Boxycharm! A New Subscription Box!

Hello Everyone!! I'm excited to announce that I recently signed up for a new month subscription beauty box called Boxycharm. I came across this new subscription a few days ago and I just had to become a subscriber!

 

Boxycharm is very similar to other monthly subscriptions services like Birchbox or Ipsy, however it is guaranteed that you will receive 5 to 7 FULL SIZE items every month. This company strives to supply their subscribers with name-brand beauty essentials that will enhance their beauty collections and allow them to try some of the most popular beauty items. Some of the brands associated with Boxycharm include Covergirl, Essie, Mary-Kay, Revlon, Rimmel, Maybelline, Organix, and several others.

 

The reviews of this new subscription box have been somewhat mixed so far. I've found that some subscribers have complained that it features too many drugstore products, while others have been thrilled to finally get their hands on popular, well-known items. Personally, I LOVE the idea of a box that features mostly drug store products because that is generally what I purchase. Typically, I don't purchase high-end products because I just can't justify the cost. It would really depend on your personal beauty preferences if this box would be good for you.





 

The picture above shows the products featured in the May 2013 Boxycharm Box: Spring into Summer. It featured 7 full-sized products including; Essie nail polish, Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush, Sally Hansen Nail Polish Strips, Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Gloss, Maybelline Eye Studio Color Palette, Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick, Essence of Beauty Beauty Brush Set, and Styli-Style Eye Liner. Others may have received a few different items however, these were the most common that I came across in the reviews. The first 1,000 subscribers also received a Mary-Kay Beauty Bag as a free gift.

 

This subscription is available in three different subscription prices; $220 for an entire year, $60 for three months, or $21 per month. I opted for the $21 a month subscription because I want to try it out before paying for an entire year.

 

 

 

Currently, Boxycharm is working on a way of selecting certain products that will compliment each subscribers skin tone, style, and beauty interests. I'm thinking this will likely be similar to Ipsy's beauty quiz , for those of you that are familiar with Ipsy.  They are also developing a review section for their website that will allow subscribers to review the products they have received.

 

I should be receiving the June Boxycharm Box sometime next week and I'm very excited to see what's included for this month! If you would like to get more information on this new beauty subscription be sure to 'like' their facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/Boxycharm?fref=ts

 

If you are interested in becoming a Boxycharm subscriber yourself be sure to visit their website! There's currently no waiting list! :)

http://www.boxycharm.com/

 

I can't wait to share my review of the June Boxycharm Box once I've received my box! Until then hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

 

-Elizabeth xoxo



The Something Blue VoxBox!!! My First Influenster Box!

After a long, dreary, rainy Friday I came home to find this little purple box sitting on my porch. This is Influenster's 2013 Something Blue Voxbox! I found out I was going to be receiving this box about a week and half ago after completing the survey for the Sunkissed Summer Voxbox. I was surpised it had come so quickly and I ran right inside to open it up and see what was inside!

 

How exciting is this?! This box came with so many great products that I'm really looking forward to trying out. It's amazing they were able to fit so many things in such a little box.

 

The first item I pulled out was the Luster Now! Instant Whitening Toothpaste. It's suppose to give you whiter teeth after just one use and features Bluverite Technology. It is also formulated for everyday use and is safe on enamel. I'm very excited to try this out! I will probably do a before and after once I've finished the entire bottle to see if it really does make a difference. This toothpaste comes in the flavor 'Happy Mint', how cute is that?!

 

 

 

The next item I grabbed was the Kiss Ever EZ Lashes, which came in style numbers 01 and 03. Set 01 of the lashes is much larger and fuller looking, while set 03 appears much more natural looking. I've honestly never tried false lashes before so I'm excited to give these a try. Hopefully they won't be too hard to apply. I'm really glad they sent us two different sets to try out! These lashes are natural, reusable, and also suitable for anyone who wears contact lens.

 

 





The next item included were these Dr. Scholls For Her Ball of Foot cushions. They are the only ball of foot product made with FabuSTEP gel, which you can definitely feel through the packaging. These cushions are designed specifically for women's shoes and help to prevent toe scrunching and feet from sliding forward in shoes. I can't wait to try these out! I'm on my feet for hours at a time throughout the day and my feet tend to get sore very easily. I'm so excited to give these a try!

 



 



 These Q-tips Precision Tips were the next item included in the box and Influenster was kind enough to send us two travel sized packages of them to try. These are different from the usual Q-tips I've tried because they have a small pointed tip at each end which is suppose to be ideal for reaching small spaces. I could definitely see myself using these for makeup and manicure touch-ups!

 

This sample of the Urgent Rx Fast Powder was the next item in the box. The one I received is specifically made for relief from aches and pains, and comes in the flavor lemon-lime. It contains 650mg of Aspirin and 60mg of caffeine as well. All you have to do is pour this powder directly into your mouth and you're good to go! This product also comes in other forms to treat headaches, heartburn, allergy attacks, upset stomach, and critical care. If this product delivers the results it promises to, this is definitely something I could see myself using! Its the perfect size to keep in your purse for when you're on the go!

 

This pamphlet was the next item that came in the box. It is a booklet for My Trio Rings and includes pictures of many different engagement and wedding rings. It is probably something that I won't use, however one of my friends may like to use the discounts. The rings featured in the booklet are gorgeous!

 

 

Those were all the items featured in the 2013 Something Blue Voxbox! Overall I think they did a great job of including items that any bride to be would need on her wedding day! Although I personally won't be getting married this summer, I'm sure these items will come in handy for any wedding I attend. I'm really excited to try these out and I will be posting a review soon after I have tried them all! Hope you all have a great weekend!

 

 

-Elizabeth xoxo



(I received these products complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster)

Review Donut Shop Sweet & Creamy Nutty Hazelnut Iced Coffee

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend!

 

I came across these new Green Mountain Donut Shop K-Cups today while I was at Target and I just had to try them! The fact that they came with a Keurig 16oz coffee tumbler made me want it that much more. The coffee can also be brewed directly into the tumbler which is great for those busy mornings! What I find most interesting about these Kcups is that they claim no extra milk or sugar is needed when you brew them. All the ingredients come right in each Kcup!

 





Let me start off by saying these are DELICIOUS! Being as picky as I am when it comes to what goes in my coffee, I was pleasantly surprised at just how good these are. The flavoring gives them just a touch of sweetness and creaminess. Honestly these reminded me of the iced lattes you get at Dunkin Donuts.

 

The only thing I didn't really care for with these was that you could only brew a 6oz or 8oz size. If you brew any bigger the coffee seems to get weaker in taste. This is kind of disappointing because I generally prefer a larger cup of coffee to start off my mornings.

 

For right now these Kcups have only been released in two flavors; Nutty Hazelnut and Original. I'm really curious what the original ones will taste like and I'll try to pick some up if I come across them.

 

-Elizabeth xoxo

Review of Colgate Optic White Toothpaste

 

Who doesn't want whiter teeth?

 

I love any product that promises to give me a whiter smile, however with my sensitive teeth I find there aren't a lot of products I can use. When I saw this toothpaste in the store I was very hesitant to purchase it however, when I saw it was on sale I couldn't pass it up.

 

 

I was drawn to the fact that this toothpaste contains the same whitening ingredients that are found in the whitening strips. As I said before, my teeth are extremely sensitive and whenever I use the whitening strips I find myself automatically regretting it. The pain is usually unbearable and not worth the promise of a whiter smile.

 

 

Lucky for me this toothpaste was gentle enough that I could use it on my teeth without them become sensitive and painful. I also noticed a difference in the overall whiteness of my teeth. Within a week or two they started to appear brighter and less stained. 

 



 

Overall I really did like this toothpaste and I will probably repurchase it. It did a good job of whitening without making my teeth overly sensitive.

 

 

-Elizabeth xoxo

Influenster!!!

 

I recently received an invite in my email from a website called influenster.com and I'm just so excited!! For those of you that have never heard of influenster, it is an online community where people are able to test out certain products and then share their opinions of the products they tested. If you're someone who is actively involved in social media (facebook, twitter, instagram, ect.) and enjoys giving their opinion on various products, you would likely enjoy this website.

 

In order to become part of the Influenster community, you have to request an invite. The members at Influenster will then review your request and you usually hear back from them within a few days!

 

 

Picture credit: Adventures in Beauty

 

Example of a VoxBox

 



 



Based on your personal interests and your level of involvement on the website, you may be selected to receive a VoxBox! Each VoxBox contains a variety of products for you to sample and share you opinion on. The best part is you receive these items completely free! Who doesn't love that?

I'm currently waiting to hear if I have been selected to receive Sunkissed VoxBox for Summer 2013!! If I am lucky enough to receive one, I will definitely be sharing my thoughts on everything that comes in the box with all of you!

-Elizabeth

Review Folgers Gourmet Selections Black Silk Kcups

 

I've always been a fan of coffee. Being the child of two coffeeholics, I can't start my morning without a good cup of joe. Back before the days of the Keurig Coffee Maker, I remember my mom always use to buy Folger's Black Silk ground coffee and it was always one of my favorites. You can imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon these babies in Kcup form one afternoon while wandering my local Target.

 

 

 

 

With the amount of Kcups I've purchased in the past, I've found that with certain brands the Kcups don't quite live up to quality of the original ground coffee.  These Black Silk Kcups however, taste exactly like I remember; bold, smooth, and full of flavor. They made a great cup of coffee!

 

 

I'm already down to my last Kcup in this box, so I'll be going to today to repurchase another box. Maybe I'll try another flavor while I'm there like Caramel Drizzle or Lively Columbian.