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May 09 2013

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 box 

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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. 

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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 “meh” 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! 

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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. 

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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. 

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. 

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! :) 

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 ☁☔ #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! ❤😇😍 #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 😇😍😋 #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 Glacé in Babydoll 🔟 Vapour aprganica Elixir Gloss in Sultry ➡ Guerlain Maxi Lash Curl Sculpting Mascara ➡ Supergoop Eye Cream ➡ Caudalie Divine Oil ➡ 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 👄👍#makeup #makeuptalk #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyjunkie #blush #blusher #blushes #skincare #bodycare #redflower #tarte #simple

April 19 2013

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I am just so excited to receive these deluxe sized samples from the Tatcha line. In addition, I received about 10 other foil samples. Only had to pay shipping. #tatcha #beauty #makeup #skincare #beautyjunkie #makeupjunkie #samples #sample

April 18 2013

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My Birchbox order that I’d placed using my 200 bonus points arrived today. I am going to tear into the Macaroons as soon as I’m done typing this. Also very excited to receive the full sized Alima Pure blush in Antique Rosé. I’d received a sample size from Goodebox and since then, I’ve fallen in love with the brand. @alimapure @hailmerry #alimapure #blush #blusher #blushes #makeup #beauty #beautyjunkie #makeupjunkie #birchbox #subscriptionbox #food #hailmerry #gourmet #instafood #instagood #goodebox

Green Grab Bag - April 2013

subscriptionaddict:

Green Grab Bag is a monthly box of eco-friendly beauty products that costs $15/mo. This is my first box and I’m highly impressed. It seems like the box shipped from San Antonio, which is only 70 miles from where I live! :D I received the box the day after it shipped. Three cheers for lightning fast shipping. 

Contents of the box:

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So neatly packaged inside the brown box. 

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Everything unwrapped - Ta da!

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Info card with details of the samples. This month’s theme is Earth Day, just like the theme of all other boxes I received! 

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The Gnarly Whale Thai Coconut Beach Waves (2 oz) - My hair is naturally wavy. I am not sure if I need it to be any wavier, but I’ll give this one a try, just because it includes coconut, which is my favorite! I love coconut water as a replenishment drink and coconut oil as an after shower moisturizer.

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Dead Sea Warehouse Mineral Salt Face and Body Bar - I can literally smell the fresh salt. I *cannot* wait to give this one a try. Unfortunately, I already have so many other soaps that are calling out my name as well. This soap promises to be very moisturizing for dry and itchy skin.

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Aimee’s Lotions ‘n’ Potions Facial Cream - I gave this cream a whirl last night and loved the fresh, natural scent and it’s moisturizing abilities. On my dry to normal skin, it didn’t feel oily even though the temperature is 75-80F. This sample size is good enough for up to two weeks, I think. 

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Merlot Natural 100% Grape Seed Oil - I love all kinda oils. I regularly use grape seed oil from The Grape seed Company as an eye makeup remover and facial cream. I am happy to have this backup. It has no fragrance, but I plan on adding some essentials oils to come up with my own concoction. 

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Colorado Aromatics Razz Tightening Cream - This is supposed to tighten your eye and jawline area. It has a spray head which dispenses just the right amount - I like. I gave it a try last night and loved the results. I could feel an immediate tightening around my eyes and jawline. I am still suspicious of its long term claims, but it does a good job of tightening the skin temporarily. I think this sample size will last me a month with regular use since I only need a tiny drop per application. 

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I always save the best for the last. Always.

Angelina Organic Body Butter and Sugar Scrub - I love the reusable drawstring cloth pouch these samples came in. I haven’t tried the sugar scrub yet, but it definitely smells delicious. Sasha couldn’t stop smelling them. I think he wanted to eat it. I am so happy to have the chance to finally sample chocolate body butter. Yes, it really smells like chocolate. I used it on my hands and loved the results. I am going to be very greedy about the body butter and use it sparingly. 

Here’s a closer look -

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OVERALL - Love it love it love it. Cannot wait for next month’s box. Do you subscribe to any eco-friendly beauty boxes?

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