November Beauty Army Kit!

NOVEMBER BEAUTY ARMY KIT!

 

 

 

It has been awhile since I have blogged but I am back for good! I have been missing blogging very much but have been so busy with family and school that I haven't had the time. I actually first will say that I have two subs with Beauty Army now and this is my first box from my second sub and most of the items are repeat items that I have already received in the past and that I have fell in love with! The only problem that I am having with Beauty Army, and pretty much every other monthly subscription I have, is that shipping is getting so incredibly slow! This box took over two weeks to get to me! So without further ado, here is my Beauty Army kit for the month of November! (Sorry for the horrible pictures I have been having to use my Galaxy S3 to take them because I cannot find my camera anywhere! I'm sure my 3 year old had something to do with that though lol!

 

 

 

 

First let's look at the items that I have already got in previous Beauty Army kits

 

Youngblood Mineral Primer

I got this in my very first subscription box with Beauty Army and was so incredibly sad when I ran out of it! It goes on my face so smooth and keeps my makeup perfect all day. I will definitely buy this in a full size sooner or later.

 

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment

This is such an amazing hair product, I absolutely love it. I am so happy this came up in my choices. My friends noticed a difference in my hair when I used it. My mom as well loved it and ended up taking it from me lol Every girl should try this product out! Retails for $13.50

NUME Hydro Punch Hydrating Shampoo

 

I honestly can't remember much about this shampoo but I know that I liked the conditioner that I got in one of my Myglam/Ipsy bags. So I'm going to give it a second chance and see if I like it =] 

 

 

....And the new items

 

YOUDABALM Grapefruit Chapstick

This chapstick is full sized, although it comes in a pack of 3 for $8.99 so its retail value is about $2.99ish each. This is all natural and smells just like grapefruit. It is so smooth and you can definitely feel it moisturize your lips.

 

Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea Body Wash

This is 3 FL OZ and retails for $5 I have used this product in the past after purchasing it at Bath & Body Works and it is probably my favorite scent that they have. I know that some members don't like have B&BW as an option but I love it!

 

 

Last but not least...

Skinn Twin Set in Coral Poppy

These is a lipstick and lipgloss duo and it works unbelievably great! I was unsure of this product at first but after trying it I do like it. The lipstick is a very pigmented deep coral and the lipgloss is very sparkly. I love the convenience of the mirror being on the lipgloss part, it makes it easier so that you don't have to carry around a compact mirror so that is a plus. The only thing I dislike about this product is that the gloss is very sticky but it does have an amazing fruity smell. Retail $18.50 

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August Beauty Army

Yay I got my Beauty Army Subscription! This is only my second month with Beauty Army but they have really impressed me. I love that I get to pick me own samples, that way I know that I want the items I am receiving. If I don't like the items that I have the option to pick from I can skip the month. It is only $12 per month for Beauty Army and you get to pick items. Their box that they send their products in are so amazingly cute as well and great for storage. This month I actually got 7 items because my account got messed up and my items did not get sent out when they were supposed to, but that is not a big deal to me.

Here is my August box:

And the samples I picked

Bath and Body Works Shower Gel in Japanesse Cherry Blossom and Twilight Woods 3 FL OZ each. I love B&BW and these are perfect for traveling, which I do a lot of. These two products alone are $5 each so that almost pays for my box already. They both smell amazing!

COCKTAIL Eau de Parfum

I am not sure how big the sample is exactly but it is a smaller vial compared to most perfume samples. The smell is rather strong, at first it reminds me of straight up alcohol but then after a few moments it reminds me of Old Spice Sport, I actually really like it. 

Fiafini Delicate Cleansing Emulsion .17 FL OZ

Kellett Clarifying Acne Treatment .1 FL OZ

I am really excited to try this out because I have tried their moisturizer gel in my Beauty Army box last month and it worked really well so I am excited to see if this works. The only negative thing about samples like this is, is that I do not like the cardboard packaging it comes in.

Besame Crimson Rouge for Rosy Lips and Cheeks

This sample is pretty small, it is about the size of a quarter but from what I have heard it lasts awhile and a little bit goes a long way. I won't be using it on my cheeks because I am pretty pale and this color is very red but I will use it on my lips.

Atopalm Intensive Moisturizing Cream .25 FL OZ

I love trying new moisturizers so I am excited to try this one out!

Want to join Beauty Army? Here is my referral link https://beautyarmy.com/account/registration/?referral_id=7fbc9aaaf750626d8c77651d5c2b557a

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August Birchbox!

I finally got off of Birchbox's wait list and received my first box! Honestly I am not thoroughly impressed with this months box but I am sure it will get better! Birchbox is only $10 per month, if you would like to join here is my referral link https://www.birchbox.com?raf=z7bj4

Here is what I got in my box!

I did get another item which was a lifestyle item, a Larabar in Apple Turnover but I barely got it out of the box before my husband shoved it down his throat lol!

I did like the little pamphlet that came with it compared to the regular postcards that come with most boxes.

Beauty Fixation Make-up Remover. This comes with 2 Q-tips with make-up remover on the inside. I am not really super impressed with these because I would rather use a regular Q-tip with water.

Viva La Juicy La Fleur Eau de Toilette Spray.05 FL OZ. I really love this perfume, it has a 'pretty' floral scent that goes really nicely with summer.

Sumita Brow Base Pencil. I haven't used this yet but it is a great size.

The Balm Cosmetics Staniac .04 FL OZ. This is what made the box for me, I have been really wanting to try this and it is actually really great!

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Little Black Bag #1

I have joined a new monthly subscription! This one is called 'Little Black Bag' it is a bit more expensive at about $50 + s&h. It is so much fun though! Pretty much you go to their site and fill out a small beauty profile then you can pick one item from their gallery, you can pick anything from handbags, jewelry, make up, candles, home interior, etc. After you pick your main item LBB will give you 2-3 more items that are a secret until you pay for the bag. Once your bag is paid for you get to trade your items with tons of other ladies for 7 days. You can start off with 3 items and end your bag with more than double the amount, it is crazy! Trading is so fun and I have been ADDICTED! I am not a great trader at all but I am happy with my first bag, I ended up with two BCBGeneration clutches.

I am loving both of these bags!

Want to join Little Black Bag? Here is my referral link http://www.littleblackbag.com?rf=YWxsIGdyZWF0IHNpdGVzIGRlc2VydmUgYSBncmVhdCBsYXVuY2g3NTg0NjY%3DLbbsePotLbbsePLbbsePLbbsePLbbsePLbbsePLbbseP&utm_medium=Other&utm_campaign=UserReferral&utm_content=Invite_201046&utm_source=other

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August Myglam Bag!

August Myglam Bag!

Myglam has been having great bags ever since I joined a couple of months ago in June. This is my third bag so far and I have to say that Myglam is my favorite beauty sub I have right now. I love that with every bag I get a new make-up bag that is perfect for my purse because I like to trade them up every now and then. This month was definitely not disappointing with a total 6 items not including the bag!

Like last month the make up bag is a mesh bag! I do like mesh bags because they are nice for taking in the shower or to the beach without having to worry about them getting ruined. Although I am not a big fan of orange but I will still definitely be using this bag.

Inside the bag were 6 amazing products! I am so excited that there were 6 this month, thank you Myglam!!

Andrea's Choice Circus Nail Color in Ringmaster. We actually got one of her polishes last month as well but I love getting polishes so I am happy with this product.

Myglam Glam Gloss in 01. This is actually a really great full size lipgloss, it smells so good, just like watermelon. I haven't been able to tell if it is sticky though because I always wear chapstick under lipgloss and that prevents the sticky feeling on your lips. The color is a really nice baby pink.

S.A.L.T.Y. Cosmetics Loose Luxury Mineral Eye Shadow in Glama-ZOID 1GM. Wow two products that are made just for Myglam, that is pretty awesome. I haven't tried this eyeshadow yet but the color is a pretty glitter white but it is iridescent and turns pink.

Demeter Roll On Perfume Oil in Clean Skin .29 FL Oz. I love getting perfumes! This does have a very nice clean scent, it actually reminds me of baby lotion lol 

Eclos Anti-Aging Regenerative Cream .25 FL OZ. This has a strong scent to it but it does fade after a little bit. I love getting moisturizers because I have such dry skin, with all these beauty subs it seems like I will never have to actually buy one lol!

Eclos Anti-Aging Face Serum .5 FL OZ. I haven't used this, I'm actually going to be giving it to my mom because she really wants to try it! 

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Julep Maven Mystery Box!

Julep Maven Mystery Box!

Sorry I am very late in writing this but I got my Julep Maven Mystery box in the mail awhile ago and to my surprise I got one of the bigger boxes!! I was so surprised and excited!I picked the American Beauty box =] It was completely worth $19.99! Here is what came in my box!

• Age Defying Hand Brightener
• Glycolic Hand Scrub
• Daylight Defense Lip Balm
• Nail Growth Revitalizing Serum
• Fast Dry Topcoat
• Basecoat

Nail Polish Colors:

Lily

Ellen

Amy

Dendrie

Pippa

Natalie

Lynn

Courtney

I have only tried one product in the box so far and that is the lip balm. I love it, it smells so good! It reminds me of these mints that I had at my wedding, I can't remember what they are called though. I will definitely be buying another mystery box when they have them available again!

Don't forget to enter my bracelet giveaway!  http://marinewife22.blogspot.com/2012/08/prairie-charm-bracelet-haul-and-giveaway.html 

EMPTIES!

Hello Ladies!!

I am a little bit late but here are my empties for the month of July and my review on each product =]

• DG Body Nail Polish Remover: I found this product at a local drugstore, I was in a hurry and just needed a nail polish remover so I grabbed this one because it was only $2-$3. I thought it was remover pads but when I got home and opened it instead of seeing pads the tub had a huge sponge in it. To use it you stick the tip of your finger in the sponge and twist to get the polish off. I wasn't thrilled about the whole germ issue but surprisingly this works rather well! It even took of glitter nail polish easily! I would give this product a C-
• e.l.f. cosmetics Natural Lash Kit in Black $1: I honestly was not very impressed with these, I think it was mostly because the glue that was included was horrible. I would not buy these again, not that I buy fake eyelashes much at all anyways. I would give these a D-
• Malin + Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturizer: I got this moisturizer free with my Insiders' Choice Box and I absolutely LOVE it!! It made my face so incredibly smooth which is saying something because I have really dry skin. This little sample gave me a good 5 uses and even though I only used it 5 times it worked wonders. I am debating buying a full size of this. Beauty Bar sells it for $82 for an 8.5 FL OZ which is pretty decent, especially since I saw it on Amazon for $89 for only a 4.5 FL OZ bottle! I rate this product a definite A+
• NUME HydroPunch Hydrating Conditioner: This came in my July Myglam bag; I know that a lot of women didn't like this but I actually really enjoyed it. I got 5 uses out of this, my hair is a medium length and I only need about a dime to nickel size amount of this to get it to work through my hair nicely. It does have a strong smell to it at first but it does fade quickly. It makes my hair smooth as well as shiny and also prevents tangles. B+
• Britney Spears Curious Perfume: I have had this perfume for quite awhile; it has a really nice scent to it and is perfect for a date night. It does give off a strong scent but it does not hold. The bottle is adorable though! B
• Kellet Moisturizing Gel: I chose this sample as a pick in my Beauty Army Subscription; I am not fond of the packaging of these cardboard samples but I did get about 4 uses out of it. I really liked how this kept my face moisturized and dry skin free, but I really did not like the smell or the sticky feeling it left on my face. C
• Proactive Green Tea Moisturizer: I got this free with a Proactive kit that I bought. I hated everything that I got besides this!! This worked so good and it didn't have a bad scent at all which is one thing I look for in a moisturizer. This not only kept my dry skin at bay but it also helped prevent potential blemishes. If I can find this without having to buy the Proactive kit I will definitely buy it. A
• e.l.f. cosmetics Studio Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20: I would rather use their $1 line moisturizer honestly; this one is the lightest color and is still too dark for my skin. I just don't really like it.. D
• Clean & Clear Advantage Daily Protecting Moisturizer SPF 15: This isn't a bad moisturizer but it is not the best. I won't buy it again just because I know of better ones that I prefer more than this. C
• Maybelline Great Lash Big Mascara: This mascara is really great, it is the one product I have stuck with for years. I do use quite a few other mascara's but I also go back to using this one. I will definitely purchase this again in the future, it works great and is a great price at around $5! A
• e.l.f. Cosmetics Studio Make-Up Remover Cleansing Cloths: These come in a pack of 20 pre-moistened cloths for only $3. I love these, they take of my make up really well and don't burn my eyes. I love these! A

As you can tell most of the products are moisturizers; I moisturize about 3/4 times a day because I have really bad dry skin. It feels like I never have to buy any though because I am always getting samples of them in my monthly subscription boxes lol