2012 Beauty Blogger VoxBox

I was blessed enough to receive my second Vox Box from Influenster a couple of weeks ago!  This post is just going to be an overview of the box and I will be making more detailed posts about each product with a review.

The box as it came to me, and what was inside when I first opened it:  a card describing all the products inside.

A mini Bath&Body Works Slatkin&Co. candle with a coupon ($10 3-wick candles).  I've been using these candles or a long time; I love them!

An NYC palette.  These have always looked interesting...should be fun to try out.

Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream.  I've never heard of this brand and am eager to try it.  My hair is pretty frizzy and has been more so since I started losing hair.  My hair is breaking and falling out due to the weight loss surgery I had in July.

Goody Spin Pins!  I've been dying to try these, but the price always turned me off.  It'll be nice to be able to try them out.

Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit.  I've used Kiss lashes in the past and they are pretty decent.  Looking forward to using this.

EBoost Daily Health Booster.  I've tried this before and it was pretty good.  I can't drink this anymore (due to carbonation), but I'll give it to someone else to try and get their opinion.  I thought it was pretty good.

Very excited to extensively test all these products!  Thanks so much for a second opportunity, Influenster!

10 Day Makeup Challenge Day 1: A Product You Use Everyday

Mary posted this from Glamour with Priscilla, and I like the questions so I'm in!

Day One:  One makeup product I use everyday

Without fail I ALWAYS use the Laura Mercier Secret Finish Mattifying Primer

This primer controls my oil sick of a face like no other.  I still have to blot a bit after 4-5 hours, but I really think the amount of oil my face produces is abnormal.  It's a bit on the pricey side - $27.00 for 1 fl. oz, but it lasts a while (I've had mine since July and it's still not gone).  This is definitely on my repurchase list.

Join this challenge with me!  The questions for each day are here!

OCC Lip Tar Swatches

I currently own five OCC Lip Tars and I would honestly buy them all!  They dry with an opaque, satin finish and last for hours.  They are also incredibly easy to mix so you can make your own custom colors!

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L-R:  Feathered, Radiate, Nylon, Hoochie, Belladonna

Feathered:  pure white, to lighten

Radiate:  electric, red coral

Nylon:  classic bubblegum pink with a neon twist

Hoochie:  extreme magenta

Belladonna:  ultra, ultra violet

These retail for $16 each and are worth EVERY penny.  They are available on the OCC Website and now on the Sephora website and are making their way into each Sephora store!

Welcome!

Welcome to my new beauty blog!

I've been debating starting a blog like this for a very long time.  My beauty posts on my tumblr tend to get jumbled with personal posts, so I've finally decided to make a separate blog.  I am a member of Drugstore Princess's Beauty VIPs and have been interested in makeup since early 2010.  I have a large collection and love to try new things and review them!

I try my best to post consistently, but I have a full-time job and a casual-time job that eat up quite a bit of time.  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Counseling.  I work in an RTF (residential treatment facility).  I am looking to go to graduate school for my LSW (licensed social worker).

I'm so excited to be starting this. :)