UNBOXING WARS Nerdblock vs Lootcrate Unboxing Review December 2014

I dont usually get the recurring subscription for Nerdblock and Lootcrate its when I only really like the spoilers. I  saw some spoiler on Instagram so I had to get it. LOL!

Here is what I got from December's Lootcrate

Lootcrate costs $13.37 a month + $6 shipping which consist of 6-8 products curated for the inner geek in you. ^.^ If you are interested in subscribing with loot crate please use my referral link here. And thank you in advance if you did so. ^.^

Exclusive The Joker Batman-Batman POP! Vinyl Figure (Funko)

Value $12

This is very exclusively made for Lootcrate so this is a Limited Edition collectible. I will be gifting this one as I am not that huge of a Joker Fan. 

Exclusive Dancing Groot Crew Socks (HYP Hosiery)

Value $9?

I love Groot! So I am happy to get this socks! And its perfect for the winter season Groot will keep my feet warm! ^.^

Tetris Puffy Sticker Set

Captain America Air Freshner

Exclusive Batman Comic Book Issue 36 (DC Comics)

Value $5?

I like collecting the comic books I get from Loot crate so I am definitely keeping this.

Simpson's Mighty Wallet (Dynomighty)

Value $15

This is pretty decent design of a wallet I will definitely gift this to Simpson fan! 

Ghostbusters Door Hanger 

Value $1?

OVERALL VALUE: Around $50

Here is what I got from December's Nerdblock

Nerdblock costs around $19.99/ month if your going to just subscribe monthly but now they lower the price per block when you subscribe 3 mos up to a year. If you are interested in subscribing to Nerd block you can do so here. 

Double Shirts from Shirtpunch!

Value $10? each

I love both shirts that I received! I wish I had gotten the maroon shirt for the Harry Potter shirt but I guess because I subscribed late the ran out of the maroon and black color ones.

Gremlin doll

Value $10.35

Not so happy about this one I am not a fan. Didn't really liked the movies too. Will be giving this away.

Dungeons and Dragons Army Builder Pack

Value $6-10?

Tetris Notebook

Value $10.78

Val Kilmer signed Willow Print

Value ???

I don't what value to put here so I will leave it blank. 

OVERALL VALUE: Around $48

TOTAL REVIEW

With both boxes you get pretty much what you paid for plus more. I like that I got two shirts from Nerdblock which I both liked but the other items from Nerdblock didn't interest me much unlike the one from the Lootcrate. I usually wait fro spoilers from Instagram before I decide to subscribe for both subscriptionboxes unless they release are really cool spoiler that would lure me in. ^.^

UNBOXING WARS WINNER!

LOOTCRATE

Disclaimer: I purchased the boxes with my own money and this post contains links affiliate and external links.

Colourpop Cosmetics Forget the Fruitcake and Lumiere Review and Swatches

Finally I have ordered my first Colourpop cosmetics. I have been eyeing this brand for a while now and I can't help myself anymore. I ordered the Forget the Fruitcake lippie stix Holiday Collection and the Lumiere lippie stix and lippie pencil, then I got a free lippie primer with my purchase. I ordered on Dec 6 then I got my package on Dec 12. And OMG I love the packaging its so pretty! <3 I can't believe this only cost $5 per lippie stix and pencil!!!

I love this lippie primer! Its makes your lips velvety smooth so that when you apply the lippies it goes on smoothly! This is like the Benefit Porefessional but for lips!!!!!

 I was really concerned at first because most of the shades are matte I never wear MAC lipsticks because most of the shades I like their are matte, which are too drying for my lips but this matte formula doesn't do that to my lips. I love all the shades and I think it fits no matter skin tone you have! ^.^The swatches are (from left to right) Cookie (matte), Tuxedo (hyper glossy), Confetti (hyper glossy), Cheers ( matte), Lady (matte), Tutu (matte).

Swatch for (left to right) Lumiere lippie stix and lippie pencil.

Lip swatch for Cookie (True Nude Beige, Matte Finish)

Lip swatch for Lumiere (Dusty mauve pink, matte finish)

Tuxedo (Cool toned neon pink, hyper glossy finish)

Confetti (True blue red, hyper glossy finish)

Cheers (Deep raspberry, matte finish)

Lady (Cool toned dirty burgundy, matte finish)

Tutu ( Blackened red violet, matte finish)

TOTAL REVIEW

I love all the shades I am so happy I got this! I am gonna order a bunch more from Colourpop cosmetics! I have my eyes on the Megan Naik eye shadow quad and all the Holiday Collection they have right now are to die for! This post is not in any way sponsored I bought all of this with my own money. 

Memebox Pony Palette and Memebrush Review and Swatches

I bought the Pony Palette together with the Memebrush set for $36. My first impression of the Pony palette is that it has a good selection of eye shadows four mattes and four shimmers. The packaging is very sturdy and it not a big palette it's size is almost the same size of my iPhone 6. I am not impressed by the brushes that comes with it though, my fingers are much more better than this brushes. LOL!

Swatches of the matte eye shadows.

Swatches of the shimmer eye shadows.

Looks that created with the Memebox Pony Palette.

These are the Memebrush which consist of 6 brushes. I like that this are portable and the case and look of the brushes are really classy.

TOTAL REVIEW

I really love the Pony palette even though it's not super pigmented you can totally build up the color by piling it on. My favorite shade is the shine rosegold and shine cocoa. I think if you are having a lazy day I just use my finger to swipe the shimmer eyeshadows on my lids and call it a day, but you can also recreate a lot of very dramatic and classic smokey eye with this palette.

Rating: 9/10

With the memebrush I am not totally impressed, they are decent enough but I think for a price tag of $18 you can buy a real techniques or eco tools brush set which are much more good quality. The set I think lacks a blending brush and a foundation brush. I like that the lip brush is attached with concealer brush which is a good combo if you are doing a bold lip and need to clean up the outside of the lips with concealer. The eyeliner/brow brush has long bristles that it's hard to control for precision. The rest are okay to me I don't reach for it too much though.

Rating:6/10.

If you are interested on buying some of this you can do so here. They have a lot of other Memebox brand items available at the store right now so do check it out. I am still waiting for my Membox dual eyeshadow in Soul from my TesterKorea Haul so I will be posting on a review on that soon here so be sure to check back! ^.^

Memebox Coupon Codes for January 2015

Get $3 of coupon code for $30 purchase : TICWJF

Get $3 of coupon code for next box (EXP MARCH 31 2015): GD419

Get $5 off on orders when you buy 3 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE3 

Get $8 off on orders when you buy 4 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE4

Get free shipping on purchases over $70 on only Memeshop items : FREESHIPPING

FREE shipping on all shop USA orders over $30

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I would receive a small amount of commission from this in which I redirect all funds to able to review more products and services and provide you helpful insights and reviews. All the products and services in this blog is purchased by me with my own money and some little commission I get unless otherwise specified that the product or service was given to me for review purposes.

Memebox Christmas Collection #2 My Holiday Glam Unboxing Review+Giveaway

I was pretty excited when they came up with a Christmas box so I thought this would be a great giveaway so I bought an extra value set and will be splitting it so that there can be two winners! ^.^ This box is said to contain festive Holiday makeup essentials.

Here are the contents of the box.

Vivito Painting Jelly Tint in RD02 Squeeze Cherry

Full size 5.5g $29

What I think so far...

I love lip tints especially reds coz that is my favorite color. I do use my lip tints as blush too and this one is no exception to the rule. I love the color pay off it's just right for me.The swatch is below. The upper one is when I just dab it on my lips and the lower one is when I swiped the product once. Sorry for the low quality pic if you can see that I used it on my cheeks too! ^.^

Peripera Wholly Deep Jewel Pot #6 Burgundy

Full size 3g $29

What I think so far...

This eye shadow reminds me of the Loreal infalliable eye shadows for some reason that's why I had to try it out. In comparison it feels about the same to me but I think the Loreal is much more finer in texture, I applied it using my middle finger and patted down onto the center of my lid. I am loving the color burgundy ever since I got the sample quad of the Coastal Scents Revealed 2 palette from my Birchbox last Septemeber, so I used that with this eye shadow and it works well together! ^.^ So far I am loving this shade its so pretty!

I swatched it twice on the back of my hand for this shot. For the pic below its more glittery in person than in my pic my phone's front-facing camera is not that great.

Dearberry Rockcat Girl Waterproof Pencil Liner in Purple

Full size 7g $5

What I think so far...

This looks black when you first open it but when I swatched it on my hand you can see that there are some purple shimmer to it. I like it coz I have no purple liners at the moment. Swatch below.

Deoproce White Flower BB Cream SPF 35 PA+++

Full size 30g $12

What I think so far...

I am still using another BB cream that am experimenting on so I won't open this one as of yet. But I love the packaging for this very fitting for the Holidays!

Eclipse Poppy Red & Fresh Green

Full size 15ml x 2ea $7

What I think so far...

I can understand why they picked this colors for this box's theme but the colors are so bright for me I might just gift each of them. It would have been great if they choose a darker shade of red and green.

Cool Enough Studio The Mirror

1 ea $15

What I think so far...

I really don't understand the point of this mirror it's not something you put in your purse it takes up too much room. I don't know what to do with this one I would have loved getting a hand cream instead of this.

TOTAL REVIEW

I liked this box because most of the products here I will be able to use. For the price of the box it's worth it for me as I purchased this with affiliate discount, coupons, and memepoints. You get around $104 worth of products according to the description card.

Memebox Coupon Codes for January 2015

Get $3 of coupon code for $30 purchase : TICWJF

Get $3 of coupon code for next box (EXP MARCH 31 2015): GD419

Get $5 off on orders when you buy 3 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE3 

Get $8 off on orders when you buy 4 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE4

Get free shipping on purchases over $70 on only Memeshop items : FREESHIPPING

FREE shipping on all shop USA orders over $30

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I would receive a small amount of commission from this in which I redirect all funds to able to review more products and services and provide you helpful insights and reviews. All the products and services in this blog is purchased by me with my own money and some little commission I get unless otherwise specified that the product or service was given to me for review purposes.

GIVEAWAY TIME!

 This is gonna be my first giveaway so I am sorry that this would only be for USA only residents. I hope I can do an international giveaway soon though! ^.^ This giveaway is not anyway sponsored by Memebox, I paid and bought this with my own money. Please read the Rules and Guidelines (R&G) below before entering! And by entering the giveaway you are agreeing with R&G concerning this giveaway. Good Luck and May the Odds be ever in your favor! ^.^

Rules and Guidelines

• Open to USA residents only.
• Must be 18 years old or older. If you are under 18 years old make sure to ask permission from your parent or legal guardian to be able to enter and receive the price.
• The giveaway would run from Dec 13 2014 12AM PST up to Jan 5 2014 12AM PST. I am sorry if this is too long but due to my job responsibilities and I do work away from home I will have to extend this giveway up to the date that I will be physically present at home.
• Feedurpassion (me) is responsible for verifying the winner and notifying the winner through email.
• You can enter the giveaway via the Rafflecopter. All entries will be verified and anyone who has multiple accounts will be disqualified.
• Qualified entries would be randomly drawn. Winners will be notified within 24 hours when the contest closes. The randomly chosen winner will have 36 hours to respond to the email with your whole name and address, if not, another winner will be selected.
• Feedurpassion (me) is not responsible for the products contained in the boxes, shipping, lost, damaged, stolen boxes or any other issues. And I am also not responsible for the actual products and ingredients included in the giveaway.
• The winner is responsible for verifying the products and their contents and to determine the suitability of those products for their own needs. 
• The giveaway prize will be sent first class mail with tracking to the winner within 3 business days as I do work on weekends.

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Memebox Christmas Collection #1 Stress Free Holidays + Giveaway

I was pretty excited when they came up with a Christmas box so I thought this would be a great giveaway so I bought an extra value set and will be splitting it so that there can be two winners! ^.^ This box was said to contain full of easy skincare and body essentials to help keep holiday tension from taking over. 

Here are the contents of the box.

DD'ell Moisture Facial Mask 04 Gold Kiwi

Full size 23g $7

What I think so far...

I have never tried any Gold Kiwi mask before so I am excited to get this. I know Kiwi has a lot vitamins especially vitamin C which is a good anti-aging ingredient in masks.

Angel's Black Head Eraser

Full size 100g $12

What I think so far...
This says to contain 97% coconut extracts and is good for acne, blemishes, blackheads and wrinkles. I am not a fan of soaps but I think this would be worth a try for me as I have all those things except wrinkles not that as of yet! ^.^ I was expecting this soap to smell like coconut but it smells like a floral perfume scent to me.

Shara Shara Gold Label Repescargo Cream

Full size 50ml $41

What I think so far...

I am glad I got this as I like putting snail creams as a sleeping pack at night and with the retail price tag for this it pays for the whole box. I am excited to try this along with a long list of snail creams that I still have to try out! ^.^

Dipodeur Dress Perfume in Rose & Flowergarden

Full size 150ml $19

What I think so far...

At first this confused me as it says dress perfume so I was like HUH? But with it smelling like a Downy Rose scent fabric conditioner (if they do have that scent? I don't know ^.^) I think this is meant to be give a fresh scent to clothes that needs some refreshing. Like when I have clothes that I have not worn for a while and they get stale in the closet or a box. I wish I could have gotten the Lemon & Ylang Ylang though. I think this would be really useful to spray on my drawers and cabinets so that my clothes stay fresh smelling.

Recipe by Nature Ice Cream Swing Gloss in 01 Very Lovely

Full size 6g $6

What I think so far...

This is so cute! This smells like strawberry and cotton candy to me and I like it! I don't know if I wanna use it though as its super cute!

Neogen Neoday' Don't Cry Armpits Deodorant Perfumed Stick

Full size 15g $17

What I think so far...

First of all this deodorant is overpriced I personally wouldn't buy it. I don't use deodorant at all now coz I don't think I smell bad and I do shower every other day. I swatched it on my hands and at first it feels like petroleum jelly but once I rubbed it in it absorbed to the skin. Hmmm... this might have a chance to be a useful product after all! We will see. ^.^

TOTAL REVIEW

I don't think that this is an awesome box but the contents of this one I must say is pretty useful. I got this with a value set and affiliate discount, memepoints and coupons so I cannot complain about the price. You get $102 worth of products which is not so bad especially with getting the Shara Shara cream.

Memebox Coupon Codes for January 2015

Get $3 of coupon code for $30 purchase : TICWJF

Get $3 of coupon code for next box (EXP MARCH 31 2015): GD419

Get $5 off on orders when you buy 3 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE3 

Get $8 off on orders when you buy 4 or more Memeboxes : MEMEBUNDLE4

Get free shipping on purchases over $70 on only Memeshop items : FREESHIPPING

FREE shipping on all shop USA orders over $30

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I would receive a small amount of commission from this in which I redirect all funds to able to review more products and services and provide you helpful insights and reviews. All the products and services in this blog is purchased by me with my own money and some little commission I get unless otherwise specified that the product or service was given to me for review purposes.

GIVEAWAY TIME!

 This is gonna be my first giveaway so I am sorry that this would only be for USA only residents. I hope I can do an international giveaway soon though! ^.^ This giveaway is not anyway sponsored by Memebox, I paid and bought this with my own money.Please read the Rules and Guidelines (R&G) below before entering!  And by entering the giveaway you are agreeing with R&G concerning this giveaway. Good Luck and May the Odds be ever in your favor! ^.^

Rules and Guidelines

• Open to USA residents only.
• Must be 18 years old or older. If you are under 18 years old make sure to ask permission from your parent or legal guardian to be able to enter and receive the price.
• The giveaway would run from Dec 13 2014 12AM PST up to Jan 5 2014 12AM PST. I am sorry if this is too long but due to my job responsibilities and I do work away from home I will have to extend this giveway up to the date that I will be physically present at home.
• Feedurpassion (me) is responsible for verifying the winner and notifying the winner through email.
• You can enter the giveaway via the Rafflecopter. All entries will be verified and anyone who has multiple accounts will be disqualified.
• Qualified entries would be randomly drawn. Winners will be notified within 24 hours when the contest closes. The randomly chosen winner will have 36 hours to respond to the email with your whole name and address, if not, another winner will be selected.
• Feedurpassion (me) is not responsible for the products contained in the boxes, shipping, lost, damaged, stolen boxes or any other issues. And I am also not responsible for the actual products and ingredients included in the giveaway.
• The winner is responsible for verifying the products and their contents and to determine the suitability of those products for their own needs. 
• The giveaway prize will be sent first class mail with tracking to the winner within 3 business days as I do work on weekends.

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UNBOXING WARS Ipsy vs Birchbox Unboxing Review December 2014

That time of the month again ladies! My Unboxing Wars between Ipsy and Birchbox!

Here is what I got from my IPSY glambag this month.

Bumble and Bumble Repair Blow Dry

Repair Blow Dry for dry or damaged hair. Repair hair with every blow dry using this heat-protective, serum-in-crème elixir that helps seal split ends for soft, smooth, healthy-looking styles that last up to 3 days. To create your perfect style, work evenly through damp hair then blow-dry with your favorite Bb.Brush. Start small (try a dime-sized amount) then build as necessary.

What I think so far...

I haven't personally tried this brand before but I have seen this around Sephora so I am excited to use this. I don't use much hair products as I am too lazy but I like heat protectants and also anti-frizz oils and serums coz it makes my life much more easier!

Cailyn Cosmetics Just Mineral Eye Polish in Orchid shade

Made with 100% raw mineral powder, this highly pigmented satiny powder not only colors your eyes with shimmery, gorgeous hues, but is also safe to wear long hours. The easy to use built-in sponge tip allows smooth application and seamless blending of colors. Whether you want to give a subtle wash of color or go for dramatic smokey makeup, CAILYN Just Mineral Eye Polish will be a girl's best friend.

What I think so far...

Honestly when I saw this I was like Okay? Am I ever gonna use this? I don't like loose powder eye shadows I am too lazy to deal with all of that! But I was wrong this isn't your typical loose eye shadow its a satin finish which is much more finer. When I used it I didn't see fall outs and the sponge tip makes it really easy to apply. So I am loving this so far.

I used it to highlight the inner corners of my eyes. Sorry for the picture quality my phones front facing camera is not that great.

The shade kinda reminds me of the Balm Cindy Lou Minizer I got from Birchbox last month but this is definitley more shimmery than that.

Nourish Organic Renewing Eye Cream

Nourish Organic Renewing Eye Cream provides rich hydration to the delicate skin around the eyes. This powerful product will leave your eyes looking brighter, smoother and younger looking. 

Key Ingredients: 

• Avocado Oil - Restores and protects skin, while helping retain clarity and brightness. 

• Moroccan Argan Oil - Packed with restorative omega fatty acids to intensely hydrate and replenish. 

• Shea Butter - Deeply moisturizes and softens skin.

What I think so far...

Seems like a really great eye cream I may save this for traveling purposes or emergency if I ran out of eye creams but I am currently loving my Grinif Rose Water eye cream from Memebox so not looking to switch just yet.

Nyx Butter Lip Balm in Parfait

This Buttery Lip Balm is addictively soft and scrumptious and perfect for adding a subtle hint of color for a naturally flirtatious pout. Apply directly to bare lips or apply it over lip liner for more intense color. 

What I think so far...

Oh! I am a big fan of NYX when it comes to their NYX butter gloss and lipsticks but I have never tried this yet unfortunately but now I can! I am sure I would love this too I just know it! ^.^

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes

tarte’s best-selling mascara lengthens, curls, volumizes and conditions to deliver a 330% increase in lash volume instantly. The high-performance formula is also infused with naturally-derived olive esters to help nourish and protect lashes.

What I think so far...

I am not much of a mascara gal and I don't spend much money on high end mascaras as I think its a waste of money. So when I got this on my Ipsy bag I am really pleased coz I have heard great reviews about it and now I get a chance to try. Most of the high end mascaras I own I get from subscription boxes or when I go to Generation Beauty.

Next up! Birchbox this my 3rd month so I am pretty excited these are what I got this month.

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk in Natural Tint

Naturally tinted for brunettes, this formula absorbs grease and revives second-day hair. Shake can. Spray 10 inches from roots. Wait 2 minutes, massage into hair, and brush through.

What I think so far...

I like trying out dry shampoos but I don't buy them on a regular basis so I am happy that I got this as I work away from home this would come handy if am too lazy to wash my hair which I usually do every other day. I like the feel of clean hair.

Manna Kadar Lip Locked

All-in-one primer, stain, and gloss that's loaded with nourishing vitamins A and E. Sweep onto lips for stay-all-day color.

What I think so far...

This was my sample choice for this month I love trying out lipsticks and lip stains so I excited to try this out soon.

SeaRx Anti-Wrinkle Facial Lift Treatment Serum

With Dead Sea Minerals and potent hydrators, this formula fights wrinkles and fine lines. Smooth a thin layer onto clean skin. Wear alone or follow with moisturizer.

What I think so far...

This looks interesting I like using anti-aging products as early as now and am still in search of my Holy grail moisturizer and serum so might try this out and see how it goes.

W3ll People Bio Brightener Stick

The high-performance, all natural formula adds a flattering shimmer while nourishing skin. Using fingertips or a brush, blend onto areas of face you'd like to highlight.

What I think so far...

The swatch of this is very subtle for a highlighter although I have oily skin I just highlight my cupids bow and brow bone so I think it would suits me, we will see. Or maybe I will use this as a eye shadow primer instead. ^.^ I piled on three swatches for the picture below, although when I move my hands it reflects the light and you can see a natural shimmer on the skin.

Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream

This all over hydrator heals and softens everything from rough heels to chapped lips. Apply thin layer to dry skin, and massage in until cream disappears.

What I think so far...

I have seen this on Instagram lately and I want to try it! Cracked heels huh? might give that one a try. I am not a fan of the scent though but as it absorbs to your skin the scent disappears.

TOTAL REVIEW

Over all I like both of my Ipsy and Birchbox this month, although am not a liking how the makeup bags for Ipsy are being designed for a while now, I hope they improve the coming new year. I still need to pick one winner and I based it on the which I got more of the products that I really liked while unboxing them.

UNBOXING WARS WINNER!

IPSY

If you are interested in subscribing to IPSY please use my link here.

If you are interested in subscribing to Birchbox please use my link here.

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