beauty box 5 unboxing for August 2015 ♥

beauty box 5 for August.

The theme this month is 'primped'.

Info card.

Not terribly exciting but not bad either.

Hask Beauty deep conditioning hair treatment

This is great for me because I always use up my conditioners way before my shampoos run out.

My Sample Value $2.39 (Full size!)

pur~lisse moisturizer

I've seen so much of this moisturizer all across subscription boxes this year.

I even received one in my Citrus Lane box.

Will add it to my pile.

My Sample Value $16.17

DonnaMax printed nail file with case

I actually don't own one so this is my first nail file.

I don't really use nail files but this one is cute and comes with a case.

My Sample Value $4.99 (Full size!)

Starlooks Luxe longwear Eyeliner pen - plum

This is a very pretty color and I don't own anything in a plum shade.

Will totally use!

My Sample Value $19.99 (Full size!)

Jerome Alexander Hot Stuff Go Pop Compact

This was a weird one...it came just like this but I feel like it should have been packaged better.

It seemed kind of unsanitary...I'm very iffy about using this. 

Also, never heard of this brand and it feels very 'young' to me...like something a teenager would use.

There's not ingredient list nor information on where this was made. 

I'm very iffy....

My Sample Value $10.99

The total value of this months BB5 comes to (roughly) $54.53.

The box was alright this month. Nothing blew me away but I'm really digging the Starlooks eyeliner.

beauty box 5 unboxing for July 2015 ♥

Here is my July beauty box 5.

This is the cheapest subscription box I'm currently subscribed to.

My subscription run out in October.

This month's theme is 'summer night out'.

A first look.

The info card.

Love life skin restorative night cream & recovery serum

Foil packets are so small...but I'm glad they included several samples.

My Sample Value $3.00

Purlisse flash tattoos

I've seen this a lot this summer.

They are temporary tattoos in shimmery silver and gold.

My Sample Value ~$5.00

Nanacoco nail polish

This brand is featured a lot with bb5.

This is a full sized polish and the color is pretty.

My Sample Value $3.00 (Full size!)

OFRA Lip Gloss - *sunshine*

The gloss looks orange but it's a very sheer gloss.

This will be good for a top coat.

My Sample Value $12.95 (Full size!)

OFRA Lip Liner - *nude*

I really like this lip liner!  It's not as creamy but I can get really precise.

My Sample Value $13.00 (Full size!)

Overall not a bad box.

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $36.95

beauty box 5 unboxing for June 2015 ♥

beauty box 5.

I recently cancelled my subscription but since I signed up for a year plan, my last box will be in October.  I'm thinking of replacing this subscription with a new one once it's done.

I have a couple boxes I'm thinking of trying but we'll see.

This month's theme is 'bon voyage'.

The info card.

A first look.

Herbal Essences body wash - *body burst*

How funny.  I'm actually using a full size of this right now AND it's the same scent.

I wish I got a different scent but I like this so yay!

My Sample Value $0.25

Nails inc. Nail polish - *bruton street*

Oooo I like this color!

I haven't tried it just yet because I'm wearing my current favorite, ciate in cha cha cha.

I'll try this next.  I think this is a fairly good brand also.

My Sample Value $9.50 (Full size!)

LOL rotational eye shadow - *how now*

This is an Australian brand and probably a typical drugstore inexpensive make-up brand.

Meh..I don't think I'll even open it.

I'll put this in my 'giveaway' pile.

My Sample Value $3.00 (Full size!)

urban decay perversion mascara

This is a nice sample.  I love urban decay and mascaras so this is awesome.

My Sample Value $5.50

Simple skincare micellar cleansing water

A teeny tiny foil sample.

It's not even worth anything. 

Boo.

My Sample Value $0

Overall, I'm happy with the nail polish.

Which is weird because I don't normally get excited about nail polish.

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $18.25

beauty box 5 contents for May 2015 ♥

My beauty box 5 arrived yesterday.

All of my boxes arrived this week...how crazy is that?

A first look.

The info card.

This month's theme is 'S.O.S' which stands for Super Outstanding Skin.

Bio Swiss Stainless Steel Mini Tweezer

I love beauty tools. This mini tweezer comes in a case so you can throw this in your purse and keep the tweezers protected.  I will keep this in my make-up pouch.

My Sample Value $4.99 for mini

Ahava 3 sample pack

Purifying Mud Mask - This mask helps to clarify and purify your skin.

My Sample Value $1.65 for .23oz

(Full size value $31.00 for 4.3oz)

Essential Day Moisturizer - Moisturizer for long lasting hydration.  

Has some anti-aging properties too.

My Sample Value $2.00 for .1oz

(Full size value $33.60 for 1.7oz)

Mineral Hand Cream - 'Deadsea Water' mineral hand cream. 

My Sample Value $0.95 for .14oz

(Full size value $23.00 for 3.4oz)

Dermalogica Multivitamin Hand and Nail Treatment

A non greasy lotion-type cream that helps with moisturizing your hands while 'helping to reduce nail splitting and peeling'.  I don't think I've ever used a product like this!

This is really neat.

My Sample Value $2.50 for .24oz

(Full size value $26.00 for 2.5oz)

Styli-Style Glide-On Blush Stick - *Pretty-in-Pink

Some subscribers received a highlighter stick.  I received a blush stick.

I would have preferred the highlighter.  

Seeing the swatches below, it's very pink and shimmery.

I feel that it's a tad too pink for my skin tone.

My Sample Value $5.99 (Full size!)

Coastal Scents Classic Shadow Small Synthetic Brush

So far I'm enjoying my coastal scents Revealed Palette.

This is my 2nd Coastal Scents brush and I don't have one like it.

This will be good for a concealer or for detailing the eyes.

My Sample Value $1.95 (Full size)

My first few boxes with BB5 have been..underwhelming.

But lately, the boxes have been great!

I also love that they send out beauty tools, something that other boxes don't send out.

The total value for this month's box (roughly) comes to $20.03

beauty box 5 contents for April 2015 ♥

beauty box 5 arrived with my ipsy today.

Like I said, it was a good mail day indeed ♥

A first look.

The info card.

This month's theme is 'bloom'. 

And yes, baby L once again had to get into frame.

Rave 4x Mega Unscented Hairspray

Over the months I've received a good amount of hairsprays and I was always bummed whenever I received one.  Turns out though, I actually use it quite a bit.

My Sample Value $1.00

(Full size value $2.79)

Incoco Nail Applique Set - *Trenspotter*

These were surprisingly easy to apply.

I'm a bit 'meh' over the design I got though...

These were one of the variations in the boxes.

I saw cuter designs that I would have preferred...but o well.

My Sample Value $8.99 (Full Size!)

First Aid Beauty Facial Cleanser

I'm glad that they included not just one but 3 packets to sample.

That way I'll know if they work for me or not.

My Sample Value $0.75

(Full size value $20.00 for 5oz)

Style Essentials Twin Gloss

This is a unique product--there are two shades that are applied simultaneously resulting in a shimmery gloss.

My Sample Value $2.50 (Full Size!)

Lasting Smiles Organic Lip Balm - *Passionfruit Mango*

This product caught my attention.

Lasting Smiles helps fund cleft surgeries for children and it makes me happy when companies team up for a good cause.

My Sample Value $4.99 (Full Size!)

All in all, I thought this was a pretty solid box.

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $18.23.

beauty box 5 contents for March 2015 ♥

My March Beauty Box 5 is here!

BB5 didn't release any sneak peeks this month (at least that I know of) so this was a complete surprise box. 

A first look.

The info card.

This month's theme is 'hustle'.

I also received a $5 off coupon for the BB5 site.

(A minimum $10 purchase is necessary)

Overall, I thought this was a pretty good box.

I'm glad they are starting to get better.

For a while, the boxes were not so great.

Eslor Introductory Collection (4 foil packets)

This looks like a starter kit/sample pack sort of thing.

I've never heard of this brand.  Did some research to find out they are a very high end brand..at least judging by the prices.  Here is what I received:

Soothing Refiner & Cleanser - Sample Value $2.30

Botanical Peeling Gel - Sample Value $3.15

Firming Collagen Day Cream - Sample Value $8.50

Chlorophyll Lifting Mask - Sample Value $3.80

Mind you, these are just sample packets.  And the total Sample value for this whole kit came to $17.75.. Now that's expensive.

My Sample Value $17.75

Elite Therapeutics - *Rosemary Eucalyptus*

I have so many hand creams, I will not open the seal on this one just yet.

But I'm glad to know that this is an organic/all natural product.

My Sample Value $1.20

(Full size value $19.00)

Nanacoco Scandalous Thickening Mascara - *Very Black*

Again, I already have a couple mascaras I'm currently using so I will put this in my pile.

My Sample Value $4.99

(Full size value $4.99)

Styli-Style Line & Seal Twist Mechanical Eye Liner - *Orchid*

Pleasantly surprised by this one!

It's very creamy and soft.  Very easy application.

I also like the shade--It's a very dark purple, almost black.

My Sample Value $4.99

(Full size value $4.99)

Nanacoco Laugh Out Loud Lip Gloss - *Cherry Blossom*

This is very pretty♥

There's a shimmer to it and it's not sticky.

My Sample Value $3.99

(Full size value $3.99)

I felt that this was another good box from BB5.

I hope they keep it up and I kind of like that we don't know what we're getting.

It's a true surprise every month.

The total value of this month's box (roughly) comes to $32.92