May Ipsy unbagging!

Got my ipsy bag a few days ago and super excited about what I got! I know this is late in the month, but I wanted to get it up anyways.  I just took my last unit test ever in school so I have some free time!!

 Lets get right into it.....

Here is the bag, I did get it, I Promise!  I just can't find it???  

Super cute "Earthy" felling bag.  Made from a muslin like fabric with bright green ink.

Here's what was in that super cute bag:

First up is a SPF 50 sunscreen

Hang Ten Clasic Sport Natural Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum Protection

It says this is water resistant for up to 80 minutes and is described as:

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

Oxybenzone free, paraben free, retinyl palmitate free, non-greasy, non-nano, synthetic fragrance free. 

This does have that "normal" sunscreen smell, synthetic or not.  It is a thinner consistency than other sunscreens I have used and it did leave a greasy feeling where I put it to try it out, just not as greasy as a normal sunscreen.  

Next is a facial moisturizer that I Love:

pur-lisse pur moist hydra-balance moisturizer for normal-dry skin

I have been using this since the day I got the bag morning and night.  I already have a holy grail lotion for my face (and body) by First Aid Beauty.  But I figured I would give this one a try, and I really really like it.  This lotion is not heavy at all.  It sinks in to my skin and just makes it feel so moisturized.  I would love to purchase the full size, but it's a little bit pricey for me at $55.00 for only 1.7oz.  You can check it out here on their website.  We did get a discount code with ipsy, but my First Aid Beauty is $28.00 for 6 oz so I can't really justify the purchase.  Here's a link to that one too.  It says it's for crazy dry, ezcema ravaged skin, but it truly works for normal types too (and doesn't break me out at all).  It's like the CeraVe at the drugstore, but not greasy at all - more of a whipped texture.  

Next up is a face mask that I DID order a full size in - it's that good:

Hey Honey take it off, exfoliating honey peel off mask

I have never used a peel off mask in my life and really didn't even know what it was when I pulled it out of the bag.  The first time I used it, I was hooked.  My skin felt so smooth and rejuvenated afterwards.   It doesn't take much and I can probably get 3 uses out of the sample, but I was afraid to run out so I ordered a full size from their website.  You can check it out here.  I use it about once a week at night (I'm not totally sure how often you are supposed to use it).  Seriously, just check it out!  I am seriously considering trying more products from them because this one is just so good!

Now for an eye shadow duo:

Pacifica natural beauty in Duo 2

I was hoping I got this shade when I peeked on Ipsy's website for a preview.  This brand is 100% Vegan and Cruelty Free.  I just tried to locate this item on their website but can't find it.  While I do like the colors, the color payoff isn't amazing without a primer.....

The color on the left is sort of a dusty purple that isn't quite matte, but not really satin either and the one on the right is a cream with hints of gold and a gold glitter.  This is good for me over a primer if I just want a light wash of color to run errands in or something.  

Last up is a brush:

Crown Brush: Chisel Shader, # C408

It has short stiff bristles, works great for smudging out the lower lash line or packing on color precisely on the lid.  Check it out here on their website. 

That's all for my May ipsy bag.   I had never heard of any of the brands and loved all of the items.  My standouts were the moisturizer (which I wish I could justify the price for the full size version), and the peel off mask - which I ordered immediately.  

Stay tuned this month for my Bulu box, Julep Maven box and maybe even some hauls!

Dishwasher update and Julep Maven Box...

So, I submitted a new service request online via Samsung's website.  The confirmation page said you will be contacted by phone or e-mail within 24 hours.  That call or e-mail never came.  Interestingly enough, I did get a phone call from a Service Quick rep wanting to know how my experience was with my repair.  I let him know that it worked once and then stopped, then told him that I talked to the manager at Lowe's and he said bring it on back and we will refund your money. The rep was so shocked that Lowe's would take it back, he literally was stuttering and had nothing to say but have a nice day.

I love Lowe's.  All of my major appliances along with countless other things around the house (and outside too) have come from there.  I've never had to return anything, but I found that the process was so smooth - even without having my receipt.  All they needed was the date of purchase and their item number (which you can find on their website).  They took back the P.O.S. Samsung, no questions asked and helped me pick out a different brand with all the bells and whistles.

The new dishwasher is a Whirlpool Gold and it is Amazing! Our refrigerator is also a Whirlpool Gold, and our washer and dryer are the Whirlpool Cabrio Platinums.  They are all at least 2 years old and are still going strong (with no service needed), so I felt really comfortable purchasing this brand.

It matches my microwave and refrigerator (we still have a black and white stove, but hopefully a new one is in the future!).  It has top controls, which I am not crazy about since the way it sits under my counter makes them impossible to use once the door is closed, but I will deal with it and figure out a way to make it work.  It has a bunch of different cycle options, a sanitize cycle, and even a top rack only wash cycle - what the what??  

I (Me, All By Myself) installed this.  We already had the rough in with the water line, drain hook-up and power line, but I connected the wires, hooked up the drain hose and water line and put it in it's place all by myself!!  Hubby came home and was a little shocked and really happy that he didn't have to install a dishwasher for the 3rd time in just as many months.  My kitchen is now completely clean again, no more paper plates, plastic utensils or solo cups.  The dishwasher has ran more times in the past 3 days than the Samsung did the whole 2 weeks that I had it. Moral of the story:  Samsung is good for phones but not so much for dishwashers.......

On a totally different subject - I have a new Julep Maven box coming soon!  I am super excited for this months box.  The colors in my style are so pretty and I chose a few add on colors including a mystery bombshell color.  Here's what I'm getting this month:

This is the Boho Glam box this month - how Gorgeous are these colors??

This is Kayla: An Electric Iris Sheer with with Violet Sheen

This is Phoebe:  A Vibrant Jungle Metallic

I. Can. Not. Wait. to get this box and try out all of these colors!  I will probably use the two from the Boho Glam Box together and Kayla and Phoebe together, one all over with the other as an accent nail.  I'm super excited to see what my mystery color will be.  Can it be in my mailbox tomorrow please?

If you want to subscribe to the Julep Maven Box, click here.   They just started a new "Pick Your Own Box" subscription that ranges from 24.99 to 39.99 per month ($5.00 cheaper each month if you purchase a 3 month subscription).  Check out their blog to learn all about this exciting new service!

Being MIA and Upcoming blogs......

Been MIA for a while, even missed posting about the April Ipsy bag (Which was amaze-balls by the way!). I've been so busy with school this past semester, it was Critical Care/Mental Health and my schedule was crazy packed!  I am happy to say that finals are over, our whole class passed all four of the finals and we are officially 63 days from graduation!!!  The last semester we have is basically a prep for the NCLEX-RN and our preceptorship (aka internship) where we work with a nurse for 2 or 3 of their shifts each week and they will progressively work us up until we are caring for their whole patient load (which can be up to 4 or 5 patients).  Basically we are on our own, without an instructor, working for free as a "Nurse" under an actual nurse.  This semester should be less hectic since the whole schedule will be pretty much planned out.

Anywho...Since I should have a little bit more time to blog, I'm planning to take advantage and put some up!  I'm going to have my usual monthly Ipsy unboxing, Julep unboxing, and a new one I just subscribed to: Bulu Box, weight loss edition.  Hopefully tomorrow or Saturday I will be getting my order from Ulta.  I can't wait to swatch and give everything a try!

I'm also going to try to blog about my nursing school experience....but that might be information overload since there is a lot to talk about there!  I might start those while I am off and schedule them to upload automatically over the next few weeks.........

Subscription Box Series!!

What Up Yo?  Tonight, I'm gonna talk about the subscription boxes I receive and show you what I got in my most recent delivery from Ipsy.  I also receive a Julep box monthly, which is nail polish and sometimes makeup and I just signed up to receive the FabFitFun VIP box which isn't monthly, but every season and Wantable Box, Intimates Edition. Ipsy costs $10.00 per month, Julep is $19.99 per month, FabFitFun is $49.99 per quarter and wantable is $36.00 every month. For Ipsy and Julep, you always get more product than the cost, so it is worth it if you like to get new stuff every month!  Here's links to sign up if ya want!

Sign up for Wantable!

Sign up for Ipsy!

Sign up for FabFitFun VIP box!

Lets get this blog series going with Ipsy Glam Bag!

I received the March box on Wednesday and this month's theme is "Destinations."  Each month, you get a new makeup bag, and 4 products (some are full sized and some are deluxe sample sizes).  Here is what this month's bag looks like.....

This print was designed by an artist named Klari for Ipsy

I like the print a lot and the bag itself feels like oil cloth, an almost rubbery but not quite cloth.  It would be easy to clean so it is perfect for travel! I also love the fact that they are having upcoming artists design the prints.

This month, I received a lip stick (deluxe sample size), a primer (deluxe sample size), a felt tipped liquid liner pen (full size) and an eye shadow trio (full size).  Here's what I got.......

I'm familiar with all of the brands except for the eyeliner, which is made by Chella.  Overall, really happy with what I got! Since I received this on Tuesday, I have used all of the products except for the eyeliner.  Now for the swatches and my impression of each!!!!

bareMinerals marvelous Moxie Lipstick in the shade "Get Ready"

This is a pretty pinky neutral color.  It's kind of a "Your Lips but Better" color.  I have used this as kind of a "stain", just applying lightly and rubbing it into my lips.  That gave me a few hours of wear time, only drinking out of a straw, no eating.  

NYX Eyeshadow Trio in "Love in Rio"

This is a great neutral trio.  The swatches on my hand are without eye primer.  I use these over a neutral eyes shadow pencil (like milani shadow eyez pencil in 03 Champagne Toast or Avon Extralasting Eye Shadow Pencil in Shimmering Sand.)  and I get great staying power and more of an opaque color.  Overall, this is a great shadow trio - you can get a few different looks with just this one trio!

Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer

Do you see that kind of wet looking spot above my thumb?  That's the primer.  It is sort of tinted, but as you can see blends nicely with my skin tone.  It does have shimmer in it, so if you have oily skin this isn't for you.  I used it under my Revlon Colorstay foundation and it gave me a nice glow, but not anything to crazy.  I don't usually use a primer, just moisturizer and then foundation so this is a product that I would never have tried or purchase in full size.  

Chella: hello beautiful eyes Eyeliner Pen in Indigo Blue

Let me start off by saying I am not a liquid liner person.  I use gel eyeliner on special occasions, but that's as far as it goes for me.  I might consider using this one though because the tip is able to be used in ways to get different thicknesses.  The color is pretty, I can see myself experimenting with this for a "pop if color"  The tip is very soft and doesn't seem to drag at all when applying.  

So, that's my March Glam Bag.  If you receive Ipsy and got any of these products or are familiar with them, let me know what ya think!  

I'll post about my other boxes as I receive them.  Goodnight peeps!