October's Birchbox!

I didn't post September's shipment because it just wasn't fun or anything. :( I was really disappointed but of all the shipments that I've received, there is bound to be one bad one and I got it last month.....this month has made up for it! I was so hoping for better products to try and Birchbox did not let me down! Here is the list of goodies I got with the manufacturer's descriptions:

AHAVA Mineral Foot Cream
After all those ouchy hours in high heels, our feet deserve a treat- like this hydrating cream, which has natural avocado and jojoba oils to soften and soothe.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Groomed brows take your look from pretty to polished. This clear brow gel keeps hairs perfectly in place without any flaking or stickiness.

Number 4 Hair Lumiere D'hiver Reconstructing Masque
This rich treatment does more than hydrate-soy proteins strengthen strands from the inside, while light-reflecting polymers add major gloss.

Sunday Riley Modern Skincare Juno Transformative Lipid Serum
Celebs and models swear by this luxe cocktail of 13 essetial oils, which absorbs instantly to replenish, firm, and protect skin.

Tea Forte' Minteas
Our new obsession, these tasty mints are infused with energizing yerba mate and rich cocoa

 Have you started getting your Birchbox yet??? If not your missing out on all the latest greatest things!

Be blessed beauties!

Smashbox Color Correction Primer

I have a problem with redness so I figured I would give the "green" primer from Smashbox a try since it claims that it helps to minimize redness. I really like the original Smashbox primer so I knew I wouldn't be too terribly disappointed if it didn't work......and what a good thing to have that possible expectation because the redness didn't go anywhere! :( To me this primer isn't any different than the original clear primer from Smashbox. It still does a great job at creating a base for your foundation but it did nothing for the redness or wrinkle reducing or dark spot defying like the website said.

Here is the description from Smashbox's website:

Color correcting, wrinkle reducing, and dark spot defying - talk about a miracle product! Create a perfect canvas for foundation application and even out skin tone with this silky, lightweight blend of antioxidants and vitamins A & E. The formula helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores for visibly softer, younger-looking skin. Wear under foundation or alone for a velvety-smooth finish. Now in a sleek tube for perfect dispensing-down to the last drop! Counteract discoloration and dark spots. ADJUST is green-toned to reduce redness.

Apply your choice of PHOTO FINISH COLOR CORRECTING FOUNDATION PRIMER to clean or moisturized skin (over entire face or only to problem areas) and blend with fingertips. For complexion perfection follow with your shade of HIGH DEFINITION HEALTHY FX FOUNDATION.

Like everything else I purchase and don't really care for or doesn't do what it says, I will use this until it's gone and then it's back to my regular Smashbox primer or even my ELF primer (which is only $1).

Let me know if you had a different result with this primer. I'd love to hear from you!

Be blessed beauties!

SAVE THE DATE FOR NYX ON HAUTELOOK

Urban Decay Afterglow Glide-on Cheek Tint in Quickie

I love and hate this product and here is why:

Why I love it:

The color is the perfect pink
There is no way to mess up the application of this tint
You can use this as a lip stain along with using it as a cheek stain
Any skin tone can benefit from this tint

Why I hate it:

It doesn't last longer than an hour or so
If you blot your skin at all during that hour or so your lose even more wear time
If you use this as a lip stain be sure to exfoliate because it will show if you don't
Not really good to use on dry lips at all
You really need to apply quite a few applications to get a general pink color that will last (that hour or so)

I even applied my Urban Decay makeup setting spray and it didn't help, I was blushless by the time I got to work and had my coffee. :(

I would buy this for my lil nieces to have or for the tween that is just starting out with makeup...I wouldn't invest my time or money into this for everyday wear. Sorry Urban Decay...I typically have liked everything I've tried but this was just too love/hate for me.

I'll continue to use it until it's gone but as far as buying more......nah I'll pass.

I hope this review helps you to decide if you want to try it or not. Let me know if you feel the same way or if you had a totally different experience!

Be blessed beauties!!

NYX Runway Collection 10 Palette in Champagne and Caviar

I have found a really great natural, smokey, gorgeous palette! It's the NYX Runway Collection 10 palette in Champagne and Caviar. This palette is perfect for the sweet girly, pink/tan look or for the dark black smokey look. If you are looking for a good quality, long lasting, very versatile palette that doesn't cost much at all....then this is it! I have worn this palette for the last 3 days and each day has been a different look. You can go totally natural and barely there for a lazy day, a neutral brown smokey eye for a day look or dramatic black smoked out eye for evening and a little bit of everything else in between. This is the perfect travel palette to take so you can have different looks on your getaway. The white is great for brightening the inner corner of your eye and the black is great to smoke out your outer corner. There are so many options with this palette, it's endless!

Here is a swatch of the colors:

And here is a look using the palette:

Picture from Pink So Foxy

You can purchase this at Ulta for $10.99. Also check with Amazon too to see if you can get it cheaper there. I'm totally addicted to this palette! Have you tried it? Do you have it yet? Let me know if you like it and submit looks using the palette if you'd like to jodipeffley@yahoo.com. I'd love to see them and I'll post your pics too!!

FAVORITE PINK LIPGLOSS EVER!!!!!!!!

This past weekend my husband and I went on a date and our first stop was the mall because we had some things that we needed to pick up. On the way out I remembered that I had $3.50 off coupon to ULTA so I convinced him to stop in (which didn't take much because he's such a good hubby). :) I wanted to get the NYX lip gloss in Beige that so many people rave about and wouldn't you know it, there was one left! (Also right now you can get two NYX lip glosses for $8). I love love love this lip gloss. There isn't anything bad to say about it. It is such a perfect pink, not too light or dark, not too shimmery or sticky, just perfect! It goes on so smooth and lasts quite some time for a lip gloss.

It makes your lips feel so soft too and don't get me started on the taste! YUMMY! This gloss is perfect for tweens, teens, adults, and grannies too! You won't regret buying this gloss and like I said if you head to Ulta (in Mishawaka I don't know about anywhere else) right now they have 2 for $8 which is a great deal because one is $5.49.

Here is a picture I found online that shows how pretty this gloss can be with lip liner (little blurry but you can see the color):

I have no idea why they called it Beige because it's clearly pink but I guess that name wouldn't do. :) You can use this over other lip colors too and it's just as pretty.

Let me know if you have this or try it!

Be Blessed Beauties!!



Pretty Pink Stained lips....so sweet!

Do you want that perfect pink stained lip that will last all day long without spending lots o money for it? Well go to your kitchen and get some cherry jello...yep that's right cherry jello. All you do is take a damp Q-tip and stick it in the jello packet, apply it to your moist lips, leave on for 5 minutes and then lick off (Yummy). Once you've got all the powder off, apply your favorite pink or clear lip gloss and you have the perfect pink stained lips that won't kiss off! You can always apply your favorite  light pink or nude lip liner before the powder if you'd like (as long as you don't lick it off) :)

You can also try other "colors" or flavors if you want to be creative!

Let me know if you try this out!!

Be blessed beauties!!

Revive Dull Skin with what???????

Do you have dull skin and an upset stomach? Well do I have the remedy for you! (saying this in my best infomercial voice) :)

Now you can apply Pepto-Bismol on your face to revive dull skin!

Just take a cotton ball, apply some pepto to your face, leave on for about 15 minutes and then rinse off with warm water. Your face will be revived in no time!!!

Let me know if you try this and how it works for ya! I'd love to hear about it! :)

Be blessed beauties!

ULTA's 21 days......who needs eye primer??

This post is going to be a quickly but a good one none the less! Today only and while supplies last you can get Too Faced Eyeshadow Primer for just $9!!! That's 50% off. Who is going to try it? I know I am going there to get mine and try it!

Here is the website: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2154464&productId=prod360018&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=6SpringIntoColor&categoryId=cat40006

If anyone heads out to Ulta and gets their great deal, let me know what you think of it!

Be blessed beauties!

MAC Shell Cream Colour Base

 

                                                      Price: $17.50 USD
                                                    Size: 3.2 g / .12 US oz
                                                          

                                                        MAC Description:
Versatile and multi-purpose, Cream Colour Base can be applied directly to bare skin, or layered over foundation, moisturizer, or powder. Apply with a brush, sponge, or fingers.  Colour effects range from a light veil to highly dramatic, depending on method of application. Fragrance-free. (The following shades are not recommended for use in lip area: Fawntastic and Black. The following shades are not recommended for use in the eye area: Fabulush and Improper Copper.)

Shell - Soft pink-beige with shimmer (Frost)

 

Pros:

• You can use this for pretty much any kind of highlight
• It's good for people with dry or oily skin
• It doesn't take much to make this go a long way
• It is an amazing highlight for cheekbones and bridge of your nose, etc.
• It lasts forever!

 Cons: 

• Don't use for eyeshadow base, it's too oily
• If you use too much it can look discoball-ish

This is probably my favorite base from MAC. I love how easy it is to use and how amazing it makes the light reflect off of your face without looking greasy or shiny. You just get a soft dewy look. There are 7 bases total but the Shell is my favorite! I use it along my cheekbones, down the bridge of my nose, on my browbone, and my cupids bow. It really does make a huge difference in your appearance when you use it.

As with any review I do, some may not like this product or be able to use it but for me, it's perfect and I love it! If you use this base or any other one, I would love to hear about it!

Be blessed beauties!