My First Giveaway! #ladyshula1stgiveaway

I am very thrilled to have my very first Instagram giveaway! It's not as grand as other Giveaways coming around in Instagram World, but I know it'll be worth it to my loyal followers who became a big part of my freebie hunting journey and influenced me to strive more on becoming an active, honest product reviewer.




A closer look at the prizes:

A variety of coupons.

Different Sample size products.

Pink purse (to be filled w/ your prizes!)

Katloo cute nail cutter.

Pink nail clippers.

L.A. Colors Nail Glitter.

L.C.S.C Skincare samples.

Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Sweet Tooth.

Onyx Professional Polish w/ the glittery box :)

Skin & Co. Face Toner.

Ofra Rendezvous Blush.

Beverly Hills Polo Club Mini Spray.

3 Bamboo brushes.

Benefit Gimme Brow Fiber Gel.

How to enter:

1. You should be following me on Instagram (@ladyshulammite016) (no unfollows please!), like the giveaway post and then tag at least 2 of your friends.
2. Comment your favorite giveaway item from above in this blog post.
3. OPTIONAL - Subscribe to my Blog and receive an additional surprise gift(s)! (You can find the subscribe form at the upper right of this page, yes above my cute profile picture! 😉).

Disclosure:

•  This giveaway is sponsored by yours truly, Marionette, No Strings Attached and is no way sponsored or affiliated with any brands included in the giveaway or  Instagram.
• You should be 18 years or older and a US Resident.
• The contest ends at 11:59 PM EST on May 21, 2017, and 1 winner will be selected at random.
• The winner will be announced on Monday morning, May 22, 2017, and will be notified by DM on Instagram.
• Winner must respond by Monday, May 22, 2017, at 1:00 pm to claim the prize and must immediately provide a shipping address for delivery.
• I will be in no way responsible for lost shipping.
• Marionette, No Strings Attached reserves the right to update, edit, and change Terms & Conditions at any time.
• Any questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to ladyshulammite@gmail.com

Ready to win this giveaway? Follow the simple steps above! And don't forget to share your favorite product in this giveaway by commenting below!

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Review: HAWAIIAN TROPIC SILK HYDRATION WEIGHTLESS FACE SUNSCREEN

Summer season is fast approaching! Is your skin ready and protected from the scorching heat of the sun? New Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Sunscreen will give your face the protection it needs while keeping it moisturized all day long!

I received this product complimentary from Crowdtap, but all opinions are 100% my own.

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• Feels as if it's barely on
• Breathable formula won't clog pores
• Broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection
• 12-hour moisturization
• Alluring tropical scent
• Exotic tropical botanicals

My Verdict:

The first thing I like about this product is the simplicity of the design and the easy-to-use pump of the bottle which you can easily control how much sunscreen you would like to get. It's handy and can be carried around in your bag whenever you are on the go. The sunscreen has a cream-like texture which is yellowish or faded brownish in color. It has a tropical scent perfect for summer. Although I prefer it to be non-scented because I have a sensitive sense of smell, the scent was not bothering at all, and it doesn't linger either, so it was just fine.

The cream itself was easy to apply. It was very lightweight and non-greasy, plus it absorbs quickly. It was smooth in the face and protect you from the sun with its SPF 30 while keeping it moisturized and hydrated up to 12 hours. I have sensitive skin, but this sunscreen did not do any harm on my face. I loved using it whenever I am about to go outside. Because you know, I live in Florida, the Sunshine State where it can be scorching hot even if it's not summer yet. This product has now been my go-to sunscreen. 

Below are some photos I captured when my hubby and I went to the park. The Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen was so handy, I was able to bring it with me! Enjoyed the sun without being worried!

Have you tried this Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Face Sunscreen yet? Tell me about your experience in the comment!

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me complimentary by Crowdtap for testing purposes. All opinions are my own.

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My first IPSY Glam Bag

Okay, I mentioned in my previous post that I love the idea of Subscription boxes. However, I find it expensive. So, why do I have an Ipsy bag? Simple! I got it for free! One of my friends in Instagram always offers to give five free glam bags and fortunately, I got the chance to claim one (or let me say 2)! Yay!

Okay, so, as many of you know, Ipsy was one of those popular beauty product subscriptions, but instead of a box, it comes with different cute little bags each month called Glam Bag. This Glam Bag includes deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products that will be based on your preferences and profile. And it's all for $10.

Even though I heard of Ipsy before, I was not a fan of spending money for subscriptions (yes, even though $10 sounds cheap). But, when I had the chance to try this for free, I got excited! (you know me, I love freebies!)

I am not really impressed of the bag that they have for the month of April. However, I still find it cute and useful of course! I actually do not have any purse for my makeups as of the moment, so this bag came in handy.

I received 5 great products too! My Glam bag include the ever sought after Lisa Frank brush! I guess it's really cute! 

I also received the following sample size products:

Overall, I love all these products! Haven't had time to try them yet, but I can tell that I am most excited to try the nail polish! One or two items on this bag will go to my upcoming giveaway! So stay tuned!

Are you already a member of Ipsy? What can you say about it so far? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

If you are not a member yet and would like to try this Ipsy Glam Bag subscription, click here: https://www.ipsy.com/new?cid=ppage_ref&sid=link&refer=2wwkq

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My 1st Walmart Beauty Box - Spring Edition

I am a person who loves free and cheap things. Subscription boxes sound interesting to me, but I also find it quite expensive (because most of them you'll get for $10 and above, yes I know, $10 is already expensive for me). However, I came upon this Walmart Beauty Box going on on Instagram, and I saw how others post about the interesting products they find in their boxes and the best part of it? It's free! Well, technically, the box is free, but you have to pay the $5 flat rate shipping fee. Not bad, huh? Here's what I've got on my first box!

So I received about 7 sample products in my pretty box, 2 of which are sample sizes that you can sometimes get in a magazine, and the rest are travel sizes. I love the variety of the samples inside my box, and I believe it's worth more than $5.

It's also nice how they add a little extra boost for you such as the card (and the carton) that says "Embrace Your Beauty." You can also share your thoughts about your box in your social media channels with their hashtag #walmartbeautybox.

So these are the beauties I received inside!

I love surprises, so I was excited opening the box and was happy to see what's inside! Below is the list of the products I received:

Travel Size Products:

**Colgate Optic White Toothpaste

**Gliss Ultra Moisture Shampoo

**Gliss Ultra Moisture Conditioner

**Dove Advance Care Deodorant

**Biore Baking Soda Acne Scrub

**Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Sweet Tooth

Sample sizes of:

***Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation

***Aveeno 60 second in-shower facial

***Aveeno overnight hydrating facial

So these are the individual photos:

I haven't tried all of these products yet, and some of these will go to my upcoming giveaway. But, as far as I know, these are awesome products! I can't wait for my next Walmart Beauty Box - Summer Edition! Oh yes, this subscription box only comes 4 times a year, a seasonal box that will only be released every Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Spending $20 a year ain't bad! Plus you'll have the chance to try products before you buy them! I will highly recommend this!

Are you already subscribe in this beauty box? What are your thoughts? Share it in the comments below!

If you are not subscribed in this Walmart beauty box yet, you can subscribe here: https://beautybox.walmart.com/

You can also watch my first Unboxing Video below. Please follow me on my social media channels and subscribe to my YouTube channel too.

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Review: iMustech Car Mount

Photo courtesy of iMustech at Amazon.com

Tired of holding your phone while navigating the GPS? Sick of trying to choose your music while driving and holding your phone on the other hand? Now you can relax by using this car mount by iMustech!

My husband and I have no sense of direction at times, so we are pretty much dependable with our phones' GPS. Most of the time, I will hold the cell phone while trying to show him the GPS. Yes, at times, it is really tiring! I bought us a cheap car mount before that can be attached to the wheel. However, that did not work.

Then, I came upon this Car mount being sold by iMustech on Amazon. After reading the specs and some reviews, I decided to buy it. Since I am an Amazon Prime member, the delivery was fast!

 It came in a decent box and 2 tools that you have to connect and attach to the air vent of the car.

Installing it to the car was relatively easy. It is very well designed with a swivel ball for full360-degreee rotation and a flexible arm for vertical adjustment that make it very easy to find optimal viewing. Since it's medium size and light weight, this phone holder ensures no burden to the car air vent and gives easy to access to the buttons, charging port and headphone port.

Photo courtesy of iMustech on Amazon.com

The reliable adjustability was one of the key features of this air vent phone holder. The anti-slip rubber of this car mount air vent holder can hold length from 4.55 inch to 6.6 inch and width from 1.73-1.97 inch, perfect for my phone and my husbands' as well. It is compatible with most models of Cell Phones, GPS, Smartphones and other handheld devices.

This phone mount was perfect for our needs and made our travel easier. 

Sorry for the dusty car of my hubby.

You can get this #iMustech car mount here: https://www.amazon.com/iMustech-Universal-Adjustable-Compatible-Devices/dp/B01D12MKCY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489734467&sr=8-1&keywords=car+mount

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