OCTOBER IPSY BAG!

Hello Lovelies!!

It is that time of the month, I got my Ipsy bag!!! I know a lot of people are tired of getting monthly beauty subscriptions and samples, but I am definitely not one of them! It feels like Christmas every month getting these in, a little treat for yourself is always nice! 

If you don't know what Ipsy is, it is a monthly beauty subscription that sends you 4-5 beauty samples, and sometimes full size items for only $10 per month, plus it always comes with a make up bag! Want to join Ipsy, CLICK HERE. 

October's Bag

 Epice International Purifying Exfoliant 1 oz

Full size is 3.30 fl oz rtv $ $32

At first when I squeezed a bit of this out I thought it was a lotion, but when I rubbed it around I can definitely feel the micro beads. It has a subtle clean smell, that won't be over powering, I cannot wait to give this a try!

 Doll 10 Beauty H2Glo Highlighter in Champagne 0.15 oz

Full size is 0.35 oz and retails for $30

This is a great sized deluxe sample! I was so happy to see this in my bag, I love trying new highlighters! The formula is really nice, this highlighter is subtle and perfect for an every day look!

 MICA Beauty Cosmetics Shimmer Powder Eyeshadow in 93 Reluctance 0.10 oz Full size! RTV $14

At first I was not excited to see this eyeshadow in here, but then I swatched it, and it is so beautiful! It swatched really smooth and buttery and has great pigmentation.

I would buy this eyeshadow, and I would definitely recommend it!

Fig & Rouge Nourishing and Smoothing Hand Cream in Mango Mandarin 0.67 oz / 20 ml, Full size! RTV $6.56!

This smells so incredibly good! I love Mango Mandarin scents! The packaging on this is cute as well, I love the cap, it reminds me of L'Occitane caps!

 Starlooks Mini Lip Gloss in Guilty Pleasure

Full Size RTV $12

Usually I dislike the many lipglosses that Ipsy sends out but I can't complain about this one, it is a nice color that I can actually use!!! The gloss is quite sticky but the color is pretty and pigmented. 

Overall I'm going to give October's Ipsy Bag a 10/10!! That is right I gave this bag a 10!!!!!! I will use every single one of these products, the colors are great, the pigmentation is great, exfoliants are always nice as well as great smelling hand cream! I haven't tried most of the brands, and that is something that I look for in these bags, something new, or something I WANT to try before purchasing. I am so pleased with this bag, great job Ipsy!!! Hoping for a great month next month too!

Here is the link again to sign up for Ipsy if you would like to, CLICK HERE. 

If you get Ipsy, tell me what you got in your bag this month or link me to your blog post so I can read and subscribe :)

Don't forget to subscribe :)

Thank you!

BIRCHBOX SEPTEMBER 2014

Hello Lovelies!

Today I have my September Birchbox! Birchbox is one of my favorite beauty subscriptions; I have great months with them and then sometimes I have bad months with them, but I just can't let them go. I am one of those very few people that prefer Birchbox over Ipsy, I am more of quality over quantity and the products I get from Birchbox I tend to actually use. I also like their 'Bonus points system' over Ipsy's as well, instead of getting to pick only a couple of selected items, with Birchbox you can use your points to put towards buying anything in their shop, which is nice when you are buying more expensive products. 

Want to join Birchbox? CLICK HERE!

September's Box! I am so happy with this box! I feel like the sizes were pretty great and almost all of the products are stuff I would use! 

This month was their 4 year anniversary so they made a special box! I love the print, I wish they did stuff like this more often!

 

All of this month's products!

Davines Absolute Beautifying Conditioner 2.53 FL OZ

I actually hand-picked this sample, I love that Birchbox is giving their subscribers the chance to pick one of their samples! 

I was actually surprised at how big the sample was and I am so happy with it, I have received this brand from Birchbox in the past and have liked everything I have tried so far! 

Davines Absolute Beautifying Potion (hair oil) Foil Packet

I will admit, I HATE foil packets! But I can't complain about this one because it was an extra that came with the conditioner. Also I am happy with it because even though it was a bonus item I was still able to review it and get the 10 points for it! 

 Davines Absolute Beautifying Shampoo Foil Packet

Luckily there is just enough shampoo in this foil packet to use it twice for one washing, it is so annoying to get a foil packet of shampoo that you can only use once in the shower and then you have to use a different shampoo for the second wash. Again, this was an extra that came with the conditioner and I was able to review this one as well for 10 points.

 Temptu Highlighter in Champagne Shimmer 0.1 Fl Oz

This is a cute little sample! I am so happy to finally get a highlighter in a subscription!! It seems like every time there is a highlighter, I never get it! The consistency on this was very nice and smooth and it is easy to blend! I can't wait to play with this more!

 

 Avene Cleanance Soap-Free Gel Cleanser 1.69 Fl Oz

Another great sample size! I love cleansers (who doesn't!) so I was happy to see that I got this bad boy! I gave it a little test drive and it cleaned my face pretty good! I think it will work a lot better with a clarasonic or some kind of face cleansing machine.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum 0.06 Fl Oz

I haven't tried this yet but I am happy it has a better smelling scent than the eye cream I received from this brand a couple months ago. 

Juliette Has A Gun Perfume Sample in Anyway

 I have been wanted to try one of this brand's perfumes for quite awhile now, and sadly now that I have this one, I'm not sure I want to try the rest. It is so strong it gives me an instant headache and I had to toss it immediately. 

Cards that came with the box!

I was sad that when I tried to use the 'BONUSBOX' code that it had already sold out! That went really fast!!! 

Overall I am VERY happy with this box and can't wait for next month's box to get here! 

Happy Anniversary Birchbox!

MAY BIRCHBOX!!

Hello everyone!!

Along with my Ipsy bag I got my Birchbox today!!! I love the mailman lol

I'm just going to  jump right into my box...

Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle: I saw this in some boxes last month and was so sad when I didn't get it in mine, so I was super excited to get it this month! My hair is so long and it is constantly getting tangled so I can't wait to try this and see how well it works! Plus it smells sooo good!!

COOLA Classic Sunscreen Face Moisturizer in Cucumber: I love getting face moisturizer, no matter what time of the year it is my face is constantly dry and flaky so I welcome face moisturizers often more than make-up lol!

Amika Oil Treatment for the hair: I love hair oils!!! Although, I don't like that this comes in a foil packet since it is an oil -_-

Fabulous perfume by Isaac Mizrahi: I am like one of the only people I know that don't mind getting perfume samples in subs, I hoard these things lol!! This one isn't too bad, it is a floral scent.

Sumita eyeliner in Saletii- I have tons of eyeliner but I actually don't have a Charcoal Gray one so I am happy to get this! I can already tell I like it, it didn't smudge after rubbing it quite a bit so that always makes me happy! 

I'm actually really happy with my box this month! There are only two things I wasn't happy about which is that the detangler leaked all over so that sucked and I am actually missing the Amika Nourishing Mask! I wrote to Birchbox about both items so hopefully they get back to me soon! Actually, I think this might be the best box I have ever received from Birchbox!!!! 

Don't forget to check out my giveaway as well, click HERE.

MAY IPSY BAG!!!!

Hello everyone!!

I finally got my May Ipsy bag! I feel like I am one of the last people to get it but I am so excited to finally get it in my hands and to see what variation of products I got! If you don't know what Ipsy is, it is a monthly beauty subscription that costs only $10 per month. Every month you get a bag with beauty goodies in it, 4-5 items usually. Ipsy has to be one of my favorite beauty subs because you really get your money's worth! Want to join Ipsy? Click HERE.

Here is what came in my May bag!

Pacifica Coconut Crushed Pearl Luminizing Body Butter: I actually already have one of these so I am going to put it in my giveaway bag! (Click HERE to see the giveaway and join in!) 

Pacifica Island Vanilla Perfume Roll-On: I am so excited about this item, I really wanted it and was crossing my fingers hoping I would get it and I did!! Woohoo Thank you Ipsy!!!

Zoya Professional Lacquer in Blu: Believe it or not this is actually my first Zoya polish ever lol! I tried this out and I liked that it dried within seconds of applying it! 

Yaby Concealer in Pecan: I am putting this in the giveaway as well because I am so pale, like I look like snow white! I'm hoping that it will benefit someone else!

Juice Beauty Lipgloss in Pink: Yes! I am so excited that I got a gloss and not a lipstick, I am more of a gloss person than a lipstick person so I am super stoked about this!

And Last but not least......

I got an extra item this month for contributing to Ipsy's site, even though I don't so I'm pretty sure they just put it in random bags lol

Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in Moonspoon! These eyeshadows retail for $20 each so that is crazy that they put these in bags as extras! This alone pays for 2 bags! This will actually also be going to my giveaway because I do not wear silver eyeshadow often! So take a chance and try and win it! Again the link for the giveaway is HERE.

All together I give Ipsy an A+ for this months bag! All items are full sized!! My bag's retail value came out to $66.85!! That is absolutely amazing! 

MAY CONSCIOUS BOX - GLUTEN FREE & CLASSIC BOX

Hello everyone!!! 

I got my May Conscious boxes in today! I actually have two accounts so that I will get a regular or Classic box and a Gluten Free box. Conscious box is a monthly subscription that gives you natural products ranging from beauty to food and even to items for animals. This is a more expensive box, $19.95 I think, but it comes jam packed with items! Want to try Conscious Box for yourself? You can click HERE to sign up, also I think the code FBGIFT still works and you will only have to pay $7.95! 

Here is my May Gluten-Free box!

Orgain Healthy Kids Organic Nutritional Shake

Force Dehydrated whole foods for adult dogs

A.Vogel Herbamare Organic Seasoning in Original

Bija Lemon Ginger Echinacea Tea

Ultima Replenisher drink mix in Lemonade

Pollen Ranch Seasoning 

Jenis's Jammers Almond Wholesome Energy Bar

Suki Body Butter Cream Salve

ECOVER Automatic Dishwasher Tablets (2 tablets)

Relax-All Dietary Supplement- supports relaxation and Calmness to muscles, Aids in a better nights sleep (2 capsules)

Dapple Baby bottle & dish liquid

Veria ID Shampoo + Conditioner packets

Logona Baby Shampoo

Logona Baby Lotion

Waxelene The Petroleum Jelly Alternative. For dry skin, chapped lips, anti-chafe, make-up, diapers, after-shave.

Earthpaste Cinnamon tooth-paste

And in my Classic Box...

Full size Earthpaste Toothpaste in Wintergreen 

ECOVER Dishwasher Tablets (2)

Relax-All Dietary Supplement- supports relaxation and Calmness to muscles, Aids in a better nights sleep (2 capsules)

Healthy Hoo Hoo (omg sorry I have to laugh at that name lol) Gentle Feminine Cleanser 'For Down There'

Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Natural Sunscreen in SPF 30

EarthPaste Toothpaste sample in Lemon

Dream Water Sleep and Relaxation Shot in Snoozeberry; I am really excited to try this!!

Orgain Healthy Kids Organic Nutritional Shake

A.Vogel Herbamare Organic Seasoning in Original

Ultima Replenisher drink mix in Lemonade

Somersaults Cinnamon Crunch; crunchy nuggets baked with sunflower seeds & toasted grains

Bija Lemon Ginger Echinacea Tea

Overall I would give both boxes a C. I think that the idea of an all natural box is awesome but I think that there are too many foil packet samples for $20. Plus I do not really like when boxes include dog and baby items because not everyone has children and or pets. 

Don't forget to check out my GIVEAWAY on my May Little Black Bag Post HERE.

APRIL GOODIES BOX!

APRIL GOODIES BOX!

I finally got my Goodies box in the mail, that is now two months in a row that I have gotten my box late, but I still can't help but love this company! There is one plus of the boxes being late which is Goodies gives you and extra 150 points when your box shows up the next month. So since my last two boxes were late I get a free box,  it takes 300 points to get a free box! Plus with other points I have saved up I'm close to having another free box! 

There are 7 item in the box this month and as you can see I already opened up two items before taking pictures!

The first product I noticed was the Celsius Raspberry Acai Green Tea. I have not tried this yet, it is actually in my fridge getting cold for me =]

Angie's Popcorn Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn- this was so delicious! I don't usually like kettle corn because it is too candy-ish for me but this is the perfect blend! 

Green Giant Multi grain Sweet Potato Chips in Sea Salt- these taste just like the original Sun Chips, it does not taste anything like sweet potato.

Olomomo Nuts in Chai Bliss Almonds- I was weary about these at first after reading that they were chai flavored, but surprisingly they were good!

True Bar in Apricot Almond- I haven't tried this yet, it is currently in my purse ready for if I am out and my son needs a quick snack!

Zone Bar in Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough- Eating this is literally like eating raw cookie dough, so if you like cookie dough this is the bar for you!

Last but not least a $50 wine gift card- I received two of these this month, one from Goodies and one from Cravebox. I covered the password on this one because my mom wants it but in my Cravebox post (HERE) there is the information available if you would like it if it hasn't already been taken =]

MY SECOND GRAZE BOX!

MY SECOND GRAZE BOX!

I have absolutely been loving Grazebox! It is a healthier alternative for snacking and in my opinion a great price!! I have mine set to come every other week but I am really tempted to change it to every week. The first box is free and if you give someone your referral code (believe me someone will want it!) you can get $1 off your second box and your 5th box is free as well! At $5 per box it is well worth it! I wish that I had a code to give you guys but my referral has already been used. I think that is the only downside of Graze, you have to have an invite/referral code to join and each member can only give their code to one person. 

The contents of this box are:

Apple Cinnamon Flapjacks- I haven't tried this yet.

Toffee Apple- This was so good! I wish that I could order full size of these!

Pomodoro Rustichella- Cheese croutons, tomato baguettes & tomato and herb almonds. I loved this, so delicious!!

Pear Tatin- pear, raspberry cranberries, yogurt coated seeds & almonds. I haven't tried this yet. 

LOVE WITH FOOD!

LOVE WITH FOOD + DISCOUNT CODE!

Hey everyone!! I just wanted to let you know that I signed up for yet another subscription lol, I know I really need to stop! I just signed up for Love With Food, which from the title I'm sure you realized it is a monthly food box! I have seen some reviews and it looks promising to me! It only costs $12 per month ($10 + $2 shipping) and with the code FBGIFT you can get your first month free, only pay $2 shipping! As I said I just signed up and it says that my first billing date will be June 1st and my first box will ship June 10th! Another reason why I like this box is because for every box purchased the company donates a meal to a hungry child! So excited to get this one and show you all! Want to join Love With Food too? Click HERE.