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MARCH 2011
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SHIPMENT QUICK-STATS
This is what March's
shipment looks like:
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an image below to view larger]
The included info card,
front & back:
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an image above to view larger]
Now I'll break it down,
product-by-product...
BLOW Blow Up
Thickening Mist
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Description: Limp hair meets its match with this lightweight
volumizing spray. Spritz before or after blow drying for fuller,
voomier hair.
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My
Thoughts: As someone who has no volume in my hair at all, I'm
always willing to try a volumizing product. I'm excited to see if it
really works, and if it does, how long the results last.
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Sample
Size: 2 fl oz
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Full
Size: 8.5 fl oz @ $21
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Sample
Size Value: $4.94
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Where
you can buy this product online:
http://www.blowny.com/shopHairCare.html;
(no
direct page for this product, as it's a pop-up from the page).
PANGEA
ORGANICS Lip Balm in Italian Red Mandarin with Rose
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Description: Made with organic essential oils, beeswax, and
vitamins, this uncommonly moisturizing lip balm soothes even the
driest pout.
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My
Thoughts: I didn't even get a chance to try this lip balm
because the fragrance was so over powering. It's not necessarily a
bad smell, but there is something grandma-ish about the scent that I
just can't get past. It's nice to receive a full sized product, but
sadly this will be given away to someone else.
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Sample
Size: This is NOT a sample size! This is a FULL SIZED product!
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Full
Size: 0.25 oz @ $12
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Sample
Size Value: $12
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Where
you can buy this product online:
http://www.pangeaorganics.com; or
click here for a direct link to this lip balm in Italian Red
Mandarin with Rose. Other scents available,
click here
to check them out.
PANGEA
ORGANICS Egyptian Geranium Scrub
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Description: This was an added bonus in this month's shipment.
This dual action scrub polishes the skin's surface without
disrupting its delicate balance. Food based enzymes team up with
manual exfoliants to deliver a clear, fresh, glowing complexion.
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My
Thoughts: I'm a little worried about how strong the fragrance
may be of this scrub. The lip balm was just too over powering, so
I'm assuming the scrub will also be very fragrant. I may try this
out at some point because I do love scrubs!
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Sample
Size: 0.07 fl oz
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Full
Size: 3.8 fl oz @ $32
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Sample
Size Value: $0.59
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Where
you can buy this product online:
http://www.pangeaorganics.com; or
click here for a direct link to the Egyptian Geranium Scrub.
They also sell the sample packet of this for $0.25,
click here to check that out.
POMEGA5 Daily
Revitalizing Concentrate
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Description: Apply this pomegranate oil-packed treatment morning
and night for smoother, brighter, healthier skin.
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My
Thoughts: I like the idea of ampoules, because it's easy to take
with you (whereas
other oils; like Josie Maran tend to leak out the side and can get
messy during travel).
I haven't had a chance to use this yet, but I look forward to trying
it out at some point.
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Sample
Size: 4 ampoules
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Full
Size: 30 ampoules @ $48
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Sample
Size Value: $6.40
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Where
you can buy this product online:
http://www.pomega5.com; or
click here for a direct link to the Daily Revitalizing
Concentrate ampoules.
MARVIS
Classic Mint Toothpaste
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Description: Imported from Italy, this is the most luxurious
toothpaste you'll ever try - the crisp mint flavor lingers all day
to keep your breath sweet.
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My
Thoughts: I'm picky about toothpaste, so I don't know if I'll
ever use this sample. It may go into my travel bag for an emergency
situation, or my husband may end up stealing it. One way or another
it should get used at some point.
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Sample
Size: 10 ml
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Full
Size: 75 ml @ $10.50
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Sample
Size Value: $1.40
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Where
you can buy this product online:
http://www.bigelowchemists.com/product_info.php/products_id/408
Brow Brush
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Description: This was a Birchbox treat. Use this brush to comb
your arches into place - you'll be amazed at the difference it
makes.
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My
Thoughts: This is a really cheaply made brush, something I
wouldn't consider using on a daily basis. It's one of those
throw-away mascara brushes. But it may get thrown into my travel bag
for just-in-case situations. I doubt I'll ever need it, because I've
never been somewhere and thought "gee, I wish I had my brow brush",
but you never know. There could be that day
(although probably not).
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Sample
Size: n/a
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Full
Size: n/a
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Sample
Size Value: n/a
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Where
you can buy this product online: n/a
Free Music
Download
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Description: There was a card in this month's shipment for a
free music download from someone named Oh Land, a Danish pop star.
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My
Thoughts: I've never heard of this person before, and I'm all
about listening to new music, but I honestly won't go to download
this. The card didn't have instructions for downloading - as in
where to even go to get the download. I'm sure I would have figured
it out, because I'm not an idiot, but I just don't care enough to
figure it out. On a side note, when I saw the picture on the card I
thought it was Hedi Klum. Don't you think she looks like her, just a
little?
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Sample
Size: n/a
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Full
Size: n/a
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Sample
Size Value: n/a
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Where
you can buy this product online: n/a
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