Target Beauty Box Fall 2014 (Unboxing)

I was surprised to see this arrive in the mail yesterday. I know I am late to the party for the Target Beauty Box but thought I should still do an unboxing because they are fun. I especially like the lipstick color that came in my Target Beauty Box. It seems like the lipstick is the only item in the box that you do not know what color you will get until it arrives. This box only costs $7 on Target.com but does include tax depending on where you live and it ships for free. If you have a Target RED Card the 5% discount still applies to this order.

Actual Cost I Paid (w/ tax): $7.42 

8 Things I Look Forward To For Florida Fall Weather

1. A cooling breeze giving us a break from hot weather for a change.
It feels nice to not have to crank the a/c so high or have sweat bearing down on you. These past few days have felt amazing.

2. Lots of pumpkin and spice creations with food, desserts, and beverages.
You know it's Fall when you start seeing pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin pie, or pumpkin spice ale on the menu or in stores.

3. Less humidity meaning hair that is no longer puffy or frizzy.
Unless you lived somewhere as humid or more humid than Florida, you won't understand how much humidity can affect someone's hair.

4. The return of medieval and renaissance fairs better to be enjoyed in cooler weather.
If you have not gone to one yet, you are missing out. The sights, the sounds, the smells. It's like traveling back in time when you visit a medieval or renaissance fair.  Everything put into one of these is breathtaking and most importantly, fun. Who doesn't like jousting or knights?

5. Finally, it's "normal" to wear scarves, jackets, coats, and boots.
I think for Floridians who love Fall fashion, we consider this as a favorite time of year for us because of the accessories and a break from the heat. To some we might look crazy because it might not be cold enough to wear all cold weather apparel but who cares? It's not going to get cold enough to snow for us to pull out all the stops.

6. Stone Crab season is upon us again! (Along with other seafood that is most tasty in Fall)
This means Joe's Crab Shack is reopening and other seafood dining establishments have expanded their menu temporarily.

7. Spending time outdoors with friends and family because it is no longer too to be hot outside. 
This includes activities like picnics, dining outside,  or "camping." It just feels nice to be outside so might as well take advantage of the opportunity.

8. Fall and Winter themed scents in candles and lotions are finally out.
Roasted marshmallows. S'mores. Cranberry. Pumpkin Spice. Apple Cider. Peppermint. Vanilla Bean. Cinnamon. Pine. I could continue to list more but you get the picture. All these delightful scents are there to meet you when you go shopping.  These special editions are one of the reasons why Fall is my favorite time of year.

So what about you. What are your reasons to look forward to Fall? I would love to read them.
Leave me a comment below or tweet me @intriceblog.

x Carol

11 Feelings You Get When Cleaning Out Your Makeup Bag

1. Reminiscent: I remember this! I bought this palette when it came out last season. *keeps*

2. On the fence: I havn't used this for months but this is a pretty color. *keeps but only for another month*

3. Confused: What? Why is this still in here? [Something from 5+ years ago.] *toss*

4. Dislike: I can't believe I bought this...[some crazy bright color you never wear] *toss*

5. Surprised: Oh no! I got blue eyeliner all over my hand. [It's missing a cap because its been floating around in the bag] *toss, no need to get an eye infection*

6. Disgusted: Oh my god! What happened to this foundation? It looks so gross now in the bottle. [What was once "natural ivory" is now orange] *toss*

7. Lucky: I thought I lost this! *keeps*

8. Bored: Why is this taking so long? I didn't realize I have so much stuff.

9.  Sad: Finding make-up you loved that have reached the end of their life cycle *toss*

10. Happy: But that means I can buy a new one to replace it.

11. Accomplished: Yes! I finally did it, I threw out everything I needed to.

In the end it might have only been 5 things...out of that bag of 25+ items.

Do you share the same feelings when it's time to clean out that makeup bag or maybe something different?
Leave me a comment below or tweet me @intriceblog. :)

x Carol

Review: Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner

You have probably heard of Dr. Brandt or seen their products around if you stopped by Sephora or other boutiques carrying skincare. I always wanted to try Dr. Brandt products seeing it appear often in magazines but have not due to its high price. Luckily, I received Dr. Brandt's Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner, a blackhead extractor mask, in this month's Birchbox. 

One of my biggest worries with my skin is having blackheads appear around my nose. Of course my first reaction was "Oh my god, its so expensive for such a small amount!" when I researched the price. I was hoping this would do wonders for me considering the full size version costs $45 for a 1 oz tube.  The tube in my pictures is a .25 oz sample size so pretend there is like 4 of them. Here are my results after trying this out the first time.

Target Skin Type: Oily/Combination Skin

Does not contain: 

- Parabens

- Sulfates

- Synthetic Fragrances

- Synthetic Dyes

- Petro-Chemicals

- Phthalates

Edit 11/1/2014 : Okay, I gave this another try about 4 times and it still gave left me a nose still with blackheads. So for sure, I do not recommend spending $45 for a 50/50 chance that it will work or not for you. If you are looking for an alternative solution for blackheads that works and is cheaper, I wrote about it on the bottom of this post.

Review: Model Co Bronzer in Shimmer

Model Co Bronzer in Shimmer

Model Co is an Australian beauty brand and does not test its products on animals. They describe their products as "innovations and smart beauty." The Model Co Bronzer was the first item I ever owned from Model Co receiving it as one of my Birchbox samples from a previous month. The bronzing powder I am reviewing is in the shade of "Shimmer."

"BRONZE SHIMMER is a light-reflecting bronzer that brightens and illuminates the complexion, giving the effect of a natural tan with a hint of shimmer. -- from Model Co (official website)"

Target Skin Types: Suitable for all skin types and tones (according to the Model Co website)

October 2014 Birchbox: Unboxing

My October 2014 Birchbox Snapshot

October 2014 Birchbox  // Theme: Fanfare

Actual Value of My Box: $40.91

Total Cost of October 2014 Birchbox: $10.00

This month's Birchbox took a little bit longer to ship out than usual. I received my box on Tuesday. The theme this month was "fanfare." So fandoms of tv, music, books, and of course beauty essentials! Here are my reactions with the estimated value of my samples from my subscription.

Review: Yardley London Shea Buttermilk Soap (Sensitive Skin)

Yardley London Shea Buttermilk Soap (Sensitive Skin)

Yardley London is an affordable body soap that is not only gentle but free of parabens, sodium lauryl sulfate, and artificial dyes. These ingredients can be irritating for some skin types. The Yardley London Shea Buttermilk soap is made for those who have sensitive skin and is a part of their "Botanical Bath Bar Collection." Their products are not tested on animals.

One Lovely Blog Award

I was nominated by the very lovely
Melissy Goose of {Melissy Goose Blog} for the "One Lovely Blog Award."
She has adorable dogs (trust me you want to see them on her blog) and is a beauty haul youtuber.

Thank you Melissy for nominating me!

The Rules:
- Take time to thank the person who nominated you and use the award logo in your own post.
- List 7 facts about yourself.
- Nominate 7 other awesome bloggers you would like to get to know better.
- Follow the person who nominated you.


7 Facts About Me:

Liebster Award (Part Two)

This is my 2nd Liebster Award. ^^

I was nominated by the amazing Rose Monique of {Black and White Rose}. 

Thank you so much for nominating me!
This time I'll be answering a different set of questions and also tell you 11 facts about me.
***If you want to read the responses for my 1st Liebster Award it's here.***

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:
* You must write 11 facts about yourself.
* You must link back the person who tagged you.
* You must answer all of my questions.
* You must come up with ten other questions on your own.
* You must tag 11 other bloggers with under 200 followers.
* You must let me know when you answer the questions.
* Enjoy and have fun!

My 11 Facts:

Review: Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner (Fine, Flat Hair) with Dove Pure Care Dry Oil for Hair

Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner, Dove Pure Care Dry Oil (Sample Sizes)

The Dove Oxygen Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner is a new "hair series" in their haircare line. I received this as part of my Fall Walmart Beauty Box but this is available at any place that sells drugstore shampoos and conditioners. The samples I received says it targets "fine, flat hair" and I think it suits my hair condition. This haircare line promises "Moisture with 95% more volume" so let's see if that is true.

Review: Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser

Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser (Full Size)

Biore is most known for its blackhead removing nose strips but it also carries a budget friendly skincare line. It is owned by Kao, a Japanese MNC similar in size to like Proctor & Gamble or Unilever. I decided to try out the Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser because I started noticing blackheads appearing on places besides my nose. What caught my attention is that this product is also oil-free! Great for people with combination/oily skin like me.