Panty Fly : First Impressions

I received my first month of Panty Fly this week. It is another monthly subscription service Where you can either pay $7 each month for 3 pairs of underwear or $15 for 3 months of 3 pairs of underwear. They have 3 different packages to choose from: Barely There (Thongs), Sleek & Sexy (Underwear) and Mix & Match. I selected Mix & Match. Here is what I received:

All 3 pairs were American Apparel and from looking at their website, I would say that the value of these would be around $33! It is a great value! Plus, no additional shipping fees for Canadians! I am very happy with the variety and quality! I would definitely recommend this service!

April 2013 TopBox

This month I opted for the regular TopBox again. I really do like the surprise and the variety! Overall I am pretty happy with the contents of my box this month. Here is what I received.

• Boxx Cosmetics Travel Size Foundation Brush - $28.00
• Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye & Lip Makeup Remover - $12.00
• KMS California Free Shape Quick Blow Dry - $2.81
• Michael Todd True Organics Tropical Fruit Enzyme Exfoliant Scrub - $5.40

TOTAL VALUE: $48.21!

I'm happy with the Boxx Cosmetics Brush. I it so soft and a great size for travel! Also, I don't have a foundation brush - I usually use my beauty blender - so I'm excited to now have one. As I mentioned in my LuxeBox review, I have been wanting to try the KMS product. I blow dry my hair almost every morning and would love if this product cut down on the time that it took me! I'm also happy with the Michael Todd Product. I smells so good and claims to be gentle on the skin! I guess the only product that was a let down for me is the eye & lip makeup remover. I opted out of the Elizabeth Arden Privé Box because the products didn't interest me, and I end up receiving one regardless. Oh well! It will come in handy when I finish my other samples of Simple & Clinique eye makeup removers! I also saw that some people received afull size Cake hand Cream! LUCKY! Overall, another great box! Can't wait to see what next month will bring!

March 2013 Empties: Product Reviews

This post will review products that I have finished last month. There aren't many, but I have a lot of products that are close to empty for next month!

1. Bioré Triple Action Astringent
This product is something that I had't used in a very long time. I usually use Nivea toner, but decided to purchase this after receiving the Bioré Combination Skin Balancing Cleanser in a GlossyBox. I have very sensitive, dry skin and this product didn't harm my skin at all. I used it once a day and barely had any blemishes while using it. I will probably repurchase this product when I finish using my other toners.

2. Burt's Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion
I received this product in a GlossyBox and it didn't take me long to use up! This product has a very subtle scent, and moisturized quite well. It wasn't fast absorbing, but it did keep my legs feeling smooth all day. I love most Burt's bees products & the fact that they are natural products, but I don't think I would repurchase this product based on the fact that I have other lotions that work better for my skin.

3. Kérastase Elioxer Ultime
I received this product in my first LuxeBox and it took quite a while to use up. A little goes a long way. I have very long hair and one or two small pumps would be enough to make my hair noticeably more silky & shiny. This is a very similar product to Moroccan Oil, but I found it lighter feeling in my hair than even the Light version of Moroccan Oil. I will probably purchase this product when I finish my other hair oils.

4. Julep Acetone-Free Conditioning Nail Polish Remover
I love that this nail polish remover is acetone free. It takes nail polish off very quickly, leaving minimal damage to my nails. It doesn't have a strong scent. I have already repurchased this product & would recommend it to all polish junkies!

Luxe Box :Spring 2013

My Spring Luxe Box came! Yay! after not being impressed with my winter box, I feel like this box is better, but still not as great at my Fall box.

Here is what I received!

• A Loose Button Blending Sponge - Unknown Value
• A Fulle Size Pandora's Box Mascara in Black - $19.00
• A Full Size Colorsmash Hair Shadow in Rags to Riches - $15.00
• A Full Size No Bleeding Lips Lip Liner - $14.99
• A 10mLSample of L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream - $3.60
• A 7mL Sample of Marni Perfume - $11.45
• A 8mL Sample of Lancôme Génifique - $25.65

TOTAL VALUE: $89.69 +

Overall, I like this box. I'm happy to have received 3 full size products, some subscribers didn't get any, which isn't fair. I have a few of these blending sponges from other companies already, so I wasn't thrilled to see that in my box. Mascara is always nice to have, I'm so happy that it's black! I highly doubt that I will ever use the Hair Shadow...it's not very work appropriate and I`m not a teenager any more. I actually saw it in Sephora over the weekend and was shocked at how expensive it is!...The Marni Perfume smells like Christmas, in a bad way. Definitely not a scent that appeals to me! I am very happy to try the Lancôme product and the Hand Cream, but I am most excited about the No Bleeding Lips Lip Liner! Overall, these are all new products to me (minus the blending sponge), so I am happy to try some new products. However, I would have LOVED to have received the Moroccan Oil Body Buff, the KMS Quick Blow Dry Spray or the Eyeko Liner, but it's all luck of the draw! 

This season, the product variety was much better than my last box. Fingers crossed for the Summer Box to blow this one out of the water! I have an annual subscription to Luxe Box, so if the Summer Box isn't great, I`ll be unsubscribing! What did you get in your Luxe Box?

March 2013 TopBox

This month none of the Privé TopBoxes really interested me, so I opted for the regular TopBox. I really do like the mystery, the variety and the value of the regular TopBoxes! Here is what I received:

-A 25 ml sample of Aveda Caribbean Therapy Body Cream - $5.25
-Two 3mL samples of L'Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil - $1.25
-A Maskeraide Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask (Pre Party Prep: Brighten, Prime & Energize) - $4.99
-A Marc Jacobs Fragrances Sample Pack & Pouch that contained:
                   *A 1.5mL sample of Marc Jacobs Daisy - $2.24
                   *A 1.5mL sample of Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh- $1.72
                   *A 1.5mL sample of Marc Jacobs Lola- $2.36

TOTAL VALUE: + $17.81

Some people are really disappointed that this box didn`t contain any make-up products, but I really like this box. It is a good variety of products and the sample sizes are good. I`ve gotten lots of make-up in the last couple of boxes, so for me this box was a nice change! I am really looking forward to trying out the Maskeraide mask! I also like that they included 3 different scents of Marc Jacobs fragrances, such a great way to see which I like best! I`m also really happy with the hair oil, I am almost finished of my Moroccan Oil and really enjoy trying samples from different brands. These small vials are also great for travel! I haven`t tried many Aveda products, so I'm happy to have gotten one. It has a nice subtle scent that reminds me of ginger. All in all, though the value wasn`t great, the variety made up for it!

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March 2013 Julep Maven Box

My March Julep Maven box came this week! This month I chose the Bombshell profile again. My original profile was Classic With A Twist, but i really haven't been liking those boxes. I think that overall this is my favorite collection since I became a Julep Maven  in May 2013. I love the pastel colours! This month, the Bombshell box included the following:

I received the following:

• Minnie: Warm pastel pink opalescent shimmer
• Adrianna: Smoky pistachio crème
• Rock Star Hand Crème: Anti-aging, emollient blend of shea butter, glycerin, coconut oil, and vitamin E keeps hands hydrated, even after washing. This non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula will leave you cheering for an encore. Rock on.
• Strawberry-Mint Lip Balm

This has been my favorite month in a long time! Julep definitely went above and beyond this month! I love the pastel colours so much! I have used Adrianna and she is lovely on the nails, I think I'll try Minnie later tonight!The Strawberry-Mint Lip Balm smells amazing and makes my lips feels so soft! I have been using my Julep Hand Brightener Lotion a lot lately and am very happy to replace it when it is all gone with this new Rock Star Hand Creme. Love this box!

Julep - Cupid's Mystery Box Feb 2013

My Julep Cupid's Mystery Box arrived last week! Here is what I received:

Carrie

Petra

Maria

Morgan

Camellia Lip Vernis

I absolutely love Carrie & Petra. The lip vernis is also a nice colour. It has a nice scent and texture too! Maria and Morgan look like they are going to be a bit difficult to apply, but they are nice colours. I am very happy with this mystery box! The only thing that disappoints me is that they were supposed to include a mystery holographic or a coupon for a free polish. As you can see, I didn't receive either. I guess I'll e-mail Julep and see what they say! I'm sure they'll make it right! Love this mystery box!

February 2013 Julep Maven Box + add-on

My Julep Maven box came today! This month I chose the Bombshell profile for the first time. Also, this month I also chose an add-on for the first time ever! I chose Jane, a beautiful rose gold full coverage glitter, she is so beautiful! The bombshell box included the following:

I received the following:

• Laura
• Ginger
• Oxygen Nail Treatment
• Freedom Polymer Top Coat

What a month! Julep never ceases to amaze me. I love Ginger! It applies really nicely! I have also used the oxygen nail treatment. I has a translucent pale pink colour to it and it seemed to have helped my nails. In the bottle Jane looks more copper than rose gold, I'll  have to see how it looks on nails! Overall, another great month!

Happy Birthday GlossyBox Canada! - Feb. 2013

I received my GlossyBox today! This month is GlossyBox's 1 year anniversary. This will be my last GlossyBox (again!, haha)

Here's what was in my box!

A 3.5mL sample of  Givenchy Gloss Interdit in Coral Frenzy - $ 17.50

A FULL SIZE Essence Quattro Eye shadow in chic-ify - $3.99

A FULL SIZE pack (6 nose strips) of Biore Ultra Deep Cleansing Pore Strips - $ 9.99

A FULL SIZE (30mL) Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment - $13.50

A FULL SIZE (150mL) Anatomicals You Need a Blooming Shower! : your Nose Smells Rose Body Cleanser - $3.00

A 1.5mL sample of Eucerin Hyal-Urea Day Cream & A 1.5mL sample of Eucerin Hyal-Urea Night Cream  - $ 1.11

A 5g sample of Crabtree & Evelyn Tarocco Orange: Eucalyptus & Sage Hand Therapy - $ 1.60

Glossybox Cupcake Wrappers - ???

TOTAL VALUE: $ 50.69 +

Overall, I'm really happy! The Givenchy sample and the Essence eye shadow are both a really nice colours. I do like Biore cleansing strips, but we received a sample in a previous GlossyBox. The Rose scented body scub smells amazing! The product I'm probably most excited about is the Macadamia oil treatment! I've been wanting to try more products from this line since I tried their deep therapy hair mask. The other packet samples are nice too! Inside the box, there is also a promo code for www.globlove.com. Save 25% using the code GB25. There are no products in this box that I am disappointed with (although I could have lived without the cupcake wrappers!), but I am still canceling my subscription. I just find it too expensive and I need to use up products that I have. Happy Birthday GlossyBox Canada!

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JewelMint Essential Mystery Box Review- February 2013

I received my JewelMint Mystery Box yesterday! Yay! 

I got the minimum of 4 items, and overall I'm pretty happy with it. I'm not over the moon, but I don't feel totally ripped off either. I was a bit nervous after reading a lot of blogs that said the mystery boxes weren't worth it...

Here's what I got:

My favorite piece if probably the red stone earrings. I don't wear a lot of red, so I don't have many red accessories and these are beautiful and seem to be really good quality.

My next favorite piece is this bracelet. I don't own anything like it, and the light pink & pearl coloured stones make it perfect for spring!

 

I was surprised to see belt in my box. I didn't even know Jewelmint made belts....I'm okay with this belt, I think it would dress up a simple black dress.

My least favorite item are the shooting star earrings. I like the colours, but feel that only a teenager could pull these off.

Did you get a mystery box from JewelMint? How did you like yours? Also, any Americans, make sure you enter my Havaianas giveaway!