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Cupid’s Mystery Box was just too exciting for me to pass up!  I got Venus, Mani-Lover  (originally chose Aphrodite, but changed my mind.)  which was promised to be packed with $75 of mani-themed polish and product, including a bottle of Venus ~ Bombshell, a pink quartz holographic chunky glitter top coat.

Rock Star Hand Cream ($5.33) Travel size.

Mighty Nail & Cuticle Serum ($22.40): I received this last Spring in my monthly Maven box. I love it so I was more than happy to get another one.  It’s kind of an expensive item and one I normally wouldn’t buy on my own, so it was a nice treat.

Freedom Top Coat ($14.40) I don’t care for Julep’s top coat. It tends to peel off within a few days.

Julep Nail File

 

America (ok my millionth bottle of this!) Classic With A Twist ~ Sterling silver stars with shiny red and royal blue glitter.

Madison (hate it) Classic With A Twish ~ Electric neon hot pink crème.Um it seriously is more of an orange, than pink. :-/

Bette Bombshell ~ Electric neon purple crème.

Venus LOVE LOVE LOVE IT.

 

 

 

This box is not longer available, but if you are interested in signing up and becoming a Maven, you can click here and use the code “FREEBOX” to try your first box free (you do have to pay shipping)!

I paid for my own box, there are affiliate links in this post.

 

February’s ECO-EMI is here! OH how I’ve missed you! I promise to never unsubscribe again!  🙂

Apparently last month was Valentine’s themed and I’m bummed I missed it. Anyway, this month has a festive Mardi Gras look to it.

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.

 

 

Tea Light Candles by Goodlight Natural Candles 6 pack / $2.49 MEH

Lavish face Mask by Blissoma 2 oz / $33.99

Chocolate Vanilla Paste by Premier Organics 1 pouch / $1.35  Vanilla. Made from the highest regarded premium cacao. Ek-Chok Chocolate is boosted with herbs and a hint of hazelnuts to add flavor. YUM

All Natural Hummus by Wild Garden 1 pack (5 pieces) / $4.29 NO THANK YOU!

Organic Hairspray by Aubrey Organics 5 oz / $9.95

Eyelash Conditioner by Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques Full size tube / $10   This great product is made with vitamins, herbs and extracts that will help feed and protect your lashes. Gently use this lash conditioner at night after washing off your mascara. Leave on for 20 minutes, or though-out the night, if desired. Use three times per week to promote longer, healthier lashes. This is the first product I’m going to try when I get home!!

Vegan Lip Balm by Jersey Shore Sun .15 oz / $5

I paid for this fab  box on my own and all opinions are mine.

 

The February Ipsy theme is “The Look of Love.” It contains goodies you will fall in love with at first sight.Not too excited about the bag this month. I don’t care for pink 🙁

Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini (Fuchsia Freesia) ($16) I love Pop products, but again I don’t like PINK.

Zoya Nail Polish (Dot) ($9) more pink….

Tini Beauty Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow + Base in One (Violette) ($18):  At first I thought this was a lip gloss LOL. It’s a cool eyeshadow, and though purple and shades of purple are my favorite, I don’t like it for my eyes.

skyn ICELAND Fresh Start Mask with Ice Age Mud ($6.50)  A two-step system. 1 Blue Clay and 2 Activating Gel. I’m super excited to try this! I’ve heard amazing things about this company.

MEOW! J. Cat Beauty Eyelashes + Eyelash Glue ($3.99) I love J.Cat products. I’m going to have the most fun with these lashes!

 

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

 

 

February’s Birchbox Theme is Step and Repeat. They teamed up with US Weekly to create a box that is all about red carpet-ready beauty items.

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.

This month is BLAH. The only thing I’m excited about is the dry conditioner. I’m really excited to give it a go.

Here is the rest….. *yawn*

 

 

 

Juicy Couture Couture La La Malibu (sample size 1.5ml/0.05fl oz, value $1.44) Love JC, but so burnt out on purfume samples! Full Size  $52-$72  UGH!

Benefit It’s Potent! Eye Cream ~ Even though this is a tiny little pot, it will probably go a long way. I don’t tend to goop eye cream on. Good thing, full price is $34

W3LL PEOPLE Universalist Multi-use Color Stick ~ #8 Dusty Rose. This is not a stick! It’s a tiny sample that I really don’t wont to waist using a brush on. Though… I am intrigued that you can use it for eyes,cheeks or lips.  Full size $33

Serge Normant Meta Revive Dry Conditioner ~ YaY I finally get to try a DRY conditioner! Full size $25.

Benefit Big Easy – The biggest joke of Birchbox ever. The quantity is just not enough for my face even for one application. How am I supposed too try and decide about this product. REALLY??!

So, I have a love/hate relationship with this month’s box. I’ll get over it! 🙂

 

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

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Beauty Box 5! You are now 2. We share the same birth month. 🙂

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

 

 

 

Rockstar Nails Nail Polish & Caviar ~ Turquoise. The concept sounds really cool. Polish, wait a few seconds then apply the caviar beeds. Full Size ($14.99)

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Shampoo and Conditioner ~ (2) foil packets + Coupon for $2 off a full size product.  Full size product is 8.45 oz ($6.99)

Aveeno Positively Nourishing Calming Body Wash ~ 2oz  Lavender, chamomile and ylang-ylang. Full size 16oz ($6.99)

Elizabeth Mott “It’s So Big” Volumizing Mascara ~ Full size is .33 fluid ounce and retails for $19.99

Bonus coupon for $10 off at MyNameNecklace.com

 

“If you ask me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you… I CAME TO LIVE OUT LOUD.” -Emile Zola

February’s Julep Maven theme is “The Dramatic Collection”. They featured another new product, a creamy eye sheen, in four colors. I didn’t like the polishes that came with each so I chose It Girl.  It has polishes curated and named by Jay Z’s Roc Nation.

A nice little bonus that came with this month’s box was a BOGO code to be used on a polish for yourself and another polish for a friend.  The code is BEMINE and it is valid until March 1/14.

 

 

The first polish is an add on.  Amethyst for February ~ Rosa. It’s from their gold capped Birthstone Collection. Full-coverage multidimensional holographic glitter. Rosa is a glistening tribute to an inspirational woman whose light continues to shine, Rosa Parks. Born February 4.

Diamond Theory ~ described as a “full-coverage multidimensional copper glitter.” Pictures do NOT do it justice!

Roc Solid ~ described as a “vintage military crème.”

Jane’s special gift for the Mavens. Love ~ described as a full-coverage “Gold, pearl &  fuchsia microglitter.”

Glam Roc ~ described as a “midnight purple & gold stardust.”

 

If you’re interested in signing up for Julep Maven, you can get your first box free by entering the code “FREEBOX” during checkout. You are free to cancel at anytime.  I’ve been a very happy subscriber since the program launched.

The Cupid Mystery Box is available now! There are 3 different box options to choose from, and there will be no overlap if you pick more than one!Venus, Mani Lover

Lindy, Makeup Lover

Aphrodite, Pedi Lover

The Cost: $24.99 (free shipping if you’re a Maven)

The estimated full retail value is at least $75.00 for each Cupid Mystery box.

I chose Aphrodite and can’t wait to get it!

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

This month’s box included: (along with a card telling you about your loot)

Feline Harvest Treats ~ Salmon

Zuke’s Natural Purrz Treats ~ Tuna

Cat Cookie Cutter *listed as a surprise find.

KONG ZoomGroom For Cats. My furbabies LOVE to be brushed.

KONG Cat Wubba Bunny. too cute! They’ll have it torn to shreds in to time! 🙂

Mimi Mouse Organic Catnip Toy

 

The cats and I give this box 5 paws up. There is no such thing as too many cat toys!

*I paid for this box on my own  and all opinions are that of my cats.

 

 

Last month I was introduced to some International sub boxes and I’m just as hooked on them as the US ones.

This is Glamabox. It comes from Hong Kong. The US price translated into $22.79.  I’m also impressed at how fast I get them.  Anyway, here is what was in this months beautiful sturdy box

 

 

 

 

LA ROCHE -POSAY- TOLERIANE ultra light. 2x 2ml tubes.
intense soothing  fluid for face and eyes. contains no preservatives.uses the minimum amount ingredients needed. ideal for sensitive skin.

LA ROCHE- POSAY- TOLERIANE . DERMO CLEANSER.4ml.
no preservatives this cleanser is  a great make up removal fluid. and a good cleanser for removing daily grime from the skin.
SFERANGS REPAIRING EYE BALM,
a Korean brand since 1979. this nutrition eye cream is suited for help with wrinkled skin or aged skin and helps to clear up dark circles,dryness, and helps keep the skin moisturized and supple.

CETAPHIL, CLEANSER.30ML.
this gentle cleanser is suitable for all skin types even sensitive.
a gel like texture
DERMAL RED GINSENG COLLAGEN ESSENCE MASK
a mild firming and refining mask.
fill a bowl with hot water from the kettle and pop the sachet in.then remove and add to the face and leave on for 20 Min’s.tightens the skin right up and leaves it really moisturized
SANRIO HELLO KITTY NAIL POLISH GRAFFITI RANGE. 10ml, in respect.
we got either the dark blue or yellow option in the box. The collection we have been given is the graffiti one produced in the UK last autumn and now available for the first time in Asia. available in 15 shades.

I’m very impressed with this box. It’s exciting to try beauty products from other countries. And who doesn’t love Hello Kitty?!

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. 🙂

 

 

 

The Vegan Cuts Beauty Box is the easiest way to discover cruelty-free brands without committing to full-size products or prices. Each month you’ll receive a delivery of new products to try, ranging from unique cosmetics to luxurious skincare.

Price: $19.95 + FREE shipping. They also deliver worldwide.

Here is my loot:

 

 

 

 

Aubrey Organics- Detangler and shine booster
Ofra Cosmetics- Long lasting liquid lipstick in Plumas
Primal Pit Paste- Organic deodorant
Dew Puff- Konjac based facial cleansing sponge
Biao Beauty- Rejuvenating Night Cream
Better Botanicals- Ayurvedic skincare

 

 

 

I paid for this fabulous box on my own and all opinions are mine.There are affiliate links in this post and I’d greatly appreciate if you used them. 🙂