Wednesday, October 29, 2014

October 2014 Ipsy Review + Amazon Giveaway!

I have tried many subscription boxes/bags over the last several years, and Ipsy is by far my favorite. I have happily subscribed to Ipsy since October 2012 and have never received a bag I was not happy with. I have received a few eyeliners over the years which are one of the few makeup items I don't use, but I think every subscription has items that are a miss every now and then. Ipsy has added a profile quiz (which they did not have when I was first subscribed, but later added) that helps determine what products to send you. Some items everyone might get, and others depend on your profile.

You can subscribe to Ipsy for only $10 a month here. (The link does contain an affiliate link.)

Here is a look of the bag I got based on my beauty profile:


Here are some closeups of the items I received:



The items I received in order of left to right are:

I have linked up the items with the Websites to purchase them if you would like to (does not contain affiliate links.)

My favorite item in the bag is a tie between the Figs & Rouge Rose Berry Shea Butter Hand Cream and the ModelCo VOLUMEYES Extreme Black Mascara. Mascara is one of my favorite beauty products so it's no surprise it is one of my favorite items in the bag. I regularly use hand cream or body lotion, but I feel that this one is extra special. I have been wanting to try a hand cream in this type of packaging for some time, but haven't been able to justify buying more lotion when I have an abundance of it already. I was thrilled that it was included in my bag! The scent makes it so much more special with a mix of rose and berry scents. Using it definitely feels like a luxurious experience.

My least favorite item in the bag is the Starlooks Lip Gloss. It is not a bad lip gloss, but the texture is a little different than what I am used to in a lip gloss. I will still be using it though!

Overall I am thrilled with this month's bag! I will happily be continuing my subscription to Ipsy.


I would love to give a reader a chance to win a $10 Amazon e-gift code to buy a makeup piece or any other item of their choice. Feel free to enter using as few or many options at the link below as you would like.

Saturday, October 18, 2014

October Love With Food Review

I am excited to review the October box of Love With Food.
If you would like to subscribe there are 3 subscription options:

The Tasting Box: $12 monthly, $11/month for six months, or just $10/month for twelve months
The Deluxe Box: $19.95 monthly, $18/month for six month, or just $17/month for twelve months.
The Gluten Free Box: $32 monthly, $28/month for six months, or just $25/month for twelve months.


Here is what the box looked like after I opened it:


Here is everything that came in the box:


Close ups:




The items received were:
1.) Organic Original Falafel Chips by Flamous
2.) Snapea Crisps by Calbee
3.) Original Cheese Straws by J & M
4.) Honey Almond Nut Butter by Justin's
5.) Chocolate Almond Nut Butter by Justin's
6.) Buttery Shortbread Squares by Clairesquares
7.) Organic Jelly Beans by Surf Sweets
8.) Cinnamon and Sugar Bananinha Banana Bar by Nutryvitta

I have linked up the items with the Websites to purchase them if you would like to (does not contain affiliate links.)

My favorite item in the box: Hands down the Buttery Shortbread Square by Clairesquares wins! It was incredibly delicious and I wanted more! I just love shortbread treats.

My least favorite item in the box: I tried everyone except the jellybeans (those went straight to my son because I do not eat them.) Out of the rest of the items my least favorite was the Snapea Crisps by Calbee. They were not bad by any means, just a little strange to me. I would much rather eat "regular" peas than baked pea crisps.

Overall I am very happy with the October Love With Food box. There were some delicious treats and items I have not tried before along with one I have (Justin's Almond Nut Butter in Honey.)