Win the entire GDE collection!!

PS: There will actually be THREE winners.. 1 will get the full size set and 2 will get sample baggie sets! That is still an AMAZING deal :) Good lu...

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August 2012 Boxes (Julep Maven, Sircle Samples, MyGlam, Birchbox)

It has been a very long time since I have blogged about my beauty boxes and I blame is solely on the fact that I get bored very easily and the new Blogger format, what is up with that!? I decided in July that I would start doing videos about them (until I get bored of that too I guess :/) but something happened with my camera and my SD card that it just didn't work out! So I am now doing it in August. Because I get so many different boxes I have to do a few "parts", here is part one including Julep Maven, Sircle Samples, MyGlam & Birchbox. I have tried quite a few of the items I have received and maybe I will do some reviews here. Let me know what you think!...

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Real Techniques on sneakpeeq!

If you guys haven't heard of sneakpeeq yet, you should definitely sign up! I have only been a member for about a week and I have already made 7 purchases (got my first one yesterday)! Basically they offer sales everyday, not like a Hautelook type thing really but you have to go to the site and "peeq" at the sale. Usually they have jewelry, clothing, food items, housing items, and they're all pretty unique things. Today they're showcasing the real technique brushes which we all know is made/crated by Samantha of pixiwoo. One set was 26% off and one was 11% off. I love these brushes, they're some of my go to brushes in my kit so I jumped on the opportunity to pick them up! As you peeq at things, you earn badges which then earn you discounts, free shipping, etc. I got free shipping on my real...

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April Giveaway Winner!

It is time for the April giveaway winner, woo!! Just a recap of what is up for grabs: This is what you will receive: St. Tropez Everyday Body Moisturizer Gradual Tan in Medium/Dark - $11.19 WEN by Chaz Dean Cucumber Aloe Cleansing Conditioner - $9.28 Philosophy Amazing Grace Bath, Shampoo & Shower Gel - $2.75 Wonderstruck Taylor Swift - $0.70 Oscar Blandi Olio di Jasmine - Hair Serum - $3.70 Julep Polish in Annette - $14.00 Glamour Doll Eyes OTM in Hippy Party Girl - $6.00 Mighty Leaf Varies Teas - $1.32 Mereadesso Lip Treats - $14.00 Total Prize Value: $62.94 There were several winners before this one, however, when I checked the items they said they did, they were not there. So make sure you're actually doing the entries or you...

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Hits & Misses: March 2012

This is going to be my hits and misses (if any) for all the sample boxes I received in March! I don't always have time to do a full review on every product so this will be a nice way to showcase them! Hits: BANANAS & BAOBABS Whipped Shea Butter Body Creme - This smells sooooo good, however, it is really thick and greasy so I only apply it before bed. Befine Food Skin Care Night Cream - I really like this to put on before I go to bed. I wake up with my skin feeling incredibly soft, however, I probably wouldn't purchase a full size. Essie Polish in "As Gold As It Gets" - I LOVED this. It looked gorgeous over butter London Trout Pout! Mini Color Club Polish in Jackie Oh! - So pretty, have this on my toes and it makes me feel like...

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April Giveaway!!

It's that time again!! As you know, I have decided that I will be giving away the items that I don't need from every box that I get to you guys. A lot of the samples I receive are things that I might already have or something I just know I wouldn't use, so that works out great for you guys! This is what you will receive: St. Tropez Everyday Body Moisturizer Gradual Tan in Medium/Dark - $11.19 WEN by Chaz Dean Cucumber Aloe Cleansing Conditioner - $9.28 Philosophy Amazing Grace Bath, Shampoo & Shower Gel - $2.75 Wonderstruck Taylor Swift - $0.70 Oscar Blandi Olio di Jasmine - Hair Serum - $3.70 Julep Polish in Annette - $14.00 Glamour Doll Eyes OTM in Hippy Party Girl - $6.00 Mighty Leaf Varies Teas - $1.32 Mereadesso Lip Treats - $14.00 Total...

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QVC NewBeauty TestTube #2

Here is another round of QVCs version of the TestTube, this particular one seems to be available still, so if you're interested, you can get that here. I prefer the QVC version much better. Here is what I got in my tube: Lets go through each individual item: StriVectin-SD Intensive Concentrate - $13.50 I have heard AMAZING things about this product so I am excited to try it, even though I don't have wrinkles. The full size price is $135 though so I would never purchase a full size. St. Tropez Everyday Body Moisturizer Gradual Tan in Medium/Dark - $11.19 I enjoy not being tan or using self tanning creams so this is something I would never use. I am putting this in the April giveaway! Tarte LipSurgence™ Natural Lip Luster in Fever...

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MyGlam April 2012

Looks like MyGlam took some advice from their ever so forgiving customers and brought us a bag worth a little more than 2 sample packets! I am not a fan of the actual bag itself, it is a metallic pink which reminds me of the 80s or early 90s but I am typically never a fan of the actual bag. They're just cheesy to me! Here is what I go in my box(bag): Lets go through each individual item: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Junkie - $12.66 Price is calculated against the price of a full size. I have never really been a fan of these pencils. They're very pretty and I can wear them as liner, I just don't find that they last as long on me as everyone says they do. This is a pretty color, looks like glitter vomited in a turquoise color so I...

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Birchbox April 2012 - 2

My second BirchBox for April was also pretty good! Here is what was inside: Lets go through each individual item: willa™ Lavender Facial Towelettes - $2.33 I am always up to trying new facial wipes, I just hope they don't turn out like the ones I got in another BB. I am not much of a fan of lavender though. The packaging is cute!! J.R. Watkins Hand & Cuticle Salve - $0.95 I was my hands A LOT so my cuticles are always messed up, excited to try this. I have heard nothing but great things about J.R. Watkins. Wonderstruck Taylor Swift - $0.70 I actually have a full size of this and since the one from my other BB will be in the giveaway, I will just keep this in my sample box. I do like the scent, but I think on me and my skin,...

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OTM, April now available!!

Each month, GDE will release a new color (it may be a shadow, an eye light, or something else extra special) and people who subscribe to this "OTM" service will get the first chance to see it. The new color will be posted on the 15th of each month. For those who have a subscription, your new color will ship on the 10th of the month (or before), so if you're in the US, you can possibly get a sneak peek of the color. After subscriptions are sent out, the rest will be up for sale on the 15th. The catch is, that only 100 of each color will be made a month. So if there are 56 subscription members, then only 44 of those colors will be sold individually. If you're subscribed each month, you won't have to worry about not being able to get the next...

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Birchbox April 2012 - 1

I am so incredibly happy with BirchBox this month and I had a feeling I would be unhappy. For me, they seem to be a hit, then a miss, then a hit, then a miss and since last month was so awesome, I wasn't expecting much. Alas, BB surprised me. Next month is also going to be AMAZING because they're partnering with Gossip Girl and I am secretly a tween on the inside and am a die hard Gossip Girl fan!! UHM, CHAIR ALL THE WAY!!! Anyways.. Here is what was inside: Lets go through each individual item: MicrodermaMitt® Body Mitt - $28.50 I am interested in trying this, it does seem a bit rough though. It might soften up a little once wet but its an interesting concept! Wonderstruck Taylor Swift - $0.70 I actually have a full size of this...

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Freeman Cucumber Facial Peel-Off Mask Review!

I got the Freeman Cucumber Facial Peel-Off Mask in my January MyGlam Bag and I was super excited to try it. My bag came later than a lot of people's as I stated in my original post and I was reading on the MyGlam wall that a lot of people really loved the mask, which also made me more excited to try it! Here is my review: Let me show you some pictures of the product and images of me doing it: Right after I put it on, my face was all shiny. The mouth area started to peel first, which seems to be common on most peel masks. After. A picture I posted on Instagram, if you can't tell, I don't like this product. This ever so fun mask gently peels away impurities while Cucumber extract leaves skin silky smooth. Perfect for normal to combination...

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SweetPea And Fay Liquid Lipstick Review!

I don't even remember how I came across SweetPea And Fay but I saw pictures of their liquid lipstick and was instantly intrigued. They have a nice variety of colors (neutrals and pinks all the way to yellow, blue and green). I placed my order on February 28th, I ordered 3 of their Lip Lipsticks. My total came to $26.96 after shipping. I received a shipping notification on March 6th and I received my package on the 9th of March. Before I get into the review and more specifics, let me show you some pictures: Ukulele, Willa, Jail Bird Ukulele Jail Bird Willa J'Adore Les Levres tubes are VERY VERY pigmented. They glide on with a rich creamy texture and a soft french vanilla flavor. Lightly blot for a liquid lipstick look or build...

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