Julep Maven

 

       

There are several different combinations of boxes you can receive that are tailored to your tastes; you have a say in what you get in your box. My box is Classic with a Twist. The coral color is called Madison and the fuchsia is Maddy.

Alright, so the other day I received this package in the mail. This is a Julep Maven monthly subscription beauty box. They primarily specialize in nail polish and nail care but they also have some beauty products thrown in. This subscription costs around $24 dollars a month but your first box is free (you do have to pay for shipping). 

So, I was curious and decided to check it out. This was my first and only box and it only cost me $2.99 for shipping. The nail polish colors are beautiful and vibrant. They kind of have a subtle fruity scent to them, on top of the typical nail polish scent. They also have a beautiful shine even without a top-coat. Two layers of this stuff and you're set.

Beside the two nail polishes is their Rock Star hand creme. The scent is okay but mildly disappointing. It is very moisturizing though and it leaves no greasy residue.

All that to say, I will not be subscribing to this company. I'm really more of a makeup person and I don't see myself spending so much each month for this. It's not worth it to me. There are countless drugstore brands that I love that I can spend way less on. I'll stick with those.

See for yourself. The first box is free (+shipping).

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BIC® 4-Color(TM) Pen

BIC® 4-Color(TM) Pen



Any time I whip this out people are always asking to borrow it. t reminds them of similar pens they've used growing up. It's been nice talking with people about childhood memories associated with the different products that have been really popular in the past, such as this pen. It really is a great pen. It is very smooth and fluid. Check it out!



This was a free product that I was given by Smiley360 for reviewing purposes.

L'OREAL CONSUMER TESTING COMPENSATION!

A few weeks ago I posted a review of the L'oreal consumer testing program (click here for the blog post), which allows you to test products and recieve free beauty products as compensation. This is the compnsation that I reicieved for completing a series of three nail surveys. It stated that there would be a compensation of SIX luxury products, but included EIGHT because of a mix-up that occurred with panelist IDs and password info. You have just got to love L'oreal for this! You should definitely check out this program, although, keep in mind that compensation varies with each product test/survey.

Here's a list of the products that I recieved:

From left to right

Vichy Captital Soleil Sunscreen (SPF 50, Lightweight Foaming Lotion)
Lancome Visionnaire
Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara
Lancome Artliner - Noir
Lancome Color Design Palette - Emerald  Boudoir
Lancome Huile Douceur Deep Cleansing Oil
Lancome Savon Fraichelle Gel Body Cleanser
Kiels Calendula Herbal Toner

I didn't do the calculations myself, but I hear the retail value is around $300.

BIG SEXY HAIR SAMPLE REVISITED

Sooo..... I tested this product on three separate occasions to ensure an accurate review. Let's just say that I now understand the so-so review history of this product. The day I had my hair curled, the curls fell as soon as I stepped outside--this product didn't stand a chance when faced with Florida's horrendous humidity. The two days that my hair was just simply straightened, nothing really happened. The one redeeming aspect of this product is the fact that it keeps your hair from frizzing out and adds just a smidgen of shine. It's not the most impressive thing out there but it's not bad....

IPSY BAG JULY 2013

My overall rating is 4/5

Ipsy is a monthly beauty subscription service that delivers deluxe size samples and full size beauty products straight to your door. You will typically get abut 4-5 products along with a cosmetic bag, once a month, for $10. Shipping and handling included. Your credit card will be billed on the first of every month but you can cancel your subscription at anytime. Expect your bag in the middle of each month.

I've heard a lot of great reviews about this company really stepping up their game in the past six months and decided to join in. This is my first bag from them that I PERSONALLY PURCHASED MYSELF. Below I will include pictures as well as my first impressions of each product. I'll update these later after I've actually really used the products.

I was so excited about all of these products! Although I decided to subscribe only after having seen the Benetint spoiler, because it's something I've been wanting to try it for so long.

Benetint by Benefit. This is the sample size version which is about half of the amount you would get in the full size bottle. I really like this product on my cheeks. It gave me a really pretty, barely noticeable, glow, which I believe is the purpose of blush. It's impossible to put too much since this stain is difficult to layer. I tried it on my lips and was severely disappointed. I could only get the stain to stick to the inner portion of my lips. Am I doing something wrong here? This stuff is watery and dries fast so work quick. Just saying.

Big Sexy Hair Weather Proof humidity resistant hairspray. I haven't tried it yet. I'll put this product to the test on Sunday. Let's see if it can endure Florida's humidity. (50ml)

Here are three different samples of bhcosmetics eye shadows from three different collections. The purple is from the Hollywood collection. The bronze looking color (middle) is from the San Francisco collection. The gold is from the Malibu collection. Malibu is the most pigmented of the three. They are all three very pretty, shimmery, colors  although I was hoping for more pigmentation from the Hollywood color. I'm excited to use the gold and the purple in a look that I have in mind.

The retractable Pouty Pop Crayon from POP Beauty in Coral Crush. This is a full size product. This is the second product I was most excited about. I was hoping to get the Fuchsia Flirt but this one is a pretty color as well. It's very smooth, moisturizing and highly pigmented. Overall, I'm satisfied; it's a great shade for the summertime. When applied is looks somewhat matte with a hint of shine.

 The last product is the COOLA unscented mineral sunscreen (SPF20) moisturizer. (7ml) I'll let you know what I think after I've worn it for a day. I don't really have any expectations for this product since it's just a moisturizer. I'll let you guys know if it's greasy or not.

Here's a link to the www.ipsy.com website. This is NOT a referral link.

FREE MASCARA

Occasionally, various product companies will offer some sort of giveaway via their Facebook page. So if you have a Facebook, you might want to try "liking" some of their pages--you want the latest updates from them because you never know when they'll have some sort of giveaway. I just received this Milani mascara in the mail last week for a giveaway that happened about three weeks ago.

Here's a list of some companies I "like" on Facebook (that I've personally won products from):

Milani
Aquaphor
Pantene
Aussie
VO5
Nivea
Physician's Formula
Herbal Essences
Conair