Blaq Vixen Beauty

Miraculously, I've been able to come down from my Beautyfix high to focus on NewBeauty Magazine's TestTube program, which is touted as "The World's Most Unique Beauty Sampling Program."

This beauty sampling program is hardly new - it's been around since 2006 - but I figured I would provide an alternative to Beautyfix just in case you wanted to know what else was out there. With the TestTube sampling program, you get 4 tubes a year filled with the latest beauty products delivered to your door,  just like Beautyfix.

Each kit is $29.95 + $8.95 for shipping and handling. Since NewBeauty ships out a new kit every 3 months or 4 times a year, you would have paid  $116.70 (or $38.90 for each kit)  for the entire year.

However, NewBeauty has a special offer for new subscribers: get your first TestTube for $9.95 (plus $8.95 for shipping and handling, of course) by visiting NewBeauty TestTube. Enroll in the program, enjoy your kit, and review the products that you have received. To my knowledge, there's no incentive to share your opinion (like a $25 Glow gift card) but the selection of beauty brands in each installment is impressive.

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I'm sure you have a lot to say and would love for your voice to be heard, right? I think She Speaks may be the network for you. As a member of the She Speaks community, you'll have the chance to test products and influence them.

For example, I received an invite to enroll in the Bliss Best of Skintentions program. This moisturizer is a multi-tasker - "Not only does it shields against burn-causing UVB rays, it's also one of the only moisturizers on the market in the U.S. that's clinically proven to protect against skin-aging UVA rays. And it's not just serious sun defense - this moisturizer also delivers a daily dose of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that help skin healthy and leaves a luminous finish."

Bliss Best of Skintentions

I haven't had to combat embarrassing dry patches in a while. I'm determined to keep it that way. So yeah, I was more than a little interested in this product...the whole brand actually. On her blog, Tia Williams shared that she does the "lite" thing by using Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter Lite ($29), which is a Summer time version of the original, bestselling product. I would have benefited from this yesterday since the weather here in San Antonio is still unbearable. Maybe then I wouldn't have left greasy stains on the back seat?

Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter

Anyway, since I forgot to update my address in my account, I never received my free full-size tube, or the five offer cards for $5 off the product. However, I do have an online promotion code for all of my beautiful readers: to take advantage of this special offer, enter promotions code SSPEAKS before proceeding to checkout to receive $5 off Bliss Best of Skintentions moisturizer and free standard shipping at Bliss World. You have to select "standard shipping" to ensure that no shipping charges will be applied to your order. This offer expires September 30.

I also want to alert you that BeautyTicket has quite a few Bliss products at amazing prices. Use special promo code BLAQVIXEN to get an extra 10% off your order. It's valid until September 15th.

Are you a member of She Speaks? Have you tried Bliss products before?