Baroness X New Products + Violet Owls | 31dc2018 Challenge
Thursday, September 06, 2018Baroness X New Products + Violet Owls | 31dc2018 Challenge - Press sample
Hi there! I'm still working through the #31dc2018 challenge but first I wanted to share some new Baroness X items with you all! Over the last few months she's been releasing a ton of wonderful new nail, wax, and body products. I have a large assortment of new things to share with you today, so I hope you all are ready.
Fixer Elixir
Baroness X Fixer Elixir is a light cuticle cream formulated to aid in cuticle care. These are available in two sizes (1.45oz and 2.45oz) and can be purchased scented or unscented. Prices range between $6-$12 depending on the size and scent chosen.
Desert Ghost Flower is kind of earthy/kind of floral. It's a happy mix between the two. I could see it being a nice perfume or bath product scent. The scent is reasonably strong and will linger after a few hand washings.
Carnival is a bit lighter than the previous scent but is still quite fragrant. This smells like everything wonderful you can eat at the fair. It's kind of like caramel corn and cotton candy spun into one scent. I doesn't sound as good as it smells, but I found it to be delightful.
The Fixer Elixir comes in a double walled jar sealed with a pull tab topper for freshness. This means that your lid won't be packed with product when it arrives (this is a big deal imo).
While this product has a light consistency don't be fooled! A little goes a long way. I usually use a dime sized amount and it's more than enough to get all of my cuticles and sidewalls. The best part? This soaks in quickly and does not leave a greasy residue.
Top ingredients include: Aloe Vera Juice, Rosehip Seed Oil, Kelp Extract, Neem Extract, Lanolin, Vegatable Glycerin, Rosemary Extract, and Allatoin.
Top ingredients include: Aloe Vera Juice, Rosehip Seed Oil, Kelp Extract, Neem Extract, Lanolin, Vegatable Glycerin, Rosemary Extract, and Allatoin.
Dry Oil
Dry Oil is one of those products I never knew existed until I tried the Baroness X version and then did a little research. Let me tell you, this is my new favorite moisturizer for when I need quick hydration. The dry oil absorbs quickly and delivers the same amount of hydration as your average lotion.
So why opt for dry oil over lotion? I personally like how light it is after applying. I am able to use this and then immediately put on leggings to leave the house. If I use lotion I usually have to wait a good 10-15 minutes before I can get leggings to clear the "resistance" that lotion creates.
My oil scent choice was Endless Weekend (BBW dupe). It smells just like the original scent and it's wonderful for summer!
Baroness X Dry Oil currently retails for $4.00 for a 2oz bottle.
My oil scent choice was Endless Weekend (BBW dupe). It smells just like the original scent and it's wonderful for summer!
Baroness X Dry Oil currently retails for $4.00 for a 2oz bottle.
New Wax Scent Shots
Scent: No official scent listed
Cold sniff: Strong, fresh cedar with lighter fig notes
Throw: 3.5 out of 5. Could smell in just over half of the house
Warmer used: 20 watt wide dish hotplate
Amount used: 1/4 shot
Price: Currently on sale for $1 (normally $2/shot)
Would I repurchase: Yes
Would I repurchase: Yes
Notes: This is a nice, homey scent. I think this would be agreeable for family gatherings. It's not overwhelming but creates a nice, relaxing environment.
Scent: Mac apple, peppermint aloe and ice cream scoops
Cold sniff: Mac apple with sweet and minty notes
Throw: 3.5 out of 5. Could smell in over half of the house
Warmer used: 20 watt wide dish hotplate
Amount used: 1/4 shot
Price: Currently on sale for $1 (normally $2/shot)
Would I repurchase: Yes
Would I repurchase: Yes
Notes: I love mac apple scents but I was really happy that it didn't take over the blend. This is one of my favorite summer blends right now!
Scent: Mojitos, island fruits and bitters
Cold sniff: Sweet fruity notes with a slight clean tartness to it
Throw: 4 out of 5. Could smell everywhere but one room
Warmer used: 20 watt wide dish hotplate
Amount used: 1/4 shot
Price: Currently on sale for $1 (normally $2/shot)
Would I repurchase: Yes
Would I repurchase: Yes
Notes: Rosa Del Raval is another one of my favorite scents for summer. It's so fresh and perfect for a hot day.
Scent: Tea & Cakes (Lush) with strawberry and rhubarb
Cold sniff: Tea & Cakes
Throw: 3 out of 5. Could smell in half of the house
Warmer used: 20 watt wide dish hotplate
Amount used: 1/4 shot
Price: Currently on sale for $1 (normally $2/shot)
Would I repurchase: Yes
Notes: When melted the strawberry and rhubarb become more prevalent in the blend. Tea & Cakes is still the dominant scent but it has more of a fruity spin.
Break-Away Ice Bar Wax
Scent: No official scent listed
Cold sniff: Sweet fig and light cedar
Throw: 3 out of 5. Could smell in half of the house
Warmer used: 20 watt wide dish hotplate
Amount used: 2 segments
Price: Currently on sale for $2 (normally $4/bar)
Would I repurchase: Maybe
Notes: Between the two fig scents I'm more fond of Black Fig & Cedar Sachets. This has a lighter more fig based scent while the scent shot of Black Fig is more cedar based. Both are nice but I definitely have a preference between the two.
Riveted Base Coat & Liquid Crystal Top Coat
Baroness X just launched her Riveted Base Coat and Liquid Crystal Top Coat. The base coat is a color correcting sticky base coat. I found that my wear time was slightly better with this base coat versus a non-sticky base. This is my preferred alternative to Orly Bonder. I was a huge Bonder fan but this one takes the cake.
The Liquid Crystal Top Coat is thin and ultra glossy as you can see from my photos. It's much thinner than your typical quick dry top coat which makes it great for magnetic nail polish. It was ok for stamped nail art but I wasn't able to float the coat as easily so I will save this for other (non-stamped) nail art looks.
One thing I really like about the Liquid Crystal Top Coat is that I experienced zero pulling/tip wear.
Products used
- Baroness X - Liquid Crystal Top Coat, Live Long & Paws-per, Panty Dropper, Riveted Base Coat
- KADS Nail Art - Festival 002
- Sally Hansen Insta-Dry - Brisk Blue
Most of the products featured in this post are currently available through the Baroness X website. Please see the links below for additional swatches and info.
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