Wednesday/16

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Hope you're all having a great week!

Ipsy

This month, I decided to sign up for Ipsy (you can read more about the subscription here). I have been getting a bit tired of the products in my the Birchbox's I've been receiving (plus the products from Ipsy are more affordable), so I thought I'd try out Ipsy who instead of a box, sends a makeup bag with products inside, for just $10 (this is not an advertisement, just my honest thoughts - I pay for all of this myself).
I received my first one just recently and was really surprised to see what was inside!
I wasn't too excited about the makeup bag, but I can always find a use for one. The products inside were: Starlooks lipgloss, Sophisticated & Sensual perfume, Hikari blush, hey honey Good morning honey silk facial serum, and the Balm Nude eyeshadow on Flirty.
Overall, I was really happy with my Ipsy bag this month!

Have you ever tried Ipsy?

Birchbox/7

Hi, everyone! I'm back today with another Birchbox peek. This month's Rifle Paper Company box is beautiful! I couldn't wait to receive my box when I heard Birchbox was teaming up with Anna Rifle Bond for this month's box. 
Here's what was inside:

Beaver Professional Hydro Nutritive Moisturizing Shampoo | Full-size, $15
What: This mild cleanser delivers much-needed nourishment to repair and rebuild strands
How: Massage a quarter-sized dollop into wet hair. Rinse and follow with conditioner 
My Thoughts: Although I haven't changed my shampoo in years, it can be a treat to try others sometimes. I am really excited to try this shampoo as I've heard pretty good things about it. It will be in my suitcase this weekend!

Beaver Professional Hydro Nutritive Repairing Conditioner | Full-size, $16
What: Restorative formula that strengthens dry or damaged hair, leaving it softer and smoother
How: Work through clean, damp hair, focusing on ends. Rinse well
My Thoughts: As with shampoo, I haven't changed my conditioner in years either. I'm excited to try this product this weekend.

Harvey Prince Yogini| Full-size, $55
What: This stress-dissolving scent mixes light, crisp notes of grapefruit with star jasmine
How: Apply to pulse points, take a deep breath, and enjoy a mini aromatherapy break
My Thoughts: I'm not much into perfumes or strong scents for that matter. However, this scent is so nice and therapeutic!

Jouer Tint | Full-size, $22
What: Two-in-one pigment that gives lips and cheeks a wash of creamy color
How: Dab onto lips and cheeks with fingertips. Layer for brighter color
My Thoughts: I am so so so excited about this product! I've never tried a cheek/lip tint (I know right, it's like I live under a rock), so I can't wait to try this.

LAQA & Co. Sheer Lip Lube Pencil | Full-size, $20
What: Perfect for spring, this high-gloss, semisheer lip color glides on butter-smooth
How: Swipe onto lips, and build for more pigment. Bonus: it smells minty fresh!
My Thoughts: I love the shade of this lip pencil! It's the perfect shade for my lips with a little pinch of color!

What did you get in April's box?

Rambling

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Hi, everyone! I know I haven't posted in what seems like forever, but it will only be a little while longer! This week is my last week of classes and then next week are my final exams. After exam week and classes are over, I am going to be able to dedicate more time to blogging.
I've been really struggling this semester to do all things I want to do while maintaining my grades. I've been so overwhelmed and tired. I've felt like giving up so many times. I've shed a few tears and had a few breakdowns, but at the end of the day, I've just got to remind myself that I can do this. Most importantly, college is just a short period of my life and I should enjoy it. If you're struggling with the same thing, you got this!

" I hope you know you're capable and brave and significant. Even when it feels like you're not."

My Everyday Look - Spring Edit

My everyday Spring look is coming into full effect as the flowers are starting to bloom and the air is becoming warmer (and my allergies return). For Spring, my makeup is consisting of the dewy Nars Sheer Glow Foundation base mixed with Covergirl's Trublend foundation. For cheeks, I've been using Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Bronzer in Light with Tarte's Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Thrilled on the apples of my cheeks. I apply a Maybelline tattoo eyeshadow in Barely Branded (#70) to the eyelid with my finger and then add Rimmel's Bad Girl Bronze Scandal Eyes eyeshadow stick in the crease and the corner, then blended out with my finger. For the eyes, I've been using Tarte's multiplEYE prime lash enhancing primer with Lights, Camera, Lashes overtop. Lastly, I've been using a Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Pink Lemonade (#047).

What's your Spring everyday look?