Wait, What?! More Nail Polish…!

December 28, 2015December 26, 2015 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood1 Comment

You are probably going to laugh when you hear this!

A while back I completed a Sally Hansen Airbrushed Legs “campaign” for Influenster*. After I completed it, they said they wanted to send me “something special” as a thank you. The other day I had an unexpected package in my mail box from Influenster. I had forgotten all about the”something special” fromSally Hansen, when I opened up the box I found…

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com — Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Violet Voltage

If you have been around Looking Joli Good for any amount of time, you know how I feel about nail polish… But actually to be completely honest, it isn’t nail polish itself that I don’t like, it is chipped up nail polish. I actually do like to have my nails painted, I just hate it when they get chipped and I have to take it all off and repaint them. I wash my hands what seems like a million times a day, so most polish doesn’t seem to last very long on my nails before becoming chipped.

Despite the fact that I don’t really want any more nail polish, I have to admit, this color is beautiful and exactly a color I would choose for myself to wear. I just had to laugh when I opened the box and saw that I was sent another bottle of nail polish, especially after the big stink I had just made about getting the polish from ipsy**.

I’m going to try out this Sally Hansen nail polish and I’ll have to let you know what I think about it. If nothing else, I can always use it to paint my toenails.

*If you don’t know what Influenster is, you can check out my posts about it HERE and HERE. You should totally sign up! Even better, sign up using my referral link, it is such a great way to give your opinion and get free stuff. Here is my referral link www.influenster.com/r/1049268)

**If you don’t know what ipsy is, you can check out my other posts all about it HERE. It is a great way to try out new brands and different types makeup.

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Ipsy Glam Bag December 2015

December 21, 2015August 10, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood7 Comments

I can’t believe that another month has flown by and it is already time to receive another ipsy glam bag! If you don’t know what ipsy is you can check out my previous post all about it by clicking HERE

If you are thinking about trying out ipsy, here is my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

This month’s glam bag is a bright Christmas red. It has a patten leather feel to it. It is a half moon shape which makes it a bit smaller than usual. Not my favorite bag, but I do like that the zipper is on the top instead of across the side like several of the last few bags.

I actually received my bag last week and have already been using the products. So this will be a bit of a mini review as well.

Swissco Soft Touch Slant Tweezers

I am super picky when it comes to tweezers. I hate to have to say it but these just didn’t live up to my standards.They have a nice feel to them, but the tip is just too thick and blunt to really get ahold of those tough stubborn hairs.

Be A Bombshell Cosmetics Mechanical Eye Liner

This did not swatch too well, but I have to say that since I have been using it I have really enjoyed it. I got the color wild child which is kind of like an off black. I really like that it is a mechanical liner. I feel as if so much product gets wasted with the types that need to be sharpened.

LATHER honey moisture mask with propolis extract

I LOVE this mask! It has a great feel and my skin has been loving the extra moisture! I also love the honey scent! This is my favorite thing that I got in my glam bag this month.

A super-hydrating mask to relieve stressed skin that has been over-exposed to environmental pollutants and nature’s harsh elements. Specially blended with propolis extract, natural honey, nourishing minerals and vitamins, this mask revitalizes the skin’s texture with deep-penetrating nutrients. Paraben-free.

Pacifica Power Of Love Natural Lipstick
Not the perfect color for me, but still very pretty and it lives up to the product claims.

Amazingly creamy, highly-pigmented, and naturally moisturizing – this lipstick is packed with all the vitamins and antioxidants your lips crave. Made with coconut oil, shea butter, and vitamin E. 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free.

FORMULA X Nail Polish in Revved Up

When they sent out the preview email, I saw all the awesome possibilities… and the nail polish. I thought to myself, with all these awesome possibilities, I REALLY hope I don’t get the nail polish ! You guys! You’ve got to me kidding me! I got ANOTHER nail polish!!! I hate nail polish! Why do I keep getting nail polish?! With washing my hands and wearing gloves all day at work, I can’t wear it, and I get my feet done at the salon. I am not going to lie, when I saw that I got yet another nail polish in my ipsy glam bag, I was so mad! I felt like a huge baby, but I was seriously so upset! I HATE nail polish! I talked to the ipsy customer service and while they are super nice and helpful, there really isn’t anything that they can do about it. I felt better that at least I was able to vent about it to someone at ipsy. Obviously this is my LEAST favorite thing that I got in my bag this month!

How about you? Did you get an ipsy’s glam bag? What did you get in yours? Were you happy with your samples? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE! Also, if you are interested in seeing my other recent posts about ipsy click HERE

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Ipsy Glam Bag November 2015

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood9 Comments

If you are thinking about trying out ipsy, here is my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

This month’s glam bag is a “universe of brilliant beauties.” This month in my glam bag I received…

Crown Brush Deluxe Pointed Crease Brush

Luxie Beauty Matte Eyeshadow Pan No. 290 Aubergine It is a beautiful eggplant color perfect for in the crease. Maybe I will use the Crown Brush to apply it.

Figs & Rouge Mattifying Emulsion & Pore Refiner

Smashbox Cosmetics Full Exposure Mascara I have already used this a few times. I was pretty excited about getting it in my glam bag, but after using it, I am only meh about it. You know how some mascaras can get better after a little while, so I will keep using it and see if I like it more after a week or so.

ModelCo HIGHLIGHTING TRIO This highlighting trio is very smooth and creamy. I think that I will probably use it on my eyes instead.

Overall I am really pleased with this month’s glam bag. I prefer to get makeup instead of nail polish or skincare.

If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE! Also, if you are interested in seeing my other recent posts about ipsy click HERE

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Ipsy November Glam Bag Sneak Peak

November 3, 2015 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood3 Comments

I don’t know about you but patience is not a virtue that I have. So whenever I am offered a sneak peak by ipsy I am going to take it!

Here is a sneak peak of what every ipsy subscriber will be receiving in her Glam Bag this November. Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara! I love mascara, so I am excited to try out this one from Smashbox.If you don’t already know what ipsy is check out my post about it by clicking HERE

If you don’t already subscribe to ipsy but would like to, check it out for yourself using my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

Want to see what I have gotten in my most recent ipsy Glam Bags? Click HERE

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Ipsy Glam Bag October 2015

October 20, 2015October 16, 2015 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood5 Comments

If you are thinking about trying out ipsy, here is my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

This month’s glam bag is gold on one side and black on the other and has a patten leather feel to it. It is a bit smaller than usual. Not my favorite bag, but I do like that the zipper is on the top instead of across the side like several of the last few bags.

While I do love ipsy, I have to admit that I am not overly thrilled with what I received in this months glam bag.

Here is what I got this month…

Meet Matt(e) Hughes ipsy October glam bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com — theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick Committed (pinky nude)

theBalm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in the shade Committed (pinky nude). I am not a huge fan of liquid lipsticks (that is another post all on its own…) This dries to a matte finish and has a wonderful vanilla mint flavor. While the shade is quite beautiful, it is not really great on me. I would definitely wear this lipstick in a different shade, despite my aversion to liquid lipsticks.

Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum

Royal & Langnickel Moda Standard Eyeshadow Shader Brush

AYRES ipsy EXCLUSIVE Pampas Sunrise Hand Cream

AURORA Gel Effect Nail Polish in Inky Dinky…While it is a perfect fall dark purple shade, this one is going into my give away pile. I get my toes done at the salon and never paint my finger nails at home. As I have mentioned before, I HATE getting nail polish samples, yet seem to get them almost every month, grrrrrr 😦

If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE! Also, if you are interested in seeing my other recent posts about ipsy click HERE

ipsy October glam bag | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com — Here is what I received in my October 2015 ipsy glam bag

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Ipsy Customer Service Is Awesome!

September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

In my post earlier today I said that when I received my ipsy glam bag it was different than what my “glam bag sneak peak” said I would be getting in my bag this month. Well, I sent an email to ipsy customer service and within less than an hour I got this reply…

Hi Laura!

Thanks so much for letting us know!

I’m sorry to hear the Glam Bag goodies you received didn’t match what you saw in your online Glam Bag. You should’ve received the following products this month:

NYX Cosmetics; ipsy Eye Shadow Trio
tre’StiQue; Mini Matte Lip Crayon (Nantucket Nude)
Evelyn Iona Cosmetics; Cream Blush (Ash)
Bayberry Naturals; Moisturizer (Rosehip & Hibiscus)
Vasanti Cosmetics; Brighten Up! Exfoliating Cleanser

Don’t worry, I’ve issued a replacement order to your current address for the items you haven’t received. You’ll get a tracking number via email once your package leaves our warehouse (within 5 -7 business days).

Apologies again for the inconvenience!

Let me know if I can help with anything else, and thanks for being part of ipsy!

Best regards,
Mariz

Thank you so much ispy! That is some really good (and really fast) customer service! If you don’t already subscribe to ipsy, here is just another reason why you should!

If you want to check it out here is my referral link: https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

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September Ipsy Glam Bag

September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood9 Comments

As usual, again this month my daughter was very excited about seeing what the ipsy glam bag design was going to look like. This month it is a gold faux leather bag with a raised texture pattern design with a matching tan zipper. She described this months bag as “really pretty with a ‘leatherish’ feel”.

Here is a picture of what my “glam bag sneak peak” said I would be getting in my bag this month…But it isn’t what I actually received. Too bad, because I like the items they were supposed to send me better than the ones that I got. Oh well, nothing I can do about it now.
Here is what I actually did get in my ipsy glam bag this month…
-NYX Cosmetics ipsy Eye Shadow Trio- when my daughter saw this she said “That light shade will be great for all over the lid and the brown one will be perfect for the crease.” That’s my girl! The black shade swatches a bit patchy but it might be different once actually applied to the lid.

-Formula X Nail Color in Ignite- While it is a perfect for fall dark red shade, this one is going into the give away pile. As I have mentioned before, I actually hate getting nail polish samples. I get my toes done at the salon and never paint my finger nails at home.

-Crown Brush Oval Concealer Brush (C224)

-Not Soap, Radio Revitalizing Hand/Body Lotion in the scent persimmon + plum (smells quite delightful)

-tre’StiQue Mini Matte Lip Crayon in Nantucket Nude- The actual product itself is wonderful, I have a few other tre’StiQue products and I love them . This lip crayon is smooth and creamy, feels great on the lips, swatches beautifully. Unfortunately, the color is absolutely horrendous on my lips! I’ll spare you a picture of it!

I am jealous that this month some people got the NAOBAY Natural & Organic Oxygenating Moisturizing Cream. It is one of my favorites and I just ran out of it. I still can’t find where to repurchase it, and the site that ipsy sent me to isn’t in English, so I can’t read it well enough to purchase it. *sigh* Nothing wants to work out for me, haha.

How about you? Did you get an ipsy’s glam bag? What did you get in yours? Were you happy with your samples? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

If you don’t already subscribe and would like to try out ipsy you can use my referral link by clicking HERE!

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August Ipsy Glam Bag and Birchbox Box

August 17, 2015August 19, 2015 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood3 Comments

When you come home and your mail box looks like this, you know it is going to be an exciting day! I subscribe to both Birchbox and Ipsy.

While I do think that the box’s design each month are really super cute, I was not too impressed with my Birchbox samples this month. Actually…I haven’t been too impressed with my Birchboxes at all lately, so I am pretty sure I am going to be canceling my subscription. Several of my Birchbox samples have gone right into my give away to someone else box. I feel as if I can better spend $10 each month by picking out and purchasing my own beauty products. All that being said, it is excited to find my mailbox overflowing with makeup and samples. 🙂

Here is what I got from Birchbox this month…

Shea Terra Organics Rose Hips Black Soap Deep Pore Facial Cleanser (I don’t really know what this stuff is really, a face wash…a mask…not sure)
Juicy Couture I am Juicy Couture perfume sample (I hate perfume samples!)
R+Co ATLANTIS Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner (these were both in foil packs…I hate foil packs!)
Harvey Prince Sea Salt Texturizing Mist (I have super straight hair, sea salt mist just makes my hair look dirty.)
Supergoop!® Daily Correct CC Cream SPF 35+ (This should be a great sample, right? I have heard so many great things about this brand. Yeah, it was such a small teeny tiny sample that I couldn’t even cover my entire face with the CC cream, and I don’t even have a very big face.)
Multitasking crayons from LAQA & Co in the shade Humble Brag/blush pink (Ok, Finally something that I like. The color is beautiful! I wore it on my cheeks as blush and I loved it. I found it to be a bit drying on my lips, but the shade is beautiful and a bit of lip balm helped with the dryness.)

My daughter gets very excited about seeing what the ipsy glam bag design is going to look like. This month it is a black and white hounds tooth design with a pink zipper. She perfectly described it when she said that it feels just like duct tape. Here is what I got in my ipsy bag this month…

JUARA Skincare Turmeric Antioxidant Radiance Facial Mask
Skone Cosmetics Luxe Doubler Eye/Lip Pencil in Wine Briogeo
Blossom & Bloom ™ Ginseng + Biotin Volumizer
noyah Natural Lipstick in the shade Desert Rose (it is a nice creamy beautiful light pink)
Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in Elegantly Wasted (This is a beautiful lilac purple shade. Unfortunately for me, this one is going into the give away pile. I actually hate nail polish. I get my toes done at the salon and never paint my finger nails at home. Oh well, 4 out of 5 isn’t bad.)

How about you? Do you get ipsy or Birchbox? What did you get in yours? Were you happy with your samples? Do you get any monthly subscription boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

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What is this ipsy thing you speak of?!

August 8, 2015August 17, 2015 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood18 Comments

According to their website… “ipsy” comes from the Latin word ipse, meaning “sense of self.” Celebrating beauty of all forms in the world, ipsy provides a platform for anyone to express both their inner and outer radiance.

For only $10 a month (or $110 for a full year subscription), subscribers will receive a beautiful “Glam Bag” with deluxe and often full-sized beauty products. You won’t be billed until your subscription begins and after that you’ll be billed on the 1^st of each month. Check it out for yourself using my referral link https://www.ipsy.com/new?refer=uqdkx

I have been subscribed to ipsy for a few months now and have really enjoyed trying out new and exciting products from brands that I might never have heard of or tried otherwise. If you enjoy makeup, you will love ipsy. It is also a great way to be able to try out new and different brands without spending a ton of money.

You don’t choose what you get in your “Glam Bag” each month. You basically take a quiz/survey of the things that you like. Then based on your likes, they send you samples and some full size products to try. Most of the things are higher end type products. It is a fun way to get to try out new things before buying them.

What to know a little more about what ipsy is? Here are some answers to ipsy Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: When do bags ship?
A: Bags ship the middle of each month. We will send out a confirmation email when your bag ships.

Q: Which bag am I getting?
A. When you subscribe, we tell you which will be your first bag. In general, sign up before the 1st of the month to get that month’s bag.

Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: We currently ship to the U.S. (incl. Territories and Military Locations) and Canada. Please stay tuned, though, as we’d love to serve you all!

If you have more questions, you can find some more answers at the ipsy site

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