Birchbox October 2014

Hello gorgeous!! Today I bring to you my October 2014 Birchbox..and let me tell you it’s a good one. I loved my box this month and couldn’t be more excited to try out all these products. Read on for more details on these items! :))

So this month’s theme is Fanfare! What are you a fan of? Favorite tv show, music, movies, etc? This month I am a fan of Birchbox! I did have the opportunity to choose one of my samples through their sample choice. I choose the Mally High Shine Liquid Lipstick. (Full Sized)

Mally High Shine Liquid Lipstick in Petal to the Metal: (Full size 3.5g: $20) This lip color is amazing! Its a rosy subtle pink that look gorgeous on the lips. It gives you that lipstick look with a gloss on top. It’s like two products in one. This was a great choice! I absolutely love the gorgeous texture and the fact that it glides on smoothly with no stickiness. 

Sample size cost: $20 for 3.5g

Model Co Power Lash Mascara: (Full size 10g: $20) I was so excited to see Model Co in my box. I’m very happy with the sample size and the look of this mascara. The wand is nice and thick but can produce clumps. This mascara is a bit clumpy but I don’t mind that. The one issue I do have is the stopper that the products comes out of. Every time I pull out the wand and then try to put it back in, mascara gets caught on the stopper and stays outside the tube. Did anyone also have this issue? All in all, it works good but nothing spectacular. 

Sample size cost: $10 for 5g

Essential Elements Shower Gel: (Full size $19 8oz) To me shower gel is not that exciting. I would much rather get other types of products but it is what it is and I’ll try it. This is a rosemary shower gel. I get the rosemary but I get more of a mint/vicks type of smell. I think this would be a fabulous shower gel if you are sick. It tingles on the skin as well for that wake me up sensation. I honestly don’t hate it. And it’s a decent sample size too. 

Sample size cost: $3.56 for 1.5oz

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Mask: (Full size $45 1oz) I was super excited to receive this because I’ve heard great things of this brand and this product. This mask works so nicely and leaves my skin so smooth and soft. Love it! The downfall is that you pay $45 for just 1oz. Very pricey!

Sample size cost : $11.25 for .25oz

Harvey Prince Petaly Noir Perfume: (Full size $55 50ml) Another perfume sample? Aww Birchbox, why? I’ve gotten one of these in my past three boxes. I mean they’re ok, I just prefer another kind of product. Oh well, it’ll get used. This is a floral scent that smells nice. I do like it, but would prefer it on my mom. 

Sample size cost: About $1

Total value for my box is $45.81 which is awesome! So there you guys have it, my October 2014 Birchbox. I want to know what you guys got and your opinions on any of these products. Oh and let me know if you guys have posted your unboxing for this month, I would love to go check it out.

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September 2014 Favorites

Hello beautiful! I’m here to bring you my monthly favorites for the month of September! Can you believe it’s already October!!! I am so excited for this Fall season :)) I think I have a pretty good mixture of products here. Hair care, skin care, makeup and nail polish! Lemme know what you think in the comments below :))

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle leave in conditioner: ($2.97 at Walmart) I’ve been using this bad boy for a couple of years now and I’m obsessed!!  The smell is literally intoxicating. And it leaves my hair so soft after my shower. You need this! And it’s 3 bucks too lol

Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle leave in treatment:) ($21.95 at Birchbox.com) I had been on the hunt for a good detangler and I found it. This stuff works amazing and smells even more amazing. Love it!

Soft Soap Body Butter Coconut Scrub: ($2.97 at Walmart) This is a hidden gem that I don’t hear people talk about. My all time favorite body wash. It leaves my skin so soft because of the exfoliating beads. The smell is so warm and comforting. It’s amazing! Not a big fan of the rest of the body washes in this brand but this one is awesome!

Lorac Pro Eyeshadow Palette: ( $42.00 at Ulta) I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone say anything bad about this palette. And with good reason because this palette is phenomenal!  I’ve been literally using this all day.

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser: ( $24.50 at Birchbox.com ) Holy mother of all cleansers! This was my favorite discovery this month. It is so cleansing and it leaves your skin so soft.

Benefit The Porefessional Primer: ($31 at Ulta) I gave in this month and bought this. Mind blown! My pores look so small and my makeup application is amazing :)))

Sally Hansen Triple Shine polish is Dive In: ( $4.99 at CVS) Hands down the most gorgeous turquoise I’ve tried. This color is gorgeous! Don’t question it just buy it, trust me! :))

Seche Vite Top Coat: ( $8.99 at CVS) This is my holy grail top coat. I can’t live without it. Manicures look shiny and makes them long lasting.

Mac Lipstick in Brave: ($14.50 at Mac) I wore this like everyday in September. It’s a gorgeous mauve pink. We all know how amaxing Mac lipsticks are right?

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: (About $20 at Ulta) I tried out a sample of this mascara this month and it worked wonders for my lashes. The dense brush makes my lashes so full and gives them amazing volume.

Victoria’s Secret Endless Sunset Body Cream: ( $3 at the Semi Annual Sale) This scent is grogeous! It lingers on me all day. My skin soaks it up so nicely. I love wearing this before bed to wake up smelling it.

So that’s all for my favorite for September 2014. I hope you guys enjoyed! Thanks for stopping by! Let me know what are your guys’ favorites this month. I love trying new things! :)))

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Product Review: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel

Hello everybody!! Today I am sharing with you my thoughts and experience with the new Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polishes. Read on to find out my thoughts on this product. :))

I bought this set called Pink Cadillaquer which came with the nail polish in pink cadillaquer and the gel top coat. I also bought a creamy white color called Creme de la Creme. The set costs $15.99 at Cvs and each individual polish costs $9.99. If it is your first time buying any of these I recommend you getting an actual set because you really do need the gel top coat.

This product claims it is quick to apply and easy to remove. It also says it lasts up to 14 days of color and shine. As far as the application goes, it was a bit thick and a little bit tough to work with. Do not apply this polish if you are in a hurry or looking for something that is fast drying. It’ll be a mess. I did find the pink cadillaquer to be kind of streaky. I used two coats and a little bit of touch up on spots that weren’t neat. With patience you can get this product to work. The top coat itself is necessary. It really sealed in the product and made it last with no chips at all. The only problem I had with it was the fact that it did not dry fast. (Guess I’m just used to my Seche Vite).

This is my polish with 8 days of wear. My index finger nail is only chipped because my nail broke and I couldn’t help but to pick at the polish. If not it would look as nice as the others. Never have I had a polish stay on almost perfectly after 8 days of using it. You could see a little bit of the tips wearing off but no chips at all. I was absolutely impressed with this product and I am looking forward to trying out new colors.

I do think this product will work for some people but it will also not work with other people. If you have the patience then this will work for you. Get the top coat, trust me you need it. I would love to hear anyones thoughts about this? Have you tried this product before? If so let me know in the comments :))

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