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My Last BeautyBox5 Review

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That’s right.  I threw in the towel.  Not because I think BeautyBox5 is bad, but like I’ve said before, I definitely think it is important to test out different beauty subscriptions so you can find the right one for you (we all have different needs and preferences… and this one just isn’t exactly my style.  So from now on, I’ll only receive monthly boxes from Birchbox, Glossy Box and Test Tube.

It’s actually funny that my last BeautyBox5 was my favorite.  It featured some great products, but nothing that compared to what the others were sending (for me), so I decided to stick to my gut and respectfully discontinue my subscription.

June BeautyBox5 Review:
*in order of best to worst

Everyday Minerals Blush in ‘Girl Friday’ $6.99/mini jar (received full size) – There’s no doubt I have a thing for blush.  What I love even more is layering different colors.  Powders make this really easy.  The ‘Girl Friday’ color is really nice because it’s a little deeper than my normal range of colors that I buy, which makes accomplishing a more dramatic look easier.  Everyday Minerals is a company I’ve liked for a while now.  They have beautiful colors and they are light enough where you can play with them and not look crazy, but instead layer for a darker color, giving you more control.

The All Natural Face Vegan Mineral Eyeshadow in Just Peachy $3.99/5 gram jar (received full size) – I definitely unfairly pre-judged this one.  I’ve had really bad experiences with vegan cosmetics before where I’ve seriously felt like I was using something so ridiculous like grains of salt on my eyelids and have even broken out from a similar product, BUT I have to say I love this color and I’ve been using it daily.  The color is very subtle and layers really nicely.  It’s the perfect symmetry of orange and pink, which was missing from my collection and will be very useful for Summer.  I’ve even been using it on my cheeks!

Comodynes Easy Peeling New Face Effect $12.99/8 sheets (received 1 sheet) – I was really intrigued with this and have actually decided I would buy this again.  I love exfoliating and appreciate the soft skin it leaves behind.  What I don’t like about exfoliating is that often times it’s really messy.  Because this is a sheet that you rub over your face, it eliminates the mess, which is great!  What I will say about this is that it is really rough.  It felt very abrasive, which I couldn’t decide if I loved (because it was doing its’ job) or hated (because it kind of hurt).  My skin did feel really soft though about 15 minutes after use, so I’m eager to see what would happen if I used it weekly… it was hard to judge with just 1 sheet.

Blinc Eyeliner $25/.21 oz (received small sample tube) – The positives of this eyeliner are that it definitely lasts a long time and goes on dark, but there are a few reasons I wouldn’t buy this product again.  For one thing, you have to be patient when you apply it.  Wait for it to dry or else you’ll undoubtedly make a mess of your makeup, which is probably more an issue on my part leaving only the very least amount of time to apply makeup in the morning and even 30 extra seconds seems impossible.  Also, the brush is very flexible.  When I’m putting on dark liquid liner, it’s helpful to have a stronger wand that won’t accidentally flop over and create a vertical line making you look ridiculous and usually causing you to start your eye makeup all over again.  Lastly, and this one isn’t necessarily 100% negative, when you do take it off, it almost peels off in little pieces, much like paint.  The reason this bothers me is that I inevitably miss some in the inner part of my eye and wake up with stringy black leftover makeup in my eyes, which is not the way I like to start my day.

Blum Naturals Oil Absorbing Facial Tissues $3.90/50 sheets (received full size) – I’m pretty sure the last time I used an oil absorbing sheet was in high school when Jennifer Love Hewitt was doing the Neutrogena commercials and those little blue oil sheets seemed cool.  Although I admit I initially bought them purely because I had a serious obsession with the movie Can’t Hardly Wait, what I loved about them (although kinda gross) was that there was visual confirmation that they were working.  The oil became apparent as you slid it across your face and it felt like it was working.  This product doesn’t do that.  For me, it just felt like I was rubbing tissue paper all over my face, but it could just be the fact that I don’t have particularly oily skin (I actually am usually looking to help with dryness).

 

May Beauty Box 5 Review

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This month’s Beauty Box 5 was not my favorite.  So far, Birchbox and Testtube are front runners in my opinion, but it was still fun to try out some new products.

Tree Hut Brazilian Nut Shea Body Butter in Hawaiian Kukui $15/3 7 oz bottles (received 2 oz):  This is ok.  It contains lot of beneficial vitamins and is a nice consistency, but the smell isn’t my favorite.  It’s a bit pungent.  It leaves skin feeling nourished, however, so I’ll probably keep use it a few times, but do not plan on buying the full size version.

Evie Evan Purity Masque $10/.5 oz (received full size):  I was really curious about this one because even though I don’t use mask’s regularly, I’ve been looking for a good one.  The problem is (and I know this sounds crazy) sometimes I get really claustrophobic with these things.  As it starts to tighten, I swear to you I begin to panic and have to talk myself out of jumping in the shower.  This product is TIGHT.  It literally pulls your face if you make any kind of expression.  On the other hand, after I made it through the required 10 minutes, I rinsed it off to find smooth skin with visibly reduced pore sizes.  It did make my face a little dry though.  Overall, not bad.  Not sure it’s exactly what I’m looking for.

Comodynes Self-Tanning Natural & Uniform Color Towelette $9.75/8 pack (received 1):  Very similar to Tan Towels, which I LOVE.  This one worked really well and was easy to use.  I would definitely buy this again.

It’s A 10 Miracle Hair Mask $23/8 oz (received 1 small packet):  I was pleasantly surprised with this one.  I tried it after shampooing and left it in for about five minutes.  It promises to detangle and it definitely delivers.  My hair felt fresh, smooth and shiny after one use.  Best of all – combing out my typical knotted mane was a breeze!  Good find.

It’s A 10 Miracle Styling Serum $18.70/4 oz (received 1 small packet):  I used this gel on both wet and dry hair.  The good part is that it didn’t come out crunchy or sticky, which is what I was worried about.  The bad part – it didn’t really do anything at all.  Nothing noticeable happened besides maybe minor frizz control.  It’s not something I’d buy.

Merlot Grape Seed Moisturizer $16/4 oz (received 3 1 time use packets):  The main benefit of this product is reducing the signs of aging.  I used it for a couple days and felt it was ok, but not great.  It wasn’t very nourishing as my skin still felt a bit dry after using it.  I think there are better anti-aging creams on the market.