Showing posts with label skincare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skincare. Show all posts

Thursday, July 10, 2025

July Beauty & The Book Giveaway!

 

It is officially that time again to jump into a new Beauty & the book giveaway! I wanted this giveaway to have a bit of summer vibes with shades of orange and light pinks. Escape the heat and either relax on the sofa, or next to the pool with your new read and give yourself a little spa day. The summer heat can be a real nightmare for our skin so I made sure to include quite a few skincare products to help combat dry skin. 

Later this month I will have a second giveaway up on my IG/Tiktok pages for some makeup products and there will be two winners. Keep an eye out if you'd like to enter that giveaway as well. Now let's dive into what is included in this giveaway bundle.



★ What's Included; ★

💚 Paper copy of 'Take Me Apart' 
💚 Trendbeauty Summer Vibes eyeshadow palette
💚 Pink beauty blender with cactus holder
💚 Sweet orange hand cream
💚 Lip balm
💚 L.A Colors flower tattoo stamper
💚 L.A Colors cheek + lip tint
💚 Covergirl Yummy Gloss
💚 IT Cosmetics mascara 
💚 Goldie Steve Madden perfume sample
💚 Ioni liquid eyeshadow 
💚 Blemish Patches
💚 Under eye masks
💚 Two sheet face masks
💚 Clay face mask
💚 Three beauty samplers
💚 Freeman cleanser mask
💚 Nair body cream 
💚 Assorted cute stickers 


Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the winner notification! This giveaway is hosted by ME. At the moment this is open to US Residents only. 

This giveaway ends on 08/13/2025

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment answering at least one of these questions.

Which item in this bundle are you most excited about?
What is a color or theme you'd love to see in the future for a Beauty & The book giveaway?
Do you have any fun plans you are looking forward to this month? 


👉 It is easiest if you log onto Rafflecopter using the Name/Email Address option. 
👉 Sometimes the comment widget is a brat, the easiest option to leave a comment on this post is with the Name/URL option. (You only need to fill in the name part) 

You can complete as many entries as you want, there are several one-time activities and daily activities that can earn you more entries into the giveaway. Be sure to keep an eye on my site & social media pages for more giveaways headed your way. 

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

June Beauty & The Book Giveaway!

 

This month's beauty bundle includes two different books to add into your summer reading list! Kick back on the sofa with a new book in hand while pampering yourself. The summer heat can be pretty harsh on your skin, so I included a few different masks to help hydrate your skin. This summer the weather has been quite hot as expected, so aside from spending some time with family we've mostly been hiding away inside where the A/C is. I hope all of you are staying cool, while having fun this summer!



✴ What's included in this month's bundle; ✴

♡ Shrek Revolution Palette 
♡ Crystal Ball filled with bath bombs, a loofa & a bracelet
♡ 2 Face masks
♡ Hair mask
♡ Acne patches
♡ Leave in conditioner samples
♡ Marie Claire glow dew drops
♡ B-pure glow up night moisturizer
♡ Cakaila lipstick
♡ B-pure lip balm
♡ Wet N Wild lipstick
♡ Ioni Brow sculpting gel
♡ Trio of false eyelashes
♡ Sinful colors nail polish in purple
♡ NYX lip plumper 
♡ Olay super eyes serum
♡ Shrek socks
♡ Copy of 'She wouldn't change a thing'
♡ Copy of 'What beauty there is' 



Normally this giveaway is open worldwide, however this month I have to keep it to US residents only. Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the winner notification! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 07/13/2025

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment answering at least one of these questions.

Which item in this bundle are you most excited about?
What is a color or theme you'd love to see in the future for a Beauty & The book giveaway?
Do you have any fun plans you are looking forward to this month? 





👉 It is easiest if you log onto Rafflecopter using the Name/Email Address option. 
👉 Sometimes the comment widget is a brat, the easiest option to leave a comment on this post is with the Name/URL option. (You only need to fill in the name part) 

You can complete as many entries as you want, there are several one-time activities and daily activities that can earn you more entries into the giveaway. Be sure to keep an eye on my site & social media pages for more giveaways headed your way. 

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

April Beauty & The Book Giveaway!

 

For this month's bundle I knew I wanted to included this adorable "So Groovy" eyeshadow palette that has some bright, fun and exciting colors. I decided to build the rest of this months goodies around that palette. Last month I ended up preoccupied with other things and didn't post a ton, so I have extended last month's giveaway to end on the 21st of this month instead of the twelfth, so if you'd like to enter that one was well you can!  

If you are a fan of older editions of books, I am going to be giving away a copy of 'Through The Looking Glass' from 1977 along with a handful of cute Alice in Wonderland themed beauty goodies. I will be hosting that on my Instagram/Tiktok in just under two weeks. 



🌻 What's Included in this month's bundle; 🌻

💛 Lurella 'So Groovy' palette
💛 B Pure Sheet Mask Set
💛 Morphe Cosmetics Lipstick
💛 Purple & White sleep mask
💛 Pink beauty blender in a Cactus carrying case
💛 Small Blue rubber duckie 
💛 Cloud Light 
💛 Apple scented hand lotion
💛 Orchid acne patches
💛 Liquid Blush
💛 Mascara 
💛 Naturewell face mask
💛 Af94 false eyelashes
💛 Ioni eyelash glue
💛 Maybelline lip blush
💛 L.A Colors purple eyeliner
💛 L.A Colors lip oil 
💛 Hardcover copy of 'The Lost Dreamer' 



This is open Worldwide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the winner notification! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 05/13/2025

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment answering at least one of these questions.

Which item in this bundle are you most excited about?
What is a color or theme you'd love to see in the future for a Beauty & The book giveaway?
Do you have any fun plans you are looking forward to this month? 


👉 It is easiest if you log onto Rafflecopter using the Name/Email Address option. 
👉 Sometimes the comment widget is a brat, the easiest option to leave a comment on this post is with the Name/URL option. (You only need to fill in the name part) 

You can complete as many entries as you want, there are several one-time activities and daily activities that can earn you more entries into the giveaway. Be sure to keep an eye on my site & social media pages for more giveaways headed your way. 

Thursday, December 5, 2024

December Beauty & The Book Giveaway!

 

December has arrived & the holiday spirit has arrived with it! It has been wonderful seeing a bunch of our neighbors putting up their holiday lights & you can bet our yard is fully decked out. It also means it is time for a new Beauty & The Book Giveaway to be put up! If you haven't been to my blog before, Welcome ❤ every month I host a "Beauty & The Book" Giveaway that combines my love of both. I usually pick out one or two books, then add in makeup + skincare goodies plus I usually like to include some other fun things as well. Some months there isn't really a theme & other month's I like diving into random themes depending on what I decide to buy for that month's bundle. Last month the giveaway was Harry Potter themed & this month I debated back and forth between just a Disney theme or a Stitchmas theme. As you can see Disney won that debate! So I've gone out and picked up several cute and fun Disney themed products and then added in some other makeup goodies for one lucky winner to enjoy. 

Sometime within the next week I will also be posting a second Disney themed giveaway which will be hosted on my Instagram + TikTok page, so keep an eye out for that as well if you love Disney. As mentioned above I went back & forth between a Disney theme or Stitchmas theme so you may notice there is only one Stitch themed items in this month's bundle, why? I decided that I will be doing a Stichmas in January which will include several great Stitch collectables and blue themed makeup products. 

🎄 What's In This Month's Bundle? 🎄

💚 Hardcover of Artemis Fowl (A Disney published book) 
💚 Princess Jasmine face mask
💚 Alice In Wonderland lip gloss x2
💚 Colorpop Bambi themed eyeliners
💚 Maleficent lip gloss
💚 Nightmare Before Christmas Bath salts + Bath bomb
💚 Makeup Revolution eyeshadow palette
💚 Le Mercerie eyeshadow palette
💚 L.A Colors Mascara
💚 Wet 'N Wild Lipstick
💚 L.A Colors purple liquid eyeshadow
💚 Pink & Purple Nail polish
💚 Ioni false eyelashes
💚 Pirates of the Caribbean dog funko pop
💚 Minnie Mouse ears
💚 Beast Bookbag 
💚 Stitch car air freshener 
💚 Nightmare Before Christmas wood holiday décor tag
💚 Nightmare Before Christmas pin
💚 Time Variance Authority Sticker 
💚 Nightmare Before Christmas socks
💚 Minnie & Mickey mini decals 
 

This is open Worldwide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the winner notification! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 01/10/2025

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment answering at least one of these questions.

Which item in this bundle are you most excited about?
Who is your favorite Disney Character?
Tell me one thing on your holiday wishlist this year. 

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You can complete as many entries as you want, there are several one-time activities and daily activities that can earn you more entries into the giveaway. Be sure to keep an eye on my site & social media pages for more giveaways headed your way. 

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Maelys Cosmetics Review!

 


It is no secret that as we get older & our bodies change that sometimes our skin might not be as smooth as it once was. We also know that sometimes after weight loss you can be left with areas where your skin doesn't tighten up right away, and that is where Maelys wants to help you. Maelys sells a wide range of products aimed at helping reduce the look of fine lines, stretch marks & even helping tighten up the skin for a smaller appearance. I was recently asked if I wanted to test out a couple of their products, and after looking at some of the reviews on their website I decided to go for it. I was sent their B-Flat, B-Tight & B-Thicc to test out. 


Let's start with the B-Flat. This product is a belly firming cream that is supposed to help reduce the look of stretch marks & tighten your skin a bit. After having two children I am left with some "Tiger Stripes" aka stretch marks, and I am not always the happiest with how they look so that is something I was looking forward to using this on. I haven't used this product for the long term yet meaning I haven't used the entire bottle, but I have used it a few times. It does seem to have helped reduce the coloration of the stretch marks a bit adding moisture to them which reduces their look. If you are not a fan of products that give you a warm tingly sensation do not use this within a short period after getting out of the bath. I tried it both right after a bath & waiting a while after getting out to see the difference between the two. If you use it right after a shower, it creates a very warm tingly feeling almost like icy hot without the icy part, it is bearable but some people may not like the feeling. However, if you wait a bit and then use it there is no tingly feeling at all. The product also smells nice, absorbs quickly and doesn't leave your skin feeling oily. This is sold in a 100ML bottle for $49. 


Next is the B-Tight which is for your booty! Just like the B-Flat this is aimed at tightening the skin to give a more lifted appearance and it also helps reduce the look of cellulite. It also has a pleasant smell & quickly absorbs into the skin, your skin will feel nice and smooth after using it. After a few uses your skin will feel more moisturized & you may already start to feel a difference, with most products like this you'll want to use them for a longer period to really judge the difference. My main thing with this one is I usually forget to use it after getting out of the shower. Maelys does sell other products for different areas of the body, but honestly I don't see why you wouldn't also be able to use this B-tight on areas like your underarm loose skin or under your chin if you have any issues with those areas as well. This is sold in a 100ML jar for $49. 


Lastly is the B-Thicc that is one step above the B-tight, which both essentially work the same however the B-Thicc is also designed to help give your booty the appearance of having more volume while lifting and firming. I haven't notice a large difference, however as I had mentioned I may just need to use it for a longer period of time. There are dozens of photos on their website showing real results from customers who have used these products for an extended period of time & then posted their review on the website. This product is a little bit thicker than the B-tight it almost reminds me more of a coconut oil in the container than a cream, but it glides on just as smoothly and absorbs quickly as well. Just like the B-Flat this has a warming sensation so if you'd prefer to avoid that, do not use it right after a shower. This product comes in a 100ML jar for $49. 

I think if you were using these products along side a diet & workout routine along with your normal skincare routine that you will see some great results. I myself am getting back into more of a fitness journey and look forward to having these products help me along the way. If you have other problem areas aside from your tummy & booty they have a wide range of products for different areas and problems from dry skin to plumping products. Be sure to stop by & check out everything they have to offer on their website. 

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Maelys for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Friday, August 2, 2024

August Beauty & The Book Giveaway!

 

It's the start of a new month which of course means it is time for this month's Beauty & The Book Giveaway! If you missed last months, there is still time to enter as it ends on the tenth of this month. As I was going through putting together this months bundle, I ended up with a blue hues theme. Blue is my favorite color & this bundle reminds me of the sea so I am pretty happy with how this bundle came out. No big updates for this month, so I will get right into the giveaway details. 

💙 Included In This Month's Bundle: ðŸ’™

★ Paper Copy of "The Girl with no past"
★ Self reflection 52 week journal 
★ Morphe Eyeshadow Palette
★ NYX Lip butter in blue
★ Porefessional primer sample
★ Creme Shop Face Mask
★ Onyx bath salts
★ Essence mascara
★ Essence white eyeliner 
★ L.A Colors
★ Grace & Stella undereye patches
★ Keychain
★ Two blue claw hair clips
★ Watermelon lip balm
★  Blue covergirl eye shadow
★ Mad Hippie sample
★ Neutrogena lotion
★ Blue beauty blender 

This is open Worldwide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the winner notification! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 09/5/2024

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment answering at least one of these questions.

Which item in this bundle are you most excited about?
Do you have any fun upcoming plans?
What is something you are looking forward to?


It is easiest if you log onto Rafflecopter using the Name/Email Address option. 

You can complete as many entries as you want, there are several one-time activities and daily activities that can earn you more entries into the giveaway. Be sure to keep an eye on my site & social media pages for more giveaways headed your way. 

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Soak up the Vitamin C with BeautyStat + Fable & Mane!

 

Vitamin C can be a very helpful ingredient to have in your skincare routine, it provides a number of benefits including brightening your complex, decreases hyperpigmentation, hydrates skin and more. I was recently sent a wonderful PR package that included two products from the brand BeautyStat & two products from the brand Fable & Mane all of which have Vitamin C as a main ingredient. This group of products was brought together to be a Vitamin C powerhouse to boost both your face & scalp. Let's dive into what I received & what I thought about it. 

Fable & Mane SahaScalp Wild Ginger Purifying Scrub. I have never used a scalp scrub before so I wasn't quite sure what to expect and whether it would be difficult to use or not. This scrub was actually pretty easy to use, it was able to get all the way down to my scalp without just getting caught up on my hair. Using it felt nice, like a gentle massage for your head. It rinsed out without any issues & my scalp felt so clean and refreshed after, plus it smells amazing. The scrub is suitable for all hair types, it is vegan, color safe and has no silicones - The brand is also cruelty free! I'd love a room spray that smells like this scalp scrub. I only needed a little bit of the scrub & since it isn't something you'll use every day the jar will last for several uses. Based off of what I used, I will guess I can get close to between eight to ten scrubs with this jar. You can pick up this scrub on the Fable & Mane website for $36 it comes in a 8oz jar. My hair did not feel greasy or look greasy after using this which is another pro. 

Fable & Mane SahaScalp Amla Soothing Serum. This is a pre-wash hair oil which aims to help you maintain dandruff, cuts down on product build up & helps soothe an itchy scalp. The smell of this is calming & soothing which is a perfect way to start off your shower. You can either use it shortly before you get into the shower or you can leave it in overnight before a morning shower. It is recommended that you use this once bi-weekly for best results & your hair type will help determine how much product you'll need to use. I have fine hair so I only need several drops which means I'll have this bottle for quite some time. This combined with the scrub I reviewed above will leave you feeling like you just got back from the hair salon. This serum can be picked up on the Fable & Mane website for $38. 

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner. This product aims to help tighten & firm skin which helps reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. This product goes on smoothly and absorbs quickly, it dries to a powder like consistency with a slight bit of slickness where it was used. It will leave your skin feel refreshed and moisturized, I also like that it doesn't have any strong scents as I generally do not like scented skincare products. This product can be bought in a 1oz container on the BeautyStat website for $85. 

BeautyStat Universal C Eye Perfector. Most of us keep busy schedules and do not always get the correct amount of sleep we need which is one of the things that can lead to dark bags under the eyes. Eye creams and serums can help reduce the look of dark bags, fine lines and help tighten the skin. This product has a nice light scent & a little goes a long way. You'll only need one pump for both eyes, much like the other product above this absorbs quickly and leaves an almost powdery finish when you touch it after you apply it. You can pick this product up on their website for $65.

Disclaimer- The product mentioned above was provided by BeautyStat and Fable & Mane for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Friday, May 10, 2024

May Beauty & The Book Giveaway!

 


Hello May! The first week of May flew by. I meant to get this giveaway up on the first, however I caught a cold so I spent a few days resting & one of the products in this months bundle arrived a few days ago so I guess everything worked out. I also celebrated my Birthday earlier this week! So being as it is my birthday month, I usually like to make sure this bundle either has more goodies than usual or a higher price value so I hope you enjoy everything that I put together for this month. This months bundle is valued at over $125! If you are new to my blog, this is a monthly giveaway I host as a way to say thank you & give back to my followers. Each months bundle is completely different from the last, generally I buy everything that is in these bundles, however from time to time a brand will send an item to include in it. This month a brand that is local to me called CrystaLee Craftworks has donated the adorable Cherry Blossom baby dragon fidget toy you see in the bundle. They always have a lot of cute 3D prints available for purchase, so stop by and check them out. I will link to their website in the widget below, you can earn bonus entries for visiting their website. 

I will have some new reviews + giveaways headed your way soon! But, let's dive into this month's giveaway. 


💙 Included In This Month's Bundle: 💙

★ Soft Cover Copy of Gone Girl
★ Portable Bluetooth Radio
★ Baby Dragon
★ Flower Jewelry Set
★ Ouai Leave in hair conditioner 
★ Impress Presson Nails
★ Peach scented bath bomb
★ Makeup Bag
★ Lumineux teeth whitening pen
★ Set of Poof Patch blemish patches
★ Morphe eyelier pencil
★ L.A  Colors eyeliner
★ ELF mini palette 
★ Creme shop facemask
★ Patchology undereye mask
★ Wet N Wild sesame street lip gloss
★ IT cosmetics mascara 

This is open Worldwide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 06/11/2024

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment answering at least one of these questions.

Which item in this bundle are you most excited about?
Do you have any fun upcoming plans?
What is your favorite way to celebrate your Birthday??


It is easiest if you log onto Rafflecopter using the Name/Email Address option. 

You can complete as many entries as you want, there are several one-time activities and daily activities that can earn you more entries into the giveaway. Be sure to keep an eye on my site & social media pages for more giveaways headed your way. 

Monday, April 29, 2024

Poof! Patch Review + Giveaway!

Having an ingrown hair or a blemish that hasn't quite reached the surface of the skin can be pretty painful, so it is nice to keep something on hand that can help you combat those situations. One of the things I always like keeping on hand as part of my skincare supplies are blemish patches. I want to share a new blemish patch brand with you that I recently learned about. I was given the chance to work with a brand called Poof! Patch who makes acne patches that aren't just for your face, but they include a larger size that is perfect for anywhere on your body. Their patches work on not only blemishes but ingrown hairs as well.

I was recently sent some of their patches to check out for review & I was sent two extra packs to giveaway! I will be giving away one pack here on this post and the other post I will be including in the May Beauty & The Book giveaway so keep an eye out for that. The patches come in four fun designs & some of them even have rhinestones to add a little extra bling to your patch. 

Every pack comes with 32 patches! Poof Patches are hydrocolloid patches with calendula which helps with inflammation, reduces redness, helps with swelling and more.  The patches are also waterproof so you can wear them while you shower or in the pool. The large sized patch that comes in this set is the biggest acne patch that I've seen from a blemish patch company. They are perfect for those really large painful blemishes or if you have a patch of several small blemishes close together then you only need one patch instead of sticking a bunch of small patches onto your face. 

The four shapes to choose from are a heart, a cat, a moon or a butterfly! Some of them already come with small rhinestones attached, but they also include extra rhinestones in case you want to add one onto your patch. The patches are easy to apply, & I didn't think they were too difficult to get off. My teenage daughter has been using them over the course of the last week & they have been helping to reduce a troubled spot she had on her chin. The patches can be worn for short periods of time during the day, or you can keep them on for longer such as sleeping with one on over night to really see the benefits of using acne patches. You can pick up a pack of 32 patches on their website for $20 USD.

💜 GIVEAWAY ðŸ’œ

One lucky winner is going to a win a pack of Poof! Patch blemish patches.

This is open to World Wide! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! This giveaway is hosted by ME.

This giveaway ends on 05/10/2024

Giveaway entry question: Leave a comment letting me know which patch shape is your favorite & let me know another shape you'd love to see in the future!


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Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Poof! Patch for the review+ giveaway free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.