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    Look what came to my door steps today, guys!

    Influenster's The Sally Hansen Total Knock Out VoxBox
    Not just one, but THREE polishes to try out!

    I haven't gotten one of these since June, my goodness.
    I've even accepted my fate of never receiving a single VoxBox again.
    Influenster, you do love me.

    *picture heavy* (for lack of words)


    Red My Lips (candy apple red), Jaded (Tiffany blue), Pat on the Black (dark plum)


    LOTS OF CLAIMS


    Jaded & Red My Lips

    OPACITY: Red My Lips & Pat on the Black were very opaque - you only needed 1 coat for the color to appear as it does in the bottle. I loved that ! Jaded went on quite sheer, but you can build it up to look like the color in the bottle (it took me 3 coats - shown in picture above).

    BRUSH: What I noticed first about the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure was its wide, flat brush. The tip of the brush was oval, I assume to match the oval shape of our cuticles, resulting in an easier and overall better application! The flat brush made it so effortless to evenly distribute the polish all across the nail. This also makes it less likely for the polish to streak. Although the formula is so rich and creamy that I doubt you would even experience streaking in the first place.

    SHINE: The second thing I noticed was how shiny the finish was. I usually pat on the top coat to have my nails have that super shiny look. A friend of mine even thought I had gel nails on, haha! You need not a topcoat with the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure.

    DRY TIME: Another amazing surprise…. it really DOES dry fast (or at least, faster than most polishes I've tried). This makes me very happy, mainly because I'm clumsy and I often mess up my nails right after they've been painted.

    LONGEVITY: I wore Pat on the Black (3 coats) for an entire week before the color starts chipping. I did minimal things that involved my hands, but it was still pretty amazing.

    GROWTH: My nails usually grow out pretty fast on their own, so I didn't notice any difference in growth.

    COLOR: So far there's 50 available colors to choose from !

    Overall, I'm really impressed with the Sally Hansen Total Salon Manicure polish. Great quality and value for the price. I put it in the same category as some of my beloveds, Orly and Zoya. A+


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    Subscribe to IPSY for $10/month.

    What I received:
    1. Chella Eyebrow Pencil in 'Dazzling Dark Brown' - .09 g (full size), $18
    2. Michael Todd Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask - 1 oz (sample), $10
    3. Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in '69' - 0.04 oz (sample), $9.78
    4. Pixi Lash Booster Mascara in 'Blackest Black' - 3 g (sample), $7.14
    5. Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream - .24 oz (sample), $3.84
    6. BONUS: Lime Crime Nail Polish in 'Crema de Limon' - .3 oz (full size), $8
    Total cost of bag: $56.76

    The rest of this month's items (that I didn't get):
    MicaBeauty Mineral Eyeshadow in 'Bronze' - .1 oz (full size), $14.95
    Nailtini Nail Lacquer in 'Mai Tai' - .5 oz (full size), $13
    Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer - .24 oz (sample), $9
    NYX Rouge Cream Blush - .12 oz (full size), $6
    Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub - 1 oz (sample), $5.29
    Noya Lip Balm in 'Cherry' or 'Vanilla' - (full size), $3.99
    City Color Cheek Stain - (full size), $2.99


    Closeups & swatches




    Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick
    I received the shade in '69'


    Urban Decay Revolution '69' Lipstick
    Smooth application. Super pigmented. 1 swipe goes a long way.


    Urban Decay Revolution '69' Lipstick (indoor, natural lighting)
    Lasted 4 hours before the color started fading off.


    Full size retails $22 at Sephora.
    Available in 20 shades.


    Michael Todd Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask
    Nourishing & moisturizing. Not for sensitive skin.
    Slight burning sensation upon first applying, but the feeling was quickly gone after a few seconds. After washing the mask off, my face felt sooo soft and supple... like a baby's bottom! It's been 3 days since I used it, and no breakouts so far.


    Pixi 'Blackest Black' Lash Booster Mascara
    Honestly, nothing special about this one... it performs ok at lengthening, results are clumpy, and it doesn't hold curls. I own a lot of mascaras and I would never reach for this one knowing I have others that perform much better. The formula seems to be waterproof as well, which isn't something I prefer in my mascara.

    Chella 'Dazzling Dark Brown' Eyebrow Pencil
    LOVE THIS! The formula is so creamy, it glides on so smoothly. The skinny pencil actually makes it really easy to define the brows. And best of all... no sharpening! I got the color in 'dark brown', which matches my hair/skintone perfectly.


    Chella 'Dazzling Dark Brown' Eyebrow Pencil


    Pacifica Alight Multi-Mineral BB Cream
    Doesn't have much coverage, it's more like a sheer tinted moisturizer, but I love the way it smoothens and evens out my face. My face felt so soft afterwards, I couldn't stop touching it. Has a really nice smell that's slightly perfumey but not too overwhelming.


    Lime Crime 'Crema de Limon' Nail Polish
    Bonus gift for referring 2 new people to Ipsy


    Lime Crime 'Crema de Limon' Nail Polish
    Thank you so much to people who've been clicking on my Ipsy referral link.
    It is because of you that I get bonus gifts each month <3
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    Subscribe to IPSY for $10/month.

    What I received:
    1. derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub - 1 oz (sample size), $16.25
    2. Big Sexy Hair Weather Proof Humidity Resistant Spray - 1.4 oz (sample size), $7.80
    3. COOLA Mineral Sunscreen Unscented Moisturizer - .23 fl oz (sample size), $4.87
    4. POP Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon in 'Coral Crush' - .1 oz (full size), $4.17
    5. bh cosmetics California Collection Sample (price unsure, but full-size palette cost $11)
    6. BONUS: Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez Nail Lacquer in 'Pretty in Plum' - .5 fl oz (full size) $7
    Total cost of bag: $40+


    Closeups & swatches



    Big Sexy Hair, Nicole by OPI, derma e, bh cosmetics, Pop Beauty, & COOLA
    All the goodies + bonus gift, and a pink transparent vinyl bag !


    Shall I mention how much I love receiving the little makeup bags with my goodies? I know some people think they're pointless, but I just love collecting things.. anything.. I'm weird like that.
    (I have started using the bag as a pencil pouch, lol)


    Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub
    Ahhh! Giant hole! I always feel duped when this happens.
    This thing smells SOOOOOOO good. I can't wait to smear it on my face!


    Big Sexy Hair Weather Proof Humidity Resistant Spray
    Claims to repel humidity, combat frizz, and maintain styled hair. Interesting...


    COOLA Mineral Sunscreen Unscented Moisturizer
    Quite a small sample compared to the usual samples we get from Ipsy. It's the size of my finger!
    I got the unscented one, which I'm happy about but is unfortunately not tinted. The other variety is the Rose Essence Tinted Moisturizer. I would've preferred that one, but I'm happy to try out my first mineral sunscreen.


    POP Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon in 'Coral Crush'
    I was really hoping for Fuchsia Flirt (hot pink) or Rose Romance (nude pink)
    since I already got a coral lip liner last month. But I can't deny that this coral is pretty too.


    POP Beauty Pouty Pop Crayon in 'Coral Crush'
    It goes on smooth; so creamy and moisturizing.


    Nicole by OPI Selena Gomez Nail Lacquer in 'Pretty in Plum'
    This is my 2nd referral gift, for referring 2 more friends. Kinda caught me by surprise 'cause I didn't get any e-mails after my first initial 2 referrals. Ipsy, this is an amazing reward program! ;)


    Bonus:




    It's always appropriate to end a post with my pekingese sniffing some items for approval.
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    Products from Influenster's June 2013 Sunkissed VoxBox.
    I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.




    Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream with SPF 15
    Comes in 2 shades: Fair to Light & Light to Medium
    As a foundation / skincare / BB cream lover, I was super excited to try out this product. Especially after reading the claims and benefits. Apparently it's an all-in-one solution for instantly brighter-looking, smoother-feeling, more even skin tone. Who doesn't want that?!

    I got the shade in Fair to Light but I wish I had gotten the latter since I'm so much tanner now. However, I guess it doesn't really matter because the formula is so sheer that the color doesn't show much anyway. It really is just a moisturizer with a super sheer tint of color. I'm saying this after swatching it on my hand, I haven't tried it on my face. I will review this BB cream individually in a separate entry.

    Goody Ouchless Ribbon Elastics
    These are so cute, and initially I was afraid to use them because I'm so rough with my hair ties and I felt like these things would easily snap off. But to my surprise, these Ouchless ribbons were actually pretty tough and held on. Super impressed.

    SinfulShine Nail Polish with Gel Tech
    I got the color in "VIP", a fuchsia / hot pink color. PERFECT color for me; even hubby said it's the best pink he's ever seen on me. The 'gel tech' is an obvious difference in this one. The creamy formula makes it easy for a smooth and even application, comparison to brands like Zoya and Orly. When the polish dried, the results were glossy and gel-like, just as they claimed. Seriously it was so shiny that I didn't even need a top coat. Fast drying if you apply thin layers at a time. Best of all, the color on nails look exactly like the color in the bottle. If you're a nail polish addict like me, you'll definitely love this formula.

    Dr. Scholl's High Heel Insole
    OMG !!! Life changing product ! I love heels, I love how they look on my feet. But I DREAD walking in them for more than an hour because of how much they hurt my feet. For this reason, I only wear heels on very special occasions. Dr. Scholl's insoles actually made even my worst heels comfortable. I was strutting around my house in my highest heels like they were gym shoes. You know that little arch that forms when you wear heels? The insole cushions that arch, which I imagine is what's giving me this long lasting comfort (because it takes pressure off of the ball of your foot). So glad I've stumbled upon this miracle product. Thank you, Influenster, I am eternally grateful.
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    Finally got my Ipsy bag !!! *confetti*

    Out of all the bags, this month's was the most anticipated for me. Since I've been subscribed, I've never been so eager and impatient for my bag to arrive. And it didn't help that it took 5 days to arrive (I live 2 hours away from where the bags are shipped out). But honestly, I can't really complain about a service that they're providing for free. Ahem, free shipping.


    Subscribe to IPSY for $10/month.

    What I received:
    1. Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss in 'Pink' - .14 fl oz (full size), $15
    2. Pacifica Roll-on Perfume in 'Island Vanilla' - .33 oz (full size), $12
    3. Zoya Nail Polish in 'Piaf' - .50 fl oz (full size), $8
    4. Nume Finishing Serum - .33 oz (sample size), $4.79
    5. Yaby Concealer Refill in 'Vanilla'- 3.50 g (full size), $4.85
    6. Bonus item! Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in 'Stargazer' - .05 oz (full size), $20
    Total cost of bag: $64.64

    The Yaby concealer in 'Vanilla' looks to be too light for my medium/tan skin, but I can use it for highlighting so it's workable. I wasn't too happy with the color 'Piaf' I got for my Zoya nail polish because it was the only color I didn't want (I wanted to try more colors), but let me not knock it 'til I've tried it.

    All the items in my bag were full size except for the Nume Finishing Serum, but even that was a generous sample size. What a sweet deal for only $10.70 (I pay tax because I live in NC). Can other subscription boxes offer all their subscribers the same deal for $10/month? I don't know but I'm loving Ipsy more and more each month!


    Closeups & swatches


    Pacifica Roll-on Perfume in 'Island Vanilla'
    It smells like vanilla, brown sugar, and some kind of island scent. So the name is spot-on!
    I put some on the back of my hand 3 hours ago and I can still smell it when I sniff my hand. However, the island smell is gone; only the vanilla scent remains.


    Juice Beauty Reflecting Gloss in 'Pink'
    It goes on very sheer, just slightly giving a tint to your lips. The sparkles are tiny and not that noticeable. It's not sticky at all, so I don't mind wearing it with my hair down in the wind. The scent, to me, smells like Jolly Ranchers… or just candy in general. Lovin' it ~


    Zoya Nail Polish in 'Piaf'
    It's a beautiful color, just not for me. I don't think it looks good with my tan skintone.
    I'm in love with the formula and the way it applies. So smooth, no streaks.. an even color.

    I was one of the few lucky people to receive the Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow this month, most likely because of my blog. According to Ipsy, there were 3 ways to win the eyeshdaow:
    1.) Referring 2 friends to Ipsy using your unique sign-up code
    2.) Responding to their giveaway post on Facebook
    3.) Blogging / vlogging about Ipsy (link your blog account to your Ipsy profile!)


    Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in 'Stargazer'
    It's a shimmery green-gold color with brown undertones and golden sparkles


    Light swatches of Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in 'Stargazer'
    I haven't tried it on wet but I assume it will look more intense.

    Yaby Concealer swatches from CrueltyFreeKit.com:

    1. cc013 Vanilla (pink)
    2. cc008 Buff (neutral)
    3. cc011 Burdock (pink)
    4. cc016 Peach Cream (pink)
    5. cc022 Rhubarb (pink)
    6. cc036 Almond Butter (pink)
    7. cc066 Praline (pink)
    8. cc072 Chocoloate Chip (pink)


    1. Ivory (yellow)
    2. cc010 Custard (yellow)
    3. cc004 Cream (yellow)
    4. cc042 Honey (yellow)
    5. cc061 Ginger Snap (yellow)
    6. cc062 Pecan (yellow)
    7. cc064 Caramel (yellow)
    8. cc069 Hot Fudge (neutral)


    Feel free to use my code to get $110 off your Nume purchase.
    I got 2 of these coupons and I already used one, so I don't need another :)
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