Beauty Box 5 December 2012

So the other day I got my Beauty Box 5 kit in the mail. It is the first one I got from them so I was pretty excited to see what kinds of things were in it. Beauty Box 5 is $12 a month, free shipping and you get about 5 products a month. Here is what I got in my really awesome December kit. In this kit all the items were full sizes!

Jean Pierre Cosmetics Exfoliation Facial Cleansing Pads- 16 pads value $1.99

These are going to be great for travel. Just stick it in my purse and go. 

Everyday Minerals Flat Top Brush Value $12.99

Oh my goodness this brush is so super soft! I love it! I usually use powder foundation so this is great because I dislike the little pad thingy's that come in the come in compacts.

MaskerAide Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask in Weather Warrior -1 mask value $4.99

This one I am going to save for when get irritated skin from being outside in the cold to long. It's bound to happen, It's Winter in Ohio after all... lol

OFRA Cosmetics 3D Eye Shadow in Diamond Glitz .14oz Value $19.90

This is a pretty light grey brown with a greenish sparkle to it. It is a HUGE container and is going to last forever! :)

Demeter Apple Blossom Roll on Perfume Oil .29oz Value $10.00

This is so light and pretty smelling sweet, floral and fruity without being overpowering. It doesn't last for hours but it is small and you can stick it in your purse for when you need to put a little extra on.

Total Value of December's kit $49.87

I can't wait for next months!

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Glossy Box Limited Holiday Edition

I received my Limited Edition Refinery 29 curated Holiday Chic Glossy Box last week and am able to do a quick review on it. This limited edition box contained only full size products and cost $45. Here is what came inside.

 Kelly Van Gogh Rich & Delicious Caviar Hair Masque- 6oz Value $35.00

Even though this is "meant" for color treated hair and I don't color my hair I still battle frizzies and split ends especially in the winter. I can't wait to try it and see how it works.

Josie Maran Argan Color Stick color -Love- .55 oz Value $22.00 

This doubles as a cream blush and a lip color, but I'm not going to use it as a lip color because it smells like tea tree oil to me. It's going to be great for me since I am staying away from powder makeup. Please see my post Beauty Products and Asthma

  

Cult Nails Lacquer in "After Glow" .5oz Value $10.00 

I really love the shimmer in this. It is coppery but also has a pinkness to it.

Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water 3.38oz Value $13.00 

One can never have enough cleanser around. The last thing you want to do is go to bed with makeup still on your face. This one is made in Japan from hot mineral waters and 6 herbs that are good for the skin. It also came with a pure organic cotton cleansing pad.

 Booty Parlor Flirty Little Secret Perfume- .33oz value $22.00

This smells dark and sweet, a little too sweet for my taste but I'll probably apply it lightly because it is nice. I didn't feel sexy wearing it though. Honestly I think the whole "Pheromone" thing is gimmicky  and I fully believe that a person should wear a perfume because they like it and not what the label claims it can do. ;)

Total Value $102

Anyway that's my take on this box. 

See you next time!

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Birchbox December 2012

Yesterday I got my Birchbox in the mail! YAY! It's always fun when that comes in. For $10 a month you get 4-5 samples plus an added bonus item. This is what came in my December box.

Aerie Shimmer Fragrance. Est Value $3.99 (A lot of places sell sample perfumes for $4-$5 a tube! Yes really! ) Sadly I can't even sniff this yet because my asthma is acting up. Boo. 

Model Co SHINE Ultra Lipgloss in Showgirl Red. Full Size $16.00. This has a built in mirror which makes it really great for the purse.

Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream. .10oz value $6.40 (Full size .50 oz $32) I love eye creams and am excited to try this one. I always have problems with dark circles and puffiness.

Kerastase Resistance Ciment Thermique- Protect 20ml. Value $6.25 (Full size 125ml $39)  This is a leave in conditioner heat protectant. This will be great for when I curl my hair or use the flat iron. It is always a good thing to use a heat protectant when styling. 

This months bonus item is CHOCOLATE! Yummy! 

Chuao Chocolatier Chocopod. Value $1.14 (Box size 7 pieces $7.95)  My sample was the sea salt and breadcrumbs in dark chocolate. It was so good! 

Total value of my Decembers box is $33.78

Ipsy December 2012 Glambag

I was very excited to see the bright metallic pink mailer in the box the other day. That is one of the great things about the Ipsy Glam Bag Subscription. You get cheery pinkness in your mailbox once a month filled with beauty goodies, and with Ipsy it only costs $10 a month. I fully think this program is worth it. Here is what I got in my kit this month along with an estimated value.

Silver Colored Cosmetic Bag- Estimated value $5.00

NYX Loose Pearl Eye Shadow in #13 Sky Pink Pearl. Full Size- $3.00

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero (Black) .03oz- Estimated value $15 (Full size 4oz  $19)

Be a Bombshell Lip Gloss in Hot Mess. Full Size - $14.00

Mai Couture Highlighter Paper in St Barts. 25 Sheets - $14.00 (Full Size 50 Sheets $28.00)

Mirabella Prime for Face and Eyes Full Size- $29.00

Total Value of this months Glam Bag is $80.00

All I can say is wow. Reviews of the products will be up later as I use them.

TTFN

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