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December Glymm Box Review
Sunday, December 18 2011 at 10:39 am
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Hey everyone! So I recently subscribed to glymm.com to receive their monthly boxes and I just got my first box in the mail the other day.
For those that are new to Glymm or any other services just like them, what they do is send out boxes with deluxe (and sometimes full sized) products for a low monthly fee. The products change from month to month and you can get anything from perfumes to lip glosses and even nail polishes.
Glymm is a monthly fee of 10$ but what I liked about them over Luxe box which my sister is currently subscribed to is that the products are more beauty related, you can buy the products found in your box on their website and you can collect points. With every purchase made or friend referral you gain points that can then be put towards purchases. Just for subscribing for a year's worth of boxes (12 boxes, one for each month) I received 100 points which is redeemable for 10$. Interested in getting your own Glymm box? Then check our their website here.
When I got my Glymm box in the mail my first impression was wow because of the pink shipping box. It's the same shade as the box inside containing the products! And it's such a cute baby pink! Inside, everything was nicely wrapped in tissue paper and tied with a ribbon and the products were cozily resting on a blanket of paper shreds (That look like they've been crinkled).
The deluxe samples included in the December box were a Caudalie Premier Cru Eye Cream, Ahava Mineral Hand Cream, Yves Saint Laurent La Parisienne perfume, Sula Beauty natural lip gloss, Lise Watier flash lift radiance vial and a special 10$ gift card from Glymm.
Caudalie Premier Cru Eye Cream
The Caudalie eye cream is an anti-aging product that's supposed to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness. I have yet to try it, but I've heard nothing but rave reviews about Caudalie products (My sister loved one of their lip balms...the product was pricey but the quality was amazing!)
Ahava Mineral Hand Cream
The mineral hand cream has become my new favorite hand cream of all times! First off...the floral scent is amazing and as creepy as it sounds I can't stop smelling my hands after applying it! I'm not one to usually go for floral products but this one I can't stop sniffing. It's not too over powering but it's still bam in your face! What's unique about it is that it's made with nourishing Dead Sea minerals. When applied it leaves an almost velvety smoothness to your hands and I can't get over the texture either...it's turning out to be an amazing find for this winter weather! Dry hands be gone!
Yves Saint Laurent La Parisienne
I'm not too crazy about the Yves Saint Laurent perfume. It's a nice scent but it's just not for me. It smells more like something I would associate with my mother or even my grandmother. I don't want to out right say an old ladyish smell...well I guess I just did...but then it smells pretty good too. I prefer my Chanel one! On a side note the packaging is really cute! Though I thought it was stupid how the cap comes off. It needs a bit of force to take the top off but if you do it on an angle or too much...you end up spilling the perfume. And that's not something I want to go all over the place!
Sula Beauty Lip Gloss
The Sula Beauty lip gloss comes in a really cute pink shade. I was thrown a bit by the scent of it when I first opened it. It wasn't all that pleasant, it smells like plastic and those really sweet strawberry candies (the hard ones wrapped in the red and green wrapper made to look like a real strawberry). The gloss itself applies nicely, isn't too sticky of a formula and the color is pretty cute, if not a bit too sheer for my liking. Though that might just be me being biased comparing it to my Stila lip glazes... This product was sent as the full sized version which is pretty cool. Receiving full sized products is always a nice little treat!
Lise Watier Flash Lift Radiance Vial
I think the Lise Watier flash lift radiance vial was a thrown in sample since it wasn't included on the little card that's provided in the Glymm box describing each product. It seems to be another anti-aging product...which I'm not sure if I should take offense that I received it or not. I'm not currently using any anti-aging products nor am I even looking into using any in the near future. I think I'll use my mother as a guinea pig and see if she liked the product. Maybe even give her the Caudalie sample as well...hmmm...stock stuffers perhaps? |
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Top 5 Stocking Stuffers From Sephora
Friday, December 16 2011 at 10:40 am
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Looking for that perfect gift for a friend or a family member for Christmas this year and not too sure what to get them? Well look no further! Here's my top 5 list of stocking stuffers for this upcoming holiday!
1. Sephora by OPI Glimmer Wonderland Eighteen Piece Mini Nail Colour Set ($48 at Sephora)
This set is perfect for any girl who likes to paint her nails. There's so many colors this gift is sure to please! Not only is the packaging super adorable, but you get alot of cute nail polishes in a wide variety of colors. From neutrals to pastels and hot colors...this set is amazing!
This set contains 18 x 0.12 oz Nail Colours in:
- Dear Diary
- How Cute Is That?
- Natural Environ-mint
- It's Hippo To Be Square
- Access 24/7
- Ms. Can't Be Wrong
- Don't Feed The Hand Models
- Metro Chic
- Already Famous
- I'm With Brad
- Sample Sale
- Fiercely Fabulous
- Break A Leg-Warmer
- Bring On The Snowflakes
- Mermaid To Order
- I Don't Bite
- Eve-y On The Eyes
- Just A Little Dangerous
2. Limited Edition Hello Kitty Noir Eyeshadow and Lip Gloss Palette ($34 at Sephora)
 Okay so who doesn't love Hello Kitty? Pfft no one! And who doesn't like a really adorable makeup palette with a wide variety of shadows and lip glosses to play with? Mmhmm..that's what I thought!
This limited edition paletted is on sale now at Sephora. It's worth about $180 and is usually marked at $49 but is currently listed on sale for $34. Who doesn't love a good sale?!
This palette contains:
- 25 x 0.03 oz Eyeshadows
- 10 x 0.02 oz Lip Glosses
- Double ended makeup brush (5" long)
- Collectible Hello Kitty tin (9 x 7.5")
3. Sephora Favorites - Sephora Best Sellers Collection ($75 at Sephora)
Okay so this gift is a little bit on the pricey side, but if you're shopping for someone who will like high end brands names better than drug store brand names....then this is the gift set for them!
Everything together, this collection is valued at over $181! Crazy right! But you get the amazing Nars Illuminator in Orgasm (I have the blush version too...and it's an amazing color for a really nice flush!), Buxom's Lash Mascara which is one of my top favorite mascaras, a Stila Smudgestick (They stay on all day and are waterproof...and the pigmentation...oh god so wow!) and even an Urban Decay Primer Potion which is godly to help make your shadows stay on longer and not crease!
This set contains:
- 0.5 oz Philosophy Hope In A Jar
- 0.05 oz Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin (light shimmering champagne)
- 0.13 oz Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original (sheer nude)
- 0.5 oz Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
- 0.14 oz Sephora Collection Lipstick in The Red 04 (classic bright red)
- 1 oz Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Nude (light beige/ for fair to light skin tones)
- 1.1 oz Nars Illuminator in Orgasm (peachy pink with shimmer)
- 0.37 oz Buxom Lash Mascara in Blackest Black
- 0.01 oz Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in black
- 0.24 oz Marc Jacobs Daisy Rollerball
4. Lorac Bejeweled Day & Night Jewelry Box ($56 at Sephora)
I love Lorac eyeshadows for many reasons. But their quality and pigmentation are two of the best reasons why I do love them!
This palette comes in an embellished jewelry box that features two beautiful, high-shine lip glosses, a radiant bronzing powder, two eyeliners in brown and black, and two versatile eye shadow palettes for both day and night. There's alot of variety in the hues of colors to choose from and you basically have everything you'll need in one cute box to accomplish any look you're trying for! This gift is not only cute to receive but it'd make for a great accessory on anyone's dresser!
This set contains:
- 2 x 0.02 Eye Liner Pencils in dark brown and black
- 2 x 0.23 oz High-shine Lip Gloss in Rose and Peach
- 0.53 Bronzer in Bronze
- Face Palette for Day: 16 x 0.38 oz Eye Shadows plus Blush
- Face Palette for Night: 16 x 0.38 oz Eye Shadows plus Blush
5. Sephora Favorites - Lashstash Collection ($45 at Sephora)
Have a friend or family member that's picky about what goes on their face? Well I do! My sister is crazy when it comes to mascaras. She's tried so many different products that I've lost count. She wants one that holds a curl, comes in a certain color, has a certain brush etc. But while looking for that, she's not sure what she wants. Well problem solved thanks to Sephora! Now you can buy a collection box for those tricky and picky people!
 Valued at over $133 this collection is great for someone who wants to try new products without having to buy a full sized version of each one!
This set contains:
- 1 oz Clinique Take The Day Off
- 0.17 oz FAIRYDROPS Scandal Queen Mascara in black
- 0.16 oz Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara in black
- 0.16 oz Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara in black
- 0.18 oz Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara in black
- 0.1 oz MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Lash in black
- 0.11 oz Josie Maran GOGO Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara in black
- 0.16 oz Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Flawless Definition Volumizing Mascara in black
- 0.13 oz Too Faced LashGasm in black
- 0.24 oz Stila Full-Size Forever Your Curl Mascara in black
- 0.23 oz Sephora Collection Full-Size Advanced Lash Booster in black
Happy holidays to all and if you do shop for any of these at Sephora, here's to adding more points to your card while getting amazing gifts for those you love! |
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Urban Decay Naked Palette
Friday, December 16 2011 at 10:39 am
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| Hey everyone! So I recently received an email from Sephora that because I was a VIB member I would be able to get 20$ off of a 50$ or more purchase. Sweet deal right? Well I thought so! I ended up buying the Urban Decay Naked Palette that I've been eyeing for so long. Though the timing was kind of bad since the second one is out now. Hopefully I won't have to wait as long to get my hands on that one lol!
I've been using this palette daily since I got it. My favorite color has to be darkhorse. Such an awesome rich dark hued brown...love it! |
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Cravings
Tuesday, August 2 2011 at 10:39 am
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I know it's not good for me and it's most likely the most unhealthiest thing you could ever eat...but I have the biggest craving ever for a poutine! With lots of greasy fries, gravy and cheese curds omnomnom.
Ever since the one by the office closed down I've had a hankering for a poutine and have yet to find something to curb my craving :/
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Office Makeup Looks
Tuesday, August 2 2011 at 9:59 am
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So we're redoing our company's website and everyone is going to have a picture featured on the staff page. My dilemna aside from what to wear, is how to do my makeup. Do I do something more out there, real subtle like a neutral eye, or something in between? I don't want it to be too over dramatic but I don't want it to seem like I didn't put any effort into it either and that whatever I do doesn't look ntoiceable.
I may also just be over thinking everything...I have a tendancy to do that :/
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Blogging
Friday, July 29 2011 at 11:49 am
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I have a personal blog where I'll write reviews on cosmetics, clothing, accesories etc but I find it hard always keeping it up to date. Is there a norm for how often it should be updated? Like everyday, once a week etc? Alot of other beauty bloggers that I follow are updating frequently between a few times a week and daily.
They do alot of tutorials too so I guess that factors into it too, but it's alot of hard work that goes into creating and maintaining a blog. Well I guess I'll update as often as I can and go from there. It's great being able to put out a product review and have someone give their feedback. I like being able to read what others thoughts on certain products are so that when looking to purchase it, I'll know what other people's reactions etc are. :D
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Shopping Addict
Friday, July 29 2011 at 11:40 am
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So I hunt on sites like Beyond the Rack and Hautelook and I usually don't buy that much..but during the past two weeks I've racked up quite a bit oh my!
From shoes to makeup I bought everything at a good price and obviously cheaper than what I would have bought in store...but it's almost too easy and tempting to just add items to my cart and then checkout! And what's funnier is that I hooked my two younger sisters as well!
One drawback is my money disappearing, but a pro is that I can refer friends/family/etc and if they purchase I can get a10$ credit from each of them. That makes it better right?
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