Subscription Product Testing (week Ending 04/09/16)

By Elisabeth @onecutedoc

Hey Beauty and Subscription Box Lovers! These are the subscription box products I received and tested this week. These are my honest opinions and suggestions. I have linked where you can buy the products if you so choose. I hope you learn more about the products subscription boxes offer. I really enjoy testing these products. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

PRODUCT TESTING: 

HIKARI CRAYON IN MANDARIN ($13)

I received this product in my October 2015 Lip Monthly Bag. I am not a huge fan of orange lipstick shades. They just don’t look flattering on my skin tone. This one was okay. I didn’t like how this color sat on my lips. It settled into my fine lines and I ended up having to remove it. It looked okay at first and I thought I might have found an okay orange lipstick. I love Hikari crayons, but not this color. I just wasn’t a fan. On tan and deep skin tones, this color would look gorgeous!

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I don’t like the color

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Thing With Evermat ($45)

I received this product in my March 2016 Beautyfix Box. I have fairly large pores and was excited to try this product. It is a gel like consistency and applies weird. I really wasn’t a huge fan of it for my skin. It sinks into the skin very fast, but I didn’t notice much difference in my pores. I only used it once so I might notice a difference if I continue to use it. Overall, it was just okay and I don’t think I will be repurchasing.

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Didn’t notice much difference

Dermal Dream Sea Cucumber Supreme Mask ($4)

I received this product in my March 2016 3B Box. I am such a fan of sheet masks and am always excited to test new ones. This sheet mask was hard to get out of the package, but I finally got it out. It is a pretty small sheet mask, but it fit my face really well. It was saturated but not overly wet. You put it on your face for 15-20 minutes and then rub the excess product into the skin. I didn’t have a lot of excess product left over. It sunk into the skin quickly and my face felt hydrated and refreshed. I really enjoyed this mask and would repurchase.

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 OFRA Cosmetics Charming Glow ($39.95)

I received this product in my March 2016 Boxycharm. I am so pale so I love anything that will give my skin some warmth. I actually really loved this product. It dries quickly and really does give my skin a gorgeous glow. It blends in beautifully and I don’t look orange at all (the swatch is not blended). It is shimmery and just beautiful. I love how my skin looks and that it doesn’t transfer on my clothes. This isn’t a self-tanner so it does wash off. However, it is so easy to apply that it is worth it. I will definitely continue using this product for special occasions. I love it!

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Be A Bombshell Lip Liner in Striptease ($14)

I received this product in my March 2016 Tombox. This is a very drying lipliner and you need to wear a balm underneath or a gloss on top of it. However, I really like the color and it was easy to apply. It is drying, but it still shows up. I don’t think I would repurchase it at $14, but I will continue to use it.

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Drying

Garnier SkinActive Purifying Oil-Free Cleansing Towelettes ($5.99)

I received this product in my Spring BeautyCon BFF Box. These are for oily skin and I have dry skin. However, I didn’t feel like they dried my skin out. They aren’t very wet which I didn’t like. I prefer wet face wipes. I do like that they are raised so they kind of exfoliate your skin. They are really gentle and they did help to remove my makeup. However, I didn’t feel like they removed all my makeup. I like them, but they aren’t my favorite face wipes. I will use them up and probably won’t be repurchasing.

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Just okay

Curel Itch Defense Body Wash ($6.99)

I received this product in my Second Spring Walmart Box. I really loved this body wash. My skin becomes very itchy as the seasons change and this has been saving my skin. It really does help to relieve my itch and I find myself scratching a lot less. It doesn’t have any scent which is nice when my skin is acting up. It is very moisturizing as well. I will definitely be buying the FULL SIZE!

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CeraVe Healing Ointment (21.99)

I received this product in my Second Spring Walmart Box. I am pleasantly surprised by this healing ointment. It feels great on the lips and hydrates so well. I have been using it on my lips every single day and I love it. My lips feel so hydrated and soft. I would definitely purchase the FULL SIZE.

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Biore Baking Soda Pore Cleanser ($6.99)

I received this product in my Second Spring Walmart Box. I have heard so many positives about this cleanser. I wasn’t disappointed at all. This is one of the best drugstore cleansers that I have ever tried. I really feel like it deep cleanses my skin. It foams up really nicely and feels nice on the skin. My skin felt clean without being dry. I have nothing bad to say about this cleanser and will definitely continue using it.

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Neutrogena Moisture Smooth Color Stick in Pink Grapefruit ($8.99)

I received this product in my Second Spring Walmart Box. I love chubby crayon lip products. They are so easy to use and perfect for on the go. I really love this color and it is perfect for spring. It goes with any look and really enhances the lips. I love the sweet scent of these lip crayons and find myself smelling them all the time. I really enjoyed this lip product.

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FINAL THOUGHTS: 

I really enjoyed testing the products I received in my subscription boxes. What do you think of the items? Are your opinions the same as mine? Are you picking up any of the products? Let me know in the comments below!