A (very delayed) Double Post for March & April MyGlam Bags

I'm a bad, bad blogger!  I completely forgot to take a pretty picture of my March and April MyGlam bags to show you and THEN forgot to blog about them!  Better late than never, right?  So here it goes:

What was in March's Bag:

 

All photos courtesy of MyGlam.com (used with permission)

The bag itself - White canvas springy/hawaiian/retro print.  Very colorful and not overboard girly.  I like this pattern a lot!  It feels sturdy, too.  I've taken to using my MyGlam bags for organizing my hair goodies drawer.  It's perfect!

Keracolor Color-Enhancing Leave In Treatment for Natural Hair (photo courtesy of MyGlam.com)

Keracolor Color-Enhancing Leave In Treatment for Natural hair - This came in 2 foil packets that you are supposed to mix together.  Run through your hair and leave in.  The sample was okay sized, but it was not in the container pictured here (think conditioner samples that come in hair dye boxes).  I tried it and it left my hair simultaneously greasy AND dry at the same time.  I am unsure if I used it right.  I personally wouldn't purchase this again, but there were many glammies who loved it. Value (of sample):  $9.99 - you can pick one up for yourself at http://keracolorhair.com/

Glammie Classic Crease Brush & Case (photo courtesy of MyGlam.com)

Glammie Classic Crease Brush & Case - This is a light pink (glammie pink!) crease brush that came with an embossed brush case of the same color.  I'm pretty indifferent about this.  I am always happy to have new brushes, but I can't say it's something I am excited about either.  The case is okay, but it doesn't really "snap" where the magnets should snap together.  Lots of girls complained about the brush and case smelling badly of chemicals.  It didn't really bother me, but again, I'm just not excited about it either.  The brush itself does the job, so no real complaints here. Value:  $8.00

MURAD Absolute Bronzing Boost SPF 15 (photo courtesy of MyGlam.com)

 MURAD Absolute Bronzing Boost SPF 15 (.17 FL. OZ) - Let's be real.  I'm not much of a bronzer girl.  I have a naturally pale/fair complexion and only really get tan in summer (if I reeeeeealllly try).  I wasn't sure how to feel about the bronzer, since I don't use it.  It's cute, though!  It comes in a mini-pump packaging (I wish more companies would do nice packaging like this for their samples) and works just like a full-size would, just tiny!  I used it on the back of my hand and it gives a very slight bronze tone.  Not too orangey or yellow.  I have been using it to cover up my sunglasses lines from being in the sun!  All in all, it's nice to have in case I need it, which I rarely will.  I probably wouldn't buy this again, but if you're into bronzers, this one might be for you.  Value:  $7.60 (full size 1.0 FL.OZ. $38) - You can pick up your very own at:  http://www.murad.com/absolute-bronzing-boost-spf-15.jsp

Dermstore $25 Discount (photo courtesy of MyGlam.com)

Pur-lisse Pur-Protect SPF 30 Moisturizer (photo courtesy of MyGlam.com)

MURAD Eye Lift Perfector (photo courtesy of MyGlam.com

 DermStore Care Package - This included a VERY tiny packet of MURAD Eye Lift Perfector, A usual sized packet of Pur-lisse Pur-Protect SPF 30 Essential Daily Moisturizer, and a $25 DermStore Discount.  I used both the MURAD Eye Lift Perfector and the Pur-liss Pur-Protect SPF 30.  I honestly liked them both, but the eye lift stuff was in a seriously tiny packet.  Not much more than a single use in it.  But it did lift my droopy undereyes a bit and the concealer in it masked my dark circles pretty good.  The Pur-lisse Pur-Protect was nice too, but a little bit greasy.  I used it sparingly for probably 2 weeks, so I got some use even out of the small packet.  I didn't use the discount code, instead I traded it for a tube of NYX roll-on shimmer from a previous MyGlam bag. Estimated Value: $30.00 (with $25 discount code)  You can purchase any of these items from:  http://www.dermstore.com

The Verdict:

March's bag was okay.  I can't say I was overly thrilled with it.  A few new things I've never tried before were inside, so that was fun.  I probably wouldn't purchase most of these items separately due to their higher-end cost. 

What was in April's Bag:

 

April Bag (courtesy of MyGlam.com)

The bag itself - Shinyyyy!  This bag was shiny metallic pink.  The theme was "Girl's Night Out."  The bag is the same as all the rest of them, except this time (funny enough) my husband happened to think the shiny pink was really cool.  I'm using this particular one to hold some smaller stuff in place inside my big purse.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Pencil in Ransom (photo courtesy of MyGlam.com)

 Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Pencil in Ransom - YAYYY!  The day I've been waiting for - to get a piece of UD makeup in my MyGlam bag.  I have been a fan of Urban Decay for a very long time and 2 of my sisters swear by their eye makeup.  I was thrilled to get this.  They sent me the color Ransom (iridescent purple) which is great because I already have a collection of black pencils.  This is a nice change and will make a great "accent" pencil.  I tried it on my hand and the staying power is awesome.  I tried rubbing it off and it didn't come off.  I needed to use makeup remover to get most of it off.  Great quality product and I would recommend picking one (or many!) up for yourself. Value - $19.99 You can get yours at: http://www.urbandecay.com

All-Belle Natural Lashes Red Wedding Style (photo courtesy of MyGlam.com)

All-Belle False Eyelashes Red Wedding - These are pretty lashes.  They are shorter than the ones I was using which will be nice for more natural looks.  I haven't had a chance to try them out yet, but they seem to work like any other false lashes.  They come with a small vial of eyelash glue, so that's a nice bonus.  I will probably use these eventually.  Value - $4.99 You can get 3 pairs of these for $10 for a limited time from http://myglam.myshopify.com/products/all-belle-false-eyelashes-3-sets

DERMSTORE Lip Quench (photo courtesy of MyGlam.com)

DERMSTORE Lip Quench - This came in a regular sized tube (think Vaseline lip stuff or any other usual tube of lip stuff).  It smells lovely (and tastes good too!), a lot like strawberries.  It is pale shimmery pink in color and goes on like a gloss.  I have to tell you, this stuff is no joke.  I get very dry lips because I am a desert explorer and this stuff is the only thing that brings them back to life after a long day out.  It REALLY works.  So I am very happy with this.  I would recommend it for anyone who needs a good lip treatment or just if you're into sheer, shimmery glosses.  Value:  $12.99  You can pick some up at: http://www.dermstore.com/product_Lip+Quench_38330.htm

MyGlam All Over Eyeshadow Brush & Eyeliner Brush - Two more nice brushes from MyGlam.  They work pretty well and as I said about the ones from March, they are nice but I'm not really EXCITED about them.  It's cool they are sending these, but it's my personal opinion these should be "extras" not part of the samples we are paying for.  They are soft and match the last brush and case, so I'll certainly use them.  Value: Unknown

The Verdict:

I'm mostly happy about the April bag.  It's probably my favorite so far.  My only issue is with the brushes because I want to try products out.  I know how brushes work and I'm happy to get them, but in the future, I would prefer less "mercH' style stuff and more samples/products.  May will be my last month subscribed to MyGlam if the quality doesn't improve more because at this point, I feel like I'd rather take my $10 and spend it on an item I really want, rather than on getting a few random samples and brushes.

So, there you have my reviews for the last 2 MyGlam bags!  I think these reviews take priority because these subscription services tend to be iffy and there's a lot of skewed information out there from people who have a stake in these companies.  Stay tuned for my May MyGlam Bag review (and see if I'm going to keep subscribing!)