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Beauty Box Battle: August 2018 + July 2018 Update

Posted on September 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

Yeah yeah, I know it’s already September. Between writer’s block and travel, I didn’t find the time to knock this out until now.

Beauty Boxes Made Me Buy It

Posted on August 2, 2018 3 Comments

Either by trying similar things repeatedly or finding a cheaper alternative to a product I’ve tried, these are things I wouldn’t be using now if I hadn’t tried them in a subscription first.

This summer has seen me on the road more than usual. By the end of this month, I’ll have taken planes, trains, and automobiles to get around California. I’ve been trying to curb my overpacking excesses and I think I’ve finally nailed my travel makeup and toiletries.

Beauty Box Battle: July 2018 + June 2018 Update

Posted on July 24, 2018 1 Comment

I spent more weekends away than I did at home this July, and that had an impact on how last month’s beauty box haul ranked.

Beauty Box Battle: June 2018 + May 2018 Update

Posted on June 24, 2018 3 Comments

With my Birchbox subscription running out and my first Sephora Play! box coming in, June features a tripleheader. Will Birchbox redeem itself? Is Play! worth waiting a week longer than it takes Birchbox and Ipsy to arrive? Let’s find out.

Beauty Box Battle: May 2018 + April 2018 Update

Posted on May 18, 2018 2 Comments

One of my boxes bored me so badly that led me to cut off my subscription right before it renewed. Can you guess which one got the ax and what I’m replacing it with?

Beauty Box Battle: April 2018 + March 2018 Update

Posted on April 24, 2018 7 Comments

The end of April is sneaking up on me, so let’s knock out this month’s Beauty Box Battle. Both of these arrived while I was in Texas for US Quidditch Cup 11, so I’ll be shooting from the hip more than usual this month. Also, make sure to read all the way to the end […]

Beauty Box Battle: March 2018 + February 2018 Update

Posted on March 16, 2018 3 Comments

I feel like I just did one of these? Oh yeah, it’s because February’s a hella short month and I procrastinated on it. Anyway, we’re back on track and reviewing the stuff I’m gonna put on my face. Let’s go.

Beauty Box Battle: February 2018 + January 2018 Update

Posted on February 28, 2018 2 Comments

It’s February 28th, March is staring me in the face, so it’s time to get in my February review/January update for the things I’ve been putting on my face. And hair. And body. Whatever, let’s do this.