Beauty Box 5 May 2014 Review, Pictures: Fresh and Focused

Beauty Box 5 chose a cute theme for their May box: Fresh and Focused. The days are getting longer, and the temperatures rise, making us think about the beach, so the selection of samples is all about helping us get back in the zone with a few pretty pick-me-ups.

Beauty Box 5 May 2014 – contents

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.
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CATTIVA Precisione Eye Liner

CATTIVA Precisione Eye Liner – One thing that comes to mind when I think about Cattive products is glitzy packaging! I used their mascara and lip gloss palette and both came covered in bling and pretties. This eyeliner is smooth, soft and pigmented; it’s easy to smudge to create a smoky eye effect, but once it sets it won’t budge. Fellow beauty blogger Kristyn from Glamor-zine posted a thorough review a couple years back, check it out here!

Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths

Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths – I tried one of these cloths just to see how they work, and was very pleased with the result. They aren’t large enough for the whole body, but the size is just right if you need to freshen up a few areas. I used it to wipe my chest, neck and armpits, and I really felt like I just stepped out of the shower, and the powdery finish adds extra comfort.

MaskerAide Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask

MaskerAide Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask – I think there was a variety of masks sent out, and I received the Detox Diva kind.  It’s formulated with natural Geranium Oil, Seaweed and Green Tea Leaf extracts to help minimize pores, absorb impurities and protect from toxins and free-radicals, without stripping the skin of its natural protective barrier.

H2O Plus Aqualibrium Marine Cleansing Gel

H2O Plus Aqualibrium Marine Cleansing Gel – This non-drying cleanser is infused with sea salt and marine botanicals; it leaves the skin soft and clean without drying it out. H2O Plus products have always been a hit or a miss for me, and this cleanser is a win 🙂

Harvey Prince Hello

Harvey Prince Hello – A strong floral fragrance, Hello is described as a “smile in a bottle”. The formula features notes of mandarin, grapefruit, forsythia, and plumeria, but the florals outshine the citruses by a lot. If you love bright florals, this fragrance is for you!

THE VERDICT
This month I received a very well-rounded Beauty Box 5. It had some makeup, some fun skin treatments, a cleanser, and a fragrance. I also like that the samples ranged from drugstore picks to higher end, because it’s nice to be able to enjoy products knowing that you can easily purchase more.