel,
Saturday Skin,
serum,
skincare,
superfood
Saturday, April 27, 2019
FabFitFun Spring 2019
It's FabFitFun time! Aren't you excited? This is my second season in the quarterly subscription box and I don't regret the decision at all. Spring had some splendid items picked out for me and 1 FAILURE. Can you guess which one?
If you are interested in subscribing and want $10 off, here's the link: http://xo.fff.me/l2Qq3
Manna Kadar Champagne Charcoal Body Scrub - For years I've been making different scrubs for Christmas gifts and for myself. I won't just buy any scrub, especially when I can make a comparable one. But this is game changing! It is made with charcoal and Dead Sea minerals - leaving skin hydrated and smooth. The scent is light and addicting as well. Retails for $35
Tula's Purifying Face Cleanser - This large cleanser uses probiotics to remove dirt and makeup. The consistency is thicker than other cleansers I've used before, but effective nonetheless. Retails for $28
OUAI's Leave in Conditioner - OUAI claims to de-tangle and leave your hair shiny all day long. While I don't notice the shine, it worked quite well to de-tangle/defrizz my hair. The scent is all sorts of fantastic, lasting in your hair for hours. Retails for $26
Korres' Wild Rose Facial Cream - WE HAVE A WINNER! This product is the best item in the Spring Box. Korres' facial cream is an advanced brightening sleeping serum for your face. It evens out your skin, softens skin, hydrates and repairs fine lines. The first time I tried this cream...I knew I have to buy this again. My skin was so happy overnight, lemme tell you. Retails for $48
Unplug Meditation Aromatherapy Diffuser - FAILURE! This is the item I was looking forward to. I tossed my old diffuser, which was getting grimy and had trouble opening - due to a broken piece. But Unplug leaks when your move it even a millimeter. It does NOT turn off when it runs it course. So in the middle of the night you can hear a clicking, because the water is out. I contacted FFF about this defective item and they had great customer service. They sent me a replacement that has the SAME issues! WHAT!? I'm extremely disappointed. I use diffuses everyday/night. Lets chat about what Unplug sells this piece of junk for also. It is very insulting. Retails for $55
Dr. Brandt's Needles No More No More Baggage - After such a bad product above, Dr. Brandt will save us. I'm such a massive fan of this company. While on the expensive side, their products are worth every penny. An advanced polymer gel that minimizes dark circles and puffiness. Retails for $24
Giadzy Copper Plated Measuring Spoons - These rose-gold spoons are must have to replacement boring measuring spoons. Retails for $15
At the bottom you will see my $5 add on.
Labels:
2Bandits,
charcoal,
cleanser,
deep condtioner,
diffuser,
Dr Brandt,
FabFitFun,
FFF,
Giadzy,
hair care,
jewelry,
Korres,
Manna Kadar,
moisturizer,
OUAI,
review,
scrub,
subscription,
Tula,
Unplug
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Ipsy Glambag May 2018
May's bag will make you want to travel abroad...
SLMISSGLAM's Sparkle Everyday Glam Beauty Sponge - blends liquid/creams, doesn’t absorb too much product - who hates wasting their makeup? The tapered wedge tip helps make targeting small areas much easier. Retails for $17
TONYMOLY's Painting Therapy Pack - wash off charcoal mask with Lava clay and kaolin clay. How cute is the tube? Retails for $6.50
TRÈSTIQUE's Mini Matte Blur Stick - swipe over your shiney areas to reduce it and minimizes the appearance of pores. Retails for $28
HUDA BEAUTY's Lip Contour in Trophy Wife - creamy lip pencil last for many hours and is water/kissproof. Retails for $19
APHRODITE's Olive Oil Face Scrub - scrub made from chamomile, grapeseed oil, and olive oil to unclog pores. Retails for $11
Labels:
APHRODITE,
Beauty Blender,
Beauty Sponge,
charcoal,
facial scrub,
Huda Beauty,
lip liner,
matte,
olive oil,
Pink,
SLMISSGLAM,
sparkle,
Tonymoly,
Trestique
Monday, October 30, 2017
Ipsy Glambag May 2017
I was really impressed this month with the foundation as one of the items. Does the bag remind anyone else of those backpacks from the early 90's?
GLOBAL BEAUTY CARE's Charcoal Wash Off Mask - received this in multiple bags. RETIRE IT!
MANNA KADAR COSMETICS' Radiance Split Pan Bronzer and Highlighter Duo - this is the 2nd time I've received it. too pink for a highlighter, and dark for a bronzer...not a fan.
Estée Lauder's Double Wear Makeup To Go Liquid Compact - sheer foundation with 8 hour wear. This is full sized! SCORE!
TRÈSTIQUE's Mini Matte Lip Crayon in Tuscan Wine - in another bag I received a bright red and I LOOOOVED it. I'm equally as happy with this. I wonder if the rest of the brand is fantastic too.
LUXIE BEAUTY's Luxie Dreamcatcher Precision Foundation Brush 660 - foundation brush that is made for liquid, cream, or powder foundations, concealers, highlighters AND bronzers.
Labels:
bronzer,
brushes,
charcoal,
Estee Lauder,
eye shadow,
foundation,
Global Beauty Care,
Ipsy,
lip crayon,
Luxie,
makeup,
makeup addict,
makeup brushes,
Manna Kadar,
matte,
mud mask,
Trestique
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