Hello, BoxyCharm! November 2017 Box

November 25, 2017December 29, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

If you don’t know what Boxy charm is, it is a monthly subscription box that is $21/month/box and has 5 full-sized products. What I have been enjoying about Boxycharm is that instead of sample sizes like some other subscription boxes/bags, it has full sized products.November’s theme is Sweater Weather. I love that they include a card with the product’s info and pricing on it.Originally, I was only planning on getting Boxy Charm for three months, I have loved everything so much so far that I signed on for another three months… No one is surprised I’m sure.Here is what I got in my box this month: (I’m going to write about what I got in my box from my least to most favorite…)

LAQ A & CO. Cloud Lips $17.00

Product Description: An airy matte lipstick that provides full coverage, but feels as light as a cloud. This highly-pigmented lipstick has a matte finish for a long-lasting fluffy, pouty lips that stay put. Surprisingly fluffy, Cloud Lips Airy Matte Lipstick delivers full coverage color for a pillow-soft pout. Available in 4 high-pigment shades, these lipsticks were formulated to last all day without feeling stiff thanks to avocado oil. 🐰 Cruelty Free

The packaging is absolutely beautiful! I have worn this lipstick a few times, and it is actually a decent lipstick, but … it definitely needs a lipliner, definitely stained my lips, definitely dried my lips out. This isn’t a finish or shade that I would choose for myself. Not my favorite thing that I got in this box, but not terrible, I’m so picky when it comes to lip products though. That brings me to the next item in the box…

KNC Beauty Collagen Lip Mask $15.00

Product Description: Innovative jelly mask for your lips that hydrate moisturize and plump your pout with natural ingredients.

This lip mask was nothing like I expected it to be…It was thick pink slimy jelly. It didn’t moisturize my lips at all, but instead made them feel completely numb…weird! Would I pay $5 for one of these masks, nope, will I use the other two, of course, lol!

Cover FX Illuminating Setting Spray 120 ml/4.0 fl oz $31.00

Product Description: A quick-drying setting spray that sets makeup for all-day wear and imparts instant, all-over illumination. It’s alcohol-free, so it’s not drying to the skin. Perfect for all skin tones and types.

I have worn this under and on top of my face makeup every day since I have gotten it. I really like the way it makes my foundation look! It has a fine sparkle to it, not really glitter, but definitely sparkle, I guess that is where the Illumination comes from!

This setting spray has the best spray nozzle that I have ever used! It is so fine and perfect that I can hardly even tell that it is spraying my face. Unfortunately, after using it for a few weeks, it seems as if the sprayer has clogged with the sparkles and I cannot get it to spray anymore. Do I think that makes it worth $31? NO WAY! Am I glad I received it in this box, absolutely!

Luxie Beauty Quad Eye Travel Set $32.00

Product Description: Take your game on the go with this quad travel set created with hand-crafted synthetic brushes.

I love Luxie brushes. They are great quality and super soft. These ones are travel size and perfect for my makeup bag I keep in my purse.

Winkylux Kitten Palette $25.00

Product Description: These ultra-soft shadows glide on like a dream. The universally flattering collection of shades makes this palette as lovable as a kitten. It features highly-pigmented shadows in four finishes: holographic, matte, satin, and glide.Do I need another eyeshadow palette, nope, do I want another eyeshadow palette, absolutely! I have been wearing this every day since receiving it. I am especially in love with the 4th eyeshadow, (the first one from the left in the second row.) Check out my IG post to see it in action! LookingJoliGood

The shade selection is alike enough that they all coordinate nicely, yet different enough that I have been able to create several completely different eye looks.What I enjoy most about this palette is that it has everything you would need all in one place. Base/transition shades: check, deeper matte crease shades: check, shimmer lid shades: check, highlight/brow bone shades check.

Do you get BoxyCharm? Did you get something different than I did? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

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Delicious Recipes

Sweet Potato Casserole

November 22, 2017November 21, 2023 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I look forward to Thanksgiving dinner every year for one reason. It is not the turkey or the mashed potatoes. It isn’t even the pies and desserts, although those are great too. The reason I look forward to Thanksgiving is this awesome Sweet Potato Casserole! It is so delicious!!!

I have shared this the last few years, but it is my favorite thing to eat, so I am sharing it again today. I’ll be dreaming about this all night!

Ingredients

4 cups sweet potato, cubed
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Cook over medium-high heat until tender; drain and mash. (or use canned yams and skip this step altogether.)
In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, cinnamon, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

If you try it, please let me know! I have a feeling that you will love it too!

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Beauty Subscription · Make up

Hello, BoxyCharm! October 2017 Box

November 12, 2017December 29, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

Once again, I’m so happy that I made a switch from ipsy to Boxy charm! The boxes are more expensive, Boxycharm is $21/month/box instead of $10/ month/bag. Boxy Charm has 5 full-sized products instead of 5 sample sized.

October’s theme is Spellbound. I love that they include a card with the product’s info and pricing on it.

Here is what I got in my third box: (I’m going to write about what I got in my box from my least to most favorite…)

Tarte Tarteist Quick Matte Paint $20.00

Product Description: A full coverage, transfer-proof liquid lipstick with a quick-dry matte finish

I absolutely love Tarte, it is probably one of my favorite brands… I do not love these Quick Matte Paint Liquid Lipsticks. I already own one of these in the shade Birthday Suit. It is supposed to be a velvet finish, which means it never fully dries down. Despite not drying the formula makes my lips feel dry while wearing it.

tarte lip paint birthday suit Boxy Charm October 2017 Spellbound | lookingjoligood.blog

Also, in my opinion, the shades in the Boxycharm boxes are either way too pale, or too orange and brown. No matter which shade I could have gotten they all seem not good for my skin tone. I got the shade Get It, which is described as an apricot nude. It appears to be a light orange in the tube. I’m not even planning to open it or swatch it. Maybe I can find someone else that it’ll work for, it’s definitley not for me.

Jonteblu Lip Liner Pencil $5.00

Product Description: The creamy, highly pigmented formula glides on effortlessly. Can be used for flawless lip contouring, worn alone, or as a long-lasting base for any lip color.

Not really my favorite type of item to receive, but it is a nice formula and a decent neutral brown shade. I received the shade spice, a medium brown shade.

Dirty Little Secrets Eyeshadow Chubby Weight: 3g $14.00

Product Description: This creamy consistency allows you to use it alone as an eyeshadow, or as an eyeshadow base. Bronze eyeshadow crayon with golden undertones. Can be used alone, as a base, or as a highlighter.

The shade is a pretty sparkly translucent peachy pink bronze. The formula is soft and creamy. I have been using it as an eyeshadow base before applying my lid shade. It isn’t the type of thing I would ever wear on its own because, let’s face it, even on my “no makeup” makeup days, I still wear a complete eye look.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter Weight 0.28 oz $38.00

Product Description: Best-selling creamy highlighter powder that will light up the features you love with a high-shine finish.

People were going nutso because this full-sized $38 Becca highlighter was included in the boxes. This pressed highlighter is very finely milled and the golden shade is very pretty. I don’t wear highlighters very often but for a little, added glow, I have been reaching for this one recently. It can easily be as subtle or built up to be as knock out as you want it to be. If I were head over heels for highlighters, I would definitely be excited about getting this one.

dr. brandt PoreDermabrasion Size: 2.0 oz. / 60 g$58.00

Product Description: Pore-perfecting technology at your fingertips, with a professional-grade micro-crystal solution, that instantly deep-cleans and refines pores.

I had received a sample size of this DR.Brandt Pore Dermabrasion in another subscription box. I enjoyed it so much that I considered paying the $58 to buy the full size. I’m glad that I waited, and I’m glad that I received this in this box for $21 without having to pay almost $60 for it.

Originally, I was only planning on getting Boxy Charm for three months, I have loved everything so much so far that I signed on for another three months… No one is surprised I’m sure.

Do you get BoxyCharm? Did you get something different than I did? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

If you are interested in trying out boxy charm I would love for you to use my referral link by clicking HERE or visiting https://boxycharm.com/refer/laura-AJQSTMGQ

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #43

October 30, 2017October 27, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Ok, so this is not my typical workout at all, but I did this one the other day and it was just too fun not to share. With 34 million views, it has got to be a good one right 😉 I am not coordinated at all when it comes to dancing, so I can only imagine what I looked like doing these Bollywood inspired moves. I love her accent! Have fun!

https://youtu.be/tj9d6aBOzDo

Take 30 minutes and improve your day! Your health and wellness are worth it! Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise! No excuses, Just do it!

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Lifestyle

Embrace The Mundane

October 29, 2017October 27, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

The daily stuff, those responsibilities that seem more like a distraction, those things we want to rush and get through to get on with the better and bigger assignments of life, those things that are unnoticed places of service, they are the very experiences from which we unlock the riches of wisdom. We’ve got to practice in the everyday places of our lives.

Never despise the mundane. Embrace it. Unwrap it like a gift. And be one of the rare few who look deeper than just the surface.

See something more in the everyday.

-Lysa Terkeurst

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #42

October 16, 2017October 15, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Are you ready for a major challenge? You will definitely feel the burn after doing this workout!

30-Minute Workout: Legs and Booty

Take 30 minutes and improve your day! Your health and wellness are worth it! Remember to keep proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #41

October 9, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

A few weeks ago for “No Gym? No Problem” I shared 15 minutes to burn 150 calorie workout. Today’s workout you can burn 200 calories in 20 minutes. Do you have 20 minutes to improve your health and wellness? Yes, You Do! No Excuses, Just do it!

Burn 200 Calories in 20 Minutes With This Quick Workout

Take 15-30 minutes and improve your day! Your health and wellness are worth it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Lifestyle

O Wondrous Love

October 8, 2017September 20, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I have had this song stuck in my head for several days now. I wanted to share it with you.

My favorite part is from verse 3

O wondrous love that sings of Calvary
The sweetest sound this sinner’s ever known
The song of Your redeeming Son
Whose wondrous love will never let me go

VERSE 1
O wondrous love that will not let me go
I cling to You with all my strength and soul
Yet if my hold should ever fail
This wondrous love will never let me go

VERSE 2
O wondrous love that’s come to dwell in me
Lord who am I that I should come to know
Your tender voice assuring me
This wondrous love will never let me go

CHORUS
I’m resting in the everlasting arms
In the ever faithful heart
The Shepherd of my life
You’ll carry me on Your mighty wings of grace
Keeping me until the day
I look into Your eyes

VERSE 3
O wondrous love that sings of Calvary
The sweetest sound this sinner’s ever known
The song of Your redeeming Son
Whose wondrous love will never let me go

CHORUS
I’m resting in the everlasting arms
In the ever faithful heart
The Shepherd of my life
You’ll carry me on Your mighty wings of grace
Keeping me until the day
I look into Your eyes

VERSE 4
O wondrous love that rushes over me
I can’t escape this river’s glorious flow
You overwhelm my days with good
Your wondrous love will never let me go
Your wondrous love will never let me go

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #40

October 2, 2017September 4, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

The number one excuse that people give for not being able to workout is that they don’t have enough time! Here is a quick 10-minute workout that doesn’t take up a lot of time or needs a lot of space. You will definitely feel the burn after doing this quick workout!

10-Minute Workout: Legs and Arms With Sadie Lincoln

Take 10 minutes and improve your day, your heath and wellness are worth it! Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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Lifestyle

Lord Move, or Move Me by FFH

October 1, 2017September 15, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

The message in this song has meant a lot to me over the years! So many times I have prayed “Lord Move or Move Me!” There have been times when I knew I was the one that needed to move but because of my sinful nature, I knew that I couldn’t do it on my own needed God’s help to move.

“Lord Move, Or Move Me”
I can’t find the words to pray, I’m a little down today
Can You help me, Can You hold me?
I feel a million miles away, And I don’t know what to say
Can You hear me anyway?

What I need is for You to reach out Your hand
You have taught me no matter what You’d understand

Lord move in the way, that I’ve never seen before
Cause there’s a mountain in the way and a lock on the door
I’m drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move), or move me.

I’ve looked every where to find a simple peace of mind
But, I can’t find nothing on my own
So I gotta leave myself behind, take up this cross of mine
Give away everything I hold onto

Lord I know the only way is through this
But Lord, I know I need You to help me do this

Lord move in the way, that I’ve never seen before
Cause there’s a mountain in the way and a lock on the door
I’m drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move), or move me.

Out of this place of complacency
To a place of fellowship with Thee
‘Cause I am weak, but Lord, You are so strong
And You know it’s been way too long
It’s been way too long

Lord move in the way, that I’ve never seen before
Cause there’s a mountain in the way and a lock on the door
I’m drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move)…

Lord move in the way, that I’ve never seen before
Cause there’s a mountain in the way and a lock on the door
I’m drifting away, waves are crashing on the shore
So Lord move (move), or move me.

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