Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Babytime! Snuggly Lotion Review

I recently reviewed the Babytime! Cheeky Salve (read that review here) and now I'm back again with another wonderful product from them. The Babytime! Snuggly Lotion is perfect for your little one's skin in these dry winter months!

*Disclaimer: This product was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review.


I love the name Snuggly Lotion. It just makes me think that it's going to wrap my skin in warmth and comfort, and it pretty much does exactly that! I don't have children so I tested this out myself, but despite the name this isn't just for babies. Babytime! says that this lotion is great for everyone aged 0-150, so if you're 151 years old I guess you're out of luck (just kidding).

The lotion is non-greasy and contains soothing ingredients to help boost skin's immunity and soften and condition as well. Soothing borage seed oil helps with immunity and avocado, flax, and primrose oils soften delicate skin. It also has a light scent of aromatic cherry butter.


I love how lightweight this lotion is. It glides on smoothly and absorbs into the skin quickly. It's vegan and gluten-free and made with lots of organic and plant-based ingredients. Babytime! is also PETA-certified cruelty-free. The Snuggly Lotion is doctor developed and allergy tested to ensure that it will be gentle yet effective on your baby's skin (or yours).

I used this lotion after showering and I loved how smooth it made my skin feel. Unlike some lotions I've used, this one really absorbed into my skin and made it soft and hydrated. It provided long-lasting relief with a beautiful, light scent.
Bottom Line: The Babytime! Snuggly Lotion is perfect for dry winter skin, but since it's so lightweight I'm sure it'll be great for year-round use! I love that it's vegan, cruelty-free, and made with organic ingredients. It works very well and its great for people of all ages.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

November Play! by Sephora Review

I'm not a fan of the vague themes that Play! by Sephora puts out every month, but I guess it's good because the products are always a surprise. This month's theme was "Best in Glow" and I was very interested to see what they'd include.

*Disclaimer: This box was purchased by See, Shop, Love!


Play! by Sephora costs $10 per month with free shipping, and there's sales tax if you live in New York like me (bringing it to $10.80). I really like this box because they send high end samples of products that are all available at Sephora, plus you'll also get a Play! Pass that entitles you to a tutorial with the products and 50 extra Beauty Insider points with any  purchase.


I've noticed that every box recently has contained a perfume sample, so I think this will be a regular occurrence. I used to really hate perfume samples, and while they're still not my absolute favorite, I'm okay with getting them because I've been expanding my fragrance collection.
  • Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Rose Gold - I like eyeshadow sticks because they're portable and convenient. This one is made with high-pigment shadow that glides on and blends in easily. The shade is more gold to me than rose gold, but it's still really pretty. I swatched it but didn't bother posting the photo in this review because it blended in with my natural skin color so you couldn't really tell what the color looked like.
  • Maison Margiela Replica in Lipstick On - This is an interesting perfume. It's definitely feminine and more for a night out. The notes are powdery and floral, which are normally not my favorites, but I don't dislike this. The bourbon vanilla, patchouli, and Tonka bean base notes ground it enough for me so that it isn't overly floral.
  • Cover FX Illuminating Primer - I've used Cover FX products before and they've worked really well for me. This primer is silicone-free and has a light-reflecting mineral complex to help eliminate dullness.
  • GlamGlow ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment - I've used this mask before and it's great for wintertime. It's a hydrating moisture mask that also smells really good.
  • Sephora Collection Ultra Shine Lip Gel in Pin Up Pink - I don't need any more lip glosses! This is a bright pink shade that isn't really my style, so I will probably post this for swap. I feel like it's more appropriate for a woman younger than me.
  • Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet - This gel cream softens skin and calms redness and congestion, which is great for my oily skin. It's made with organic grape water and grape seed polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants.
Bottom Line: These products perfectly fit the "Best in Glow" theme. I really liked the Laura Mercier eyeshadow stick and the GlamGlow.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Book Review: How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety by Zachary Auburn

I am a super cat lady and when I saw this book I knew I wanted to review it right away. How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety by Zachary Auburn should be required reading for all cat people!

*Disclaimer: This book was sent to See, Shop, Love! through Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.


I'm not sure this needs to be said, but just in case, this book is a parody. I think everyone can enjoy this book, regardless of your political affiliations and beliefs, as long as you have a good sense of humor.

The book is 144 pages long, which I point out because I initially thought it was just a pamphlet. It has black and white photos to accompany a variety of topics, including how to talk to your cat about evolution and abstinence. Each chapter is about 10 pages long with accompanying photos, and it's broken down with other inserts of information. I'm not sure I'm describing it that well, but remember how in textbooks they have separate, smaller paragraphs within the main chapters with side topics and more information? It's kind of like that. See the photo below with the inset "Advice From Our Expurrts" for an example.



I think this book is really cute and funny and a great distraction from the more serious things going on in the world. It's written in the style of a serious informative guide, but it is most definitely not a serious book. My favorite thing about this book is the photographs, as you can see from the photo above they're just ridiculous!



Bottom Line: This book is out there for sure, but if you need a good laugh and you love cats I think it's a good read. It's definitely for people with an odd sense of humor, but I fit that description and I thought this was a really fun read!

Saturday, November 26, 2016

November Chroma.Club Review and Coupon

I've always enjoyed coloring, so when adult coloring books started getting popular I was really excited to stock up on them! Chroma.Club is an adult coloring subscription that makes it easy to grow your coloring book collection without even having to leave your home.

*Disclaimer: This box was sent to See, Shop, Love! in exchange for an honest review.


Each month, Color.Club sends a book filled with 11+ illustrations from all different artists. They've recently changed up their design and now feature larger books printed portrait style. The shipment does not come with any coloring tools, I added the colored pencils to the photo above for fun.

Color.Club is really affordable with three pricing options:
  • Monthly: $8 per month
  • Three Month Prepay: $21 every three months (save $3)
  • Six Month Prepay: $39 every six months (save $9)
I think the pricing is really fair, especially since most adult coloring books I see run at least $8 in price, often more.


The book has full-sized designs that are printed on one side of the page, so you can tear them out and display them if you choose. The paper is pretty standard, not too thin but not too thick, either (sorry, I'm not the best at describing it!).


My favorite page this month was this one with a bunch of cats on it! It's really cute. I like that the book features a variety of designs, since you can color all different types of things. Some are more intricate than others, so if you're not into crazy-detailed pages then there's still something here for you.
Bottom Line: If you love coloring then I think Chroma.Club is the perfect subscription for you! It's fun and affordable, and each month you'll get a bunch of great new pictures to color.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Book of the Month Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

Treat yourself to Book of the Month's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals! This is one of the best offers I've seen from them, and I highly recommend their subscription (read my reviews here).

*Disclaimer: Post contains affiliate links.


Black Friday Special: Now through November 27th, give a gift subscription and get 50% off a three month membership plus a free tote! Click here to grab this offer.

Cyber Monday Special: If you don't have anyone you can think of to gift a subscription to but still want one for yourself, get 50% off a three month subscription plus the free tote on November 28th only using this link.

If you're not familiar with Book of the Month, each month you'll choose one of five handpicked books from guest judges for $14.99 per month. With this offer, that brings each individual month down to only $7.50 per book! That's an excellent price for a brand new hardcover book.