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:
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3W Clinic Intensive UV Sunblock Cream ($12.45)
I received this product in my July 2016 3B Box. I really enjoyed this sunscreen! It sank into the skin very quickly and I love that it is a thin formula. It didn’t leave my skin feeling sticky after using which was awesome. I hate facial sunscreens that feel sticky. I barely noticed this sunscreen on my face at all. My makeup applied very easily on top and it didn’t have a strong smell at all. I will definitely continue using it and I would consider repurchasing. It is very affordable and the tube is a large size. This tube will last me forever. I love that it protects my skin and feels great at the same time.
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Etude House Pink Vital Water Facial Emulsion ($17.55)
I received this product (sample) in my July 2016 3B Box. This emulsion was okay. It has a pretty strong smell, but it doesn’t last long. I really don’t like these little samples because it is so hard to get the product out to use. It took me forever to get enough product to use on my face. I couldn’t properly test it. I wouldn’t repurchase because I didn’t think this moisturizer did anything amazing. It didn’t break me out which is good. It is, overall, just okay.
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TONY MOLY Kiss Kiss Lovely Lip Patch ($4)
I received this product in my July 2016 3B Box. These are just too cute. You apply to your lips for 10-15 minutes and relax. I was surprised that it sticks pretty easily to the lips/skin. I could sit up straight and it didn’t slide off my face. However, I wasn’t a huge fan of the formula (I love the design). Make sure you don’t get any in your mouth because it tastes terrible. My lips really didn’t feel much softer after using. I was expecting my lips to be so smooth and soft, but they weren’t. During the treatment, it felt like my lips were plumping. However, once I took off the mask, I didn’t notice any plumping. I really love how fun these are, but they don’t work. I wouldn’t repurchase unless I want a good laugh.
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Balance Me Radiance Face Mask ($34)
I received this product (sample) in my 2nd July 2016 Birchbox. This mask was really nice. It is very moisturizing and it plumped up my skin nicely. I love that it didn’t take long to use at all. It is a great mask for when you need a quick pick me up. I would definitely consider purchasing it on sale.
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Haconut Coconut Lip Care ($4)
I received this product in my July 2016 Aspyn Ovard VIA Box. This is a nice lip balm and it is very affordable. If you love coconut, you will love this lip balm. It is very similar to other lip balms and it does work. It did a nice job at moisturizing my lips. I don’t think I will repurchase it because it is very similar to most lip balms. However, I will continue to use it.
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TONYMOLY Mango Hand Butter ($12)
I received this product in my July 2016 Mishibox. I love the packaging on these hand creams so much! They are just too darn cute! This hand cream smells great and totally reminds me of a tropical paradise. I really enjoyed it and now I want all the different fruit hand butters! It does moisturize the skin very well.
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MEDIHEAL Teatree Care Solution Essential Mask EX ($3)
I received this product in my July 2016 Mishibox. I didn’t think I would like this mask because tea tree doesn’t do much for my skin. I was pleasantly surprised because I really loved this sheet mask. I left it on my skin for 20 minutes and my skin felt amazing after. It plumped and moisturized my skin so well. It was a very wet sheet mask, but it didn’t leave my skin sticky at all. The formula was easily absorbed by the skin. I would definitely buy this sheet mask again. I loved it!
Mirabella Lipstick in Cherry Shine ($26)
I received this product in my July 2016 Lip Monthly Bag. I am totally not a fan of this lipstick at all! First, look how little product you receive. It is almost the same amount as a small sample lipstick. I love the packaging, but I am totally disappointed in the amount of product. If it was $1, I wouldn’t complain. However, this lipstick costs almost $30 and that is ridiculous. The formula is not very good either. It is very patchy and it is hard to get an even application. The color is beautiful, but this lipstick just isn’t worth it. It is moisturizing, but I really don’t like how it wears on the lips. I will not be repurchasing this product!
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Manna Kadar Beauty Split-Pan Bronzer ($21)
I received this product in my July 2016 Tombox. I really enjoy this little duo. It is a bit pricey, but it is very nice. The bronzer is a bit too dark for my skin tone. However, it does blend easily and gives a nice warmth to the skin. I just have to use a light hand. The highlight is so pigmented and I have to use a light hand with it too. If I don’t, it looks very chunky. I wouldn’t say these are my favorite bronzer/highlight ever, but I really do enjoy them. I love the look I am able to achieve if I use a light hand. I wouldn’t repurchase, but I will definitely continue using them.
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Be A Bombshell Nude Eye Shadow Palette ($8)
I received this product in my July 2016 Tombox. I am not a huge fan of Be a Bombshell at all. However, I really love this palette. This is probably the only thing I would actually recommend from Be a Bombshell. It is a good price. The shades are a tad bit powdery but nothing terrible. They really cling to the eyes and last a very long time. I loved the look I achieved with this palette and it was very easy. The shadows are very pigmented and they blend easily. I will definitely be using this palette again and I now want to check out their other palettes.
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OFRA Professional Magnetic Palette ($59)
I received this product in my July 2016 Boxycharm. These shades are pretty nice. I really love the magnetic palette too. I am not a huge fan of the shimmery shades because they are a bit chunky and don’t cling to the eyes very well. However, the matte shades are very pigmented and blend decently well. I love the color combination and I really like the look I achieved. I feel $59 is a bit high for this palette even though I do like the shadows. I don’t think I would repurchase the palette, but I would purchase more single shadows. They shadows last a long time on the eyes and you don’t need to use much at all.
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Sabon Shower Oil in Delicate Jasmine ($23)
I received this product (sample) in my July 2016 Glossybox. This didn’t remind me of a shower oil at all. It is definitely more of a shower gel. It smells really nice. However, the scent doesn’t last long at all. I didn’t notice anything amazing about the formula. My skin felt soft but not more than normal. Overall, this shower oil is just okay and I wouldn’t repurchase.
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Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina ($24)
I received this product (sample) in my August 2016 Featured Birchbox. YES! I love this color so much! It is hands down my favorite lip product at the moment. I just want to wear it constantly! The formula is so nice. It is a bit drying but not as bad as most liquid lipsticks. I like using a tiny bit of balm underneath for the perfect amount of moisture. It is so easy to use and lasts forever on the lips. It also fades nicely. This formula and OFRA liquid lipsticks are my absolute favorite liquid lipsticks that I have tried. This color is everything and I will definitely be purchasing the FULL SIZE!
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Alterna CC Cream 10-In-1 Complete Correction Leave-In Hair Perfector ($15.42)
I received this product (sample) in my August 2016 Beautyfix. I really like Alterna products. My hair always seems to respond to them well. This leave-in conditioner is very nice. I don’t know if I would repurchase because I have so many leave-in conditioners right now. However, it is a very nice product. I used it on damp hair and my hair sucked it right up. It didn’t leave my hair feeling sticky and it didn’t weight my hair down at all. My hair was left soft and shiny.
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Vincent Longo Sex Lux Pax Eyeshadow Trio in Seduction ($30)
I received this product in my August 2016 Beautyfix. I have mixed feelings about this eyeshadow trio. I really love the deep purple shade and it is very pigmented. However, the lighter colors are not very pigmented and they tend to fade on the eyes. However, the faded look really looks beautiful too. I definitely don’t think this trio is worth $30. If it was $5-$10, it would be a really nice trio. The shades are a little difficult to blend, but I was able to work with them. I didn’t think I would enjoy this color combination at all, but I actually do. I love that green shade and wish it was a little more pigmented. I really love the look I achieved with this trio and I would definitely recreate it. However, I won’t be repurchasing any more of these trios.
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Luzern Laboratories Force De Vie Pure Oxygen Creme Luxe ($150)
I received this product (sample) in my August 2016 Beautyfix. This is a really nice moisturizer. It is also crazy expensive. I love how my skin felt after using and it sinks into the skin extremely quickly. It didn’t break me out and it just feels so nice. A little goes a long way which is great with such an expensive product. I don’t think I will repurchase because I don’t want to spend that much on a facial cream. However, I really do like it and will gladly take more samples.
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Pangea Organics Facial Cream – Nigerian Ginger With Sweet Lavender & Thyme ($40)
I received this product (sample) in my August 2016 Beautyfix. This facial cream is okay. It has a very herbal scent which is okay. If you don’t like herbal scents, you will not like this moisturizer at all. It is a thin formula and came out of the tube very quickly. I don’t have anything really negative to say about the cream, but I don’t have anything really positive to say either. It didn’t break me out and my skin felt okay after using it. Overall, it is just an okay moisturizer and I wouldn’t repurchase it.
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It Cosmetics No-Tug Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Black ($22)
I received this product (sample) in my August 2016 Ipsy Bag. I really like this eyeliner. It is jet black and so easy to use. It glides on the eyes easily, but not so easily that it slips all over the place. It really doesn’t tug at my eyes and it lasts a very long time. I was even impressed at how long it lasted on the waterline. I really don’t have to worry about my eyeliner running when I am wearing this eyeliner. I have so many eyeliners so I don’t think I will repurchase. If I find it on sale, I would definitely consider picking up the FULL SIZE. I also love how the eyeliner twists up and that you don’t need to sharpen it. The only negative is that it is ridiculously hard to remove. I guess that is the trade-off to an eyeliner that lasts all day.
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Goodal Lotus Water Cleansing Tissue ($13.99)
I received this product (travel size) in my August 2016 3B Box. These cleansing tissues are okay. They weren’t as wet as I like. They did remove my makeup, but it took a bit of work. The tissue is also fairly small so it was hard to use. They would be nice for traveling but not for everyday wipes. They didn’t break me out or dry me out which is good. However, I wouldn’t repurchase them.
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REN Flash Hydro-Boost Instant Plumping Emulsion ($42)
I received this product (sample) in my 2nd August 2016 Birchbox. This product is so cool. You use it after cleansing your skin before applying your serums/moisturizers. It is an extra step, but I love it. You apply it to dry skin and then wet your fingers before rubbing into the skin. It sinks into the skin fairly quickly and really does leave my skin so hydrated and plump. If you have dry skin, I would highly recommend this product. It has really added much needed extra moisture to my skin. I just love using it and I would definitely repurchase. It is a bit pricey, but it actually works.
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Wella Professional Oil Reflections Smoothing Oil ($40)
I received this product (travel size) in my August 2016 Glossybox. This hair oil is awesome! It smells amazing! I am so serious…you need to smell this oil! I also love that it is so lightweight and it feels great in my hair. It is instantly absorbed by the hair. I used it wet and loved it. I just love how my hair felt and I totally loved how it smelled. This is a great find and I would definitely consider purchasing it again!
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Too Faced Mascara Melt Off Cleansing Oil Waterproof Mascara Dissolver ($17)
I received this product (sample) in my August 2016 Glossybox. When I first read about this product before it was released, I was so excited about it. I wanted to try it so bad. It looks so cool and is so convenient (especially for traveling). You simply apply it to your lashes and wait at least 60 seconds before wiping off. It is supposed to remove all mascara including waterproof. However, I am so sad to say I didn’t notice any difference in this formula versus my normal makeup remover. I find eye makeup removers remove my eye makeup better. I was left with mascara still left on my lashes and I still had to scrub it off. For the price, I am definitely not a fan. I could get the same results with coconut oil for much, much cheaper. I will definitely not be repurchasing and this is one product (I believe) is just too good to be true. It really isn’t worth it.
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Borghese Body Refining Polish ($49)
I received this product (sample) in my August 2016 Glossybox. This scrub was really nice. It is pricey and I doubt I would repurchase unless it was on a great sale. I only got one use out of this sample. I love how my skin felt after. It wasn’t harsh at all, but it really removed all my dead skin. My skin was left glowing and so very soft. It didn’t have much of a smell at all. I loved how easy it was to spread over the body and how easy it was to rinse off. This really is a very nice scrub.
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Aloette Time Repair Serum ($48)
I received this product in my August 2016 Boxycharm. This serum is okay. I really don’t notice much difference in my skin. It is a very thin, milky formula. It sinks into the skin very quickly which is nice. I love that it can be used both morning and night. It has a very strong scent (almost a chemical or burnt scent). I am not a fan of the scent at all. However, it doesn’t linger which is great. I wouldn’t repurchase because it is just okay.
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Doucce Cosmetics Maxlash Volumizer Mascara ($22)
I received this product in my August 2016 Boxycharm. This mascara is just okay. I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it either. You have to use about 3 coats for it to really start working. I love that it doesn’t clump and that the wand really combs through the lashes. I am able to get a beautiful lash look with this mascara. It just takes some work. It lasts all day and doesn’t smudge on me. I wouldn’t repurchase, but I will continue to use this tube.
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Mally Mattewand Eye Brightener ($25)
I received this product in my August 2016 Allure Beauty Box. I really like this eye brightener. I love that it has two ends. One end has a smudger tip and I love using it in the inner corners of the eyes. It really brings light to this area in a very subtle way. It is pigmented and so easy to use. The other end is an eyeliner that works great in the waterline. It makes the eyes look so much larger and awake. It lasts a decent amount of time and it very creamy. It didn’t pull at my eyes at all. I would definitely consider repurchasing this eye brightener.
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Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow in I-544 ($21)
I received this product (sample) in my August 2016 Sephora Play! Box. I LOVE this eyeshadow so much. It is such a gorgeous shade and truly is the perfect everyday color. It is so pigmented and so easy to blend. The FULL SIZE is pricey, but I would pay that price for this shade. I love how I can get an entire eye look with just one shade. I apply it with my finger on my lid and in the crease with a fluffy brush. It just blends into the eye effortlessly and I am left with a flawless look. It lasts all day on the eyes. I am a huge fan and will definitley need to purchase more shades. I hope they have a sale sometime soon!
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Caudalie Resveratrol Eye Lifting Balm ($62)
I received this product (sample) in my August 2016 Sephora Play! Box. This is an okay eye balm. It is pretty pricey and I didn’t notice any huge improvement in my eye area. It didn’t sting my eyes at all and it sunk into the skin quickly. It felt nice and did hydrate my undereye. However, I don’t think I would repurchase because the price is too high. There are cheaper alternatives.
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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!
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