Hello and I miss you all!
With work, life, and school my life has been extremely busy.
However, I have missed blogging and Instagraming so much! So I made it my New Year’s resolution to restart and revamp my blog and Instagram.
What kind of content would you like to see? Throw all your ideas in the comments!
Be on the look out for new posts from me.
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The American Influencer Beauty Bundle retails for $38 a month and contains an assortment of products from a different beauty brand each month.
This months featured brand is NudeStix!
Citrus-C Mask and Daily Moisturizer $38
This moisturizer is meant to be a hydrating moisturizer, sleeping mask, and makeup primer all in one. I am interested to see how it would work as a primer for me, but I also want to just use it as a moisturizer. It is supposed to improve elasticity and tone, and renew skin texture for soft, smooth, hydrated and glowing skin.
Lash Lengthening Mascara $28
Now, I’ve said this before, but I prefer more voluminizing mascaras. I am going to give this one a try but my hopes aren’t too high. The formula seems pretty wet and the wand is rather basic.
Nudies Bronze In Sun kissed $34
I have been wanting to try some of the NudeStixs blushes and bronzers, so I am excited to give this product a try. It’s a nice shade and it blends out easily. I prefer more cream products during the warmer months, so this arrived at a good time.
Magnetic Matte Lip in Boho $26
I love this shade! I think I am going to get a lot of use out of it. In fact, it is already in my everyday makeup drawer.
Magnetic Eye Color in Dew WAP $26
I love shadow sticks! I have this product in a few other shades and I really enjoy it. I’m happy to have another. This shade would also work great as a highlight. I am going to be reaching for it a lot to highlight my inner corner. That’s for sure.
This months box was great! NudeStixs is a brand I’m really interested in, so it’ll be fun to try more products. What is your favorite NudeStixs product? Which product are you most interested in? Comment below!
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It’s BoxyCharm time! I know sometimes you can get some stuff in this box that you will never use, I still get excited when it shows up on my door step.
BoxyCharm Premium retails for $38 and contains 5-6 full sized beauty products
Natasha Denona Cupid Cheek Duo $42
I always love getting Natasha Denona products in BoxyCharm. I get so hyped. This is a cream blush and powder highlight duo.
It seems like the cream blush may take a bit to build up and I’m not sure how I feel about the highlight. I am going to give this duo a try, but I may end up passing this on to a friend.
Herbivore Botanicals Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum $54
I’m looking forward to trying a product from Herbivore! I have never tried a retinol alternative, but I do have high hopes for this product.
“A naturally derived plant based serum that smooths the appearance of fine lines and winkles and visibly fights signs of aging without synthetics or irritating effects. Gentle enough for most sensitive skin types, Bakuchiol supports surface cell turnover with its retinoic effect.”
Murad Skin Smoothing Polish $39
This Polish is meant to be ideal for oily, combination, or acne prone skin. I have oily, acne prone skin, so I am hoping that this product makes a difference. If it does I may just have to purchase it outright myself.
Mitchell and Peach English Leaf Body Oil $68
I use a body oil after I shower and I’m running a bit low on my current oil, so this arrived with great timing. It has a sweet but earthy smell, and I’m super into it.
MyBeautyBrand ByMe Black Liquid Eyeliner $20
This seems like a basic felt tip liquid liner. I do prefer brush tips, but I’m sure this liner is fine. I will add it to my growing liquid liner collection.
Endota Hydrating Lip Balm $25
I don’t think I have ever owned such an expensive lip balm, so I am interested to see how well this one works.
I’m okay with this box! I wish the Natasha Denona Cheek Duo was of different quality, but I’m pretty happy about everything else.
What was in your BoxyCharm this month?? What product are you most interested in? Comment below!
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BoxyCharm Premium retails for $38 a month and comes with five-six full sized makeup and beauty products.
Let’s dig into this box! I’ve got a busy day today, but I still wanted to get this post up sense it’s been a few days since my last post.
Somme Institute Transport Exfoliating Glycolic Acid Pads $65
This is a new brand to me. “Powered by MDT5, features saturated soft cotton pads designed to help improve skin tone, texture, and clarity, and an 8% buffered AHA to gently exfoliate dead cells on skin’s surface.”
Sounds good, but we will see how it goes.
Grace & Stella Everything Is Better In Pink Collagen Boosting Eye Masks $24.00
I feel like I got another box of eye masks in BoxyCharm not all that long ago. I will give them a try and see if they help my under eyes at all, but I have yet to find an eye mask that I like.
Keys Soulcare Skin Transformation Cream Fragrance Free W/ Bakuchiol $30
I have another box full of Keys products and I am excited to give them all a try. I have tried the Skin Transformation Cream and it feels so nice on the skin. It sinks in easy and makes it super soft.
Ciatè London Dewy Skin Vitamin C Glass Glow Primer $32
This will be my first time trying a primer that makes glass skin claims. To be honest, I don’t even know what glass skin is. But, I will give to primer a go and see how it affects the look and wear of my makeup.
Āthr Beauty The Big Bang Mascara $28
“The ultimate lash maximizing, black Diamond infused mascara that truly does it all for out of this world length, volume, curl, and definition.”
We will see about all those claims. The brush has short natural bristles and doesn’t look like it will add much volume, maybe length though.
Honest Beauty Magic Beauty Balm Stick $14.99
“ A multitasking balm stick that soothes and softens dry skin, while also creating a luminizing glow. Made with a blend of fruits and botanicals. Works on all skin types.”
*** please ignore how rough my hand looks. I’m two spots Carl got me and the bruise is from getting an IV in the ER
The balm gives a really pretty almost lit from with in look and I’m definitely going to be using it as a highlighter.
That’s my box. It’s pretty skincare heavy I think, but I’m okay with that. I’ve been on a skincare kick lately.
What was in your box? What was your favorite item or the item you are most interested in? Comment below!
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The Ipsy Glam Bag is around $11 a month and you get 5-6 deluxe sample sized makeup and beauty products.
Elaina Badro Blending Brush
The brush is very soft and doesn’t shed. It’s a nice addicting to my collection of too many eyeshadow bruhes.
Rose + Quartz Hair Mask
This seems like it will be a really good hair mask. It’s vegan, gluten free, and cruelty free. I am excited to give it a try once I finish my current hair mask.
IBY Sunkissed Glow Highlighter “Maldives”
This is a pretty highlighter. I don’t mind that it’s travel sized because highlighters are hard to get through. Maldives is a great color for me and I think I’ll get a lot of use out of it.
Tarte Ultra Creamy Shape Tape Concealer “Light Sand”
This is the item I picked out. I’m very excited to try it. It’s something I have wanted to give a try for a while now, this travel size will be perfect.
Purlisse Ageless Glow Serum BB Cream “light”
I am always up to trying a new BB cream. I have another Bb Cream from Purlisse that I really like, so I have high hopes for ageless glow.
I got a lot of great stuff in my BoxyCharm Premium this month, let’s get into it!
Athr Beauty Desert Sunset palette $48
This palette has a beautiful color story. I cannot wait to give it a try.
The mattes swatch beautifully. The shimmers left a little to be desired, but we will have to see how they apply to the eyes.
Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Treatment Gel Soft Brown $22
This is a product I have wanted to try since it came out. I’m really excited to see it in my box. I think soft brown will be a great match for me.
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Palette $42
These are supposed to be their highlighter drops in pressed powder form. This is a neat concept, but blinding highlights are really for me. I am going to keep it long enough to give it a try, but I’ll probably end up passing this on to a friend.
LYS Beauty Secure Skin Gripping Primer Serum $20
I am all about gripping primers! I have a few from the drugstore. I am excited to use one that is sold In Sephora. I have to say, this is a great price for a makeup brand that’s in Sephora. I do have a bronzer from this brand that I really enjoy, so I have high hopes for this primer. I may just have to do a “test it out” post!
Juice Beauty Bamboo Pore Refining Mask $36
“Clear and hydrate your skin at the same time with this pore refining mask. Help protect against “maskne” with bamboo charcoal and kaolin clay to help detox, aspen bark to help smooth and hydrate, and exfoliating polyhydroxy acids for a softer, smoother complexion.”
That all sounds fantastic. I am a Covid Screener so I obviously have to wear a mask all day and work and the break outs are REAL. I am going to give this a try tonight and hope to see some improvement after a few uses.
Persona Cosmetics Lip Liner 90210 $14
This is a very pretty lip liner and the color is right up my alley. I think I will get a ton of use out of it.
My box was great! I’m really happy with everything, besides the highlighters, but I think I got my moneys worth!
What was in your BoxyCharm?
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My classes got cancelled today so I decided to do a full face of Honest Beauty! Well, an almost full face.
Everything Primer Matte $22.99
I started with the Honest Beauty Everything Primer in Matte. I use this primer all the time. It’s a lotiony texture and leaves my skin feeling hydrated, but not looking greasy.
The Everything Cream Foundation in Snow $21.99
This is a foundation I have raved about before and still love it. It can be used with out a concealer because it builds up so easily without looking cakey.
Snow is the perfect match for my light skin and I will continue to use and love it.
Get it Together Eyeshadow Palette $22.99
I have used this palette a few times and it isn’t the best I’ve ever used, but it also isn’t the worst.
None of the shades are particularly creamy and the pigmentation is okay. They do look very pretty on the eyes. I used the first three shades and the cream shade to do more of a romantic look today
Dusk Reflection Illuminizing Glow Powder $19.99
Dusk Reflection is the darker shade and I use it as bronzer. I love this stuff. I use it all the time. It sinks into the skin so well and doesn’t look like too much.
Midnight Reflection Illuminizing Glow Powder $19.99
This is the lighter shade. It’s a great highlight! Not over the top, not to shimmery. It just looks like the light is hitting your face perfectly.
Cremé Cheek Blush in Rose Pink $12.99
I use this blush all the time. It sinks nicely into the skin and I love that it makes me look slightly sunburnt even though I never go outside.
It is a beautiful rosey color and works well on my skin tone.
Lip Crayon in Sheer Rose $12.99
I tend to reach for this lip crayon on no makeup days. It’s comfortable and gives your lips and really nice kiss of color!
I really love how this look turned out! I highly recommend checking out everything! Maybe not the eyeshadow palette, but it does create pretty looks.
What’s your favorite Honest Beauty product?
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There is a lot to un-box here, so let’s jump in!
111 Skin Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Masks x5 $135
$135!? These face masks better solve every problem I have! They are supposed to give you a glowing complexion.
Milk Makeup Matcha Detoxifying Face Mask $ 26
This is one of the products I picked for this month. I have been wanting to give it a go for a while now. It is supposed to control oil, balance skin, and calm redness.
Keratherapy Deep Conditioning Mask $24
This mask comes in a giant size and smells soooo good. I can’t wait to try it. I really love hair masks.
Kate Somerville Exfolikate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment $85
This is the second item I picked for my box this month. I have tried a few samples of this product and love it. I’m excited to have the full size.
Pür Signature Travel Essentials 12 piece cruelty free brush set $49
This is such a cute brush set. I love the shade of pink and that it comes in a nice sturdy holder. I have used a few of the brushes already and they are very soft with no shedding.
Persona Season One lip gloss “honey” $16
Now this is a gloss I can get behind. No glitter and the shade looks perfect for fall!
Fenty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlight “Mimosa sunrise/ Sangria Sunset” $36
While these shades are pretty, I’m never going to use this. I am passing it along to one of my sisters.
Hipdot Zion Palette $30
This palette is beautiful! I am in love with the color story. I am really excited to finally get to try the Hipdot formula.
That is it for my Fall 2020 BoxyLuxe! I am pretty happy with this box, and it’s value of $401!!!
What was in your box this season? Comment below!
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I have been on a roll with empties the past few months! Keep reading to see my thoughts on some of the items I finished this month.
Skin and Hair Care
Acure Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Treatment 10mL
This was a sample size I some how came to own. It is a vegan and clean formula. I have tried a few night masks now, and this one has been my favorite! RP? Yes!!!
Sunday Riley CEO Glow Face Oil $40
Serums are hard to finish, I feel accomplished! I really enjoyed this serum, and saw a great improvement in my skin over all while using it. RP? Probably, I have a few to try out before then though.
Acure Pore Clarifying Red Clay Mask
I really enjoyed this mask. I really did help to clean out my pores, and improved their size over all. RP? Yes, once I get few some of the masks in my stash.
Evolvh Ultimate Styling Lotion 59mL $16
I used this on damp hair and it was fantastic. It made my hair less frizzy and my natural waves very pretty. The smell is light and over all enjoyable. RP? Yes! But, I have a few more similar items to use first.
Bioclarity Hydrate Skin Smoothie $14.95
I received this item in PR. I enjoyed this as a day time moisturizer, but it takes to long to sink into the skin, causing my face to have a bit of a greasy feel. RP? No, I do my morning skincare then makeup. So, this just didn’t work for me.
Pacifica Rose Water Makeup Wipes $5
I did enjoy these for makeup removal. They feel soothing and did a good job as a first cleanse. RP? No, I actually found some from Pacifica I prefer.
Dr. huang Beauty Lab Tea Tree Soothing Sheet Mask $3
This mask did its job. My face felt soothed! RP? Maybe, I currently have a literal Alex drawer full of sheet masks to go through.
Makeup
Jouer Powder Highlight “Citrine” $24
This highlight was beautiful. I have never even make a dent in a highlighter before, so that should say something RP? No actually, I have a ton of highlighters and I really don’t need more.
The Grow Gal The Instatint Tinted Brow Gel w/Microfibers $22
I had these both going at the same time, and ended up panning them both this month. It works well! I had the shade 02. RP? No, I like the Milk makeup one better.
Vasanti Kajal Waterline Eyeliner “Black” $19
I did not like this in my waterline. It actually had a problem with smudging. RP? Nope.
I used up a lot this month, not including what I reviewed. I used up $281.81 worth of product! Not too shabby at all!
What is something you used up this month? Comment below!
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I have a few clean beauty items I am loving that I really wanted to share with you all, and they are all from W3ll People!
This is a more accessible clean beauty brand, in my opinion, sense it can be purchased at most Targets.
Let’s get into some reviews!
W3ll People High Vibrations Cheek Trio $19.99
To kick us off we have the High Vibrations 3 piece cheek palette cream. Contained is a cream highlighter and two cream blushes.
The creams skin easily into the skin and blend with no problems. I find that they are rather long wearing, even in the heat! If you are just getting into cream products, I think this would be a lovely one to start out with.
I used the middle blush shade and the highlight today. As you can see, the blush gives a luminous rosy look to the skin and the highlight really adds to that glow.
W3ll People Nudist 1 Palette $19.99
The nudist palette is more taupe toned, and reminds me a lot of the naked one palette. You have all the neutrals you need to create an easy every day look, as well as that darker brown to really spice things up.
I find that the shades are easy to blend. There is a bit of kick back so be aware of that. I don’t find that the shades fade through out the day. I have been reaching for this palette constantly. I really enjoy using the glittery brown shade all over my lid, then blended into the crease.
W3ll People Expressionist Mascara Mini $9.99
I have tried this mascara a few times now and I love it! It gives my lashes great length, and there is no smudging or flaking through out the day.
Over all, I highly recommend all of the products mentioned. W3ll People is a brand I have been obsessed with lately, and I can’t wait to try out more from them.
What is your favorite W3ll People Product? Comment below!
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