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    Ever since I started working nights, I've just been spending wayyy too much time napping during the day and not enough time grocery shopping. Hubby wanted to try a food delivery service. The frugal person that I am will deep down always think these services are a waste of money. It cost me $10 for one of these meals and I was able to buy all the ingredients for all 3 recipes for $20. HOWEVER! It is well worth the price if you seriously can't find the time to go grocery shopping / just don't feel like going out. My husband definitely thinks it's worth it for our situation.

    Classic Plan

    For 2 people: $9.99/serving, $59.94 total
    For 4 people: $9.99/serving, $79.92 total
    Recipes per week options: 3 & 4

    Veggie Plan

    For 2 people: $9.99/serving, $59.94 total
    For 4 people: $9.99/serving, $79.92 total
    Recipes per week options: 3

    Family Plan

    For 4 people: $8.74/serving $69.92 total
    Recipes per week options: 2 & 3

    Use code "BRBDIN" to get $40 off your first order (you only pay $19.94)!


    We got the "Classic Plan" for 2 people, 3 recipes a week


    Meats underneath with ice bags


    You get to choose which recipes you want each week.
    These were our picks.


    The Pat Lafrieda burger with crispy cauliflower bites


    The little condiments are sooo cute. I love tiny things!


    I burnt the cauliflower! T.T
    But it was still pretty good.

    We've been trying Hello Fresh for 2 weeks now, and we have loved every single recipe we have chosen. The ingredients are high quality, and packaged well. Recipes are simple recipes, very easy to make. Nothing out of this world though, definitely recipes you can make yourself at home (I was able to recreate all the recipes on my own). We love the variety of eating something different each week. If I cooked, it is usually the same 5 recipes over and over. Now I can add what I've learned into my 'repertoire' ;)

    If you're interested in trying Hello Fresh, feel free to use our code 'BRBDIN' to get $40 off your first order.
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    What I received:
    1. Vita Liberata pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan Lotion in 'Medium' - .67 fl oz (sample), $7.14
    2. bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie™ Lipstick in 'Get Ready' - 1.5 g (sample), $7.71
    3. Chella Indigo Blue Eyeliner - 1 mL (full size), $24
    4. Be A Bombshell Bora Bora Eyeshadow Quad - .17 oz (full size), $16
    Total cost of bag: $54.85

    The rest of this month's items (that I didn't get):
    1. Nicole by OPI Roughles Nail Polish in 'On What Grounds?' (full size)
    2. NYX 'Love in Rio' Eye Shadow (full size)
    3. Pacifica Mini Body Butter in 'Indian Coconut Nectar' (full size)
    4. bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie™ Lipgloss in 'Rebel' (sample)
    5. Klorane Smoothing & Relaxing Patches w/ Soothing Cornflower (sample)
    6. Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 PA+++ (sample)
    7. Pixi Mini Flawless Beauty Primer (full size)








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    Vita Liberata 2-3 Week Tan Lotion in 'Medium' — $7.14
    I'm already tan, and I naturally tan quite easily, so I won't be needing this.
    No swatches because I'm giving it away :)


    bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie™ Lipstick in Get Ready — $7.71
    A warm rosy pink.


    bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie™ Lipstick in 'Get Ready'
    Creamy, pigmented, and moisturizing.


    Chella Indigo Blue Eyeliner — $24
    My favorite item in the bag! I cannot begin to describe how amazing this eyeliner is.
    Vibrant color, pigmented, glides on smoothly, sets quickly, smudge-proof, long-lasting, ...


    Be A Bombshell Eyeshadow Quad in 'Bora Bora' — $16
    Comes in 4 shades! These eyeshadows are unbelievably creamy... like butter on my fingers.


    Be A Bombshell Eyeshadow Quad in 'Bora Bora'
    Shades: Rock Bottom, Risky Business, Starlet, Bora Bora
    So pigmented right? Love the great color pay-off!


    This month's Ipsy bag is Teddy-approved!
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    What I received:
    1. skyn ICELAND Fresh Start Mask w/ Ice Age Mud - .28 oz (sample), $6.50
    2. J.Cat Beauty Eyelashes + Eyelash Glue in 'EL13' (full size), $3.99
    3. Zoya Nail Polish in 'Dot' - .50 fl oz (full size), $9
    4. Pop Beauty Plump Pout in 'Fuchsia Freesia' - .14 oz (sample), $7.50
    5. 'tini beauty Eyeshadow + Base in 'Violette' - .14 oz (full size), $18
    Total cost of bag: $44.99


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    Pop Beauty Plump Pout in 'Fuchsia Freesia' — $7.50
    I am actually surprisingly obsessed with this! The color is opaque and long-lasting.
    Not sticky at all. The only bad thing is the smell of burnt plastic.


    Eyetini Shadow + Base in 'Violette' — $18
    Another item I didn't think I would love as much as I do.

    Not a fan of the color BUT this works as an AMAZING base/primer.
    So pigmented, but can be sheered out.
    Easy to blend, creamy formula.
    Not sticky, but eyeshadows adhere to it.
    Eye makeup didn't crease & lasted for hours.

    Like any great primer, it made my eyeshadows look more vibrant. Nothing like a good color payoff eh?


    J.Cat Beauty Eyelashes + Eyelash Glue — $3.99
    When I told my husband in excitement that these lashes were made out of 100% human hair, his response was - "Ew?" hahaha.

    I'm in my false lashes phase right now, so these are perfect. My hubby likes them because they look natural. The glue was ok... I will not be using it again because the lashes came off a little bit after a few hours.
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    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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    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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