Beauty Army: February 2012

Hello, my Pretties!

Obviously, I don't have to mention to you that I am late on sharing my February Beauty Army kit with you.  Man, where are the days going?  Time is going too, too fast and I am fighting everyday just to keep up.  And I think I'm failing at that...I'm always so far behind, actually!

www.beautyarmy.com

Hello, Beautiful!

6 little gifts for me.

February 2012 Beauty Army Kit.

Indie Lee the Body Scrub
Coconut Citrus
Sample Size: 1.6 oz

"Delivers a dose of pampered, sexy skin.  The essential oils create a calming, light, lemon scent to start or end your day."


Oh-my-gosh!  This stuff smells so good!  So, so very good!

LaRocca Skincare 24K Exfoliating Cream Facial Cleanser
Sample size: 1 oz.

"A silky cream with a gentle exfoliant that dissolves makeup quickly while it moisturizes and stimulates collagen growth."


Sounds good to me!

Joico K-Pak Revitaluxe
Sample size: 1.7 oz

"A luxury hair treatment clinically proven to instantly correct years of damage.  Hair becomes automatically stronger, softer, and more moisturized."


I am totally interested in this product.  My naturally curly hair is so long right now.  It's only a couple of inches above my waist!  I've never had it this long and I haven't cut in forever and a day so it is terribly damaged.  I hope this helps.

Weleda Iris Hydrating Facial Lotion
Sample size: 0.17 oz

"This all natural face cream is a light, fast-absorbing cream that regulates your natural moisture balance and provides long-lasting protecting against drying out."


I think I have combination skin.  Some spots are oily some spots are dry.  But if I'd have to chose one or the other, my skin is way more dry than oily.  Especially during the winter time, my face tends to dry out.  I hope this will heal my skin and get it back to my "youthful" looking self!

Sun FX Body Shimmer
Sample size: 2.2 oz

"Add a little sparkle to your night out with this hydrating and illuminating body shimmer.  This easy-to-use cream keeps your skin nourished and glowing all night long."

Honestly, I chose this product because #1 I didn't know what else to pick and #2 it's a full size product.  I don't tend to go out and party and want shimmery skin but what the heck.

Myface Cosmetics Blingtone Eyeshadow
Crystalline Green
Sample size: FULL SIZE

Fingertip swatch.

Swatch.

"Create a wicked wash of colour and dramatic wet-looking shine.  Blingtone eyeshadows glide on smoothly and won't drop or flake."

I love this color.  So pretty.  Very mermaid-y.  I love the amount of shimmer that it has.  NOTE TO SELF: Don't use Blingtone Eyeshadow with Sun FX Body Shimmer or may cause shimmer overkill!

My apologizes for posting so late.  I received my kit on February 18th and just did the blog post today.  Bad, bad beauty blogger.  I have also done a YouTube video showing my Beauty Army kit for the first time but I just haven't posted it yet.  Bad, bad beauty vlogger.

I'm sorry that I have let my everyday life issues get in the way of my blogging.  I will do my best to keep up next time!

Luv & Luk,
--L.

SIDE NOTE: All words in Italics were taken straight from the Beauty Army website.

P.S. My March Beauty Army kit is probably waiting at the post office for me so stay tuned for that one.  I will do my best to post it before April!

♥♥ I paid for this Beauty Army kit with my own money.  Beauty Army is a monthly beauty subscription service where you can pick your beauty samples, up to 6, for a flat rate of $12 a month. ♥♥

Beauty Army: January 2012

Hello, my Pretties!

The other day, (or was it last night?), I posted my YouTube: Beauty Army: Kit Unveiling January 2012 and I promised that I would do a separate post showing you each of the six samples up close and personal.

So ladies and gents, I introduce you to the Beauty Army January 2012 kit--the inaugural kit.

My kit has arrived!  I placed the order for my January kit on January 1st when the website launched and it arrived in my PO Box on January 14th.  Only 300 of these first kits were available and I was so thrilled that I was able to receive one.  I heard that the site was down for so many people trying to get a kit because of the heavy traffic.  So, hopefully, the ones who didn't get a January kit will be able to get a February kit.

Opening the kit for the first time.  I was really excited to see this box!

I love the matte black finish with decorative glossy black print with statements such as "the look", "winged liner", "foundation", and "pretty blush".  This is a very sturdy box and will make an excellent makeup storage box or storage box period!  It reminds me of the old school coloring boxes that we used to have to take to school back in the day.  These days there are plastic boxes, which my daughter has, but in my day, they were cardboard.  Ah, memories.

I wonder if we will receive this kind of box every time we order a kit.  I'd love to get more of these.  These are pretty and durable and will function perfectly for storage in my makeup/office area.

I thought the pink camo was the perfect accent to this box.  Beauty (pink), army (camouflage).  Genius!  And right when you open the box, you see this little card.

The little card states:
"HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME TO BEAUTY ARMY!

YOU ARE AMONG THE FIRST TO CHOOSE YOUR SAMPLES AND DISCOVER THE LATEST, MOST EXCITING BEAUTY PRODUCTS AROUND.

TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR SAMPLES AND HOW TO USE THEM, VISIT YOUR ACCOUNT PAGE AT BEAUTYARMY.COM AND SELECT SAMPLE ORDER HISTORY FROM THE MENU.

WE'RE SO EXCITED TO HAVE YOU ON BOARD AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MORE MONTHS OF HELPING YOU DISCOVER WHAT YOU LOVE.

WITH BEAUTIFUL WELL WISHES,
BEAUTY ARMY"

And a quote at the bottom of the card reads: "Beauty is not in the face, beauty is a light in the heart." Kahil Gibran

Such a beautiful card.  And just FYI, I tried to get into my "sample order history" to learn more about my products to share the details with you but it was just blank.  I don't know why.  Shucks.

And here are the samples.  So cute how each one was wrapped in pale pink tissue paper.  It was like opening six tiny little gifts.

Boo-Boo Cover Up

Tiny, tiny little sample!  But I did see over on Twitter that a lot of kit recipients were saying that a little goes a long way.  I hope so!

I tried it here on the back of my hand where I have a tiny birthmark.  It didn't cover it up too well.  I can still see it.  And I also think the shade I received is a little too light for me.  I can see how it is probably the more universal shade but just a tad too light for my skin tone.

I was really excited for this one because I have a huge blue vein that sticks out on my right eye lid and I was hoping this would cover that sucker up.

LaRocca Pumpkin Fleur de Sel Body Polish

This stuff looks like blended up pumpkin pie and smells just like it too.  I am a huge fan of pumpkin pie, pumpkin anything, so this is heavenly for me.  This is a small 1 oz. sample so I will use it where my skin needs a little softening.

Bling Tone Eyeshadow by Myface.cosmetics

Sp"ice"y

This is a really pretty color.  Right up my alley!  It's shimmery and it's bronze.  What more could I want?!

This shadow was very soft and silky.  Swatched very well on my finger tip.  Very pigmented.

This is the swatch on the inside of my wrist.  No base, no primer, just bare skin.  Not bad.  Not as pigmented as it was on my finger but that happens with a lot of shadows.  The color is still very pretty...and very shimmery!  You can see a ton of gold flecks throughout!

Shea Terra Organics
Rose Hips Black Soap

I have no idea what "rose hips black soap" is but it is a deep pore facial cleanser which I need.  And it's 100% natural which I love.  It claims to be "micro-dermabrasion in a bottle".  Sounds promising.

The liquid is a little off putting.  It's so dark!  But if it does what it says then I'm all for it.  Upon opening it, I didn't notice a scent.  I don't know.  Hmm... Maybe it's just me?

SunFX Body Wash

This is a "silky soft, non abrasive body wash" with Aloe, Chamomile, and Calendula Extract.

"Relax and enjoy the subtle fragrances designed to stimulate and revitalise your spirits."  This does have a gentle, clean scent to it.  I had seen this on someone else's blog post and they said that it was for people who fake tan as this is supposed to be gentle enough on your skin to that your fake tan lasts longer.  I did not see that on the Beauty Army site.  Maybe I over looked that.  But I don't see that it states that on the tube either.

StriVectin-EV Get Even Brightening Serum

Never have I used StriVectin or even a brightening serum.  I just figured that I'm getting older and this might be helpful in evening out and brightening up my 30 year old complexion.  Hope it helps!

This is one pump of the serum on my finger tip.  I'm always iffy on trying new face products since sometimes it seems like may skin can be a little persnickety and react to harsh products.  We will see how this works out for me.

Ah!  Finally, the end!

Still not sure what Beauty Army is or how it works, check out their website at https://www.beautyarmy.com/ to learn more about this revolutionary company.

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ I did purchase this Beauty Army Kit with my own money.  I am not sponsored by Beauty Army.  I was not asked to or paid to do this blog post.  These are my own photos and opinions. ♥♥ 

YouTube: Beauty Army: Kit Unveiling January 2012

Hello, my Pretties!

I actually did another YouTube video the other day.  I know, I can't believe I came back for seconds!

This one is more of a Show and Tell video.  I received my Beauty Army inaugural kit the other day so this video is all about my reaction upon opening the kit for the very first time.

These are the 6 deluxe samples that I chose:
♥ Shea Terra Organics Rose Hips Black Soap Deep Pore Facial Cleanser (1 oz.)
    Full size is 4 oz. and is valued at $18.00.
♥ LaRocca Pumpkin Fleur de Sel Body Polish (1 oz.)
    Full size is valued at $38.00.  Size unknown.
♥ MyFace Cosmetics Blingtone Eyeshadow in Sp"ice"y (full size)
    Full size is valued at $20.00.  Getting this product alone made my $12.00 kit worth it!
♥ SunFX Body Wash (2.2 fl. oz.)
    Full size is 270 mL and is valued at $12.95.
♥ StriVectin-EV Get Even Brightening Serum (0.25 fl. oz.)
    Full size is 1.7 fl. oz. and is valued at $89.00.
♥ Boo-Boo Cover Up (0.01 oz.)
    Full size is 0.5 fl. oz. and is valued at $20.85.

All full size products can be purchased from the Beauty Army website.

To learn more about Beauty Army visit their website at https://www.beautyarmy.com/.

I will have photos of all my Beauty Army samples in a future blog post.  Stay tuned!

Have any of you joined the Beauty Army?

Luv & Luk,
--L.

♥♥ I purchased this Beauty Army sample kit with my own money.  I am not sponsored by Beauty Army.  I was not paid to do this video.  ♥♥

Beauty Army: Join the Beauty Revolution!

Photo taken from Beauty Army website at
http://www.beautyarmy.com/

Hello, my Pretties!

You will be seeing a lot of this blog post going around today.  I promise.

But I am going to join in on the action too.

Join the beauty revolution!  Join Beauty Army!!  Beauty Army, for those of you who might have been living under a rock and haven't heard about them,  is a monthly premium beauty sampling subscription service that allows their members to choose their own samples or have the beauty enthusiasts at Beauty Army choose them for you after completing a short beauty questionnaire upon signing up. 

That is the beauty of Beauty Army.  You never get unwanted samples because you get to choose your own.  And you get to choose up to 6 samples!

The monthly subscription price tag is $12.  Or, you can pay $132 for a full year and that gets you your 12th kit free.  Yay for free stuff!

Right now Beauty Army kits are only being offered to US residents at this time and ship via USPS First Class and you will receive a tracking number so that's a good thing.

They also have a Rewards Program based on Beauty Badges.  There are four Beauty Badges to aspire to.
Cadet Badge: 10% of your first order.
Recruiter Badge: get one month free when you get 5 friends to become members.
Captain Badge: free shipping on your next full size order when you fill out your fifth brand survey.
Major Badge: get 15% off your next full size order when you have gotten 5 friends to join and have filled out 5 brand surveys.

Please, check out www.BeautyArmy.com/join to sign up for this promising program.  Once you sign up, head on over to their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BeautyArmy and tell them I sent you!

"I just joined the beauty revolution thanks to Lisa of msprettyfulgirl.blogspot.com!"

But hurry and sign up.  Launch date is January 1, 2012.  And there will only be 300 kits available for the month of January!

Will you be a Beauty Army recruit?

Luv & Luk,
--L.