November Favorites

China Glaze Rare & Radiant

This is a perfect Fall-golden-iridescent- multicolored- nail polish for this time of year. 
I think it's also a close dupe for Chanel Peridot. 

Revlon ColorStay Liquid Eye Pen in Blackest Black

I'm trying my hardest to finish this eyeliner up. I swear it just won't dry out-- but I guess that's a good thing. The stiff tip of the pen makes it easy to apply a straight line, and even great for winged liner. 

Benefit Bella Bamba Blush 

(yeah, say that five times fast...)

This is probably my favorite blush of all time. You can achieve any shade of pink on your cheeks with this.  Even if you apply too much, it can very easily be blended to a subtle pink. 

Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara

This month I realized I have too many about 10 sample mascaras I have yet to try. I've been LOVING Lancome Hypnose Star. The shape of the brush is perfect for separating and lengthening the lashes, and I haven't had any issues with clumping.
Anyone else love this one? 

L'oreal Eye Shadow in Iced Latte
I did a whole post on this one here. Basically, it's the perfect highlight shade for the inner corner and brow bone. 

Maybelline Babylips in Quenched

I think I'm giving up on EOS lip balms. This Babylips is easier to apply and I find it is way more moisturizing on my lips. With crazy chapped winter lips, this is my go-to for moisture about 10 times a day. The name Quenched is spot-on! 

Oscar Blandi Texture & Volume Spray

Something about the cold months that makes my hair feel like it needs to fall flat every single day. I got this Volumizing spray in my Birchbox and I'm loving it so far. 

Clarisonic  "Deep Pore Cleansing" Brush Head

This was my first time trying out a brush head other than "normal" for my Clarisonic. Not sure how to compare the two other than I love them both. I just like the idea of getting a "deep pore cleanse" at night. I recommend trying this if you have a Clarisonic! 

What have you been loving this month? 

xo

November Birchbox

It's Birchbox time! Here's what November brought...

Harvey Prince Eau Flirt Perfume

 I love perfume samples, and this lovely scent will be added to my sample perfume drawer. These sizes are great for traveling or if you're just in the mood to try a different scent. 

ModelCo Ultra Shine Lip Gloss

I really thought this would be a super sticky gloss, but it's not. I've never heard of this brand, but the gloss gives a pretty subtle color, not sticky at all, it has a mirror [other side of the packaging], and it's a full-size. Can never have too many lip products! 

Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volumize Spray

Sometimes I feel like Birchbox can read my mind. I've been wanting to try this texture & volumizing spray for a long time, but have always resisted. So far, I really like it. It's made for brunette hair and it's the perfect travel size. 

SheaTerra Organics Whipped Shea Body Creme [Bananas & Baobabs]

The winter months are the perfect time to use body butter. This one seems very moisturizing and smells pretty good too! 

Chuao Chocolatier Honeycomb Chocopod

Never tried this, but I never turn down dark chocolate. 

Birchbox is always throwing in some extra seasonal-themed goodies. Also in this box were a Holiday gift guide booklet, a mini gift box, and a discount code for $15 off a pair of heels at ChromaticGallerie.com. 

Side note: I should also mention that I was super-impressed with how quickly my box arrived this month. Birchbox HQ is located in New York-- which, as we know, was a hard hit area from Hurricane Sandy. I've been keeping up with them through Facebook to see how it would affect this month's box. But, it was as if there was hardly a speed bump. Got to love a company that's dedicated to its customers! Huge hugs to all those affected by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast. <3 

What did you get in your box?

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