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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April 2011, a year ago with Birchbox!

I have been receiving a Birchbox for a little over a year now 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, This month, in honor of Earth Day, we’ve partnered with our friends at EcoFabulous and greened our box, inside and out. It’s not just about a single day, though – April is a reminder that we should be mindful of our environment year-round. Here’s how we’re celebrating: Waste Less, Love More Birchbox helps you discover beauty...

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Julep Maven Review (March Classic with a Twist)!

I am actually quite surprised with the results of this months Julep Maven, as I thought I would like one color more than the other and it was actually the opposite. In March I went with the Classic with a Twist because it sounded interesting, you can see that original post here. Before I get into the review and more specifics, let me show you some pictures: Used Skull & Glossbones from OPI as the base and Zoya Miley on my middle finger. Then put Jennifer on top of all of that. I thought Jennifer was going to be my favorite but the next day, I saw this. The color was off my finger tips. I don't know why, how or if it was because of something else but I have never had that problem before. I ended up taking it off the next day and...

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