I don’t know about you, but whenever Spring comes I get this weird urge to update and completely overhaul my makeup bag, and March Beauty Box 5 lets you do just that with this makeup-centered collection of goodies.
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.
Elite Therapeutics Rosemary Eucalyptus Body Creme – I wrote about my positive experience with Elite Therapeutics moisturizer before, so I expected to love this body cream as well. One sample tube is enough for one full body application and delivers hours of comfortable moisture without the stickiness. It smells so fresh, too – perfect for Spring!
Eslor Introductory Collection [Second Edition] – We already received the first edition of Eslor’s introductory sample kit in June 2014 box, but this one contains a whole different set of samples. Last time I became a fan of the Calming Mask, but this time I fell in love with Botanical Peeling Gel. You are supposed to let it sit on the skin for 5-10 minutes while it works its magic, then gently rub your face to have all dead cells roll off in chunks. Not only is it a fun experience, it also leaves my skin extra clean and very soft to touch.
Nanacoco Scandalous Mascara – There were several colors of this mascara sent out, and I got the classic black, which is what I hoped for. I’m not a mascara snob and usually coat my winks with either drugstore or low end department store products, because I think there isn’t that much difference between the formulas. The trick usually lies in the brush, and Nanacoco got theirs right – it’s full, fluffy and large enough to cover every lash. I thought this was a great quality mascara for $4.99.
Styli-Style Line & Seal Twist Mechanical Eye Liner – There were assorted colors sent out, and I got the perfect one for my hazel eyes – Raisin – a brownish purple with subtle violet sheen. I hate sharpening my eye and lip pencils and almost always purchase twist-up ones, so this kind of packaging is right up my alley. I don’t know about other shades, but the formula for this particular shade is not super pigmented, however it’s soft, blendable, and buildable, so the intensity can be easily controlled. I actually gave away all of my black eyeliners and only use colored ones these days – more fun that way 😉
The final product from March Beauty Box 5 was another Nanacoco goodie – Laugh Out Loud Lip Gloss in a variety of colors. Mine was Ballerina – a classic rosy mauve that unfortunately makes my skin look grayish because it clashes with my undertones. The formula feels nice on the lips, even though it’s a little sticky, and the pigmentation makes the color show up well and stay for at least 3 full hours. I think my sis is going to inherit this one.
THE VERDICT: I thought it was a fun box to play with, even though the lip gloss didn’t work for my complexion. Beauty Box 5 covered all the bases by offering skin, body, and makeup products, all from different price ranges, which is one of the reasons why I really like this company.
Do you subscribe to Beauty Box 5? What was your favorite sample this month?
| Product | Retail value |
|---|---|
| Elite Therapeutics Rosemary Eucalyptus Body Creme | $1.18 |
| Eslor Introductory Collection | $17.79 |
| Nanacoco Scandalous Mascara | $4.99 |
| Styli-Style Line & Seal Twist Mechanical Eye Liner | $4.99 |
| Nanacoco Laugh Out Loud Lip Gloss | $3.99 |
| Box Retail Value | $32.94 |
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