February Beauty Army #2

BOO-BOO COVER-UP
Boo-Boo Covers
Sample Size: 3- 1x1in covers
Full Size: 6- 2x3in covers
Full Size Value: $19.99
Sample Value: $1.66

WHIP HAND COSMETICS
Loose Pigment Eyeshadow
(Medal Of Honor)
Sample Size: 0.03 oz.
Full Size: 0.1 oz.
Full Size Value: $14.00
Sample Value: $4.20

LASH CARD
Mascara Shields
Sample Size: 2 cards
Full Size: 20 cards
Full Size Value: $13.98
Sample Value: $1.39

OLIVE NATURAL BEAUTY
The Olive Bar
(Lemon & Lavender)
Sample Size: 1 oz
Full Size: 8 oz
Full Size Value: $10.00
Sample Value: $1.25

YES TO
Super Rich Body Butter
Sample Size: 0.1 oz
Full Size: 4.9 oz
Full Size Value: $12.99
Sample Value: $0.26












BATH & BODY WORKS 
TWILIGHT WOODS SHOWER GEL
Sample Size: 3 oz.
Full Size: 3 oz.
Full Size Value: $5.00
Sample Value: $5.00

 

 
 
 This box is valued at $13.76, the value of this box isn't very high but I got a bunch of new products to try. The Boo-Boo Cover-ups are interesting they work just like a temporary tattoo I will be doing a review on these really soon. Finally the last color in the Whip Hand Eyeshadow collection is here, and it is a beautiful copper color and I love it. The lash cards are really handy I am a bit disappointed because I thought they would be a bit thicker. The bar soap smell divine! I recently got a Lavender and Lemon candle and the combination is great and this soap smells just like my candle. The Say Yes to Carrots body butter is a small sample but it will be enough to see if I like it. The Bath and Body Works body wash is an extra for me since I swear it is my 10th bottle but I love having the extras around for guests.

January Birchbox #1

Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo

Sample Size: 52ml
Full Size: 250ml
Full Size Value: $32.00
Sample Value: $6.65

Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream

Sample Size: 4ml

Full Size: 50ml

Full Size Value: $42.00

Sample Value: $3.36

Harvey Prince Skinny Chic

Sample Size: Approximately 2ml

Full Size: 50ml

Full Size Value: $55.00

Sample Value: $1.81

theBalm cosmetics Hot Mama Shadow & Blush All-in-one
Sample Size: 1g Full Size: 7.08g Full Size Value: $20.00 Sample Value: $2.82

LASHEM Measurable Difference Lash Gel Sample Size: Approximately .5ml Full Size: 3.5ml Full Size Value: $69.99 Sample Value: $9.99

This box total came to $24.63 which is good but I kind of wish I had a different selection of items the only really new item for me was the Hot Mama blush. I already received the shampoo, perfume and face cream in previous boxes. I am happy to get more of the face cream since I do plan on buying the full size in the future, I do like the perfume but I haven't tried the shampoo yet. The Lashem sample is going to be good for travel because I already have the full size from my Beauty Army account. Overall this box is fairly good but I hope I don't get so many duplicate samples in the future.

January Birchbox #2

 For once I was able to get one of my Birchboxes fairly quickly, and by fairly quickly I mean with in a month of it being shipped to me. 

alessandro Nail Polish in Blue Lagoon 

Sample Size: 5ml

Full Size: 10ml

Full Size Value: $12.00

Sample Value: $6.00

 

Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream

Sample Size: 4ml

Full Size: 50ml

Full Size Value: $42.00

Sample Value: $3.36

 

Harvey Prince Skinny Chic

Sample Size: Approximately 2ml

Full Size: 50ml

Full Size Value: $55.00

Sample Value: $1.81

 

theBalm® cosmetics Put a Lid On It™

Sample Size: 0.125 fl oz

Full Size: 0.4fl oz

Full Size Value: $18.00

Sample Value: $5.62

Ojon damage reverse™ Instant Restorative Hair Serum

Sample Size: 0.07oz

Full Size: 1.7oz

Full Size Value: $25.00

Sample Value: $1.02

Just to give you the impression of how little there was in my box here is what all my samples look without the extra packaging. I could put all of these in my pocket and forget they were there (if I did that I would be sad.)

The total value of this box is $17.81, it isn't a high value box but I am happy to be trying the face cream because I haven't found one that I like enough to buy. The Harvey Prince perfume Skinny Chic is really lovely and I rate it up there with Hello which is my favorite perfume by far. I am always excited to get more nail polish and I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't have a dupe for this in my collection already. I love the balm. I have several of their products and I love them all and I can't wait to see how this compares to my Urban Decay primers. Now the last item is the Ojon hair oil, I honestly don't know what to say about getting this sample since it is so small. I might be able to use it once so I am going to save it for when I go to Paris instead of bringing one of my larger bottles with me. Other than the size disappointment I am excited to try some new products.

January Beauty Army #2

So during January it was the 1 year anniversary of Beauty Army and for their anniversary they were giving us a 7th sample to choose. We had the choice between 2 different mascaras from mark. brown or black. So which on did I choose? Keep reading to find out.

YES TO BLUEBERRIES Eye Firming Treatment
Sample Size: 0.1 oz
Full Size: 0.5 oz
Full Size Value: $19.99
Sample Value: $3.99

KARUNA Renewal Eye Mask
Sample Size: 1 Set
Full Size: 4 Sets
Full Size Value: $36.00
Sample Value: $9.00

MARK. Scanda-Lash Mascara (Brown)
Sample Size: 0.12 oz
Full Size: 0.12 oz
Full Size Value: $6.50
Sample Value: $6.50

MARK. Hook Up Lip Gloss (Honey)
Sample Size: 0.12 oz
Full Size: 0.12 oz
Full Size Value: $6.50
Sample Value: $6.50

 
BATH & BODY WORKS Sweet Pea Shower Gel
Sample Size: 3 oz
Full Size: 3 oz.
Full Size Value: $5.00
Sample Value: $5.00
  

SKYN ICELAND HYDRO COOL FIRMING EYE GELS
Sample Size: 1 pair of eye gels
Full Size: 8 pairs of eye gels
Full Size Value: $30.00
Sample Value: $3.75

 

ENSPRI
Ultra Collagen  
Sample Size: 
 Pure Collagen: 0.106 oz.
 Vital Hydrator: 0.135 fl. oz. (0.241 oz total) 
Full Size: 
 Pure Collagen: 2.29 oz.
 Vital Hydrator: 4 fl. oz. (6.29 oz total)
Full Size Value: $99.50
Sample Value: $3.81


All but 2 of these are duplicates for me so I won't even talk about them. Now the first new sample for me is the mark. Scanda-lash this is the prefect size mascara for me because I never use up a full size tube. It is also great because I got it in brown which work really well for me since I am currently only using brown mascara. Now the other new sample that I got is the Karuna eye masks I am very interested to see how they compare to the Skyn Iceland ones. The Karuna eye masks are more expensive but from what I found is the more expensive something is doesn't mean that it is necessarily better. Now before I forget the total overall value of this box comes to $38.55 which is what I would call an average value box not low but not super high valued.

December Beauty Army #1

 Lately it seems that I keep getting so many duplicates between my two Beauty Army subscriptions that I am starting to get bored with the service. Don't get me wrong I love being able to pick my own samples but I seem to be stocking up on shower gels, lip glosses and other random products. I think the only reason why I am keeping my sub right now is for those dang boxes! I love them, they are currently keeping my entire makeup and sample collection organized. Every time one box seems to be getting full I can always count on another to one to come in the mail filled with more goodies.

Well it seems that I had completely forgotten that I received my one of December boxes, it wasn't until I unboxed one of my January boxes that I realized I had already gotten that same colored lipgloss. So I set about trying to find the pictures of that box and I never took any, I had put away all my samples without even photographing them which is unheard of! I almost always take my photos right away so that I can use the products or put them away. Well I should end my ramblings and get on to the box right?

MARK. Hook Up Lip Gloss (Honey)
Sample Size: 0.12oz
Full Size: 0.12oz
Full Size Value: $6.50
Sample Value: $6.50

YES TO BLUEBERRIES Eye Firming Treatment

Sample Size: 0.1oz
Full Size: 0.5oz
Full Size Value: $19.99
Sample Value: $3.99

SKYN ICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels
Sample Size: 1 pair of eye gels
Full Size: 8 pairs of eye gels
Full Size Value: $30.00
Sample Value: $3.75

BATH & BODY WORKS Paris Amour Shower Gel
Sample Size: 3oz
Full Size: 3oz
Full Size Value: $5.00
Sample Value: $5.00

NOT YOUR MOTHER'S She's A Tease Volumizing Hairspray
Sample Size: 2oz
Full Size: 2oz
Full Size Value: $3.00
Sample Value: $3.00

GG GATSBY Raise Volume Conditioner
Sample Size: 0.5oz

Full Size: 8.4oz
Full Size Value: $14.99
Sample Value: $0.89

This overall value for this box is $23.13 it isn't high but I picked out some items that I am going to use to stock up the guest bathroom this summer. First up is the mark. lipgloss in honey, I had gotten the red gloss in a previous box and I wanted a more neutral color so I picked this one up. The Yes to Blueberries Eye product is something I really wanted because I love all the Yes to products I have tried so far. Now these eye gels are amazing! I was glad to grab a second pair, I do plan on buying a full size set in the future because these really work. This is my second bottle of BB&W Paris Amour but it think it will be quite appropriate for my upcoming trip to Paris. This is my third bottle of this hairspray and I mainly picked them up for my mother when she comes to visit. Now the last sample is a small packet of conditioner I really don't plan on using it until I get the matching shampoo. I am still currently trying to work through all of my shampoo and conditioner samples, it has been 2 months and I still have several left before I can go back to my normal Dove shampoo.

February Julep Maven Box

Once again this month I upgraded my box because it was just too tempting and I wanted several of the colors, but the biggest factor was that the upgraded box came with 2 extra colors that I didn't have in my collection yet and the white lacquer box.

This month there were two products included, the Freedom Top Coat and the Oxygen Nail Treatment. 
 

Freedom Polymer Top Coat
Size: 8ml
Price: $18.00



Oxygen Nail Treatment
Size: 8ml
Price: $18.00




Here are the 10 new colors for this "Get n the A list" collection

 Marion

 Joan

 Ginger

 Laura

 Rebel

 Claudette

 Ingrid

 Sally

 Helen

 Julianne






The two extra colors that were included are

Oscar

Ellie






Along with the white lacquer box box (valued at $48) we had a little extra included in our box along with 2 chocolate hearts

Eyelash Curler
Value: Unknown










Now the last polish that I got was an add-on and it is a limited edition color. I can never pass up glitters so I picked it up.

Jane

This month I essentially got 13 polishes a top coat, a nail treatment, a white lacquer box and an eyelash curler for a grand total of $59.98 but the value of this months box comes in at $266 (minus the eyelash curler) which is still a great deal for me.