This month's Ipsy theme was Floral Fantasy and it came in one of the cutest bags I've gotten yet!
I got a wide variety of products, three of which were full size! Here's the breakdown of what I got! NYX Butter Lipstick in Pops; Full Size $6- This is the third NYX lip product that I've received in an Ipsy bag, and I have to say this is hands down my favorite so far. I don't wear lipstick very often, but this formula goes on smooth and does a great job of staying put. When I do wear lipstick I usually go a little more dramatic with a red or pink, but this is a great natural shade for everyday.
Purlisse Gentle Soy Milk Cleanser; Full Size $36, Sample Size $6.50 - I haven't actually tried this yet so I can't really tell you much about it. I don't really like trying face cleansers; I would much rather have some nail polish or blush! Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow in 50 Shades; Full Size $22.50 - This eye shadow was an obvious homage to Fifty Shades of Grey and although I have no interest in reading that book or seeing the movie, I absolutely love this! I've said before how much I love mineral eye shadows. They're easy to apply and the color payoff is always amazing. I used this color in my crease and outer corner and as a liner on my bottom lashes and really love it! Chella Highlighter in Ivory Lace; Full Size $18- I was really excited when I got this. I had seen it in a previous month's Ipsy or Birchbox and was really interested in trying it. I always feel like I need to brighten my under eyes and was hoping this would do the trick. Unfortunately I haven't noticed that it works any better than what I have been using so the search is still on for my miracle product! Cool Way Glow Oil Treatment; Full Size $29.95, Sample Size $5? - I was really confused about how to use this product so I haven't tried it yet. The website says its a finishing oil and to use it as your last step in the styling process. I don't know how I feel about that. Overall it was another great month for Ipsy! My favorite item by far was the eye shadow and my least favorite was a toss up between the hair oil and the face cleanser. I would much rather just get all makeup items! The total value of the products was $58! Please tell me where else you can get that value for only $10 a month! If you haven't already joined the subscription box craze, you should consider it! Here's my Ipsy referral link in case you're interested! You can always try it for a month or two just to update your makeup collection! Thanks for Reading!! ~Sarah
Last week I found out that I was selected to receive the Dessange VoxBox from Influenster! I had never heard of Dessange before but was really excited when I realized that it's a new hair care line! In the box, I received the Dessange Paris Oleo Miracle Replenishing Shampoo, the Oleo Miracle Replenishing Conditioner, and the Oleo Miracle Replenishing Oil. This line is specifically formulated for dry and damaged hair and contains argan, camellia, and pracaxi oils. I straighten my hair everyday which really dries it out so repairing formulas are one of the things I look for when considering what kind of hair care products to buy. My main concern with this was excess weight and oil since it is oil based.
After using this all week, I have to say that I am definitely a fan! I could tell that I liked it as soon as I rinsed out the shampoo the first time. Most shampoos strip your hair which is why it feels rough and tangled after you rinse it out and why us ladies have to use conditioner; but this left my hair feeling soft, smooth, and tangle free after just the shampoo! I only applied the conditioner and oil to the ends of my hair because that's where the most damage is, and I wanted to avoid excess oil along my hair line where it tends to be the worst. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the smell. It is very strong, and I still can't decide whether that is a good thing or a bad thing! You can find this line and others from the brand on Target's Website. The Shampoo and Conditioner each retail for $9.99 and the Oil is $11.99. Again, I got all this (a $32 value!) for free thanks to Influenster! I get so excited when I get to try new things so Influenster has been great! It's completely free to join, so if you're interested, you can use my referral link. Thanks for Reading!! ~Sarah I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
One of my friends recently started selling Nerium. I had never heard of it before but I wanted to see what is was all about and thought I'd share with you all! This is an anti-aging skin care line for men and women that features a day cream and a night cream for your face, and a body cream. This product helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and removes impurities at the same time. It is also paraben and gluten free!
People have always told me that its never too early to start a beauty regimen to help prevent the effects of aging! Here are my friend's results after using the day and night creams for 5 days.
Although the product itself is more expensive than what I would normally pay, there is a way to get a discount and potentially even get it for free! If you sign up as a preferred customer you get a discount on each bottle you buy. Nerium will automatically bill you and send you your order each month. So now you're wondering, how can I get it for free? If you sign up as a preferred customer and refer 3 people who also become preferred customers, you get your next bottle for free and continue to get your product free as long as your referrals are using the product!
Since it is such an investment, I'm still on the fence about whether or not to start using it, but I thought that some of you may be interested! I've been using a sample of the day cream for the past couple days and am considering getting the day/night package! If you want to see what this is all about or have any questions, check it out here! http://nerium.com/meganmeador/
