April & May MyGlam bags

I know I'm super late on posting April's myglam bag so I figured I'd include it in this post.  These 2 bags are better then what we got for the February and March Glam bags but despite that, it still leaves something more to be desired.

The theme of April's bag was girls night out which came in this pink metallic bag. Not my style as it seems like it was for a teenager and it was cheaply made. I had trouble trying to zip it back up but the zipper kept getting stuck.
I received :
Urban Decay 24/7 travel sized liner in Radium- This was a good sample, I was going to purchase a bright blue liner anyways but I wouldn't say these are long lasing on my oily lids.
All-Belle lashes- These lashes were alright but I wouldn't repurchase them anyways but if I did, I'd have to order them online since they don't sell them in the US.
DermStore Lip Quench-I'm not sure how I feel about this. It's a nice color to wear everyday but it's so hard to squeeze the product out.
Myglam brushes-All over eyeshadow brush and angled liner brush- These are not the best brushes but they work fine.

May's Myglam bag theme was Love is in the air. Not sure how they got that since it's May and the contents of the bag seemed like it would be more suitable for February. The bag seems better then April's bag but still not something I would use.
I received:
Studio Gear Complete color Lipstick in Winter Red- It was a decent color but I'm not big on wearing red lipstick. I think a lip gloss would of been a better option for the bag since its usually easier to wear if it was a bold color or not. I just gave this to my mom so that's not going to waste.
Philosophy Love Sweet Love eau de toilette sample- I actually like how this smells but I can get a sample of this at Sephora or Ulta
Miss Beauty Nail Bling- I never got into the nail sticker thing like those Sally Hansen ones which are cute but these seem cheesy and juvenile. I tried to Google this brand but nothing came up. So even if I wanted to purchase more, I can't.
Myglam brushes-Concealer brush and eye defining brush- Again, not the best brushes and these are the type that just gets tossed to the side and collect dust. If anything, I can use them as lip brushes.

I've been with MyGlam since the very first bag back in December and had no issues with not recieving a bag like some people did in January. I wanted to give them a chance since it's still a new company.  I know a lot of people bashed on them so much but there are bound to be mistakes when you're just starting out. That's just how it is. I stuck with them even after the not so great stuff in February and March's bags with the coupon codes they tried to pass off as gift certificates and the samples that were far from being deluxe sized samples, hoping for improvement and they did somewhat but I thought the whole point of a subscription or sampling service is to try out products first given that the products were well known and easily accessible. The brushes you can't get anywhere else but on myglams website if you wanted them. The lashes in last months bag would have to be ordered online and I can't even find any info on the Miss Beauty Nail Bling. It just seems like they aren't putting much thought into what they put in the bag.

Did I keep my subscription? No. I'm sure or at least I hope they will only get better but for now I just decided to cancel and save my money for something else.

March MyGlam Bag

The time has come for another MyGlam Bag. I received my bag on Monday, earlier than expected. It's nice that MyGlam listened to their customers feed back about shipping but I don't think they got the hint about everything else.

As usual, we get a flyer that list the contents of the bag and what this months bag or theme is all about. The flyer says :
"After sloshing our way through rain and snow all winter long, we're all feeling a little extra dry and depleted. Months of dry air outside, blasting heat inside, and hot showers all contribute to that cracked and brittle feeling.
Say goodbye to winter's woes with out March Glam Bag! it's filled to the brim with our favorite products to help repair and restore your skin and hair just in time for a bright and dewy spring".

It came in this cute, very spring appropriate bag but it smelled so bad and I'm not too sensitive with scents. Hopefully it goes away.

Here's what I got:

Murad Absolute Bronzing Boost SPF 15- 0.17 FL. OZ Value-$6.46
 Here's some info from the Dermstore website:
What it is:
A firming and skin-perfecting bronzing liquid.

What it's used for:
Murad Absolute Bronzing Boost SPF 15 produces a healthy sunny complexion that looks and feels more healthy. Jojoba and sweet almond oils help diminish fine lines while locking in moisture. The buildable bronzing boost blends seamlessly with your skin, for a natural and radiant appearance. An added sunscreen helps fend off UV rays, for daily protection.

This is a pretty good decent sized sample. An actual deluxe sample as we are promised! I could definitely use this to deepen up my complexion since I don't get much sun.

MyGlam exclusive Classic crease brush & case
The brush is pretty cute and surprisingly soft. Not the softest brush I own but it doesn't feel scratchy at all. I think it's too big to be a crease brush but it seems it would be a great at blending out harsh lines or to set my under eye concealer. It reminds me of my MAC 224 brush with is my go-to for some serious blending.
The case is cute but i don't think i would use it to hold brushes as it is too short for my other brushes but I noticed on MyGlam's website that they plan on releasing more tools to store in the case.

KeraColor Natural sample packet -0.17 FL. OZ. Value $9.99
info taken from their website:
Designed for daily use with all hair types to bring out the shine and accentuate existing highlights
3-4 applications in each packet

This sample packet is actually sold for $9.99 on Kera colors website. I don't think would pay that much for a sample but I guess if it's good, then why not right? I don't have color treated hair besides my ends which you can say I have ombre hair but I'm just trying to grow it out. So I'm not sure if this would benefit me at all.

Murad Eye Lift Perfector & Pur-lisse Pur-Protect SPF 30 essential daily moisturizer
Not much to say on these as I mentioned that I don't care for these one time use skincare samples.  You need to test it out a while to see if it works for you.  MyGlam says that we would receive 4-5 full or deluxe size samples and this is far from it.

a $25 gift card!

JUST KIDDING!

Although this is better then the nume one we got in February's bag, it's still a coupon.  Gift cards don't expire or have limitations on what you can purchase. It bothers me that they put another coupon instead of a deluxe sample. I still have to spend at least $25 in order to use it by May 1, 2012.

This month isn't much of an improvement from last months. MyGlam still hasn't kept their word about the 4-5 full or deluxe size samples. I don't mind if it's drugstore, or high end. I just expect a company to keep their word.

Did you get this month's bag? What did you think of it?

February MyGlam Bag

It's that time again for this month's MyGlam bag. Supposedly the theme was for Valentines day but I don't think anything about this months bag indicates that besides the bag itself which is cute.  Let's have a closer look at what's inside shall we?

 X Out Shine Control by proactive .75fl. oz. This is probably the most interesting thing as I have an oily T-zone but this is marketed to teens and I'm damn near 30 years old! I couldn't find any info on their website since they don't sell this product by itself. There are 2 options for a 30 or 60-day supply and I would assume this is part of the 30-day supply which is 19.95 for both items and I guess would make this itself worth about $10.

NYX Roll On Shimmer .052 oz.
I can appreciate that this is a full size product which retails on NYX's website for $4.50 but it just looks so juvenile. According to NYX's website, you can wear this on eyes, face and body. I most definitely won't be using this on my face or body since its blue. I can probably use it on my eyes to add a lil sparkle since when it's blended out, the color isn't as vibrant.

  Premier Dead Sea Moisture Complex and Instant stretching & revitalizing mask samples
I've never heard of this brand before but by looking at their website, they are too expensive IMO. I don't really care for skin care samples because you need to test them out for at least a couple of weeks to see if it helps you or not. Unless your skin instantly gets a bad reaction then that's when you know it's not right for you. Both of these samples are only good for one use.

 Freeman Goji Berry Facial Mask travel size satchet .5 fl. oz. There's more then enough for one use but as I said before, I don't really care for ski care samples if it won't last for more then a few uses. It's still nice though as you can purchase a full size tube for about $3.99 depending on where you buy it. This sample is retailed at $1.99 on freemanbeauty.com

Last up we have a $100 "gift certificate" for Nume.  The reason I put quotation marks is I don't consider it a gift certificate since its only valid towards their styling tools or hair extensions. What makes a gift certificate a gift certificate  is if you can use it towards anything on their website. No exclusions what so ever. This is not a gift card at all. On the back of the card, there are instructions on how to redeem it with a certificate ID that is printed on the back. One of the instructions says to enter your certificate ID in the COUPON CODE box. It's just merely a $100 off coupon since you still have to payout of pocket to get something. It's a nice gesture but I don't like that MyGlam tried to pass this off as a gift certificate because it's not. Nume products are almost always on sale. I usually find deals on plumdistrict or other sites for vouchers.
 

 There were 2 pieces of Ghirardelli chocolate which was a nice touch but I just hope they don't start to put food in it like I've seen in some birchboxes.

 I know they had a lot of shipping and billing issues last month and that's a given with a new company just starting up but it seems as if the bag just takes longer to get here. MyGlam headquarters is here in the bay area and I'm less then an hour away. I know they were saying that everyone should have their bags by valentines day or what not but that wasn't the case for a lot of people. They also said that they were going to ship to those furthest away first so that we would all recieve our bags around the same time but again, that didn't happen.

 Overall, this months bag wasn't too exciting considering December and January's bag had awesome stuff. I know I can't expect too much since this is a sampling subscription service after all and it's still worth the $10 a month but I think MyGlam really needs to re-evaluate the beauty quiz and their website in general because it isn't as personal as they say it would be. Hopefully next month will be better.

January MyGlam Bag

If you haven't heard of MyGlam yet, you can check out their website by clicking here . To put it short, its a monthly subscription service just like Birch Box. You can also check out my December bag here if you like.

This months bag had products from companies that are "cruelty-free, organic, all natural and earthy" as stated on a flyer included in the package. Everyone received the same thing with the exception of getting a nail polish or eyeshadow from theBalm. 

 

There was a flyer with the list of products and the prices but i found them to be off or priced higher then what i saw the current selling prices for them on the Internet. The total value of my bag came up to $38.94. Price breakdown and links to where to purchase the items are listed below. 

Sheer Cover Duo Concealer in Light/Medium - $19.95

Wen Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner 2oz. - $4.50 value, 16oz. Is $36 so I just divided it.

 

Freeman Cucumber Facial Peel-Off Masque -$4.49

theBalm Hot Ticket Nail Polish in That's Red-diculous -$10

Overall I'm pleased with this months bag. Ive been curious about the Wen hair care line so this is a nice introduction to the company. Also the nail polish I received isn't some weird color I wouldn't wear. It shows up brighter in the picture but it's a deep red. The mask i don't really care to much for but it wont hurt to try. As for the concealer, luckily the shades I received will work for me but I'm curious as to why they included it in the bag since there was no question to answer what my skin tone was so I worry for those who are darker then me cause I'd see it as a waste. I would have thought they would just have a voucher code to redeem it online so you can pick your own shade. 

Did any of you subscribe to MyGlam? What do you think of it?

December MyGlam Bag

Hey everyone! I wanted to share with you my first MyGlam bag. If you don't know what it is or haven't heard, it's one of those monthly subscription services where you will receive 4-5 beauty deluxe samples or full size products and a cute makeup bag for $10 a month or you can save $20 and get a year subscription for $100. MyGlam was created by The well known Michelle Phan of YouTube and other popular YouTube gurus like AndreasChoice, Jessica Harlow, Promise Phan and Bethany of Macbarbie07.

I first heard about this when I was watching AndreasChoices' video announcement on YouTube. She mentioned how she and the other gurus will customize each bag according to the quiz you take on their website. From what I noticed, everyone received pretty much the same products. The only thing that differed was the color or the lip cream and the Mai Couture blotting papier. You get to preview the bag of the month which is a plus because I believe you can choose to skip a month if you don't like the items. This is their first month, so hopefully its not useless stuff in the bags to come. I don't know how they're gonna go about this for the future bags but either way I'm happy with the products I received.

It was sent in a cute pink bubble mailer which i like. I hate wasteful packaging unless it needs excess cushion, then that's understandable. This months bag came with 3 full size products and 2 deluxe samples which makes it such a steal! The makeup bag also has a small mirror attached to it which can be handy if u forgot your compact at home.

Here's the list and price break down with links:

1. Mai Couture Salicylic Acid Blemish Control Blotting Paper 

Retail price: $20

2. Urban Decay eyeshadow in the color Sin ( a light shimmery pink champagne , great for everyday )

Retail price: $17

3. Urban Decay Travel size primer potion 

Retail price: $9

4. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in the color Istanbul ( a light cool pink )

Retail price: $6

5. Tarte lights, camera, lashes! Mascara sample 

6. Mai Couture Blush papier sample in Sunset Blvd. 

The value adds up to $52!

Also during each month, they will be uploading videos using the products we received that month.

I can't wait to see what's in January's bag! Check out MyGlam and try it out!