Monday, October 24, 2016

Glossybox, Lip Monthly and Happie Scrappie Reviews

Hey guys! This month I received along with my Ipsy bag Glossybox, Lip Monthly and Happie Scrappie subscription boxes. These 4 are the ones I am doing at the moment while I build up my blog. If there is any you want to see in the future, feel free to let me know. I am always on the hunt for my next box!


Glossybox
Glossybox is $21 a month and you get 5 luxury full size and deluxe size samples of beauty products. The box is always retailed at over $21 sometimes with just one product! Sign up here





I love their packaging. It is very neat and pretty. I love how they take the time to make a presentation. I also love how they included on the info card a sneak peek of next months box. I am excited to see the Holiday Box.




The first product I received was a sample size of :



Decleor Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Oil Serum


Description: 

This 100% natural serum oil is concentrated in hazelnut botanical oil and enriched with essential oils of neroli, sandalwood and petitgrain. Upon adding this to your morning routine, your skin will be visibly hydrated and smooth. 

Full Size: $73.00 

This first product has already paid for the box and then some! This oil sounds very interesting. I have never heard of the brand before. I look forward to testing it out. I have very sensitive skin so i hope my skin will like this. 



The second product is 

Emite Makeup Lip and Cheek Tint


Description: 

The simplest way to get a natural pop of color on your lips and cheeks is here. Versatile and complimentary for any skintone, the fall will welcome your new flush. 

Full Size: $19.00

I really like the shade. I think it is a great fall color. It swatched really well and dried quickly. The only problem is it is very hard to wash off as seen in the photo below. But, other than that I think it is great for fall! 


The third product is: 

Masque Bar By Look Beauty Face Sheet Mask



Description: 

Bring the spa straight into your living room! Developed in Korea, these sheet masques combine soothing ingredients to relieve skin ailments and deliver a relaxing home experience. Scents will vary. 

Full Size: $10.00 for three masks. 

Mine was in Lemon

I have never heard of this product or company before. I have heard that Korean products are pretty good so I am excited to try this. 

The fourth product is: 

Unani Il-Lluminate Milk Cleanse



Description: 

Your daily cleanse shouldn't be a chore. UNANI takes it up a notch with their Il-lluminate Milk Cleanser, featuring nutritious natural oils that purify and protect the skin. 

Full Size: $18.00

This product is really good. It smells and feels like a lotion and cleans the skin very well. I have been using it the past few days and really love how my skin feels afterwards. My skin feels clean and refreshed. i have not had a reaction from it or any drying spots. 

The last product is: 

OGX Beauty 
Fight Fallout Niacin3 and Caffeine Root Stimulator Spray

Description: 

Working with hair that snaps way too often? Get to the root of the issue with this innovative spray that encourages a healthy scalp and prevents fallout caused by breakage. 

Full Size: $8.00

I have heard good things about this company so I am excited to try this product. I hope it will help the fallout and breakage I battle with 

Verdict: 



I am really excited about this box! These are products I have never used before so I highly recommend signing up for Glossybox. If you want products you have never used or heard of before this box is your best bet. 


Total Retail Value: $128.00





Lip Monthly 

Lip Monthly is $12.95 a month and you get 3 different types of lipstick, lip gloss and lip liner as well as a none lip beauty product. 



The first product I received was:

Bombshell Lipstick in Lush 


The shade is a deep purple. I like the color and I am excited to see how well it wears. 

$6

The second product: 

Cargo Lipgloss in Rio



I like the color. The only downside is when I swatched it it felt very sticky and cheaply made. But, I will still try it and see how it wears. 

$16

The third product: 

Laritzy lip Liner in Peach 


I like the color. It is a little darker than I would normally go for but I am excited to test it out. 

$18

The final product: 

DLS Highlighter



I like the gold color. I like the feel of it so I am interested to see how it would look on. I have never used a highlighter before so it will be fun to see! 

$14

Total Retail Value: $54


.Verdict: 


I am excited to try all these out. There was a shipping delay which is why I am now just writing about it. Hopefully they will come sooner in the future. I am interested in the sites customization part. I look forward to being able to get more colors I prefer as well as experimenting with new ones



Happie Scrappie Planner Subscription
Fauxdori


This is one of my favorite planner subscription services. I have a Fauxdori Travelers Notebook that I love to journal and plan in. This kit is around $23 a month and is always a themed set. This months theme is Hello Fall which is super cute! 



I love how the kit is packaged. It comes in a plastic wrap in a very cute sealed envelope and in a bubble wrap envelope. This comes from Malaysia and it takes about a week or two to arrive. Mine came the same week she shipped it! They also have kits for Regular, A5, Fauxdori and a Pen kit. You get 10-12 items that include: 

  • Dashboard / Pagemarker 
  • Patterned Papers
  • Inserts
  • Sticker Notes
  • Stickers (Diary stickers, flake stickers, planner stickers)
  • Planner Charms / Trinkets
  • Notepad
  • Masking stickers / Washi tape
  • Pen / highlighter
  • Paper Clips

I highly recommend it for someone who loves to plan and journal. I cant wait to see next months kit! 


Tuesday, October 11, 2016

October Ipsy Unbagging and Review

Ipsy is a beauty subscription service. For $10 a month you get 5 personalized beauty samples based on your beauty profile. The samples come in a makeup bag, each month is a new design. You also get free shipping.

Referral Code: https://www.ipsy.com/new?cid=ppage_ref&sid=link&refer=1cpnb

The theme for Octobers Ipsy bag is Black Magic.

Description from Ipsy: 
This month, Ipsy has teamed up with It Girl artist Valfre for an awesome collab. Bold and unapologetically tongue-in-cheek, Valfre has quickly become a global source for the wild at heart, as well as faves of influencers world wide, including Ipsy Founder Michelle Phan. 

Ipsy X Valfre

Art Meets Beauty


Here is the bag: 




I like the bag. It is really cute and I love how everything is hand drawn. Perfect for Halloween. 

Here is the bag with the samples I received: 




I received: 


Pure Brazilian Miracle Leave in Conditioner with Keratin

I have never used a leave in conditioner before so I am excited to try this. It has a nice coconut smell to it. The only thing is the label print is very small and hard to see the instructions. I do like the size. I think its the perfect size to sample. 





The Balm Hot Mama Eye Shadow and Blush 


I have heard good things about The Balm. I have Nude Dude eye shadow and Meet Matte Trimony samples and I love them. When I swatched Hot Mama it looked good but you would have to build it up quite a bit if you use it as an eye shadow. I think it will be perfect as a blush. It does have fallout and a shimmer that is just right but doesn't overpower. 




Essence Super Fine Waterproof Eyeliner

I have never tried anything from this brand before. It swatches really well but you don't really have to scrub hard for it to wash off, so I am not sure how water proof it is. 




treStique Mini Matte Lip Crayon in Florence Fig 

I like the shade a lot. Its not too dark and its not too light. It is very smooth and creamy. I am excited to see how this looks on my lips. 



MeMeMe Blush Brush 

The brush is pretty small. It looks like it would be easier to apply blush to the apples of the cheeks with this brush. It is very soft and pretty flexible. 


Verdict:

I am very happy with my bag this month. I am excited to try everything. There weren't a lot of negatives which is always a plus. And the bag itself is amazing!