tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69519701039299821832024-03-13T09:36:10.559-04:00Beauty & Life : A beauty blog by HelenA simple blog discussing beauty products, everyday life, and everything else - Light, Fluffy, and FunAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-436132739055465012019-12-14T22:50:00.001-05:002019-12-14T22:50:45.288-05:0010 Days of Christmas: 7 Bucks A Pop Haul (Day 1)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7sRuPL2aEVw" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">Tis the Season for Funko Pop Hauls!! Check out this 7 Bucks A Pop Haul!! & Happy Vlogmas!!!</span></b>Helen Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07010813236334503860noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-800520756322310282019-02-09T10:03:00.001-05:002019-02-09T10:06:49.714-05:00Helen's Toy Box: Scooby-Doo Mashems Series 1<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iQ9F5YHJ3qM" width="480"></iframe><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Saturday! Hope you guys are enjoying your weekend! Today, I have another set of New Mashems, the Scooby-Doo Mashems! Ahhh! I'm so excited! Did you guys ever watch Scooby-Doo ? Let me know if you loved it as much as I clearly did!</span><br />
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Hi All!! It's been some time since I've posted on this blog! Today I have a little break from the Beauty with a little Toy Series that I have started. I hope this brings a little joy to your day like it does for me!<br />
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Stay Beautiful! and Remember to Smile More, Love & Play!Helen Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07010813236334503860noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-86380087002583409232016-05-02T16:40:00.000-04:002016-05-02T16:40:47.527-04:00Julep Holographic Jelly! Yiyi & Cecile <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi All! Long time, no review! Today I am coming to you to bring you all a short review on the relatively new Julep Holographic Jelly polishes that came out in March 2016. I have both Yiyi, and Cecile, and I am so excited to share these with you all.<br />
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Some of you may know that I love me some holographic polish, and the fact that this is a jelly formula, just was the icing on the cake. I had to give them a go!<br />
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The first coat was very sheer and can be used as a great layer in your favorite jelly sandwich. With two coats, the nail line is still visible, but does have enough coverage that you could get away with it. Three coats I thought was absolutely perfect, and is what is pictured in the swatches. This polish layered beautifully, no snagging, no skipping, no brush strokes, just smooth jelly goodness!<br />
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As far as the holographic effect, it is rather subtle. I find that Cecile had a bit more of a holographic effect to it, perhaps it is because it is the darker shade of the two.<br />
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Overall, I absolutely love this formula, and the holographic effect on the nail, though subtle, is ripe for layering!<br />
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Hi everyone! Today I have for you a different kind of video from what I'm calling my "Helen's Closet" series. In this series, I will be doing shopping hauls and reviews, and maybe some try on videos! I am super excited. I hope you all enjoy!!</div>
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Hi everybody! Today I have for you the Stila Eternal Love Liquid Lipstick Set. I found this set at Ulta, and was so happy to see that Stila decided to make a set with their liquid lipsticks. As some of you may remember I reviewed the Stila Liquid Lipstick in <a href="http://helensbeautyandlife.blogspot.com/2014/11/stila-stay-all-day-liquid-lipstick-aria.html" target="_blank">Aria</a> some time ago, and fell in love with it and the formula. The same, I can happily say, goes for these deluxe size liquid lipsticks.<br />
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The Eternal Love Liquid Lipstick Set comes with 3 colors: Baci, Beso and Ricco. Beso is from the permanent line, but Baci and Ricco are new additions, that I believe will be released in a full size eventually. The formula in all three of these was consistent. They have a nice frosting scent to them. They are light weight, and apply smoothly. They are opaque in one application, and dry down fast and to a beautiful matte finish. The formula of these are matte, but they are not uncomfortable or intensely drying. It is also very long lasting, and once it has dried there is little to no transfer.<br />
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This color is an opaque nude with pink and grey undertones. I will have to wear this color with a full face of make up though because it does wash me out a bit. Otherwise, it is certainly a unique color for me and a nice addition to my collection.<br />
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This color is a dark plum with almost a brown tinge to it. It is definitely an 90's lip. Love it! It was also opaque in one coat.<br />
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This color is described as a True Red. I would have to say that is really a pretty good description of it, but I can help but feel it has a bit of an orange tinge to it. I will definitely be rocking this color this holiday season or whenever I feel like putting on an attention grabbing red lip!<br />
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Overall I was extremely happy with this set! I had been looking forward to it for months before it was released, and it did not disappoint. It is a great way to try out the formula and a range of colors for a small price.<br />
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Stay Beautiful !!<br />
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Love,<br />
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Helen</div>
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Hi everybody!! Today I have for you another fun Tokidoki unboxing!! I am a huge fan of the brand. One day I should make a video on my Tokidoki Collection. Would anyone be interested in something like that?<br />
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I have had to postpone my lip product reviews for the last month or so because my lips have been Insanely and Uncontrollably dry, that it has been virtually impossible for me to apply anything but lip balm and other moisturizing products of that nature. However, I am happy to announce that they are finally back to normal, darn that change in weather!! So let us commence the lip swatches in the reviews to come!!<br />
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Stay Beautiful!!<br />
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Love,<br />
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Hi guys! I have an exciting new video for you guys!<br />
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Any Sailor Moon lovers out there? Well you have to see this unboxing! I absolutely am in love with these Sailor Moon Series 2 charms!! I only could get my hands on 5 out of the 6.<br />
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All Toys aside though, I have some beauty reviews coming up soon!! It's that time of the year for the holiday sets from your favorite beauty brands. Check out my instagram to see sneak peaks of what's coming soon!!<br />
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Stay Beautiful!!<br />
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I will say that the holographic glitter does get a little
lost in the deep cherry red color, but caught in the light it really stands
out.</div>
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As for the formula it was surprisingly thick, so much so,
that I could have gotten away with one coat with full opacity. But in the
swatches I have on 2 coats.</div>
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Overall, the polish applied beautifully and streak free. I
am so in love with the color for fall. I had hoped that the holographic glitter
would have stood out a bit more, but other than that I am so pleased with this
polish and look forward to trying more colors from the brand!</div>
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<li><b><b><u>Price</u>:</b> $12</b></li>
<li><b><b><u>Where to buy</u>: </b><a href="http://www.livelovepolish.com/" target="_blank">Live Love Polish</a>, <a href="http://www.starrily.com/" target="_blank">Starrily</a></b></li>
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What do you guys think? Have you tried Starrily before? Any
color recommendations you have for me?</div>
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Let me know in the comments section!</div>
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Stay Beautiful!</div>
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Love,</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Helen</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-46839893683676424262015-08-22T11:26:00.001-04:002015-08-22T11:26:06.061-04:00Helen's Toy Box: tokidoki x hello kitty Frenzies Blind Boxes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to a new series on my YouTube Channel ! 'Helen's Toy Box': tokidoki x hello kitty Frenzies Blind Box Unboxing !!<br />
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Hi everybody! I am excited to re-introduce my YouTube Channel ! HelensBeauty143 ! Also, I wanted to add that I have started a new series on my channel called Helen's Toy Box ! Where I will be reviewing toys and doing blind box un-boxings ! I hope you guys enjoy this serious as much as I hope you will.<br />
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I will also be posting Beauty Videos in the future as well!! So please stay tuned & come visit me on YouTube!<br />
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Stay Beautiful!!<br />
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Love,<br />
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Helen</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-49493254429730895022015-08-14T20:18:00.002-04:002015-08-14T20:22:35.342-04:00Summer Essential: Body Glide - HER<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi everybody! So I know that summer is quickly fading out, however, I wanted to come on here and talk about a product I recently discovered and just HAD to tell you all about.<br />
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Its the Body Glide "her" stick, which is for problem areas were you may experience chafing. Now, I am going to be totally honest, I have a love-hate relationships with skirts and dresses in the summer time, entirely because my thighs rub and it can get a little painful and irritated very quickly. I know this may be a bit TMI for some of you, but it's a reality for me. I have tried all kinds of alternatives, the most popular and the most old school, is the cornstarch approach, which is all well and good, but you have to continuously be reapplying and heaven help you if you decide to wear dark colors, you'll have traces of powder all over you, not cute! Also, applying it can be tricky without getting it all over yourself or the floor. That's where this stuff comes in!<br />
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I could just kick myself to have just discovered this product, and have gone all summer suffering in jeans and getting frustrated with powder. This anti-chafing stick is AMAZING! It is unscented and invisible when you apply it. It really feels like you're applying nothing to your skin, so it is not oily or sticky.You apply it like a deodorant in the areas that you experience chaffing and it prevents that redness and painful irritation, leaving you comfortable for hours! Another plus is that the product is small enough for you to carry in your purse and is a mess free reapplication (if you need it).<br />
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For your reference here is a picture of the packaging for more information:<br />
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I cannot rave enough about this, it has made the rest of my summer so pleasurable as I can now comfortably wear my cute skirts and dresses without having to worry about the painful consequences. I look forward to using this product year round, and I am so glad I found it!! I really hope this is helpful for any other ladies out there that experience this, I am sure I cannot be the only one. I hope that if you do try it, you will be just as pleased with it as I have been so far the last month. I found mine at my local Dick's Sporting Goods Store for $8.99.<br />
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<li><b><u>Price</u></b>: $8.99</li>
<li><b><u>Where to Buy</u></b>: Dick's Sporting Goods, <a href="http://www.bodyglide.com/">www.bodyglide.com</a></li>
<li><b>Stops Chafing</b></li>
<li><b>Easy to apply</b></li>
<li><b>Long Lasting</b></li>
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Let me know if you decide to try this product out and what you thought about it!<br />
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Stay Beautiful!<br />
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Love,<br />
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Helen</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-54114702838037455332015-06-30T14:15:00.001-04:002015-06-30T14:15:40.309-04:00NYC Smooch Proof Liquid Lip Stain: Get Noticed (200)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Does everyone remember when lip stains were all the rage? Well, I still do. In fact, I admit that I do like a good lip stain. Now that the summer months are here, I am on the look out for a low maintenance lip stain that can hold it's own. That is where the New NYC Smooch Proof Liquid Lip Stains come in, to hopefully fill the void without breaking the bank!<br />
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The scent is a very sweet perfume kind of scent, which is virtually undetectable when applied to lips.<br />
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The product is sheer but you can build up the intensity of the color. With one layer, you get a very natural looking but noticeable stain. You can also build up the product so that the stain is more vibrant and opaque. However, you do have let it set a couple of minutes in between layers, otherwise, if you rub your lips together the product will distribute unevenly. Once the product sets, there is very minimal to no transfer.<br />
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The formula is light weight, easy to apply and has incredible staining power. It is one you will have to commit to for the whole day if you're going to wear it. It is incredibly stubborn to remove.<br />
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<b><u>Get Noticed (200)</u></b><br />
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The color is a very beautiful vibrant orange-coral color, that just screams summer time!!<br />
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Overall, I thought the product performed very well, and the staining power kind of blew my mind a little bit. I think I do prefer it with one layer personally, especially during the summer months when I try to go for a more everyday, natural look. I will say that I will definitely be picking up a couple more of these in the very near future, so watch out if you're interested in any other colors.<br />
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<b><u>Availability</u></b>: Drugstores (CVS, anywhere that sells NYC)<br />
<b><u>Price</u></b>: $2.99 - $3.19 (price may vary)<br />
<b><u>Variety</u></b>: 6 colors - Faithful Coral (100), Get Noticed! (200), In the Spotlight (300), Perpetually Mauve (310), Unforgettable Fuchsia (320), On everyone's Lips (400)<br />
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Have you tried the other colors in this line? Let me know in the comments, if you have any lip stain recommendations!<br />
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Stay Beautiful!<br />
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Love,<br />
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Helen</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-89682499260863737722015-06-22T13:52:00.000-04:002015-06-22T14:21:58.698-04:00Victoria's Secret Lip Plumper Custom Color<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ah, <st1:state w:st="on">Victoria</st1:state>'s
Secret, you get me every time! Today I have for you the <st1:place w:st="on">Victoria</st1:place>'s Secret Lip Plumper Custom Color.<br />
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This product starts off as a clear gloss that then changes
color when it makes contact with your lips, and it is supposed to give you
your very own custom color with the added bonus of some lip plumping!<br />
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I have to say, right off the bat, I wasn't too impressed
with the lip plumping quality to this product. It plumped my top lip most
noticeably, but it plumped a little unevenly, which could possible be
attributed to my application, but I still wasn't left all that impressed. The
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In addition, I have to mention the tingling sensation,
specifically on my top lip lingered for well over 10 mins. This didn't really
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Aside from my issue with the plumping aspect of this
product, I really loved the color pay off on my lips! It turned into a very
natural looking pink. I'm such a sucker for gimmicks! As to the
'custom' color claims, I couldn't really gauge, unless I were to test it on
someone else. The gloss has a fruity scent to it and texture wise it is slightly tacky but otherwise pleasant on the lips.</div>
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Overall, I really loved the color payoff with this lip gloss, but the plumping
power didn't wow me enough to recommend it for that purpose. Also, I don't
think a lot of people enjoy that tingling sensation, which you do get with this
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Stay Beautiful!</div>
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Love,</div>
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Helen</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-64323364139649553982015-05-02T17:06:00.000-04:002015-05-02T17:06:44.241-04:00Funky Fingers - Dia De Muertos <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today I have for you another glitter nail polish from Funky Fingers. This one is called Dia De Muertos, and it is a glow in the dark glitter nail polish! </div>
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Dia De Muertos has a very sheer light blue base with small blue hex glitter, and blue micro glitter. It also has small hot pink hex glitter, and short hot pink bar glitter. In the pictures I have 4 coats of polish on the nail. However, I think 3 coats would have been sufficient, because with the 4th coat the glitter started to clump a little on the nail. The formula was otherwise smooth and easy to work with and layer for the most part.</div>
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But the real test was whether this polish actually glowed in the dark. Well, in that respect it did not disappoint! It was so vibrant that my camera was actually able to capture it pretty clearly!</div>
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<li><b><u>Availability</u></b>: Five Below</li>
<li><b><u>Price</u></b>: 2 for $5</li>
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Overall, I was very impressed with the glow in the dark capability of this nail polish and how bright it was. Otherwise, I just really wish that the base was a bit more opaque. I will say that next time I use this polish I will stick to 3 coats, even though there is still a clear visible nail line. If you are looking for opacity, this is not the polish for you, but layered over a similar blue, I think would make it pop a bit more.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-87816333577841832672015-04-28T16:08:00.000-04:002015-04-28T16:08:01.044-04:00Victoria’s Secret: Beauty Rush Glossy Lip Oil<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was strolling through <st1:state w:st="on">Victoria</st1:state>’s Secret the other day and was
almost able to walk out the store empty handed, but instead, I had the bright
idea to look at the beauty items by the register. Well, clearly this is where I
went wrong, because I found a couple of things that intrigued me and because I
lack the ability to stop myself, I picked them up. First, are
these very interesting looking and sounding, Glossy Lip Oils. I picked up the 2
different flavors they had, which were Coconut Splash & Vanilla Sunrise.</div>
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The packaging is plastic and it has a plastic roller ball
applicator. The product is dispensed easily and evenly. The product leaves a nice well balanced glossy quality to the lips, and it does have a bit of an oil-like feel to it, but by no means in a greasy bad way. It is not sticky and it leaves your lips feeling hydrated and moisturized. The product sinks in slowly, allowing for that continued hydrated feel for about an hour and half, before I felt I needed to reapply.<br />
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The coconut scent in this gloss did not disappoint! It
smells like coconut sun tan lotion! I LOVE IT!! If you like coconut scents, you
will love this. The product goes on clear, even though it has a turquoise stain
to half of the product. This does have a little bit of a coconut sunscreen taste to it, but I did not find it offensive at all, but I thought it was worth mentioning. </div>
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The scent on this one is a bit more subtle, but it is
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For those who are sensitive to smells, don’t be worried, the
scents for both of these are subtle, although the coconut one is more
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Secret Stores, <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/all-makeup/glossy-lip-oil-beauty-rush?ProductID=235267&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">Victoria’s Secret Online</a></li>
<li><b><u>Price</u></b>: $10 individually</li>
<li><b style="font-size: 12pt;"><u>Promotion:</u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 2 for $15, 4 for $20 (mix and match)</span></li>
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Overall, I was surprised by how much I really liked these lip oils. They are great for a nice boost of moisture for dry lips, with a healthy dose of glossiness to keep your lips looking healthy and kissable. I am so glad I picked up both of these, and I hope VS doesn't decide to stop making them, because I think I found a little gem here!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-57054318310534581792015-04-22T11:23:00.000-04:002015-04-22T11:23:06.687-04:00L'Oreal Voluminous - Miss Manga Rock !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Spike-y lashes? Why not!? I came across the display for this new L'Oreal Miss Manga Rock (Blackest Black) mascara at my local Riteaid, and at first I was a little intimidated by the thought of spiked lashes. But, my curiosity got the best of me, and because I did like the regular Miss Manga formula, I thought I would give this a shot.<br />
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Before I applied this mascara, I figured I would look to see if there were any special application tips in the back, a thing I never do with mascara. Well, it's a good thing I did! The directions say (as shown above) to hold the brush vertically to create the 'Spikes'. So naturally, I didn't follow the directions to the 'T', so instead I did 2 coats like I would my regular mascara and then just finished it off with a little bit of that vertical action as per the directions. </div>
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I will admit, I was pretty pleased with the results, the spiked effect was subtle but it was there. I also liked the volume and thickness it gave to my lashes, which is what I like so much about the Miss Manga formula. Also, a few other bonuses is that even though it is not waterproof, I did not have any problems with smudging or flaking. The formula is pretty much the same as the traditional Miss Manga formula, it's wet, and is a little heavy on the lashes, so it does weigh them down a bit.</div>
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Overall, I really liked this mascara formula and the brush, though intimidating, does make 'spiking' your lashes pretty easy, and I actually liked the look a lot more than I thought I would have. I will say however, that if you are not a fan of spider lashes or that thick heavy mascara look, this may not be the formula for you. Otherwise, go for it!</div>
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<li><b><u>Availability</u></b>: RiteAid, Drugstores</li>
<li><b><u>Colors:</u></b> Black, Blackest Black</li>
<li><b><u>Formula</u></b>: Regular & Waterproof</li>
<li><b><u>Price</u></b>: $8.29* (prices may vary)</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-9449521706827405592015-04-18T10:29:00.003-04:002015-04-18T10:31:06.546-04:00Funky Fingers - Gnarly Dude!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi everyone! & Hello Again warmer NYC weather!! Today I have for you a pretty color changing polish from Funky Fingers called Gnarly Dude!. I love the name, it elicits a bit of a chuckle every time I say it out loud. This polish sold for 2/$5 at Five Below, which I think is the only place that sells the Funky Fingers brand. There were other color changing polishes as well, but this glitter one really caught my attention.</div>
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Gnarly Dude is a sheer jelly-like pink base with large black hex glitter, medium silver hex glitter, and small round silver glitter. The larger glitter takes a little effort to place on the nail, but otherwise the base color applied smoothly and a little on the thicker side. I found that 2 coats was perfect for me. </div>
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I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about the color changing aspect of this polish considering the price was pretty reasonable. So with that in mind, I was pleasantly surprised at how fast and drastic the color change was when I got outdoors in direct sunlight. The sheer pink base turned into a deep purple, and I loved every minute of it! I am such a sucker for these solar color changing polishes, and I am thrilled to have found a very affordable alternative to some other more expensive brands. I will definitely be going back to pick up more, and I would highly recommend this polish to anyone who is looking for a fun way to spruce up their spring and summer mani-pedi's !!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-72364440236834436722014-12-01T00:35:00.001-05:002014-12-01T00:52:16.834-05:00What is Influenster? - Influenster Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi everybody! Today I wanted to come to you with a short blog about <a href="https://www.influenster.com/" target="_blank">Influenster</a>. I'm sure you have seen it mentioned a fair amount on this blog, so I figured I would tell you a little about it.<br />
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Influenster is free to sign up, and is a program that provides you with products to review based on surveys and your preferences. In addition, you can connect your social media accounts and increase your 'Social Impact' to increase the chances of you qualifying for a box. Your Influenster profile is solely your own, as you are able to unlock certain badges that interest you or highlight certain milestones. In addition, you can have a higher score by reviewing and answering questions about products you are familiar with. All this information also allows Influenster to pair you up with a box that matches with your preferences.<br />
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Needless to say, I am a huge fan of Influenster and this program. I have not had a single regret about signing up, and in fact it has given me opportunities to try and review products I otherwise may not have tried. For example, I once received a box (specifically the <a href="http://helensbeautyandlife.blogspot.com/2013/05/sugar-n-spice-vox-box-review.html" target="_blank">Sugar N' Spice Vox Box</a>) with multiple products in it, one of which was the Colgate Optic White Toothpaste & Mouthwash. After testing these products and using them I have not gone back to my old whitening toothpaste I used prior. I loved this toothpaste and mouthwash combination so much that I have continued to repurchase it since first trying it through Influenster. Another added point of interest was that when I reviewed the Mouthwash, I had mentioned in my review that the flavor was not very good, and a few months later, Colgate had re-released the mouthwash with 'Improved flavor'. My point being, is that through the consumers and reviews through Influenster and other sources, our voices were heard and Colgate did something about it. I was very impressed, and extremely pleased with the change, by the way. So by no means think that these reviews and opinions are going unheard. Trust me, you are doing a service in return for the wonderful free products that you can be exposed to through Influenster.<br />
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Additionally, I would like to mention that it has not only been things like toothpaste and mouthwash I have reviewed in the past. Occasionally, you get some especially spectacular products, of which I have a hard time choosing my favorite. It has to be a toss up between the <a href="http://helensbeautyandlife.blogspot.com/2013/05/sony-bluetooth-wireless-mobile-speaker.html" target="_blank">Sony Bluetooth Wireless Speaker</a> and the <a href="http://helensbeautyandlife.blogspot.com/2014/06/influenster-review-victorias-secret.html" target="_blank">Victoria's Secret Sports Bra</a>. I use my Sony Bluetooth Speaker practically everyday for just listening to music or as a wireless speaker phone. In addition, I use the Victoria's Secret Sports Bra for my gym days, and have been nothing but impressed with the quality and support that it provides. In fact, I loved it some much, I am on the market to purchase another one.<br />
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In recent weeks, Influenster has really stepped it up a notch with the new Influenster App. You can basically do everything straight from your phone, including reviews on products, or answering questions about products that you have tried. Probably one of the best features of this App is the Barcode Scanner, which I have used many times, especially in the drugstore makeup aisle. Basically you open the App and click the bar code scanner and scan the product. After scanning the product the App will direct you to the reviews on the product and what people that have used the product have to say about it. Also, you have the option to ask a specific question about the product, and a fellow influenster will eventually provide you with an answer. Now, I don't know about you, but I find that particularly helpful when it comes to makeup. Sometimes I even use it for the occasional food item, just to see what people have to say about the flavor of something I'm not too sure about. Otherwise, I think this aspect of the Influenster App is pretty awesome and extremely useful, especially for someone like me that likes to sometimes read up on a product before purchasing it.<br />
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Overall, I really enjoy the Influenster program and only hope that you get to enjoy it as much I have. Check it out for yourself <b><a href="https://www.influenster.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> </b>or<b> <a href="https://www.influenster.com/signup?inv_id=91481&utm_campaign=invlink" target="_blank">HERE</a> (<a href="https://www.influenster.com/signup?inv_id=91481&utm_campaign=invlink" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u>referral</u></span> link</a>)</b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-67087354529000780462014-11-20T11:36:00.001-05:002014-11-20T11:36:37.756-05:00Zoya Pixie Dust - Chyna<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So what makes the holidays feel like the holidays? Well it's that festive polish you're wearing of course! With Thanksgiving around the corner and Christmas very soon after, I wanted to get a head start on sifting through my red polishes to find the perfect holiday red. Well, I think I found a contender. It's the Zoya Pixie Dust polish in Chyna.<br />
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Chyna is a beautiful deep red with gorgeous reflective red glitter throughout. As part of the Pixie Dust line, it is a matte textured polish. If either of those is not your thing, it's nothing a little thick glossy topcoat can't cure. Personally, I feel the matte texture really makes the glitter pop a bit more. This polish applied smoothly and evenly, but I needed two coats to get that perfect opacity and deep red color I was looking for. Unfortunately, my camera refused to pick up on how gorgeously reflective the red glitter particles are in this polish, but trust me when I say, it's beautiful! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-55802606328125494412014-11-17T20:01:00.002-05:002014-11-17T20:16:39.998-05:00Adventures in Lush - Episode 3: Celebrate Hand and Body Lotion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's that time of year again when the dreaded itching and cracking of dry skin is upon us! This is where LUSH Cosmetics' Celebrate Hand and Body Lotion comes in. This is the second year in a row that I have purchased this product, so I wanted to come on here and talk a little about it.<br />
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Let's just start off by saying how GREAT this lotion smells. It has a nice citrus smell to it that is uplifting and that cognac oil gives it that perfect bit of warmth. It scents the skin beautifully and with the warmth of your body it just smells even better!<br />
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Ok, so besides loving the smell of this product, the most important factor is its moisturizing qualities. This lotion is on the heavier side than most other lotions I have tried, which lends itself nicely to keeping your skin feeling soft and comfortable throughout the day while battling the cold and artificial heat. The formula goes on smoothly and easily on the skin, and after massaging it in you can still feel the lotion on your skin. It is not one of those formulas that feels weightless on the skin, but instead feels like you have a soft thin protective moisturizing layer on your skin. I'm not sure if I am describing it well, but I will say that if you are a dry skin sufferer, you will appreciate it. Personally, I slather this lotion all over my body (I love it that much!), and it keeps me soft and moisturized for pretty much the whole day. <br />
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I would highly recommend this lotion to anyone who suffers from dry skin. The only sad part about this lotion is that it is Limited Edition, as it is part of the Lush Christmas releases this year. Also, there is no guarantee that Lush will bring this back again next Christmas, so I would suggest that if you try it and like it, buy back ups!<br />
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Do you have any Lush favorites? Let me know in the comments below.<br />
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Stay Beautiful !<br />
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Love,<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-6031488541670679452014-11-16T13:25:00.001-05:002014-11-16T13:25:15.157-05:00Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick - Aria<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Here in NY we are officially in the full swing of fall. I love this time of year, for the cooler weather, and most importantly for the darker lipstick. This is where Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Aria comes in.<br />
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Aria is a gorgeous deep plum purple color (described as a magenta plum), that would make any dark lipstick lover swoon from its pigmentation and lasting power. Personally, I have a sick and twisted love affair with matte lipsticks, especially matte LIQUID lipsticks. Not only do I suffer from dry lips, but these liquid lipsticks take some skill to apply perfectly. However, regardless of those facts I find myself drawn to the beauty of a matte lip and especially that pigment and lasting power.<br />
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This is my first time trying Stila's Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick, and color me impressed. The formula is divine! It is pigmented, smooth and even. Although it does take some skill to get the edges and lines perfect, it was relatively easy to apply as long as you have some patience. It has a seemingly flattened doe foot applicator that is rather flexible and picks up a lot of product right out of the tube. Back to the formula, once it dries after a few seconds, you are left with a beautiful matte finish and color that is pretty much glued to your lips! It is so long lasting that it proves very difficult to remove, but also means, less touch ups during the day. Don't get me wrong, this color does transfer a bit, but it does not loose it potent pigment so easily.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09615900365214184794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6951970103929982183.post-14145595875630131182014-10-20T16:13:00.001-04:002014-10-20T16:13:07.028-04:00Wet N Wild Limited Edition Matte Collection: Urban Night, Sweet Cream, and Bordeaux Boulevard<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><tt><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><u>Sweet cream</u>:<span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></tt></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><tt><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sweet cream is a gorgeous nude with a little bit
of a pink undertone. I really </span></span></tt><tt style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">like that this nude leans more pink than brown,
it definitely has proven to be </span></tt><tt style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">already one of my go to nudes. It is very creamy
to apply and honestly you </span></tt><tt style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">really wouldn't believe it was a WnW lipstick.
For only a $1.99 I think this </span></tt><tt style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">lipstick could hold i</span></tt><tt style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">t's own against the big boys (high end). Wear
time is average, about 2 hrs if </span></tt><tt style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">no eating or drinking.</span></tt><tt style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></tt></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left;">Urban Night is very pretty red raspberry shade. This color is perfect for fall! Once again the formula is fantastic, very smooth application and gorgeous pigment. This is a beautiful fall and winter color. This color lasted about 3-4 hrs before I felt it needed a little touch up. Otherwise, without touching it up Urban Night leaves a lovely pink-berry stain that without makeup remover proves difficult to remove completely.</span></div>
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<st1:street style="font-size: 12pt;" w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><tt><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Bordeaux Boulevard </span></tt></st1:address></st1:street><tt style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">is a surprisingly wearable purple shade. Another </span></tt><tt style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">great fall/winter shade. This color surprised me. </span></tt><tt style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Sometimes, depending on the shade of purple, it
can wash me out and make me look </span></tt><tt style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">like I'm lacking oxygen. But this shade doesn't
have that effect, thank </span></tt><tt style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">goodness! Once again the formula is consistent
with the others, very pigmented, </span></tt><tt style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">and a smooth and creamy application. Wear time
was the same with a good 3-4 </span></tt><tt style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">hours of wear before I felt the need to touch it
up. This color also left a </span></tt><tt style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">light purple stain behind if left un-touched.</span></tt></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>$1.99</b></span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>Limited edition</b></span></li>
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<tt><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Sadly these are LE, which means you better get
your hands on them quick! In all </span></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">the displays I have seen, there are only 3 of
each of the 4 colors (the fourth </span></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">color is a red shade). I have absolutely no
regrets about these lippies, they </span></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">are all that and more. Granted if you are
looking for a true matte, these are </span></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">not for you. But, the creamy formula, and the
pigment make up for them not being </span></tt><tt><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">true mattes. In my humble opinion, Best
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Today we will be looking at swatches of the Julep Maven October it Girl Box, including Tia as an add-on. For those of you who don't know, Julep Maven is a monthly nail polish subscription box. It costs $24.99+tax per month. Boxes range from only polish boxes to beauty boxes and some boxes that have a combination of the two. With that out of the way, lets get on to the swatches!!<br />
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Dana is a white polish with blue shimmer. The polish is opaque in 2 coats. Formula
is a little thick, so you just have to be sure not to get too much on the brush. The blue shimmer gives it an opalescent quality minus the pink reflect. Sadly, the
blue shimmer that is very noticeable in the bottle is not very noticeable once applied to the nail, except in direct sunlight. The other interesting thing about this polish
is that it is black light reactive; which I don’t know about you; but I don’t own a black light, nor do I really go
to places that have black light on a regular basis, so that aspect of the
polish, though unique doesn't do too much for me. Overall, this polish kind of let me down a little bit, I was really hoping for that beautiful blue shimmer to translate well onto the nail, but alas, it did not.</div>
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Ledi is a black polish with a hint of silver shimmer. Once again, the
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evenly, and was opaque in 2 coats. I have to admit I do appreciate a dark polish that applies as effortlessly as this one did. I just wish that shimmer was a bit more noticeable. With that said, with top coat this polish shines beautifully! Which made it a little difficult to photograph without my or my cameras reflection popping up.</div>
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Shailene is a purple dense shimmer with gold shimmer. This polish went on okay, it was not the smoothest application, but not the worst either. The first coat was a little streaky because the polish out of the bottle is a little thick, so I wanted to be careful not to get too much on the brush. It was opaque in 2 coats. I think because this polish is just so packed with shimmer that it
does not lend itself easily to a smoother application. On a more positive
note, the shade is gorgeous and has a lovely dimension to it with the gold
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Tia is a sheer black jelly polish with what appears to be
micro glitters in gold, green and copper. This polish was a little gloopy right
out of the bottle, but application was okay. This polish took 3 coats for full coverage. Otherwise, the polish is very pretty. I do admit, I have a little bit of
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Overall, this box was okay. It didn't really WOW me as much as I had hoped it would. After having been a member for a little over a year, it seems like Julep has a
tendency to get a little repetitious, and has been stuck in a little bit of a polish rut. Don't get me wrong, for the most part the polish formula is always on point, so they are great quality polishes. I'm just wishing for a bit more variety and quirkiness! </div>
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If you're interested in signing up with Julep, you can <a href="https://www.julep.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/61764/" target="_blank">sign up here</a>, and use code: <b>FREEBOX</b> . To get your first box free!</div>
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This past weekend, Nordstrom Rack had their Clear the Rack event where all their red tag items are an additional 25% off of the price marked. Well, needless to say I had to at least take a peak! Normally, I hardly ever find anything during these events because by the time I get there it always seems like it had already been ravaged. Thankfully, this time around was different!<br />
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I scored 2 pairs of gorgeous TOMS for the price of ONE! I have to admit I was pretty excited. Granted, the items are summer shoes, but, I'm totally OK with that. I know the fall just started, but these babies will get me through those cold winter nights, and act as a reminder that warmer days are ahead. I'm patient, I can wait! </div>
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I picked up the Classic Crochet Slip On TOMS in a bright Green, because I just cannot say NO to bright colors, especially in that pretty crochet. These retailed for $58.95 and were marked down to $29.90 plus the 25% off, they came out to <b>$22.42</b>. The best part about these TOMS is that they have a nice cushioned and structured foot bed, which gives you some sort of arch support and are comfy to wear all day. I know, because I own a pair of Classic Canvas red TOMS that I love!</div>
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Next, I finally bought the TOMS Canvas Wedge Sandal in Red. These are also very comfortable, because the foot bed is slightly cushioned and the material that touches the skin is soft. I have had my eye on these particular sandals when I first laid eyes on them at Nordstrom Rack during the early Spring & Summer months but couldn't bring myself to buy them at the Rack price. BUT!! This time around, I had no reason to say NO and these beauties came home with me! These retailed for $68.95 and were marked down to $31.90 plus the 25% off, they came out to<b> $23.92</b>.</div>
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I am SO glad I waited, and I am SO happy that I found them at such a great price. Thank you Nordstrom Rack for making my shoe dreams come true!!!</div>
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