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:
Dermstore Lip Quench Sheer Tints in Coral Sunset ($12)
I received this product in my March 2016 Beautyfix Box. I really love this lip tint. It is decently pigmented and so moisturizing. It really does “quench” my lips. I also am a huge fan of this color. It is such a gorgeous coral shade and would be flattering on any skin tone. It isn’t sticky and just feels so comfortable. I love it so much that I put it in my lab coat pocket. I just love it!
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Makeup Geek Pressed Eyeshadow in Cocoa Bear & Makeup Geek Duochrome Eyeshadow in Blacklight ($6 Each)
I received this product in my March 2016 Boxycharm. I was beyond excited to try these because it seems like everyone and their mom is talking about Makeup Geek. I heard they have amazing pigmentation and they are some of the best shadows. I bet I am going to get a ton of hate for this, but I wasn’t overly impressed. They swatch beautifully and they really are so pigmented. They have so many beautiful colors and unique shades. When I first applied them, I was in love. They blended like a dream and looked so beautiful. I was like, “I need to buy more right now!” However, they didn’t wear well on my eyes at all. After about an hour, they started to crease and patch off. I was like where did my eyeshadow go. I don’t have oily eyelids and shadows rarely crease on me. At the end of the day, I barely had any eyeshadow left. The brown shade is better than the duochrome, but it still faded and creased. I really never have this problem with shadows. I didn’t wear a primer with these (I normally don’t wear a primer). I am going to try these shadows again with a primer to see if that was the problem. Do you wear a primer under these shadows? Am I the only one that has this issue? Please let me know! I really want to love these shadows and to purchase more because they have so many amazing shades!
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Neutrogena Moisture Smooth Color Stick in Almond Nude ($8.99)
I received this product (deluxe sample) in my Spring 2016 Walmart Beauty Box. I really love these chubby sticks and this is such a stunning shade. They really moisturize my lips and feel amazing. I also am a huge fan of the sweet scent and want to keep applying it because it smells so good. They don’t last a long time on the lips, but they are so easy to apply. This shade is natural and pigmented! I really love it!
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Lindsay Modeling Mask (Lavender) ($5.95)
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I received this product in my March 2016 PinkSeoul Box. I was nervous about this mask because the last peel off mask I used caused a reaction with my skin. However, this one did not. You add water and then mix and apply to the face. After 10-15 minutes you peel it off. It is really messy and the spatula isn’t my favorite. However, this mask is just so much fun. It was so fun and easy to peel off. My skin felt really smooth after and I really enjoyed it.
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GlamGlow YouthMud Tinglexfoliate Treatment ($69)
I received this product (sample) in my Spring BeautyCon BFF Box. GlamGlow is definitely a cult favorite and I can totally see why. I haven’t been disappointed with a product yet. I just wish they weren’t so darn expensive. This mask was amazing and only took 10 minutes. It was easy to apply and it didn’t take much product. I can get 2-3 uses out of this small sample. I could really feel it tightening and tingling my face. It wasn’t uncomfortable, but I could definitely feel it. After 10 minutes, you rinse the mask off. It becomes an exfoliator as you rinse it off. My face looked so clean and radiant after using this mask. My pores definitely looked clean and my skin was baby soft. I am just such a huge fan and I would definitely repurchase especially if I find a good sale! This stuff is amazing!
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Maybelline NY The Rock Nudes Palette ($9.99)
I received this product in my Spring BeautyCon BFF Box. I really love these Maybelline Nude palettes. I was excited to add this one to my collection. The shades are not overly pigmented, but they blend so easily. This is the perfect palette for creating quick smoky eye looks. This is also a great palette for beginners. I love how natural the shades look on the eyes and that it doesn’t take a lot of effort to create gorgeously smoky eyes. Somehow the eyeshadows turn to magic on the eyes. They swatch terribly, but on the eyes they are amazing and they become more beautiful as the day wears on. The eyeshadow lasts all day and doesn’t crease on me. This really is a great palette and I can’t wait to create more looks using it. I love it!
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ISH Contour Kit ($32)
I received this product in my Spring 2016 FabFitFun Box. I really enjoyed this palette and all the shades worked with my skin tone. I really love the bronzer and the highlight. They were so easy to work with and blend really well. They aren’t powdery and are all very pigmented. I will definitely continue using it and it is one of the best contour palettes I own. I am a huge fan and now want to try more ISH products.
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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 ($125)
I received this product (sample) in my April 2016 BeautyFix Box. This product is crazy expensive and the sample is so tiny. I could only get a couple of uses out of it, so I can’t really form a solid opinion. It is a fairly thick cream but sinks into the skin nicely. It really is moisturizing and not greasy. My skin felt soft and hydrated. I don’t know if it is worth $125 because I couldn’t use it very many times. It didn’t break me out which is also a plus. I don’t know if I would repurchase because it is so expensive and I am not sure how well it works.
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Ahava Dead Sea Crystal Osmoter X6 Facial Serum ($74)
I received this product (sample) in my April 2016 BeautyFix Box. This is an expensive serum, but I really did enjoy it. You only need about 4 drops to cover your entire face and neck. It sinks into the skin very quickly and really hydrates my face. However, my face didn’t feel greasy at all. If I find this serum on sale, I would definitely consider purchasing. I really do like it.
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Perfect Formula Pink Gel Coat ($30)
I received this product (sample) in my April 2016 BeautyFix Box. Yes, Yes , Yes! I really love this base coat so much. I have been wearing it on its own since I received it. It makes my nails so shiny and is so easy to apply. I really do feel like I have a gel coat on my nails. It doesn’t last long on my nails, but I am okay with that because it is so easy to apply. It also dries so fast. It gives my nails a slight pink hue and I just love it. I will definitely be buying a FULL SIZE and that says a lot because I never repurchase nail products.
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SmartFX Volume Extend Mascara ($20)
I received this product in my April 2016 BeautyFix Box. I really didn’t expect much from this mascara. Boy, was I wrong! It reminds me a little of Benefit They’re Real mascara, except I love this mascara so much better. It doesn’t clump my lashes at all. It really builds so much length and volume so quickly. It doesn’t smudge or flake off. I used this mascara on its own and I just love it. I really don’t want to use any other mascara now. My lashes look naturally beautiful and I just can’t say enough good things about this mascara! You need to try it. I LOVE it!
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Skin Watchers Ceramizing Cream ($16.89)
I received this product in my April 2016 Mishibox. I really enjoyed this face cream. It doesn’t make me oily, but it really moisturizes my skin. It sinks into the skin very quickly and didn’t break me out. I love how it feels and I will definitely continue to use it.
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Baviphat Magic Girls Moisturizing Makeup Base ($9.99)
I received this product in my April 2016 Mishibox. I was pleasantly surprised with this base. It is thick but is quickly absorbed into the skin. It actually subtly canceled out my redness without giving my face a green tint. My makeup applied very easily on top and it didn’t interact with my makeup. I really love it and it is so affordable. It also did give my skin some much-needed moisture and kept my foundation from clinging to my dry patches. I love it!
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MCC Perfect Finish Pore Pact ($14)
I received this product in my April 2016 Mishibox. I never use oil control powder because I don’t have oily skin. However, I really do like this powder. It kept me from getting shiny and gave my foundation a beautiful matte look. If you have oily skin, I think you will love it even more. It didn’t dry me out and I did enjoy it. I liked the sponge included for blotting throughout the day. It is really nice and easy to use.
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Dr. Jart+ Liftra Contour Cream ($60)
I received this product (sample) in my April 2016 Featured Birchbox. I really enjoyed this cream. It is fairly expensive so I wouldn’t repurchase unless it was on sale. It is a thick cream but sinks into the skin very quickly. I did notice it lifted my face which was awesome. I just love how it feels and it didn’t irritate my skin. This really is an awesome cream!
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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!
