Spring New Beauty Test Tube from QVC

This is a new subscription box for me. QVC offers a New Beauty Test Tube every quarter. The cost is 29.96 plus shipping

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Each box comes with the latest issue of New Beauty magazine. I have flipped through it. It looks like a great way to find out about new products and tips. I can't wait to look through it more thoroughly.  It is nearly 200 pages! Retail is 9.95. 

To the left is Wen Smoothing Glossing Serum. It smells SO GOOD! It's really sweet and fruity smelling, perfect for a morning pick me up. It tames frizz and adds a little shine, but doesn't look greasy. To the right  is Ole Henriksen Truth Serum. It is a collagen booster. This has a great citrus scent. It is so moisturizing! I am giving it to my mom as she has been looking for a new serum for her dulling skin. I think she will love it. 

 

This is a Peter Thomas Roth Mega-Rich Shampoo and Conditioner set. It is pretty small, so I am going to throw it in my travel bin to use in place of hotel shampoo. 

On the left is Algenist Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream. I rubbed a little on the back of my hand. It made my lines less harsh. I a giving this one to my mom, too. On the right is Murad Essential C Cleanser. I have used this before. My face feels so fresh and clean when I use it. It has a light citrus scent. I love this cleanser, so I am very happy to have some more. 

This Mally Shine Liquid Lipstick in Blossom is very pretty light pink. It's perfect for spring. I really don't like the brush tipped glosses. I feel like they're hard to control distribution. The color is pretty, but the staying power is not great. I wouldn't buy this. 

I am so happy to receive this St. Tropez tanning mousse. I have heard it is wonderful. I have decided to make a point to protect myself from the sun this year, so this will be perfect to get my glow without the skin damage. 

I was so disappointed when I pulled out this H2Glo Highlighter. There was hair and fuzzies inside! Gross! I don't even know how this could happen unless it was opened before it was shipped. I sent QVC an email about it. They promptly responded and said they will be sending a replacement tube at no cost to me. Mistakes happen, so I'll be willing to try the New Beauty Test Tube again since the customer service was so great.

April Popsugar Must Have box review

The April Popsugar Must Have box is full of fun, spring items. The Must Have box comes out monthly. It costs $39.99 per month. Discounts are available for 3, 6 and 12 month commitments. Here is what we received this month:

Fresh Pastry Stand Totally Awesome tea towel set. This set is not for me.They're fun looking, but I have no idea what to do with them. They're really large and made of linen material. I'll be passing these on to someone else more interesting than I! Retail price is $18.

This is the Blueavacado (Eco) Shopper. At first I was disappointed thinking it was just another cheap reusable bag that can be reused all of two times. I was so wrong! The small, zipped up pouch is certainly deceiving. When I unfolded the bag, it was HUGE! It is a large tote! It was pretty thick and well made as far as reusable shopping bags go. I'm not a floral print type person, but I'll definitely deal and take this with me every time I shop!

Retails for $25

Next is this Graphic Image Pocket Notes "Run the World" notebook. It is really small, about 3"x 5". I'll use it now that I have it, but it isn't something I would buy. I will say it is nice quality. Retails for $20. 

I have to admit, I squealed when I pulled this Too Faced Natural Eyes Palette out of the box. I have been coveting this since the first time I saw it! The colors are GORGEOUS and look even better in person. The tin packaging is really cute. It comes with 9 different shades. The colors are all different, very pigmented and so blendable. It comes with a how to guide for look ideas. There is a mirror behind the card. GAH! I'm in love! Retails for $36.

 

This is a 10.7 oz bottle of Caldera Rosewater Driftwood Hand Soap. I couldn't believe the size. Very generous for a hand soap. I don't love the light floral scent, but anyone who does love floral will definitely love this. I'm going to put it in my guest bathroom. Retail price is $10.50

Last is this bag of snack mix. It is from Naturebox exclusively for Popsugar. It has almonds, soy beans, corn and cranberries in it. I haven't opened it up yet since I am still working on another snack bag. It looks good, though! It also came with a coupon to get 50% off their new box that includes 5 different snacks. Retail for this bag is $5. 

The Too Faced palette really made this box for me. There are a few things I probably won't use, but I am happy overall. 

Time for something new! My first food box.

I decided to switch it up and try my first food subscription box. I chose the Graze Nibblebox because they had such a wide variety. You can go through all of their snacks and select if you never want it, want to try it or already love it. I'm picky, so I was glad to get to weed out the things I knew I wouldn't like. The subscription is $6 every two weeks. You can opt to get it just once a month, too, if you'd like. Each month you get four snacks from your try or love selections. They surprise you, so you never know just what you'll get If you use this Friend Code: MR7WGGZGP, you'll get your first and fifth box FREE! Definitely worth trying since it is so easy to cancel if you end up not liking it. Here are my first two boxes. 

The box holds the four snacks in individual containers. They come out to take on the go, or leave them all in the box for a little mix and match. Each box comes with a card detailing your selections including nutrition facts. In my first box I received:

 Cherry Fudge Sundae- I didn't care for it. Just wasn't for me. 

Brooklyn Bites: AMAZING! The pretzels, seeds and nuts went perfectly together. It had a little kick of flavor, too. 

Toffee Apple- The flavor was really good, but I wasn't too keen on the texture. The slices were still moist and a little chewy. I thought they would be crisp. The carmel was delicious. 

Black Pepper Pistachios- I don't like pistachios, but my husband liked them!

My second box had:

Apple and Cinnamon Flapjack- This was sooo yummy. It is like a granola bar. It was perfectly sweet and chewy. I loved it!

Triple Berry Smoothie- The flavor was good, but the texture bugged me. The fruit was moist and chewy.

El Picante- This is my favorite snack of all! The flavor was wonderful. It was pretty spicy for something like this. It's a good thing there wasn't more in the box or I would have eaten it all!

Raspberry and Coconut Muffin- It was good. Not my favorite but it was okay. 

I just wish I could order larger packages of the snacks I love. I don't see that they offer that as of now. I would love to take one of those snack mixes to a party or have it to make little grab bags to take on the go. 

Everything was VERY fresh. I was really impressed with the quality.  

March Popsugar Must Have Box Review

Hey everyone! Hope you're all enjoying the welcoming of spring. I am loving being able to get outside and not have to tread on snow and ice. It's been a long winter. To welcome the new changes, here is my March Popsugar Must Have Box review. The box is 39.99 a month with free shipping. You can save more by committing to the 3, 6, or 12 month plan. Starting with this box, I am going to list the retail values so you can see what kind of value you're getting. 

First we have the Snapea Crisps by Calbee. I expected them to be really crunchy, but they were actually airy, kind of like a Cheeto. They're pretty bland, but definitely great to munch on when craving something salty and crunchy. They have 120 calories, 6 grams of fat and 80 mg of sodium per 1 ounce serving. There are about 3.5 servings per bag. My one year old loves snacking on these. I wouldn't buy them for myself because I love flavor, but I'll probably pick them up for him. Retail value: $2.

Next is this elephant ring tree from Bauble Bar. I LOVE this piece. It is so freakin' cute! I don't have anything like this. I put it on my night stand to hold my rings overnight. I usually just throw them on the table or leave them on. I've lost more than one ring just laying it out and my fingers get so dry under then rings if I leave them on. This is perfect! Retail value: $12. 

This Nature's Bakery Strawberry Fig Bar was good! It is a great snack for on the go. It is sweet, but it has that wholesome feel too with the grains. The ingredients are all recognizable. They're similar to Fig Newtons (shocker, right?). I wouldn't go out of my way to get them, but I would pick them up if I saw them out.  Retail value: $1.50. 

This is the Lucky Horseshoe Make a Wish necklace. Is is so simple, but eye catching. The idea is to make a wish before you put it on, then when the string wears down and breaks, your wish will come true. It may seem a little silly, but I think it's fun. It has a great, delicate look. I would never buy this for the Retail price of $30, but I will wear it now that I have it. 

This Brokedown Blue Ikat Scarf is gorgeous! I normally don't buy scarves, so I am thrilled to have this! I am so bad about adding color to my wardrobe, so this is a nudge in the right direction for me. The retail price is $72. 

Next is a .5 oz Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum. The full size is 1 ounce, but this is a very generous amount that will last a good while. The scent is floral, which I am not a fan of. Luckily it isn't overwhelimg.  It does make my skin look brighter though. I will keep using it. Retails for $27. 

Lastly is this Active Forever Mini Gym ball. I wish it came with a booklet or DVD to give ideas on how to use it. I know I can just search online, but it would have been nice to have a guide with it. It came with a straw to blow it up, but I still haven't done it. I'll probably just pass this one on as I am not at all creative when it comes to this kind of thing. Retail value: $9.95.

Overall, I was happy with this box. I am especially happy with the scarf and ring holder. With the combined retail value of over $140 for all the items, I think this was a really good value!