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What’s on my… August 20th: Discounts, Promos, Teasers

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What’s on my Mind:

Okay, so it’s mid August and… wait, what? It’s the middle of August!? Sorry, but where exactly did the Summer go? There was a 2 week heat wave and then endless amounts of gloom and rain. I’m sad to say that I’ve been to the beach (besides vacation) about once this summer. That’s when you know childhood/college/happiness is over and you’re a real working adult now.

What’s on my Subscription List:

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I’m SO excited for some of the new boxes I’ve signed up for. I received a few boxes last week I still have to post up, and yet I keep thinking about the next ones that are coming. So, on my new subscription list for August, I’m adding Conscious Box! There is currently a Conscious Box Discount going on where if you simply use coupon code FREEBOX, you get your first box free… just pay for the cost of shipping ($7)

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Teaser/Spoiler Alert: Apparently Philip B. Maui Wowie Beach Spray (a beachy, texturizing salt water spray) will be one of the items in this month’s Blush Mystery Box! They just revealed it, giving you more of a reason to sign up. At $22 per bottle, this almost pays for the $25 box! I cannot wait.

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Additionally on my mind is… I have a LOT of products. I mean, way before I even got into attending beauty events or buying subscription boxes, I was a bit of a beauty/hair/skincare junkie. I’ve even gone to lengths now to organize my products: I have a shelf for sunscreen and selftanner, facial and bodycare, and then hair! My shelves are seriously overrun with Aussie, Garnier and Sublime Bronze products, yet that doesn’t stop me from getting more. Want to know my favorite products? Feel free to ask, and I’ll be posting every now and then with “Love List,” products I’m currently craving.

What did I do this Weekend?

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Many fun, relaxing things! I cuddled and played with Bella!

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I got Save The Dates for my brother’s wedding in April!

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I ate deliciously amazing Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato! (cheat meal, oops)

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And best of all, I saved a lil bird! This here is Carlos, or as Kevin decided to name him “Carlos Danger” (if anyone gets the reference… yeah, wasn’t my choice of names). But anyway, we went on a walk/jog at the track and on the way out, we decided to go a different route back to K’s house, and we all of a sudden saw this poor little injured bird lying in the ground. He couldn’t walk or fly, and then we noticed his eye was all beat up, like he flew into something or got attacked by a cat. And so, we found a shoebox, cut holes and created a little home for him with food and water, and Sunday we dropped him off a 1/2 hour away at a Bird Rescue and Rehab center. The woman told us he had his tail ripped off and definitely looked like he had been attacked. Fingers crossed for a healthy recovery for little Carlos!

xo, Kenzie

Blush Mystery Box ~ July 2013

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Oh hey, I got a box! What could it be…

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I just got my first ever Blush Mystery Box from Dermstore.com and Blush.com. It’s my own fault for getting it just a few days before the end of the month, but I saw a few teasers as to the items in the July box and so I signed up in the middle of the month!

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Immediately, I saw lots of custom tissue paper and this black drawstring bag! The contents of the July 2013 Blush Mystery Box are all inside the bag. It adds a cute, unique touch, and also gives me a bag to keep some of my many beauty products in. Oh, what’s that to the side? FREE SAMPLES!

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I had heard via MakeUpTalk.com discussion board that they often include a free item or sample, however when I signed up there was another additional free item that you could receive, just for signing up for the monthly reoccurring subscription! Well, I’m all about free stuff, so I was excited when I saw all of these items. There was a packet sample of Neova “power defense” along with Dremu Airbrush refining eye cream, and then a tube of Dermstore Lip Quench moisture treatment!

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This month was specially curated by makeup artist Elle Leary, and their feature product this month was Emani- Organic Lip Shine.

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As mentioned above, this is the Emani lip shine in the shade Blush. I’ve never heard of this brand or product before, but I really like the color so I’m willing to give it a try!

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This is one of the products that had me sold on the July box. I recently recieved a Philip B. product in my June GlossyBox  and liked it, plus it was on sale at HauteLook.com. It seems different than other hairsprays, as you can build up the texture and hold based on how much and how often you apply. For $22 a bottle, this basically paid for this month’s subscription!

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I’m not going to lie- I was a little confused as to what exactly the Quick Refiner by Bioelements was. So, I did a tad of research and found out that it is a ‘leave-on facial exfoliator’ and is supposed to eliminate dead surface cells and reveal smooth even skin. Interesting. Apparently a full-size bottle of this is $46! Definitely giving it a try based on the good reviews and my hopeful thinking.

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I already love Tan Towels and have a love/hate relationship with L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Tanning Towlettes, so I was interested and happy to recieve these. The Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pad is made especially for your face, as an exfoliating self-tanner towelette. As long as it goes on smooth, doesn’t streak and doesn’t have that weird tan-smell, I’m in! I have tried so many self tanners, that I’m on the search for the best of the best!

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Designer nail polish. Oh, how you kill me. I already cringe when I hand over the $8-$10 per bottle of Essie or OPI polish, so I’ll admit I’ve never purchased a $19 bottle of polish before and I’m trying my hardest not to get addicted because I don’t think I (or my wallet) have the capacity to start buying these. But trust me, it’s hard not to love this polish called Ray of Light by Deborah Lippman. Perhaps I can just find a salon that carries it…

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Knock on wood, I don’t have wrinkles, however I’ve heard that by the time you’re 25 you should start using anti-agers and wrinkle fighters. Is there any truth to that? If so I still have a few years (phew!) however that won’t stop me from testing this Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex out. Besides reducing the appearance of crow’s feet and deep wrinkles, it also is supposed to help even out skin tone and increase hydration. Plus there’s SPF!

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I’m a little skeptical about changing my day-to-day face lotion, especially since mine has salicylic acid to keep my skin balanced and pimple-free. This Lumene Vitamin C+ Pure Radiance 24H Lotion is an all-day hydrating and detoxifying face lotion. What seperates it from other brands is the radiance-enhancing formula aids in regulating sebum production (regulate oil production, in simpler words) while minimizing the look of pores. I think I would test it out in the morning, but will be sticking to my usual routine before bedtime.

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So here’s the whole package! I’m really happy with the different combination of products: some hair products, skincare, makeup, etc. I will definitely be enjoying the Philip B. Hairspray, Deborah Lippman nail polish and Alpha Beta Glow pads, right off the bat. These are all high-quality, and most can only be purchased at specialty beauty stores which really makes it worth the $25 per month.  If you let me know, I can e-mail you a code for $10 off your first purchase! You can leave me a comment or e-mail me at kenziedegen@gmail.com

I can’t wait to see what’s in next months box! I’m hoping for another luxurious skincare product, and perhaps some high-quality makeup! Interested in Blush Mystery Box? Sign up Here!

xo, Kenzie