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.

ipsy glam bag contents for November 2014 ♥

Yay my first beauty subscription is here--IPSY came first!

every month they have a theme and you also get a cute make-up pouch every month.

this month's theme is "girl meets glitter".

the pouch is pretty cute.

I was expecting some glittery items in the bag but the pouch was it.

no glittery nail polish or eye shimmer...o well!

(Remember, ipsy is $10/month.  If the value exceeds $10, then it's a good bag!)

Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil Volume Shine Hairspray

This is a travel size.

I personally don't use hairspray..not since the 90's!

This also sounds like a volumizer, which I don't ever need.

I have so much hair, volumizing is the last thing I would do to my hair...

But seriously, who uses hairspray anymore?

I'll still try it out--it smells pretty nice.

My Sample value $2.99

(Full size value $8.99)

Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil

ooo This is a full size! AND they accidentally sent me 2!

I got the color ultra olive.  It's kind of a grayish green color and it has glittery effects to it.

so it turns out I DID get a glittery item♥

It can be used as an eye liner OR eye shadow as well.

I did a swatch and it's creamy and smooth.  Fragile though --I broke of a tiny bit of the tip.

My Sample value $17.00 (x2 since I scored an extra one)

(Full size value $17.00)

Wow, this retails for $17?? well there ya go...this paid for my bag this month.

J.Cat Beauty Wonder Lip Paint

ooo that's a bright color.  I'm excited to try this but I've never tried a lip paint before.

I think I need to get a lip brush to apply it.  I saw some youtube tutorials.

Also, this is another full size sample! yay♥

My Sample value $4.99

(Full size value $4.99)

SeaRX Birchsap Moisturizing Lotion

Oooo enhanced with minerals from the sea!

Helps strengthen and moisturize your skin.

I'm excited to try this!  FYI, this is a sample size.

My Sample value ~$2.00 (calculated estimate)

(Full size value $28.00)

**ooo FYI, I found out there's a warning on this product. If you're pregnant or nursing, don't use.  That's kind of alarming...I wonder why? Hmmm.. Not too excited now.  Even if you aren't pregnant it makes you wonder what's in it that can be potentially harmful.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye

So ipsy shows you sneak peeks every month of what you MIGHT get in your bag.

I was hoping for this one and I got it!

An under eye concealer with anti-aging properties. Excited to try it!

This is labeled as a travel size.  Pretty small but a little goes a long way!

The color I got is neutral medium.  Did a swatch and it looks about right for my skin color.

My Sample Value ~$9.00 (calculated estimate)

(Full size value $24.00)

So there it is! My contents of my first ipsy bag and I'm happy.

The value is definitely there.  

This month the total value (roughly) comes to $36.00.

I'm very pleased and look forward to using these products and hopefully I find something new I like.

I will post product reviews on a later post.

yay!