Woohoo! My Glossybox is here. My Glossybox is here. I wasn’t expecting it until tomorrow but the mailman just dropped it off on my desk this morning. YES!





September Glossybox Canada



Top (L - R) Dove Cleartone, B.Kamins Maple Body Lotion, B.Kamins Lip Balm SPF20 Bottom (L -R) Wella Professional Shimmer Delight Shine Spray, Invite to RAW 2012

Full size 40ml/$12.99
Okay the card says Mirror Polish but the bottle says Shimmer Delight. But this stuff does make your hair all nice, shiny and smooth. I applied it on freshly washed and styled hair and I could noticeably see a ‘healthy’ shine. Love.

Full Size 15g/$21
Soothing Hydrating Anti-aging lip balm with SPF20? Yes please! I have never tried B.Kamins products before but I have heard of them.  And a Canadian company!

Full size  180ml/$41
I can’t really smell any maple when I put this on. I like the fact that this is anti-aging just ‘cause you know I am getting old. It has Bio-Maple compound in it. What is that? Basically a bunch of anti-aging goodness from a maple tree. :) Too simple? Well B.Kamins can explain it better here. J

Full size  45g/$3-4.99
How did Glossybox know I just ran out of deodorant? I go between Dove and Secret products. I have never tried the Cleartone yet. Not that I am really worried about my 'pits' getting discoloured or pocked from shaving. I say if someone is looking that close then they deserve the shock of a lifetime HAHA.

I am not sure what the 5 units mean but I love supporting causes. Most of the time my charity dollars go to animal shelters/causes or Arthritis societies. But I will be heading over to the Art of Fashion facebook page and check it out.



NYX Cosmetics: The Crimson Amulet Collection: Limited Edition  full size
Full size /$25
Well holy poo, let me tell you I was shocked when I saw this. I have used and own various NYX products, mostly lip liners but I do not think I have ever actually tried their eyeshadows. This palette was inspired by the Johnny Depp movie Dark Shadows. Now I may be getting all gaga over nothing but it's a PALETTE, man… er.. ladies  A PALETTE!! With everything you need for a red carpet look.
It comes as a book palette with a snap closure. It has 24 eye shadows (a good mix), large mirror, eye shadow base, liquid eyeliner, 5 blushes, an illuminator, and 4 lip glosses. This is a packed little palette!

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Lookbook from Dark Shadows, NYX shadow base, liquid eyeliner, blushes, highlighter, lip products

My blogger buddy, Jayne at Cosmetic Proof, has done a review on this particular palette, with swatches, if you want to see a review right now. J

Got my Glossybox on the last day of month – just under the wire! I am just going to accept the fact that these boxes come at the end of the month. It is not worth fretting over. As long as I get it, I am happy because I love my Gossybox.

July 2012 Glossybox Canada

Zoya - Shelby

Full size/$8.00
This is my first Zoya polish. I am not really sure why I haven’t tried Zoya yet other than I haven’t seen it around here in the stores or salons. The Zoya polishes that came this month were from the Beach and Surf collection. Nice J  I would have preferred a different colour, like Zuza or Arizona. I found Shelby, a bubble gum (pepto bismal) colour, hella streaky to work with. Two coats still major streaks, three still a bit streaky L


Dove Softening Creme Bodywash       full size
Full size: 200ml/$5.99)
A full sized body wash. YAY I can use this! It’s a cream body wash so hopefully it will be hydrating. I find it smells like most Dove products – reminds me of laundry soap or something.

Full size/$5.99
I really like the Burt’s Bees Tinted balm products. I have several kicking around in my purse, car and desk. The
Lip Shimmer has a minty smell and has some tingle to it. I assume that is from the peppermint oil in it. My lips feel very moisturized and I like the colour I received. Plus it isn't crazy shimmer - more like a semi-sheer tint.


John Freida Frizz-Ease Sheer Solution    deluxe sample
Full size: 60ml/$14.99
I have used Frizz-Ease Serum before and liked it. I usually wait for the John Frieda products to go on sale before buying them because I am cheap like that LOL but I do find it is worth the money. I have naturally wavy/curly hair so I need some a lot of help in the frizz department.

This stuff is pretty darn good. I tried it as soon as I opened the box. You can certainly smell the tree tee oil in it. It absorbed into my skin quickly and my feet look hydrated. Even the nasty big toe L TMI? HAHA Unless something happens to my feet in the meantime…like turning blurple and falling off….I will definitely think about purchasing a full sized version of this product!

Bounus item is the BeautySoClean Sanitizer Wipes   4 wipes (48/$12.50)
Love these things. I have been thinking about getting the spray but I will use these for now.