First Aid Beauty Detox Eye Roller

Hey everyone! Today I'm reviewing first aid beauty detox eye roller. I don't have crazy panda eyes, puffiness or bags under my eyes, but sometimes you just have one of those weeks ya know? I definitely had one of those weeks and at $24, this is definitely worth the money! Within the first week or so, my tired eyes looked less tired. With the cooling effect when applied, it feels very refreshing.

FAB’s Detox Eye Roller contains caffeine, a potent vasoconstrictor that constricts the fine blood vessels that cause dark undereye circles. Hyaluronate and advanced peptides recapture lost volume and increase collagen production to reduce fine lines. Witch hazel protects and soothes the very delicate skin under the eye. The unique delivery metal roller ball gently distributes lymphatic build-up from underneath the eyes, resulting in less baggy looking skin. Within minutes of application, the appearance of the undereye area is improved with more dramatic results over time.

February Sample Society Box

Hello everyone,

How are you doing today? Today's post will be short and sweet. I pretty much enjoyed everything from this box. I love getting skin care and hair products in my boxes because I know for sure they usually will be used. I also love getting anything with Vitamin C because I tend to freckle very easily and vitamin C helps to even out my skin tone. I felt like the hair mask made my hair very soft, but not so much shiny. Hope you enjoy the post!

1. Ahava Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate ($60)- AHAVA introduces Dead Sea Osmoter Concentrate. A ground-breaking, skin optimizing concentrate that harnesses the power of AHAVA's proprietary Osmoter - a balanced concentrate of Dead Sea Minerals - to recharge, rehydrate and illuminate facial skin.

2. Alterna Bamboo Volume 48 Hour Sustainable Volume Spray ($25)- Get that full-bodied, bouncy look you crave with Alterna Bamboo Volume 48 Hour Sustainable Volume Spray. Lasting for two days, this never sticky, never crunchy, spray significantly enhances volume, leaving hair visibly thickened and noticeably denser. What's more, the super lightweight formula of Alterna Bamboo Volume 48 Hour Sustainable Volume Spray contains plumping technology specifically created for women with even the finest hair types so everyone can feel beautiful.

3. Murad Active Radiance Serum ($89)- Designed to guard against environmental aggressors that assault skin every day, this unique formula contains a remarkable new Vitamin C technology that delivers 50 times the free radical neutralizing power of prior generations.

4. Murad Environmental Shield Intensive-C Radiance Peel ($49.50)- An at home spa treatment created to actively accelerate the turn over of dark damaged cells. Massage evenly over clean face, neck and chest. You may experience a slight tingling sensation. Leave on for up to 10 minutes. Rinse with a warm wash cloth and pat dry. Use 1 to 2 times weekly and follow with a Murad Step 3 moisturizer.

5. Phyto Phytokeratine Mask ($39)- The ultimate deep conditioning treatment for intense repair, this luxurious mask restores body, elasticity, and luster to the most weakened, damaged hair. Botanical keratin, injected deep into the hair fiber, rebuilds its inner core. The synergy of 2 breakthrough hyaluronic acids* helps hair achieve maximum hydration by attracting and retaining moisture while working on the surface to plump the hair.

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream Eyes Broad Spectrum SPF 15

Hello beauties!

Thanks for tuning in today. How is your morning going? Today I will be reviewing SMASHBOX Camera Ready BB Cream Eyes Broad Spectrum SPF 15 in light/medium ($25). I've been looking around at new concealers for my eyes because I am feeling bored with my concealer. I want something bigger and better!



Well, I failed. I tried on this concealer at Ulta as suggested by a lovely Ulta saleslady. The color light/medium looked fine in the store but when I went home and looked at it in natural light it was too dark.

I have dark circles under my eyes and even 12 hours of sleep can't really cure it for me. This concealer just isn't full coverage enough for me, and the light color is too light and this one is too dark. The formula is just too sheer. That's not saying this is a bad concealer, it just didn't work for me. Raccoon says too sheer!



Do any of you have any good concealer suggestions for my raccoon eyes? Thank you so much for reading and I hope you have an awesome rest of the week! <3

B&BW French Lavender Honey + Almond Honey Body Souffle

I usually don't purchase bath products from Bath & Body Works because I'm addicted to their candles or other home scents. Plus, sometimes my skin disagrees and starts breaking out or gets really itchy. I had a coupon and just so happen to be at the mall, so I dragged my friend Noel and sniffed all their new scents. Complete overload!

I am a huge sucker for beautiful packaging and these body souffles totally caught my eye! Not just with it's beautiful packaging, but the scents as well. The french lavender and honey is less lavender and more floral. The almond one... well, that was a huge let down. I originally tested it in the store and the almond scent was very prominent, but the batch I purchased smells nothing like almond and it's extremely florally. What I do love about them is that they are not greasy and absorbs quickly.

Have you guys purchased any goodies from Bath & Body Works lately? What's your favorite scent?

Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Pewter

Hello beauties! How are you doing today? What's new with you? So remember a while back when I went hunting for a gray eyeshadow? Well, I actually found two I loved! One of them was from Smashbox which I previously wrote about and this one is Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Pewter ($23). It's a gorgeous satin gray color with shimmer in it. Sephora describes it was a greenish gray, but it looks more like a dirty gray to me.

The eyeshadow is super buttery and really pretty. I think I will use it as an accent color in the crease of my eyes to deepen my other gray eyeshadow.



I've never really had any Laura Mercier products before, but I like how clean the packaging looks and how high quality the products are.



Look at that color!

Do any of you own any Laura Mercier products? If so, what do you think of them? Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed this post. Have a wonderful rest of the week! :)

Mario Badescu Ginseng Moist Cream

With Spring here, I thought the dryness on my face will clear and go back to normal. Nope. My face suddenly became extremely dry around my cheeks and mouth area. It was pretty bad. The dryness was flaky and peeling and no matter what moisturizer I used, it wasn't working. I popped into Ulta to browse and have heard great things about Mario Badescu products.

I went with the ginseng because it's high in vitamins to nourish skin, preserve elasticity and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. Let me just say, this product was a God send! After a few short days, the dryness has cleared and my face is finally back to normal! It still gets dry from time to time, but with just a small amount, it helps. This product retails for $18 and is completely worth it!

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Hello beauties!

I hope you're having a good Monday and that life or work is off to a great start. Today I will be reviewing First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream ($28). I decided to pick this moisturizer up in Sephora because I saw that it's good for people with eczema, and it's only $28 for a pretty big tub.

I really love the whipped texture of this cream and I liked how it's advertised for the face and body. I've been using it for a few weeks now on my face and neck and it's ok. I like the way it goes on the skin, but it leaves me with minor breakouts on my face. Not so much huge pimples, but more like my skin feels rougher.

I think I would rather just have this in my bathroom to use on my neck and rest of my body. I would recommend this if you have dry skin that isn't sensitive. For that, I think it's great value. However, it wasn't a perfect match for my super sensitive skin. And the search for a cheaper high quality moisturizer continues...

Have any of you tried this moisturizer before? If so, what did you think? Thank you for reading and hope you enjoyed this post! :)

Clinique Chubby Stick in Mighty Mimosa

Hi beauties!

How are you all doing today? So I am back today with another one of my favorite Clinique products, the amazingly awesome Chubby Sticks. To be honest I just love lipstick crayons. They're so easy to use and I like how they look like markers.

Today's review is on the chubby stick in Mighty Mimosa ($17). This one wears like a sheer strawberry pink and it's sooo pretty. It pairs perfectly with my cheek pop in peach. This is just one of those simple little makeup staples that fills my heart with joy.

If you like the really natural makeup look and don't mind reapplying your lipstick, then Chubby Sticks could be great for you. Personally, I prefer a stronger eye look, so I try to keep a more natural lip look.



What do you guys think of Chubby Sticks? Thank you for reading this post and I will see you soon! :)

MAKE UP FOR EVER eyeshadow 33 Slate Grey

Hey guys!!

How are all of you doing? So sorry for the super duper late post. Things have been a bit hectic around here with lots of family stuff and just life in general. Anyways, today I am going to review my new favorite eyeshadow which is MAKE UP FOR EVER Matte Eye Shadow in 33 Slate Grey ($21).

So one morning after waking up from a long night out, I had some gray smudged eyeliner from the night before that was still on my eyes..and it kind of looked.. awesome!! Ever since then I had been on the hunt for a new matte gray eyeshadow. I went to several makeup counters to look for one, but most of them had only taupe gray shades, and I just wanted a straight gray shade. Then, I saw this gray one from MUFE. I tried it on, instantly fell in love, and the rest was history.

The eyeshadow makes brown eyes and dark brown eyelashes really stand out, and it just looks so flattering against my eggshell skin. I pair it with my Stila waterproof gray eyeliner, and my night is pretty much set. I only have positive things to say about this eyeshadow. It's matte so it doesn't emphasize dry skin or fine lines, which I really love.

Now if they would come out with a palette full of gray eyeshadows, I would be all over it. Do any of you wear gray toned eyeshadows? If so, do you have any recommendations for me?

I hope you enjoyed this post, thanks for reading, and I hope you have an awesome rest of the week. :)

March 2014 Ipsy Bag

Be a Bombshell Bora Bora Eyeshadow Quad retail $16 // The Bora Bora Eyeshadow Quad contains a highly pigmented long lasting formula for all day wear. To use as an eyeliner, wet the tip of your brush and dip end into the shadow and apply on lash line. For base colors, blend shadow from lash line to brow bone with a wide shadow brush using gentle upward strokes. For accent colors, blend shade in the outer crease of your eye gently working inward. Gently blend base and accent colors together using light, feathery strokes. For highlighting, gently brush under brow bone. Colors: Starlet, Bora Bora, Risky Business, Rock Bottom

Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Get Ready retail $18 // Creamy, super-saturated, ultra-pigmented color glides on like butter for full coverage in a rich satin finish.



Nicole by OPI - On What Grounds? retail $6-9 // Roughles (pronounced “Ruffles”) go on like regular nail lacquer, but dry to a speckled, textured finish–no top coat needed!

Pacifica Perfume Body Butter in Indian Coconut Nectar retail $7 // Our body butter helps fight signs of aging while adding deep moisture and protection. Made with nature's best moisturizers - shea butter, almond oil and safflower oil - Pacifica's paraben-free Body Butter is a skin must-have. Now available in tubes in our best-selling fragrances, making them easy to take with you anywhere. A warm blend of sultry fresh coconut, delicate creamy vanilla.

Clinique Cheek Pop in Peach Pop

Hello everyone!

How are you all doing? I hope you all had a fun St. Patrick's Day. So we have a brand new layout designed by Yen today and I love it sooo much. It reminds me of makeup candy and all of the colors have me really excited for spring.

Speaking of which, today I will be reviewing Clinique's Cheek Pop in Peach Pop ($21). This is a brand new blush that Clinique has put out and it comes in four universally flattering shades. The blushes are adorably packaged like gerbera daisies and housed in a small glass pot. I am a huge flower lover and blush hoarder, so when I saw these it was a no brainer that I had to get my hands on one of them.

I tried on two colors Peach pop and Ginger pop, but Peach pop looked the most natural and pretty on my light medium skin tone. Ginger pop looked too bright on me. The blush is really soft and goes on smoothly. However, because this color is so light I recommend applying it with a denser brush to really get more color on.

I have to say that Clinique really did a beautiful job with the packaging. It's compact, cute, and super pretty. These blushes are everything Maybelline bouncy blushes should've been. All I want to do is fill my bath tub with Chubby sticks and blushes and swim through them.



Have any of you tried this new blush line? If so, what were your thoughts? Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day! :)

February Glossybox

Hello everyone! How are you all today? I hope your week is going well. I'm sorry for the late post. Yesterday I got into a car accident when a truck tried to make pate out of me on the freeway, so I literally just spent the rest of the day snuggling my cat in bed. But, all is well and onto February's Glossybox!

I have to say I was happy with this month's box. There were at least two items I really liked. Let's take a look inside..

1. Puffy the Eyebag Slayer Wake Up Under Eye Patches ($11 for box of 3) - I love these eye patches! This was my favorite item in the entire box. The box comes with 3 sets of eye patches that stick well to your skin. They're like jello sucking pads that stay put like stickers. I love how I can stick them on, do something for 30 minutes and throw them away. I have to say they only lightened my dark circles a smudge, but it makes me happy when I know I am doing something proactive for my skin. I thought these were super fun and I would definitely buy them again.

2. Nail Couture in City of Angels ($18)- Wow, 18 for a nail polish? Sometimes I really wonder how nail polish evolved to be so expensive. Anyways, I think it's a really pretty ballet pink color that would look great on many skin tones. I plan on trying it out once I remove my current gel mani.

3. Aqua Lacquer in Splashing Scarlett ($14)- Ahhh, I feel so lucky to receive this gloss in my box. A full size pretty strawberry lip gloss? Yes please! The color is a sheer reddish pink and looks good for those no makeup days.



4. Kala Color Intense Pencil ($15)- This eyeliner goes on like a wet intense black. However, I had some trouble getting it to glide evenly without clumps. I think it would've been so much better if it came with a smudger on the end. Nothing compares to the deep, rich color of this eyeliner. Transform your eyes, add gorgeous definition and make the whites whiter by simply drawing the line. Ideal for use on the inner water line of your eye, as well as the outer lash. Don’t worry, you can blend and play, but it will last all day... and all night.

5. COLOUR FANATIC Multi-Tasking Hair Beautifier for Color-Treated Hair ($24)- I have yet to use this multi spray yet, but I will later. I know Pureology makes great products so I'm looking forward to trying this. Introducing COLOUR FANATIC™, a first of its kind multi-tasking hair treatment spray that provides 21 essential benefits to prime, protect, and perfect colour-treated hair.

What did you guys think of this month's box? Have you tried any of the products before? I hope you enjoyed reading this post and I will see you soon! :)

February Ipsy Bag

POP Beauty Plump Pout Mini in Peony Petal retail $16 // This plumping pout perfector combines the high-shine of a lacquered gloss with the long wear of a stain and is packed full of lip-plumping peptides and avocado & jojoba oils. Lightweight, creamy texture immediately merges with lips & delivers intense glossy colour for an extremely long-lasting finish!

Zoya Nail Polish in Odette retail $9 // Sultry orchid in maroon cream.

Tini Beauty Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow in Ambrosia retail $18 // Say goodbye to creasing and fading with Eyetini Eye Cordial Shadow + Base. Our revolutionary formula glides on beguiling creamy color and sets to a transfer-resistant finish that doubles as a wear-extending base under powder shadow. Ambrosia serves up glistening plummy mauve.

City Color Be Matte Blush in Toasted Coconut retail $2.99 // Its silky-smooth texture and richly pigmented hue comes in the perfect matte finish with an ultra blend-able formula. These stunning shades are highly build-able and allow you to create either an elegantly subtle or dramatically bold look. It's every girl's must-have secret! I love the matte finish! The color is better used for a bronzer than a blush.

NuMe Intense Renewal Mask retail $? // Unleash levels of moisture that make hair more resistant to breakage from future styling and color treatments with the protective properties of NuMe’s Intense Renewal Mask. Your hair will show drastic improvement and superior results after the first treatment. With a special blend of powerful ingredients, the restorative and rejuvenating effects of the Intense Renewal Mask will leave hair feeling replenished, and alive.

January Sample Society

Hello everyone,

I hope you're having a good Monday today. I will be reviewing Sample Society's January box. I wasn't too keen on this month's box because some of the items were not suitable for me. However, I did receive a lovely lipstick this month! Let's take a look…

1. Stila Cosmetics Color Balm Lipstick-Vivienne ($22)- A modern take on traditional lipstick, this creamy, lip color provides the full pigment load of a lipstick, yet delivers the shine of a gloss. Featuring a luxe, satin finish, this formula offers excellent color payoff while phyto-derived emollient properties deliver hydrated, healthy lips. Naturally cooling peppermint oil provides a fresh and rejuvenating sensation on the lips, while an exclusive certified organic sunflower based polyglyceride soothes, smoothes, and adds volume and definition to lips. Available in 16 luscious shades. I was really happy to get this lipstick in my box. I'm always happy when I get lipsticks in my box. :D The color is really natural and pretty and definitely a rosy MLBB shade. The texture is creamy.

2. Butter London Horse Power Nail Fertilizer ($20)-Horse Power Nail Fertilizer packs a punch even without those chemical nasties. Like makeup for the nails, it uses an herbal ingredient called Horsetail to strengthen and repair nails. When used properly, the results are really quite staggering! This seems like a great product, but since I have strong nails (from eating a lot of rice,) I personally won't use it. I will probably use it for an upcoming giveaway. :)

3. Orlane Paris Extreme Line Reducing Lip Care ($75)- Achieve truly kissable lips with Orlane Paris Extreme Line Reducing Lip Care. This luxurious treatment plumps lips in just minutes, helping to redefine a beautiful pout. It also hydrates, softens and protects, while preventing fine lines and wrinkles from forming around lips. Ok, so I don't know why I opened this up, but I tried it anyways. It's like a milky watery substance that you put on your lips and it supposedly helps to reduce wrinkles. I don't have any wrinkles yet on my lips so I can't say whether or not it works. It doesn't taste like anything either.



4. StriVectin SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles ($65)-Reduce the formation of wrinkles around eyes with the use of StriVectin SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles. This formula can fight against dark circles, puffiness around eyes, fine lines and crow's feet within weeks. It can increase the firmness, improve texture and renew skin's natural collagen. With regular use of this formula, you can reinforce skin's elasticity and do away fine lines and crow's feet. I will be gifting this to a friend.

5. Tocca Eau de Parfum, Margaux ($68)- The full moon overhead casts a silver light on a midnight stroll between a French beauty and her beloved. Evoking the warmth and comfort of finding your soulmate, Margaux embraces you with velvety petals of green gardenia and ambery violet. The richness of cashmere wood and warm musk, lightened by the sweetness of vanilla, envelop you in an intoxicating perfume that conjures the timelessness of that one true love. / Top Notes: Blood Orange, Bergamot Blossom, Cassis, Green Gardenia / Middle Notes: Black Jasmine, Ambery Violet, Cashmere Woods / Bottom Notes: Warm Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla, Heliotrope.



What did you guys think of this box? Thank you for reading and I hope you have a great rest of the week. <3

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm

These new Revlon Colorburst products have been out for awhile, but I finally found some that were unopened and have yet to be tested. The colors ranged from nudes to brights, but I have been eyeing some nude colors lately. A girl can only wear so many berry colors before they all start to look the same.

Anyways, I picked up this color in Sultry and I am absolutely smitten with this color. It glides on smooth and has a nice minty scent to it, plus it gives you a velvety matte finish. Since I wore it out to dinner, it didn't last too long, but did leave a slight tint. Have you guys tried any of their matte balms?

January Glossybox

Hello everyone! How are you doing? Today's post will be on the January Glossybox. This month we received the infamous beauty blender and some other great quality items. Lets take a look at what was inside…

1. TONI&GUY Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray ($15)- Creates texture and body with light hold - perfect for achieving a lived-in, beach look.

2. the original beautyblender ($20)- A flawless look starts with the perfect canvas – clean, beautiful, even skin. Celebrity makeup artist Rea Ann Silva, creator of the original beautyblender® took her expertise in creating a flawless face one step further with the introduction of beautyblender.pure. So since I normally only use bb cream and I use my fingers to apply the product, I will most likely be gifting this to a friend.



3. Bellápierre Cosmetics Mineral Blush in Desert Rose ($20)- This blush is gorgeous! It's a beautiful mineral powder blush that goes on like the most natural rosy flush ever. Discover fabulous, good-for-you cheek color. This creamy, super sheer all mineral blusher gives you a beautiful, healthy tone that looks natural.

4. Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich Cream ($31)- I've been using this moisturizer all week. It works well and it doesn't have much of a scent. It's a good moisturizer but I swear nothing can compare to Fresh's Lotus face cream. A fortifying and soothing moisturizer that delivers 48-hours of continuous hydration for dry, dehydrated skin. Visibly improves skin’s radiance and texture, and prevents signs of premature aging with antioxidants.

5. Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash ($14)-This body wash smells like herbs. It didn't dry out my skin and I felt neutral about it. Our uplifting super toning body wash has been designed to improve skin tone, soften, smooth and encourage good circulation thanks to the unique blend of natural active ingredients found in juniper, bergamot, geranium and lavender.

I thought this box was great! There were so many high quality products that would've cost so much more if bought alone. I loved the mineral rose blush and the generous beauty blender. Glossybox always delivers and it still remains my favorite beauty box thus far. What did you guys think of the products in this box?

December Glossybox

Hi everyone! How are you doing? I know this is a bit late but I'm trying to catch up on my box reviews, so here is the December Glossybox review. It was a good box, lets take a look inside..

1. Anatomicals You need a blooming shower! ($9.50)- I really loved this body wash. It smells exactly like roses and it didn't make my skin dry either! This vitalizing body cleanser makes every shower a flower-power experience. The natural healing properties of rose and jasmine leave you feeling as fresh and fragrant as a flower.

2. Naobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizing ($56)- Out of everything in this box I was most excited to try this product. Because I have finicky eczema prone skin I am always on the hunt for a great moisturizer. I was pleased with the product and it worked well. It's a bit thicker than I normally like, but it was still non-greasy and provided plenty of hydration. Oxygenating Cream moisturizes, protects and softens: this universal cream meets, in a single product, the essential needs of hydration for all skin types. Its special composition based on high-quality plant extracts and organic vegetable oils, such as Rosehip oil and Sweet Almond oil, helps ideally balance the skin’s hydrolipidic film.



3. Michael Todd True Organics Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask ($34)- This mask smells so much like fresh pumpkin you will think it's Thanksgiving. And exfoliant lovers will give Thanks! That tingle is the pumpkin enzyme combining with glycolic acid to go to town on your skin’s flaws dissolving impurities like dead skin and clogged pores. Adds brightness and radiance to the skin and significantly improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after a single use.

4. nails inc. Victoria Polish ($9.50)- This nail polish is SO gorgeous! I already own a lot of vampy like colors but this one was unique. It was a bit red, a bit antique-y, and really shiny too. After two or three coats the color became opaque and wore for two weeks with a bottom and top clear coat.



5. Ardency Inn PUNKER World’s Baddest Eyeliner ($19)- PUNKER eyeliner is easier to use than traditional liquid liners and offers endless possibilities of application. Its oversized felt tip applicator tapers to a precise point for maximum versatility. The short and thick “maker pen” design allows for optimum control during application. The high performance formula glides on smooth and quick-dries to a long lasting finish. Because I prefer thinner eyeliners, I will be gifting this to a friend.

I thought this box was good again. I loved the Victoria nail polish and the Anatomicals rose body wash. What did you guys think of this box? Thank you so much for reading and see you next Monday! :)

December Sample Society

Hi everyone!

How are you all doing? I know I have a ton of stuff to catch up on. I have quite a few beauty boxes to sift through and to review, so you will be seeing a lot of them on the blog in the next few weeks. Today I will be reviewing Sample Society's December box. It was actually a really good box and I was pretty happy with it. Lets take a look inside...

1. Ouidad Curl Recovery Ultra Nourishing Cleansing Oil ($25)- I've never tried a cleansing oil for my hair before so I was excited to get this in my box. It's like a gel that lathers and foams in your hair. The first time I used it I used a lot to get my hair clean and my hair came out a bit dry. The second time I used it I didn't use much and I couldn't get my hair clean. Maybe I'm not using it right?

2. Ren Hydra-Calm Global Protection Day Cream for Sensitive Skin ($45)- A moisturizer formulated to leave more sensitive skin optimally hydrated, calmed, soothed, protected and looking beautifully healthy. It protects against free radicals to combat the signs of premature aging. This was a great moisturizer. It was lightweight and it moisturized my face well.

3. diego dalla palma Rossorossetto Lipstick-102. Red (full size $34)- Wow this is one really red lipstick. It's more of a neutral cool red that makes your teeth instantly whiter. It's a beautiful lipstick and was pretty easy to apply, but for $34 I don't think I would splurge on it. The color was so bright that it's definitely more of a special occasion lipstick.



4. Philosophy Hope In A Jar Night Intensive Retexturizing Moisturizer ($50)- Hope in a jar night intense retexturing moisturizer features an innovative qusome delivery system that enhances efficacy, while limiting the potential for irritation. skin is noticeably smoother, lines are visibly softened, a rosy glow is restored and results continue to improve with nightly use. I've actually reviewed this one before. It's a good moisturizer but the smell is too chemical for me.

5. Alterna Caviar Dry Shampoo ($22)- Yay! A dry shampoo sample. I don't know how I ever functioned before dry shampoo. This is a powder formula that you just tilt and sprinkle into your hair. It worked just fine and it absorbed the oil in my hair. However, I still prefer Batiste dry shampoo because of the fun cold blast it gives you. It just feels more refreshing. Also, I think $22 is too much for a dry shampoo.

Overall, a solid box with lots of good quality samples to try. I think out of everything in this box I would probably purchase the Ren moisturizer.

January 2014 Ipsy Bag

2013 ended with some pretty good Ipsy bags in my opinion, but for the start of 2014, this bag was a bit boring. The bag itself is cute, but too bad it reeked of mothballs. Unless it was just my nose. Anyways, let's get on with what I received!



Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Creamy Eye Pencil in Pearl retail $14.99 // I love the color and all the different uses for this eye pencil. It's great for under your eyebrow arch and for your waterline. It glides on smooth like butter and doesn't smudge.

Mica Beauty Tinted Lip Balm in #5 Natural retail $30 // I wasn't too excited for this product since it looked boring in the pot, but I actually quite like it! It's a really soft nude and it goes on smooth and helps moisturize my dry lips. I've also noticed that it smells like buttered onions.

Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner retail $17.95 // The powerful combination of Soy and Cocoa work synergistically to perfectly care for your hair! A conditioner that is both a nourishing moisturizer and mild protein reconstructor and safe to use on color-treated hair. This truly amazing conditioner reconstructs, moisturizes and combats environmental stress on all types of hair. Soy and Tri-Wheat Proteins penetrate the hair, while moisturizers detangle for softness. Cocoa Replenishes hair's moisture, has intensive repairing qualities, provides deep conditioning and strengthening properties and promotes soft and manageable hair.

Absolute! Make-Up Cleansing Tissues in Pomegranate retail $2.49 // I seriously think my smell is off because I think these smell horrible and the scent lingers. They're just your typical face wipes.

Apothederm Bright Skin Serum retail $67.50 // Our specialized formula refines, brightens and hydrates for a more even complexion. Our SmartPeptide™ technology specifically targets impurities to refine blotchy, discolorations and imperfections. Your skin will look and feel rejuvenated and radiant.

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil

Hello everyone!

How are you all doing? I hope your Monday is off to a good start. Today I will be reviewing Bumble and Bumble's Hairdresser's Invisible Oil ($18).

I picked this up in Sephora because I was looking for a good quality heat protectant. I like to straighten my hair here and there so I want to make sure I'm protecting my locks as much as possible. This oil doesn't weigh down my hair at all. I actually use about a dime sized amount in my hair and it doesn't get greasy either. I get why they named it "invisible oil" because it seemed to just vanish into thin air. My locks are less frizzy and it works like a charm.

It doesn't really have a scent to it. I'd say it's a good product except that it is a bit pricey. I still prefer Mastey's hair oil because it smells great and I love having a bit of extra oil in my hair. (I'm weird like that.) Overall, it's a great all-in-one product and I would recommend it to everyone. What hair oils or protectants do you guys use? Let us know in the comments!