Tuesday, July 23, 2013

June Birchbox Review

Yeah for the Birchbox!!!

It's fun to get a small package in the mail...okay, it's fun to get big packages also...

First thing I noticed?  They changed the box.  The cute pink lettering is gone.  It's just white lettering now.

*sigh*

The things I notice and miss...

The new box...and why it's sideways, I do not know...the picture isn't saved like that on my computer...


Inside...


Lotion...


Facial scrub...


Lip & cheek stain...


Nail Polish...


Gum!


Postcards...


Descriptions and my opinions...

Antica Farmacista/Body Moisturizer in Grapefruit
What: Freshly scented, antioxidant-packed moisturizer from Italy.
How: Apply a generous amount to clean skin.

-ok...i want to like this.  i really really do.  and i keep trying it here and there... not before bed, because grapefruit is supposed to be invigorating and i need help getting to sleep, not staying awake...but...i can't really give this a thumbs up or a thumbs down.  i don't dislike it...

Birchbox+Color Club/Wanderlust Collection
What: Exclusive neon pastel shades inspired by four of our favorite cities.
How: Two coats will give you an opaque, glossy finish.

-did NOT think i would like this.  especially after the previous nail polish they sent me that i didn't care for.  but, i thought...eh...try the weird color.  so i did.  and i was loving it more and more with each brushstroke.  i did my "accent nail" a dark purple.  and i loved my nails.  my husband didn't really care for it...he didn't dislike it, he just thought it odd.  but me?  i love it enough for both of us.  i will use this bottle up...will i buy the full-size?  just might.  i wonder what city this one was inspired by.  thumbs up!  both of them!

Mirenesse/Glossy Kiss Lipstick
What: This user-friendly pencil is a goof-proof way to score high-impact lips.
How: Layer on lips for a glossy look or blot for a pretty matte stain.

-tried it.  on my lips and on my cheeks...like the package says...and...i don't know.  i don't normally wear red on my lips.  i like it...i just...don't...know... it works exactly how it says.  it even worked nicely as a cheek stain.  haven't decided whether to keep it or pass it on to a daughter.

suki/Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser
What: Two-in-one cleanser and exfoliator that magically lathers and smells deliciously lemony.
How: Massage a nickel-sized amount onto damp skin, then rinse.

-oh...i loved this stuff.  love it.  unfortunately, right now, i have facial cleansers i need to use up, so i can't justify buying the full size.  maybe in the future.  love this.  thumbs up.

Glee Gum/Sugar-free Glee Gum
What: Chew on this-this all-natural gum has no artificial ingredients.
How: Keep in your purse.  Pop a piece whenever you need to freshen up.

-if you know me, you know i love gum.  not this gum.  go find yourself an old MRE and get the ancient chiclets gum out and chew on it.  it'll be the same experience.  thumbs down.  both thumbs down.

Postcards...

-they sent me a row of postcards.  they'll probably end up being scratch paper.

 I'm keeping my subscription to the Birchbox.  I'm looking forward to seeing what little treasures I get next month.

If you are interested in trying it out, go here: http://birch.ly/13EggMb

Yeah, using that link gets me points.  It's okay.  What goes around comes around.  You can have your people give you points.  Plus, I want to see what I can do with points... They have women boxes and men boxes.  I love that the men's costs more, because how often does that happen in the real world?  The website will tell you a four-week wait time for the women's subscription, but I started my subscription April 14th and got April's box a few days later.  

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Dreamfinity Cooling Gel Pillow

So I'm at Sam's Club awhile back...and I eyeballed this pillow...


Then I go back and eyeball it again...

And keep thinking about it...

So I go buy it.

And...a few weeks later, I am loving this pillow.

The gel works.  And if I wake up and where I'm laying has warmed up, I just rotate the pillow...

Thus far, I have not used the other side.  The regular foam side.

And I love how it makes a THONK sound when I toss it on my bed after making the bed.  Because this pillow is heavy.

Cool pillow.

Both thumbs up.

May Birchbox Review

May's Birchbox came and I was happy to get it...

Got my cute little box...


Opened it to find some paper that they wanted me to fill in the blanks and put it on twitter...which I don't really do...so...nix on that idea, but thank you very much...


Opened the tissue paper...and this is what I see:


A little perfume...


A little box of emery boards...


Some spray...


Inside the little yellow thing was some sunscreen...


And eyeliner...


So here's the description and my opinion...

Joie/Folle de Joie eau de parfum
For its debut scent, the chic fashion brand created this carefree mix of mandarin, rose, and sandalwood.

-well...i used it all up.  i really like it.  however, no one anywhere commented on it.  and seeing as how i get great reviews of my regular perfume..and got nada on this one...i just used it all up and then told it too bad and went back to my regular.  thumbs up...just not for me.

Tweezerman/Matchbox Itty Bitty Nail Files
Keep these cute mini files in your purse to fix mani mishaps.

-truth here...i didn't actually use them.  i sent them to my daughter.  i don't really need files...and i figure an emery board is an emery board... however, they are super cute.  and it is in a little box that would fix easy in your purse...so...if you wanna, i'm not against them...thumbs up...cute idea...

Beauty Protector/Protect & Detangle
Great for all hair types, this nourishing elixir locks in color, adds shine, and instantly detangles.

-this one, I LOVE...how much?  i bought the full size bottle.  it protects against heat styling...the sun...moisturizes...says it keeps frizz down...and adds shine.  so.  and i kind of like the smell.  my hair guy said to use a heat protector, i got this in the mail and loved it, so ordered the real thing.  thumbs up.

Coola/Classic SPF30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face
This mineral sunblock is infused with organic antiaging ingredients like evening primrose extract and borage seed oil.

-as far as i can tell, what they say about this is true.  but...i'm trying to not add more products that i already have a few of to my cabinet...and i already have a few facial sunscreens that i like.  so, even though i like it and i do like the scent...i passed this on to my daughter...

Sumita/Color Contrast Eyeliner
Inspired by traditional Indian formulas, this velvety liner glides on easily and lasts for hours.

-k...i was hesitant about this...because eyeliner and me...quite often we don't get along.  but this one?  it really did go on easy!  clean...quick...and it was certainly vibrant.


Once again, I'm keeping my subscription to the Birchbox.  I'm looking forward to seeing what little treasures I get next month.

If you are interested in trying it out, go here:  https://www.birchbox.com?raf=xks65

Yeah, using that link gets me points.  It's okay.  What goes around comes around.  You can have your people give you points.  Plus, I want to see what I can do with points... They have women boxes and men boxes.  I love that the men's costs more, because how often does that happen in the real world?  The website will tell you a four-week wait time for the women's subscription, but I started my subscription April 14th and got April's box a few days later.  So.  Maybe that's there to just have you relax.