Florapy Beauty | Review

Florapy Beauty was kind enough to send me two of their sheet masks awhile back. I like most face masks but sheet masks are always a hit or miss for me. I feel like they never stay on my face and are always too messy. But regardless, I was still eager to test these out. 

They allowed me to choose, but I really liked all of their options, so I asked the brand to choose their personal favorites or their most popular masks. I was super excited to try the Jasmine and Peppermint, I love anything minty.

(Clear Complexion Mask - $8)

The first mask I tried was the Dandelion Lemongrass and it was really nice! The scent was light and when you placed it on your skin it didn't move around or fall off like the average sheet mask I've tried in the past.

I left it on for about 15 minutes and then rinsed it off with warm water. It was nice but I didn't feel like it did anything remarkable for my skin, however it did smell nice and was a nice way to relax.

(Detox Mask - $8)

The Peppermint Mask, however I really enjoyed. The smell was wonderful (I adore jasmine and peppermint!) and I felt like it really made my skin feel very clean. 

Overall, I would recommend this brand if you're looking for some new sheet masks to try. They have a variety of scents and masks to treat every type of skin. Every mask is $8, which might seem steep for something that is a single use. But if you're looking for the perfect thing to add to your girls night or even if you just want to take a night to treat yourself and relax, these are definitely worth checking out.

I'm really interested in trying the Deep Hydration and Sweet Dreams sheet masks next. 

Leave in the comments below what ones you'd like to try!

My New Glasses | Firmoo Review

Wearing glasses is something I've had to deal with for the past 4-5 years. When I first started wearing glasses I was in 9th grade and I really only wore them when I was at home or was reading something. But 4 years later, my glasses were scratched, scuffed and falling apart. I finally went to the optometrist to get a new prescription so I could order a new pair, but I was frustrated because every pair I had found was expensive!

I decided that instead of picking the first pair that I like, I'd do some research to find some cheap, good quality glasses. Luckily, my searching landing me on Firmoo.com. I looked through the site and saw some pairs that I really enjoyed, and even better, they were all under $40!

I ended up finding the pair I wanted to order and I chose these. Ordering is incredibly easy and they even let you enter your prescription, so if you're planning to check out this site make sure you ask your optometrist for a copy.

When they arrived in the mail I was surprised to see that they also sent me a lovely case, cleaning cloth, and a little kit to fix my glasses if they become loose.

I was a bit worried that the glasses might sit funny on my face considering I didn't try them on before ordering, but luckily, they fit perfectly! And better yet, I could see SO incredibly clearly! It really made me realize what a mess my old pair was.

I would highly recommend Firmoo.com if you're in need of a new, cheap pair of glasses. That being said, they aren't the highest quality and they are plastic, but if you take good care of them they should last your for a long while!


Do you wear glasses? Or do you prefer contacts? Do you have any recommendations for other sites with cheap glasses?

SWIG Luxury Flask Overview

SWIG recently got a hold of me to review this Luxury Flask. I checked out their website, as I do all companies who contact me, and discovered that their flasks seemed to be extremely high quality and very simple, but aesthetically pleasing. I was instantly interested.

I think flasks are really neat for some reason, plus I find that they're wonderful gifts for the "of age" people in your life! 

SWIG is the first Hip Flask brand of the UK. It started as an idea and a small operation in 2013 and has grown tremendously over time! You can read the full story here!

On their site it mentions the inspiration to create SWIG Flasks came from realizing how difficult it can be to buy a man a gift, which I can completely agree with, plus the fact that most flasks are comedic or vintage. Have you ever been in a store at the mall and seen them? Yeah, they aren't too sleek most of the time. 

Despite it being overseas, I received my flask rather quickly! The flask was inside this box that is tied together by a bow. I love the packaging of this and would love to get more in the future for gifts, you wouldn't even have to wrap it! The quality is outstanding, it's very solid and has a good weight but isn't heavy. I also really love that the bottom is flattened so that it can stand up on its own without toppling over. 

I really think that next time I'm stumped on buying a gift for a friend, I'll check out SWIG if I think it'll suit them!

If you want your own, check out SWIGFLASKS.COM

Gone Girl | Book Review

Gone Girl is the first book that I have picked up and read all the way through so far this year. I usually don't read the books that have a ton of hype around them because I am often left disappointed. But I kept hearing people rave on and on about this book, and lot of people that I know and trust their opinions greatly! So, I finally decided to pick it up and give it a chance.

Also, this review doesn't contain any spoilers to the unraveling of the story!

Gone Girl is about a man named Nick Dunne and his wife Amy. When she suddenly turns up missing on their 5 year wedding anniversary there are so many questions but no answers. As Nick is frantic to find his wife and all fingers are pointing at him, you see the story through his eyes, with excerpts from Amy's diary, in the search to find out what truly happened to her.

The story starts off pretty quick, about 30 pages in Nick's wife disappears and in sets the paranoia and worry. The book constantly throws hints at you that even leaves you convinced the story is one way, when really it's the complete opposite. I also found it very unique that you are seeing things through the eyes of Nick and Amy's diary entries, AND they aren't always telling the truth. So I thought that was an interesting way to tell the story.

There is a pretty huge twist in this story and once I got to it I was actually surprised. It's one of those things that crosses your mind when you're trying to figure out the ending to a story but you think "No, they wouldn't do that. That is WAY too crazy and it just wouldn't work." Well, Gillian Flynn doesn't follow the rules and she makes it work. The only con I can think of is that once I passed the big twist in the plot line I got kind of bored. It just seemed like the last half dragged on a bit and once you finish the book you feel like it was a bit lackluster. I had the feeling of "I went through that crazy ride, all of those awful things happened, and THAT'S how you're leaving me?" I do understand why the book ended that way, but I just wish it was different.

Or if reading it isn't you're idea of fun, the movie is pretty good too! They did a great job casting Nick and Amy (Ben Affleck is exactly how I would imagine Nick) and I feel like they captured the crazy story really well.

Overall, I really would recommend reading it if you're interested. It's a well written book but it's also a pretty quick read. It's very entertaining and even the though ending is a bit annoying, I don't think it's a waste of time. Not the best book I've read, but I enjoyed it!

Have you read Gone Girl? If so, how did you like it?

CaseApp Personalized Phone Case

A lovely company called CaseApp was kind enough to email me and let me design a case! CaseApp lets you customize a phone, tablet, or laptop case to be 100% your own! You can add any pictures/text and there are endless possibilities. I had a lot of different idea's sparking in my mind about what I would put onto a case, and then I suddenly remembered how much I had wanted an Uzumaki themed case I had seen about a year ago, but was unfortunately sold out and I couldn't find anything like it anywhere!

If you didn't know, Uzumaki is a Japanese horror manga, one of my all time favorite reads! You can read a little review I did about it here.

Anyway, after choosing the picture I wanted, I found it's rather simple to navigate the site! Just pick the type of phone, tablet, or laptop you have and then choose how you want to design the case! You position it to fit the case the way you like and then you can save it and go ahead and order!

(Don't worry, you don't have to get something as creepy as I did!) 

When I received it in the mail it was exactly how I imagined it! I absolutely love it. The shipping was pretty quick, took a little less than a week to get to my house! It feels very well made and I don't think that the picture will wear off as easily as my previous phone case.

This is honestly the perfect Christmas gift, or just a gift for anytime! You can put personal pictures on it for loved ones/friends and I think it would be a wonderful idea. (I'm actually planning on ordering another with a photo of my cat, crazy kitty lady here!)

The packaging was very simple but I really loved it. How cute is this little message on the box? It's the little things that count!

Go to CaseApp.com and use the code delicate20 to get 20% off on your own personalized case!

I hope you all are having a lovely Wednesday!

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette Review

I'm sure you've seen tons of pictures and reviews on this palette and I honestly feel like I'm the last one to do a review on it but I really wanted to share my thoughts. Purchasing this palette was on a complete whim. I had been interested in it but I tried to avoid it because I really don't need it. However, one day as I was walking around Sephora I ended up randomly grabbing it and purchasing it.

I had already seen and read plenty of reviews on it so I didn't think I'd be disappointed. I just didn't know if I'd be super impressed either since I have tons of neutral shades. I went home and decided to immediately try an eye look just so I could play with the colors and see how the pigment transferred to my skin. Luckily, I fell in love!

The palette comes with a total of 16 shades ranging from light to dark, shimmery and matte. That also includes the two bigger shades that are highlights. I feel like this palette has a great range of colors that you can do countless looks with. It's not very often that I feel 100% confident using one palette to create a look but whenever I reach for this it ends up being the only one I use that day.

Here are some swatches of all the colors included in the palette!

Top Row: Gilded Ganache, White Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Black Forest Truffle, and Triple Fudge.

Middle Row: Salted Caramel, Marzipan, Semi-Sweet, Strawberry Bon Bon, Candied Violet, and Amaretto.

Bottom Row: Hazelnut, Creme Brulee, Haute Chocolate, Cherry Codial, and Champagne Truffle.

(Champagne truffle is such a beautiful highlight color!)

As you can see, all of the colors pigment is magnificent. All of the colors are so creamy and they aren't patchy at all.  They apply very smoothly and you don't need to really layer it on to create a pigmented color/swatch.

Also, this whole palette smells like chocolate just like the rest of the Too Faced products in the "Chocolate" line. Not a super important point but definitely a pleasant one! 

Overall, I really really love this palette. It's definitely one of my new favorites and I am so happy I picked it up. I would definitely recommend it to anyone that's a fan of beautiful neutral shades, or just someone who loves makeup in general. I really think it's one of the best palettes I own, which is saying something because I own a LOT. I love how versatile it is, you can create a simple eye look or a dramatic one. If you have had your eye on this palette I definitely suggest picking it up! 

NuMe 25mm Curling Wand Review

I have been in need of a new curling wand for a long time. I am always curling my hair and my previous one was very old and just didn't seem to be performing the way I'd like it to. I have had my eyes on the hair tools from NuMe for awhile now but with the hefty price tag of around $160-$200 for a single iron was a bit off putting. I knew they must work wonderfully but I really just didn't want to spend that much on something I'd use on my hair roughly once a week.

However, one day while scrolling through my twitter timeline, I noticed NuMe announcing a wonderful deal! All of their original curling wands were all $29 using a certain coupon code! It took me a minute to realize what I was reading was true. I mean I have heard of good deals but this was an AMAZING one! How could something go from $169 to $29? So I knew I had to pick one up as the sale was only going on for about 4 hours.

I first had my eye on the wand that was 32mm but unfortunately that one was already sold out. So I opted for the wand that was 25mm, which surprisingly was still in stock! I was so excited that I had the chance to be apart of this amazing deal and finally try a NuMe curling wand.

I ordered it on a Friday and it arrived on the following Thursday so it took 6 days to reach my house, which really isn't bad at all. Immediately after I received it I was eager to test it out.

Here is the curling iron I've been waiting for! it looks really simple and is very light-weight which I was quite surprised. But I guess simplicity is the best sometimes. It only comes with a single button that turns it on and off. Plus it makes it super easy to use which is wonderful because I'm not one for directions.

It also came with this heat resistant glove which is amazing if you're like me and constantly finding yourself burning your fingers on hot iron tools. Of course this isn't for grabbing the iron full on when it's hot, but it does help when you're holding a strand of hair against the barrel.

Final Thought

Since this iron gets hot so fast and stays the same temperature it doesn't take very long to do my hair. About 10 minutes, usually less to do my whole head which is a big time difference from my old curling iron. I curled my hair and left it over night, surprisingly I found in the morning my curls still looked like they had just been done. I brushed them out and my hair was still beautifully curled but with a much softer look. With my old iron I was never able to brush out my hair, unless I wanted it to go completely flat and crazy! So the fact that I can brush my hair and STILL have the curls in contact shocked me. 

I have noticed since using this a few times my curls will stay in tact and looking good for up to 3 days (and I'm sure they would look good longer but I need to wash my hair!), which is amazing to me. I have never had a styling tool work so well on me. It's honestly my favorite thing I have ever styled my hair with and even though I got it for VERY cheap, I honestly think it's worth the investment if you want something that will work and last! If I would have bought it at full price I wouldn't have regretted it. 

You can purchase the NuMe 25mm Curling Wand HERE

Current Favorites!

Hello everyone! I thought it'd be fun to make a list of some of my current favorites. This is a pretty long post so be prepared! Most of these products I've had for awhile, but I'm just rediscovering my love for them!

Face Masks

These masks are so much fun to use! Plus there are so many choices! My favorite ones are the olive oil, dead sea and charcoal & black sugar. I got these at Walmart and they were only 70 cents, so it's definitely worth checking out in my opinion! They have tons of different choices that can work for anyone's skin issues! I've been thinking of doing a big post on these masks and more, so if you are interested let me know!

Aussie Aussome Volume Hairspray

I'm usually not a person that uses hairspray. It always makes my hair have a gross texture and I feel like it just didn't work for me. However, I recently picked this up because I have "straight across" bangs and I'm having trouble keeping them in the same spot. I used this and I really love it! It really holds my hair well and it does give me great volume, especially when I straighten my hair and it's looking kind of flat.

MAC Archie Girls Blush - Cream Soda

I really hate showing you guys a product that isn't available anymore, but I really couldn't find a better blush recently. This was part of the Archie Girls Collection at MAC last February. I'll admit, the first selling point of this product was definitely the adorable packaging. But this blush is so flattering towards spring and summer and I couldn't be more happy with it! It looks especially good if you have fair skin. 

It has the perfect mixture of peach and coral. It's so light and gorgeous! This picture really doesn't do it justice. I forgot to take a picture of the name (sorry!), but it's Cream Soda. If you guys are interested in this blush, let me know! I can do a future post on dupes!

Urban Decay -  Naked 2 Palette

I know this product isn't anything new but I thought I'd throw this in as well! I have a lot of neutral eyeshadow palettes and for a long time the original Naked was always my favorite. (It still is my all time favorite!) 

I know it doesn't look like it, but recently I have been reaching for this palette a LOT! I only wear eyeshadow about once a week, but when I do I always find myself using at least one color from this palette. I really like Foxy and Bootycall for an inner corner or a brow highlight. And I'm always using the infamous Half Baked as a lid color!

MUFE HD Microperfecting Primer

I already did a detailed review about this product that you can check out here! But in short, this is an amazing primer. It really diffuses redness in my skin and makes my foundation stay on for a very long time!

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder - Dim Light

This product took me forever to purchase because of the intimidating price tag! But I am so glad I finally did! I was worried that it would just be a standard setting powder, but it's really the best I've used! 

The color doesn't look like anything amazing but it honestly works so well and is so beautiful in person. It really blurs imperfections and sets your foundation flawlessly, and it gives you a nice glow without making you look shiny!

I got it in Dim Light and I'm positive that I'll be purchasing the other shades in the future!

Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

I really love this concealer. It's super creamy, as the name states. It's great for highlighting as well if you get a lighter shade.

I'm in the shade "Honey" it matches my skin tone fairly well and covers up any dark spots I have!

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24h Foundation

This is my all time favorite foundation. The price is a bit scary but I'm so happy I finally purchased it. It stays on my skin for so long and makes my skin look completely flawless. I only wear it for special occasions because I love it so much and don't want to waste it. The formula is so smooth and blendable. If you're interested in this foundation definitely buy it! I don't think you will be disappointed!

MAC Fluidline - Dipdown

I've had this fluidline for awhile. I purchased it to use for my eyebrows but at first I thought it was too dark. However recently I started using it again and I love it! 

I only apply it onto the ends of my brows to make the arch more predominant and darker to create a bit of an ombre effect. It's really great and makes my eyebrows look clean and perfect! I only dab the brush into the pot lightly though, because if I swipe it I always get too much product!

Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

This product is beautiful! I'm really a big fan of matte bronzers because I don't like too much shimmer on my face. This gives such a nice, light contour.  Plus, did I mention it smells just like chocolate?! I swear, sometimes I think this is just pure Nestle Chocolate Milk powder.

If you're a little bit tanner though I would go for the regular Chocolate Soleil because I don't think this one would show up very well! But with my pale skin tone the Milk Chocolate Soleil is perfect!

Benefit Watts Up Highlighter

This highlighter is pretty unique for me. Most of my highlighters are powder and liquid. But this one is a cream in the form of a stick. Last year I ended up getting 2 samples of it for my birthday and I fell in love with it. So I decided to buy the full size! 

It's really one of those highlighters that you can tell you're wearing. The color is a beautiful champagne. (I haven't used this one yet, I'm still working on the last sample!) I'm not sure if you're supposed to apply the stick straight to your face, but I use my fingers instead! Sometimes I will set it with a powder highlight just to make it more intense, but it really doesn't need it! It's easy to blend and looks so gorgeous when light's hit your face. Plus it doesn't make you look like a disco ball, which is always nice, right? 

Benefit Erase Paste

I was looking for a good under-eye concealer for a long time. I don't really suffer from bags, or extremely dark circles but I wanted something that would brighten up my eyes!

Erase paste does an amazing job at brightening and highlighting under my eyes! It's so creamy and easy to blend and it's really noticeable (at least to me!) when I'm not wearing it! I was worried that since it was so creamy it would settle into my fine lines but I really haven't had any trouble with it at all! I always make sure to set it with a powder, but even when I don't, I never notice it really smearing or moving!

I initially wanted to purchase the lightest color but I saw this shade in the store and figured it would be light enough to start out with. It really is perfect for me but I'd like to try the lightest shade as well in the future just to see what it would look like!

Katy Perry Killer Queen Perfume

I am a huge fan of Katy Perry and when she came out with this perfume I knew I had to have it! I'm bad at describing scents, but here are the notes!

Top Notes: Wild berries, dark plum, and bergamot

Heart Notes: Celosia, Sambac jasmine, and rainbow plumeria

Base Notes: Cashmere, patchouli and liquid praline

I really like this perfume, especially towards the evening. It's very feminine without making you smell childish. The staying power is pretty decent but I sometimes have to freshen it up throughout wearing it so I would recommend having a roller ball! The bottle is adorable as well!

MAC Lipsticks

I have two current favorite lipsticks and they're both from MAC! I have so many lipsticks but if I had to choose a favorite brand I think I'd always choose them. They have such a wide range of beautiful colors and finishes that you can never go wrong.

Taupe

My first is a shade called taupe, which is true to the name! It's a pinky brown nude with a matte finish that is gorgeous. I feel like it's best to wear this around the cooler months but I never hesitate to wear it anytime! Makeup has no rules!

Up the Amp

My second is Up the Amp! It's a gorgeous purple with pink undertones and it's an amplified finish. It's so gorgeous and definitely my go to if I want something a little more bright!

Bath & Body Works Candles

Market Peach

Pineapple Mango

I've had these two candles for about a year now and I completely forgot I owned them! I'm so happy I found them because the smell of both of them are absolutely amazing. Market Peach and Pineapple Mango are great scents for the warmer months and always put me in a happy mood. They both smell so delicious and make me definitely want to eat some peaches and pineapple!

Well, that was my long list of current favorites! I hope you all enjoyed! Let me know if you want to see more in-depth reviews of any of these products!

Interested in any of these products? 

1. Face Masks - Dead Sea, Virgin Olive, Charcoal & Black Sugar

2. Aussie Aussome Volume Hairspray

3. Naked 2

4. Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer

5. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder

6. Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

7. Lancome Tient Idole Ultra 24H Foundation

8. MAC Fluidline - Dipdown 

9. Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil

10. Benefit Watts Up!

11. Benefit Erase Paste

12. Katy Perry Killer Queen Perfume

13. MAC Lipstick - Taupe

14. MAC Lipstick - Up the Amp

15. B&BW Market Peach Candle

16. B&BW Pineapple Mango Candle