May 2013 Birchbox Review: Beauty Diaries

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This month’s theme was “Beauty Diaries” and included this card which you could fill out and take a pic and tweet for a chance to win a full size item of everything you received in your box. That would be cool!

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I got Version 5 this month out of a possible 41 variations! 

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This box contained the following:

1. Cargo Water Resistant Blush in Los Cabos- It’s a peach shade with gold glimmer. It’s really pretty, but not unlike several blushes I already own. It’s ok though because this is the item I was really hoping I’d get since I’ve never tried Cargo products before. I also like the little tin the blush came in. Mine came in perfect condition, but I know some other ladies were not so lucky. 

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2. COOLA Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face-I have not tried this yet, but I wish I would have tried it today!! I just now realized it’s for the face and is a moisturizer also! I thought it was only a sunscreen. I will definitely slip this into my morning skincare routine tomorrow. 

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3. Hail Merry Macaroons– I’m indifferent on these little extras they throw into the box. Most of them I have enjoyed so far. It was a small sample, just 2 small macaroons, but they were delicious! Honestly, I am not a coconut person at all, but these were yummy!! Very soft. 

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4. Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive-A decent sized sample! I’m excited to try this. The only other juice beauty product I have tried was the hydrating mist I got in my Ipsy bag a few month’s ago. I don’t care for it really. But this looks kind of cool. I haven’t done a peel in a LONG time. I should have done this today too, why didn’t I?!

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5. Kérastase Bain Chroma Captive – Cleanse-Well well well another set of foils. I hate foil packets for multiple reasons, especially shampoo and conditioner packets because there is NEVER enough for all my hair AND I can never get the darn things open in the shower!! I did use these today, but I had to run out of the shower dripping wet for some scissors and all I had was my eyebrow scissors! I hated to use them, but desperate times call for desperate measures. I ended up needing all 3 packets to wash my hair. I did like the way it lathered and smelled. My hair does feel quite nice. 

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So there you have it! Box version 5 and I’m decently happy with it! Out of all the variations I saw, this is one of the ones I’d have rather had. I think it was a bit of a weak month for Birchbox. 

Which Birchbox did you get?

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Ipsy Glambag May 2013 SPOILERS and Sneak Peeks!!

The sneak peaks are coming later this month. I wonder if Ipsy has decided to make us wait longer because we always guess what’s in the bags? The first spoiler is UHH-MAZE-ING!! It looks like this:

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Ipsy Sneak Peek #1

So I’m sure if you’re a nail polish junkie like me, you will recognize these bottles right away as…..ZOYA!!! Yes Zoya, and I’m thrilled. Zoya’s formula is amazing and they have a 5 free formula. It would be even more amazing if they were exclusive colors, but these colors look like their spring collection, either way I’m happy! I just hope I don’t get a dupe of a color I have since I own a lot of Zoya, but only 1 polish from the spring collection in Neely. I’d love the light purple!!

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Zoya Spring 2013 Collection

Previous subscribers got this email:

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So we also know we’ll be getting the Zoya polish plus FOUR OTHER PRODUCTS!!! This is welcome news after 2 months of 4 item bags. I’m so excited!!

Sneak peek #2!!

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Ipsy Sneak Peek #2

This looks like an either or with a lip gloss and lip stick? I am very excited for lip products!

Lippie Update: So Ipsy has said this product is NOT by theBalm (sad face!), it is now believed to be lip products by Mirabella!!

This photo was seen on Mirabella’s facebook page:

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“Pixie Colour Sheers lipstick on the machine! Watch out Ipster’s, this hot shade may be in your Glam Bag…”

I pulled this off the Sheer lipstick product page on Mirabella’s website. The color in Pixie is highlighted. Looks nice and retails for $22.00 full size!!

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Thanks to girlwithclass from makeuptalk, it’s believed the lipgloss is Juice Beauty Reflecting gloss!! 

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The link says: “We’re so excited you were able to try our Reflecting Gloss in your May Glam bag. Make sure to use your custom code for 20% off your next order.” The picture looks like the pink one!

I am excited about either one of these, but I think I’d rather have the lipstick.

Sneak Peek #3

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Sneak Peek #3

Definitely looks like concealer. I think it’s Yaby Concealer! Ipsy has worked with Yaby before so it makes sense. I would be thrilled if we got all 4 shades so we can mix and match, otherwise a lot of ladies wouldn’t be able to use theirs. I’m also excited about the possibility of these fitting in the glamrx palette from March. 🙂

Someone on facebook asked about color selections and this was Ipsy’s response:

All subscribers will receive one concealer shade with a selected color from the information that we have from you on your ipsy profile on ipsy.com. The shades are all versatile, blend extremely well, and they will definitely work for everyone. We hope you’re excited!

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Yaby Concealer refill

Breaking NEWS!! We have a picture of the possible bag! This was seen on Facebook!

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It definitely looks like a real ipsy ad and it’s got the Zoya polish in the pic, so it’s possible this is our May bag! I think it’s cute. I thought it would be floral, but I did get a floral bag last month, so I’d love this one.

This photo was seen on snap chat!! So it looks like we are definitely getting the chevron bag!! I am A-Okay with that!

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Sneak Peek #4

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“Get ready to have a memorable Spring Fling with TWO of these remaining goodies! What special two do you have your eye on?”

There is a lot going on in this pic, which is from Ipsy’s website, and judging from the quote, I’d guess that in addition to the first 3 items listed, we will get 2 items from this stash of goodies. From left to right:

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Thank you to Zadidoll for this image, click pic to visit her website

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A special thanks to the ladies on makeuptalk.com for figuring out most of these spoilers way before I could! Someone recently posted this, a variation of this month’s bag and it looks so awesome!!

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I would be happy with this bag!

I can’t wait to get my bag this month!

Ipsy is also doing a referral program now and offering gifts for referring friends!! So if you’d like to join Ipsy, which as been my favorite beauty subscription so far, you can do so here: http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-hb8pdmp0msq61ir8