Sunday, October 28, 2012

Review: Kiss Starter Kit


Kiss Ever Pro Lashes starter kit :
Great product!  Wore these the other night and they were pretty great.  Usually  I kinda have a hard time putting lashes on but these were really easy.  I didn't use the applicator or the glue that was included because I've only had terrible experience with clear glue.  The style isn't one I'd chose for myself but they looked nice.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

The Natural Beauty Box October 2012

I signed up for the Natural Beauty Box for October.  I love the all natural products and special organic companies.
Cute. Love the bow.



Ariona Healing Balm I used this item on some dry patches on my arm.  I had to use my nail to scrap off a little to use because the consistency is hard but it worked like a charm! The itches on my arms disappeared in a day or two.  


Wine Bath Salts Wine Delights







Accidental Herbal cinnamon and Honey Lip Jam AMAZING! It's made of ingredients that you actually understand, instead of chemicals and preservatives in most beauty/skincare products,  Sweet almond oil, organic honey, unrefined cocoa butter, beeswax, vitamin c and cinnamon essential oil.  "Jam" is definitely a great way to describe the consistency of it, its know your traditional lip balm.  And the taste is delicious! 

Pumpkin Soap Scrub Smells amazing! I honestly don't think I'm gonna use it, instead to keep to smell and use as like an aromatherapy scent. 

Delizioso skincare in Green tea facial cream with SPF 30 
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St John's Wort Oil  This product surprised me the most.  It has such amazing uses.  Made from a wildflower/wort herb
  • Known as an anti-depressant 
  • Used for anti-flammatory, great from sunburn (apply after refrigerated)
  •  Apply as relief for bruises
  • Apply as remedy for cold sores
  • Helps relief for premenstrual symptoms
  • Used as anti-bacterial to help heal open wounds, skin inflammatory 
  • Prevents infection
  • Helps relief for aches, pains, arthritis
This is a GREAT product to add and I love that it is all natural! There isn't really a scent to it, maybe a slight slight scent of an herb.

Not pictured:
Burst cream in Blueberry
Burst body wash in strawberry kiwi
Petal Organics Firming Body cream

POPsugar's Must Have October 2012


Contents:
from top left, clockwise
  • Japanese Peony candle with petals
  • Pirate Booty Aged white cheddar
  • JK Rowling's The Casual Vacany
  • OPI Pink of Hearts 2012 duo
  • Dylan's Candy Bar gummy bears
  • Exersocks
  • Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner


OPI Pink of Hearts 2012 duo in You Glitter Be Good to Me and I Think in Pink

Japanese Peony candle with petals in red flower
sitting on top of JK Rowling's The Casual Vacancy

I was a bit underwhelmed by this month's contents.  This was my first month, as I used a coupon code for Buy 2 months, get 1 free; averaging about $21/box.  I wouldn't have been upset if I missed this month...
I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan so I'm excited to read this new JK Rowling book ;]  

Friday, October 26, 2012

BzzAgent Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Kit!



I was offered another BzzAgent campaign for Burt's Bees Intense Hydration!  I am super excited for this! The card suits how I felt when I opened the box.. "Woo-hoo It's Here!"


Awesome kit! Included:
  • Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser (6 oz)
  • Intense Hydration Cream Treatment Mask (4 oz)
  • Intense Hydration Night Cream (1.8 oz)
  • (5) Intense Hydration Day Cream (0.15 oz)
  • (5) Intense Hydration Night Cream (0.15 oz)
  • BzzAgent Burt's Bees handbook
  • BzzAgent card



Full size items!

All the items in the Intense Hydration line are made with Clary Sage.  It "survices and thrives in spite of its harsh surroundings, thanks to the plant's fierce will and exceptional ability to adapt and retain moisture" with Probiotic Technology.  Burt's Bees line is 99.0% natural and cruelty free and I love that about them.  There is a strong, clean scent to this line but it smells pretty good to me and hasn't bothered me thus far.

Friday, October 19, 2012

influenster Beauty Bloggers VoxBox 2012: First Impressions

I am SO excited to be a part of the Influenster's Beauty Bloggers VoxBox 2012!  This is my first box and here's what was inside!

First Impressions!





Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter kit

I've always had a hard time putting on faux lashes. But the starter kit includes an applicator, pink plastic tweezer-like tool to help apply the lashes.  Also included is a clear adhesive and in my experience, I don't prefer this type of glue because it takes forever to take off... and rips my eyelashes out in the process...


Cider Lane mini candle with a B&BW coupon

This candle smells SO delicious! It's a mix of pumpkin and apple spice scent.  I love the smell and it's perfect for fall! especially since the transition from summer to autumn is harsh.  Also, a coupon was included for $10 3-wick candles at Bath and Body Works. These are my favorite candles so I'll definitely take advantage of this offer.


Eboost Daily Health Boost in orange

An all-natural dietary supplement that will boost "your mind, focus and immunity".  Some days I feel like I really need a pick-me-up.  I'm open to testing this out and hope for the best!


Goody Spin Pin

I've seen this around before but have not tried it.  I'm hoping it'll keep my stubborn hair in a great looking updo!


NYC IndividualEyes Custom Compact

I've never used anything by this brand before but I've seen it around in drugstores.  The colors are not something that I would choose myself.  I prefer natural colored shadows but I'm always open to testing items out!


Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves frizz control hair cream

I've only used Not Your Mother's dry shampoo before and I was really disappointed.  The smell was so strong that it still smelled like this artificial baby powder scent in the area that I sprayed, 5 hours later... However, this item is a coconut scent and smells great! My hair is frizzy when it's humid and since it's been such crappy weather, I'm excited to try this out!

Overall, this is a GREAT box and I'm so grateful to be a part of it!
Reviews will follow ;]

Mail Call! Week of 10/15-10/19

I received samples this week from:

Malin + Goetz :  I requested some samples after hearing about this company through Birchbox.  I love the personal touch of a little note!  They gave me samples of vitamin e moisturizer, cilantro hair conditioner, grapefruit face cleanser and gentle neroli shampoo.


I requested Jouer samples back in JULY and they never reached me.. until NOW.  The envelope was post marked on August 30 but here they are in October!  Crazy USPS!  Anyway, I got two lip gloss samples in mirange and peony, a sample of their lip enhancer conditioning lip treatment, and 2 packets of the luminizing moisture tint in glow and bronze.


Finally, I received this sample of living proof prime style extender from their giveaway on facebook.  

Monday, October 15, 2012

October 2012 "goop" Birchbox

This month's Birchbox was a themed "GOOP" box that subscribers could opt-in to.  This was the first time I have had a choice and I liked having options.  Unfortunately, my pick was disappointing.  


Essie in Carry on Dark Purple 

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum

Marie Veronique Organics Body Oil

Sprout Cocoa Lip Balm

Luna bar Lemon Zest

I'm not really interested in any of these items so I wasn't tickled by this box.  What did you get in your box this month? Birchbox has become overtly underwhelming, I'd like the idea of introducing me to new brands and great products.  I have received great items in the past but I was bored of this one.  I think I'm easily pleased but you have not been pleasing me, Birchbox.  I will be considering in the very near future to cancel.  

Sunday, October 14, 2012

influenster!

Influenster is a program for reviewing products (for free!) and sharing opinions! I love that there are wonderful programs like this because consumer opinions is what counts!  I like the idea that my opinion matters and we can help improve products by telling companies what we truly think of their items.  I think, in order to join now, referrals are needed so if you're interested, let me know!  I also think they have "re-vamped" their site and made it fancier.  The concept is still the same but there are more chances to earn badges and review items on the site.  I just got accepted into a Beauty Blogger VoxBox, my FIRST box! I'm so excited to see what it has in store for me!  Anyway, check it out!  It can only be great!

influenster!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Emergin C samples


Reviews to come!

October 2012 ipsy bag!

October's IPSY bag!
I love the idea of this beauty subscription, IPSY, (which is formally known as myglam) because for $10 a month, this is a great service!  This is my second month and I was super excited to receive two full sized items this month!  Plus, I can change my makeup bags every month!

Chevron bag with red zipper! CUTE!

Mirenesse Lip Bomb Lipgloss/Lipstain in 2

The Balm's What's your Type mascara in the body builder

Coastal Scents eyeshadow quad in Set 5 including vibrant red, frosty taupe, vanilla skiy and raisin berry

Be a Bombshell liquid eyeliner pen in onyx

Couture Colour Pequil Oil treatment

On the box that contained the mirenesse laboratory lip bomb, there was a special offer on facebook to receive a free instant lash transplant if you're the first 500 to "like" the company.

BzzAgent Glade Expressions campaign!

Glade BzzAgent campaign!


BzzAgent has sent me coupons for one of their BIGGEST campaigns yet! Glade's NEW room fragrance and  oil diffuser!  The coupon book included:
  • One FREE Glade fragrance mist starter kit
  • One FREE Glade oil diffuser oil starter kit
  • (10) Coupons for $2 off Glade Expressions fragrance mist starter kit
  • (10) Coupons for $4 off Glade Expressions oil diffuser oil starter kit
I have only been able to find the fragrance mist starter kits so far and only in scents: cotton & italian mandarin and pineapple & mangosteen.  I am not too crazy about the Cotton and italian mandarin scent but definitely a thumbs up to the pineapple and mangosteen!  It works like a spray and the scent lingers throughout my entire floor!  I love that it is not overwhelming and lasts about 20 minutes or so.


Arcona samples!

Arcona was nice enough to send me samples, as per my request including:
  • Brightening gommage sample
  • Tea tree mask sample
  • Wine hydrating mask sample
  • Chamomile balm
  • Herbal compound sample


I tried the Herbal Compound, which is a type of spot treatment for blemishes and acne.  Although I was a little taken aback because the formula is dark and similar to the consistency and coloring to iodine, it made my red blemishes less noticeable.

Juara samples!

As per my request, Juara was gracious enough to send me samples of some of their products.  I am really interested in this company because it inspired by Baliense beauty secrets and 100% vegetarian, free of parabens, sulfates. phthalates and artificial colorants plus no animal testing!  I love that this company is proud to be all natural and cruelty free!  Included with my samples was a lovely handwritten note from Lisa.  LOVE the personal touch!  Samples included:


  • Avocado Banana Moisture mask
  • Rose & Willowbark Blemish-free mask
  • Sweet Black Tea & Ginger Mattefying lotion


100% Pure samples

I received samples, as per my request, from 100% Pure and I am in LOVE LOVE LOVE!


  • Nourishing body cream in cabernet grape, coconut and honey almond
  • Super Fruits reparative cream
  • Purity facial cleanser and mask
  • Organic coffee bean caffeine eye cream
I am looking to switch over my beauty regime to all natural products, made organic and cruelty free.  I am loving the Coffee bean caffeine eye cream and will definitely be purchasing this item!  It smells SO good and I feel that it is effectively working already!

Atelier Cologne samples

I requested samples from Atelier Cologne after receiving the Vanille Insensee from a previous Birchbox and they were nice enough to send me quite a few! Each sample vial was beautifully packaged with an exquisite postcard and an envelope.

Grand Néroli, a romantic ingénue, wraps elegant orange blossom flower around layers of clean herbal notes, warm musks and addictive vanilla. 

Trèfle Pur, a landscape of vitality, surrounds violet leaves in green woods, freshly cut grass and dewy earth. 
Orange Sanguine, a zesty and energizing burst of crushed ripe fruit, plays off sweet blood orange juice against bitter orange peel and sensual notes of geranium. 

Rose Anonyme, a breathtaking seductress caught in a stolen affair between light and dark, Turkish Rose Absolute sparkles and intrigues beneath notes of spicy Ginger, enwrapped in sultry veil of Velvet Oud, Indonesian Patchouli, mystic Papyrus and Somalian Incense. 

Vétiver Fatal, a secret agent captures a dangerous encounter between bright and mysterious, as Heart of Hatian Vetiver and Tunisian Orange Flower Absolute surrenders to seductive Violet Leaves, smoky Texas Cedarwood and dark Oud. 

Green mandarine and bergamot surround the warmth of Amber with Sri Lankan cinnamon and orchid nigritella rubra. 

Oolang Infini, a full-bodied, mysterious concoction, captures blue tea and bergamot in the warmth of smoke and leather. 

Bois Blonds, a sophisticated yet mischievous elixir, entwines unique and precious woods and incense with sensual orange flower and vetiver. 



Thumbs up:

  • Grand Neroli
  • Trefle Pur
  • Orange Sanguine
  • Vetiver Fatal

I'd rather skip on:
  • Bois Blonds
  • Oolang Infini
  • Amber Nue
  • Rose Anonyme