Sephora's Sun Safety Kit 2012

I will be showing you what was inside my Sephora Sun Safety Kit for 2012.Which includes 17 pieces of SPF essentials and safe-self tanners for beautiful skin. I must admit I have had this sitting on my shelf for somewhile and was meaning to do a small review last month. Then of course time and other products got in the way so now I finally have a free moment. I will show this product how it came and what was inside.

So here is a little background on this kit. Sephora and The Skin Cancer Foundation have collabrated for this their sixth edition of the Sun Safety Kit. This annual partnership in sun protection is one of Sephora's most popular kits. The collection features 14 deluxe, sample-size sun protectants, three self-tanning products, and a bonus re-usable train case. This year's selections includes past favorites, as well as new additions for your sun protection arsenal. Also One hundred percent of the net profits from this kit will benefit The Skin Cancer Foundation. All this for $30 and is valued at $193. Which is not bad for all the goodies inside.

I will not be giving individual reviews for each as I will be doing individual reviews for some of the items I do use. I may not use all of them or may not care to. According to many reviews that I read on Sephora.com this is apparently done every year and sells pretty well. Since this is my first time purchasing this kit. So lets get started.

2.5 oz St. Tropez Gradual Tan Sample Value $11.20

0.03 oz Bare Essentials bareMinerals SPF 25 Mineral Veil and brush Sample Value $17.85
0.08 oz Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15 Sample Value $12
0.5 oz Origins VitaZing SPF 15 Sample Value $10.29
0.4 oz Philosophy Hope Oil-Free SPF 15 Daily Moisturizer Sample Value $15.60
Sample Value for this side is $66.94

0.5 oz Boscia Oil-Free Daily Hydration SPF 15 Sample Value $12.86
0.5 oz Ole Henriksen Protect The Truth SPF 50+ Sunscreen Sample Value $10.30
0.33 oz Supergoop! SPF 30 Everyday UV Lotion for Face and Body Cream Sample Value $5.68
.169 oz Sephora Collection Age Defy Moisture Cream SPF 15 Sample Value $3.04
Sample Value for this side is $31.88

1 Tan Towel Classic Self-Tan Towelette for Face & Body Sample Value $2.40
1 Kate Somerville 360 degree Face Self Tanning Pad Sample Value $6.00
0.23 oz Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 60 PA+++ Sample Value $11.96
0.23 oz Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42 PA+++ Sample Value $12.43
Sample Value for this side is $32.79

0.33 oz Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 Sample Value $14.67
0.25 oz Smashbox Photo Finish Face Primer SPF 15 w/ Dermaxyl Complex Sample Value $13.13
0.33 oz Dr. Jart + Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45 PA +++ Sample Value $9.19
0.5 oz Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Moisture Lotion SPF 30 Sample Value $12.36 -Sample Value for this side is $49.35

So the total value for all the samples are $180.96 plus $12.20 for the acrylic train case so the grand total is $193.16. So I do think that this is a great value and even though I won't probably use all these products. Did you get one this year? What do you think about it? Have you used most of the products? Which are your favorites? Let me know.

My March Teen Vogue Birchbox 2012

Today was a great day I received my March Birchbox but, this was just not any box this was a special one.  This was the Teen Vogue box that was given if you opted in for it.  I was extremely excited to get it.  Even though I'm way passed the teen stages of age.  I still thought it would be fun to have it.  Vogue is very well known throughout the world & their aren't many who haven't heard of them.  I'm including several pictures of my box and what was in it.  Later on I will review these items to see how well I liked them or not.

In this box I received the following items.  Annick Goutal Petite Cherie Perfume in a sample size which says its a blend of fresh fruity notes & musk, this French fragrance is a definition of understated chic.  A full sized is $85.  The next item was Essie's luxeffects glittery top coat in A cut above which is a very hot pink glitter for placing onto any polish for an eye-catching look or even just wear it alone.  Full sized is $8. Which this was a full-sized item.  The next item was Shiseido Pureness Oil- Control blotting papers in a sample sized version of 20 sheets.  These mattifying tissues are coated with transparent rice powder to leave your skin shine-free. Full-sized is 100 sheets for $18.  The next item was a full sized version of Tarte LipSurgence Lip tint which this item I do already own in another color.  And really like it as well the color I got was amused and this is a very hot pink color.  This lip tint is a long-lasting stain that adds rich pigment & is designed to boost the moisture in your lips.   Full sized is $24.  The last item was a turquoise hairband by Twistband this comes in colorful snag-free elastics to give your ponytail a makeover.  12 pack is $18.  The other bonuses were a card for a discount of $10 off to Mod Cloth it says towards a fancy new frock for spring.  Then a card to subscribe to Teen Vogue 20 issues which is 2 years for $10.  Now that's a deal.  So far I'm very pleased with this months box & glad that I took a chance on it.  In all I got a great deal this month for $10.  I got two full-sized products worth a total of $32 for both.  And with the added items not including the extra bonuses.  The total worth of the box was valued at about $38.50 which was not that bad at all.