Friday, 21 December 2018

TOPBOX: December 2018


"A Topbox subscription includes four beauty samples (Prive Topboxes have 2 or more). Samples can range from skincare, bodycare, makeup, haircare and fragrance. The samples are from prestige brands.Some of these brands are well known and others are newly launched or small and niche."


Cost: $12 month (Canada Only)
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What I Received:
Note: Below prices/sizes are for full sized products.



Luna By Luna
Highlighter
"A highlighting powder that brings light anywhere you desire. Add to face, eyes, and body. Intense pigments deliver long-wearing illumination that won't shift or fade. This lightweight, creamy texture applies effortlessly and evenly and won't ever dry up or crumble. 3g $23"

Available at lunabyluna.com 




Pretty Woman
Nail polish

"A nail polish dries to a sand-like finish. Cruelty-Free, Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Phthalate-Free, Petrochemical-Free, GMO-Free, and Triclosan-Free Vegan 10mL $7.99" 
Available at prettywomannyc.com




The Face Shop
MASK.LAB Anti-Aging Foil Face Mask
"The dual-structured sheet, covered with a layer of powerful foil, prevents the anti-aging essence from evaporating and allows it to effectively absorb into skin to make it firmer. 25g $4"
 Available at thefaceshop.ca, Nature Collection




Elizabeth Arden
Grand Entrance Mascara
"A spectacular breakthrough in lash technology sets the stage for triple-action performance. From the first stroke, increase volume, length and curl up to 80%* with our innovative precision brush. No clumps, flakes or smudges in sight. 8.5mL $24" 
Available at Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com, London Drugs, and LondonDrugs.com


Thursday, 22 November 2018

TOPBOX: November 2018


"A Topbox subscription includes four beauty samples (Prive Topboxes have 2 or more). Samples can range from skincare, bodycare, makeup, haircare and fragrance. The samples are from prestige brands.Some of these brands are well known and others are newly launched or small and niche."


Cost: $12 month (Canada Only)
Free Shipping 


What I Received:
Note: Below prices/sizes are for full sized products.





NARS
Climax mascara
"Don’t stop. Keep going. Reach your climax with explosive volume. Exclusive ribbed bristles load up with whipped, blackened pigments for hardcore lift and a softcore feel, all with a featherweight touch. Its Lash Moisture Complex goes all the way—from roots to tips and back again—for buildable intensity without clumping or smudging."  $24 Available at narscosmetics.com




MaskerAide
Sweet Retreat
"Stressed spelled backwards is desserts! So what better way to relax and renew with the mini mask skin treats. SWEET RETREAT contains Vitamins C, A, B1 and B2 that help smooth and moisturize skin by replenishing natural lipids and preventing moisture loss." 45 g $7 Available at maskeraide.com




Skin&Co Roma
Truffle Therapy Face Toner
"A toner designed to cleanse and purify the skin deeply. Formulated with natural extracts of Truffle, Calendula, Rose and Rosemary, a blend that deeply purify the skin while contributing with antiseptic powers to remove dead skin and bacteria to prevent future breakouts while boosting the skin with extra antioxidants." 200mL $28 Available at skinandcoroma.com




Revlon Professional UniqOne
Revlon Professional UniqOne All in One Hair Treatment Lotus
"UniqOne all in one Hair Treatment with 10 real benefits. When UniqOne is applied to damp hair it provides smooth, silky, shiny, protected hair without weighing it down. When applied to dry hair, it refreshes the style, providing a long-lasting, soft and silky finish without weighing it down. Trying is believing…" 150ml $19.95 Available at Professional Salons, Trade Secrets, Chatters


Saturday, 20 October 2018

TOPBOX: October 2018


"A Topbox subscription includes four beauty samples (Prive Topboxes have 2 or more). Samples can range from skincare, bodycare, makeup, haircare and fragrance. The samples are from prestige brands.Some of these brands are well known and others are newly launched or small and niche."


Cost: $12 month (Canada Only)
Free Shipping 


What I Received:
Note: Below prices/sizes are for full sized products.

@topbox #trywithtopbox @maskeraide @purlisse @elizabethgrant @ouijuicycouture @revlonprofessional




Revlon Professional Equave
Revlon Professional Equave Hydro Nutritive Detangling Conditioner
Revlon Professional Equave Hydro Nutritive Detangling Conditioner, a light, keratin enriched formula that instantly leaves hair moisturized, soft and shiny. Shake, apply on damp or dry hair and comb. Do not rinse, style as desired. 200mL $17.45 Available at Professional Salons, Trade Secrets, Chatters

(Text above will not stay black.  If it's black while your viewing this.. Hurray! LOL)





MaskerAide
Crystal Clear
Cleanse skin and dry thoroughly. Tear open sachet and remove mini mask sheet from packaging. Unfold sheet and peel off individual mini masks. Apply mini masks to desired area of face and body. Apply excess serum onto mini masks. Leave on for 10-20 minutes. Remove mini masks. Massage excess serum into skin. 45g $7 Available at maskeraide.com


Purlisse
Watermelon Aqua Balm
A lightweight, oil-free gel cream that instantly energizes, refreshes, soothes skin while providing hydration. WATERMELON is packed with Vitamins A, B & C and keeps skin energized and hydrated, ALOE VERA helps reduce inflammation, WHITE TEA protects skin from cellular damage and CUCUMBER helps soothe and firm skin. 50mL $45 Available at purlisse.com

Elizabeth Grant Skin Care
Wonder Effect Night Wonder Concentrate
A gentle overnight exfoliating concentrated serum to drastically improve the condition of skin. 90mL $70 Available at elizabethgrant.com



Juicy Coutour - Complimentary Sample
OUI


"In the world of Juicy Couture designer fragrances, making a statement is all about saying Oui (Yes!) to the things you believe in: to love, to adventure and to your own edgy spirit."





TOPBOX: September 2018





"A Topbox subscription includes four beauty samples (Prive Topboxes have 2 or more). Samples can range from skincare, bodycare, makeup, haircare and fragrance. The samples are from prestige brands.Some of these brands are well known and others are newly launched or small and niche."


Cost: $12 month (Canada Only)
Free Shipping 


What I Received:
Note: Below prices/sizes are for full sized products.




MaskerAide Rose Gold Face Masks

"Our rose gold peel off mask is made with real 24k gold flakes that your skin will drink up in a wink. ROSÉ ALL DAY helps to luminize, refine and visibly shrink pores. It firms the look of skin, strips away impurities and gently uproots fine facial hairs for an instantly noticeable luminous result. Get ready to ‘peel’ your way to refined pores - revealing a smoother, more youthful you. Cheers! "

$7 Available at maskeraide.com

Note:  Be warned.  These kinda hurt a bit taking off.  LOL.






Revlon Style Masters Medium Hold Hairspray

"Fast-drying spray for all hair types that allows the level of hold to be varied depending on the quantity applied. Protects hair from heat and provides 24-hour hold. Helps to preserve color."

Full Size 500ml - Around $12 mark (what I could find)

Revlon Professionals Website





Joyce K-Pak Color Therapy

"Experience this powerful leave-in perfecting spray that does it all! Luster Lock Spray fuses the hydrating benefits of exotic oils with a unique, damage-control formula — safeguarding gorgeous hair color for healthy, strong, shiny hair."

Full Size 200ml - $27.36 (Ulta Website)






Laritzy Cosmetics Dew Pot
Wonder

"Loaded with ultrafine shimmer, this smooth, blendable highlighter will keep you dewy all day. Designed to enhance all skin tones, this effortless formula can be used wherever you want an extra touch of light. Apply a little for a subtle sheen finish or build it up for a killer glow."

Full Size $20.00







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Saturday, 1 September 2018

Benefits: Precisely, My Brow Pencil Ultra Fine Shape & Define




benefit
Precisely, My Brow Pencil
Ultra Fine Shape & Define





What it is:

A ultra-fine brow shaping and defining pencil that draws incredibly natural hair-like strokes that last up to 12-hours.

What it does:

Transform shapeless, undefined brows with just a few strokes of Precisely, My Brow Pencil. The custom ultra-fine tip makes adding detailed definition to your brows easy, by drawing incredibly natural-looking, hair-like strokes that last up to 12-hours. This rich, waterproof pencil is ideal for spot filling sparse or over-tweezed areas and the smudge-proof formula is firm enough for precise application yet glides on effortlessly to bring symmetry to your brows and your entire face.

Beauty tip:

To lock in the brow pencil’s soft color for up to 24 budge-proof hours, apply the 24-HR Brow Setter Shaping & Setting Gel (sold separately) on top.

More info @ benefit Cosmetics




My Thoughts:


First lets start with the packaging.  Awesome.  Draws your attention and makes you want to have it in your collection and show off.  One end being the spooly which works and does what it's suppose to and the other end.  Well, duh.  It's the actual brow product.  

The actual formula I found to be on the dry/brittle/stiff side and was very concerned it was going to break (hasn't so far).  With that being said that was the main "con" if you will now on to the rest of the good stuff.  "Pros".  It was very easy to use.  Nice fine, precise tip that makes for very natural appearance.  I did wear this mostly at work during the day and with it being waterproof it held up considerably long and yes even through an end of day shower, it was still visible.   

For all of that I am giving it a 4 star rating out of 5 but the only draw back, is well.  It can be a bit on the expensive side ($32CAN) for what you may be able to find comparable elsewhere for less BUT if you are ok with paying the price tag.  It's worth a try to helping your brow game.  

Thanks to the TopBox Circle & Benefit, I received this #freeproduct to try.


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Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Vera Lotion


Vaseline 
Intensive Care ~ Aloe Vera




"Heals and soothes by moisturizing dry skin."
"Contains micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly."

"We believe dry skin needs deep healing moisture to look healthy.  It all started with a wonder jelly that we've been perfecting for 100 years.  That's why we have micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly, in our Aloe Vera lotion.  It absorbs deeply into your dry skin and moisturizes to heal it from within."


My Thoughts

I have always been a big fan of Vaseline products and I was excited to have received the new Intensive Care - Aloe Vera lotion to try.  I used this everyday because it left my skin feeling moisturized (non-greasy) and after a day out in the sun, this aloe vera formula helps with the "cooling factor".  

Did I mention that it smells refreshing?  Well it does.  I have definitely seen a difference in my hands (dry) over the time that I have been using this.  

Would highly recommend trying and I would purchase this in the future for sure.  

Thanks Vaseline, Topbox Circle.  #freeproduct


Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sun & Friends :p


Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Water Gel Sunscreen




"Redefine your sunscreen experience with NEW Hydro Boost Water Gel SunscreenSPF 50 with a water-light feel and broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Infused with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, the formula instantly quenches dry skin."

My Thoughts:

This sunscreen is thin in consistency and it's hydro gel leaves a nice and refreshing feel to the skin.  With SPF 50, makes this great.  Another huge bonus with this for me anyways is that when applied near/around the eye area it doesn't make my eyes water.  Any other sunscreen, if it comes close or if I rub my eye wrong, I'm done for.  My eyes will not stop watering.  With this sunscreen, I never had that issue.  So thank you for that.  I usually break out a bit when applying other sunscreens and I can't say for sure that this did or not, but I had a few breakouts but I don't think it was directly related to this particular product.  But maybe just something to keep in mind.  As for price, it's a bit up there for sunscreen and the amount you get but with SPF 50 and overall look feel, no tears situation (in my case).  I would consider purchasing this.


Hydro Boost Gel Cream




"NEUTROGENA® Hydro Boost Gel Cream instantly quenches dry skin and keeps it looking smooth, supple and hydrated all day. Our unique light-weight formula absorbs quickly, like a gel, but has the long-lasting, intense moisturizing power of a cream. It boosts skin's hydration level and locks it in all day. Formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid, naturally found in skin, it acts as a sponge for dry skin cells, moisturizing with up to 1,000 times its weight in water, resulting in more supple and smooth skin."
  • Oil-free
  • Non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores)
  • No drying alcohol
  • Purified hyaluronic acid
  • Wearable under make-up
My Thoughts:

This gel like cream makes your face feel nice, refreshed and hydrated after applying.  Did that hydration last all day?  No.  Some people have complained about the smell but I found it quite pleasant (refreshing) and I'm usually pretty sensitive to smells.  Did I see any improvement/difference to my skin after using?  No, but I only tried a sample size amount.  If I was the type of person who splurged on "drugstore" products, I would buy this again.  For the amount you get, it again like the other products in this Hydra Boost" line, they are a bit up there in price.


All-in-One Make-Up Removing Cleansing Wipes




"NEUTROGENA® All-in-One Make-Up Removing Cleansing Wipes are soft, pre-moistened wipes, infused with a mild cleansing lotion. They not only gently and effectively cleanse and remove all types of make-up but also tone skin, leaving it refreshed in just one convenient step. Skin conditioning ingredients help prevent over-drying and leave your skin feeling soft and looking healthy. Gentle enough to use around sensitive eye area, even for contact lens wearers."
  • Gently erases 99% of your most stubborn make-up, even waterproof mascara, with just 1 wipe
  • Dermatologist tested
  • Ophthalmologist tested
  • Alcohol-free
  • Infused with mild cleansing lotion
My Thoughts:

"These wipes are amazing. Removes everything and leaves your skin feeling nice, refreshed, and fully cleaned.  Also non drying and non greasy.  Another plus is that the very last few in the pack "weren't" dried out.  The only down side, I find with these is that they are a bit higher in cost of the amount you get, compared to other brands.  But if you can find them in bulk, on sale, grab them!  I would definitely get these again."



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Note:  I received these products for free through Chick Advisor,  in exchange for my reviews.
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