Bluum Box - March 2014

Bluum

Cost: $24.95/month

This is the March 2014 box for a 12 month old girl.

Overall looks good!

BeginAgain Toys Wooden Earthworm ($11)

This was the item I reached for first. I really like wooden toys. Even though it's green, we will still add this to our toy collection! Savannah may be "too old" for it now, but hey! We like toys. 

Priddy Books - Hello Baby Baby Grip ($6)

This is another item that we are going to use despite what the suggested age on the package is. On the back of this book it says 0-6 months. However, this is one of Savannah's favorite books! 

Priddy Books - My First Words book ($8)

LOVE this book! This will be going in her book library (where she can't eat the nice books!).

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Luna Bar

I am not a huge coconut fan, but I did give this a try. It is not my favorite and I wouldn't purchase it on my own. The coconut is very dry.

Deep Steep Tangerine Melon Hand Scrub ($9.79)

I have SO MUCH hand lotion/hand cream/hand scrub, I don't even know what to do.... so I will gift this to someone who needs it more than I do! 

The earthworm was the favorite item out of this box! Also loved the books!! This box was a success and well worth the price I paid! 

Birchbox - March 2014

Again, apologies for the posting delay... Computer issues... :/

Ahh!!! My Birchbox is here!!! Well, it LOOKS impressive in this picture...

Let me tell you though, this is the worst Birchbox I've gotten so far. SOOOO disappointed!!

Air Repair Rescue Balm All-Purpose Skin Salve and Lip Balm

It's like putting Vaseline on your lips. :( No.

COOLA Tinted Matte SPF 30 for Face

First problem is it is the wrong color for me, so I won't use it. AND it looks like most (over half!) of the bottle is empty.... So even if I could use it.... :( Fail.

Jergens® BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream

This was the "Birchbox finds" of the month, and I will be regifting it. It's just something I don't use.

Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator

Another item that I will be passing along to a friend.

CLEAN Cotton T-Shirt Eau de Parfum

It smells.... like a cotton T shirt.... :P

Overall, I am very very disappointed in my Birchbox this month! The samples were very small, half empty, wrong for my skin tone, and/or just something I have no use for. :( Saddened.

Ipsy - March 2014

Ipsy
Cost: $12/month

Apologies for the delay in posting this!! Computer issues..... *sigh*

Here we go! Looks impressive!!

Let's start with the obvious. HOW CUTE IS THIS BAG?!?!?!?!?

Pixi Beauty Flawless Beauty Primer  ($9)

I do not use primer, so this will be traded / gifted.

NYX Love In Rio Eyeshadow  ($6)

Super excited about this!! I love eyeshadow and I LOVE LOVE NYX. Winner.

Chella Indigo Blue Eyeliner (FULL SIZE! $24)

-Water Resistant
-Smudge Proof
-Quick drying, No feathering
-Free of NANO, Free of Parabens

A wonderful color, but sadly, I have not yet mastered the art of liquid eyeliner, so I will gift / trade this.

Bare Minerals Marvelous MOXIE lipstick in "Get Ready"

This will be added to the pile of lipstick I have waiting to be used.



Overall, this was a good bag. I really like the cute makeup bag this month!

Beauty Box 5 - March 2014

Beauty Box 5
Cost: $12/month


My first Beauty Box 5 is finally here!

Swissco Dual Sided Facial Pad  - $2

Achieving softer skin and smaller pores is as easy as exfoliating a few times a week! Just add your favorite cleanser to the pad, gently buff that pretty face and kiss lackluster skin goodbye!

Bellapierre Cosmetics Makeup Base - $18.99 (FULL SIZE!!)

Every girl deserves an all-in-one that hides imperfections and makes her makeup even better. This pretty ivory base is great when you're low on time (or room in your purse) and serves as a concealer, illuminator, and eyeshadow primer!

Jane's Pick All Natural Soap - $8

Get clean without all the chemicals! Made from an all-natural blend infused with herbs and flowers, these pretty soaps are handmade, so each bar has a unique pattern and relaxing scent.

H2O Plus Hand & Nail Cream - $15

Proven to soften even the roughest hands, this award winning lotion is lightweight, non-greasy and restores your skin with silk proteins, Vitamin E and marine botanicals.

Tree Hut Shea Body Butter - $7.49

Treat your body to the best! Extra thick and paraben free, this lotion deep conditions your skin with cocoa and organic shea butter, providing natural anti-aging properties, and puts us in the mood to party with lime and coconut extract.

From their website:

• Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity
• Coconut Extract: skin conditioning
• Lime Extract: skin polisher
• Safflower Seed Oil: deep moisturizer
• Cocoa Butter: provides relief for dry or flaky skin, protects skin from irritants
• Paraben Free and No DMDM
• Made in the USA
• Do not test on animals

Verdict: I paid $10 for this box (I got a 3 month subscription, boxes are $12/month if you pay monthly) and got $51.48 worth of product.

PopSugar Must Have - March 2014

PopSugar Must Have
Cost: $39.95/month


It's finally here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 It wasn't supposed to be here until Wednesday, but SURPRISE! It's here!

 Baublebar Elephant Ring Tree - $12

For me, this is one of those things that you don't realize you need until you get one. And now that I have it, it will get lots of use! But I would have never thought to buy one myself.

Materials: Silver-Chrome Plated Cast Metal, Gold-brass
Measurements: 1.75" x 3" x 1.5"

Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum - $54

Dogeared Lucky Horseshoe Make A Wish Necklace - $58

Apparently, the idea is that you wear this necklace until the charm falls off and then your wish will come true. $58 for a necklace that is made to fall apart? :/

16" gold filled fine chain

10mm gold dipped horseshoe charm

gold filled spring ring closure

lucy horseshoe message card

Nature's Bakery All Natural Strawberry Fig Bar

This is basically a Whole Wheat Fig Nuton. 

Harvest Snaps Snapea Crisps

The smooth, mild flavor of the pea is already delicious. So why mess with Mother Nature? We simply sprinkled it with a little salt to bring out the flavor and, voilà! Natural goodness, made great. Perfect for a post-workout snack, lunch side or crunchy topping on a salad, Lightly Salted Snapea Crisps are so simply good, you can eat them with anything, anywhere.

*Less fat & sodium

*More Fiber

*Higher Levels of Protein and Vitamin B

*Gluten Free

*Lower hypoglycemic index

Brokedown Blue Ikat Scarf - $72 !!!

This was one of the spoilers, and the item I was definitely excited to get!! This scarf is a gorgeous blue pattern and oh gosh, it is SOOOOOO SOFT!!! And it sells for a whopping $72!! 

Activeforever Fusion Exercise Ball - $9.95

VERDICT: I paid $39.95 for this box and got $205.95 worth of products (not including the value on the food items)

Glossybox - February 2014

I finally got my first Glossybox today. The February 2014 box. Today is March 6th. Their shipping is RIDICULOUS! I am so frustrated with the slow shipping on this box, that I am considering cancelling my subscription after my 3 month sub is over. :/

Let's get started on the box.

Figs & Rouge Cherry Blossom Tinted Lip Balm - $9.00 (FULL SIZE)

Made with 100% natural ingredients and featuring a light cherry blossom scent, this organic tinted lip balm provides a tinge of color while keeping lips moisturized. Petroleum free.

*I used this lip balm one time and I am definitely not a fan! It is not easy to apply (you have to use your finger). It comes out super thick and felt very waxy on my lips.This is going in the gift pile*

OC8 Professional Mattifying Gel - $32.00 (FULL SIZE)

This revolutionary lightweight gel is clinically proven to provide 8 hours of incredible long-lasting shine control while giving you that just-applied makeup look. Alcohol and fragrance free, non-comedogenic and non-drying.

Lauren B. Beauty Nail Polish in "City of Angels"  - $18.00 (FULL SIZE)

Lauren B. Beauty's advanced, quick drying nail enamels deliver a high-shine, chip-resistant, long-lasting finish. City of Angels is a sheer, tender blush pink that flatters all skin tones. Not too saccharine sweet, it's possibly the chicest neutral ever. Each formula is eco - and vegan friendly with no formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, DBP, toluene or camphor, and is proudly made in the USA.

Sumita Beauty Kala Color Intense Pencil - $15.00 (FULL SIZE)

Transform your eyes and add beautiful definition by simply drawing the line. Inspired by the deep pigment of the kajal pencil, this long-wearing liner is ideal for use on the inner water line of your eye, as well as the outer lash.

Pureology Serious Colour Care - $24.00 (FULL SIZE)

This is a multi-tasking hair treatment spray that provides 21 essential benefits to prime, protect and perfect color-treated hair. Completely free of Salt, Parabens, Colorants, Drying Alcohols, Mineral Oil, DEA (diethanolamine)

Glossybox Lipstick in Glossy Pink  - $14.00 (FULL SIZE)

Kryolan, a trusted brand in the professsional make up sector, has developed an exclusive moisture rich lipstick just for Glossybox. With this "pro" approved lipstick, your lips will feel soft and velvety with a luminous, long-lasting color.


Verdict: I paid $21 for this box and received $112 worth of product, all of which I will use except for the hair treatment (my hair isn't currently color treated, so I will gift this item).

Target Beauty Box

The Target Beauty Box is back!

The box is $5 (plus tax) and a one time purchase. 

The Beauty Box Includes:

1) TONI&GUY Casual Sea Salt Texturising Spray (2.5 fl oz): Want beachy hair without hitting the surf? Spray from root to tip for salty, sultry texture and subtle, windswept waves.

2) L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara (.22 fl oz): Stretch and lengthen lashes for a fluttery, winged-out look with this unique mascara formula and revolutionary asymmetrical Butterfly Brush.

3) Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo (1.7 oz): Give hair a rejuvenating boost with this paraben and colorant-free formula made with natural tapioca to instantly absorb excess oil with less residue.

4) COVERGIRL Smoochies Sizzle Gloss (.44 fl oz): Pucker up. Sheer color meets sizzling shimmer in a moisturizing formula that’s always stunning, never sticky.

5) Jergens BB Cream Light (2 fl oz): Finally, a multi-tasking beauty cream in a quick-drying formula that goes on sheer and delivers visible results in just 5 days.

Are you going to grab a box?