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The HauteLook and Nordstroms Men’s Bag is available now! (Hopefully this will mean a women’s version is coming soon!)

The Box: HauteLook and Nordstroms Men’s Bag

The Cost: $20

The Products:  $150 worth of products!

The complete list:

• – Kale Daily Face Lotion (2.0 oz., Made in USA)
• – Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer (1.5 oz., Made in USA)
• – Armani Acqua Di Gio Aftershave Balm (2.5 oz., Made in USA)
• – YSL L’Homme Spray (0.33 fl. oz., Made in France)
• – Hanae Mori HiM Travel Size Aftershave Balm (1.7 fl. oz., Made in France)
• – Bvlgari Man Mini Eau De Toilette Spray (0.17 fl. oz., Made in Italy)
• – The Art of Shave Pre-Shave Oil (0.5 fl. oz., Made in USA)
• – Bottega Veneta Mini Eau De Toilette Spray (0.25 fl. oz., Made in France)
• – Lucia Bay Essential Moisturizing Shampoo (2.0 oz., Made in USA)
• – Lucia Bay Essential Replenishing Conditioner (2.0 oz., Made in USA)
• – Molton Brown Re-charge Black Pepper Body Wash (1.0 oz., Imported)
• – Travel Bag (5″ H x 8.5″ W x 4″ D)

 

October’s Julep Maven is to die for! I had a hard time choose and a harder time not upgrading to the entire collection! This month’s theme was The Rebel Set. I finally broke down and chose It Girl. Umm and two add-ons. 🙂

“Don’t Ask Permission” ~ Joan Jett

The October box was lovely, with black crinkle paper and a rust-brown, shimmering tissue surround.  This month’s bonus item was a packet of candy corn — very appropriate!

 

 

 

 

Here are my colors:

Missy ~ It Girl: Titanium metallic

Ciara ~ It Girl: Vampy magenta with teal microglitter

Kendra ~ It Girl: Army green frost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are my add-ons ($4.99 each, which is a steal!)

 

Beatrix ~ Bombshell: Coal black with multidimensional glitter

Cleopatra ~ Bombshell: Latex black LOVE IT!

 

Actually I love them all! This is the first box in I don’t know when, that I love the ENTIRE box!

 

 

 

 

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, but my favorite aspect of the Maven program is that each month you are able to preview your box and you may choose to skip any given month to avoid paying for that month’s box. The program is pretty much risk-free. I’ve been a very happy subscriber since the program launched.

 

October’s Sample Society is about “New Fall Favorites”

“It may be the start of sweater-and-boots season, but forget about beauty? Never. From flaunt-worthy hands to a flawless complexion, here’s to discovering the season’s new crop of must-haves.”

The Price: $15 a month

The Products: Deluxe and full-size beauty and makeup samples. (Each month you also get a $15 off $50 to use on any order containing a product from any of the brands in your box).

 

 

IPKIN BB Cream ~ Deluxe size value $15

Butter London Polish in British Racing Green ~ FULL SIZE! Value $15

Radical Skin Care Age Defying Exfoliating Pads ~ 15 pads Value $14.25

Diptyque 34 Boulevard St. Germain Eau ed Toilette ~ 2 ml Value $4 Not a fan. 🙁 Diptyque is hit or miss for me it seems.

417 Hand Moisturizer ~ 1.7 oz Value $7  I LOVE the smell of this hand cream!

 

 

use code: MizDenise

 

I subscribed to My Kandy Box two months ago so I don’t remember how I came across it. 🙂  My Kandy Box is a fun monthly box service. They specialize in delivering 4 – 5 items to your doorstep every month. The cost is $12.95 a month + free shipping.

My only gripe is that they don’t do auto billing. Because of that I will be missing out on November and December. They are already sold out! BUT if you act now you can get a special Holiday box that will contain 8-10 items for $24.95. Of course I jumped on it!

As you can see it’s shipped in a pretty purple (my favorite color) bubble mailer. Inside is the box.

 

 

Because it’s October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we got a pink bracelet. EEk I forgot to show it. Anyway, the rest of the box contained:

The Creame’ Shop Cheat Sheet Nail Decoration. Back with brass funky designs.

Montagne Jenness Strawberry Souffle face mask.

(also not shown) Then in a hot pink mesh bag was the rest of the goodies.

Maybelline Color Whisper in “One Size Fits Pearl” It’s sort of a bubblegum pink. I love it because it goes on sheer. YaY I can use it!

Serious Skin Care THE Mascara – the only mascara you will ever need. Black

Sample of Marc Jacobs HONEY. Sooo soo excited. I’ve wanted to try it since it came out. Oh and it smells so good!

Kleancolor Nail Lacquer in Neon Fuschia. So not my color.

So this first Kandy Box was a hit for me. Side from the nail stuff (gifts) I’ll use everything! Now for sure I’m bummed about missing Nov/Dec.

~D

 

Pretty Power Box is a brand new box that launched June 1st. It’s all about empowering the female entrepreneur.

The mission of Pretty Power Box is to encourage young female entrepreneurs to live a healthy work-life balance. In each box you’ll find entrepreneurial/office items, beauty items, healthy choice items, and items made from small business. Each box will be a combination of popular name brand items as well as items from smaller businesses.

Price: $15

 

 

“This month we’re providing items for your “go-to travel kit”. We know how much you stay on the move, so we’re giving you great items for your travels.”

Washcloth Travel Pouch for Toiletries ~ Don’t Give A Hoot

Personalized Chap Stick or USB keychain holder ~ Shelia’s Embroidery (how did they know purple is my favorite color? 🙂 )

(3) Solid Lotion Bar samples, Lemon Drop Cookie Scented~ Faith, Soap & Love

Chap Stick, Watermelon ~ Simple Delights

Solid Perfume, Jasmine ~ Naked Garden

Tide On The Go Stick

Fiber One Caramel Nut Protein Bar.

 

 

I got another new (to me) box: The I.N.N. Box by iZURi.

It’s a monthly nail polish collection with various brands such as Essie, Orly, China Glaze, OPI along with indie brands. Each month they will curate three color sets, and you can select which one you want, or opt to be surprised!  Each box will include: 3 full size polishes, surprise full-size product, nail tools & accessories, and beauty samples.

Price: $19.50 + $5 shipping

 

 

 

For my first month I chose the color set Purple Reign.

China Glaze ~  Don’t Make Me Wine. Red-Violet Shimmer from their Autumn Nights Collection.

ORLY ~ Purple Poodle. Magenta with Royal Blue Shimmer, from their Fall Surreal Collection

China Glaze ~ Rendezvous With You. Deep Plum Purple Shimmer from their Autumn Nights Collection

 

 

 

 

 

Kashmir Keratin Enriched Hair Mask

Kashmir Keratin Enriched Shampoo

Individual Toe Separators

 

 

 

I loved this box, but perhaps it’s because purple is my favorite color? 🙂

Here is this month’s Ophelia’s Apothecary 🙂

(Wrapped up) Sugar Scoop Scrub

Pumpkin Pie anti bac hand gel. I CAN’T STOP SNIFFING IT!

Black Berry message and bath oil.

Pumpkin face mask.

Equinox perfume oil. (lavender, crisp apples, and woodsy oak)

Initialed Pendant Ophelia’s Apothecary had written on the August Info Card that she was hard at work on some new custom jewelry (since subscribers clamor for it) and here it is! This handmade pendant is beautiful. Ophelia says we could rock these sassy pendants on a chain, ribbon, strap of leather, anything!

Ophelia’s Apothecary:
Type: Indie Box
Price: $15/month
“A style profile can customize your treats to your preferences, you can cancel at any time or skip a month. Packages will include 4 or 5 fabulous treats, some full sizes, some samples, sometimes a piece of jewelry, information about the products in your box, and coupons and specials just for you based on your spending habits with Ophelia’s Apothecary. All products, for the most part, will be straight from our studio, unless I find a treat to include that you might like from elsewhere. If you refer someone, please message me their name and once you have signed up 4 people, you will get one month free!” Right now, you can also sign up through FB but you can also see products and buy on their website. Boxes are also available on a quarterly or bi-annually service! Mention my name (Denise Rivera) to get a free perfume roller-ball when you sign up for a 3-month sub.

 

WOW GLOSSYBOX listened! This is the first box in months that I got it for THAT month. *thud* anyway…

September’s box is “All You Need For Fall”

“On the beauty front, this month’s box contains all you need to update your look – from smoky eyes, heady scents and larger-than-life lashes to the thickest and fullest hair you can imagine (really? they haven’t seen my hair!). With them, you’ll be able to start off the new season as your most fashionable self.”

 

 

 

 

BCBGMAXAZRIA ~ Bon Genre Eau De Parfum ~ Seductive, mysterious, and intriguing, Bon Genre is a statement-making fragrance inspired by the effortlessly cool sensibility of the urban rocker women.

Too bad my nose is stuffed and I can’t smell right now. 🙁

This is the only product this month that is not full-sized. If it was, it would retail for $75

 

 

 

Be A Bombshell ~ Eyeliner Pen in Onyx. ~ Master your cat-eye look with a flick of this easy-to-use eyeliner pen. This marker like tip is easy to use and goes on smoothly for precise definition while the long lasting, water resistant formula ensures your makeup stays in place throughout the day.

Thanks to sub boxes Be A Bombshell is growing on me. 🙂

FULL SIZE: $14.00/.11oz

 

 

 

 

EMITE Makeup ~ Eyelash Curler.  This went right to my mum. I have NO luck with eyelash curler. I rip out more lashes than I curl!

FULL SIZE: $30.50 (really!!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NIOXIN ~ Diamax Treatment. To achieve a fuller looking head of hair this fall, look no further then (the mirror) Nioxin Diamax. This treatment increases the thickness of the hair shaft and strengthens hair against breakage, which makes hair fuller and more manageable.

FULL SIZE: $50.00/3.4oz

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCEANE ~ Makeup Remover Pen. YaY! I’m going to LOVE this! The tip of the pen contains a odorless liquid makeup remover that does not dry out the skin. It is perfect for removing excess makeup during application or touch ups during the day.  Came with three extra tips.

FULL SIZE: $5.30/3ml

 

The value of this box is amazing! I got it on time. AMAZING! 🙂

~D

 

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.

This is my second month with Vegan Cuts.  After last month’s MEH box I considered dumping this sub. I’m glad I didn’t. I totally love this box! I’m also considering signing up for their snack box.

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

Here is this month’s loot.

WELEDA ~ Foil packet of citrus body oil. Pampering lotion  in Wild Rose, Replenishing lotion in Sea Buckthorn, Regenerating lotion in Pomegranate, & Hydrating lotion in Citrus.

GOOD CLEAN LOVE ~ An edible, long-lasting, and paraben-free personal lubricant infused with a touch of lemon and vanilla. INTERESTING! 🙂

NYL Skincare ~ Organic, whipped hand & body lotion. They hand wrote on the tube “Made Fresh On 8/31/13 Use within 4 months”

MANIC PANIC COLLECTION ~ Eyeshadow color cassette in “Pretty In Punk Mix”. O.M.G I love this! It has a forgetme knot strap, cash & stash hidden drawer, (Inside the hidden tray is a coupon for 15% off at Manic Panic Collection (free shipping over $25). BTW, you can reuse the case by replacing the shadows when they are gone.

BEAUTY WITHOUT CRUELTY ~ A gentle, cleansing shampoo rich in vitamins, botanicals, and therapeutic essential oils. I just wished they sent along conditioner. grrr

(not shown) GLAD RAGS ~ pantyliner ($12.49) Coupon for a free cloth pantyliner (and free site-wide shipping) from GladRags! Cloth works very well for many women (no landfill impact too) and this is a great way to try it! I ordered mine this morning and YUP it was totally FREE.

This box was valued at well over what I paid. BEYOND worth it. Not to mention all products are VEGAN (expensive). I highly recommend Vegan Cuts. If anyone has the snack box version please let me know how it is.

~D

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

 

 

 

Cloud 9 Sample Box is a new independent sampling box with hand selected chocolates, beauty products and treats.  The box is designed to provide you with unique artisan sampling products not available in regular boxes. They want to “Take You Away From The Everyday”.

Cloud 9 runs $21/month including shipping.

I LOVE this box, it hasn’t disappointed! Here is what I got this month.

 

 

 

Gringo Jack’s ~ Handmade Flour Tortilla Chips. THIS ARE SOOOOOOOO YUMMMY! Most of the bag was smashed though. 🙁

Taza Chocolate ~ Mexican Style Stone Ground Chocolate. FULL SIZE discs of ah-mazing chocolate

GoGo Squeeze ~ AppleBerry

Isajenex t+ Chai ~ Herbal Tea.

Rejuvity ~ an Isagenex skincare facial system.

*Bonus* Embellish Mineral Cosmetics ~ Naked Truth Lip Gloss. Umm this is so super small I don’t even know how I’m going to get enough out of the container to give it a good try. 🙁 It’s a beautiful color too! (it’s sitting on top of the chocolate.)