Birchbox July 2014

Hey Sirens! I really enjoyed this month's Birchbox and can't wait to share it with you!

July Birchbox

This month's theme is Power Up!

A peak at this month's goodies!

Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

Deluxe Size (1.06 oz)-$6.46 Value!

This is the best dry shampoo I've tried thus far! It is super easy to use and works well to clean my hair. This will be my new go to dry shampoo and I can't wait to try some of their other products!

Naobay Body Radiance Lotion

Deluxe Size (30 ml)-$2.88 Value!

 I enjoyed the Oxygenating Cream Moisturizer I received in my December Glossybox, so I was happy to get this in my box.  I liked the feel and scent of this lotion, and would like to continue to try other products from this brand.

Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner (Raina)

Deluxe Size (0.024 oz)-$4.40 Value!

 I was happy to get this navy blue eyeliner in my box because I just love Sumita Beauty! I have a full size of this pencil in Aruna Black, so I am excited to get the chance to try it in another color.

Vasanti Cosmetics Detox Nutrient-Rich Purifying Facial Cleanser

Deluxe Size (20 ml)-$3.20 Value!

This is the first time I've received a cleanser from Birchbox, so it was a nice change. I haven't tried any products from this brand before, but I thought it worked well and I like the look of the packaging. I would be interested in trying out some of their other products in the future.

Beauty Extra: 100% Pure Gingerade Shower Gel

Sample Size (2 x 0.067 fl oz)-$0.15 Value!

Birchbox has sent me some skincare samples from this brand before, but I've never received anything bigger than foil packets. It would be nice to get a bigger sample size to really get test out some of their items. But from the two uses I got from these, I can say that I like the scent of this shower gel.

Special Bonus: One-Year Subscription to Women's Health Magazine

Full Size (10 issues)-$9.99 Value!

I think it's cool that Birchbox added this in as an extra bonus. It's awesome that you not only get one trial issue, but a whole year for free! Plus they don't sign you up for auto renewal, so you don't have to worry about cancelling if you don't want to continue your subscription!

Total Cost: $10.00

Total Value: $27.08!

What did you think of this month's Birchbox? Do you read or receive Women's Health magazine?
What kind of other special bonuses would you like to see Birchbox include?

If you would like to sign up for Birchbox, I'd love it if you'd use my referral link!

Glossybox June 2014

Hello Sirens! Today, I'm excited to share last month's Glossybox with you!

June Glossybox

Stars & Stripes!

The Stars & Stripes Edition

First peak inside!

AYRES (Patagoina Body Butter)

Deluxe Size (1 oz)-$4.15 Value!

I really liked this body butter. I enjoyed the light scent of the essential oils, jasmine and rosemary. I would be open to trying some of their other products.

CAMILLE BECKMAN (Platinume Gold Imperial Repair Hand Therapy)

Full Size (1.35 oz)-$10.00 Value!

I absolutely love this hand cream! I like the scent even more than the Glycerine Hand Therapy I received in my May/June New Beauty Test Tube-I just love the lemongrass vert and sparkling grapefruit scent! Plus I like the packaging of this one better because it looks more premium. I would love to try their Imperial Cleansing Gel and Body Milk in the same scent!

Rusk (Texture Dry Finishing Spray)

Deluxe Size (1.5 oz)-$3.38 Value!

I'm pretty excited to try this product. I love the packaging and feel this is a good sample size. I'm also intrigued by the concept of this product since I don't think I've come across a product that combines hair spray with a texture spray. Since I'm all about multitasking products, this will be a great product to use on days I'm pressed for time.

STRANGEBEAUTIFUL Library of Color (Colorbloc)

Full Size (2 X 0.15 fl oz)-$18.00 Value!

Even thought I'm a huge polish addict, I wasn't too psyched about this polish duo. While the packaging is cute, I wish they would have included the color names on the bottles. And while I understand the color choice, these are colors I wouldn't normally pick out on my own. But they would probably work well for nail art purposes, so they won't go to waste. I also think these polishes are kind of expensive for the amount of product you get, but I haven't tried the formula to test the quality. 

SUMITA BEAUTY (Chamagne Eye Shadow Pencil)

Full Size (0.084 oz)-$18.00 Value!

This was one of my favorite items in the box! I've been a huge fan of Sumita Beauty since I received the Kala Color Intense Pencil I received in my February Glossybox and won the Eye and Brow Set in Glossybox's Facebook Fan Giveaway! While I'm more familiar with some of their products, I haven't had the chance to try one of their eye shadow pencils until now. I loved the color-it is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for every day wear. The pencil was very easy to use and had good pigmentation. I can't wait to try more products from this brand in the future!

Bonus Item: C Wonder Card

Promo Code-$5.00 Value!

I love that Glossybox threw in this card as a bonus item, but I wish it contained a higher value like the Bergdorf Goodman Gift Card we received in the May Glossybox. This card won't get you far considering they charge $9.50 for shipping! But luckily this card doesn't expire until January 31st of next year, so I have plenty of time to decide if I want to purchase anything. 

Total Cost: $18.33 (With Annual Subscription)
Total Value: $58.53!

I just love the Stars & Stripes design of the box!
What do you think of the June box?

If you would like to subscribe to Glossybox, email me at AquaticAllure@gmail.com and I will be happy to send you an invite!

Ziba Beauty Eye and Brow Set

Hey Sirens! I'm one lucky duck! I'm so excited to tell you that I won another Glossybox giveaway! This time I won Glossybox's Facebook Fan Giveaway!!

 

 

 

Ziba Beauty Eye and Brow Set

$48.00 Value!

 

 

Aruna Black Contrast Eye Pencil

 

 

Brow Set Brow Wax Pencil

 

 

Dual Pencil Sharpener

 

 

Multi Task Brush

 

I am just over the moon that I won this set after winning the Josie Maran Set only 2 months prior! I am very excited because I will get more use out of these products. I just loved the Sumita Beauty Kala Color Intense Pencil that I received in last month's Glossybox, so I'm psyched to try out the Aruna Black Contract Eye Pencil. I've also never used a wax pencil before, so I'm anxious to try it out. And I'm always happy to get tools that will last long after I've used up the makeup items.

  

Have you tried any Ziba Beauty's products? If so, which are your favorite?
Do you ever enter giveaways? If so, have you ever won? What did you win?

 

Disclaimer: I did not purchase these items. I won them in a giveaway. All opinions are my own.




Glossybox February 2014

This month my Glossybox came a bit later than usual. Since February was such a short month, I actually received my box on the first day of March! But it was well worth the wait-all but one item came full sized!!

 

 

February Glossybox

 

 First look inside the box!

 

LAUREN B. BEAUTY (Nail Couture in City Of Angels)

Full Size (0.5 fl oz)-$18.00 Value!

 

I am always excited to try new brands of nail polish, especially when they are 5-free, cruelty-free, and vegan-friendly! I'm not typically a light pink polish kind of girl, but this is a very lovely shade.

 

PUREOLOGY SERIOUS COLOUR CARE (COLOUR FANATIC Multi-Tasking Hair Beautifier for Color-Treated Hair)

Deluxe Size (1 fl oz)-$3.58 Value!

This product sounds amazing since it provides 21 benefits to color-treated hair. Unfortunately my hair isn't color-treated, but I have been wanting to dye my hair red again for a while now. Guess I should give it a go, so I can try this product out!

 

SUMITA BEAUTY (Kala Color Intense Pencil)

Full Size (0.06 oz)-$15.00 Value!

 

As you all know by now, I am an eyeliner junkie! I just can not get enough. I have a few black pencils in my collection, but that doesn't stop me from going crazy over this liner!! I just love it-it glides on smoothly and is very pigmented! This is hands down my favorite item in this month's box!

 

ANATOMICALS (Puffy The Eye Bag Slayer Wake Up Under Eye Patches)

Full Size (0.21 oz x 3 Patches)-$11.00 Value!

This was the only item I was disappointed to see in my box. While I really enjoyed the body cleanser I received in my December Glossybox, I'm not so keen on receiving under eye patches since I don't really have a problem with puffy eyes. Plus these type of products don't do much to eliminate the problem. I encourage anyone looking for solutions on how to eliminate puffy eyes to read this article on the causes of puffy eyes and ways to treat them.

 

FIGS & ROUGE (Tinted Lip Balm in Cherry Blossom)

Full Size (0.42 oz)-$9.00 Value!
 

 I love lip balms, so I was ecstatic to get this in my box! The design reminds me of a tube of hand lotion, which is kind of unique. And the colors of the packaging remind me of spring, so looking at it makes me happy. The light Cherry Blossom scent is really nice and the balm feels nice on my lips.

 

Total Cost: $18.33

Total Value: $56.58!

What do you think of February's Glossybox? 

Are you signed up for Glossybox? If so, what did you get in your box?

 

If you don't receive Glossybox and would like to subscribe, I will be happy to send you an invite!