June Luxe Box

Luxe Box by Loose Button is a beauty subscription service that just recently went from invite-only to public. You sign up and pay a subscription amount (monthly, quarterly and yearly) and you get three boxes shipped to you for three months. Each box contains three deluxe samples of beauty brands such as Dermologica, OPI, Lise Watier, Anna Sui, Christian Dior, Benefit, MAC, Clinique and Principessa, among others. 

I signed up just before Loose Button went public with their service and bought three months worth of Lux Boxes. Just before they went public I was offered the change to sign up for another three months, so I did. And I'm glad I did as I got my first Luxe Box last week (sent out early due to the impending Canada Post strike). 

Luxe Box is so pretty - a brown box, wrapped with a black ribbon. Very sophisticated and very chic. Inside is teal tissue paper and a pink striped card, with what beauty treats are inside and a personalized note.

My Luxe Box goodies for June are a mini bottle of China Glaze nail polish in Pink Underground, Daily Microfoliant from Dermalogica and a full-size Laura Mercier eyeshadow in Sandstone. They also threw in a little chocolate treat.

China Glaze nail polish, Dermologica Daily Microfoliant, Laura Mercier Eye Colour, chocolate!

Mini China Glaze in Pink Underground

China Glaze nail polish in Pink Underground

This is not my colour. It's too bubblegum pink, although it's pretty enough with the slight purple sparkle. I lasted less than 24 hours with it on.

Dermologica Daily Microfoliant

I have tried this yet but it's a rice-based powder exfoliant that will smooth and soften your skin, removing dirt, dead skin and roughness. 

Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Sandstone

Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Sandstone

Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Sandstone

Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Sandstone

Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Sandstone

Sandstone is a very pretty, shimmery fleshtone shade making it perfect as a browbone highlighter or to blend darker shades. And Laura Mercier makes gorgeous eyeshadows.


I was thrilled with my first Luxe Box and can't wait to see what's coming next month!


C.

Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale - Jenn's Haul

I blogged about the Estee Lauder Warehouse Sale held a few weeks ago here. The friend I went with wanted to share her haul, so here you go. More discounted beauty goodies!

Jenn's haul - bagged

Jenn's haul - unbagged

MAC Pearlmatte Eyeshadow

MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow in Love to Love

MAC Mineralize Blush in Improvise

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in By Candlelight

Clockwise from top left:
Mineralize Eyeshadow in Devil May Care
Mineralize Eyeshadow in It's A Miracle
Mineralize Eyeshadow in Midnight Madness
Mineralize Eyeshadow in Under Your Spell

MAC Pigment in Lark About

MAC Glitter in 3D Copper

MAC Glitter in Chartreuse

MAC Amplified Creme Lipstick in Coral Polyp

MAC Brow Shader in Malt/Auburn

MAC Hyperreal Pressed Powder in Warm Rose FX

MAC 5 eye brushes: apply, define + line (212SE, 219SE, 227SE, 266SE, 275SE)

She also picked up: 

Bobbi Brown cleansing oil  x 2
Clinique clarifying lotion (ie/ toner) #4  oily skin
MAC mixing medium
MAC charged water skin hydrating mist
MAC nail polish set from Tartan's Tale
Clinique high definition lashes mascara

And from the $4 bins: Clinique rinse-off foaming cleanser, Origins Ginger Burst Savoury Body Wash, Clinique Moisture Surge extended thirst relief (it's like a gel moisturizer)

MAC Bloggers Obsession Preview

BLOGGERS’ OBSESSIONS

No one<3’s M∙A∙C more than a Beauty Blogger. To thank them for their passionate devotion and always honest feedback, we invited NINE of our favourites to our lab in Toronto to custom-create their own Eye Shadow or Lipglass. Exclusively online, just like the makeup-mad minds that created them. M·A·C BLOGGERS’ OBSESSIONS Available June 21^st through August 2^nd at www.maccosmetics.com ONLY

Lianne Farbes - www.themakeupgirl.net
MAC Eyeshadow in Hocus Pocus
Dark sooty grey with silver pearl
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Lesley Ellen - www.lipstickpowdernpaint.com
Eyeshadow in Parisian Skies
A muted grey-blue
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Christine Mielke - www.temptalia.com
Eyeshadow in Jealousy Wakes
Seething emerald green with teal and gold pearl
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Amber Katz - www.beautybloggingjunkie.com
Eyeshadow in Sparkle, Neely, Sparkle!
A deep rusty brown with champagne-coloured sparkle
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Patrice Yursik - www.afrobella.com
Lipglass in All of My Purple Life
Deep purple/grape with subtle sparkle
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

 Lily Nima - www.beautymaverick.com
Eyeshadow in Caqui
Persimmon orange
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Karen Monterichard - www.makeupandbeautyblog.com
Lipglass in Evolution Revolution
A warm peachy pink with subtle purple, green and blue micro glitter
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Aileen De Los Angeles - www.theshadesofu.com
Lipglass in Sonoran Rain
Deep coral-red with gold and silver pearl
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Wendy Lam - www.nitrolicious.com
Lipglass in Nitro:licious 2046
Intense shiny red
$17.50 CDN/$14.50 US

Remember, this collection is available online only!

Jill and I weren't invited so we thought we'd get creative and come up with our own products! Stay tuned for Beauty Squared's creations in a future post!

C.

Sephora Favourites Lash Stash Mascara Deluxe Sampler: Introduction

Mascara! Mascara! Mascara! I spotted this Sephora Favourites Mascara collection on sale recently. The Sephora Favourites Lash Stash Mascara Deluxe Sampler features 10 deluxe samplers of Sephora's best-selling mascaras and an eyelash curler.

Since there are so many mascaras in this collection I opted to review each one in separate posts. Here's what's coming:

Tarte MultiplEYE Clinically-Proven Natural Lash Enhancing Mascara

MultiplEYE™ Clinically-Proven Natural Lash Enhancing Mascara
What it is:
A one-of-a-kind mascara that is clinically proven to immediately increase the appearance of lash volume by 638%, while also increasing the appearance of lash length with regular use.

Sephora Advanced Lash Booster

Advanced Lash Booster
What it is:
An advanced mascara, scientifically proven to enhance four lash characteristics: length, thickness, fullness, and strength.

What it is formulated to do:
This mascara uses complete 360° action to fortify your fringe and deliver an instantly visible volumizing effect. A new technique harnesses coating elements, with perfectly rounded microspheres, to triple the penetration of active ingredients into the lashes; efficiency has been measured by scientific studies.

Hourglass Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara

Film Noir Full Spectrum Mascara
What it is:
A mascara that offers multiple fringe benefits in one full-spectrum formula.

What it does:
Film Noir's signature hourglass-shaped brush is designed for optimal application, adding volume, length, lift, and separation to lashes. The intense concentration of Panthenol (ProVitamin B5) adds a reflective, jet-black sheen for dramatic impact.

Blinc Kiss Me Mascara

Kiss Me Mascara
What it is:
The famous pioneering, tube-technology water-resistant mascara.

What it does:
Blinc Kiss Me Mascara is the original tube-technology mascara. It's invented to form tiny water-resistant "tubes" around your lashes for maximum amplification and hold, rather than painting them like conventional mascaras. Once applied, the tubes bind to your lashes and cannot run, smudge, clump, or flake, even if you cry or rub your eyes.

Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash

Smoky Lash
What it is:
A mascara that gives the lashes curl, volume, length, and intense pigment.

What it does:
This ultra-pigmented mascara was specially designed to give the lashes an exceptional volume-enhancing effect with infinite lengthening and immediate curling.

Laura Mercier Long Lash Mascara

Long Lash Mascara
What it is:
A mascara with a perfectly engineered brush and innovative stretch formula to extend and separate the thinnest, shortest, hard-to-reach lashes.

What it does:
Laura Mercier Long Lash Mascara extends and precisely separates the thinnest, shortest, hard-to-reach lashes by expertly scooping up and lengthening each one—while delivering just the right amount of product. The perfectly engineered brush, designed to meet Laura's specifications, dramatically lengthens and defines each lash. An innovative stretch formula lengthens, separates and curls each lash making lashes appear longer in just two strokes. The long-wearing, water-resistant and smudge-proof formula contains rich dark pigments to enhance lash color for maximum drama.

Too Faced Lashlight

LASHLIGHT
What it is:
An innovative mascara formula containing millions of microscopic mirrors that bounce light off lashes for a super-glossy, jet-black finish with an exclusive light up wand to spotlight each lash for the most precise application possible.

What it does:
LASHLIGHT is formulated to thicken, lengthen, and condition while coating lashes with the glossiest of jet-black finishes to make eyes look brighter, whiter, and camera ready. A combination of Panthenol and Vitamins C and E keep lashes healthy and Red Algae increases Keratin resistance for maximum lash flexibility. The patented formula contains millions of microscopic mirrors that bounce light off lashes for the deepest, jet-black finish that lasts all day.

Buxom Buxom Lash

Buxom Lash
What it is:
A paraben-free, lash-volumizing mascara.

What it does:
Bare Escentuals Buxom® Lash Mascara holds the style of your lashes for a continuous 12 hours with no flakiness. The silky, vitamin-rich formula darkens, lengthens, and thickens from root to tip without ever clumping. Its patented, hourglass-shaped brush is designed to lift and separate every lash while delivering the perfect amount of antioxidant-rich mascara needed for bigger, fuller lashes. 

Benefit BAD Gal Lash

BADgal Lash Mascara
What it is:
The BADgal line of mascaras from Benefit are full of "BAD-itude!" The rich, sexy formula and oversized brush build thick, beautiful and bodacious lashes.

What it does:
• BADgal Lash (the original) is like a set of sexy black false eyelashes...without the glue!
• BADgal Blue is a deep blue-violet shade that makes eyes look whiter and brighter!

Josie Maran GOGO Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara

GOGO Instant Natural Volume Argan Mascara
What it is:
A volume-boosting mascara that naturally plumps and curls for maximum lash drama.

What it does:
This mascara's patented Triple V Brush delivery system coats lashes one luxurious layer at a time for full, longwearing, clump-free, water-resistant definition. The rich, hydrating formula evenly builds thickness and smoothness, delivering a full fringe of blacker-than-black lashes with dewy shine. This natural and exclusive formula dries quickly without smearing, smudging, clumping, or flaking. An infusion of nourishing, protein-rich Argan Oil conditions and supports hair growth for lush, supple, healthy lashes.

Tarte Eyelash Curler

Tarte's ergonomic eyelash curler, which has easy grip handles and a purple silicone pad for just the right amount of pressure to curl lashes evenly. The curved angle and wide mouth suits all eye shapes without pinching or crimping. Unlike other eyelash curlers that require multiple squeezes, you only need one squeeze with Picture Perfect for the perfect curl.

So much mascara, so little time! Stay tuned for my reviews of each mascara in upcoming posts.


C.