First Off - Lush Cosmetics Bohemian Soap

I love Lush. And I love their soaps. They make the shower smell amazing and leave a little bit of their scent on my skin. I smell amazing all day!

I ran out of body wash and needed to get more shampoo (Daddy-O is my one of choice). I figured it was a good time to try out a new soap. I spent a little bit of time checking out the website and decided on Bohemian. 

It smells like lemon and has coconut oil in it. The description says that it clears skin, which was one of the things that caught my attention. (My chest has a nasty habit of breaking out due to sports bras. TMI, I know.)

Verdict: I like this soap, for what it is. Soap. It leaves my skin feeling really clean, but it didn't clear up my skin at all.  

This Moment's Obsession - Lush Cosmetics Santa's Lip Scrub

My lips get very dry and flaky. I try to keep them moisturized but they still need to be scrubbed. I could make my own lip scrub but I am lazy. And Lush does it so well!

I have tried the Mint Julips and the Bubble Gum lip scrubs. But they were all sold out when I went in. They did have the Santa's scub and I grabbed it. I love it! It gets rid of all the dry, dead skin. And it tastes like cola! It tastes really good! 

They have a different flavours, so whatever your flavour of choice is, they have you covered. You rub it on your lips, rub your lips together and then lick the scrub off. Simple and necessary.

First Off - MAC Bronze Shimmer Frost Lipstick

My first MAC lipstick! I'm so excited! I've tried their lip liners (post to come) but not their lipsticks. I found some other colours that I want. But my first one just happens to be Bronze Shimmer Frost lipstick! 

I was planning my makeup for my Halloween costume (post coming tomorrow on all of the details!) and I couldn't decide on a lipstick. I wanted something nude but more on the gold side. And a gold lipstick is surprisingly hard to find! Everything was very orange. 

After striking out at Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart, I decided to give the MAC counter a try on my way out. And they came to my rescue! I found what I was looking for immediately and was very excited to try it.  

This is a very shimmery lipstick. I was expecting it to be very drying and feel gritty due to all the glitter. But it is the complete opposite! It's super smooth and creamy and comfy to wear. It's not super pigmented, but it's just what I was looking for. The only downside is that now I want to go back and buy all of the other lipsticks MAC has available.  

Verdict:  I don't know how often I will wear it. Gold isn't one of my favourite colours to wear. But I love this and I'm going to try to find excuses to wear it. 

Holy Grail - Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix Palette

It's baaaaaaack!

My holy grail, all-time favourite eye shadow palette is back and better than ever! I impulse bought the original Mi Vida Loca palette and it quickly became my favourite. I only got into neutral make up since the release of Naked 3. But bright colors? My weakness!

The original palette contains your basic bright colors. But the remix takes it to a whole new level!

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The palette contains 24 eyeshadows in all the shades you could possibly need. It expands on the colors included in the original palette, as well as a collection of neutrals. 

At first glance, Anthem, Destroyer and Hyperballad all caught my eye. After swatching them, Lemmy, Synth and Analogue also have my attention.

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The outer colors are... Muse is lilac purple, Echo is purple glitter, Dark Wave is deep navy, Synth is an electric blue, Hyperballad is a sea blue, Lemmy is grass green, Misfit is kelly green, Vinyl is neon green, Legend is golden yellow, Fran is deep mustard yellow, Analogue is a burnt orange, Harpsichord is a metallic bronze, Rewind is an aubergine, Destroyer is a bright strawberry, Swoon is fuchsia, Love is a shimmery rose, Anthem is purple.

And the inner colors are... Vox is chocolate brown, Moulder is butter yellow, Noble is nude, Skulls is iridescent pearl, Black Metal is your standard matte black, Lyric is white pearl, Strutter is taupe  

The packaging is gorgeous and the colors are exactly what you expect from Kat Von D. Long wearing and super pigmented. You can build up the intensity or blend them together. The look options are endless. So far the looks I have created are in the same color family. But I have plans for some looks, so stay tuned.  

It's my holy grail. It's $71 but that is a pretty good deal for 24 eyeshadows. 

Sampler - Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation Brightening Moisturizer

I always seem to accumulate a lot of moisturizer samples. And I am nervous to try them because they always seem to be to heavy and make me break out. But I decided to give this one a shot.

Verdict: I really liked it! It wasn't super heavy and it soaked in very quickly without leaving my skin oily. I would definitely use it again, but I have a hard time justifying the $48 price tag. 

Holy Grail - Lush Daddy-O

I've been bleaching my hair blonde for years now. And blonde hair has to be maintained. It's not as easy to care for as other colors. It can easily go brassy and turn yellow. That is what purple shampoo is for.

I love Lush and their hair care products. They make my hair feel amazing, even after I put it through so much damage and torture. Daddy-O is their purple shampoo. It leaves the scent of violets on your hair, while leaving it soft and bright. All without the chemicals! This product is even vegan.

My hair is weird when it comes to drugstore or even high end hair products. Stuff that people rave about, my hair hair hates it. But this stuff works wonders! It keeps my blonde as bright as I want it to be. And I couldn't live without it!

Sampler - May Birchbox

Two weeks ago, I reviewed my first, and only, Ipsy Bag. I also signed up for Birchbox. So here are my thoughts on this one!

It looks like Birchbox has a new theme every month. May's theme was Cupcakes and Cashmere. So it is filled with products to elevate your everyday life. And the box is adorable.

First of all, there is BeeKind Body Lotion. 

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First impression... It smells delicious! It is made with honey and chamomile. It isn't thick and doesn't leave a greasy film on my hands when I rub it in. And the smell lingers. Best of all, part of the proceeds go to honey bees and sustainable pollination research. Save the bees!

Verdict: I like it. I am going to pop it in my purse. If you are looking for a lotion, and want to support a good cause in the process, check this out!

Next up is Benefit Cosmetics It's Potent! Eye Cream.

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I recently posted about this. I purchased the full size from Sephora and I love it. It's super hydrating and helps get rid of the dark circles I have hanging out under my eyes. And I am obsessed with the tiny version of the container. 

Verdict: If you are in the market for an eye cream, this is my holy grail. I am obsessed. Get it. You need it. If you haven't tried it, why not?

The box also included Mirenesse Glossy Kiss in Starlet.

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Oh. My. God. I am in love! At first glance, I thought this was red. But it defintely has some pink and orange tones in it. As well as a ton of gold glitter. It is stunning! It isn't drying on my lips. And claims to be long wearing. So I guess we will see!

Verdict: I am going to love wearing this. It's is so pretty. With a simple golden eye, it would be a match made in heaven! I am very interested in seeing what other colors this brand has available.

The next product is Number 4 Non-Aersol Hairspray.

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First of all.... Holy sh*t! The smell! It smells like straight up alcohol. It does have some of that typical hairspray smell but it is heavily over powered. 

I am not a big hairspray person. I used to dance and had to have a whole can of hairspray in my hair to keep it back. Now I just like to let it move around on it's own. The only time I really bother with it is during the dry, staticky winter.

Verdict: As I said, I'm not big into hairspray, so I don't use it regularly. But I made an execption for this. And I have to say I didn't like it. At least not enough to use it on a daily basis. The smell put me off. And I did not find that it had an all day hold. It seemed to wear off after a few hours. I am still going to use it and see if a few uses changes my mind.

And last but not least, Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream.

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It smells light and fresh. It contains shea butter, green tea, coconut oil and jojoba seed oil. All organic. So it's a shaving cream you can feel good about.

Verdict: It's not my favourite. I am just getting back into using shaving cream and this left me disappointed. It does not lather. When I apply it, it almost seems to sink into the skin. And I did not find it moisturizing, as the skin afterwards was very dry. I have used it twice and seemed to have used the entire sample. So it doesn't go a long way either.

Birchbox Verdict: I think I am going to keep this box. It did not take too long to arrive and it had none of that force social media spamming that Ipsy had. The products come in a small box, not a make up bag. And I really don't need a new make up bag every month. The prices are about the same. But I am going to keep my Birchbox subsciption going. So be on the look out for my new post next month!

First Off - Sephora Collection Green Tea Face Mask

A while ago, I tried the Pearl mask from this collection. And I wasn't able to give an extensive review because it didn't solve a skin problem that I had. This one, however, is right up my ally!

I have a ton of break outs and am left with acne scars. My skin always looks red and angry, and it's always oily. This green tea mask is for mattifying and anti-blemish. It absorbs excess sebum (the oil your skin produces), soothes redness and reduces the appearance of blemishes. 

I washed my face and applied the mask before bed. I didn't have the energy to go check out the results immediately after I used it. But in the morning, I could see the difference. My face isn't usually as red as it can be first thing in the morning, but it was better than I have ever seen it. And it was noticeably less oily too. 

Of the two that I have tried, this is definitely my favourite. I would absolutely buy this one again. If you have red, oily skin with lots of break outs, I highly recommend this mask for you.

Sampler - May Ipsy Bag

I kept seeing Ipsy on Facebook so I just decided to sign up for it. They send you 5 random samples a month from a wide variety of brands. And here is what I received in my first bag!

Firstly, the samples you receive come in a very cute make up bag. I am a sucker for cute travel sized make up bags. And every month you get a new one with a new design!

The first product I received was Cailyn Pure Lust Extreme Matte Tint in Narcisssist.

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I love matte lipsticks but my lips are so dry. I really liked this one, however. One coat was heavily pigminted and wore for a long time. Eating and drinking provided it's on hurdles, like it does. The color didn't transfer, but touch ups were required afterwards and that is when my lips started to feel dry.

The color is a darker coral-ly salmon. It's perfect for day wear. But it would also be a nice, softer touch for an darker evening look.

Verdict: I really love this color. I will get a lot of wear out of this and am definitely interested in trying this brand again.

The next product I received was Jesse's Girl Pure Pigmant Eye Dust  in Brown Sugar.

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I have never heard of this brand before and loose pigments make me a little bit nervous. But I love the coppery color. I tried this out with a white base. It did not have a ton of color pay off. I am not sure if this is normal with loose pigments. But the color was buildable. I was able to create a light dusting over the lid and build it up darker in the crease. 

Verdict: It's not my favourite but I will use it. Loose pigments seem more hassle than they are worth. If you love loose pigments, then I would try it out!

I also received Brigeo Rosarco Milk.

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This is a leave-in conditioning spray. I bleach my hair on the regular and am always in need of a good deep conditioning product. This one contains rosehip, argan and coconut milk. You spray it on your damn hair and let it work it's magic.

The trouble for me was remembering to use it on it's own. I have an arsenal of products I use on a regular basis to keep my hair feeling soft. But just when I started to fall in love, I had finished it!

Verdict: I would definitely use this again. It left my dry, damaged hair feeling soft and healthy without weighing it down. And that is an impressive feat!

And finally, I have Eylure London Naturals in No 20.

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I have only tried fake lashes once. They were cheap and it was a messy disaster. But I like how simple these ones are. They look very natural.

I got to try these out and loved them. They were so natural and blended easily with my lashes. And I didn't need to trim them. 

Verdict: I have only worn them once. But I really did love them. I wore them for a photoshoot and they looked amazing and the glue stayed put all day. Will definitely wear them again!

Ipsy Verdict: I did discontinue my subscription after receving this batch. I liked the products but I wasn't a huge fan of how demanding the website was. To get any information about my products, or even just to get off the wait list, I had to spam my facebook page with promotional posts. If I feel strongly about a product, I will post about it. But I hated that it was required. If that does not bother you, sign up! The products are great and the make up bags are adorable!

This Moment's Obession - Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream

I have really bad dark circles under my eyes. But they aren’t puffy. So most eye creams don’t really solve the problem. A while back, I picked this up on a whim, and I fell in love with it.

It’s  a brightening eye cream to fade dark circles. And it really does! It takes a little bit of time to notice the difference. But when it does, it’s amazing! I just apply a tiny amount twice a day and watch the dark circles disappear!

It’s my current holy grail. I highly recommend it if you have dark circles that just won’t leave!