April 2013 Topbox Elizabeth Arden prive box

The contents:



Flawless Finish Sponge On Cream Foundation in Vanilla Shell

Vanilla Shell swatch

Full size: 19g/$42
I am pretty excited to try this. It looks like a good match for my skin. It came with a teeny tiny sponge which I won’t be using it. It seems to dry down to a pretty nice finish. We will have to see how good of coverage it has. From what I can tell from reviews, you will either love this foundation or hate it. Anyhow it is always fun to try something new. After all that is what these boxes are all about, right?

All Gone Makeup Remover

Full size: 100ml/$24
Okay I love getting makeup removers in my subs. I never have to buy any LOL and I use them almost daily. So I will be adding this to the queue. Plus I have heard it is pretty gentle so that is a great.

Prevage Anti-Aging Intensive Repair Serum

Full size: 30ml/$275
I had to read that price for the full sized version a couple of times.. What? What? My mind can’t handle that. Anyhow this serum is supposed to revitalize damaged skin. I tried it the first night I got it. I was hoping it would be my miracle lotion LOL. I had to wash it off my face after two hours. I couldn’t stand the burning sensation. My face felt soft afterwards but it was warm. I couldn’t handle wearing it all night. I don’t think this serum is for me. I think it is too strong for my skin.

Beautiful Lash Enhancing Mascara

Full size: 7ml/$30
I am always will to try new mascaras. Especially one that is touted to enhance your lashes over time. I can only hope that this will work and make my average little lashes amazing. Hope in a wand HA.

Pure + Simple blush in Soleil



Pure + Simple blush in Soleil swatches

Wow I just wanted to do a quick post and let you guys know about a wonderful offer from Nail Polish Canada.








1 x China Glaze For Audrey (best selling China Glaze ever!)
1 x Color Club In Theory
1 x White Nail File
1 x mini Seche Vite Top Coat
1 x mini Tend Skin

• Marcelle Xtension Plus Mascara (review here),
• Fyrinnae Type A Lip Lustre mini (review here)
• Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy mini
• Rimmel lip gloss
• Maybelline cream blush

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I had to recreate this EOTD. I recently saw Mandy at Prettymaking create an EOTD using some Fyrinnae shadows and I had to give it a try. Her original look/post here. It is not exactly the same as I am no MUA LOL but I tried. Okay maybe I should say it inspired me and save myself some embarrassment HAHA.

• Eye base: UDPP over the entire lid and Fyrinnae Pixie Epoxy on the lid.
• Eyeliner: MUFE Aqua Eyes in Black
• Mascara: Marcelle Xtension Plus in Black
• Blush: Pure + Simple in Soleil
• Lips: L’Oreal Colour Caresse Lip Shine Stain in Rose on Rose.




Love at First Bite is a peachy pink jelly. It definitely needs three to four coats for opacity. This is not a colour I have in my stash. It works really well with my skin tone. I do like the colour but it seemed to take a loooong time to dry. I swatched it on my thumb and after half an hour it was still gummy. I am going to try my OPI quick dry drops on it. I can’t wait an hour for a polish to dry. I gots things to do man!



I am looking forward to trying this product. Anything with Argan Oil in it has to be good right? I have never tried a hair product with Soy in it yet. I am in love with my Macadamia Nut Oil right now so it will have to beat that for me to want to repurchase. I know Chatters sell Big Sexy Hair in Canada. Did I see it at Shoppers Drug Mart? Hmmm I can’t remember for sure but I think I did...



Very pretty pink shimmer. I will need to use this over my Pixie Epoxy for sure.  I think this will best used for adding sparkle over another shadow. Since it is a mineral shadow it has many uses; adding pigmentation to glosses, highlighter etc...



This medium satin pink blush is my favorite from this bag. The formula is buttery in texture and super pigmented so you need to apply lightly. It actually lasts on me longer than most blushes do. I am in love with this blush so far. I have only had it 3 days LOL. I wish the coupon code was good for Canada because I would order more now! Like I said LOVE!



L-R: Be a Bombshell in Sweet Cheeks and MICA Beauty eyeshadow in Earth

 

Loose Button Luxe Box Spring 2013

Full size: 150ml/$18.95
Speeds up drying time up to 50%. Reduces friction while conditioning lightly. Provides heat protection, faster drying and light conditioning.
I don’t really spend a lot of time blow drying my hair anymore. I have naturally curly hair so I will give it a quick diffused dry by plopping my hair on the diffuser. But because it is curly wavy I can get away with scrunching and running out the door. I am not sure how use I will have for this.

Full size: 250ml/ $43.95
Color radiance Shampoo for color-treated hair. Created to help preserves color and shine for up to 40 days with use of Chroma Captive system.
This sample is small so it may be hard to tell how much of an impact it will have on my colour treated hair.


Price unknown (approx. $10)
A makeup sponge applicator that flawlessly blends in your makeup for the perfect look. The applicator should be dampened with water before use and can be used with liquid, cream, loose powder or pressed powder makeup. For best results, use the applicator in a stippling or bouncing motion.
Okay I did love this item. Now I have a back up for my Beauty Blender. I am lazy and hate having to wash it every single night before I use it. So now I have a backup for those lazy days. Technically this could be counted under makeup but it is a tool and everyone got one.

Full Size: 1.2g x 2/$28
Lip Treats is a lush blend of evening primrose, grape seed, coconut and sunflower oils, enhanced by the added benefits of Vitamins C and E. It's a perfect primer for ANY lipstick, gloss or lipliner: it extends the wear time without a hint of waxy build-up
I received one of these before in a Glymm Bag. I did like it but the twist up lip treatment broke inside the tube and it kept falling out so I tossed it. Glad to give another try.

 


Full size: 200ml/$100USD
The Silica mud is the Blue Lagoon's signature element. The pure white geothermal mud deep cleanses and exfoliates. Naturally strengthens skin's barrier function¹. Brings out the skin's inner glow, gives it a vital energy boost and smooth complexion. Excellent face & body mask. Use 2-3 times a week or when skin needs en extra boost. Fragrance and color free. For all skin types.

Full size: 30ml/ $130USD
The Blue Lagoon rich nourishing cream, for normal to dry skin, smoothes, enhances radiance and helps to prevent signs of aging, like wrinkles. This new advanced formula contains Blue Lagoon active ingredients: algae and silica. Research has shown that Blue Lagoon algae have significant protecting and anti-aging effects and the Blue Lagoon silica helps to strengthen the skins barrier function* *in vitro and in vivo studies Blue Lagoon rich nourishing cream is: Dermotologically tested and Paraben free
I am trying the mud mask tonight. I am hoping I do not fall totally in love with it because I cannot afford $100 for a mud mask. O_o
 


Full size: 30ml/$50
Vichy’s breakthrough anti-aging formula features a 10% concentration of Rhamnose, a naturally derived plant sugar proven to help boost skin rejuvenation. To be used daily, twice a day. Can be used alone or under your daily cream. Easy and fast to use: One drop goes a long way. Penetrates fast in the skin and leaves it velvety smooth. Leaves your skin is ready for your cream application or your make-up.
I have an Origins night cream that has Rhamnose in it as well. I like it so I should like this one. Plus my skin loves Vichy products.

Full size: 50ml/$125
Repair and activate 10 signs of younger-looking skin. See it. Feel it.
Award-winning serum that helps create a more youthful-looking skin by promoting natural skin renewal that is characteristic of young skin. Visible skin in just 7 days. Drop by drop, skin is vibrant with youth, its tone becomes astonishingly even and its texture dramatically refined.
I was always curious about this serum. I can’t wait to try it but WOWZA it is expensive. But my friend said she uses it daily and has never bought a full sized version. It is always part of the Lancôme GWPs so that is how she keeps in stock LOL

March 2013 Glossybox Canada

Full size: 30ml/$29.99
I had been looking at this for a few months but I kept putting it off until I saw a sale. I did not want to pay $30 for something and it have it not work. Since freckles are basically sun spots, I was eyeing this up in hopes it would help diminish my freckles. Now I get to try it!  Yay!
 

Full size: 177ml/$5.99
I was hoping I would get the deep conditioning treatment as I already have the heat protectant. I have always used Tresemmè products (usually hairspray) and I can always use deep conditioning treatments.
I have been using the Tresemmè Keratin Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner for about a month now. That in conjunction with the Macadamia Nut Oil from last month Glossybox, my hair has not felt this good it such a long time.




Full size: 10ml/$24.00
Although I am a true klutz with these types of fluid tints as blushes, I will give it a try as the color is pretty. Plus it smells amazing, like raspberries.




Full size: 120ml/$12.99
I like the idea of this – hopefully it won’t be super streaky.




Full size: 2g/$10.80
I have never heard of BM Cosmetics (Beautiful Movements). They seem to be based out of Scotland. The shadow we received is Platinum Tiara. It is s grey shimmer with a slightly lavender undertone. I wore it today and I loved it. I will be checking out their site out some more soon. This is a vegan credulity free loose mineral shadow. I totally spaced out taking a pic of this shadow. Oops! But I did do a swatch blelow.




Left: Model Co Cheek and Lip tint in Rosey Red (light swatch on right, heavy on left)  Right: BM Cosmetics Platinum Tiara (over UDPP)

I love that we got ALL full sized products!



Urban Decay Haul


Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette
I have been dying to get this since it was released and now it is mine!!!!




Urban Decay Mariposa Palette
When I saw this one, it hit my cart right away. The tin drew me in but the colors made me get it. I love Rockstar. I think it is my first glance favorite but there are some very awesome colors in this palette.



I have heard good things about this sharpener. I hope it lives up to it hype!