Nyx Order! Product Reviews

This the first time I've ordered online from NYX. I have bough many of their items from stores but they were having a 30% sale online. I will continue to update, as I use the products.  This is what I got:

Adorable Eye Shadow Palette

Sooo pretty!!! I love this. I haven't had time to use it too much but so far, so good. I used the primer underneath to give the colors more of a pop. Plus, I wasn't sure if they would stay on without it. I tried one color without primer and it seemed to work okay. It just looks better with the primer. I love these colors. Pink/Nudes/Golds are my favorites when it comes to shadow. So this is right up my ally!

 

 

Prismatic Shadow: Mermaid

 

This is absolutely gorgeous! I've been wanting this since it first came out. I was so excited to try and i loved it. It does need a primer or else just a lot of application to make it last all day. I just used a few strokes because I wasn't sure how it would look on my skin tone. A little went a long way at first, but it would need a primer for all day staying power. Love the color and the product though.

 

 

Prismatic Shadow: Golden Peach

I definitely had to use a primer with this. It goes on light and you have a to apply a lot to get this to pop. I loved it when it was all primed and ready to go. These prismatic shadows are really gorgeous and definitely worth the prep time.

 

 

 

Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealer

This is a good concealer. I only use it for small sections on my face at a time. Usually, under my eyes or to cover blemishes. I like this so far. It doesn't feel cake-y and you can't really tell that you are covering up blemishes.

 

 

 

Intense Butter Gloss- Napolean

 

This is definitely an intense color but I loved it. I have only used it one time but that's because I just have so many options to choose from!

 

Soft Matte Lip Cream- Milan

 

I own many of these matte lip creams. I love them so much! Not only are they gorgeous they last a very long time. I can eat and drink and it still lasts. My husband loves that it wont rub off on him when he goes in for a kiss too! Love these- all of them so far.

Ulta order! Product Reveiws!

 

 

This is my first Ulta.com order. I actually had to order online because when I checked in store, they didn't have anything I wanted. It seems like that's always the case!! What is the point of the store if they are always out of stock. Anyways, this is my first order. As always, I will update when I've used another product.

Maybelline The Blushed Nudes

 

I just used this today! I got my order last night and I just couldn't wait to open this baby up. It is gorgeous and the duo that I used, I love! I did use a primer but I don't know that I would have needed it. I can't wait to try all the different colors. I also love that they have duo, Trios, and Quad examples on the back. Especially, since I'm kind of new at the last two options!

 

 

Maybelline The Nudes

.....In Processing...

 

 

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

....In Processing....

 

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 hour Metal- Inked in Pink

Love, love! I have been wanting to try this and I talked a friend into buying it a couple months back. She liked it and I thought, it's time to buy it. It was on sale and I thought, yes, it is time. I decided to wear this to work to really test out the actual "tattoo" part. It worked amazingly. I work at a library and it's dirty, dusty and sweaty in there. Our ac hardly ever works right so it can be 80 degrees in there at times. Needless to say, Super hot! I hardly ever wear any makeup on work days because of this. I used this and it stayed on all day. I never had to reapply and it looked just as good when the day was over. I love this!!

 

 

Nyx Matte Finish Setting Spray

I'm not sure about this yet. The first time, I got too close to it and it made my face feel gross and sticky. I will have to try it out a few more times... then update.

 

 

Nyx Eye Shadow Base- White

So far, this is working great! It keeps on my eye shadow that doesn't like to stick around and makes them a bit more pigmented. It's so easy to apply. I wasn't sure what the white would do to my shadows but you can't tell. It doesn't really mute the colors or anything. Love this so far.

Ipsy Glambag- June 15

 

This is my 4th ipsy bag and this is my least favorite of them all. I know that I'm not going to love all of them so I'm not going to let this month bring me down too much. I have loved my other bags and received some great things! I did like a couple products but I feel like the nail polish I received was the same color I received before. Not too happy about that.

treStique Venetian Gold eye shadow stick

 

This color is great. It's my color but I buy a lot of nudes and naturals and would like some more color from Ipsy. I feel like they are all the same color lately. Anyways, this went on super easy and it looks great. I loved how easy it was! The only thing is that you have to wear a primer under it because it will fade, especially in the crease.

 

 

Formula X- Power Source

Well this is a nice polish but I didn't think it had the staying power as some of my others. I liked the color but was unhappy with the SAME color of polish out of the 2 I have received. I would like some variation and I would have loved the blue they had. Plus, this was a tiny sample polish and the full size would have been nice.

 

 

The Healthy Body Butter- Pure Vanilla

Not for me. This smells kind of weird and not to much like vanilla, which was good. I don't like vanilla scents that are too sweet. Yeah, I'm weird. Although, it didn't smell completely like vanilla, I didn't smell great. I just didn't like this one or the consistency. I just didn't like this, will be giving it away.

 

 
 

It Cosmetics Eyebrow Duo

 

This works great! I was unsure of it at first because I didn't know how the colors would blend. I don't have to use much at all and it really fills in my eyebrows. It lasts all day and looks natural. I couldn't even tell where I put the product on when I looked in the mirror later. I really love this product!

  

 

 

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

 

I did not like this! It is very humid and the foundation that I use isn't the greatest. So I don't know if those influenced it or not. I felt like this made my foundation really sticky and thick. I don't wear a lot of foundation and I absolutely don't like it to feel heavy. This primer made it feel really heavy. I'm going to try it with a new foundation I ordered and see if it feels the same. So far, not a fan of this.

Second Birchbox- June 15

 

 

This is my second box. It took forever to get here. It is most likely because a product that was promised to everyone was stuck in customs. So they switched out the item last minute. I also feel like the shipping was a problem because it was stuck in one place for 5 days! Anyways, it's a really pretty box and there are some great products in here!

Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect

Not sure about what this really does. I used it a couple times before spending time outside in the sun. I think it worked. Not so sure. I didn't feel or see much of a difference in my hair but I'll continue to use it and see if I notice anything.

 

 

L. Erickson Hair Tie

Not a bad hair tie. I have to tie a hair tie at least three times. I don't like my pony tails to be loose at all. This one could go three times and half of another. It definitely worked great but it wasn't as tight as I would like it. I use it a lot anyways because it gets the job done. I can't wear it to bed though because then my hair is out and a hot mess in the morning.

 

 

Supergoop Play Everyday Sunscreen Spf 50

Not a fan of this. I put this on before going out in the sun for some gardening. I was outside probably for an hour or so. I came inside and there were so many freckles! I felt my head feeling hot and achy, kind of like when you are getting sun burned. Anyways, I did not like this. I felt like it didn't work at all! Now I have a ton of freckles on my face.

 

 

Marcelle BB cream Golden Glow

I loved this! It looks amazing on and the color was perfect. It felt light and airy. I didn't feel like I had a bunch of product on my face and that is exactly what I look for in a cream or foundation. So sad that it's such a small sample because I don't know that I can afford to buy the full size product. I loved this though!
 

 

 

Marcelle Waterproof Eyeliner- Indigo

-This is great! It has lasted all day, even with the high humidity. It's a blue color but it's hard to notice, unless you are actually looking for it. It just looks like a lighter shade of black. Great product!

 

 

Catherine Malandrino Perfume

-I'm not really a perfume person. I tried this on and it wasn't too bad. It was a bit strong for me but my husband didn't seem to hate it. Haha. I might use this on special occasions because I liked the smell enough.

 

 

Third Bzzagent Campaign: Crest Pro Health HD Toothpaste

 

 

This is what I got for my third campaign. Will update once I've used the product some more.

 

**UPDATE**

 

So, I would like to say that receiving this product for free, has in no way influenced my opinions. First, I would like to say that this definitely works. I used this for one week before my teeth needed a break. I have sensitive teeth and have never been able to use the strips or any serious whitener. They just kill my teeth and I don't feel like going through all the soreness. Anyways, I made it one week and sure enough, my teeth started to feel more sensitive and have some aches. I missed my Sensodyne. I did take a before and after picture though. My teeth were whiter. I couldn't believe it! I've never found anything that my teeth could tolerate and actually worked.

 

I did have to stop and start up on my regular toothpaste. I will use this in the future when there is a reason I need an extra whiteness to my teeth. :)

 

The taste... took some getting used to. It definitely tastes just like fluoride. The first part is the one that is hard to take. When I first tried it, I didn't know if I would be able to finish! I then got used to it after a couple days. The second part is the "cleaner" type toothpaste. I felt like my teeth were fresher and cleaner after using it. It also really helped get rid of that fluoride taste.

 

Overall, if you don't have sensitive teeth, get this! It's affordable and it really works. I am unlucky and have to take it in small doses. I'm glad it's there for me though. My husband also wants to start using it because he noticed my whiter teeth.

 

Target Beauty Box $7

Well I totally missed out on all the Spring options of the Target Beauty box. It goes so fast. So I've been obsessively checking all the time for the Summer box. I finally checked and there was a women's and men's box available. I was so excited. I bought the women's box because my husband didn't want one. This is what I got for $7:

-Fekkai Soleil pre-soleil hair mist

-Olay Regenerist Luminous eye cream

-Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick in Gladiolus (red)

-Sinful Colors Nail polish in Supernova (penny metallic color)

-Cutex One-Step Polish remover pads

 

 

I'm really happy with this box. You get a lot for $7, so it's totally worth it. I checked the lipstick at Target today and it alone was 7.99. So it's a great deal. They were sold out of boxes the next day. So it's pretty hard to get one if you wait too long. It's such a pretty box. A little black box, much like the birchbox, and has red tissue paper to open up the package. I'm going to have so many great boxes for gifts now!

I will review each item as I try them.

Revlon Ultra HD Lipstick
- I tried this out today and I really liked it. It's a red pinkish hue. It's pretty red and bright when you really put a good amount on. I also like that when I blotted my lips, there was a pinkish color. It's had great staying power so far. I really like it. It's an unusual shape too.

Fekkai Soleil Pre-Soleil Hair Mist
- I actually really liked this. I sprayed it in before I went walking around the city in the heat. It didn't make my hair feel gross but light and airy. It seems to have helped with the actual sun protection too. I'll have to keep wearing it to see if I notice that part.

Olay Regenerist Luminous Eye Cream
 This actual works! I have trouble with puffiness or dark spots under my eyes. I used this and it was a bit tingly for a little while but not bad. It seemed to help that area instantly. I'll be adding this to my arsenal.

Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Supernova
- I love this!! I like Sinful Colors anyways but this color is fabulous. It is a great formula because you really have enough with just one coat. I always put on two but you wouldn't have to with this. I also used this as the "tip" color over my purple nails. It's a bit beat up after a week but still noticeable. Love this!

Walmart Beauty Box- Spring 2015

I got my first Walmart Beauty Box. I figured for $5 bucks, not a bad deal no matter what I got. I wish I would have had some more make up items but it was mostly lotions and such. Still, not a bad deal for the price though. I must have deleted my actual photo off my phone but I used the one from my instagram. I really wish I would have had ANY make up products. I hope that's not the case in the future.

 

 

 

 

I got the following items;

-Simple cleansing facial wipes

-Neutrogena Healthy Skin Boosters Facial Cleanser- .5 oz

-Dove Go-Fresh Nutrium Moisture in Mandarin & Tiare Flower Scent -1.8oz

-Lady Gaga Fame Perfume- 1.2ml

-Ken Paves foil packets

-St. Ives peach lotion

-$1 coupon for Nivea In-shower Body wash lotion AND foil packet sample of the lotion

-coupon for a free spray deodorant

 

I haven't used the items yet but I will soon! Then I will write short reviews on how I liked each item.

First Birchbox- May 2015

I got my first Birchbox! I also download the app because I was told that you can see your box before it arrives. Well when I saw the products, I wasn't  that excited because it was a lot of things I wasn't interested in. Although, when I received my box, it was all different products. I loved it! I had some things and brands that I've wanted to try. So here's my box:

The theme is Cupcakes and Cashmere. The box is so cute and it's smaller than I thought it would be. Anyways, I'm so excited to try all these products. I will update as I try products.

Cargo Blush:

I usually don't use a lot of blush because I have a natural pink hue in my cheeks. Lately, I've decided that I really like blush! I tried this and I loved it. I was nervous because it is really pigmented but it blended in really well. This will last a long time. Great product!! 

Revealed 3 sample palette:

-I love this! The gold and purple color are my favorites and they look absolutely stunning. You really don't need a lot because a little goes a long way. Very pigmented and long lasting. I'm really going to consider adding this full palette to my future purchase list!

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser

- I thought this was just okay. Mostly, it was very difficult to apply. It was dried out or else I just got a bad sample. I had to scrape it both times I used it with my nails to get any out. I then felt like i lost a lot of product down the drain because I had to add water to get it to foam. Once I applied it, I did really like it. It smells great and the lemon is not too overpowering. My face felt refreshed and soft after too. I wouldn't ever purchase this because it is really expensive and it was just a very difficult product to use. Not to mention all the $$ that would just float down the drain when trying to add water to make it foam. 

Nelson j Beverly Hills Argan Oil 7 Moisture Healing Mask

My favorite part about this was the smell. It has a slight coconut smell and I loved that.   I did apply this, following the directions, for a deep usage. I felt that my hair was really soft when it was still wet. When it dried, I didn't feel like there was a huge difference. I might have to try it a few more times, to empty the bottle and see if it does anything. My hair is super thick, so I don't find a lot of products that work that well in my hair. Overall, this was just an okay product for me. 

Crafting Day!

We have a bunch of brick that was left behind when we moved into our house. I decided to use a few to make some of the cool brick books that I've seen on Pinterest. They take a bit of paint and creativity but they turned out pretty cool, I think. Here is a picture of the finished product.

 

 

I used just the regular red brick.

-Acrylic paints

-Craftsman markers

-Acrylic sealer

 

That's it!

 

I think they turned out pretty well.