Wednesday, August 29, 2012


BEAUTY SAMPLE SUBSCRIPTION BOXES!

If you are like me and you like to try things before you buy the full size products then these subscripton boxes are for you!!!  I belong to several of them and currently I am trying to weed out the ones that I don't like as much and adding others that I wish to try.  There are literally tons of them. They start from just $10 a month and up (including shipping!).

Beauty Army - $12 per month will get you 6 samples of your choosing. In March of 2012 Beauty Army introduced a new referral program where you can earn one free box for every three friends you refer, up to four free boxes.

BeautyBox - $29.99 + $3.99 per month will get you a box filled with 12 samples. BeautyBox is from the same company that brought us JewelMint and StyleMint.

Beauty Box 5 - Beauty Box 5 will send out 4-5 beauty samples each month. A subscription starts at $12 per month (shipping is included) but you can get discounts if you pay upfront for a quarterly or yearly subscription.

Beauty Cache - $29.95 per quarter will get you a selection of beauty and skincare products. Beauty Cache is owned by SkinCareRX.

Beautyfix - $49.99 per quarter will get you nearly $400 worth of products! You fill out a style profile and the products recommended to you should match your needs and wants. Ultimately, you’ll get to choose the 8 products that are shipped to you. Shipping is free.

BeautyMint - Take a skincare profile and then they will recommend skincare products based on your answers. It looks like the base price is $39.99 for four products, or $49.99 for five products. There is a 30-day moneyback guarantee.

Birchbox

Birchbox - $10 per month will get you a box full of beauty samples and other surprises tailored to your tastes. Birchbox was one of the first subscription boxes and really helped launch the craze in the U.S.
Earn Rewards if you buy full sizes in the Birch Shop.

Conscious Box  Earth Friendly.  Healthy snacks, cleaning products, drinks, teas, detergent or soaps all natural samples. Coupons. $19 per box.

Eco-Emi  - Earth Friendly Products. Membership is $15 a month with includes a wide range of products like beauty, home and food.


Glossybox

GlossyBox – Glossybox has announced it will soon be launching in the U.S.! A subscription will cost $21 per month and for that you will receive 4-5 deluxe high-end beauty samples. GlossyBox was allegedly one of the first subscription boxes and launched internationally before introducing a U.S. box.

Glymm - Currently this box only ships within Canada. A subscription costs $12 per month and includes 4-5 deluxe beauty samples.

GoodeBox - $19 per month will get you 7-10 deluxe samples of ”clean & healthy, innovative & effective beauty products, along with occasional samples of health & wellness products and style-centric eco-living tools.”

Green Grab Bag – $15 per month will get a selection of natural, organic, and vegan beauty samples delivered to your door.

American Beauty Maven Subscription
Julep Maven - $19.99 per month gets you $40+ worth of nail polish and mani/pedi products from Julep. Extra discounts and bonus treats all year long!  All mavens receive 20% off their boutique purchases, plus free shipping!! Get your first box for just ONE Penny!!  If you don't like it, then cancel your membership and you are only out 1 cent!  Here is the link: http://julep.com/?r=21059709 use discount code: PENNY If you join you can skip any month if you do not like that months products without having to cancel.

Kara’s Way – For $15 per month you will receive an assortment of 5-10 eco-friendly beauty products. They are dedicated to helping consumers find new eco-friendly brands without needing to pay full price for your first item.



La Bella Box – La Bella Box is the best way to discover samples of boutique products from entrepreneurs all over the U.S. Join our mission in discovering boutique products. $20 per month

Makeup Monthly - Packages start as low as $18 per month and you’ll get a box of samples. You can choose if you’d prefer to receive skincare products, cosmetics, or nail products.

MyGlam - $10 gets you an assortment of beauty products to try each month as well as a video from a stylist explaining the products.

My Shade of Brown – Beauty samples for women of color! $10 per month will get you 4-5 deluxe samples.

New Beauty Test Tube - $29.95 per quarter gets you a tube filled with $150+ worth of beauty and skincare products

Sample Society by BeautyBar.com - $15 per month will get you 5 samples from BeautyBar.com's new beauty subscription service. Unfortunately at this time they are not accepting new members but you can put your name on the waiting list. If you like beauty subscription boxes I HIGHLY recommend getting on the waiting list because this is one of my favorite boxes!

Total Beauty - When the boxes come out you can see whats in them, if you like or want to try something in them you buy the box for $15. Elite members get full sized products. They ask that you review the product on their site. There is no monthly Subscription. There will be 5-6 items in each box.

Topbox – This box only ships within Canada. A box costs $10 per month, shipping is free, and will include 4 deluxe beauty samples.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

 
  Beauty Expert - Brow Design Kit

Get a free gift with a $30 purchase!!

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Beauty_Expert_Brow_Design_Kit_p/ep005.htm?Click=270452

The Beauty Expert - Brow Design Kit contains all of the arching, shaping and grooming tools needed to achieve the most beautiful and defined brows. Make perfect brows an essential part of your beauty routine!
Included in Kit:
5 Brow Powder Shades: Bella, ChloĆ©, Scarlett, Natasha & Valentina
E75 - Angled Brow & E80 - Wand Dual-Ended Brush
Dual-Ended Brow Pencil
Dual-Ended Brow Gel
Dual-Ended Highlighting Pencil
Small, Medium & Large Brow Stencils
Tweezer
Scissors
Sharpener

Sunday, August 12, 2012

My most recent Makeup haul!!

Recently I bought some new makeup from Hautelook.  I love that site.  You can shop new sale events daily featuring your favorite brands for women, beauty, home, kids, and men at up to 75% off!

Now on to what I bought!!

The Nude 'Tude palette by theBalm






theBalm unabashedly reveals their newest palette- Nude 'Tude! This amazing collection consists of 12 beautiful shadows that make wearing nudes fun. These satiny smooth colors can be applied naturally "i.e. let me slip into something more comfortable" or beautifully layered. The wide range of naked neutrals gives you light highlighters as well as brazen bold shades that work to add definition and emphasis.
 This palette allows you to dramatically dress up your eyes (if nothing else).
- Talc-free
- Paraben-free
- Size: 0.38oz. total net weight
- 100% Authentic
- Made in USA
Palette includes:
- Sassy (white frost)
- Stubborn (pale shimmering nude pink)
- Selfish (metallic true taupe)
- Sophisticated (shimmering bronze taupe)
- Sexy (rich matte mahogany)
- Serious (true matte black)
- Snobby (light gold)
- Stand-Offish (metallic champagne)
- Sultry (matte neutral brown)
- Schitzo (soft shimmering bronze)
- Silly (rich brown with gold shimmer)
- Sleek (deep matte brown)
- Double ended shadow/ liner brush
Directions: Use the conveniently included dual ended brush to apply to the eyes to contour, define and emphasize. All colors are multifunctional shadows and liners that can be used wet or dry.

It's time for you to Meet Matt(e)
It's time for you to Meet Matt(e). This gorgeous multi-shade, matte eyeshadow palette is just what you've been looking for. Featuring 9 fine and flattering matte shadows (named after all our favorite "Matt"s), this perfectly portable palette lets you combine shades to create a multitude of soft, wearable looks. Take your look from day-to-play with your pick of nice neutrals or dashing dark shades. A convenient, compact size means you can take this dreamboat anywhere you please.
 THE BALM MEET MATT(E) EYESHADOW PALETTE W 9 MATTE SHADOWS & BRUSH NIB FS
Directions: Use the conveniently included dual-ended brush to apply desired colors to eyelids. All colors are multifunctional shadows and liners that can be used wet or dry.



Introducing Shady Lady!


theBalm has revamped the oh so popular shadyLady Palette. This palette is a treat for the eyes in more ways than one. Featuring 9 shades (6 exclusive to Volume 2) tucked inside a zebra print package.

Shades:
  • Caught in the Act Courtney (shimmering rich brown)
  • Just This Once Jamie (silvery lilac shimmer)
  • Mischievous Marissa (luxurious champagne gold)
New Shades (exclusive to Volume 2!):
  • Feisty Felicia (midnight black shimmer)
  • Insane Jane (shimmery taupe)
  • Bossy Bobbi (shimmering peacock blue)
  • Makeout Mary (moss green shimmer)
  • Tempting Tara (shimmering sugar)
  • Devilish Danielle (golden peach shimmer)

BUXOM Big and Healthy Lip Polish

What it is:
A pout-perfecting, sheer coverage, shimmering lip gloss.

What it does:
This bestselling, sparkling diamond lip polish instantly creates the look of fuller, more voluptuous lips with luminous shine. Vitamins A and E help keep lips soft, smooth, and protected while the tingling sensation reminds you that it's working.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

Research results:
In clinical trials:
-86% of women experience an immediate increase in lip fullness
-75% of women felt that moisture in their lips had increased
-96% of women were satisfied with the overall improvement in the their lips.