Review: Derma e Hydrating Mist with Hyaluronic Acid

Derma e is a skincare brand that makes its products using only organic natural ingredients with an added boost of vitamins (like vitamins A or E) to help uplift your skin. This is one of my favorite brands because it doesn't contain harsh chemicals that will cause damage to our bodies over time. 

Review: Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream in Acai Grapefruit

Whish Shave Crave Sample Size // Received in a Birchbox

Whish Body is a brand specializing in bath skincare products made with ingredients that are moisturizing for the skin. All of Whish Body products are eco-friendly, never tested on animals, and made in the USA. Today I will be reviewing one of its bestsellers, the Whish Shave Crave Shaving Cream, which I have in Acai Grapefruit. The Acai Grapefruit scent is exclusive to Birchbox, which means you can only order it from Birchbox.com and not the official Whish Body website.

Review: Walmart Beauty Box (Fall 2014)

The Advertised Fall Beauty Box // Photo Credit: Walmart Beauty Box

Walmart issues its own "Beauty Box" every quarter just in time for each season (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) and the cost is only $5 ( $0.00 Samples + $5.00 shipping cost = Advertised as "Free"). I just received my Fall Walmart Beauty Box yesterday after waiting for 2 weeks. I ordered my box on September 4th, which I think is the first day they opened the application period to order their Fall box. 

Total Cost of Box: $5.00

Actual Value of Box: $21.86

Liebster Award

This is my first Liebster Award. :D 

I was nominated by the lovely Chloé of {Hello English Rose}. 

Thank you for nominating me. ^^

So what is the Liebster Award? 
It's a great way to get blogs with under 200 followers more recognition.

In case you are unsure, here is what you do:
1. You link back the person who nominated you.
2. Answer the questions that were given to you by the person who nominated you.
3. Choose between 5-11 bloggers with less then 200 followers.
4. Give them questions to answer.

Here are my answers to the questions from Chloé .

1. Favourite beauty blogger?
My favorite beauty blogger is Michelle Phan. I started watching her stuff when she just began the Youtuber movement back when she had about 1,000 views. She offers great advice for skincare and makeup without overcomplicating things. :)

2. Favourite TV/Movie character?
I have to say Jack Sparrow hands down. He is my all time movie character crush. Johnny Depp x Pirates = swoon worthy.

3. Can you speak any languages other than your own?
Studied Spanish for 2 years and picked up a lot more living in Miami. :) I studied Japanese for a year. I know a little German from using Duolingo.

4. If you could swap bodies with anyone for a day who would it be and why?
Hm..this is a hard one to answer. I would swap bodies with ... Rupaul. Not many people would pick him but I would swap because I think he leads a very fun, happy life and love the energy he feeds to his fans.

5. Favourite music artist?
At the moment, my favorite is Kiesza. I love her style of music mixing 90s beats with some edm-ish stuff.

6. What superpower would you have and why?
I would like the same superpower as Storm from X-men in controlling the weather because it comes with the perks of being able to fly.

7. If you had the chance to do anything in the world what would it be?
I would travel to every country on my bucket list.

8. Favourite magazine?
I like Elle because it has interesting feature stories sometimes about amazing women and suggestions for new things to try in beauty/fashion.

9. Favourite makeup/nail polish brand?
Zoya for nail polish. It has really good consistency and comes in a lot of colors I like. When it dries, it looks shiny so I can forego a top coat sometimes. It's also free of harsh cancer causing chemicals in its formula  and is vegan friendly.

10. If you had a one way ticket to any destination where would you go and why?
I would go to France because I love pastries, breads, and other baked goods. ^-^ Can't wait to try them all.

11. Dream job?
Traveling the world to be a travel reviewer for food and fun things to do.

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Here are my nominees:

melissavictoriawhiteley.blogspot.co.uk

letsbethriftaddicts.blogspot.com/

eatbeautylove.blogspot.com

froliecouture.blogspot.co.uk

neversaynotonew.com

My questions to you guys are:

1. Why did you decide to start your own blog?

2. Who is your favorite character from a TV show/movie and why?

3. What are your favorite things to wear in the Fall season?

4. What is your guilty pleasure when it comes to food and why?

6. What is your dream job?

7. What is your biggest pet peeve?

8. Favorite beauty/fashion item you can't live without?

9. If you could name your own country, what would you call it?

10. What is your morning ritual?

11. What advice would you give to your future self in 5 years?

Hope to hear from you soon!

Carol 

September 2014 Birchbox

My September 2014 Birchbox //intrice.blogspot.com

My September Birchbox Snapshot for my account // Photo Credit: Birchbox.com

Well this box took a little longer to arrive than my previous boxes and I thought it was going to get lost. However, I am so happy with the contents inside! ^^ I cannot wait to try these out! I consider myself lucky this time because I received 7 samples items in my September Birchbox to review meaning 70 birchbox points! I absolutely love the anniversary box design for this month and will definitely reuse this. For people who want to know box numbers, mine is #18. Now, onto what is inside.

Review: Benefit Posiebalm

Benefit Posiebalm from Birchbox (Sample Size)

Benefit Posiebalm (Full Size) // Photo Credit: Birchbox.com

Color Swatch of Benefit Posiebalm in Poppy Pink

Contains: Mango Butter -- Moisturizing for the skin

Targets: Dry lips, chapped lips

Available Colors: Poppy Pink

The Benefit Posiebalm is a hydrating tinted lip balm created by Benefit Cosmetics. According to the official website, it claims that this product will give you softer looking lips and a perfect pout. The active ingredients in this lip balm are mango butter and sodium hyaluronate working together as moisturizers for you lips. It is also a versatile shade of pink that looks flattering on all skin tones.

Now, does it work?

Review: Moist Diane Shampoo and Conditioner with Argan Oil (Moist and Repair)

Moist Diane Shampoo and Conditioner with Argan Oil (Moist and Repair)
[Front]

Moist Diane and Conditioner with Argan Oil (Moist and Repair)
[Back]

Close-up of ingredients for the Shampoo. The Conditioner has similar ingredients.

Target Hair Type:

- Dry Hair / Frizzy Hair / Straight Hair / Colored Hair / Damaged Hair

Contains:
- Argan Oil: Smoothes hair while keeping it nourished and moisturized along with your scalp

- Baobab Oil: High amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin E benefitting the skin and hair

- Cupuacu Seed Oil: Moisturizing for hair

- Mango Seed Oil: Moisturizing for the hair

Review:

Moist Diane is a drugstore brand from Japan and yeah, I agree that the brand sounds a bit strange. ^^; I ordered this shampoo from imomoko.com because I saw they recently started carrying it and what attracted me to it are the benefits after using it. The benefits advertised from the "Moist and Repair" line, which are the honey colored bottles, are that it improves hair shine, moisture, and repairs hair damaged by color dying or heat styling. I also want to make a note that the bottle yellow bottle labeled "Moist  Treatment" is the conditioner in this value set.

Review: Catherine Malandrino Style de Paris Perfume

Catherine Malandrino Style de Paris Perfume (Full Size) // Credit: Birchbox.com

Sample was part of my August 2014 Birchbox //  Credit: Birchbox.com 

Actual sample packet that arrived for the Catherine Malandrino Style de Paris Perfume...looks different huh? :/

This is going to be a short review because it is about a fragrance sample. On the description page, it says that this fragrance contains Italian mandarin, ruby red grapefruit, and Nashi pear. This scent is very much sweet and fruity, which makes it great to wear the whole day without being too overpowering.

Review: Benefit They're Real Push-up Liner

Uncapped Benefit They're Real Push-up Liner with instruction booklet

First, let's take a look at what makes this eyeliner different from its predecessors. As you can see from the picture above, the shape of the tip is slanted and curves down. This extra space makes it easy for you to apply by dabbing along the eyelid and helps you to draw a nice winged stroke at the end. This angled tip is also made of rubber, which made pulling and tugging of the skin very minimal when I used it.