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Thursday, October 13, 2016
October 2014 Ipsy Glam Bag Value Swatches and Reviews!
October 2014 Ipsy Glam Bag Value Swatches and Reviews!
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What is better than an Ipsy Glam Bag review with pictures taken with zero natural light because they were taken at 9:30 at night, after a hours and hours of homework?!
Nothing, obviously.
I am working like a madwomen trying to get all of my homework done so that I can celebrate my five year anniversary without it hanging over my head! Yup! This weekend marks five years that Ive been married to my musician and I want to spend it relaxing as much as possible!
So, forgive me if this post is a little loony tunes. Lets get to reviewing this Ipsy Glam Bag!
The October 2014 Glam Bag is themed Beauty Candy although, if Im being honest... I dont know why. I mean... I dont feel like this bag is candy-esque in any way. There is nothing in the bag that smells like candy. And nothing tastes like candy either. Dont ask me how I know that. Ha! Its because its October. Halloween = candy. Still, instead of fall colored items, we should have gotten like vibrant purple lipstick and eyelashes that had feathers attached or something. However, I loved the bag. It leans a little blue in the picture but itd say its a little more green in real life, but its very cute and it will definitely be something I use consistently! And, if you are new here, Ipsy is a beauty subscription service that costs $10 a month. A subscriber receives four to five deluxe size samples (with the occasional full size thrown in!) and a cosmetic bag monthly.
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This month, the bag held some cleanser wipes, a mini lipstick, Mango scented hand cream, eyeshadow pigment and some false lashes! I like when the bag comes with three to four cosmetic items and one to two skincare items. Its a nice ratio, in my opinion!
What: Figs & Rouge Mango & Mandarin Shea Butter Hand Cream (20ml)
Value: $6.56
Review: This UK-based brand is made with pure and natural ingredients. If you are expecting this hand cream to be really thick and heavy you couldnt be more wrong. Its one of those creams that is not watery at all, but it kind of has that texture where it just disappears and dries really fast when you spread it. You need a little more than with a typical thick hand cream to cover the surface area of your hands but the formula absolutely softens your hands. I have this weird complex where I ABHOR lotion and I specifically dont like that greasy feeling on my hands. I will often lotion my arms, legs, etc and then wash my hands because I just cant stand it. This hand cream does not bother me in the slightest! The scent is fresh, and while I feel like Im more of a vanilla girl than a Mango one, the scent doesnt stick around long enough to become obnoxious in any way!
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What: Noyah Deeply In Mauve Lipstick
Value: $4.50~
Review: This is an all natural brown-red (very Kylie Jenner) lipstick that is very pretty, very creamy and is not sticky. Other than applying it once to check it out, I havent worn it to see the lasting power of the product. Typically, natural products dont last as long as preservative filled ones, which doesnt bother me in the slightest. When I swatched it, I didnt notice any staining of the skin or any emphasis on dry, cracked lips (which mine are since the weather is all over the place, going from cold to hot in a moments notice) which is really great! I think Im going to love this product and I cant wait to check out other items from the brand!
Here is a swatch of Deeply in Mauve along with a swatch of the Mineral Eye Shadow pigment in Harlequin!
Here is a swatch of Deeply in Mauve along with a swatch of the Mineral Eye Shadow pigment in Harlequin!
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What: Mica Beauty Cosmetics Mineral Eye Shadow in Harlequin
Value: $14.95
Review: This is an interesting product. I want to preface what Im about to say with this, I havent worn this loose eye shadow on my eyes. However, this is what Ive noticed so far. The packaging has a typo. The back lists my color as Harliquin while the website spells it correctly as Harlequin. Okay, no big deal. But the eye shadow I received is definitely green. The picture on their website looks silvery. The pigment swatched beautifully, but I noticed that when I wiped it off, it left a brown stain. I am almost willing to bet that when I wear this, my oily eye lids will break it down and Ill end up just having a patchy, brown stained eyelid. I hoping that isnt the case, but Im not optimistic.
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What: Kiss i-ENVY Premium 100% Human Hair False Lashes in Diva 01
Value: $2.99
Review: I love false lashes! Im still a total novice and applying them but I am learning and getting better. Ill wear them semi-regularly and then stop and for me, its not like riding a bike! I get worse the longer I go without wearing them. I love that these are natural looking. The lashes arent extremely long which I like because I have small, hooded eyes. I havent applied these but I know Ill like them! Cant wait to play with them.
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What: skyn Glacier Cleansing Cloths
Value: $5.00
Review: As I sat down to write up this post, I realized that I hadnt taken my make up off and that this would be a perfect time to use these cloths! I had extremely sensitive skin and these were abrasive on my skin and not in a good way. The scent didnt bother me much, but dang, did my skin feel uncomfortable. I immediately went to wash my face. I would NOT recommend using this to clean off eye make up if you have sensitive eyes, however, on the rest of the face I think it could be fine. The formula definitely broke down the make up really fast, so that was nice!
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Total Value: $34.00
Overall Thoughts: I joined Ipsy because I like trying new brands. In this bag, there was only one brand Ive received before in an Ipsy bag and one brand I have purchased before. Trying three new products from three new brands for $10 is totally worth it to me! While I wouldnt say I absolutely love any of these items, I like the variety and I have some new brands to check out. I would say Im mostly excited to see what else Noyah has to offer!
So thats my review! I actually feel like I didnt get too crazy, even though its really late now! I only rambled on like once or twice. Pretty decent, all things considered! What did you think about the items I received? Have you signed up for Ipsy yet? Do it and let me know what you think!
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Monday, September 12, 2016
Dog Health Insurance Reviews
Dog Health Insurance Reviews
One of the greatest joys of ones life is to be able to own an adorable dog. This loyal companion offers you unending affection, care, love and protection. However, in order to continue receiving the same affection and care for years to come, you do need to ensure maximum dog care. As you know, dogs are not disease immune and hence, they do suffer from a few illnesses in the course of time. You also must be aware of the huge medical bills that you need to pay for smallest of the pet health problems. It is proven in many statistical analyzes, that show that over 10 billion dollars are spent on dog health care by the American dog owners. Well, you can definitely find a solution for this in the form of pet insurance for your dog!
Dog Health Insurance Reviews and Comparison
If you own a dog, the pet health insurance is the best assistance that you can ever get that assures money saving in various situations ranging from costly medical tests, surgeries and transplants. Dogs are prone to illnesses with weak immune system at younger as well as older age. Along with medical conditions, dogs are also at risk of fatal accidents. If you have a dog health insurance, then about 80% of your dog care expenditure can be saved, which saves you from burning quite a huge hole in your pocket. For that, you always need to get the best dog and pet health insurance plans with flexible terms and conditions. You need to shortlist the best dog health insurance companies and then select the best of them, that fits in all your demands and requirements.
Before you check out the reviews of any company, you need to understand a few things to look for in an insurance plan. The best thing to do is to compare pet insurance plans and suit the medical history and current health condition of your dog. There are a few things that should affect your selection criteria for dog health insurance. These things include the number of dogs that you have, terms and regulations of the dog health insurance company (which are mentioned on the quotation of the company), amount that you need to pay to the company as deductibles and premiums, pet insurance cost, etc.
You also need to opt for pet insurance for preexisting conditions if your dog has any preexisting health problems. You can seek help from online discussions, forums or you can also consult vets or fellow dog owners about the best pet insurance for your dog.
PetFirst Dog Health Insurance
There are a few best pet insurance reviews for various plans that are provided by PetFirst that you can opt for. These plans are available on an average monthly rate of USD 25 to USD 50. They come in deductibles of USD 50, accident and illness coverage worth USD 7,500 to USD 15,000, preventive care worth USD 100 to USD 220, kennel fees worth USD 100 to USD 500, advertising and reward coverage up to USD 250 to USD 400, loss of pet refund up to USD 250 to USD 500, trip cancellation coverage up to USD 500 and cremation and burial worth USD 100. Trip cancellation and burial coverage is applicable to a certain pet insurance plans only. Names of the PetFirst insurance plans are: Comprehensive Basic, Core Preferred, Comprehensive Preferred and Comprehensive Preferred Plus pet health insurance plans.
Pets Best Dog Health Insurance
Pets Best health insurance tops most of the pet insurance comparison charts. This is a good insurance plan for dogs. This is one of the best pet insurance plans for your dog. There are four total plans of Pets Best amongst which two plans provide only accident coverage, while the rest of them provide both accident and illness coverage. You can get as much 80% coverage with USD 75 to USD 200 deductibles and optional wellness compensation if you are willing to pay extra for it. If you go through Pets Best dog health insurance reviews, dog health insurance cost of this insurance plan ranges in the gamut of USD 6 to USD 31 per month, which is pretty affordable, considering the coverage that they have on offer and the health and safety of your pet dog as well! Names of the various plans of Pets Best are: Pets Best Accident A, Pets Best Accident B, Pets Best Basic and Pets Best First.
PetPlan USA Pet Insurance
PetPlan USA Pet Insurance gets high rating in many pet health insurance reviews on the basis of least monthly dog health insurance rates or premium charges. Various plans of PetPlan USA Pet Insurance are available at the monthly charges of USD 8 to USD 10 or above. All plans of PetPlan USA Pet Insurance cover all accidents, dog illnesses and injuries. They also cover some of their hereditary conditions. These plans offer about USD 200 deductibles and covers 80% claims of reimbursement. If you are ready to pay additional premium, then you can get even 100% reimbursement. Even most basic plans of PetPlan USA Pet Insurance also offer you all the essential features of the best pet insurance, which is the reason why this is one of the most trusted dog health insurance company and hence, it also gets the best dog health insurance comparison reports in the US. Names of the PetPlan USA Pet Insurance plans are: PetsPlan USA Pet Insurance Bronze, PetPlan USA Pet Insurance Silver and PetsPlan USA Pet Insurance Gold.
Hartville, Pethealth, Embrace, VIP, Pet Assure, Trupanion, Healthy Paws, VetInsuranceUS, Pet Partners (AKC), PurinaCare, QuickCare, etc. are some other equally best companies when pet insurance comparison is made with those mentioned above. Dog health insurance reviews for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) are satisfactory as well. Well, this is where I conclude this article. I hope it was helpful to you in your quest of best pet health insurance for your dog!
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