Tweet I'm Loving July's LuxeBox !

Another monthly box of samples!

I really enjoyed this month's luxebox! Take a look at what i got! :D

 

 

 

i LOVE essie polishes! Although i really did want the pink polish shown in the description above, i was pretty happy with the purple as well because my nail polish collection lacks a deep purple :)

quick swatch! this is a gorgeous deep eggplant purple :) lovely! although it does stain a bit...

next up, this hair oil treatment is my FAV from this month's luxebox! it smells heavenly and really does help my hair look a lot healthier and smoother! <3 definitely planning on purchasing a full sized bottle when im done with this! <3

sample drop of the hair oil treatment

next is a perfume sample from stella :)

 

super pretty :) although im happy with my current fragrance, i am actually really liking this as well! i may not be able to control myself and go out and purchase this because it smells so good!

last but not least, this lip duo pencil was very surprisingly good!

i've never tried any of trucco's products, but this makes me want to!

quick swatches.. these were very creamy and applied so easily! i love the fact that the pencil was a duo and that you get a fun bright color as well as a more natural shade :) <3

and thats it for this month's luxebox! I really enjoyed all the samples and i cant wait to get next month's box! i swear, these boxes are getting better and better each month and it just brightens my day when i receive my next luxebox in the mail :D Hope you all are having a wonderful summer! I am LOVING every moment of it :)

Tweet June LuxeBox - Laura Mercier Full Size Shadow!

What a lovely surprise!

This Last month's LuxeBox (man i'm having a hard time posting these on time! sorry!) gave me a surprise, a good one i should add! :D Not only were there the usual deluxe samples, but this time, i was "upgraded" to a full sized product! Read on to see what I got in my June LuxeBox!

all the samples plus the full sized laura mercier shadow :)

size comparison to my iphone 4

Normally, i wouldnt be overally excited to see these types of samples because i quite like my skincare routine (hey.. it works and i dont want to mess it up lol) and i dont normally use alot of hair products... BUT, this time around, im actually really liking the joico hair oil! my hairs been a tad dry lately and i've been getting alot of flyaways... so this has been wonderful :)

the foaming face wash isnt bad either! the texture is nice and smooth and actually does a pretty good job of removing all the makeup leaving my face feeling fresh :) plus, i love the little quote on the bottle: "what goes on your body, goes in your body"

ohh here comes today's main feature! a FULL SIZED laura mercier eye shadow! :D the one i received was in the shade sandstone and i absolutely love it :) its a suitable color for a large range of skintones and it is the perfect shade for me since i wear very little eyeshadow :)

sleek packaging with a mirror :)

and heres a swatch :) this is nice for a slight highlight, but i like to use it as an all over the lid shade. it really helps brighten up my eyes, something i definitely need with the amount of sleep i've been getting lately!

and last but not least, i also received two dermalogica samples, a shaving cream and a daily clean scrub. since these are targeted at our male counterparts, im planning to give them to my bf, brother or dad.. whoever wants it more hehe :) 

Overall, another lovely luxebox from the lovely team at Loose Button! I am really enjoying these monthly boxes and i think its time i renew my subscription! Going to go for another 3 months (even though the price went up a tad, from $10 a month to $12) :D 

have a great weekend!

Tweet A Little Late... May Luxe Box!

A little late, but better than never!

Hi everyone! So during the period i was in hong kong, several packages came in the mail for me! *yay* i absolutely LOVE coming home to packages so you can imagine how excited i was to get 3! :D Well, the first one i got was my May LuxeBox from Loose Button :) Read on to see what I got this month!

 

May Luxe Box :) 

 

New Design! Loveee the pink! <3

 

A lovely message and a Hershey kiss xoxo

I just love the little extra thought and effort Loose Button puts into their boxes! Seriously, although its not JUST the little things that count (im not sacrificing good samples for little design details!) BUT, it absolutely helps and Loose Button does a wonderful job of making a good impression! <3

 

My May Goodies!

 

A little description of each so i know what it is and how to use it :)

 

dermalogica daily microfoliant

i have heard many rave reviews of this brand and am excited to finally get to test out one of their products! especially a microfoliant! my skin can get dull sometimes due to stress and little sleep, therefore these things are a blessing! As well, i am VERY interested in the "rice based enzyme powder" as i have always wanted to buy a rice scrub due to its many positive effects.

 

China Glaze polish in Sexy Lady

Oh Loose Button, how did you know i LOVE pink polishes!! <3 hehe and china glaze too? you have outdone yourself! I dont think i need to say much on this one, china glaze polishes are simply wonderful :) (p.s. i'd totally swatch this for you guys, but i just did my nails for my convocation tmr.. so the swatch will have to come later! sorry!)

 

Consonant Body Organic Body Soap

I dont remember the last time i used soap.... BAR soap that is! but this one's got me interested and willing to try again! its got all natural organic ingredients and well, something about the smell kind of gets me too.. its not exactly a scent i imagine everyone liking.. its not floral or anything, but well really smells kind of like olive oil and beeswax! This also comes with a loofah slice which i was told to "re-hydrate and rest my soap on it between uses". we'll see how i like this soon!

 

Elizabeth Grant Biocolasis Complex Day Serum

When i first saw this, i immediately thought i wouldnt be able to put it to use because "cellular age defense" seemed to target those slightly older than i.. but reading the little info card included in my luxebox (i LOVE that thing!) i realized that it was suitable for all ages and has lots of vitamins and other good stuff that can help my skin stay looking young and healthy! no way am i passing that up! :D once again, results to come lol

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So, that was my May LuxeBox! How do i feel?

Much better! although to be honest, there isnt any spectacular increase in the amount of makeup samples. I just feel that the products provided this last month, was much more well suited for me and more general overall. I am definitely liking the nail polish! you really cant go wrong with that... (unless there are some colors that some people just dont like at all) and the rest of the products i am very interested in trying!
 

I think the biggest satisfaction i get from this luxebox, (besides getting lovely deluxe samples and a hershey's kiss!) is that i dont have to break up and switch out any of my normal skincare routine in order to test these out.  I've stopped using my clarisonic during the period of time i was gone, so introducing an exfoliant now is perfect timing! Plus, an extra serum wont do me no harm if its packed with so many goodies! and the soap? well, thats not really going to change much either :) 

so overall, i'm super happy with this month's LuxeBox and i cant wait for the next to come! Even better news, is that since Canada Post has some problems right now, my June LuxeBox has already shipped! YAY! :D and i promise this time, i wont be late in reviewing it ;) hehe take care! xoxo

Tweet Monthly Deluxe Samples? My First LuxeBox from Loose Button

Ever wanted a box of deluxe samples delivered to your door?

Well, now you can have it! (and yes canadian beauties, that means you too!) No more complaining that Birchbox doesnt shop to Canada, because Loose Button does! and at $10 a month for several deluxe samples from a range of very nice brands, i look forward to that time of the month when my LuxeBox shows up in my mailbox! Read on to find out what I got in my very first LuxeBox!

in comparison to my iphone 4 for size

the packaging is amazing!

It comes in an adorable box wrapped with a super cute bow :) and everything inside comes neatly wrapped in some tissue paper :) i am a sucker for packaging and well, props to Loose Button for making it feel like its christmas all over again! <3

and to make everything easier, Loose Button provides a nice list of descriptions of the samples you are getting, so even if you havent heard of the brand or the type of product, you can easily learn about what you are getting :)

Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara - 
This was the only makeup related sample i got, but i am very happy with it! I have yet to fully test it out, (future review to come) but i am really liking the wand! It narrows down to a smaller brush at the tip so it makes it super easy to coat my lower lashes, something i have lots of trouble with considering i have almost NO bottom lashes lol

Principessa - Ultimate Softening Shampoo and Conditioner
I have yet to test any hair products from this brand although i've sampled some of their raspberry hand cream at Smashing Cosmetica and it smelled amazingly good. These come in adorable pink containers that are packed FULL of the shampoo and conditioner. I dont normally do hair products reviews, but if anyones interested, i can post a review for these :)

Elizabeth Grant - Gentle Cleanser and Body Treatment
Again, havent really tested out this brand before but thats the goodness of these LuxeBoxes! :) both of these sound very interesting in the descriptions, and i am excited to be testing these! However, since i am going to be leaving on a grad trip shortly, i dont feel brave enough to test out new products on a trip lol. I'll be testing these once i get back so if you're looking for a review, you might have to wait a bit.

oh, forgot to mention, they also included a nice little note explaining what they are etc and also, that they included a Daffodil pin this month in honor of Cancer Awareness Month and to show that a portion of the $10 has been donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. How thoughtful! I LOVE companies who pay back to society <3 makes me feel good about giving them my money lol

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As with my other reviews, i'll start with the good:

For merely $10 a month (thats including shipping!), you get 3-5 deluxe samples in every box :) Although it doesnt sound like much, these samples are not just those little 0.00005 oz packages containing barely enough to use, these are deluxe sized & travel sized which gives you quite a decent amount of product to test not just once!

Also, you get a nice mix of different varieties of products including makeup, skincare and hair care etc. This mix is completely random and chosen by the team at Loose Button. Although you might not always get what you want, you'll most likely end up getting some brands you already love and some new brands to test out! I really love the idea behind this and taking a peek at the list of upcoming brands, i am SO excited for my next LuxeBox to come in! <3

and then theres the bad:

although i cant say this will go for every LuxeBox as this was just my first time, I was a tad disappointed that out of the items i received, only ONE of them was makeup related. The rest was skincare and hair products which usually i would love, but for the past while, i've been only really interested in new makeup products since i have found a steady hair & skincare routine that i'd like to stick to.

Of course, this is just my own personal opinion and im sure that the next LuxeBoxes will have more makeup samples, so overall. im still pretty happy with this service and have already signed up for another box! :)