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Queen of the Girl Geeks

Greetings!

I rarely do these types of blog posts but I wanted to put this out there! I started Vlogging in February of last year and I now have 154 videos. I really enjoy sharing my hauls and boxes via video and I hope you do too.

However YouTube has new requirements for being monetized. You need 4000 watch hours (which I have) and 1,000 subscribers (which I almost have). I really want to stay monetized because the money I make just buys more products that I can share.

Anyway if you like my channel please do give it a subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8__djLM1eA8W3FnXU7avEQ.

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-Bonnie

PS – Here’s new newest Sephora Play Unboxing for January.

Beauty Reviews, Tarte

Tarte 2017 Holiday Collection

Queen of the Girl Geeks

Tarte just released their holiday line and top on my list is the Limited-Edition Treasure Box Collector’s Set for $59. This set looks so pretty and I am loving the case.

The Limited-edition set includes:

  • 24 Amazonian clay eyeshadows in new matte & metallic shades
  • 2 Amazonian clay blushes in perk (carnation pink) & wish (watermelon pink)
  • 2 Amazonian clay bronzers in navigate (matte bronze) & excursion (bronze luster)
  • Amazonian clay highlighter in wanderlust (light champagne)
  • full-size kitten eyeliner
  • deluxe lights, camera, lashes™ 4-in-1 mascara
  • deluxe tarteist™ quick dry matte lip paint in grand (deep rose)

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Image Credit: Tarte Cosmetics

And if you think this is pretty go ahead and check out the rest of the new Tarte arrivals! I am literally drooling and I think my wallet is about to get a lot thinner.

Here’s a sneak peek!

Limited-edition goddess glow highlighter

Limited-edition artful accessories brush set

 

Limited-edition spice up your stare deluxe tarteist™ eyeliner set

Bath & Body Works, Beauty Reviews

Bath & Body Works Vampire Blood For Halloween 2017

Queen of the Girl Geeks

Halloween at Bath & Body Works is in full swing and one of my favorite Halloween scents is Vampire Blood. The scent is so good with blood-red berries, night-blooming jasmine & devilishly dark plum. It has a unique scent that is both sweet and flowery.

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The Bath & Body Works Vampire Blood scent comes in the Hand Cream, PocketBac, Foaming Hand Soap, Candle and I also picked up the Light-Up Bat PocketBac holder.

I love the red and black packaging with the bat too. It’s both cute and scary so kids love it too! It has a great goth look to it and a collection would look great in a gift basket.

Also check out my Bath & Body Works Halloween 2017 video haul!

Beauty Reviews, Pixi by Petra

Pixi by Petra Brow Tamer Review

Queen of the Girl Geeks

I received a sample sized Pixi by Petra Brow Tamer in my August 2017 Glossybox and it’s really nice.

What’s to love?

I am a huge fan of brow tamers and the Pixi by Petra formula is great. It does set, shape and hold my brows and I love that it’s Not tested on animals. It also does not make my brows sticky or goopy. It has aloe vera and panthenol.

My only issue is that I don’t use a lot of brow tamer. This tube will probably last me for 3 months which I guess is a good thing! I do like that this one is $10 for the full-sized tube which is super reasonable. I don’t like to pay a lot for brow tamers and this one does the job at the right price for me.

The Pixi by Petra brand is great and I love their stuff.

Bath & Body Works, Beauty Reviews

Bath & Body Works Halloween 2017 PocketBac Sanitizers

Queen of the Girl Geeks

I am so excited to have picked up some Bath & Body Works Halloween 2017 PocketBac Sanitizers. The designs are pretty cute this year and they would make gifts for school or work.

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This year the Halloween PocketBac’s comes in 5 scents:

  • Vampire Blood – Wicked Plum
  • Purrfect Pumpkin – Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin
  • Spooktacular – Fearsome Fresh
  • Better Have My Candy – Frightfully Fruity
  • Hey Ghoul Friend – Scary Berry

They also have a Ghouls Night Out Halloween PocketBac set that includes 3 Hey, Ghoul Friend, 3 Vampire Blood, 3 Purrfect Pumpkin, 3 Spooktacular, 3 Better Have My Candy. These would be perfect to hand out at a Halloween party! Price: $19.50

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Image Credit: Bath & Body Works

I did a HUGE Bath & Body Works Halloween 2017 Haul so do check it out!

Beauty Reviews

Clarins Lip Comfort Oil Review

Queen of the Girl Geeks

My new favorite Lip Oil for Fall is the Clarins Lip Comfort Oil. I got this sample in my August Birchbox. This luxury lip oil comes in 7 high shine finishes including Mint, Honey, Raspberry, Red Berry, Honey Glam (which has gold flecks), Tangerine and Candy (which is pink). I have Mint.

What’s to love?

According to Sephora this Lip Oil…

This pure plant oil formula—with a blend of hazelnut and organic jojoba oils—nourishes, smooths, and enhances lips while forming a protective layer of transparent color to help lock in moisture for deep hydration.

I found the formula to be super easy to apply and wear. It’s not sticky or heavy and it makes my lips shine. The colors are supposed to have a bit of a tint but the mint I have is clear.

The mint formula has a bit of a tingle and gives a plumping effect.  Candy & Tangerine react to the pH of your lips, giving them a customized shade of pink, for a natural, high-shine result and Honey Glam provides a shimmering result.

You can use it alone, under or on top of lipstick.

Full-Sized Price: $26 and it’s Made in France.

Check out my August 2017 Birchbox video unboxing too!

Beauty Box Reviews, Beauty Reviews, Target Beauty Box

Target Up & Up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes Review

Queen of the Girl Geeks

I got a 25 pack of the Target Up & Up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes in my August Target beauty box.

After trying these Towelettes I found them to work fairy well at removing my makeup but I did have to scrub a bit to get my mascara off. I’m also not sure I love the smell, they have a very strong floral scent that bothered my nose although they did not irritate my skin. They are paraben-free.

I think my favorite makeup removers are the Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes with White Tea Extract.

Check out my August 2017 Target Beauty Box unboxing on YouTube too!

Beauty Box Reviews, Beauty Reviews, Ipsy

Ipsy August 2017 Glam Bag Review

Queen of the Girl Geeks

*Spoiler Alert! I’m showcasing the August 2017 Ipsy (my points referral code) Glam Bag today. I also created a video unboxing for the August Ipsy Bag.

The bag this month is a cool pink and mauve and says Wild & Free.

Here’s what I got in my August 2017 Ipsy Glam Bag.

Make Up For Ever Excessive Lash – I love trying new mascara and this one looks nice. Full-Sized Price: $25

Formula 10.0.06 Pores Be Pure Skin-Clarifying Mud Mask – I totally remember Ten O Six when I was a teen. This new Strawberry + Yarrow mud mask looks so cool! Full-Sized Price: $6.99

Hikari Shimmer Bronzer Flush – This is a neat 4 shade blush/bronzer.

The Balm Voyage Kuwakaribisha Shadow Luminizer – This shade is so pretty and shimmery.

Aurora Pro Cover-Up – I have the Pale Ecru shade of this creamy cover-up.

I loved this months bag and am giving it a 9/10.

Beauty Box Reviews, Beauty Reviews, Boxycharm

Boxycharm August 2017 Review

Queen of the Girl Geeks

The August 2017 Boxycharm Box is called Beach Please and it’s amazing! Boxycharm is really doing a really great job with their boxes! I pay $21/month for this subscription.

Here’s what I got!

Moda Pro 3-Piece Brush Set by Royal Langnickel – I am loving this “new for Fall 2017” brush set! Price: $26

Bellapierre Waterproof Gel Eye Liner – This is an Ebony eyeliner that’s hypoallergenic and safe for all skin types. Price: $15

PUR PRO Eyelashes 3D Silk Cruelty-Free – I don’t wear false eyelashes but I might have to start! Price: $14

The Beauty Crop GRLPWR Liquid Lipstick – I got the Date Night shade. It’s also Vegan & Cruelty-free. Price: $14.95

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea: Volume II – This palette from Tarte is so pretty with neutral shades. Price: $36

The shade you get are:

  • pearl (white shimmer)
  • conch (off white)
  • sunset (yellow gold)
  • marina (caramel)
  • seaside (chestnut)
  • siren (dark brown)
  • breezy (shimmering slate)
  • riptide (steel blue)

This months box is a $105.95 value!

Also check out my video unboxing of the August 2017 Boxycharm Box!

Beauty Reviews, Clinique

Clinique Jonathan Adler Chic Colour Set Review

Queen of the Girl Geeks

Today I got my Clinique Jonathan Adler Chic Colour Set from Elder-Beerman. I also got a Jonathan Adler Clinique Gift with Purchase.

What’s to love?

First up the compact with this palette is amazing. It’s got a blue and aqua fabric case which is so pretty. It’s well constructed with a very nice mirror and 13 round eye shadow shades.

I am a huge fan of Clinique eye shadow and these are just as nice. The colors are my favorites with brows, taupe, green, blue, pink, purple and bronze in the mix. They are nice and pigmented and look so pretty on my eyes.

My only issue is with the brushes. When they are loose they fly out when I open the case so I took those out.

Overall I am thrilled with this palette. I think it’s a great deal for $39.

Check out my Jonathan Adler Clinique Chic Colour Set  and Gift with Purchase video reveal too!