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Too broke for beauty boxes?

You can go to Walgreens and ask for samples at the beauty counter and get them for free ^w^ They do tend to run out, especially at Christmas and around holidays but they usually get new samples every week, sometimes twice a week. Here's a shot of what they gave me today.

Sometimes they give out makeup. I've gotten samples of the L'Oreal Lumi foundation before but I don't know how often they get cosmetic samples. They usually have skincare and drugstore hair care items. I'm not so much for the hair care but I do love the skin care items. Last time I went they had clinical dove deodorant to give out. So if you ever go in there or you pass by one, then stop in and ask if they have any :)

Detox for your hair?!

Redken's Nature Rescue line is perfect for those looking for a detox for their hair. You don't even have to use it daily or once a week! It's also paraben, silicone, and sulfate free to boot! It's also a better way to cleanse your hair from product, pollution, etc than a clarifying shampoo. The sea salt polish is like a face scrub for your hair and leaves it in it's natural shiny state after!

Search your local salons about this line and if you have any questions just ask! We're here to help!

Jan Ipsy bag!

Ipsy is a beauty sample subscription you can get mailed to you every month. They have a good bit of items for the month to put in the bag and what you get in your bag depends on the little match quiz you take. It gives you a chance to try items that are more targeted toward you and find new things.

This month is a pretty good bag for me! I received a bunch of Proactiv+ Mark Fading Pads. I don't really have any marks that need to be faded but it's nice they put more than one packet in there. The next item is is made by Nourish Organic and it's a lightweight moisturizing face lotion in argan and rosewater and it's not heavily scented! That's one thing I really like about products like this. Especially something that goes on my face I don't want something scented or if it is then I'd like it to be very light and this is. It also is lightweight.

As for makeup items, I got 2. The first being a Mica Beauty Cosmetics lip tint in #6 Fiesta. It's a very pretty rose color. I haven't put it on yet but it looks promising. The next thing is a Smooth Shadow Creamy Eye Pencil from Elizabeth Mott and it's in the color Pearl and it's not a white pearl but more of a beigey neutral with shimmer in it and it's gorgeous! It's the perfect thing for inner eyes to make them pop and maybe a little highlight under the brow.

The last thing in the bag was a hair product. Being a cosmetologist I am always SUPER extra excited about hair stuff and this is a deep conditioning mask and that makes it even better considering my hair is currently ruined. It's made by the brand Brigeo and it's called Don't Despair, Repair! It doesn't feel like a heavy mask so I'm not looking for it to help me too much but we'll see. Also it's not enough to cover all of my hair or just my ends because I have thick coarse hair and a lot of it but I'll try to stretch it as far as it goes and let you guys know how it goes!

If you have a monthly beauty box subscription, which one do you have? Which one do you want? Are you currently happy with yours or do you feel like you're not getting your moneys worth?

New Wet N Wild Balm Stain and shadow swatches!

As I mentioned before, I promised you guys some swatches! They're not the best but one day I'll invest in a fancy schmancy camera. But first up, the shadows!

The Naked Truth

As you can see, these new shadow sets have 5 colors. A crease color, base color, browbone color, eyelid color, and a definer. Mind you my skin is rather fair and you're not going to be able to see the highlight or base colors. And because of the glare. sorry.

Top row starting on the left: base, browbone, eyelid
Bottom row starting on the left: crease, definer

Now on to the balm stains! These are very nicely pigmented and they do stain! I picked up 2 more colors today in Lady And The Vamp and Pinky Promise. You won't be able to see that well but Pinky Promise is AMAZING! It's such a beautiful nudy pink And my favorite thing about these is that you can twist them up instead of sharpening them! I don't know why but I hate when I have to sharpen lip stuff.

Lady And The Vamp, Pinky Promise, Red-dy Or Not

Lady And The Vamp, Pinky Promise, Red-dy Or Not

Let me know if you have gotten any of these and what you think of them! Do you like the color choices? What about the smoothness? Are you more excited over the balm stains or the new shadows? 

The shadows are $3.99 each and the balm stains are $2.99 each. Both currently have $1 coupon off attached to them!

BeautyBox 5 Jan 2014

So my beautybox five came in today and I have to share with you guys! Being winter it's mostly skin care related stuff. There's also a promotion in for the upcoming film That Awkward Moment starring Zac Efron. There's also a bonus item in this months box!

This month the box includes:

• H20 Plus Spa Sea Lotus Body Wash
• Nubar Cuticle & Nail Oil
• Swissco Bath & Shower Exfoliating Gloves
• Jergens Daily Moisturizer
• Epic Blend Hemp Coconut Lip Balm
• BONUS PRODUCT: That Awkward Moment Mirror Compact

I'm pretty happy with this box. I personally would like more hair things. We got a moisturizer last month and now another one. I think they could have put in a hair mask or something you know? Oh well. I'm hoping next month is amazeballs because of Valentines :D

New Wet N Wild products!!!

I went into my local Walgreens today and looked in an area where they put up their "limited edition" and new items and I was thinking the holiday stuff would still be there but guess what! We have new products :D

They have some new single shadow colors along with single glitter shadows. As far as new new items they have released a megaslicks Balm Stain!!! I picked up the color Red-dy Or Not. They also have some new palettes. And these have 5 colors in them. There is also a new large 8 shadow palette with bright colors. Even a red!

But today I just picked up the balm stain and a 5 shadow palette. I did want one of the nude stains but they were sold out. It's like only 2 stains and so yeah. I'll post up some swatches after work but here's a peek at the stain and the shadows. The palette I got is called The Naked Truth. If your stores sell out of new Wet N Wild items quickly, I would suggest going and getting something you really want. They also have $1 off now coupon attached to them!!

I have immediately put on the balm stain and guys, I think this is going to be the next big buzz in the beauty world. I got a red shade and it goes on so smooth and it's pigmented more than you would think. I really hope they come out with some matte shades.

Also, in the Fergie Wet N Wild collection they have released some new lashes and a mattifying powder!

Like I said, I'll do some swatches when I come home :) I hope you guys check these out and let me know what you think of the new balm stains!!!