Beauty Box 5 - February 2017 - The Kiss Kit

Beauty Box 5 decided to go with a "lip focused" box for February. Keep that pucker nice and soft for your Valentine's date :)


Jean Pierre Cosmetics - pink moisturizing lip mask
Value: $1

Tint Beauty - Unicorn lippie in Forever After
*FULL SIZE*  Value: $9

Tint Beauty - Unicorn lip liner in Forever After
*FULL SIZE*  Value: $7

So Susan - Colour Hybrid
*FULL SIZE*  Value: $17.50

Style Essentials - Lip Glow lip balm in Rose
*FULL SIZE*  Value: $4

February Beauty Box 5 total value: $38.50

I can't complain at all about receiving FOUR full sized products (as well as a full size lip mask -why not buy more, only a dollar!).

Julep - February 2017 - Valentine's Welcome Box

I saw that Julep was offering a free box promo (all you had to pay was $2.99 shipping), so I jumped at the offer!!

Here is what I received in my welcome box -

Color That Treats - nail color in Mickey
*FULL SIZE*  value: $14

Konjac Sponge - green tea
*FULL SIZE* value: $12

When Pencil Met Gel - eyeliner in Sunset Gold Shimmer
*FULL SIZE*  value: $16

Love Your Bare Face - hydrating cleansing oil
sample

Total Julep Welcome Box value: $42

Not too bad for a FREE beauty box that I only had to pay shipping :)

IPSY - February 2017 - Much Love

So excited about my February IPSY glambag!! Here is what I received -

Luna by Luna Cosmetics - highlighter in Calypso
*FULL SIZE* value: $23
I've heard great things about this highlighter and cannot wait to try it out.

Lord & Berry - Line/Shade eye pencil in #221 black
value: $

Elizabeth Mott - WhatUp Beaches matte bronzer
value: $2
Elizabeth Mott is a brand where I always trust their products. Hopefully this is a generous sized bronzer sample so I really get to test the product.

Luxie Beauty - Luxie Rose Gold blush brush 514
*FULL SIZE*  value: $18
Luxie brushes are the best brushes! With my subscription boxes alone, I've amassed quite a collection of these beautiful rose gold makeup brushes.

Biobelle - #staygorgeous & #iwokeuplikethis sheet masks
*FULL SIZE*  value: $10
At least once a week I use a face mask so I cannot wait to try out these two.

Birchbox - February 2017- Lip Love (curated)

I decided to opt for the curated Birchbox for February (the fruit peel intrigued me and the PBJ smoothie stick pushed me over the edge!!)

The Beauty Crop - PBJ Smoothie Stick in Saucy Marsala
*FULL SIZE*   Value: $15
I am absolutely in love with the Guava Nice Day shade I receive in my April Birchbox. Can't wait to see how this shade compares/

CLEAN - Reserve Amber Saffron Eau de Parfum
value: $1.50
This fresh blend of red fruits, delicate florals, soothing musks, warm amber and exquisite saffron has me excited to catch a sniff of this alluring scent. 

Vasanti - Eye Wonder 2.0 super powered eye cream
Value: $6
This formula fights dull and tired eyes by combatting dark circles, thinning skin, wrinkles, fine lines, puffiness, dryness and poor circulation. Long story short, a great way to hide the fact you only got 4 hours of sleep last night. 

Bumble & Bumble - Repair blow dry
Value: $3
As an avid straightener/ curling iron user, I am in desperate need of this product to protect against heat and breakage. 

Acure Organics - purifying fruit peel
Value: $8
Help your skin regain that beautiful smoothness. The fruit enzymes work with your skin's natural enzymes to revitalize your tired complexion.

February Birchbox total value: $33.50

January 2017 - Top 5 Faves

New Year, new list of top 5 faves!

Here are my top 5 favorite products I received in my January subscription boxes.

IT Cosmetics - Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination anti-aging concealer (IPSY)

Why is it a fave?

Any product that can help me fake a healthy 8 hours of sleep is great in my book! This IT Cosmetics product not only conceals those dark circles but also adds a hint of illumination to give you that bright-eyed, bushy-tailed look. 

Pur~lisse - Blue Lotus Seed 5 in 1 mud mask & exfoliant (IPSY)

Why is it a fave?

Pur~lisse is definitely in my top 5 favorite brands for skincare products. This mud mask and exfoliant works overtime to help your skin recover and glow. 

EYEKO - Skinny liquid eyeliner in black (Birchbox)

Why is it a fave?

This brand of liquid eyeliner has never let me down. The black shade is rich and stays on all day. The liquid eyeliner style makes it easy to apply a fierce wing.

Maskeraide - Anti-blemish clear spot patches (Beauty Box 5)

Why is it a fave?

You get blemishes, I get blemishes, we all get blemishes! Slap on one of these Maskeraide patches to help mask that troubled skin in no time.

Pur~lisse - Pur~delicate soy milk cleanser  (Beauty Box 5)

Why is it a fave?

Again, LOVE pur~lisse! This soy milk cleanser gently cleanses your skin. Get all the dirt and grim of the day off your precious mug and looks nice and refreshed for the next day.

Walmart - Winter 2016 - Classic (2)

This month I received TWO (!) Walmart Classic Beauty Boxes.

Here is what I received in my second box-

Dove - Advanced Hair Series Quench Absolute shampoo, conditioner & mask
value: $1

L'Oreal - Age Perfect Cell Renewal golden serum & day cream
sample

Aveeno - Daily Moisturizing body yogurt
value: $1

Ponds - Rejuveness anti-wrinkle cream
value: $2

Curel - HydraTherapy wet skin moisturizer
value: $1.50

Aveeno - Absolutely Ageless daily moisturizer
value: $4

CoverGirl - LashBlast volume mascara
*Full size  value: $6.50


Walmart Beauty Box total value: $16

Walmart - Winter 2016 - Classic (1)

This month I received TWO(!) Classic Walmart Beauty Boxes.
Here is what I received in the first box-

Aveeno - Daily moisturizing body yogurt
value: $1

Dove - Advanced Hair Series Quench Absolute shampoo, conditioner & mask
value: $1

Ken Paves -You Are Beautiful shampoo, conditioner & mask
value: $1

Curel - HydraTherapy wet skin moisturizer
value: $1.50

Dove - Dry Oil moisture nourishing body wash
value: $0.50

Ponds - Rejuveness anti-wrinkle cream
value: $2


Walmart Beauty Box total value: $7

Walmart - Winter 2016 - Trendsetter

Here is what I received in my Trendsetter version-

Ponds - Rejuveness anti-wrinkle cream
value: $2

Dove - Deep moisture nourishing body wash
value: $0.50

Dove - Advanced care deodorant
value: $1

Curel - Hydratherapy wet skin moisturizer
value: $1.50

Garnier Whole Blends - Green apple & green tea shampoo and conditioner
value: $1

Covergirl - LashBlast volume mascara
*Full size   value: $6.50


Walmart Beauty Box total value: $12.50

Birchbox - January 2017 - Your Greatest Self

It's a new year, so I decided to resubscribe to Birchbox after about a half year hiatus.

Here's what I recieved in my box-

Pixi by Petra - Glow tonic to-go
value: $1

IPKN - Moist & Firm beauty balm SPF 45
value: $6

Oribe - Impermeable anti-humidity spray
value: $4.50

EYEKO - Skinny liquid eyeliner
value: $10

Klorane - dry shampoo with oak milk
value: $12

January Birchbox total value: $33.50

Beauty Box 5 - January 2017 - Red Carpet Ready

Here is everything that Beauty Babes will be receiving in the January Beauty Box 5!!

So Susan Cosmetics - Light diffuser
*Full size    value: $18

Pur~lisse - pur~delicate soy milk cleanser
value: $7

Novex - Bamboo Sprout leave-in conditioner
*Full size    value: $5

Nanacoco - nail polish in My Guy *various shades
*Full size    value: $4

MaskerAide -Anti-blemish clear spot patches
*Full size     value: $7


January Beauty Box 5 total value: $41

IPSY - January 2017 - Metropolis

New year, new beauty box products to receive!
This month IPSY went with the theme Metropolis and personally I'm loving it because I am a city girl.

Here is what I will receive in my January Glambag -

pur~lisse - Blue Lotus Seed 5-in-1 mud mask and exfoliant
value: $20

TEMPTU - base smooth and matte primer
value: $8.50

Pacifica - BLUSHIOUS in Wildrose
*Full size  value: $12

theBalm Cosmetics - Bahama Mama bronzer
value: $1.50

IT Cosmetics - Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination anti-aging concealer
value: $4.50

January IPSY glambag total value: $46.50