No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #2

We’re into the second week of the new year…how’s that resolution going to work out and eat healthier?  I hope that these weekly workouts help to encourage you along your healthier lifestyle journey.

Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #1

What a great way to start out the new year with a great stretching workout!

You may not realize it, but flexibility is just as important for you as strength and cardio!  Sometimes I am so sore from a previous intense workout that I need to focus for a few days on flexibility and stretching.  This is a quick 10-minute flexibility workout by (my favorite) Jessica Smith!

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! #48

Since it was Christmas yesterday, you got a break from your Monday morning workout, but that doesn’t mean you can take today off too. 😉

This 15-minute workout used cardio to target the belly fat and tone your abs.  Having strong abs not only helps you to look better but it will also improve your posture as well as decrease back pain.

Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Beauty Subscription · Make up

Hello, BoxyCharm! December 2017 Box

Boxy charm is a$21/month/box subscription that includes 5 luxury and indie brand products.  Instead of sample sizes like some other subscription boxes/bags, Boxycharm has full sized products.   It ships to the US and Canada.boxy charm hello charmer! | lookingjoligood.blog
Each month the value of the box is usually over $120.  It is a great way to try out different higher priced brands without spending a lot of money.  I’ve received products from brands such as Tarte, Cover Fx, Becca, Dr. Brandt, and Bare Minerals.
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December’s theme is Glitz and Glam.

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I love that they include a card with the product’s info and pricing on it.  There are usually a few product variations each month between the boxes that are sent out.  This month there were three different possible boxes.  I got box number one, as indicated by the number 1 in the lower right-hand corner of the info card.

Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog

Here is what I got in my box this month:

 

bellápierre Cosmetics – Pro Concealer Palette $29.99

“BelláPierre’s professional color correcting concealer palette is formulated with rich creamy good for your skin ingredients. Helping create a flawless healthy complexion.”

Thankfully I don’t usually need to color correct my skin, so I’m not into this at all.  I would never pay $30 for this, but the box is still a great value despite this being a giveaway product for me.  It smells exactly like a box of crayons.

FYI: Orange is great for masking dark circles under the eyes. Green is helpful for diminishing redness, and the purple shade is supposed to help to give brightness to the skin.  Remember that if you color correct, you need to have really good high coverage foundation and concealer as well.crown brushes Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog

Crown Brush – Deluxe Blush Brush $12.00

“With super soft, dense synthetic bristles, this brush can be used with both powder and cream blushes, and provides medium to full coverage for a more dramatic finish.”

It is incredibly soft, but a bit dense to be used as a blush brush.  It is still a great brush that I’m sure I will be using for something else.tarte tarteist mascara Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog

tarteist™ lash paint mascara $23.00

“A jet-black mascara that has a molded brush that grabs and coats even the tiniest lashes for 2700% more volume.”

Ummm, 2700% more volume?  Is that even a measurable amount.

I’m not really a big fan of the brush on this mascara.  It is the type that has the stiff plastic bristles. tarte tarteist mascara Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogI love tarte!  It is probably one of my top 5 all-time favorite makeup brands.  The packaging is super sleek!  I can’t decide if I love or hate this mascara…when I first put it on my lashes look amazing!  Then as the day goes on it just kinda disappears.  I don’t know where it goes?  It doesn’t flake or smudge, it just vanishes.  At work the other day, I looked into the mirror and it looked as if I forgot to apply mascara to my lashes.  I was not happy about that!  Has anyone else used this mascara and had that happen?real her blush kit Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog

RealHer Blush Kit $32

“Treat your cheeks to a multi-dimensional, natural flush with this RealHer Blush Kit- Be Fearless, Be Limitless”real her blush kit Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogWhile I personally don’t own anything else from the brand Real Her, I know that they have included products in past Boxycharm boxes. I don’t know how popular this brand is because through Boxycharm is the only other time that I have heard of them.blush swatches Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogThis blush kit features 3 shades: sparkly pink-fearless, matte peach-limitless, and shimmering bronze-unstoppable.  They are not very pigmented, but can be built up.  So if you are someone that doesn’t like a lot of blush, these would be great fo you!Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog

Pretty Vulgar – My Lips Are Sealed Lightweight Liquid Lipstick $24

“A highly pigmented liquid lipstick that provides a radiant metallic finish, nice comfortable creamy texture, and a citrus cordial flavor.”

Pretty Vulgar has some gorgeous packaging!  I feel like their prices are a bit high, but that being said…I’m almost considering buying another one of these liquid lipsticks and I usually hate liquid lipstick.pretty vulgar packaging Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogI have fallen madly in love with this My Lips Are Sealed lightweight liquid lipsticks. I have the shade 105 Weeping Willow. It’s a beautiful rosy bronze shade. The formula is so awesome and comfortable.  These are available in 8 shades at Sephorapretty vulgar swatch Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogOriginally, 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. This is my 5th Boxycharm Box, one more to go.  Not sure if I am going to continue after January,  I am thinking about trying out FabFitFun next.  I’ll keep you posted!boxycharm | lookingjoligood.blog

 

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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Beauty Subscription · Make up

Hello, BoxyCharm! November 2017 Box

boxy charm hello charmer! | lookingjoligood.blogIf 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.boxycharm | lookingjoligood.blogNovember’s theme is Sweater Weather.  I love that they include a card with the product’s info and pricing on it.Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blogOriginally, 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.Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blogHere 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…)laqa & co Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

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

laqa & co Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blogThe 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 Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

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 Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

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 brushes Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

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.winky lux Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

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.winky lux Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blogDo 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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Beauty Subscription · Make up

Hello, BoxyCharm! October 2017 Box

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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.

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October’s theme is Spellbound.  I love that they include a card with the product’s info and pricing on it.Boxy Charm October 2017 Spellbound | lookingjoligood.blog

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 lip paint Boxy Charm October 2017 Spellbound | lookingjoligood.blog

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 Boxy Charm October 2017 Spellbound | lookingjoligood.blog
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.

spice jaunteblu Boxy Charm October 2017 Spellbound | lookingjoligood.blog

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.

dls crayon Boxy Charm October 2017 Spellbound | lookingjoligood.blog

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.

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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 highlighter Boxy Charm October 2017 Spellbound | lookingjoligood.blog

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.

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 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.

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #43

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!

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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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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #42

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

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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