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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Glossybox - July 2015




1. Hey Honey - I Peel Good! - Retail: $59.00 


2. Laneige - Water Sleeping Mask - Retail: $23.00


3. Kueshi - Anticellulite Booster - Retail: $22.60



4. Face Stockholm - Eye Pencil - Retail: $17.00

 


5. Naked Lips - Organic Lip Balm - Retail: $5.50




Total Value of Box: $79.71
Minus paid box:    -$20.00
                                $59.71

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Empties Jan.-June 2015


Will/Would Repurchase:
1. Mac- Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Pressed powder - Medium 
2 Mac- Super thin eye brow pencil - Fling (ashy blonde) 
3. Palmetto derma - Collagen Booster & Restoration Serum (Vitamin C & E and Hyaluronic Acid)
4. Milk Shake- Leave in conditioner (w/ milk proteins, honey and fruit extracts) 
5. Toms- Naturally Dry Antiperspirant deodorant 
6. St. Ives- Blackhead clearing Green Tea Scrub 100% natural exfoliants (sulfate & paraben free) oil-free salicylic acne medication 
7. Urban Decay- B6 Vitamin-infused Complexion Prep Spray
8. Neutrogena- Healthy skin boosters facial cleanser (White Tea & Vitamin E)
9. Marcella- Hydra-C 24hr. Energizing hydrating gel (paraben free, perfume free, hypo-allergenic) 
10. Lady Gaga - Perfume sample 
11. E.l.f.- Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara 
12. Jordana- FabuLiner Liquid eyeliner - Brown 

Will not be Repurchasing:
1. Mac- Pro eye makeup remover
2. Retinal-X - Anti-Aging Cleanser
3 Loreal- Eye makeup remover (100% oil-free) 
4. Revlon- Super Lustrous lipgloss (Berry Allure)
5. Tarte- Maracuja divine shine lip gloss - peaceful (hated to bulky wand applicator) 
6. Hard Candy- 12hr. Smudge proof Felt tip liner - Stroke of Gorgeous- In the Navy (the navy color turned turquoise green on my skin) 

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

One Radiant -January 2013


Skin Type: Dry

Fitzpatrick skin type: III
Focus Area(s): Acne, Anti-aging, Sun Spots & Tone






1. CellCeuticals - Extreme Defense Anti-Cell Damage Skin Treatment - full size: 1 oz (29.57ml) $70

** Received .33 fl. oz  (9.76ml) ($23.10)



2. Clearogen - Acne Lotion - full size: 1.8 oz (53.23ml) $32

** Received 0.176 fl. oz (5.20ml) ($3.13)



3. derma e - Vitamin A Glycolic Cleanser - full size: 6 oz (177.44ml) $12.75

** Received 2x 0.12 oz (7.10ml total) packets ($0.51)



4. DoshaCare - Sakala Firming Eye Gel - full size: 1 oz (29.57ml) $48

** Received 0.3 fl oz (8.87ml) ($14.41)




Value of the box: $59.01



My Referral Link: https://www.oneradiant.com/?ref=girlyscout

(*I receive 50pt for every referral so it's greatly appreciated!)

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Last Glossybox - December 2014



1. Anatomicals You Need A Blooming Shower- 5oz $2.25
2. Ardency Inn Punker World's Badest Eyeliner- Full Size $19.00
3. Michael Todd True Organics Pumpkin Mask- 1oz Value $10
4. Nails Inc. Victoria Polish- Full Size $9.50
5. Naobay Oxygenating Cream Moisturizing- 1.01oz Value $26.14

Total Value of the Box: $66.89




Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Glossybox November (2013)



1. Emite Makeup- Micronized Eyeshadow in Dams - full size $27.00 / .05oz
** Received full size ($27.00)
2. Mastey- Leave-in Oil Treatment - full size $25.00 / 2oz
** Received full size ($25.00)
3. Nicka K - Professional Eyeshadow Brush - full size $5.00
** Received full size ($5.00)
4. The Aloe Source - Jojoba Raidiance Cleansing Polish - full size $30.00 / 6.7 fl.oz
** Received 1 fl. oz ($4.48)
5. Vincent Longo - Duo Eye Pencil - full size $26.00 / .06oz
** Received full size pencil ($26.00)

Total Box Value: $87.48  Wow!! I was totally impressed with this box. Thank you Glossybox!

Actual cost of box: $21.00/month

Sunday, December 15, 2013

OneRadiant- December 2013

OneRadiant December 2013
Their philosophy: "Find your ideal skincare regimen in three months by joining OneRadiant Box and receiving dermatologist-selected skincare samples tailored to your skin type." 

When you sign up, you take a skin survey and find your skin type. Mine is below for an exact sample of how extensive the results are.

My SkinSurvey™ results.
You are skin type DIII, with a focus areas of Acne, Anti-aging, Sun Spots & Tone
Skin Type: Dry
Your skin tends to underproduce oil, and it may be prone to peeling or cracking. For your skin type, moisturization with thicker cream and creamier washes may be beneficial to combat the dryness. This moisturization is even more important during cold weather (winter) and in dryer climates.

A few practical steps to combat dryness:
1) Try a creamy wash.Often times, creamy washes are less drying and therefore more suitable for your skin type.
2) Moisturize with thicker creams instead of lotions. Creams have longer-lasting hydration as compared to lotions.
3) Stay away from gels and any alcohol-based products. These types of products can sometimes worsen dryness.
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fitzpatrick skin type: III
Your skin type can produce melanin, which protects your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays, but is also somewhat more susceptible to sun damage. Sun protection and wearing sunscreen on a daily basis is recommended.

Focus Area(s): Acne, Anti-aging, Sun Spots & Tone
Acne:
Your skin has a tendency for breakouts. This is partially determined by your genetic make up, though environmental factors play a role as well. The correlation between food intake, such as greasy foods and chocolate, and acne lesions is controversial, though some evidence suggests that high carbohydrate intake, excessive milk consumption, or high levels of caffeine may worsen acne-prone skin. Hormones and stress levels may also play a role in exacerbating your acne.


Three things are needed to produce a pimple: oil, dirt, and bacteria. Though it is difficult to prevent breakouts completely, trying to eliminate these three factors by gently cleansing 2-3 times a day and targeted therapies (such as other-the-counter benzoyl peroxide to help kill bacteria) generally help to improve skin’s appearance and health. Moderate to more severe acne requires professional attention and possibly prescription topical or oral medications, and visiting a dermatologist is highly recommended. 

Anti-aging:
The gradual appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is of concern to many men and women. Fine lines and wrinkles form because of the skin’s natural aging process, along with a variety of factors including gravity, loss of subcutaneous collagen, use of facial muscles, sun damage, and scarring from injury to skin. 

It is impossible to halt the formation of fine lines and wrinkles completely, but you can actively fight against them in several ways. Finding a skincare regimen tailored to your skin can give your skin a more radiant and rejuvenated look by optimizing your skin’s hydration, firmness, and tone. Also, vigilant sun protection can dramatically decrease the aging effects caused by ultraviolet light. 

An array of cosmetic procedures are also available to fight the aging process. Botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport) can be prophylactically utilized against fine lines and wrinkles that are visible with muscle movement. A wide array of fillers can be used to diminish the appearance of lines that are visible when your facial muscles are at rest. Laser procedures, such as fractionated carbon dioxide resurfacing, and treatments with heat can help to give a rejuvenated appearance. Surgical procedures (e.g., face lifts) are also effective. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and for consideration of these procedures and more, please see your dermatologist! 

Sun Spots & Tone:
You are concerned about dark sun spots and/or skin tone. There are often genetic factors that contribute to both of these. For discrete hyperpigmented sun spots (which some refer to as age spots) on your face, vigilant sun protection should be your first line of defense. Creams that aim to lighten your skin (such as those containing hydroquinone) can also be of benefit. If your skin discoloration is worsening, we highly recommend speaking to your skin care professional, who is well-equipped to help improve your skin’s discoloration. Regarding skin tone, proper skin care can improve overall skin tone and appearance. Please see our article “10 Tips for More Radiant Skin”!

$36.00/ 3 Month subscription ($12/per box)


1. CellCeuticals - Extreme Defense Anti-Cell Damage Skin Treatment - full size: 1 oz (29.57ml) $70
** Received .33 fl. oz  (9.76ml) ($23.10)

2. Clearogen - Acne Lotion - full size: 1.8 oz (53.23ml) $32
** Received 0.176 fl. oz (5.20ml) ($3.13)

3. derma e - Vitamin A Glycolic Cleanser - full size: 6 oz (177.44ml) $12.75
** Received 2x 0.12 oz (7.10ml total) packets ($0.51)

4. DoshaCare - Sakala Firming Eye Gel - full size: 1 oz (29.57ml) $48
** Received 0.3 fl oz (8.87ml) ($14.41)

5. pH Advantage - AM Facial Multi-Complex SPF 20 - full size: 1.75 oz (51.75ml) $65
** Received 4x 0.12 oz (14.20ml total) packets ($17.86)

Value of the box: $59.01



My Referral Link: https://www.oneradiant.com/?ref=girlyscout
(*I receive 50pt for every referral so it's greatly appreciated!)

(29.57 ml = 1 oz)

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Origins: Clear Improvements Mask



How much: Origins, Clear Improvements.  Active Charcoal mask to clear pores. $21

Product Claim:  Active Charcoal acts like a magnet to draw out deep dwelling pore-cloggers, White China Clay absorbs environmental toxins, Lecithin dissolves impurities.  Without all that “stuff” down there, skin “breathes a sigh of relief.”

Directions: Use once a week or as often as needed. Open pores with warm, moist towel and layer on.  Allow drying.  Rinse well.

Application: A little goes a long way, which is a plus to my “cheap-skate” ways.  If you want to really make it go a long way you can apply to your most-needed/oiliest areas.

Texture/Color: Thick, rich, and creamy. 
Smell: Refreshing, clay-like smell.  It doesn’t smell bad per-say, it just isn’t the best smelling mask I’ve used, but if that means having a more effective outcome then I’m okay with that.

Aftermath: Made my skin look completely refreshed with a healthy glow.  It sucked every piece of dirt, grime, and oil out of my pores like it was latest version of the Dyson vacuum cleaner.   It was non-drying and refreshing.

Cons: the smell
Overall Rating (1-10): 8


**Especially recommended during the HOT humid months.