January 2012 Giveaway Winner!!

It is time for the January giveaway winner, woo!! I feel like February is flying by!! Just a recap of what is up for grabs:

This is what you will receive:

• Comodynes Instant Beauty Flash - $3.00
• Comodynes Self Tanning Towelette - $1.75
• Chella Anti-Fatigue Eye Mask Kit - $12.00
• Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment and Deep Repair Masque - $12.80
• Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy - $2.03
• Glamour Doll Eyes OTM Shadow in Resolution - $6.00
• Xocolatl de Davíd Raleigh Bar - $3.00

Total Prize Value: $40.58

If you're a winner, please email me ASAP. If you do not contact me within 48 hours, a new winner will be announced.

Now, onto the winner. The winner is:


Please email me with your address.

The email address is glamourdolleyes at gmail.com.

I have already started collecting prizes for February's giveaway, so if you didn't win this one, there is always a chance to win the coming months!

Thanks everyone who entered and for your support! :)

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Eco-Emi January 2011

I ended up canceling my Eco-Emi last month because I just wasn't enjoying the products as much as I would have liked, however, I guess I paid a month in advance so I got a box for January.

Here is what I got in my box:


Lets go through each individual item:

Kelapo Virgin Coconut Oil - $0.43

I have always wanted to try cooking something with coconut oil, mainly chicken, so I am sure I will find a use for this!

Deep Steep Body Lotion - $0.42

One time use body lotion, seems like something I could get from Sephora. The scent is honeydew - spearmint which I don't think should be considered a great scent, not sure if I will use this anytime soon.

Dr. Cleangreen's Instant Hand Purifier - $7.95

Smells very organic, as most things in this box do. My bottle seems about 2/3 filled, I am not sure if that was an error or if that is how it comes. This will be nice to keep next to my desk but I wouldn't seek it out and purchase it.

Endangered Wildlife Organic Lip Balm - $2.99

Endangered Wildlife Lip Balm is simply the finest certified organic herbal lip therapy on the market. Eco-friendly and healthy, our USDA certified organic lip balm in concert with our philanthropy make a winning combination. Our hope is to nourish lips as well as educate. This one is for the Hawaiian Monk Seal (ADORABLE) but it isn't a flavor/scent that I would like (Lavender-Orange) so I am going to keep this for the February giveaway!

J.R. Watkins Scarlet Sunset Lip Tint - $4.59

This box always has 2-3 lip balm/products and I never thought I would say I have too many but I seriously do. This one is tinted and it's not really a color I would wear.

Biokleen Laundry Liquid - $0.21

... No words. I like my laundry soap, thanks?

Organic Sprouted Quinoa - $??

.... No idea?

Tea Gschwender Teas - $??

Not much of a tea fan..

Somehow I forgot to take a picture of the one make up item that was in this box. This was a Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques eye liner in black/brown. No disrespect to Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques but I am shocked that this item even got past the "testing" phase, if there is one. First off, the color is brown, no black what so ever. It was hard to swatch, I usually like my eye liner in my water line and if I was to put this on my water line, my eye would fall off. I swatched it on my hand and about 3 hours later, I noticed it was still there so I rubbed it a tiny and it came right off. No staying power what so ever. This product was worth $12.00.

The breakdown:
Box: Eco-Emi January 2011
Price: $15.00
Monetary Value: $28.59 (not including the quinoa and tea)
Keeping subscription?: No.

This box just confirms that I am happy I canceled my subscription. This doesn't mean that Eco Emi isn't for everyone, if this is the type of lifestyle you like then you will probably love the box, I just didn't like it too much!!

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BLOG SALE!!!

All prices are with the items. Shipping will be calculated on weight and where you live. All items will be shipped in a bubble mailer unless it needs more protection then it will ship in a box. I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ITEMS ONCE IT LEAVES MY HANDS. Insurance will be $1.75.

I will be more than happy to ship Internationally but shipping just went up so it will be $3 MINIMUM. It will still be calculated by postal code. I also require insurance on ALL International packages since there isn't any formal tracking.

If you're interested in an item, please leave a comment here with your name, email address, what you want, if you want insurance and your zip code. I will then send you an invoice.

Items are first come, first serve. You have 24 hours to pay the invoice. If it is not paid within 24 hours, then the next person will be offered the item(s).

Usage for most of these are shown but let me know if you want specifics. My camera isn't that great at picking up color so please google swatches if you want to see a clearer picture of the shade.

Now, onto the goodies:



NARS Sheer Glow in Gobi (Used 2x) - $30.00 
NARS Sheer Matte in Deauville (Used 2z) - $30.00


Stila Red Carpet Look Trio BN - $10.00
Urban Decay Roll Girl Palete BN - $15.00



bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow 4.0 in The Truth (used once) - $22.00


Urban Decay Black Palette - $26.00 (PENDING)


Benefit That Gal Face Primer BN - $22.00


MUFE #3 Eye Shadow (Matte White, MAYBE swatched once) - $12.00

There will be another part of the blogsale posted in a few weeks!

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QVC NewBeauty TestTube

You may or may not remember my NewBeauty TestTube that I posted about in the middle of January and that I was cancelling it. Well, shortly after, the QVC version became available and I jumped right on it. This one seems to offer more make up than the original TestTube and that is what I was looking for. I am super excited to be getting this version now!! It comes out quarterly like the normal TT as well!!

The NewBeauty TestTube is a collection of some of the hottest and most in-demand products in beauty. In this tube, you'll receive the January issue of NewBeauty magazine, along with a mix of full-sized, travel-sized, and deluxe-sized samples from Mally, tarte, Kate Somerville, philosophy, Calista Tools, and more. And, with this auto-delivery plan, you'll stay on the cutting edge with three more shipments of new top-of-the-line products--one each in April 2012, August 2012, and October 2012.

The NewBeauty TestTube combines luxurious beauty products with extensive product and how-to information. NewBeauty magazine, included in the test tube, provides insider information on trends and hot topics within the beauty world via respected experts from the beauty industry.

Here is what I got in my box:


Lets go through each individual item:

Mally Volumizing Mascara - $20.00

I am a mascara fiend and I have heard great things about Mally so I can't wait to try this. Even with just this mascara, this TestTube is almost already worth it.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream - $12.00

I was my hands A LOT and they're always super dry because of it. I am always on the look out for awesome hand creams so I am excited to try this. It says it hydrates dry, parched skin! It is a little expensive for the price, but if it works miracles, I don't mind spending so much since I haven't really found anything that lasts long enough.

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate - $19.00

This stuff is EXPENSIVE. The little tube I got (.5 Fl. Oz) is $19. I have heard awesome things about this and I have been thinking about purchasing it so getting it was pretty cool. I am not much into skin care but I think my husband might like this, hes a sucker for new face things!

Philosophy Field of Flowers Shower Gel & Body Lotion - $2.50

I have only tried Philosophy twice I believe and was never really impressed. I do love bubble baths though so this is a nice little one time use sample! The body lotion will be kept for the February giveaway! Not too crazy about the smell though.

Calista Tools Achieve 10 Styling Cream - $10.50

I don't like putting things in my hair, I don't like the feeling of it so I won't be using this. I am going to keep this for the February giveaway!

Olehenriksen Truth Serum Booster - $24.00

This is supposed to nourish and protect your skin, fighting off environmental aggressors and is loaded with antioxidants. Not really my thing, I might keep it or give it to my mom!

Traditions by Nick Chavez Yucca Root Shampooing Cream - $5.00

I am not one to spend crazy amounts on shampoo/conditioner or buy expensive brands when it comes to my hair, but I can't wait to try this. I have never even heard of it before!

Tarte Aqua-Gel Eye Liner in Teal - $18.00

I have recently become a huge fan of Tarte and this is the most exciting thing in the whole TestTube. The color is gorgeous and I can't wait to test it out!!

The breakdown:
Box: QVC NewBeauty Test Tube January-March (First Quarter) 2012
Price: $29.96 every 3 months (not including shipping)
Monetary Value: $111.00
Keeping subscription?: Yes.

I love this one SO much better than the regular TestTube. As of right now, its still available, I would say pick it up! I can't wait to try all these items!

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OPI Nicki Minaj Manicure! (Mini Review)

As soon as I saw Metallic 4 Life, I knew I had to paint my nails right away! My paint splatter manicure only lasted 5 days since I was so excited to use this.


1 coat


2 coats


3 coats


What I used: OPI Base Coat, OPI Metallic 4 Life, OPI Pinky Friday, Loreal Jet-Set Shine

So for a mini review, I have to say, I love Metallic 4 Life. It did take a while to get it opaque, and I did notice that it was a little goopy (not really chunky because of the glitter, but almost dried out goopy) but the color itself is gorgeous. I did see swatches of it online before I bought it but I didn't think that the glitter would actually shine through over the black polish, but its like WOW! I don't see this color lasting too long in the bottle though because it was goopy.

I don't think that Pink Friday is all that unique and I do love the color in the bottle more than on the nails. Once it was on the nails, it was a bit different from when it was in the jar.

All in all, I am enjoying this collection and I hope you've been able to get your hands on it!

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MyGlam January 2012

I sure had a lot of problems with my MyGlam bag this month, as did a lot of other people, but I am glad it is here and I can't wait to see what's in line for next month.

This month was all about being "natural" and everything down to the bag was nature feeling.

Here is what I go in my box(bag):


Lets go through each individual item:

TheBalm Eye Shadow in Luscious Lani - $16.00

This month, you either got an eye shadow or a nail polish. I would have been happy with either but I was really hoping for an eye shadow. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened my bag and there was an eye shadow. It does look awfully similar to Sin by UD, which we got last month, but it's a nice highlight shade. I can't complain here.

Freeman Cucumber Facial Peel-Off Mask - $3.99

If memory serves me right, I think I have done this before. I did this mask last night after I got the bag and I just couldn't get past the smell. I will be doing a review on this, so keep an eye out.

Cleansing Conditioner by Wen - $3.75

I have never tried co-washing before but I am up to try anything. I never stick to a shampoo/conditioner for long so this will be nice to try. I am secretly hoping I don't like it, because it is pretty expensive. I don't know about the smell I got, but I see they have pomegranate, so if I do like it, I can get that one instead.

Sheer Cover Concealer - $$19.95

A lot of people were upset about this product (understandably) because they only sent out one shadow, which was light/medium. They have complexions of all sorts around MyGlam and I am shocked they chose to send something out like this. I tried this last night, although I don't typically get blemishes or anything and it was alright. I really love my boing by Benefit so I won't be converting anytime soon but its nice to have extra concealer.

The breakdown:
Bag: MyGlam January 2012
Price: $10.00
Monetary Value: $42.69
Keeping subscription?: Most definitely

They mentioned sometimes towards the end of December that their bag value was going to be over $50. To me, I still got my $10 worth but I feel like they used that to coax people in. If you got the nail polish instead of the eye shadow, your value is somewhere in the $35 value area (even though still worth $10), so I don't know why they said over $50.

I can't wait to see what is in February's bag. They did show a sneak peek of the bags being put together and they're SOOOOO CUTE!! Here is a sneak peek:

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Foodzie January 2012

I had some issues with my Foodzie box this time around, however, their customer service was incredibly helpful, so it makes up for it. I got an email on January 2nd asking me to pick the box that I would like to receive. I believe there were 3 to pick from and I picked the "Breakfast in Bed" box because I thought it was something my husband and I would both enjoy. On January 19th, I realized that my box hadn't arrived yet, nor had I gotten a a shipping confirmation (though they say they ship 5 days after you select your box).

I emailed them and they told me that my box hadn't shipped because my telephone number was wrong, which I thought was silly because I received my box last month without any problems and my telephone number has nothing to do with my address. I corrected my number and the girl then told me that the box I had already reserved was no longer available. I didn't think that was right because I already claimed it on the first day and it should have been saved for me, telephone number wrong or not.

She did a little research and was able to find me a box and that they would ship it out right away. Today (January 24th), I received my box and I am super excited!

Here is what I got in my box:


And each item, remember, these are all breakfast themed:

Xocolatl de Davíd Raleigh Bar - $9.00

Wasn't too big of a fan. This has pecans, nougat and bourbon caramel. I could really taste salt in it which I really enjoy with chocolate. I probably wouldn' buy these but it was a nice little treat. Since I got 3, I am adding one into the January Giveaway!

Crown Maple Syrup in Medium Amber - $2.54

I prefer blueberry syrup with my pancakes or french toast but it's nice to try new things. The descriptions sounds awesome: Aromas bring to mind the sights and smells of late fall and early winter. Our Medium Amber organic maple syrup has aromas of gingerbread and roasted chestnut. Flavors of rye, toffee, freshly roasted and ground coffee.

Inna Jam in Polka Raspberry - $12.00

Raspberry jam is my favorite so I can't wait to try this. I don't have a reason to eat jam too often but that's the point of these boxes, maybe I need more toast in my future! It says it has natural notes of rose and violet, which shoulds intriguing.

Fat & Juicy Bloody Mary Mix - $2.49

I don't drink so this is a waste for me ):

Freddy Guys Filberts Hazelnut Pancake Mix - $5.00

I am not much of a pancake fan but lately I have been eating them up. This came just in time. I wake up and make myself and my dad (who is visiting and helping me recoup after my surgery) pancakes every morning and we're both excited to try these!

Michele's Granola - $5.99

Mmmm, I just ate a handful of this and was pleasantly surprised, it was pretty tasty!! Their website also has some yummy flavors!

The breakdown:
Box: Foodzie January 2012
Price: $29.95 a month
Monetary Value: $37.02
Keeping subscription?: Sure!

I was surprised at how big some of the things were, although they were relatively cheap per item. As last time, the monetary value isn't as big as what you pay for but its a nice way to try a theme of items that someone else selects.

EDITED TO ADD: I actually decided to go ahead and cancel my Foodzie subscription because I want to keep with more of a beauty theme, so you will no longer be seeing posts about Foodzie ):

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Chella Anti-Fatigue Eye Mask Kit Review

The Chella Anti-Fatigue Eye Mask Kit was one thing I was really excited about from my January Beauty Army Box. I don't typically have bags under my eyes or have any problems with swelling or discoloration but I still love to do masks and things like that, just for fun.

Let me show you some pictures of the product and images of me doing it:



The directions were very easy, take off foil cover, put stuff all over pads. Simple yeah?


After I put the solution or whatever it's called on there. The pads turned from a pad type material into a slimy second skin, as they called it.


Before the "treatment".


During the "treatment".


After the "treatment".



I am not sure what the discoloration is between the 2 pads, I think maybe because one pad got more saturated than the other, I am not sure really.

Hello bright eyes. Give us your tired, dark-circled, sleepy eyes yearning to look like they once did. This collagen-matrix equals a good nights worth of pseudo-sleep. Activate this skin-identical collagen to lift, firm and smooth - right now. Collagen elevates and un-lines the entire eye contour while our special activator formula energizes, de-puffs, and un-circles for light, bright eyes. Ergothionine amino acid reanimates cells, supercharging clarity.

 Some more specks:

• Anti-irritant effect: Extraordinary soothing and cooling. Quickly diminishes skin redness and reduces swollen skin areas. The mask is easy to remove - no cleansing required, thus gentle to skin. Reduces skin redness by 27.5%.
• Hydrating effect: Soluble collagen molecules reinforce moisture binding capacity creating smoother skin and reducing fine lines. Increases the skin’s moisture level by 59%.
• Helps Stimulate collagen synthesis: Skin identical collagen peptides penetrate to help plump the skin to imporve the youthful appearance of the under eye area. After just 20 minutes, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkle depth around the eyes is reduced by 15%.

 Now that I am reading all about this mask, I see this: In just 20 minutes, once a week, for four weeks, see a reduction of under-eye puffiness, fine lines and dehydration. So in order to see a full on difference, you should use this for four weeks, which only 1 kit was provided.

Packaging (5/5):
Simple, nothing special about it. The directions were on the box and were super easy to follow

Product (3/5):
I am giving this a 3 because it's not really their fault that it didn't work me. I just don't have undereye circles or anything like that. I did enjoy the feeling it gave me, it was kind of tingly and I could feel that it would work if I did have undereyes. I could see it working out great if I did have undereyes, it sure did wake up my skin. The feeling of the product was kind of weird, but in a good way I suppose.

Application (5/5):
This was very easy. The directions were on the back. It wasn't messy or a hassle.

Price (3/5):
I am on the fence about this. Now, buying it out right is $12 for one kit of $45 for 4 kits. That seems like a lot but if you were to get something similar at spa, it would probably be triple that. So the price is ok, but not fabulous.

Overall (4/5):
I am a little on the fence about this. I am not so sure I would buy it, just because it seems pretty pricey to me, for what it didn't do. If you have bags, I could definitely see it working. Or even if you're having a little girls spa night, these would be great to do!

You can get this at Chella, 1 for $12 or 4 for $45 or Beauty Army has them as well. Or you can wait til the January giveaway, I have a kit to giveaway!)

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