Latest Haul aka "The Haul that Will Make My Guy Freak Out"

I really didn't mean to do it,  it just kind of got away from me.  But it was the perfect storm of Friends & Family sales / Black Friday / Cyber Monday...you know how the story goes. And before I knew it, I had amassed a rather alarming pile of (albeit delectable) goodies that I debated about NOT sharing with you.  Why, you ask?

2 reasons, really -

1)  My repeated lack of self-control is embarrassing and I fear my seemingly endless haul posts might be getting tedious for you, dear reader.

Annnnnnndddddd....

2) My guy might just end up grounding me after seeing everything all laid out :S

Well, consequences be damned!  Here's what I got:

(Good) Skin is In

From L to R - 1) Sjal Mineral Kalla Energy Toner $70.00 at  2)  P50 1970 Exfoliant by Biologique Recherche 5.1oz for $55.00 @ Rescue Rittenhouse Spa  3)  BabyFoot - Foot mask for $20.00 on Amazon

I've been using P50 by Biologique Recherche for the last 4 months as an exfoliant on the advice of skincare guru extraordinaire Ms. Caroline Hirons of Beautymouth. Even though I've been experimenting with different cleansers, toners and moisturizers, I have been using P50 consistently and my skin is getting that glow back and the dark spots and hyperpigmentation are fading a lot faster because of it.  

I'm most excited about BabyFoot - ok, a foot mask, come on!  But my feet get horribly dry and Babyfoot is essentially 2 booties filled with the solution. You slip on for an hour and over the course of the subsequent several days the dead skin sloughs off and leaves you with baby-soft feet. *fingers...er, toes...crossed*

Face of Base (*Does anyone else remember that group from the '90s??*)

I have resisted wearing foundation for most of my adult life. I felt that it looked too heavy and fake and I hated the way it felt like my skin was suffocating. I hated how it would end up on my clothes. Fast forward to now where new formulations tout being super lightweight.  I have pretty good skin, but definitely have gotten to the point where I need some base coverage to even out my skin tone and cover up some hyperpigmentation. And of course, I'm still after that "lit from within" look.

I've been using Urban Decay's Naked Skin foundation or Missha's Perfect Coverage BB cream since it launched this summer and I do like the coverage each gives me, but after hearing about some rave reviews on some other products (and some well-timed sales), I took the plunge.

1) Bobbi Brown Bronze Shimmer Brick $40.00 2) Bobbi Brown Face Blending Brush $45.00  3) Bourjois Healthy Mix Gel Foundation #56  $20.00 - available at asos.com  4) Giorgio Armani Maestro Foundation (Shade 7)  $62.00  5) Diorskin Forever Flawless Foundation (in Honey Beige) $47.00  6)  YSL Touche Eclat in 4.5 and 5.0 $40.00 each

The Eyes Have It 

1) D-UP Perfect Extension Mascara in Black  $20.00 (at imomoko.com)  2)  1 Day Lash Perm Long Curl Mascara  in Black $17.99 (at imomoko.com)  3) Bobbi Brown Longwear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink $22.00  4) MAC Paintpot in Soft Ochre $18.00  5)  Lioele Eyebrow Pencil in Dark Brown  $14.00  6) MAC Kohl Pencil in Powersurge  $15.00 7) MAC Kohl Pencil in Teddy $15.00   8. Rimmel Soft Kohl Pencil in Jungle Green $3.59  9) Solone Magic Waterproof Pencil in Golden Black $6.99  10) NYC Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Moody Blue  $3.60 11) Stila Smudge Stick in Blue Ribbon  $20.00 12)  Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner in 15 $23.00

I'm still on the quest for my Holy Grail mascara - one that holds curl, doesn't flake or smudge, isn't near impossible to take off and doesn't make my lashes crunchy. Is that too much to ask? So far, the D-UP mascara fails the all-important curl test, so it's going to go to my mom (don't worry, I had used a disposable wand as I always do for the first time with any new mascara, just for this very reason).  The Lash Perm is fine, but it doesn't blow my mind. Alas, the quest continues.

1) MAC Powersurge  $15.00 2) MAC Teddy $15.00  3) Rimmel Jungle Green  $3.59  4) Solone Golden Black $6.99 (at imomoko.com)  5) NYC Moody Blue  $3.60  6) Stila Blue Ribbon $20.00  7)  MUFE #15 $23.00

I've been experimenting with loads more color and finishes rather than just the neutrals.  The metallic / glittery flecks in the MAC and Solone Pencils are going to be great for the round of holiday parties this season.  

Top L to R -  1)  NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Cordura $34.00 2)  Wet n Wild ColorIcon Eyeshadow Palette in Blue Had me at Hello $4.99 3)  L'Oreal Project Runway in Temptress' Gaze $8.95 

Bottom L to R - Sephora Moonshadow Trio in Dusk to Dawn and Afterglow each $7.00

Pucker Up and Kiss Me

How I love the luxurious packaging of high-end cosmetics. Seriously, I can see an addiction forming. I don't know if it's just me, but when paying premium for a lipstick, I want the color to be rich, sumptuous and saturated. Don't get me wrong, I love the pinky nude everyday shades, but for a special occasion, nothing says special like a red or wine lipstick in a gorgeous case.

1) Rouge D'Armani #608  $30.00 2) YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Belle Du Rose  $32.00 3)  Nars Lipgloss in Stolen Kisses  $24.00 4) Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Damned  $24.00 5) Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bahama $24.00 6)  NYX Lip Pencil in Ever  $3.49  7) NYX Lip Pencil in Peekaboo Neutral $3.49  8)  Too Faced Perfect Lips Pencil in Perfect Spice  $17.00 9)  Urban Decay Super Saturated Lipgloss in Naked $19.00

SEE SWATCHES BELOW

Fancy Fingertips

When getting ready for the holiday party circuit, don't forget your mani. After spending time, money and effort perfecting your makeup look, doing up your digits can pull the whole thing together.  Maybe you're not a nail art person, but there are plenty of simple looks you can pull off with the right colors and finishes. 

Left Picture - Top (from left)  1) OPI Man with the Golden Gun 18kt gold topcoat $30.00 2)  Deborah Lippman Cleopatra in NY  $18.00 3) Deborah Lippmann No More Drama  $16.00 4) The New Black Glimmer Twins (one metallic finish black and one matte black) both for $10.00

Bottom:  Orly Galaxy Girl and Orly Space Cadet each $10.00

Right Picture - Deborah Lippmann No More Drama accented with OPI Man with the Golden Gun topcoat

So yes, I am now officially a bonafide addict.  I feel a blog sale coming up soon....stay tuned!

*All products mentioned in this post were purchased by me (and I have the credit card bills to prove it!). No promotional consideration was given and no compensation received. All opinons expressed are 100% my own.

Pop Sugar Must Have - November Edition

I haven't even had a chance to do a post on October's box and surprise, November's box just turned up on my doorstep!  Despite some earlier misgivings, I get really excited for the Must Have box simply because you really never know what you're going to get - from makeup and accessories to food to books and stationary, it's been an eclectic mix of goodies that keep me coming back for more.

At $35.00 a month, it's the priciest of all the services I subscribe to, but I figure I'll continue through the end of the year as I'm quite curious to see what PopSugar will do for Christmas. But let's not get ahead of ourselves....

Here's what's inside November's box:

1) Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Doughnut Mix - Value $9.95

2) Mandy Ingber's Yogalosophy DVD - Value $14.98

3)  Snow & Graham Letterpress Thank You Notes in "Dogwood" (6 cards and envelopes) - Value $15.00

4) La Boite Spice Mis Trio - Full Size Trio Value (8.25 oz total) for $45.00 / Sample Value (1.5 oz total) for $8.18

5) Mor Lip Macaron in "French Vanilla" - Value $10.00

6) Gorjana Parker Bracelet (burgundy leather with gold hardware) - Value $55.00

TOTAL BOX VALUE:  $113.11

All in all, this was a pretty good box - I LOVE the Gorjana Bracelet and the Mor Lip Macaron. I'm also an avid baker, so I'm looking forward to using the spices and the doughnut mix, too.  Bring on the Christmas edition, PopSugar - I've been especially good this year, so no coal in my box, please ;)

*PopSugar Must Have Box subscription was bought and paid for by me. This review was unsolicited and no compensation was received for it. As always, the opinions expressed are 100% my own.

What's in November's Ipsy Bag?

I got my second Ipsy bag in the mail this week and I gotta say that the Ipsy love continues. After months of being disappointed by another monthly $10 subscription service - which shall remain nameless, ahem - I was fearing more foil packet samples and granola bars. My, how wrong I was!  Unlike that *other* bag, Ipsy is a makeup subscription (YAY!) - no granola bars here, knock on wood.

So, what's in this month's bag?

1) Starlet Cosmetics Intense Eyeliner in Black - FULL SIZE YAY! - $11.00 - I've never heard of this brand before. The pencil is not too soft with good pigmentation. It doesn't drag or pull on the skin and I can always use another black eyeliner that is blendable.

2) Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel (Clear) - $18.00 for 0.19 fl oz / Sample value (0.12 fl oz) $11.37 - Another brand I've never heard of, but as a girl who has recently become addicted to her NYX brow wax pencil, I'm looking forward to testing this one out.

Right - 1. Starlet Cosmetics Intense Eyeliner in Black  2. The Balm Meet Matt(e) Eyeshadow in Matt Batali  3. Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie in Dare Devil    Left - Nailtini Nail Lacquer in Millionaire over Chanel Le Varnis in Pirate

3) The Balm Meet Matt(e) Eyeshadow in Matt Batali - $34.50 for 9 pan palette / Sample value $3.83 - I really like The Balm products. I've been using Mary Lou-Manizer as a highlight shade for a while now and love it's silky, almost creamy texture.  Unfortunately, the lighting in my apartment doesn't do this shade justice (I'm working on fixing that, I swear!) This shade looks brown-ish, but swatches with dark purple-y tones that will look great with some of the other products I've picked up for the fall.

4) Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Dare Devil - $18.00 for 0.15 fl oz / Sample Value $9.00 for (0.7 fl oz) - The color looks intense in the tube, but swatches into a really sheer, pretty berry color. It's definitely your traditional lipgloss and is shiny with a tacky texture. There's a bit of lip plumping action with the peppermint in there. Altogether a good product in a seasonally apropos shade.

5) Nailtini Nail Lacquer in Millionaire - FULL SIZE! Value $13.00 for 0.5 fl oz - This is a bar glitter polish in gold. I don't normally like bar glitter, but the particles are quite fine and goes on quite plushly giving off a very pretty effect.  Over a solid polish, it's a great holiday look.

As Ipsy is known for, all the products came in great makeup bag - this month, a brown microfiber with gold zip that is perfect for stashing in a purse.  Not even counting the value of the bag, the total value of the products is an impressive $48.20.

Oh, Ipsy, thanks for not disappointing.  Can't wait for next month's bag.


*Ipsy subscription was bought and paid for by me. This review was unsolicited and no compensation was received for it. As always, the opinions expressed are 100% my own.

Massive Skincare Haul aka "Why I need More Shelves in my Bathroom"

I know, I know. It's another haul. But with winter coming on and my skin misbehaving in all sorts of new and annoying ways, I am bound and determined to come up with a winning skincare routine for everyday as well as to have skincare solutions on-hand to deal with flare ups as they arise.

Looking for advice on the matter, I found Caroline Hirons - a skincare guru extraordinaire. For those of you who haven't heard of Caroline, she's an industry insider, but doesn't rep or push any particular brand. She's a straight-talking expert who doles out sage advice and product recommendations on her online clinics.  If you have skin issues, visit her site NOW.  Well, finish reading this post and then you can find the fabulous Ms. Hirons HERE.

Thanks to Caroline (don't you just love how I throw her name out there like we're BFFs now?) and through reading other product reviews I bought a boatload of new things. Here's the rundown:

1.  Cure Natural Aqua Gel - Exfoliator; $39.00 for 250 mL - This was making the rounds on the beauty blogs. It's the #1 exfoliator in Japan and has been getting rave reviews.  I've only used this a couple of times now, so I can't give an in-depth review, but it's light, non-sticky and you can literally see what I assume is dead skin coming off, but my skin doesn't feel stripped of moisture afterwards.

2.  Yonka Masque No. 1 - Moisturizing Mask; $58.00 for 1.7 oz (could be cheaper on Amazon) - This stuff is awesome. I have used it 2-3x per week for the last 3 weeks overnight and when I wake up in the morning, my skin is smoother, softer and moisturized. I can definitely see this as my go-to mask for the cold, dry winter months.

3. Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins - Night Moisturizer; $39.00 for 1.7oz - This stuff smells awesome - like a citrus grove.  It's light and moisturizing, but I'm still not completely sold on it. I feel that my skin gets spotty when I use it more than 3 nights in a row...I'm not sure if I am sensitive to all the essential oils (Yes, I got this from reading Caroline Hirons' clinic answers) so I can't use it   every night.  Nonetheless, a good night moisturizer when you figure out how much your skin can tolerate.

4. Kate Somerville Goat Milk Cream - Moisturizers; $55.00 for 1.7oz - I have used this every day since I got it and I love this stuff. It melts into my skin without making it greasy and is perfect for use under makeup. LOVE!

5.  REN Hydra Calm Cleansing Milk - Cleanser; $32.00 for 5.1oz - A great creamy cleanser without all the crap that can mess with your skin. It does what it's supposed to do, feels lovely and my skin doesn't feel dry or tight after rinsing off. There's no residue. You might need to double cleanse (which I do anyway) or use a makeup remover beforehand if you use SPF or heavier makeup.

6. Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask - Mask; $23.00 for 3.4oz - Another product that gets talked about a lot in Caroline Hirons' clinic.  It's a bestseller on the Origins website and I know tons of people who swear by it. I've only used this a couple of times and my skin is more moisturized in the morning.  It's a solid product at a great price point, but if I could only have one overnight mask product, Yonka edges out Origins in terms of glowing next-day results.

7. Neal's Yard Wild Rose Balm - Treatment; $70.00 for 1.76oz - You guessed it, this is a Caroline Hirons favorite.  It can be used 3 ways - cleanser, nourishing balm or treatment. I prefer to use this as an overnight treatment when I'm broken out (generally around that time of the month when I get spots around my mouth and chin).  It's heavy duty, so I would only use it when I'm super dehydrated or as above. It goes on almost like vaseline, but if you can stand the slick texture, the next morning you'll be rewarded with soft skin.

8.  Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm - Cleanser; $48.00 for 3.38oz - This blogger favorite is an award winner and I can see why. The thick, emollient balm with good-for-you ingredients melts away makeup and leaves skin supple and fresh. I use it the traditional way - with a clean, hot cloth and it totally feels like an indulgent spa treatment.  I used to use the Eve Lom cleanser but discontinued because it contains mineral oil and was so glad I switched to this. I actually look forward to washing my face just to use this stuff.

9.  DHC Mild Touch Cleansing Oil - $17.90 for 5fl oz - I ran out of my usual DHC Deep Cleansing Oil and decided to purchase this instead. Like the original deep cleansing version, this one is also based on olive oil.  I love to use oil-based cleansers for a first cleanse to help get off heavier makeup such as waterproof mascara. This one is ok, I prefer the original better - it's a good thing too, this is being discontinued.

10. LiLash - Lash growth enhancer;  $140 for 0.2 fl oz - Ok, this isn't skincare, but it's not exactly makeup either. I just started using this and have my fingers crossed for long, lush lashes in my near future. Will keep you posted!

11. Decleor Aroma Night Ylang Ylang Purifying Night Balm - Treatment; $73.00 for 1 fl oz. - The scent of this balm is not for those sensitive to perfumes. Whenever I've used this, my guy tells me that my face "smells spicy".  I personally like it and am always amazed that such a fragrant balm is non-clogging. Like Neal's Yard, it's deeply moisturizing. I don't think you need both of these products, but if you live in the US, Decleor is easier to get your hands on.

12.  Dr. Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream - Eye Cream; $65.00 for 0.5 fl oz - I'm a newbie to eye cream so I can't really tell you if this is working or not as I'm using it more as a preventative measure than for an existing issue. I chose this particular cream based on the good reviews and the fact that it is one of the few creams that is gentle enough to use on the eyelid area (not just exclusively undereye, as with most other eyecreams). I have noticed some slight puffiness, but that could be from a range of other issues - such as poor sleep.

13. Sara Happ The Lip Scrub in Brown Sugar - Lip Exfoliating Treatment; $24.00 for 0.5 oz - I was totally wary of paying $24.00 for this product, but after a really bad day, I decided to treat myself to a little pick me up.  It takes conscious effort for me not to eat this stuff when I use it. It really is sugar and some essential oils.  It feels great and does what it is supposed to do - exfoliate and condition.  But does it feel $24.00 great?  I am still not totally convinced, but I love the idea of this so much that I intend on playing around with a few DIY recipes after I finish my little pot.

14. Origins Super Spot Remover - Acne Treatment; $14.50 for 0.3 fl oz - With my hormones wreaking havoc on my skin, I wanted to try out a spot treatment. I don't have acne, but I do get a few PMS pimples that I'd like to treat before they leave discoloration / pigmentation spots on my skin. I picked this up and used it on at the first sign of a few spots that were hovering just beneath the surface of the skin.  2 nights of this stuff and my spots never saw the light of day.  And no discoloration either.  The bottle is super tiny, but a little dab is all you need. 

15. Qtica Intense Lip Repair Balm - Lip Balm; $12.00 for 0.5 fl oz - I LOVE this stuff. In the month that I've had it, it has achieved HG status. I did a full review of the product that you can read HERE.  Used in conjunction with a lip exfoliant like Sara Happ's Lip Scrub, my lips have never been more kissable. 

WHEW. I know that's a ton of stuff, but I figure putting my money into a solid skincare routine now saves me loads of money on future cosmetic procedures for sagging, wrinkly skin. I'll keep you posted as I work out my AM / PM routine.  If you want to know how any specific products I mentioned are working out, just let me know in the comments. 

And despite my best intentions to cut down on the makeup spending, I just have to warn the Sephora VIB 20% off sale was last weekend, so expect a makeup haul post in the near future :)


*All items were bought by me and no compensation was received for this review. As always, the opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own.

The quest for the Holy Grail - Qtica Intense Lip Repair Balm

Qtica Intense Lip Repair Balm  - my Holy Grail lip balm....where have you been all my life????? The best $12.00 I have spent all season.

The weather outside is cooling off fast. While I simply adore autumn - everything from the deeper color palettes to the fashion (mmmmm, buttery leather jackets and knee high boots) to the Starbucks beverage selection (mmmmm, Pumpkin Spice Latte), my skin tends to protest.

My lips generally suffer the most in cold weather. They are often dry and peeling. The lines in my lips look deeper. I'm not talking a little flaking here and there, but it's like little sheets of skin continually peel off. It's not pretty - and it's especially not pretty when trying to wear the en vogue plum and burgundy lip colors that are fall staples. *shudder*

I have tried countless products to try and combat dry, flaky lips - everything from a homemade sugar and olive oil scrub, drugstore balms to high end salves. And while everything has offered some level of relief, the results usually only last as long as the product remained in contact with my lips.  I had resigned myself to religious re-application and constant exfoliation.

That is - until I stumbled upon Qtica's Intense Lip Repair Balm.  (I literally stumbled upon it while I was online shopping and needed to spend $10 more dollars to get free shipping!)  Even though I have a box full of half-used lip products, the reviews were glowing and I figured I didn't have much to lose. 

The balm is incredibly thick and difficult to push out of the tube, but the tiniest dollop applied twice a day (I prefer to use a clean finger) and the flakiness and dryness have almost completely disappeared. It's the first product I've used that doesn't require constant reapplication to keep the hydrated, smooth, soft feeling going. It feels wonderful on and the effects are immediate and long-lasting. I put it on before I go to bed at night and again in the morning before I put on my lipstick.  It's not greasy or grainy. There is a noticeable tingling sensation, as with many lip balms that have peppermint in them, but I quite like it and don't find it uncomfortable or overwhelming.  

I'm spending the holidays in Colorado this year and with the dry, cold air my lips would normally be a cracked mess. I am obsessed with my new HG lip product from Qtica and for the first time I'm not dreading the winter months (at least, not where my lips are concerned!). 

I used to pack at least 3 of the lip products below.  I'm not saying these products aren't good, but I find that have to keep slathering them on because none of them seems to have the long-wearing softening and hydrating effects of Qtica.  I would definitely use Qtica as a lip treatment and for a spot application during the day - especially when I'm wearing matte / longwearing lipstick that have a drier formulation - I would put one of the below on top just for some added moisture.

1. Nuxe Reve de Miel Balm  2. Jack Black Grapefruit and Ginger Lip Balm  3. Eve Lom Kiss Mix  4. Smith's Rose Salve in Minted Rose  5. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Rose and Original Formulas  6.  Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm

A few quick notes on the above:

1. Nuxe - the texture is different than most balms. It's matte, thick and a bit grainy. I used to put this  on at night after exfoliating with a homemade sugar scrub.  I wouldn't tote this around with me because the pot packaging. I don't want to dip a finger that's been holding onto subway polls and then smear it all over my lips. Ew.

2. Jack Black - I've bought countless tubes of this stuff. I would still use this because it does contain SPF in it and the smell is divine. It's pretty slippery, so I have to reapply this pretty often to maintain flake-free lips

3. Eve Lom - the single most expensive lip treatment I've ever bought. It's probably got the highest concentration of peppermint in any lip balm I've used, my lips would be extremely tingly after application. While it was the most expensive, I found the effect to be pretty short-lived. Again, it's a pot, so if you're a germaphobe, this isn't the most practical balm to be toting around.

4. Smith's Rose Salve - A cult classic. Too slippery to do much good for very long. Very shiny. Broken record alert - but I really don't like pot applications on the go.

5. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment - Another cult classic. I got this mini set as my Sephora VIB birthday gift. Smells lovely. Glides on like butter and has a great shine. The issue is that I'm constantly reapplying.

So like I said before, there are lots of good lip products out there. The question is: how many times do you want to have to put it on throughout the day?  If you're like me, the answer is: as few times as possible.  

*This review was unsolicited and all opinions are my own. All products mentioned were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated.  

Tale of 3 Boxes / Glossybox October 2012

And after the 3 month experiment, the winner is....GLOSSYBOX.

After one too many crappy Birchboxes (see rant HERE), I cancelled my subscription.  Despite a miss this month with Sample Society (see review HERE), I'm still happy enough to continue with my subscription.

The hands down winner of the Tale of 3 boxes is Glossybox - bottom line: I've been consistently happy with my Glossybox products and I actually USE a lot of the products that I get from them.

October's Glossybox clinched it for me. What's in this month's box?

See product descriptions after 2nd photo

1.  Kryolan for Glossybox Blush in Glossy Rosewood  2. ModelCo's Dusk Lipstick (part of Duo)  3. ModelCo's Strip Tease Gloss (part of Duo)  4.  Dusk lipstick with Striptease Gloss layered on top
Pic 2 (on right) - My new fave nude lip look

1) Alterna Bamboo Luminous Shine Mist - Full size $22 for 4oz - Sample Value (0.85oz) $4.68

I love hair shine products and will be using this happily to get me through the holiday party season.

2) Heartland Fragrances Exfoliating Loofah Soap in Peppermint - FULL SIZE -  $8.00 for 6 oz.

While peppermint isn't one of my favorite fragrances, my guy loves it. The exfoliating factor also is great for this season's drier skin.

3) Kryolan for Glossybox Blush in Glossy Rosewood - FULL SIZE - $9.00 for 2.5g

This is the 2nd Glossybox / Kryolan parternship product that I've received and I'm not disappointed. The blush shade is flattering and reminds me a bit of MAC's Cubic blush, which I loved so much, I hit the pan - something which rarely happens. It's nicely pigmented and the mauve-y pink shade will be great for the fall.

4) Nastassja Skin Enzyme Facial Peel - Full Size $40 for 2oz - Sample Value (0.25oz) $5.00

I'm a skincare junkie and I have paid lots of money for enzyme peels at spas. Gentler than chemical peels, enzyme peels, like this one are derived from fruit enzymes (in this case, papaya). Looking forward to trying this one.

5) ModelCo Lip Duo Lipstick and Ultrashine Gloss in Dusk / Strip Tease - FULL SIZE - $39.00

The star of the box. After struggling with the nude lip, either picking products that were way to light / chalky / ashy/ sheer, I FINALLY found something that gives me the perfect nude color that I've been hunting for.   I'm sad that I can't find the Duo Lipstick for purchase, but was able to find the lipstick and the gloss separately and have already purchased to make sure I have backups.

TOTAL BOX VALUE:  $65.68 and THREE full size products. WOOT!

Oh, Glossybox. I heart you. Please keep it up!