Beauty/Health

All Tangled Up!

My 9 year old daughter has the most sensitive head. And to add to that, she has fine, thin, wavy hair. I use multiple detangling sprays and I comb as soft as I possibly can, but I still hurt her. It's really a very frustrating task for both of us. My 2 year daughter watches this and thinks its so funny to imitate her. So all I hear is all morning is Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

I saw this brush at Sally Beauty Supply yesterday. It was $8.99. It was suppose to untangle hair dry or wet. It also claimed to prevent hair breakage. I'm trying to grow my hair out so keeping breakage to a minimum is important to me. I thought for 9 bucks we could give it a try!

I have to say, WOW! It really works. It combed so smoothly through my daughter's hair. It didn't hurt her at all. It really gets down in the hair to get all of the tangles out. Her old brush would just brush the top layer and I would have to comb her hair in sections. This brush saves so much time and so many tears!

It's a great brush! I think it would work great for everyone. Not just for tangle prone hair.

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February Birchbox

Today I received my February Birchbox . This is another beauty product monthly subscription that I have signed up for.  It costs $10 a month and that includes shipping.  It comes in a cute little brown box. The contents this month's Red Carpet Ready theme were...


1. Beauty Protector Protect and Detangle Leave in Conditioner (retail price $21.95)
I thought that this leave in conditioner worked well and smelled great. It offers a lot of functions in one product. It was lightweight and didn't weigh my hair down. I read lots of great review from people that swear by it! I think it would be worth buying, but I probably won't. I'll just stick to my argan oil.

2. Dermablend Professional Smooth Indulgence Concealer (retail price $22)
I have to say this is now a must have in my makeup bag. I will never be without this concealer. I loved it! It covered my blemishes so well and stayed on all day. It didn't irritate my skin like some concealers do. It was more liquidy than I expected, but I think that's the trick to helping it go on so smoothly and not look cakey at all. A little goes a long way. So $22 may seem like a lot for concealer but I'm sure it would last forever. I'm expecting this little sample to last a few months.
www.dermablend.com

3. Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips  (retail price $14.50)
Nipple Balm? Say What? Is that like Udder Balm? This is actually a multipurpose balm and lip gloss. The claim is that it was formulated for nursing moms but is now a must have among makeup artists. And I have to say, it worked really well on my lips and the little dry patch on my elbow is gone after one application. It even looks pretty on your lips. Its clear, but somehow looks beautiful. I think this is something everyone should have!
www.drlipp.com

4.  Juicy Couture Couture La La (retail price $19-$90)
This perfume smells really good.  It reminded me of a mix between Clinque's Happy and Ralph Lauren's Romance. It was clean, crisp, and floraly. (Is that a word?) I already have two other juicy perfumes that I love. So I made need to add this one to my collection.

5. Votivo Pink Mimosa Candle (retail price $26)
This little candle tin was so cute and smelled so good. It reminded me of pink grapefruit. This company also offers bath products, reed diffusers, sprays and incense sticks.
www.votivo.com

Bonus treat!
A Ghirardelli chocolate and caramel square. Yum Yum!

I'm really happy with my Birchbox this month. I'm thrilled I found such a great concealer! I think that the Birchbox team really puts thought into what they send out each month. I believe that they truly want everyone to be happy with the products that they choose.

http://www.birchbox.com

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February Glam Bag (IPSY)

Today I received my IPSY February Glam Bag.  This is a beauty product monthly subscription that I receive. It costs $10 a month and that includes shipping. Each month I receive a cute little makeup bag filled with surprises. This month the bag was a black shiny patent leather. It was really cute and very classic. The lining was a deep red...

Find out what came inside...


1. Pop Beauty Smokey Lash Kapow Mascara (retail price $18.50)
I really liked this mascara. It added length and volume to my eyelashes without being clumpy. I liked the shape af the brush a lot. It wasn't bulky and had  a pointed end. I felt like I had a lot of control with it. I could even get the tiny lashes.
popbeauty.co.uk

2.Mica Beauty Gel Eyeliner (retail price $30)
This eyeliner was truly amazing! Seriosuly! I loved the way it went on my eyes.  It was very pigmented and smooth. My eyes looked so beautiful after I applied this eyeliner!
www.micabeauty.com

3. Pixi Flawless and Poreless Primer (retail price $29)
I applied this primer to half of my face before putting my foundation on. It was considerably noticeable that the side with the primer took the foundation much better. I used less makeup and didn't need concealer on the side with primer. So I have to say its a great primer.
www.pixibeauty.com

4.Coastal Scents In the Spotlight Eye Shadow Palette (retail price $4.95)
When I saw these colors, I figured I would just use the brown and grey. I'm not a yellow eye shadow user. But for the sake of the blog, I tried it on for the whole look.  I WAS SHOCKED! It was the most beautiful eye makeup I had ever put on. It was gorgeous. It was so glamorous looking. I liked the quality too. They have a ton of huge shadow palettes on their website for really cheap. I think I will have to get a ton more colors.
www.coastalbeauty.com

5.Lash Card (retail price $6.99)
I have used these lash cards before and I have to say I'm not a huge fan. I know a lot of girls love them. I guess I'm just not as coordinated as them. I find it easier to just put my mascara on and be done. For me to try and hold something with one hand and then try to apply mascara with the other, just doesn't work for me. Sorry : (
www.lashcard.com

I'm very happy with my glam bag this month. I love getting products that I would never think to try and then I fall in love with. I highly recommend this beauty subscription. For those of you that get this bag each month, I would love to see if you got different colored samples. Tweeet them to me at triesstuffgirl or tag me on instagram at ashleypettit23.
www.ipsy.com


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Oh My Cod!


Oh My Cod...cod liver oil that is. Sounds nasty, I know! I started reading a lot about cod liver oil recently. And its like the miracle drug. But its not a drug, its natural and fabulous for you! I have found the best way to take it!

Introducing Carlson's Lemon Flavored Cold Liver Oil....

I wanted to start taking cod liver oil capsules for my acne. But the more I read about it the more I realized I wanted my whole family to take it for all of its health benefits. Some of the health benefits include healthy skin, improved oral health, a healthy digestive tract, and depression and mood disorders. I knew my husband wouldn't mind taking capsules, but my 9 year old and 2 year old daughters would not be able to take them. So, I chose this particular brand because I read so many great reviews about its taste and quality. It obviously has an oil texture to it, but it seriously tastes just like lemons! Well more like the lemon towelette wipes at KFC, but definitely tolerable. I have the pickiest 9 year old in the world and she takes it without too much complaint. I didn't tell her what it was called, only that its a magic vitamin that will help cavities stay away! She shoots it and then chases it with fruit loops. It's the family friendly version of a shooter party! But seriously the fact that I continue to have her take it each day without a melt down is truly amazing! And the 2 year old, well she's kind of like a garbage disposal. So she asks for more all of the time. Which I don't do. I only give her 1/2 teaspoon a day because its only safe in moderation, just like any other vitamin. I take 1 teaspoon in the morning and at night. A few of the places that I know you can by the Carlson Cod Liver Oil are online, Whole Foods and Sprouts. I bought mine at Sprouts because it is like Whole Foods only cheaper. I paid $26 for my bottle. I have only been taking it for a couple of days and have noticed a slight improvement in my skin, but I will report back in a week or two. I did read that the cod liver oil is considered a natural version of Acutane for the skin. I guess we will see...

This cod liver oil has EPA, DHA, vitamins, A, D and E in it. These nutrients are good for...

DHA is a fatty acid that is essential to the health of your nervouse system and eyes.
It is vital to preventing depression. If you suffer from intermittent or chronic depression, you want to get DHA through your diet every day.
If you're pregnant or you plan on getting pregnant, it's best that you eat foods with DHA on a regular basis in order to support proper development of your baby’s nervous system and prevent depression during pregnancy and after your baby arrives. I read that the vast majority of cases of post partum depression can be avoided just by ensuring adequate intake of DHA.

EPA is a fatty acid that promotes a healthy cardiovascular system and decreases inflammation throughout your body. Its anti-inflammatory properties make EPA especially helpful to people who suffer with arthritis. EPA is also closely linked with your emotional health, with many studies showing that it plays a strong role in preventing depression.

Vitamin A is necessary for proper vision, healthy skin, and strong mucosal linings, including the lining of your digestive tract. Many skin and digestive disorders cannot fully heal without adequate vitamin A intake.

Vitamin D is needed to reduce risk of virtually every type of cancer.
Vitamin D is essential to maintaining strong bones and teeth. It enhances the strength and efficiency of your immune system, and decreases your risk of developing autoimmune conditions. Vitamin D helps your body regulate its blood sugar levels, playing an important role in preventing type 2 diabetes. Finally, vitamin D is one of several nutrients that are necessary for preventing high blood pressure. 

I suggest you try it however I am not a doctor and this is only my opinion based on information that I have read. If you have any health concerns, please check with your doctor first!

I would love to hear from anyone that has experienced the benefits from cod liver oil!

Baby Lips

I'd been seeing these baby lips around for awhile and wondered what they were all about. So I decided to buy one. And HOLY COW! I loved it... They should have named them baby butt lips because that's what your lips feel like after you use it.  It's moisturizing like chapstick, but has color like lip gloss. The color and softness lasts a long time too. These have totally become my everyday lip color. They only cost $3.00 and you can get them at pretty much any grocery or drug store.

I have 3 of the 6 colors Maybelline makes these in.  I have grape vine, peach kiss, and pink punch. The color goes on sheer but you can definitely still see the color in your lips. You can even get a clear one for bedtime too.I love love love these! And I think every girl should have one in their purse!


January Beauty Box Five

Today, I received my November Beauty Box Five.  This is a beauty product monthly subscription that I have signed up for.  It costs $12 a month and that includes shipping. Each month I receive a little Tiffany blue colored box filled with surprises.  Are you ready to find out what was in it?

1. Perfumies Solid Perfume Stick scent text me (retail price $7.00)
This perfume stick smelled similar to those lemon hand wipes you get at fast food restaurants. Don't get me wrong it had a baby powder perfume scent to it, but a lemony one. Also, every time I put the lid back on it would scrape off the side of the perfume. Just like chap stick does. I see the convenience in having a non liquid perfume in your purse. I just wouldn't spend $7.00 on this product.

2.Ferro Cosmetics Blush in Desert Rose (retail price $17)
This blush 100% vegan and a pure mineral, which I like. It came in a loose powder pot without any type of guard. Which means unless you go slow and are careful you will spill it everywhere. Most of us put our makeup on in a hurry and don't have time to be careful. The color is very pigmented and went on easily. The color is pretty but after I applied it, I felt a little like I went back in time to perform in my childhood dance recital. It was that kind of color. They have tons of other colors to choose from on their website, and the full size product is 4 grams, which is actually a lot of product. But,  I will probably never go buy it.. www.ferrocosmetics.com

3. Global Goddess Coconut Hair Treatment (retail price $20.99)
In the November BB5 I got these same samples. The card that was included said that these samples were back by popular demand. But  I think the marketing department is just trying to be creative with the leftovers. Here's the same review I gave it in November. They sent 2 samples of this hair treatment. This product can be used many different ways. It can be used as a body oil, overnight hair treatment, or a 30 minute hair mask; which is the way I used it. After its sits for 30 minutes you shampoo and condition as normal. Because I take my baths at night I let my hair air dry. I didn't use any other products on my hair like I normally do. When I woke up my hair was very soft and shiny.

4. Pencil Me In Eye Pencil in Pink Lady (retail price $6.99)
Pink eyeliner? I was so surprised how much I liked this eyeliner pencil. The color went on really well and it was soft and creamy. I didn't feel like I was scratching my eyeball off when I applied it. I didn't think I would like pink as eye liner. But after I applied it, I htought it looked really pretty. I also lined my lips with it. It's suppose to be a healthy eye liner infused with vitamins and anti-oxidants. It also has a built in sharpener. How handy is that! The liner comes in 30 different colors. www.pencilmeincosmetics.com

5.Model Co Colorbox Lip Pencil in Pomegranate (retail price $18.00)
I've gotten ModelCo brand lip gloss before and have been really impressed with the product. This lip pencil was a very pretty color. It's one that I would use everyday. It went on really well and also had a built in sharpener. I liked it a lot but I would probably not spend $18 on a lip pencil.

Overall, I just haven't been that impressed with the Beauty Box Five. I had been thinking about canceling my subscription, but then last month I got a great make up brush that I liked so I kept it. This month I'm back thinking about canceling it. So maybe I will give them one more chance and then decide...
www.beautybox5.com



January Glam Bag

Today I received my IPSY January Glam Bag.  This is a beauty product monthly subscription that I receive. It costs $10 a month and that includes shipping. Each month I receive a cute little makeup bag filled with surprises. This month the bag was a dark navy blue. I thought it was a little boring, but then I opened the bag and BA BAM! Check out the lining...

Find out what came inside...


1. SoHo Beauty Concealer Brush (retail price $7.99)
I love this brush. Its from SoHo Beauty's Get A Grip line. The shape of the handle, made it so easy to hold. I felt like I had a ton of control. They have 14 more brushes in their line, I plan to go buy more. http://www.sohobeauty.com

2.Pacifica Body Butter scent Tuscan Blood Orange (retail price $15 8 oz./ $7 2.5 oz.-the size I got)
This lotion smells really good. It is very moisturizing and not greasy at all. It's 100% vegan and cruelty free. I noticed on Sephora's website they had a tube of coconut crushed pearl bronzing butter made by this company. I might have to get that...

3. Big Sexy Hair Spray and Play Hairspray (retail price $18)
This hairspray works well. I use to buy it regularly. I only stopped buying it because I liked trying new brands. It doesn't smell the greatest, but I guess thats a trade off for keeping your hair staying in place. I got a sample size which works great for me. I will keep it in my purse!

4.Nailtini in Frappe (retail price $13)
I was so excited when I saw this nail polish in my bag. I have gotten this brand in past beauty subscriptions and I really like it. I got a cute sheer pink nude color. I thought it was perfect for my toes. I normally prefer bright colors. But I am in love with this nude color. It's perfect! I recommend this brand. Its a great quality nail polish.
http://www.tinibeauty.com

5.Joise Maran 100% Argan Oil (retail price $48)
I have used other brands of argan oil in my hair. I really like argan oil in general. It has improved the damage of my hair and has helped it grow. I'm not sure what I think of it for my face as it recommends. I know the quality of the oil will make the difference in my face breaking out or not.  I have heard that Josie Maran prides herself in the great quality of her products. The other uses are for this oil are hair, nails, body or added to a bath. This oil didn't really have a smell. It went on almost like a dry oil. It wasn't thick or greasy. I liked that. The side of the box says it balances sebum production to help fight acne. I may have to give it a try on my face. I will give you an update and let you know if I breakout.

My overall opinion this month is SUPER satisfied! This is the 4th month that I have been receiving this subscription and I would recommend it to everyone. It gets better every time I get it. It has great products and I think it is a really good value. I am impressed how many full size products that you get!

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January Birchbox

Today I received my January Birchbox . This is another beauty product monthly subscription that I have signed up for.  It costs $10 a month and that includes shipping.  It comes in a little brown box. The contents were...


1. My Prime Multi -Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer (retail price $68)
I was skeptical of this primer actually of all primers in general. I just don't think there is anything that great about them and they generally clog my pores. I only put it on half of my face so that I could see the difference. I actually did see a difference, my skin was tighter and cleaner looking. Its $68 for 2 oz. of product. It's very expensive, but it does work!

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2.Amike Color PHerfection Shampoo (retail price $22)
This shampoo smelled amazing. If I could bottle that shampoo as a perfume. It'd be mine! But the shampoo itself wasn't that impressive. It didn't lather at all. I felt like a just wiped a glob of "Something About Mary" in my hair. And for 22 bucks, NO WAY!

3. the Balm Cosmetics Blush in Hot Mama (retail price $20)
I have gotten this brand a lot in all of my beauty subscriptions. But, that's a good thing because I've been impressed with ever single product I've gotten. This blush was a golden pink coral color, that I would never have picked out for myself but it is a gorgeous color. I love it!

4. Harry Prince Perfume scent Skinny Chick  (retail price $21-55)
This perfume smells so good. It has a very familiar smell that I can't put my finger on. The package says it has a crisp green apple, sweet min, and warm amber aroma. It also say a spritz a day keeps you feeling young, slim and beautiful. Wow! All of that in a perfume..hmmm. All joking aside, I seriously may go buy this perfume because it really is one of my new favorites!

5. Deborah Lippmann The Stripper To Go (retail price $12 set of 6)
This is a little nail polish remover  finger mitt. It worked great. I even had glitter nail polish and it removed it really well. These would be very handy for traveling. You wouldn't have to worry about having ugly chipped nail polish or having a bottle of remover spill all over your suitcase. They'd be great for your purse too!

My overall opinion this month is pleased. This is the 3rd month that I have been receiving this subscription and I will continue to receive it. It has higher end  products that are a sample size. I think it's a good way to see which expensive products are worthwhile.

http://www.birchbox.com/

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December Glam Bag

Today I received my IPSY December Glam Bag. I get so excited when I see the hot pink padded envelope in my mailbox!  This is a beauty product monthly subscription that I have signed up for.  It costs $10 a month and that includes shipping. Each month I receive a cute little makeup bag filled with surprises. This month the bag was a pretty metallic charcoal color with a hot pink lining. It is the perfect size for storing your makeup brushes in. Drum roll...and the contents are!


1. Mirabella Prime for face and eyes (retail price $29)
This is a full size product! It can be used as a primer for your entire face under foundation or can just be put on your eyes. It went on very smoothly and my skin felt just like velvet. My foundation looked really smooth too.

2.Be a bombshell lip gloss in hot mess (retail price $14)

This lip gloss is a trendy red color. I personally don't like the color on me. I have seen this color on models and it looks great. I guess I just can't pull off the color. The lip gloss quality itself is really good. I liked the way it went on and it stayed for awhile. I may go to their website and pick a different color. This was also a full size product.

 
3. NYX Eyeshadow in pearl (retail price $3)
This eyeshadow was a very pretty pink shimmery color. It was a loose powder eye shadow-which isn't always my favorite, but it went on well. It looked pretty as eyeshadow but I really liked it as a highlighter. This is a full size product and they offer 30 colors to choose from on their website, so at $3 a piece you can get a few.

4. Mai Couture Highlighter Papier in St. Barts (retail price $28)
This highlighter papier is sold at Neiman Marcus and is imported. So I guess its pretty fancy! I was excited to use it! I read online that Mai Couture's philosophy "is based on the simple premise makeup should enhance one's natural beauty without complicated steps".  Maybe I'm an idiot but I thought trying to tear this little sheet of paper out of this book without rubbing off the highlighter was kinda complicated.  I will most likely keep trying to use it, but I would definitely not spend $28 on it. But kudos to IPSY for sending me fancy stuff!

5.Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in zero (retail price $19)
This eye pencil did exactly what it said. It glided-on... I was really impressed how smoothly it went on. It wasn't incredibly precise, but I just went back with an angled brush and cleaned it up. I liked the color a lot. It looked very rocker-ish!

Here is a look using all of the products. Yikes! That lip color is bad!

My overall opinion this month is very satisfied! This is the 3rd month that I have been receiving this subscription and I would recommend it to everyone. It has great products and I think it is a pretty good value. I am impressed how many full size products that you get!

http://www.ipsy.com/ 

 

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November Beauty Box Five

Yesterday, I received my November Beauty Box Five.  This is a beauty product monthly subscription that I have signed up for.  It costs $12 a month and that includes shipping. Each month I receive a little Tiffany blue colored box filled with surprises.  I couldn't completely review it yesterday because I had to try a few of the products during my nighttime bed routine. Are you ready to find out what was in it?

No! that's not an eye boogie (its the messy eyeshadow)

 lovely, right?

1. Swagger Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Swagger (retail price $9.50)
This eyeshadow is a very pretty sparkly emerald color. It is a loose powdered eyeshadow. I was excited to try it. And then I applied it, what a disaster! I had to apply a ton of layers in order to see the color. A few specks fell onto my cheeks while I was applying it and when I wiped them away they just left streaks of color on my skin. Which wouldn't come off and looked terrible. So if you want streaks of color on yours cheeks and no color on your eye lids, then this is the eyeshadow for you!

2.Envie De Nuef Eye Mask (retail price $30-10 Sachets)
This eye mask claimed to remove lines/wrinkles, so obviously I was skeptical. It had to sit under your eyes for 15 minutes, so I used it while I took a bath. I could feel it tingle slightly. The mask was pretty big, it went under my eyes and down to my lips. I don't really have wrinkles on my cheeks so next time I might cut off a little bit of it and put it above my nose where I have a gigantic wrinkle! (always wear your sunglasses) After I took the mask off and the serum dried, I noticed that my skin was very tight where the mask had been and the wrinkles were not there! I expected to see them come back this morning, and they are still gone. I assume they will be back in a few days because the directions say to use the mask once or twice a week. I think this is a great product and the 10 pack would last about 2 months. Its a pretty good value.

3. Global Goddess Coconut Hair Treatment (retail price $20.99)
They sent 2 samples of this hair treatment. This product can be used many different ways. It can be used as a body oil, overnight hair treatment, or a 30 minute hair mask; which is the way I used it. After its sits for 30 minutes you shampoo and condition as normal. Because I take my baths at night I let my hair air dry. I didn't use any other products on my hair like I normally do. When I woke up my hair was very soft and shiny.

4. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (retail price $8.99)
I've used this lotion before. Who hasn't used this lotion before? I like the cream better than the lightweight lotion, but on the bright side they included a $1.00 off coupon for any Cetaphil product.

5.Model Co Lip Shine in Tease (retail price $16.00)
This lip gloss is the same brand as the mascara that I got in the Birchbox this month. It has the cute little mirror attached to the tube. It went on creamy and smooth. The color was gorgeous, great for an everyday lip color. This is one of my new favorite lip glosses!
 My overall opinion this month is fairly satisfied! This is the 2nd month that I have been receiving this subscription and this month's box was better than last month's box. I still like the IPSY glam bag the best.

www.beautybox5.com

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November Birchbox

Today I received my November Birchbox . This is another beauty product monthly subscription that I have signed up for.  It costs $10 a month and that includes shipping.  It comes in a little brown box. The contents were...

1. Color Club Nail Polish in Put a Pin In It (retail price $8)
This nail polish was not a full size product, but the color was very cute. It is a rose gold shimmery color. Which is very IN right now. It looked great on, it was a nude color with a little bit of pizzazz! 

2. Lulu Organics Hair Powder scent Lavender and Clary Sage (retail price $30)
This hair powder is a dry shampoo to be used in between hair washing days. It smelled AMAZING! A little goes a long way especially if you don't want white hair. I'm not very coordinated and ended up with it in my hair and all over my shirt. I will probably just continue to use the dry shampoo that I have in a areosol bottle.

3.ModelCo Fibre Lashxtend Lengthening Mascara in Black (retail price $24)
This mascara went on smooth and was not clumpy at all. I'm not sure that my lashes looked much longer than any other mascara. It was a more natural look and I prefer a more glam look. The mascara had a mirror attached to the tube which I find very convenient.

4. Stella Cadente Parfum scent Miss Me (retail price $35-$69)
This perfume smelled good it had a very clean powdery smell. It reminded me of Barbie Dolls and Cabbage Patch Dolls. 

5. SoyJoy Snack Bar flavor Cranberry (retail price $6 -5 pack)
This snack bar was very yummy! They are natural gluten-free bars made with real cranberries. I am totally buying more of them.

My overall opinion this month is moderately pleased. This is the 2nd month that I have been receiving this subscription and I will continue to receive it but I prefer the Glam bag from IPSY. It has good products but they are generally a sample size.

http://www.birchbox.com/

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November  IPSY Glam Bag

Today I received my IPSY November Glam Bag.  This is a beauty product monthly subscription that I have signed up for.  It costs $10 a month and that includes shipping. Each month I receive a cute little makeup bag filled with surprises. This month the bag was brown with a pretty gold zipper. Very chic, it will match my LV purse. Drum roll...and the contents are!

1. Nailtini Nail Lacquer in Millionaire (retail price $13)
This nail polish is a very cute gold sparkle. It would look great over any color. It applied very evenly, unlike some sparkly nail polish. I would buy this polish in more colors!

2.BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Daredevil (retail price $18)
This lip gloss is a very pretty plum color. I have used bareminerals lip gloss in the past and have been very happy with way the color stays on your lips. This color went on and was very creamy and smooth. The color went on a little lighter than it looks in the tube. But I love the way it looks on my lips!

3. Chella Defining Eyebrow Gel in Clear (retail price $18)
This eyebrow gel had a pretty strong nail polishy smell. A good amount of product came out on the wand and it applied smoothly. My eyebrows felt smooth after it dried. They weren't left feeling crunchy.

4. Starlet Intense Eyeliner in Chocolate (retail price $11)
This eyeliner went on very fluidly. The color was also great to use as an eyebrow pencil.

5.theBalm Meet Matt(e) Eyeshadow Platte in Matt Batali (retail price $34.50 -9 color pack)
This eyeshadow seemed to have a high pigment quality. The color went on easily. I usually buy shimmery eyeshadow so I am very pleased to have a matte color in my collection.

My overall opinion this month is very satisfied! This is the 2nd month that I have been receiving this subscription and I would recommend it to everyone. It has great products and I think it is a pretty good value.

http://www.ipsy.com/