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Total Beauty ~ Pamper Me Pretty Collection
The Total Beauty Pamper Me Pretty collection is still available.
PRICE: $25 with free shipping, but if you use the code WOOT you save 10%
The collection has a value of $85 with a BONUS full size St. Ives Apricot Scrub.
Here is what is in the collection.
St. Ives ~ Apricot Scrub. Full Size, 6 oz (BONUS) ($4)
100% Pure ~ Purity Cleanser + Mask. Deluxe Sample, 0.4 fl oz ($3)
Vapour Organic Beauty ~ 3-Free Nail Polish. One Mini Size, .25 oz (Captive 521) ($12)
Skiin ~ Instant Skin Tightener & Line Filler. Full Size, 0.5 oz ($39.95) NO JOKE
Astara Skincare ~ Activated Antioxidant Infusion. Deluxe Sample, 15ml ($20)
Elaina Badro ~ Synthetic Angled Liner Brush (412)
I paid for this box. There are affiliate links in this post. ~D
Glossybox USA ~ March 2014
This month’s GLOSSYBOX partnered with Alex and Ani. When I saw the spoilers I was super excited!
PRICE: $21/month
If you haven’t signed up for GLOSSYBOX yet, use coupon code GBFRESH to get a free deluxe-sized Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream with your first box!
So here is what’s in this months box.
Alex and Ani ~ Scent 7 Soap Bar, 7.0 oz ($14)
Inspired by ancient alchemy, and scented with warm spice and sweet floral undertones, Scent 7 Soap Bar is crafted with essential oils that embody the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water. When balanced, these four natural elements assist in harmonizing one’s chi. Earth stabilizes, air calms and regenerates, fire stimulates the power of the heart, and water purifies. Created with shea butter and coconut oil, Scent 7 Soap Bar effectively nurtures the skin, increasing hydration and thoroughly cleansing the body. Invigorate your senses and lift your spirit with each use.
Alex and Ani Charm Bangle ($28)
This is much prettier in person. I just wish it was silver, not gold. It will make a wonderful gift though!
Sisley Paris Black Rose Cream Mask ($28.59) Not.Even.Kidding! This sample is valued at $28. The full size mask is 2.1oz. and is $158. No matter how fabulous this mask is I will not buy the full size! UGH now watch me love it. :-/
Nails Inc. Nail Polish in Brook Street ($3.75) Cute little bottle, but so not my color.
Etre Belle Cosmetics ~ Liplift Peel ($17.86) I love stuff for my lips. I didn’t notice a visible difference, but I did feel a slight tingle.
Alterna Haircare ~ BAMBOO Volume Plumping Strand Expand ($4.45) This helps to add volume to your hair from the root to tip.
I don’t know what it is, but I just don’t like the scent of any Alterna products.
Eco-Emi ~ March 2014
Eco-Emi It’s a monthly subscription service that’s $15/month with free shipping. They send you a box full of earth-friendly, Eco-friendly goodies in festive beautifully packaged priority mailed boxes.
This month Eco-Emi is promoting slumber parties! They’ve provided us with some snacks and girly stuff to get the party started.
Shea Butter by Karitex ~ $10 100% Raw. I have no idea what to do with this block of Shea Butter
Kuli Kuli ~ Almond Bar $2.89 Gluten-free and Vegan
Purely You Minerals ~ Dawn Lip Gloss $8.00 LOVE the shade
Kitts Kernals ~ Red Popcorn. Non-GMO and grown naturally.
La Fresh ~ Eco-Beauty Waterproof Makeup Remover Wipe & Nail Polish Remover Wipe
Lano Company ~ 2N1 Lip Therapy and Cuticle Treatment. Pretty cool that this doubles as a cuticle treatment.
I paid for this box on my own and all opinions are mine. ~D
Lip Factory ~ March 2014
Lip Factory Inc, is an exclusive makeup subscription service. It’s $22 a month. Lip Factory sends a mixture of cosmetic products, but every four months they do their “All About the Lips” box. This month is “All About The Lips”
Here is what I got.
Mirenesse ~ Lip Bomb ($34.90): I am fascinated by how much these lip bombs cost! This is 1.5x the cost of the box right here! I love how this goes on velvety and doesn’t smear.
Ellovi ~ Lip Butter ($5)
Jesse’s Girl ~ Vitamin E Treatment. ($3) Color-free moisturizing lipstick.
Jesse’s Girl ~ Lip Liner in Brick ($1.99) This has a genius built in cap sharpener!
Cargo Cosmetics ~ Lip Quad in Casablanca ($24) I love Cargo. I’ve got them in LBB and can’t get enough.
So this month was another winner in my book!
IF you want to sign up please use my referral code. Would be much appreciated! 385634
BeautySage ~ Editors’ Sample Box – April 2014
It’s time for another BeautySage box that you wont want to miss. A deluxe sample box packed with our editors’ product obsessions for the month of April. ($75 Value)
ClariSEA Instant Glow Powder Exfoliant, $20 (full size): A powder exfoliant that buffs away dead skin cells with naturally nourishing ingredients to reveal vibrant skin.
Bioxidea Miracle 24 Face, $59 (full size): This mask delivers 24 hours of immediate radiance, tightening and wrinkle relief with a cocktail of super-effective ingredients.
LaRocca Firming Eye Cream, $90 (full size): This luxe treatment helps revive the eye area, making it appear tighter and brighter, with 24K gold.
Kneipp Arnica Joint & Muscle Mineral Bath Salts, $19 (full size): A 100% natural mineral bath salt that relieve sore muscles and achy joints with revitalizing Arnica.
Illume Anemone Sketchbook Ceramic Candle, $22 (full size): Fill your space with the aromas of citrus blossoms, crisp apple, ethereal oak moss, oriental clove and a touch of patchouli.
*NEW* Snoop Dogg Fancy Box
Fancy has released another celeb box. This time it’s Snoop Dogg.
PRICE: $42 + shipping (not specified how much)
Each box includes $80.00+ of products. You will receive a new box with top Fancy goodies each month. **YOU MUST BE 18 TO SUB TO THIS BOX**
REALLY makes me curious to see what’s in this box. $42 is a lot though so I’ll probably skip it.
Vegan Cuts ~ Be Cruelty-Free Week Box 2014
I don’t know how, but I forgot I ordered this box! So imagine my joy when I not only got a Vegan Cuts Box, but a HEAVY one!
This box is $39.99 + shipping and contains 7 FULL SIZE products. (Shipping is $5 to the US, $15 to Canada and $25 International) It is still available!!
Along with the products I got a HSUS Cosmetics Bag.
The HSUS’s Be Cruelty-Free branded travel bag contains a Leaping Bunny pocket-sized list of cruelty-free companies and a card for pledging to be cruelty-free.
Aubrey Organics ~ Natural Sun SPF 45, 4 oz
Broad-spectrum SPF 45 sunscreen made with shea butter and organic aloe to protect, soften, and hydrate skin.
Blissoma ~ Awake Morning Firming Facial Moisture, 1 oz
A firming facial moisturizer that reduces puffiness and keeps skin supple with a blend of aloe, herbs, and vitamins.
Dr. Bronner’s ~ Liquid Castile Soap, 4 oz
Organic and biodegradable liquid castile soap that cleanses effectively with a rich, velvety lather. Peppermint & Hemp.
Biao Beauty ~ Rejuvenating Mask, 4 oz
A creamy facial mask packed with nourishing and invigorating ingredients like babassu oil and vitamin E to help minimize the appearance of fine lines.
Beauty Without Cruelty ~ Moisture Plus Shampoo, 16 oz
A gentle, cleansing shampoo rich in vitamins, botanicals, and essential oils that strengthens hair and restores natural lustre. My only gripe is now I have to hunt down conditioner.
Schmidt’s ~ Cedarwood & Juniper Deodorant, 2 oz
Aluminum-free deodorant cream in a warm, woodsy scent that neutralizes odor and absorbs wetness.
Crazy Rumors ~ Leaping Bunny Lip Balm, 0.15 oz
A fruit-flavored lip balm containing moisturizing shea butter and soothing jojoba oil.
I paid for this box. There are affiliate links in this post. ~D
Julep Lucky Box March 2014 ~ Aislinn
For Julep’s March Mystery Box they offered 4 selections, each priced at $24.99. Three of the four boxes contained new green colors with a guaranteed value of $100 worth of nail and beauty products in each box. The fourth box was a 100% mystery and contained $100 worth of nail and beauty products.
The boxes dubbed “Lucky Mystery Box” came in Aislinn (Boho Glam), Taryn (It Girl) and Shannon (It Girl) or the 100% Mystery Box. Here is Aislinn.
Aislinn ~ Boho Glam. Edgy black with green glitter.
Tatiana ~ Boho Glam. Golden burnt orange microglitter.
Tracy ~ It Girl. Sparkly ocean blue sea salt finish.
Jennifer ~ Classic with a Twist. Sheer soft pink creme.
Kennedy ~ Classic with a Twist. Khaki creme.
Mint Condition Pedi Cream
Julep Neon Nail Dips: (I’m not even going to open this!)
- Ultra Pink Glitter Pot (0.09 oz.)
- Hot Magenta Glitter Pot (0.09 oz.)
- Julep Top Coat (0.27 oz.)
- Nail Brush
Forget-Me-Not Seeds
Total Value is around $100. I love Aislinn and Tracy, but the rest are going in my give away box. YUCK! Just not for me.
To get your first Julep box free use code FREEBOX
MEMEBOX #7
Memebox comes packed with 4 – 8 full sized products and deluxe samples, carefully curated to give you the best experience and widest exposure to a range of products from Korea. Contents vary from hair and body products, to skin-care and cosmetics.
PRICE: $23.99 plus $6.99 shipping (Carrier is DHL)
Each MEMEBOX box includes a fully detailed menu card with all the information for the products. I am great full that it is entirely in English since most of the products are mainly written in Koren.
RECIPE BY NATURE. SLOWGANIC CLEANSE ~ Green Tea, Adley and Lemon. deluxe samples.
Slowganic stands for slow,raw and organic.
This cleanser is made with raw materials such as lemon extract, lime oil, and herbs. It digs deep into the pores and removes all impurities without stripping the face of moisture.
The cleanser is actually like a little ball of dough-looking stuff. You only use a pea size amount though. I’m not sure how I’d store the rest. Must look this up!
LEADERS INSOLUTION BIO MEDI-CURING MASK-AQUA DRESSING 20ml X 2 fullsize
BIO Medi-curing mask is a mask that hydrates and moisturizes skin. Made with 100% coconut jelly that gives a lovely cooling feeling and can help reduce the wrinkles forming on your face. I so can’t wait to try this!!
MISEENSCENCE 2X Curl Essence 30ml deluxe sample.
Nourishing leave-in treatment that provides volume and helps rejuvenate dry damaged hair.
Smells real clean.
DR.G BIO-RTx MENTOR CREAM 20ml this is a deluxe sample.
There are three variations to this, Cream 3, 5 or 7. I got 5 which is for dry skin.
Moisturizing and enhancing skin barrier cream for dry skin.
CATRIN NATURAL 100 MINERAL SUN KILL SPF42 PA++ 12g full-size
Color ~ Natural Beige
This is a mineral powder (with a puff) sun protector, which provides SPF42 P++ protection. It contains 10 organic, 100% natural minerals that are even suitable for someone with sensitive skin. ME ME ME!
100% Oil and chemical free!
a:t fox ~ Jasoyup Black Tea Makeup Designer Kit. full size (The other variation was Black Tea)
This SUPER cute tin contains:
3 color eye designer pencils ~ Tiara Gold, Secret Purple, and Diamond Grey.
Eyeline designer pencil in Shine Black
Lip and Cheek designer pencil in Lovely Coral
Nail stickers ~ 6 strips X2 and 1 nail file
Here is the whole package. I am super impressed and plan on trying out everything in this box! My only complaint is that Memebox is not a reoccurring subscription service. I’ve missed out and my next box wont be until edition 9 then 11. If you want in I’d join NOW. They apparently sell out quick.
I paid for this box myself, all opinions are mine and there are affiliate links in this post. ~D
Birchbox ~ March 2014
March’s #Birchbox Theme is Spring Forward
Birchbox is a monthly subscription service for $10, where you get 4-5 handpicked samples to try out before going out and buying full sized products.
Here is this month’s haul:
Gilchrist & Soames ~ London Collection Body Lotion. This body lotion is fantastic! I absolutely LOVED it. Light scent, lightweight and fast-absorbing.
Air Repair ~ Rescue Balm All-Purpose Skin Salve and Lip Balm. Seriously hydrating. I keep this in my bag and plan to buy another to keep in my work bag.
Ghirardelli ~ Intense Dark Cherry Tango. YUMTASTIC ‘Nuff said.
INIKA ~ Certified Organic Eye Liner. I love the Inika brand, but I don’t like the shade I was given Green Lagoon.
Supergoop!® ~ City Sunscreen Serum. Very light weight and did not cause any breakouts. Love non oily sunscreens!
~LIFESTYLE EXTRA~
Mighty Leaf Tea ~ Tea Pouches. Vanilla Bean, Green Tea Tropical and Organic African Nectar.
Overhall it was a pretty good box. The lotion is what impressed me the most.
I paid for this box and all opinions are mine. There are affiliate links in this post. ~D