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Birch Box ~ September

  • Posted on September 23, 2012 at 11:19 PM

This month’s Birch Box is my second one.  Here is what I got.

boscia soothing cleansing cream.

Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional. This will be my first time using Benefit so I’m kind of excited. I also have JUMBO pores. 🙁

Color Club Birchbox Custom Polish. It’s hard to see it, but it’s blah. It is this dark steel-grey blue creme color.  It’s not ugly but  it’s not edgy enough to be pretty.  I’m thinking this will be a toes only polish.

Kate Spade New York “Twirl” perfume. I really like it. It’s fresh and clean smelling, not overly flowery.

“twishband” pink (ick) Hair Tie. I have too much hair to even consider trying it. It would surely break!

The “tili” Bags is an extra. I don’t care what it’s called or that it has designs, IT’S. A. BAGGIE. ’nuff said.

So there you go, Birch Box for September.  Not too wowed, but not going to jump right in and try everything right away. If the meh factor continues I will cancel, but for now I’ll keep getting them. OH I almost forgot… The list card gave an address for musician Tristan Prettyman downloads. Free music! I am an MP3 junky! If I don’t like it, at least I didn’t pay for it.

~D

Total Beauty ~ Win September’s Beauty Grab Bag!

  • Posted on September 13, 2012 at 11:43 AM

 

Each month Total Beauty.com  gives away products that won their prestigious Total Beauty Awards, so you know they’re amazing. This month all the products are geared to get you ready for the new season. Think anti-stress face masks, hairstyling tools, and more. Here’s what you could win:

– Conair Ionic Cord-Keeper Hair Dryer
– Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap
– Freeman Dead Sea Minerals Facial Anti-Stress Mask
– Murad Hybrids Skin Perfecting Primer Acne and Shine Control
– Nails Inc. Nail Polish
– Tarte 100% Pure Cold Pressed Maracuja Oil from the Amazon
– Physicians Formula Cashmere Wear Ultra-Smoothing Bronzer
– Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Click on the image to enter. Ends October 1st, 2012

StrawberryNet ~ 60% off Cosmetics

  • Posted on September 5, 2012 at 6:12 PM


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Insiders’ Choice Box ~ Summer 2012

  • Posted on September 4, 2012 at 11:33 PM

The must-have, coveted summer beauty set has arrived. The expert curators of Beauty Bar have joined forces with Cosmetic Executive Women to bring you the limited-edition Insiders’ Choice Beauty Box, filled with 11 luxe beauty products voted as the top picks of this year’s CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards.

This best-in-beauty exclusive features essentials handpicked by industry pros, including products from Burt’s Bees, Sally Hansen, and L’Occitane to name a few. The ultimate summer gift for your favorite beauty addict – or a fabulous treat for yourself – the Insiders’ Choice Beauty Box is valued at $109, but is available for a special price of just $25.

 

 

Mine showed up on my doorstep today even though I only ordered it a week ago! Here is what’s inside:

  • StriVectin Tightening Neck Cream (deluxe sample)
  • Burt’s Bees Richly Replenishing Cocoa & Cupuacu Butters Body Lotion (6 oz.)
  • Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Red Dahlia
  • IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer (travel size)
  • Dr. T’s Supergoop! All-Over Everyday UV Lotion for Face + Body SPF 30 (travel size)
  • Sally Hansen SalonEffects Nail Color Strips in Animal Instinct
  • L’Occitane Lavender Hand Cream (1 oz.)
  • Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser for Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Neutralizer
  • Heidi Klum Shine Eau de Toilette (.5 oz)
  • L’Oreal Paris Voluminous False Fiber Lashes
  • L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Serum Intense

These boxes do not last long, so if  you want one, order now! BTW Shipping is free.

~D

GlossyBox ~ August 2012

  • Posted on August 31, 2012 at 5:51 AM

I got my August GlossyBox today! So far this is my favorite out of all the boxes I subscribe too. It’s just sooo fancy!

So this month’s theme is Pure Luxury. Here is what the card reads:

A balmy summer has come to a close and your body is in need of genuine TLC. Pamper yourself in this month’s GLOSSYBOX by nourishing your body from head to toe with rich, technologically-advanced products infused with vitamins, natural oils and sublime color. The exquisite selection of cosmetics will preserve your sun-kissed beauty, leaving you looking healthy and radiant. As the season comes to an end, wrap yourself in pure luxury.

Here is what I unwrapped.

 

Biologe ~ EsquisiteOil Replenishing Treatment. It’s a serum infused with Morigna Oil that is supposed to make your hair shine. Oh how my hair is crying for this!

3.1 oz full-sized product retails for $22

 

 

 

 

 

Ellis Faas ~ Ellis Faas Lips.

Ok I got this in my Beauty Box 5 and LOVE it. This one, not so much. This one is a glaze and the shade is HORRIBLE! I seriously don’t know a soul that would wear it. It’s oompa loompa orange! I don’t think I could give this away if I paid someone to take it.

0.095 oz retails for $35  (that’s a lot to spend on Halloween make-up)

 

 

 

ILLAMASQUA ~ Nail Varnish “Glory” I am sooooooo happy with this shade and can’t wait to try it. My University’s colors are Maroon and Silver. PERFECT! 🙂 Griz season starts tomorrow! GO GRIZ!

Retails for $14

 

 

 

 

OLE HENRIKSEN ~ Truth Serum !!! High powered vitamin C to smooth out lines and wrinkles.

1.0 oz Full Size retails for $48

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH In SOL ~ Feel like Honey Moon Skin Base (interesting!) This is a primer that is a honey texure. It firms and revitalizes skin and allows for better makeup application. Aside from the polish, I’m super excited to try this. I’ll keep you posted!

1.13 oz Full Size retails for $20

 

 

 

 

Super excited to try everything out. I’ll update this post when I do.

~D

*I pay for all of my subscription boxes. All editorials and opinions are 100% mine

 


Julep Maven ~ Intro Box

  • Posted on August 29, 2012 at 10:59 PM

I am a Julep Maven! Please don’t confuse that with anything else. 🙂

This subscription service is for nail products based out of Seattle, WA. www.Julep.com

My box contained the them for “American Beauty” based on my quiz answers. I got a cute little bag, perfect for stashing your polishes. I also got two bottles of color Emma and Renee and a bottle of Pedi Cream. ALL FOR  A PENNY. The bottles retail for $20 each.

Julep says: The Best Pedi Creme Ever! Exfoliates with alpha hydroxy acids, hydrates with shea butter and coconut oil, nourishes with vitamin E. Apply nightly for noticeable results in just 1 to 2 uses.
Julep says: Renee is a spring lilac creme.  Surprisingly ladylike.
Julep says: EmmaAmerican Beauty: Soft and feminine seashell pink shimmer. (More of a creamy shimmer, doesn’t appear pink to me at all, so sayith me.)
Here is a breakdown of the program:
As a Julep Maven, your monthly subscription of just $19.99 delivers exclusive access to at least $40 worth of products handpicked to suit your fresh, elegant, all-American style.
Be the first to try our new nail colors and beauty products.
Have the option to choose a different style profile (and it’s colors) monthly & get 20% off all products in the Maven Boutique. OH and FREE shipping.
So click HERE and start your membership today! BTW I am open to trading polishes/product if you are a different “style” and get a color you don’t like. Wouldn’t that be fun?!
~D

Snail Mailbox Loot ~ August

  • Posted on August 22, 2012 at 10:43 PM

I had a few unopened envelopes before I left for vacation and when I came back HOLY COW I had a pile. I think I’ve gone through it all… I think? Sorry for the image quality. Steve is working on his bike so I’m left to fend for myself. LOL

In this shot there is a wristlet with pads/liners/tampons.

Pink bottle of Essie nail polish I won in July.

Tom’s deodorant from Wal-mart (and coupon)

Eucerin lotion with coupon

Miracle Whip with a coupon

Green Mountain Coffee K-cup 4-pk sample (love these!)

Nescafe’ Memento samples

Two Cheerios samples

Sleep Sheets (instead of energy, they help you sleep)

Coupon for a free package of Hot dogs or Bacon. w00t!

 

Two different samples of Garnier Fructis with coupons

NICE size bottle of Wen “Conditioning Cleanser”

My Organics hair mask I won from Poshly

Eco laundry soap

L’Oreal sunblock (kitties tried to help me open the box :-P)

Simple Bar with coupon

Emergen-C with coupon

Woolite for Jeans with coupon

 

PJ’s Beef Snack

Jergeons Glow Lotion

TriCalm itch releaf

Bic Marker I won in June (with coupon)

Snowberry Face cream

John Freida Sample

 

….and that is all! 🙂

~D

Beauty Box 5 ~ August 2012

  • Posted on August 22, 2012 at 9:14 PM

 

YAY I got my first Beauty Box 5 today. I only signed up two weeks ago. (I opted for the quarterly plan ~ $30)  If that’s how they’re going to be, this is going to be a beautiful relationship! OH and I’m beyond happy with my box. Take a peek!

Ellis Faas Milky Lips shade L206 ~ The FULL-SIZED bullet shaped pen is impressive. You need patience though. It took A LOT of twisting before my gloss appeared. When it did I tried it out and it was creamy, not sticky and the shade actually looked nice. I never would have chosen it otherwise. I never would have tried this brand either. The glaze retails for $35! (there was a coupon for %15 your order if you so choose to purchase more of this product.)

H2O Plus ~ Marine, botanical-infused eye cream to reduce the look of fine lines. YES I need this product! I will be trying it before work tomorrow night. Retail $32

Ferro Cosmetics ~ Sheer Crystal Veil. This is a powder to “dust” over or under foundation for a dewy soft finish. You can also mix it with moisturizer. Not really my thing, but it looks cute. (Also came with a discount coupon.)

 

 

These last two items I know for a fact I will use!

Blum Naturals ~ Make up Remover Towelettes. I got 3.  A 10 pk retails for 3.99

Freeman ~ Anti-Stress Mask x 2. A single one retails for 3.99.

So for my first BB5 I am impressed and excited to try ALL the items from my pretty little blue box.

~D

 

Specials On Your Favorite Cosmetics.

  • Posted on July 17, 2012 at 2:23 AM

These are some of my favorite companies. I found a few good specials happening right now so I thought I’d share.

STILA

Save Up to 75% on Stila’s Most Popular Products and Exclusive Sets!

sign-up now and earn discounts, coupon codes and free shipping when you shop with stila rewards!

 

BURT’S BEES

Shop Burtsbees.com for a Beautiful Complexion, Naturally. Free Shipping over $49.

Great Deals on Burt’s Bees Products at Burt’s Outlet

e.l.f.

Get free shipping from e.l.f. cosmetics when you spend $25 or more! with code SHIP25!

e.l.f. Lups. All Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Lip-Liners Only $1!

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CLAIRE’S

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THE BODY SHOP

Save up to 50% off at The Body Shop Summer Sale. Offer valid 6.29.2012-7.28.2012. Shop Now!