Glade Expressions

Loving the apple scent! A great kick start for fall

unreal candy

great candy! it doesn't taste artificial and I feel like I'm not putting too much junk in my body.

August 2012 Birchbox, MyGlam, and Glossybox!

so let's start off with what I got in this month's.....


Birchbox

yes, I got a razor in this month's Birchbox. Everything else are sample sized products.

Next is........

My Glam

Lastly is......
Glossybox

in Glossybox, the only full sized items I received were the nailpolish ( in lime green color) and the Lip cream (in nude color)

July 2012 Glossybox

 The items I received in my July Glossybox are circled in red.
Starting from the left, I got:

OFRA COSMETICS

UNIVERSAL EYEBROW PENCIL

Water resistant pencil suitable for the most sensitive eye area. It is the perfect solution for your eyebrows and is called Universal Eyebrow Pencil for a reason, as it is one color to suit all skin tones. It is very soft and will make it easy for you to create a perfect shape. Created with a Beeswax base for a smooth, soft and long lasting application.

SENNA COSMETICS

DOUBLE DOSE LIP LACQUER

The super shiny, sparkle infused and vanilla flavored gloss formula contains light reflecting pigments that make your lips seem fuller and hydrated. The lip gloss contains Vitamins and Jojoba Oil for extra conditioning. The gorgeous color combinations work alone or layered together for ultimate shine and long-wear.

SEBASTIAN PROFESSIONAL

COLOR IGNITE MULTI TONE CONDITIONER

Color protection conditioner for multi-tonal and lightened hair.

Micro-bubble conditioner whips, wraps and wows the shine. The result: long-lasting color shine and vibrancy.

SEBASTIAN PROFESSIONAL

COLOR IGNITE MULTI TONE SHAMPOO

Color Protection Shampoo for multi-tonal and lightened hair.

Smart color moisture complex targets the color-treated strands, to deeply moisturize and restructure fibers wherever needed most.

ALESSANDRO INTERNATIONAL

PEDIX HEEL RESCUE BALM

Exclusively for GLOSSYBOX in the US! With regular use this luxurious cream, enriched with MarinaVital complex, helps prevent the build-up of hard skin with long lasting results. The soothing and effective combination of shea butter, allantoin and tea tree oil provides intensive protection and nourishes skin, leaving it soft and supple.

Honestly, I'm still not satisfied with July's Glossybox, or any of the Glossyboxes I've received. I mean, for the price of $23, it didn't amaze me. If I received this as a $10 monthly subscription, then yeah, I'd really love it. But I'm still not feeling Glossybox. If you look at other countries' Glossybox, people get amazing products, but not the U.S. I feel like opting out. It's just not worth it. But I think I might just ride it out for another month. 

July 2012 MyGlam

July 2012 Birchbox

Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds (earphones)
LÄRABAR® über (fruit and nut bar snack)
Oscar de la Renta live in love (perfume sample)
Alterna BAMBOO® UV+ Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide (hair protecting serum)
stila It’s Go Time Lip Glaze (lip gloss)
Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint (tinted moisturizer)

June 2012 Birchbox

I'm super late in posting this month's birchbox, but here it is:

June's 2012 Birchbox contains:

-a sample men's perfume of John Varvatos Star U.S.A. (why did I receive men's fragrance?, I think it's because of father's day) 

-a pack of 20, BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages by Cynthia Rowley Bundle

-travel size Melvita Floral Water refreshing spray in the scent, rose

-a full size Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in the shade, olive

-theBalm® cosmetics Stainiac, lip and cheek stain

-mini sample of Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream

the actual sizes I received are as pictured above.

Overall, not bad. I really enjoyed this month's Birchbox. It's all something I would actually use. Even the men's fragrance smells really nice. Who doesn't need bandages from time to time. It's great to keep some in your purse for those accidental boo-boos. The facial spray was amazing. I'm always trying to find natural skincare items that don't irritate me because I have ultra sensitive skin. The eyeko eyeliner was a great addition to my birchbox. The olive green color really compliments my brown eyes. The lip and cheek stain is great for the summer. No need to reapply and no makeup meltdowns. Although the Yu-Be skin cream has an Asian herbal medicinal smell to it, I do not mind, I'm used to the smell. The cream is quite moisturizing and silky.

If you would like to subscribe to Birchbox, you can follow this link here: https://www.birchbox.com?raf=8xqgf

June 2012 MyGlam

this month's MyGlam bag includes:

-a mini sparkly gold clutch
-full sized NYX round lipstick in the shade Saturn
-full sized MARBELLA Permanent Eyeliner Pen (black, felt tipped)
-deluxe sample of PHILOSOPHY Take a Deep Breath oil-free Energizing Oxygen Gel Cream Moisturizer
-deluxe sample of LIVING PROOF frizz Nourishing Styling Cream

May 2012 U.S. Glossybox

First official subscription launch of the U.S. Glossybox!

in this box:

AMORE PACIFIC: Moisture Bound Refreshing Hydra-Gel (South Korea), a hydrating gel moisturizer that leaves your skin feeling bright and refreshed.

mini BURBERRY BEAUTY: Lip Mist Natural Sheer Lipstick in Copper No. 202 (UK), A creamy lipstick that offers a hint of natural, sheer color leaving your lips moist and dewy.

MARVIS: Marvis Whitening Toothpaste (Italy), Make the most of your splendid smile with a whitening toothpaste dripping in cool mint freshness, all while protecting against decay, tartar, and plaque.

PHYTO: Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Mask for Dry Hair (France), Indulge in luxury and aroma with a conditioning treatment that moisturizes and detangles strands without weighing hair down.

ZOYA: Summer 2012- Beach and Surf Collection (USA), in shade ZUZA

Bonus: Glossybox makeup blush brush


overall, not bad for my first Glossybox. For $20 a box, I was hoping for more. The only full sized products in this box was the toothpaste and the nailpolish. Everything else is a deluxe sized sample including the burberry lipstick (so cute!).  So far, I'm subscribed to 3 different Beauty Sample Subscription Services: Birchbox, MyGlam, and finally.... Glossybox.


If you are interested in Glossybox, leave a comment with your email and I'll gladly send you an invite to Glossybox. 

May 2012 MyGlam

This month's MyGlam includes:

-a makeup pouch (a different style every month)
-20 pcs of Miss Beauty: Nail Bling stickers (silver and pink hearts design)
- a full size Studio Gear Complete Color Intensely Professional Lipstick in the color, So Chili (brick red/brown color)
-a MyGlam synthetic eyeliner brush
-a MyGlam synthetic concealer brush
-a sample of Philosophy's fragrance in Love Sweet Love (eau de toilette)

Overall, this this month's MyGlam was not bad at all. The makeup pouch is pretty cute. As for the nail bling stickers, they aren't really my style ( I might give it away, free giveaway anyone?). The lipstick is not the type of color I go for but I'll use it as a lip stain instead of applying it heavily. The brushes are quite nice; I could never have enough brushes.

May 2012 Birchbox

This month's Birchbox features Gossipgirl

Honestly, this month's Birchbox was a disappointment. I never like any of the sample perfumes they send me and I could always get free perfumes from any department counter. Why would they send me a beauty blender cleanser if they didn't even send me a beauty blender? I could probably use it to clean my brushes but the sample is tiny. The nail polish was probably the most decent thing in this month's box. When I saw that I was receiving a sample of Dr. Jart's BB cream, I was ecstatic. But when I opened my sample tube of BB cream, it was literally empty! I couldn't squeeze anything out of it! I heard that some those who received this encountered the same problem. Anyone else have this problem? let me know. The head band was okay and the notecard was useless to me. Overall, not loving this month's Birchbox. =(

Lancome 20% off coupon

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Target: Email-exclusive preview: BOGO 50% early on shoes & bags

Sephora VIB Complimentary Gift

Origins Earth Day Trade-In Event April 22

April 2012 Birchbox

Just received my April 2012 Birchbox

 
This month's Birchbox includes:

Jurlique, Noisture Replenishing Day Cream

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Perfume

Alima Pure, Organic Nourishing Lipbalm in in the shade Rhubarb 

J.R. Watkins, Hand and Cuticle Salve

 Lifestyle Extra: Dropps, Laundry Detergent


This month's Birchbox was not bad at all. The sample sizes were pretty decent. All things I would use (even the laundry detergent, lol)



I am not affiliated with Birchbox, I purchased my own Birchbox every month.

April 2012 MyGlam Bag

Just received the April 2012 MyGlam Bag

April MyGlam includes:
-a small pink makeup pouch
-1 pair of All-Belle Eyelashes
-DermStore Lip Quench -Moisture Infused Lip Treatment
-Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in the shade, Woodstock
-MyGlam All-over Eyeshadow Brush
-MyGLam Eyeliner Brush

Overall, I am satisfied with April's MyGlam bag, well worth my $10. Can't wait to see what's in store for next month.

For more information about MyGlam, check out their website at www.myglam.com

I am not affiliated with MyGlam, I purchased my own MyGlam bag every month.

Jason Wu for Target

As most fashionistas know, the Jason Wu for Target collection officially came out today. Within minutes, then hours, many of the items sold out online. I waited until midnight to log onto Target.com, but as I searched around the site, many of the pieces were starting to sell out quick. Most of the smalls and medium sizes were sold out. I myself was lucky enough to purchase some pieces. I was really hoping to find the Jason Wu poplin dress in navy. Unfortunately, it is sold out online and in stores. I went to 3 different target stores this morning at around 8am. Two of which had a limited style selection (about only 3 or 4 different items on rack). The third Target store I went to had more variety of styles and accessories but unfortunately, by the time I got there, people had already bought  off all of my sizes( small/medium). I really hope the Jason Wu poplin dress in navy (size 4 or 6) comes back in stock soon.  Here are some of the pieces I bought from the store this morning:

Jason Wu for Target® Long-Sleeve Sheer Blouse in Blush Dots

Jason Wu for Target® Short-Sleeve Tee with Cat Print in Cream

Jason Wu for Target® Cap-Sleeve Pleated Blouse in Belize Blue

Beautyticket.com event! 5 Prestige Beauty Items for $10

Beautyticket.com is having an amazing deal. Starting February 1st, 2012 MIDNIGHT!!! This is my first time hearing about this, but apparently they did this event last year and it sold out in a matter of hours. I have no idea  how it works. I'm just spreading the news so that ya'll can get this amazing deal.

Your Price: $10.00

Starts February 1st at Midnight
5 Prestige Beauty items for $10.00

This event sold out last year in the first few hours so mark your calendars and don't miss out. Back by popular demand get 5 prestige beauty items for $10. Items include, color cosmetics and premium skin and hair care products. May include brands like Urban Decay, MOR, Bliss, Bourjois, MAC and more.

Surprise yourself this Valentine's Day with the uber fun event only at BeautyTicket.com!

Limit 3 per order.

here is the link:  http://beautyticket.com/5prestigebeautyitemsfor10.aspx