Unboxing & Review: Sephora Play!

The Sephora Play! Box/Bag is another monthly subscription of beauty items. This ones comes with trial (sample) sized items that Sephora picks for you based on your profile. The profile asks a few basic questions about your likes and dislikes, and you can basically pick what you want based on the way you answer these questions. It's important to fill out this profile, as they do send items based on the skin tone you choose. 

The Sephora Play! Box has 4-5 items, for $10 a month (plus tax). 

We are unboxing February 2020's box/bag...which contains 5 items + a bonus item!

First thing...inside the shipping box, is the bag. Heh. Every month you get a different color zipper seal bag for your goodies and a brochure.

 The brochure has a fun design on one side, and the details about your items on the other side. 

As you can see, I did get 6 items total! 

The shampoo and conditioner from Rahua, is specific to me; as its for color treated hair. 

  

The translucent setting powder is from Kat Von D Beauty, and is a fair sized sample- I should be able to get a months worth of uses out of this. 

The foundation trial size is also fairly large, though it may not last a full month like the powder above. By Tarte, this SPF 15 foundation boasts its lightweight formula that helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Not that I need that...cough cough, wink wink. 

Another age related product...ehhh ok....A moisturizer from Fresh. The Lotus Youth Preserve Moisturizer is a hydrating cream combating dryness, dullness and uneven texture.  

The bonus item is a hair oil from Verb, called "Ghost Oil". It's a hydrating oil for hair that minimized frizz and promotes shine. 

Final thoughts? … Yeah this is ok. I do like how everything is based off the profile I filled out. However, there's a lot focused on anti-aging products -- and I know I didn't answer every question with a response that would lead them to think I am 80 years old and in need of ONLY age-related products. 

I think I will re-do my profile and see what next month has in store. I'll be sure to post it, and let ya'll know if its improved! 

#sephora #sephoraplay

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IPSY February 2020 Glam Bag - Unboxing..err...unbagging?

Hey gang! I recently got the February IPSY Glam Bag, and did a little unboxing. This monthly subscription is pretty popular and has been around for years...have a look at what the $12 bag will get you...

#IPSY 

Review - L.A. Colors Vogue Nails

I tried the L.A. Colors Vogue 3D Gems Nails....how'd it go? Find out -- It's a video!

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Test & Review: Tastmate Jar & Bottle Opener ....will it work for ME?

Tastmate Jar and Bottle Opener

A simple thing, being able to open a jar. But, honestly...not so much when you've got arthritis or other issues with your hands. Over the past couple of years I realize I have lost the strength I once had in my hands, not that I was super strong to start with. I find myself having trouble opening jars, especially jars of salsa....and that makes me sad. 

Needless to say, I was pretty happy to try this product out and see if it does all it should do. It's a simple design, made of a rust resistant stainless steel and a plastic handle. 

Well...presto! This handy gadget actually does work! 

Ok so the directions are in a bit of broken English, but it's not rocket-science. All you do is set the opener on top of the jar, and allow it to re-size itself to fit the lid...and turn it. Counter clock-wise! It did take me a few tries before I realized I was turning it the wrong way. So...counter clock-wise, and it comes off nice and easy. 

It's a simple little tool, but it's really come in handy. I didn't realize it would make opening a jar so much easier...and I don't have to cut the top off of salsa jars anymore! No more unopened jars! 

Get yours here: Tastmate on Amazon.

Lip Monthly Bag - Unboxing & Review

Hey everyone! Today I bring you another subscription mystery box, or bag in this case. It's the Lip Monthly Bag for January, maybe? But there are items from last August (per their Instagram and website "past bags").

 Sooo, I dunno. My account says I am not getting another one until March? Honestly, I dunno, haha. Let's just get to the revealing, eh? 

Also, all prices are from what I found online, from the websites of the products' company, not from lipmonthly.com - as they do not have prices on the card inside the bag or on their website. 

So. It comes in a bright pink bubble mailer. Super cute, fit in my mailbox too!

Inside the bag, is the little bag. It's about 3 inches by 5 inches and some sort of canvas - it's pretty sturdy, so it's good for throwing into a purse or gym bag. Hi5!

The first item I pulled outta that little bag is a lipstick from MODEL CO, in the shade "tango pink". This is a nice matte pink color. I could not find anything about this lipstick on the MODEL CO webpage, so I assume this is a discontinued product. The brand is also sold at Walmart, so I can't even guess at the price. 

 It's a flat matte color, very nice. Looks well made...so it's all good to me. 

Next is this gloss from DOOP in the shade "Peak". This is a somewhat shimmery pink/coral gloss. Very nice, 'cause I love simmer. This looks to be a new brand, as their website is copywritten for 2020, and all items say "coming soon". Never tested on animals, so that's a huge bonus. Love this gloss...even if I can't find a price for it either...haha. 

The next TWO items (in the pic above) are a clear lip oil and a lip liner. 

The Lip Oil is from LUNA by LUNA, and its in the shade "Cosmo". It's a fairly thick oil, and goes on smooth. I don't notice a color tint, but its very glossy (haha, probably 'cause it's an oil". I did find a price for this one on their website: $18. Score. 

The lip liner is a pencil liner, which is in the shade "Poptart" is from KAB Cosmetics. It's a lovely coral shade. The KAB website does not have this specific shade sold alone, but it a large kit set. Similar pencils sell for $12. 

Ok so. Four items and a lil' bag. Retail estimated around $30-$40? It's a good deal, honestly. Regular price for this bag option: $12.95/mo. (cancel anytime). 

They also have a referral program, YOU get $5 off a bag with this link: CLICK THIS!

Overall, I do like this bag. I dunno if I will continue to get it for a long time, but maybe a few months. I would want to make sure I am getting different items every month, and that they aren't just sending out discontinued items they have bought from overstock sales. Even if they are, I don't mind too much...haha. I do love a good shimmery lip gloss!!! 

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Unboxing: Singlesswag February 2020 Box!

Singles Swag Box

Hey guys, if you haven't tried this box before, here's a look at February's box,...which you can still get! If you use this link: http://fbuy.me/oDrzI you get $15 off your first order! 

Unboxing video here: 

#loveyourself