So Susan Lip Love December 2015

WHAT'S IN

THE BOX?

So Susan Lip Love is a monthly makeup subscription bag that is about $21 and ships from England.  I think it is one of the funner makeup sub bags out there as the makeup is so cutely packaged and the makeup bags included are adorable. I also like this makeup line because they are cruelty free, paraben free, and more natural than other makeup lines.

There is a card in each month's bag with the quote on one side and the contents of the bag on the other.   I love the quote this month. 

"Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are.  When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you."  Lao Tzu

Every month, the sub includes a cloth makeup bag.  They are themed for the month and have the quote on them as well.  I loved the colors in this month's bag and the snowflakes.

Trifle Cosmetics Lip Parfait (Raccoon) - ($18.95) This is a sister company to So Susan. What a cute package!  The color is a bright pink.  I do not know many people who live in England, but they must like bright shades of lipstick.  Every tube of lipstick I have received is a shade I would never wear.  BRIGHT!

So Susan Dual Brow Powder - ($17.95) I passed this on to a friend as I really do not use anything on my eyebrows.  It is a nice quality brow liner. 
 

Jelly Pong Pong Lychee Gel - ($15.95) This is shower gel - it is not a very big tube. I do not think I would ever pay that much for it.

So Susan Luminous High-Coverage Foundation -  ($24.95)  This shade is maybe a tad to dark for my skin tone but I will try it out. It does contain sunblock, which I love in a foundation.

This was not my favorite month for Lip Love, but it was not a total dud.  I do miss getting an accessory in every bag and the price went up - with less in the bag - so that is not something a consumer likes to see. I ended up cancelling this sub, due to a problem with changing the billing information.  I was grandfathered in at the old sub price but since I had to change billing information, they would not let me keep that old price.  I might pick this back up in a few months, but for now I have a overabundance of So Susan cosmetics.

Purchased.  All opinions are my own and no compensation was received.

Wantable: Makeup Edition July 2015

What's in

the box?

Wantable has three regular subscriptions and a fashion workout edit box.  The three that you can choose from each month or have sent to you every month are Makeup, Accessories, and Intimate.  I usually pick either an Accessories or Makeup one; my favorite boxes are the Makeup edition. 

    Wantable is different though - you can skip boxes each month or just have one or two of the selections sent to you.  Now you can also return items you do not like for a partial refund of your box monthly fee, which is $40.  If you keep the whole box, you earn a $4 off coupon on your next Wantable box.

 They always make you feel special at Wantable:

 Each of your boxes will come with a break down of the items - it has retail price and what your refund price would be on it.

Wantable is also nice because you make a Love, Like, and Dislike of products - you will never get anything from your dislike section and always something from your Love section.  I currently have brows, eyeliner, lash products, highlighter, bronzer, and nail products in my Dislike section but I could change it up for next month if I chose.  I have warm, eye shadow and lip color in my Love section.  But I do not think I have every been given a full eye shadow palette - it is usually just one color.  In my Like section, I have complexion products, cool, blush and tools. 
 

Model Co BB Cream -  ($22) You also put in all your info like skin tone, hair and eye color, and complexion needs so they can always match the makeup to you.  I love getting BB cream because I wear it every day and prefer it to heavy foundations.  This is a win for me.

Doucce Lush Lip Gloss Crimson Light  -  ($22) This is a beautiful tube of lip gloss and between it and my BB cream, I have the value of my box.  I love lip glosses - and this seems so elegant and classy. 

Seta Foundation Brush -   ($20)  I could not find this exact brush online, but their other prices have been right on the money.  I will probably use this for highlighter actually since I prefer the Beauty Blender for my BB creams.

OFRA Lipstick 09 -  ($13.15)  This brand has been very popular in my boxes the last few months.  I have received some lip and eye liner from Little Lace Box as well.  I love this shade and it is one I would have picked out for myself.

Another great hit of a box for me!  My stylist did a great job picking out my items and I love the variety - some people would not like getting a lipstick and a lip gloss, but I often pair them.  The value of my box is $75+ and I paid $36 since I got a box a few months ago.  Wantable never slacks off and the boxes are usually just what I wanted.

Glossybox May 2015

What's in

the box?

I join Glossybox off and on as spoilers for fun stuff come out.  I did not get it cancelled in time so I also got May's box.  Glossybox is $21 a month and has high-end beauty products in small and full size.  

Doucce Mineral Matt Lipstick in Cherry Blossom -  ($20)  The case on this is so super shiny.  I do like the packaging and the color I received was a nice mauve color, not too bright or loud.  That is one nice difference between some of the other boxes and Glossybox - not too many weird shades here.    

 

Teeez Trend Cosmetics Head Over Heels Nail Lacquer Base Coat -  ($14)  Teeez is one of my favorite brands from overseas.  This is an item I use when I do paint my nails but hate to buy so it was nice to get in this box.

Clearista Retexturizing Gel - (full size $80)  It was nice to try this as I would never buy it full size.   It is an exfoliating gel that is paraben free. 

Sebastian Professional Stylbrid 9 -  (full size $20) This is a multi-benefit hair spray without parabens or alcohol.  I am very happy to try this and you can use on wet or dry hair.
 

Glamglow Powermud Dualcleanse Treatment -  (full size $69)  This is another product I would never buy in the full size.   There is an offer too for 30% Glamglow products with the code GLOSSYBOX30.  

Tidbit: Glamglow was originally created for behind the scenes use for actors seeking an instant camera ready look that would last for days.

 This box seemed to be thrown together with odds and ends they had in the warehouse.  We received two exfoliating face scrubs too which I have never seen them do before.  The rest of the box's variety was there but the box did not wow me.

 

Thursday Thoughts

I am linking up with Ramblings of a Suburban Mom today for this blog page. 

I am new to collecting makeup - the only other MAC collection I have is the Cinderella collection.  MAC came out with a limited collection called Wash & Dry - I picked out a blush and a lipstick.

The lipstick I picked out was Tumble Dry.  This is the prettiest lipstick I have ever bought!  I am not too thrilled with the pigment of it, however.  It is more of a lip balm consistency.

The blush I picked out was Hipness, in a light peach.  There is not actually much blush in the container but I bought it for my makeup collection, not for everyday use, so it is fine. 

Jelly Pong Pong will be selling these adorable little lip balms called Lip Orchids - and they will come in Pink Petal and Bouquet. 

Red Nose Day was today and my sweet son was nice enough to wear it for me to post today.

He is a real sport and I am so proud of the man he is becoming.

Birchbox May 2015

What's in

the box?

Birchbox is a monthly subscription box that comes with 5-7 sample size products.  It is $10 a month for this starter box but they have recently added a makeup add on box you can get for $30 a month that contains 2 full size makeup products.  

The best part about Birchbox is their point system.  They have a fantastic store that you can earn points to spend there.  100 points = $10 - you earn points by reviewing the monthly products, sharing your box on social media sites, and just getting a box every month.

The little information card that was included was beautiful.  I loved the colors of the box this month. 

Dr Jart+ Ceramdin Day Tint -  ( full size $48)  This is a tinted moisturizer with sunscreen.  It is very nice.  It goes on smooth and is a nice shade.  The only thing I dislike is that it is too small.  I will barely get a couple days out of it.

Harvey Prince Sea Salt Texturizing Spray -   (full size $22) This might be the smallest sea salt spray I have ever seen.  I used almost half of it just trying it out.  It smells really good too!

Model Co Party Proof  in Dusk Till Dawn -   ($20 for three)  I love the shade they picked for this box.  It is a pretty color that matches my skin tone.  I have another of these that I received in a curated box.  I love lipsticks that smell good too. 

Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating Gel - ( full size $24) I tried this right away and it was not greasy at all.  I did not understand the energizing part of it but it is very hydrating.  

English Laundry in Notting Hill -  (full size $90) I did not like this at first but it has grown on me.  There are several of the English Laundry perfumes I would like. 

At first, I was not that crazy about this box, but now I really like it.  I will use up all of these products and might buy the full size in a few of them.   Birchbox also included a discount on a magazine that the curator, Emily Schuman, owns, called Domino.  She gave us a 15% discount in her online store as well. 

What I'm Lovin' Wednesday!

This week I am crazy about Target's after holiday sales.  The last time I was in there, it was still 50% off but I am hoping to catch the 70% and 90% off sales.  

I have been loving having Friends on Netflix.  I may have watched the whole series a couple of times already.

My favorite lipstick right now is Rimmel's Kate Moss in 08.  It is such a pretty shade and goes well with every skin tone. 

And of course, I am loving subscription boxes!  I am expecting my Boxycharm sub box and Ipsy bag anytime.  I think the Little Lace box comes toward the end of the month and I am so excited for my very first box from them.  That box is curated by 3 sisters from the South and from their past boxes, I am in for a treat!

Sunday Funday!

I was in Dick's Sporting Goods a week or so ago and they had finally restocked those Cabin Socks I have been wanting since before Christmas.   They were still buy one get one free!  I picked up these two pairs. 

I got a few Sephora gift cards for Christmas and bought some goodies online.  They finally arrived this week:

Stila Glow & Behold set - this came with Stila blush, lip pencil and gloss with a headband.  So pretty!  It was on sale too - $20.  

tarte Sweet Dreams set -  This is the other set I bought - the eye cream, blush and maracuja oil.   I bought this because I am in love with the blush!  So pretty!

bite beauty lipstick - bite had these cute little stocking stuffers for $12 and I picked up one.  I like that there are two shades on each stick - so fun! 

So I have a lot of goodies coming in this week - Birchbox, Ipsy, Nordstrom Rack, and Beauty  Box 5 store order.  I will be reviewing as fast as they come in!  Enjoy your Sunday!

I Won A Giveaway!

HOORAY! 

WHAT'S IN 

THE BOX?

I entered a giveaway on Instagram and Youtube several weeks ago, never thinking I would win of course! Sophia and Rachel are these lovely girls who do Youtube videos about beauty and other fun stuff!  Go check them out here.  The box arrived in the mail and it was so fun to open it!  There was a cute little Thank You card on top!  

They had wrapped all of the goodies!  It was like Christmas again!  Super cute wrapping paper in Santa and snowmen.  

Bath and Body Works Winter Candy Apple body lotion - I really like this scent.  The little polar bear on the bottle is adorable.  I think I will take this to work with me to have on my desk! 

Bath and Body Works Vanilla Bean Noel body lotion-  This is my favorite scent - it is wonderful!  This is staying in the bathroom for after showers!  Perfect!  

Harney & Sons Fine Teas in Decaf Hot Chocolate -   I like tea when it is in flavors like this!  Love that they included this in the box.  

Let It Snow Shea-Infused Lounge Socks -  These are so soft and I am sure they will make my feet softer with all that Shea stuff!  And I adore penguins so these were perfect for me! 

Mini Candles in assorted scents -   There are four of these cute little candles: Mahogany Teakwood, Vanilla Snowflake, Winter, and Champagne Toast!  My favorites are the Vanilla Snowflake and Champagne Toast - they smell wonderful.  I cannot wait to light them on my night stand while I am drinking my tea and wearing my socks!

Love & Beauty by Forever 21 in Berry -   It is really like these girls knew me and made this box just for me - there is a lipstick in it!  Lip products are my favorite makeup product!  I have not tried this one yet either so that is an added bonus! 

This box was so thoughtfully put together - candles, body lotion, lipstick, fuzzy socks, and tea!  If there was a subscription box with those 5 things in it every month, I would jump at signing up for it!  Loved it!  Thanks so much Beauty.Fashion.Sophia.Rachel~