#value set

Confession time, me beauties: I did not last my entire 60-day beauty spending freeze. I made it through the first month of 2017, but restricting myself for two months straight turned out to be damn near impossible, especially with Valentine's Day deals and sets and coupons all over the place. What can I say: I'm nothing if not a HUGE fan of instant gratification. The good news is that what I did blow on Kbeauty from my main dealer resource Memebox ended up being some truly good deals with excellent savings, so that's how I'm rationalizing it.

My spouse and I don't really do all that much for Valentine's Day. He sends me flowers at the office so I can show him off to my coworkers, and we usually go out for a nice dinner and drinks, but this year he was hundreds of miles away on a work contract, so in a fit of #TreatYoSelf skincare spending, I splurged on this Me to Me Box, one fantastically big box of skincare and treats. I already love the Bon Vivant Rose and Herbal sheet masks, so I was super down to try out some of these new brands and styles, all of them so very pink and pretty and splurge-worthy.

Value: $47 skincare, $10 extras

Paid: $13 

Savings: $34 / 72%

I don't know about you all, but nineteen masks, including a new gel modeling pack with goji berry by MD’s Pick, and some super-luxurious sheets with roses, pearls, strawberry and gold from favorite brands and some new ones I haven’t tried, plus a goofy little notebook that I'm sure I will find some kind of use for, and a couple of tasty chocolate treats, with more than 70% savings is how I like to spend my greeting-card company holidays. 

I'm trying to formulate a couple of new routines to incorporate all these different masks and flavors, particularly the roses (duh) and the berries. I had been wondering if I should try to be more grown-up and minimalist in my overall skincare regimens, but you all have clearly seen how well that's been working out for me...

And then I had a Gold Member reward code to take 30% off one of Memebox’s great value sets, so I knew I had to get my mitts on all these deep sea water goodies from Nooni in the Ultimate Skin Reset Kit. I appreciate that this set includes tools as well as products–it feels like a very complete spa day that I can't wait to to start incorporating into my regular routine. I've had a few hormonal breakouts lately, so I'm ready for a reset like whoa.

Value: $57

Paid: $28

Savings: $29 / 51%

Price: $23

Shade: Speak Your Mind

Claims: A creamy, super saturated, ultra-pigmented lipstick with full coverage and a rich, satin finish.

Make an impact with rich color that glides on like butter to make lips look fuller and more voluptuous. An infusion of minerals revitalizes lips for a healthy-looking pout, while a moisture-loaded hydrating complex helps to nourish and condition with abyssinian oil and omega fatty acids for supple, baby-soft smoothness. All the while, an encapsulated vitamin A, C, and E complex helps to deliver antioxidant defense, so you’re ready for anything and everything.

Ingredients:

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate: An emollient, binder, skin conditioning agent, and viscosity increasing agent.


Ricinus Communis (Castor Seed Oil): Skin conditioning agent to maintain soft and supple skin.

Polybutene: A binder, epilating agent, thickener and lubricant.

Isostearyl Isostearate: A fluid emollient for oils. It provides a rich feel and improves spreading on the skin.

Polyethylene: A versatile ingredient seen as an emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent, and binding agent. 

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2: A sticky paste. It's valued for its high water-binding properties, excellent adhesion to the skin and glossy finish

Pentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate: Cosmetic grade resin derived from the esterification of a highly stabilized gum rosin and pentaerythritol. This thermoplastic resin has excellent resistance to oxidation and discoloration caused by heat and aging. 

Ozokerite: A paraffin wax. A binder, emulsion stabilizer, and viscosity increasing agent. 

Polymethyl Methacrylate: A plastic filler. Added to make it easier to apply cosmetics smoothly, cover up wrinkles, and change their texture. 

Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax: A plant derived substitute for beeswax. It increases the residence time of natural emollients on the skin and to help provide a protective, moisture resistant environment for skin

Microcrystalline Wax: A petroleum-based wax. A structure formation, viscosity agent, binder and emollient, and is often considered an alternative to paraffin wax. 

Beeswax: Used primarily as an emulsifier.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate: A derivative of palm oil lipid and is an ultra mild, skin smoothing ester. Used as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient.


Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Seed Oil): Works as a natural skin emollient, lubricant and cleanser. Anti-inflammatory and skin soothing properties as well.

Tribehenin: A conditioning agent, a smoothing lubricant and humectant.

Vanillin: Flavoring agent derived from vanilla. It has antioxidant properties.

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower Seed Oil): Shown to have anti-inflammatory, acne reductive and moisturizing properties.

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut oil): Emollient oil expressed from coconut kernels, a moisturizing surfactant and emollient.  

Sorbitan Isostearate: Function as surfactants - emulsifing agents.

Olea Europaea (Olive Oil): Antioxidant-rich, emollient oil; helps fight damage caused by free radicals to protect, condition, and seal moisture into skin.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil: Ability to act as a natural lubricant.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Oil): Skin conditioning properties.

Pyrus Malus (Apple Fruit Extract): Helps fight free radicals, soothe and condition skin.

Copper Gluconate: Effective for wound healing and for anti-aging.

Zinc Gluconate: Helps heal skin and has the ability to kill bacteria.

Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C): A free radical–fighting antioxidant and collagen-supporter used to help fight visible fine lines and even out skin tone.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E): Used as an antioxidant and skin conditioner.

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E): Used as an antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, skin conditioner and enhanced SPF properties.

Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract: Antiseptic properties due to the richness of essential oils, as well as calming and purifying properties.

Limonene: Colorless liquid with a light, fresh, and sweet citrus odor used to make fragrances and flavors. 

Glycine Soja (Soybean oil): Used to protect and moisturize skin.

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide: Amino-based peptide that supports elasticity to encourage younger-looking skin.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): A free radical–fighting antioxidant and collagen-supporter used to help fight visible fine lines and even out skin tone.

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A): A form of vitamin A that is used to promote natural cell turnover, elasticity, and suppleness and minimize the appearance of fine lines.

Sodium Chloride (Salt): Used as a preservative, oral care agent, flavoring agent, viscosity increasing agent, and a thickener. 

Linalool: Colorless liquid with a soft, sweet odor. 

Mica: A light-diffusing earth mineral; used as a pigment. Reflects light from the face because of its glittering or shimmering properties, and can create the illusion of a smoother, softer and more radiant skin.

Titanium Dioxide: An earth mineral used in sunscreens that is capable of blocking both UVA and UVB rays; also used as a pigment.

Iron Oxides: Pigments are used to enhance colors.

My Thoughts: Brace yourself another product review from the BareMinerals Fabled Favorites Kit. This kit seems like an endless pit. But I shouldn’t be complaining since I am a makeup junkie. I want to mention that BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick is very hard to find. I couldn’t even find it on BareMinerals website! I am pretty sure the line has been discontinued since its not on their website anymore. Although I was able to find some at QVC and Sephora but only on their Canada website. Sephora prices it as $23 but QVC is a lot cheaper at $18!

My BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick has a different packaging than buying it individually. Since this is from the BareMinerals Fabled Favorites Kit its a small sample. It comes in a black casing, with a silver tube inside that twist up to reveal the lipstick. I didn’t like the cap because it felt like the cap can come loose at any moment. However that has yet to happen, I store it in my purse everyday and have traveled with it and it has never come off.

The texture of the lipstick is soft and creamy. The first time I used this lipstick it looked horrid on my lips. It didn’t apply evenly at all, I would get a jagged line when lining my lips. I desperately needed a lip liner but didn’t bring one at the time. It emphasize my chapped lips by a million and no matter how many layers I put on, it was patchy. I was in my car and I had to immediately wipe it off, but since I didn’t have a tissue I had to use a receipt hahaha.

After that experience it was hard to convince myself to give it another go. However I eventually got the courage to try it again but this time with exfoliated lips and it became a whole different experience. I didn’t need a lip liner because application was perfect. It glides on smoothly, even with a little bit of chapped lips. I only needed 2 coats to fill my lips. It didn’t settle in fine lines nor was it patchy. BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick is comfortable on the lips with its lightweight and moisturizing formula. I strongly blame my extremely chapped lips for my first experience with this lipstick because I never experience that again.

The bubble gum pink creme sheen finish is an amazing color payoff because its extremely pigmented. I love pairing this lipstick with a lipgloss, the BareMinerals Fabled Favorites Kit even includes one that works perfectly together! The lipstick doesn’t move about on the lips nor does it flake off. It wears up to 3 hours without eating or drinking. When eating it does come completely off and I am force to reapply. With drinking it can survive for 2 hours, it does leave behind a stain but I do have to reapply eventually. What I found annoying is that the lipstick fades unevenly. When I freshly applied it does have the tendency to transfer completely off when drinking. But either way I use this more for everyday at work rather than an event because it doesn't last that long and I am forced to reapply. I occasionally wear this with a smokey eye because its great at keeping the focus on eyes instead of the lips.

Pros:

Soft & Creamy texture

No lip liner required

Glides on smooth

Comfortable on the lips

Lightweight

Moisturizing 

Bubble gum pink

Creme sheen finish 

Very pigmented

Pairs perfectly with lip gloss

Doesn’t budge or flake

Drinking leaves behind a stain

Cons:

Hard to find where to buy

Cap doesn’t seem secure 

Very chapped lips looks horrible 

Have to exfoliate lips 

Have to reapply after eating

Fades unevenly

Freshly applied transfer completely off

Last for 3 hours

For only $12, this value set of 0.1oz of CORALista and 0.13oz of Sun Beam is the perfect summer essential to give a sun kissed healthy glow.