minihouse8888 extensions review

Hey everyone! I know it's been an extremely long time since I've blogged last. There has been a lot going on in my real life that I've had to deal with so I apologize for my absence. But I'm back with a review! I've gone quite some time without hair extensions, since my hair was green actually, and I've been missing my length. But I like to budget and find the best product I can for the cheapest prices. I've head about minihouse8888.com before by word of mouth and a couple of my favorite youtubers so I checked it out and gave them a shot. I ordered the Remy Clip in Extensions, more specifically the 20" in the lightest blonde listed. It says you will receive 70 grams of 100% human hair, for $30.80. If you buy hair extensions you'll know that the price is amazing  for that much REAL hair. Seems too good to be true right? Well, yeah kind of. I figured they weren't going to be as good as some of my older sets which I've spent nearly $100 on, but I was curious to see what I would get.

This is the packaging they came in. I have a bit of a long story with this. I knew they would take a while to get to me considered it's free basic shipping from China. A month and 2 weeks went by, still nothing. I had to contact them just to get my tracking number which was never provided in the first place. Thankfully they were very compliant and nice. After checking my tracking number it said that there was a missed delivery and they were sitting at my local post office. I never got the missed notice so I had no idea (but that was obviously not minihouse's fault). SO, I went down to the post office to pick them up and the worker said that after 10 days they send them back to the original sender. So I contacted minihouse again and asked them to notify me once they've received the package. I waited 2 more weeks, nothing. Finally I got another missed notice because no one is home in the mornings/afternoons to catch the delivery. I finally went back to the SAME place I thought they were before and got them. It took me just over 2 months to get them, which is outrageous. But, such is life right?

When I opened the package I was a bit disappointed. Maybe I'm just used to having thick extensions, but these were very thin, as I expected. Thankfully I had 2 leftover blonde wefts from the last time I bought a set of hair extensions. And even with those they are still not as thick as I would like them. And my hair isn't that thick in the first place. Also, the blonde wasn't as light as I had hoped. And if you look closely at them you can see strands of red and brown throughout them? With them being dark as well it was tricky to get the color to match my real hair but I managed to make it work. There we also a few spots that weren't sealed very well. As in pieces of hair were falling out of the weft. So far there hasn't been too much shedding besides that but I'm afraid there will be in the future. Which isn't good considering how thin they are. The one thing I really liked about them though were the clips! They are some of the best clips I've had! They secure well and are more comfortable to wear than most.

☆ PRO'S: Nice length / Comfortable clips / Affordable


☆ CON'S: Very thin / Frequent shedding / Color's are not accurate / Shipping takes forever

I would recommend these hair extensions to someone who is looking for a set to wear occasionally, not for every day use. If you have thick hair I would suggest buying a set with more grams or buying 2 sets and doubling them up to avoid a mass amount of clips, as that can get uncomfortable. I'm not completely unsatisfied because you get what you pay for. I'll probably have to buy another set soon, but for now they work fine!

If you have any other questions leave them below in the comments or feel free to send me an email at brittanyeileen32@gmail.com. Thank you & I love you all!

Don't forget to check out my shop at cosmiccomet.storenvy.com. I just updated with an amazing line of Japanese skincare products that I'm going to review in a few days for you guys!

Juice Beauty

Last week I went down to my local Ulta in search of a new moisturizer. To say the least I was overwhelmed by the selection of products to choose from.Thankfully an extremely helpful employee helped me with what I was looking for. She happened to be one of the brand specialists for Juice Beauty..."high efficacy yet authentically organic beauty solutions masterminded by a California team passionate about healthy lifestyles and whose organic products are backed by powerful science." Since I wasn't sure if I wanted to just throw down a bunch of money on something that may not work for me she gave me a bunch of samples! So I thought I would do a review on them and share with all of you guys!

It had my attention as soon as I saw 'organic'. I've found that with my skincare products, the less chemicals, the better results. As I have extremely sensitive, dry skin. The thing that I found the most interesting about this brand is that they use a JUICE base, instead of water like most products. How cool is that!? I mean, think about all the good antioxidants in this stuff! Even their labs are solar powered! I'll start with these:

Blemish Clearing Cleanser: Prevent blemishes, deeply cleanse and remove impurities with this clarifying cleanser of certified organic lemon, cherry and aloe juices. Deeply cleanses, heals while hydrating.

Blemish Clearing Serum: Reduce breakouts, unclog pores, and even skin tone with this powerful serum packed with organic fruit acids and salicylic acid from willow bark; while organic aloe, CoQ10 and fat-soluble Vitamin C renew the skin for a healthy, clear complexion. Heals while hydrates.

Oil-Free Moisturizer: Hydrate, quench and restore your skin's natural moisture balance with this lightweight oil-free moisturizer that contains a blend of certified organic grape and pomegranate, soothing aloe vera, vitamin antioxidants and nutrient-rich sea algae to restore the skin's natural balance.

All in all, I would say that I really like all of these together. I notice after using it my redness evens up a bit and it leaves my skin baby soft! It has a pretty strong "organic" smell to it though. I know a lot of people can find that unappealing, but personally I love that natural smell. So it's good in my book there. The only complaint I have is that it is a bit thick and leaves a sort of sticky feeling after, but it's really not that bad. Because once it all dries it leaves your skin really smooth.

 Stem Cellular Repair CC Cream (Natural Glow)

It says it has 12 benefits in 1. Repairs damage, evens skin tone & texture, firms & improves elasticity, reduces fine lines & wrinkles, creates a radiant glowing complexion, balances skin tone, rich in antioxidants, protects with chemical free SPF 30, mineral tinted coverage, ultimate moisturizer, skin perfecting color, and great for all skin types.

You guys have all heard about the BB Cream craze, this is basically the same! I really enjoy this product in specific. Since it doubles as a moisturizer (which I DESPERATELY need!) and a makeup product it's very convenient. I have noticed it does a good job with making my skin appear more even, and it does fill in my fine lines under my eyes pretty nicely. However it doesn't give much coverage in my opinion. I'm used to wearing full coverage foundation just because of my redness and I need a bit more. BUT, if I feel like putting on a full coverage foundation I found that this works really well as a base/primer, as makes my foundation look 1000x better! Its always good to know that you're putting a good clean product on your bare skin before anything for optimum protection. It also only comes in 2 shades, natural glow, and warm glow. But that doesn't really pose a problem since it is a very sheer coverage. Once again, it has a strong organic smell, and is a bit thick. But once you warm it up and blend it in it smooths out nicely.

I can't wait to keep using these products! I plan on purchasing a full size bottle soon! You can check out the brands website here: http://www.juicebeauty.com/

Wig Haul & Review

Hello lovelies!! Today I'm back to share with you my new wig shopping experience. Right now I'm in the process of coloring my hair an obnoxious color while looking for a new job. And obviously most companies will not hire you with colored hair , so naturally my first though was "wig!" since I do not want to give up having fun hair.
I placed an order with my friend from a seller on Amazon that goes by X&Y Angel. Click here to view their items, or just type X&Y Angel into the search bar.
I've never owned a wig before but like most people, I've seen some pretty messed up ones. Either they're styled all strange, way too shiny, or just not at all what the model is wearing. Of coarse when ordering anything online (especially Amazon) you're not sure what exactly you'll be getting in the mail. Advice to anyone, before you buy read all the shops & items reviews. If there aren't any, don't take the chance. But this seller seemed to have good reviews so I gave it a shot.

The package seemed sketchy at first. The corners were a bit ripped and such but it was packed pretty well with a good amount of bubble wrap inside. Then I pulled out the wigs and they were both wrapped neatly in a separate bag.

This is what they looked like when I pulled them out. SO SOFT! I wasn't expecting them to be so soft. They also sent me 2 wig caps which I was thankful for because I forgot to purchase them when I bought the wigs. AND they even sent me a cute little tiara (not pictured) for free! It retails for $7.99 so that was really nice of them.

Here are the wigs before styling or brushing. I was just too excited so I snapped quick pictures. Mine is on the left, and my friends is on the right. I don't have pictures of her wearing it, but I have some selfies of me.

Left is without flash and right is with. I keep getting SO many compliments when I wear it out. Everyone seriously thinks its my real hair. I almost feel guilty accepting the compliments. I think it's great how I initially bought this wig because I "needed" it for job hunting/interviews, but now I'd rather wear this than style my own hair! My overall rating is A+++.
Pros: Nice adjustable band. Not too thick, but not too thin. Breathable & comfortable. Barely any fall-out. Not so shiny. Well put together and didn't require much styling or trimming.
Cons: ...NONE!

If you're looking for a wig check out X&Y Angel on amazon! This post was in no way sponsored either. I purchased these with my own money. And want to know the best part? They were only $14.99 EACH! You seriously cannot beat that price for such a great quality wig. ♡Thank you X&Y Angel!!♡

More random things,

These are my current travel necessities. 2 were in my last monthly favorites, but go try these products out. So good.

And can someone tell me why we don't have these in America!? Blueberry cheesecake KitKats, I'm in heaven. That's all for today!

Shop Spotlight: EclecticZen (feat. my new Marimo!)

Hey guys! I'm here to tell you all about these awesome little fluffy moss balls called Marimo!

"Marimo (まりも) also known as Cladophora ball, Lake ball, or Moss Balls , is a species of filamentous green algae (Chlorophyta) found in a number of lakes in the northern hemisphere. Marimo is a special growth form of the species where the algae grow into round green balls with an adorable velvety appearance. Colonies of such balls are only known to form in Iceland, Scotland, Japan and Estonia. Marimo is a protected species in both Japan and Iceland since numbers are said to be decreasing in both Lake Akan (阿寒湖) and Mývatn.
Marimo is commonly associated with Hokkaido, Japan where it has gained immense popularity. It was declared a national treasure of Japan in 1921 and people from all over the country gathered these balls in glass jars to take home as keepsakes, perhaps to bring luck, or just because they look good as a tabletop centerpiece at home. It is said that taking good care of Marimo will make one’s wishes come true. "
Taken from http://giveaplant.com/marimo.html. They also have care tips listed.

I purchased my Marimo from Krissy on Etsy! Her Etsy shop is called EclecticZen. She sells all kinds of really cute Marimo kits, necklaces, and air plants! Really cool stuff. Click here to check out her shop! Don't forget to enter SPRING at the checkout for 15% off your order! (like I forgot! Darn.)

Now on to the photo's!

Everything came wrapped up REALLY well, which I was impressed with because of how delicate the items are. I ordered 2 Marimo kits and I even got some extra nano ones!

Here is how mine looked all set up! I was so anxious to take a photo I didn't wait for the sand to completely settle. But look how cute!!! This one I got came with coral, a cute pink sea urchin, sand, and some nice rocks!

And here is my Marimo! I named him Mochi ♥ The other kit is for my friend so I'll let her set it up when she gets home and I'll show you guys next time! Overall, the service was great, my order came quick, and I'm really pleased with everything I got! Go check out Krissy's etsy! I'm sure you'll see something you're gonna fall in love with!