My First Glam Bag

So this isn't DIY, exactly, unless learning how to apply shiny powder without looking ridiculous counts.  BUT!  I got my very first Glam Bag today, which is a service that costs $10/month for a bag full of beauty samples and some full sized products.  It is very similar to Birchbox, which I used to subscribe to.  I began getting frustrated with Birchbox after getting some lame samples (coasters, really?).  I also noticed that the boxes were coming later and later in the month, and many of the samples were tiny.  So I switched.  On to Glam Bag!

 

First of all, everything comes each month in a little makeup bag.  This month's bag was pink with hearts for a Valentine's feel.  I use makeup bags quite a bit to store and organize makeup, so I like the idea of getting a new one each month.  

This month's bag also contained:

• X Out Shine Control (an oil free, matte moisturizer)
• NYX Roll on Shimmer in Almond
• Premier Dead Sea Cinderella Mask - this actually came with two little samples, one of the mask and one little thing of eye cream.
• Freeman Facial Mask Sachets in Goji Berry
• Two squares of Ghirardelli chocolate
• and...a $100 gift certificate to NuMe Professional Styling Tools and Hair Extensions.  I checked, and there seem to be zero strings attached to this certificate.  There is no minimum purchase.  Granted, some of their products are on the expensive end, but there are things less than $100 in their online store.

 

One thing I really like is that there were several coupons for full sized products.  The Cinderella mask came with a 50% off coupon code and there was also a coupon for a free gift from XOut.  It's a nice way to reward subscribers, and does make me more likely to purchase products in the future.

The sample sizes are also fairly generous.  These two are basically full sized.  So far, I'm left with a good impression of Glam Bag and it seems like $10 well spent for a little gift to myself each month.