Influenster- New website :)

 

 

So recently Influenster did a website makeover and I have to say that I LOVE the new website layout. It  is so much easier to use now. I like how they have the badges set up with what percentage you have completed the badge.  Influenster did a great job on the website. I went from checking their website from once a week to everyday. Thank you Influenster.

 

If you are not familiar with Influenster, they send out boxes that they call a Voxbox that has different products for you to try. All you have to do when you receive these boxes is try the product and give your honest review. The way that you receive a VoxBox is to go to their website and complete what they call badges. The more badges you complete the better your chances are of receiving a VoxBox to review. For more information about Influenster  visit www.influenster.com I definitely recommend for everyone to go to their website and join. It is absolutely free to join.

Recent Haul

My most recent haul was at Walmart on Saturday the 6th. I had a $5 of coupon for any Revlon item. I have seen alot of ladies on YouTube say how much they love the colorstay whipped foundation so I decided to try it. My local Walmart has it for $10.49 so I got it for $5.49 :). Yay! I got number 330. Let me just say.... I LOVE IT!!!! You only need a little bit because it goes a long way. Great coverage and looks very smooth on the skin. I will definitely be repurchasing this.

My next items were two of the eyeshadow palettes from Hard Candy. They were the top ten eyeshadow collection in "pinking of you" and "smoke out". In my opinion they are not very pigmented. Very pretty colors though. I am gonna work withy them a little more to see if I can't make the colors buildable.


While I was there I also picked up the Maybelline dream nude airfoam in creamy natural(#200). I have not yet used this but my sister raved about how great it is so of course I have to try it :)

I normally use the Mary Kay makeup remover but I decided to try a different one so I picked up the Walmart brand. It works pretty good and is a lot cheaper than $15 which is what I pay for Mary Kay.

I also picked up two lipsticks from wet-n-wild. 901B(Think Pink) and 903C(Just Peachy). While they are very petty colors they just don't seem to work for me. :(

June BirchBox 2012

Ok so I know that I am way behind on my BirchBox reviews so here goes...

* BORGHESE- Bango Di Vita Soak(2 packets) Pour these mineral-rich crystals into your bath to make believe you're at the chichi spa retreat. They also soothe dry skin and tired muscles. each packet is 0.35 oz/10g. I have not used these yet, so I can't say whether I like them or not at this point.I have been saving them for a special occasion.
10/10/2012- I used it the other night and absolutely love it. My skin felt so smooth and the smell of it was nice to


*Eyeko- Fat Eye Stick. A BirchBox exclusive, this UK brand's too-cool shadow stick combines creamy color and long-lasting wear. I have used this a few times, its not bad. Probably not something I would have bought.


*theBlam Cosmetics- Stainiac in Beauty Queen.  We're crazy about the two-in-one lip and cheek stain: the sheer gel formula delivers a subtle, long-wearing flush.  I am not one for stains, and I hardly ever wear blush but this actually isn't bad.

*Yu-Be- Moisturizing Skin Cream. This bestselling, japanese cream has a concentrated formula that heals cracked hands, chapped lips, and other forms of dryness. it's your new carry-on essential. I really like this. It reminds me of carmex.

Lifestyle Extra
*Luna Bar- Luna Minis. Whether we're running errands or hopping on a plane, we always have emergency snacks on hand. These just-sweet-enough treats are our faves. I believe I got this in the Chocolate Peppermint flavor. I have not tried it yet, it is somewhere at the bottom of my purse right now.

Overall this BirchBox was not that bad, it was not my favorite though.


**BirchBox is a monthly subscription that cost $10 a month or you can buy a yearly subscription that will be $110 and you get a month free. If you want more information visit www.birchbox.com :)

Samples, Samples, & more Samples :)

So I know that I have not posted lately. I have been going through all my makeup trying to figure out what I want to write about next. Well I decided that I would do some reviews on some of my favorite products, and then I got going through my sample drawer....holy moly!!! I never realized just how many different samples I have acquired.

Between my monthly BirchBox subscriptions, Myglam(now called Ipsy), samples from magazines, Sephora, and Ulta, my sample drawer is overflowing. Hair products, body lotion, skin care and so much more. So I am going to start working my way through these samples and do some reviews :)

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

First off I just want to say I LOVE Oatmeal Cookies :)

Now onto my review of the Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies. I recieved them compliments of Influenster to try out and review. I had not seen these in the store prior to recieving them but I was excited to try them. I loved that they were actually soft and chewy and not like some other cookies that claim to be soft.

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies are made with whole grain Quaker Oats, contains 6 grams of total fat, and are individually wrapped so you dont have to worry about them going stale after opening the box. The suggested retail of these are $2.69 but I found them at my local Food Lion for $1.99 :) I would reccomend these to anyone( especially those who like oatmeal cookies)

The Many Uses of Ivory

I received this product complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster and Ivory as a participant in the Mom VoxBox campaign,

 (Thank you Influenster & Ivory!) I love the way it smells, to me it is the smell of clean. Until getting this product in the Influenster VoxBox , I never knew it had so many different uses. It can be used as laundry flakes, stain remover, and so many other things.

I had always used it as a body cleaser, but it can be used for so many different things. I love that it is gentle on my skin because I have had some issues in the past with skin allergies and it is hard to find soaps that are gentle and don't cause me to breakout. The results from me using Ivory is that my skin has stayed clear and not turned red & splotchy. And last but not least is the price. You can not beat how little Ivory soap cost.  I definitely reccomend Ivory to my friends and family.

imPRESS Press On Manicure

I recieved the imPRESS press on manicure complimentary to test from Influenster. I had been thinking about buying these and was super excited to recieve them in my Mom VoxBox.

The idea of them is great but it just does not work for me. I do like how they come in a variety of colors and they are the perfect length for me.  I was really sad that I did not like them.They barely lasted an hour before they started falling off or coming loose. I may try them out one more time just to be sure though. For anyone interested,they are available at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, CVS and a few other stores. For more information about imPRESS Press On Manicure visit www.impressmanicure.com

May 2012 BirchBox Review

May 2012 BirchBox Review

This months BirchBox was the Gossip Girl theme. I believe that there were 19 different boxes that you could have gotten. My box was the "Downtown Book Party." This is what I recieved in my May BirchBox.

* BVLGARI- Omnia Crystalline Eau de Toilette Spray- Inspired by lumwinescent crystals (so glam), this elegant scent combines notes of lotus flowers, bamboo, and Nashi pear. Full-Size, $47-$64

This perfume actually doesn't smell too bad. I wouldnt spray more than twice or it would be too strong but I do like it.

*Dr. Jart+ Waterfuse BB Cream- Think of this four-in-one moisterizer, serum, sunscreen, and skin-perfecting tint as the (extremely stylish) Swiss Army Knife of your beauty lineup. Full-Seize, $32

I only used this once, so I am not sure if I really like it or not. I am not really sure about BB creams, I mean I just don't know enough about them. Time for me to study up!

*Ojon-volume advance Volumizing Conditioner- Repair stressed strands with this aromatic hair treament-exotic ojon and monoi oils work together to smooth and hydrate hair. Full-size, $25

I have used this maybe three times. I love the smell of it but I would really love to have the shampoo that goes with it to see if it really is something I would like to buy full sized.

*Stila-sparkle waterproof liquid eye liner- Pearly shimmer meets intense pigment in the lasting liner. Better yet, the pen-like wand makes wiggle-free application a breeze. Full-size, $22

I have not been able to use this just yet. I got mine in the color Flash, which is a brown coppery color. I really wanted the blue one, but I am excited all the same.

*twistband-hair tie- Give your pony a makeover with these colorful, snag-free elastics. 12 pack , $18

I actually like these. I know a lot of people complain about getting theses but I think they are cute. I just don't want to pay $18 for 12, lol.

Extra-

Notecards- text messages are no match for handwritten notes on fun, modern stationary. Set of 12, $10

Honestly I think these notecards are cute, but I wouldnt want to spend $10 on them. But as an extra I think its cool.

All in all I liked this box. I believe this is my 3rd box and so far I have not hated any of them. I think this one is my favorite though. Hope everyone else enjoyed their boxes. Can't wait til the June box comes out.. so excited :)

Lindsey<3

Sally Beauty Supply Haul

About a week ago I ordered some stuff from Sally beauty Supply. Thought I would do a blog haul on what I bought :) Each item retails for $0.99 each. I was able to get mine for $0.94 each because I have a Sally's Beauty Card.

Eyeshadows:

I got 3 of the Sally Girl eyeshadow mini quads.

*Gum Drop

*Envy



*Power Trip

Then I got 4 of the mini baked shadows in the following colors:

*Shadow Rose

* Dark Purple



*Dark Green



* Grey/Purple

Then I bought 3 of the mini lipglosses

*LOL

*Shimmering Pink

*Splurge

Finally I purchased 4 of the mini nail polishes

*Over U

* Tropical Sunset

* Sweet

* Dreamy

So that is what I bought and so far all I have had time to do was try the lip gloss. I plan on trying out the nail polish later this week and will also use the eyeshadow. Once I have tried all these out, I'll come back and review how I felt about them.

April 2012 BirchBox Review

Sorry I haven't added anything new in the last Birch Box Review. I have just been super busy lately. I'll definitely try to do better this month. So on to the review :)

This months BirchBox theme is "Natural Wonders." Instead of pink tissue paper as was in the last box this month it is two different shades of green. Very Cute :)

The products are as follows:

* J.R. Watkins- Hand and Cuticle Salve, 0.25 oz. "Slather on this creamy balm pre-manicure. It's full of natural moisturizer to keep your hands and cuticles super soft."  I love the smell of this salve! It has a hint of lavender and the it just smells clean. The label says it is 99.50% natural. Definitely can not wait to use this. I need a manicure! LOL. Full size will cost you $7.99, not a bad price in my opinion.

* Willa-Gentle Cleansing Lavender Facial Toweletes, 10 towelettes. "There's no need to cozy up to your sink- wipe away the day's debris with these aloe and lavender-infused wipes." I really don't smell the lavender on these wipes. when you take them out of the package they are very moist and soft. I used one and it took off all my makeup and made my skin feel clean. I did feel a slight tingle on my face afterward though. not sure if it is suppose to do that or not. Package says that these wipes are hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and oil free, enriched with natural Aloe and Green Tea. Full Size will cost you $7 for a package of 30.

*Wonderstruck Taylor Swift- .04 fl oz. "The pop-country songstress' scent is as catchy as her lyrics. We think it's worthy if a standing gig on our vanity." I have wanted to try this for a while now. I am super exited it was in this months BirchBox. It is a normal sized perfume sample so it will allow me to try it out enough to make sure that I truely like it before I commit to buy the full size verson. The full size bottle is super cute and will run you $49.50-$59.50.

*Zoya-True Spring Collection 0.25 fl. oz. "Lighten up for spring with this fresh shade. The non-toxic formula goes on opaque and last 50% longer than traditional polishes." The shade I got my Zoya Nail Polish in is called "Bevin" It is a really pretty green color. Maybe like sea foam green or something similar. I am actually wearing this color now and really like it. Full size will cost you $8.

Lifestyle Extra
*dropps- Landry Detergent, 2 pacs. "Lighten your laundry day load with these single-use, eco-friendly detergent packs. We love their convience factor and adorable design." When I saw these I was like, " Ok, its a little wierd that in a beauty sample box you are getting laundry detergent samples" but then I was like, "Well I will give them a shot.'  I will say that the detergent in the pacs seems to be a more runny consistancy than other brands such as the Tide Pods. We shall see how good they are. They came in fresh scent. Full size will run you $6 for a pack of 20.

Overall I will say that I was pretty happy with this months BirchBox. I can't wait to see what will be in next months. The only thing that I would say is that I hope we start getting more makeup products insteasd of so many skin products.

March BirchBox :)

I finally got to sign up for BirchBox in March. I have been waiting for what seemed like forever. For those of you who do not know what BirchBox is, it is a monthly subscription that you pay $10 a month and recieve 4-5 deluxe samples.

I watched some videos on Youtube about other peoples March BirchBoxes and saw that they were different than mine. I guess where it was my first box that they sent a welcome box instead. Either way I am excited

In my BirchBox :

* Ahava- Essential Day Moisturizer for normal to dry skin. 0.51 fl oz .  It is a nice size tube that will give me an idea if I would like to purchase the full size product.  I think it smells a little flowery, which I am not sure if I would like because I would not want to smell it constantly after putting it on my face. Full size, $38.50

* Annick Goutal- Eau d'Hadrien perfume. 0.06 fl. oz. I personally do not like the smell for myself. It seems a little too strong. It has a citrusy scent, made with lemon, grapefruit and green mandarin. Full size, $85.00

* Color Club- Peace Out Purple Nail Polish. 0.25fl.oz  I think this color is so pretty. I LOVE purple. It is a neon looking color and I can't wait to try it out. BirchBox says that it is a 60's inspired polish. Full size, $8.00

*Jouer- Luminizing Moisture Tint. 0.07 fl. oz  I have tried this and I really like the feel of it. It is not greasy, it has a nice smell that is not over powering. Love the sparkle effect, not too much just the right amount. I really like this product. Full size, $38.00

*Orofluido- Beauty Elixir  0.17 fl.oz  I was surprised to find out it was a hair product. It smells so good. It has a vanilla scent to it. Definitely excited to try this product out. Full size, $29.99

Lifestyle Extra
* Tea Forte- Skin Smart Teas. I recieved 3 tea bags. "A mega-antioxidant tea that taste amazing and helps skin look more radiant." The flavors are; Cherry Marzipan, Cucumber Mint, and Honey Yuzu. I have not tried out these samples just yet. I normally dont drink flavored teas but I see alot of people saying they like them so maybe I will give them a try. You can get 16 tea beags for $6.00

I was really happy with my BirchBox. There was only one product that I probably wont use. Overall I can't wait til next month to see what goodies will be in there. :)

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