❧❦ Ipsy - October 2013 - My Favorite Ipsy Ever! ❦❧

Ipsy October 2013

This month Ipsy sent me what turned out to be my favorite Ipsy bag - EVER!  I simply love each product, and I think that this is incredible value for money at only $10.  Ipsy claims that this months bag is worth $45.

Buxom Lips Dolly

Be Delectable from Cake Beauty - Strawberry & Cream Hand Cream

bigsexyhair - Blow Dry Volumizing Gel

Zoya Nail Polish - Mason

H2O Hydrating Treatment

For me, this months bag was the perfect mix of hair, skin, cosmetic and nail products!  Just as every sample bag should be.  

The stunning color Mason from Zoya, and the Be Delectable strawberry and cream hand cream from Cake Beauty are two items I would have purchased already, had I been aware of them.

If you are interested in subscribing to Ipsy, it's $10 a month and you can subscribe here.

Take care,

The Sassi Wench!

❧❦ GlossyBox September 2013 ❦❧

September 2013 GlossyBox USA

The September edition of GlossyBox was underwhelming, to say the least.  Many times this company gets it right, but this particular box contained two "Made in China" cosmetics and this is a concern for me.  I find that the quality of cosmetics produced there does not compare with cosmetics produced in France, Italy or the USA.  I also have a concern about the origin of the ingredients used in cosmetics manufactured in China.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Bon Genre Eau de Parfum

A lovely, true deluxe sample (are you taking note of this, Birchbox?).  I have never sampled this frangrance before and it was quite a surprise.  Of course, I have a penchant for scents that include patchouli, amber, sandalwood and vanilla so it was probably a given that I would like this.  I can also detect a substantial amount of tuberose in here, so if you have an aversion to that scent, this fragrance is probably not for you.

Be a Bombshell - Eyeliner Pen in Onyx

Made in China.  I have sampled this item before, and I'm not a fan as I find the nib too thick for my tastes.  I prefer a finer application of eyeliner than this provides.

Nioxin Diamax Treatment

This product promises to increase the thickness of each strand of hair for a fuller effect.  It also promises to strengthen the hair and make it more manageable.  Sounds exciting, and I have the perfect candidate to test this out for me!  A friend of mine has waist-length hair that she is having trouble managing, so I'm going to give this to her.  Check back here for an update.

Océane Makeup Remover Pen

The next Made in China item is the Océane Makeup Remover Pen.  I'm not familiar with this company, but it appears to be a Brazilian drug store brand, perhaps similar to E.L.F.  I'm not a fan of cheap cosmetics packaged in a blister pack, so I don't have high hopes for this.

Emite Makeup Eyelash Curler

I love this eyelash curler - Emite is a brand from Sweden.  This is a very well made, substantial eyelash curler.  In fact, it's quite heavy.  I'll have to test it against my Chanel and Kevyn Aucoin eyelash curlers to see how it holds up.

So, is it worth $21? 
1. I already own two other brands of eyelash curlers, so this will be a spare.
2. The Bon Genre fragrance smells very nice, but I have similar fragrances in my collection and this is nothing I would buy on its own.
3. Two Made in China products is a negative.
4. The Nioxin is nice but I don't need to use a hair thickening product so I have to give this away.
Conclusion?  I think not.  

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Take care,
The Sassi Wench

❧❦ Birchbox April 2013 - Caudalie ❦❧

Birchbox April 2013

Mirenesse Glossy Kiss Lipstick in Starlet

Caudalie SOS Morning Eye Rescue

Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle Nourishing Hair Elixir

Yes To Cucumbers Soothing On-the-Go Facial Towelettes

Yes To Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub & Dark Spot Correcting Serum

This is my Mom's box - mine isn't here yet.  It's not bad, by any means.  Just check out some of my older posts or videos and you will understand.

The only item I have actually used here myself are the Yes To Cucumber facial towelettes.  They are okay.  They get the job done but I wouldn't go out of my way to buy them.

The April 2013 Birchbox includes:

Beauty Protector - Protect & Detangle nourishing hair elixir

Caudalie - SOS Morning Eye Rescue daily treatment

Mirenesse - Glossy Kiss Lipstick

Yes To Cucumber Facial Towelettes

Yes To Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub & Dark Spot Correcting Serum (BB Extra).

Birchbox is $10 per month.

Check out the Birchbox site here:

Take care,

- The Sassi Wench

New Beauty TestTube Spring Summer 2013

The Spring/Summer New Beauty Test Tube - April 2013

Paula Dorf Baby Eyes Enhancer

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Fine to Full Blow-Out Spray

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser 

Clear Total Care Nourishing Shampoo & Nourishing Daily Conditioner

June Jacobs Papaya Purifying Enzyme Masque

Forever Young Face Wraps

Phyto Phtodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm

New Beauty Magazine, Spring Summer 2013

3 Spalook gift card offers with a minimum purchase

Undoubtedly the best skin care beauty sample program out there, the Spring-Summer 2013 New Beauty TestTube includes:

Paula Dorf Baby Eyes Enhancer

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Fine to Full Blow-Out Spray

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser 

Clear Total Care Nourishing Shampoo & Nourishing Daily Conditioner

June Jacobs Papaya Purifying Enzyme Masque

Forever Young Face Wraps

Phyto Phtodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm

New Beauty Magazine, Spring Summer 2013

3 Spalook gift card offers with a minimum purchase - value $10, $25 and $50.

About New Beauty's TestTube:

Each TestTube costs $29.95.  You do have to pay $8.95 for shipping per TestTube, so you are paying $38.90 per TestTube, and you will receive 6 tubes per year.  

TestTube contains up to 10 samples (including some full size products), and it includes a $85 worth of Gift Cards to use at Spalook.com (with varying minimum purchase amounts), and a New Beauty magazine which retails for $9.95.

Included is a brochure that contains information on each sample, how to use it, the ingredients, and an About The Company segment.

Sign up for New Beauty Magazine's TestTube here: 

New Beauty TestTube

Take care,

The Sassi Wench!

❧❦ Starlooks Starbox - Lauren Clark Special Edition ❦❧

Starlooks Starbox Lauren Clark Special Edition

Every month with Starlooks is something really exciting!  Starlooks never fails to deliver, and this month was no exception.  This was a special edition box by Lauren Clark, and the value of the products - if purchased individually, is $41.  If you subscribe to Starbox, you would have paid only $15 for the lot.  Lauren Clark is a professional makeup artist, and you can visit her blog here: 

Lauren Clark Makeup

Princess Diaries Infinity Pot Liner

As cool-toned pink eyeliner it may initially seem unusual, but I tried it out beneath my lower lash line and it definitely added some drama to my look.  I would stick to using this in the evenings, though.

Princess Diaries Swatch 

HD Fluid Blush in Barbie

This blush has a thick formula, and it is highly pigmented.  A little goes a long way, but it will stay all day.

Starlooks Fluid Blush Swatch

Starlooks Pink Oasis Lip Gloss

For a sheen of pinky, purple sparkle!  I am a big fan of Starlooks lip glosses, and I use them more than any other brand.

Starlooks Pink Oasis Swatch

Tipsy Lip Liner

Tipsy is an intense, deeply pigmented coral pink.  I think less is more, and I would prefer to blend it with some other lipsticks to tone down the intensity a little.  It's a perfect color for spring though, and I can imagine wearing this on my lips, while wearing OPI's Cajun Shrimp on my tips!

Starlooks Tipsy Liner

For 4 or more full-size products each month, order the Starlooks Starbox here:

$15 a month.

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This box was sent to me for a review.  I was not paid to do this video. I love the products and all the opinions expressed are my own.

Enjoy!

- The Sassi Wench 

❧❦ Sample Society Box - Diptyque - Allure Magazine September 2012 ❦❧

The Allure Magazine Sample Society Box - September 2012

Stila - Smudge Crayon in Smoke

Stila - Smudge Crayon in Smoke Swatch

Diptyque - Eau de Toilette Fragrance - Do Son

Borghese - Borghese B Gloss Fiore

Borghese - Borghese B Gloss Fiore Swatch

Cellceuticals - Extremely Gentle Skin Cleanser

Ahava - Purifying Mud Mask

The September 2012 Allure Sample Society Box includes:

Stila - Smudge Crayon in Smoke

Diptyque - Eau de Toilette Fragrance - Do Son

Borghese - Borghese B Gloss Fiore

Ahava - Purifying Mud Mask

Cellceuticals - Extremely Gentle Skin Cleanser

plus a $15 off gift code with a purchase of any of the brands featured this month.

A fantastic mix of good quality products - I love the Stila Smudge Crayon in Smoke so much I think I'll buy the full size version!

Sign up here:

Beauty Bar.com Sample Society Box with Allure Magazine

- The Sassi Wench

❧❦ GlossyBox USA August 2012 - Illamasqua ❦❧

The August 2012 Glossybox USA

Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Alarm 

Ole Hendriksen Truth Serum

Ellis Faas Ellis Lips L107

Ellis Faas Ellis Lips L107

Ellis Faas Swatch - Ellis Lips L107

Biolage Exquisite Oil Replenishing Treatment

Even though the theme was "Pure Luxury" I never kind of got that vibe from this box:

Biolage Exquisite Oil Replenishing Treatment

Ellis Faas Ellis Lips L107

Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Alarm

Ole Hendriksen Truth Serum

Touch in Sol Feel like Honey Moon Skin Base

Everything was nice, except I'm not a fan of orange nails, nor am I a fan of brown lips!  The Ellis Faas lipstick is probably one of the most hideous lip shades that I've ever seen!  Kevin Aucoin probably would have used it in the 1990's.  It's extremely unattractive.

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$21 per month

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- The Sassi Wench