Birchbox Order ::Birchbox X GlamLifeGuru Box + Benefit Roller Lash:: ♥

So I had a hard time deciding between the 'regular' monthly Birchbox and the Curated box for November.  So I decided to get both!  In order to get both I had to purchase the Curated box separately but subscribers can get it for only $10 AND use their points for it.

I got an amazing deal!

This is the Curated box this month--Birchbox x GlamLifeGuru Box.

The contents were too amazing to pass up so I used my saved up points for this.

Living Proof dry shampoo

AMAZING stuff--I love dry shampoo and it smells amazing.

My Sample Value $10.22

Avene hydrating serum

I recently tried the Avene facial cleanser and LOVE it.

I'm super excited to try this one out.

My Sample Value $3.57

Shiseido Ultimune Eye concentrate

Shiseido to me is a super high end brand and I will try anything by Shiseido.

My Sample Value $21.67 (wow)

Jouer lip enhancer

This is interesting.  I actually have pretty full lips already but I wonder what this will do?
Does it really make your lips fuller??

My Sample Value $7.27

LOC One & Done shadow stick - day trip

This is Birchbox's own brand that has been newly released.

Their first collection was in collaboration with the Glam Life Guru herself, Tati.

I was surprised with the quality of the stick.

Super creamy and pigmented.

My Sample Value $10.00 (Full size!)

Oooo very nice!!

I also bought a full size Benefit Roller Lash mascara.

I sampled this mascara last month and holy cow it really curls my lashes and adds so much length and volume!  I fell in love with it immediately that I knew I wanted a full size.

The reason I bought it this time around was because they are (still) offering a Free Lash Curler by Eyeko with any mascara purchase.

Benefit Roller Lash $24.00

Eyeko Lash Curler $18.00 value

Mystery Sample Pack

Of course I had to add the mystery sample pack.

But for some reason I added the Birchbox MAN sample pack instead of WOMAN.

But look what I got!  These are kind of amazing...

I'll be adding this to my husband's stocking stuffer ♥

das boom everywhere lotion - Detroit

A men's body lotion?

My Sample Value $3.00

Mason Stones - six whiskey stones

This is awesome.  I think my husband is gonna love this one.

My Sample Value $17.00 (wow!)

So in total this would all come to $114.73 but I only paid $16.92.

This is why I love Birchbox, their points system and their various coupon codes.

Very happy!♥

BIRCHBOX order ♥

suki exfoliate foaming cleanser

It was finally time for me to order a full size of this exfoliating scrub.

This is amazing--it's my absolute favorite face scrub!

I tried a sample of this and fell in love.

It exfoliates, it foams and it smells so good.

$32.95 for FULL SIZE

BAGGU 3D Zip small bag

I needed to spend a few more dollars in order to use a coupon code so I added this cute bag.

I already have the tote so I got this small pouch in the same pattern.

$8.00 for FULL SIZE

Mystery Sample Pack

WELEDA hydrating body lotion - citrus

jouer lip gloss in Birchbox Pink

Always add the free mystery sample pack!

I received these in my order.

Total value was about $2

Swatch of the lip gloss.

So I used my 300 pts and ended up paying only $5.58 for this order!

Super awesome ♥

BIRCHBOX #3 ::Birchbox + Cupcakes and Cashmere:: Contents for May 2015 ♥

This is a delayed post from last month's Birchbox.

I opened a 3rd account to take advantage of the Free BeautyBlender Promo.

Well, the BeautyBlender was supposedly shipped separately but I never received it.

I finally contacted customer service and they said they were out of stock..

But I got an email it was being sent separately! And my promo code was accepted...

I was so bummed out...

So the CS girl let me pick a free item from the bonus shop and I found a white BeautyBlender (opposed to the pink one) and she shipped it overnight to me free of charge. 

She also added a mystery sample pack for the trouble.

I received my blender yesterday so I'm finally posting this unboxing.

Info card.

SHU UEMURA Art of Hair Cleansing Oil Shampoo

Wow, this sample is huge!  

I've read great things about this shampoo.  I believe it's a high end product.

I wish a conditioner sample was included too.

My Sample Value $10.68 for 75ml

CoTZ Flawless Complexion SPF 50

This is a dupe.

I've been using the other one and it works great as a face sunscreen.

My Sample Value $1.45

JUARA Candlenut Body Creme

I think this was also a dupe item.

But it's a very nice body creme and now I have more!

My Sample Value $1.72

Prescriptives False Eyelashes Plush Mascara

This is a favorite among some beauty bloggers.

I can't wait to try this one out!

My Sample Value $11.50

Chosungah 22 Flavorful Lipstick

Birchbox started carrying new Korean beauty products.

This is one of them.  Look at the lipstick!

It's a clear orange...but when I apply it to my lips and give it a few minutes, it starts to turn into a light pink shimmer.  See the swatch below.

My Sample Value $18.00 (Full size!)

My BeautyBlender and mystery sample pack that finally arrived yesterday.

BeautyBlender - *Pure*

Unfortunately, this isn't the 'original' beautyblender... I still don't see how they were out of stock when I received a confirmation.  But o well...

This one is the 'pure' beauty blender.  

This item has been trending for some time now and I'll finally get to put it to the test!

My Sample Value $19.95 (Full size!)

whish body butter - *almond*

This is a dupe...I received it a couple months ago.  Although I love whish body butters, the almond scent is too strong for me.  This will go in my giveaway pile.

My Sample Value $3.52

Marcelle BB Cream - Golden Glow

This will be a dupe...I'm actually receiving this BB cream in my June box.

But I feel like you can never have enough BB creams ♥

My Sample Value $3.68

So this is my 3rd account.

Now that I received my blender, I will be canceling this account before it gets charged for the July box.  I'm glad I managed to still get a beauty blender...that was all I needed.

The total value of this box (roughly) comes to $70.50.

That's including the free blender and mystery sample packs.

BIRCHBOX Limited Edition ::Birchbox + babyGap box:: ♥

The Birchbox + babyGap limited edition box was released on the 17th(?) 

and I received my order just 2 days later.

As always, you can add a mystery sample pack to any order $35+.

I also used a code to redeem a 'gift with purchase over $35'.

They all shipped separately so I ended up with 3 boxes to open which I don't mind at all♥

I also used my reward points that I've been saving up. 

The Birchbox + babyGap box sells for $48 but after points, I only paid $18 plus tax!

This is why I love Birchbox♥

Mystery Sample Pack

My mystery sample pack this time included:

(another) SeaRx Moisturizing Lotion ($2.10 value)

theBalm Stainiac cheek & lip stain in *beauty queen* ($2.26 value)

Free Gift with Purchase

TONI&GUY Hair Meets Wardrobe Kit

TONI&GUY Sea Salt Texturising Spray

This is a full size!! And I tried it out and it's awesome.

($15.00 value)

TONI&GUY Classic Shine Gloss Serum

I love gloss serums and I'm really happy with this ♥

($15.00 value)

Bonus Items

Mighty Leaf Tea set - 3 bags (x2)

Also, both the mystery sample pack & TONI&GUY kit included a bonus tea pack!

So in total, I received 6 Mighty Leaf tea bags ♥

So awesome!  And I love their teas.

($3.98 value)

These are just extra items...I haven't even started on the actual box yet!

But here we go.

The box was smaller than I had imagined.

I assumed the onesies would take up some space and I'm still surprised they all fit in this box.

o, the box...it's so pretteh~♫

A first look.

The info card.

Wow wow wow!!

This is absolutely my number one favorite limited box by Birchbox.

If you are expecting, or just became a new mother..this box is heaven!

(Although, even if you're not expecting, this box is quite enjoyable.  This would be a great baby shower gift too!)

Soap and Paper Factory Farmacie Hand Cream - *Calendula*

I've never heard this brand before and I think it's new to BB as well.

I really like the design and style of the product.

FULL SIZE - $16.00 value

Whish Three Wishes Body Butter - *Lavender*

So I just received the *almond* version of this in my monthly box and the scent was too strong.

But this one is really good!  I was worried it would be too strong again but it's not.

I really love this one and check out the dispenser.

I prefer this over a squeeze tube.  Very well designed.

$8.00 Value

(Full size value $24.00)

Not Soap, Radio Body Wash - *To sleep full of sweet dreams (without waking up in a mad panic at 3 am)*

This is my second sampling of this brand body soap.

I love the formula but I prefer the other scent I received which was a more berry, fruity smell.

$1.76 Value

(Full size value $16.00)

amika Nourishing Hair Mask

I also sampled this one in my monthly box last month!

It did amazing things to my hair so I'm happy to have it again!

And the package designs are just so cute♥

$4.80 Value

(Full size value $40.00)

suki exfoliate foaming cleanser

I'm using this next!  I'm just about done with my borghese scrub.

Really looking forward to this one.

$8.25 Value

(Full size value $32.95)

W3LL PEOPLE Bio Extreme Lipgloss - *Berry*

Oooo~ mesmerized.

I've seen this brand at Pharmaca and was always curious to try.

They are a bit pricey though.

Very pretty color and it's all the way natural and organic.

FULL SIZE - $23.50 (wow!)

babyGap PersonaliTees Bodysuits - 3-pack size 6-12 months

And the main attraction!

Just look at these--they make me smile ^_^

It comes in a cute "babyGap" bag and each shirt has an emoji expression.

'happy' 'sleepy' 'hungry'

baby L just turned 1 and I'm afraid these might be small...but I gave it a good stretch and I think they might fit!  

These are just too darn cute ♥♥

$25.00 Value

Like I mentioned earlier, this is the best box ever.

Right up my alley.

And not to mention the value of this box.

I paid only $18 plus tax (after using points) and the total value (roughly) comes to $117.31.

And that's NOT including my bonus items and samples.

If I include the bonus items, etc., the total value jumps to $125.65.

Just amazing.  

BB knows how to put together great boxes.  I'm wow-ed!

I'm off to enjoy my new goodies!

BIRCHBOX Tea Order (40% off Winter Sale) ♥

The online Birchbox shop is amazing.

Full size cosmetics of course but they also carry 'Lifestyle', Home and Food products.

They are currently having a 40% off Winter Sale.

I browsed around and didn't think to get anything but quite the Tea selection.

...and I LOVE tea ♥

I couldn't help the sale price so I purchased a box of Organic Spring Jasmine Tea.

A first look.

Even their purchase orders come in a cute box--polka dots on the inside!

Is it weird that I get excited over that?

Check this out!

A surprise bonus item!

Fatty Sunday's Chocolate Covered Pretzel

Milk chocolate + Crunchy toffee on a pretzel.

These little bonus items make me so happy♫

However I am not a fan of the salt+sweet products.

I am also not a fan of Toffee... :( So I passed this along to my husband who was pretty excited about it. yay!

Mighty Leaf Sample Pack - 3 samples

And that's not all!  Another bonus Tea sample pack!

I received a sample pack in a previous order as well.

Luckily, these are all 3 new flavors.

Bombay Chai, Organic Spring Jasmine and Chocolate Mint Truffle.

Gotta admit...that chocolate one scares me.

What the heck could a chocolate tea taste like?

I'll still try it though.

Mighty Leaf - Organic Spring Jasmine - 15 pouches

Here is my actual order.

Jasmine tea is one of my favorites and I wanted to try this brand.

$9.95 on sale for 40% off $5.97

Here is what the Mighty Leaf pouches look like.

It's super cute!! They come in a cute mesh baggie ♥

This particular pouch is from my previous tea sample.

The flavor was Ginger Twist.

It was yummy.

Free Mystery Samples

Camille Beckham Platinume Gold Imperial Repair Hand Therapy

A hand cream with Lemongrass Vert & Sparkling Grapefruit.

I smell a hint of vanilla in there somewhere.

SeaRx Birchsap Moisturizing Lotion

ugh...I received this same sample in my ipsy bag a few months ago.

The only reason I don't like this product is because there is a specific warning for it NOT to be used by anyone pregnant, nursing, or thinking of becoming pregnant.

That just terrifies me...what is in it that is potentially harmful?

So I'm super happy with my tea purchase, the bonus tea samples and bonus pretzel for my husband.

The mystery samples were 'meh' this time around.

I like the hand cream but the seaRx is a dud.

But no complaints of course since the samples were free ♥