This month's hits and miss are going to be a blog only (no youtube video) because I realized I didn't have very many favorites for April. I am currently testing several things this month so May's Hits & Miss should be more eventful.
Here are my April Hits -
First is the Rimmel Lash Accelerator. I am in LOVE with this mascara. It gives my sad display of eyelashes some extra vavoom. After curling my lashes for 5 seconds, I apply one coat and I've got some noticeably pretty lashes. I've done the trick where I've used 2 different lashes to get some plump but these by itself do the job.
The popular UK monthly subscription has made its debut in April with Glossybox US and petiteBox US. petiteBox is a curated box program for expectant moms and moms with infants under 12 months.
Many of you know that I have been a fan of Bluum for almost 6 months and was interested to see how this box differed.
Glossybox is as popular in the UK as Birchbox is to the US. You can find many unboxing videos of the Glossybox US all over youtube.
Who is petiteBox?
petiteBox is a high-end subscription service that brings the most coveted products on the market right to moms' doorstep. Each month subscribers will receive an elegant package with an array of premier products that have been lovingly curated by the petiteBox team of experts - from beauty and bath products for mom to the newest innovations for baby.
This is my 5th Bluum box and I continue to enjoy the goodies I get for baby and I!
Giveaway Time!!
Enter to win a FREE Bluum box! This box is great for expecting moms or moms with babies (0-12 months) for yourself or as a gift!
Rafflecopter (widget below) will keep track of all of your entries. The first 7 tasks are MANDATORY and all other tasks will count as extra entries. Entering this giveaway indicates that you have reviewed the rules at the bottom of the rafflecopter widget. Giveaway will start on May 2nd and ends May 16th at midnight EST.
Let's see who will win a Bluum Box! Thank you in advance for participating!
Thank you to all who had participated in this giveaway! I will be announcing the winner soon! Stay posted! Current giveaways in progress - check them out! More giveaways in June!
Get your first Julep ($40 of nail products) for a Penny - take a quiz at http://julep.com/?r=17816799 and use code COLOR2012
FTC: A huge thank you to Nicole of Bluum Inc & team for allowing me to host a sponsored giveaway of a Bluum Box! Giveaway box was sent by Bluum for giveaway at no cost, I am in no way affiliated with the company or products mentioned. No cash compensation is being received for hosting this giveaway. April's Bluum Box was purchased by me. Any opinions about this product is 100% honest and are not construed or influenced by Bluum.
I just hosted a Earth Day Conscious Box giveaway for this exact box that I will be doing an unboxing for. Check out who WON the giveaway in the below!!
I will be sharing the goodies I received in my April Earth Day Conscious box and a review of what I thought about the Conscious Box program.
Here is the video of my Review, unboxing and WINNER announcement for the Earth Day Conscious Box:
Here are the individual items:
generationMe- It time to start living more sustainably, and generationMe has got the tools you need. Whether its truly eco-safe detergent or one-stop shopping for those reusable necessities, you'll find that simple concepts can lead to the most effect designs. More info at www.ilovegenerationMe.com
Planet Dishwashing Soap - Celebrate the planet this month by cleaning smart! Plante's dish soap helps handwash those heavy loads of dishes without worry of the eco-impact of our dishwashing liquid. This is grease-cutting freshness you and Mother Earth can love! More info: www.planetinc.com
Sparklehearts - Love your body just as much as you love the Earth! Environmentally friendly, never tested on animals, and packaged in 100% recycled materials. Sparklehearts' natural beauty porducts are the perfect addition to any bathroom. More info www.sparklehearts.com
[BONUS] Bare Body Soaps - Vegan, certified organic, and only made with the purest, most natural ingredients. Bare Body Soaps promises only the highest quality cleansing for you skin. As they say, "we care for what's bare." more info www.barebodysoaps.com
Climb on! Summer sports can take a toll o your skin; drying it out, shredding it, and leaving you feeling rough and scaly. Heres the cure you need - non-toxic, biodegradable, and made with organic shea butter, unrefined beeswax and pure essential oils. More info - www.climbonproducts.com
Juice Beauty - When it comes to day-to-day skin care, Juice Beauty is the organic solution you need. Made with the purest ingredients, Juice Beauty is your source for complete personal care - from cleanser and toners to moisturizers to makeup. I received the Green Apple Peel Senstive. more info - www.juicebeauty.com
Glob Natural Paint - The eco-friendly life doesn't have to be drab; especialy when it comes to art supplies! Glob brings us botanically crafted paints made from plants - just add water! What imaginations will you paint to life? more info - www.globiton.com
Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn - As summer cruises around the corner, it's time to rediscover the season's favorite snacks. Oogie's offers a perfect match for summer blockbuster or day in the sun - a health inspired popcorn that GMO-free. I received the flavor - Kettle Corn Original. more info - www.oogiesnacks.com
Groovy Planet - Worried about the world? Whisper your concerns into the this little worry doll to keep thoughts on brighter days! This is an example of how Groovy Planet takes our kids around the world with their monthly subscription packed full of fun & learning! more info - www.mygroovyplanet.com
SeedBallz - Want a fun way to spread the joy of spring? Toss these seed loaded clay balls aroudn your neighborhood and watch flowers sprout! Made by people with develeomental disabilities, SeedBallz are great for both backyard gardeners and urban eco-advocates. more info - www.seedballz.com
Earth Friendly Products - Cleaning your home should never mean dirtying the earth, but this is the sad reality for many cleansers that leave behind trials of toxic slew. Put an end to this with Earth Friendly Products, nixed of the ammonia, phosphates and petrochemicals. more info - www.ecos.com
Natural Joy Beauty (colourfusion lip glaze by Lauren Brooke) - Natural Joy Beauty is the perfect online store for the eco-aware lover of beauty. With their careful research into the ingredients of every product they sell, you're sure to feel good about what you're putting on your skin. more info - www.naturaljoybeauty.com
The Original Himalayan Crystal Salt - Looking for a healthy alternative to table salt? With 84 trace minerals and a balanced ionic form of absorption, Himlayan Crystal Salt from Natural Health International is the perfect selection. Use it however you would use regular salt.. but prepare to feel the difference. more info - www.himalayancrystalsalt.com
Clandestino - Whether you're catching waves or taking that morning job, these chocolate covered bananas will give you a boost of clean energy. These power-packed snacks have no additives, and are full of potassium to help muscle contraction and prevent cramping. more info- http://www.clandestinobananabar.com/products
Cloud 9 Raw Chocolate Fudge - Find the best chocolate is tough but for a mouth watering option look no further! Made with 100% organic & vegan ingredients - from the beans to the coconut nectar - this tasty treat doubles as an organic superfood supplement. more info - http://www.cloud9rawchocolate.com/
Team Green Nature Trading Cards- This non-profit's trading card feature the beautiful photography of Carol Freeman, and are a great way discover the wonders of the world! more info - www.teamgreenweb.org
Along with these samples, I received 10 coupons with 6 coupons totaling 100% off in discounts and the rest totaling $12.50 in discounts.
Having had the opportunity to have gotten a monthly box with Blissmo Box, which is catered to being eco-friendly and 'green', I can absolutely say that Conscious Box is a better buy! The cost of the box's subscription is $19/month but the value of all samples with discounts surpasses the value you pay for the month's box and the fact that you are able to sample 16 different products without having to fully commit a full size purchase is great!
I was able to try several of the products and by far my favorites are:
Climb on!
Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn
Clandestino
SeedBallz (although I'm still waiting for it to sprout)
Pro -
Samples give you an opportunity to try without fully committing
Ease into being eco-friendly, if you aren't already
Nice variety of products - beauty, household, body, lifestyle, snacks
Every month is themed
Opportunity to discover new favorites
The guessing is taken out of what products are really eco-friendly, sustainable, fair trade, vegan, cruelty free or GMO-Free because the Conscious Box have done that already
The box is full of goodies (literally and figuratively - items were bursting out of box)
A great team at Conscious box who interact via social media (like Facebook and Twitter); available also via email and phone!
Cons -
Price but you are definitely getting more than you are paying for
In short -
Packaging - Brown box that is 100% recycled and inks from veggies. Bottom of box contained the company's mission and about discovering best products. Box was filled with 16 different products and had a card describing each item (all descriptions above were from included card).
Delivery - If you pay for your month's subscription before the 6th of each month, you will receive that month's box.
Ease of use - easy. all products had websites to visit to get full directions on usage.
Cost - monthly $19, 3 months $54, 6 months $106 - each plan includes $7/month for shipping.
Gifting available? Yes and you can visit website to preview what that boxes theme will be.
Get your first Julep ($40 of nail products) for a Penny - take a quiz at http://julep.com/?r=17816799 and use code COLOR2012
In this video, I go into detail about who and what Conscious Box is. I also created a blog post going into more detail about Conscious Box.
FTC: A huge thank you to Jameson Morrison of Conscious Box & team for allowing me to review and host a sponsored giveaway of their Earth Day Conscious Box! Featured boxes were sent by Conscious Box for review/giveaway at no cost, I am in no way affiliated with the company or products mentioned. No cash compensation is being received for promoting/reviewing this product. My opinion about this product is 100% honest and are not construed or influenced by Conscious Box.
I love my monthly boxes! I think I would have MAJOR withdrawals if I were to ever stop!
One of my oldie but goodie monthly box is Birchbox. It has been a hot minute since I've done a 'show & tell' or unboxing of my monthly box so I decided to just do blog posts for my birchboxes in the future.
So April's box came in early this week and I was excited to see what was chosen for me. To be quite honest, I was not digging many of the items discussed in the Birchbox spoiler video. But I was pleasantly surprised at how excited I was when I finally opened my box up.
April is Earth month and Earth day is on April 23rd. Going with the theme of the earth, April's boxed contained products that are of natural ingredients or in the spirit of the world around us. The box was the usual brown box with the pink foiled logo and instead of the pink tissue inside it was bright yellow.
My full review of Ferro Cosmetics' Earth Day 2012 mineral eye shadow went live on the 18th of April and I indicated that a mini review and tutorial video would be up. Here it is!
Monthly subscription boxes aren't just for deluxe samples of beauty products (like birchbox) but now have expanded to cater to those who are interested in sampling products that support healthy living, sustainability, social responsibility, and more conscious living.
Conscious box is a monthly delivery of pure and sustainable products that are handpicked from businesses that care for the planet. www.consciousbox.com
Get a variety of unique pure & natural products every month
From organic food to vegan beauty products
Discover ethical and purpose-driven businesses of all sizes
Get content on daily living tips, exciting monthly themes, & creative ways to use your box
I love looking for inspirational things with regard to style, lifestyle and makeup. Pinterest has given me several eye candy items to aspire to, somewhat.
Early last week, I made a goal to use products I have but have yet to use at least one product a day.
Here are the products from last week and my initial thoughts -
Like how natural they look. Easy application. Liked the included glue. These lashes are after 3rd use. Could see the white band when using dark eyeliner. Will continue to test. Initial - 3 out of 5 stars
Black gel liner. Nice and easy application with included brush. Used 2x. Initial 5 out of 5 stars
April's Julep box was really festive with a box filled with easter themed decorations with green looking paper grass and chocolate eggs. I initially quizzed out to "American Beauty" and have chosen to change my box to "It Girl".
Have you ever wondered what the importance of moisturizing and including spf in your skin care was? Well, one of my friends asked me facial moisturizer advice recently and thought I'd share a bit about it.
I have combination oily skin and before being regimented in my current moisturizer use, I used to think moisturizer was an optional thing. Along with that, I enjoy tanning and would use little to no spf protection on my face until my best friend told me that I should start to care for my skin better.
With some research, I realized I could be causing irreversible skin damage which I needed to change!
I've been obsessed with buying different beauty products lately like Lipsticks, bronzers, concealers, false lashes, etc. The obsession has gotten to the point where I haven't been able to use many of the items I've bought yet. Along with purchased items, I haven't used many of the products received in my monthly boxes (birchbox, gogogirlfriend, etc) too. Eeek!
As an April challenge, I am committing to using at least one of the products in my 'have not used yet' container and reporting a weekly video/blog on what items they were with my thoughts. New week begins on Sunday and reporting will be on Monday for previous week.
I am celebrating my 50 subbies milestone on my youtube channel! Yay!
The giveaway will be given to one random participant!
From March 12 to April 12, you have the chance to win:
1. An Opi Gift set with 2 full size colors with a jewel bag. Colors are in Black Cherry Chutney and
2. Two pre-moistened facial masks in cucumber and pomegranate.
3. Elf lip defining brush
Rules of the giveaway:
1. Subscribe to my youtube channel and like the giveaway video
2. Follow me on twitter (http://twitter.com/reeracoma) then copy and paste the tweet tag below at least once as a status update: (only 1 per day) I just entered @reeracoma's subbie giveaway! http://youtu.be/PfARthnu2yA #giveaway #beauty
3. Follow my blog. link to follow is under my picture on blast ----->
4. Comment at least once on the giveaway video saying: what you're excited about this summer? (only 1 per day)
*if your youtube name is different than your twitter name, then include your twitter name in the giveaway video with what you're excited about this summer.
Fine print -
Giveaway is open internationally
Must have parental permission if under 18 years old
You can enter (twitter or video comment) as many times as you want during the duration of the giveaway with a max of one entry per day.
It is ok to do one video comment and one tweet tag on the same day to increase chances.
Winner will be chosen through random.org
I hope you decide to participate and win this fun little gift!
Thanks for visiting!
xoxo,
Ree
FTC:
All items were purchased by me. Not a sponsored giveaway.
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