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Fireworks Cosmetics Fall box

Fireworks cosmetics is a small one (wo)man operation, ran by Debbie McAlester and she makes mineral makeup and bath products. Her eyeshadows are HIGHLY pigmented, Everything I have ordered have been top quality. PLUS, she puts free samples in every order, you can't beat the amount you get for the price, such an amazing value. She has started a seasonal box campaign and with this first one she put together 50 boxes and I was lucky enough to be able to order one. It's really hard to describe how much I love her stuff. If you're not into mineral makeup, that's ok, the one product I would recommend to you is her Honey Oat goat soap. It is absolutely some of the best soap ever. Just about everyone in my house suffers from sensitive skin and/or eczema, and we all now use this. My youngest son is 6 months old and this is now the only soap I use on him.  Check her out here
Getting back to the Fall box - For $20 (including shipping) I received:

* 2 Bath bombs
* 1 Half soap of Honey Oat Goat Soap
* 1 Half soap in Lemon Goat's soap
* 1 Half soap in Honey Soap
* 1 Dead Sea Salts in Love spell (This smells so fantastic, I ran a bath immediately)
* 1 Half of a Shave bar for a silky smooth shave (This is a new product!)
* 2 Relaxing bath melts in Lavender
* 4 2 gram samples of her eyeshadows (In Mischief, Gold Sparkler, Mermaid's Gold, & Moonstone)
* 6 Pumpkin soaps (small) Bonus thrown in for my son
* 1 sample of Snowman poop soap Bonus for my son as well. This is a soap that molds almost like playdoh      that gets him clean at the same time. Super cool.

Most of the boxes included seasonal wax tarts, but I explained that I did not use these and was super nice about it and threw in an extra soap. I really don't believe you could get a better value of such quality products everywhere. Order your box here

August 2014 Ipsy Review

 I have to say for the first time in almost a year I've been subscribed to Ipsy, I feel disappointed.  This is the first time that I haven't received not a single full sized product. I understand that the bag is only $10 and even in the smaller sample sizes from this month the bag is still valued at more, but everything is just so SO tiny! This is the lowest value bag I've received thus far at just $28.75.

My bag from this month.

I received:

You're the Balm in Grape -$3.00 (Duo Valued at $5.99)  

Dr. Brandt Pores no more pore refiner primer - $11.25 (full size $45)

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara - $5.50 (full size $22)

Coastal Scents Forever Blush sample duo - $1 (full sizes on sale for $3.98)

Lord & Berry eyeliner in Black Silk $4 (full size $18)

Orange polka dot makeup bag $4

Total estimated value of bag $28.75

(Lord & Berry: Seriously 2" long, Really?)

If you have never heard of Ipsy before, It is a monthly makeup and beauty subscription for $10 a month and you'll receive 4-5 items, most of the time I'm very please with this month being the exception. I pay for this sub and all opinions are my own. If you would like to sign up please use my link. http://www.ipsy.com/r/2ipr 

Charlotte Observer Coupon Inserts 8/10/14 (SmartSource & Redplum)

Key:
Black: in insert
Red: not in insert
Blue: New coupon/value that was not anticipated to be in insert

Redplum 8/10

$1 off Alka-Seltzer product, excl 6 ct. (exp 9/20)
$2.50 off Alka-Seltzer product, excl 6 ct. (exp 8/24)
$1/2 Angel Soft facial tissue items (exp 9/10)
$5 off AZO bladder control (exp 10/1)
$1 off Gain detergent or fabric enhancer, excl Flings and trial (exp 9/30)
$2.50/2 Gain detergent or fabric enhancer, excl Flings and trial (exp 9/30)
$2 off Garnier cleanser (exp 9/6)
$3 off Garnier moisturizer (exp 9/6)
$1 off Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner or treatments (exp 9/6)
$3 off Gillette Venus disposable razor, excl trial size (exp 9/30)
$1.50/2 Hefty slider bags, 12 ct. + (exp 11/30)
.75/2 Horizon mac & cheese, crackers, grahams or sandwich crackers (exp 9/30)
$1 off L’Oreal Elnett hairspray , 11 oz. (exp 9/6)
$3 off L’Oreal Extraordinaire by Colour Riche liquid lip color (exp 9/6)
$3 off L’Oreal Preference Mousse Absolue haircolor (exp 9/6)
.75/1 Land O’Frost Bistro Favorites lunchmeat (exp 9/10)

$1.50/2 M &M’s bagged candies, 9.9oz+ (exp 9/21)

$2 off Mucinex Allergy Products (exp 9/21)

$7 off Mucinex Allergy Products (exp 8/17)
$1.50 off Nivea body wash, shower gel or lathering body scrub (exp 8/24)
$1.50 off Nivea Q10 Skin Firming lotion, 6.8-21 oz, Skin Firming gel-cream, 6.7 oz, Serum, 2.5 oz or Sun-Kissed Radiance lotion, 13.5 oz (exp 9/7)
$1.50 off Niven Men body lotion , 6.8-21 oz (exp 9/7)

$2 off PanOxyl Acne products (exp 10/31)
.50/1 Pure Silk shave cream, 8 oz (exp 10/4)
$1 off Rimmel eye product (exp 9/30)
$1 off Rimmel eye, face or nail product (exp 9/30)
$2 off Senokot regular or S tablets (exp 2/28/2015)

.55 off Smucker’s Jam, Jelly, preserve, or fruit spread (exp 9/14)
.50/1 ThinkThin bar (exp 10/10)
$1 off ThinkThin bars, box (exp 10/10)
$1 off Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Downy Unstopables, Bounce Bursts or Gain Fireworks, excl trial size (exp 9/30)
2.50/2 Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Downy Unstopables, Bounce Bursts or Gain Fireworks, excl trial size (exp 9/30)

Smart Source 8/10

$1 off Biore pre-strip pack (exp 10/4)
$2 off Biore cleanser (exp 10/4)
$2 off Clairol hair color, excl Age Defy and trial size (exp 9/30)
$3 off Clairol Age Defy hair color, excl trial size (exp 9/30)
$4 off Claritin-D 15 ct. (exp 9/7)

$1 off Clear Eyes product (exp 11/9)
.50/1 Colgate toothpaste, 3.4 oz.+ (exp 8/23)
$3 off Colgate Optic White toothbrush + Whitening Pen combo (exp 9/6)
.50/1 Cottonelle flushable cleansing cloths, excl trial size (exp 9/13)
.50/2 Cottonelle toilet paper 4-pk. or (1) 9-pk. + (exp 9/13)

.50 off Dole’s Jarred fruit (exp 10/31)
.50/1 Easy-Off product (exp 9/21)

$1 off ElMonterey 12ct Signature Burritos or Chimichangas or 28ct Taquitos (exp 9/21)

.35 off Any Fisher’s or Field product (exp 10/4)
.35/1 Glass Plus product (exp 9/21)
.55/2 Hormel chili items (exp 10/6)
$1.50/3 Hormel Compleats microwave meals (exp 10/6)
$1 off Hormel refrigerated entree (exp 10/6)
$1/2 Hormel Premium Chicken Breast (exp 10/6)
$2 off Infusium 23 shampoo, conditioner or leave-in treatment (exp 9/10)
$1 off Ken’s dressing, 16 oz. + (exp 9/30)
.50/3 Kleenex boxes, 50 ct. + or (1) bundle pack, excl trial size (exp 9/13)
$1 off Lancaster Soft Cremes, 8 oz. (CVS manufacturer coupon) (exp 9/30)
.50/1 Lime-A-Way cleaner (exp 9/21)

$1 off Mitchem, excl. trial & multipacks (exp 9/14)
.50/1 Mop & Glo product (exp 9/21)
.75/2 Nabisco cookie or cracker items, 6.5 oz. + (exp 9/20)
.75/1 Old English product (exp 9/21)
$2/2 OxiClean laundry detergents (exp 9/21)
$2 off Perform pain relieving singles, gel, roll-on, spray or therapy kit (exp 11/30)
$1 off Pert Plus, 2in1 or 3in1 items, excl 1.7 oz. (exp 9/10)
$1/2 Post Honey Bunches of Oats cereal or granola, 11 oz. + (exp 9/21)
$1 off Purina Beneful dog snack, 6 oz. + (exp 11/2)
B1G1 Purina Beneful wet dog food, 10 oz. tub or 3 ct. multipack (exp 9/7)
B1G1 Purina Beneful dog food, 3.5 lb or smaller, up to $6.55 (exp 9/7)
.50/1 Rips bite-sized licorice bag, 4 oz. + (exp 10/31)
$3 off Schick Intuition or Quattro for Women razor or refill (exp 9/20)
$3 off Schick Quattro for Men razor or refill (exp 9/20)
$3 off Schick select disposable razors (exp 9/7)
.50/1 Scotch heavy duty shipping packaging tape roll (exp 11/1)
.50/1 Scotch long lasting moving & storage tape roll (exp 11/1)
.75/1 Scott towels, 6 rolls+ (exp 9/13)
$1 off Scott bath tissue, 8 rolls+ (exp 9/13)
.50/1 Scott Naturals flushable cleansing cloths (exp 9/13)

$1.50 Seattle’s Best coffee Ground 12 or 20oz, OR Kcups 10 or 16ct (exp 11/10)
.45/3 Snack Pack pudding or gel, 4 pk. (exp 9/21)
.75/1 Snack Pack Super Pudding, 6 pk (exp 9/21)
$1.50 off South Beach Diet Protein or meal bars, or 100 cal smoothies (exp 9/30)
$1 off South Beach Diet snack bars (exp 9/30)
.75/1 Tree Top apple sauce pouches, 4-pk carton (exp 9/21)
$3 off Vidal Sassoon hair color, excl trial size (exp 9/30)
$1/2 Ziploc bags (exp 10/5)
$1/2 Ziploc Slider bags (exp 10/5)

MemeBox SuperBox #34 Dermocosmetics 2 Review

This was my very first MemeBox and I have to say it blew me out of the water! I think that I may have paid $25 total for the box with a promotion they had at the time and I received over $200 worth of products, better yet they are ALL full sized (Superbox) unlike regular sub boxes that may have 1-2 full sized products. The only downside is that this box wasn't technically released yet so even though I ordered it a few months ago, so it didn't ship until July 25th, and all Memeboxes come from South Korea so waiting on it to get to your mailbox is excruciating.

First look of the opened box

                                                 KANG SKIN Aqua Essence 30ml Full size product: 30ml, ($72)

Kang Skin’s Aqua Essence bases its formula on hyaluronic acid which is widely known for its intensively moisturizing and soothing properties. It maintains the skin soft and supple by treating excessive dead skin cells and delivering abundant nutrition deep into the skin.

REBOM Calming Skin 200ml Full size product: 200ml, ($30)Rebom’s Calming Skin contains ceramide, niacinamide, and various oriental medicinal extracts beneficial for soothing and moisturizing dry, sensitive skin. Its gentle formula also helps maintain the skin soft and supple. In addition, all of reBom’s therapy products are researched and made through a joint research of CNU Laboratory Co., Daejeon University Department of Oriental Medicine, and OBM Lab.

                                COTTERANG Acne Killer Kit 16ml+5ml Full size product: 16ml+5ml, ($20)
A 7-days bio peeling product which consists of the Killer Peeling Pad & the Killer Tok Tok Sol, this anti-trouble Killer Kit works to remove stubborn acne and excess dead skin cells piled up on your skin. You’ll be able to experience real dermatology-like results after 7 days of using this kit!

COTTERANG Bubble Peeling Pad 16ml*1ea Full size product: 16ml*1ea, ($7)This is an exfoliating pad enriched with natural AHA components, various plant extracts, and fermented extracts which work to easily yet very effectively remove dead skin cells and excess sebum off your face. This Bubble Peeling Pad was made so that you could experience the same peeling effects at home as you would with expensive treatments at dermatology.

KANG SKIN  Rejuvenating Cream 50ml Full size product: 50ml, ($72)Enriched with adenosine, ceramide and snail mucus extracts, this Rejuvenating Cream is highly effective wrinkle care product. By deeply hydrating and nourishing the skin, it improves the skin elasticity and minimize stress-instigated aging of the skin.