My Glossy Box Package - April 2012

GLOSSY BOX is a monthly online subscription service that provides various samples of luxury products of various brands from hair care, skin care, and makeup. Glossy Box is only available in a few select countries and it was first introduced to the US not too long ago. I was very excited to see what kind of products they would provide in their first American Glossy Box. :)

Upon receiving my Glossy Box in the mail, I was really impressed by the packaging. It looked very high end, classy, and chic, which I am pretty sure is the kind of look they are going for. It was a very well put together package. :)

I love the fact that their packages consist of more high end luxury products. It gives us a better opportunity to try something, especially pricier items, rather than spending a lot of money on something to try for the first time. For this particular package I like that the products pertain to different parts of our body like nails, lips, eyes, and skin care.

Below is a list of all the products that I received.

Erno Laszlo Hollywood Collection
OPI Kiss Me on My Tulips

C.O. Bigelow Lavender & Peppermint Body Lotion

Cargo EyeBronzer

Kryolan High Gloss Brilliant Lip Shine in Toffee

Basq Cucumber Tea Eye Gel

INCLUDES:

□ Erno Laszlo Hollywood Collection
Sample of 5 creams: Morning Beauty Rescue, Refresh Moisture Infusion, Instant Eye Cream, Intensive Porcelain Veil, and Velvet Night Cream.

□ OPI Kiss Me on My Tulips
A creamy hot pink shade from OPI's new Holland Collection

□ C.O. Bigelow Lavender & Peppermint Body Lotion
This lotion was once only available in hotel rooms. Can you believe that?! It is a lightweight lotion that is non greasy, yet very moisturizing.

□ Cargo EyeBronzer
A shimmery bronze shade perfect for Spring and Summer. This works good for an "all over the lid" color.

□ Kryolan High Gloss Brilliant Lip Shine in Toffee
A "my  lips, only better" type of gloss. Gives a really great nude lip with high shine.

□ Basq Cucumber Tea Eye Gel
A gel based eye cream that feels and smells cooling on the eyes. The smell of it has quite a bit of a strong scent of menthol.

DISCLAIMER: IN NO WAY IS THIS BLOG ACCEPTING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY COMPANIES. THE PRODUCTS IN THIS POST WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

Hair Therapy Wrap Product Review

Hi everyone! Today I have a hair care product to review for you all. The Hair Therapy Wrap is great for people who are into using deep conditioners, hot oils, scalp treatments or if you are just looking for an innovative way to restore your hair. I also read that it can be used to activate hair dye! I have never thought of trying this for hair dyes but maybe someday!

I have never heard of this product before and I thought it was really interesting because it reminded me a lot of childhood. (I'm about to go off topic right now.. lol) I remember growing up as a kid I remember seeing my mom use hot oils in her hair. She would put a damp towel in the microwave and wrap her damp hair in it after applying her hot oils. She would then place a plastic bag over her head! So when I started to use this wrap I couldn't help but think of my mom and how much I think she would have loved this product if she knew about it back then. :)

Anyway, as I was saying.. I have been using the Hair Therapy Wrap for about 2 months now and I would use different hair care products from deep conditioners to hot oils. I don't use this wrap that often but I would say I've used this about four times since I've gotten it and I really enjoy using it! My favorite part is rinsing out my hair and being able to run my fingers through it because of how smooth it is! It's kind of rewarding. :)

The Hair Therapy Wrap is intended to be worn up to 20 minutes. I would take full advantage of those 20 minutes especially if you experience dry, brittle hair like I do.. or if you hair is really long line mine. The longer the better. :)

The Hair Therapy Wrap includes:

□ Reusable heated hair wrap

□ Three gel packs

□ Three disposable plastic caps

PROS:

□ Helps deep conditioners penetrate your hair more deeper because of the use of heat.
□ Perfect for all hair types
□ Stays warm for about 20 minutes
□ Reusable
□ Gel packs can be heated in the microwave or in boiling water (I prefer microwave!)
□ Affordable! I know to some it might seem more than what you would want to spend on a hair care product but you get so many uses out of it so I think it is well worth the investment.

CONS:
□ A little bit uncomfortable
□ Feels pretty snug especially if you have a lot of hair like I do.. or I must have a really big head :\

FINAL THOUGHTS:
□  I have noticed my hair looking and feeling a lot more silkier and a lot more shinier. Some might think that this is caused by using a deep conditioner. I do believe that the deep conditioner has been a contributing factor to the overall health of my hair. On the other hand, I did experience my hair feeling healthier for a longer period of time and for that reason I believe was because of the use of the Hair Therapy Wrap. I like the fact that this is meant for all hair types and textures so I think that everyone can take full advantage of this product because all hair can use a little bit love!

Available at Brushlove.com for $29.95

DISCLAIMER: IN NO WAY IS THIS BLOG ACCEPTING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY COMPANIES. THE PRODUCTS REVIEWED ON THIS BLOG ARE BASED ON THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR. THE PRODUCTS IN THIS REVIEW WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

ES Natural Eyelashes from KKCenterHk

Hello all! I have another pair of false eyelashes to review for you. It's been a while since I've gone out wearing false eyelashes because 1) my eyes have not been liking them. They're always irritating my eyes and making them watery and 2) I've been going out bare faced lately. Giving my face a break just feels good :)

Anyway! These lashes are from KkCenterHk and they are style ES A533. These run for $14.50 for a box of 10 pairs.

These lashes remind me of Ardell Demi Pixie lashes but not nearly as attractive or easy to put on. These lashes are quite flimsy and I'm not a huge fan of the shape or design. I don't particularly lean towards false eyelashes that are thick and thin in some areas. I prefer them to be consistent throughout the entire lash but that's just my personal preference. Some of the lashes aren't 100% symmetrical to their corresponding half so I end up having to pick and choose which individual one I feel like matches.

Other than that I think they look really good once they're one. They look natural and they're pretty comfortable to wear. I do think for this particular pair, it is a bit expensive especially since I don't necessarily see that many uses out of one pair. I usually wear the same pair of lashes quite a few times but these lashes are more of a one time use.

DISCLAIMER: IN NO WAY IS THIS BLOG ACCEPTING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY COMPANIES. THE PRODUCTS REVIEWED ON THIS BLOG ARE BASED ON THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR. THE PRODUCTS IN THIS REVIEW WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

ES Luxuriant Spiky Tail Eyelashes from KKCenterHk

Hi everyone! Long time no blog! It's been really crazy the past few months with work and buckling down to my last few classes before I graduate. I've been putting my blog aside and I feel bad because I every year that I blog I always do more than the previous year and it's not looking too great right now! But it seems like my schedule is only getting busier; however, I've made time to update a blog post that's been sitting in my drafts for a few weeks now.

I received these lashes for review from KkCenterHk. These are in the style A510. They come in a pair of 10 lashes for $15.44 (USD).

I haven't worn lashes (or even eye makeup) for a few weeks now because my eyes have been real sensitive lately, which is why I've been putting these reviews off until now. After wearing these lashes it makes me miss wearing the long and voluminous lashes that I'm always so fond of. These lashes are right up my alley as far as drama and length goes. It does require a little bit of trimming in the corners but other than that they're fairly comfortable.

Style ES A510

DISCLAIMER: IN NO WAY IS THIS BLOG ACCEPTING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY COMPANIES. THE PRODUCTS REVIEWED ON THIS BLOG ARE BASED ON THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR. THE PRODUCTS IN THIS REVIEW WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

EOS Super Nudy Violet Lenses

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
□ Diameter: 14.5 mm
□ Base Curve: 8.6
□ Water Content: 38%
□ Price: $20.00 USD
□ Availability: Kiwiberry1-Collection

PROS:
□ Comfortable
□ Not too dramatic
□ Makes eyes look larger but not too much

CONS:
□ Not much opacity
□ Difficult to put on
□ Not much enlargement

COLOR:
□ Upon seeing these lenses I really thought they were going to be a very light lilac color but it goes on a bit darker and more lavender. It's not as opaque which I was already aware since the purple looked almost transparent, though I wonder how these would've looked if they were more opaque. I think it has really good color pay off. From a distance it's a bit lighter but up close it's more vivid and brighter. On the other hand, it's not too light where it looks creepy but it's enough to be noticeable.

COMFORT:
□ These lenses were so difficult for me to put on which is why I waited to review these last. I almost wasn't going to review them because for some reason they kept popping off! But after trying several times I finally was able to get them on and they were actually very comfortable! Very little discomfort and I experienced minimal dryness. Definitely a plus with these lenses!

FINAL THOUGHTS:
□ I was extremely surprised to see how subtle these lenses were (and I use that term very loosely). I know violet is far from natural but these lenses were very wearable and they didn't look over the top cray! The fact that these were more subtle and wearable, not to mention comfortable, is a definite thumbs up for me!

DISCLAIMER: IN NO WAY IS THIS BLOG ACCEPTING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY COMPANIES. THE PRODUCTS REVIEWED ON THIS BLOG ARE BASED ON THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR. THE PRODUCTS IN THIS REVIEW WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

Geo Xtra Sherbet Violet Lenses

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

□ Diameter: 15 mm

□ Base Curve: 8.7

□ Water Content: 38%

□ Price: $20.00

□ Availability: Kiwiberry1-Collection

PROS:

□ Feels comfortable

□ Makes eyes look bigger

□ Not too dramatic

CONS:

□ Felt drying 

□ Not as opaque

COLOR:

□ The color of the lens is a vivid royal purple but when applied it turns into a more deep purple and less vivid. If you're looking for more dramatic purple lenses then these might not be what you're looking for especially if you have dark brown eyes. I think if you have anything lighter than brown eyes then these would be more vibrant and noticeable.

COMFORT:

□ These went on comfortably without much discomfort. I think these lenses were more comfortable than  other lenses I've tried. They did begin to feel dry after a while as usual.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

□ These lenses definitely make my eyes look larger. I actually like that they are rather subtle than overly dramatic and obvious. I like that from far away the color seems almost unnoticeable until you look at it up close. I would most likely recommend this lens based on comfort and color.

DISCLAIMER: IN NO WAY IS THIS BLOG ACCEPTING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY COMPANIES. THE PRODUCTS REVIEWED ON THIS BLOG ARE BASED ON THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR. THE PRODUCTS IN THIS REVIEW WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

GnG Dueba Brown Circle Lens Review

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

□ Diameter: 14.5 mm

□ Base Curve: 8.6

□ Water Content: 38%

□ Price: $20.00

□ Availability: Kiwiberry1-Collection

PROS:

□ Feels very comfortable

□ Looks natural

□ Makes eyes look bigger

CONS:

□ Felt drying after long time of wear

COLOR:

□ The color of these lenses are a medium dark brown shade but it can look lighter depending on the lighting. I like to think of it as my eye color only bigger and better! These are extremely natural looking so if you're looking for brown lenses that are very natural, or something to enhance your brown eyes, then these are definitely a good choice.

COMFORT:

□ These went on easily and comfortably. I didn't have as many issues with these lenses as I did with others that I've tried. But as always, my eyes started to feel dry after a while of wear.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

□ I really like how these lenses give me that doe eyed look while still looking natural. These lenses are a nice way to enhance natural brown eyes because it doesn't alter too much of your eye color, though they might actually be a tad bit lighter. Either way I really like them and I would definitely use them again especially if I'm going for minimal makeup and I want have bigger and brighter eyes.

DISCLAIMER: IN NO WAY IS THIS BLOG ACCEPTING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY COMPANIES. THE PRODUCTS REVIEWED ON THIS BLOG ARE BASED ON THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR. THE PRODUCTS IN THIS REVIEW WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

GnG/Dueba Big DM23 Gray Lenses

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
□ Diameter: 14.5mm
□ Base Curve: 8.6
□ Water: 38%
□ Price: $15.00
□ Availability: KIWIBERRY1-COLLECTION

PROS:
□ Looks natural
□ Makes eyes look bigger

CONS:
□ Felt very drying
□ Not as opaque as I would like it to be

COLOR:
□ These lenses are gray but it's not very noticeable if you have dark brown eyes like I do. It shows a little bit of gray on the outer rim but it's not too extreme. The gray is more noticeable up close.

COMFORT:
□ Once the lenses were on they felt fairly comfortable. But almost immediately my eyes started to feel really dry. There was one incidence where the lens popped out because my eyes were way too dry even after applying eye drops. 

FINAL THOUGHTS:
□ Despite the discomfort I got from my eyes drying out, I really like the look of these lenses. They're natural enough for me to wear on a regular basis and I really like how it makes my eyes look bigger and brighter without altering the color of my eyes too much. Although I would've preferred these lenses to be more opaque gray, these really bring out my brown eyes.

DISCLAIMER: IN NO WAY IS THIS BLOG ACCEPTING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY COMPANIES. THE PRODUCTS REVIEWED ON THIS BLOG ARE BASED ON THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR. THE PRODUCTS IN THIS REVIEW WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

Geo Xtra Hearts Blue Circle Lenses

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
□ Diameter: 15mm
□ Base Curve: 8.7
□ Water: 38%
□ Price: $20.00
□ Availability: Kiwiberry1-Collection

PROS:
□ Comfortable to wear
□ Makes eyes look bigger
□ Very opaque and vivid

CONS:
□ Felt drying after a while

COLOR:
□ These are definitely bright blue lenses. I have brown eyes so they go on darker than what they look like in the packaging. I was expecting it to go on a lighter blue but it's not as opaque as I thought. I find this pair to be more noticeable than other blue lenses I've tried.

COMFORT:
□ These go on comfortably. It doesn't feel like I have anything on but after a long time of wear my eyes will start to feel dry. As always I don't blame the lenses for this because it happens to me no matter what pair of lenses I'm wearing.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
□ If you're looking for more noticeable and dramatic blue contact lenses then you will have no problem getting that with these. These are definitely more dramatic than what I'm used to but I easily adjusted to the color. But personally I don't think I look good with blue eyes and it's not something I would typically go for. I like the design and how they feel when they're on. I would most likely purchase this pair in a different color.

DISCLAIMER: IN NO WAY IS THIS BLOG ACCEPTING ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY COMPANIES. THE PRODUCTS REVIEWED ON THIS BLOG ARE BASED ON THE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR. THE PRODUCTS IN THIS REVIEW WERE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY.

HANA Titanium Ionic Flat Iron 1.5" Review

I was very fortunate to try another flat iron from Hana. The first one I tried I had won from a giveaway and I love using that for curling my hair since it's a perfect size (1 inch). This one is a bit larger (1 1/2 inch) so this one is slightly easier to straighten my hair but you could also use this to add curls that are much larger. The Misikko website offers a number of styling tools and hair care supplies including the CHI Turbo and the ever so famous Moroccan Oil! HANAair also released a new professional hair dryer, The Premiere Hair Dryer!

The all new Hana Titanium 1.5" Flat Iron is Hana's first step into the titanium world. With the world's smoothest surface plates, the Hana titanium flat iron has proven to provide up to 80% faster straightening. With a PTFC core heater, the Hana Titanium will not only heat up in as fast as 6 seconds but the Titanium plates will be able to retain this heat better than any other! Beat the humidity and beat those frizzy curls! You don't deserve second best and neither does your hair!

AVAILABILITY:  Misikko.com
PRICE: $239.99 USD
SALE PRICE: $174.99 USD

FEATURES:
□ Heats up to 140-450° F
□ Titanium iron with tourmaline
□ 100% ceramic heaters
□ 8 foot swivel cord
□ Includes travel pouch, heat proof silicone mat, and tin case

PROS:
□ Heats up quickly
□ Doesn't pull or tug on hair
□ Different heat settings for different hair types
□ Fast and easy to use
□ Comfortable to hold
□ Smooth edges work great for adding curls
□ Hair felt silky
□ Hair looked shinier and less damaged at the ends
□ Hair doesn't "sizzle" or "smoke" as much as other flat irons

CONS:
□ Takes more than one pass to straighten sometimes
□ Can sometimes take a bit longer for really thick or long hair
□ No automatic shut off (none that I'm aware of)
□ Pricey

before / after

My hair is naturally wavy and coarse but sometimes it could turn frizzy.

before / after
I tested this flat iron on my mom. Her hair is medium length but more thicker and coarser than my hair.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
□ I've been using this flat iron religiously since I've gotten it. I think it works great and I don't feel like it damages my hair nearly as much as other flat irons I've used. I noticed right off the bat how very little my hair "sizzles" and "smokes" when I use this flat iron. I am so used to seeing steam come out of my hair from flat ironing that I thought it was unusual not see that much come out of it.

□ However, being that my hair is so long, I think flat irons that are 2 inches, at the least, work better for me. I did notice it took a bit longer to straighten my hair since the flat iron had less surface area than a larger flat iron which is what I generally work with.

□ This is the first flat iron I've ever had that straightens damp hair without turning frizzy. I was in a rush one day and I had to flat iron 80-85% dry hair and doing so worked like a charm! In one pass my hair was dry, in another pass it was straight!

□ The flat iron plates are extremely smooth and my hair passes through effortlessly. It's a bit too smooth for curling but perfect for straightening! But I'm not complaining! I'm still trying to practice doing curls with this flat iron. :)

□ I checked around the website to see if it had an automatic shut off which I come to find that it doesn't. I'm guilty for forgetting to turn off my flat irons and hair curlers so it's important for me to know my flat iron will shut off in case I forget!

□ The price can be a drawback but I do have to say that compared to others that I've tried (and I've tried about 7 or 8 flat irons in my life), this is the only one that feels less damaging on my hair but still offered the same results as other flat irons.

DISCLAIMER: In no way is this blog accepting any form of payment for products received by companies. The products reviewed on this blog are based on the opinions and experiences of the author. The products in this review were provided by the company.