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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.

Olay Fresh Effects {BB Cream} Skin Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen, Fair to Light
$10.97 at Walmart | $11.69 at Target | $13.99 at CVS | $14.99 at Walgreens/Ulta


Claims and ingredients

Size: 2.5 fl oz
SPF: 15
Purpose: Refreshes, brightens, evens, hydrates, smoothes, & protects skin
Available shades: 2; Fair to Light, Light to Medium
Coverage: Ultra sheer
Works best as: Tinted moisturizer/sunscreen
Smell: Strong sunscreen scent
Availability: Most drugstores

This has a strong scent of sunscreen, but more on the pleasant side (at least to me). Once applied though, you wil no longer notice the scent. It doesn't linger. So the scent shouldn't be a problem to most of you... unless you really hate strong scents because you're allergic or for whatever reason... then I guess this wouldn't be for you. I suggest you sniff one at a store to see if you can handle it.

The claims said that this was a moisturizer with a sheer tint of color. If you're hoping for a medium to full coverage BB cream, you will be very disappointed as this gives you VERY little coverage, if any coverage at all. BUT if you want a tinted moisturizer (with SPF) with benefits of a BB cream (without the coverage), then this product is WINNING!

I have the shade in Fair to Light, which would usually be way too light for my medium-tan skintone, but the shade surprisingly worked for me because the color was so sheer. If anything, it brightened up my complexion rather than give me that 'white cast' like most sunscreens do. I've really been loving this under my powder foundation, or just as a sunscreen/moisturizer in general. I find that it is more moisturizing than most of my day creams.

I have been a real minimalist lately because my face has been clearing up a lot, so I haven't been using foundation as much. For this reason, The Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream has been working for me, because it gives me that light and natural feel, with just the right coverage to keep my face looking fresh, awake, moisturized, and bright. I just use a concealer on my problem areas, some light powder, and I'm good to go! Using this as a primer underneath my powder foundation makes my face look SO natural.. perfect for those "no makeup" looks. Did I mention it also adds "dewyness" to your skin? This could be a problem for oily skins, but a little blotting and powdering could help tone down that shiny/greasy look -- it's what I do throughout the day.


Like I said, this BB cream offers no coverage, so if you're looking for that in the after picture, you won't find it. What it did, however, was brightened and added "life" back to my face. Notice how my skin looked flat and dull in the before picture.
So, to summarize:
* DOES NOT WORK as a foundation, offers little to no coverage.
* WORKS BEST as moisturizer/light sunscreen with sheer tint of color.
* GREAT PRIMER underneath powder foundations, for that au natural look.
* STRONG SCENT of sunscreen, but it goes away when applied.

That lover of mine decided to come home and spoil me with the sweetest of all sweets, DONUTS! And not just any donut, Krispy Kreme donuts!! *confetti*







Thank you hubby ~ ♥

Hey lovelies! I went out clubbing last weekend, thought I'd share my outfit of the night with you guys! ;) Here's a quick OOTD/N:


Bralet top & belt — H&M
Jacket & denim shorts — Forever 21
Nails — Zoya Neely
Hair — NuMe 32mm Magic Wand
Hair color — L'Oreal Sun-Kissed Caramels, Hi-Lift Gold Brown UL63

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.