BOXYCHARM Unboxing | October 2016

Hey guys! I'm so excited for today's post because I am obsessed with this month's BoxyCharm! They have been absolutely killing it lately. This box was worth $128 :O Keep on reading to see what I got!

February BoxyCharm Unboxing!

My favorite day of the month is here, BOXYCHARM delivery day! I always get so excited when I see this little box in my entryway when I get home from work (even though I maaaay have peaked and watched Kathleen Lights' unboxing before I got mine :O) Regardless, I'm super happy with this month's box as always, so keep on reading to see what I got and why YOU need to subscribe!

BOXYCHARM Unboxing | January 2016

Hey guys! Long time no post. Work has been insane since I've been back. I'm lucky enough to have my office close between Christmas and New Years and that always comes with tons of work once we're back, but enough excuses. Today we're going to take a look at this month's BoxyCharm! I cannot say enough good things about this subscription service. You actually need this in your life if your a product junkie :P Keep on reading to see this month's box!

Why You Need To Get To Target Now! Derma E + Target

Talk about a great start to the new year! I've recently been told that Target is set to start carrying one of my favorite skincare brands, Derma E. This family owned and operated company has spearheaded the creation of vitamin-rich, high-performance antioxidant skincare solutions. Their products are developed by doctors and are free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and petrolatum. Does it get any better?!

December BoxyCharm Unboxing!

I'm obsessed with this month's box! I can't say enough good things about BOXYCHARM. Not only has this subscription helped me stop spending so much money on products (since I know I have 5-6 full size products coming to me each month), it's really helped broadened my horizons on beauty brands.

Sometimes it's hard to find great brands that aren't sold at Sephora or talked about on YouTube, so this box is the perfect solution. I've found so many favorites from this subscription and I don't see that stopping anytime soon! Keep reading to see this month's box.

Need It or Leave It? Hack Macadamia Oil

Hey guys! So in my 365 Days to a More Inspired You post, I challenged myself to create a new post series for Life Across the Hudson. I'm still going back and forth on the name, but the general gist will be me trying out products, hacks etc. and letting you guys know if they're worth it or not.

First up - Hask Macadamia Oil Moisturizing Shampoo, Moisturizing Conditioner, Moisturizing Shine Oil & Moisturizing Deep Conditioner.

LORAC PRO Matte Eye Shadow Palette | Review

Lorac is one of my favorite makeup brands for numerous reasons. They're products are high-quality and fairly affordable on their own, but Lorac always has really great deals on their website, at Ulta/Kohl's and on HauteLook so you can almost always score a deal.

I was eyeing this palette for quite some time before I finally gave in and bought it. The colors are perfect for an every day eye look, but you can also create some really pretty night time looks with this as well. I'm a sucker for matte eyeshadows (aka why I never bought a Naked palette other than the Basics) so I knew I was going to love this product before I opened it.

Keep on reading for my review and some swatches!

November BoxyCharm Unboxing!

If you saw my best subscription box blog post back in September, you know BoxyCharm has my heart! I just received my November box and figured I would show you what I got since I'm a believer every product-crazed girl should subscribe. This month's box certainly didn't disappoint! Keep reading to see what I got & how I got $138 worth of products for $21.

October 2015 Favorites!

Let's just start by saying I have NO idea how it is already November-- time moves so quickly the older you get and I don't think I like it. Anyways, I decided I want to start doing monthly favorite posts to give reviews on products and items that may not make it into another blog post. Keep reading to see what I've been loving this past month!

NEW Products from theBalm!

I've realized I cannot take a trip to the mall without stopping into Sephora and Kohl's to check out any newly released makeup products. We all know Sephora is (almost) the one-stop-shop for all high-end makeup, but what a lot of people don't know is that Kohl's carries a few high-end brands that Sephora no longer sells (Lorac, theBalm, Cargo...)

This week, I found myself at theBalm stand in Kohl's when I stumbled upon two new products that I'm super excited about!

The BEST Subscription Box - Hands Down!

I first heard about product subscription boxes a few years back and was very intrigued by the idea. I tend to go a little overboard on buying products whenever I'm at my local drugstore, Target or Sephora so I thought subscribing to a monthly box would help me stop buying random things. While I can't say it cured my addiction, it definitely helped ;)

Keep on reading to find out how to subscribe to the best box out there!

Is it worth it? Lorac Back to Bronze Collection

I've recently been addicted to overhauling my makeup collection. I've been throwing things out and buying new products like crazy to try and find my perfect spring/summer makeup. I know it sounds ridiculous, but in my defense, my skin has changed dramatically in the past few months so I really have needed to find new products that work with my newly non-oily/non-breakout prone skin.

Since you know I'm broke, one of my favorite sites to order makeup off of it HauteLook. It's owned by Nordstrom and they post discounted high end clothing, home decor, beauty products, shoes etc. (literally everything) and their "events" update daily and stay around for about a week or so.

A few weeks back, Lorac (one of my favorite beauty brands) was on HauteLook so I couldn't resist buying. I ended up ordering this Back To Bronze Collection which features 4 full-sized and 1 travel-sized product and a makeup bag for all of $20 (yes, you read that right!) I thought this would be perfect to use for the summer, featured a wide range of products and the price was amazing so how could I not?

How to Get Rid of Greasy/Oily Hair!

I may have been #blessed with straight, manageable hair but I wasn't spared the grease and oil that came along with my fine, thin locks. I went through stages where it felt like I'd blow-dry my hair and 20 minutes later it already looked greasy. I felt like I had to wash my hair everyday (which everyone knows is miserable) and it was getting ridiculous. I knew it was time to make changes to my haircare routine. With these changes, I can now go days (literally!) without washing. Keep on reading to find out my secrets!

Say Goodbye to Winter Lips for under $5!

Anyone who lives on Northeast Coast knows how winter is here. One day it's below freezing and as windy as can be but the next day it's 50 degrees and sunny. Mother Nature's bi-polar attitude can wreak havoc on your skin/immune system and of course, your lips. I was determined to find an easy (and cheap) remedy for my winter lips this year - here's what I found!