One beauty product that I love using everyday is serums. Once I cleanse my face and add some toner, I look forward to using a serum to make my skin feel hydrated. For the last month I have been using the Vitabrid C¹² Dual Drop Serum in my daily skincare routine that I first tried in my January Allure Box. While I have serums I absolutely love using, this one is definitely one of my FAVORITES.  Even when I use other serums since I like to alternate daily, I use the Vitabrid C¹² Dual Drop Serum along with my other serums every day!

I LOVE this serum because it honestly makes my face feel refreshed and it is too easy not to use for the benefits you will receive. I just add a couple drops to my face and neck everyday in the morning and at night and my skin feels amazing!

Brighter skin, reduced fine lines and antioxidant protection, all in one drop. This quick-absorbing and deeply hydrating serum is packed with benefits from Vitabrid CG, a stabilized form of vitamin C, and powerful peptides ?for skin that looks and feels brighter, firmer, and deeply hydrated.

Why should you use Vitabrid C¹² Dual Drop Serum:

• Skin brightening
• Improves skin tone, texture, firmness and elasticity
• Moisturizes and hydrates the skin
• Supplies nutrients to the skin and protects the skin from external stress factors

If you are not using a serum as party of your daily skincare routine you are missing out! Interested in giving this awesome stuff a try?  Right now you can SAVE 84% off the normal retail price by using the code “ALLURE20” at Vitabrid.com through March 31st.

This last month or so I have been addicted to buying eyeshadow or window shopping eyeshadow palettes! My collection is small for now but growing. I am a member of a couple makeup groups on Facebook and there are members that have over 100 palettes which would be really fun to have. A couple weeks ago I found the Too Faced Razzle Dazzle Berry Eye Shadow Palette at Marshalls for only $14.99 and I had to grab it. I haven’t used the Razzle Dazzle Berry palette yet but after going online and seeing there was a pineapple palette that is part of the set, I wanted it. So I have made a couple trips to Marshalls and even a trip to TJ Maxx to look for it.

Tonight someone posted their haul from Marshalls that included the Too Faced Dew You Fresh Glow Setting Spray which looked like something I wanted to add to my collection. I asked my daughter if she wanted to take a trip to Marshalls and she was down to go with me. As soon as I headed to the Beauty section I found the Too Faced Watermelon Slice Face and Eye Palette that I have been wanting and decided to grab. Next I found the Too Faced Tutti Frutti Frosted Fruits Highlighter Stick that I had to grab as well. I thought I had only found those two items and luckily my daughter decided to try something on in the dressing room because I found a stand by the front door that had stuff recommend for Valentines Day gifts where I found the Too Faced Sparkling Pineapple Eye Shadow Palette that I had been looking for. I also found the Too Faced Dew You Fresh Glow Luminous Face Primer and the Too Faced Hangover 3-in-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray!…

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A couple days ago I received my second Allure Beauty Box! I will admit that I don’t like this third box as much as I liked my first and second box but that’s okay. Last month’s box had some awesome things in the box like Anastasia Beverly Hills Moon Child palette which was what got me to subscribe. I have this new obsession that I need to collect palettes and for the price of the box, it was totally worth it. This month’s box has mascara which I am always happy receive and a few other products I am excited to give a try.

Here is what was in my January Allure Beauty Box:

—>> Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara – This is what I was most exited to try! I LOVE the Tarte brand and the packaging of this is super cute!

The Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara is brand new. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara A cult classic for over a decade, this best-selling vegan mascara lengthens, curls, volumizes & conditions, acting like a push-up bra for your lashes.

—>> Vitabrid C¹² Dual Drop Serum – I have been using serums as part of my daily skincare routine so I was excited for this to be in my box. Right now you can score this stuff for 84% off the normal retail price by using the code “ALLURE20” at Vitabrid.com through March 31st.

Brighter skin, reduced fine lines and antioxidant protection, all in one drop. This quick-absorbing and deeply hydrating serum is packed with benefits from Vitabrid CG, a stabilized form of vitamin C, and powerful peptides ?for skin that looks and feels brighter, firmer, and deeply hydrated.

—>> Naturelab Perfect Shine Oil Mist – I don’t try hair products too often since I prefer to keep my long hair clipped up and out of my way but I am going to give this a try to see if it makes my hair shine.

Enhance color and elevate shine with a Platinum Fiber-infused light-reflecting hair oil mist. Antioxidant-rich Stem Cells from Grape penetrate the scalp to guard against oxidative damage while a micro-mist of plant oils and butters provide protective moisture and an irresistible luster. Shine on. Heat Protectant & Color Protectant.

—>> Akar Skin Pure Lip Restoration – I am a fan of soft lips so I already tried this product as soon as I opened the little box it was on. When I opened the cute little tin I instantly had to stick my finger in it and put some  on my lips. I really like this stuff and it makes my lips sooo soft. It reminds me of using Carmex but softer and without the Carmex xmell.

A lightweight creamy treatment guaranteed to provide instant hydration for dry and chapped lips. Antioxidants help to fight sun-induced oxidative stress and lessen the appearance of lines. Smells of freshly brewed rose orange tea, our lip restoration is made of pure plant-based ingredients and free of mineral oil. A definite must-have if your lips are prone to chapping and cracking.

—>> Kate Somerville Exfolilate – I am all for exfoliating! I tried this and love the texture, just wish it had a little more scrub to it.

Clinically formulated to visibly transform texture and pores in two minutes, Kate’s signature Super Facial exfoliates dull, dry surface skin cells to reveal smoother, radiant, pore perfected skin in just two minutes! By clearing away dead skin cells, this Holy Grail product preps skin to better absorb the rest of your regimen, making every product and ingredient that follows more effective.

—>> Renewed Hope In A Jar Water Cream – I used to prefer thick creams, now I love using the ones that are water based. I am excited to try this one and bet I am going to wish I had it in a bigger size.

gotta glow? the lightweight, fast-absorbing texture of this water cream, containing norwegian glacial water, enhanced hyaluronic acid and pineapple extract, increases skin’s hydration level by 86%.

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I am a big fan of makeup! In November of last year I joined BoxyCharm. I can’t believe I did not signup sooner.  I have been a member of Ipsy for 4 years and a friend asked me why I wasn’t a BoxyCharm subscriber so I had to check it out. I was impressed with my first box and have been happy ever since. I actually signed up for the BoxyLuxe subscription also which gives me even more makeup and skincare products every three months. BoxyCharm actually has three memberships you can join and I am also currently on the waiting list for their Premium Box.

With BoxyCharm you get 5 full size products with their Base Box for $25 a month. What is neat is you can pick one of your products that will be included in your box on a certain day of the month. I have now been putting this date on my calendar so I don’t forget. They also have add-ons that can be really FUN to buy at great prices which can also be a little addicting. …

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I have been a member of Ipsy for over 4 years now. I have collected 50 of their small bags and most of them I haven’t used YET but love to have in case I want to use them. Last month I finally decided to upgrade and go with their Ipsy Glam Plus membership that comes with a medium sized bag with 5 full size products instead of sample sizes. This was partially due to me joining BoxyCharm and getting full size products which made me want to switch. I then decided I also needed the Ipsy Glam Bag Ultimate that is a large size bag with 8 full size products. Below is what I receive in my first Ipsy Glam Plus Bag.

Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Scrub

This much-loved scrub features ruby crystals to polish away dead skin cells for a brighter, tighter complexion. Moisturizing jojoba oil, firming seaweed extract, and plumping hyaluronic acid work together to keep skin radiant – even if it’s dull and dreary out. 

I love a good facial scrub! My face always feels like it needs some exfoliation when I am washing it. The Doctor’s Scrub is a super thick feeling scrub that I really like and I like how it makes my skin feel more tight after using it! My bag came with the 1.7fl jar that retails for $38 but they have a 3.5fl for those who plan to use it often that retails for $75 on their website.

Complex Culture Press & Set Bronzer Brush

Every Complex Culture brush is made to multitask and save you time in your day. Thanks to its exclusive, luxuriously dense Syn-tech bristles designed to mimic natural brush hairs, this one sets your makeup, bronzes, and sculpts in a few quick and easy strokes.

I just LOVE the way this brush feels, especially on my face. Right now I am using it with my Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer which works awesome! I thought this would be perfect for my bronzer that has me smelling like chocolate in the mornings.

Hanalei Company Lip Treatment

Formulated with a unique blend of Hawaiian botanicals (like rare kukui nut oil, aloe, and agave), this lush lip treatment revives chapped lips. One swipe and you’ll be hooked.

This stuff makes my lips SOFT, refreshed and it has a pleasant sent. Definitely something I want to keep in my makeup bag in my purse to use when my lips get dry.

Sugar Cosmetics Wingman Waterproof Eyeliner 

Get the best cat eye of your life with this jet-black liquid liner. Its firm, easy-to-control tip draws clean, crisp lines every single me – no pro skills required. And the best part? The formula is 100% waterproof, so once it’s on, it’s on.

I use black eyeliner almost everyday so I was excited to receive this in my bag. The point is perfect for those wanting to make a wing or just a thin line on their eyes. I like a more thicker line on my eye so i just use it at an angle to make it thicker as I glide it on.

Huda Beauty Obsessions Palette

Achieve Instagram-worthy, Huda-level makeup (even if you don’t have her skills) with this versatile eyeshadow palette. This collection of eight matte finishes and  one duo-chrome shimmers blend like a dream in earthy tones of chocolate, sienna, caramel, and copper.

Achieve Instagram-worthy, Huda-level makeup (even if you don’t have her skills) with this versatile eyeshadow palette. This collection of eight matte finishes and  one duo-chrome shimmers blend like a dream in earthy tones of chocolate, sienna, caramel, and copper.

I love the colors in this palette so I was glad to add this one to my collection. Since I have been liking shimmers more than matte eyeshadows lately, the gold in this one is my favorite and has me wishing they were all shimmery.

I am pretty happy with this bag. I also got the Ipsy Deluxe bag too that I may share here on my blog. If you aren’t a member of Ipsy and like makeup and skincare products you are missing out. They have three different membership levels so you can find which one works for you! I am also a member of BoxyCharm if you want another makeup subscription to check out.