Blush Mystery Beauty Box - November 2013

Well, I will start this off by saying that I cancelled my Blush subscription for a while. It's not a quality thing, as I have really liked all the boxes I have received! However, I am quickly amassing more products that I can use, and as this one sends out full sized or large samples in bigger quantities, they're starting to pile up! I'll probably come crawling back after I use up some of my stash!

I got the November box pretty early this month. Here's what was inside!

Now that I've gotten several of these little fabric bags, I have found them great for keeping shoes/sandals/flats together! I put my summery shoes in them so I won't have to dig for the mates when I'm ready to use them again!

These were my bonus extras this month...a lotion and NeoStrata serum! I already used the lotion, and it was okay but nothing special. I am a big fan of serums, so this one was added to my stash! I really love that Blush sends out a couple of random extras every month - everyone gets different ones, and it's fun to see what you get.

Paula's Choice Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum - This is a serum for oily or combination skin, which I have. In fact, I had sampled this particular line of Paula's Choice products, and I fell absolutely in love with the products! I have full intentions of using up the full sized products I have now, trying to make a dent in my samples, and the next time I purchase skincare, it will be Paula's Choice. My skin never looked better than it did the couple of weeks I was using the samples!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Hydrafull Gloss in Sorbet - This is a cute, tiny little lipgloss in a bright pink shade. It's supposed to hydrate and plump! I haven't used it yet, but the tiny sample is perfect for me, as I like to keep one in my bag.

Cargo High Pigment Pencil in Brown - This is a creamy chocolate brown pencil. I get bored with black, and I have brights, so a brown is welcome! I have several Cargo products and love them. This is creamy and pigmented, and I haven't worn it all day to test its longevity, but it's a really nice liner.

Nick Chavez Horsetail Root Lifting Spray - This adds volume, shine, and oomph to hair. I have fairly thick hair, but as it's cut into an angled bob, I can always use more volume and shine! I haven't tried it yet, but I am excited to do so.

Pur-lisse Pur Protect SPF 30 Essential Daily Moisturizer - This is a moisturizer with spf. I have tried a sample of it before, and it's nice! I'll probably save it for spring, as I have several sample sized sunscreens to go through, but it will be used, for sure.

SmartFx Smartlash Eyelash Enhancer  - This is an eyelash enhancing serum. I love products like this, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how it works on my less than  impressive lashes. 

Elizabeth Arden Maximum Volume Mascara in black - A basic black volumizing mascara. I have to admit I am burned out on receiving mascaras...I currently have a giant stash I'll never get through. What's more is that most people found this one to be dried out when they received it. I haven't opened it, but if it is, I will not request a replacement...I have plenty to use already.

Overall, I think this is a nice box with a good value. There's nothing in there that I am super ridiculously excited about, but they're all good quality products that will be used.

Here is a swatch of the lip gloss and pencil. Both are nice and smooth!

Overall, I'm not regretting cancelling Blush at this point. Great value, but I really need to use up some of what I have. Have you tried Blush yet? What do you think of it?

Blush Mystery Beauty Box - October 2013

Blush made the exciting announcement that they would be shipping earlier in the month! I was excited to hear this, as waiting for all my late in the month subs can be torture. True to their word, it shipped by the end of the first week of the month!

Blush Mystery Beauty Box is a newer sub service. For $24.95, they promise over $100 of full and deluxe sized beauty products. Last month was my first month with them, and I was really happy with my box! Here's what I received for October.

Inside the black drawstring bag, there were 8 products, 5 of which were full sized! Blush is run by dermstore, so they have access to very good brands, and they send out a variety of them in these boxes!

First, the three sample sized products (which are still very nice sizes!)

Miracle Skin Transformer: Face in Medium - This works as a primer, tinted moisturizer, sun protector, and shine stopper all in one. Unfortunately, medium shades are far too dark for me, so I will be passing this one along to someone else, but I have tried the body version and it was a great product!

Karin Herzog Vita-A-Kombi 1 - This is a daily moisturizer with lots of anti-aging benefits. I am all about the anti-aging lately, so I look forward to trying this!

Talika Lipocils Expert - This is a lash-enhancer that conditions the lashes and promotes growth. I've been wanting to try this for ages, and it's one of the most exciting items in the box for me!

And now, the full sized products:

Chella Highlighter Pencil in Ivory Lace - This is a creamy ivory pencil that can be used for several things - highlighting, concealing, brightening. I actually already have a couple of these, and I love them...it makes a great eyeshadow base and a nice spot concealer on my pale skin!

myFace Cosmetics Lip Pop Gloss - This is a lightweight, nonsticky lip gloss. The shade I received is a pretty, sparkly hot pink! I haven't tried it, because I have too many glosses open right now, but it looks great.

Mirabella Mineral Highlighting Powder in Latte Swirl - This is an illuminating powder. The shade I got is a swirl of bronze and pink! I'll admit I was worried when I got this shade...I am quite pale, and browns and bronzers do not work on me. However, I finally tried it (it was too pretty not to) and I need not have worried! It's nice and sheer and will be great for adding a subtle glow to my cheeks, I will just use it in place of blush instead of as a highlighter!

Theraplex FT Exfoliating Emollient - This promises to restore softness and comfort to rough and dry hands and feet. I work on my feet, so I am always happy to have anything to pamper them. I love that this has a bit of a minty smell to it! It has a bit of a greasier feel so I will use it for my feet only...but it made them super soft when I put it on before bed last night!

butter LONDON nail lacquer in Kerfuffle - This is a pretty light coral pink shade. So pretty! I can't wait to try it. I had never tried this brand before, and this month, I received two in the same day, in drastically different colors! This color will be a great subtle shade for me.

Overall, I am really happy with this box! I'll be using everything in it happily except for the one item that is too dark, and that will be passed along to a friend. It kind of blows my mind how good of a value this box continues to be.

If you haven't tried this box yet, leave your email address and I can send you an invite. I believe the invite gives you $10 your first month! Well worth it.

Have you tried anything new lately?