B is for Birchbox... August!

It is here!  (Actually it was here last week- I just could not get my act together!)    My August Birchbox arrived.  I have not tried any of the products in it, but there are some interesting ones!  I got 5 items in total this month.

1.  June Jacobs Papaya Purifying Enzyme Mask (.5 fl oz).  Full sized product (3.7 oz) sells for $62.  Value of birchbox sample $8.38.

2.  Ouidad Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel (.6 oz).  Full sized product (6 oz) sells for $16.  Value of Birchbox sample $1.60.

3.  Shaveworks "The Cool Fix" (1 oz).  Full sized project (2 oz) sells for $11.  Value of Birchbox sample $5.50.

4.  Smashbox Cosmetics Photo Finish Foundation Primer (.25 fl oz).  Full sized product  (2 oz) sells for $36.  Value of Birch Box sample $4.50

5.   Twistband Hair Tie... one tie.  Three ties sell for $5.  Value of Birch Box sample $1.67

Total value of this month's products $21.65.  I am happier this month than I was last month.  But, I am still curious about how they pick who gets what as my friend SH got completely different items than me. What the what?  Here are her items:

Bring on September! :)  Until next time....xoxo

T is for Tarte.... lip stain!

So, the husband and I spent some time together shopping this weekend.  38 weeks pregnant... shopping is not as fun as it used to be.  When you are big and everything is swollen, you basically are limited to jewelry, cosmetics and accessories!  I treated myself to a few items at Sephora including Tarte's lip stain.  As you know, I have their cheek stain which I love and have written about here.

I love a lip stain, but they are often very drying.  This one is supposed to make your lips softer!  In fact it promises to increase your lip's moisture content by 6000%.  It goes on like a lipstick crayon and feels creamy.  I would say it is long lasting.... not a true stain, but does stay longer than most lipsticks.  I went with the matte version in "envy" which I am quite enjoying.  It is a rose color a bit darker than what I wish my natural lip color is!

Glossy Version

Matte Version

You can choose from a glossy version or a matte version.  Free of SLS, Parabens and all the other "bad" stuff,  even at $24 this lip stain is definitely worth adding to your cosmetic drawer!

Until next time...xoxo

B is for blush!

My favorite blush for summer is a cheek stain.  If you find the right one- it gives you that perfect flushed summer look!  Plus, finding something that stays put in sweat and humidity is worth its weight in gold!  I love Tarte Cheek Stains!  It comes in a stick form (kind of like a deodorant stick and a little goes a long way.  Just swipe across your cheeks and blend and you have a great summer blush!

It comes in a assortment of shade for all skin tones.  Additionally.... each shade has its own fruity scent!

Check out Tarte Cheek Stain for yourself!  You can get at Sephora, Amazon,  Drugstore.com ... to name a few.  Until next time...xoxo