My Glam Bag - April

             My Glam Bag arrived late last week! I was very excited about this months bag because...........drum roll inserted here.......... NO SKIN CARE!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!! My skin care shelf in my bathroom is at capacity! It was so refreshing to see this bag!!

All-Over Eyeshadow Brush & Eyeliner Brush

Two new additions for your exclusive Glammie travel brush set in our signature pink. This month includes an all-over eyeshadow brush made of pony hair, which is the perfect tool for packing color all over the lid. Pair it with our nylon eyeliner brush for super precise application. 

              Okay this is going to sound snobby and ignorant but I have miniature horses and having a brush made out of pony hair skeeves me out a bit. I know it is a normal hair for brushes to be made from but it is just weird to me. So anyway, I tried the eyeshadow brush and it is nice. A bit stiff for an everyday brush but it is nice when you want to really control where the shadow is going. The eyeliner brush will go in my giveaway pile because I have 3 already that I rarely use!

Urban Decay

24/7 GLIDE-ON EYE PENCIL

Creamy, forever-lasting, award-winning and waterproof, 24/7 pencils delight you with lush tropical hues, deep metallics, and unusually vibrant neutrals.

The best Eye Pencil ever, ever, ever! Never before has a pencil this creamy and brilliant been waterproof, too. Velvety-soft, this never-before-seen formula stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries down to a long-lasting finish that WILL NOT budge. Line eyes with a hint of color or go for the full artistic, multi-hued effect with the wide selection of lush tropical hues, deep metallics and unusually vibrant neutrals. Incredible with Urban Decay Eyeshadows!

           This was VERY exciting addition to the bag. I do not own any Urban Decay liners because they are so expensive AND because I really do not use pencil eyeliner that much. I feel like when I line my lower eye it accentuates my fine lines and makes my eyes look smaller. That being said, I do use it sometimes so I am jazzed to try it out!

DermStore

Lip Quench
Moisture-Infusion Lip Treatment

Lip Quench uses a blend of powerful nourishing oils to moisturize and smooth lips. Maxi-lip, a patented peptide complex, instantly improves hydration, definition and volume, while olive and sweet almond oils provide antioxidant protection. Helps lips feel softer, smoother and more plump by delivering intense moisture.

 

              I really like this stuff. It is nice and thick. It moisturizes the lips well! I have used it quite a bit since it arrived because I have super dry lips right now. It has made them much better. I like!!

All-Belle

False Eyelashes

Take your eye look to the next level with these All-Belle lashes. Handmade in Taiwan, these lashes are soft and knitted tightly for maximum comfort. Lashes can be reused up to 10 times and packaging includes glue for easy application!

               I have been on a fake eyelash kick!! I love using them SO much!! I will update this post later today with a picture of these on!!

             Do you subscribe to My Glam? If so what did you think of this months bag? If not keep reading to find out more about My Glam!

So what is My Glam? It is similar to Birchbox. It is subscription based, $10 monthly entitles you to a bag filled with deluxe samples and full size products. In my opinion it is more makeup themed than Birchbox. So far it has included more well know, high end brands and more actual makeup than Birchbox.  Here is some information from the My Glam website.


        Michelle Phan has inspired countless girls around the world through her beauty video tutorials on YouTube. Every day, the question Michelle gets asked the most is: “What are the right products for me?”
         With infinite beauty product combinations in the marketplace, choosing the best items for your needs can be a challenge! That was why Michelle created MyGlam. Michelle and her team of stylists have selected products they love, for you to try. Each month, subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. All for only $10 a month.


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March Glam Bag

     I got My Glam bag! If you are wondering what My Glam is you can check out my post from last month here . Basically it is a monthly subscription, for $10 you get a bag with 4-5 deluxe beauty samples and sometimes a full size product. This month I can say that I am disappointed. It is all random stuff and NO makeup. BLAH!!!!!

               Everything came packaged nice but once again ( like the January bag) everything inside REEKED!! It was either from the cosmetic bag or the brush holder. It had a very strong smell almost like tires or rubber. Either way it is disgusting.

Color-Enhancing Leave-In Hair 

Treatment by Keracolor

 Keracolor is a daily leave-in treatment which deposits color on the hair shaft that lasts from shampoo to shampoo, giving it added depth and luminosity. Keracolor not only gives provides the freshly colored look every time, it also infuses keratin to the hair shaft adding strength and elasticity to your hair. All Keracolor products are enriched with our C.E.T. Complex to enhance, protect, strengthen & hydrate all hair types. It adds instant shine & moisture, fighting environmental stress & free radicals, while providing thermal protection. This leave-in treatment doesn’t just make your hair look healthy, it is healthy. You will look and feel like you just visited the salon every time you use Keracolor.

     I do not have normal colored hair anymore so I am reluctant to use this product. It is up for grabs if anyone wants it!!!

Glammie Classic Crease 

Brush & Brush Case

 Hand-selected by Michelle from her recent trip to Hong Kong for Cosmoprof Asia, freshen up your spring makeup routine with this MyGlam exclusive classic crease brush and case.

          The case to brush smelled horrible but the brush is actually nice. I liked it. This was pretty much the only thing I liked in this months bag.

Pur-Lip Comfort Daily

 Lip Nourisher by Pur-lisse

 Fruit butters and healing vegetable oils make Pur-lisse Pur-Lip Comfort Daily Lip Nourisher - a petroleum-free formula that doubles as a primer - one of the beauty industry’s most effective lip hydrators. Vitamin E softens and protects against free radicals, bathing your pout in luxurious moisture.

 

              I liked this. It is a full size product which is nice. It is a good lip product. I do prefer the Jouer lip treatment that came in the Birchbox a few months ago over this one though.

                 I am not going to even bother going into detail for the below products. Another stupid coupon code I will never use, moisturizer and an eye cream. I used both and both were just average. I really do not get the whole eye cream in a sample packet mainly because using it once or twice isn't enough to gauge if it works or if you love it which is important especially when these products tend to be quite pricey.

           I am going to complain for a second. You may notice I do not link any of the products or include pricing like I do with my BirchBox breakdowns. It is because the My Glam website sucks. You can not purchase directly from My Glam. You have to click through a link and go to the actual website for each product to get pricing and to purchase. That is irritating. Plus there has not really been any products I feel like should be promoted nor would I buy the full sizes. I know My Glam is new and improving but I hope to see some major changes with their site and hopefully better bags in the coming months. I like the fun in getting a surprise pack of beauty goodies in the mail each month and I know there will be months that I do not like the products ( like this month) so I am not too disappointed. 

    Did you get a Glam Bag this month, if so what did you think?

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February My Glam Bag!

                  I got My Glam bag earlier this month. Just a few days after my Birchbox. If you are wondering what My Glam you can check out my post from last month here . Basically it is a monthly subscription, for $10 you get a bag with 4-5 deluxe beauty samples and sometimes a full size product.

             This months bag was Valentine's day themed. It all came inside of a cute pink makeup bag. I do not use makeup bags so I gave mine to my niece. She totally loved it. Overall this months bag did not thrill me. I still feel like I got $10 worth of product so I am pleased but wish there was more makeup and less skin care.

NuMe Professional Styling Tools 

and Hair Extensions Gift Card

                 This is not too interesting to me because I already have a curling iron and flat iron and I have no desire to spend hundreds on hair extensions. I have the code to save $100 if someone wants it!

Cinderella Mask by Dead Sea Primer

• Cinderella had just a moment to get ready for the ball where she met her Prince Charming. She was magically transformed! However, at the stroke of midnight, everything would turn back to the way it was. Apply the mask before your next ball or romantic date on Valentine's Day and watch your skin transform before your eyes. You will see wrinkles become firmer and fine lines instantly tighten.

How you ask?
• This mask is specially formulated and packed full of beta-carotene, Vitamin E and A, tea tree oil, soy protein, cinnamon extract, pro-vitamin B5, Dead Sea minerals and the mud from the Dead Sea. Oh, best part of it all, it will last up to 3 days, so feel free to stay out past midnight.

Application :
• Thoroughly cleanse the face and neck area. Gently massage a thick layer of mask onto the face and neck. Wait for 5-10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Apply cream and make-up, if desired.

              This is a mask. It did what it claimed and my face felt nice afterwards. This product retails for $149 which makes me laugh. I would never spend that much for a face mask. EVER.

Roll On Shimmer by NYX

 Dazzle your face and body with Roll On Shimmer! Jazz up your look with any of the 16 brilliant shades that wears on eyes, face and body. Loose powder with intense shimmer and glitter. Simply apply to your desired body part by rolling on the product and control the intensity of the pigment yourself! Easily blend the shimmer powder using a brush or clean fingers and take with you everywhere you go for added sparkle.

           I have to say this product is weird. It is too big and bulky to be used easily on the eye and the actual shimmer powder is way too dark to use anywhere on your body. So uh....what are you supposed to really do with it??? It does seem like something more suited towards a young teenager. I had a hard time rolling it evenly over my eyelid. I did however like color of the shimmer powder. I used my finger to blend out the top edge.

Shine Control by X Out

  What it is:

• X Out Shine Control is an oil-free moisturizer with a mattifying complex that helps to instantly absorb excess oil.

What it does:
• X Out Shine Control is designed to help moisturize the skin while helping to minimize the appearance of shine, helping to create the perfect canvas to apply your makeup. It's the ideal primer to add to your daily beauty regimen as it hydrates while helping to control oil and mattifying the skin.

What else you need to know:
• Oil-Free
• Non-Comedogenic
• Created by dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, the makers of Proactiv®, America's number one acne system

                   I am pretty picky about what goes on my face so I have not used this yet. Have you tried it and if so what did you think? I do not want to even open it if I am not going to like it. I would rather pass it along.

CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!

             I am not a fan of food items in these beauty bags/boxes but this chocolate was yummy so I will let it slide this time LOL.

Pineapple or Goji Berry

 Facial Mask Sachets by Freeman

Hydrate skin with Goji Berry Facial Hydration Mask, which helps calm, hydrate and nourish for soft, supple skin.

               I like masks and I like the Freeman brand but a Freeman mask was in last months bag so I wasn't too thrilled to see it. This mask was good and I liked it but I want to see some variety!!!

           So what did you think of this months Glam Bag????

My Glam - January Bag

              So last month My Glam was the buzz of a beauty group I am in. Everyone was excited about it. Of course I was late to the party as usual and missed out on the December bag. I subscribed late December which entitled me to a January bag.
             So what is My Glam? It is similar to Birchbox. It is subscription based, $10 monthly entitles you to a bag filled with deluxe samples and full size products. In my opinion it is more makeup themed than Birchbox. So far it has included more well know, high end brands and more actual makeup than Birchbox.  Here is some information from the My Glam website.

        Michelle Phan has inspired countless girls around the world through her beauty video tutorials on YouTube. Every day, the question Michelle gets asked the most is: “What are the right products for me?”
         With infinite beauty product combinations in the marketplace, choosing the best items for your needs can be a challenge! That was why Michelle created MyGlam. Michelle and her team of stylists have selected products they love, for you to try. Each month, subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. All for only $10 a month. 


                 This is only the second month of operation for My Glam. The response to this company opening has been tremendous and they already have over 50,000 fans on facebook. That being said, they do seem to have some issues so far with billing, subscriptions and shipping. Quite a few people who were supposed to get January bags did not and some people got 2 or 3 bags by mistake. I personally had no issues at all. I am hoping that they are able to remedy the issues and run smoothly in the coming months. I recieved my box around the 18th. It came in a pink shiny bubble mailer. Total glam touch!!

            Everything ( except for the full size Freeman product) was inside of this little pouch. It is cute but I would have prefered another sample product in place of the bag. The theme of this months bag was " Back to Nature". I wasnt thrilled with this only because it seems like Birchbox has been on the same theme for a few months now.

 Concealer Duo by SHEERCOVER

What it is:
• A creamy dual shade concealer that can be custom blended to create the perfect shade for your skin tone.

What it does:
• The Sheer Cover Duo concealer instantly conceals blemishes, scars, dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone for a flawless, natural look. It provides variable coverage – sheer and creamy perfect for under eye circles or more opaque for blemishes, scars etc.

What else you need to know:
• The Duo Concealer is enriched with natural, moisturizing Jojoba to help nourish and restore the skin’s natural moisture balance. It provides antioxidant protection from free-radical scavengers while allatoin helps calm and sooth sensitive, irritated skin.
  Dermatologist-tested

                SHEERCOVER  appears to be a mineral type company and this concealer is available for purchase only in a large skin care/makeup set which I find annoying. I only use concealer on my brow bone. I normally use a cheap stick concealer because it is easiest to apply but I tried this one out and liked it. The colors seem to match well with my skin tone. Overall it is a nice product but I would not purchase it because it is only available in a set and I prefer the stick style concealer.

Hot Ticket Nail Polish by The Balm

                 I was very excited to see this polish and even more happy about the color. I took it with me to the nail salon and it is so pretty!!! At $10 a bottle it is a bit pricey for my taste especially when there are so many well known brands that perform awesome for under $10. I probably would not buy this brand of polish because of the price.

Cleansing Conditioner by Wen

What it is:
• Wen is a single step Cleansing Conditioner with natural ingredients. The most important thing about Wen is actually what it’s NOT. It’s not a shampoo.

What it does:
• Wen avoids sodium laurel sulfate and other damaging detergents usually found in shampoos, so it won’t strip hair and scalp of natural oils. The astringent and antibacterial properties found in the Cleansing Conditioner thoroughly cleanse the hair without lather or harsh ingredients. It’s designed to add sheen, luster, moister, manageability and helps enhance color retention.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
• Sodium laurel sulfate
• Harsh detergents

What else you need to know:
• Wen is the creation of the celebrity stylist, Chaz Dean, and is the must have hair product for stars such as Alyssa Milano. It can be used for straight, wavy, curly, color treated or ethnic hair!

                I am on the fence about this one. I have been using it for the last 11 days or so. At first I really liked it. My hair looked really good but now it is starting to seem quite limp and greasy. I have read that this is expected because Wen contains no detergents and is basically a form of "No Poo".  I have also heard that if you stick with it past the whole greasy hair stage you will be amazed at the results. I however caved and used some normal shampoo. Once again this product is only available in a hair care set. A 30 day supply is $29.95 which isn't bad if you are used to a more expensive hair care regimen. I personally use Suave Professionals on the advice of my hair stylist. You could also just google " No Poo" method which is much, much cheaper then Wen.

Cucumber Facial Peel-Off Masque by Freeman

  What it is:

• Get hooked on a Feeling: A Feeling Beautiful skin care product, that is! Feel Beautiful with Freeman Beauty’s favorite facial mask!

What it does:
• This ever so fun mask gently peels away impurities while Cucumber extract leaves skin silky smooth. Perfect for normal to combination skin.

What else you need to know:
• Freeman Beauty products are loaded with botanical ingredients that naturally cleanse, moisturize, soothe and refresh to have you looking and feeling your best! Looking like a million bucks shouldn’t cost a million bucks and Freeman offers affordable products that make premium beauty care within reach to all. So lather up, slather on, spritz in!
• At Freeman Beauty, we live and breathe beauty! We know that beauty is more than skin deep – that’s why we’ve loaded our products with botanical ingredients that naturally cleanse, moisturize, soothe and refresh to have you looking and feeling your best! Looking like a million bucks shouldn’t cost a million bucks and we are proud to offer affordable products that make premium beauty care within reach to all. So lather up, slather on, spritz in! No matter what Freeman Beauty product you use, we’ve got your back. In fact, we’ve got you covered from head to toe!

          This product reminded me of being 16 again. I used to love this mask and this company. I was happy to see a full size product but not too happy about this mask in general. I am just not into the whole peel off thing. It is gross. So I tried to just wash it off which was pretty difficult. It did make my skin feel refreshed and hydrated so that was a plus. I would not buy this mask but I would buy a different mask by Freeman because it is affordable and available at Target.

    
          So that was My Glam bag for January. Do you subscribe to My Glam? If so, did you get a bag this month? What did you think about it? I liked this bag. I have a great time trying new products even if they arent something I would normally buy or are out of my price range. I really like the polish . The My Glam website is a little boring and basic compared to Birchbox. Another thing I dislike is that you can't purchase products directly through My Glam. If you click the "Buy Now" option it takes you to the product ( company) website. Overall I am pleased and will continue to subscribe. I hope in the coming months My Glam smooths out all the wrinkles, jazzes up the website, offers products for purchase through the My Glam site and starts a points program like Birchbox for referrals and reviews.

Thanks for reading.