Olay Fresh Effect (shine shine go away) review

Olay Fresh Effects {SHINE, SHINE GO AWAY}

Shine minimizing Cleanser

Review

 This sample was fantastic. I enjoyed the packaging, very fresh and spring like. Very appealing and is something I do not mind leaving on my bathroom sink.

The scent was beautiful. When I smell it I get a good feeling cause it makes me happy and feel good. That may sound strange, but this is the way it made me feel. I could open the cap and smell it all the time. It is a great thing when you can get a cleanser that is so appealing you want to use it all the time and cannot wait to use it again. 

I also thought it was ironic that the product was silver in color considering the name (shine shine go away).

Over all it did a great job cleansing my face and made it feel very soft after use. Since I loved this cleanser so much I am very curious to know what the moisturizer feels like. 

Looks like I need to make a trip to the drug store to check out the rest of the line. 

This is available at your local drug store from $5.99 - $7.99 a great value in my opinion.

 Thank you to POPSUGAR SAMPLE SQUAD for sending me this sample to test out. If you would like to join click HERE. 

I received this product from POPSUGAR SAMPLE SQUAD for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own and truthful.

April Birchbox

Nexxus Youth Renewing Rejuvenating Elixir. 

To apply add a few drops to dampened hair. This is suppose to strengthen hair from the inside out. It helps with breakage from styling and aging hair. 

Full size $20.99

 SKIN & CO Sicilian Body Gel. It has a light refreshing citrus/orange scent. I originally thought it was a body cream. Thankfully I read the packaging. 

Full size 250ml = $17.50

Sample size 40ml = $3.50 approx

 Strivectin-SD Eye Concentrate for wrinkles. Strivectin is a brand I do love. The texture of this is just right. It is not to thick nd not to thin. It stays right where you want it and absorbs well. I have been using it nightly and have high hopes. Can't wait for my 2 weeks are up.

Full size is 1 oz $65

deluxe sample .25 fl oz. approx $16.25

 This is this months EXTRA, 3 samples of WELEDA body lotions. They are in Replenishing, Pampering and Regenerating. They have a nice texture, but I am not a complete fan of their scents. I think they are a bit too herbal like for my taste. 

 This is a 1 year free subscription to Women's Health Magazine value of $9.99. You also have the option of getting a refund for $9.99 if you like. 

YOUNGBLOOD Anti-Shine mattifier is a deluxe sample. The texture is similar to a balm with a grainy texture. It seem strange to apply a balm to my face. Directions say to apply to the T-zone area to mattify the area. Apply before foundation. 

Full size is .25 oz = $36

Sample .05 oz approx $7.20. 

The cost of the Women's Health magazine pretty much covers the cost of this months Birchbox. Everything else is like and extra. 

If you are interested in checking out Birchbox click HERE

Thank you until next time....

Next month we all get a chance to get the Selma Hayek Birchbox at no cost as long as we opt in for it. I certainly did and hopefully I get the box. It is no guarantee, but I am keeping my fingers crossed.

April Ipsy

The obvious Theme is Pink. 

This is telling us to say goodbye to Winter, and Hello to Spring.

The 1st item is a Full Sized nail polish from Sation. It is a beautiful light baby pink. This color just screams out Spring, a couple of coats and let Spring begin. I really love the name as well "Of Corset I'll Call You"

Full size .50fl oz = $5

Another full sized item is this bold pink called "Sweet Cheeks" from be a bombshell. It is very pigmented and has a noticeable shimmer when swatched. When you apply it with your brush it has a perfectly pinched glow to your cheeks. I think this will be a frequently grabbed item for me. 

Full size = $16

From MICA Beauty is a incredible shimmery loose pigment in "#72 earth". I personally love to wear shimmery shadows and I think it is that perfect shade to make anyone's eyes pop. It is  a neutral pink tone. A little of this shadow goes a long way. This is a deluxe sized sample 2G. There are 16 shimmery shades of "Earth" to choose from. 

Full sized is 2.5G = $16.

Lastly is a .07 oz deluxe sample of "POWDER PLAY" from big sexy hair. This is a volumizing and texturizing powder you apply to the roots of your dry hair. You can use dust it into your hands first or apply it straight to the root area and rub into your scalp to give lift and volume. The texture is very soft and they look like miniature fibers. The strangest thing about it is, it has a cooling sensation when you feel it. It does work for me. 

Full size is .53 oz = $15.95

Overall I really enjoyed this months bag and will use all the items. The approximate value of the entire bag is $38. Considering the bag is $10 per month this is a beautiful bargain.

If you are interested in joining Ipsy check out their site HERE. They just recently opened up subscriptions :) and they are open to Canada now.

For links for Beauty Subscriptions across the World click HERE!!!!

Thanks 

Number 4 Hair Care Review

 I was luck enough to be one of the lucky #BirchBloggers to win the Number4HairCare products to review on my blog! So excited for this. 

First I have to say I have never heard of this brand until now. My first impressions of just the packaging alone was WOW fancy! I wanted to be completely surprised and I did not look anything up until I received the products in the mail.  It came with a really cute bag and the bottles are quite unique and interesting. I love the pump on them and it is something you can leave out and not be worried about how it looks. It actually draws attention and makes you want o pick it up and see what it is. 

 The 1st product is the Number 4 Hydrating Shampoo. 8.5oz. $34

The first thing is the amazing scent. I really am enjoying it. When I first used it I used about 6 pumps. One pump is a very small amount, but I ended up using about 4-5 pumps for my future washes. It dies make my hair feel incredible soft and smooth. It has a little bit of a conditioning effect as well. This is a great shampoo and It leaves my hair feeling less tangled. 

 Next is the Number 4 Hydrating Conditioner 8.5 oz $36

The conditioner was my least favorite of the 3 products. I had to use around 7-8 pumps because as with the shampoo only a little comes out of the pump and I have really long hair that is down to my waist. It did not condition my hair as many other products and seems to do very minimal with detangling. The scent is not as wonderful as the shampoo. I actually did not care for the scent. This is just an ok conditioner. 

 Last is the Number 4 Blow Dry Lotion 5.1oz $32

This might be my favorite product of the three products. I used about 2 pumps if this and applied it throughout my damp hair and brushed it thru. I apply my makeup for the day and when I am done I will blow dry my hair and no kidding it only takes about 5-7 minutes to dry my hair with the use f this product. It does say it helps with styling and creating texture as well as cutting down the dry time for your hair. Amazingly this was true for me. That alone was a miracle. I really hate to blow dry my hair since it usually takes forever to dry, but now it's no big deal. I would definitely recommend this one the most out of all three! It also helps minimize the fly aways that I normally have on a routine basis. . 

I was really lucky to be able to try out this line of hair care. To get more information on the other products available click HERE. There are a ton of different products for all your hair needs.

If you are interested in joining Birchbox click HERE so you can get opportunities like this too! 

The Challenge Mud Run! Miami

My crazy time at
The Challenge Mud Run

Garnier Fructis BzzAgent

I received the Garnier Triple Nutrition from BzzAgent to review. I was excited to try this since I have really incredibly dry hair. I also have a lot of split ends, so I was quite excited to try this product to help me repair my ends and make my hair appear healthier and shiny.

You can use this on you hair and skin.

Below is a picture of my ends and you can see some of my split ends. 

Below is a picture of my hair just after using the Garnier Fructis Triple nutrition Dry hair oil.

Just be sure to use it sparingly or you could have greasy hair.

You can also use this for your skin which is the was I prefer to use it. A little spritz is great. As long as you use it properly. 

For more information see Garnier Fructis Facebook Page and like them HERE.

Thank you to bzzagent for giving me the opportunity to try out this product. If you would like to join BzzAgent click HERE!

Little Black Bag Feb

This is my 1st real bag from Little Black Bag. I won a bag from their daily giveaways Last month. 

This was approx. $115-$130

What a great win!! I definitely encourage to enter to win! you never know you may get luck and get something pretty amazing!

This is what I purchased this month

 This was free item in everyone's bag from Fusion Beauty. Illumifill line filling illuminizer. 
WOW that's a lot of I's and L's..... This is suppose to fill in your lines and give you a nice glow too. $49

 Bliss Bracelet from Geranium $26

 Crystal Drop necklace from RAIN $26

 Last is my choice when I opened my bag! Studded Barrel Satchel from PINK COSMO in Black. $69

The total paid for everything is $49.95 plush shipping. About $55.  Not bad for $166 worth of items :)

Click HERE if you are interested in checking out and joining  LITTLE BLACK BAG. You are not obligated to buy , but at least set up an account so if you ever want to you are ready to go. Check out their FB page daily for links to enter their giveaways daily.