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

November Empties

It's empties time! This month I don't have a lot of products because I switch up a few products I use in my everyday routine and tried out some fun ones for around Thanksgiving. I hope you all had a great month of November and are excited about December! 

1. Batiste Dry Shampoo in Light & Blonde(Repurchase)- I loved this dry shampoo! I have been trying so many drug store dry shampoos and this is the best one I have found! It doesn't leave my hair with a tacky texture and removes all of my oil!

2. Equate Original Clean Wet Cleansing Towelettes (Might Repurchase)- These were great to get the bulk of my makeup off at the end of the day. It didn't get everything off, but it did help. I was impressed how they stayed wet because I have been using these for over six months.

3. Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Glowing Body Scrub (Might Repurchase)- I loved this scrub! I wasn't a huge fan of the smell, but I would get another scrub in another scent. (I have one in my shower right now.)

4. Bath and Body Works Sweet Pea Sunscreen Body Lotion (Not Repurchase)- When I saw this lotion I thought it would be perfect to use with the body scrub. I didn't get to try out the sunscreen because it was so cold this month! I like the Body Creams better than the lotions. Like above, this isn't my favorite scent, so I won't get it again.

5. Moroccan Oil (Not Repurchase)- This product is hard because I used to love it, but after trying other products for my hair I like other products better and would rather purchase those.

6. Maybelline Expertwear in ebony Black (Not Repurchase)- I am not a huge eyeliner person, I have been trying to work with it a little more to become better because it makes such a difference with my eyes. I liked how this one had a smugger on the end. I just haven't found the perfect one for me, so I am going to keep trying eyeliners! Let me know your favorite below!

7. Malin + Goetz Vitamine e face moisturizer (Not Repurchase)- This sample was a great size to really get to test out the product because you didn't very much each time. I used it many times and I didn't like the consistency it wasn't greasy, just too thin for me.

8. Aquafresh Extreme Clean (Not Repurchase)- I didn't like this toothpaste. I did make my mouth feel clean, but it smelled weird. It also claimed to have whitening acting and I didn't notice any difference.

9. Fekkai Technician Color Care Shampoo and 3 Minute Mask (Not Repurchase)-  I am still trying to find my favorite shampoo and conditioner these two were good, but

10. Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Shampoo & Conditioner (NOT Repurchase)- This shampoo and conditioner made my scalp so dry and flaky that I couldn't even finish the sample! I had two more of the same shampoo that I am not going to use because it made my head so bad!  

11. Taylor Swift Wonderstruck (Might Repurchase)- I currently have the full size and I love it! I am not sure if I will repurchase it or try another perfume, once my full size is gone. 

12. Better Homes and Garden Black and Blue Cobbler (Not Repurchase)- I wasn't impressed with this fragrance. It didn't last but a few hours in my house and it smelled so good in the package. I have found that these are hit or miss, but for only $2 it is worth the risk. 

I hope you enjoyed my November empties! Feel free and watch my YouTube video that goes along with it! (Coming December 4) 

February Favorites!

I can't believe February has passed! I feel like the weeks and days go by so slowly, but the months are flying by! Am I the only one who feels like this? Let me know below! In the process of trying to use things up, I haven't bought very many things, so there are not a ton of favorites, but the are rediscovered loves! 

1. John Freida Frizz-Ease Leave in Conditioner- I love this stuff (clearly it's in my favorites) but it is seriously the best! If you have hair that is fine, frizzy, and easily tangled this stuff is for you! It is light-weight and doesn't cause my hair to get greasy, a wonderful thing!  

2. Bath and Body Works Glowing Body Scrub in Sweet Pea- My body has been so dry with the winter weather we have been having, this stuff is perfect for a little exfoliating. I add it in with my normal body wash for just a little exfoliation and it is wonderful for exfoliating my skin and not tearing it apart. It smells good, Sweet Pea is a fruity floral scent. 

3. 100% pure Fruit Pigmented Strawberry Blush- This blush is so pigmented and beautiful. It also came in wonderful packaging, but the blush broke so I keep it in a Pyrex container now. This blush is 100% natural, 100% vegan, gluten free and it is colored with fruit and vegetable pigments instead of minerals or synthetic dyes. I would definitely check out this blush, they have all kinds of other colors.

4. Befine Lip Serum with Chamomile & Beets- I used this serum every morning before I put on my makeup. I love it because my lips have been so dry and cracked this month no matter what I put on them, so in the morning this serum made my lips feel so good and soothed them. My tube is completely gross because it is thrown in with my makeup so I took an image off the internet so you can see what it looks like. 

5. Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer in Toffee- This product is in my favorites so I like everything about it right? Wrong, I love how it feels on my lips and how moisturizing the product is and that it gives my lips some color and shimmer. I love multi-purpose products. The one thing I don't like about it is the color, I have had this product for awhile but I think I was looking for a nude, but this color is like a nude purple on my lips. I would get another one of these just in a different color because I wear this one all the time at my house (I actually just put some on before I started typing this post). 

6. Nail polishes- I have three nail polishes this month and I have nail posts on all of them so I will the the posts down below. 

Ruby Wing- Kitten Heels












Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure - So Much Fawn 










Essie - Chinchilly  (love this color for this time of year. I haven't worn it yet, but maybe soon)

7. Private Selection Acai, Pomegranate & Blueberry Green Tea- I love tea, but when I tried this for the first time I fell in love! That might be a little dramatic but this is my favorite tea that I have ever made. I love all the fruit with the green tea. This tea is a must try! 

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed! Let me know what your favorite product was in February! I hope you are having a great March!  

~Annelise