Beauty Box 5: December Reveal

Merry Christmas Eve Eve!!  I hope everyone is having a safe and happy holiday season. 

It's also that time for this month's BB5 unboxing!  Who's excited? ;) 

For anyone not familiar with BeautyBox5, it is a monthly beauty box subscription that selects five of the industry's must haves and delivers them straight to your door!  There are various subscription options to chose from, but my lucky self receives a complimentary box each month in exchange for sharing the goodies with all of you lovelies :)

The theme of the box changes each month, and this December was "Just add confetti".  A totally appropriate mind set to help celebrate the holiday season and all of its festivities!  Scroll down to find out which party must haves BB5 selected.

Jelly Pong Pong Liquid Gossamer

Retail: $22.95

This was lightweight, liquid illuminator is supposed to provide the perfect amount of highlight for any occasion.  What's also great is that it's full size!

Neutrogena Rainbath

Retail: $7.24

A combo of fruit, spices, and herbs, this scent will definitely wake you up in your morning shower and get your senses tingling!

Amlactin Cerapuetic Restoring Body Lotion

Retail: $2.99

I've used Amlactin before and it's good for these colder months.  The body lotion contains Amlactin's patented Ultraplex in combination with ceramics to help relieve dry skin.  

Professional Freezing Finish Spray 

Retail: $3.00

A girl can never have too much hairspray.  How did BB5 know I needed more?? 

Hikari Lip Gloss in Fate

Retail: $13.00

Hikari is becoming a favorite of mine.  I first learned about it through BB5 and I've liked most of their past picks.  This gloss is nice because it's formula is advertised as semi- matte, so it's well pigmented, but you can still play around with the intensity.  Plus I'm a huge fan of neutrals so this is a color I'll wear often.

Thanks BB5 for being super generous this month! :)  Four out of the five products were full size which was really awesome, and each one is one I'll get a lot of use out of this season.  Definitely looking forward to next month's box! 

Do you subscribe to BB5?  Are you interested in trying it?    

Hard Candy Stocking Stuffers

The holidays are almost here!!  Can you tell I'm excited? ;)  With Christmas just one week away, many of us are scrambling around doing last minute gift shopping.    

 

Retail: $9.98

 

To save you a little time, Hard Candy has put together the perfect stocking stuffer for the beauty lover on your list.  The Get Up and Gloss Lip Color Collection  includes five hydrating All Glossed Up Lip Stains and five Fierce Effects Lipsticks-- for only $9.98!  Hard Candy is one of my favorite brands (their mascara is amazing) so this is a total steal. 

 

 

Even if you're caught up on your shopping, you should totally treat yourself to these gorge lip shades this season.  The collection is great because it has a nice range of sheer and glossy, to bold, heavily pigmented shades.  A color for every mood!

  Collection available here and at Walmart
 

Check out more Hard Candy Holiday Collections! #HardCandyHoliday

 

 

Did you finish your holiday shopping? 

 

 

Bouffants & Broken Hearts Coloring Book from Kendra Dandy

Lately I've been hearing a lot about the benefits of coloring.  Aside from it being a creative outlet, experts say it can actually help you to distress.  Not that my life is exactly full of stressors, but I could definitely use some R&R now and then, and the fashion inspired Bouffants & Broken Hearts Coloring Book by Kendra Dandy was too cute to pass up! 

   

Kendra Dandy is a popular graphic artist and fashion designer, whose prints you may recognize from places like Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters.  

   

 

 

Dandy's 75 page book has a variety of  pop art patterns like mini hot dogs, funky flamingos, and 60s-inspired bouffants.  The book is fun because it has something for every mood! 

 

I loved the lipsticks and bouffant pages for when I was feeling creative and had fun putting together stylish color combos.  Patterns like the exotic birds were great for when I just wanted to chill out and do something carefree.   

 

 

My next masterpiece :p

 

 

Overall, it's a fun way to kick back and check out of reality for a bit.  And definitely a fun gift idea for the fashion lover on your list!

 

 

Have you tried coloring to relax?  Does the Bouffants & Broken Hearts Coloring Book make you wanna try it? 

 

 

 

 

About Kendra Dandy:

 

Graphic artist Kendra Dandy launched the brand Bouffants & Broken Hearts in 2012. The line represents a sense of individuality and self expression shown in a mix of patterns, colors, and subjects. She is a Philadelphia native and she stumbled upon surface design while striving to combine her love for illustration and fashion design. She has successfully collaborated with notable companies including Anthropologie, teNeues, Papyrus, Urban Outfitters, and Printed Village. 

 

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New Launch: Dr. Kenneth Mark Skincare

  

A few weeks ago I attended the skincare launch of board-certified Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Mark for his skincare line of the same name.  The collection includes five innovative, technologically advanced anti-aging products; All- in- One Cleanser, Antioxidant Boost, Moisture Cure, Exfoliating and Hydrating Mask, and Tighten and Lighten Eye Cream.   

 

The All-In-One Cleaner ($65.00) and Antioxidant Boost ($190.00) are unique because they contain Dr. Kenneth Mark's proprietary ingredient “Encapsulated Astaxanthin,” which is a Carotenoid up to 1,000 times as potent an antioxidant as Vitamin C.

 

Described as a "multi- tasking formula", this cleanser truly does it all.  It's formulated to tone, cleanse, and remove makeup and impurities simultaneously.  My skin is sensitive and on the dry side, and this cleanser felt really gentle.  It left behind that clean, refreshed feeling I get after a good facial.  It contains green tea to help protect against environmental stressors- which are totally necessary when living in NYC- , along with hyaluronic acid to increase skin's hydration.  I love that it has the built in toner because I'd be lying if I said I always remember to use the one I have.  Sometimes I plain forget, which is why this is so convenient.  Also great is that it's considered ideal for all skin types.

 

The Antioxidant Boost, or "anti- aging powerhouse", is formulated to significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase firmness, and boost collagen.  While I don't have lines or wrinkles, I liked this product because it contains shea butter, acai oil, olive and grape seed oils, targeted at hydrating and nourishing skin, along with Vitamin A which helps combat uneven pigmentation.  Together, these are a great combo for my skin.  They definitely maximize hydration and help quench my thirsty skin.  I'd love to try them with the moisture cure and see how soft my skin can really get!    

   

Browse more Dr. Kenneth Mark here

 

 

Have you tried Dr. Kenneth Mark products?