Glossy Box | March 2013

This months glossy came a little later as a result of the Easter weekend, but when it did I was not left disappointed. Five products came in this months box with the theme of metropolitan chic: Get back into the spring of things. Each product has the aim of getting you ready for spring! Oh, and Four of the Five products were FULL SIZE! 

Model Co Cheek & Lip tint in Rosy Red: Tints are the perfect product for summer as they are lightweight and don't melt off your face in the summer heat. The Model Co tint in Rosy Red is perfect for me as a lip tint,, as I prefer a little bit of a darker lip. Check out the swatches below!

Jergens Natural Glow Moisturizer: I was really excited when I saw this, as I am in need of a self tanner for the summer, and I love the gradual moisturizer ones. I used this straight after my shower that night. It made my skin so soft and the smell was amazing. The packaging says low oder, but there is a scent, and its the perfect scent for summer. Fresh with a bit of sweetness. Im exciting to keep using this and will probably buy the full size after I run out.

TRESemme Platinum Strength Deep Conditioning Treatment: To be honest, I thought this was just a regular conditioner at first, A product I don't use often as my hair is quite healthy already and I find whenever I do use conditioner it just makes my fine hair look really greasy. With that being said, I was going to use it for my dog. Of course I read more about it, and noticed that it was a treatment and used it the night I received the box. I concentrated it on the ends and worked whatever was left over throughout the rest of my head. My hair is so soft after using it, But like I said with the conditioner, my hair just doesn't look its cleanest. Thats probably only because of my hair type, but this is definitely a product I will use whenever my hair needs a little more moisture.

L'Oreal Youth Code Serum: This is another product I tried right away. I've been wanting to try a new serum for awhile now. What better chance to try one then now. This one is very lightweight and fast absorbing, it says to reduce dark spots and even skin tone. It's because of that I'm exciting to keep using it. This product and the four mentioned above are all FULL SIZE!

BM Platinum Tiara Eye Shadow: This, like the eye shadow quad that came with last months box probably won't get a lot of use out of me. 

Swatches of the Cheek & Lip tint, a product I can see myself using throughout spring/summer, The eye shadow swatch, which i think would make a good bronze highlight throughout summer.

Beauty Box 5| February 2013

So this finally came, and I can't say I was too happy. Just for reference I will be comparing this box to the ever so famous Glossy Box. 

Beauty Box 5 did not live up to my expectations of the beauty box. Unlink Glossy Box who provides tracking, I had no idea when this would come, only for it to end up arriving half way through the next month. With this being their "Birthday Box" like Glossy's I was really expecting a great variety of products to arrive, only for it to be mostly all hair care. All in all,  I don't see me getting much use out the products, with the exception of a few, and don't think that the wait for delivery is worth it. I would rather save my $12 and have decided to cancel my subscription with the company.

Well, moving on here is what I got in my February Beauty Box 5:

• The first thing is the H2O Bath Aquatics Shampoo, claiming to be extra-gentile and non-drying. I think this might be good for traveling, but for someone like me who is loyal to the Lush Big Shampoo, I don't see  me getting too much use out of it anytime soon.
• Coolway Boost, is a hair treatment that adds moistures and protects from heat. According to the card provided, it lock in that straitened style before you get out of the shower. If thats the case, its really not a product I need. I don't think my hair could get any straighter. This also came with a discount code to use on the coolway site and get 20% off...it expires tomorrow. Thanks BB5.
• Tree Hut Shea Sugar Body Scrub, is definitely a product I could see myself using, especially when travelling. I love body scrubs and am currently using one from Soap & Glory. I also have and Arbonne one that I can't wait to use up! Review on a few Arbonne products coming soon.
• I also received a BB5 own compact brush, which is great to carry around in you handbag.
• In the first photo posted you will see also a Set of Brush Guards containing 3 pieces one for and eyeshadow brush, a blush brush and a larger powder brush. These are great for holding the brushes shape while drying and travelling.
• Also in the first photo, there is a $50 gift card to iTRAIN, I think I might actually look into this and download a work out to start getting into shape for the summer.

Another thing I wasn't too keen on, was the packaging. I like having a use for the boxes afterwards. Like Glossy Box, who have really nice boxes, and sure I could probably use this for something else, such as wrapping a gift, but in the mean time there is no place to store it. I don't no, these are just my opinions on the box, maybe I'm just upset about how long it took to come. Are any of you subscribed to Beauty Box 5, who do you feel about it? Should I maybe give it another chance?

Hello Wonderfuls!

The scrunchie has made quite a comeback for Spring/Summer 13, and I am here to bring you a kick from the 80's (or 90's if -like me- thats when you used them). 

I personally love them, especially ones with bows! With hair as fine as mine, it's hard to get a messy bun/ponytail look with just a normal elastic. Girls with  thin-straight hair i hope you know what I'm talking about. If not, let me know you secret!!! As I was saying, these not only hold my hair in place, but still let it be loose: allowing me to create that "messy" look i love for casual days. 

Even though they are a little bit silly and a little bit scary they will always be fun and practical.

As always; have a wonderful day!