If you watch my YouTube videos, you know one of my favorite new beauty obsessions are monthly subscription programs. There are a bunch of them out there and they usually cost somewhere between $10-$15. Each month, they put together a mailing of 4-6 deluxe and full size beauty and makeup products. Some are better than other and some have off months then come back with a bang. I've found these programs are really a great way and explore different brands and products than you are typically used to. Brands are likely to participate in these programs to introduce their products or market their products to a new customer base. And what better way to get someone to buy your product than to have them use it?
Before I joined these services, I was buying the same night creams, same face washes,same eye creams, same moisturizers every 3-4 weeks. Now I have an endless supply of great brands and haven't had to buy a new one since I began. I've loved trying out the variety of products and almost get excited when I run out of something to open up a new one. The makeup that has been included has been awesome too and has really expanded my collection (my makeup bag is majorly overflowing nowadays and the variety if products is amazing). So to sum, highly recommend the monthly subscription programs. In this weekly entry, I'll review and explain a different one and the recent products I received.
My Glam is this weeks subscription program. My Glam was co-founded my Michelle Phan who founded her brand through YouTube Makeup video demos.There are various other stylists from You Tube and all of their channels are linked right here
Promise: http://www.youtube.com/user/dope2111
Michelle: http://www.youtube.com/user/MichellePhan
Andrea: http://www.youtube.com/user/AndreasChoice
Jessica: http://www.youtube.com/user/MissJessicaHarlow
Bethany: http://www.youtube.com/user/Macbarbie07
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I'll be 100% honest, I've never really followed any of their YouTube channels and have only recently checked them out after joining MyGlam and creating a YouTube channel myself. But they have a ton of fans and it was a great way to build a subscriber base and get the company up and running. I believe the first month of the service was December. As any new company does, I know in following months they struggled a bit and there was some disappointment in the bags. I personally joined in May and was a bit disappointed in the first bag. It contained two makeup brushes, a studio gear color in a brownish color, a philosophy perfume sample, and nail stick ons. I personally like to work off of a three strikes your out theory so was going to give them another chance. They vastly rebounded in June and I received a Nyx lipstick in a far more usable color, a philosophy moisturizer, living proof frizz control cream, and marabella permanent eye pen. This was an improvement as several products were quite cool (2 full size makeup products!!!). This month blew it away. Above is a picture of what we received (oh I forgot to mention each month they have a theme and send a makeup bag in the concept of the theme.This months theme was a day at the beach (I believe). I've included a description and thoughts on each product below
1. Buxom Big and Healthy Lip Polish by Bare Escentuals
I couldn't read the color on this but it came in a rosey, bronze color that has a lot of shimmer. It makes the lips tingle a little bit so I believe it has a plumper in it as well. A great product and checking out the Bare Escentuals site, we received a full size which is typically $18.00 so pretty cool
http://www.bareescentuals.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BareEscentuals-Site/default/Product-Show?pid=MasterBuxom&start=2&cgid=BX_LIPS
2. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion 1.0 fl oz.
This is obviously a sample size but Kiehl's is a very respected brand and their lotion seems pretty smooth and not too thick. Absorbs really quickly.Kiehl's is typically found at Nordstrom's and has been around for a very long time (1851 they say). A 2.5fl oz size is $18.00 so by ratio, this size is worth $7.20.
http://www.kiehls.com/Ultra-Facial-Moisturizer/351,default,pd.html?start=3&cgid=face-moisturizers
3. Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Hypoallergenic Facial Towelettes 10 Travel Towelettes
This formula has aloe vera and can remove makeup and cleanse in one step. It also won an award in 2011 from Allure for Best of Beauty, I personally have never used these but they are great if you are on the go and need to wash your face easily. Or for travel to reduce the amount of liquids you take with you. The normal size is 30 towelettes and costs $5.99 so by ratio this is worth $2.00
http://www.yestocarrots.com/product/facial-towelettes?product_id=1023
4. Nu-Me Hydro Punch Hydrating Conditioner-.67 fl oz.This is a brand I've never heard of and the size is around the same as you would get at a hotel which means you may get 2-3 uses out of it (more like 2 for me as I have very long hair). I am sure it is a great conditioner and will do wonders for my hair and maybe the few uses may push me to buy the product but still it isn't a huge addition to the bag. Though you really can't complain with all that was included this month. The full size product is $24.99 and is 8.45 fl oz so by ratio this is $2.00
http://www.numeproducts.com/shop/hair-care/hydro-punch/hydrating-conditioner
5. Circus byAndrea's Choice in White-full size: I'm not one for white nailpolishes (note this is an opaque white, almost like a white out effect. However, I read recently the all white look on nails is making a comeback so it could be interesting to try out. I'm not the best at doing my nails and usually let a manicurist do as it will come out way better and without smudging (which I manage to do every time!) but I'm trying to work on my skills. I know you can also use the white to do an at home French manicure as well as some of the cool designs that are popular right now. I likely could never handle fancy designs but could try a french (and hopefully not screw up too bad!). This is another brand (maybe new??) that I've never heard of...I just checked out the site and they are brand new..not even available for purchase until Fall! So they likely did a partnership with MyGlam to promote the new brand...which is a very smart idea. Anyways, the website is here
http://www.circusbyandrea.com/pages/shop
So not including the polish, the total worth of this bag is around $29. Clearly you are getting your money's worth with this subscription and I highly recommend you check it out. They may have a waiting list right now (I was very briefly on it as well) but it doesn't take long to get off of it.
https://www.myglam.com/
You do take a style quiz so they can have an idea (or I assume) of what products and colors to send you. For the most part, they have always sent the same products to members but this month there was a little variety (some people received a stain instead of a lip gloss and there was also a different moisturizer based on your skin type I believe.
All and all, my glam has no further strikes and is definitely becoming my favorite. I'll be going through other services in other weeks and look forward to sharing my thoughts, reviews.
Please let me know if you have any questions or comments below!
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