April 2016 Project Pan Finale

It is the end of April and that means time for the finale of this month's project pan.  The products I have chose might not be used up in the month but I want to focus on them and make some decent progress. Even if I product isn't finished it might or might not be in the next month's project pan. 
Listed below are the products I chose to focus on for April: 

1. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe- I was hoping to made a decent dent in this product this month, but I actually finished it!   

2. Liplicious If the Tiara Fits- I really like the gloss, but I turned 25 this month and this was  just something I didn't want in my life anymore. I didn't finished so it will be rolling over. 

3. Ulta Splendor and Bronzer-  I had to repress it so I was hoping to hit some major pan on it this month and I finished it. I was so surprised with the progress that I made.   

4. Eyes Lips Face All Over Color stick in Pink Lemonade- I have had this for WAY too long, and I was hoping to make some major progress this month. I felt like there was hardly any progress so it will get rolled over and hopefully by the end of May it can be finished. 

5. Color Trend Eyeliner in Brown- Every month I have put in an eyeliner just to make sure I am using them and making some progress, even it is is tiny progress, which it was this month. This will not be rolling over stay tuned for May's introduction to see the fun eyeliner I will be using.   

6. Benfit's High Beam- I was hoping to make a little more progress, but I did use it everyday so I can't be too disappointed. 

7. No. 7 Lipstick in Smooth -  I was hoping since it is a softer lipstick that it will be used up quicker, but that was not the case. I think I might take a break from this one and work on another lipstick. 

I hope you enjoyed the finale to the products I picked out for my April Project Pan. I will have my introduction to my May Project Pan up on in about two days! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

March 2016 Project Pan Finale

It is the beginning of April and that means time for the finale of this month's project pan.  The products I have chose might not be used up in the month but I want to focus on them and make some decent progress. Even if I product isn't finished it might or might not be in the next month's project pan. 
Listed below are the products I chose to focus on for March: 

1. W3LL People Bio Brightening Stick Sample in Moonstone- I was so close to finishing this! I will be finishing it up in the next few days and then moving on to another highlighter (in my April Project Pan). 

2. Markwins Blushes -  They are gone! Well, I am considering them done. I am so happy to have these two out of my life!

3. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe- I did make some decent progress this month and I hoping to finish it off in April!

4. Milani Color Brilliance Eye Pencil in Green- I am so happy with the amount of progress I made. I have been really working on using eyeliner every day and so this is great progress!   

5. Covergirl Flipstick in Pucker- I was disappointed with the amount of progress I made on this. I was hoping to make more. 

6. Liplicious If the Tiara Fits- I really like this lipgloss but like the lipstick I was hoping to make more progress. Hopefully I can finish it off before my birthday!

I hope you enjoyed the finale for my March Project Pan. I will have my introduction to my April Project Pan up on in about two days! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

July Project Pan Finale

Finale Time! If you haven't seen the introduction, watch the video above! The product I chose might not be used up in the month but I want to focus on them and make some decent progress. Even if I product isn't finished it might or might not be in the next month's project pan. 

Check out the update to see the progress before you read below! 

Listed below are the products I chose to focus on for July and the progress. 

1. COLORIMPACT Fashion Eyeshadow 1 and 2- I have hit pan on the other three eye shadows, so everyone has pan! I am hoping I wanted to use at least one color up, but that didn't happen. I am happy with the progress I made.  

2. E.L.F. Blush in Candid Coral- The pan is growing! I am so glad that I am making visual progress on this blush. I love the color it gives my cheeks!   

3. Temptu Highlighter in Champagne Shimmer- I made more progress! I am so happy I am thinking about mixing this in with my foundation to see how that looks.   

4. Pop Aqua Lacquer in Flowering Fuchsia- I made hardly any progress. I kept it in my purse, but I ended up using a bigger purse and then I kept forgetting it was in there, so this is going n my Lip Product Project Pan that is coming soon!   

5. Benefit's Confessions of a Concealaholic-  I ended up depotting this into a little metal container. I can't believe how long these products are holding on, hopefully next month I can finish them.  

6. Palladio Eyeliner in Sky Blue- I use this everyday, but it is SO pigmented that the progress is slow! I tried to use it all over the lid but it was too dry for that and pulled on my eyelid.   

7. Bodyography Lip Pencil in Zinfandel- This was done last update! I was so happy!  

I hope you enjoyed! Check out the video to see some swatches. Come back in a few days to see my August Project Pan Have a great day! 

~Annelise

July 2015 Project Pan Update

Update Time! If you haven't seen the introduction, watch the video above! The product I chose might not be used up in the month but I want to focus on them and make some decent progress. Even if I product isn't finished it might or might not be in the next month's project pan. 

Listed below are the products I chose to focus on for July and the progress. 

1. COLORIMPACT Fashion Eyeshadow 1 and 2- I have hit pan on 3/6 shadows! I am hoping I can hit pan on the rest by the end of the month. I have only been using this eyeshadow this month to see how much I could use. 

2. E.L.F. Blush in Candid Coral- The pan is growing! I am so glad that I am making visual progress on this blush. I love it! But I have so many blushes that I need to start working through some of them.  

3. Temptu Highlighter in Champagne Shimmer- This highlighter was a little easier to work through then I thought. Which I am happy about.  

4. Pop Aqua Lacquer in Flowering Fuchsia- I was focused on another lipgloss the beginning of the month, so hopefully there is a lot of progress this next week!  

5. Benefit's Confessions of a Concealaholic-  I finished lemonade! I am still hoping to hit pan on the erase paste by the end of the month and hopefully get close to finishing the concealers.  

6. Palladio Eyeliner in Sky Blue- I lost this as I was moving so I didn't get to use it very much. I am still loving it and hopefully I can continue to make porgress!  

7. Bodyography Lip Pencil in Zinfandel- This is done! I am so happy!  

I hope you enjoyed! Check out the video to see some swatches. Come back in two weeks for the finale update. Have a great day! 

~Annelise

February 2015 Birchbox Unboxing

It's Unboxing time! I actually got my February Birchbox the 6th of this month, but this was the first available time that it worked. I actually got the curated box this month which means I got the pre-made box that they let you pick from. I chose to pick this box because I had never tired any of the products and it looked interesting. I hope you enjoy! 

1. Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner in Raina- This was the product that I was least excited about because I have a ton of eyeliners I need to get through. I decied to get the box anyways just because I don't have a navy eyeliner and I have been loving it for the bottom lashes.

2. derma e® Anti-Wrinkle Vitamin A Glycolic Scrub- When I picked this box I didn't realize that this was a scrub and I have been loving it. It has nice size beads that really exfoliate my skin.

3. Fekkai Blowout Hair Refresher Dry Shampoo- I am always on the hunt for a good dry shampoo! My hair is really greasy and dry shampoos are my best friend especially with my internship and having to look presentable so early in the morning.

4. Not Soap, Radio Body Wash- I am always up for a new body was and this bodywash is called "Stuff That Cupid Dips His Arrows In” it's a blackberry and vanilla cream scent with ginseng, which is said to kick up pheromones; and is exclusive-to-Birchbox.

5. theBalm® cosmetics Read My Lips™ Lip Gloss - I don't need anymore lip-gloss (My Lipgloss Collection is Coming on Thursday), but I saw the color and fell in love!

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE! 

I hope you enjoyed this short unboxing post. My review will be up in early April once I have had a chance to try them. Hope you have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

January 2015 Birchbox Review

Today's post is a review of my January Birchbox! I posted an unboxing haul here and now it is time to review it.  

 

1. Key West Aloe's Gentle Aloe Cleanser- I used this a lot this month. I did like how cleansing and gentle this cleanser was. My skin was irritated for a lot of the month and this cleanser was perfect. I think this would be perfect for the summer time when my face has gotten some sun. In the winter my skin needs more of an exfoliating cleanser.   

 

2. Essential Elements' Body Lotion- I was sick for a lot this month and this lotion woke up my sinuses. This lotion has a wonderfully mint and rose-merry scent. This lotion was pretty moisturizing but I had to use a lot since my skin was so dry. 

 

3. Katharine's Everyday Eyeliner in Cessna Brown- This eyeliner is amazing! I love its staying power, the color is a deep dark brown. It almost looks black on my eyes, but still not as harsh on my fair skin. 

 

4. Ren's Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask- I used this mask a few times and I could see the difference in my skin. It did seem to brighten up my face, I didn't think it exfoliate it very well.

 

5. Sweet Science's Invisible Daily Tint- I was actually very disappointed in this product. I tried this a few times and it didn't seem to go on my face very well. I am going to try this again in the summer time and see when my face is a little less dry if it goes on better.  

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!

I hope you enjoyed this post! I love reviewing my Birchbox products each month. Next Monday my February Birchbox Unboxing will be up! I am so excited to share it with you. Let me know what you got in your birchbox down below or if you have any questions about Birchbox! 

~Annelise

January 2015 Birchbox Unboxing

I received my January 2015 Birchbox over a week ago, but with my schedule this was the first time I could really sit down and look at the products I received. Birchbox is a monthly subscription that is a flat $10, I love it and have been getting it for years! This post will be showing you the products I got in my box. I will have a review post up, in a month, telling you how I like these products. 

1. Essential Elements Wake Up Rosemary Body Lotion- If you saw my Project Pan Post you will see that I am trying to use up a lotion, however I am doing really well and am excited to add this lotion in with that one! This lotion's packaging is adorable I don't know how effective it will for getting product out. I liked the smell of this lotion, it was very natural. 

2. Katherine Cosmetics Everyday Eyeliner in Brown- Recently, I have been trying to be more consistent with eyeliner. (I have a lot and I need to start getting some use out of them.) This eyeliner will be perfect because it won't be harsh and I can easily smudge it in if I mess up. I am excited to use this! 

3. Key West Aloe Gentles Aloe Facial Cleanser- This month has been a little stressful (in a great way!) My face has been showing some effects, this cleanser is suppose to cleans calm and re-balance which sounds perfect! 

4. REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask- I saw this and normally I am not a huge fan of masks, unless they are mud masks. I am interested to try this because it is suppose to exfoliate and brighten two things my face needs! So, I hope I am pleasantly surprised! 

5. Sweet Science Invisible Daily Tint SPF 35- I love products like this! They have a tint, and SPF  it is a perfect combination especially on days, that you just want the basics. 


I hope you enjoyed and are excited about the review post! Don't forget to watch the video for more of a first impressions! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

July 2014 Birchbox Unobxing

It's that time of the month when I get my Birchbox, it is so fun to get it in the mail each month. This month teamed up with Women's Health, and the box was super cute!

1. Cynthia Rowley Beauty Silver Eyeliner- I am excited to try out this eyeliner because I have been wearing black liner on my top lid and so I think the silver won't look as harsh and it will be fun to build up.

2. Harvey Prince Hello Body Cream- I love trying out different body creams and they are also the perfect size to throw in my purse and leave on my desk. I am not usually one that dwells on packaging but the bright yellow is perfect for the summer time and it's just super cute I am excited to have this set on my desk and brighten it up!

3. Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect- Every time I get out of the shower I have to put a detangler in my hair or I will never be able to get all the tangles out. Two months ago I received the shampoo and conditioner from this brand and I loved them so I am excited to see if I love this just as much!

4. Supergoop! Daily Correct CC Cream SPF 35- CC cream is the best thing ever! I love CC creams because they do so many things. I really like that it has SPF because in the summer my face for sure needs a high SPF.

5. SmaryPants All-in-One Gummy Vitamins for Adults- I love gummy vitamins! So getting this is awesome!

I hope you enjoyed this post! I will post a review on these products in the middle of August so, get excited!