Lush Haul!

I've been itching to try some new skincare recently, so I decided to branch out and try Lush! I like the idea of using products with good-for-you ingredients and no preservatives.
FYI: My skin is normal to dry, sensitive, and while I'm not prone to widespread breakouts, I do get blemishes from time to time.
Here's what I got!

iHerb Haul (with Coupon Code!!)

Recently, I was doing a little research on natural/organic skincare and came across a haul video from a website called iHerb.com. When I went to check it out, my mind was blown! This website is filled with not only skincare, but hair care, body care, food, supplements, and pretty much anything else you'd need to lead a more organic lifestyle. I couldn't help but order a few bits.

August 2012 Birchbox!

I am obsessed with this month's Birchbox! Last month's didn't impress me much, to be honest, but this one more than made up for it! I plan on doing more in-depth reviews of a few of these products, so if there's anything you'd like to know more about, feel free to let me know in the comments!

Here's what I got!

Influenster Love VoxBox!

Hello lovelies! Today I want to share with you my Influenster Love VoxBox. Influenster is a really cool website where you earn badges by filling questionnaires and based on your badges, you get the opportunity to receive a box with various products to try! This is my first box through them, but I really hope it's not my last!

Recent Collective Haul

I've been doing a fair bit of shopping recently, and I thought I would share with you what I've picked up and what I think of them so far. I've used everything a few times, enough to give you a preliminary idea of what I think, but more in-depth reviews will be coming soon!

February 2012 Birchbox

Hello lovelies! I got the products from my February Birchbox yesterday (it was shipped to my house and my mom mailed it to me at school; how sweet!) and I have to admit that initially I was disappointed. But through the magic of actually trying the products rather than just discarding them, I found this box to be a hidden gem!

Chanel Haul

I, like most of you I'm sure, have been hearing absolute rave reviews about Chanel's Vitalumiere Aqua foundation and I just couldn't resist anymore. After doing extremely thorough research online, I bit the bullet and placed an order through Chanel's website. Unfortunately there is nowhere near me that sells Chanel makeup, so I couldn't go get matched, but I researched heavily online and fortunately I got the right shade, B50 Beige Sienne. Normally I go with more pink-toned foundations but I realized that I have more yellow undertones and the redness is from my skin's sensitivity. That would explain why my foundations never matched my neck. This foundation, however, blends seamlessly and actually makes my face match my neck without having to blend all the way down! I also got two samples which I'm really excited to try as well. A full review of the foundation is coming soon, so look out for it in the near future!

January Birchbox!

Hi everyone! I know this is a little late, but I accidentally forgot to change my shipping address from home to school, so I had to wait for my mom to bring it to me when she came to visit. I also want to apologize for the photo quality in this post and next couple of posts. My dorm has terrible lighting...

Okay. On to the good stuff! This month's box is one of my favorites. The theme was "clarity" and they included products to jumpstart a new skincare routine, add some color to your everyday makeup, and change up your signature scent. I have to say: I LOVE THEM ALL!

Holiday Beauty Haul!

I finally have received everything that I ordered during the holidays, and now it's time for a rather LARGE haul!
*All items were purchased on or before December 31st. My Project 10 Pan began on January 1st! I promise, there is no cheating going on here!*

Free Sephora Haul

Last week I ran into town to do a little last-minute Christmas shopping. I stopped at some of my favorite placed to buy gifts: Bath and Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and of course, Sephora! While I didn't purchase anything for myself, I did get a few freebies at Sephora that I thought I would share to hold the haul fans over for awhile (I will be posting a rather large one after my birthday).

Everyday Minerals Haul!

Today I got a package from Everyday Minerals! I had a few Amazon gift cards and decided to purchase a new makeup brush to apply my mineral foundation with. Everyday Minerals, like many other companies (including Sephora and Lush), has a shop on Amazon to make shopping really easy. Previously all I had to apply mineral foundation with was a small Bare Minerals brush that came in a trial kit. While it worked, it was tiny, so I decided to try a brush from Everyday Minerals!

December 2011 Birchbox

This month's Birchbox is a fun one! I love getting boxes like these, filled with products that I wouldn't typically buy for myself; it gives me the chance to try something new! And this months box, with one exception, was a definite win in my book.

Birchbox Haul

Yesterday I ventured out into the semi-cold (it's been around 30 degrees here; chilly but it's only going to get worse...) to the mailroom to see if I had any mail. Lo and behold, my tiny mailbox held a package slip. Upon picking up my package I realized it was an order I had placed with Birchbox! Needless to say, I was thrilled.

I got the Purity Made Simple cleanser from Philosophy and two Zoya nail polishes in Izzy and Kissy, from the new Gems and Jewels collection and best of all... they were FREE!