May 2013 Favorites

Each year with the warmer weather, my skin starts to dramatic change.  During the winter I've had dry patchy skin but recently I've developed oil slicks that even my dad noticed!  So I've been trying out some new things.

Most notable I've been testing two of the Paula's Choice Resist line items for the last 3 weeks. I was resistant to try these at first as I'm accustomed to using department store lines, but I have to say I'm addicted.  The first is Resist Daily Smoothing Treatment 5% AHA and the other BHA 9.  I find with both my skin is much smoother the pores are significantly cleaner.  I got the BHA 9 to fix some of the milia I have around my under eye area and my chin area.  Although they are not gone they have come a long way.  I think with more time, they will disappeared altogether (hopefully).  The one complain I have is the dispensing of the BHA 9.  The consistency just oozes out of the pump and gets everywhere.  Overall, great product.

Going along with the skincare things, I've been trying to use more toners.  I've known for a long time that my skin really likes acid toners.  It just preps the skin the best whether I'm putting on my nightime skincare or daytime makeup. I've using the proactiv one in the past and my skin has been ok with it. I've also used a Mario Badescu glycolic acid toner.  Both are decent. This month I picked up the Michael Todd's Organic lemon toner. For some reason it feels even smoother than with the other ones.  My makeup just sits better on it. It has a light real lemon smell ( not pine sol).

Another love I have recently is waterproof eyeliner/eyeshadows: 

Stila's smudge crayon waterproof eyeliner in smoke.  I have very oily eyelids all the time and these do not smudge. Plus they are so easy to use...just swipe and smudge and go. 

Another one Pixi lid last shadow pen in mocha muave is great as well.  

I've been just using the pixi one as an overall just near my eyeline as a thick line, then the stila on the outer v area and lining with black liner. It seriously takes seconds.

Please comment your favorites or thoughts about these items.

GlossyBox May 2012

I'm so excited that my first glossy box came today!  I didn't win their contest for the first box. This is the first subscription box.  Comes in a small box with pink on black flowers:

Inside are the details of the box:

Of the products gotten: the Zoya nail polish is full size as well as the toothpaste.   There's also an extra brush from glossbox with their logo on the handle.   Not too fond of the brush but nice idea.

Here's a close up my favorite item in the box, the Burberry lip mist.  Look at that stamped lipstick....sooo luxurious.

Overall I'm really happy with the box, good mix of makeup and skincare.  High end brands that I actually want unlike some other subscriptions I've tired.  YAY :)

Julep March Mystery Box

"I got my box today. Inside was 3 nail colors: sofia(green), oscar(gold), jodie(cranberry); 1 basecoat, the glycolic hand scrub, hand brightener, 1 glass nail file; 4 chocolate coins.   Not too shaby for $20.  I'm really excited to try the age defying hand brightener. I've read good reviews on it.  Also, sofia is glow in the dark!!!

For those of you who have not signed up for julep. It's a subscription for nail color/ mani/pedi stuff every month. $19.99 shipped.  There's a promo for 1 cent for the first month right now.
Join now!  Code is SHAREONMARCH

Shea Terra Discount 30% off

Recently I got a sample of the Shea terra organics bananas and baobabs whipped Shea butter. I absolutely love . If you love the sell of banana products you will love this product.  You only need a little and this stuff lasts forever. I wanted to share this coupon for 30% off any shea terra organic product.

http://www.sheaterraorganics.com/
Code is mar2012. Expires March 22nd. This code will work on any shea terra product.  Enjoy!

Essie Wedding Mini Collection Cube

Found this about my local Marshalls for $9.99 + tax. Retail is $17.  I love Essie nail polishes but they can get expensive fast at $8 a pop, which is why I love these mini collections as I never finish a bottle of nail polish anyway.  My favorite in the collection would have to be borrowed and blue. It's a perfect pastel baby blue for spring.

Amazing Tarte Deal. Miracle of Maracuja

This is an amazing offer that Tarte is hosting with QVC. The 8 piece kit includes:

1.7-fl-oz pure maracuja oil with dropper value 46

0.28-oz Maracuja Creaseless Concealer in choice of Fair, Light, Medium, Tan, or Deep -$24

0.19-oz Air Blush in Amused, a shimmering poppy- New Item $25 value

0.20-oz Envoke the Smoke Eye Shadow Quad with four eye shadows in Pink Cloud, Silver Mist, Purple Fog, and Dark Ash-$25

0.01-oz Cashmere Waterproof Eyeliner in Black, does not retract- New Item -$18

0.24-fl oz Lights, Camera, Lashes! Volumizing Mascara in Black -$19

0.12-fl-oz Maracuja Divine Shine Lip Gloss in Peaceful, a nude pink $21

Bamboo blush brush $29 

The manufacturer retail of everything is $207! Today for only $59.96+ shipping.

There are also rumors that there are two extras that come delivered as well. Also you can lock in this price for two more kits in July and November. These you can cancel at any time but you will then have the option of getting them at this price.
Consumer reports of maracuja oil have been great and the oil itself is $46.   I have been a long time fan of tarte and this is a kit that should not be missed.

Buy it here.
or if you want auto delivery at the same great deal buy it here.
Don't forget to use Mrrebates  for 4% cashback.