Sample Boxes

So, it's been a while since my last entry. I felt a little over my head with writing a blog about beauty when I feel like doing a project 10 pan to reduce the stash I currently have.

I have, however, cancelled my a sample box subscription, joined another two, and cancelled another one in the last 2 months.

I found myglam bag not worth the price, so I cancelled that one. I have been reading what other bloggers have written about the myglams they got for the last two months, and I am just thankful that I cancelled when I did.

I then subscribed to Julep maven box, when they had a one penny deal for the month of March. The items were neatly packed in a box, and beautifully presented. I wish I can post pictures of it, but I don't remember where I stored them. I ended up cancelling my Julep subscription because I feel that it's too expensive for what it is. They me two nail polishes and 1 hand scrub. I liked one of the colors, and the other was basically a top coat with glitter. I haven't tried the hand scrub.

My other subscription is with Birchbox. I've heard an equal amount of positive and negative reviews about this subscription service. Since they had the Teen Vogue special, I decided to give them a shot. I love almost all the things I got with that special. I received a Tarte lipsurgence in Joy, Shiseido blotting papers, Essie nail polish, a perfume sample, and a pony tail. Again, pictures of this is currently lost. This month's box was just ok, however. My box totaled just above $10, but I'm justifying that price with the 60 points I was able to get for the box. Birchbox has a point system, where 100 points equals $10 off a purchase. Each item I get that I review will get me 10 points. I was thinking of cancelling Birchbox after my second box because then I've only spent $20, and I still get $10 worth of full size product. However, Birchbox is collaborating with Gossip Girl next month, and the gossip is that they'll have Dior Extase mascara and Stila sparkle liquid eye liner. I'm crossing my fingers I get either one. It would be better if I get both, but highly doubtful.

I like Birchbox because it has more than one sample that can be applied numerous times. My favorite from my April box would have to be the Yes to blueberries facial cleaning wipes and pur minerals 4-in-1 tinted moisturizer. I can do without the perfume samples I can free from Sephora, or the one use samples.