A New (?) Sample Site

After hearing about this on YouTube, I raced to their site and signed up... OMG so many freebies, and so easy. You basically say that you want to try this or that and then wait to see if they released it as a sample and if you get one! I received Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds (Hemp Hearts) from Manitoba Harvest. These can be added to cereal, salad, yogurt, etc. I also received 2 (I don't know how) Rock Your Hair 'Spray It Hard' Big Volume Hair Spray. I was excited about this, but I recently saw a review on the brand where the girl using their shampoo, conditioner, treatment, etc (IE the full line) said it fried and dried her hair.

GET SWAGGED

PINCH ME!

See those Dove product on the right? I think I ordered those in March, then I told them I never received them...boom like a week later I got them. Lol. Pinch me is a freebie site that only does samples on specific Tuesdays. They also send out random discount codes, and have recently started doing male specific sampling offers.

Let's start with those two uber late products. They are a shampoo and conditioner from the Oxygen Moisture Advanced Hair Series by Dove. They have the signature Dove clean smell. I am not sure if I will use them, as they say they are for fine/flat hair and I have the complete opposite. Even without trying it, I do plan on checking out the line to see if they have something else for my hair type.

Next up.....Sinful Colors polish in 'Eva So Bright'. This is a very bright pink and is probably a 1-2 coat polish (based on the drip test). I do like the brand, but always warn people to not put it on too thick- as it will peel.

Lastly, Gevalia Signature Blend coffee grounds. I love coffee, oh so much. And I love free coffee even more :)

Sign up, and remember that their time is based on the East Coast---adjust accordingly.

Smiley360 Arm & Hammer

First, let's start with what smiley360 is.  It reminds me of Bzzagent, but with a fairly confusing website. I try to keep up with what I need to do, but it makes me worried because I feel like I am not doing what I am should be.

Check Smiley360 out here!

This time, they sent me the Arm&Hammer Truly Radiant Spin Brush and toothpaste. The toothpaste is whitening and enamel strengthening. Yes, it does do that- and it does it well. The toothbrush, errrrr, spinbrush is pretty cool and always left my mouth feeling clean and sanitized (if you will). I had two issues with these products. A) The toothbrush is kinda hard to turn on. B) The toothpaste is so strong that you can taste it an hour or more later. I know that can be good- but if you are brushing before going to lunch or coffee, avoid using this.

All in all, I do recommend these and plan on buying replacement heads for the brush (or a new brush if that is how they do it).

Smiley360 Preparation H for Women

Yes, you read that correctly. This may be an odd campaign to be a part of- but think about this:

*all women will experience hemorrhoids during their lifetime, though they might not know that is what is happening
*the main-active ingredient is witch hazel- which is amazing for your skin.

I was supposed to test these on my bum....but...... I haven't needed them there. Instead, I have used them for my face. With witch hazel, aloe, cucumber, vitamin E, chamomile, and shea butter- THESE ARE AMAZING FOR YOUR FACE! The scent is like cucumber with a hint of lavender and they are def cooling.

I found a page talking about the amazingness that is witch hazel...I feel like everyone should know how good it is for your skin, especially since you can find toner made from it for suuuuper cheap.

EDUCATE YO'SELF HURRR

IPSY July VERSUS August

I decided that I would hold off posting about Ipsy until I had two bags, that way they can be easier to compare side by side.

Left- July       Right- August

JULY-- Value approx. $41.49

This bag was meh. 

 Purlisse SPF 30 Sunscreen- This sample is .5 oz and is basically useless for me. I have a lot of sunscreens, including a full size of this from when I had the Blush Beauty Box subscription. Full size is 1.7oz and 20.99, making this small sample worth about $3.50

BareMinerals 5in1 BB cream eyeshadow in Devine Wine- This sample is uber tiny, but it only takes a 'drop' to do each eye. It is long lasting, quick drying, and seemingly waterproof. I really like it and want to check out other colors (there are 10). A lot of people complained about the size, but it is a third of the full size. A full size is $24 for 3ml, making this 1ml sample worth $8.

POPbeauty Sunkissed bronzer in Secret Sunshine- At first I was excited because it seemed to not be an orange bronzer. Then I opened it and noticed how extreme the shimmer in it is. It's bad, like Jersey Shore bad. As much as I dislike it as a bronzer, it 

                                                         works as an eyeshadow. This is full sized, and hard to find online.

It seems to be worth $5.  

Faith Aromatherapy Anti-Oxidant Body Lotion in Citrus/Ginger- YUCK. This smells like a weird lemony-gingery cleaning product....actually, I take that back. Does anyone remember those cheap plastic lime shaped things that had badly flavored sugar chunks in it? That is the smell. It is also basically ineffective as a moisturizer. I wouldn't even give this to a stranger. They say that they are organic and all scents are from essential oils. I haven't smelled any essential oils that are this synthetic smelling. On their website, an 8.5oz bottle is 17.99- making this 1 oz sample worth about $2. 

 Tints and Sass Fabulous Lip and Cheek Stain by Elizabeth Mott in Cherry- The packaging on this is effing cute. This color works well with my near albino skin, and it smells good. I prefer to use this on my lips, but it works on my cheeks too. It is very buildable. This is full size and worth $22.99.

 

With Flash

AUGUST- Value approx. $37.39

 

I dug this bag for the most part.

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara- I was pretty excited about this, though I have yet to open it. I currently have SIX mascaras open and need to finish a couple first. This is 1/4 of the full size (which is $22), making this worth $5.50.

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk- This is another product that I have a full size of from Blush! Haha. It is an ok dry shampoo and will be great for travel.The scent of this is better than most. A full size is $19.31 for 1.7 oz- making this sample worth $12.15.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More- Holy shit. I want to buy this in bulk. It is amazing. It corrected my skin tone and left me with a perfect canvas for make-up. It made me nervous at first because it comes out tinted, but it end up blending out to have no color. 1 oz of this is $45, making this .25oz sample worth $11.25!

J. Cat Beauty's Flying Solo Eyeshadow in Half Naked- This is a great base color. Like a sheer, wet-shine peach color.  These are $2.99 on their website.

Jersey Shore Sun Mongongo Lip Conditioner- So, when I first saw this I laughed and thought it was a joke. Seriously, MTV has ruined anything that has the words 'Jersey Shore' on their label. However, I really like this. The taste and scent are natural, citrusy, and fresh. It gives long lasting moisture. This is full size and worth $5.50.

All-in-all, these both had value and at least one item that I really dug. To sum it up- Yes, I am still in love with IPSY.