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March’s PopSugar Must Have is here!

If you aren’t familiar with PopSugar Must Have they send a hand-selected box full of must have products and premium items in beauty, fashion, home, fitness and food. Boxes are $39.95/month and currently ship only to the United States.

Right now you can use code MARCH10 to get $10 off your first box!! RUN!

 

 

 

 

 

Must Have Fashion

Brokedown ~ IKAT Scarf ($72) This is the only thing I took a picture of separately. I wanted you to see how it looked.

Dogeared ~ Lucky Horseshoe Necklace ($28)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Must Have Food

Snappea Crisps (~$3)

Nature’s Bakery Fig Bar Strawberry YUM ($1)

Must Have Home ~ BaubleBar Elephant Ring Tree Holder ($12) Super cute! I have a cat and a giraffe from BB as well.

Must Have Beauty ~ Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum ($30)

Must Have Fitness ~ Mini Stability Exercise Ball ($9.95)

 

I paid for this box and there are affiliate links included. ~D

 

IPSY  for March is here.  The theme is  Destination Beauty.  I love love love the bag this month!

Be a Bombshell ~ Bora Bora Eyeshadow Quad. Exciting colors! I can’t wait to try them.

Vita Liberata ~ pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan Lotion. I don’t tan.

Chella ~ Indigo Blue Eyeliner. I love Chella, but this color is not for me.

bareMinerals ~Marvelous Moxie™ Lipstick in Get Ready. The shade is not for me.

 

 

So aside from the bag and the eyeshadow, this month was a bust. 🙁 I guess I didn’t love it so much after all. *sigh*

 

I paid for my own page and all opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post. ~D

 

 

March  Beauty Box 5 is here! This month’s theme is  Spring Cleaning.  “Out With The Old, In With The New.”

The Cost: $12 a month (or $10 a month with a 3-month subscription; $8.25 a month with annual subscription)

The Products: 4-5 full size and sample size beauty products.

Ships to: US and Canada

 

 

 

 

Tree Hut ~ Shea Body Butter (Coconut Lime) ($1.82) OH this smells AMAZING! Paraben free and organic shea butter. YaY

Swissco ~ Dual-Sided Facial Pad ($2) These are great to exfoliate your face!

H2O Plus ~ Hand & Nail Cream ($2.67) It’s not greasy and works great, but I don’t care for the smell.

Bellapierre Cosmetics ~ Makeup Base ($18.99): This can be used as a concealer, illuminator and/or eyeshadow primer.

Jane’s Pick ~ All Natural Soaps (Purity) (~$1): This smells great! *Tip, lather up and use instead of shaving cream.

I paid for this box on my own. All opinions are mine. There are affiliate links in this post. ~D

 

 

 

There’s a new limited edition box from Vegan Cuts!

The Box: The Be Cruelty-Free Week Box

The Cost: $39 (Shipping is $5 to the US, $15 to Canada and $25 International)

The Products: 7 Full Size products worth over $100. More info about the box from Vegan Cuts about The Be Cruelty-Free Week Box:

Transitioning to a vegan lifestyle isn’t just about the food on your plate. It’s about making compassionate choices in all aspects of life, including the products we put on our bodies. That’s why we curated the special edition Be Cruelty-Free Week Box. It’s packed with some of our favorite body care products–shampoos, moisturizers, lip balms, and more—that we know you’ll love as much as we do.

The Be Cruelty-Free Week Box includes these items:

• Crazy Rumors – Leaping Bunny Lip Balm, 0.15 oz
  A fruit-flavored lip balm containing moisturizing shea butter and soothing jojoba oil
• Dr. Bronner’s – Liquid Castile Soap, 4 oz
  Organic and biodegradable liquid castile soap that cleanses effectively with a rich, velvety lather
• Schmidt’s – Cedarwood & Juniper Deodorant, 2 oz
  Aluminum-free deodorant cream in a warm, woodsy scent that neutralizes odor and absorbs wetness
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The HSUS – Cosmetics Bag with Shopping Guide and Pledge Card
  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

 

 

“You know all those things you’ve always wanted to do? You should go do them.”

March’s Julep Maven theme is “The Riviera Collection”. I did not like ANY of the colors so I went with Modern Beauty this month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANDY! WOO HOO. A cotton candystick from Gilliam.

Luxe Lip Conditioning Treatment: A silky-smooth balm with omega-rich pumpkin seed oil and a cooling metal tip that soothes lips and stimulates microcirculation  This feels sooooo nice on my lips. I plan to order more!
Buff Lip Scrub: An exfoliating sugar scrub enriched with nourishing shea butter and vitamins E & B5

 

 

I love these lippy products and so glad I chose Modern Beauty this month.

If you’re not a Julep Maven already you can at Julep Maven and use the code FREEBOX to get a complimentary intro box ($3.99 shipping). You can cancel any time. As a Maven you do get 20% off and free shipping when you shop the site as well.

 

 

The Maz Box is a monthly subscription of cute and fascinating beauty products mainly from popular Korean brands. May include Japanese and other Asian brands. Occasionally, there are some additional surprises!

Price: $25/month and promises to include 5-7 full sized products in every box

This is my second box and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Such fabulous products! Besides I have a new obsession with Koren/Japanese cosmetics.

 

 

 

I love how they put personalized notes in your box and also sheets for the products that don’t have English instructions on them.

Nautre Republic 92% Aloe Soothing Gel. They offer 10 ways to use it on their blog www.themazbox.com/blognews. INTERESTING!

Etude House Spatula ~ To use instead of fingers to dip into your gel.

A’Pieu Twinkle Nail Polish

A’Pieu Nature Easy Eyebrown pencil

A’Pieu Shea Butter Hand Cream in Rose scent

(5) Lioele Blackhead Nose Patch

Another fabulous box with great detail to packaging and personal notes. I HIGHLY recommend this box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Subscription Box: Goodebox

The Cost: $18 a month

The Products: Eco-friendly beauty and wellness products.

Ships to: US only.

This is a new box to me and quickly becoming a favorite!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2) detox Rx Cell-U-Firm body gel ~ 48 ml Value $8 A gell to rid your body of nasty cellulite.

(3) Celsus Bio-Intelligence Scar Cream ~ .12 oz Value $3.40 I’ve tried many of these products and I’m yet to find one that works.

Jadience Exfoliating Scrub – .5 oz Value $4

Jadience Hydrating Gel Mask with Green Tea ~ .5 oz Value $6

Pangea Organics Eye Cream in Turkish Rose & White Tea ~ .06 oz Value $7.20

Pangea Organics Lip Balm ~ FULL SIZE! Value $12 I LOVE Pangea products!

Pacifica Stellar Gaze Length & Strength Mineral Mascara in Stardust ~ FULL SIZE! Value $14 I am so in love with Pacifica products so I’m always thrilled not only when I get them in boxes, but full size version!

I loved the March GoodeBox! The two full-size products were fantastic, and everything else is a large enough sample for me to try out (with maybe the exception of the Pangea eye cream). Unfortunate for me I had to cancel until after I move. Once I get settled this is the first box I’m resubbing too!

I paid for this box and all opinions are mine. ~D

 

 

 

Her Fashion Box (Australia) sends you one on-trend fashion accessory tailored to your style profile (you can select from Classic, Feminine or Trendy. I chose Classic), as well as a number of carefully selected beauty products. In addition, boxes will include products, samples or offers from premium lifestyle brands that could include things such as gorgeous stationery, luxury candles, beauty or spa services, hair and make-up tools, gourmet food or wine tasters, cute home wares, online products, entertainment and more.

Price is $39.95 with FREE shipping

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can see they send two magazines. I LOVE magazines from foreign countries!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I took a picture of the jewelry first because it came in a tangled mess. But after I fixed it I got over it. LOL

It’s nothing I’d wear but it’s nice enough to gift to someone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the rest of my loot:

Rituelle Ginger Apple Perfume (~$14):  Totally love this and while browsing their site, I now realized that I need to try their “Cotton Candy” scent.

Bondi Sands Summer Bronze Instant Tan (~$16): I briefly tested this out and thought the smell was fantastic. It washed right off too so that’s good for mistakes. I’m good at those LOL

Mirenesse Lip Bomb (#2) (~$35): I have received a lip bomb in the past, I actually sub to their box 🙂 Their products are pricey but they always offer FANTASIC deals so I get product for a steal.

Shadow Shields (Sample) I never have use for these.

ChapStick Day & Night (~$6): Do we have these here?  I don’t believe we do, but I wish we did.

 

All totaled (using the current exchange rate and some estimates), I came up with a value of $95.50 for the February 2014 Her Fashion Box.  The box works out to be about $36USD (shipping is free), so I was pretty happy with it.  The perfume, tanner, chapstick and magazine made the box for me.  The rest was just a bonus!

If you are a new subscriber, you can use the code “HFB5OFF” to save $5 off your first box!!

 

I paid for this box and all opinions are mine. ~D

 

PopSugar has been hit or miss for me lately. I’m kind of considering cancelling, especially if they keep having boxes like they have been lately.

For $39.99 I’ve been expecting more useful things. I guess you can’t please everyone. BONUS though for those of you who want to give it a go. There is a current code that gives you $10 off your fist box. BOX10 or MARCH10

Here is what February gave me:

 

 

 

 

Must Have Fashion

Gorjana Brooks Jewlery Roll  This is to prevent jewelry from getting tangled because it’s floating in a pouch. Value $45

(This jewelry roll also came with a Gorjana and Griffin $25 coupon code).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Must Have Beauty

Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating Argan Face Serum the subtle apricot scent of this serum is wonderful.

ModelCo Lip Pops Duo Lip Gloss and Lipstick Value $25 est.

NCLA Rodeo Drive Royalty Nail Polish Value $16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Must Have Home

K Hall Peony Candle Tin – Value $11

This candle has a very strong floral scent. I’m not sure if I like it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Must Have Food

Sugarwish Mini Red Cinnamon Hearts  Value $7.50

The packaging on these cinnamon hearts is fantastic!  It also includes a coupon to save 20% off a Sugarwish order.

 

 

 

 

 

Special Extra

Dial Vitamin Boost Body Wash Value $3

MEH It smells nice though, but seems out of place in this box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I paid $40 for this box and received about $130 worth of products. This box isn’t my favorite from POPSUGAR, but the value is definitely great this month! To start your own sub go here POPSUGAR MUST HAVE

 

I paid for this box on my own and all opinions are mine. There are affiliate links and I’d LOVE if you used them. ~D

 

There’s a new pet box in town. This one is just for the kitties! MeowBox. MeowBox is a monthly subscription box for cats and cat owners that delivers a variety of  handpicked cat toys, treats, gadgets, accessories and more to your doorstep. Every box your cat receives will be a $35-$50-value combination of tasty treats, tantalizing toys, grooming aids and innovative gadgets designed to make your cat’s life happier.

Price $20/month. There are also  more plan options.

After last months box my cats threatened bodily harm if I don’t continue with the subscription. LOL

As you can see no sooner I open it, they are all over it!

 

This month Mimi shows us the treats.

She’s gracious enough (with the promise of treats) to wear the bow tie that came in the box.

They also got Groovy Checko Refillable Catnip toy.

BOGO Bowl Premium Food 8oz

Frisky Spritz Catnip Spray. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

Semi-Moist Ocean Whitefish Treats

Mouse in Sheep’s Clothing Toy

 

 

 

 

Everyone is happy happy with this box and by now the treats are gone and the mice are under the fridge, 🙂

Thank you MeowBox for keeping the peace at my home. 🙂

Can’t wait to see what next month brings!

 

 

I paid for this box and all opinions are those of my cats. ~D