March Favorites!

 

It is the end of the month which means it is favorite time! 

1. Nail Polish Removers- I love these two nail polish removers! Both of these removers have a sponge inside that all you have to do is stick your finger in and wiggle it and move it in and out and your nail polish comes right off! It works with any nail polish, even glitter! I have used both of these brands and I think both are very good! 

 2. Body Drench Daily Replenish Moisture lotion- This month was spring break for me and I wasn't going to be going anywhere, but I still wanted to get a tan! When cleaning out my bathroom I found this lotion my mom gave me awhile ago and I wanted to give it a chance. This lotion gives you so much color quickly, I now use it every other day to every three days because it gives so much color.

 3. Wet N' Wild Colorfusion in White- This eyeliner is so pigmented and stays all day long. I love white eyeliner on my waterline it really brightens my eyes and make them look more awake! 

 4. Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion in Black- This mascara is the the second mascara I put on (the first is a lengthening) and it really makes my lashes look thick and voluminous! 

5. Avon Mint Nailpolish- I already have a post on this nail polish, click here! But I got so many compliments on it when I wore, such an awesome spring color!

6. Burt's Bees Beeswax Hand Creme in Almond Milk- This stuff is VERY waxy and sticky. It has a pretty strong almond smell as well. I was not a fan when I first got it, but I only use it for spot treatments (when my a part of my body is really dry) and it works miracles! I also love the little jar it is in. 

 7. Lancome Bi-Facial Eye Makeup Remover- I didn't realize until I was looking this product up online that it was by Lancome. My mom had given this to my awhile back. The eye-makeup remover is so gentle it feels like water on your eyes but it gets the makeup off so well! 

 8. Maybelline Fit me Power in 125 Nude Beige- I have been loving this powder this month. It has some light coverage but it never looks cakey. It is a little to dark for me but I can blend it out and it looks perfect.  

I hope you enjoyed reading. Have a great day! What is one thing you do to make yourself look more awake? 

~Annelise

NOTD: E.L.F. Metal Madness

How can you go wrong with $2 nail polish! You can't, this nail polish from E.L.F. in Metal Madness is so beautiful and long lasting.  

Inside with Flash

Inside with no flash

Inside Natural Light

Outside in Shade

Outside in Sun

Inside with Yellow Lighting

I hope you enjoyed! Let me know if you have tried anything from the E.L.F. brand and loved it! I hope you have a great day! 

~Annelise

March Birchbox

It is that time of the month, Birchbox time! I love Birchbox, it is a monthly subscription that is only $10/month! Love it and would recommend it if you have an extra $10/month! 

1. Rescue Balm (Air Repair)-  I am excited to try this! I love multi-use products (if they work)! I will probably use this for my cuticles and lips mostly, so we will see! 

2.Tinted Matte SPF 30 for Face (Coola)- I am so excited to try this! I love trying new BB creams especially when they have higher SPF because it protects my skin and makes it look good, well hopefully!

3. Thai Lily Hand Cream (Illume)- I love trying new lotions so I am excited to try this and I can imagine it will smell amazing! 

4. Argan Oil 7 Non-Foaming Shampoo (Nelson J Beverly Hills)- I have never tired a non-foaming shampoo before, but I have high hopes that this will make my hair SUPER soft! 

5.  Tea Pouches (Mighty Leaf)- I love tea! I am so excited to try this! I like how they have three kinds with different levels of caffeine! 

 

6. Cherry Tango (Ghuradelli)- Who doesn't love chocolate? I am excited to try this, I am not a huge fan of dark chocolate and so we will see! 

I hope you enjoyed! Come back in about a month to see how these products worked out! Thanks for reading! 

~Annelise

February Birchbox Review

 I love Birchbox, it's a monthly subscription which is $10 a month! This post I will be reviewing the products I received in my February box. 

 

1. Ayres Bar Soap in Patogonia- I was not a fan of this soap. It did smell good but it wasn't moisturizing at all! I have been using a Dove bar soap that I love!

 

2. Beauty Protect in Protect and Oil- I used this whole sample up! I liked this stuff, it didn't make my hair greasy (unless I put WAY to much). I wouldn't purchase this only because I like plain Moroccan oil better.

 

3. Perfection Eye Creme + Concealer by Eleven Skin- I loved this product! I have noticed my under-eye area becoming more moisturized as I have been using this product. I love products that have a dual purpose. 

 

4. Juara Candlenut Body Creme- I was not a fan of this. I have other body creme/lotions that I love so much better and I was not a fan of the smell either.

 

5. Couture La La by Juicy Couture- I love this smell! It is floral and sweet! 

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed! Let me know what your favorite lotion is? 

~Annelise

NOTD: Mint Avon

This week I was really feeling spring and since spring break is coming up I felt really inspired to wear a spring color. This color is one of my favorites. This nail polish is Mint by Avon I have had this color for many years when my grandma who used to work for Avon. I got so many compliments on my nails when I wore it, I can't tell you how much I love it! 

Inside - Natural Lighting

Inside- Yellow Lighting

Inside - Yellow Lighting

Outside- Shade

Outside- Sun

Outside- Sun

My grandma, husband and I at our wedding!

I hope you are as excited for spring as I am! I love spring with it getting warmer and all the colors its one of my favorites! What's your favorite season?  I hope you enjoyed reading! 

Thanks for reading! 
~Annelise

NOTD: Electric Blue by Love My Nails

This week I decided to paint my nails a color that I have had in collection since it started, the color has come off the top. I think the color is Electric Blue by Love My Nails. I love this color, it makes your nails have a wet look that I love. This is a great transition color between winter and spring. It can look like a very dark blue and in some lights it is brighter.  

Inside- Yellow Lighting

Outside- cloudy 

Inside- natural Light

Inside- Flash

 I did take these pictures about 4-5 days after I painted my nail, hence why it is a little chipped. I use to love this brand when I first got into nail polish! What was your first favorite brand of nail polish? I hope you enjoyed! 

Thanks for reading!

~Annelise

February Empties!

This last month I used up a decent amount of products and there is even some makeup in there! Makeup is hard for me to use up, so I am really excited that I was able to! 

1. Beauty Smoothie in Berrylicious (Repurchase)- I got this as a Christmas present and I loved it! I think it was in my January favorites. The greatest thing about this product is that it has gel swirls in the lotion. I take hot showers so when I get out the gel feels so good on my skin. It does a very powerful sweet smell, but since I take my showers at night it didn't bother me because I couldn't really smell it in the morning. 

2. Philosophy micro-delivery exfoliating body wash (Not Repurchase)- I was not a huge fan of this at all! I did get it from my mom so I am not sure how old it is but the smell was horrible and the consistency. I just wasn't a fan, I like the Bath and Body Works Glowing Body Scrub so much better! 

3. Bylos Bylos Perfume (Might Repurchase)- My mom gave this to me as well, while doing some research I found that this is an old perfume and I don't think they sell it any more. I did really like it, it's fruit with undertones of musk it does remind me of my mom which I like. I might repurchase it, but I have lots of other perfumes that I want and some I need to finish before I would repurchase this, if I can even find it.  

4. 100% Pure Pink Grapefruit (Repurchase)- I got this in my January Birchbox and I absolutely love them! I am definitely going to repurchase when I use up some of my other lotions! I would probably try the green apple scent but, I love the formulation and the strength of the smell. 

5. Better Homes and Garden Chocolate Peppermint Truffle Scented Wax Cube (Repurchase)- I really liked these. I think they get off a nice scent and it last a decent amount of time for the price. The scentsy wax cubes I have had, have lasted longer but they are also a lot more expensive. I think the Better Homes and Gardens are wonderful for the price and I would definitely get this and other scents from them! 

6. NYC Skin Matching Foundation (Not Repurchase)- I didn't like this stuff at all. The color was a little off (my fault) but normally I get over and work with it if the product is good. This product oxidized on my face and made my skin look like it has orange spoches. With this product I always used a tinted moistuirzer or just a moisturizer underneath, and it still flaked off. I was not impressed with this product at all. 

7. Revlon Photoready Translucent Powder (Repurchase) - I loved this powder. Especially with the NYC foundation it helped it look a little bit better. It locked in my foundation and concealer without looking powdery. I loved it and looked so good on film and in pictures!

8. Maybelline Fit Me Blush in Deep Coral (Not Repurchase)- I loved the color of this blush. I didn't like the pigmentation. It would be good if you want a light color, but I felt like I had to put so much on my face for it to look like I had some color.  

I hope you enjoyed reading! Let me know what your favorite thing about February was. Have a great day! 

~Annelise