Randomlings of a 20 Something

Starlooks started the LooksBook as a way to introduce subscribers to up and coming trends. The LooksBook is only $12 a month, and includes 3 perfect size cosmetics, as well as 3 lifestyle gift cards to featured brands, and a booklet showing you the best way to use your new makeup.   This month's LooksBook theme was 'Resort' and features three items perfect for summer. It also included three gift cards. The gift cards are: $15 to Torrain (recycled bags with a global conscience), The Laboratory (clothing and jewelry) and $50 to Versa swimwear.   The first item is a water eyeshadow in the color Aqua. It's almost a crème eye shadow that looks like it could be amazing with the right skin tone. Unfortunately it just didn't work for me. I'll try it later on top of a white base and primer, but by itself, it just doesn't show up all that well.                     ...

I know I haven't posted in awhile and you can thank the fact that I'm in the middle of moving.. There isn't any WiFi at the new house yet, so I can only post when I'm at my moms house. I still need to do reviews for the July Hawaii Box, July Bulu Box and I'm going to post a quick review of the makeup that I won in a beauty group on Facebook. I'll probably end up posting all of these tomorrow.. or maybe tonight. Thanks for being patient! Kaitlyn

HAPPY NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY!!!!! Starlooks Cosmetics is a wonderful cosmetics company that have cruelty-free cosmetics. They are dedicated to 'providing PRO-level products, outstanding customer service, and affordable pricing.'  On their website, Starlooks claims to be a PRO quality, HD makeup line and can be compared to Sephora, M.A.C, Makeup Forever and other brands that you'd find in a department store. Unlike the makeup brands that you'd find in a department store however, their makeup starts at just $12. Starlooks has two monthly boxes that you can subscribe to. The Looksbook Membership is a monthly 'book' filled with fashion-forward cosmetics from the Starlooks line. They are curated specifically to be used as a 'look'.  Boxes could also include accessories and tools needed to achieve the look for the month (think brushes). You'll also get a tips/tutorial booklet on how to apply the products like a pro. The service is just $12/month...

Cooler Can Monthly launched in June of 2014 and has quickly grown to a popular and successful business. The idea came from it's founder, Jon Marcher, while he was barbequing in the backyard of his home with his friend's dad who told him about a whole drawer devoted to koozies, and so the idea was born. I contacted Jon about reviewing Cooler Can Monthly and he emailed me back saying it sounded like a great idea and he'd send me July's koozie along with several from the past. I got this month's koozie which features the Virginville Hotel in Virginville, PA. I love that the Cooler Can Monthly site has info about the featured koozie instead of just sending them without a backstory.  " The Virginville Hotel is the last remaining “public house” in a town that once had three such places where residents could eat, drink and be merry. Started in 1885, the establishment is located in a town with a unique, but quaint name. While the name might get laughs from outsi...

Received a package today that I'd totally forgotten about from Beautykind.. I assumed that it was one of the many that they've canceled and gave up on ever receiving it. They sent the wrong brush cleaner and I hate the rollerball. So the whole order was a bust. =( But I'm going to try to redeem the perfume by layering it over other sweet smelling perfumes.. Anywho, on to the products. Chocolat Mat Rollerbal First item and the one I was really looking forward to receiving is the Chocolat Mat rollerball by Masaki Matsushïma. It's described as 'mysterious and comforting'.. At first I wasn't impressed by it, but I'm slowly falling in love with it. It's a scent that I probably wouldn't pick up in-store, but I bought it online without knowing what it smelled like. The initial scent is strong and odd, but when it mellows out, it smells like chocolate and roses..  The scent notes are: Base Notes: Coconut and musk Heart Notes: Lush cacao and da...

I ALWAYS have trouble sleeping.. Falling asleep and staying asleep are something that I have struggled with for years. When I finally get to sleep, I toss and turn. When I wake up, I'm drowsy all day. So when I saw this campaign, for a supplement that swears that it can help me sleep better, I applied right away. I took one every night for two weeks. Within a week I noticed that I was getting to sleep faster and didn't wake up a billion times at night. I'm so happy I finally found a product that helps me sleep without having to take Nyquil or Benadryl. I wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start my day. According to Dr. Yan Ping Xu, a certified practitioner of Oriental medicine and board certified herbalist, your SPLEEN is key to a good nights sleep. It's believed in traditional Chinese Medicine that it's your spleen's chi that's off balance. The ancient herbal blend that the Chinese have been relying on for thousands of years is called Yi-Fang. ...

 I love Argan Oil. I use it in my hair, which keeps it from breaking and it makes it soft and shiny. I also mix it in with my body lotion to keep my skin soft.  100% Argan Oil has many benefits. I use it at night before I go to bed, after I wash my face. I rub it on my feet and put socks on before I go to bed. I wake up with soft feet, and I don't have to worry about cracked feet. The oil absorbs quickly and doesn't leave the 'oily' feeling behind. I've been using Argan oil for years, but this product is perfect. It's a large bottle and a little goes a long way. Three ways that it can be used are: As a night time moisturizer-Use a drop or two and apply it to your face and neck. You can also add a drop to your face, and using a tapping motion, apply to the areas around your eyes. Argan Oil has vitamins A and E, which can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. To prevent stretch marks: Warm up a couple of drops of Argan Oil in your hands, and rub it o...