tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83359905834119029172024-03-13T04:59:21.660-06:00beauty delightsHelen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-2664472924162329662015-06-15T21:57:00.000-06:002015-06-15T21:57:05.153-06:00FANCY BOX: December 2014 [Kelly Rowland]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
quickie post today since well... i just really need to get back on track... </div>
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the weekend flew by again - this time, i had my high school reunion to go to. ten years can come by so fast! i can't believe it's been a decade!! it was a casual get together where invites were sent via Facebook so not a whole lot of people came out. still, it was nice to see some people! there was a whole lot of: so... a) are you married? (no); b) do you have kids? (no). </div>
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i think everyone wants to do a formal reunion in a few months when more people can make it out.</div>
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Vinyl Impression</span> : Work Hard Stay Humble Wall Sticker in "Black"</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: N/A (slightly smaller than a paper size?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $16.00 CAD</span></div>
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good quote but not something that i would put on my wall. <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">for sale</a>!</div>
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Kryolan </span>: Fun Faze UV-Dayglow F/X Cream Sticks in "91202 UV-Pink"</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $10.00 USD</span><br />
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the words 'Kryolan' are written so tiny that when i first saw this item, i thought it was some cheap lipstick - especially after seeing the words "Fun Faze" inscribed on the side.<br />
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but lo' and behold, it is from Kryolan which is a professional makeup line that i've heard a little about. i believe that they specialize in stage/special effects makeup.<br />
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anyway, where i was also wrong is thinking that this is a lipstick. it is actually a cream stick that is to be used on the hair or for special effects only - not for cosmetic purposes. very confusing because on the Fancy website, it calls it a lipstick and there is an image of a girl applying it on her lips. oopsies?<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Blue & Cream</span> : Change Tray in "Wear the Pants" </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 1 6 x 6 tray</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $45.00 USD</span><br />
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yikes - cute little tray but pricey. the tray is bent on the sides and made of glass.<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Hello Apparel</span> : Hello Heather Grey Raglan Pullover </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: Large</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $50.00 USD</span><br />
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California Fleece by American Apparel is quite soft since it is 90% combed cotton. this is a size large which is what i told Fancy when they asked me ages ago what size of a t-shirt to send me. i said large, figuring that i would probably just wear it to bed, but the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.ca/2015/03/fancy-box-november-2014-kelly-rowland.html">shirt they sent me</a> was nowhere near a large.<br />
in this case though, this is huge! the pullover was already loose to begin with but now it is extra roomy.<br />
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so i would categorize this month's box as more of a miss than a hit. the sweatshirt is cute but rather big... and the change tray is neat as well but i can't exactly agree with the dollar value. and i probably won't use the black light cream stick since i am not going to a rave anytime soon...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: Lay Me Down - Sam Smith<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: The Rock // The Proposal // Dragon Blade<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Walking Dead Season 5 // Vampire Diaries Season 5 // Outlander Season 1 /// Game of Thrones Season 5 // Forever Season 1 (finished - and signed a petition to keep this series going) // Grace & Frankie Season 1 (finished in a few days - some moments are very real and heartbreaking) // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 2<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: - -</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-37550776456418788322015-05-19T22:12:00.000-06:002015-05-19T22:12:09.818-06:00BEAUTY BOX 5: December 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
oops!! it's been almost a month since my last post - don't worry, i have a long list of excuses: </div>
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taxes, hockey playoffs, binge-watching a new series, an internet connection that refuses to work...</div>
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ugh. it's the worst! i have the Shaw wireless modem thing and i get internet on my iPad and phone no problem but my desktop computer struggles and struggles. bah!</div>
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anyway, LONG WEEKEND I LOVE YOU. i even took Friday off just because i needed the extra extra day. still, i did not want to get out of bed this morning. i'm long overdue for a vacation. hmmm but where? suggestions anyone? </div>
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December's box: <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Merry & Bright</span></b></div>
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Jacqua</span> : Rose Bouquet Hydrating Facial Mist</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 50 mL (full size!)</span></div>
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i already own a product very similar to this - which is the Australis Make-Up Finishing Spritz. both smell of roses but this particular Jacqua one comes in a fancy glass bottle. another difference is that this one does not have any mention of preventing makeup from fading so i might just hang onto my Australis one for now. </div>
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Absolute!</span> : Nail Polish Remover in "Spring Fresh"</b></div>
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my nails have been naked for like two months - what am i doing with my life!? so.sad.</div>
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Juice Beauty</span> : Stem Cellular Moisturizer</b></div>
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this white cream moisturizer smells like lemons!</div>
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Nanacoco</span> : Nail Polish in "#21124 Stardust"</b></div>
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not a fan... i have not seen many orange nail polishes in my life - coral yes, but not really orange orange. not only that, but orange <i>sparkles</i>?! straight to the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">blog sale board</a>.</div>
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maybe this is why the nail polish remover was included?... am i being too mean now? sorry orange.</div>
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Lucky Brand</span> : Fragrance in "Lucky Number 6"</b></div>
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this was released way back in 2006 - which i did not actually know but found off the interweb. i find it a tad bit strong at first. it is described as having "notes of peony, tigerlily, jasmine tea, casheran, lotus leaf, musk, liquid amber, lychee". </div>
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that's all folks! moving on to the next one... due to my silly rule of not opening a box until i finish blogging about one, the mountain is still growing... better get to it!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: Big Girls Cry - Sia<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: The Princess Diaries (watched it once ages ago so it was nice to rewatch this - who would ever say no to being a princess EVER though??) //Monster's Ball (pretty depressing at parts) // The Age of Adaline (quite sweet and blake lively is just gorgeous all the time, but the scientific explanations was hil-ar-io-us) // Almost Famous (recommended by the bf because of the music and i did enjoy it - great story) // The Maze Runner (second time around! still quite thrilling)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Walking Dead Season 5 // Vampire Diaries Season 5 // <strike>Marco Polo Season 1</strike> (finished! the pace is rather slow i think but the parts that weren't, were really good!) // Outlander Season 1 /// Game of Thrones Season 5 (it's back!) // Forever Season 1 (found a list on imdb about TV shows being renewed, cancelled, or up on the chopping block ... all the comments kept saying 'i hope they don't cancel Forever!' - i had never heard of the show so i looked it up and then i was hooked. i have 3 episodes left, and it's come to my attention that it was indeed cancelled. BOOO!!)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: - -</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-11899789210833562742015-04-19T14:33:00.000-06:002015-04-19T15:34:48.280-06:00WANTABLE: December 2014 [Accessories]small things like this sticker stating who packed my accessories box and that it was <i>packaged especially</i> for me make me like Wantable more. it feels like we have a more personal relationship. by the way, i like Miguel - this was a pretty great box.<br />
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the information that comes with the box is formatted slightly different this month, like this list of my order details. i prefer this look - it looks much cleaner than before.<br />
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<b>1) Cora Necklace</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $32.00</span><br />
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first up - the Cora Necklace. LOVE this! it's very pretty and i love the different shades of blue.<br />
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<b>2) Marina Earrings - Gold</b></div>
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these earrings are beautiful. they perfectly fit the preferences i selected - studs and geometric designs!</div>
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<b>3) Estella Ring - 6</b></div>
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simple but not typical at the same time. looks almost flat when looking straight down at it. not uncomfortable at all.</div>
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<b>4) Olivia Bracelet - Gold</b></div>
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this gold bangle with an anchor design is just too cute! the loop can be unhooked from the anchor and voila! fits better on your wrist.</div>
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total box value: $78.00<br />
amount paid: $47.01 (still pretty pricey)<br />
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thanks Miguel for picking out such a fantastic box! i've actually worn all of these items multiple times, even all at the same time. there's gold in almost all of the pieces so they can easily go together.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: Jinusean - Tell Me One More Time<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: A Werewolf Boy (i REALLY did not want to watch this one again - just cause it is so sad. so lonely :( ) // Interstellar (there was so much hype but it wasn't THAT amazing to me - i would say it is because of my exposure to Doctor Who) // Exodus: Gods and Kings (i had no idea this was about Moses - oops. very interesting though, especially if you don't know much about the Bible... be warned it is quite long) // In Your Eyes (random selection on Netflix last night but i found it rather good... interesting and odd concept at the same time. ending was a little crazy)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Walking Dead Season 5 // Vampire Diaries Season 5 // Marco Polo Season 1 // Outlander Season 1<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: - -7</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-81650613920212862852015-04-07T19:34:00.001-06:002015-04-07T19:34:50.928-06:00TOPBOX: December 2014this will be a super quick post! the December's Topbox was a bit of a letdown.<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Marsk </span>: Mineral Eyeshadow in "Black Comedy"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 1.2 g (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $22.50</span><br />
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i just do not have the patience when it comes to loose eyeshadows. i have a brief 5-10 minute window for makeup before i run (never walk) to the bus stop. please be sure to check out the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">blog sale</a> for this item.<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Kinetics </span>: Nail Colors in "KP299 Ice Smoothie"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 15 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $12.00</span><br />
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"Ice Smoothie" is a deep purple that can also be found on said <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">blog sale</a> page :)<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Eslor</span> : Soothing Refiner & Cleanser and Chlorophyll Lifting Mask</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 5 mL x 4 packets</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: refiner/cleanser $28.00 (60 mL) and mask $38.00 (50 mL)</span><br />
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i have not heard of Eslor before but it is a company that claims to base their products from science. there is a soothing refiner/cleanser as well as a lifting mask which is meant for tightening the skin.<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Me MAXeffects Naturals</span> : Eye & Face Makeup Remover Plus Toner</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: N/A (maybe 5 mL?)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $19.99 (40 mL)</span><br />
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i have no idea how this product could possibly double up as a makeup remover <i>and</i> toner. personally, i felt that it didn't really pass the test as a makeup remover - especially at removing the eyeliner on my lower lash line. as for the toning properties, i can't say for sure. i am more used to toners that contain alcohol so i can feel the tingly sensation afterwards. this one is alcohol free so i can't exactly tell if this toner was doing its job or not.<br />
pretty confusing. i've used the entire thing (in less than a week) and i am still confused what it supposed to do.<br />
side note - this is made right by my house! as in, it's in Calgary! and i haven't even heard of it before now.<br />
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the only neat thing is how these products all come from different countries:<br />
Marsk - <i>Australia/England</i><br />
Kinetics - <i>Latvia</i><br />
Eslor - <i>United States</i><br />
Me MAXefects - <i>Canada </i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: We - Kim Feel & Kwak Jin Eon<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: X-Men:</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Days of Future Past (not bad - but this changes EVERYTHING!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Walking Dead Season 5 // Vampire Diaries Season 5 // Marco Polo Season 1 // Outlander Season 1<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: - -</span></div>
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Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-37778146891561706462015-04-01T21:50:00.000-06:002015-04-01T22:10:48.773-06:00IPSY BAG: December 2014happy April Fools! i have never been a fan of lying since well, lies aren't <i>usually </i>nice. but harmless pranks on the other hand...<br />
just a bit of fun in the office today, covering up the sensors on the bottom of the mouse on people's computers... teehee...<br />
can you believe some property developer in BC posted on MARCH 31 that Disneyland purchased the rest of their land to develop a micro-park, the first in Canada?!<br />
who in their right mind would play with the feelings of Disney enthusiasts like that!? on MARCH 31! not. funny.<br />
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ipsy's last 2014 bag was centered around being a <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">"Creative Genius".</span></b><br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Cailyn</span> : Just Mineral Eye Polish in "#5 Orchid"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Made with 100% raw mineral powder, this highly pigmented satiny powder not only colors your eyes with shimmery, gorgeous hues, but is also safe to wear long hours. <br />The easy to use built-in sponge tip allows smooth application and seamless blending of colors. Whether you want to give a subtle wash of color or go for dramatic smokey makeup, CAILYN Just Mineral Eye Polish will be a girl's best friend. </i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 2.5 g (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $15.00</span><br />
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a few years ago, i would've been excited about a product like this but now all i see is a shimmery mess waiting to happen. the color "Orchid" (which i would have expected to be more a purple for some reason...) is a nice neutral shimmer.<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Sexy Hair</span> : 450° Blow Out Heat Defense Blow Dry Spray</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Protect those tresses! Sexy Hair’s 450° Blow Out Heat Defense Blow Dry Spray protects hair from heat damage up to 450°F. In addition to outstanding thermal protection, it also conditions for smooth, sleek styles, detangles for improved manageability and strengthens hair. Helps to decrease blow dry time and adds weightless shine. </i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 50 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $18.95 (125 mL)</span><br />
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i am horrible at remembering to put heat protectant prior to blow drying. i'm a fan of Sexy Hair though so i will try to incorporate this into my routine.<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Tarte </span>: Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Like a pushup bra for your lashes, tarte’s best-selling mascara lengthens, curls, volumizes and conditions to deliver a 330% increase in lash volume instantly. The high-performance formula is also infused with naturally-derived olive esters to help nourish and protect lashes. </i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 3 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $20.00 (7 mL)</span><br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">BWC</span> : Premium Aromatherapy Facial Cleanser 3% AHA Complex</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Beauty Without Cruelty 3% A.H.A. Facial Cleanser is a lightly-foaming, soap-free cleanser that removes dead surface skin cells, daily impurities, and excess oil without over-cleaning your skin. Nature's own alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) gently and deeply clean and actively clarify your skin without disturbing it's natural balance. Pure premium Oshadhi aroma-therapeutic essential oils tone, condition, and calm, leaving your skin clean, clear, and refreshed. </i><br />size: 59 mL<br />retail value: $11.95 (250 mL)</span><br />
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this lightly scented (lavender?) clear gel cleanser is pH balanced and soap-free. my boyfriend always reaches for his bar of soap when washing his face. i always tell him that it is not good for his face since it dries out the skin. but he always says, 'what? it's soap!'. now i will just have to show him that 'soap-free' is a thing! <br />
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">NYX </span>: Butter Lip Balm in "BLB05 Marshmallow"</b><br />
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available in 8 shades but of course i get the one that will probably wash me out :/ it's too bad since i love NYX.<br />
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December's bag is sort of a fail for me - not interested in using the majority of these products... please check out the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">sale page</a> instead :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /><br />AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: Often [Kygo Remix] - The Weeknd<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: Cinderella (2015 - lovely dresses and design, and of course a fairy tale but over the top corny at parts. and just not enough magic! the only magical part was the fairy godmother but that was so sudden that you don't really believe it...) ; The Impossible (again - but still so powerful. must watch!) ; More Than Blue (Korean - for most of the movie, i was getting a bit annoyed - yes it is touching that a terminally ill man loves a woman so much but won't tell her because he's going to die so he does all these things for her that hurts him at the same time... i was like JUST TELL HER!! but then there is a slight twist that makes things a hundred times more sad) <br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 5 (finished!) // Walking Dead Season 5 // Vampire Diaries Season 5 // Marco Polo Season 1 // Outlander Season 1 (oops starting too many..,)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: - -</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-3024107498017420692015-03-14T22:11:00.000-06:002015-03-14T22:11:09.635-06:00FANCY BOX: November 2014 [Kelly Rowland]has anyone gone to some Big Taste events happening in Calgary these few weeks? i am blaming them for the amount of times i've been going out to eat!<br />
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this week, i tried the dinner menu at Buchanan's and Hapa Izakaya.<br />
at Buchanan's (steakhouse, contemporary), i had the mixed green salad (you can never go wrong with pork belly <i>and</i> i've discovered a new cheese that i like - boursin!), the New York steak (which was just alright, not all that tasty) and finished off with the auchentoshen creme caramel (which i don't really understand - some kind of pudding that tastes like egg tarts). overall, Buchanan's was just okay. i wasn't super impressed by any of the courses.<br />
i also had the dinner menu at Hapa Izakaya (Asian) which included a carpaccio trio (light and delicious), buta no kakuni (pork belly again, this time in steamed buns but very fatty) and spicy pork hot stone bowl (lackluster... perhaps missing an ingredient or spice?). there was a dessert as well, a sort of tofu pudding with maple syrup and almond nuts. this dessert was delicious! but sadly, it is not on their regular menu. i find that this sort of defeats the purpose of the Big Taste event. i thought it was supposed to introduce you to many of the food items at a restaurant... but what happens when you fall in love with something that is just available temporarily? :(<br />
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;">November's Fancy box featuring Kelly Rowland</span> included:<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">AdNArt</span> : 45 Degree Tilt Tea Mug in "Black"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $9.99 CAD</span><br />
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great concept! i hesitate to try loose leaf tea because i'd have to get a diffuser, steep my tea and then take it out while it is still wet... sounds like a lot of work to me.<br />
so instead, this ceramic mug comes with a silicone diffuser, so when you're done steeping, you can tilt your mug and there's no dripping mess! you can also move the diffuser around the lip of the mug depending on your preference of mild or or deep infusion.<br />
also available in other colors: red, purple, green, yellow<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Kikkerland </span>: Head Massager</b><div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $4.00 x 2</span></div>
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to achieve a similar response from your friends and family (see first pic below), all you need is this fancy stainless steel tool. "Instantly invigorating" cannot describe this massager better. it's like watching babies try lemons for the first time - get ready for some LOLs.</div>
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i have seen these around at those shops that sell quirky items, never thought i'd get one, let alone two. thank goodness i gave one out during a Christmas exchange. reviews for this item have been very positive though!</div>
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Suck UK </span>: Break Glass Money Box</b></div>
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">NPW</span> : Get the Hint in "Loud and Clear"</b></div>
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<b>5) Young and Wild Tee </b></div>
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printed on a short sleeve shirt from Next Level Apparel. very soft material. can i just say that the sizing is ridiculous though? i selected my shirt size on Fancy as L because to be honest, i probably will only wear whatever shirts they send me to bed (this shirt is a very good example since being young is almost pushing it for me, and wild, well that is out of the question). and i like to wear comfy and loose pajamas so Large was what i went with. this would be way too tight! still soft though.</div>
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all the items in this November box are definitely 'quirky' but only a few are practical for me. the Tilt Mug is a genius idea... hopefully it works out well! </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: From Eden - Hozier<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: Belle (boring... i didn't really like the main character and couldn't quite grasp the possibility of falling in love with someone so quick... but then again this was the 18th century...); Hereafter (definitely some intense scenes - the tsunami and the brother)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 5 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Vampire Diaries Season 5 // Marco Polo Season 1<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: - - </span><br /></div>
Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-47987626187316969652015-03-06T21:37:00.001-07:002015-03-06T21:37:44.670-07:00REVIEW: Maybelline Color Show Nail Lacquer in "Gilded Rose"it has been AGES since i have posted a review and not a beauty box post.<br />
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anyhoo - i forgot to update you on whether my journey on cutting back on my beauty box addiction has been successful. i am happy to say that i have had the strength to cut <i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">TWO</span></i> subscriptions so far - Fancy and Topbox. Fancy wasn't too difficult because it is insane to calculate how much i have spent on these boxes.. they are over $60 CAD a month! i must have been delusional, thinking that this was anywhere near reasonable.</div>
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Topbox, on the other hand, was more difficult since it was my first subscription <span style="color: #c27ba0;">ever</span>. i first subscribed to them way back in December 2011. that is over three years ago! we definitely had a long term relationship but it was just not for me anymore - people change, boxes get lame, ya know? we just grew apart.<br />
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so let's switch things up a bit here to a nail polish review!<br />
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i am currently wearing <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Maybelline's "305 Gilded Rose"</span></b> from their Brocades Collection. i have wanted this particular color since last year, so it was completely meant to be when i finally found it during Target's liquidation sale (still sad about Target leaving Canada). </div>
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"Gilded Rose" is a beautiful gold shimmer with soft pink glitters in the shape of hexagons and circles. there are plenty of glitters here - no digging required.<br />
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i am wearing two coats. if you layer this polish, then it is quite likely it will chip. in fact, i had chipping within 12 hours - and they were not tiny chips either. i highly advise you to wear a topcoat!<br />
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size: 7 mL<br />
retail value: $3.49 (i got it for 30% off)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: Someone New - Hozier<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: - -<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 5 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Vampire Diaries Season 5 // Marco Polo Season 1<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: - - </span></div>
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Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-75671091038852205292015-02-28T14:57:00.000-07:002015-02-28T14:57:39.149-07:00BEAUTY BOX 5: November 2014November's <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">"Gracefully Grounded"</span></b> box from BB5:<br />
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i guess another term for grounded is boring.. because many of the items included are really regular day to day hygienic items.<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Afterfeather </span>: Refillable Travel Bottle - 2 fl. oz.</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 2 fl. oz. bottle </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $8.95 (set of 2)</span><br />
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very cute bottle for traveling! i love the dandelion print. this would have been very handy if only i did not have an empire of sample sized beauty products waiting on hand.<br />
this is the prettiest and most exciting item in the box... prepare to go downhill from here.<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">DenTek </span>: Floss Floss Picks & Case</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 6 picks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $2.49 (4 picks)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">promotion: $1.00 off any Floss Pick & Case or $1.00 off any product over $2.00 (manufacturer's coupon); expires Dec 31, 2018</span><br />
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leave it to BB5 to include items that you have never gotten in a beauty box subscription. yes, these are floss picks. BB5 tells you to bring these on the go and 'floss in style'. i guess if you are worried about how you look when you floss then these are for you! in my opinion, there is no sexy/trendy way to floss.<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">HASK </span>: Macadamia Oil Revitalizing Shine Hair Treatment </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 18 mL (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $2.99 </span><br />
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i have quite the collection on hair oils now and i definitely do not use them enough. i find my hair gets shiny (aka greasy) enough on its own.<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Laura Ashley</span> : Body Butter in "Sweet Peony"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 50 g</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $20.00 (set of 6)</span><br />
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in junior high, i was all about perfumes from Gap. this body butter reminds me of that - soft and sweet.<br />
i would call this a lotion more than a body butter since it is not exactly thick.<br />
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Dove </span>: Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 53 mL </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $6.49 (650 mL)</span><br />
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<span id="goog_934433181"></span><span id="goog_934433182"></span>it's body wash! very similar to all the other drug store brand body washes i have gotten from BB5 - it cleanses and it smells good.<br />
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see what i mean? lotion, body wash, floss picks... all day to day items we use so nothing special here.<br />
the box included a 30% off Sparkles & Pop (online jewelry store) promo with code BEAUTYPOP (expired Dec 31, 2014).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: Impossible Heart - Paloma Faith<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: Miracle in Cell No. 7 (Korean - actually watched this last time after Titanic... very sad movie - you need to be prepared with the tissues; reminds me of I Am Sam; the girl actress is soooo adorable!) // Cast Away (first time watching this Tom Hanks movie. saddest i ever felt about a volleyball...)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 5 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Vampire Diaries Season 5 // Marco Polo Season 1 (started a new series with the boyfriend!)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: nothing!! taking a break :P</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-26187125647728481752015-02-22T04:18:00.002-07:002015-02-22T04:24:44.333-07:00TOPBOX: November 2014<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">happy Chinese New Year everyone!</span></b> i spent quality time with the fam, which included plenty of eating time. i must remember to not only request the actual day off work but also the day after, because i missed out on a lunch buffet. and we absolutely can't have <i>that</i> happening again.<br />
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for my Chinese New Year resolution (since the January 1st one didn't really work out...), <span style="color: #c27ba0;">i am going to cancel a number of beauty box subscriptions.</span><br />
not just one. maybe two, perhaps three. i know i said something similar over a year ago but i have faith in myself this time. once morning comes (since it is 4 am right now and i do not know why i am still awake), i am pressing cancel cancel cancel!<br />
stay tuned on my next post to witness my success!<br />
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recapping back to November - i don't recall selecting a Prive Topbox. 99% of the time, i miss the wishlist deadline altogether so i end up with the Regular Topbox.<br />
but here, we have a MeMeMe Prive Topbox for November. with this Prive box, there were only 2 items instead of the usual four.<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">MeMeMe Cosmetics</span> : Lash Attack Lengthening Mascara in "Black"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 8 mL (full size!) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $14.00</span><br />
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can't say much since i try to finish my mascaras -completely- before opening a new one and that usually takes some time (ages actually). check the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">sale page</a> please!<br />
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<b>2)<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> MeMeMe Cosmetics</span> : Boho Balm Cheek & Lip Tint in "Pink Rouge"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 11 g (full size!) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $11.00</span><br />
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i was hesitant to open this product seeing that i don't use cream blushes nor do i like using my fingers to dab on a lip product. but the cute tin and the fact that i haven't tried the MeMeMe brand made me go 'why not?'...<br />
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this duo purpose MeMeMe tint also comes in another set of dual colors - 'Coral Taupe' - but i got 'Pink Rouge'.<br />
the swatches below include 1) pink, 2) rouge, and 3) a blend of pink and rouge.<br />
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pink on its own is a little too light on the lips and rouge by itself is too dark on my cheeks so i find myself using the blended version most often.<br />
i lightly dab the rouge side and then blend upwards on my cheeks. then i swipe a bit of pink a little higher on my cheeks and blend that in as well which sort of highlights that area while toning down the red shade.<br />
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the balms feel a little tacky and the color tends to emphasize the lines in my lips. there is something in the formula that dries my lips right up. every evening after i used this balm on my lips, i find that my lips are peeling like crazy.<br />
i much prefer to use this on the cheeks instead.<br />
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and that's it! in the end, i didn't mind the Cheek & Lip Tint, although it did not blow me away. the two products came in a blue organza bag instead of the ol' white and purple tube, along with a $10 coupon off a $30 purchase at London Drugs that expired way back at the end of November. did anyone else get the MeMeMe box for no reason?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: Afire Love - Ed Sheeran (SO good! his entire album X is actually pretty awesome all around)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (requires paying attention to the entire dialogue to understand what was going on; a little slow for my taste) // Paycheck (interesting idea but forgettable ) // Titanic (still the same question - why did Jack have to die?!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 5 // Walking Dead Season 5 // <strike>Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1</strike> (done! i was skeptical of this series at first but the characters grow on you and are just freakin hilarious) // Vampire Diaries Season 5</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: <strike>"When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman</strike> (finally completed!!! it took too long to finish... i was never captivated enough nor invested in the characters so i wouldn't exactly recommend this)</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-13411011959893252282015-01-28T20:22:00.003-07:002015-01-28T20:22:29.896-07:00IPSY BAG: November 2014look at what a sick day can give me! enough free time to set up back-to-back posts! whee ~<br />
ipsy's November bag - <span style="color: #c27ba0;">"Girls Meets Glitter"</span><br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Elizabeth Mott</span> : you're so FINE Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in "Glitterati"</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-small;">It’s not just any liquid eyeliner. With you’re so FINE’s micro-tipped brush, you can control your strokes to create dramatic, and sharp cat eyes! This brush is so control friendly that creating precise, symmetrical lines is ridiculously easy, so it’s perfect for first time liquid eyeliner users too.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 3 g (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $17.99</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">promotion: 50% off online purchase with code IPSYFINE; expired 1/10/15</span><br />
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i was <i>just </i>thinking of trying a new liquid eyeliner. i would have preferred if i got the other color which is just regular ol' 'Black'. this eyeliner is thin but it really isn't that fine. the glitter makes it difficult to be extremely precise but i don't really have an issue with that since i have to line my eyes super thick anyway. the eyeliner dries quick enough and stays put throughout the work day. yep, i wore it to work; it's pretty and subtle enough.<br />
a quick note about the smell though. glitter eyeliners always has this super manufactured smell that makes you pause and think, 'ugh, whatever chemicals are in this must be horrible for me' but then you bat your eyes and shrug, meh.<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">J. Cat Beauty</span> : Wonder Lip Paint in "WLP111 Red Potion"</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-small;">For invincible color and impeccable wear, the Wonder Lip Paint serves justice! With the twofold blend of endurance and delivery of intense pigmentation, this will become your heroine of lip colors. Paint your lips to perfection for your day and nighttime adventures! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 10 mL (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $4.99</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">promotion: 25% off online purchase with code 25JCAT; expired 12/31/14</span><br />
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these Wonder Lip Paints obviously come across as wannabe OCC Lip Tars. they also come in 36 colors including greys and greens.<br />
i haven't invested in Lip Tars yet so i was happy to give this a try. the tiniest amount, as you can see, gives you more than enough product that is for sure leaving a stain behind.<br />
i love the dark shade 'Red Potion' appears to be in the tube but it blends out to be more of a wine-berry shade but i am sure i can layer it on if needed.<br />
a word of caution if you are using your fingers because it can messy around the lip area, and of course, on your finger.<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Be A Bombshell Cosmetics</span> : Eye Base in "Submissive"</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-small;">This eye base is a highly pigmented, long-lasting product that can be used as a single cream color or used as an eye base to build color. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 2.5 g (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $14.00</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px;">"Submissive" is described on the Be A Bombshell website as an <i>intense creamy bronze with gold shimmer</i>. it </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto;">really is not that intense but rather just a base. and it is a fairly good base. my eyeshadow has stayed on for about 12 hours, although it obviously doesn't look like it did when i first applied my makeup but still impressive. </span><br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">TEMPTU</span> : S/B Highlighter in "050 Pink Pearl"</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-small;">A cult favorite of makeup artists around the globe, TEMPTU S/B Highlighter is the perfect product that goes on sheer for an overall illuminating and contouring effect. Light-reflecting and transfer resistant, S/B Highlighter glides on effortlessly for a brilliant complexion boost that contours to highlight your best features.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 3 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $27.50 (30 mL) or $100.00 (120 mL)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">promotion: 25% off online purchase with code IPSY; expired 12/31/14; US only</span><br />
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S/B? huh? that required a little bit of digging on the TEMPTU website.<br />
S/B stands for silicone-based which TEMPTU suggests for a <i>soft focus effect</i>. in the swatch below, 'Pink Pearl' is not screaming SPARKLE but instead you see a soft shimmer when the light touches it.<br />
i know TEMPTU is recognized as an airbrush makeup company but this particular product can be applied with an airbrush, fingers, brush or sponge. all you really need is a few drops. the sample we got was tiny but i guess you can throw it in your purse for some highlighting touch ups.<br />
TEMPTU's highlighters also come in various shades of shimmer and bronze.<br />
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Marc Anthony</span> : Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Volume Shine Hairspray</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Get extra volume, shine and hold with this dual purpose hairspray; nourishing and styling in one! This argan oil, keratin and grape seed oil infused hairspray gives you strong and flexible hold plus deep nourishment, strengthening and conditioning as you style.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 53 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $8.99</span><br />
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nice citrus scent but i have yet to fully test out the hold feature since i normally let me hair do its own thang since it is naturally straight (and a little boring). i mean, who has time to do their makeup <i>and</i> their hair in the morning? not this girl. i like sleep.<br />
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this has been a pretty good bag - i was excited about the eyeliner, lip paint and the eye base. all of which i will use regularly. i was initially afraid of products being too glittery when i read the word GLITTER as being the theme but most of it is subtle and wearable.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: Girls Chase Boys - Ingrid Michaelson<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: nothing yet :) just going through Doctor Who episodes!<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 5 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1 // Vampire Diaries Season 5<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-52291147442754719952015-01-27T17:39:00.001-07:002015-01-27T17:39:10.077-07:00WANTABLE : October 2014 [Accessories]today, i stayed home sick. lessons learned: do not consume expired miso paste.<br />
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let's get the last October box out of the way shall we?<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Emily Maynard</span> : Natalie Bracelet</b></div>
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i was definitely intrigued when i pulled this fancy box (and pouch) out. looking at the name, it sounded like a celebrity... and then i remembered. her name was plastered on many tabloids by the checkout lanes - Emily Maynard was on the Bachelor who later became a Bachelorette. i haven't followed the show since Bob from season 4 and Trista from season 1. and Wikipedia tells me there has been 29 seasons of the Bachelor and Bachelorette! 29!<br />
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anyway, back to the Natalie bracelet. this brass ox-plated cuff is adjustable. the cuff has been hammered flat and does not feel heavy.<br />
this is the most expensive piece i have received from Wantable, but sadly it is not something i would wear. check out the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.ca/p/blog-sale.html">sale board</a> for a great deal :)</div>
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<b>2) Delany Earrings</b></div>
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uhm no. definitely not me. these just scream 80s to me. the plastic is not impressive either. </div>
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<b>3) Harper Rose Earrings</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $18.00</span></div>
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okay, did we do a 180 here? cause <i>these </i>earrings i love!<br />
possibly my new favs. they are so easy to wear. small but definitely does the job. </div>
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<b>4) Shannon Ring</b></div>
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i don't know how i feel about this ring. different but interesting... it doesn't look horrible but just... different. i could try to make it work but it is a tad big. it is slightly loose on my thumb so i am thinking it is a size 7.5 - 8?</div>
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so October's pieces are all over the place - i can't really see myself wearing two or more of them together. i received two pairs of earrings - one pair is totally my taste while the other one is the completely opposite!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: Salvation - Gabrielle Aplin<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: Guardians of the Galaxy (again); Edge of Tomorrow (again); Beautiful Creatures (surprisingly good)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season <strike>4</strike> 5 (goodbye Tenth Doctor) // Walking Dead Season 5 // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1 // Vampire Diaries Season 5<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman </span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-49060776388022613272015-01-20T20:29:00.000-07:002015-01-20T20:29:06.078-07:00FANCY BOX: October 2014looks like Fancy is cutting back on the info cards... bummer. sort of defeats the purpose of getting a 'handpicked' item from Kelly if i have no idea why she chose it anyway... for all i know, someone <i>not </i>named Kelly is throwing these random items in. :P<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">American Apparel</span> : Glow in the Dark Nail Polish in "65469 Neptune"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $18.00 (3 bottles)</span><br />
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okay, i can handle glow in the dark polish, i can handle blue polish, but WHY three bottles of it?! i do not understand... what am i going to do with 3 bottles? (see <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">sale page</a>...)<br />
as you can see, the polish has settled and although i can see a ball in there, the polish is still very thick so it is difficult to shake this up. i don't have a UV light to test this polish out just yet.<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">DIY Nails</span>: Nails Decals in "Celestial"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $10.00</span><br />
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DIY Nails is a UK company and they carry a range of nail decals - you can even get the faces of Breaking Bad on your nails! the nail decals can also double as temporary tattoos. nail decals seem like a lot of work to me but i might try it out one day if all it takes is a little bit of water...<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Kitsch</span> : Charm Jewelry Necklace & Earring Set in "Be Electric"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $32.00 (CAD $38.72)</span><br />
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hands down my favorite item in the box. i love simple jewelry like this - so easy to wear! and plus, lightning bolts! any Harry Potter references are welcome :)<br />
the necklace and earrings are 14 k gold plated brass but they are also available in sterling silver plated brass. the necklace chain is 16 inches, so it sits right between my collar bones.<br />
Kitsch ships to Canada and their prices aren't bad either. their rings are especially cute!<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Paperwallet </span>: Wallet in "Galaxy"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $14.00</span><br />
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this particular 'Galaxy' design is part of the "Pattern Series". it is a very pretty design... reminds me of my desktop background at work. the faces of two Sphynx cats chill on the inside where you would put your cash. Paperwallet products are made from a type of paper called Tyvek - it's thin and waterproof. i tried (not too hard) tearing it and it didn't work. it is also 100% recyclable! that's neat for sure but i don't really use wallets. instead, i rather flip through about 20 cards before i find my credit card. you know how it is. i gave this away during one of the Christmas exchanges last year.<br />
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">WallsNeedLove </span>: Wall Decals in "Silver - Coronata Stars"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $12.00</span><br />
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at first i was like, what am i going to do with this?? but, after checking out the website, i am inspired! there is one photo in particular where it looks like the stars are bursting from the corner of a room and the stars are just falling. very pretty!<br />
there are plenty of designs as well as a number of colors to choose from - 40 to be exact!<br />
tutorials are available which would definitely be useful to me.<br />
i believe their design packs change recently because the website says there are 28 in each but mine says 30.<br />
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some of the contents were misses, but those that were a hit - hit hard! i especially love the Kitsch jewelry set because it is so dainty and cute. i was feeling iffy about the WallsNeedLove wall decals but their website has inspired me! i just need to figure out now where to release the inspiration... decisions decisions!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: "Panic Cord" by Gabrielle Aplin<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: nothing since Edge of Tomorrow<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 4 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1 // Vampire Diaries Season 5<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman </span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-84441162173804348182015-01-16T22:23:00.000-07:002015-01-16T22:23:10.253-07:00BEAUTY BOX 5: October 2014yesterday, we celebrated our <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">NINTH </span></b>year together. my boyfriend and i decided to honor the day by going to our first Brazilian BBQ and eating meat, meat <i>and </i>more meat. regular meat, spicy meat and meat wrapped up in meat. then finishing with some cake. then we went home and fell into a food coma. it was a very lovely night.<br />
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October's box "Effortless Allure" is all about simplicity:<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">ChapStick </span>: Dual-Ended Hydration Lock Day & Night</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 2.2 g x 2 (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $2.99</span><br />
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first up, definitely a simple beauty product since it is ChapStick and all but wait... dual-ended!? that is impossible!<br />
one end is for use during the day so it has SPF while night is about restoring moisture. i've never seen a product like this - intriguing but also slightly gimmicky,,,<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Bellapierre Cosmetics</span> : Cheek & Lip Stain in "Pink"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 5 g (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $19.99</span><br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Extend Your Beauty</span> : Cosmetic Tool</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 1 tool (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $5.49</span><br />
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another product that i have not seen before which is neat but to be honest, it looks sort of cheap. it looks like a product i could find at the dollar store.<br />
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and check out the back! <i>Diswasher safe</i>? wait - wha?? so many questions...<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Nanacoco </span>: Nail Polish in "20055 Romantic Cruise"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 15 mL (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $3.95</span><br />
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i keep picking up blue nail polish and adding it to my collection but it's the shade i use least. why do i continue to do that? ... <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">sale page</a> time!<br />
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Lashem </span>: Picture Perfect Instant Wrinkle Reducer</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 5 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $3.95 (15 g)</span><br />
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last month we got the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.ca/2014/11/beauty-box-5-september-2014.html">eye bright</a> version. the wrinkles are coming. must. prepare.<br />
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and voila! meh meh meh. <i>effortless</i> indeed... don't have much to say; every item is lackluster.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening: </span>Just A Lil Bit (Av.i Remix) - 50 Cent<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched:</span> Edge of Tomorrow<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching:</span> Doctor Who Season 4 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1 // Vampire Diaries Season 5<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading: </span>"When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman </span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-58512718958699620112015-01-07T21:59:00.000-07:002015-01-07T21:59:05.144-07:00TOPBOX: October 2014 [Regular]happy happy new year everybody! i hope your holidays were fabulous. i went back to work this week and i must say i could've used another week - only because it was quite a busy holiday. there was not one single day where i was able to lounge in pajamas and binge watch Netflix all day. other than that, it was a great time. spent plenty of time with friends and fam. and yes... somehow i ended up at the mall on Christmas Eve again. thought i was going to be able to avoid it since i was doing pretty good even before December hit. but lo and behold, every weekend in December was busy busy busy! one weekend it was my company's Christmas party and then there was a friend's wedding and then bam! it comes and goes so quickly doesn't it?<br />
and then New Years. i feel that as i get older, fewer and fewer people have actual plans on New Years. for the beginning of 2015, the boyfriend and i just stayed in with his sisters. watched the countdown on TV. also watched a bunch of French rap videos. some of it is actually really good! actually i can't exactly comment on the rapping but to me - whose French is limited to <i>bonjour</i>, <i>pamplemousse </i>and <i>voulez-vous coucher avec moi </i>- it sounded pretty good.<br />
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flashback to October! October's Regular Topbox featured products available at London Drugs.<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Prestige Cosmetics</span> : Makeup Eraser Pen</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 2.5 mL (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $9.00</span><br />
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oo neato! this is a product i've never used before... the slanted tip looks like it would be great for creating the perfect winged eye. it would also be very useful if you are as impatient as i am waiting for my liquid liner to dry...<br />
i have only encountered Prestige Cosmetics at London Drugs. this pen is from their Back to Black collection; oil- and alcohol-free.<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Cargo Cosmetics</span> : Cargo_HD Picture Perfect Eye Shadow Primer</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 5 g</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $25 (11 g)</span><br />
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i have yet to be amazed by Cargo Cosmetics but i am willing to give this 'HD' product a chance. at first, the primer is a nude shade but blends into the skin.<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Vichy</span> : Purifying Foaming Water Radiance Revealer</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 50 mL (full size!)</span><br />
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fancy words hey? radiance revealer... one pump dispenses enough foam to lather your face. it feels like you are washing your face in a fountain of flowers. after rinsing, my skin is is feeling utterly soft.<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Lise Watier</span> : Lift & Firm 3D Duo Serum 24 Hrs (Instant Lifting Day Serum & Firming Night Serum)</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 2 x 3 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $78 (2 x 20 mL)</span><br />
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the packaging touts the instant effectiveness of these serums - as quick as 15 minutes! there are high percentages of people saying they had firmer, smoother, denser skin... but if you look at the tiny writing, you will see that they tested this on 25 people. not very representative at all.<br />
still - lifting and firming are going to be real issues in the near future. will hold onto these. :)<br />
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first time in a long time that i've been slightly impressed by Topbox. the Prestige Makeup Remover Pen is a new product for me so that is pretty exciting. maybe it is the timing as well since i was in need of a new cleanser. not sure how well foaming water will be at keeping pimples at bay...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: "The Beginning" by Ryan Arcand (if you haven't checked out the video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTsMTIofG2Q">'Man on the street plays beautifully</a>', then go! the song is absolutely beautiful and moving)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (after re-watching the other two as well - LOVE the trilogy, which is not surprising since i was also blown away by LOTR. the final movie was amazing - i was in awe the entire time)<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 4 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1 // Vampire Diaries Season 5<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman (finally decided to pick it up again - on Part 2!)</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-60630739424878428652014-12-16T21:54:00.002-07:002014-12-16T21:54:29.208-07:00IPSY BAG: October 2014ipsy's <span style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>Beauty Candy</b></span> bag (love the colors - reminds me of ice cream):<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Ayres </span>: Body Butter in "Patagonia" </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Enriched with plant emollients, herbal extracts and vitamins, this ultra-rich creamy body butter provides relief from dry, rough skin. Vitamin E natural antioxidant provides protection to your skin, while shea nut butter gives long-lasting hydration. Just drift away on a cool breeze of delicate jasmine and aromatic rosemary blended with lavender, bergamot, ylang-ylang, oakmoss, patchouli and fir. Inspired by Patagonia’s snow-capped mountains and blue lagoons, this fresh scent inspires a soothing sense of calm. </i></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 28 g</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $28.00 (191 g)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">promotion: 25% off purchase & free shipping on orders $40+ with code AYRESIPSY; expired 11/30/14; US only</span><br />
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"Patagonia" is all about the jasmine and rosemary and was inspired by snow-capped mountains and blue lagoons in Patagonia. no idea where this is. Google tells me that this is in South America.<br />
i find the scent quite fitting because it is a <i>cool</i> scent. the body butter is different from most in that it is not very oily and not very thick - it's more like a cream but the hydration is great. i especially love the non-greasy but soft feeling.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This oil-free moisture gel delivers deep hydration while minimizing the appearance of fine lines with phospholipids, multivitamin complex and moisturizing marine botanicals.</i><br />size: 10 mL<br />retail value: $36.00 (50 mL) <br />promotion: 25% off purchase with code IPSY14; expired 11/30/14</span><br />
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fancy shmancy - clinically proven <i>and </i>#1 global bestseller? the gel gives the skin an instant cooling feeling. i don't feel like the gel is very moisturizing though. or maybe that's the oil-free feature. </div>
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<b>3)<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> Jesse's Girl </span>: Mineralized Baked Powder Eye Shadow in "Ocean Breeze"</b></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Get out-of-this-world eyes with Jesse’s Girl Mineralized Baked Powder Eyeshadows. </i></span><br />
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this is much too blue for me. as pretty as it looks with all the shimmer, there's no way i can wear this comfortably everyday. you know where to <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">find this</a>!</div>
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Skyn Iceland</span> : Mini Glacial Cleansing Cloths</b></div>
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">When you're too tired to deal with the whole cleanser and wash cloth routine, these on-the-go foaming cloths are the ultimate skin savior. Infused with Icelandic glacial waters and beneficial natural extracts, they sweep away makeup, dirt, oil and other impurities while refreshing and soothing stressed skin. Best of all, there's no water required. It has a clean scent, never tacky. Great for travel or every day!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $15.00 (30 cloths)</span></div>
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ooooooooh i should have brought these last weekend for the wedding! i went to bed everyday between 3 and 4 am so this would have been nice... and thank goodness for Sunday naps.</div>
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Starlooks</span> : Lip Gloss in "LG46 Guilty Pleasure"</b><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Starlooks Lip Glosses are created with a truly moisturizing, luxury, non-sticky formula. This neutral-rose, yet glamorous shade provides the perfect glisten for any lip look and complements any skin tone! Can be worn alone or in combination with other Starlooks lip products for a truly customizable finish.</span></i><span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 1 mini sample ~ 1 mL?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $13.00 (4 mL)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">promotion: 20% off purchase - no code required; ends 12/31/14</span><br />
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"Guilty Pleasure" is a soft pinky nude. i was surprised by the pigmentation of the gloss when i swatched it on my hand, but sadly my lips are also pigmented so the gloss doesn't show quite as well on them. i prefer a little more color payoff but my sister will be happy to have this.<br />
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eeeeeeeeeeh. the bag is aight. my favorite product so far is the Ayres body butter and i am looking forward to trying Skyn Iceland cleansing cloths - i mean, Leighton Meester uses them, so they must be good right? :P<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: "Make Me Yours Tonight" by Lara Fabian & Mustafa Ceceli [Turkish version]<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: nothing...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 4 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1 // Vampire Diaries Season 5<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman (still!)</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-86814041296802928672014-12-11T22:28:00.004-07:002014-12-11T22:28:51.902-07:00FANCY BOX: September 2014 [Kelly Rowland]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Mzube</span> : Photomug Retro Camera Mug</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $16.00</span><br />
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looks like i got the <i>retro </i>version of this <i>Retro</i> Camera Mug - the one they are selling on Fancy is an <a href="http://fancy.com/things/570152261808817439/Photomug-Retro-Camera-Mug">updated version</a>. this is sort of cute but i have a handful of mugs at my work now, one of them being the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.ca/2014/07/fancy-box-january-2014-coco-rocha.html">Morning Mug</a> from an earlier Coco Rocha Fancy box. i'll probably regift this! tis the season, right? :P<br />
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<b>2)<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> Isaac Jacobs</span> : Neon Rim Frames</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $15.00</span><br />
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this is a neat photo frame. at first, i thought it looked a tad boring but this is actually REALLY neon. so bright! and quite heavy as well. it fits a 4 x 6 photo and also comes in neon purple.<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Galisfly</span> : Gold Ear Cuff</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $24.00</span><br />
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i've bought a few ear cuffs in the past but sadly, i don't wear them more than once because of sizing. they were either too tight or too loose. BUT this one is adjustable! it is handmade in Israel with gold plated brass. i think i might try to wear this at a wedding this weekend... we will see how that turns out!<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Galisfly </span>: Thin Ring Bracelet</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $34.00 </span><br />
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another Galisfly item but this one is rose gold plated brass. i admit that i've been intrigued by ring bracelets before but never figured out how to pull it off. i feel like i have to exude a certain aura of cool before i can swing a ring bracelet. 'swing' is probably not the term i should be using when defining cool... maybe a wedding would be a place to test this out as well? an ear cuff is cool too right?<br />
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and tada!! the four items in September's Fancy box. not too shabby hey? the jewelry pieces are items i wouldn't have picked for myself but am intrigued to try. the neon photo frame may soon find its place on my work desk but i have yet to figure out what photo to put in it... i currently do not have <i>any </i>photos at work so the pressure is on to pick a meaningful one. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: "Angel" by Yoonmirae<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: nothing! :O but i started another season of a series...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 4 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1 // Vampire Diaries Season 5<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman (still!)</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-5857704980218588472014-11-29T22:36:00.000-07:002014-11-29T22:36:28.435-07:00BEAUTY BOX 5: September 2014a quickie post to get September reviews out of the way... ugh it gets harder and harder to keep up and now the holidays are creeping up on us. next week is my work Christmas party already!<br />
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and i must say i am very proud of myself this weekend. got a few people checked off my shopping list already!!! normally i am panicking on Christmas Eve but i am hoping to avoid that at all costs this year. it's looking good so far... :)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">September's BB5 </span>- "Balancing Act"</b><br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Nicka K New York</span> : Eye Light Crayon in "NEL007 Bronze"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 1.6 g (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $4.49</span><br />
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i was giddy when my eyes fell upon this item. giddy! a feeling i haven't had while opening beauty boxes as of late. but i have a thing for gold (this is actually a bronze, i know)... and crayons.<br />
"Bronze" is not <i>too </i>bronze-y and is a very nice shimmer. i wouldn't use it as an all over color on the eyelids but it's great for giving off that POP in the corner of your eyes. prettttttty.<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Natural Style by FUBU</span> : Deep Conditioner & Co-Wash</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 14 mL x 2 </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $9.99 (340 g)</span><br />
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haven't tried this.<br />
plenty of oils.<br />
what is a co-wash?<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Sally Hansen</span> : Toe Spacers </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 1 pair (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $1.99</span><br />
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aaaaaand not going to use these. i've probably ever used toe spacers once or twice in my life.<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">My Beauty Spot</span> : Nail Polish </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 12 mL </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $24.99 for a set of 6</span><br />
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aaaaaaalso not going to use this. the purple (with shimmer) is actually slightly darker than it appears in the photos.<br />
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Lashem</span> : 3 in 1 Eye Bright</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 5 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $40.00 (15 mL)</span><br />
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hmm. i've been told that eye creams are useful but i haven't seen its benefits just yet... so i will just hold onto this.<br />
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so one hit and the rest are misses for me. those aren't good numbers.<br />
oh well. back to Doctor Who! i just watched a Steven Moffat-written episode and i can't stop thinking about it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: "New Flame" by Chris Brown featuring Usher & Rick Ross<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: A Million Ways to Die in the West <i>(not recommended)</i><br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 4 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman <i>(still - i know! i sort of took a break...)</i></span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-64250678204729622872014-11-17T21:57:00.000-07:002014-11-17T21:57:42.640-07:00BEAUTY BOX 5: July 2014oopsie daisies - looks like i somehow skipped a box from July!! i apologizeeeeee!<br />
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today, a Christmas tree popped up at our building so i am taking it as a sign that i need to start shopping. for the past few years, i have been <i>that</i> person running through the mall on Christmas Eve and <i>begging</i> them not to close yet. i hope i learn this year... <span style="color: #c27ba0;">where are you planning to get your shopping done? online or at a mall?</span><br />
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let's do a topic switcheroo here from Christmas to July - here's a quick recap on July 2014's "Defining Moments" box.<br />
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Revlon</span> : Bold Lacquer Mascara in "001 Blackest Black"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 7 mL (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $7.99</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">promotion: $1.00 off any Revlon mascara with coupon</span><br />
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drug store brand but i'm not disappointed. my main mascara is starting to dry out so i am reaching for other tubes - i've forgotten how nice it is to use a fresh and new mascara! i've tried a Revlon Grow Luscious mascara before and i was not overly impressed but the idea is always appealing.<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Hask</span> : Argan Oil Intense Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 50 g (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $2.49</span><br />
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i need to get a plastic bottle to pour this sample in since now that my hair is much shorter, there is noooooo way i can use this all at once.<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Body Drench</span> : Candy Licious Moisturizing Lip Balm in "Lime Gumdrop"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 2.55 g (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $3.99</span><br />
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hmmm lime gumdrops sound like they could smell quite tasty... although i am not a huge fan of limes. up for sale on the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">blog sale</a> page!<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Anna Naturals</span> : Glowing Mama Walnut Face & Body Scrub</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: NA (1 small tub)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $10.99 (118.3 mL)</span><br />
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reminds me of the St. Ives Apricot Scrub.<br />
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Starlooks </span>: Lip Pencil in "K308 Bare"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 2.4 g (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $12.00</span><br />
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"Bare" is a matte shade that i thought would look like a nude color. looking at the pencil, the lip liner looks sort of like a dusty brown-grey. when applied, it is much darker than 'bare' should be. i look sort of zombie-ish with just the pencil but on a positive note, it is very pigmented. the color is not an issue once i apply a lipstick over it - or just anything to warm it up a notch.<br />
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tada! it is an alright box - nothing really notable. it was my first time trying a Starlooks lip liner and i am happy about how pigmented it is.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening: </span>"The Heart Wants What It Wants" by Selena Gomez<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched: </span>Saving General Yang<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching:</span> Doctor Who Season 4 // Walking Dead Season 5 // Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 1<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading:</span> "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-77091121715207869042014-11-02T15:18:00.003-07:002014-11-02T15:18:40.803-07:00LUXE BOX: September 2014 [Fall]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
here are a few glimpses from last Tuesday night with Sarah McLachlan: </div>
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she is so awesome live! her voice is amazing. i was a bit surprised by her rock side since all i really knew were her ballads. this is the second time i've been to the Jubilee (first was John Legend) and i am blown away by the acoustics there. </div>
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Loose Button</span> : Fan Brush</b></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This brush is designed to dust, wipe, and redistribute powders along your features making it the perfect tool for all the finishing touches. The flat fan shape allows for even and soft definition, as well as, fanning away excess product, such as, eye makeup fallout.</i><br />size: 1 brush (full size!) <br />retail value: $18.00</span><br />
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i always forget about the fan brush but it is a great tool for brushing on highlighter. </div>
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Jelly Pong Pong</span> : Fairy Lashes Curl Mascara</b></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Fairy Lashes Curl is a sculpting, curling mascara that continually curls lashes throughout the day with a unique synthesis of Moringa Seed resin that dries down and holds the curl of lashes for long-lasting results. The unique brush instantly creates dramatic volume and intense definition, while allowing eyelashes to remain spectacularly soft and light at the same time. This is a truly fabulous effect for the woman who wants to emphasize a deep, intense, seductive look.</i><br />size: 8 mL (full size!)<br />retail value: $24.00</span><br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Blush</span> : Body Wash</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Blush Body Wash is handcrafted with a luxurious & nutrient rich blend of Coconut, Olive, Jojoba and Hempseed oils. A hopelessly romantic floral aroma with just a hint of citrus, Blush Body Wash will awaken your inner goddess and soothe your senses. Always created without the use of synthetic preservatives, sulfates or detergents of any kind...what you see is what you get...pure nourishment for your skin!</i><br />size: 60 mL (sample size)<br />retail value: $4.75 or $16.95 (240 mL)</span><br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Vasanti </span>: BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator Exfoliating Cleanser</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Vasanti Brighten Up Face Rejuvenator is a triple action facial scrub that helps brighten, exfoliate, and<br />clean skin all at once.</i><br />size: 20 g<br />retail value: $34.00 (120 mL)</span><br />
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this was one of the first products i got in my <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.ca/2012/02/glymm-box-january-2012.html">Glymm</a> and i recall the tiny crystals in the formula. great for exfoliating but those with sensitive skin might find it a bit harsh.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>5) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">theBalm </span>: En Root Hair Shine Serum</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>En Root Hair Shine Serum is infused with Green Tea, Bamboo, Rice Proteins and Vitamins A, C and E to give dry and damaged hair the gloss-over. Take fly-aways and frizz on a detour with this Paraben and Sulfate-free serum.</i><br />size: 30 mL<br />retail value: $15.00 (118 mL)</span><br />
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<b>6) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">LVX</span> : Nail Lacquer in "013 Tribute"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>LVX brings you luxury and fashion without compromise. They are dedicated to launching the hottest collections for each season by translating the top runway colors based on emerging trends in high fashion. </i><br />size: 15 mL (full size!)<br />retail value: $17.00</span><br />
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Loose Button claims that the polishes are from the Winter Resort 2014 Collection but a quick Google search determines that this is not true. "Tribute" is a 'textured blue' from the 2013 collection. it is a dark sapphire with purple and green shimmers.<br />
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<b>7) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">So Susan</span> : Universal Blush</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>A micronized, jet-milled blush that works with your skin's natural chemistry to create a universal healthy flush that is flattering on all skintones. Made with Buriti Fruit Oil to repair the epidermis and improve skin elasticity.</i><br />size: 4 g (full size!)<br />retail value: $17.50</span><br />
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i was debating whether or not to keep this since i am not running out of blush anytime soon... and yet the color is quite beautiful. it is said to be flattering on all skin tones... and it has a sheen that is similar to the famous NARS Orgasm. </div>
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so the total box value is $90.90... pretty impressive. about half the items are full size which is always nice. nothing in this box is a major standout for me, although theBalm's hair serum smells so good. check out the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">sale post</a> for some of these items.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: "In Your Shoes" by Sarah McLachlan<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched:</span> The Amazing Spider-Man 2<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching:</span> Doctor Who Season 4 // Walking Dead Season 5<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading:</span> "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-3063010259677466122014-10-23T22:50:00.001-06:002014-10-23T22:50:30.584-06:00TOPBOX: September 2014 [Regular]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
i'm on ze late train again! posting about September when October is about to end.</div>
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speaking of which, what's everyone's Halloween plans?? as i get older, there's fewer and fewer things to do but i have more ideas of what i'd like to dress up as.</div>
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September's <span style="color: #c27ba0;">regular</span> Topbox:</div>
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<b>1) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Lancome </span>: Genifique Yeux Light-Pearl Eye-Illuminating Youth Activating Concentrate</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 5 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $88 (20 mL)</span><br />
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it's hard to imagine that this tiny sample is worth $22 but it is. the applicator is actually very fancy. it is an oval tip and it is bendable so it is easier to apply underneath your eye. it is also very soft feeling which is perfect for the delicate skin around the eye.<br />
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<b>2) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Amika</span> : Perk Up Dry Shampoo </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 21.3 g</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $29 (156 mL) / $11 (30 mL)</span><br />
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pretttttttttty bottle. not only is it pretty, it claims to be the only dry shampoo on the market that doesn't contain aluminum. i had no idea that dry shampoos even had aluminum in them. i checked my TRESemme and Redken dry shampoos and they both contain aluminum. however, my Batiste one did not. phew?<br />
Sea Buckthorn Berry sounds so awesome and it does smell rather good too.<br />
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<b>3) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Bioderma</span> : Sebium Purifying Foaming Gel</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 15 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $19.95 (200 mL)</span><br />
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i know Bioderma is supposed to be really good for the skin so i am throwing this in the lineup for my next face cleanser.<br />
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<b>4) <span style="color: #c27ba0;">Essie</span> : Nail Lacquer in "Sand Tropez"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 13.5 mL (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $9.99</span><br />
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lurve. such a gorgeous color. very classy but not boring.<br />
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can i also just say how lighting makes a world of difference?? i took these pictures at my sister's boyfriend's new place. <i>so. bright. </i>i love it! :) :)<br />
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this is a decent Topbox. like most Topboxes, it's always very mediocre. probably because of all the skin care items... that nail polish color though is one of my new favorites!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening</span>: "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" by Paloma Faith<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched</span>: Gone Girl<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching</span>: Doctor Who Season 3 // Walking Dead Season 5<br /><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading</span>: "When God Was a Rabbit" by Sarah Winman</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-211928659009501062014-10-11T23:18:00.001-06:002014-10-11T23:29:21.488-06:00IPSY BAG: September 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
the September Ipsy bag was all about <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Street Style</span></b> and came in a metallic grey studded bag.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">1) Crown Brush</span> : Deluxe Infinity Shadow/Crease Duet Brush (C476)</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This dual-ended brush offers the best of both worlds. The shadow brush is perfect for applying eye shadow or contouring the eye, while the crease brush is designed to be used dry for defining the eye, or wet for precision concealing. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 1 brush (full size!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $17.50 (on sale for $6.99)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">promotion: 30% off $25 or more online purchase with code CROWNIPSY30; expires Dec 31, 2014</span><br />
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this duet brush is part of the Infinity series which are made of synthetic fibers. i have not owned any other dual-ended brush prior to this and although it is useful to just flip the brush over when applying eye shadow, it is a tad more difficult to store. if i store it upright, one of the ends is going to get bent... hmmmmm.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">2) Hikari</span> : Lipstick in 'Cabernet'</b></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Amp up the color with Hikari’s richly colored lip stick. The high pigmented formula glides on smoothly with a matte finish. Layer this formula to build color for a perfectly enchanted pout. </i><br />size: 3.8 g (full size!)<br />retail value: $13.00<br />promotion: 30% off online purchase with code HIKARI30; US only; expires Oct 31, 2014 </span><br />
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the packaging looks exactly like Be a Bombshell... so i am thinking the two companies buy their cosmetics from the same company and just put their labels on it. the black box and the sticker are exactly the same (check out some Be a Bombshell products <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.ca/2014/03/ipsy-bag-december-2013.html">here</a> and <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.ca/2014/02/beauty-box-5-november-2013.html">here</a>).</div>
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on the website, "Cabernet" is described as a rich red wine (which sounds about right). in the swatch on my lips, the color is not so pink but a deeper red. it is however, that pigmented - which i really like. i didn't find it drying and it is like the perfect color for fall. love!</div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">3) Pacifica</span> : Natural Eye Pencil in 'Fringe'</b></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>These rich water-proof, buttery smooth eye pencils glide on smooth and deliver big color pay off with every stroke. Long-lasting natural formula, provides hours of wear and contains beneficial ingredients great for the sensitive eye area.</i><br />size: 0.73 g<br />retail value: $11.00 (2.8 g)<br />promotion: 20% off online purchase with code FallBeauty; US and Canada only; expires Oct 31, 2014</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">4) Briogeo </span>: Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask</b></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Repair and treat dry, damaged and breaking hair with Don't Despair, Repair!™ deep conditioning mask. Fortified with ultra-hydrating avocado, sweet almond & argan oils, strengthening keratin protein, power-conditioning rosehip oil, soothing aloe, and super hair-essential vitamins B5, D, A, E and biotin. This unique complex of targeted ingredients helps increase hair elasticity and moisture to prevent breakage, promotes healthy shine and luster, and replenishes strength. Comprised of 95 percent naturally-derived ingredients. This product is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, artificial fragrances, artificial dyes, and gluten. It is cruelty-free and contains organic ingredients. </i><br />size: 29.57 mL<br />retail value: $26.00 (155 mL)<br />promotion: free shipping with code IPSYSEP14; US only; expires Oct 15, 2014</span><br />
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i am not one for hair masks but i figured that since i did indeed get my hair dyed recently, i might as well try this. it softened up my hair and i really enjoy the sweet almond scent.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">5) Nourish Organic </span>: Moisturizing Cream Face Cleanser with Cucumber + Watercress</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This gentle cleanser washes away impurities without drying, irritating or causing redness. Cucumber hydrates and soothes. Watercress, rich in antioxidants, helps protect skin from free radical damage. Alcohol-Free. Gluten-Free. Vegan.</i><br />size: 30 mL<br />retail value: $13.99 (177 mL)<br />promotion: 30% off any facial product with code IPSY30; US and Canada; expires Nov 30, 2014</span><br />
the cleanser says fragrance-free but there is a scent to it - which i do not particularly like. maybe it's the watercress? not sure what watercress is supposed to smell like though.<br />
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aaaaaand that's it. it is a pretty decent ipsy bag. nothing too fancy but some key mentions include the Hikari lipstick and the Crown dual-ended brush.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">AT THIS MOMENT ...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">currently listening:</span> anything by Jessie Ware [Wildest Moments / Want Your Feeling | If You're Never Gonna Move / Sweet Talk / Running] </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">just watched:</span> City of God</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">still watching:</span> Doctor Who Season 3</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">now reading:</span> When God Was a Rabbit</span>Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-91652174892837639302014-09-28T21:46:00.002-06:002014-09-28T21:46:22.410-06:00WANTABLE: August 2014 [Accessories Box]The August Accessories Collection features blogger/YouTuber Rachel Weiland and includes vintage-inspired pieces to help you prepare for the fall season.<br />
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i really like the pieces in the main picture (shown in the middle frame) with the antique gold tones. three of the four items i got were silver though. :(<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">1)</span> Sydney Bracelet </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $18.00</span><br />
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pros - i like the pop of colour with the teal gem and how the bracelet can wrap/unwrap around your wrist.<br />
cons - it is too loose so it doesn't quite sit right. it also feels a tad cheap - the metal band is very light.<br />
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sadly, i do not think i will be keeping this. check the sale board! (along with another item or two listed below)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">2) </span>Clara Watch</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $24.00</span><br />
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the white straps on this watch have a plastic, low-quality feel to it but i like the face of the watch and how it's large size contrasts with the thin straps. the face is very simple but that will only make it harder for me to read. </div>
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Wantable suggests wearing this watch with a coloured wrap bracelet which i think would look quite pretty.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">3)</span> Alissa Earrings</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $12.00</span><br />
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i didn't think these earrings were all that cute at first but they are starting to grow on me. Wantable calls these horseshoes but they look more like wishbones to me. who else remembers Wishbone the TV series?<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">4) </span>Pria Necklace </b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $21.00</span><br />
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this necklace features 6 pressed round discs of different sizes. the length is adjustable but the lowest it hangs is around 18".<br />
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i am not super impressed with August's box so i logged in to my account in hopes of updating my preferences by retaking the test. however, Wantable just updated their website and that option was nowhere to be found! so i went ahead and skipped the month. probably better for me and my finances anyway.<br />
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Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-47173918395406065362014-09-20T19:16:00.002-06:002014-09-20T19:16:59.390-06:00FANCY BOX: August 2014 [Kelly Rowland]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
i made the switch from Coco Rocha to Kelly Rowland's Fancy box for the month of August. i was experiencing more misses than hits with Coco's boxes and just wanted to try Kelly's before i completely unsubscribed from Fancy.</div>
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check out my first Kelly Rowland Fancy box (which came in a yellow box as opposed to a white one with a round pink circle):</div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">1)</span> Living Royal : Ice Cream Cone Ankle Socks</b></div>
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the first item is a pair of socks... i don't think socks are particularly <i>fancy </i>even when the brand has the word "Royal" in it. these 100% polyester ankle socks only come in one size the ice cream cones are quite adorable though. </div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">2) </span>Luxe Cartel : Diamond Cutout Necklace</b></div>
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the card says it's a Dainty Gold Circle Necklace but it is definitely not a circle. i looked up this diamond cutout one but it is not sold on Fancy's site. on Luxe Cartel's website, it is currently on sale and is described as a gold plated over brass necklace on a 16" chain. i love diamond cutouts so this is my favorite item in the box - in fact, i just bought a H&M blouse with diamond shapes all over it just three days ago. would it be overkill if i wore them together? :) </div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">3) </span>Banksy : Temporary Tattoos</b></div>
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right after my favorite item in the box, comes the least favorite. yes they are 'artsy' but they are still temporary tattoos... i can't imagine them selling for $10... but maybe that's me being old and boring?</div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">4)</span> Hello Parry : Luna Holographic Checkered Clutch</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $45.00</span><br />
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i appreciate that a handbag was included in the box but sadly i do not<i> love love</i> this one. it's cute and a great size for a clutch (or a mini iPad case). the holographic checkers are neat and i'm surprised that this bag is handmade. it is made of 100% polyurethane and is roughly the same size as the pink padded envelope ipsy ships their bags in.<br />
i am putting this on the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/p/blog-sale.html">Blog Sale</a> page if you are interested!<br />
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overall, the value was $87.50 USD and i paid $63.05 CAD for it... very steep price i know. although the bag and the necklace were a nice touch, i was quite disappointed by the temporary tattoos and their retail value. each box is supposed to contain over $80 worth of items so this one barely makes it. what do you think of Kelly Rowland's Fancy box?<br />
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Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-91177509875787385762014-09-14T00:00:00.000-06:002014-09-14T14:18:10.693-06:00BEAUTY BOX 5: August 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
goooooooood morning!</div>
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BB5's August box, <b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Radiant and Remarkable</span></b>, contains 5 items - some more remarkable than others... and when i say 'some', i mean <i>one</i>.</div>
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read on to find out which one!</div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">1) </span>Pur~Lisse : Pur~Protect Essential Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 Sunscreen</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 15 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $55 (50 mL)</span><br />
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seconds, only seconds, after i click 'Publish' on my <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/2014/09/topbox-august-2014.html">latest Topbox box</a>, i turn towards my next beauty box, open it and find my <i>third</i> Pur-Lisse Pur-Protect moisturizer in two months.<br />
i think i am set for sunscreen... the 3 samples combined mean that i have 45 mL! which means i pretty much saved $55. hallelujah!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">2) </span>La Fresh : Travel Lite Oil-Free Makeup Remover Wipes</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 8 wipes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $19.99 (48 wipes)</span><br />
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this must be BB5's favorite item ever. i'm pretty sure i've received about a gazillion of these - give or take a few.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">3)</span> Nanacoco : Lip Gloss in "#22114 Lovely"</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 6.5 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $3.99 (full size!)</span><br />
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i've heard some people raving about this but the color was a bit bright for my taste so i wasn't exactly sure how i would feel about it. "Lovely" is a bright magenta with no shimmer.<br />
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i took the plunge and i agree with others who say that it is very smooth, shiny and pigmented. smells like a mixture of cotton candy and baby powder. it is very comfortable to wear and is just slightly sticky. i have never heard of this brand before but at $3.99, i would definitely consider buying more. their website provides a phone number for orders... and that is all i can really find.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">4)</span> Novex : Brazilian Keratin Extra Deep Hair Care Cream</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 30 g</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $19.50 (1 kg)</span><br />
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i... don't know about this. the packaging would not be appealing to the average beauty consumer since it looks more like something that would be found in a pharmacy or perhaps a hardware store. the term 'Hair Food' also sounds odd to me.<br />
then again, this could be a gem and we just have to overlook the outside...?<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">5)</span> Style Essentials : Nail Polish</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 7 mL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $7.00 (28 mL)</span><br />
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there's no particular shade identifier on this nail polish but it is a part of the "Touch of Teal" 4 nail polish collection. there are large white hexagons, small teal hexagons, small white dots and white bars in this polish. it is pretty cute but an expert level of fishing is required to get those glitters out.<br />
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so i now have 3 Pur-Lisse sunscreen moisturizers and who knows how many of the makeup remover wipes. i am quite impressed with the Nanacoco lip gloss but not so much with their website since i can't really figure out how i can get more.<br />
what was your favorite item?<br />
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Helen [beauty delights]http://www.blogger.com/profile/11160590408094276336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8335990583411902917.post-8914436668048646372014-09-08T22:44:00.001-06:002014-09-08T22:47:48.577-06:00TOPBOX: August 2014i miss the wishlist for Topbox every month. seriously, <i>every </i>month. i don't know why i can't just check in a few days before the end of the month. i just <i>never</i> remember. <i>ever</i>.<br />
and so, it happened again near the end of July while i was away for my boyfriend's sister's wedding. right after the wishlist closed, i emailed Topbox and asked if they could put me down for the Benefit box.<br />
a rep emailed me back, saying that she would put my request in!<br />
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unfortunately, the request fell through and another regular, boring Topbox arrived in my mailbox August 19th.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">1)</span> Barefoot Venus : Macadamia Oil Hand Cream in "Wild Flower"</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 60 mL</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $5.99 [full size!]</span></div>
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i love the pretty details on the packaging of the hand cream. the cream itself is also quite lovely. smells great and is not overpowering. my skin feels lovely and soft afterwards. it's made in Kelowna - i was just there in July!</div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">2) </span>Pur~Lisse : Pur-Protect Essential Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 Sunscreen</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 15 mL</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $55 (50 mL)</span></div>
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i just received this in the <a href="http://beauty-delights.blogspot.com/2014/07/ipsy-bag-july-2014.html">ipsy July bag</a> - and i am still working through that one. i like how it is non-greasy and actually feels light on the skin. great size to throw in your bag and reapply throughout the day. today, Calgarians experienced our first snow after the summer season. up to 10 cm <i>one</i> day after we floated down the Bow River, enjoying 26 degree weather. so we will probably not see much sun for quite some time...aghhhhhhh! no fair! we can't just skip over autumn entirely! :(</div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">3)</span> Lise Watier : Prebiotic Micellar Water</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 12 mL</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $25 (200 mL)</span></div>
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prebiotic micellar water... such a fancy-sounding name. this the very <i>FIRST</i> prebiotic micellar water -simply because everyone else calls it 'toner'. prebiotic refers to sugar molecules that "stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria" - sounds like yogurt to me.<br />
just like you would with a toner, you use this product with a cotton ball and dab it on your face. it doesn't sting a whole lot like some toners so that's why this is ideal for sensitive skin. </div>
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<b><span style="color: #c27ba0;">4)</span> Matrix : Oil Wonders in "Egyptian Hibiscus Color Caring Oil"</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">size: 5 mL x 3 = 15 mL</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">retail value: $22.99</span></div>
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seriously... i thought we were past the whole one-use satchet thing.<br />
other than that, i've discovered i enjoy the scent of hibiscuses. you only need a tiny dab of this product or else it sort of weighs your hair down.<br />
i've been using hair oils for a while now... after coming back from the hot and humid Florida weather, i noticed that when i curled the ends of my hair into a ball, it goes crunch.<br />
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crunch is not a nice sound for hair to make.</div>
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i have to admit that although this was an uninteresting box, i will be eventually using all of these items. still wish i had the Benefit box though!</div>
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