Battle of the Boxes

 

I am quite proud of myself. To date, I've done 21 blog posts in my site. About 500 "reads" from when I started in June to now (with really very little advertising). So I might have a few people following my blog and reading my posts. And to all of you, Thank You Very Much! 

I've always wanted to write reviews on subscription boxes. I know that every Jane Beauty blogger has already done this but most of them also get those boxes for free to review and can sometimes be biased. Well since I'm buying them (it's $10 a month including taxes and shipping) rest assured that I will be fair and give my unbiased review. 

Today, I've subscribed to IPSY. Ipsy is more geared to ladies that only wants make-up on their subscription box. It's $10 a month, comes with 4-5 deluxe make-up samples from Sephora or Ulta name brands to Drug Store brands like PACIFICA or Pixie (Target brands). I won't be receiving my first box until August (mid August perhaps) but I'm off their waiting list. To be honest, I don't really think that there is one since you can get "bumped" off the waiting list if you "like" them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter (also Instagram, I think) and subscribe to their "Beauty Bloggers" on Youtube. Way to go in marketing! So, if you don't mind countless notifications on your social media accounts, then go ahead and click away. 

I haven't made up my mind yet on Birchbox. I've read mixed reviews about this box. It's really the same as IPSY. It's $10 a month, comes with 4-5 samples but it's not just about makeup or skin care. Birchbox also includes lifestyle geared products as well as "healthy living" sample products like energy bars and such. I'm not a health buff. If you've read my latest travel post about St. Louis, you know I like to eat and not in a healthy way (LOL!) This box will be my "we'll see" box. 

Since I will be reviewing subscription box, I'll be posting vlogs as well (YAY!) It will be an easier way to really review the products so stay tuned! I'm quite excited about this since it will be my first video blog post. I'll also review some Korean Beauty Products and do a VS with my favorite Kiehl's, Lush and FAB skin care products. Also coming up will be my Poshmark finds and hauls! 

Again, Thank You to everyone that's been reading my posts. Really made my day when I checked on my Stats!