Swaag Box Review

I kept seeing an ad on facebook for something called a Swaag TOM (time of the month) Box. What a cool idea I thought. As a girl, you all know how nice it is to have candy, jewelry, makeup, etc during that horrible, hellish time of the month! 

So I took advantage of the special they have. Your first box is only $5. After that, it begins at $14 each month. For $5, what could I loose?

So first off, you get a choice of your feminine products, they have a few brands and styles you could choose from which is nice.

For makeup, I got a Cargo lipgloss. Honestly, I'm not a fan. I don't care much for Cargo, and I hate the color I got. I do like that it's a nicer brand though, and not a super cheap drugstore product.

Candy wise, I got a ring pop and 3 jolly ranchers. Kinda random, and a little weird in my opinion. I don't really like getting loose pieces of candy like these jolly ranchers. It just seems kinda creepy, makes me think of when I was a little kid and my mom would tell me not to eat candy that wasn't packaged. I'd rather get a candy bar, or a bag of candy. Not just random pieces thrown in a box. I have read that they send chocolate in the winter, since they don't want it melting during the summer. But what about m&ms, they are made not to melt in the heat ("they melt in your mouth, not in your hand").

For jewelry, I got a little silver "belt" style bracelet. It's really cute, and I like how they put it in a little velvet bag. I was happy about this item, until I realized....it's broken. As you can see in the picture below, the little metal piece that holds the bracelet together won't lie flat. It sticks up and won't lie flat even when I press and push on it! 

This subscription also offers the option of doubling your jewelry, makeup, and or adding razors. The price they charge is pretty pricey for the doubling offer. 

All and all, this isn't really worth $14. I ended up getting a broken bracelet, a lipgloss that I don't like, and random pieces of candy. 

Of course, for $5 I can't complain. The feminine products are worth more then that, but I won't be getting this every month. It was fun to try, but this is a pass for me!

Walmart Beauty Box Fall Edition

Recently Walmart came out with a beauty box subscription. Unlike most box subscriptions though, this one is once every 3 months and only costs $5.

I must say, for $5, I'm extremely impressed! I've seen some other boxes, and it seems like they actually send products that target your age range. For me (I'm 23), I got more "youth" oriented things such as Nicki Minaj perfume and glow in the dark polish. I saw a women who was in her 40's, and she got items that were more targeted for more "mature" skin.

I think it's awesome that they take age into account! It really helps you get products that you'll be able to use and benefit from! 

First off, I got a trio of hair care products from Dove. These are larger samples, more of a deluxe travel size. I got the shampoo, conditioner, and dry oil. 

It seems like this is something everyone received in their box, regardless of age. It's a full size Secret Clinical Strength deodorant, which alone is worth more then $5!

I love that I got a full size makeup product and a mini polish! I'm loving the L'oreal Glossy Balm (I got the shade Pink Me Up). Super excited to try it out! And again, this retails between $8-$10! 

I also love the little mini Covergirl polish! I got the shade #AfterDark. It glows in the dark! Super cute, and fun for fall/halloween!

I also got 3 sample products. First off a carded sample of Neutrogena Long Wear foundation. I like that they have samples of 8 shades! 

Also I got a sample vial of Nicki Minaj Pink Friday perfume. I am not a Minaj fan, but this perfume smells really good!

Last but not least, I got a sample packted of L'oreal Youth Code Pore Vanisher. 

I honestly don't have one complaint for this box! I love everything in it! I love that they target the products according to your age, and I even love how the foundation sample has so many colors! 

It's awesome that they send so many full size products, plus deluxe size samples, and "regular" samples. 

You get a box every 3 months. It seems like they send them out by season, such as this is the fall box. I can't wait to get my winter box. 

I guess I do have on complaint, I wish this was a monthly box subscription! I love it so much I wouldn't mind paying $5 a month! It's a great deal for all the products you receive! 

Forever 21 Barbie Lipstick Trio Review

So I finally got my hands on the Forever 21 Barbie lipstick trio! Forever 21 recently came out with a Barbie collection including clothes, hair brushes, makeup bags, lipsticks, and mirrors. I've been dying to get my hands on the lipstick trio, but I don't have a Forever 21 close to me, and I hated spending so much on shipping from their website. I'm on a facebook page where girls sell makeup, and someone had these for sale, so I picked them up! 

Now honestly, I wanted these more for the "collectors" sake. Yes, I am an adult, and yes, I still have a place in my heart for Barbie!

Now at Forever 21, this collection goes for less then $10. On ebay though, you'll see it going for $25+! So if you can, get it at Forever 21! 

These are the three colors that come in the set. (swatches are from left to right ) Pink Rose, Red Rouge, and Fushia. As you can see, Pink Rose doesn't show up at all. All it is a clear gloss, which is rather disappointing. Plus, mine came broken, which was another disappointment! 

Red Rouge is a pretty orange based red. Fushia is a fun and bright color. Other then Pink Rose, the colors are pretty pigmented for being Forever 21 makeup! They smell BAD though! They smell like kids makeup, it's a very strong chemical/plastic smell. Not very nice!

Still though, for me, I just like having them sit on my vanity. The packaging is very cute with the Barbie script and the color showing on the bottom.

Not bad for a Barbie fan/collector. If you buying this just for makeup sake though, I'd say pass. What with the horrible smell and the clear lipstick, it's pretty pointless. These colors aren't unique. You can easily find the same colors at the drugstore.

Dollar Dollar, Who's Got My Monday Dollar?

I have been having so much fun trying to find great products for a dollar! 

This Dollar Monday I chose an oldie, but a goodie! Wet N Wild Color Icon Single Shadow in Brulee! It's just under $1 ($0.99)! Plus Wet N Wild almost always has some sale at some drugstore, so it can be even cheaper! 

I love this eyeshadow! I can't even begin to count how many I've used up! This is the perfect matte beige color. It has many uses for me which is awesome! This eyeshadow is almost the exact same shade of my skin (I'm an NW10 in MAC). This eyeshadow, for me, can double as a powder to spot set my concealer! It is so pigmented that it makes me skin look flawless! When I have dark circles under my eyes, or a blemish, I use my concealer, and then lightly tap some of this shadow on top. It sets the concealer, and bumps up the coverage!

And of course, it's a great eyeshadow! Since it has such great pigmentation, it's great as an all over shadow. When I'm in a hurry, I like to throw this all over my lid to the browbone. It helps cancel out the blues and reds that naturally can be on your lids. 

It also makes a great matte highlight color! 

So if you're pale, this is a great shadow since it can have several uses! 

If you have deep-dark skin, it would be an amazing shadow! A matte beige is a must have for any makeup collection, and since it's under a dollar, you can't miss!