May 2016 Birchbox Unboxing

 It is a new month ( I received this on May 7th) and so it is time to share with you my May Birchbox. I am really excited to try these products. Let me know if you have any questions. I do pay for this and my opinions are my own. 

1. Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer- I actually have a full size of this prodcut and love it so I am excited to have another one. 

** Didn't  get a good picture and now can't find the gloss!**

2. Model Cos Lip Laquer in Creme Brûlée- Recently, I have been really loving nude lips so this is a perfect color to try out and see if it works for me. 

3. Coola SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray- I have received this in a Birchbox before (I picked this box) and the first time it didn't spray out. I liked it but it wasn't something I would purchase the full size of. We will see if this bottle changes my mind. 

4. Davines LOVE Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner- This shampoo and conditioner is suppose to calm fizz, add moisture and shine. I really love the lavender smell.

5. Clean Blossom Eau de Parfum- This is a gorgeous scent with notes of Tunisian neroli, orange blossom and sensual sandalwood. It does smell like clean and floral I like it we will see how it wears. 

I hope you enjoyed my initial thoughts on these products. Around the middle of June I will have my final thoughts on them. Hopefully I can use some of them up and really let you know how i feel. Don't forget to watch the above video.

~Annelise

February 2016 Birchbox Review

I have been using this box for a month and now it is time for a review!  This month I again chose the curated box and it was a date inspired beauty box. I am was so excited to try these products.

1. Amika Bombshell Blowout Spray- I don't use a lot of heat on my hair so I plan on using this for texturizing and volumizing my hair. It did work to volumize and texturize my hair, but I won't repurchase because I want to find a product that does a little more. 

2. Catherine Malandrino Romance de Provence- I really liked this scent. It mixes fruity and floral with vanilla. It sounds odd, but they work together seamlessly. I used most of it and then lost it so I am excited to find it and use the last little bit!

3. Which Renewing Mud Mask- I really liked this mask, but I wish it was little thicker.  

4. Cynthia Rowley Brightening Illuminator- It is a gorgeous illuminator! I tried to use it with my foundation but with my illuminating primer it was too much. I will continue to use it since I have finished that primer. 

5. OCC Lip Tar in Strumpet- I love this lip stain! I have been working on a lipstick with the same color and I love it!

I hope you enjoyed this quick post of my February Birchbox Review. Come back Tuesday and I will show you my March Birchbox Unboxing. Hope you have a wonderful day! 

~Annelise

Makeup Collection/ Inventory: Bronzers, Setting Sprays and Eyebrow Products

I started a series on my YouTube Channel, showing my makeup inventory. I thought I would also show it here and talk about my favorites and my goals. I thought this would be a quick reference and summary of the video. A new video and blog post will be up each Saturday! 

Bronzer
Inventory:6

1. Eyes Lips Face Golden Bronzer 
2. Benefit Hoola Bronzer 
3. Stila One Step Bronze 
4. Eyes Lips Face Contouring Blush and Bronzer 
5. Laura Geller Blush N Brighten in Honey Dipped
6. Ulta Splendor and Bronzer 

Goal: 3
*I want a matte bronzer, shimmer bronzer and maybe one to contour with.  

Eyebrow 
Inventory: 2

1. Ulta Brow Wiz in Light and Medium
2. Maybelline Expert Eyes in Dark Brown

Goal: 1-3
*I haven't settled on an exact number, I am still looking for the perfect brow product. 

Setting Spray 
Inventory: 2 

1. Wet N Wild Setting Spray
2. Coola Setting Spray

Goal: 1-2 
* I would like to have one at all times and if I have a backup I am okay with that. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this post! Come back each Saturday for a new look into a section of my inventory! I hope this next year to continue to use up the products that I have and shrink these two categories just a bit so I can have a reasonable collection. 

~Annelise