Birchbox – November

Here is a look inside my November 2012 Birchbox, available in the US

$10 a month – US

Atelier Cologne – Rose Anonyme Cologne Absolue .05oz

This pleasantly surprised me because if you ask me what one scent I dislike it's ROSE!  Well, that and geranium, but more on that another time.  I already have two other Atelier scents as they are now carrying this line at Sephora.  Correction, make that 3 Atelier scents as I am running out tomorrow to purchase this one!  It smells of spicy ginger, a touch of bergamot and sexy rose.  I had this on all day and kept getting a beautiful whiff of myself every so often.  Very intoxicating, and office appropriate.  The scent lasts and of course the bottle will look oh so pretty on my dresser!

Oscar Blandi – Pronto Texture & Volume Spray 1oz

A volumizing hairspray that is light and non-sticky.   Does the job and gives hair great texture

Miracle Skin Transformer – Vanish Instant Imperfection Corrector 3ml

This helped control my shine all day long!  I’m in love!  It has a silky, smooth texture and helped to eliminate my large pore size, but unfortunately just for the day.  Also great for diminishing fine lines and wrinkles….sign me up!

Stila – All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminizer – Bronze Shimmer 1.5ml 

I thought that this was a great highlighter to use on cheekbones, on the eyes or to mix with face lotion, foundation or a BB cream.  It gives a fresh, dewy look with a subtle radiant glow.  Stila just launched some Colour Lip Balm’s and I am dying to get my hands on them soon!

Chuao Chocolatier – Potato Chip 11g (one chip)

Crisp kettle cooked potato chip with a hint of sea salt in milk chocolate.  100% natural and made with premium Venezuelan cacao.  OK, but nothing I will be running out to buy.

This box on a whole is one of the cheapest at $10.  What I got this month is true to sample size.  No deluxe samples, nothing full size.  However, it’s also nice that these are mostly all premium brands and not something I would find in the drugstore!  Birchbox – keep them coming!

Beauty Sample Box Time!

 This blog was gifted to me in November, however took a little bit of time to get a camera and get moving.  A little backlogged with the box situation, however I think it is interesting still to see what was sent for past months, (as I did exactly this when I was searching for what boxes to sign up to).  

For anyone that knows me - knows that I am a sucker for these sample beauty boxes!  There is something so exciting about un-wrapping a perfectly packaged box with mysterious beauty items arriving every month.

At the moment I am subscribed to 4 Canadian boxes and 2 US boxes.  There was a 5^th Canadian box but that was cancelled after month 3.  Not impressed.  So lets see all of the gorgeous goodies that were waiting for me to try!

And so it begins with a...

November BeautyBar.com
by Sample Society with Allure box!!

$15 a month - US


Dermalogica Pre-Cleanse 30ml
 

This is a lightweight cleansing oil that melts through the layers of dirt, oil and makeup to remove EVERYTHING.  I have used this many times in the past and am a fan of this particular oil cleanse.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE cleansing oils and can not image taking my makeup off any other way. A mixture of apricot, grapefruit and lavender delight the senses.  Apply with clean, dry hands and massage over entire face.  Wet hands and continue to massage.  Wash with warm water and pat skin to dry.  I always follow a cleansing oil with a second cleanser as I always cleanse twice.

Alterna – 30ml Bamboo Smooth Dry Oil Mist

Spray on damp hair and style.  For stronger,smoother and healthier hair.  Bamboo oil and Kendi oil eliminate frizz, protect hair from heat tools, enhance shine& protect colour.  Doesn't every product claim to do that?  All I can say is that it is definitely lightweight as it didn't hinder my fine hair styling but the smell is blah and boring.  Won’t be added to my ‘List’!

L’Occitane – Shea dry skin hand cream 10ml

Great size for the purse, nice subtle smell and not sticky.  Great day time hand cream.

Diptyque – 2ml Volutes EDT

A spicy, woody oriental fragrance with slight tobacco and musk.  Not for me….I’m more of a sweet, vanilla perfume type as you will soon see.  Also, not an EDT girl……like them to last!

diego dalla palma – il rossetto the lipstick

Now this I have never heard of.  Made in Italy

I received colour 42 (frost golden brick) which is a bronzy, brown shade with warm undertones.  This colour will not go anywhere near my lips other than testing it in the house as I prefer the nude to pink tones, However, it does have an intense colour and is ultra moisturizing.  My usual dry, flaky lips cannot be seen and this is huge! (This will always make or break a lipstick for me)  Must be moisturizing!  Wish I got another colour, however, if I ever see this in stores, I would consider buying it as it is has a great texture and is ultra moisturizing.

Great thing about Beauty Bar is that they give you a $15 credit to use every month to place an order online if you spend $50, and if you order one of the product brands from the month’s box.  Doesn't have to be the exact product that you received, but any product from one of the brands featured in the box.  Now that rocks!

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Hi Blushers!

Its me....it's my blog!  My very own BLOG!  Now, what kind of exciting breakthrough advice do I have for you...?  Wait and see....very soon (once my sister shows and explains to me just how to navigate this thing!)
So excited!  No excuses now, the blog must go on....

abitmoreblush

To future abitmoreblushers,

I know what you're thinking...another beauty blog! But trust me, this one will be worth reading. You will not want to miss anything! So stay tuned from the beginning.

A bit of background on my sister...

For years my sister has been talking about how she wants to share her knowledge and expertise on beauty secrets, product reviews, beauty boxes and so much more... Not only do I, but our friends and family consult with her on a regular basis, wanting to know about the latest and greatest beauty products, services, and myths out there. So why not introduce her to her very own beauty blog on her birthday?

Her birthday is tomorrow, November 14th. That's when she gets the keys to her brand new beauty blog, when she can then blog her little cosmetic loving heart out.

Where did the name abitmoreblush come from?

Well you see it all started when... wait a minute! This isn't my blog! It's her's! She will fill you in on everything...

And remember...when in doubt... just add abitmoreblush! But not too much.