My Glam: September

This is one of my least favorite boxes since I got MyGlam.  The cosmetic bag is strong and elegant, but the contents inside didn't impress me as much as the past months.  One of the reasons may be that I don't get impress by small-sized products and that I don't like lip-gloss (especially pink).

Inside the box:

1. Circus Nail Polish
2. Mirabella eye-shadow
3. Jane Lip-gloss
4. MONOI Repairing split and sealer
5. London Soho New York Smudge Brush

Box highlights:

[ I ADORE hair products, so this is definitely a plus.  

The smell is deliciously warm and makes my ends look shiny. ]

[ This matches my cosmetic bag because they are the same brand.

I can't stop using it.  It makes it so easy applying light to my eyes in the mornings.

Soft, big and cute! ]

[ It looks like pink, but the real color is intensely purple.
I'm not a fan of this color, but now I have the entire Circus collection! ]

Love,
Teresa

My Glam: August

This is only getting better.

Each month I got more and more surprised by My Glam. 
The color this month was definitely PINK and the theme: Endless Summer.

 Inside the box:
- Eclos Plant Based Beauty is a line of non-greasy-refreshing 

creams that are perfect to keep your face moisturized during the the hot weather.

- The Demeter roll on perfume is the right shape 

and size for the tinniest purse.  Okay smell.

- The Salty Cosmetics glitter-ish shadow is great to carry on your bag as 
well and this tone gives a glowing-alive touch to the eyes.

[ more reviews below ]

  
Box highlights:

 [ From the same line of July's box, this Circus bright-super-girly color is perfect for the summer closure, but I'm only wearing it on my feet, since it may be too much for work.  ]

[ I prefer matte lipstick instead of the glossy ones, but this one smells like 
bubble gum and it is irresistible. ]

How was your Labor Day weekend?!
xx
Teresa

My Glam: July

 I literally screamed when I saw this month's bag.  The best one so far.  

Good sizes, useful stuff, summer-sexy products!  Here's the review...

 1. This was the less impressing item from the package.  Even though it has a great smell, there's nothing that special about it.  Great size to bring to the beach...

2. Leaves hair very shiny, but the smell is kinda strong.

3.  Once I tried Say Yes to Carrots Hair Conditioner.  I stopped using it because it was very expensive and not that easy to find at the drugstore.  These facial towelettes are refreshing and gentle to the skin, since the base is cucumber and most of us are beach-burn.  I'm actually thinking about purchasing them!

4. In my opinion, one of the highlights of this month's gift.  This is a magic marker that works as blush and lipstick.  When I saw it, I said to myself: IMPOSSIBLE!  Then I was shocked to find out it really works and how beautiful the color is.  It is more resistant than regular lipstick and has a perfect size to carry on your purse.

5.  The second highlight of the package.  I fell in love with this one!  Here's the review I made last week: [ click ].

Box Highlights:

Ps. How cute is the cosmetic bag?!

Love,

Teresa

My Glam: June Box

This is the first month I only receive My Glam, since I cancelled my subscription with Birchbox on May.  As always, the box was AMAZING!  Sample sizes?  BIG!  I actually think some of them are regular size.  Everything in this box works for me: semi-permanent eye-liner, pink lipstick & frizz control cream?  I think that's screaming out loud my name.  

Here's a review of  every single piece...

 [ Let's start with the cosmetic bag... way too pretty!  

The theme this month was "Out All Night" ]

[ This intense black eye-liner is so easy to apply it's ridiculous. I tried it some days ago and it really stays on all night. I only noticed that it may stain the upper part of your eye while it is still wet, so wait 'til it completely dries before opening your eyes. ]

 [ This rose tone lipstick is very smooth and gives a shine to your lips that's perfect for summer.  The color is named Georgia. ]

 [ I really don't know if it's my new conditioner: Renewing Maroccan Organ Oil, or is this frizz control cream, but my hair is very shiny and manageable lately.  The smell is refreshing and clean. ]

[ The cream is very nice and as it says in the package, looks like really works against pollution and sun burn. ]

What's your opinon about this box?
What did you receive?


Love,
Teresa

Review: May Birchbox vs My Glam

Second and last battle.  Why?  Because I cancelled Birchbox.  Yeap, I did.  The last two boxes didn't impressed me that much and I prefer My Glam.  I also realized I was spending $20 each month for sample boxes = $240 per year = Michael Kors tote.  Ha!  Got me?  Here's the last battle and Is pretty obvious who won it...

PRESENTATION:

 Birchbox
vs.
My Glam

[ What's the deal with the Birchbox Gossip Girl promo?  I bet that for those who like these series, the box was heaven-ish this month, but what does that have to do with the products inside?  I don't watch it, so I don't get it.  The My Glam make-up bag was cute. ]

SAYING 'HI' CARDS:

Birchbox
vs.

My Glam

 

[ I like the detailed description from Birchbox, but I think that My Glam is easier to read. ]


INSIDE THE BOXES:

Birchbox
vs.

My Glam

 

[ I hate when the boxes bring perfume samples, but putting that aside, the stuff inside My Glam's box instantly caught my attention! See below an Instagram shot of the Nail Bling. ]

HIGHLIGHTS:

  

Birchbox

vs.
My Glam

 

 [ My eyes are the main focus when I put make-up on. Eye-liner and mascara are my favorite parts and I love to try new colors and shapes.  That's why I was more excited about the Birchbox highlight.  On the other hand, the My Glam Redwood lipstick is GORGEOUS  and good quality, so let's say this is a tie. See picture below of how they both look. ]

 

SECOND HIGHLIGHTS: 

 Birchbox
vs.
My Glam

[ Birchbox: Hair conditioner and face cream (almost empty bottles).
My Glam: Concealer brush and eye-liner brush. 
You know what I think, right?  ME = eye-make-up-girl.  ;) ]


 Now I want to know your opinion!
xx
Teresa

Birchbox vs My Glam

Let the battle begin!
Last month I received my first My Glam.  You know I'm receiving Birchbox since January, so I decided to start a monthly battle to know which one was better.  Are your ready?

Presentation:

[ Birchbox is more impressing and chic than My Glam ]

Saying HI cards:

 [ very similar, but it seems like that My Glam has a different theme for each package and I really like that. ]

Highlights:

 [ I prefer eye make-up than lipstick, so this is a plus for My Glam.  I also gotta say this is a really good liner, since is pitch black and lasts all day! ]

 

Inside the boxes:

 [ One of the things I don't like about Birchbox is that they send lots of perfume samples.  I don't use perfume, so these are useless for me.  I still haven't use the MicrodermaMit, but will this weekend ]

[ The theme for My Glam this month was "Girl Night Out".  Eye-lashes, eye-brushes, eye-liner and pretty lips.  I loved everything and I'm actually using everything, except for the eye-lashes, which I'm saving for a special occasion. ]

 What do you think? 
xx
Teresa