Wednesday, February 7, 2018

January 2018 - Monthly Favorites!

Here are the top 5 products that I have been loving this month:

Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray ~ $38.00 CAN for full size (also available in mini size for $21.00 CAN). A featherweight leave-in formula that delivers all the benefits dry, damaged hair needs to look and feel healthier. 

I had been pretty loyal to my Briogeo leave-in spray and it was good; but, it just wasn't as good as it could be so I wanted to try something new and this was highly reviewed. It's a touch pricey so I picked it up during the VIB Rouge sale and I have loved it! This actually makes my hair super smooth, detangled, and soft. This is light and doesn't weigh down my hair at all; but, makes my hair look really nice! 

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

January 2018 - What I Bought This Month!

Happy Monthly Haul time! I have really enjoyed seeing what I buy every month! I like that I get to share everything I have purchased (because really some of it would get lost in my beauty collection if I didn't!) Also these posts helps to keep me on track - I am planning on trying to only spend around $100 per month on beauty since I am be on a smaller budget with a new baby! 

I will only include products I have spent money on - gifts, pr samples, and freebies are usually shared on posts like my Five on Friday posts! 

Now, let's be real I knew with my trip to California that I would not even be close to being on budget this month, so I did 2 little makeup auctions before leaving (from my declutter what I didn't donate/give to friends) and definitely earned some money for my trip! 

Here is a look at what I bought in January: 

Beautylish Lucky Bag ~ $93.75 US = $123.29 CAN. So, I technically pre-ordered this on December 26, but it didn't ship or arrive until January so it's in this month's haul! Every year Beautylish releases a Lucky Bag for $75.00 plus shipping and you are guaranteed at least $150.00 products worth of products - it's always a surprise what you get! I did a huge unboxing of what I received in my Lucky Bag with swatches of everything - you can check out the full post here! 

Monday, February 5, 2018

Manicure Monday - Polka Dot Heart Nail Art

As if I really need an excuse to use pink in anything; but, since February is the month of Looooove, I'm feeling all the pink and hearts and everything pretty! It's funny actually, my husband and I do not celebrate Valentine's Day (unless you count ordering a Papa John's heart shaped pizza as celebrating), but I still love all the cute heart and lovey-dovey things that come out this month! 



I'm starting this month with a cute little polka dot heart nail art look! I needed something simple and cute, since I broke a nail with the car door and a couple others chipped corners on our trip! (So, sometimes it's nice to make them all the same length and have a fresh start!)

Sunday, February 4, 2018

January 2018 - Monthly Empties and Month in Masks!

Time to take a look at my beauty garbage! (I hope each month that I will have lots of empties; because, I'm trying to make a conscious effort to go through and use up products!)



Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch ~ 24 patches for $4.42. Acne Pimple Master Patch heals acne, blemishes and prevents future breakouts quickly. Hydrocolloid patch prevent secondary infections and absorbs exudate to encourage wound repair process more faster.

These are hands down sooo good! These made my favorite products in September 2015 and I have continued to repurchase these multiple times! These are great to use on pimples that are building under the surface or that have surfaced that you don't want to pop! These clear up pimples quickly work so well. 
Repurchase: Yes! 

Friday, February 2, 2018

Five on Friday - February 2, 2018

Happy Friday everyone! I can't believe it has been almost a week since we have been home from vacation! It's always hard to get settled and organized after getting home I think and it's been a bit of a busy week! 

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I love when I win awesome giveaways! Thanks so Canadian Box Addict and Sweet Reads Box I won the January Sweet Reads Box! I love the idea of of a book box, I just don't generally treat myself to something like this! 

Sweet Reads Box is a Canadian Book subscription that is $49.99 CAN + shipping. Each month you receive a best selling novel, an item connected to the story theme, a delicious drink, and a sweet treat.