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All Things Beautiful XO

Stephanie Louise Telford & her guide on beauty, style, & glitter!

Finger Paints Poolside Paradise Rainbow Gradient Ombre Nail Art

June 11, 2014 By StephanieLouise 101Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Ffinger-paints-poolside-paradise-rainbow.htmlFinger+Paints+Poolside+Paradise+Rainbow+Gradient+Ombre+Nail+Art2014-06-11+19%3A14%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Ffinger-paints-poolside-paradise-rainbow-gradient-ombre-nail-art.html

Finger Paints Nail Polish Poolside Paradise Summer 2014 Rainbow Nail Art with Ombre/Gradient designs from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful

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What says summer to you? Technically summer isn’t until the end of June but the vibrant hues are everywhere. & I’m loving it! Although rainbows seem to make most people think of rain the bright colors always seem to make me think of hot weather & beachy accessories. The Summer 2014 Poolside Paradise from Finger Paints was aptly named- & I took them to the nail art level for some fun!

Finger Paints Nail Polish Poolside Paradise Summer 2014 Rainbow Nail Art with Ombre/Gradient designs from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful

This collection is comprised of 6 shades in your basic rainbow hues. I used Finger Paints Paper Mache (swatches & review here) to give it a nice bright base. Pretty right? I did random-ish designs on each nail & repeated them here & there.

Finger Paints Nail Polish Poolside Paradise Summer 2014 Rainbow Nail Art with Ombre/Gradient designs from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful
Finger Paints Nail Polish Poolside Paradise Summer 2014 Rainbow Nail Art with Ombre/Gradient designs from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful
Finger Paints Nail Polish Poolside Paradise Summer 2014 Rainbow Nail Art with Ombre/Gradient designs from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful

White base– Finger Paints Paper Mache

Red– Finger Paints Be My Baby
Orange– Finger Paints Aloha Lei
Yellow– Finger Paints Hula Aruba!
Green– Finger Paints Margarita Mambo
Blue-Finger Paints Surf’s Up
Purple– Finger Paints Wild Bikini

Finger Paints Nail Polish Poolside Paradise Summer 2014 Rainbow Nail Art with Ombre/Gradient designs from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful

I sponged on about two coats of each shade to make them pop a bit more. If you wanted the lighter version these also covered nicely! I think it turned out nicely overall. The formula across the board had a slight jelly effect & each had glass flecks. I did extra coats of Surf’s Up on my thumb to darken it up some.

Finger Paints Nail Polish Poolside Paradise Summer 2014 Rainbow Nail Art with Ombre/Gradient designs from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful
Technically most of the designs are indeed gradients but since people seem to be using gradient & ombre interchangeably these days…well I included both words. There you go- that’s my trendy explanation. Also my makeup look in the top photo will be up on the blog soon as well!

Finger Paints Nail Polish Poolside Paradise Summer 2014 Rainbow Nail Art with Ombre/Gradient designs from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful

Have you spotted this collection in person yet? What are your favorite shades? I think mine have to be Surf’s Up, Be My Baby, & Aloha Lei. All of these shades are on sale (at the time of this post!) on the Sally Beauty website for only $4 each!

Filed Under: Nails, Reviews

MAC Maleficent Lipstick in True Love’s Kiss Swatches & Review

June 10, 2014 By StephanieLouise 102Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fmac-maleficent-lipstick-in-true-loves.htmlMAC+Maleficent+Lipstick+in+True+Love%27s+Kiss+Swatches+%26+Review2014-06-10+21%3A01%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fmac-maleficent-lipstick-in-true-loves-kiss-swatches-review.html

MAC Maleficent True Love's Kiss Lipstick Swatches & Review + Makeup Geek Blitz Eyeshadow
I bought it.

So let me take a moment to get real about two main topics in this post- Maleficent/Sleeping Beauty & MAC. Aurora (aka Sleeping Beauty) has always been my favorite princess. I loved her as a kid which is quite ironic since her & I are likely the least alike. I’m very much a book nerd (like Belle), speak my mind loudly ( like Jasmine ), & am a big time lover of animals & hate cleaning floors (like Cinderella). For whatever reason she is my princess & Maleficent had ALWAYS been my villain.

I was wary of the whole movie thing- it really could go either way with childhood loves. Then I heard MAC was coming out with the collection… Half of me was excited & the other half was depressed because that meant no one else would pick it up. I’m not a MAC girl…at all actually. I have a few random things from over the years but I don’t even have anything limited edition or that I use regularly. Certainly nothing I consider holy grail. I know MAC was a lot of girl’s first makeup purchase but I never had the connection nor the excitement over the brand itself. They put out some pretty things but not a lot that gives me that buying rush.

MAC Maleficent True Love's Kiss Lipstick Swatches & Review + Makeup Geek Blitz Eyeshadow

This is the first MAC order I’ve ever made & I bought this lipstick, a pigment sample I’ve always heard was nice, a couple of makeup cases on sale, & the MAC Pro Longwear Concealer which you can see my thoughts on in my most recent video here. I only bought the lipstick- there just wasn’t anything else that wowed me. Even the lipstick seems dupeable although nice. I know the makeup in Maleficent (which I went to see recently & I’ll have a makeup look of soon!) is really neutral besides the lips but they just didn’t appeal to me. Plus most of the products were re-promotes or part of the permanent line…just with higher price tags for the packaging. Actually the packaging didn’t really do it for me either. Honestly from a distance I could easily confuse it with Batman. Meh. Anyway- onto the lipstick itself!

MAC Maleficent True Love's Kiss Lipstick Swatches & Review + Makeup Geek Blitz Eyeshadow
MAC Maleficent True Love's Kiss Lipstick Swatches & Review + Makeup Geek Blitz Eyeshadow

True Love’s Kiss is one of those reds that will likely look different on varying skintones. On me I think it pulls more strawberry than in looks in the tube & also not as deep. I found the formula to be somewhere in the middle- not too drying but definitely not moisturizing. This shade is an Amplified color & I needed a few swipes straight from the tube to build up the opacity.

MAC Maleficent True Love's Kiss Lipstick Swatches & Review + Makeup Geek Blitz Eyeshadow

I ended up preferring to apply this one with a lip brush so I could get a nice, clean line. Although not fully opaque here on my lips this is how I’ve been wearing it most often. I think I like it better because it doesn’t look as warm.

MAC Maleficent True Love's Kiss Lipstick Swatches & Review + Makeup Geek Blitz Eyeshadow

I categorize the shade itself as a neutral/warm leaning medium brighten red with very fine red shimmer. I think it looks more moisturizing/slightly wet on the lips than it actually feels. I found it wore about 5ish hours then left a stain behind which was a nice overall effect & something to keep in mind. After testing the next few times I topped this with gloss about 2 hours in since I prefer a more moisture-rich feel. I do like the vanilla scent- that’s nice.

MAC Maleficent True Love's Kiss Lipstick Swatches & Review + Makeup Geek Blitz Eyeshadow

So overall I’m happy with my purchase but the price was a bit steep for not all that impressive packaging. The color is nice as something I’ll look back on with my favorite villain on it but not something that I find super flattering all the time either. I like reds but I don’t wear them as often as other shades. Will that stop me from buying more MAC lipsticks? I honestly don’t think so- I’m sure something will come up again someday & I’ll give them another go. I’m happy with my purchase but also glad I didn’t go batty over this collection. From what I can see this shade is sold out online (there was only one shade so I’m not surprised) but you might be able to snatch it up at your local MAC counter.

What do you think of this shade? How about the Maleficent collection overall? Any MAC shades you consider holy grail or formulas your especially love?

Filed Under: Lips, Reviews

Staying Moisturized with St. Ives

June 5, 2014 By StephanieLouise 1051 Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fstaying-moisturized-with-st-ives.htmlStaying+Moisturized+with+St.+Ives2014-06-05+16%3A00%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fstaying-moisturized-with-st-ives.html

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Although the St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions became available back in October 2013 I just recently had the chance to try them out! St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion is a continuous spray lotion that moisturizes without that heavy lotion feeling or a greasy residue. I have three scents to share with you today & they’re all fabulous! Keep reading to hear more about the St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions in Citrus & Vitamin C, Oatmeal & Shea Butter, & Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract & to enter the giveaway!

If you hate the thick & heavy feeling of lotion on your skin in warmer weather, St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion Spray will give you freshly moisturized skin without the heavy lotion feel. You get a really even application & the spray-on method is by far the easiest & quickest way to apply lotion. Seriously- I can’t believe I’ve spent so long doing the lotion drying dance. You haven’t done it? Well then you probably have never been in a hurry to get going while battling slick, greasy feeling lotion. Lotion marks on clothes is not the kind of fashion statement I want to make! Pretty, hydrated skin is!

St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions come in three varieties: Citrus & Vitamin C, Oatmeal & Shea Butter, & Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract. They contain these natural ingredients: Grapefruit Extract, Vitamin C, & 100% natural moisturizers (glycerin, Shea butter). Glycerin is known to moisturize skin while Shea butter contains skin moisturizing vitamins A, E and F, as well as fatty acids, which are known to place moisture back into thirsty skin

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St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion in Citrus & Vitamin C: This scent is so fresh & energizing. I love the grapefruit, orange, & lime notes along with a very soft patchouli that is way in the background. This is my favorite of the three scents to use before & post workout or if I’m trying to really wake myself up in the morning. It isn’t too sour or too sweet–the balance is awesome!

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St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion in Oatmeal & Shea Butter: Formulated specifically for dry skin (like mine!) this variety has a really soft, comfortable scent. With notes of soft white floral, honey, almond, & coconut this is the most soothing of the three varieties for me personally. I absolutely love this one before bed because it doesn’t bother my allergies or my husband. When I am wearing a strong perfume or want something that smells soft this one blends in seamlessly.

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St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion in Coconut Milk & Orchid Extract: The scent that appeals to me the most! It makes me instantly happy & reminds me of warmer weather & my favorite flowers–orchids. It has notes of guava, mandarin zest, pineapple, Lily of the Valley, pink orchid extract, Hawaiian Jasmin, Coconut Milk, creamy musk, vanilla, & blonde woods. Whew! Smells & looks a bit like a perfume doesn’t it? This is like a vacation in a bottle!

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I’ve been using the St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions every day & even multiple times a day because it is so fast & comfortable to use. After my morning shower, after a workout, & right before bed are my favorite times & it has cut my “lotion time” into one third! I don’t have to wait to put on clothes, crawl into bed, or go about my day–just spray on & go! You can find St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotions at mass retailers, select drugstores, & supermarkets nationwide.

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DermOrganic Haircare Line Review

June 5, 2014 By StephanieLouise 106Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fdermorganic-haircare-line-review.htmlDermOrganic+Haircare+Line+Review2014-06-05+12%3A36%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fdermorganic-haircare-line-review.html

DermOrganic Haircare Line Review from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful
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Do you love beautiful hair? What a moronic question right? 3 things that instantly make me feel better: great hair, fabulous mascara, & glowing skin. So- hair is pretty important to me! I’ve used DermOrganic products in the past with great results so I was really excited to try out some of their newer hair care products- keep reading to see what I think!

DermOrganic Haircare Line Review from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful

I’ve reviewed the DermOrganic shampoo, conditioner, & leave-in treatment before here & I think my opinions are still the same.I love the pumps, the scent, & the fact that is cleans my hair without stripping it. Anyway- check out my prior review for the information!

DermOrganic Haircare Line Review from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful

So the one in shower hair product from this line I hadn’t tried is the DermOrganic Intensive Hair Repair Masque- & shame on me for waiting so long. I prefer to use masks as conditioners because my hair soaks up everything- & really likes majorly hydrating products. This masque has a bit of a spicy scent which is odd- but the results are fab. You’re supposed to let is sit 5-7 minutes then rinse. Normally I do let it sit a bit longer if I can when it comes to a mask but this one really doesn’t need it! I also have been using the DermOrganic Windswept Defining Whip when my hair is towel dried after a shower. I find it doesn’t hold my finger curls well but it doesn’t help me create some shape which I can set with hairspray or mousse.

DermOrganic Haircare Line Review from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful

Oh- can you resist trying something called a Texture Taffy? The DermOrganic Texture Taffy comes with a pump (although it must not now because it looks different online?) & helps me create a bit of pizazz. I have to use a really small amount between my hands then it depends on what I want on my hair. For bedhead I just go to town but for curls I use it after the Defining Whip to give curls more hold.

I love that the DermOrganic Fast Dry Shaping Hairspray dries matte- so many don’t anymore! I think it has nice hold & actually brushes out quite well too. This smells like hairspray so don’t expect a random kind of scent. The mist is also super fine which is lovely.

So there you have it! Not every product is a must-have for me but overall the line is awesome. I think the fact that they have a nice, wide range but they maintain their vegan, cruelty free, & no unnatural preservatives base is brilliant. You can view the entire styling line on the DermOrganic website here. Any products catching your eye? You can see my review of the DermOrganic skincare range here as well which includes the Argan oil which I love on my hair as well!

Filed Under: Hair, Reviews

DermOrganic Skin Care & Body Care Review!

June 4, 2014 By StephanieLouise 1071 Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fdermorganic-skin-care-body-care-review.htmlDermOrganic+Skin+Care+%26+Body+Care+Review%212014-06-04+21%3A03%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Fdermorganic-skin-care-body-care-review.html

DermOrganic Skin Care & Body Care Review from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful
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Beautiful skin- is there anything that makes you feel instantly more beautiful? I’ve had some pretty bad reactions in the past which is why this line likely should have been up ages ago. I’ve been using these products for the past month & off & on before that a bit while I was trying to heal up my poor skin. I know I don’t advertise this or anything but when my skin is bad I feel positively dreadful & you’ll notice I do less makeup tutorials. So was the DermOrganic Skin Care line a love match? Keep reading to find out!

DermOrganic Skin Care & Body Care Review from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful

The packaging is very sleek & simple. I like that all of the bottles have some kind of pump/spray.This is a must-have for me. I wake up relatively pleasant most mornings but digging into stuff early is a no go- I’m horribly clumsy in the early hours especially.

DermOrganic Skin Care & Body Care Review from Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful 
DermOrganic Hand & Body Moisture Lotion- Finally- a do it all lotion! I absolutely love that this is a large container that I can keep on my desk that does it all- I use it from my neck to my heels! & my hands- oh my hands! I am such a sucker for hand lotion & have them scattered about like a crazy person. I like that this has a scent that barely lingers- this is excellent for a girl like me who often wears perfume. Or because it is nearly summer- is obsessively spraying body mist. Yes- I want it all. All the time.
DermOrganic Pure Argan Oil- So if you’ve been reading my blog for awhile then I hope you’ll know- I absolutely love oils! My hair, my nails, body, face…I love them period. This Argan oil is a bit on the thicker side & is meant for use about anywhere you can think of! I especially love it o the ends of my hair & across my cuticles.
DermOrganic Soapless Facial Cleanser- I need a thicker cleanser because my skin is dry- so this has been lovely. It is HUGE & I love that it is fragrance free as well! While this is soap free it is a great cleanser & removes most of my makeup. Usually I use a specific eye makeup remover then follow up & remove all of my makeup with a cleanser. Works great for me!
DermOrganic Daily Moisture Renewal- This is for face & neck- & feels great. This pumps out a bit thick but once it settles into skin it is really light. Because I have combo/dry skin, this is great for me. The fact that it has no fragrance is a bonus- sometimes fragrance really irritates my skin in a moisturizer. It has lots of good for your skin ingredients as well.

These products are vegan & cruelty-free which is excellent. This isn’t the full DermOrganic skincare line either- you can check out everything on their site here. I love the fact that these products don’t have preservatives, no parabens, or fragrance as well. I think they hit this line out of the park! What products from this line are catching your eye?

Filed Under: Reviews, Skin

Easy Pop of Color Summer Look with Laura Mercier + Reviews

June 4, 2014 By StephanieLouise 1081 Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Feasy-pop-of-color-summer-look-with.htmlEasy+Pop+of+Color+Summer+Look+with+Laura+Mercier+%2B+Reviews2014-06-04+13%3A26%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F06%2Feasy-pop-of-color-summer-look-with-laura-mercier-reviews.html

Easy Pop of Color Summer Look with Laura Mercier + Reviews

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Ever fallen in love with a look so hard that you just repeat it over & over? I have been absolutely obsessed with the look & color combo so don’t be surprised if you see it in upcoming videos & such. With the humidity completely settled in & here to stay I’ve been looking at more comfortable/effortless skin & long wearing, comfortable makeup on the rest of my face. Keep reading to see how Laura Mercier makes this look possible! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Eyes, Face, Lips, Reviews, Tutorials & Looks Tagged With: Braids, Concealer, Copper, Eye Looks, Eyeliner, Face Tutorial, Laura Mercier, Limited Edition, Lipstick, Maybelline, Nail Polish, Orchid, Pink, Summer, Summer 2014, Swatches, Teal, Tutorial

L’Occitane Au Bresil Collection- Summer Ready Body Care Review!

May 29, 2014 By StephanieLouise 110Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F05%2Floccitane-au-bresil-collection-summer.htmlL%27Occitane+Au+Bresil+Collection-+Summer+Ready+Body+Care+Review%212014-05-29+15%3A48%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F05%2Floccitane-au-bresil-collection-summer-ready-body-care-review.html

L'Occitane Au Bresil Collection- Summer Ready Body Care Review!
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I absolutely love L’Occitane & have used their products for years. I think my first product was likely the hand lotion which is a cult favorite! Now they have come out with the L’occitane Au Bresil Collection & it is pretty incredible…& I have 3 products to share with you! Let’s take a look at the L’Occitane Jenipapo Protecting Body Jelly Milk SPF 20, Jenipapo Protecting Body Oil SPF 15, & Vitória Régia Day Flower Body Lotion below!

So, in case you haven’t been around long, I am an SPF freak. I grew up in southern California where I tanned way too much & wore SPF way too little. After growing up some (& moving further from the ocean than I ever thought possible…) I looked at my family history, slapped myself, & now the only tanning I do is from a bottle. SPF on my face is my main concern but SPF on my body isn’t far behind!

L'Occitane Au Bresil Collection- Summer Ready Body Care Review!

Jenipapo is a tree with golden flower found in the Cerrado region in the heart of Brazil- which apparently smells incredible. The Jenipapo Protecting Body Oil with SPF 15 is such a cool product- I don’t know if I own another oil with SPF? The scent is fresh & exotic- definitely something I’d wear night & day because I’m obsessive like that. If you love the glowy look of a body oil but don’t want to bake your skin (which you shouldn’t!) then this is perfection!

Another product in this line is the Jenipapo Protecting Body Jelly Milk with SPF 20. If you aren’t an oil fan but also don’t want a thick lotion- this is your best option from the Brazil collection. The Jelly Milk is just as scented but has more of a moisurizing gel feeling packed into a thin lotion. I love that both products come with a pump as well.

L'Occitane Au Bresil Collection- Summer Ready Body Care Review!

So the one product of the 3 without SPF is also from a completely different line- that’s the Vitória Régia Body Lotion. This lotion “captures the scent of the white, newly blossomed Vitória-Régia petals in an aquatic fragrance marked with green freshness” which is a completely new scent to me! There is also notes of orange, lemon, & apple so it is kind of an energized floral scent. I don’t find the scent too overpowering so it doesn’t clash with perfumes- in fact I’d like this scent in some kind of perfume to layer it on to last longer! It is an easy, clean moisturizing lotion that isn’t too dense or too thin.

Now just because these are all body products don’t think that’s all that is available in the L’Occitane Au Bresil line- there’s a lot more. I’d really love to get my hands on the Mandacaru products so I can give them a sniff & the fragrances since I love these scents so much. You can check out all of their products on the L’Occitante site to find what will be best for you.

What are your favorite L’Occcitane products? Will you be checking out their Brazil inspired collection? How do you keep your skin safe in the heat?

Filed Under: Body, Reviews

NEW Lip Monthly Beauty Subscription Review, Unboxing Video, & Swatches!

May 28, 2014 By StephanieLouise 111Leave a Commenthttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F05%2Fnew-lip-monthly-beauty-subscription.htmlNEW+Lip+Monthly+Beauty+Subscription+Review%2C+Unboxing+Video%2C+%26+Swatches%212014-05-28+22%3A34%3A00StephanieLouisehttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.allthingsbeautifulxo.com%2F2014%2F05%2Fnew-lip-monthly-beauty-subscription-review-unboxing-video-swatches.html

NEW Lip Monthly Beauty Subscription Review, Unboxing Video, & Swatches!
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Are you a lip junkie like me? Lip Monthly is a new beauty subscription that promises to deliver new lip products to your door for only $10 a month! I had the opportuity to check out their very first box of products- keep reading to check out what was inside & my thoughts!


So here’s my unboxing video for Lip Monthly & I’m wearing two of the products. You can also see all of the products swatched for a better feel.

NEW Lip Monthly Beauty Subscription Review, Unboxing Video, & Swatches!

So inside is a handy dandy card. I am always tough on services that don’t provide one- they’re just so helpful. I think this one is nicely condensed with information on one side & product basics on the other. Also note that if you do a video review you get a bonus product the next month & one non-lip makeup/beauty item.

NEW Lip Monthly Beauty Subscription Review, Unboxing Video, & Swatches!

I also have another little info card included about the Glam Natural products which you can see in the video & above.

NEW Lip Monthly Beauty Subscription Review, Unboxing Video, & Swatches!

The box is kind of a funny size- I hope they decide to make bigger ones so everything fits inside! The packaging is basic but sturdy. I like that this felt secure but not bulky.

NEW Lip Monthly Beauty Subscription Review, Unboxing Video, & Swatches!

So inside we have 4 lip products & one mascara. Check them out below!

GlamNatural Poco Locoo Lip Gloss- This is a super creamy color & the peach shade is gorgeous! I love the ingredients & the texture is lovely & almost mousse-like.

Stila Glaze Lip Liner in Fuchsia- My first ever Stila lipliner- a long time coming! This shade isn’t super pigmented but is very buildable. The finish is a satin & I love the coolness of this shade which can help make teeth appear whiter.

 Lipology Outrageously Moist Wet Color Lip Gloss in Pink- This is a super shiny gloss & also a bit sheer. It stays nicely & my favorite way to wear is is in the middle of my lips to make them look fuller!

Hardy Candy Lip Tattoo Lip Gloss in Fantasy-  A gloss with 2 sides is usually a hit for me but this stain just isn’t my color. I do love the the minty side though! This one wasn’t for me sadly.

Ultraflesh Panthera Mascara- A nice mascara that mimics a lot of high end- it really gets between my lashes. It isn’t great for thickness but is nice for coating each lash. The brush is a plastic wand with room between the bristles.

NEW Lip Monthly Beauty Subscription Review, Unboxing Video, & Swatches!
NEW Lip Monthly Beauty Subscription Review, Unboxing Video, & Swatches!

Left to right: GlamNatural Poco Locoo Lip Gloss, Stila Glaze Lip Liner in Fuchsia, Lipology Outrageously Moist Wet Color Lip Gloss in Pink, Hardy Candy Lip Tattoo Lip Gloss in Fantasy, & Ultraflesh Panthera Mascara.

Obviously since this is the first box I can’t go into too much detail about their past or what to expect- but I can say I’m excited at it overall. I think this is a smart subscription since lip products are almost considered collectables in the beauty world. I’d love to be sent holiday shades in December & bright shades for summer because I wear just about any color. It would be a great subscription for someone older or younger- you’ll just have to pass along shades that you aren’t crazy about & for $10 I definitely got something worth much more. What will future months bring? Only time will tell!

You can sign up for Lip Monthly here for only $10 a month although there are even better deals should you want to save even more cash!

What do you think of this subscription? There are boxes for eyeshadows & nails- are you interested in a lip based subscription service?

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Beauty Box 5 May 2014 Unboxing Video & Review featuring Masker Aide, Ban, & More!

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Beauty Box 5 May 2014 Unboxing Video & Review featuring Marker Aide, Ban, & More!
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It’s Beauty Box 5 time for May ya’ll! Today I share my most recent box which contains items pretty perfect to get ready for summertime. Makeup, skincare, fragrance, & body care- this box is another awesome mix of products. Keep reading to check it out!


Here’s my video with first impressions! Don’t forget to subscribe to me on youtube as well!

Beauty Box 5 May 2014 Unboxing Video & Review featuring Marker Aide, Ban, & More!

Here’s the information card- all the basics listed here for each product included! Click to enlarge!

Beauty Box 5 May 2014 Unboxing Video & Review featuring Marker Aide, Ban, & More!

Masker Aide Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask- My mask is amazing- & one of my favorites from any brand. The Pre- Party Prep Mask from Masker Aide is perfect for a night in or to prep for an amazing night out! I love that they’re vegan & 100% biodegradable too- no need to worry while I’m relaxing!

H20 Plus Aqualibrium Marine Cleansing Gel- This cleanser is oil-free & although the sample is small I can already tell it isn’t a perfect match for me. I need something that sweeps away makeup easier & is more moisturizing. I think this would be better for normal skin.

Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths- Ban is a line I used all through high school for deodorant- so this was a blast from the past! I tried these & I think they’re brilliant- the cooling feeling alone would get me to buy more. I have a feeling these would be perfect for hot/humid weather & after getting off a plane. Those moments when you need to feel clean even if you can’t jump in the shower. Bliss.

Harvey Prince Hello- I likely would have never picked this up on my own- & it is a gorgeous scent! You can see how surprised I was in the video! It is a perfect mix of pretty & energetic. The Meyer lemon is an amazing note- so great I just might need a full size to call my very own!

Cattiva Precision Eyeliner- This line is completely new to me & I’m always willing to test a new black liner! This isn’t the blackest I own but it has decent pigmentation & I love that it is retractable. I had a bit of a hard time getting this to go on my waterline cleanly though so I think it is better for my lashline.

You can subscribe to Beauty Box 5 monthly for $12 a month, $30 for 3 months ($10 a month), or even $99 a year (only $8.25 a month!) which is a pretty darn good set of options if you ask me! You receive 5 samples monthly & it has helped to introduce me to lots of new brands to play with!

If you receive Beauty Box 5- what did you get this month? Any other Masker Aide products I need to check out?

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Sally Hansen Color Frenzy Nail Polish in Red, White, & Hue Swatches & Review

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Sally Hansen Color Frenzy 2014 Red White and Hue Swatches Review Memorial Day Manicure
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I know this post is late but if you’re here in the US you’ve likely been celebrating Memorial Day! My husband is in the Air Force & many friends have served so this day is always important. I try to incorporate that into my nails often year after year- that just makes me happy! This year I have a brand new shade from the Sally Hansen Color Frenzy line called Red, White, & Hue- keep reading to check it out!

Sally Hansen Color Frenzy 2014 Red White and Hue Swatches Review Memorial Day Manicure

Sally Hansen Color Frenzy 2014 Red White and Hue Swatches Review Memorial Day Manicure

Sally Hansen Color Frenzy 2014 Red White and Hue Swatches Review Memorial Day Manicure
Sally Hansen Red, White, & Hue- A collection of red, white, & blue medium & small hex glitters suspended in a clear base. Seen here over Wet n Wild Black Creme with top coat. Applied using dabbing motions since the base is somewhat thick.

I found a display at my local Target but this is the only shade I picked up- although I did snap up 3 shades from a new Xtreme Collection that I love already! Glitter speaks to my soul. I’d like to note that on the bottle this nail polish claims to be “textured” but…I have no idea why. It isn’t dense, the base is even a bit gloppy, & I didn’t notice anything. That’s why my swatches are slapped with top coat. If you find another shade in this line that isn’t the same story I’d love to hear about it below!

What are your favorite red, white, & blue shades? If you’re from another country- what “flag” colors do you rock?

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