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Let’s take a look at all three of my $10 subscriptions for November 2016. Birchbox; The Finishing Touch Birchbox arrived first as usual. The box itself is pretty, but it looks familiar, like I’ve received this pattern before. The stuff inside – initial reactions: too much haircare as always. Although no full size, some good …
As the year comes to an end and I’m thinking of dropping at least one of my subscriptions, let’s take a look at Birchbox and Sephora Play. Birchbox arrived first, and that’s something I like about it. I almost never have to wonder if I’m going to get my Birchbox. It’s old reliable. So …
I just received my second Glossybox! Last month, I got the gorgeous “Secret Garden” Glossybox illustrated by Antonio Soares. The October Glossybox came in their traditional box that features one of my favorite color combinations: blush pink and black. Inside, the products were wrapped in blush pink tissue paper tied with a black grosgrain ribbon. …
Ipsy arrived before Birchbox this month, and I was happy to get it because I saw a sneak peek of the adorable Halloween themed bag, Black Magic, online. The cute metallic pink heavy plastic makeup bag is adorned with Halloween objects: witches, fangs, black cat, ouija board, candy corn, magic potion, crystal ball, a cute …
I know I’m overwhelming you with boxes lately, but I’ve been in subscription box heaven. A while back, I got to try out a Beauty Box 5 box, and I really liked the assortment of beauty products. A couple of weeks ago, I saw a post on Facebook about special boxes that were available to …
I’ve been in subscription box heaven these past few weeks. I know I’ve been writing about all the beauty boxes that have come my way lately. I’ve gotten a lot of good ones! Hope you don’t mind me rhapsodizing about them. Better than me complaining, right? But now for something different. POPSUGAR Must Have Box …
I’ve been curious about Glossybox for some time now, so I was thrilled when I got a chance to try out the September 2016 Glossybox. Because September is fashion month, Glossybox, in developing the theme for this month’s box, was inspired by how fashion and beauty come together. They chose Portugeuse illustrator, Antonio Soares, known for …
All my subscriptions came on time or early this month. I already wrote about my terrific September ipsy bag. And to follow up on my missing product with points, ipsy said they couldn’t replace it but they were sending me something else. It hasn’t arrived yet, and my fingers are crossed that it isn’t a …
My August ipsy bag just showed up a couple of weeks ago, but I got my new September bag yesterday. Unfortunately, it was missing the Gen Nude Radiant Lipstick from Bare Minerals that I redeemed my points for at the end of July. Boo hoo. I really wanted that lipstick!! After contacting ipsy to let …
We’re into September, but I haven’t posted anything about my three $10 beauty subscriptions from August. So I’ll do one post on all three. Let’s see which one did the best in August. Birchbox Birchbox always gets delivered first. That’s a plus. It’s a cute box with fun colors and patterns that remind me …
Although I complain from time to time, I looooove subscription boxes. Who doesn’t love getting a gift in the mail once a month? And I don’t peek. I don’t like to know in advance what I’m getting. For me, the surprise is everything. I currently get three beauty subscription boxes. That’s a lot. And one …
You know, I’m not sure if the monthly Sephora Play! bag has a theme or not. Frankly, I don’t think it matters. The cosmetics in the bags seem pretty random to me. But for July, Sephora Play adorned the muslin bag, that is now in its third month, with a pink ice cream treat with …
I’m still feeling good about ipsy. I got my July bag yesterday. The theme is Hot Summer Nights, appropriate for July. The bag itself is cute, a metallic silver plastic makeup bag adorned with beach umbrellas. I’m happy with 4 out of the 5 items that I received: theBalm Meet Matte Trimony Eyeshadow, an eyeshadow …
Another absolutely adorable makeup bag from ipsy! The theme is Rebel Rebel, and the design on the makeup bag is brightly colored graffiti. Last week I took the train into Boston from the suburbs, and the back side of a building near the railroad station in Beverly is completely covered in really skilled, artistic graffiti. …
One of the things that I love about Birchbox is that it comes so early in the month compared to ipsy and Sephora Play. I also like the fact that you get a $1 credit to spend in the Birchbox shop or retail store for every 10 points you accrue either from Birchbox purchases or …