COLLECTIVE BEAUTY HAUL: THE BODY SHOP, MAC COSMETICS, MAYBELLINE, LUSH COSMETICS, PRADA, L'OREAL PARIS, ZOELLA BEAUTY & MORE

Today's blog post is going to be a collective haul post! A couple of weeks ago, Simon and I went on a little vacation trip to Sweden. We met up with his sister and a bunch of friends in Piteå, then we drove to Skellefteå for a few days of shopping and some fun in the sun.

I ended up picking up quite a few beauty items on our Sweden trip, which I'm excited to share with you guys in today's blog post. I also ordered a couple of items online a while back, which I haven't done a post about yet. So I thought that I would include them in this post, since I'm planning on doing reviews on a couple of the items! :-) 

 ♥ The Body Shop Mango Gift Set. You can check out their Mango range, (HERE).

 ♥ IsaDora Gift Set. 

 ♥ The Body Shop Olive Gift Set. You can check out their Olive range, (HERE).

 ♥ Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish in Ballerina, (HERE) and Broadway Blues, (HERE) IsaDora Gel Nail Top Coat, (HERE) and Gel Nail Lacquer in Skyline, (HERE).

♥ Maybelline The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette, (HERE). 

 ♥ Maybelline Baby Lips in Mint Fresh, (HERE) & Hydrate, (HERE). 

 ♥ Zoella Beauty Bath Soak and Shower Cream, (HERE), Body Lotion, (HERE) & Body Mist, (HERE). 

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Brave, (HERE).

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Soar, (HERE). 

 ♥ Montagne Jeunesse Peel Off Passion, (HERE) & Chocolate Masque, (HERE). 

 ♥ The Body Shop Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil in #01 Honey Kissed, (HERE), Batiste Dry Shampoo in Tropical, (HERE) & Piz Buin Ultra Light Dry Touch Face Fluid, (HERE).

♥ Lush Cosmetics Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter, (HERE), Gina Tricot Nail Polish in Candy Mint, (HERE), Prada Candy Florale, (HERE) & L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Plumper in Light to Medium, (HERE). 

I have already tested out a couple of the products, but most of them have just been hanging around in my makeup drawer waiting to be played with. I have been wanting to do this post for a while now, so I'm glad that it's finally up and running. As always, be sure to let me know if there are any products here that you would like me to do a review on. I'm already planning on doing a review on the Maybelline The Nudes Eyeshadow Palette as well as the Soar lip liner and Brave lipstick from MAC Cosmetics. But I still want to know what you guys are interested in seeing a review on, because I love getting feedback from you. You guys are the best and I love you all so much! :-) 

Have you picked up any new beauty products recently? What's your favorite item from this haul? :-)

Love, Christine ♥

GLOSSYBOX: JUNE 2015

Today's blog post is going to be all about the June GLOSSYBOX, which is designed by the talented Carolina Gynning. The June GLOSSYBOX is inspired by Ibiza, luxury and beauty and it contains 4 beauty items and flash tattoos. I'm excited to show you the products that are hiding inside of the June box, so let's dive right into it! :-) 

♥ GLOSSYBOX: June 2015. 

 ♥ GLOSSYBOX: June 2015.

♥ GLOSSYBOX: June 2015.

I'm most excited about trying out the nail polish from Make Up Store called Heidi and the Re-Shaper hairspray by Sebastian Professional. I have a thing for Make Up Store, I adore their products so I'm so excited that they have included yet another Make Up Store item in the box. The Lollipops Paris Lip Balm looks really nice. It has a lovely Vanilla scent, which is right up my alley. We are heading into Autumn soon, so my lips are going to need all the love that they can get. I tend to get extremely dry lips during the Autumn and Winter months, so I always stock up on my favorite lip balms so I won't run out when I need them the most.

The Enhancing Serum Base by NoxiDoxi looks nice, it sounds like it's going to be good for my dry skin. The flash tattoos look really pretty, but I wish that they would have included an entire sheet of designs in the box and not just a shred of it! :-) 

So there you have it, everything that I got in my June box. Are you subscribed to GLOSSYBOX? What did you get in you're June box? Are you happy with it? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

MONTHLY FAVORITES: JULY 2015

Hello, hope you guys are having an awesome Monday so far. Today's blog post is going to be all about my favorite beauty products for the month of July. I have been shopping my own makeup collection for the past month and have mostly been reaching for older favorites of mine. I have been loving these items for a while now, so you might have seen a few of them in some of my previous monthly favorites posts as well as reviews. But if you haven't, you're in for a real treat! :-) 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Primer, (HERE). 

 ♥ NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up Primer, (HERE). 

I have been reaching for the Honey Dew Me Up primer from NYX Cosmetics quite a lot in July. It's such a nice primer, which feels quite cold and very refreshing on the skin once you put it on. It's got tiny gold sparkles/reflects in it, which makes the skin look more radiant and glowy. Some of the sparkles can be quite big and noticeable on the skin, but that's not something that I have a problem with. The sparkles blend into the skin once I have applied my foundation, so I can't really tell that they are there.

Honey Dew Me Up has a spatula applicator, which I think is super cool. It's quite unique compared to my other primers in my makeup collection. They either come with a pump or in a squeeze tube, so I like that this one is a bit different! :-) 

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15, (HERE). 

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15, (HERE). 

Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15 from MAC Cosmetics is another little gem that I have been loving and using a lot in July. I think it's a wonderful little concealer, which covers up dark spots and under eye circles very well. It feels a little tacky when you first apply it, but it's fine once it's been set with a powder. I find it to be quite heavy looking underneath the eye area, so I always start by applying just a little, then I go back and add more if I feel like I need the extra coverage. It can quickly start to look heavy and a bit cakey if you apply too much at once. A little goes a very long way with this concealer, so you definitely don't need to use it with a heavy hand! :-)

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle, (HERE). 

 ♥ MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle, (HERE).

During the entire month of July, I have been obsessed with Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle from MAC Cosmetics. Soft and Gentle is my all-time favorite highlighter, it's been that way for many years now. The pigmentation is wonderful and it gives off the most beautiful, wet looking glow. A little goes a long way with it, so be a little careful when you are applying it or else you will be looking like a pretty disco ball when you are all done! :-)

If you are thinking about picking up something from MAC Cosmetics but you aren't sure what's worth getting, I highly recommend that you check out Soft and Gentle. If you love highlighters that give you that wet looking glow, I don't think that you are going to regret adding it to you're collection! :-)

 ♥ ArtDeco Hydra Lip Booster in #42, (HERE). 

 ♥ ArtDeco Hydra Lip Booster in #42, (HERE). 

The ArtDeco Hydra Lip Booster in #42 has been my most reached for lip product in July. It's a beautiful berry toned lip gloss, which feels very hydrating and comfortable on the lips. It doesn't have that really sticky feeling like some lip glosses have, which I'm thrilled about. I really can't stand that sticky feeling on the lips, so I'm glad that this one is not like that. There are a few more shades in the Hydra Lip Booster range that I have been looking at for a while now. I'm thinking about adding them to my collection since I have been enjoying this particular shade so much. Have you tried out these glosses by ArtDeco? What are your thoughts on them? :-) 

♥ Piz Buin Ultra Light Dry Touch Face Fluid in SPF 15, (HERE). 

Piz Buin is hands down my favorite brand when it comes to protecting the skin against the sun. This is their Ultra Light Dry Touch Face Fluid, which is a sunscreen made to be used on the face. It has a very lightweight feeling on the skin, so you can't feel it once it's on the face. It dries and absorbs instantly, leaving behind the most amazing coconutty scent that lingers on the skin throughout the day. It doesn't have a white cast either, which is awesome. I have tried so many sunscreens and they all have that white cast that makes you look like a ghost walking around town, not cute! :-) 

What products have you been loving in July? Have you tried out any of my favorites? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

Disclaimer: 
NYX Cosmetics Honey Dew Me Up was sent to me by NYX Cosmetics for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest. 

GIVEAWAY: WIN A MARC JACOBS DAISY EAU DE TOILETTE 100ml SPRAY

I have teamed up with the amazing people over at MizSpa and together we are giving away a brand new 100ml bottle of Daisy Eau De Toilette by Marc Jacobs. I have quickly fallen in love with this fragrance from Marc Jacobs and I'm so excited to be able to give one of you guys the chance win a bottle for yourself. If you like sweet yet fresh and floral scented perfumes, I think Daisy Eau De Toilette is a perfect match for you! :-)

If you want to be part of our giveaway, just fill out the Rafflecopter form down below! :-) 

 ♥ Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau De Toilette 100ml Spray, (HERE). 

 ♥ Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau De Toilette 100ml Spray, (HERE). 

 a Rafflecopter giveaway

 If you missed my review of Daisy Eau De Toilette by Marc Jacobs, you can read all about it, (HERE). 

The giveaway is open to everyone and it will end on August 20th. Good luck! :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

MARC JACOBS DAISY EAU DE TOILETTE SPRAY: REVIEW & PHOTOS

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau De Toilette Spray is a very fresh and feminine fragrance with a playful innocence. The heart of Daisy is floral with vintage edge of violet. Sophisticated with a touch of whimsy, the violet captures the eclectic and timeless flavor of the groundbreaking, beautiful and feminine designs from Marc Jacobs. Daisy EDT is elegant and classy with it's notes of violet leaves, violet petals, jasmine petals, strawberry, ruby red grapefruit and a blend of musk, vanilla and white woods. 

 ♥ Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau De Toilette Spray, (HERE). 

Daisy Eau De Toilette Spray (available in 30ml, 50ml, 100ml and Rollerball.) is a very floral, feminine and romantic fragrance, which is perfect now that it's Summer here in Norway. I have never been the biggest fan of floral scented perfumes, but this one is right up my alley. The scent isn't too strong or heavy, which makes it a great pick for every day too. 

How gorgeous is the design of the bottle? I'm in love! It's truly beautiful, very elegant and classy looking in my opinion. One of my favorite things to do with my perfumes (all beauty related items in general) is to display them around my makeup table and different shelves around the room. It's a nice way for me to keep track of my collection as well as remind myself to use what I already have. Daisy EDT has her own spot in the middle of my IKEA perfume tray at the moment, but I will be giving her a new home soon. I'm in the middle of organizing and changing up the look of my makeup area, so until I'm all finished with that project, the perfume tray is her home for now! :-)

 ♥ Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau De Toilette Spray, (HERE).

♥ Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau De Toilette Spray, (HERE). 

If you like clean yet sweet, girly and floral scented perfumes, I think that you are going to like Daisy EDT by Marc Jacobs. I have been wearing it quite a lot since I got it and I really like it. The scent is really fresh and lightweight and it makes you smell like you just rolled out of a flower meadow, amazing! 

MizSpa and I will be giving away a brand new bottle of Daisy Eau De Toilette Spray by Marc Jacobs. I will be posting the giveaway on my blog later this evening, so keep your pretty eyes open for that! :-) 

Where to buy?
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau De Toilette Spray is available at MizSpa for $79.99, (HERE).

Note:
Marc Jacobs is cruelty free.

Have you tried Daisy Eau De Toilette Spray by Marc Jacobs? What do you think about it? Have you tried any other perfumes by Marc Jacobs? Which one is you're favorite? :-)

Love, Christine ♥

Disclaimer:

This product(s) was sent to me by MizSpa for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.  

GLOSSYBOX: MAY 2015

Hi everyone, how are you doing today? I hope that you are doing good and that you are having a lovely Monday so far. It's been a while since I have done a blog post now, I've missed interacting with you guys so much. To be completely honest with you, I have been feeling a little unmotivated with my blog lately but I have slowly been getting my ''spark'' back and I can't wait to get back into blogging again. There are so many products that I want to share with you guys and I'm beyond excited to do so! :-) 

Today's post is going to be all about my May GLOSSYBOX. I know this GLOSSYBOX post is going up a lot later than usual, but I still wanted to get it up for you guys and show you the items that I received in my May GLOSSYBOX. This box is called Summer Countdown and it's filled with 5 hair and skin care products that will get you ready for the Summer months in no time. Let's go on and take a closer look at the goodies inside the May GLOSSYBOX! :-)

♥ GLOSSYBOX: May 2015. 

 ♥ Kueshi Anti-Cellulite Booster Lotion, (HERE). 

The Kueshi Anti-Cellulite Booster is an anti-cellulite lotion, which is enriched with a natural extract complex that combats existing cellulite and prevents formation of new cellulite. This sounds like an interesting product, which I'm looking forward to testing out. Have you tried it before? :-) 

 ♥ Make Up Store Messy Haircare System, (HERE). 

One of the items that I'm most excited to try out is the haircare system from Make Up Store. Make Up Store is one of my favorite brands, because they have so many amazing products to choose from and their prices aren't too bad either. I can't wait to try out the Messy haircare system, it looks great. I love a messy hair look in the Summer, so I'm excited to give this product a go. Now that my hair is a lot shorter than what it used to be, I think it's going to keep my hair looking messy a lot longer and give me that Summer hairdo that I love so much! :-) 

 ♥ Hawaiian Tropic Protective Dry Oil SPF 15, (HERE). 

I have been a fan of Hawaiian Tropic for a while now and I really like using their sun protective products during the Summer months. They smell great and they don't feel too greasy and oily on the skin, which I really like. This is their Protective Dry Oil, which I have read some lovely things about. It's supposed to be water resistant and it also has a lovely luxurious coconut scent, which to me is the perfect Summer scent. I'm excited to test it out and see if I like it or not, might do a review on it if anyone is interested! :-) 

 ♥ Etre Belle Aloe-Vera Moisturizing Gel, (HERE). 

♥ Sanex Dermo Protector Shower Soap, (HERE). 

Overall, I'm quite happy with the items that I received in the May GLOSSYBOX. I do wish that they included a lipstick or maybe an nail polish in a fun Summer color, because I been obsessed with nail polishes and lipsticks lately. But I'm looking forward to trying out everything that they included in this box, they look and sound like lovely products for the Summer. Let me know if there is a product here that you would like to see a review on, I would be more than happy to do so! :-) 

What did you get in your May GLOSSYBOX? Have you tried out any of the products that I received in my box? :-) 

Love, Christine ♥

PS: I just want to thank those of you who took the time out of your day to wish me a happy birthday on June 16th. I really appreciate all the love and you guys made my day even better, so thank you from the bottom of my heart! :-)