Wednesday, August 15, 2012

MAIL: Birchbox August 2012!


Please excuse the sunshine photo, haha.

In this box:
-Shu Uemura Full Shimmer Shampoo Sample 0.5 fl oz - $2.40
-Shu Uemura Full Shimmer Treatment Sample 0.5 fl oz -$5.67
-Viva La Juicy La Fleur Sample 0.05 fl oz - $1.40
-Jouer Birchbox Pink Lip Gloss 0.06 fl oz - $5.00
-Apothederm Stretch Mark Cream 0.7 fl oz - $11.04
-Schick Hydro Silk Razor - $8.95

Total value:  $34.46

First impressions:
I'm excited to try the Shu Uemura, and totally confused as to how there is now a US branch.  Does this mean that the beloved eyelash curler could make a return?  Or did they sell the technology to Lancome because they never plan on coming back with makeup?  The Viva La Juicy smells nice in the bottle, but of course, it gets a little weird on me.  I'll wait and ask j0hn what he thinks of it when he gets home.  The lip gloss is nice, but it's so freaking tiny!  Apparently though, it's a quarter of the product in a full size, so that makes me a little sad to put into perspective.  The Apothederm product excites and disappoints me in the same breath.  I doubt there is enough here to see a reduction in stretch marks.. especially since the bottle is only half full.  And lastly, this month's lifestyle extra came to everyone.  The razor is exciting because it even comes with coupons on the back.  I'm probably going to pass this one to my sister though, as I already have a razor I like, as does j0hn, or we use electric razors.  Maybe I'll save it for my next trip, though.

Final thought?  This box was better than I was expecting; we had no spoilers available this month and it made it a little hard to get excited about it, but it also kept my expectations low.  It's a toss up on that one.  Want to try Birchbox yourself?

This was in the box as well, and provides tips and tricks for makeup, tools, reading labels, shaving and skincare.

Monday, August 13, 2012

MAIL: MyGlam August 2012!



What's in this month's bag?
-Circus Nail Polish in Spectacle - full size: price unknown [V, CF]
-Demeter Roll on Perfume Oil in Clean Skin - .29 fl oz: $10.00 [says CF on their site]
-Eclos Moisture Therapy Regenerative Cream - .25 fl oz:  $3.12
-Eclos Cellular Activator Facial Serum - .5 fl oz:  $7.50
-s.a.l.t.y. cosmetics Glama-ZOID! Eye Shadow - 1 gm: $5.98
Total:  $26.60

First impressions:
Holy cow that eyeshadow is overpriced!  A 2.5 gram loose pigment is $14.97?!  WHAT?  My second impression was.. I like the nail polish, I actually like the roll on oil, but... whut?  The gloss smells like.. candy, but maybe not in a good way, and they're presenting it as an extra goodie, not a regular part of the bag.  This month isn't good or bad, it's just.. confusing.  I'm kind of indifferent about this month's bag.  I guess if I didn't know how damn overpriced the eyeshadow was, I wouldn't feel so eh about it, but, $14.97?!  C'mon!!  What kind of start up charges that much for "mica, boron nitride 30" mixed together in a pot?!  It's white, sparkly and sheer!  That's like.. a 600% markup, at least!  I'm so confused by this bag.  And can I just say, seeing "STEM CELLS" plastered all over the skin care has me scratching my head.  It's a serious anti-aging ingredient, and Myglam is geared towards 13 to 30 year olds.. not 40 to 60 year olds?

I like the bag a lot at least?  I.. still don't know.  Eh.

Monday, August 6, 2012

FOTD: Sexy & Smoky

If you have hooded lids, but you still want a smoky eye, here is a great way to acheive that without looking like your eyes have disappeared into your head, haha.

I concentrated a light color on my lid, did a soft cut crease with a darker color, then added a medium toned color into the outer v and below the eye to the outer edge of the iris.


Face:
Smashbox Dark Spot Correcting Primer
Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation [V, CF]
MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC20
Hourglass Aura Cheek Stain in Rouge [CF]
bareMinerals Ready Bronzer in the High Dive
ELF Translucent Matifying Powder [CF, V?]
ELF Liquid Eyeliner in Black [CF, V?]

Eyes:
Korres Anti-Aging Eye Primer
Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV (Uzi, Money, Loaded) [CF]
Eyeko Skinny Eyeliner in Black [CF?]
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Pencil in Zero [V, CF]
Lancome Hypnose Star mascara

Lips:
Josie Maran Lip & Cheek Stain in Tango [V, CF]
Buxom gloss in Celeste

Saturday, August 4, 2012

EOTD: the Joker?



Eyes:
Korres Quercetin & Oak Anti-Aging Primer
MSC Pop N Lock Shadow Base [V, CF]
MSC pigment in Acid Bath
[V, CF]
MSC pigment in Trashed [V, CF]
MSC pigment in Hold Fast [V, CF]
MSC pigment in Birfday Suit [V, CF]
MSC pigment in Bitch Slap [V, CF]
Eyeko Skinny Liner in Black [I think they're CF?]
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Zero
[V, CF]
Lancome Hypnose Star mascara


Another angle, from my webcam.  Have a great day everyone! =D

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Friday, August 3, 2012

FOTD: Back in the swing of things with Detrivore!

So after not wearing makeup for about four days, I'm back!  Here's a look I did today with my newly acquired Detrivore Cosmetics eyeshadows.  There are only two eyeshadows in this look, but do to the darker colors properties, it looks like three or more.




Skincare:
Dr. Brandts Dark Spots No More Serum [V, CF]
Sephora Collection Instant Depuffing Roll-On Gel [CF*]
Philosophy Take a Deep Breath Gel Hydrator [V, CF]
Smashbox Photo Finish More Than Primer Dark Spot Correcting



Face:
Urban Decay Naked Foundation in Shade 2.0 [V, CF]
MAC Studio Finish Concealer
BareMinerals Ready Bronzer in the High Dive
Buxom True Hue Blush in Euphoria
Maribella Permanent Eyeliner in Black (brows)

Eyes:
Korres Quercetin & Oak Anti-Aging Eye Primer
Detrivore Cosmetics pigment in Ghost [V, CF]
Detrivore Cosmetics pigment in Plague [V, CF]
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero [V, CF]
MAC Eye Kohl in Fascinating
Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara

Lips:
Buxom gloss in Celeste (I think...)

Thursday, August 2, 2012

FOTD: makeup!?



I put on makeup for the first time in days. It's been so hot, we sweated non stop while moving.

Face:
MAC studio fix powder in nc20 (i finally hit pan!)
BWC creamy concealer in fair
ELF studio blush in peachy keen

Eyes:
Stila e/s in karat
Maribella permanent liquid liner (brows)
Lancome hypnose star

Lips:
Fresh lip balm in rose

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

I won a SELF magazine giveaway of Hint water



Hey guys! We came to the old apartment today to return our cable & internet stuff and check the mail one last time, and I found this on my doorstep!

"Congratulations on winning the SELF Healthy Foods Giveaway! We thank you for your interest in our product and hope that you agree HINT Raspberry-Lime really is the best"Flavored Water".

Enjoy and please remember that HINT is best served chilled.

Stay hydrated,
Your Friends at HINT"

As soon as I try them I'll let you guys know how they are! :D

Ftc: I received these products in a giveaway from SELF magazine. I was not paid, or even asked, to do this post.

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