Review: Ipsy Glam Bag Plus December 2021

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Today I'm going to share my thoughts on my Ipsy Glam Bag Plus for December! For those of you unfamiliar with Ipsy Glam Bag, it is a monthly beauty subscription box. You receive 5 deluxe/sample sized products each month. The subscription is $13.00 a month and each month is a different theme. With Glam Bag you are able to choose one product that goes into your bag. They also offer an upgraded box every month called Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. This box is $28.00 a month and includes 5 full sized products. You are able to choose 3 of the products in your bag and Ipsy chooses 2 for you. Ipsy's picks are based of your beauty quiz/product reviews. They also offer a quarterly bag that replaces your Glam Bag and Glam Bag Plus called Glam Bag X. This box is $55.00 a quarter and includes 7-8 full sized products from higher end brands. Glam Bag X is usually curated by a special celebrity/influencer. With all subscriptions you also have the option to skip a month whenever you feel like it which is a huge bonus offering. The theme for this month is. "Time To Shine".  Keep reading to see what I got in my bag this month! I will link all of the products in the description above each picture.

Ipsy Glam Bag Plus December 2021 "Time To Shine"

Review: L'Oreal Elvive Color Vibrancy Repair & Protect Balm*

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Influenster send me the  L'Oreal Elvive Color Vibrancy Repair & Protect Balm a while back and I wanted to share my thoughts. Keep reading to hear what I thought of this hair mask!

L'Oreal Elvive Color Vibrancy Repair & Protect Balm $6.99

 Here is what is said about this product on the L'Oreal site:
"L'Oreal Paris Color Vibrancy Intensive Post-Color Repair Mask is both powerful and luxurious. This intensive post-color repair hair treatment smooths and protects hair color and is specially formulated for dry, damaged hair and color treated hair to repair visible damage from processing in 1 use."

Review: Garnier Whole Blends Hydrating Coconut Water & Vanilla Milk Mask

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on the new Garnier Whole Blends Hydrating Mask. I love masks hair masks and haven't use them in a while.I picked this up MONTHS ago but just got around to trying it a couple of weeks ago. Keep reading to hear more about this hair mask and my thoughts on it!

Garnier Whole Blends Hydrating Mask Coconut Water & Vanilla Milk $6.29

Here is what is said about this mask on the Garnier site:

"Generous rinse-out treatment deeply quenches & softens. Our deeply moisturizing yet light & silky formula blooms with a tropical fragrance of coconut water & vanilla milk, bringing to life our wholesome care that gives strands a deep dose of hydration without weighdown, for hair that is delectably soft with silky shine." - http://www.garnierusa.com/

On to my thoughts:

This mask is paraben free and gentle enough to use every day. It supposed to hydrate your hair without weighting it down. You leave it on for a couple minutes then wash out. This is the best smelling hair mask that I have ever tried! It smells exactly as it noted above...like coconuts and vanilla. You get a ton of product for under $7.00. The jar is about 10oz. The mask itself is almost a yogurt like consistency. It spreads easily through hair. My hair instantly felt like silk after washing it out. I think it did a great job at making my hair feel soft and hydrated. I let my hair air dry overnight and you could still smell a subtle version of the fragrance once dry. Overall, I highly recommend this hair mask and can't wait to try other scents of the Garnier Whole Blends line!

Have you tried this hair mask? Post your comments below!

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Review: Matrix Style Link Mineral Line*

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Today I am going to share my thoughts on some of Matrix's new Style Link Mineral Line that was sent to me to try out. This whole line focuses around minerals used in these products to give amazing textures. Keep reading to hear about each product!

Review: OGX Beauty Quenching Coconut Curls*

*PR Samples. I was sent these products for review purposes. However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog. This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small credit from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Leopard Lace and Cheesecake!

Hey Guys,
OGX Beauty has sent me a bunch of products lately to try out. I have been trying them out for a few months now and wanted to share my thoughts on the Quenching Coconut Curls Product line.

Review: Joico K-PAK Color Therapy Luster Lock Instant Shine and Repair Treatment*

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Joico sent me a super cute PR package including their new K-PAK Color Therapy Luster Lock Instant Shine and Repair Treatment. I haven't previously heard of Joico but after doing a little research, they are a salon professional brand of hair care products. Their motto is "Spreading the Joi of Healthy Hair to every stylist and client, making for a more beautiful world." Joico can be found at Ulta Beauty and many salons across the country. As you know, I have been dying my hair red for years. I am always looking to try new products that are for color treated hair. I was really excited to try this out. Keep reading to learn about this product and my thoughts on it!

Review: Proganix Volume Product Line*

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Today I am going to introduce you to the Proganix Volume hair product line. For those of you unfamiliar with Proganix, it is a more professional line created from the brand OGX (Organix). Proganix products are created with the best ingredients of nature and science combined. I have already tried their Quench and Anti-Fade lines. You can check out my thoughts on each HERE and HERE.

Proganix Volume

Here is what is said about this product on the Proganix site:

"When it comes to hair, bigger can be better. Take your roots to new heights with this powerful combination, infused with caffeine and soy protein, which helps volumize and plump every strand with lift, life and shine."-https://www.proganixbeauty.com/products/volume/

Review: Proganix Anti-Fade Line*

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Today I am going to share with you another hair care product line by Proganix. They sent me a bunch of products to try out and some extra little goodies. The product line is their Anti Fade line for color treated hair. I recently reviewed their Quench line which you can check out HERE.

Here are the goodies that I received:

Some Kitsch hair accessories...

These are super cute in your hair and on your wrist. They don't hurt or get stuck in your hair.

This is the first bun accessory I have seen. It is a cute idea. I will try it out and see if it looks good on me. It might look cute on younger girls.

Proganix Anti-Fade Weightless Argan Oil $11.99

Here is what is said about this product on the Proganix site:

"Proganix Anti-Fade Cherry Blossom + Vitamin B5 Weightless Argan Oil is a blend of color protecting argan oil, antioxidant rich cherry blossom extract, UV filters, for color that has a rich, deep glow. Argan Oil, Anti-oxidant, UVA & UVB protection, not tested on animals."

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod10181042

I thought that this was a nice product. You want to be careful not to use too much or you will make your hair greasy. Just mist a small amount about 5-6 inches away from your head to help tame fly aways and to protect your hair from the sun.

Proganix Anti-Fade Shampoo & Conditioner $9.99

Here is what is said about this product on the Ulta site:

"Proganix Anti-Fade Cherry Blossom + Vitamin B5 Shampoo and Conditioner is a color protecting blend of sulfate-free surfactants, antioxidant rich cherry blossom extract combined with UV filters, perfected in the salon, for reds that stay vibrant, blondes that shimmer and brunettes that stay brilliant giving your hair you'll always love.Sulfate-free surfactants, anti-oxidant, UVA & UVB protection, Anti-Fade, not tested on animals."

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod10181006

I really like that this product line protects color treated hair and helps keep it from fading. I also love that it is sulfate free. The scent smells nice but I prefer the coconut scent of the Quench line. If you are a fan of cherry blossoms and floral scents, you will like the smell of this line. After using the shampoo and conditioner my hair felt clean and soft. My hair seems to be keeping its color pretty well but I also use other products to help keep my hair vibrant. Overall, I like this product line.

Have you tried the Anti-Fade Line by Proganix? Post your comments below!

*I was sent these  products as a gift.  However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog.

Review: Play! By Sephora Sept 2015

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I'm super excited to share with you the first Play! By Sephora subscription box! Just last month I found out Sephora was coming out with their own beauty subscription for just $10.00 a month. You better believe I jumped on that and signed up on the waiting list right away. Like other subscriptions, you get 5-6 deluxe sized samples sent to you for $10.00 a month. The difference with this service is that they are all high end products that you can buy at Sephora. 

Here what was inside the September box:

Check out my video below to hear more about this subscription and my thoughts on these products!


Elizabeth and James Nirvana White $80.00 (for full size product) 

GlamGlow Super Cleanse Daily Clearing Cleanser $39.00 (for full size product)

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer $27.00 (for full size product)

Sephora Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Peony $14.00 (for full size product)

Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer $25.00 (for full size product)

Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation $40.00 (for full size product)

Here are swatches of the Marc Jacobs eyeliner in Blacquer and the Sephora Lip Stain in Peony:

Overall, I was pretty happy with my first Play! By Sephora box. I really like that we are getting high end products to try out that are from brands that I am actually familiar with. I also like that everyone gets the same items. That way, I don't get bummed when I see someone else get something that I would have rather had. I am really excited to see what I get in next months box.

Are you interested in signing up for Play! By Sephora? You can get on their waitlist HERE.

What product interests you the most from this box? Post your comments below!

Review: Proganix Quench*

Hey Guys,

Today I'm going to share my thoughts on some products from the new Proganix line of hair care. For those of you unfamiliar with Proganix, it is the sister brand of OGX (Organix). Proganix products are created with the best ingredients of nature and science combined. 

The product line that I was sent to test out was the Quench line. Proganix Quench products are all about replenishing, hydrating and nurturing dry damaged hair. Quench products are made with coconut water, coconut oil, and electrolytes.

Quench Moisture Balm $11.99

This product helps replenish and moisture your hair while you sleep. Put a small amount of this in your wet or dry hair at night and style as desired in the morning. This is said to make your hair soft and silky.

Quench Leave-In Moisture and Nourish Mist $11.99

This moisture mist it supposed to protect your hair while you swim in a pool or at the beach. You spray it beforehand and the product protects your hair from harsh chemicals. I actually having been spraying this in my towel dried hair after showering at night and it leaves my hair feeling super soft the next day.

Quench Moisturizing and Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner $9.99

This shampoo and conditioner is supposed to hydrate and nourish dry hair. The conditioner is also supposed to mend split ends.

On to my thoughts:

First of all, these products smell absolutely amazing! If you are a fan of coconut or island type scents, you will love the scent of these products. I love the ingredients in this line. Coconut oil is supposed to be really good for your hair. I really liked all of the products from this line. My favorite product was the Leave In Moisture and Nourish Mist. Even though I don't use it exactly the way it is said to, it still makes my hair feel super soft and silky the next day. I highly recommend this line and will definitely will be purchasing it once I run out of these products.

Have you tried the Proganix Quench line? What product are you most interested in? Post your comments below!

*I was sent these  products as a gift.  However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog.