Thank you Sephora, Nudestix, Elizabeth and James, and Kora!

[angel7594]

I was lucky to be selected to receive some new products to try courtesy of Nudestix, Elizabeth and James, Kora Organics, and Sephora.

I am very appreciative of this generous gift!

The products include:

Nudestix #BABEBOSS Faves Box, a limited edition box that has six pencils in matte, cream, and gel formulas handpicked by Nudestix co-founders Ally and Taylor, in addition to some of the brand's favorite beauty influencers.

 Nudestix Swatches (added 5/10)

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All six Nudestix pencil swatches:

Left to Right

Boho, Burgundy (Magnetic Matte Lip Color), Sin (Lip+ Cheek), Pulse (Gel Color Lip+ Cheek Balm), Purity, Stiletto (Intense Matte Lip + Cheek)

Intense Matte Lip + Cheek Pencil shades: Stiletto, Purity

Magnetic Matte Lip Color shades: Boho, Burgundy

Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm shade: Pulse

Lip + Cheek Pencil shade: Sin

Pencil Sharpener

Elizabeth and James Dry Shampoo, for refreshing hair, absorbing oils, and adding texture, in the fragrances Nirvana Rose, and Nirvana Bourbon.

Nirvana Rose Dry Shampoo Review: (added 5/10)

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I was quite impressed! This fragrance with notes of Rose de Mai, Geranium, and Vetiver is lovely. The mist was fine, and left no weird white residue in my medium brunette hair. I wash my hair every other day, and the slight oil in my hair was eliminated by the product. It did also give some volume at the roots without feeling heavy which is great, as I don't like the feeling of a lot of product in my hair. The fragrance is subtle to moderate in strength, without being overpowering. I was excited to try the Nirvana Rose scent first, because I have not smelled it before. 

Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil, described as a luxurious, powerful yet delicate treatment oil for the face and neck. It has antioxidant and essential fatty acid rich oils to smooth, nourish and brighten the skin. Kora Organics is founded by Miranda Kerr.

Initial Review of the Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil: (added 5/11)

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Initial thoughts on the Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil:

It has a sweet, yet pleasant fragrance I would describe as fruity/rose. The scent is quite strong and lingered on my skin for several hours after application. I have sensitive, combo skin with dry cheeks and an oily nose and forehead. On the box it says the oil is suitable for all skin types. My skin has not reacted or broken out, and the dryness in my cheeks already feels improved by the oil. Here is a photo of the ingredients for anyone curious about it. I will report back again in a few days as I continue to use the product.

The gift box was so beautifully presented, with everything individually wrapped, and even some chocolate! ❤

I will report back my thoughts as I try each product, and post swatches of the Nudestix pencils. 🙂

[ShiraBT]

We love you cuties!

Thank you so much for hanging out with us and each other.

Enjoy, enjoy! 

[Tamara76]

Thank you so much!  @ShiraBT and @KatieBT

This was such an awesome, generous and fun gift that I will definitely enjoy and appreciate!   I truly enjoy hanging out here and love all of my BT fam - It is truly special to be a part of all of this!  <3'

[jen143xo]

😄 BT is the best!! @ShiraBT

[alexasteph]

Thank you so much @ShiraBT!!! 

[veronika23]

Thank you @ShiraBT!!!!

[Asche]

Thank you @ShiraBT!! xx

[angel7594]

Thank you  @ShiraBT! ❤

[willa25]

Thank you, @ShiraBT!!!!

[willa25]

@angel7594, @Asche & @veronika23, I was also honored to be selected for this gratis. According to UPS, it says it is coming from San Francisco and that mine will be delivered on Friday. (It was shipped out on Saturday.)

I personally can not wait to have it in my hands!!! I will report back once it is delivered! 

[angel7594]

Congrats @willa25!! I am having a hard time deciding which pencil to try first, all the colors are lovely!

[Loretta55]

Stiletto has become my favorite red lip lately!

[willa25]

@angel7594, I am so happy to hear that about the nudestix. I happen to love that brand so I was over the moon when I heard I would be getting a gratis gift including a nudestix gift set. I'm on pins and needles until my box comes!!!

[txcatx]

Very nice! Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts and reviews, especially regarding the Nudestix!

[angel7594]

@txcatx, Thanks! I will definitely post swatches of the Nudestix! I am hoping to get some better lighting in the morning.

[ChristalM]

Wow that is nice! Congrats!

[angel7594]

Thank you! 🙂

[veronika23]

Nice @angel7594 🙂 I was selected to receive this too but it's not here yet... which is good because I'm fighting off an allergic reaction that made my face blow up with hives 😄 It's getting much better!  Can't wait to try these!

[Ispend2much6]

@veronika23  What in the world?  What do you think caused it?  Sounds like you should keep an Epipen around.  Hives are no joke.

[veronika23]

@Ispend2much6  I know exactly what caused it 😉  I am usually not allergic to anything so I don't think I would need one of those but yeah... I wasn't very happy when they started popping out... I couldn't quite figure it out at first because they were more subtle than what you normally see and didn't have that many but it kept getting worse and kinda went all over... Only one other time this happened to me (years ago) and I think I know what caused it back then and never touched that product again...  I just didn't remember what it looked like because it had been so long. Except for dryness and redness my skin is pretty smooth and always has been so those bumps needed to go 😄

[Ispend2much6]

I'm glad it's nothing serious then.  We've had some scary events including hives before so I'm always cautious.  🙂 @veronika23

[veronika23]

@Ispend2much6   Oh no!  Did you have to go to the hospital?  Totally understand being cautious!  I'm not really allergic to anything... but sensitive to some things...  Happy it wasn't serious as well! Just very very VERY annoying 😄