March 2016 Birchbox Review

It has been a month since I got my March Birchbox so it is time to review it. This month I again chose the curated box and since it was March and it was the Ready for Anything beauty box. I am so excited to review these products for you.

1. Smashbox Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Filter- I really liked this trio! I am excited that I have the full exposure palette from the same Smashbox for when my pan that palette is finished.

2. Wilma Schumann Hydrating Collagen Eye Pads- I haven't have a chance to use these, but check out my April empties to see my thoughts!

3. Milk Studios in C.R.E.A.M. - I LOVE this color! I was so excited for the lipstick! I plan on purchasing the full size once I use up a few lipstick because it was great!

4. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream- I really liked this face cream. I won't repurchase because it was good but not outstanding so I am still on the hunt for the perfect one. 

5. PARLOR by Jeff Chasten Smoothing Blowout Spray- This was supposed to be volumizing and add shine. I didn't notice any additional volume or shine when I was using this!

I hope you enjoyed this quick post of my March Birchbox Reivew. Come back in two days to see what I received in my April Birchbox. Hope you 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

March 2016 Birchbox Unboxing

A new month means a new Birchbox! This month I again chose the curated box and since it was March and it was the Ready for Anything beauty box. I am so excited to try these products.

1. Smashbox Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Filter- I love eyeshadow! I was excited that this was included.

2. Wilma Schumann Hydrating Collagen Eye Pads- I have never tried anything like this before so we will see who I like it!

 

3. Milk Studios in C.R.E.A.M. - I LOVE this color! I am excited to see if it is as long lasting as they say!

 

4. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream- I am in need of a daily moisturizer and so maybe this could be the one (at least for awhile). 

5. PARLOR by Jeff Chasten Smoothing Blowout Spray- This is suppose to be volumizing and add shine. I am excited to start using this and see if it works!

I hope you enjoyed this quick post of my March Birchbox. Come back in Apriland I will review the products I received. Hope you have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

March 2016 Project Pan Introduction

It is the beginning of March and that means time for the update 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 hit pan last month and made A TON of progress. I decided to roll it over into March to hopefully finish it up. 

2. Markwins Blushes -  I have made progress and I will continue to use these until they are gone. (Hopefully by the end of the month!

3. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe- I am hoping to made a decent dent in this product and maybe even finish it up by the end of the month!  

4. Milani Color Brilliance Eye Pencil in Green- I decided since I was using the green column in my Pan that Palette I could try using this eyeliner.  

5. Covergirl Flipstick in Pucker- I chose this lipstick because I never reach for it and I want to use it up. I realize this might take me more than a month. There are two colors and both are super pigmented we will see how far I get. 

6. Liplicious If the Tiara Fits- I really like the gloss, but I will be turning 25 next month and this is just something I don't want in my life anymore. 

I hope you enjoyed the introduction to see the products I picked out for my March Project Pan. I will have my update to my March Project Pan up on in about two weeks! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

March Birchbox Review

Welcome back! I have been using my March Birchbox for a month now and it is time for a review! 

 

1. Supergoop's Advanced Anti-Aging Eye Cream- I was not a fan of this eye cream. I tried this so many ways and almost every time I put it on it would crease and flake off, It didn't seem to moisturize or do anything for under my eyes. I am glad it is a smaller container because after a month of trying it, it is finished and will be included in my April Empties. 

 

2. Whish Three Wishes Body Butter in Almond- I am torn with this product. I LOVE the formula of this product. I was not a fan of the smell. I am not sure if I would purchase the full size because I like the availability of the Bath and Body works Cream over this products.

 

3. Laura Geller Beauty Baked Blush-n-Brighten in Pink Grapefruit- I am in love with this product! I would definitely recommend it! I actually have another color and love that one too! I was so excited when I got this in my box. 

4. derma e® Evenly Radiant® Brightening Day Crème SPF 15-This product was pretty heavy during this time of year, I ended up mixing it with my daily moisturizing lotion and it worked wonderfully! I am excited to continue using this!

5. Dear Clark Volumizing Tonic- I tried using this right when I got out of the shower before I put my hair up into a towel and it always make my hair greasy. I keep my hair in a towel until it i about 50% dry and then I let it air dry and that is when I ended up putting this product in and it made my hair have noticeable volume which is remarkable! 

I hope you enjoyed my review! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

March 2015 Empties

Welcome to the beginning of April! Which means it is empties time! To watch the video click HERE! I split this post into four categories: makeup, beauty, Random and Project pan Empties! Enjoy! 

Makeup Empties

 

1. The Balm's Stainatice (Not Repurchase)- I received this in a Birchbox years ago. When I started my Makeup Collection/Inventory I found it and use it, but I wasn't a huge fan of it. I couldn't get it to blend very easily. 

 

2. E.L.F. Acne Fight Foundation (Repurchase)- I loved this stuff! To hear more of my thoughts check out my March Favorites! 

 

3. PUR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup (Not Repurchase)- I like powders that are transparent. Also,  this powder didn't wow me, and I have others that I like much better.  I received this in my birchbox about a year ago. 

 

4. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (Repurchase)- I LOVE this powder. It never makes my makeup look cakey, but it sets it beautifully! I like that it is inexpensive and easily accessible. 

Beauty Empties 

 

5. Bumble and Bumble Grooming Creme (Not Repurchase)- My mom gave this to me and I used it when my hair was damp to bring some moisture in my hair. It worked well, but I my hair doesn't need a special product for that. I want to get a spray that gives moisture plus other things as well. 

 

6. Borghese Fango Active Mud (Repurchase)- This was the first mud mask I ever tried and I loved it. I have wanted to purchase the full size, so I was holding on to this sample. I have other mud masks that I have gotten from Birchbox (see below) and I will most likely repurchase this one once I get finished with those. 

 

7. Crest Pro- Health Whitening Toothpaste (Might Repurchase)- I am currently using an armour hammer toothpaste that my husband and I both like, so I might repurchase this. I really liked this and I felt like my teeth did look a little bit whiter. 

 

8. Royal Apothic Cuppa Cuppa Exfoliating Firming Tea Mask (Might Repurchase)- I received this in my Birchbox at the beginning of this year and loved it! Click here to see my initial impression. The reason it's not a for sure repurchase is the packaging, the full size comes in the container pictured above (just more of them). I don't like the packing, it's really hard to get the product out. 

9. Korres Showergel in Bergamot Pear (Not Repurchase)- I loved the smell and how it made my skin feel. I won't repurchase this because it is not any better than cheap drugstore body washes in my eyes. 

10. Batiste Dry Shampoo in Light & BLonde (REPURCHASE)- Of all my March Empties this (and maybe the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder) are 100% Repurchases. I loved this stuff, it comes out a light blonde color, it makes my hair look and feel nice. IT IS AMAZING!

Random Empties 

 

11. Purex Crystals (Not Repurchase)- I 

12. Celestial Tension Tamer Tea (Might Repurchase)- I really liked the effect this tea had on my body, it seemed to help my relax. However, I might not repurchase this because I didn't love the taste so I am going to try some others to see if they taste better. 

13. Journal (Repurchase)- I love small journals like this one to write my To-Do lists on. I clearly have had this for a long time, the picture shows the inside cover. I will continue repurchase journals, once I use the ones I have. 

Project Pan Empties (Click Here to See Reviews) 

 

14. St. Ives Apricot Scrub 

15. Blush Cream Eyeshadow in Azure

16. Wet n' Wild in 502A

And those were my March Empties!  By the end of 2015, I want to have 365 empties. March (16) + February (19) + January (23) means I am (58/365)! Hopefully in April I can pick it up, which I feel like I am getting close to finishing a lot of things!  Let me know your favorite lipstick is below! Have a wonderful day!

Annelise 

March 2015 Favorites

Today is the last day of March and that means it is time for March Favorites!! I can't believe how fast this year is going by. I am currently on a project pan, so I don't have a ton of different favorites. I also included an update to my 2015 goals in my video, so don't forget to check it out! 

1. E.L.F. Acne Fighting Foundation- I have been working on this foundation for awhile, but I finished it this month! I love this foundation, it has great coverage, stays on forever, and has great coverage. The only downside is if you have dry patches on your face it will cling to it and look cakey. A great foundation for $6! 

 

2. Wet n' Wild Creme Eyeshadow in Wild Orchid- I have had this for a long time, and it is in my Project Pan now. The consistency has change since I bought it. It is less creamy and more powdery, I have been enjoying this as a highlight it really brightens up my face! 

 

3. E.L.F.Essential Brightening Eye Color in Neutral- I love this little quad! It is perfect to add some shimmer to any look! The colors are pretty pigmented except for the dark brown in the right hand corner. I would definitely recommend this. They don't see this exact quad, but they have 5 others and for only $1 who can beat that?

 

4. St. Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish & Blackhead Control- I have had this stuff for SO long! It was in my project pan (I finished it last week). I would mix this in with my cleanser and it gave my skin a nice exfoliating, but it wasn't super harsh. 

I hope you enjoyed my March Favorites! Let me know your favorites down below! Have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise