Purchased by MeThis month was my first month with Ipsy. Ipsy is a subscription service, created by Michelle Phan, that includes deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products along with a cosmetic bag for $10/month. For this month, I received 5 products in my Glam Bag. Keep reading to discover the products in my bag and my initial thoughts on the service.I was excited to try a … [Read more...]
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Feb 2013 Birchbox – Lancome, TIGI, Juicy Couture
February's Birchbox - Red Carpet Ready. Keep reading to find out what I got.I finally canceled my Birchbox membership. February's box was my last one. I had a subscription for a year and 5 months so I got to know the service pretty well. I didn't cancel for any particular reason other than the fact that I got a little bored. I think I might eventually try a different one. I … [Read more...]
January Birchbox: Ojon, theBalm, Lashem
There were a couple problems with my box this month. The contents were fine - I wasn't displeased by them, but I didn't receive what I was supposed to in the first place. I checked the site to see what I was getting before it arrived and was happy to see Alessandro nail polish, theBalm Put a Lid On It (eyelid primer), and Fresh face cream on the list. When I opened the … [Read more...]
Birchbox Haul: Laura Geller, Stila, Amika, Deborah Lippmann
After a year of being subscribed to Birchbox, I've collected a lot of points from giving feedback for each product I tried. I had $80 to spend in the Birchbox shop and I found it quite a challenge figuring out what I wanted. Did I want one expensive product that I wouldn't buy normally? Did I want products I already use on a regular basis? I wasn't sure. I spent a couple … [Read more...]
12 Beauty Favorites of 2012
There are just a few hours left of 2012 and as I get ready for a night of celebration, I'm thinking of the closing year. I'm eager for a new beginning, but first I'd like to reflect on my beauty favorites of 2012.1. Clarisonic MiaI use my Clarisonic Mia every night to cleanse my face no matter what. I admit it's not easy to commit to a nightly cleansing routine, especially when … [Read more...]