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POPSUGAR turns 5!

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Disclaimer: This box was sent to me for review purposes. #ad #PopSugarMH

Well folks, five years in the making; it’s POPSUGAR‘s 5th birthday of their must-have boxes. Almost time for kindergarten for them, hey? Ha! They sent over this one, the August box and inside were all sorts of awesome treats. Rose gold notebook (shown), tall sparkly white candles (also shown lol), a drink/serving tray that says cheers (which actually kinda reminds me of Kate Spade. Perhaps inspired…?), a First Aid Beauty Bouncy mask (which I’ve yet to try), cookies, a friendship bracelet and a few more goodies. These boxes are so fun to get each month!

If you’ve never been subscribed to the monthly POPSUGAR Must Have Box, you can get $10 off your first box by using the code PARTY upon checkout!

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BECCA Lush Lip Color Balms

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The newest launch from BECCA Cosmetics is all about showing off your natural lip colour in dessert and caffeine themed names. Mmm! These new Lush Lip Color Balms feel gorgeous on the lips, and at $22 USD a pop, you should definitely pick one up.

As for the formula, the best way I can describe them is a lightweight with buildable colour and has this creamy moisturizing finish to it. They don’t feel waxy or weird on the lips, just a hydrating lip shade in a natural tone. You can either wear the shades with one easy coat for a sheer finish, or build it up for a bit more colour. Sounds promising right? See the swatches below to see the pigmentation, and the lip-swatches after that!

Shades include:

  • Café Au Lait (peachy beige)
  • Ginger Vanilla (pink coral) – my fave
  • Almond Fraise (dusty rose)
  • Chai Crème (tawny brown)
  • Milk Chocolate (mauvey brown)
  • Toasted Hazelnut (rich brown)
  • Cherry Ganache (flattering burgundy)
  • Black Violet (sophisticated plum)

All of the BECCA Lush Lip Color Balms swiped on my arm a few times. Now, see the swatches below (of the three lightest shades in the collection) to give you a feel of what one swipe across the skin looks like: 

It gives a natural pigmented look to the lips, and it feels simply like a tinted lip balm; although looking quite like a pigmented lipstick in its tube.

These are the sort of balms you’d carry around with you when you know you want a wash of colour on the lips, that also don’t require a mirror and precise application to apply.

Café au Lait| BECCA Lush Lip Color Balm

Ginger Vanilla| BECCA Lush Lip Color Balm

Almond Fraise| BECCA Lush Lip Color Balm

Chai Crème| BECCA Lush Lip Color Balm

Milk Chocolate| BECCA Lush Lip Color Balm

Toasted Hazelnut| BECCA Lush Lip Color Balm

Cherry Ganache| BECCA Lush Lip Color Balm

Black Violet| BECCA Lush Lip Color Balm

BECCA Lush Lip Colour Balms are $22 USD and available a Ulta.com (pr sample!)

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Refreshing summer salad

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This refreshing summer salad post is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Reese Speciality Foods. All opinions are my own. #Sponsored #HeartToHeartKitchen #ReeseSpecialtyFoods

The California heat is definitely getting to me, and I don’t want to turn on the oven creating more warmth in the house. So, I’ve been playing around with different ingredients and have come up with a refreshing summer salad that has me craving it! I know, health food + me? It’s kinda rare, I agree! But I’ve been polishing off these salads almost daily and since everything is pretty much ready, it’s so quick to assemble when you have that hunger growl going on.

A colourful salad with an abundance of flavour. Since superfoods are all the rage at the moment, I thought I’d join in too getting all my vitamins, antioxidants and minerals all in one plate, topped with chicken and you have yourself a healthy filling meal.

Here’s what I’ve added into my mix of arugula and spinach salad:

  • Handful of arugula + spinach
  • Reese Hearts of Palm
  • Raw nuts
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Red pepper
  • Chicken
  • Mushrooms
  • Cheese

For the dressing: whisk vinegar, olive oil, and mango juice concentrate together in a small bowl, and pour over the salad. Toss gently to evenly coat.

I put a simple yet unique touch to my salad this time, the Reese Hearts of Palm. And yeah, you might be asking yourself what the heck Hearts of Palm are, they’re a delicacy around the world which can be used in casseroles, tacos, salads, or in a main dish and available in a ton of varieties (sliced, pieces, etc). It’s difficult to describe the flavour of it as it’s something that I’ve had before, but I can’t put my finger on it. It’s tender, but has a crunch to it as well. They’re really low in cholesterol, and rich in potassium — it’s tasty!

Try out other Reese Specialty Foods here.

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