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Topbox – April 2017

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Last month, I became a Topbox subscriber because it is relatively inexpensive at $12/month with free shipping. I opted for the eco-friendly version that came in a pouch instead of a box. It’s also a good size for community mailboxes.

I received 4 main items and two bonuses that weren’t announced as part of the box.

One of the extras was this Garnier Skin Active Moisture Bomb. Can’t wait to add this into my pile of daily masks.

I usually don’t like receiving hair products in my cosmetic subscriptions because I find they are the least exciting thing but this dry shampoo by Cake I really enjoyed. It doesn’t leave a gross white residue and it also smelled delicious. It brought life to my greasy hair many times.

I already have a Too Faced Benefit Mascara in my collection but it’s a good one to have a back up for!

This Bliss Energizing Vitamin C Day cream makes my skin feel super smooth without feeling greasy. There’s a citrusy tinge. I almost wish there was more of it!

Lastly there was a Laritzy lip pencil in Moonlit Mauve. Laritzy is a company that prides itself in being cruelty-free. The pencil is infused with plan oils and it seems possible to just wear it on it’s own without any lip stick. Since it’s not technically a liner, I think this is allowed!

I liked all the April TopBox samples so I think I’ll continue being a subscriber. My make up collection is getting somewhat ridiculous but a girls’ gotta have some kind of vice!

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Cherry Blossom Look

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The weather is beautiful this sunny Saturday. I’m going to head out and enjoy some fresh air. Spring is my favourite season. It’s not too hot, not too cold and flowers are in bloom.

I love pink eyeshadow and I was inspired by cherry blossoms to do this eye and lip look. Now to own the day with my spring look.

Nature Republic Aloe Gel

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My skin gets dry a lot when it’s cold. I have a lot of serums and moisturizers for my face, but I wanted something more natural so I got this 92% Aloe Vera Gel from Nature Republic.

The product itself is a super clear gel. When you apply it to your skin it might seem oily for a second but soon your skin drinks it away. It’s multi-purpose. I rub it anywhere that feels dry, or I can put it under neath an actual moisturizer if I am feeling dry. There’s a cooling effect to aloe that is nice and brings down redness.

Aloe is also anti-fungal, so it can help with acne and other skin ailments! There are so many uses for aloe gel that this will be a staple in my routine, along with other products.

SNP Panda Brightening Mask

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These masks from SNP actually have animal prints on them. The panda ones for brightening. Note: the original packaging says “Whitening”, but in reality it is I think just a poor translation and does not actually whiten skin. What they usually mean is brightening.

The mask was hilarious on my face! It was also dripping (literally!) with tons of serum so I rubbed it all over my neck and hands as well. It felt cooling on my skin and left me with a nice glow and smaller pores after 20 minutes.

Essence: How to Make Brows Wow

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I can’t believe how cheap Essence line up of make up is. This brow set was only $9.99.

Though I didn’t need it, it came with brow powder for all types of brows! Honestly, I’ll only use the dark and “light it up” shade, but it still cost less than any premium brow powder at Sephora. It also comes with small tweezers and a brush.

I didn’t really like the brush to be honest. I found the angled end a little bit too big so it was unhelpful for shaping brows. However, when I used my own brushes, I found the shade lasted all day, so this was definitely worth the purchase.

NYX Studio Liquid Eyeliner

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I love colourful eyeliner, so I couldn’t resist picking up some NYX Studio Liquid liners in blue and purple.

Here’s a quick swatch of the colours. They are super long wearing. In fact, I couldn’t get the swatches off with regular water! Excited to try these out along with the pink one I got from my Kira Kira Crate.

I’ve been on a bit of a makeup binge lately. My makeup corner is my relaxing zone and I love thinking up creative looks and feeling encouraged to leave the house. I’m getting confident enough to wear more bold colours too.

Make Up Brush Scrubber

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Since I am obsessed with all sorts of colourful make up lately, it’s important to keep my brushes clean so that the colours don’t mix.

One of my the best tools for cleaning, is this heart-shaped brush thing I got from Amazon. It has grooves suitable for cleaning every kind of brush, whether it is giant blush ones or tiny eyeliner sticks.

I like to use Baby Shampoo for my brushes. If it’s gentle enough for baby hair, it is good enough for my brushes. It is also a fraction of the price of branded brush shampoo, so I can use it frequently.

Kira Kira Crate- February 2017

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Last month, I was sent a free Kira Kira crate for review. It arrived at the end of the month.  They asked me in January, but I didn’t get anything for a while so I assumed they just forgot to send me one!

The theme of February was Chocolate Strawberry for Valentine’s Day, so there were many items within that theme.

This bright pink liquid eyeliner from BWPRM was super vivid. I have been obsessed with bright eyeliners, so this is one to add to my collection.

This 5LANC bottled face serum comes in a generous amount. It’s like a luxurious drink for your face, keeping it moisturized without feeling greasy. I tried to Google where I could possibly buy this when it runs out but it is difficult for someone who doesn’t know Japanese!

I loved this YAKUYOUBURO: Fatigue citrus ginger bath soak. It was so relaxing and felt good on my muscles.

A PGT 4 Color Nuance palette provided a nice neutral look good for the office and more natural days.

I don’t really know what gold does for the skin, but this Pure Smile mask gave me a nice dewy look for days.

This chocolate strawberry lip balm was as delicious as the name suggests.

Last but not least was this delicious Banana Chocolate lip mask, which I’m saving for super chapped times.

I loved all my Kira Kira Crate products. I’m waiting for my makeup pile to dwindle down a bit, but I will totally be a future subscriber!

Tony Moly Blur BB

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I don’t wear a lot of foundation, or any really but recently  I picked up this Tony Moly Blur BB.

The container was cute and it wasn’t too expensive.

The product itself I think only came in one colour. It was a sheer coverage. It covered most of my red spots without looking like I had any make up on. I love it. I feel like if you have any acne, or serious skin problems, it wouldn’t be the right product for you, but for gentle coverage it is perfect.

 

 

Tony Moly Nose Pack

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I was at Tony Moly recently, so I picked up some nose strips! I always have tons of blackheads on my nose.

There were 5 individually wrapped strips in each pack. These ones were made out of egg essence.

The nose strips were pretty small, and fit around the nose and the skin near it.

I have a pretty flat and odd shaped nose. I found that it didn’t always adhere to all the contours, so it missed some spots in terms of coverage.

I left it on for 30 minutes and it definitely made my nose smoother, but I felt that it didn’t clean as many blackheads as I wanted. Maybe I just have so many I have to do this multiple times!