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May 12 2013

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Goodies from @cautiouslyoptimistic šŸ’ŒšŸ“¦ Ah, my Sunday is made. This is better than any subscription box I’ve ever received. Random fact: my mom’s name is Karuna ā¤ #makeupswap #makeup #beauty #makeuptalk #ilovemail #sunday #karuna #boscia #kong #happytails #stila #followme #followback #iphone #iphoneonly #igers #igersdaily

Goodebox Special Bonus Box - May 2013

I’m back with another Goodebox review! I am SO glad I was able to get my hands on my first ever ā€œbonusā€ box of any kind. Goodebox was selling bonus boxes on their Facebook page a couple of weeks ago, as a way of getting rid of old samples. I was charged $19 for a box that promised to be full of 12-14 samples of all kinds and boy, did Goodebox deliver and how! I think I absolutely love every single item I received. They also included the Moom Hair Remover that I’d specially requested for during the order process.Ā 

The Jumbo box with all its contents - I think you’ll see slight variations of this box based on user profiles and wish list items.Ā 

Eve Organics Concealer Stick ā€œMed Goldenā€ - Perfect shade for my skin tone. I’m so impressed that Goodebox pays heed to the profile I filled out when I made my account. There’s nothing more annoying than receiving foundation/powder/concealer etc. that don’t match your skin tone. I hardly ever use concealers because I’m so lazy, but will give this one a try soon.Ā 

Eve Organics Vegan Lip Glaze ā€œFlash Danceā€ - This smells kind of funny, like a weird, artificial bubble gum of some kind. The shade is very pretty, but I just can’t stand the smell.Ā 

Eve Organics Eyeshadow ā€œBlingā€ - OMG So pretty! Amazing nude color for everyday look. The size of the sample is huge as well - I am guessing it’s at least half the full size, if actually not the full size. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get through this jar in my entire lifetime.Ā 

Moom Organic & 100% Natural Hair Remover (1.6 oz) -Ā $3.44 - SO stoked to have received a wish list item. I will be using this on my face shortly. I actually bought a full size from Marshall’s a couple of months ago, but returned it because I had another Indian wax that I was working on. Did I mention how amazing Indian hair removal waxes are?You need to head to your local Indian grocery store and buy one and they’re super cheap (about $3-5 for a huge tub).Ā 

Tilvee Acai & Pomegranate Rejuvinating Masque - Very interesting concept since it’s a powder mask that needs to be mixed with a fluid medium depending upon your skin type. I like powder masks because they don’t contain much of the nasties that are added to preserve liquid masks. However, I’m lazy and it takes a LOT out of me to make pastes etc. I’m determined to give this a try though. I could probably get 2-3 uses from the sample jar. Ā 

Bodhi Sugar ScrubBody Cleanser (4 oz) —- Yumm, smells amazing.Ā 

Pacifica Color Quench ā€œVanilla Hibiscusā€ (0.25 oz) - $9 - This is a jumbo lip balm tube, which means it’s twice the size of your regular lip balm. I am obsessed with all things Pacifica lately. I am sooo glad to have received this. It has a very light pink tint on my lips that’s hardly noticeable. Will last me ages, of course (probably till I die).Ā 

Benecos Natural Creamy Eyeshadow Pencil (0.05 oz) - $10.99. I’ve always wanted to try something from the brand Benecos. The eyeshadow is very creamy, even though the pencil will need sharpening as you go through the product. It’s a lovely lilac mauve shade!Ā 

Green People Shower/Bath Gel (1 oz) - $2.52 - I googled to learn more about this brand and it’s supposedly based on UK. While I don’t need more soaps or shower gels, I can add this to my already huge stash. Will come into use one day!

Green People Hand & Body Lotion (1 oz) - $4.36 - Always happy to receive more body lotions. Yay!Ā 

EO Everybody Body Lotion (1.5 oz) - $1.68 - This came in ā€œlemon verbanaā€ scent. I am not sure if I need two bottles of body lotions in the same box, but this is not a deal breaker since I’ll still use it!Ā 

Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Beauty Papers (30 sheets/full size) - $12 - Hahaha. I was laughing when I saw a Tatcha product because I just bought the entire Ritual Setup, the Dew Mist, the sheet masks from the Tatcha website a week ago. These blotting papers are the best! I didn’t even know I need these, until I started using them.Ā 

Zhena’s Gypsy Tea Acai Berry Caffeine - Free Red Tea (0.07 oz) - $0.45 - This will go in my husband’s tea stash! I don’t drink tea or coffee.Ā 

Suntegrity Face Tint - Dark SPF 30 - Full size 1.6 oz costs $45. I have been eyeing this sunscreen for a very long time. In fact, it’s on my makeup wish list at Makeuptalk.com. The skin tone is perfect as well. I will be using this the next time I step out in the sun! I used Face Cotz SPF 40 sample during my vacation and I hated it because it make my face break out so bad :(Ā 

Total value = much more than $44.44. I would guess somewhere in $60 range since there are 5 items I don’t know the sample size of and as such cannot estimate the value. I hope Goodebox puts out more bonus boxes soon =) I’ll be stalking their FB page fo sho.Ā 

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May 09 2013

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Beautiful blue skies today in Old San Juan #sanjuan #puertorico #travel #oldsanjuan #instapic #instagood #instamood #instatravel #instaphotography #photography #igers #igersdaily #followme #followback

Goodebox - April 2013

Since Goodebox has changed its shipping cycle to the last week of every month, I received my April Goodebox in early May just when I was about to leave for my much anticipated Puerto Rico vacation. Luckily, I packed some products for my trip. I’m actually typing this review from my hotel room in Old San Juan, after a long day of sight seeing!

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Contents of the boxĀ 

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Info card - Front

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Info card - back

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Full Size Lip Scrub from The Natural Lip Scrub (1 oz) - My lip scrub from LUSH dried up a long time ago and I was sadly scraping it even though I hate it every time I use it. It’s way too abrasive for my liking. So, I’m happy to receive a new lip scrub that I can replace the LUSH lip scrub with! This lip scrub tastes minty, is pretty gentle on your lips and still does the job.Ā 

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Shea Terra Organics Moroccan Argan & African Wild Honey Hydrating Facial Cleansing Elixir (1 oz) - Wow that’s a LONG name. It will take me a while to remember it. I used it once as a cleanser and it did a decent job. I can see this being useful during my AM cleansing routine when I need a gentle cleanser. This product can be used as a mask as well - Just leave it on for 5-10 mins. I haven’t tried it as a mask yet, but will do so once I get back to Austin. Ever since I started using Tatcha skincare products, I’ve been pretty ā€œmehā€ about all other skincare brands, but can you really blame me? There is no way a $20 cleanser is going to stand up to an exclusive Japanese skincare line that’s sold only at Barney’s and through the online website. Anyway, back to Shea Terra Organics - One of the reasons I really like Goodebox is because it’s introducing me to all these new companies I’d never even heard of! It’s okay if I don’t like the product too much, but that fact I’m learning about all these new, eco-friendly companies without having to do tons of research is great for me!Ā 

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Pure Remedy Facial Serums (Vitamin C and Skin So Bright 0.125 fl oz each) - These are small samples. Each bottle will probably last you about 4-5 days if you use them twice a day. I have been using the Skin So Bright Brightening Serum during my vacation and I am not impressed. The serum has a jelly like consistency that makes my normal to dry acne prone skin even more dry. I haven’t noticed any brightening effects till yet, but the serum does make my skin feel more tight. The sample size is too small to tell if the serum is actually working or not. While I like the bottle and the small dropper that it comes with, after a couple of applications, it became a little difficult to get any serum out. Using up the rest of the contents is going to be a struggle because the dropper seems to be only catching air instead of the actual product. I’ll give the Vitamin C serum a go once I get back home.Ā 

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The last two items are food items. Needless to say, the Chia Bar disappeared in absolutely no time. It tastes like figs which I love.Ā 

I’ve been using the Vitacare Whitening Gum on my vacation - I don’t know if it has any whitening effect or not. I am always amazed when companies make these silly claims. It works as a gum, sure.Ā 

OVERALL - For $16/mo, Goodebox tries very hard to deliver natural, eco-friendly beauty items to a large, diverse customer base. I know a lot of folks are unhappy because of the dearth of makeup items, but I’m not! I haven’t even made a dent in the eyeshadow and blush samples from Alima Pure that I received in last month’s Goodebox. Also, even though I have been crazy about makeup items in the past, I think I’m at the point where I’m kind of happy/overwhelmed with the number of makeup items I have. So, I’m perfectly okay with receiving more skincare items. At the end of the day, as long as I am going to use these products, I’m good with the service. I was one of the lucky ones who was able to order the bonus box they put out a week or two ago. I just received the shipping notice for it yesterday - I hope the box gets home before I do! :)Ā 

May 07 2013

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Ready to rock this town in his Pawz Boots and cooling jacket. Can’t begin to tell you the number of random strangers who stop by for a photo opportunity with Sasha. #sasha #pets #dogs #instapic #instadog #iphone #iphoneonly #photography #instatravel #instaphotography

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It’s been raining all day here ā˜ā˜” #oldsanjuan #puertorico #travel #iphone #iphoneonly #instapic #instagood #instamood #instabeauty #instatravel #instaphotography (at Plaza Colon)

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Bacardi and beer, what else? #bacardi #beer #drinks #sanjuan #puertorico #travel #photography #iphone #iphoneonly #instapic #instagood #instamood #instabeauty #instaphotography (at Raices Restaurant)

May 06 2013

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#travel #ponce #puertorico #instapic #instagood #instamood #instatravel #beauty #carribean #history #spanish #chapel #cathedral (at cathedral of our lady of guadalupe)

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On our way to Ponce, PR - beautiful blue skies reflected in the cool Carribean waters #puertorico #ponce #travel #nature #beauty #photography #iphone #iphoneonly #instapic #instagood #instaphotography #carribean

May 05 2013

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Enjoying the good life in Old San Juan (at El Morro)

May 03 2013

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Guess what tonight’s skincare routine is gonna be? So excited! ā¤šŸ˜‡šŸ˜ #tatcha #skincare #beauty #beautyjunkie #makeup #makeupjunkie #greenbeauty #greenbloggers #naturalliving #healthyliving #japan #instapic #instagood #instabeauty #instamood #iphone #iphoneonly

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Sneak peek of Goodebox April 2013. Today is a good day! #goodebox #subscriptionbox #greenbeauty #greenbloggers #naturaliving #healthyliving #makeup #beauty #beautyjunkie #makeupjunkie #sheaterra #pureremedy #vitacare #thenaturallipscrub #chiabar

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I’m in skincare heaven currently. Please excuse me if you don’t see me here for a while since I’m taking care of my broken bank account šŸ˜‡šŸ˜šŸ˜‹ #tatcha #skincare #beauty #beautyjunkie #makeup #makeupjunkie #iphone #iphoneonly #instapic #instabeauty #instagood #greenbeauty #greenbloggers #naturaliving #healthyliving

May 02 2013

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Mommy bought a diaper for me in preparation of my first airplane journey! #pets #dogs #sasha #dogsofinstagram #iphone #iphoneonly #chihuahua #daschund #bordercollie

May 01 2013

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#FOTD #korres #tarte #tartecosmetics #juicebeauty #urbandecay #tatcha #alimapure #beauty #beautyjunkie #makeup #makeupjunkie #blush #blusher #lipgloss #mascara #eyeliner #eyeshadow

April 27 2013

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My Caudalie Friends and Family Discount order - Caudalie Favorites Gift Set. Bought two of these! 1⃣ Hand and nail cream 2⃣ Makeup remover cleansing water 3⃣ Beauty Elixir 4⃣ Huile Divine Oil 5⃣ Lip Conditioner #makeup #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyjunkie #caudalie #oil #skincare #bodycare #picoftheday #instapic #instagood #iphone #iphoneonly

April 25 2013

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Last lunch in Bay Area before we head back to Austin tonight! #lunch #sanfrancisco #italian #pasta #food #instafood #gourmet #iphone #iphoneonly #picoftheday (at Swiss Louis)

April 22 2013

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Siri has such a sense of humor. #siri #apple #iphone #humour #funny #instagood #instapic #picoftheday #iphoneonly #iphoneigers

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What’s in my Ziploc bag for my business travel this week? 1⃣ Face primer from NARS and MUFE 2⃣ Caldrea Body lotion 3⃣ Clarins Multi Active Day cream 4⃣ Tatcha Deep brightening serum, polished gentle rice enzyme powder an moisture rich silk cream 5⃣ Wella Velvet Amplifier 6⃣ Blisoma Herbal Gel Cleanser 7⃣ Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Concealer 8⃣ Tarte BB Tinted 12 Hour Primer 9⃣ Laura Mercier Lip GlacĆ© in Babydoll šŸ”Ÿ Vapour aprganica Elixir Gloss in Sultry āž” Guerlain Maxi Lash Curl Sculpting Mascara āž” Supergoop Eye Cream āž” Caudalie Divine Oil āž” Seventh Generation Refreshing Facial Cleansing Cloth in Mandarin #makeup #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyjunkie #subscriptionbox #clarins #caldrea #makeupforever #nars #blisoma #wella #tatcha #dermablend #tarte #lauramercier #vapourorganics #seventhgeneration #caudalie #supergoop #guerlain #sample #samples #travel

April 20 2013

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My swap items from Makeuptalk.com arrived! I swapped out some items I didn’t want or like for the ones I really wanted - tarte achiote cheek stain, simple eye roll on and red flower body lotion šŸ‘„šŸ‘#makeup #makeuptalk #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyjunkie #blush #blusher #blushes #skincare #bodycare #redflower #tarte #simple

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