Skincare Sunday - Lush Cranbery Festive Face Mask

It's Skincare Sunday!! I'm always excited to review a Lush mask and this one is a holiday mask which is even more awesome!! 

Cranberry Festive Face Mask ~ $8.95. A festive face mask inspired by traditional Christmas ingredients to deep cleanse, soften and nourish skin. When you're exposed to dry winter air outdoors and heating indoors, skin can feel parched and look a little dull. Indulge in a healthy dose of antioxidant cranberries and cleansing fennel seed infusion to brighten, while argan oil and rose clay leave skin looking matte and feeling luxuriously soft.

November 2015 Beauty Box Comparison - Ipsy vs. Birchbox Canada vx. Topbox

This month I am back to comparing 3 beauty boxes - Ipsy, Birchbox Canada, and Topbox!! Here is a look at my chart comparison:

Now here is a closer look at each box:

Mini Shopping Haul - Lush Goodies!

I have not stopped by my local Lush all month to stock up on their Christmas goodies (I think next year I will order online so I can get everything I want!) A few goodies I wanted were sold old, but here are a few goodies I was able to pick up! 

Candy Mountain Bubble Bar ~ $7.45. Fair trade vanilla grows in view of the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon in Western Uganda before being packed into this lustrous pink bubbler. Crumble it up under running water and sink deep into the glistening ridges of sweetly scented bubbles and comforting creamy candy scent. It's a sweet treat you won't soon forget.

Mini Shopping Haul - Bath Time Store Bath Goodies!

I was running super low on my Bath Time Box Rose and Aloe toner - so I had to place an order at Bath Time Store to stock up! I was just in time to their website relaunch! If you haven't checked out the store, go to Bath Time Store! 

Here is a look at my order:

Moisture Whip "Lavender" ~ $9.50. A top seller!  Skin loving Shea Butter whipped to fluffy perfection and combined with Coconut Oil. 

This whipped lotion is amazing!! I haven't tried the Lavender scent yet, but I am looking forward to this! 

November 2015 Birchbox Canada Review and Unboxing - Beauty Subscription Box

Birchbox is the original sample beauty box and has been in the U.S.A. and earlier this year it opened a Canadian service. It is $10 a month + $4.95 shipping to Canada (you can save money by signing up for a year for $100 + shipping costs). Each month you receive 5 sample (or full size) products based on a beauty profile you complete.

Birchbox Canada describes itself as:
"Five personalized beauty samples delivered right to your door each month. It’s the best way to find the products you’ll love."

(It should be noted that if you see the U.S. Birchbox - Canadian's receive different products.) I originally signed up at the start of the year, but cancelled in June. I wasn't thrilled with all the products they were sending (a lotion and body wash per month did not seem worth it!)

Recently, Birchbox Canada has made some changes - new products and new monthly features - curated boxes and sample choice. In addition, they started offering all the special boxes that American subscribers received.

My husband offered me a subscription for my birthday present, and since I think things are looking up for Birchbox, I signed up for a year subscription.

I did miss the cut off for the November curated box or sample selection, so this is just the normal November 2015 Birchbox Canada:

Birchbox always comes in a nicely designed box (I have used these to store samples and such because they are just so pretty!)