Birchbox May 2013

Receiving these boxes in the mail is always such a treat, and I like the fact that often these subscription boxes come right into your regular mailbox.  It's great to see your little pink Birchbox sandwiched between a pile of bills and Forbes magazine.  

 My only complaint is that I've started getting a little tired of the perfume samples.  However, one of my awesome subscribers on youtube pointed out to me that you can request to receive no more than 6 perfume samples per year! So just one in every other box, instead of one in every box.  Sounds like a decent improvement to me.  I went ahead and selected that setting in my profile, so we'll see how many perfume samples I receive after this one.  My favorites this month are the Coola cucumber scented lotion with SPF 30 (it's about time someone made some sunblock that doesn't smell like sunblock) and the beauty protect detangler.

Items from my May 2013 Birchbox:

1. Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner
2. Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle
3. Folle de Joie eau de parfum
4. COOLA Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face
5. Pilot Corporation of America Acroball PureWhite®

Unboxing video HERE!

Beauty Army Unboxing (surprise box!) May 2013

I've been putting these Beauty Army boxes to good use, they're more useful than Julep boxes (just a mailing box) or Birchboxes (not as easy to open and close). These boxes are cute black boxes with a lid that swings open and a pink camouflage design on the inside.

This month's box was actually a surprise, I chose to "skip" the month but for some reason my order went through anyway.  No big deal, Beauty Army refunded my payment when I contacted them.  I thought I might as well share the box anyway!  Pretty nice for samples I didn't choose myself.  The mark scanda-lash hook up mascara and the gel nail polish are so cute and will definitely be used.  The lash cards are an interesting idea, but I don't think I'd pay for them so nice to get a sample in this box.  The skincare products will be fun to try out as well.

Unboxing video HERE!

Julep Maven May 2013 Unboxing, Swatches & Giveaway

Yet again I was mesmerized by a Julep Maven collection and had to go for the whole thing!  HOWEVER, there are three items from the collection missing from the photo above.  Why? Because those three items are now tucked away safely for a giveaway winner! Watch the video below to see what the items are, and enter the giveaway if you like them. :)

SeasonsBox May 2013

SeasonsBox went all out with a beauty theme for this month's box.  Maybe they've been watching a lot of beauty videos on youtube lately. ;)  I can't complain, who doesn't want bath products, nail polish and eye shadow showing up at their door?  The nail polish is a gorgeous coral color, and the eye shadow is neutral, I think both are perfect for spring and summer.  The deep steep body wash is lavender scented, and lavender is my favorite natural remedy for sleeplessness!  Try it out if you have any minor sleep issues.  Just make sure the lavender product you try has real lavender in it like this one.

Unboxing video HERE!