Hey Beauties,

I took a recent short trip to the beautiful USA and bought a few beauty items that I decided to do a haul and review.

I absolutely love going to WalMart and Target when I'm in the states because they have better prices and soo many more brands. 

My #1 mission was to buy the Suave shampoo because we don't have it where I live and it smells like heaven. Suave has a lot of different types of shampoos and smells but I went with the Moroccan Infusion Color Care. I find after using this shampoo not only does my hair smell good for days but it feels soo soft and silky without even using conditioner. Most shampoos I have to use conditioner to get that silky smooth effect at my ends. I purchased the big bottle and its lasted me for almost 2 months and I wash my hair every 2-3 days. Also what I like about this shampoo its very affordable which is a huge plus. On my next trip I'll be purchasing a few to stock up before winter lol.

The next thing I was looking for is a new razor. I personally love anything with cute packaging and the Schick Intuition Razor Kit caught my eye. The blade came in this cute peach color with music notes on it. I realized after I bought it that it was a limited edition blade cause it was for the Pitch Perfect 2 movie release. The one I got was in Tropical Citrus which smells unbelievably good. The kit comes with 2 cartridges and I bought another pack of 4 of Coconut milk and Almond oil. 

I found that I was able to use 1 blade for about 3-4 shaves and then the soap gets too thin on the bottom blade. I think you can still use it for another 2 more shaves but I decided to change it I'll prob keep it longer this time. I'm definitely going to continue using this and going to purchase more blades either if I find some here or in the States.

The last thing I was looking for was makeup wipes because I was out and I needed some. When it comes to removing makeup or cleansing my face I really like using natural products. I decided to try Pacifica for one cause I absolutely love their packaging its one brand that stands out. I bought the one with Coconut milk infused inside the wipes. After using them a few times my face is more softer and less dry. I found they were a bit more pricier than the Maybelline ones I buy but since they are more organic I don't mind giving the extra $2 if its better for my skin. 

Some other products I picked up that caught my eye was a few nail polishes and lip products. I always wanted to try the Sally Hansen Gel Polishes so I decided to give it a shot. The Target I went to only had 4 colors to choose from so I bought Malibu Peach because I didn't have a cute peach color in my collection. The concept of not having to use a light to keep the gel polish intrigued me because I didn't want to spend a lot of money to have it done at a salon. I did exactly what it said on the box but after 2 days I found it was chipping a bit. I really like the color though so I will just apply the polish but not the gel part. 

The other nail polish I bought was from Essie in Play Date. I really liked the shade of purple and I want to expand my nail polish collection. 

The next items are lip products 2 from NYX and 2 from Revlon.

NYX: Butter Gloss: 02 Eclair 

NYX Lip Gloss: 164 Nude Pink

Revlon Ultra HD Lip Lacquer 520 Pink Sapphire 

Revlon Lip Butter 050 Berry Smoothie 

I really love the NYX butter Glosses so whenever I find them I buy at least 1 or 2. Not only do they smell delicious they actually give a nice color when applied alone. I usually apply them on top of a nude lipstick or another lipstick that matches the lip gloss. Also they apply soo smoothly and do feel like butter on your lips. 

It's my first time trying the Lip Gloss, this one has a more candy scent unlike the other one which smells more like cake batter and sweet. I really like soft pink nude colors those are the colors I tend to wear more so I decided I needed this in my collection. 

Revlon is another brand that I tend to buy lip products from because of the cute packaging and also the colors they offer. The lip butters are my favorite I don't have many because its hard to find the colors I like in stores. I don't wear reds so I decided to buy a red but its more of a berry color. You can build the intensity buy applying it as many times as you want. I like applying it once or twice and then either I leave it like that or apply a nude gloss over it if I find its too much. As for the Lip Gloss in Pink Sapphire I just really liked the color and just bought it like that. 

Well that is all for now I hope you all enjoyed this Haul and Review till next time :)

Hey Beauties, 

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July Ipsy Bag 2014 "Sensationally Sunkissed" 

This month's picks were interesting and I had fun trying them out. I will list all the products below with some description of each and my review for each.

Eyesahdow 2.0 by BareMinerals

   -I love the colors that were given to me I find they go well with my skin tone and eye color. 

BBCream SPF 25 in Light by dermae 

   -I find because it only comes in Light that a lot of people would have trouble trying out this product. For me it blended very well with my skin tone, I only used it once because I still enjoy using my Maybelline BB Creams. 

Tinted Lip Balm in Unique Pink by Pixi Beauty  

    -I really like this lip balm it has a minty flavor to it which I really like. The packaging is really cute I love Pixi's packaging. From the tube it doesn't look like it will give you any color but when applied to the lips you get a hint of color with a shiny effect which I really like. I find its a perfect lip balm for on the go, it gives you a bit of color and hydrates your lips as well. 

Sunkissed Bronzer by POP Beauty

   -I didn't think I would like this Bronzer but after playing around with it a bit I came to love it. It's a bit dark so a little goes a long way I find for my skin tone. It has small specs of glitter which is beautiful when the light shines on you. I definitely recommend this product to anyone who's looking for a good cheap bronzer.

Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 by Pur-lisse

   -I'm someone who loves cute packaging and when a product looks plain and boring I'm not interested in trying it. 

August  Ipsy Bag 2014 "Beauty Schooled" 

I wasn't crazy about a lot of the items this month, I enjoyed 2 out of 5 of the products. 

Lip Conditioner by Jersey Shore Sun

 -When it comes to lip balm I always go for something more natural and organic which this lip balm is known for. It has a hint of citrus smell which I love and is super soft on the lips perfect for those chapped lips. 

Mongongo oil is the main ingredient in this moisturizing lip balm. The oil is made from a fruit which hydrates, regenerates and protects from UV. 

Mascara in Perversion by Urban Decay

 -I heard lots of good reviews on this mascara and I couldn't wait to try it when I saw it in my bag. I think it was the only thing I was looking forward to receiving this month. Perversion gives your lashes a more bolder and bigger look. The ultra black color gives you that sexy look with just one stroke. 

Blush in Fresh & Elegant by Coastal Scents (sample)

 -I wasn't crazy about the packaging, even thought it was a sample it could of been a bit nicer. I wasn't crazy about the colors and I don't wear blush often so I didn't really care for this product. 

Eye Pencil by Lord & Berry

-I've tried a lot of black eyeliners and I wasn't crazy about this one. I prefer more glide on pencils or liquid, but when applying this one I had add some pressure.

Face Lotion by StriVectin (anti aging) 

-This product I was really disappointed because it was for anti-aging skin and I personally don't need it right now. I actually passed it on to my mom who will appreciate it and use it more than I will. 

September Ipsy Bag 2014 "Street Style" 

Shadow Crease brush by Crown Brush

Lipstick in Cabernet by Hikari

Waterproof Eye pencil in Fringe by Pacifica

Deep Conditioning Mask by Briogeo

-I really loved this product, I would definitely buy the full size once I'm done with this one.  

Face lotion 3-in-1 by LeeAnni Eco

-I didn't try this a lot maybe just once so I can't really review it that much but I saw a slight difference under my eyes. Its a Toner, Serum and Moisturizer all in one

Hey Beauties, 

So if you still haven't subscribed to Ipsy then I don't know what your waiting for because they are Awesome!! If you haven't read my other reviews then you should check out my website I will link it below. I've been with them since 2012 and I just love all the products I've been receiving and discovering. Anyways enough of my chit chat onto the Review.

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May Ipsy Bag 2014 "Beauty's Fresh Picks" 

This month's picks were interesting and I had fun trying them out. I will list all the products below with some description of each and my review for each.

Classic Sport SPF50 by Hang Ten

   -Protect and nourish your skin with our clear, lightweight, naturally scented sunscreen. Provides maximum water resistance and full body coverage against harmful UVA/UVB rays.

  -Now that the warm weather has hit us and I'll be spending most of my days outdoors I need something that will protect me but also that is natural. 

Mineral Eyeshadow Duo in #2 Moonbeam & Unicorn by Pacifica

   -The Pacifica Mineral Eyeshadow Duo are coconut infused mineral eye shadows that are a perfect addition to any makeup collection. 

   -I really love Pacifica I haven't tried any eye shadows these are the first and I'm really happy with the results. They are super pigmented as you can tell from the swatches I did. I also found if you add a white base they will show up even better. The ivory color called "Unicorn" is a gorgeous highlight color. To create a soft smokey eye use "Moonbeam" its a greyish violet color with some shimmer.  

Thermal Spring water by Avene 

    -Avène Thermal Spring Water is the only thermal spring water bottled directly from the source and packaged in a sterile environment to guarantee purity and maximum skin benefits. It says it's suppose to soothe inflammation, itching, redness, general sensitivity and post-medical and aesthetic procedure irritation as it softens, protects and purifies the skin. 

 -I've never tried anything like this I think the whole concept is awesome Spring water in a bottle. It feels nice on the skin and refreshing. I researched the price and it cost $12 a bottle which I think is a bit expensive. I don't think I'd actually buy it I will probably try and make my own. 

The Olive Lip Balm in Refreshing Rosemary by Olive Natural Beauty 

   -The Olive Lip Balm is packed with Olive Natural Beauty’s organic jojoba and extra virgin olive oil for light enduring moisture with no added synthetics or chemicals.

 -This is the only product I didn't like from everything I got this month. I'm  not a fan of the scent of Rosemary. I know its good for your lips and its all natural but after using it for a day I couldn't handle the scent. 

Hydra balance moisturizer by Pur-lisse

   -Gently smooth over face day or night after cleansing and toning. Glides on like a gel and hydrates like a cream and never greasy. Hydates your skin to create a perfect canvas for makeup application. Dries down to a healthy glow. 

   -I really liked this product I used it a few times before applying my makeup and it gave me a clean and fresh face to work with. It wasn't too harsh on my skin which I was happy about. I don't think I'd buy the full size since I already use other products. I was happy to try it out maybe in the future I will purchase it. 

June Ipsy Bag 2014 "Pretty in Paradise" 

I was super excited for this month's picks I loved all the products I received and I'm glad I got them all. I will list all the products below with some description of each and my review for each.

Lash out mascara by Be A Bombshell 

   -A rich pigmented mascara with a lengthening formula that offers a multidimensional look. 

  -I really like this brand but its my first time trying their mascara and I really liked it. In the past we were sent mini samples so I was happy this one was full size. I don't think I would buy another one until I finish the ones I have. 

Dream waves beach spray by Marc Anthony 

   -Create natural, effortless, beach hair worn loose, soft and wavy. It adds body and texture to straight, fine strands or pumps up the curl in already wavy hair. Powerful UV Protectors absorb ultraviolet light to save your mane from harmful sun exposure, dehydration and color-fade. You’re left with manageable, touchable waves. Even the straightest hair can achieve tousled beach hair any time of year. 

  -I really love this product my hair is naturally wavy so adding this spay helps achieve those beachy waves. Also the scent is just amazing smells like coconut which is heaven for me. I received another product like this from "Big Sexy Hair" and I absolutely loved it. I was happy they sent another similar product I may do a comparison post soon. 

Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel by NYX

   -Buttery soft and silky smooth, the scrumptious new NYX Butter Lip Gloss tastes as sweet as a sugar cookie—and makes your lips look downright luscious. Swipe it on alone or over your favorite lipstick for creamy sheer to medium coverage that melts onto your lips and is never sticky.

  -This was the product I couldn't wait to get my hands on I didn't even care what color I got because they were all beautiful. It was another full size product which I was happy about and I will definitely be buying other colors.   

Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner by Jesse's Girl

   -This true black liquid liner creates a bold, precise, ultra-fine line that's both waterproof and smudge-proof. The unique, caligraphy-style brush allows you to create lines as thin as one millimeter! 

  -I've had other liquid eyeliners and wasn't impress this one just glides on which I love. It creates the thinnest lines to thicker if you wish. Another full size product. 

NEW! BB Cushion by Laneige

   -The revolutionary, “5-in-one under the sun” skin care in a compact. Powered by SPF 50 broad-spectrum UVA, UVB protection, the synergy of its exclusive Cushion Form technology and unique application hydrates, brightens, color corrects and soothes all skin types, all day. Fine lines are filled; coverage is complete, skin looks flawless, luminous. 

  -I haven't tried it yet but I've seen some people use it and it looks soo cool I will definitely be doing a review