Beauty Products Galore: what do you have too much of?

I've been participating in several beauty box subscriptions for about a year now and at times I've been up to my eyeballs in sample beauty products!  Which ones do I subscribe to?  It seems just about all of them and they are all a little different and provide a variety of beauty samples.  My biggest gripe in the surprise of a monthly beauty box is that I'm not sure any of the samples are "specially curated just for me" which is fine because most of them do a great job at providing sample products that I have really enjoyed.  Others make me believe that I'm going to receive a great box then I feel like I end up with the leftovers.  I know this by reading the posts of bloggers who

The New Look Bag: October 2012

I was thrilled to find out that the Look Bag was back!  It was a very nice surprise to find that the samples were just as good if not better.  The packaging was much the same but it was stuffed with goodies.  I could not wait to see what was inside!

First up is the Freeman Bare Foot scrub.  After a long, hot summer we could all use to have our feet soaking making them soft plus the smell of peppermint just can't be beat!  Have your significant other give you a relaxing foot scrub while your sip your favorite wine! The sample was huge, worked very well and I can see myself buying more in the near future.

Next is the POP Nail Glam polish.  I wasn't sure what I was going to do with this at first (my nails rarely get long enough for polish) but this is different, it crackles and its really neat!!  There is no shortage of crackle nail designs and designers on the Internet.  A quick search and you will find many very talented ladies out there who know a thing or two about Nail Art. (I feel so talentless) :(

Next, is a Stila eyeshadow that took a little getting used to and at first I couldn't decide: is it blue or is it black or maybe a very dark green?  Anyway I had to try it out and it was very dark against my skin, not very flattering, but with Halloween coming up I began to have a few creative ideas of how to use it ;)

This tiny, sleek, unassuming product is the GREATEST chapstick/balm I have tried in a long time.  I take with me everywhere!  It makes your lips incredibly soft with a nice nutty scent.  It won't be long before this is your favorite and you'll find yourself hoarding it and contemplating putting it in ice cream.

This Full size product is another favorite!  (How did the Look Bag know I needed this?) Pixi is a product I've seen and wanted to try so I was super happy it was one of my samples! One end is used as a base lip balm and the other is used to outline your lips.  Then you apply your favorite color lipstick! You will notice the color lasts longer without any bleeding and can easily be reapplied if needed.

Look Bag, I am so glad you're back. I was very happy with the products especially the Freeman foot scrub, York Balm, and the Pixi lip liner. I wait patiently for what next month will bring!

Goop/Birchbox October 2012

Ok, so after all of the hype my BB finally arrived in the mail.  There were so many possibilities of what could be inside that I just couldn't wait to tear the box open.

I got the Goop box!  This is a little different from the pink tissue paper but its still cool.

Here is the first look:

Ohhh a Luna fiber bar and is that a chocolate bar too?

Once everything is unwrapped you can see this is a fairly well thought out box of samples!

Let me tell you- if you are not a fan of the sticky super glue uber thick hyper color pigment lip glosses then you have found your savor in Naked Princess products!  Here's there web site: http://www.nakedprincess.com which is a sexy yet informative site full of naughty/nice products including a wide selection of their lip glosses!  These are lightly scented, creamy, long lasting, sheer lip glosses that last for hours!  Your lips will not want anything less once you try this!  I've used this product for a couple of years now and I always speak very highly of NP. Yes its $$ but you are worth it! And there is an article on their site explaining how much nasty chemical women ingest from their lipstick/lip glosses- its a MUST read.

Kiehl's aromatic blends are intoxicating!  Luckily they come in several scents so you surely will be able to find the one you like best or like them all!  As usual your skin is clean without over drying.  I received Orange Flower & Lychee which is a orange-floral scent (I love it) .  I highly recommend this-so far I've had no skin reactions and the scent lingers for a while but not too long; however you'll feel refreshed all day!

Well, who doesn't like Essie?  Probably one of the most respected and highest quality nail polish that's also very affordable.  My disappoint was the color :(  I mean its October - Breast Cancer Awareness month- and they couldn't give everyone at least one shade of Essie pink polish?  Yes yes I know I can buy my own, but this gray slate color was just a waste. And the collection is out of stock on the BB web site.

Sing it with me Ladies:
Luna, Luna, Luna, get your protein here!
Luna, Luna, Luna, get your protein here!
However, BB is out of stock and the ingredients (a little too much sugar).
Ok so that doesn't make any sense, just like this fiber bar being in my sample box and BB being out of stock too. (no complaints against Luna tho')

This....is a daily serum that looks like an airplane.  Its small, not quite sure what it does, and its $85 for full size bottle!  Wow that's expensive!  It has a nice smell but is a bit runny, but I'm sure it works really well for someone.






This was another BB with so much potential but fizzled in the end.  The NP product line is fab!  Kielh's, Essie, Luna and even Joanna Vargus are great brands but this box just wasn't as fantastic as BB was leading me to believe.  No, I don't hate BB, but I am truthful about their samples b/c of my level of cosmetic expertise is more than s/one just rolling out of college.  I believe BB will be great someday, especially with the acquisition of Jolie Box!