Yves Saint Laurent Mascara YSLVoxBox from Influenster

Yves Saint Laurent MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS

          I was SO lucky to be chosen to participate in the Influenster YSLVoxBox.  I was literally jumping up and down with joy about receiving this amazing (and high end) product.  The box and packaging was very typical for YSL very simple, elegant and beautiful.  Opening the box the mascara tube is a beautiful gold with a nice weight.  The formula is volumizing and lengthening without that fake "spider legs" look.  It comes off slightly clumpy in the beginning but with most brand new tubes I see this allot.   High end or low end they both tend to do this.   My normal everyday mascara is "Benefit's They're Real" which I love and the YSL has a lot in common with it.  The only difference with it being that the YSL is defiantly blacker and thicker but the separation and length run about the same.  I cannot say enough good this about this mascara.  I have always drooled over all the Yves Saint Luarent beauty products, so to finally get to use one was life changing.  I highly recommend trying this product at least once in your makeup lifetime.  This mascara has a retail value of $32 and comes in six different shades.

On the left one coat of Yves Saint Laurent MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS; 

On the right no mascara

Yves Saint Laurent MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS From Influenster YSLVoxBox

I received all products for testing and reviewing purposes from Influenster.

Ipsy Sneak Peek for Nov. '14

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Surfs Up VoxBox from Influenster

Surfs Up VoxBox from Influenster

Jamba Juice Smoothie Kits $2.99 -$3.49

    One coupon for a FREE 8oz All Natural Smoothie Kit & one coupon for $1.00 off any Jamba smoothie kit.
I have not redeemed these yet, they have not found there way into my purse, lol.

Hawaiian Tropic Silk hydration after sun $2.99 (2oz)

    I love this stuff! I burn very easy and this is my go to sunburn soothers.  So it's very nice to have one that I can carry in my pool bag just in case I need it for the ride home.

First Aid Shot Therapy $2.99

    I actually had to read the card to figure out what the heck this was.  It states it's a "liquid pain relief (drinkable) shot for headaches, migraines, sore muscles, back pains and hangover headaches" (lol)  It is the size of the 12 hour energy things but for aches and pains instead of energy.  I have not try this yet I think I'll wait until I have one of my migraines to put it to the test.

SunfulColors Professional Nail Polish $1.99

    I love Sunfulcolors they are always coming out with new colors to try.  But this one is just not me!
    Its just not mint enough for me to love.  But its also not green enough to wear, its just very blah and in-between.  Its got a very gray undertone that reminds me of the old appliances that you would find in your grandma's house.

_@sinfulcolors @sinfulcolors_np you can find this product +Walgreens #sinfulcolors #contest

Covergirl Bombshell Curaceous by LashBlast Mascara $9.49 -$11.99

    I was so excited when I found out that this was in my box.  I thought "finally something from Influenster that I can really relate to my blog", maybe even do a whole review on Yay!

    This mascara has a double ended wand side 1 for voluminous curl with a plastic brush and side 2 for intensify with a fiber brush. Since the wands themselves are the middle section of this contraption it does make it rather hard to work with.  Also the packaging itself is very large, it is the fattest mascara tube that I own.  My first try with it just made me frustrated, I was applying makeup to go out somewhere and really did not have time to put on 3 to 4 coats to get the same results of my normal (Benefits they're Real!) mascara. So I gave up quickly and used my favorite to get the job done.

    With all that being said "Yes" I will be giving it another go and I will post a full review on it asap.

This box total was: $23.45

I received all these products for testing and reviewing purposes from Influenster.

July Ipsy 2014

          I know I've been gone for a long time.  (due to my son starting kindergarten and me starting a new job all at once.) I found it very hard to keep up with all the new changes happening in my life.  But we are all on summer break right now and I hope to get everything back to normal on here and start posting more.  So I hope you guys are still there and maybe some new people also. :)

July Ipsy 2014

Sensationally Sunkissed

bareMinerals 5-In-1 BB Cream Shadow

Eyeshadow creamy, long-wearing color meets exceptional skincare benefits and broad spectrum SPF protection. Chock-full of skin-loving ingredients, this breakthrough product delivers 5 benefits in one luxurious formula 1.12-hour long-wearing color 2. Super-charged primer 3. Powerful brightening benefits 4. Smoothes fine lines 5. Protects with SPF Available in 10 neutral shades.

I received the shade Barely Nude.  It has full natural coverage and it lasted all day. Highly recommended, I will defiantly be purchasing this in the full size.

Coupon code for Ulta.com FREE shipping with any bareMinerals purchase. IPSYBAREFS

Sample Weight: 1 ml / 0.03 oz. / Full size $18.00

Clear Clinic Laboratories

Vanished Clear Spot Treatment

Clear spot treatment specially formulated with menthol, glycolic and salicylic acids. Apply this potent spot treatment to quickly clear blemishes in record time. 

This is a very nice acne treatment but it has a lot of alcohol in it so it does burn but it also works well. I don’t know yet if I will purchase the full size because I have started a new acne treatment regiment (full blog post to come. Watch for Clearproof review).

Coupon code receive 20% off any purchase at Clearcliniclabs.com  IPSY20

Sample Weight: 2 mL / Full size $35.00

Pixi Beauty

Mini Tinted Brilliance Balm

Packed with lip-loving ingredients, this glossy gel balm protects & hydrates lips instantly. After the balm wears off, lips are left tinted with a flattering, personalized hue just for you (color & intensity depends on pH level of lips). Twist-up crayon requires no sharpening need.

I received the shade Unique Pink. I love love love this sample, product and color shade!  I have been stalking the Dior Addict Lip Glow ($32.00) it is formulated with color reviver technology that reacts with the ph chemistry of your lips to create a special shade just for your lips.  I did not know that any other company has is technology in their products, so I was ecstatic to get this product in my bag that does the same thing.  This is hands down my new favorite obsession.  I’m actually having to control myself from running out to my local Target to pick up the full size.  This is a very nice sample size and should last until I find myself in the area of a Target. (lol)

Coupon code receive 25% off any purchase on Pixibeauty.com flawlesspixi

Sample Weight: 1.8 g / Full size $14.00

Pur~lisse

pur~protect essential daily moisturizer

With spf 30 Pur~lisse's unique peptide complex, Lotus Lupine 5, and Hydra-Shield Complex, offers superior full-spectrum sun protection in a light weight nourishing moisturizer

I have gotten enough spf moisturizer samples to last me years so no need for me to buy any full size samples! Lol

Coupon code 30% off any purchase at purlisse.com IPSYSUMMER30

Sample Weight: 15ml (.5 oz) / Full size $55.00

Models Own

Nail Polish in Red Sea it!

Each polish contains five different chunky hand-cut glittery flakes that are guaranteed to glisten, sparkle and refract the light. The shade I receive Red Sea, a wave of energetic fuchsia-red. 

Full review with swatches to come.

Not Coupon code!?

Full size Weight: 14 ml / $8.53

Bag total: $48.42

Get your own ;) here: http://www.ipsy.com/r/17lz