Christmas Gifts 2014

I must say, this was a very beauty-centric holiday! I received some great gifts from my wonderful family that I can't wait to share. Santa must have thought I was a very good girl this year. ;)

Beauty:

Bath and Body Works A Thousand Wishes Fragrance Mist – The kiddo got me this year's scent, which we had talked about grabbing before but it hadn't been released yet. A little fruity, a little flowery, definitely feminine.

Lush Happy Christmas set – A gift from my sister after what I had asked for was sold out and told her to surprise me with something she has liked. I have heard great things about Lush, and this kit seems like a great way to get to know the company. Included in the box are:

• Santa's Lip Scrub – This has little hearts in it! On first try, this does seem to have more of a cola smell and just a hint of taste, but is still very nice.
• So White Shower Gel – Smells like apples :) I did try this out, and I think it smells more like cola than tastes like it, as advertised.
• Baked Alaska Soap – My sister said she has this at home and loves it, and it was one of the main reasons she grabbed this box.
• Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub – They give several suggestions for using this salt scrub, one of which is as a part of pedicures. Might be using today in a little pampering session.
• Celebrate Hand and Body Lotion – The lemony aroma of this lotion fills up the entire box, so that it's the first thing that hits you when you open the lid.
• Each Peach and Two's a Pair Massage Bar – I'm interested to see how this works. The instructions say to massage this bar into dry skin and it melts right in.  I'm a little worried about it being peach since I'm not fond of that scent, but the smiley face is adorable.

Philosophy Red Velvet Cake Set (sold out) – This set definitely smells like what it says. It comes with Red Velvet Cake Shampoo/Shower Gel/Bubble Bath, Sweet Creamy Frosting Body Lotion, and Red Velvet Cake Lip Gloss. The lip gloss looks deep in color and smells like chocolate.

The Body Shop Brush on Radiance in 01Pink – The kiddo picked this one out for me, and totally surprised me with it! I can't wait to try out this new highlighter.

Benefit Cheeky Sweet Spot Box o' Blushes (sold out) – A present to myself... I had been wanting to try out the Benefit Box o' Powders, but hadn't been able to pick just one, and hadn't really been able to justify any of them since I don't use a lot of powders right now. This was of the a great way for me to try them all out for the price of right around one. I got one of the 15 minute lessons at Sephora a few weeks ago on Blush and Bronzer, and we specifically focused on this palette.

Honey by Marc Jacobs Rollerball – I've been wanting to pick this up for a while, but Ulta doesn't carry it. Grabbed this when I got Dod for the kiddo for Christmas.

Smashbox Try It Kit – This comes with mini sizes of Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Filter (Vanilla, Sable, and Sumatra), 24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer, Full Exposure Mascara, ad Photo Finish Foundation Primer.

Top to Bottom: Algenist, Doll 10, It Cosmetics, Bare Minerals

Top to Bottom: Laura Geller, Peter Thomas Roth, Tarte, Mally

QVC Lashtastic Mascara Discovery Collection (sold out) – Since the hubby was in the hospital, he became addicted to QVC, and has picked up some great things from there. This joins the Liptastic set he recently got for the kiddo and me (post coming soon). This kit contains 7 mascara samples and one eye gel from well-known brands. Included are:

• Algenist Firming & Lifting Eye Gel
• BareMinerals Lash Domination 10-in-1 Volumizing Mascara
• Doll 10 Beauty Defining Mascara 360º for Lower Lashes
• It Cosmetics Hellow Lashes 5-in-1 Volumizing Mascara
• Laura Geller Beauty GlamLASH Dramatic Volumizing Mascara
• Mally Limited Edition Volumizing Mascara
• Peter Thomas Roth Lashes to Die For: The Mascara
• Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara

MallyGolden Rule of Beauty kit – In a gold zippered clutch, the kit came with Mally's Baby blush, Brownstone eye shadow, Black Volumizing Mascara, Just Heaven Liquid Lipstick, and Midnight Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Liner with sharpener.

BareMinerals Chandelight Glow kit (sold out) – Turns out, this is also a QVC exclusive. This kit comes in a sparkly gold clutch with a magnetic closure, and contains:

• Chandelight Glow Illuminator (neutral, pinky-gold highlighter)
• Morning Glow Eyecolor (satin white to off-white)
• Nightfall Eyecolor (shimmery brown)
• Lasting Line Long-Wearing Eyeliner in Sure Sable (brown)
• Sweet Romance Blush (a warm rose color)
• Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Dim the Lights (a pinky nude color)
• Soft Glow Face Brush
• Double-Ended Plush Brush & Shadow Brush

Other:

2-Piece Cookie Monster Sleep Set – Super soft with fleece pajama pants and one of those T-shirts that feels like it's been worn for years. So comfortable!

Multimitts: A Glove that Does it All – These are fingerless gloves that have a flip-over mitten covering for the fingers. Also, the tip of the thumb flips off, all of which makes texting and doing things in general easier. These also have a zippered pocket on the back of the hand for keeping small items in a pinch.

What did you get for the holidays this year?  Is there anything you are looking forward to trying?