Boxycharm August 2015

Woohoo! My Boxycharm box has arrived and here are the things I received this month:

-Coastal Scents Revealed 3 eye shadow palette. It contains lots of pink, purple and grey shades.

-Nios Shield Leave In Conditioner-it contains vitamin E and B5 to hydrate and nourish hair ,and SPF 15 to protect your skin and scalp from the sun.
-So Susan Statement Skin-a highlighting crayon can be used on various areas of the face to add a nice glow.  My came broken and it looks like it happened to everyone who received it in boxycharm.

 -MicaBeauty Gel Eyeliner-a black eyeliner that doesn't smudge or fade.
-SETA Eyeliner Brush - it is a very thin eyeliner brush, perfect foe applying gel or cream bsed eyeliners. It creates very precise lines.

This box had a total value of $116.95. !!!! I really love Boxycharm and it is my favorite subscription box!
If you are interested in subscribing please , use this link https://boxycharm.com/refer/Monik-JGVRGSVT

IPSY bag August 2015

My IPSY August 2015 bag has arrived and here is what I got this month:

-La Fresh Group Good Night Night Cream
It is a natural Eco Beauty cream that provides super hydration and restores your skin making it visibly smoother and plumper. It will also rescue your skin from fine wrinkles on the forehead and crow's feet around your eyes. it is made with collagen-producing peptides, super-hydrating hyaluronic acid, natural shea butter, aloe, antioxidant panthenol, folic acid, vitamin E & an anti-aging botanical complex.
We received a sample size product (0.5 fl oz) and a full size is 1.7 fl oz and costs $40.

-Albertini Divine Skin Hydrator- this is in shower body moisturizer which means you have to apply it only to wet skin. It conditions your body like you condition your hair". It's also unscented so it rehydrates skin without any irritation from fragrance. Holds moisture in your skin for 24 hours.
We received a deluxe sample size product ( 1 fl oz)and a full size is 9 fl oz and costs $16.

-noyah Natural Lipstick-this is an eco friendly , made in USA lipstick that is never  tested on animals, and contain no parabens or sulfates.
Again , this is a sample size lipstick in color Desert Rose which is a natural pink shade with semi matte finish. Full size lipstick is $18.

-Lord & Berry ultimate lipcolor and liner in nude-  It’s easy-to-use and its formula softens and protects the skin with the nutrients from macadamia oil and waterlily extracts. You can line your lips and fill them in using this pencil- finish with a lipgloss or lipstick or a more dramatic look.
This a dark nude shade which doesn't work for me , but the formula of this lip liner is nice.
We received a sample size product and a full size lip liner is $18

-Doll 10 Beauty HydraGel Blush in Flirt- HydraGel is a revolutionary formula with hybrid gel technology. The ease of a powder with the fresh, natural look of a cream -- HydraGel Blush makes you look like you're blushing, not like you're wearing blush. Formulated with beneficial ingredients Shea Butter, Avocado Butter and Jojoba Seed Oil to hydrate the skin while Lavender extract provides luminosity for a fresh, natural-looking flush of pure color.
The consistency of this blush reminds me of Chanel blushes which I really like.
The color I got is Flirty .

IPSY bag July 2015

My July IPSY bag has arrived, and here is what I got!

-TARTE Park ave princess bronzer.
I always wanted to try this bronzer , but I already have so many bronzers that I never bought it.
I am so exited to try this!

-Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Lip Balm
I don't like and don't use tinted lip balms so I will probably pass it over, but I got one in French Kiss shade , which is a very light, sheer pink.

-Eau Thermale Avène Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser.
This deep-penetrating, soap-free cleanser eliminates impurities and excess sebum without stripping the skin.

-Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics 2-in-1 Shadow/Liner.
Nice burgundy shade that can be used as an eyeshadow or eyeliner. It is soft and blends nicely.

-Jor'el Parker Classico fragrance.
I really, really like this scent!Exotic, inspiring, and full of surprises, Classico whisks you away from the day-to-day. Indulge in the spicy seduction of Indian Tuberose, the striking and sweet sensation of Turkish Cyclamen and the purifying calm of Spanish Mandarin.

IPSY is a beauty subscription bag when every month you get 4-5 makeup and skincare deluxe sample and full size products. It costs only $10.https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=e0v2

My new jewelry

These are some of the new jewelry pieces that I made for my Etsy shop!

Swarovski crystal earrings made with sterling silver ear wires.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/239227793/silver-earrings-dangle-earrings-link?ref=shop_home_active_1

Silver leaf earrings. These are available in gold too.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/234302310/long-leaf-earrings-silver-leaf-earrings?ref=shop_home_active_14

Silver cross earrings. These are available in gold too.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/234400674/silver-cross-earrings-silver-dangle?ref=shop_home_active_13

All silver earrings can be made with sterling silver ear wires, just let me know:)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mcutecharms

Boxycharm June 2015

Boxycharm is a beauty subscription box that includes makeup, hair care, skincare, and makeup tools. They send 4-5 products and all are full size and deluxe samples.
Boxycharm is $21 a month ,free shipping included. You can cancel anytime, no questions asked.

Here is what I received in my June box:
-Eslor Chlorophyll Lifting mask- this mask is made up of natural milk proteins, plant extracts,seaweed extracts and minerals that tighten the skin.It says your skin will instantly look luminous and noticeably firmer. Well, I can’t wait to use it to see the results.
-Bellapierre Cosmetics Kabuki Brush- perfect for all over application . It is soft and dense ,so I hope it will work as it should be:)
-ncLA Nail Lacquer Nude Collection- the color is just plain nude beige . It is $16 so I hope it is a good quality nail polish!
-The Beauty Crop Lighting Crew Highlighting Cream- it is an oil free , lightweight , highlighting cream , that adds a healthy , luminous glow. I love the shade of this! It is champagne shade with  a hint of gold in it. Beautiful!
-Doucce Click Click Lipstick- I got a neutral my lips but better shade. I like how this lipstick smells. It reminds me of Benefit Coralista blush scent:)The tube is rather fancy .You click the bottom of tube and pull cap off to reveal your lipstick inside.

NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder

 

In the beginning of this year NARS featured two new setting powders .In fact the powders are the same but in different formulations. The first one is a loose powder, and then the pressed one came.
The pressed one is the one that I choose to try.

What the brand says:

A weightless, translucent powder for all skintones that creates a soft matte finish that looks luminous in any light.

This setting powder enhances the look of foundation without a trace of color, extending makeup wear thanks to the NARS exclusive Light Reflecting Complex™, which optimizes light-reflection on the skin. Its silky powder is infused with Photochromic Technology, which diffuses light and adjusts to new sources of light throughout the day. Soft, silky and luxurious to the touch and undetectable on the skin, this weightless formula applies evenly and blends effortlessly. One of the best parts? Fine lines, wrinkles, and pores optically fade as skin is visibly smoothed. Additionally, revolutionary microfine mineral powders are loaded with glycerin and antioxidant vitamin E to help guard against dryness and keep skin comfortable all day. Ideal for touch-ups, it helps regulate shine throughout the day and seamlessly sets foundation. This product is paraben- and fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. 


The powder came in a special, velvet pouch where we can find a very thin applicator.

The powder look very white with some shimmer, but the shimmer is not noticeable when applied on the face. It  is truly soft and lightweight, as it claims, and very silky.
Skin looks so nice and smooth, with this gorgeous glow.
So far I feel like this powder does everything it claims to do. So far I love it! I can say it's the best setting powder I have ever tried, no lie!

MAC HAUL!

Here are the products I bought from MAC two weeks ago.
I bought everything online and everything is from a permanent line.
-Pressed Pigment in Deeply Dashing-a beautiful dark brown color with lots of silver shimmer . Beautiful but lot of fall out.
-Pigment in Blonde's Gold- Light beige with gold pearl
-Brow Set in Beguile-my all time favorite brow product
-Clear Lipglass-this is my new favorite MAC product! It has high shine and lasts forever on the lips. It's very thick and pretty sticky, like most MAC's lip glosses but I actually like it, because I don't have to reapply the gloss all the time .
-Lipstick in Angel-a basic light, neutral pink
So that's my MAC haul. Everything I love but the pressed pigment which I like, but because of the fall out I don't think I'll be using this often.