Wow!  I've procrastinated so long and now it's almost Christmas!

I have a few bath bombs that I was hoping to get reviewed for you guys by Christmas, but now it's looking like it might be New Years.

 Let's jump right in on this Bath Bomb!

Yog Nog

 

Originally, I was drawn to this bomb because it smelled so sweet and exactly like EggNog.  I absolutely could not get enough of it!

Another thing that had caught me eye was the fantastic art work.  I tried to get enough pictures throughout the whole bomb to show all of the work.  From what I can remember, there are carrots, stars, trees, ornaments and gingerbread people all over the bomb. 

The melting process for Yog Nog was extremely slow.  Inside the bomb was something that looked like an egg which floated around the tub melting over the entire duration of my bath.  As far as the smell goes for this bomb, it wasn't completely subtle yet not strong either.  This is the perfect bomb for anyone who is just looking to get relaxed and smooth all over.  I could tell the shea butter in this bomb was strong as it was so moisturizing to my skin even way after I got out of the tub.

Pros

• Sweet smell, like eggnog
• multiple usages
• moisturizing
• lingering smell

 Cons

• Not memorable
• 'boring' reveal-slow

As far as a memorable bomb, I can't say there was a whole lot that was extravagant to it.  The water was a yellow shade with very subtle sparkles throughout the tub. You could more than likely get 2 usages out of this bomb quite easily.  With saying all of that, I would more than likely repurchase as it is so moisturizing and smells like my favorite Christmas drink.

I am blessed and appreciative for everything I get for the holiday seasons, but let's just face it, we all get those gifts that are like... "gee thaaanks aunt Linda, I'll wear that uhh,, NEVER!" So instead of boring you with what little I did get, I just want to show you what really sparked my eye. 

This is actually mostly what I got in my stocking, which seems kind of shocking as I usually have a big thing under the tree, but not this year, and I can't tell you why just yet!

Let's start with the kitchen-esque things first.   I got some silicone cupcake molds.  One  of my hobbies when getting with friends is baking up a storm, and we do it very nicely!  Now we can get just that much more creative when having a bake-a-thon.

I got Milk Straws by Quick Milk.  There are 5 in a package and basically what it does is transform milk into chocolate milk via the straw.   This is great for little ones who don't particular enjoy milk alone, oh and also me ^.^ . It's a neat gift idea nonetheless that's for sure.  Unfortunately the straw only allows one use but it still makes for a pretty cool substitution to the normal. Also, I can't just ignore the camera feature that's got Stitch all crazy looking. 

This is the one that beat Christmas.  Self explanatory really, this catula is life.  Cats are life.

So if you have a collector in the family and don't know what to get them, this is the perfect gift!  My mom seems to think that these coin collections are going to be worth more than what was paid for them a few years down the road, she tends to get them annually for us.  The snowman one is a coin made of 25$ worth of silver.  The book type is the 2014 coin collection.  These are just basically keepsakes and what I like to think veering away from the traditional presents people may get.

I got some peach soap from Bath and Body Works.  I love peach scented things as well so there's no mistake on this one.  Also got some spray mist for when I need a little refresher and pick me up, always cool to have on a busy day!

I got this little neutral palette from Icing which I've never tried any of their products out yet but it looks interesting nonetheless.  I will probably just put this in my bag for during mid-day when my makeup is looking a little dull and needs to be touched up.  I don't mind mixing my colors as long as it looks half alright. 

Who doesn't love samples especially from a really awesome company!  I got these Philosophy samples, a mixture of creams and a couple of fragrances.  Who knows, I might end up grabbing some full sized of these.

Can we just admire the awesomeness of this bag for a second!!! yeah, it's pretty cool.  Inside I got a bunch of mini travel goodies.  My favorite are the scope outlast toothbrushes pre-done with toothpaste and toothpicks on the other end!  Pretty cool concept to me. There's also a pretty floral headband in the mix as well.

Christmas isn't about the presents, it's about spending time with friends and family.  Enjoy your time because it really will be cherished for years to come.  

Peace, love and god bless to everybody!

So today I decided I will have a pamper day between all the hectic and rush of the Christmas season.

The candle of choice is called Gourmet Espresso by Bath and Body works.  Unlit it has quite a strong scent of coffee and chocolate which is actually what drew me to purchase this candle.  It is really sweet so perfect for an afternoon of baking Christmas goodies with friends and family!

I haven't found time to use face masks as much as I used to so my skin was feeling extra dry because  the crisp air of winter will do that to your skin!  Which is why I purchased the NextBeau 10 pack moisture face mask and it serves the purpose extremely well as I had predicted.  The end result had made my face feeling 100% more moisturized and added the vibrancy to my face that was missing! 100% satisfied with this product. 

After my shower, again with my always and forever go-to product, Miracle Argan Oil by Welcos Merit which can be purchased here.  It's perfect in every way! 

The mascara I decided to go with is Too Faced Better Than Sex.  Can we just say that the packaging is enough to make anyone buy this alone??

For the way it applies I really like how dark the mascara is and the length it gives my lashes.   I also enjoy how easy it is to apply as well. A little is a lot with mascara and that is so true.  This mascara really gives my eyes a pop and makes them stand out moreso than others would.   I give this my stamp of approval! 

Next for my bronzer I used the Too Faced Bronzer in the light leopard print.   This bronzer doesn't really do a whole lot to my face, I just kind of like the way it looks in the packaging. It sits on my face pretty subtly too, which is just what I need. Usually I will skip the bronzer because I'm scared to go too harsh on it and look like an oompa loompa.

For my lippy I wanted to have a change up in my routine and thought a red color might look okay despite trying reds on in the past and not liking the look it gave me.  However in this Bite Holiday package I used Pomegranate which is the truest red in this set anyway and let me tell you I really like the look it gives me!  I'm going to go ahead and say that this is what I like the most about my look today.  

And let's not forget what we all do best in December, I am wrapping presents for yes, you guess it, Raelene's gift! But shh, I can't post them on here because it's a gift sillys. 

Before I get started, a few things, it's funny that I didn’t noticed I had purchased the two main colors(red and green) of Christmas until I got the package in my hands.
Also please bear with me on the background of my photos for the meantime, I'm working on a more stable place for photo taking.

Now onto the review/haul shall we?!

This animal cruelty free vegan line is absolutely amazing, perfect for people who want to go outside of the box and explore the world of color! 

Let’s get started on the shipping process and customer service.  I had purchased my order July 26th, it was shipped out on the 31st and arrived on the 8th. Fast and convenient shipping is always a bonus  in my books.  As for the customer service I emailed them a few questions and had gotten a reply within 24 hours thoroughly answering all my inquiries therefore leaving me a satisfied customer.


The 6th anniversary packaging is to say the least so very adorable, I don’t want to throw it out!
The product itself is definitely worth the outstanding price of-don’t get discouraged now-$18USD. I can promise you that the quality is that of something you have never seen before.  It is extremely opaque and a little goes a very long way.

The green lipstick is Serpentina and the red one is Glamour 101. 
I have yet to buy a nice red lipstick and figured I would give it a go and see how it works with my skintone-pictures coming soon. 
Serpentina is limited edition and rarely ever on the website or anywhere on the internet at that, I just had to have it! Do not regret this purchase one bit.
*Swatches coming soon.


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