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Beauty Box 5 -A Great Gift for your Valentine

cindy — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:00:12 +0000

Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I also received this product for free in the hopes that I would share it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers.”Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. A subscription to Beauty Box 5 may be just what your wife or daughter would love! We’ll satisfy a woman’s every [cosmetic] need. Beauty samples delivered every month – Get the Box! What woman doesn’t love to try new beauty products? I know I do! The January 2016 Beauty Box was all about hair and hands!

January 2016 Beauty Box 5 Review

Not Your Mother’s Haircare-Plump for Joy-Retail $7

This thickening elixir can be used on wet or dry hair to give your locks a boost. I have used it a few times and I have noticed a difference in my hair’s volume and texture when using it.

Salon Grafix-Hair Spray-Retail $6.99

I have found my new favorite hairspray! This spray holds tight while leaving your hair soft not crunchy! We only got a sample size can but I am going to buy a full sized can of this as soon as I can!

Nails, Inc.-Nail Polish-Retail $9.99

This deep, deep dark purple nail polish may be a favorite color for some, but it is too dark for this Floridian’s taste. I haven’t tried it yet, except to do a quick sample to see the color.

Scratch-Custom Accent Nail Wraps-Retail $6

I haven’t used the nail wraps yet because the color and design haven’t been right for my current wardrobe. The instructions suggest wearing them over polish and finishing with a clear top coat to help them last longer.

Bodipure-Keratin Gloves-Retail $5

Keratin for your hands. I couldn’t wait to try these innovative gloves. You open the package and the gloves are pre-filled with the keratin treatment. Slip on the gloves and relax for a bit, I watched TV for about 20 minutes. The keratin is said to strengthen your nails, nourish your skin and cuticles. As you can see in the picture above, the keratin wasn’t evenly distributed throughout the glove. My right hand middle finger had basically no keratin, while my pinkie had way too much. While this was a unique hand treatment, it was odd and time consuming, I don’t think I’ll be purchasing more of this item.

I had some fun with this month’s Beauty Box 5 shipment and I’ll be trying the nail polish and the nail wraps soon, I’m sure. Which of your Valentine’s would like to receive cosmetics in their mailbox every month? Sign them up now! It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

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Beauty Box 5 October 2015

cindy — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 10:00:23 +0000

Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I also received my box at no charge. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers.”My October Beauty Box 5 subscription beauty box arrived later than usual in October but when I opened it I was so happy with the pink contents! Plus, 4 of the 5 things in the box were full sized beauty products! Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Beauty Box 5 went along with the pink theme with their box, which was cute.

What is Beauty Box 5?

Beauty Box 5 is a subscription beauty box that includes 4-5 products each month. Subscribers can pay monthly, quarterly or annually and prices vary between $8.25 and $12.00 a month depending on how you are paying for your subscription. If you like trying new beauty products but don’t want to break the bank, give beauty Box 5 a try.

What was in the October 2015 Beauty Box 5 Shipment?

Happy Face Makeup Cleansing Cloth-This amazing, machine-washable cloth removes all of your makeup with just water! Wet the cloth, wipe your face and cleanse your face gently. $3.99
Pink Rhinestone Kabuki Brush-This pretty little thing is super soft and is perfect for mineral foundations, bronzer, powder or blush. It will become a staple in your cosmetic bag. $25.00
Perfect Pout Long Lasting Lip Balm Stick-This was my only let down in this month’s box. I use lip balm every day and this one wasn’t long lasting, I had to reapply often and while it looks tinted there really wasn’t any color. $4.99
Knotty Hair Ties-I have other Knotty hair ties and I love them! They prevent snags and breakage and they don’t dent your hair. They hold my hair well and I’m happy to have some in pink. $4.00
Nubar Nail Polish Mini-The color, Pinktober, which was created with Nubar and Beauty Box 5, is a little soft for my personal taste but it is always nice to have another shade of pink in my nail polish arsenal. $4.99 for a full size bottle.

Even without counting the nail polish, the October Beauty Box 5 Subscription Box was worth $37.98 and subscribers received that for $12.00 or less! Beauty Box 5 is such a great deal and it would make a great holiday gift for the beauty product lover in your family.

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Apothica $25 Gift Card Giveaway

cindy — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:49:35 +0000

I don’t wear makeup every day, but, when I do take the time and effort to get made up I want to look good. Like most ladies I have experimented with tons of makeup brands and products over the years. We all find things we like and we dislike. Recently, thanks to my new partnership with Apothica, I had the opportunity to try some Laura Geller makeup and I am in love!! I know that sounds crazy but one of the reasons I don’t wear a lot of makeup is because it is so heavy and it feels like it melts in the Florida heat. My Laura Geller makeup is light and comfortable and I honestly think it is the best I have ever used.

A few of my favorite Laura Geller products are her Spackle Under Eye Make Up Primer which is the perfect first step before applying the Lip and Eye Spackle, which creates the sheer base for your eye and lip color. The Bronze-N-Brighten works well to even out your skin tone and give you a radiant glow.

Now Apothica wants you to try something new too. They are giving a $25 gift card to one lucky reader of The Mom Maven!

You have 3 options for your Mandatory 1st Entry (you must do 1…you can do all 3 for additional entries) Leave a separate comment for each entry
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Once you have completed at least one of the above you are eligible to complete any or all of these bonus entries:
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• Blog subscribers, GFC Friends, Networked Blog followers and Facebook Likers get 1 entry each
The giveaway is open to Internationally. The winner will be chosen by Random.org and the winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize. The giveaway ends at 9pm on May 29, 2011 **This giveaway is now closed**

Disclaimer: I received an Apothica gift card so that I could choose products for this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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