BIRCHBOX MARCH 2014

Hello Lovelies!

I (finally) got my Birchbox in the mail! I know it is only the 19th, but I swear everyone else that I know gets one of these so fast and I'm the last to get one haha. Patience is not my virtue when it comes to beauty subscriptions! If you don't know what Birchbox is, it is a monthly beauty subscription that costs $10 per month and you get 4-5 beauty items! Want to join Birchbox, CLICK HERE.

Everyone always asks me, which beauty sub is your favorite? Birchbox is hands down my favorite! No, they don't send out a ton of Make-up like Ipsy and no they don't send out full sized products very much, but I like the items that I get! Birchbox is one of the only subscription services that I find items I fall in love with and purchase a full size of later!

Now enough talk, here is what I got in my March Birchbox:

Michael Todd True Organics Citrus Cream Moisturizer 1.3 FL OZ

I love this brand and was so excited to see that it was in my box! I tried this out after my shower and my face is so smooth and smells so nice! I will definitely repurchase this in a full size bottle when I'm finished with the sample. 

 

 theBalm How 'Bout Them Apples? in Pie. First of all before we get to the product, look at that packaging! It is so cute, and I mean common look at that hotty with his shirt off! The color pay off of this is really nice! I will be using this more as a cream blush than a lip balm.

Omni Potent Duosity Double Whipped Repairing Treatment (each packet is 0.34 FL OZ). I'm never excited to see foil packets but at least I will get two uses out of this! I am also happy about this sample because I love hair treatments due to having damaged hair.

Benefit Bigger Than BB Big Easy in 02 Light. This is a liquid to powder cream that is supposed to work like a BB cream. I'm honestly annoyed with this product because there isn't enough in it to cover half of my face. How am I supposed to know if I like it if I can get a single full use out of it? Tsk Tsk

Air Repair Rescue Balm All-Purpose Skin Salve & Lip Balm. I used this as a lip balm today and I like it minus the smell, it has a medicated lemony scent. I will decide if I like it enough to repurchase it after a few days of use.

 Last but not least, my extra from Birchbox this month is a Ghirardelli Intense Dark Cherry Tango chocolate! I didn't eat this because I'm not a cherry person but I'm sure someone else in the house will love it! 

Overall I am happy with this box minus the Benefit sample. I'm a huge fan of Benefit but that sample is a huge disappointment.

IPSY MARCH 2014

Hello Lovelies!

It is that time of the month, my Ipsy bag is here! If you don't know what Ipsy is, it is a monthly beauty subscription that costs $10 per month and they send you 4-5 beauty items that will either be samples, deluxe samples or even full sized! Want to join Ipsy, CLICK HERE. 

Here are the items I got in my March Ipsy:

 

 This months bag was created by an artist in California, I think it is great the Ipsy is working with local artists! The bag isn't my cup of tea personally, don't get me wrong I love art, just not this kind..

Nicole by O.P.I. Roughless Sand Polish in On What Grounds? I haven't been very big on the sand polish craze, but I am willing to give this a try because it is a really pretty blue that is perfect for the Spring!

Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer 0.4 FL OZ This primer has a bit of a bronze tint to it so I'm a little hesitant to try it due to the fact that I could be Snow White's long lost sister in the pale department. I do like the Pixi brand from what I have tried though, so I will be trying this on a day when I don't have plans just to make sure it doesn't clash with my skin tone.

Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Get Ready. I actually like this lipstick color! It is one of the only lip colors that Ipsy has sent that I can wear! Yay!!

 

 Be A Bombshell Eyeshadow quad in Bora Bora. The colors are pretty but unfortunately I'm not a huge fan of this brand or the ingredients in their products. I wish Ipsy wouldn't put their products in their bags every single month... 

 

MARCH IPSY SNEAK PEAK #2!

Hello Lovelies!

Ipsy's second sneak peak of the month was just released! 

 MARCH GLAM BAG SNEAK PEEK #2: A picture-perfect view deserves a picture perfect palette. One of these will be yours!

Eyeshadow palettes!!!

The round one on top is from Be A Bombshell Cosmetics

and the one on the left is from NYX.

Personally I would rather have the palette from Be A Bombshell since I am not a big NYX eyeshadow fan. *Crossing fingers for B.A.B.*

Which palette are you hoping to get?

 

MARCH IPSY (MYGLAM) SNEAK PEAK #1!

Hello Lovelies!

It is the first Monday of the month, so you know what that means... IPSY SNEAK PEAK!!!

Today's sneak peak is.....

MARCH GLAM BAG SNEAK PEEK #1: Travel tips and travel lips! Now is the time to start planning a trip to your dream destination with one of these amazing products.

As you can see from the picture, there is a lipgloss and a lipstick in a vibrant dark pink/red color. 

Here is what I think the items are:

Bare Minerals, Double Trouble lip set! Retail $14

Even though it is a set, it is possible that Ipsy will be breaking them up and it will be an either or item. So I'm assuming that you will either get the lipstick or the lipgloss. *I could be wrong and this might not be what is in the sneak peak*

Are you excited for this sneak peak? Let me know!

Want to sign up for Ipsy? Sign up using my link by clicking HERE.

 

TARGET BEAUTY BOX #2!

Hello Everyone!

I just got notification that the second Target Beauty Box is now available for purchase! Link to get the box Click here. The box cost is $5 + shipping coming to a total of almost $11. I was really excited when I heard that the second box was finally here and have already purchased my box! 

Their first box was really nice and I was impressed with the value. You can see my review of the first one by pressing HERE.

Here is what will be coming in the second box:

Products included:

Beauty Box Includes:

1) TONI&GUY Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray (2.5 fl oz): Want beachy hair without hitting the surf? Spray from root to tip for salty, sultry texture and subtle, windswept waves.

2) L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara (.22 fl oz): Stretch and lengthen lashes for a fluttery, winged-out look with this unique mascara formula and revolutionary asymmetrical Butterfly Brush.

3) Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo (1.7 oz): Give hair a rejuvenating boost with this paraben and colorant-free formula made with natural tapioca to instantly absorb excess oil with less residue.

4) COVERGIRL Smoochies Sizzle Gloss (.44 fl oz): Pucker up. Sheer color meets sizzling shimmer in a moisturizing formula that’s always stunning, never sticky.

5) Jergens BB Cream Light (2 fl oz): Finally, a multi-tasking beauty cream in a quick-drying formula that goes on sheer and delivers visible results in just 5 days.

Approximate box value: more than $24.92

I think that the products are nice, I have always loved L'Oreal mascaras and I can never get enough dry shampoo!

What I like most about this box is that I have not tried any of the products in it!

Hurry and go get your own box before they sell out! 

Better Late Than Never, My Make-Up Talk Secret Santa Unboxing!!!

Hello Lovelies!

I have been wanting to post this ever since I got it in the mail, my MUT Secret Santa!! If you don't know what Make-Up Talk (MUT) is, it is a forum for everyone to get together and talk about makeup/beauty products! I love it and it has really helped me with tons of beauty related things, including starting a blog and figuring out what beauty subscriptions I wanted to join. 

Every year MUT has a 'Secret Santa' that people on the site that you can sign up for, there are rules; you have to be a certain member for so long and have so many posts before being able to participate. There is also a $25 cap on the gifts.This was my first year and it was SO MUCH FUN!! The amazing girl that got me did such an amazing job, like I cannot thank her enough for everything she got me! I felt so spoiled and blessed by her kindness!! 

The Goodies!!!

(Sorry, these were really rushed photos, I was too overwhelmed to take nice ones, I wanted to play with everything too much!)

I know what you're thinking, my girl is awesome, and I agree she definitely is! 

It was like my best friend sent me a gift and not a complete stranger because she did SO good with these gifts! I love that she totally took the time and found out everything I love and so much about me to get me such amazing presents! 

I cannot tell you how happy I was to open up that Olay set, I had just gotten to town from a 13 hour flight day plus 3 hours in a car and realized I forgot my razor back in North Carolina! So when I opened this up I was ecstatic! She must have known I was going crazy packing and would forget my razor!! 

The Notebook she got me was so thoughtful, I'm pretty sure she had seen a previous post saying that my husband is deployed, so for her to find something so personal was very heartwarming! 

I am in LOVE with my Harry Potter Golden Snitch Necklace and Bracelet set! I have a huge obsession with HP! That set was definitely tied for first place for best Christmas gift 2013! I have seen many HP snitch necklaces/bracelets and the quality of this one is amazing compared to others! 

How adorable are those Victoria Secret Slippers!! I love them, they are so comfortable!!

I am addicted to chapstick and the Nivea one she sent me is great! I haven't used that particular one and I tend to hoard chapsticks so new ones always make me happy!

The Maybelline Big Eyes is becoming one of my favorite mascaras! I love that it has a wand for your top lashes and bottom lashes, it makes it so much easier to not accidentally get mascara on your face. 

Smashbox Photo Finish Face Primer is my favorite primer and I LOVE deluxe samples because I travel a lot. It went straight into my purse because I always like to have one with me just in case I'm late and have to do my makeup in the car/airport/airplane.

I'm officially in love with the Urban Decay Stardust eyeshadow in Retrograde, it is a beautiful purple and it is pretty glittery so I pair it with a winged cat-eye and it looks great!

Butter London polish in Yummy Mummy, it is a beautiful Champagne color! 

Pixi Mascara that I haven't tried yet.

Klorane dry shampoo, I love dry shampoo so I can't wait to try this one out!

I LOVE the leopard print scarf!!   

Thank you so much to my SS For everything! You are such an awesome girl and I appreciate everything so incredibly much!!! Your gift definitely made my Christmas!

Here is a photo of what I sent to my Santee!

 

OFFICIAL BLOG NAME CHANGE!

Hello Lovelies!

I just wanted to inform you that I have changed my blog name from Marine Wife Beauty Blog to Beauty Junky. I wanted a different name that sits well with everyone and doesn't target only Marine or Military Wives (Yes my husband and I are still very happily married =]). New year, new blog name and MORE posts to come very soon. My blogging has been off lately but I miss it and will resume very soon!!! I hope you all had a happy holiday season!! <3