Amanda Burnett

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My First Boxycharm | June Review

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For years, I’ve been receiving Ipsy bags and writing my reviews for those. On the 25th of June, I made the decision to pause Ipsy and try something new. I was tired of only getting samples and my Ipsy bag stash has been piling up. I’ve been seeing people loving Boxycharm so I thought, why not? For $20/month you supposedly get 5 full-sized products worth over $100. That sounded too good to be true so I needed some proof, you know?

The Day It Arrived

I’ll be honest, I was so excited to get this package that I was clicking that tracking link every morning to see where my package was. The morning that I clicked it and it said my package was in transit to my house, I was doing a little dance around my living room. Yes, makeup makes me that happy. Don’t judge me. But that excitement only grew when I saw that black box sitting in my mailbox.

What’s In The Box

The Products

Tarte – Be You. Naturally. Eyeshadow Palette

When it comes to eye shadow, I like to keep it natural and smoke it out a bit. Seeing the colors, I knew this was going to be one of my favorite palettes! There are 4 shimmer shades and 4 matte shades. Every shade is packed with great pigment, blends well, and creates a beautiful look.

The listing price is $36. This one product covers what you pay for this whole box plus some!

Steve Laurant Jelly Highlighter in Cotton Candy

If you’ve seen any of my Ipsy bag reviews, you already know how excited I get about highlighters! Out of all the highlighters I’ve collected over the years, I don’t own a jelly highlighter so I was proud to say this one is different from the rest. When I swatched it on my hand, I gasped. The texture is SO silky. I barely waited a whole minute before I went to go tap a little bit on my cheekbones and I’m obsessed. I would choose this over any powder highlight I have. It blends in so well and looks stunning. Literally.

The listing price for this item is $26.

Dominique Cosmetics Lemonade Lip Gloss in Peach Tea

My lip gloss is cool, my lip gloss be poppin’! As I mentioned above, I often go for a natural makeup look. This light pink lipgloss is absolutely perfect for a natural look. It’s a lightweight formula that’s not sticky! It smells kind of like chocolate and is very hydrating.

The listing price for this lipstick is $17.

Touch In Sol – No Poreblem Prime Essence

Primers never used to be my thing but I love when I get a good one that really makes a difference. The first thing I noticed was the packaging. I really love the applicator. The product itself is on the watery side and a little bit goes a long way. This claims to tighten pores and create a silky smooth canvas for your makeup. I’ve tried this a couple of times and this definitely makes my makeup look better!

The listing price for this item is $23.

Haruharu Wonder Maqui Berry Anti-oxidant Mask

I’m not usually a fan of sheet masks. The process of pulling them out of the package, them dripping everywhere when you’re trying to unfold it, then the task of correctly placing it on your face just isn’t very relaxing to me. The con of this product was all of that. Once I got it placed on my face, I let it sit for 20 minutes. It had a very light fruity scent. After the 20 minutes, I pulled the mask off and my skin definitely looked more radiant! I would do this mask again so I guess it’s a good thing it came in a pack of three!

The listing price for the three masks is $9

My Final Thoughts

For this being my very first Boxycharm ever, I’m very impressed! For a girl whos been receiving 5 samples every month for the past few years, I’m so excited about having the chance to get 5 full sized products for only $21 a month for a value of over $100! I’m obsessed with makeup and trying new products so I don’t think I could ever get tired of this subscription. Especially because I’m also obsessed with good deals.

So, let’s talk about the value of this box specifically. I added up all the prices of each product and it came out to $111!

Now let’s do some math. 111 – 21 = 90.

I got $90 worth of products for free. I don’t know about you but that just blows my mind!

Are you interested in trying Boxycharm? Check it out here!

Thank you so much for reading this review! I appreciate you lots. ♡

My May Ipsy Bag | A Full Review

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Welcome back to my blog! This week has been crazy. I was hoping to have this post up last week but long story short, my computer was stolen. I will most likely make a YouTube video better explaining everything that happened. I’m just happy to be blogging again. Now let’s look at this month’s Ipsy bag!

On May 11th, I opened my mailbox to reveal my favorite pink package from Ipsy. This was more exciting than usual because it was a day before my birthday so it kind of felt like a birthday present!

The Bag:

Glitter heaven! This bag is my favorite bag I’ve received so far! I’m obsessed with all things sparkly so this bag is a dream. I usually put my collection of Ipsy bags under the sink for when I need a travel bag but this is way too pretty to just put aside. This will be sitting pretty on my counter full of my everyday products!

The 5 Products:

Nature Cartel Multi-Purpose Stick in GlowBal Awakening

When I first tried this product, I wasn’t too impressed. It’s a very subtle highlight with not too much pigment and I guess I was hoping for it to be more dramatic. If you’re wanting a subtle highlight, it is actually pretty. I also thought the tone would be pink because the product itself looks pink. Surprisingly, it’s a golden tone!

Alterna Haircare Bond Repair Leave-In Hair Protection Spray

I explained in my previous hair blog post that I don’t like to use heat on my hair so I thought I wouldn’t have a use for this product. Although, it’s getting warmer outside which could dry out our hair so I spray this when I’m going to be outside for long periods of time. It smells so good and makes my hair feel soft! It’s also vitamin-enriched so you can feel good about spraying this all over.

F.A.R.A.H Brush in 22E Shade & Blend

Brushes are always good to have and I’m loving the double ended brushes! As you can tell, I’ve been using this brush a lot already! I always end up packing these when I’m going on a trip. Two brushes in one – very convenient! The bristles are extremely soft and apply product beautifully.

Pixi by Petra H20 Skindrink

When I saw this product in my bag, I squealed. I absolutely love Pixi beauty, I even made a blog post about my Pixi collection. I’ve heard great things about this H20 Skindrink so I applied it and was pretty impressed! This contains aloe vera, green tea, and rosemary extract. It smells amazing and it made my face so smooth and soft. It felt truly hydrated! I can’t wait to order the full sized.

INMO Velveteen Dream Eyeshadow in Super Bass

I’ve been wearing this eyeshadow almost every day since I opened it up! It’s such a pretty sheer pink. It’s great for everyday wear. The texture is very silky and stays on the lids without creasing.

That’s my May Ipsy bag review! Overall, I’m very happy with everything that I got in my bag this month. Especially the bag itself! Again, I’m sorry this post is up so late. Things are starting to fall back into place. Thank you for your patience!

If you’re interested in getting Ipsy, I have a referral link just for you! Check it out.

Starting My Beauty Business with Avon

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For almost two years, I’ve been searching for work. Although, there’s always been one factor that came in the way. My disability. It really sucks hearing, “You seem like the perfect candidate for this job BUT we’re not confident you’ll be able to do this with your disability.” I almost gave up when I realized, work from home jobs were a thing. So, I adjusted my job searching plan. Then one day, I saw an ad for Avon. I remembered that a distant relative sold Avon and that she was actually really successful with her business. At that moment, a lightbulb went off in my head.  I am super passionate about beauty and Avon is an amazing company that has been going strong for almost 130 years! This is perfect. So I began the signup process.

Starter Kits: When you sign up, you do have to purchase a starter kit. Starter kits are filled with the essentials you’ll need to start your Avon business so it’s worth it. The amazing thing about this is they give you three payment plans. You can choose between a $25, $50, or $100 starter kit. Each starter kit comes with samples, products, brochures, and more sale tools. The $50 and $100 come with more items than the $25 plan but even with the $25 starter kit, you’ll get everything you need to be able to get your Avon business up and ready to go!

Free Online Store: When you’re all signed up, Avon gives you a free online store! This is the place you can direct your customers to if they would like to place an order online. You are also able to customize the background and ad layout of your store homepage to how you like it! I found this really fun.

Free Training: Another thing Avon provides is free training! There is an “Avon U Training” tab on your Avon homepage that you have access to 24/7. Through training, you are given a bunch of information and videos about the company and what to expect. It’s also very interactive and fun. You earn points through every activity you complete!

How to Earn Money: In order to earn money through your Avon business, you will need to make sales. You can earn up to 40% of every sale! The important thing to remember is that this is all up to you. You will not make any sales by just sitting there so you have to promote your business.  You can promote your business online, in person, or both! For me, I do most of my promoting online through social media but I like to hand out brochures in person when I’m out in public. I plan to promote more in person to see if it’s even more effective.

My Experience: So far, I’ve only been working with Avon for two months. I know that’s not very long but within the two months, I’ve made about $160 in sales! Avon has makeup, skincare, clothes, jewelry, perfume, home decor, and more. It’s so fun selling these products. I’ve had such an amazing experience so far. So if you have doubts about if it’s really possible earning some extra money through this company, I promise you that it’s so possible, fun, AND rewarding! The best part is, it’s a growth opportunity. You can start out making a little bit but end up making it your full-time job and earning enough to provide for your family!

If you’re interested in starting your own Avon business, then join my team:

  • Go to my store: www.youravon.com/amandaburnett
  • Click where it says, “Become A Representative” near the top left of the website
  • You’ll be directed to a page where you fill out your information. Near the bottom, there will be a section where it asks you to enter a referral code. If my name isn’t already included then enter: amandaburnett (don’t put a space)
  • After that’s done, you’ll be part of my team! I’ll quickly contact you to welcome you and help you get started to starting your new beauty business!

Feel free to reach out and ask me any questions you may have. I’m happy to help!

Xoxo,

Amanda Burnett