Unboxing~ Walmart Beauty Box

Hi! So today I have an unboxing/ review on the Walmart Beauty Box. This box is $5 and they come out with a new one each season. Apparently the samples are free and all you have to pay for is the shipping. This is a nice box because it is super cheap and all the products are inexpensive and sold at Walmart. I got 5 real samples and 2 foil packet samples. Let me know if you got this box in the comments down below. 

The first thing I got are these Simple face wipes. I have tried these makeup wipes before and liked them, so these will be perfect for traveling.

I also got the Schwarzkopf shampoo and conditioner. These are a decent size and I can probably get 2-3 uses out of each one. The shampoo smells really bad, like chemicals or old play-dough. The conditioner smells a little better, but still not the best. 

Just like last season, I got another Dove body wash. It is orange and has a light citrus scent. This body wash is the perfect size for a long weekend getaway.

The last real sample is pretty good. It is the Lady Gaga fame perfume. This perfume is unique because it is a black liquid. For once, the perfume sample does does not smell like an old lady perfume. It has a distinct smell, that is pretty good [but no vanilla], and the company describes it as a saffron like smell. 

Lastly, I got some little samples and coupons. I received the Maybelline fit me matte foundation sample and a coupon. So I never knew this was a thing and am really excited to this next product out. It is the Nivea in-shower body lotion for really dry skin.

I also got coupons for Covergirl, L'oreal, and Schwarzkopf hair products. 

xoxo

Look at how beautiful my pool was today!

Ipsy Unboxing- January 2015

Hi! So today I have my first unboxing of the new year. Ipsy is a monthly beauty box subscription that costs $10 per month. Each month you receive 4-5 full size or deluxe sized products and a makeup bag. This is my favorite beauty box subscription service because you get some brands you recognize and some you don't know. 

The makeup bag is cute this month, with a pink zipper and is white on one side and royal blue on the other side. 

Mojito Lip Balm- This is a clear lipgloss/ chapstick. It is a little sticky (not to bad though), but I still love this item. You can layer a chapstick, lipstick, and then add this for a little shine without messing up the color. 
Price- $12

PacificaNatural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow- This is a pretty big single eyeshadow. You cannot buy single eyeshadows, but you can buy them in a palette. The shade is a pearly, sparkly, pigmented light brown/ skin color. This could be an everyday color or built up for a night out color.
Price- Could not find (eyeshadows not sold personally)

Hikari CosmeticsMechanical Eye Liner- So here is another eyeliner (I am not a huge eyeliner fan) and I feel like every other month I receive a eyeliner from Ipsy. It is a twist up eyeliner and is a [faint] sparkly silver shade. I personally do not know how often I will wear this eyeliner.  
Price- $13

La Fresh Eco-BeautyBe Good. Good Day. Day Moisturizer- This is a daily face moisturizer. It is supposed to hydrate your skin and make it look fresher and happier. For the size of the packet, there is not a lot of product. I personally do not like receiving skincare items in Ipsy, because I already have a set routine. 
Price- $40

Velvet 59 Velvet Rose Lipgloss- This is a lipgloss with a brush applicator. It is quite sticky, which is why I tend to not wear lipglosses. This is a mauvey shade with a slight pinky undertone and is pretty sheer, so it is good for everyday.
Price- $19

Here is a swatch of the lipgloss, eyeliner, and eyeshadow.

Overall price of bag- $84 (minus the eyeshadow) and I only paid $10!

Thanks for reading! Did you get an Ipsy bag?

XOXO

Ipsy Unboxing- December 2014

Ipsy Unboxing

Hi! Today I have my Ipsy beauty box unboxing/ review for the month of December. This may be a little late, but I just got my box 2 days ago. This is a monthly beauty box subscription that costs $10 per month. Each month you receive 4-5 full size or deluxe sized products. This is my favorite beauty box subscription service.  

 Crown Brush Infinity Shadow/Crease Duet Brush- This is a double ended eyeshadow brush and I love getting brushes in Ipsy. The brush is really soft and kinda stiff. One end is a pointed crease brush and the other end is a wide lid brush.                              

 Price- I could not find one (I will guess $10)

NYX Cosmetics Butter Lip Balm- This is a bright pink chapstick. The color can be really sheer, or layered to look like a lipstick. I like this product because it moisturizes my lips while giving them a little color.                                   Price- $4

 Pixi Fairy Dust- This is a powder eyeshadow. There is an applicator in the powder that you are supposed to use to apply the eyeshadow. The color is a pretty rosy color, but when you put the eyeshadow on there is a lot of fallout because it is just a straight powder eyeshadow.       Price- $10

 Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara- I actually already own this mascara and I love it. So I will probably use this when I travel or just use it when my mascara runs out.                                         Price- $20

Beauty Without Cruelty A.H.A. 3% Facial Cleanser- This is a facewash that is for normal to oily skin. I personally am not a big fan of getting skin care stuff in my bag. I have a skincare routine already.             Price- $12

Overall price of bag- $56 (I only paid $10) 

So overall this bag is pretty good. I am excited to try the makeup brush, Chapstick, and see how the eyeshadow works. Thanks for reading and comment what you got in your Ipsy bag or if you don't receive Ipsy what you would like in one. 

XO

Sofia 

Walmart Winter Beauty Box Unboxing-2014

Hi! So today I have an unboxing/ review on the Walmart Beauty Box. This box is $5 and they come out with a new one each season. Apparently the samples are free and all you have to pay for is the shipping. This is a nice box because it is cheap and all the products are cheap and sold at Walmart. I got 4 real samples and 3 foil packet samples. Let me know if you got this box in the comments down below. 

  Covergirl Lip Gloss- This is a lip gloss that is a little sticky and is pretty sheer (but very buildable). The shade is 
640 colorlicious juicy fruit and is a berry everyday kind of color.  






Burt's Bee Face Wipes- These are some face wipes (which I love getting). These little samples are great for traveling or just trying out new face wipes. There are 10 wipes and they are supposed to remove makeup and oil without actually washing your face (aka for the lazy girls). 










  Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash- This is a body wash and is supposed to moisturize your skin. It has a light fruity, sweet scent, which I think is good. So I am excited to try this and see if it does moisturize my skin. 












Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Face Lotion- This is a sheer daily face moisturizer and is supposed to feel like a powder once dry. I am excited to try this because my face has been getting really dry lately, I just wish it had SPF in it. 

L'oreal Color Vibrancy Shampoo, Conditioner, and Anti-Oxidant- So this a foil packet (booo) of a shampoo, conditioner, and anti-oxidant for color treated hair. I already have this sample from something else and I don't have color treated hair. 




John Frieda Volume Shampoo and Conditioner- This is another foil packet. It is just a shampoo and conditioner that are supposed to give your hair more volume. 









Flower Fragrance Samples- I don't really like this. It is a sample of 3 perfumes, but the perfumes are just on the paper for you to smell.






So that is everything I got in my Walmart Beauty Box. I enjoy this box because you get quite a few products for only $5! I personally would not pay over $5 for this box because like half of the samples are foil packets and the samples are not the most exciting. overall, I would recommend this cheap box to one of my friends. 

XO 
Sofia

Ipsy November 2014- Review

Hi! Today I have a review for the Ipsy subscription service bag. This is a monthly beauty box subscription that costs $10 per month. Each month you receive 4-5 full size or deluxe sized products.  

1) Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil- This is an olive shimmery eyeliner. I typically do not wear eyeliner just cause it is an extra step that I am not very good at. But this is smooth and pigmented pretty good.
Price: $17

2) J. Cat Beauty Wonder Lip Paint- This is a lip paint (or tar) and IS EXTREMELY PIGMENTED. The bottle is a squeeze bottle so I guess you either use a brush or your finger. The color is a bright pinky red and I don't think I will really use this color because I normally just use a chapstick and maybe a lipgloss. 

Price: $5

3)  It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye- This product is a concealer and it matches my skin almost perfectly. It is supposed to be a full coverage concealer, which I really like cause I am not a big fan of foundation. The quality feels good and like it will cover really good. 

Price: $24

4) SeaRx Skincare- This is a moisturizer. I received 2 of these, but 1 of them exploded in the bag. I personally do my like getting skincare samples. I have a set skincare routine that works for me. 

Price: $32

5) Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan of Volume Shine Hairspray- This is a travel size hairspry. I like getting these travel hairsprays cause they are useful and I travel a lot. 

Price: $8

 

Overall I am excited for the concealer and eyeliner. The hairspray is ok. I do not like the moisturizer and the lip tar is to pigmented. Ipsy this month was pretty good. Below is a swatch of the eyeliner and lip tar. 

-Sofia(: