April Julep It Girl Box!

Hello Lovelies!

For the first time in a long time, I opted to receive my Julep box! I tend to opt out pretty much every month when it comes to Julep because I find it some what expensive ($20 per month). I haven't fully canceled because I hate that you have to call in to do it, I wish that they would give us a cancel button! This month totally pulled me in though, and to my luck I had 2400 'points', which means that I got a free box, 2000 pts = 1 free box! Then I used the extra 400 pts to get a free add on item! 

Here is what I got in my April box!

Nail Polish in Drew

This polish is the main reason why I decided to get this box, I wish the color would have shown up better in the picture! It is a pinky red, and just absolutely beautiful! Julep brought this color 'back from the vault' for this month. I actually wish that I would have got an extra of this color, I love it so much! 

 

Nail Polish in Cassidy

This color is perfect for summer! I am a huge blue polish lover! 

 The beauty item this month got me pretty excited as well, it is called 'Don't Leave Your Brows At Home' in Taupe and is obviously an eyebrow 'powder', they say powder but it is a cream. I like that it is travel friendly and that it is an 'all in one' type of product.

 With my extra 400 points I added this Clean Slate Polish Corrector Pen.

There wasn't much of an option in the 400 point range to pick through, but I was happy with this because I am a horribly messy nail painter! They also include 3 extra applicators, that you can see in the clear holding case :)

There was also a little packet of gobstopper candy, but surprise, surprise, I ate it before I took pictures haha! 

Overall, I am very happy with this box! I would rate it a 10/10! I cannot tell you how happy I am to get the Drew polish and will probably be stalking the nail polish groups on Facebook for an extra...or 2!

 

Walmart Spring Beauty Box!

Hello Lovelies!

Another season means another seasonal beauty box from Walmart! Walmart has one of the cheapest beauty subscriptions, each box is only $5! 

Here is what I received in the Spring Box!

 

Rimmel Lash Accelerator in Black Noir

This alone pays for the box, it retails for anywhere between $7.99-$8.99

I love getting mascaras! I haven't bought a mascara in so long - minus my bottom lash mascara.  

Schwarzkopf Essence Ultime Omega Repair & Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner set 1.7 fl oz 

I remember trying a hair product from this brand a long time ago that was included in an Influenster VoxBox that I got, and I was not impressed with it all. Hopefully the shampoo and conditioner is better!

Dove Go Fresh Revitalize Body Wash in Mandarin & Flare Flower Scent 1.8 Fl oz

I was so happy to see this in the box, I did not realize I was completely out of body wash and so this saved my day!  

 Neutrogena Healthy Skin Boosters Facial Cleanser 0.5 fl oz

I put this in a box to send to my mom as I don't and cannot use Neutrogena face products. Last time I used one of their cleansers my whole face turned beat red and I got a horrible rash. Never Again.

 Lady Gaga Fame Perfume sample

I have a full sized bottle of this perfume, it is a pretty strong floral scent. It's not my favorite, but I still do really like it.

 They also included a few foil packets:

Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in 115 Ivory

Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion - This looks really interesting, it is a lotion that you use like a body wash! 

Garnier Ultra-Lift Miracle Sleeping Cream

And lastly a few coupons which always come in handy!

Overall, I am happy with this box, I'm excited about the mascara and very intrigued by the in-shower body lotion! The first time I opened the box I wasn't too impressed, but once I dug into it I am satisfied, especially since it is such a low cost! 

March Ipsy

Hello Lovelies!

Sorry I am really late posting this, but better late than never! 

Here is what I got in my March Ipsy bag!

First thing I have to say is that March's Ipsy bag is so cute! The bags lately haven't been the cutest in my opinion, but this bag is adorable!

 NYX Butter Lipstick in Hunk

When I first saw this lipstick I was like wow, that is a deep purple! Then I swatched it and found that you really have to do a few coats to get it a bit deeper.

 Boo Boo Cover Up Concealer in Medium Mini 0.13 OZ

Sadly, this is too dark for me, getting this makes me wish that Ipsy followed the info we filled out, in my beauty profile it says that I am fair. I do like this product but I won't be able to use it. 

 

Vintage by Jessica Liebeskind Illuminating Face Highlighter in Crystal Pink 

I really like this highlighter, it is super smooth and buttery! I am happy to see Ipsy feature a new brand that I have never heard of or tried. 

 

Purlisse Purdelicate Gentle Soy Milk Cleanser 1 Fl Oz 

I have got so many things from this brand from Ipsy, I am not a huge fan. Although, I am still going to try this product, who knows, I may love it!

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Anti-Aging Mattifying Lotion 0.25 fl oz

First thing I have to say, RIP to Mr. Brandt.

I love Dr. Brandt products, I am a huge fan of the Pores No More line. The only negative thing I have to say about this product is that it is practically empty, it is only filled like maybe 15%, which is pretty annoying. 

Overall I would give this bag a 7/10

Mini Inglot Cosmetics Haul & Review

Hello Lovelies! 

I have been wanting to try Inglot for quite awhile now, it is a brand that I have heard a lot about and I finally took the plunge and bought a couple of items. 

Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel in 77 (Jet Black) RTV $13

 

Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel in 79 (Red) $13 

 I am obsessed with gel liner, my favorite has always been MAC Fluidline, but after trying these gel liners, MAC's doesn't even come close to their greatness in my opinion. Inglot's gel liner is so smooth and creamy, but it doesn't transfer to my upper lid. It lasts all day and into the night. 

Makeup Brush 23T x2 RTV $10

I love this brush, it helps me achieve a pretty great winged liner really easily, I only have to do one easy swish with it and voila, perfect cat eye! 

Freedom System Rainbow Eyeshadow in 108 (oranges) RTV $9

Freedom System Single Palette Eyeshadow Holder RTV $7

These eyeshadows are so creamy and pigmented! These were light swatches without a primer! I have been looking for orange shadows for awhile now that are decently priced so when I saw these I knew that I had to get them!

My honest review on this brand and their products is that they are great! The prices aren't too bad, the packaging is sleek and nice. Most importantly, their products are amazing! I honestly regret not buying more items! I will without a doubt be making more purchases, and I can't wait to try more eyeshadows!

APRIL SEPHORA HAUL!

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It's always a good day when there is a haul!! I don't know about you, but I am OBSESSED with Sephora! It is my go to cosmetics store to shop! Sadly, there is not  a Sephora store near me, so I do my shopping online. There is always an up to shopping online and but there is also always a low to shopping online. 

For me the plus of online shopping is, I seem to save more money that way because I don't have all of these amazing products physically in from of me so I don't buy everything in sight.

The low to buying online, is even if you look up swatches online, you never know exactly what color the product is going to look like on yourself, especially foundation.

Here are the items I purchased: 

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Make Up in Ivory.

Sadly this purchase was a low because it is too dark and orange for my skin. 

 

bareMinerals Bareskin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation in Bare Porcelain 01 RTV $29

This foundation was as well to dark and orange for me =/ also after using it my husband commented that it had a not so great smell. 

Kat Von D Everlasting blush in Essex (dusty rose) RTV $25

This is my first blush from the KVD line and I absolutely love it! I have to use a pretty light hand with my brush when using this because it is so pigmented. Kat Von D just continues to impress me with her line, the packaging is cute and the product is great!  

 Kat Von D Autograph Eyeliner in Pure Amor (Matte Jet Black) RTV $16

I usually don't use liquid liner but I have been wanting to switch up my liner a bit. The brush on this makes it easy to flick out and get a nice winged liner look.

Beauty Blender + Solid Cleaner RTV $25

The Beauty Blender is my go to device to use to apply my foundation, it definitely applies my foundation almost flawlessly.  

Micro Mini Beauty Blenders RTV $17.95

I saw these and just had to get them because they are so tiny and adorable. I don't know why but when I see mini things I have to get them, it is a weird addiction I have haha That is why beauty subscriptions work so well for me! These are so great for applying concealers, especially for under the eye! 

 GlamGlow YouthMud Tinglexfoliate Treatment Mini 0.5 oz RTV $19

I've been wanting to try this for awhile after hearing so many great reviews on it. Personally I didn't like it, but I only used it one time because it burned my face.

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara RTV $10

I absolutely love this product! I not only use it on my bottom lashes, but I also use it on my top lashes after I prime them to help separate my lashes before using my main mascara. 

 Shaveworks Get Smooth Mini Duo RTV $10

I actually got this for my husband for shaving his face, he says that he really likes it.

 Rosebud Perfume Co. Strawberry Lip Balm RTV $7

This tin is really big! The balm smells so good and it smooths my lips really nicely! When I saw it, I automatically had a flashback of this chapstick my aunt used to have when I was younger and purchased it solely for that reason, but after using it I will purchase it again because it is a great product!

 Sephora Express Cleansing Wipes (10 wipes) RTV $4

 Honestly, these wipes weren't that great and definitely not worth the price for only 10 wipes. I would rather just use drugstore wipes.

 F.A.B. Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration Mini RTV $12

This is another product I have heard great reviews on, after trying it I learned that I can only use it in my super dry areas. If I use it all over my face, I will get break outs.

 Even though I definitely had a few misses with items in this haul but overall I am happy with it! I will definitely be purchasing more KVD items in the future and recommend them to others, especially the blushes!