Beautylishious Bag: Made with Love

Good evening Lovelies! Monday is just about over! But have no fear! I have a new beauty bag to share with you. Beautylishious Bag comes all the way from across the pond (the UK) and is run by the lovely Harriette. As the title and the cute charm pic above says, each bag is Made with Love. And I truly felt how much care was put into these adorable bags. Each month brings 4 beauty products to your door. And yes they do ship internationally. With a trusty currency converter, the cost per month comes to $27 dollars plus change. I have included the shipping to Canada in there. It is a non-recurring subscription and she only makes a certain amount each month, so it is first come first serve. I would to share with you my January and February 2013 bags.  

February 2013

When my first bag arrived, I really had no idea how full or heavy it would be! And the inside was delightful!

From left to right

Steam Cream: freshly handmade moisturizer for face, body and hands. I received 4 packets. This is a brand based out of the UK. It can be applied regularly but is also formulated to work with steam

Garnier Soft Essential Comforting Cleansing Lotion (full size): It contains rose extract and smells wonderful! I like to use it for a quick face wash and to remove eye make up.

Murad Body Firming Cream (full size): Can always use some firming, right ladies? ;)

Angel Delight soap from lush : heavenly, haha! 

January 2013

Now I actually did list them in this way because I just received my Jan bag today! (Thanks Customs! grrrrr) But this situation will also allow me to discuss the amazing customer service I received. After my February bag came before my January one, I contacted Harriette to see if she could track it down for me. We decided to chalk it up to a loss. She was very apologetic and offered to send me another month in place of it. I was happy with her response and she was just so polite and courteous and definitely will be signing up for more bags in the future. When I got home today, there was a parcel stuffed in a CP bag that stated the package had been damaged. Oh NO! :( I opened it up and discovered that customs opened my parcel and just decided not to close it back up with care? One of my products ended up opening and going all over the place. Here is the contents of the bag:

Ooh La La naked creamy bliss coco de mer Body Wash: (full size) another UK brand I am excited to try! It's a 97% natural body wash.

Natural Face Mask in Rose Clay and Raspberry: this is my little culprit! The lid on the jar ended up loosening and all over the inside of the bag. (Again thanks Customs for your gentle handling) No biggie though. Nothing that couldn't be cleaned up :) This is a dry clay mask, just add water and voila! A spa worthy mud mask.

Ooh la Spa Cool Minty Foot Butter: (full size) This is perfect because I need to get my feet flip flop ready! Another UK brand to try as well.

Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment: for hair. I had always heard about this kind of oil for hair and was hoping for a sample to present itself. Now I have a whole bottle to try! :)


Overall I am impressed by this service. The customer service, the presentation, the sizes and value each bag brings, and the personal little touches make this bag truly feel like a gift from a friend ;) Thank you Harriette for such a wonderful job and keep it up, Lovely! :) I am one satisfied customer and will definitely be back for more!

What did you think of the bag? What do you think about trying UK brands? Will you give Beautylishious a try? Also stop by their Facebook page and give them a like!

Life is the Bubbles!: January 2013 Wash Box and Bubble Box

The Wash Box Jan 2013

The Wash Box is a sub service that sends out packages 3 times a year. They are a preview of the next season's products. I do love this box because its always chockful of goodies! 

From left to right:

Mango Sorbet Body Butter: Yummy! The butter itself is thick and melts once you put it on. This would be good after a shower.

Shampoo Bar: I do like these bars because I feel like I'm wasting less shampoo. This didn't have a scent named to it, but it smells flowery fresh.

Wax Tart Brittle

Dry Oil Body Drizzle in Tahitian Desire and Polynesian Breeze: These oils are also pretty cool. They are not too greasy as you might think and dry quickly. I get 2! yay!

Moisturizing Tinted Lip Butter in Brick House: The colour is a darker, deep red but goes on almost sheer. It doesn't smell like anything but it goes on smooth.

Perfume Oil in Serene: This is a pretty tiny sample at first glance. It is an oil so a little goes a long way! So in reality this will last a long while!

Lotion Stick: These solid lotion bars are great when your in a time crunch. This  smells like honey.

Soap Samples in Sea Island Grapefruit and Oatmeal & Honey: Love the latter! Have yet to try the former. I know I'm going to sound nit picky but the last box had very generous soap samples. Not that these are tiny slivers by any means. The last samples were just big enough to be their own soap bars. I shouldn't complain. I mean I had a hard time seeing how they fit all these goodies in the box!

Whew! Another great Wash Box and a $10 gift certificate is in every box to boot! Will you be getting a Wash Box?

Bubble Box Jan 2013

My Bubble Box came a bit late this month, but I blame the snow! This month, it was "Filled With Love".

Clockwise from the top left.

Bath Truffle: No name but it smells vanilla.

Whipped Sugar Scrub in Red Velvet: MMMMm!This is to be used after bathing. Just rub on and rinse off.

Edible Scrub in Cherry Bomb: This is more of a fun time product then a bath time product. hehe!

Bubble Bath in a Jar in Midnight Tuberose: Beautiful smelling!

Lotion Bar in Chocolate Cherry

All great flavours this month! Now on a different note, I have not renewed my subscription with Bubble Babez. Sometime in January they announced that Bubble Babez was going to be dissolved (no pun or joke there, that's what they actually wrote) And I was sad at first. Then there was talks of a sell off of their current stock. Okay fine, but there was no answers to anyone who prepaid for boxes beyond January. It got me a little worried. Then there was an announcement that all boxes that were paid for would be honored. Ok, but how if the business was closing down? Then there was an announcement that one of the Bubble Babez left the company and that the company was staying open after all. And there was a rumoured price increase for the box. *Deep breath* What? I just got so confused. I'm not sure what is going on now. While I do love their products, I think I will wait a few more months to see how it goes before I re-sub. I would to see them straighten out there issues before I feel comfortable handing over my money. 

January 2013 Starbox and Julep

StarBox from Starlooks Jan 2013

When I was looking at the Look Book for hints to this month's Starbox, I was completely hoodwinked as to what we were getting. I had a feeling the colour green was going to make its way into our boxes but I wasn't sure how. It seemed like forever before my StarBox finally arrived. And I admit, I did take a few peeks at some spoilers. But another great StarBox!

I received (left to right)

1) Cuty Peach Blush Compact: This is a peach toned blush and the colour is absolutely gorgeous! Its quickly become a fave of mine.

2) Eye Liner in Brown: I was in need of a new one and now I have it!

3) 858 Dome Brush: A good looking blending brush.

4) Diamondline Eye Liner in Fancy: These eyeliners can also be used as cream shadows are they are smooth to put on. Lovely pigment too! I love these eyeliners and am happy to add Fancy, which is a green, to my collection.

A special bonus item this month! A very tres cool beaded bracelet from Abby Rose Designs. Abby Rose also has an Etsy shop so you can take a gander at other creations. : Abby Rose Designs

Starlooks continues to deliver the best value for its cost. To Canada its about $20/month but you get well over the worth each month. Staying with Starbox! What did you think of your StarBox? Will you be getting one?

Julep's Glamour Collection: Feb 2013

This month's February Maven Box included colours inspired by Hollywood Glamour, past and present. This month I decided to try the It Girl box. My box also arrived just in time for Valentine's Day! Well before, really, and I'm excited about that!

I received: (left to right)

1) Freedom Top Coat: This is a new top coat that is supposed to give nails the gel look and strength with out actually being a gel. I have yet to try it out but if it works, it sounds handy!

2) A travel sized eyelash curler: Perfect! Now I don't have to haul around my usual one! It takes up quite a bit of room in my makeup bag.

3) The three nail colours:

Marion- inspired by Marion Cotillard, a Dark teal with shimmer

Joan- inspired by Joan Crawford, a cranberry with shimmer

Rebel- inspired by Rebel Wilson, a silver holographic polish

I've always wanted to try the holographic polishes so this is exciting. I'm pretty happy about Juelp this month. Its probably one of the only times I've gotten really excited for it. What did you think of your Julep Box?

January 2013 Beauty Box 5 and Glymm

Glymm January 2013

Whooo-boy! What is it with January and sub box drama? To keep it short, my Glymm bag arrived today when it normally gets shipped out mid month. They were waiting on a sample to come in or something. So I thought maybe it would be something cool. I did actually like December's Bag. Then I began reading spoilers and my hope dwindled. I'll show you why.

So from left to right:

1) La Fresh Travel Lite Facial Cleansing Wipes: Nice to put in my purse. I received 2 packets.

2) 360 Skincare Lavender Mint Firming Serum: Instructions say its good for the around the eyes area. Now a lot of people are complaining about this sample size. I think its not a bad size really. You don't use so much. This will last me awhile.

3) Coolway Boost Serum: To be used after shampooing. After rinsing, towl or blow dry. Its supposed to protect your hair at different temperatures. Not too bad a size sample either.

4) Lashem Double Trouble Mascara: Aside from being teenie, it arrived dried up. I'm gonna try warming it up a little but I don't have my hopes up.

5) Sheswai Nail Lacquer in Honeyfox: This is actually a bonus item I get with their nail polish promotion. The handle there is actually made of wood. I'm excited to try this brand.

So a pretty yawn worthy bag. I think the only thing weighing the bag down is the nail lacquer. And its probably the only thing that gets me through this subscription: I can expect one thing I'll like in each bag. Sad though.....

Glymm has also raised their prices to $15/month. This definitely was not worth that. I hope with the price increase, Glymm can continue to improve. They are already talks of February previews on the FB page.

Beauty Box 5 January 2013

Now for a little better looking box ! This month's BB5 felt pretty light too but it had some 'wow!' packed in there.

From left to right:

1) Global Goddess shine Coconut Amla revitalizing hair treatment: On the product card, this was supped to be a Surprise 2012 Favourite. This is my first time receiving this particular sample. I gave the other one to my sister to try.

2) Ferro Cosmetics Desert Rose Blush: I have actually received this in a TNBB last year and it has become my favourite blush. Really happy to see it!

3) Perfumeries Solid Perfume Sticks

4) Model Co Colourbox Lip Pencil in Pomegranate

5) Pencil Me in Eye Pencil in Pink Lady: A brand I've never heard of. Its vitamin packed so that's a plus. I don't really wear a lot of coloured eye liner, but it might be fun to try for a party. 

Another good BB5 in my opinion. Next month is there one year birthday I believe so I can't wait to see what they come up with!

Is it me or are the Canadian subs getting their asses kicked by American subs? 

January 2013 ipsy bag and December 2012 Natural Beauty Box

First ipsy bag of 2013!

This month's ipsy theme was being a super star. And this little bag was full of goodies to indulge in :)

Going left to right

1) sexyhair bigsexyhair Spray and Play Volumizing Hairspray: I've always admired the packaging of these products . So simply yet so memorable. And these are salon products to boot.

2)Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil: Argan oils made a huge splash in the beauty world lately.

3) Nailtini in Frappe: it was a huge surprise for me because I was expecting to get Bloody Mary as all the sneak peeks were suggesting. I do like this one though! It is a very light peach pink.

4) Pacifica Body Butter in Tuscan Blood Orange

At the bottom there is a Soho Beauty Brush. Here's a better look:

This is the eyeliner brush. I never turn away brushes so I'm happy to have it!

Another hit for ipsy this month! I'm so glad they opened up subscriptions to Canada! What did you think of your ipsy bag? Has it convinced you to sign up?

The Natural Beauty Box Dec. 2013

I'm gonna keep this as drama-free as possible. I've read all the posts and things so please refrain from posting things I've already seen. I'm subscribed for a year and I've been happy so far. Companies have huge hiccups. Its time to recover. Despite shipping mishaps and whatnot, I'm pretty easy going.  I still look forward to these boxes. The December box is no exception.

 At the very top is a Dr. Emerald Golden Berries Super Anti-Aging Stick: now I know it looks like a lip balm but the label clearly says not to use it as such. Its for the skin on your face, such as under eye areas.

Left to right:
1) Wine Delights Pina Colada All Natural Shower Gel: The bottle reminds me of the ones you get little samples of alcohol in, hehe!

2) Kitty Kozmetics Natural Body Scrub in Kandy Kane: The misspelling of all the names reminds me of LAWL cats! 

3) Temptations Bath N' Body Wicked Little Gingerbread Soap: Its a little smaller than I would like but smells like the cookies.

4) Original Purity Raw Seeds Facial Gelee: I believe you massage it over your face. It feels great and smells so delish!

Top Left to right: I've actually had the opportunity to try these two before. I received them with my order, but they were in foil packs.

1) Delizioso Skincare Watermelon & CoQ10 Microsphere Polish: I really enjoyed using this face polish. My skin felt great after. Definitely glad to see this little jar!

2) Delizioso Skincare Cucumber Cooling Facial Moisturizer : I didn't get to use a whole lot of it last time. But I do remember a little cooling effect it had on my skin. I'm normally wary of those kinds of sensations on my face because they are usually proceeded by irritation and redness. This did not. But I'm still so uncomfortable with that tingling sensation, I don't know if I'll ever get over it. This moisturizer did not irritate my skin, however. So I will be giving it a few more trys.

Middle left to right:

1) I Love Coffee Super Nourishing Hand Cream: I do love coffee! And coffee smells :) I like to use this on my hands before bed so I keep it on my nightstand.

2)Temptations Bath N' Body Smell Me Soy Lotion Candle: Now this might be fun. You get a great smelling room and a moisturizer for your skin!

3) I Love Coffee Butter Massage Bar: I like to use these right after the shower. The bar starts melting once it hits your skin.

At the bottom is a Delizioso Skincare Black Diamond Mascara. I'm actually pretty excited to try this. I've never had a mascara that is natural before.

So some fun goodies to try this month! :)

January 2013 TopBox

January TopBox: The first Prive Box

I was pretty excited to receive this TopBox. They decided to try something new this month and give its members a preview of the Prive Box. The Prive Box will contain samples from one brand. I was good and didn't look at any spoilers for this month.

Yay! I like Clinique a lot. A lot of their products are perfect for sensitive skin like mine! So I have used a lot of their products. I especially love gift with purchase time. But this time, I didn't have to spend $28 to get my samples!

From left to right:

1) Rinse Off Eye Makeup Solvent: Oil-free and a good travel size. I think I already have one of these but I could always use more.

2) Clarifying lotion: I use this as a toner. 

3) Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector: such a long name for the smallest bottle! This product is new to me.

4) Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in like mink: I love these little compacts! They double as mirrors!

For February, TopBox has given its members a chance to choose which Prive Box they want. The choices are Benefit, Lippy Girl and miracle 10. I chose Benefit and Lippy Girl. Topbox will them choose at random members to receive the Prive Boxes. If you are not chosen, you will get the February Topbox. I think its kinda like a Topbox lottery. Its a total surprise next month! :)

SeasonsBox January 2013

Happy Saturday, Lovelies! A big thanks to Cindy from Cindy's Love of Books. I found this new sub box on her blog. Please check it out:)
The SeasonsBox is a brand new sub company based right out of Canada! They ship to Canada and the US right now. Each month, they send 3-5 full sized items that are perfect for the season or the month. The cost is $29.95 plus 4.95 S+H=$34.90 total. They have monthly plans, 3, 6, and 12 month plans which offer discounts and also a one time subscription. January's theme was Soft & Cozy

Our January SeasonsBox is specially curated to wipe away the January Blues and to wrap you up in soft cloud of warmth and comfort.- product card

Sounds good to me! I am always looking to support Canadian businesses and always looking for subs for us and this sounded right up that alley! I was too excited to receive my first box. I immediately opened it upon arriving home. I have to start off by noting the presentation of this box, in and out, was just visually appealing. Even Mick really liked the ribbon!

Everything was wrapped beautifully and was protected. Nothing arrived damaged. But, I mean, look just how beautiful it looks! Ok.......that's enough, here's the goodies!:

At the top is a Kitira Boutique Hand Woven Scarf: made of cotton and oh so soft! I've already rubbed it on my face (LOL)
At the bottom is an Unearth Malee Thai Herbal Steam Bath Tea. I guess this is a spa treatment. And another cool little note: the bag was made with seed paper. Soak the paper in water and plant and you'll have a patch of wildflowers! :)

On the left is a Vance Kitira Hand Poured Cathedral Candle in Caramel Pear

On the top right is a bonus item, Perfumessence Organic "Breathe" Shower and Bath Bomb. Its eucalyptus mint with lavendar and rosemary. I have been using shower tablets lately and I've been having a little extra aromatherapy. :)
At the bottom right is Whispering Willow Whipped Shea Butter. I just opened it this morning and it smells better than a candy cane. It also is light enough to be used on the face. 

What a great spread of items. Please check out the SeasonsBox!