Beauty Army February 2012

This is my second month of Beauty Army and I feel like the company is really starting to get their name out there. The samples are still great size and I feel like some are still in the "what is this brand" range but it gives me a nice variety when I choose. I do hope for more make up in the future but as my second month, I am still satisfied. Remember, this is the service where you get to choose what you want your samples to be. The samples that are selected for you (which you then get to choose 6 of the 9 selected) are based off your quiz, which I don't feel really reflects your answers too much yet but hopefully in the future. This is also the subscription that has a really nice reusable box! Here is what I got in my box: Lets go through...

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February Giveaway!

Follow my blog with Bloglovin 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! February's giveaway is STUFFED with items, I couldn't fit it all in the bag! This is what you will receive: 2 Blum Naturals Exfoliating Towelettes - $0.80 Coastal Scents Brow Tones - $7.95 Eboost Daily Health Booster - $1.40 1 Heart File - $? myface blingtone eye shadow in bellbottom blues- $20.00 Glamour Doll Eyes OTM Shadow in Heedless Heart - $6.00 S.S. Soap Co Gingerbread Caffeinated Soap - $0.72 Julep Maven Polish in Oscar - $14.00 Endangered...

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Birchbox February 2012

Just a tad underwhelmed with my BirchBox this month. Doesn't mean I don't like BB or I will be dropping them, I know you can't please everyone but the vast differences in boxes this month was a tad outrageous. I got a box that most people were unhappy about. I was just wishing for one thing that I didn't receive, but that is ok. Like I said, you can't win them all, it just makes me all that more excited. I received box #10. I was under the impression (was tweeted about this) that I would get something "extra special" this month but wasn't told that it was for certain members, was a little upset about that, but I will live. Here is what was inside: Lets go through each individual item: LA Fresh Eco-Beauty Waterproof Makeup Remover - $2.22 I...

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LaROCCA Multi-Active Lip Balm Review!

This is my review on the LaROCCA Mutil-Active Lip Balm that I received in my January Beauty Army box. Before I get into the review and more specifics, let me show you some pictures: One coat Two coats Defend against Germs with LaRocca Skincare's Multi-Active Natural Lip Balm is the ultimate in lip treatments. This balm, made with Hyaluronic Acid and Camu Camu, is specifically formulated to deeply moisturize and nourish the skin while helping in protecting against germs and bacteria. Mangosteen Extract and Brazilian Cha de Burge provide anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Sea Buckthorn provides essential omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals while amino acids aid in the process of collagen formation for softer,...

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Sample Box January 2012 Look!

I am a tad bit late with my sample box look this month but oh well, better late than never right? There were more make up items in January so I was able to do almost a full look. Since the shadows I received were all light, I did a more subtle simple look and used the eye liner I received as a pop of color, which you can't tell in the pictures. Here we go: What I am using: (Beauty Army) myface blingtone eye shadow in morococo - $20.00 (Beauty Army) LaROCCA Multi-Active Lip Balm in Proseco - $16.00 (Birchbox) stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Purple Tang - $20.00 (MyGlam) TheBalm Eye Shadow in Luscious Lani - $16.00 (MyGlam) Sheer Cover Concealer - $19.95 And here are some more images: In the last image I have on: Blossoms...

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Julep Maven Sign Up: $0.01

EDITED TO ADD: I just found another code. "COLOR2012" gets your box for $0.01. You can't beat that!! Have you ever thought about signing up for Julep Maven but didn't want to spend $20 on the polish if you didn't like it? Well they're having a promotion right now where you can get your first box for $1, which is awesome. My first box was actually only $0.01 and I fell in love, I am now on my third box. Just go to the Julep Maven website and then click on "Julep Maven". In the left hand column, there are links, click on "How Do I Become A Maven?". From there, you will take a quiz. Once you figure out your "style", it will show you the box you will receive. If you don't like that box, choose another one. There are 5 to choose from (I believe)....

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OTM, February 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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February 2011, a year ago with Birchbox!

I have been receiving a Birchbox for a year now, wow, how time flies. My first ever BB was in February 2011 and I found it fitting to do a "Year Ago" series to see what I got in my box in the said month, a year ago. I will also tell you what I thought about each product and so on. Since I don't really have the items anymore in most cases, I am not going to show all the pictures. I will use the pictures from their website and just list what I received. Hi there, We think you don’t have to wait for Valentine’s Day to share the love - we heart our members - you deserve treats all year-round! This month’s box is all about indulgence in its many forms, from a deliciously effective exfoliating cleanser to a hydrating moisturizer packed with...

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GoGoGirlfriend "Deluxe Box" December 2011

Yes I know that says December, but this is the December Deluxe box. I ordered this on 12-5-11, and even though I knew it wouldn't get here before Christmas, I was surprised to find out that I would get it until almost half way through February. GoGoGirlfriend has been on a lot of people's do not sub to list lately because of their extreme lack of promptness (I still have not received my January box) and their lack of professional emails (and not to mention the dollar store "feeling" of the samples you receive). I have considered dropping them, however, I have MANY points that I need to cash in before I do that so I believe that my next 5 boxes are free. Since they're "free" boxes, I will continue to receive them until my points run up. This...

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MyPlatinum Box February 2012

MyPlatinumBox is a new company that just started in February. They had a promotion where you get the first box for $0.01 and if you didn't cancel within 2 weeks of getting your box, you will then be charged the normal $10 fee. I thought I would try it out because a lot of the brands on the site (although they were mostly mens grooming brands) were pretty good quality so I had such a good hope for them. I didn't get a ship notice for them so I got my box in the mail unexpectedly, which isn't that big of a deal because I like surprises. I will give my main opinion at the end. Here is what I got in my box: Lets go through each individual item: Shaveworks Cool Fix Targeted Gel Lotion x 2 - $?? I got this in my BirchBox once before and gave...

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Julep Maven February 2012

Woohoo, another month of nail polish. The original box they chose for me wasn't very interesting so I chose a different one this month. The one I got was "It Girl" and it includes 3 polishes!! This month did not come in a cute little bag. It did come cutely packaged with a chocolate for Valentine's day though!! Polishes in Rachel, Elizabeth & Oscar - $14.00 each Rachel is a warm rich copper shimmer, Elizabeth is a midnight blue with a hint of shimmer and Oscar is a sparkle like a star with this ultra chic, multi-dimensional gold glitter.I knew that I wasn't going to like Oscar and most of the kits had him so I figured I would get the It Girl so that I could keep 2 polishes for myself and give Oscar away in the February giveaway! The...

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Cravebox January 2011

I was a little taken back by this month's Cravebox. I am not one to really make new years resolutions because I know I won't keep them and it's just not something that I have ever done. I feel like being healthy is always good of course but when it's shoved down ones throat, it becomes somewhat insulting. I am sure their intentions were not to be "insulting" of course but I just don't know what to think about this box. I would have rather gotten pens, like last time, than a bunch of stuff that I feel is kind of a touchy subject. Sure, I could eat healthier and live a healthier lifestyle, but that is my decision. With that being said here is what was inside: Lets go through each individual item: Prevention Magazine + 1 Year Subscription...

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