My "Shopping" Bags: Before + After

Due to lack up sleep, I wake up with "shopping" bags under my eyes!  I don't do anything about them, just hope they disappear later in the day.  Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't.  But a few months ago I received a sample of Masque Ology in my Birch Box!  

February Birch Box and a Great Moisturizer!

Yeah I said it! February.  Sorry for posting about the Birch Box so late but I wanted to try out some of the products first.  Too bad I didn't.

The February Birch Box left a lot to be desired.  I was not thrilled about anything in the box.  I do plan on using the Eye Rock Designer Liner tattoos.  To my surprise... I received a second surprise special addition package from Birch Box with Vichy products. Never heard of them.

 Great full size samples of skin care products.

I am a sucker for a great moisturizer so I tried the Aqualia Thermal Cream Fortifying & Soothing 24Hr Hydrating Care cream immediately.  Let me tell you it is the best that I have ever used!  I purchased a full size one immediately!  It was only $30!  I normally spend over $50 on my current moisturizers.  My forehead, which is huge, usually flakes because my skin is so dry.  No more flakes after using this!  If you have dry skin, get this immediately and thank me later! You can get it HERE.

I also tried the face wash a few times.  I think its good but I still love my Bobbi Brown lathering tube soap. 

How was your Feb Birch Box?  Let me know if you try this moisturizer and how you like it!

December and January Birch Box

I am still a Birch Box fan!  I missed posting my December box.  I received my December box right around Christmas... Guess it was do to all the shipping for the holidays!

Check out the December box

kate spade new york Twirl Showstoppers® Designer Fashion Tape in Nude/Black
EBOOST Orange Natural Energy Booster
Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss
Benefit The POREfessional Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse® OR Multi-Usage Dry Oil Shimmer

From this box I am a fan of the Kate Spade Twirl!  Mister likes it too.  It has a sweet, light smell. 

I can't wait to try the POREfessional stuff.  It is supposed to minimize pores under you makeup.

Just got my January box

Jouer Body Butter

Juicy Couture - Viva La Juicy

BORGHESE CuraForte Moisture Intensifier

LÄRABAR Mini Bars

stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner

I was most excited about the Stila Eyeliner!  They sent a full size with a value of $20! It's a dark blue color.  It goes on soooo easy!  After 8 hours it did start to smudge and had me looking more tired looking.  Please excuse the browns!  Time for a threading!  

The Viva La Juicy is ... eeeehhh.  Not really feeling it.  I will give it another try.

Hopefully I will have some time this weekend to play with the other products.  Have you signed up for Birch Box?  If not, use this link to Birch Box so I can get credit towards a full size item : ) Thanks Dolls!

November Birch Box

I just received my November Birch box!

The November box includes the following:
LaROCCA Champagne and Shimmer Acai Sugar Polish

Klorane Soothing Eye Makeup Remover with Cornflower Water

Oscar Blandi Jasmine Protein Mist

Zoya Gems & Jewels Collection

Chuao Chocolate Bars

The only products I have used so far is the Klorane Makeup Remover and the Chuao Chocolate Bar.  With the makeup remover I didn't feel there was anything too special about it.  I had to go over each eye a few times.  It wasn't like one swipe removed everything. 

On the the Chuao Chocolate Bar.  First let me start by saying I really don't care for chocolate candy that is only in small pieces.  So I just decided to crack open this sample.  First bite was cool and then something strange happened, my mouth started popping!  I bit into another piece, the pooping continues and then a minty taste starts to form.  I guess I should have read the package it says Fire Cracker.  It's like a grown persons pop rocks.  Remember that? #NoThankYou

I do love the nail polish color.  The little bracelet is cute, Peyton will probably wear it.  So I guess overall it is a good little box.  Did you sign up for Birch Box yet?

October Birch Box Has Arrived!

Have you heard of Birch Box?  It's basically a beauty product sample club!  For $10 a month you receive a box of 4 or 5 full size luxury beauty samples.  I know, why pay for samples?  I first learned about Birch Box from fellow Atlanta Blogger Si Si from Si Si Sparkles!  I just love trying new stuff so for $10 to try 5 products sounds good to me versus paying $50 for a product I don't like.

This is a picture from birch.com of the October box.

Octobers box includes: Blink Mascara, Befinet Lip Serum, Orofluido Elixir , Tea Forte Mints, Pangea Organics Facial Mask. So far I have used two of the products. 

I been using Befine Food Skin Care Lip Serum.  I have the crustiest lips so I need some good lip balm.  This stuff is thebomb.com!  It last a long time and doesn't get gunky. 

Then I tried the Pangea Organics Facial Mask.

Here is what it looks like when you put it on. Looks like Peyton threw some Gerber peas on my face!  Like most masks, it take some work to get it all off.  After applying moisturizer my skin felt softer and smoother then usual.  I will continue use this mask until its gone.  The price of full size is $12, I see a purchase in my future!

I just want to let you guys know that I do NOT plan on becoming a review blog! I love to share and  love when others share about great products they come across so I don't waste money.

Nordstroms and Neiman Marcus also give out great samples!  So when you go to refill you must have concealer ask the salesperson to load you up with some samples. 

Do you use samples or do you go to Sephora and spend $100 to find out you only like half of the products?

*Disclosure:  I purchased the Birch Box with my own money, I was NOT compensated for this post in any way.  The opinions expressed are my own.