Basics are good, but boosted basics are better! Whether it’s a tinted lip balm, a weekly facial mask, or a moisturizer – Beauty Box 5 included updated versions of our daily beauty staples in the November box.
HOW IT WORKS: For $12/month subscribers will receive a box filled with a carefully selected mixture of five travel-sized, deluxe-sized and full-sized cosmetic products from luxury, commonly known brands, niche brands, eco-conscious and even vegan brands. Aimed at introducing women to new cosmetic products and educating them on best practices, Beauty Box 5 scours the market to find the best products for your lifestyle. Click here to subscribe.
The first product I tried from the box was Kaunis Facial Mask. As someone who uses sheet masks every other day, I was very happy with this sample. Since Kaunis is not a brand I’m familiar with, I had to google some info about their formulations. As it turns out, the sheet mask itself is made with ecocert-certified wood pulp paper from Japan, and the essence liquid is GMO-free, fragrance-free, paraben and phthalate-free. So far the ingredients look very promising, with rosewater and cucumber extract at the top of the list it’s going to be a real treat for my skin!
Have you tried La Fresh wipes before? They are some of the best I tried so far, but I had no idea the company also made skincare. Eco-Beauty Good Day Moisturizer contains aloe juice and powerful plant extracts and promises to make the skin look happy and healthy. So far I tried it a few times, and it seemed to work well for my combination skin.
Here’s another product I liked – Altchek MD Eye Gel Pads. Beauty Box 5 included two pairs in my box, which is pretty generous considering I use these weekly, so that’s essentially a two-week supply. And hey, you know how much I like my Korean skincare, right? These are made in Korea! 🙂
I didn’t think MOODmatcher Luxe Twist Stick would be something I’d be interested in, but it turned out to be a curious product. These chubby tinted balms are fun to use – after the application they transform into bright colors and last all day with minor fading.
Last but not least, I also received The All Natural Face Vegan Matte Cream Lip & Cheek Color that looks like a cream blush. The color – Dusky Rose – is very unique-looking, and unlike anything else I currently own. Oh, and did I mention that it’s all-natural?
THE VERDICT: A nice box all around and follows the monthly theme well. Gel Pads, a superior blush, and a nice mask are definitely updated basics that can elevate any girl’s beauty routine!
What products elevate your daily routine? Have you tried sheet masks or eye gel patches before? What was your favorite sample from the November box? Let me know in the comments below!
| Product | Retail value |
|---|---|
| Kaunis Facial Mask | $14.95 |
| Eco-Beauty Good Day Moisturizer | $13.99 |
| Altchek MD Eye Gel Pads | $4.00 |
| MOODmatcher Luxe Twist Stick | $10.00 |
| The All Natural Face Vegan Matte Cream Lip & Cheek Color | $5.75 |
| Box Retail Value | $48.69 |
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