Julep July Selection

Oh Julep how I love you.

I was really disappointed in the June boxes - I got Modern Beauty (the box with two products) and the DD Cream & Concealer were tiny and the colours did not work for me.

BUT this month I am in love with almost the whole collection - so I am upgrading. Hoping to get the ones I don't like out the door before they arrive - but alas so far I've just sold 3 addons and 1 of the colours from my box.

The Profiles are as follows:

Sea Salt Texture Spray
Infused with sea salt and nourishing marine extracts, this easy-to-use styling spray boosts volume and creates ocean-kissed waves.

Beach Tonic Dry Body Oil
This lightweight, antioxidant-rich moisturizer absorbs instantly and leaves no greasy residue—just soft skin and a breezy citrus fragrance.

Karen Peach Bellini frost, Faye Liquid bronze shimmer, Beach Tonic Dry Body Oil

Joanna Lilac frost, Blakely Purple & Green molten, Beach Tonic Dry Body Oil

Cassie Soft coral sheer, Alaina Driftwood taupe creme, Beach Tonic Dry Body Oil

Nadia Sun-kissed golden frost, Angela Deep sea blue molten, Tracy Sparkly ocean blue (Sea Salt Finish)

Add ons:

Adele

Add this reflective top coat to any nail color to

create a multidimensional holographic effect.

Fireworks

Design a dazzling 4th of July mani with this

patriotic glitter top coat.

OR you can upgrade for the month $19.99 PLUS $35.00

With the upgrade you get all 9 colours, Adele and both hair products.

I chose to redeem my points and do this.

Can't wait to try them out.

Ipsy June

This marks my second Ipsy bag - and I've been sorda impressed with it.

On the one hand I have gotten things that I don't see myself using - on the other I have been lucky to be able to trade for the items I really wanted out of the selection.

This month I received:

Starlooks Lip Liner in Bare $12.00

"Starlooks' long-lasting, full-coverage Lip Pencil enhances the shape of your lips and gives them perfect definition. This creamy, moisturizing formula glides on softly to smooth lips and ensure lipstick stays in place, while extending its wear. Can also be used as an all-over, highly-pigmented lip color. Comes in several shades and various finishes to pair with any Starlooks Lipstick, Lip Gloss, or Tendergloss! "

I was super excited about Starlooks - but alas the shade is pretty brown, and not really my style - I was trying to trade it but no luck yet.

NYX Blush in Sand $5.00

The NYX Powder Blush delivers sheer, silky color that glides on and blends beautifully creating a natural glow. 

This too I was excited about - as I've never gotten to try Nyx; but I don't wear gold blush.

Cailyn Gel Liner in Iron $21.00 

Whether you are trying to create the eyes of a runway model or the classic look of a 60's Hollywood star, the Cailyn Line-Fix Gel Eyeliner can make any style possible! The easy to use built-in brush makes it perfect for taking on-the-go. Create a chic yet casual look right before work, and then update it for a night out with the girls. The Cailyn Line-Fix Gel Eyeliner brushes on smooth and stays moist just long enough for wearers to perfect their look. Once dry, the gel is smudge-proof and waterproof for 24 hours. 

This one I might just use. But I haven't gotten much luck out of gel liner; so my bestie my get it

J.Cat Sparkling Cream Palette - in Volta $4.99

Everyone loves a little sparkle! Add a healthy dosage of sparkle in your life with the cream palette that comes in a variety of complementing colors. The creamy texture allows the sparkle to be applied easily with an applicator onto your skin

Now you've probably noticed the J.Cat palette is missing - well that's because I traded it.

Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil $18.00

Chella's Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil is a fresh and pretty neutral pencil that will brighten and visibly lift your eyes when lightly applied on the brow bone, dark circles, blemishes and red spots."

Finally I am excited to use this - I haven't really played around with highligher pencils but I am very interested.

The overall value of the bag was a whopping $60.99 - I paid roughly $15.00, and everything was full sized.

If nothing else I will try the products I am not sure of and it will broaden my knowledge of makeup.

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INTERNATIONAL DELIGHT™ ICED COFFEE

I received the International Delight Iced Coffee from BzzAgent.  I was provided with 9 coupons to try each flavour of the Iced Coffee & 2 International Delight Tumblers.
*The opinions I state in my review are mine and mine only.*

So far I have tried the Caramel Macchiato.

The first time I tried it I put it over ice and it was pretty good.
The second time I added extra half & half to it and I think it was better.
I am big on iced coffee; especially when it's got extra flavour to it.

I am super excited for days lounging in the hot tub with a glass of this (maybe with some Baileys).
I like that I can stick it in the tumbler and take it to work - which I did.

I really want to try the Vanilla next - but the grocery store didn't have that one before.

The weather has been so dreary lately I don't see myself in the pool soon with a cup of this :( but I think it will be handy to have for my coffee addict friends who need their caffeine in the morning.