Holika Holika Gudotama Lazy and Easy Blush - Grapefruit

Love the oh-so-cute packaging for this blush. The plastic container is like the standard BB/CC container with a strip of bacon sealing the container. The pouf is similar to stiff sponge that helps deposit, blend and disperse the product. The product is a mixture of marshmellowy, spongey, mousse with a bit of a bounce. It has a wet feeling but the product goes on dry and left a chalky finish. It takes a feel swipes of the sponge to get color which goes on sheer but it is buildable. I like that it's sheer and not very bold which is good for people who work in places with strict dress codes.

BBW White Barn Bergamot Waters

I have a weakness for candles. Candles are my downfall. Especially when they are on sale. I have two cabinets of candles but when I saw this in BBW, I NEEDED it in my life. The candle is scented of sugar citrus, sandalwood and blue Bergamot waters. The candle has a burn time of 25 - 45 hours and has even burn thanks to a patented blend of vegetable wax and lead free wicks. A favorite and definite in my rotation.

Bite Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayon - Aubergine

The creamy lip crayon provided a beautiful deep eggplant color. The lip crayon is packed with orange peel wax and resveratrol. The matte crayon is formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates along with being water resistant. The hydrating lip crayon provided great coverage and last 3 hours before wearing off.

Book Review - Some Small Magic by Billy Coffey

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Abel always feels invisible among people. He feels that no one ever notices him. He takes up doing magic tricks and hopes some of the magic will spills into his life. He is tired of being bullied because of his weak body. He is tired of being poor and always thinking about his dead father.  One day, Abel finds letters from his father who he thought was dead. He decides to go on an adventure with his friend, Dumb Willie to find his father and bring him back to Mattingly, VA.  The duo is faced with danger once the commence their journey. On board of the train, they meet a mysterious beautiful woman who seems to be hiding something. Will Abel and Willie be able to trust her? Why did his mother keep his father a secret?

When I picked up the novel, I wasn't sure what to expect. I thought it was going to be about a child finding his father and returning home. Instead, it was about friendship, making sacrifices, dealing with consequences and being content with life. The story was primarily told from Abel's POV but it changes. It's an interesting read and the story has many twists but while I enjoyed reading the novel, I wasn't in love. I will definitely read more books from the author though. 

**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion**

Davines Minu Shampoo

The fresh citrus scented shampoo promises to help hair retain its color during washing. The eco-friendly shampoo promises to safely and gently cleanse hair while protecting color so it lasts longer. It is packed with caper blossom extract and a blend of surfactants to leave hair shiny, refreshed and not weighed down. When I got the shampoo I was in love with the scent (I have a few remaining strands of colored hair) but fell out of love with it after a few uses. It was an expensive bottle to throw away, I gave it to my roommate who loved the scent. We didn’t notice any color guarding but they would be purchasing the shampoo again because they loved the scent.

LAQA & CO Cheeky Lip - Humblebrag

The creamy lip pencil imparted a vibrant matte rosy pink color. It went on smoothly had a decent staying power.  Not my favorite color but I am open to trying other colors from the brand.

Kimberly Parry Organics Sweet Orange & Cranberry Scrub

I had received this product in my one of my subscriptions boxes in 2015. Yes, I know, I now got around to using it! The sweet scented scrub is packed with pieces of actual cranberries! Cranberries are known for their antioxidant properties that help offset the damage caused by free radicals. Oranges have an astringent characteristics like most citrus fruit and they help clean and tone skin.The clumpy scrub went in easily and it didn’t feel rough against my skin. It left a thin layer of “sheen” or hydration to my skin and I didn’t need to follow up with lotion.  Sadly, I don’t believe they are selling the product anymore, which stinks because it was awesome.