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Vegan Beauty Essentials kit For February
10-15 *surprise* cruelty-free bodycare products, no label reading necessary
Products valued at $50+
Vegan Cuts team tested and approved

$27.95 STILL AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

Lotus Moon Vitamin B Gel: A hydrating gel designed to moisturize your face without clogging pores.

Rainbow Honey Nail Lacquer: (Persephone) Brightly-pigmented, long-lasting nail lacquer made in the USA without icky chemicals.

All Natural Face Cheek and Lip Cream: Silky smooth cream blush for lips and cheeks containing organic jojoba and argan oils — the Dusty Rose shade is perfect for autumn.

Sunology Sunscreen foil packet

Meow Meow Tweet Body Tonic: A lightly-scented body tonic made with essential oils that refreshes, hydrates, and awakens.

Weleda Body Lotion: One moisturizing body lotion formulated to stimulate your senses and hydrate your skin.

Aubrey NuStyle organic hair detangler and shine booster

LA Fresh (2) Oil Free Face Cleansers

Pacifica Coconut Kiss Lip Butter

North Coast Organics Deodorant: Aluminum-free deodorant formulated to neutralize odor and absorb wetness with organic ingredients and essential oils.

Soapbox Soap Body Wash: Charcoal and sea salt enriched body wash that exfoliates and brings toxins out of your skin.

Earth’s Enrichments Soap: Body bar soap that combines organic coconut oil and aloe vera to soothe and heal dry skin.

So you can see this is an amazing value for what you pay!

I paid for this box on my own  and all opinions are mine. There may be affiliate links. Thanks ~D

 

 

Glamabox was started in 2011 by Hong Kong international model Lisa S.  For a monthly fee of $$22.79, you’ll receive a tightly curated box of five beauty products selected by Lisa S. herself.

This is a bad picture, but the box is really cute and super sturdy. They make Glossybox (which I also love and keep) boxes look like pooo. *giggle* I’ll be keeping it for sure!

If you want in on this fab box you can’t sign up on their website. BUT you can e-mail them at cs@glamabox.com and they’ll hook you up! Tell them Denise Rivera sent you. 🙂

 

 

 

 

JANUE ~ Nourishing Milk Cream

JANUE ~ Hydrating Cucumber Cream

This is actually from Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MICHAEL TODD TRUE ORGANICS ~ YaY I love this company! I was introduced via an other sub company and they are AMAZING! oK So I got Pumpkin Nutrient-Rich Facial Mask 30 ml AND Skin Loving Facial Wipes 30 pcs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAX FACTOR ~ Eye Brightening Tonal Black Voluminous Mascara. Oddly enough I don’t think I’ve ever tried MF cosmetics.

A special treat:  FREY Chocobloc Dark

D’ORIENT ACQUA ~  5 ml sample of its Full Effect Meticulous Cleansing Gel

ANNIE’S WAY ~ Italy Red Wine Jelly Mask. oh SO excited to try this!

So overall I’m very happy with this box. I will be keeping this sub for a while. I’m so so intrigued by foreign beauty products. I love trying new things. This is just the ticket for me. Oh and I’ll try to take better pictures, like a shot of each protect. Someone I’ll be brave enough to video my unboxings. We’ll see. 🙂

Will you be trying this or now of any other foreign boxes? Do share!

 

 

 

Total Beauty Red Carpet Ready Collection is still available! Reg. $25, Use promo code WINNER pay just $19 + FREE Shipping

This collection values at over $60 and includes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Racinne ~ Ultimate Aqua Blanc Brightening Mask. Sample Trio Value $5 I’ve never head of this company, but it looks enticing.

Sheswai ~ Nail Lacquer in Rootsy – FULL SIZE! Value $16 I don’t care for this shade, but it’s only 1 of 7 offered. The brand is fabulous though. I’ve received them in other boxes.

Cailyn ~ Tinted Lip Balm in Big Apple FULL SIZE! Value $19

Pur-lisse ~ Pur Delicate Gentle Soy Milk Cleanser and Makeup Remover  1.7 oz Value $12.65 I’ve come to love this brand. So softening!

Manna ~ Sheer Glo Shimmer Lotion  .27 oz Value $8  I don’t like the smell.

*not pictured MailPix.com 4″x6″ 20 page photo brag book. $12 value

 

 

I can’t seem to resist a limited edition box of any kind!  Birchbox Finds box was no exception! The cost was $18 but with my BB points I got it FREEEEEEE!  It came with some good loot too!

The Birchbox Finds box consists of some of the greatest buys hiding in the aisles of your local drugstore and they are using the collection to introduce their favorite new product discoveries.  Here is what was included:

 

 

 

 

CoverGirl ~ Bombshell Volume by LashBlast Mascara ($11.99)

Nivea ~ Kiss of Care & Color ($4.99) Sheer Caramel

Biore ~ Self Heating One Minute Mask ($7.99) Who doesn’t love Biore’ products?

CoverGirl ~ Bombshell Shine Shadow by LashBlast ($8.99) Ice Queen, a creamy shimmer finish. So curious to see how this works.

Rimmel ~ London Stay Glossy 3D Lipgloss ($4.99) Popcorn For 2 CUTE!

Sally Hansen ~ Complete Salon Manicure ($7.99) A base coat, top coat and full color gel polish. Too bad it’s in Rosy Outlook PINK! meh

John Frieda ~ Frizz Ease Nourishing Oil Elixir ($9.99)

Soooo total value $56.93. LOVE IT!

I paid for this box on my own. There are affiliate links. ~D

 

 

For diehard Thierry Mugler fans

Mugler Addict is a quarterly box and only $50 per year. That’s only $12.50 a box.

This is my 3rd box. MEH Burnt out on Angel and bummed that the only bonus was a cheap coin purse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angel Eau de Parfum

Angel Eau de Toilette

Angel Purfuming Hair Mist

Alien Essence Absolue Eau de Parfum

A*Men Eau de Toilette.

Where are the  NEW products we were promised? Not resubbing to this box. I can get samples for free from department stores.

 

Lip Factory Inc, is an exclusive makeup subscription service. It’s $22 a month. Most months Lip Factory sends a mixture of cosmetic products, but every four months they do their “All About the Lips” box. The last one was in November, so the next one should be next month!

This is my 3rd box and I continue to be impressed by them. The presentation is super cute and the products are amazing!

Here is what February had to offer..

 

 

 

Teez Trendy Cosmetics ~ Desert Metals Mascara (Midnight Sky) ($20.75) For Volume and developed for humid weather.  LOVE IT

Teez Trendy Cosmetics ~ Eve’s Ready to Wear Lipstick  (Never Ending Nude) ($18.87) I really should do a video of this box. You have to see the packaging in person to really see how super adorable it is. BONUS this super moisturizing lipstick is Paraben free!

StarLooks ~ Loose Pan Eyeshadow (Frosting) ($10) Again, the picture does not do this justice.

La Splash ~ Chubby Twist (Fashionista Pink) ($9.98) I really want to try this, but I loathe this color so I’m not even going to try. SO bummed!

Eyelashi Eyelashes ($9): I love the packaging for these lashes.  Probably the coolest packaging of false eyelashes I have received. They don’t come with glue, but I’m still curious to see how they look.

So the total value of this box is $68.53!!!! What are you waiting for? JOIN NOW

I paid for this box happily on my own and all opinions are mine. ~D

 

Luna For You is a relatively new box. They launched last fall. For the life of me I don’t remember where I found them.

The cost is $9.99 a month. You get a deluxe Box with 5 to 6 beauty samples and full-sized products, plus a personalized accessory.

“Beauty is the promise of happiness”

This is my second, and last box. Soooooo not impressed!

The only product I like is the POP eyeliner.

 

 

Urban Decay ~ Rocks. Umm no.

Jane (didn’t know this brand still existed.) Nearly Foundation

Mary Kate and Ashley (really?) Ultra Clear Mega Gloss SMELLED LIKE PLASTIC.

Mary Kate and Ashley Lip Color

Wet N Wild Mega Eyes, in shades I’d never wear.

 

 

 

Yuzen is a seasonal spa subscription box that sends you a little zen for $33.00 a quarter.  They send quality all-natural and organic products that are carefully packaged.  They’ve recently opened up their wait-list and you can now gift a Men’s box.

A Gift of Yuzen…

“From Time To Time The Clouds Give Rest To The Moon-Beholders” ~BASHO

Ships to: US only.

 

 

 

 

Chocolove ~ Cherries and Almonds Bar in Dark Chocolate  YUM

Sranrom Urban Wellness ~ Calm Down Hand Cream

Sumbody ~ Bath melt

Balance Guru ~ Balm Me Up body butter

Sumbody Bath Fizzers ~ Coconut & Cream

Lotus Wei ~ Infinite Love Mist. This aroma of red roses & mandarin is so delightful! I’m not a fan of “rose” scented things, but I’m loving this. I don’t mind that I got it in the winter box.

Sranrom Mindful Living Compassion Candle (Votive Size) Lemongrass & spearmint. ICK.

Acure ~ Radical Reserfacing facial treatment. It has probiotics in it! So excited to try this.

I love Yuzen, but I’m not really feeling this Spring box. Too much lemon. ICK We’ll just have to wait and see what Summer brings I guess.

 

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

 

 

This month’s GLOSSYBOX theme is “The Month of Love”. I’m not feeling much love right now. I just got my box TODAY. I’m so tired of getting my boxes,  basically, a month late.

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!

 

 

 

 

 

Anatomicals ~ Puffy the eye bag slayer wake-up under eye patches ~ Retail value $11.00 for 3 patches (full size received) YaY I got 3! I love love love eye patches and can’t wait to try these! Super happy that I’ll get to try a product more than once!

Pureology ~ Serious Colour Care Colour Fanatic Multi-Tasking Hair Beautifier for Color-Treated Hair.  Full size retail value: $24.00; deluxe sample size value: $3.58. This actually smells REALLY good. It didn’t leave my hair sticky either.

Lauren B. Beauty Nail Polish ~ City of Angels Retail value: $18.00 I’m not into pink, but this formula is rather nice. I might break out of my “no pink!” shell and use this on my toes. 🙂 Very spring-like.

Sumita Beauty ~ Kala Color Intense Pencil ~ Retail value: $15.00. This is a gel pencil that is meant to be easy to work with until it sets and then will set to a completely dry smudge-free finish that can be used on the outer corner of the eye as well as the waterline.

Renu ~ Lip and Eye Active Lift ($49): The bottle says that this is 25mL, which would make it full sized?? OK. It’s a specialist cream to smooth fine lines and expression lines and plump deeper wrinkles and reduce dark circles.

 

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 month is my first box and I’m already beyond impressed. I got a special birthday treat!  I got a super Kawaii cupcake shaped lip gloss!

There also seems to be a theme. This month it’s The Month of Love

 

 

 

My first bag/box came with 6 products and a NUM heart lolly. Even though there was a card, it didn’t have products listed on it. Interestingly enough it had “February’s Goal” Show your love! Plan something memorable for your other half or do something sweet for someone you care about.

There was a sheet included for products that did not have any English on them. so we weren’t left in the dark. 🙂

(2) Etude House (finding out this is a BIG favorite company in Korea) I need You Heart! Mask Sheet. They contain 5 berry complex

(2)The Face Shop ~ Honey Mini Capsule Pack.  A wash off mask made of Manuka honey. Each capsule has enough for two uses. Just wrap the unused portion with food wrap and store in the fridge.  IMPRESSIVE!

Etude House ~ Pack Brush. This is to use with your capsules. Just dip it unto the capsule and “spread evenly as though you are painting your face.”

Skin Food  ~ Nail Vita (bottle says since 1957) It says it contains vitamins and keretin. I just wish it was a different color.

Skin Food ~ Grapefruit Nail Polish remover.

Eye shadow from ??? It’s a bronzish shimmer. I’m going to have to look it up on their site.

This is so worth $25 IMO. I love the packaging, the personalization and how the products compliment each other. Now off to try them!

 

I paid for this box and all opinions are mine.