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THE BEST AFFORDABLE EYEBROW PENCIL | SEPHORA COLLECTION RETRACTABLE EYE BROW PENCIL REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you’re having a great week! The sun is finally shining here, and the last snow piles (yes, we still have snow piles!) are melting. How is the weather where you live? Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? Let me know in the comments : )

 

 

I have my eyebrows done anytime I have any makeup on my face, and brows are one of the most important things for me to feel “ready” for the day. I love the Anatasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz (read my thoughts here) and the Benefit Precisely My Brow (read my thoughts here) but I was looking for a comparable affordable option. I saw the fantastic reviews of the Sephora Collection Retractable Eye Brow Pencil and during the VIB sale I decided to give it a try.

Product Claims

A long-wearing brow pencil featuring a wingtip comb. These retractable pencils create fuller-looking, perfectly defined eyebrows. To dispense color, twist the pencil and the always-sharp tip comes up. Easy to hold, it gives you perfect control to create precise hair-like strokes. Use the comb tip to brush brows and blend. Available in 10 natural-looking colors, each long-wearing formula stays put without smudging. This product is made without mineral oil, preservatives, parabens, or animal-derived ingredients. It is not tested on animals.

My Thoughts

I loved the application of this brow pencil, and it wore so well, even on my combo skin in areas where my brow hair is sparse. The color honey-blonde matched beautifully, just a little bit lighter than my natural brow hairs which I how I always go with brow products to avoid a harsh look. Some reviews mentioned that this product runs out quickly, but it is the same product amount as the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, so I am curious to see if it runs out quickly for me like other reviewers.

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What is your favorite eyebrow product? Do you fill in your brows regularly?

 

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STYLE SUBSCRIPTION BOX | NADINE WEST CLOTHING SUBSCRIPTION REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

 

I hope that you are having a great start to your week : ) I have shared my outfits from Nadine West before on my blog (read the posts here, here, here, here, here, here, and here) and I have been wearing some items from my last several boxes a lot lately, so I was so excited to receive a new box in the mail from them. Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

 

 

 

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does It Work?

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Discount Code

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

My Outfits

This month I received a lot of clothing pieces and accessories. I got a pair of black cropped leggings with side pockets to fit an iPhone, a navy floral henley style top, a gold bracelet, a clay-colored off the shoulder top, an orange floral babydoll tank that reminds me of a Hawaiian luau, a turquoise necklace, and a pair of cat-eye tortoise sunglasses.

 

 

 

Did I Keep It?

I love the cropped length leggings, mostly because the side pockets fit my cell phone perfectly which is great when I want to wear leggings for walks with the kids and I wore them just this past weekend when I took my seven-year-old to a trampoline park. They do have mesh panels which is great when it is hot, but I will say that they aren’t a compression legging, so they might not be the best when you need super hold-in-place gear, but they are great for comfort activewear that looks great. The navy floral henley style shirt is really comfortable, and I like that way it looks on. The gold bracelet doesn’t seem that exciting, but I really loved the way it looked on and in pictures. I don’t care for the fit or color of the clay-colored top. The orange floral babydoll style tunic tank is a really fun color on, but the fit of the shirt isn’t a style that I love which is a bummer because I love wearing orange. My favorite things this month were far and away the turquoise T necklace and the cat-eye sunglasses! I received compliments on the necklace immediately, and I love how it dresses up a plain tee shirt. The sunglasses are comfortable on, and great for when I just want a pair of lightweight plastic frames.

Final Thoughts

I love getting my Nadine West box each month! Each month I get a few things that I love, but I do wish that there was a simple form to update style preferences or check-in each month to see what I’d like to find in my box.

 

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

 

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BOSCIA LUMINIZING BLACK CHARCOAL PEEL OFF MASK REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a wonderful week! You are halfway through the week, which is definitely something to smile about : )

 

 

I was sent the Boscia Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask for being a member of Influenseter (you don’t need to be a blogger to join and review products!) and today I want to share my thoughts with you. I was gifted this product for my consideration for review, but as always all opinions are my own.

 

Boscia Luminizing Black Charcoal Mask Claims

This is a mineral-rich mask infused with activated charcoal that peels off to reveal a brighter, more clarified complexion. This mask helps minimize pores, help with dullness, and improve uneven skin tone.
The mask claims to be the original black mask and reigning fan favorite. The Luminzing Black Mask is a peel-off mask that unveils a post peel glow. The mask contains antioxidants like activated charcoal and vitamin C, this powerfully detoxifying mask leaves your skin feeling flawlessly fresh and clean while helping to minimize the appearance of pores and enhance radiance.

 

My Thoughts

I absolutely adore masking and I do face masks at least a couple of times a week as part of my skincare routine. I was excited to try this mask because it has great reviews and I love peel off masks. I applied this mask with a cheap foundation brush like this one and love how easily it applied. I didn’t notice a strong fragrance but did notice my eyes watered in slightly so I think I will go a little bit further away from my eyes next time (you can see how I applied it, and apply most masks in the picture below). I left the mask on for about 25 minutes and loved how it was completely smooth and dry to the touch when it was time to peel it off. The mask removed really easily and I just used a warm washcloth to remove any residue before cleansing my skin. My face felt super smooth and had a glow right after I removed the mask, and I did *think* that my skin looked better the next morning…yay! I will definitely continue to use this.

 

 

 

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Have you tried any Boscia skincare? What is your favorite mask? Let us know in the comments! Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful weekend love! xx

 

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NAKED BASICS 2 TUTORIAL | EVERYDAY EYE LOOK

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

Thank you, as always, for being here! I hope your week is off to a great start : )

 

 

I love the Naked Basics 2 Palette because it is so easy to grab whenever I want a cool-toned look. This palette is great because it is small enough to slip into your makeup bag, easy to travel with, and though it is small it is mighty! The Naked Basics 2 has velvety, pigmented shadows that offer shades that can give me the most basic “no makeup makeup” look or a smokey, sexy eye.

 

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Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 

Too Faced Shadow Insurance 

Sigma Beauty Eye Shadow Brushes

Rimmel Scandaleyes Liner in Nude

L’Oreal Infallible Super Slim Liner in Black 

CoverGirl Clump Crusher Mascara in Water Resistant Black 

Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara in Waterproof Very Black

 

Have you tried the Naked Basics 2 palette? Have you tried the original Naked Basics palette? Or, what about the Ultimate Basics?

Thank you for reading! I hope you have a beautiful and blessed week! xx

 

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ONE LOVE ORGANICS | GARDENIA + TEA ANTIOXIDANT BODY SERUM

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Well, today I was finally able to leave the house after being snowed in since FRIDAY! Is there snow where you live?

 

 

Product Claims

The Gardenia + Tea Antioxidant Body Serum intensely nourishes, hydrates and promotes firmer, and smoother skin. This formula has Antileukine 6®, an antioxidant, to help defend against environmental stressors and elemental dryness. The One Love Organics Gardenia + Tea Antioxidant Body Serum can be used alone or layered with sunscreen or lotion for extra hydration.

My Thoughts

I use either a sunless tanning lotion or a regular lotion every time I get out of the shower, but it’s always my least favorite part of the process because I dread waiting for the lotion to dry before getting cozy into my PJs or robe. I was hesitant to try the One Love Organics Gardenia + Tea Antioxidant Body Serum because I’ve never been a body oil gal, minus using them during my pregnancies, but I couldn’t believe how quickly this absorbed into my skin. I have been using it after every shower and looking forward to it because it smells wonderful and it is a little luxurious treat to look forward to. I have also been mixing this with my favorite drugstore sunless tanner and it has been working very well. This product is pricey, so I haven’t purchased another one, but I definitely would use it again or try to find a similar item.

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Do you have any shower or skincare splurges? Let us know in the comments! Have a wonderful day! xx

 

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ANTIBACTERIAL TOOTHBRUSH | DOCTOR PLOTKA’S MOUTHWATCHERS REVIEW & DEMO

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you are having a fantastic start to your week! We had a giant snowstorm and it’s still coming down strong, so we haven’t left the house in days! If you have kids, or even if you don’t, you know that cabin fever can be very real, so feel free to comment suggestions for us below ; )

 

 

I am very into oral hygiene and pride myself in being a twice-a-day flosser, two or three times a day brusher, and avid mouthwash proponent. I’ve always bought only soft or “very-soft” toothbrushes (thanks for the tip, mom!) but other than that I have never been too concerned about what toothbrush I use. I was contacted about trying Doctor Plotka’s Mouthwatchers toothbrushes and because I am a bit of an oral health nerd, I said yes. I was sent the toothbrushes for my consideration for review, but this post is not sponsored and as always, I never will accept money in exchange for a positive review. I still use Smile Brilliant to whiten my teeth.

Doctor Plotka’s Mouthwatchers

These brushes were invented by a dentist with over 40 years in his Boston-based dental practice. The Mouthwatchers toothbrushes have bristles infused with silver to naturally eliminate 99.9% of bacteria that grows on the bristles between uses. These naturally antimicrobial bristles help make your overall dental health better because your mouth is not reintroduced to harmful bacteria. The flossing bristles provide superior cleaning because the outer bristles, which are as thin as human hair, gently brush away food that other brushes miss, and the thicker inner bristles help complete the cleaning of the teeth and gums. The soft polyester bristles will outlast your traditional nylon bristles. Doctor Plotka’s Mouthwatchers toothbrush is available in a traditional toothbrush, a travel toothbrush, and an electric toothbrush.

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What is your favorite toothbrush? Do you floss every single day? Do you have a travel toothbrush that is antibacterial? Let us know in the comments! Thank you for reading! xx

 

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PERFUME POD THE REFILLABLE PERFUME ATOMIZER FROM TRAVALO

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We have made it to the middle of the week! Am I the only one who gets excited for Friday on Wednesday? I didn’t think so ; )

When I was a little girl I remember loving smelling the different perfumes at department store beauty counters and spraying as many fragrance cards as my mom would allow. I still love trying different scents and have a few favorites, but after becoming a mother and getting a bit older I started searching for a signature scent that my husband, little loves, and people close to me could associate with me. I knew that I wanted a timeless scent that was elegant, not too strong but lasts all day and several months ago I found Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel which is my new signature scent.

Perfume Pod 

When traveling I typically just take small rollerballs or perfume samples that I happen to have on hand, even if they aren’t a scent I particularly love, or if I am traveling somewhere where I want to have my beloved Coco Mademoiselle I will pack it in my suitcase and hope it doesn’t break or spill. Is this ideal? No, but I was recently sent a Perfume Pod by Travalo to try out and now I can safely take my signature scent with me in my purse or suitcase. *Note Travalo sells both the Perfume Pod and the original Travalo, the original is a bit sleeker and more expensive, but both are an affordable price-point and work the same way.

How It Works

This diagram shows how you can easily put any fragrance easily into the Perfume Pod by inserting the bottom of the pod atomizer onto the atomizer stick of the perfume or cologne bottle and pump until the Perfume Pod is filled up. One thing I realized is that you cannot wash out the Perfume Pod, so you would need to stick to the same fragrance unless you were feeling daring and wanted to mix. You can see it in action on my LeahTacklesBeauty Instagram.

My Thoughts

I think that these are fantastic! I love that they are perfect for traveling, and I love having my fragrance with me for nights out.  It is about the size of a tube of lipstick, but if you fill it up it will get you 50-80 sprays, so perfect for vacations! I like that these come in a ride variety of colors because you could easily identify your different perfumes if you used multiple Perfume Pods. I think this is an absolute win, and I would definitely buy more in the future.

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Have you tried this? Do you have a signature scent?

Thank you, as always, for reading! xx

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STYLE SUBSCRIPTION BOX | NADINE WEST CLOTHING SUBSCRIPTION REVIEW

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you are having a great start to your week : ) I have shared my outfits from Nadine West before on my blog (read the posts here, here, here, here, here, and here), and I have been wearing some items from my last several boxes a lot lately, so I was so excited to receive a new box in the mail from them. Nadine West sent me this box for my consideration for review but I was not paid to write this post and as always all opinions are my own.

 

 

 

What is Nadine West?

NadineWest.com is a company that sends you an outfit to try on and you keep only what you love. The outfit is a surprise, but you take a style quiz and the stylists get to know your style more each month. The outfits are affordable with pieces costing about $10-$30 each, which is very affordable compared to other similar services.

How Does It Work?

On the Nadine West website, you take the style quiz so that the stylist can get to know what you are looking for in an outfit. You will receive a pink package in the mail with your personalized outfit. Try on the outfit and keep what you love and send back what you don’t.

My Thoughts

The style quiz was super easy to do, which was great because I wanted something that didn’t take too much time but I was still able to make notes to make sure the stylist knew my preferences. I really loved the surprise aspect of this, and it was like opening up a girly gift from a really stylish friend. I cannot stand having to return things, it is such a bummer, but I LOVE the way this company does it because your outfit comes with return shipping.

Discount Code

Use the referral code “Nadine” on NadineWest.com (not an affiliate code for me, just sharing the one they currently have on their website) to waive your shipping fee which means you’ll get your outfit in the mail without paying anything!

My Outfit

This month I received a lot of clothing pieces and jewelry. For clothing, I opened up a  beautiful peach colored open-faced cotton cardigan, a blue 1/3 button blouse, a pair of floral leggings, and a green sweater dress. For jewelry, I got gold stretchy bracelets, a gorgeous pair of antler gold earrings, and a gold necklace.

Did I Keep It?

I LOVE the peach cardigan and think it is perfect for spring! I like the way the blue blouse looks on, it looks almost like a chambray or denim. The leggings are super comfortable and the print is so vibrant and fun! I love the leggings for lounging around the house or yoga class. The green dress, while I LOVED the olive green color, didn’t fit me well, and also wasn’t my style, but Nadine West makes returns easy. I have worn the earrings already several times, and the bracelets will be cute for stacking bracelets–if my six-year-old gives them back ; ) She LOVES them! I didn’t care for the gold necklace, but have a friend in mind who I think will love it. I appreciate how Nadine West pays attention to your feedback and tries hard to currate a great box of clothing and style pieces for you based off your preferences.

Have you tried any fashion boxes like this? Have you tried Nadine West? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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The Better Skin Co. Product Reviews

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Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that you are having a fantastic week so far : ) I had an AMAZING time at the Justin Timberlake Man of the Woods concert and got home just in time for a huge snow (yes, snow in April!) storm. How is the weather where you are? Let us know in the comments!

I love trying out new skincare, and when The Better Skin Co. sent me a few products to try out I was excited to see what the brand co-founded by Natalya Rachkova, an aesthetician who has been making her “magic” cream for years and beauty industry alum Murphy D. Bishop, II, had to offer.

Mirakle Cream

This claims to be “genius in a jar” and a one-stop, skin-loving, problem-solving, all-purpose cream. The recipe is imported from the Republic of Uzbekistan, and is handcrafted in the USA. Some of the ingredients are coconut oil, sea buckthorn, shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe, and algae to help moisturize the skin. Peptides and hyaluronic acid help skin appear smoother and youthful.

My Thoughts

I really have enjoyed this, but because I have been working hard to find the perfect balance for myself, I have been using this in my rotation but not as the standalone moisturizer in my skincare lineup. I have LOVED this for my neck, decolletage, and the tops of my hands. This does absorb quickly into the skin, which I really appreciate.

Lava Magik

 

 

A daily cleanser, exfoliating scrub and revitalizing mask. Skin cleansing volcanic lava from France enriched with ingredients including calendula, sweet orange and grapeseed oils, cucumber, parsley, and chamomile which claim to give healthy and more youthful skin.

My Thoughts

If you follow my social media such as my LeahTacklesBeauty Instagram you have probably seen me in many face masks, and I tend to mask at least two or three times each week. As soon as I opened this I tried it out as a mask, and love that I can scrub for some extra exfoliation after wearing the mask for about 10 minutes. I did notice my face looked as if it was stained red after using it, but as soon as I washed it off with a cleanser that went away. I love this and will continue to use it.

Zit No More

This product contains salicylic acid wrapped in three soothing essential oils.  The formula is boosted with PhytoVie® pollution defense to assist the skin with its battle against pollutants.

My Thoughts

The verdict is still out for me on this one. I really love the idea of it because it’s perfect to toss into your bag and the roller ball makes it a breeze to use with no mess, but it also smells very strongly of tea tree oil and I’m not sure if it works for me. To be fair, I haven’t used it very much yet, but when I did use it on blemishes though I felt that initial slight sting as if it would work, I don’t know if it made my blemishes any smaller after use. I don’t think this made anything worse, but I am still not sure if it made it better, either.

Have you tried any of The Better Skin Co. range? I am excited that they are now being stocked nationwide at Ulta Beauty stores and look forward to trying out more of the line. Thank you, as always, for reading! xx

 

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HOW-TO WEAR THREADER EARRINGS AND DELICATE JEWELRY | FEATURING LULUPO DESIGNS WITH COUPON CODE

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Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a wonderful weekend, and a very Happy Easter if you celebrate : ) As you’re reading this I am very likely heading to a Justin Timberlake Man of the Woods concert and could not be more excited! What was the last concert you attended? Were you team N’Sync or Backstreet Boys? Are you going to any fun concerts this summer? Let us know in the comments!

 

 

 

 

How To Wear Threader Style Earrings and Minimalist Jewelry

I love simple jewelry because you can wear it dressed up or down and it looks classy, always. I like layering minimalist necklaces, especially one that is short almost choker style and one a bit longer. I like wearing simple gold earrings and pulling my hair back when I want to show them off.

Lulupo Designs 

I have been obsessed with delicate jewelry lately, and like I showed on my birthday wishlist post (you can read that here) I have been drooling over threader earrings. I was searching Etsy and found the shop LuluPo Designs and instantly fell hard for the simple designs and understated elegance.

I ordered the Minimalist Howlite Earrings because if you’ve seen my Instagram you know that I love anything marble. I also snagged the Minimalist Square Threaders and they are my favorite! I have been wearing them nonstop. I love that the earrings are super light and go with anything. I did notice that the earrings are the tiiiiiniest bit thicker than most earrings, but haven’t noticed any irritation but I may not wear them every day just in case. The earrings are super inexpensive and her shop is new but has fantastic reviews. I hope that she rolls out necklaces in the future!

Luica, the owner of Lulupo Designs is incredibly helpful and has great communication! She was sweet enough to send me two more pairs for my consideration for review. She sent me the Hoop Threaders which I love because I have been wanting some hoops since they’re on trend right now and wanted a minimalist pair to style for everyday looks. She also sent me the Crystal Studs which I adore because I am a total studs girl.

Coupon Code

You can use the code LEAH20 at checkout to save 20% off anything in the Lulupo Designs Etsy Shop.  *Note: These links are not affiliate link which means that I won’t be paid if you use them or use the discount code! Thank you so much Lucia for sharing this link with my followers : )

 

Have you worn threader earrings? Let us know in the comments!! xx

 

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