💕THANK YOU Sephora, Glow Recipe, Marc Jacobs, Skinfix, Olaplex, CLEAN, & Velour!

[tastelikewater]

What do we have here?Ta-da!

I am overcome with gratitude to be selected for my first gratis box, and right before my birthday on top of it! @TeamBIC you have spoiled me beyond belief! Some reviews will have to wait for various reasons, but I’m thrilled to share some photos and first impressions with you. 

CLEAN RESERVE Reserve - Solar Bloom Travel Spray .34oz/10mLThe brief states that the scent’s intention is to capture “dawn’s radiance as the warmth begins to caress the skin.” It’s a very vibrant, sunny scent with an interesting touch of minerality. I didn’t expect it, and it’s unlike any other fragrance in my collection. I’m excited to wear it more!

Marc Jacobs Fragrances Daisy Love Eau de Toilette Pen Spray 0.33 oz/ 10 mL eau de toilette spray This one is immediately up my alley! Sweet and fruity, but not cloying. Playful and feminine.

SEPHORA COLLECTION Hot Line Brush Tip Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner 01 BlackI happened to be in the market for a new brush tip liner, so this showed up at the perfect time! I didn’t use it tonight because I already had a full face of work makeup, but I’ll update soon. When they describe it as waterproof, they aren’t lying! Below is how it fared after a swipe of micellar water on a cotton pad - no, not a Shay Mitchell “swipe,” but a real attempt at removal! It required a makeup removing balm to disappear completely. 

Post-wipeDon’t mind my shaky hand!

Skinfix Eczema+ Hand Repair Cream 3 oz/ 89 mLWhere was this product in the middle of a Chicago winter?! This immediately relieved dryness on my fingers and a random eczema patch that showed up on my shin two years ago. No greasy residue, no discernible fragrance.

Velour Lashes Effortless - No Trim - Natural Lash Collection Mini Me

Ooooooh lordy, this will be an adventure! I’ve always made a mess of strip lashes, so the phrase “effortless, no trim” is music to my ears. I have no lash glue right now, but I held the lashes up to my eye and determined that no trim is needed. Update coming soon! I received these in “No Drama.”

OLAPLEX - No. 6 Bond Smoother Reparative Styling Creme:

Everyone and their brother raves about Olaplex, so I’m excited to try this for myself! I normally don’t use silicones on my naturally wavy hair, but this could be great when I blow it out straight. 

Aaaaaand finally, the highlight! I’ve had Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist 2.53 oz/ 75 mLin my cart for over a week in anticipation of the upcoming sale, thanks to @BrendaBT 😁 The mist is so fine and even; no worries about getting hosed in the face! I love the scent, and can only imagine how great it will feel in the middle of the summer. I’m going to try this sprayed over my makeup in the coming days and will update here. 

Again, thank you thank you THANK YOU to @TeamBIC, @marcjacobs , @GlowRecipe, @VelourLashes , Clean Beauty, Skinfix, and @Olaplex for this wonderful opportunity! I couldn’t think of a better birthday surprise 😍

[missjeanie]

Happy early Birthday @tastelikewater ! Looks like an amazing package!

[tastelikewater]

@missjeanie Thank you! I’m keeping it pretty low-key this year, so this was an amazing surprise.

[skcfan]

Congrats @tastelikewater 

[tastelikewater]

Thanks @skcfan ! Do I recall correctly that you also received this gratis? We should compare notes 😁

[skcfan]

@tastelikewater Yup, I received this as well. We should definitely compare notes! 

So far I’ve been enjoying the Skinfix Eczema+ Hand Repair Cream 3 oz/ 89 mLIts a bit heavier and thicker than my usual hand cream, but I feel like I need that after the extra cold winter. Haha

[lmaster]

awesome @tastelikewater can't wait to hear what you think of olaplex! have you used it before? congrats 💞

[tastelikewater]

@lmaster Thank you! This is my first Olaplex product, and I anticipate trying it in the next few days.

[lmaster]

oh so exciting!! 😊😆 @tastelikewater I've really really been contemplating purchasing some olaplex products, so I'm eager to hear your thoughts

[Loretta55]

Congratulations on receiving your first gratis @tastelikewater . Have fun playing with these wonderful products and happy early birthday. I look forward to reading your thoughts.

[tastelikewater]

Thank you @Loretta55 ! 

[SpaceLlama]

Congrats and happy early birthday, @tastelikewater ! Whoever wrapped your presents has serious skills. 

[tastelikewater]

Thank you @SpaceLlama ! I thought the same thing.

[faeriegirl]

Congratulations @tastelikewater! I can’t wait to hear your reviews!

[tastelikewater]

Thank you @faeriegirl ! There are some immediate hits, and a few I’ll need to try over the next few days.