Desperately Seeking Bookworm

We didn't get spoilers for this month's box until right before it shipped out. I'm not 100℅ sure of that reason, other than to torture us. The only clue we did have is possible spoilers and word that they were splitting up the boxes according to skin type (combo/oily, normal/dry). Knowing that I filled out my profile for oily skin and that even on my beauty insider profile (Sephora's rewards program) I'm listed as oily I didnt worry about which box I'd get. Until I checked my Play subscription and I got the normal/dry box. So yeah, here it goes... First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser (Full-size $20): This is something I've used before and currently own a full size of. This is a nice face wash. I like it during the winter to use after a workout. It removes my surface oils and dirt, but doesn't strip your skin. It's a bit like soap, so if you're not into facial soaps I would skip. I passed this sample along because I honestly didn't need it. ...

On my year end list I had regrets about not getting to certain reads, Troublemaker by Leah Remini was one of those books. I love a good celebrity memoir and the tales of a celebrity who so publicly and recently left the "Church of Scientology" had to be salacious, right? I was so right! Like other recent memoir posts I'll keep this short and sweet, plus I don't want to give it all away. You really have to read this for yourself. Leah Remini has never been the type to hold her tongue. That willingness to speak her mind, stand her ground, and rattle the occasional cage has enabled this tough-talking girl from Brooklyn to forge an enduring and successful career in Hollywood. But being a troublemaker has come at a cost. That was never more evident than in 2013, when Remini loudly and publicly broke with the Church of Scientology. Now, in this frank, funny, poignant memoir, the former  King of Queens  star opens up about that experience for the first time, revealing ...

Another Allure box! I actually really liked my first month with then. They are $15 a month instead of $10 (like Birchbox & Sephora Play), which I don't honesty mind because I'm getting to try different brands than I have before. When the spoilers came out I was thrilled at what I would be getting. La Mer?! Uh yes please! I think this box got the most love out of the 3 last month. One product is currently in my nightly beauty routine and everything will get used up by the end of the year. Probably...who knows I've got a lot of stuff okay? No judging.  Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Super Strawberry (FS $17):  Another product I've tried before, there's a theme here. The color I originally had was Curviest Caramel and its a very nice brown pink, extremely wearable. While this is a nice color in the tube, it has to be very heavily applied to get any color payoff. For me it's too sheer. My $8 moisture sticks from Neutrogena work mu...

Is this my last month of Birchbox?? You'll have to keep reading for that, but I feel like I lucked out this month. There were quite a few unhappy people on Reddit, so I'm glad I'm not one of them. I also decided to switch it up a bit and get an add-on to my box. I chose the Acne Fix-it Kit which came with 6 samples specifically designed and highly rated for acne-prone skin. I've tested all, but one of the products and I've very much enjoyed it. I think add-ons are the way to go now because you can still get points from them because it's a purchase in the shop. July really brought it and impressed me. Which is hard to do given our history, so I appreciate the effort Birchbox. We're no longer in fight, so here we go... Dr. Jart+ Water Drop Hydrating Moisturizer (Full-size $36):   I have too many moisturizers, but I'm always willing to try a new one. Especially if it doesn't have SPF in it. This is also an extremely cool concept. You can actuall...