Perfume for Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

So I got my Christmas present from my boyfriend today, and OMG was I surprised! He got me the Katy Perry "Purrr" Perfume, and Taylor Swift "Wonderstruck"! Both are full 3.4 oz bottles! They smell amazing, and the bottles are gorgeous!

We agreed that he would only get me ONE perfume because he is supposed to be saving money to move up here, so opening a box with 2, was a surprise! I guess tho, I shouldn't have been surprised since he is one of those boyfriends that actually LIKES spoiling their girlfriend... Even tho, I don't really care to be spoiled... I'd much rather have 1 less expensive item that had more thought put into it, than 2 or 3 expensive ones that are personally not worth it. However, I am still extremely grateful! <3


Now I wont have to worry about running out of perfume any time soon (I normally only have 1 bottle at all times, and get a new one only when I run out :P)! 

My mom also got me perfume for Christmas... She got me the gift set of Juicy Couture "Viva La Juicy" with the 1 oz perfume bottle, the little baby bottle (however, I'm not sure what exactly the difference is between it, and the 1 oz bottle), and the lotion. Its definitely one of my FAVORITE scents, and I've only owned the little spray bottle I got from Target for $12. So to have a nice 1 oz bottle + a few extras is AWESOME! :D


I got a few other things for Christmas to. Including a jewelry armoire, cupcake pajamas, a cupcake blanket, knock-off uggs, super comfy slippers, a bunch of my favorite Ferrero Rocher chocolates, and few other little things. I ALSO got "Pocahontas" on DVD!!! Which I've been wanting FOREVER! She was my idol growing up, and I wanted to be just like her... So today as soon as I woke up, I went downstairs, curled up under my cupcake blanket and watched "Pocahontas" just like I did when I was 7!

So I definitely have to say that this Christmas was one of the best! Especially because this year, we actually had a fireplace to hang our stockings on! :D

Of course... Mines the one turned the wrong way -_-. But it has a really cute snowman on the front!

I'm so thankful for everything I got, and for my amazing family and boyfriend that made this Christmas even better.

XOut Wash-In Treatment

I am SO grateful to have gotten this product to try out from Influenster in my Holiday VoxBox! This is the first product I've tried that actually has made a difference in my skin! Its is an awesome face wash and an AMAZING spot treatment! This product IS made by the same company who made Proactive. So just to clarify... I HAVE tried Proactive in the past, and it did NOTHING for my skin. So this is definitely a big step up for this company!




The best part about this product is that it is 8.5% Benzoyl Peroxide. You usually can't find anything but 2% or 10% and for me 2% doesn't seem to be strong enough, but 10% is too much. So this is a higher middle % and I think thats why its working so well for me! :D

Using this as a face wash in the shower I think has cleared up my skin a little bit, but even if it hasn't made a big difference in the look of it, it feels like it has! My skin FEELS cleaner, and like it can actually breathe! However, I really love using it as a spot treatment! All you do is dab a little on any blemishes, leave it on for about 15min., rinse it off with warm water and in a few hours they will either be gone, or significantly decreased! I do this every night before bed, and when I wake up in the morning all my big problem blemishes are gone. I love it!!!




Another great thing about the XOut Wash-In Treatment is that it is a "3 step in 1" product. You can use it in 3 ways, and it works as 3 products. So no Toner or Acne lotion after! And you can use it as a wash, mask or spot treatment.

**One note to all who suffer from acne and can't find a face wash that works... Make sure you give the product time to sit on the skin. If you just lather it up and rinse it off in 15sec. then its not going to give the product time to settle in and really work!**

So I 100% recommend this product! It is definitely worth the $19.95!  If you want to learn more and/or purchase the XOut Wash-In Treatment you can go to XOut.com.  "X Out is sold as a 30-day supply and comes with a bonus Shine Control product to help you fight oil all day for $19.95".

imPRESS Press-on Manicure

I received this item in my Holiday VoxBox from Influenster, and I'm SO happy I did! I am pleasantly impressed with this product. I'm honestly not a big "Press on Nails" kind of girl... But I really like these! They are a great quick out the door product if you forgot to paint your nails the night before, and don't have time for them to dry now!




These nails are really great because they are so easy to apply. First, make sure there is no nailpolish on your nails, next use the prep pad included in the kits, then just find the sizes that fit your nails. Peel off the plastic tab, and press them on! Super easy, and quick.

Another thing I love about these nails are all the designs. There are TONS of different designs, so anyone and everyone will be able to find at least ONE that they like "36 colors and patterns, including trendy brights, classic darks and animal prints.". I also love that they aren't super long and fake looking. I hate seeing women walk around with 2in. nails... It just gross. So I love that these are nice and healthy looking. They aren't super long, but they aren't too short either. Another plus is that you don't feel like you can't do anything because they will break off. They don't feel like you can only use your fingertips for everything.




The only slight issue I have is the price. These nails are $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns. Its not that I think its TOO much, but I would be alot more comfortable paying $4.99 - $6.99. However you have to remember that you are getting 24 nails for a super quick no mess mani. "They are available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more." You can also go to imPressManicure.com to download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns.

So all-in-all I love this product. They are again, great for quick on the go people. They are really great for the holidays. You already busy with everything else going on, you don't really have time to go get or give yourself a mani, so these come in really handy!


ALSO!
The packaging is awesome! I love it... Its super cute, and after all the nails are gone, you can use it for anything! I'm going to use it for pills in my purse. I normally keep them in a baggy. So this will be much cuter, and safer! But you could use it for anything... Just be creative!

NYC New York Color "Liquid Lipshine Lipgloss"

Thanks to my Holiday VoxBox from Influenster, I've found a new top 5 lipgloss! I'm inlove with this gloss... I've been wearing it basically everyday since I got it, and I can't get enough of it! :D


I'm definitely more of a lipgloss girl, than lipstick, so I've tried quite a few glosses in my past and this is seriously one of the best! And whats really great about this gloss is that it is only $2.49 at an drugstore or anywhere else that sells NYC Cosmetics!

This lipgloss is great because it is sheer, but yet pigmented. The color I received is "Nude York City" and it is beautiful. Its a peachy nude with a little bit of shimmer. "Available in 10 on-trend shades from neutral nudes, to berries & fuchsias". I love the fact that this gloss is so smooth, and it isn't thick or sticky. It also doesn't dry out my lips (due to the Vitamin E), and I feel like I RARELY have to apply it. 


The packaging if pretty average (but theres nothing wrong with that). But I do like the applicator. Its just a simple sponge doe-foot, but its nice and long which I like.


This is definitely a product I will continue to buy, and try more of! It's comparable to the highend glosses and 10x cheaper!

"Visit newyorkcolor.com to check out all shades and fun products from New York Color!"