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.

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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

TLC Vox Box Summer 2014 Influenster

TLC Vox Box

Summer 2014

Neosporin Neo To GO! $4.97 to $7.50

I have had one of these before a long time ago, I never ended up needing it but with a 6 year old off for summer brake I have a feeling I'm going to need this one. 

 

Breyers Gelato Indulgences $4.49 to $5.99

This product is fairly new and I have never tried it.  It looks amazing and I can wait to get to the store to pick one up to try.  Although I have a feeling I'm not going to get as much as my husband will, ice cream thief! Lol ;)

 

Ivory Bar Soap $3.99 for a 10 pack

Sometimes you just need the old school originals bar of soap.  

Tip: Do you have a dresser that the drawers get stick and are hard to pull out? Try rubbing a bar of soap along the groves of the dresser. It will make those drawers slide like butter.  I have done this to every dresser in my house. We even have a special bar of soap that is only used for our dressers! ;)

 

Avon Anew Reversalist Express Wrinkle Smoother $30

Now this is new, I used to sell Avon about 3 or 4 years ago and it was then that I learned that the quality of Avon is closer to high-end products then they are to there drug store pricing.  And this smoothing wrinkle cream did not let me down.

     I'm only 30-something ;) and I don't have a lot of wrinkles but I tried it out anyways.  After a full face of makeup I applied (with my finger) a small amount under my eyes and it smoothed wrinkles I didn't even realize I had!  Have you ever tried an HD powder? Well this is close to one of those it gives you a nice air brushed look with very little product.  It is worth the $30 price tag and just as a heads up if it's not on sale when you go to buy it, ask your Avon lady if there is a sale coming up (there usually is).  If not I also have a coupon code for 15% off Anew purchase of $50 with code ANEW15 (valid until 8/01/14)

 

Puffs To Go $.49 per single pack

Well you can't bet that price! When was the last time you bought something useful for under $.50?  Every mom and allergy sufferer should have one of these on hand at all times!

 

Shell Fuel Rewards Network Card FREE?

I'm not quite sure why we where getting this in a "product testing box" this item is free and as far as I can tell its just like a store loyalty car. You get a discount because you have it and remember to use it (which I never do) and I haven't even remembered to activate it yet. I'm just not very excited about this, it seem like it was a waste of space in an otherwise great VoxBox. Let me know if you know something I don't please! *I will keep you updated*

So my thoughts on this box, the bar of soap, the Neo to go and the Puffs to go are a nice extra to have on hand... not great for a box item but okay.  The ice cream and the makeup smoother make this box! They are awesome and I hope to see more items like this in the future.  But as far as the shell gas card, it probable just going to get lost in the piles of unused loyalty card. You know the ones to the places you never go so you never remember to grab them.  Plus the only ones that I keep on hand are the key ring ones. I keep them on a separate key fob that is kept in the center consoled of my car. It only leaves that spot to go into the store and then back.  Short of the long of it, even if I would use it it would need to be a key ring style.

This box total was $40.35

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

Sneak Peek! Benefit Cosmetics lash bash party!

It's official I'm a Lash Bash "GLAMbassabor"

Sneak peek of the party supplies for my 

Lash Bash party from Benefit Cosmetics and Ipsy!

COMING UP!

A full review post on all the products.

Plus a Lash Bash party post all about the party, with photos.

Make up provided by Benefit Cosmetics.  Party supplies purchase with my own money.

I received most products for testing and reviewing purposes from Benefit Cosmetics.

KRE-O Cityville Invasion from BZZAgent

I received a BIG box the other day from BzzAgent and my son went crazy!

And you can see why, we received the Kre-o CityVille Invasion Marina Madness Construction set with 206 pieces and 5 of the  Dr. Mayhem's jewel heist with 36 pieces 

plus 5 of the $5 off coupons to pass out to friends.

 My son ran out and gave two of the Dr. Mayhem's sets (along with coupons) to his best friends across the street, so the picture is missing two.  He just couldn't wait lol!

He spent all day Saturday playing with this one toy!  It took him about 30-45 mins to put it all together by himself (he's only 5) and he loved every min of it! 

(While the dog watched TV lol!)

The amazing part about Kre-o is its not just building block it incorporates sound and motion.   The pier dock has ocean and sea gull sound effects and the shark and scuba diver have motion pads that vibrate and moves them across the board.  (Video of the motion and sound coming soon.)  

It is awesome! So innovated, I don't know why anyone would ever want boring old Lego's ever again! If you haven't seen them you have to check them out!  My son has already added other Kre-o box's to his Christmas list to Santa.

Scuba Guy

This is Dr. Mayhem's jewel heist all together.

 A special thanks to BzzAgent and Kre-o for making my little man so happy!


Some info on the Kre-o Set available:

The city may be growing, but something is rotten in the KRE-O Cityville metropolis — the evil Dr. Mayhem has gathered a troop of villains to aid him in his quest for world domination. Each KRE-O Cityville Invasion Building Set tells a part of the story. The invasion has begun, and the city’s fate is in its builders’ hands!

Combine any of the KRE-O Cityville Invasion Building Sets to see Cityville come to life. They’re all compatible with each other, as well as with other major building set brands. The line is available at all major retailers and here, and ranges in price from $2.49 – $39.99.

KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION SKYSCRAPER MAYHEM BUILDING SET

Ages 7+ / Suggested Retail Price: $39.99 / Includes 431 KRE-O Pieces
A rampaging gorilla has escaped the KRE-O Cityville zoo and is wreaking havoc downtown. Will the Cityville citizens be able to stop him?

KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION POLICE STATION ZOMBIE DEFENSE BUILDING SET

Ages 7+ / Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / Includes 270 KRE-O Pieces 
Three zombies storm the KRE-O Cityville police station as the KREON cops try to contain the outbreak.

KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION HAUNTED HIDEAWAY BUILDING SET

Ages 7+ / Suggested Retail Price: $24.99 / Includes 317 KRE-O Pieces 
Ghosts and vampires abound in the Haunted Hideaway!

KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION MARINA MADNESS BUILDING SET

Ages 6+ / Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 / Includes 206 KRE-O Pieces 
A shark is on the loose in the marina. Use the shark capture claw to save the day, and catch him before he catches you!

KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION FIRE STATION DRAGON ATTACK BUILDING SET

Ages 6+ / Suggested Retail Price: $16.99 / Includes 177 KRE-O Pieces 
The mercury is rising fast as a fearsome dragon is burning things up at the KRE-O Cityville firehouse! *

KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION BANK BANDIT BUST BUILDING SET

Ages 6+ / Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 / Includes 152 KRE-O Pieces 
A KREON bank bandit has drilled through the breakaway vault door and stolen a safe full of valuables.* Will the KREON police be able to stop him?

KRE-O CITYVILLE INVASION SERVICE STATION SCARE BUILDING SET

Ages 6+ / Suggested Retail Price: $9.99 / Includes 174 KRE-O Pieces 
Gas may cost $3.07 per gallon at the KRE-O Cityville station, but brains are free, and a zombie KREON has come to fill up his tank. *

The KRE-O Cityville Invasion line also includes a variety of accessory packs — everything from the Sonic Motion Themed Assortment to the Vehicle Booster Pack Assortment to the Population Pack Assortment. Everything your child needs to build for days.

*Sonic Motion bricks not included. Sold separately in the KRE-O Sonic Motion brick technology sets.

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

August 2013 Birchbox

August 2013 Birchbox

"Finishing School"

Dreams Nail Lacquer 2 in 1 Base and Top Coat $9.50

This is a very cute little bottle but it doesn't seem to be anything special.  I will stick to my OPI topcoat.

Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet Wipes $25.95

I do not get this.  How is this beauty related? And when would anyone need to clean just your feet? ... Moving on...

Juice Beauty Oil-free Moisturizer $28

This sample is a nice size but I have already told Birchbox a couple of time that I can not stand the smell of Juice Beauty products, but yet I keep getting them... oh well.

Stilla Stay all day liquid lipstick $22 in the color "beso"

I was very excited to get this brand, even if its in a very intimidating shade.  I like the quality of the color, its very rich and vibrant.  It also stains and last all day, so I would love this product if it was in a different shade.  Defiantly recommend it for a long lasting lip stain.  (lip gloss is need with this product)

ShowStoppers Designer Fashion Tape $9.99

I will probably never use this and the one time I'll need it I will defiantly forget that I have it! Lol.  Seems to me that they could have added another sample or a few extras of this tape (@ .83¢) or the foot cleaner (@ .66¢) even thought I don't like ether one. This box just seem a little small. 

This month was also my anniversary box so I also received this leather key chain (separability).  I have heard that this is for lipsticks but I tried all of mine and none of them fit.  So if you have found something that fits please let me know.  Because I love it I just don't know what to do with it.

Box total $20.68

Pick up your Birchbox here.

Victoria's Secret purchases

Victoria's Secret

          I made a much need trip to one of my favorite places in the Mall resonantly and these lovelies are what I brought home with me.

          Pink luminous body bronzer in the scent "sunkissed" I have tried it once, but I did not exfoliate before applying so it did not go on evenly.  I still have to try again before I can really give a good option on this one but I can say it smells like coconut and I just love the coconut scent in the summer.  Its also a huge bottle at 8.4 fl. oz. much better then the ones from the drug store.

          I love the sent Fresh & Clean, by PINK.  I picked up this sent in the travel size body spray to carry in my purse not to long ago and I loved it so much I had to go back and get the rest of the set.  I picked up this 2 in 1 wash & scrub and the body lotion.   The scrub beads are allot smaller then I'm use to, it was a very nice change to the aggressive body scrubs that I already own.  The sent is fresh and long lasting and when layered with the body lotion it lasts all day.  They carry two sizes of the lotion the one I picked up is the large tub (16.9 fl. oz.) and its perfect to leave out (I leave it out on my night stand) because it is so freakin cute!

          Next time you go into Victoria's Secret you have to try this sent.  This will be a long time repurchase for me.

NEW Lysol Power & Free Cleaners

Lysol Power & Free

Multi-Purpose spray cleaner and Toilet & Bathroom wipes
Box Total $6.21

      Lysol power and free uses hydrogen peroxide to release thousands of micro-bubbles to clean tough stains and kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria.  It requires no gloves or mask and actually smells good.  I don't feel bad letting my son stay in the kitchen while I clean.  This is my new favorite cleaner it brakes up the tough stuff so easy there is no point ever buying anything else.  Double recommended! A++ product!

     This new series of cleaners can be found at Walmart from $2.50 to $5.00 and comes in multi-purpose and bathroom spray cleaners, mulit- purpose and toilet & bathroom wipes and toilet bowl cleaner.




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

NEW Kellogg's Special K Nourish Hot Cereal and Bars

Kellogg's Special K Nourish

Kellogg's Special K Nourish oatmeal cups and bars
Box Total $23.09

I am not a fan of oatmeal but my husband loves it.  And he was more then happy to try out these new nourish hot cereals from Kellogg.  I was amazed when he said he loved them, he is usually a very picky eater so for him to say that it is defiantly saying allot.  He also said that the topping where a great change for him morning oatmeal, to ether mix into the hot cereal or eat separate.  I will be purchasing these for him in the future and at only 190 calories these are a nice healthy treat.

"With Special K Nourish^™ you can mix things up with a new kind of hot cereal – a unique multi-grain blend of quinoa, oats, barley and wheat. Each delicious flavor is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins A, C and E, so you can nourish yourself with a warm, nutritious start to your day."

Oatmeal with toppings available in the flavors

• Cranberry Almond
• Maple Brown Sugar Crunch
• Cinnamon Raisin Pecan

Nourish bars available in the flavors Cranberry Almond, Lemon Twist and Dark Chocolate Nut Delight 

I have yet to try these bar but I am personally excited to try them out. I love cranberries and if there is a new diet bars, you can always count me in.  I have tried them all and can not wait to try these.  I kind of wish I had gotten to try the dark chocolate hut delight but I am more then willing to pick up a full box to try out.

Both of these items can be found at Kroger.

A special thanks to Kellogg's And BzzAgent to these promo items.

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