Lime Crime Fairytale Hand Mirror!

Any Lime Crime fans out there? Then you might want to check this out! I fell in love with this item, and just had to show you all!

   For anyone new to the brand, Lime Crime is a gorgeous line of cosmetics (vegan btw) that is great for bringing out your inner storybook princess! Recently they came out with the Fairytale Hand Mirror, a beautiful mirror adorned in gemstones and pearls that is so pretty it'd make even Snow White jealous! The original price was $29.99, but I got it on sale for $14.99!

This mirror is absolutely gorgeous! It has a handmade quality to it, which I love, and is so elegant! The gold and red work so well together, and the red gemstones with the pearls make it a beautiful piece for any vanity! I really wanted to show you all this beautiful mirror, so here are some pics!

Dying to get your hands on one? Check out Lime Crime's website and get this and gorgeous cosmetics!

I Made A Huuuuge Mistake!

Okay, so like a jackass I managed to delete almost all the pics in my posted blogs. I removed them from my photobucket to make room, not realizing it would delete them from the blog as well! I WILL fix it, it will just take some time, since I have a crapload of backtracking to do. I'm really sorry about this guys! Just wanted to let you guys know!

Shick Hydro Silk Razor Review!

   I received another Bzzkit yaaaaaay! This time I got to try out the Shick Hydro Silk razor, an awesome razor that will make you throw away any razor you have lying around your bathroom! I also got a bunch of coupons to share with friends!

   I actually have prior experience with this razor, I use it on a weekly basis! I had first gotten one through my Birchbox subscription, and from there I was hooked! This razor is friggin' amazing! Since using this razor I have smooth baby soft legs after every shave that, when not attacked by cold weather of course, look great! This razor is so awesome, you'll want to show off your gorgeous legs!

On to the Review!

my razor and the new  razor :)

   The razor has 5 "curve sensing" blades with skin guards that give a close shave without cutting or irritating you. The handle is awesome, it's soft  and the grip gives you superior control. Plus, the shape of the handle makes it so that the razor is never submerged in water, preserving it for longer! There is also a water-activated moisturizing serum made with marine extracts and shea butter on the on the top and bottom of the razor that hydrates and helps the razor glide across skin with ease. This razor is great for shaving anywhere on your body, armpits, ankles, you name it! My favorite part of this razor is the pivoting head, it makes for seamless shaving!



   Now, what is one of the hardest places to shave on your body ladies? If you said knees, you're totally right! If you thought something else, it's great for that too! 

   I can't even begin to count how many times I've nicked my knees while shaving! Other razors I've used wouldn't even get everything. The pivoting head and the blades glide over my knees so easily and gets all of the hair. It makes shaving super fast too! A few quick swipes and your good to go! The one thing I would highly suggest is that you use a shaving cream and not a body soap with this razor, I think the soap and the serum together form a slimy mix that is just a pain in the ass to wash out of the blades.
   My legs get super dry during the winter, and even with that being the case, this razor gives my legs several days of relief! After using this razor my legs are silky and hydrated for a while!

   
   Another great thing about this razor is that it is refillable! The refills come in 4 packs, and since each blade refill lasts super long you won't have to buy more for quite a while! The razor also comes with a shower hook, so you can stick it to your bathroom wall and have your razor easily accessible! 

   Still not sold? well check out the awards this razor has won:

* Winner: Best Razor, 2012 Cosmo Beauty Awards

* Named Best Hair Remover: 2012 Beauty Awards Fitness Magazine, Prevention Magazine and Ladies' Home Journal



   This razor isn't only a ladies' fave, men love it too! My bf kept stealing my Shick Hydro Silk razor to use because he loved how well it shaved his face without cutting or irritating. Now that there's a second he can have one of his own and I won't have to go on a police search for mine! I highly recommend this razor, you will not be disappointed! You can buy it and the refills at any drugstore or online, the starter kit sells for about $9.49 and the 4 pack of refills usually goes for about $15.11. 



Happy shaving ladies!

Sephora Disney Princess Collection, Jasmine!

    A while back I wrote about Sephora and Disney teaming up for a makeup line dedicated to the princesses, the first princess being Cinderella (check it out here!). Now they've released a sneak peek of the next princess to grace us with her presence, Princess Jasmine! 
   For lack of a better term, I went absolutely apesh*t when I saw the Cinderella collection (which is still available), and this next addition was different. As a kid I was called Princess Jasmine by my friends, mainly because of my long black hair and my complexion (and the fact that there was an ongoing debate as to what nationality I was 0_o). I even dressed up as her for Halloween one year. She wasn't my favorite princess (Cinderella is) but she was a princess I admired for her courage and her strong will. 

   The collection features gorgeous colors inspired by the movie and several products that are sure to bring out your inner princess! The collection includes an eyeliner set, a nail polish set, a compact mirror, a perfume, a body shimmer, and two eyeshadow palettes! Here's a close up of these gorgeous products! (photos from beautezine.com)

   

   

   The collection will be available in March. Beauty Insiders were able to get early access to the Cinderella collection so if you happen to be one keep an eye out for this one! I can't wait to get my hands on some Disney goodness! What princess would you want to see next?

Birchbox January

This month's Birchbox was very nice, but there were a couple of products I wasn't too thrilled with. 

   In my box I received a sample of Skinny Chic perfume, a mini blush and shadow from theBalm, a sample of Ojon Rare Blend hair oil, a cream from Embryolisse, and a mini mascara from Lashem.




Harvey Prince Skinny Chic Perfume ($21.00-$55.00 for full size)

   This is a perfume that's supposed to do more than make you smell good. The notes of mint and citrus create an energizing fragrance that is also supposed to help curb your appetite. It didn't really do anything for my appetite to be honest but it smells incredible! The scent is fun and flirty, and reminiscent of summer. It lasts pretty long too. I spritzed this on my scarf and I was asked quite a few times what I was wearing. I think I will be buying the full size, it is a very unique scent and I think it would make a great addition to my collection!




theBalm Hot Mama Shadow and Blush All-in-One ($20.00 for full size)

   This blush can also be used as an eyeshadow or a highlighter if you like. It is a light summery pink with a hint of shimmer. It is very nicely pigmented and is very easy to blend, so you don't need to use a lot. It isn't at all chalky. As a blush it gives a great natural rosy tint that can be built up to a great dramatic look. As an eyeshadow its sheerness also makes it nice for a quick swipe and go. As a facial highlighter it brightens up the face nicely and gives a youthful and natural looking glow. I may buy the full size, but for now I am holding onto this sample for as long as possible, I am in love!




Ojon Rare Blend Oil Total Hair Therapy ($35.00 for full size)

   This hair oil is supposed to give hair shine, nourish dry hair and repair damage. The colors were very pretty, and you have to shake it in order for the oil to be effective. While it smelled very nice it didn't really do anything for my hair. It didn't leave my hair feeling greasy, but I didn't see much of a change. There was some added shine, but no noticeable difference. It was nice to try but it was a miss for me.




Embryolisse 24-HR Miracle Cream ($16.00 for full size)

   This cream really is a miracle! You can use this as a moisturizer, a makeup remover, a shave soother, makeup primer, and even baby cream! 

   As a moisturizer it's fantastic! It's rich but not too heavy, and there is no greasy feeling or residue on the skin. It leaves your face feeling soft and looking silky smooth! A little goes a long way! As a makeup remover it is really great too! I found it hard to believe it could really remove makeup, but I was pleasantly surprised! I put a little on a cottonball and wiped away my eye makeup with ease! It took a few more swipes to finish, but it effectively removed all makeup from my eyes. I haven't used it for soothing any shave irritation, I'm pretty good with a razor. And I don't have a baby so I don't know how well it works for that. But after hearing that you could use it as primer, I tried it and it was pretty good. I usually use BB cream these days, but for this I used foundation, and it made my foundation feel as nice and light as BB cream. I may buy the full size, I haven't decided yet. But this was a great product and I'm glad I got to check it out!




Lashem Double Trouble Mascara ($19.99 for full size)

   
   This was the one sample I was absolutely livid about, it was super small, making it almost impossible to use so close to the eye. I felt like I was going to poke my eye!

   This mascara is supposed to add volume and length, which is great. HOWEVER, the full size has two sides, so it's a two-step process. HOW IN THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO REALLY EXPERIENCE THE PRODUCT'S FULL POTENTIAL WITH WHAT SEEMED LIKE ONLY ONE STEP? This sample made no sense, and it didn't do anything special. If they somehow managed to mix the formula together in that teeny tube, why is it that there are TWO SIDES to the full size? I call bull on this sample, it was a bad tease, and I am disappointed in Birchbox on this one. I hear that the full size is phenomenal though, but I will not be buying it. I have plenty of mascara, and this sample was the one chance to sell me on another one. 




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Beauty Army January, Happy Birthday Beauty Army!

   I had skipped the past two months of my Beauty Army subscription. Unfortunately I found my selection windows very repetitive, there were products I had already received, and products that I found to be irrelevant to me. and this was with several beauty profile resubmissions. So I figured that if I couldn't find something I liked this time around I'd cancel, but this selection window was very nice. I even received a seventh item, as are all Beauty Troopers in January in celebration of Beauty Army's 1st birthday. I was very excited about my box this time around, and I really hope to find good selections in the coming months.

    In my box I received a full size Mark. Hook Up lip gloss, a jar of Jonathan Dirt Texturizing Paste, two Lash Card mascara shields, a packet of Yes to Blueberries Eye Firming Cream, packets of Enspri Sheer Ceramide and Beyond Moisture serums, a mini bottle of Whip Hand eyeshadow, and a full size Mark. Hook Up mascara as my Beauty Army birthday treat.




Jonathan Dirt Texturizing Paste ($26.00 for full size)

   I had no clue what this was for when I first saw it, there was no description of how to use it. But I figured why not try it? It's definitely something I've never used before. It has a very light almondish scent. It turns out it's for hair, it conditions and styles. It isn't greasy and it works through hair very well. My hair is kind of long though, and while it did seem to condition and nourish my hair it wasn't good for styling. My hair might be too long or heavy for something like this, but I do plan to cut my hair soon, so maybe it'll work better when it's shorter.




Lash Card Mascara Shield ($13.98 for two 10-packs of cards)

   I didn't know something like this existed. I love mascara, but I hate when it gets on my eyelids and under my eyes before it's fully dried. I wind up ruining my other makeup when I try to wipe it off. This shield protects the rest of your makeup by blocking it from touching anything else, and gives you the freedom to build up as much as you want without having to be so careful. They are disposable, which kind of sucks, but they are incredibly helpful and can be used at least twice!




Yes to Blueberries Eye Firming Cream ($19.99 for full size)

   This is a nice eye cream. I don't really have any fine lines around my eyes yet, but this did help to depuff my eyes a bit. You don't feel the firming but you can see it. It smells kind of weird honestly, not at all like blueberries. The smell kind of reminds me of nasal spray. It's a pretty good cream and it was nice to try, but I'm not really clamoring for the full size.




Enspri Sheer Ceramide Serum and Beyond Moisture Moisturizer ($39.00 for Ceramide, $42.00 for Beyond Moisture)

   This was an interesting duo to try, definitely better than I thought. The serum locks in moisture while the moisturizer is an anti-wrinkle cream with SPF 15. I love how they smell, it's a very light floral aqua-esque scent. The Sheer Ceramide is a very light, clear colored serum. It goes on pretty greasy which I was turned off by, so I wasn't sure I'd like the Beyond Moisture if it felt the same. But together they are phenomenal! You have to apply the serum and then the moisturizer. The oily feeling of the serum disappears and melts into skin once you put on the moisturizer, and it left my face feeling very soft and looking bright and healthy. I was pleasantly surprised by this duo, and I'm glad I got to try it!




Whip Hand Loose Pigment Eyeshadow, Special Forces ($14.00 for full size)

   This eyeshadow is a limited edition color in the Camo Collection exclusively offered through Beauty Army. It's a sheer peach with a hint of glitter, it blends well and doesn't crease. I was really disappointed with how teeny the sample size was, it was about the size of a quarter.

   I also find the bottle a bit silly, since it's loose pigment it should be in a pot in my opinion. To use this shadow I'll have to either pour some out or attempt to stick a brush in there. All my eye brushes are a bit too thick to get into the bottle, so I'll have to get a smaller brush.

   Besides the somewhat flawed packaging it's nicely pigmented and applies well, but it's a little too sheer to be used alone for my taste, especially with my skin tone (it was almost invisible). I use primer to make it show more, but it's great for a natural look!




Mark. Scanda-Lash Hook Up Mascara, Blacklash  and  Mark. Glow Baby Glow Hook Up Lip Gloss, Blow Kisses ($6.50 for each full size)

   I wanted to show these together because they are part of a super cute line of minis! You'll see what I mean in a sec!

   The gloss is a rose red shade and is minted. Unfortunately I can't swatch it on my lips at this time, I got a fever blister that is in the healing process. I swatched my hand, and it seems very nice. It isn't sticky and the color is very rich. I can't wait to try it on my lips, I want to feel the tingling of the mint and see if it really leaves my lips feeling soft!

   The mascara lengthens, thickens and defines lashes. It doesn't clump (yay!) and it dries pretty quickly. I loved how easy it was to build up, and my lashes looked gorgeous!




Added Bonus: Mark. Hook Up Cosmetic Connector (50 cents on mark. website)

   Mark. Cosmetics' Hook Up line is more than just a clever name, as shown by this cute little connector piece I got. This little piece "hooks up" products in the collection, turning them into a cute and easy to use makeup duo pen! This brand was my favorite part of this month's box!

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