which costs $34. That's expensive for a dry shampoo so I'm glad I got it in the box because it's something you need but don't really want to buy.
The first product in the box is PMD Beauty PMD Clean In Teal which retails for $99 USD which pretty much pays for the box itself. It is a vibration cleaning tool for when you're washing your face it helps spreads your cleaner. The next item sat beside the box since it wouldn't fit inside. It's the Society6 Outdoor Blanket retailing for $60.00 USD. It's waterproof and perfect for picnic which I've been trying to have more of lately so it's perfect for my lifestyle! The next item is so cute! It's a Rae Dunn by Magenta Guac/Salsa Bowls (with 2 wooden spoons) retailing for $40. This seasons magazine also comes with recipes for both salsa and guac that I'm excited to try out! I just ran out of my current moisturiser and bought a new one so of course right after I used my new one for the first time I got the Tarte™ SEA Drink Of H2O Hydrating Boost Moisturizer which costs $39.00. I will not complain about having a backup at least. I won't have to worry about that for a while and they can be expensive! Another thing it's always good having a backup of is Living Proof Perfect Hair Day™ Dry Shampoo which costs $34. That's expensive for a dry shampoo so I'm glad I got it in the box because it's something you need but don't really want to buy. The next item is Ciaté London Watermelon Burst Setting Spray which is worth $22. My current spray is almost out so this is great timing to have a backup! The next item I was really excited to see is SOAR Selfie Ring Light which costs $29.99. This is something that is perfect for me but never really wanted to spend the money on. I take pictures for my blog but also vlog for my youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1eZR6VVesjRYaHG69LmrGw) and I film my podcasts on my phone or zoom (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAGiexRgOv0&list=PL061AB2abcnZXD3SpW6mUpnWH-V5wHyCv) so this will help make the quality of pictures and videos so much better! Another essential item that was in this seasons box is Eparé Cutting Boards (Set Of 4) for $19.95. There is a cutting board for meat, fish, and vegetables. Right now we only own two cutting boards which we have to keep cleaning so it will be nice to have more. The last thing in the box was actually a pack of three items that are all things I will use 100%. The first out of the three is Seraphine Botanicals Fruit Butter Lip Mask. The second is Barefoot Scientist Pedicure File. The final item is a HIP Cutlery Set which I have gotten in a box before but I'm glad I got this because I was trying to getting one from the site and it's always sold out! The three items add up to $54.99. I did do an add-on for this season on an item I got in a previous boxes which is dr. brant Clean Biotic Ph-Balanced Yogurt Cleanser. I loved this cleanser so much it was on a sale price for $12 and it's originally $35 so I jumped on that.
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I really wasn't sure if I should even bother with making a post for this month but I have always done monthly reviews so I wanted to do it just for the tradition of it. This month they extended lock down so I didn't do anything until almost the very end. My fiance and I went to Point Pelee and relaxed on the beach for a while and had a picnic. It was a nice relaxing day but as I said it was pretty much the only thing I did this month other than working. This months Ipsy bag theme is Flower Power. The bag this month is super cute and when it came a brush was beside it and I'll never complain about getting brushes. The brush is Complex Culture All Over Shadow Brush which retails for $18 USD. I love getting brushes in these bags because it sucks spending money on brushes you want to be spending on other products. The first product I grabbed from the bag is Saint Luxe Highlighter in Rose Quartz which retails for $18 USD which is a good price for a highlighter! It looks a little dark for my pale skin but we will see when I try it I guess. The next product is a very popular product, Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. The full size product goes for $45. Love getting moisturisers in these because it's another thing that's essential but it sucks spending money on. I've had this product before and I know a lot of people love the scent but it's not my cup of tea. The second last product is a need right now! I just ran out of my last chap stick I had so perfect timing to get Lasting Smiles Strawberry Creme Blended Beverage Organic Lip Balm which retails for $6. Love that it's organic, it's a little expensive for a single chap stick but since it is organic I feel like it's worth it.
New favourite song alert!!! Julia Michaels new album came out and I’m obsessed with All Your Exes!! Have this song stuck on repeat!
Sorry guys, another slow month due to another lock down where I live. Some exciting news this month though is one of my friends launched her own business of custom home made hats!! I got my first one and already have placed another order! If you'd like to view her designs and purchase a hat here is her Instagtam to contact her: https://www.instagram.com/hibiscushats/ An exciting achievement this month is my fiance and I were able to get a couch finally!! Since we moved in we were using one of his parents old couches and it was literally breaking apart before we got this one. I'm so happy with it and it looks so beautiful in the apartment. This month I continued painting some more and am so proud of my paintings! I used the rest of my canvas so I'm not sure when I'll be getting more. I usually buy them from the dollar store because they're so much cheaper than anywhere else. Due to the lock down only essential items are able to be sold in stores so I'll have to wait for things to start opening up again. The painting on the left I did in a few hours with my cousin again over zoom watching a tutorial. The one on the right took me all day! I changed it completely three times which took me so long! I spent nine hours one day and then when I painted over half of it in white I had to wait until morning to it to dry. I then spent another five or six hours the next day finishing it up and I love it! I put it above the couch in my living room. In the video I was watching it was a different angle and I just wasn't happy with how it looked so I kept changing it until I was happy with it. In the video I followed the umbrella was pink but I changed it to yellow because How I Met Your Mother is one of my favourite shows so it shows that in the picture now giving it more personal connection. Next month will probably be another slow one the lock down is supposed to lift at the end of the month. I don't even have paint as I said so I'll have to find another way to occupy my time other than work!
Demi’s new album came out and I love it but of course my favourite song off of it is the one featuring Ariana Grande. This song is Met Him Last Night. It’s so catchy and love ari’s lower octave!! Another month gone. This month flew by and not much happened at all really. I started getting into painting with my cousin, we just watch follow along videos on YouTube but then make the painting our own. I really proud of the one I did and have a couple more planned I want to do in the future!! My friend and I got together for St. Patrick’s day since we both had the day after off. We started drinking a bit and had a great night! We dressed up in green to have fun! My one friend and I started having weekly picnic because we usually eat out when we get together. Now we go for a walk and take turns bringing the food saving money and being for active. As I said it was a pretty slow month with not much going on so they’re not much to tell you about! I hope to have more stuff to do next month!!
New favourite song!! Still Have Me by Demi Lovato has been stuck in my head so much lately. I really love the message behind this song.
Ever wonder what's inside the Instagram ad famous Miss to Mrs Bridal Boxes? Well look no further! I have been getting them so you might not have to! I comes every few months and each box has a different theme. I will leave the link for the first one here in case you are interested and missed it! https://vickyiezblog.weebly.com/blog/miss-to-mrs-first-box
Overall the box is cute but I wouldn't say essential! Although somethings are smart ideas that I know I'll get use of like the plate and tote bag the other stuff isn't that useful in the long run. I found the first box was better personally, but if you want bridal merch than you may enjoy this one more!
I look forward to what the next box might be! Time for the Spring Box! Every season they team up with a charity, this seasons is for One Tree at a Time which plants trees to clean air and water and provide habitats. The first item in the box was something I'm super excited about, Tech Candy UV Sanitizer which kills 99% of germs which retails for $60. I've been wanting one of these for a while but haven't gotten one because how expensive they are. The next item I got was Summer & Rose Rose Tweezer with Pouch which retails for $20 which is really good for keeping in my purse without getting it all dirty and unhygienic. The next product is worth $45 which is the Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel. It is supposed to elp smooth and moisturise the skin which is something I always need help with. The next item is from a brand I haven't heard of before, Earth Harbor. It's the Marina Biome Brightening Ampoule valued at $38. It's supposed to help brighten and balance the skin. I am almost out of my oil so this will be a great replacement! The next item is Gloss Moderne Clean Luxury Hair Masque which is supposed to restore softness and shine which is something I always look for! It retails for $55 which definitely more than I would ever spend on a hair masque so I hope it's amazing! It wouldn't be an unboxing without a mask of some kind. This came with SFGlow Sun's Out Pouts Out Lip Mask which I think I will use today! It's suppose to help condition and hydrate the lips which with the cold weather has made my lips dry. This comes with four for $16 which I think is a very good price. It is also vegan which is amazing! One of the last products in the box is Nails INC Nail Polish in Mayfair Lane which retails for $15. I don't normally wear pink nails so I'm not sure how often I will use it. The last products in the box is two Mac Cosmetics Powder Kiss Lipsticks. I haven't used them yet but I really enjoy the colours and will try to use these soon so look out on my makeup instagram account! The duo retails as $42. |
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