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Makeup / Cosmetics

September 27, 2012

Birchbox + Goop for October!

If you’re a birchbox subscriber, be sure to be on the lookout for an email giving you a choice on your October box (check those spam folders if you don’t see it soon!)

You can choose to get a special Goop box
or the regular October box.

(More info below the screenshot of the email)

What is Goop? Goop is Gwyneth Paltrow’s “…weekly publication delivered straight to your inbox offering exclusive limited edition collaborations, recipes, travel notes, shopping ideas and wellness tips for you, your wardrobe and your home.”

Ok so it’s not only Gwyny’s deal, there’s a staff and writers and such. And yes, the products on the site are out of the average person’s price range. It’s been called a site for spoiled white rich girls actually.

That doesn’t keep this $515 cute heart cashmere sweater from being cute though. WAY out of my price range but still cute. $200 and I might start thinking about it as an investment piece … but it’s too casual for work so probably not still. But that’s besides the point. No wait, actually that IS the point.

 

This is exactly why I want to make sure I get the Goop Birchbox.

Who knows what kind of fabulous goodies it might hold!

So be sure to look for it in your email if you’re already a Birchbox subscriber. I think the only way to opt in for this box is to click on the link in your email. If you’re not seeing the email, check your spam folder.

If you’re not already subscribed to Birchbox I’m not sure if you will get the option on sign up but it’s worth a shot. Sign up for Birchbox! (referral link):
http://www.birchbox.com/?raf=3l3e7

Oh also to note … apparently supplies are limited so act soon. This is the email confirmation I got (grumble):

 

September 18, 2012

September 2012 Birchbox unboxing

 

What’s inside:

  • Birchbox and Color Club® Custom Collection in “Put a Pin In It” : love it, I’m thinking the other shades are enticing as well.
  • twistband™ Lace up for Fall
  • The Brush Guard Variety Pack
  • Fekkai Essential Shea Shampoo & Fekkai Essential Shea Conditioner : scary ingredients. Didn’t even bother running a custom report on this one after taking a closer look. Add in that it would cost $50 total for shampoo and conditioner and I’ll pass on buying a full size version any time soon.
  • Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25+ : This BB Cream is a 5 according to a custom report with the Cosmetics Database. The big problems are parabens. For me two additional problems (for breakouts) are talc and dimethicone. I tried it on anyway… it just was all wrong for me.
  • BVLGARI Mon Jasmin Noir : again with the synthetic fragrances

Bonuses:

So favorite things from this box: nail polish, hair tie, and brush covers.

Unboxing video:

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Sign up for Birchbox! (referral link): http://www.birchbox.com/?raf=3l3e7

September 10, 2012

Review: Pixi Beauty Lip & Line – Fresh Pink

I bought the Pixi Beauty Lip & Line in Fresh Pink. It actually seems to look better in the photo than it does in real life (though I was tired and ready for sleep when I took the photo.)

It’s just a little too pink and a little too chalky looking in person somehow. I tried adding a lip gloss on top and that didn’t really help. Somehow it washes out my lips just a little too much and had that “teenager just starting to play with makeup” look to it.

I was impressed with the ingredients and would probably try something else from their line but I was not impressed with this lip & line product.

April 23, 2012

Everyday Minerals Glo base discontinued

I got this via email this morning (click image for larger view) and panicked since there seems to be a history of EM discontinuing my staple items (the Raw Sugar Bronzer AND the pressed powder foundation.) I quickly double checked the bases that I use and thankfully for me, I don’t use the “Original Glo” base.

But I thought I would post it to let people know that it looks like they’ll be selling them for a short period of time and then discontinuing them all together. So go grab som while you can if you use this base!

http://www.everydayminerals.com/store/base/original-glo.html

 

April 4, 2012

Beauty Label Breakdown from the Birchbox blog

Birchbox posted an excellent breakdown of 7 different ecological certification organizations that often are displayed to differentiate products from simple “natural” marketing hype. I couldn’t have said it better myself so here’s the link! 🙂

http://www.birchbox.com/the-haute-box/the-beauty-label-breakdown/

And a not so “spoiler” spoiler – April’s Birchbox is supposed to be filled with natural goodies! Yay! I hope we keep seeing more natural products in future Birchboxes as well.