Allure, Beauty Box Reviews

September 2018 Allure Beauty Box Review

*Spoiler Alert! I’m showcasing the September 2018 Allure Beauty Box today. The subscription is $15/month.

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This month was really nice and had some of my favorite brands. Here’s what I got:

  • Tarte tarteist Pro Lash Adhesive – Retail Value $9
  • Tarte Tarteist Pro Cruelty-Free Lashes – Retail Value $12
  • Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial – 15 ml Value $24
  • MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo – Retail Value $18.50
  • IGK Rich Kid Coconut Oil Gel

Also be sure to check out my September 2018  Allure Beauty Box video reveal too!

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Beauty Box Reviews, Birchbox

BIRCHBOX Limited Edition: Ready, Set, Summer Box Review

The BIRCHBOX Limited Edition: Ready, Set, Summer Box is amazing! The cost is $54 ($256 value)

Check out my review on YouTube!

 

Beauty Reviews, Julep, Nail Polish Reviews

Bonnie’s August 2017 Beauty Favorites

Fall is finally here and I am so excited but I wanted to give August a last shout out with these favs that I picked up.

Here’s the list of my August Favorites and my video reveal…

Julep Dance in the Darkness Eclipse Set – This set is so pretty!

The shades from left to right are…

Lush Veganese Conditioner – Veganese is a light Vegan conditioner with “a mineral-rich agar agar gel base to soften hair and a herbal rosemary and lavender infusion for a healthy scalp” and it has a lemon juice for shine.

Urban Decay Shadow Box Palette – You get 12 2 3/4″ x 1/2″ shades including Sin, Indo, Bordello, Tornado, Smog, Blackout, Flash, Mushroom, Lost, Freelove, Moonshadow and Baked Cowboy.

    • Tornado is from the Wizard of Oz Glinda Palette.
    • Baked Cowboy, Indo and Moonshadow are new shades.
    • Smog is my favorite stand alone shade.

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Backdoor – This shade is perfect for Fall!

MAC Upward Lash – The wand on this mascara is amazing!

Julep It’s Balm Full-Coverage Lip Crayon in Mulberry Cream – A deep red moisturizing lip crayon for Fall!

Lush Metamorphosis Bath Bomb – This one is a spicy one with black pepper oil, cinnamon leaf oil and Myrrh Resinoid but it smells really woodsy and good.

Lush Dark Arts Jelly Bomb! – Lush UK decided to release a new Bath Bomb called Darks Arts. It’s actually a new bath bomb called a jelly bomb and it looks amazing!

Beauty Reviews, MAC

MAC Fruity Juicy Lipstick Review

I am so in love with the packaging of the new Summer MAC Fruity Juicy line that I decided to start with one of the lipsticks in the collection.

The packaging is so pretty with flowers and fruit on a shiny black case.

What’s to love?

The MAC Fruity Juicy Lipstick collection comes in 4 shades:

  • Calm Heat Nude (Matte)
  • Shy Girl Coral Beige (Amplified)
  • Love At First Bite Light Pink (Amplified)
  • Si, Si, Me! Dark Pink (Satin)

I chose the Si, Si, Me! shade which is a dark pink and it has beige, fuchsia and violet colors in the mix.

The lipstick itself is so smooth and satiny. It glides on very easily and stays in place without bleeding or feathering. I was worried the shade might be too dark for my but I am actually loving it.

I also love the very light vanilla scent that MAC lipstick has. It’s not overpower but so pretty. I am really loving the Fruity Juicy Collection and might just have to pick up a second shade or the Pearlmatte Face Powder! Decisions : )

I’m wearing the MAC Fruity Juicy Si, Si, Me! shade in my May Beauty Favorites video too.

Beauty Reviews

Bonnie’s May 2017 Monthly Beauty Favorites!

May has gone super fast but I had a hard time picking just 11 favorites for my monthly favorites list. The funny thing is I seem to have a French theme going on here which is nice for Spring.

I hope you enjoy my May Beauty Favs video, it’s a bit dark because it’s raining here. Enjoy!

Bonnie’s May 2017 Monthly Beauty Favorites List

MAC Fruity Juicy Lipstick in Si Si Me – I am loving this pink satin shade from MAC!

Your Best Friend Gelus Eyes 5-Piece Collection – This 5 piece eye liner set is so pretty! The liners are soft and so easy to apply for me. I got this as a PR sample.

trèStiQue Mini Highlight Stick – I am loving this glowy highlighter stick!

Maison Jacynthe Lipstick in Bordeaux Mate – This 93 to 100% natural lipstick has a cool wood case. I got this as a PR sample.

Julep Nail Polish – Meredith – Wonder Maven in Sea Mist Chrome is fast becoming my favorite Summer shade!

Bath & Body Works French Collection –  More French inspired products! I am loving the Rose Champagne body cream which has sparkling clementine, crisp bergamot, apple blossom, pink pepper and blonde woods.

IT Cosmetics Superhero Luxe Anti-Aging Eyeshadow – I keep going back to this amazing palette. The eye foundations and shades are so pretty.

The BrowGal Highlighter Pencil – I now have two of The BrowGal Highlighter pencils and they are still my favorites!

Bumble & bumble Seaweed Conditioner – I use the Bumble and bumble Seaweed Conditioner a fews times a week to keep my hair soft and manageable.

Lush Cup O’ Coffee Face & Body Mask – I just got a new pot of the Lush Cup O’ Coffee Face & Body Mask and I still love how it makes my face glow.

It Bye Bye Under Eye Waterproof Concealer – My final favorite is the It Bye Bye Under Eye Waterproof Concealer. This product has been doing wonder for my under eye discoloration!

So there you have it! 11 favs for May. I can’t wait for June.

Beauty Reviews, MAC

MAC Strobe Cream Review

Believe it or not this is my first experience using a MAC product and I’m thrilled with the results. I received a MAC Strobe Cream sample in my May 2017 Birchbox and I am loving it!

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What’s to love?

The Mac Strobe Cream comes in 4 shades: Pinklite, Peachlite, Redlite and Silverlite. I have the Silverlite. According to MAC the Strobe Cream is a “moisturizer that boosts the look of dull skin and luminizes with iridescent particles.”

I was very impressed with the results of the Strobe Cream. It gave my face a nice smooth bright look that was not shiny or greasy.  I felt like I was glowing which is nice when you’re over 40 like me. I also really liked the scent. It’s fresh and light.

I think I might just have to pick up a full-sized tube when my sample runs out and I want to try more MAC products!

Full-Sized Price: $33

Check out my May 2017 Birchbox Unboxing with the MAC Strobe Light Cream!

Beauty Box Reviews, Beauty Reviews, Birchbox

May 2017 Birchbox Review

*Spoiler Alert! I’m showcasing the May 2017 Birchbox (this is my Birchbox referral code) today. It’s called “Low Effor,t High Impact”.

I was thrilled to get my May Birchbox so early this month. Here’s what I got!

Coola SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray – This spray smells amazing and fresh and I love that it has SPF protection. Full-Sized Price $36

MAC Cosmetics Strobe Cream – I am super excited to try out this strobe cream form MAC It has green tea and is supposed help dull skin, it also smells so good! Full-Sized Price $33

Ouai Wave Spray – I’ve used this spray before and it does wonders on my hair. It is “paraben- and phthalate-free spray has an Italian lemon, amber, and white musk scent.” Full-Sized Price $26

The Beauty Crop Fabulous Flocking Lashes Mascara – I love the pink flamingo tube and I can’t wait to try out this “tropical-inspired” mascara. Full-Sized Price $22

Whish Firming Body Cream –  Who doesn’t need a good firming : ) This ons is supposed to “stimulate blood flow and reduce inflammation, plus moisturize and protect skin from free radicals.” Full-Sized Price $36

Over all I’m giving this month a 9/10 because I got 2 make-up products and I really like the OUAI Wave Spray and the Coola Setting Spray.

Check out my May 2017 Birchbox Unboxing on YouTube too!