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GLOSSYBOX In Review::

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 by Libby

Last week I gave you the intro to my favorite new beauty secret, GLOSSYBOX, and this week I want to show you what products came in the box. You guys, this stuff is really, really good…

1. C.O. Bigelow – Lavender & Pepermint Body Lotion- First of all, this is no sample size, it’s a full sized bottle and it is SO wonderful! It smells absolutely incredible and moisturizes really, really well.

2. O.P.I. – Kiss Me on My Tulips- This color is perfect pink color for Summer. It’s almost identical to O.P.I.’s color India Mood For Love, so you won’t need it if you already have that, but this is also a full sized bottle, which is wonderful.

3. Cargo – EyeBronzer- This is easily my favorite product out of the box. It looks like liquid eyeliner, but applies as a dry eyeshadow in a gorgeous bronze color. It’s so easy to apply! I’ve already been wearing this regularly for 2 weeks straight and it will definitely be a staple in my Summer beauty routine. I love this company, and I’ll definitely be buying this product in multiple colors.

4. Erno Laszlo – Hollywood Collection- I’ll be completely honest, I didn’t use these sampler products. I am really particular about any type of skincare and although I’m sure it’s absolutely incredible, I didn’t want to risk it. If anyone wants my sampler kit (it’s not full sized products as shown above), send me an email (lsenna@shoppposhboutique.com) and I’ll send it to you to try.

5. Basq – Cucumber Tea Eye Gel- This. is. wonderful. I’ve used it both morning and night and it hydrates my eyes SO well. I have bags under my eyes (are some people more prone to them??) and the Basq eye gel has helped with puffiness SO much. I’d absolutely 100% highly recommend this eye gel for any woman that has eyes. Yup, all of you.

6. Kryolan – High Gloss Brilliant Lip Shine (Toffee)- Great, great lipgloss. I love lipgloss that is thick with great consistency and wearability, and this Kryolan gloss totally met the standards.

Overall, as you can see, I was absolutely impressed with the products that came in my first GLOSSYBOX. And, even more exciting, GLOSSYBOX has officially launched in the US, so you need to go sign up and get your first box too! I can’t wait for next month’s to come!

Have you tried any of these products? What did you think?

Stay glossy,
Libby

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Treat Yourself:: A Guide to GLOSSYBOX

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 by admin

A few weeks ago I was contacted by the team at GLOSSYBOX and asked if I would be willing to review one of their boxes when they were available in the United States. Obviously I quickly got back to them and told them that YES, this product junky would be THRILLED to test out one of their boxes! Okay maybe I’m getting ahead of myself, let me explain what GLOSSYBOX is for those of you that haven’t yet heard of this service.

GLOSSYBOX is a subscription based beauty box system that delivers 5-6 travel sized beauty products to your door monthly. They focus on really excellent quality beauty and skincare products that come from only the best brands in the world. And that’s what is so fun, you’re getting introduced to new brands that aren’t even all sold in America! From this month’s box alone I’ve fallen completely in love with Canadian brand Cargo and Berlin based company Kryolan, which are two brands I’d never heard of before but absolutely love now.

What’s so cool about GLOSSYBOX to me is their immaculate attention to detail. It truly shows their concern for customer happiness. Just look at how cute the outside box that they ship your box in is. I love a well packaged product!


On top of that, every kit comes with a GLOSSYBOX Trend Guide that shows you detailed beauty trends from around the world:

GLOSSYBOX works in three easy steps:

  1. Want is: get 5 travel-sized beauty products delivered each month.
  2. Get it: join at GLOSSYBOX.COM and choose your subscription plan and create your beauty profile, by which GLOSSYBOX will know how to best customize your monthly box to be full of things that you’ll absolutely want and need. For just $21/month, think of GLOSSYBOX as a little way to treat yourself for a month’s worth of hard work. Come on, we both know you deserve something nice.
  3. Love it: GLOSSYBOX is already making women happy in over 19 different countries! Honestly, what woman wouldn’t be happy if beauty products were delivered to their door step every month?!

Next week I’m going to show off all of the products that I got in a video review. I wanted to use them for a couple of weeks before I did reviews on them, but I can tell you that you’re absolutely going to lose your mind when you get your first GLOSSYBOX… the products are AMAZING!

You can sign up on GLOSSYBOX.com, and while you’re at it make sure that you’re following them on Twitter and on Facebook.

Stay glossy!
Libby

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Beauty Talk:: No Make-up Make-up

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 by admin

I don’t know if you’re feeling this same way, but I feel like I’m in a slight beauty rut right now. I want to push through and try new things, but I keep feeling myself getting stuck on the same old ideas and routines. So, what better way to get ourselves out of a rut than to find tons of new beauty inspiration around the internet. For Summer, I never like feeling like I have a lot of makeup caked on, but I still want to look put together, so I’m honing in my perfect ‘No makeup, makeup’ look. Check out some of the tutorials and photos below and let me know if they are inspiring you the same way they’re inspiring me!





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Sayonara Oily Shine!

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 by admin

I’ve realized that the older I get, the more I like to have a second set of makeup with me in the purse. Not everything, but the essentials- an extra tube of mascara, a tube
{or 5, let’s be real} of lip gloss, a matte lipstick and a thing of powder. You know, just in case I need a last minute touch up. Well, as fate would have it, I forgot all my makeup on a crucial night out. A few weeks ago, I had an event to attend at the Kennedy Center and shortly thereafter was proposed to by my boyfriend and told we were going to a surprise engagement party with all of our friends. It just so happened that I happened to be t-zone shine CENTRAL that night and I couldn’t bear the thought of my face glimmering in it’s oily glory in every picture I’d be in. I quickly google mapped the closest CVS and made my new fiance drive there immediately. I was under a major time crunch, and quickly rummaged through the aisles and picked up the one that had the best packaging {you know my affinity for good, well branded packaging!} and left. Lucky for me, Revlon ColorStay Powder is the BEST powder I have ever used, and it will never leave my purse again. Here’s why:

Honestly, this product is amazing because it sets your makeup perfectly. Revlon claims that it lasts for over 16 hours {but again, who needs any makeup for that long?}, and while that seems a bit extreme to me, it definitely keeps you shine free and perfectly finished for a full work day or for a full night out. I’ve never had to reapply it twice in one day! It’s also great for concealing or correcting any discoloration in your skin tones. It blends right in for an overall, even tone that NEVER looks or feels caked on. It’s so lightweight!

I would compare this product most to Smashbox’s Photo Set Powder, and while Smashbox’s is $29, the Revlon ColorStay Powder is just $9.99! Major deal for such a great product!

Stay glossy,
Libby

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Black Tie Beauty::

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 by Libby

I need your help! I am going to a beautiful, upscale black tie wedding this upcoming Friday night, and I realized this morning that I have no idea what to do with my makeup.  I normally decide first what to do with my lip color, and then plan the rest of my makeup and nails and hair accordingly. I was thinking about a strong red lip, but then I saw so many  great pink and nude lips and now I just can’t make a decision about which direction to take my look.

Because I’m so indecisive about this, I figured I’d take it to you guys and ask beg for your help! You can click here to see the dress that I’m wearing, and below are my three different options for my beauty look. Do me the BIGGEST favor and leave your favorite look either in the comment section below or as a comment on our facebook wall. I’m not kidding, I seriously need your help! I’ll post the winning look on here next week!

You all know how much I love a strong, matte lip look, but is red too typical? I think this is my most formal option, but is it also too expected?

 

I really love this pink lip. I mean, how amazing does Blake Lively‘s makeup look? I think pink is so fun and perfect for this time of year, but will it come across as not formal enough?



A neutral lip leaves so much room for doing a great eye. However, if it’s not done well enough, it can come across as very blank and boring, which is the opposite of the look that I’m hoping to achieve. Do you think this is understated but still beautiful? If I did this, I’d have to do more accessories and a dramatic eye to counter act the more casual lip.

So which do you like best? Red, pink or neutral? Remember, it’s a very formal black tie wedding,  not just any night out. Leave your comment below or on our facebook wall. I really appreciate your help, you always know best!

xo,
Libby

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