My First Jouer!

Today is crazy!! I'll be working for at least 10 hours, but I wanted to take some time to write about what I'm wearing on my lips today.

I received a sample of Jouer's Moisturizing Lip Gloss (full size: $20) in my September Birchbox.  It's about the size of my pinky finger.  The color I have is called "Riviera" and it is a deep red with a small amount of shimmer.

I placed the sample on top of my French Press just to show how small it is!  Super tiny!! I wish it were a little bigger, but I guess this is easy enough to carry around with me.

This product feels super hydrating... like I put on lip balm!  It is probably one of the most comfortable lip glosses I've ever worn (not sticky at all).  At first I was nervous that the color would be a little TOO red, but it applies very sheer and requires a couple of layers to build the color.  Above I have on two coats and you can't tell in the photo, but the glossiness is amazing!

This is the first Jouer product I have ever tried and I'm really impressed with the quality.  I'm not blown away by the color payoff, but it does allow you to build up the color if you want to.  I'd definitely try out a few of their other colors & I've been dying to try the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint to see if it can control my oily skin!  

Have you tried anything from Jouer? 

Birchbox August 2013

Sadface!

Other than the lipstick, I am really quite sad about my box this month.  

There are two plastic packets of Malin+Goetz Grapefruit face cleanser 

A super small Coastal Scents eyeshadow quad 

KMS California Freeshape Hot Flex Spray

Tape (really?) ShowStoppers Designer Fashion Tape

Model Co Lipstick (pleased with this item - good Fall color)

I confess to being bummed out about this month's box because the plastic face wash packets only provide about 1-2 days of product.  The mini-quad is something that Coastal Scents usually sends for free whenever you make a purchase.

I do like the lipstick, but I ended up feeling like the box was pretty empty and the value just wasn't there.  I wish the boxes were more consistent (value wise) and were all more like the Birchbox for CEW!

Oh well, I'm excited the weekend is almost here!  It seems like everyone is moving or having a birthday  so it's going to be super busy!

Do you have any fun weekend plans?

Birchbox for CEW

Before going on Project 10 Pan, I decided I would make a few last minute purchases.  So a couple of days ago, my Birchbox for CEW arrived!  This was a special, limited edition box that was sold separate from the monthly subscription boxes on the Birchbox website.  

Mass Appeal - Birchbox for CEW

Included in this box, which I bought here for $12, is listed below:

Burt Bees Ultimate Care Hand Cream

L'Oreal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow in Golden Emerald

Nivea A Kiss of Olive Oil & Lemon Moisture Rich Lip Care

Olay Pro-X Spot Fading Treatment

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic

Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-on

I also had a 20% off code so this box only cost me $9.60! Totally worth it!

Have you tried any of these products before?

Birchbox July 2013

Birchbox came a little late this month, but better late than never!  I signed up for the annual subscription ($110 for the year, which makes each box about $9) before starting Project 10 Pan.

I'm very happy with this box! 

Inside my box:

Body Drench QuickTan Gradual Self Tanning Lotion (full-size $18)

Coola Classic Face SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer (full-size $32)

Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect (full-size $32)

Benefit Cosmetics Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow in Ivory (full-size $36)

Birchbox Bobby Pins (Set of 6 is $5)

Most excited to try the Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation!!

Have you signed up for a beauty subscription? If so, which one did you pick?