Purederm Ultra Repairing Foot Mask - Mishibox April 2016

I finally got around to trying some of the items in our Mishibox! The one I was most excited about was the Ultra Repairing Foot Mask from Purederm.

I guess I should preface this review by saying I have the WORST feet. Super calloused and dry, my feet always look like ass. So, anything that will help my poor feet without a ton of work (like scrubbing at my callouses for a long time) is my best friend.

I was super excited to get this item in our Mishibox! If you'd like to see the other items we got you can view the video here!

SK-II Facial Treatment Oil - 30 Day Skin Care Trial

We just posted a new video in our 30 Skin Trial Series! If you've been dying to see how SK-II performs check it out at our YouTube Channel!

Tony Moly Red Wine Sheet Mask Review

Check out our new mask review of Tony Moly's I'm Real Red Wine Sheet Mask! We had to try this...IT'S WINE!!! It's supposed to be super gentle, provide amazing wine anti-oxidants for your skin and tighten your pores. All in one mask! Yes Please!

Oui Please Subscription Box Review and Unboxing

We just posted our new subscription box review and unboxing video for Oui Please! Oui Please is a luxe subscription box that is bi-monthly. Each box is based on a french theme (since this box is curated directly from France) and this box's theme is White Winter in the Alps.

HSN Beauty Clearance!!! Great deals on prestige beauty!!!!

Oh, I love a good sale on Mondays! Well, I guess I should tell the truth...I love a good sale on any day! HSN is one of my favorite go to places! The trick to getting a good deal is to keep an eye on the Clearance sale page. They frequently mark down really great items to next to nothing. One of the best things is that since they get exclusive beauty gift sets that are already a great deal due to the terms HSN worked out with the manufacturer now these items are on clearance and an even better deal!

Weekly Obsession!

It's a new year and I'm currently on a "let's save money" kick. And to that end I've been trying more drugstore brand beauty items. It's kind of hit and miss (I still love my high end beauty products!). However, I have found one hit that makes me super happy!

Cover Girl Oh Sugar! Lipbalm

Another day, another beauty aisle! This time it's my local drugstore (Walgreen's to be exact). I walked in for exactly one item and walked out with 7....sigh....

At any rate, I found a new lip balm that I had to try. Annnnndddd, I did....

Sephora vs. Ulta Rewards Systems - Part I - Sephora

We've recently gotten a lot of questions about which is better - Sephora or Ulta? Well, the answer is NEITHER! So we decided to dispel the myth that one is better than the other. Of course, if you'd like to view our video on the subject you can right here! Otherwise, keep reading!

Sephora and Ulta both have their pros and cons. Girls interested in all of the beauty perks that you can get should definitely sign up for both loyalty programs. Granted, with Ulta's program you're going to reach their upper level status long before you reach it at Sephora but, again, you have to take this fact with a grain of salt. By that I mean, Ulta offers a lot more drug store quality items where is Sephora is strictly prestige beauty products. If Ulta required customers to spend as much as they do at Sephora, very few people would reach the promised land!

OK, so on with the Sephora rewards review!

Shopping Tips!

So from time to time we run across really great places to shop or coupons. We've decided to start a new series featuring great websites, stores, and deals that we happen to see. Since we're avid shoppers we see a TON of stuff!

Today I got my daily email from Jane.com. If you've never heard of Jane.com you need to get over and check it out ASAP! Jane.com is the less craftsy version of Etsy but still on that same wavelength. Every day Jane.com features at least 50 new deals (sometimes it's over 100!) from independent sellers. I have found some of my favorite all time items at Jane.com. I especially like to use them for gift baskets for the kids (Christmas stockings, Easter baskets, Valentine's day, etc.) because the items are inexpensive (similar to the One Spot at Target), mostly high quality and super unique.

Ipsy January 2016 Subscription Review

Ipsy has arrived! Check out our new video for the full review! Ipsy was kind of a miss for me this month. It was OK but, I wasn't overwhelmed by the stuff in the bag.

Boxycharm January 2016 Subscription Box Review

We've just posted the new video for our latest review...BOXYCHARM! YAY!!!

This month Boxycharm just killed it with the products that they sent. It's definitely my favorite box this month!

The January 2016 Boxycharm has arrived! YAY!!!! Come check out the new video review at our channel. It's all about eyes this month!

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Glossybox January 2016 Subscription Box Review

Glossybox - yeah, it's not the same when you can't say it in a high pitched voice...In that case, come check out our new video!

Glossybox was a hit/miss this month for me. I liked about half the items. The other half not so much.

Weekly Obsession

New Year means a New You right? This week we thought that we would focus on something a little more health related. We discovered a brand new way to get your Vitamin C!

Birchbox December 2015

Birchbox is the original beauty subscription box and still one of the best. While they don't offer full size items they do send unique beauty items and are very good at introducing subscribers to new brands. They're only $10 per month and you get 5-6 samples every month as well as a bonus every few months. Plus, they have awesome perks that other subscription boxes just can't compete with such as their Birchbox points that you can use to spend in their store.

For our full review of the month's box take a look at our video!

Weekly Obsession

So, we took a little break over the holidays. But, during our break we discovered a ton of new items! One of them is our love for Butter London nail polish. Two colors in particular.

FabFitFun - Winter Box Review

Wow is all we can say about the FabFitFun Winter 2015 box. For our full review check out our YouTube video here. FabFitFun is quarterly box that costs $49.99 per quarter.

There were so many unique and interesting things in this box. The big winner was definitely the Juara Candlenut Body Cream!!!! Oh my gosh, we're in love!

However, this box was also equipped with wine accessories!!! It's like FabFitFun read our minds when they chose to create their own wine stopper and charm set. These little silicone men will definitely become some of our besties (wink, wink).

However, did we mention we love (rose) GOLD??? All things rose gold are a hit with us, so to include a set of Frends The Donna Earbud in super awesome black and rose gold (instead oh so boring white) was a huge hit with us.

Overall, this was an amazing box. We'll definitely be sticking with this subscription.

Peter Thomas Roth - 24 Karat Gold Mask

Oh my gosh 24 Karat Gold Mask? How luxurious right? Wellll....not so much....check out our video. This mask was nice but, overall it didn't really seem to do a whole lot. Our skin felt smooth and a little tighter but, there are other masks that we've used that really seem to work better.

STRESS RELIEF!!!

'Tis the season where both happiness and stress go hand in hand. How can this be??? Holidays are stressful. Meal and party planning as well as finding the perfect gift for each and every person on your list while maintaining a budget can wreak havoc on your nerves not to mention your body and skin. I figured I'd take a moment to share with you what gets me through this wonderful time of year.

Bath and Body has a line called stress relief. It smells amazing! Like, I'm at an expensive spa amazing! I live for long baths with a glass of our newest fave red wine. A few of these a week and I promise December will fly by.  After your holiday dinner with family and friends is over and the decorations are all packed up it won't feel that bad and you'll be willing to do it all again next year. 

     Here is my recipe for relaxation:

1. very hot bath- leave the hot water at a constant trickle to keep your water warm. 

2. 1 cup of Epsom salt. This helps rid toxins in your body as well as make your skin soft. 

3. 2 tablespoons of stress relief massage and bath oil. 

4. 1 glass of your favorite wine. 

5. Large glass of water. You've gotta hydrate while pulling out those toxins. 

6. Bath pillow 

7. Good music or a good book. 

Finish with  stress relief body lotion all over and cuddle up with the rest of your wine!

Enjoy!! Relax!! Woosah!

Julep Maven - December 2015 Box Review

We just posted our new video showing our Julep Maven December 2015 box. Julep Maven is a monthly subscription box service. It's $24.99 per month if you pay month to month or $19.99 per month if you pay in 3 month chunks. They guarantee that you'll get at least $40 worth of Julep product. Usually that includes a mix of polishes, beauty items (makeup and tools), and skin care. Plus you get access to their secret shop and they're always sending out codes for free products in your next box. Overall Julep is well worth the subscription price. 

We got a ton of great stuff this month! Our box came with:

Free Beauty Gifts at Amazon!!! Insanity!

Amazon has really turned up the heat in their beauty department. I know that it's not the first place you think of when it comes to buying your beauty items but, right now, maybe it should be! They have a whole page of free gifts that come with your purchase of qualifying items!

Some of the items they're offering are:

 1. Free Sultra Flat Iron with the Purchase of Sultra Hairdryer. The Flat Iron by itself is a $115 value! That's almost a 100% buy one get one free. AWESOME!

2. Blue Copper Firming Eye Repair Treatment when you purchase Blue Copper Firming Elasticity,

Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Blue Copper 5 Prime, 1.7 oz, or Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Blue Copper 5 Molecular Repair Treatment. That's a $75 value! Again, Amazon craziness at almost a 100% buy one get one free value!

3. Chas Dean Boar Bristle Round Brush with the purchase of at least 32oz of Wen. The brush is a $25 for a $58 or more purchase. Just KILLING it Amazon!

4. OK, so this is our own personal fave...Free Pink Sugar Rollerball with the purchase of Pink Sugar Eau de Toilette Natural Spray, Pink, 3.4 fl. oz. We know, we know! It's a little girly and sweet but, it's truly a classic scent that keeps us going back for more. Also, that's a $20 value for a $60 purchase.

In terms of percentage back most of Amazon's offerings are at least 30% of the value of the item you're purchasing. But, as you can see above, there are several that are almost 100% of the value of the item you have to purchase. It's just insanity!