Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beauty. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

2 on Tuesday


It is no secret that I love sweets and doughnuts are pretty high on the list of sweets I love.  Tasting Table recently did a post on the "10 Best Doughnuts in New York".  With the Whole Life Challenge going on right now, these (obviously) aren't allowed.  But, when it ends at the end of June, I plan on making it my mission to try each one.  I think it's a solid plan for summer.  1 per week sounds responsible right?

Here's a little known fact about me.  I love nail polish.  Like seriously, seriously love it.  I always have.  My nail polish collection in high school tended to be Wet 'n' Wild or Cover Girl, but now it's mostly Essie and OPI.  Or my new favorite line - Julep.  It is really great stuff.  The polish is a high quality, goes on smoothly and last for a while.  They have a monthly subscription program as well called Julep Mavens.  For $19.99/mo, you get either A). 2 polishes and a beauty product (has been eye shadows, blushes, lip glosses); B). 3 polishes; or C). 2 beauty products.  They have different style profiles and each month the boxes for each profile are different.  When you join, you do a quiz that recommends a profile for you, but each month you can change to a different style (if you don't like the colors in your box) or skip a month if you don't like any colors (or need more polish).  It's made my polish collection grow quite significantly, but I love it!  If you are interested in joining yourself, you can click here.

Full disclosure, the above link is a referral link and if you join using it, I earn Jules (which are Julep reward points).  I was not compensated by Julep in anyway for this post, I just really love their product and I hope you do too!  And thanks in advance if you do join via the link!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Influenster Sunkissed Vox Box

Sunkissed Vox Box!
A few weeks ago, I got my first ever InfluensterVoxBox.  I was so excited to be chosen!  For more information about Influenster go here or click the icon on the right.  I was chosen for the Sunkissed VoxBox.  It arrived full of products to try.  I was excited to get try them all out.

 Dr. Scholl's For Her
Dr. Scholl's For Her for High Heel Insoles are clinically proven to help prevent foot pain caused by wearing high heels 2' or higher.  They offer immediate, long-lasting comfort and an ultra-soft gel arch to shift pressure off the ball of your foot.  They're proven to improve the way you feel in heels!

I don't wear heels all the time basically because they kill my feet.  With all the running, I just can't stand heels.  These are a joy to wear!  They have squishy texture which really feels great on your feet.  I've worn them a couple times and they have been a huge help.  These will definitely continue to be used (because who doesn't look great in heels?).

 Olay Fresh Effects (BB Cream) Skin Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 15
24-hour hydration and a splash of sheer color.  This all-in-one skin perfecter, sunscreen, and tinted moisturizer evens tone and refreshes dullness, for flawless looking skin (available in two shades: fair/light and light/medium).

I have been wanting to try a BB cream for a while now.  I am so glad I got this in my Voxbox!  It doubles as a moisturizer while providing sheer coverage.  This is perfect for summer.  I've been using it on the weekends when I don't want to wear foundation.  It's light and gives me enough coverage.  And most importantly, it has SPF in it!  Sun protection is important and I love that it has SPF 15 in it already.  One step and I know I am covered for the day.  Quick and easy. 

Sinful Shine with Gel Tech
Sinful Shine with Gel Tech technology provides rich color and superb shine.  The 32 trend right shades are available for a limited time exclusively at Walgreens.

I was excited to try this one out.  At home nail polish with gel?  Awesome!  I like the color and thought it was perfect for summer.  I painted my nails with it this weekend and so far so good.  It does go on a little thick, so I had to be pretty careful when painting my nails so it didn't clump or get gloopy.  The color is pretty shiny and provides good coverage.  I painted them on Sunday and do not have any chips yet, so I am impressed with that fact.  I am usually an OPI or Essie girl, but I liked this one.  And for only $2.99 at Walgreens, it's a steal.  I don't know if it will replace my Essie or OPI love totally, but it will continue to be in my nail color rotation for the rest of summer.

 Goody Ouchless Ribbon Elastics
The embodiment of fashion and comfort from America's #1 elastics brand, the new Ouchless Ribbon Elastics are the pretty solution to hot summer hair days.

Believe it or not, I was most excited about these.  I've had other ribbon elastics before and I love them.  But the Goody ones are better then any I've used before.  They are strong and hold my hair back.  I can't use them for running (they are strong but not that strong), but they are great for all other times.  They add a nice finish to a basic ponytail.


Which product do you want to try out?

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.  
Everything in italics is from the descriptions included in the Sunkissed Vox Box.  Everything else is 100% my own opinions.