BeautyFix: June 2017

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New subscription box alert!! I am so excited to be sharing my experience with BeautyFix! I am a big subscription box addict - always trying new ones, ditching old ones, or resubscribing to ones I’ve missed. In the last couple of years, I’ve found myself really drawn to all things skincare! Since I always use up all of the skincare items from my other subscription boxes, I thought BeautyFix might be worth a shot since it seems to be more skincare focused than other beauty subscription boxes. Although this isn't technically a new subscription box - it's a new-to-me box and I am so excited to give it a whirl!

BeautyFix is a monthly skincare, makeup, and haircare subscription box created by DermStore. A monthly subscription is $24.95 per box and a one-time box purchase is $34.95. Most items in the box are either full or deluxe sample size products. 

Ora: Mirconeedle Face Roller System

This was the first product that caught my attention when I opened the box! The Microneedle Face Roller system is a derma roller that uses small needles to poke tiny holes in your skin and can be used to treat acne, wrinkles, and discoloration. Although the idea of poking holes in my face is a little scary, it’s actually been a lot of fun to use it! I haven’t experienced any pain and it definitely makes my skin feel a little tighter. Hopefully, it’ll help to even out some of my acne after I’ve used it for a couple of months!

Skinceuticals: Resveratrol Serum

I have been using this serum in conjunction with the microneedle face roller and it has been the perfect combination! Although I haven’t noticed too many differences between this serum and other serums/oils I already own, I enjoy the smooth feel of the serum on my skin and will definitely be finishing off this sample quickly!

H20+Beauty: Refining Matcha Detox Mask

I absolutely love this mask! This is an incredible peel-off mask that dries quickly and peels off all in one sheet - plus it leaves my skin looking super glowy and smooth. I’m sold! 

Paula’s Choice: Sunscreen Spray

You can never have enough sunscreen! I love receiving products in my subscription box that come right as I need them and this product had perfect timing! It is easy to carry around, easy to apply, and is full-size!  

La Roche-Posay: Double Repair Moisturizer

I enjoyed using this in my nighttime skincare routine but only really got two uses out of it. This sample was tiny and there wasn’t really enough of the moisturizer for me to be able to tell if this is a product I’d want to purchase in the future! Although the moisturizer was fine, the size of the sample made it a flop for me. 

Dermalogica: Nightly Lip Treatment

I’ve been testing this lip treatment in my evening routine and have loved the way it feels on the lips - it goes on very smoothly and has a slight minty smell to it. The only strange thing about this product is that it’s white in color and has a much thinner texture than a typical lip product so it kind of feels like I’m just slathering lotion on my lips - a feeling I don’t really love. Usually, I put a lip balm on overnight and I haven’t really noticed that this lip treatment does anything more for my lips than an average lip balm. I’ll definitely finish this sample, but I won’t be purchasing a full-size anytime soon.

Supersmile: Professional Whitening System

I’ve tried a lot of different mediocre whitening products over the years so I had pretty low expectations for this product - but I was actually pleasantly surprised by how effective this system was at whitening my teeth! After just a couple of days of use, I swear my teeth are already getting whiter! The only downside to this product is that you brush it onto your teeth dry so I feel like I still need to brush my teeth with water afterwards.

Laura Geller: Waterproof Lip Liner

I’ve been loving this lip liner! It’s a great neutral pinky shade that could really complement a variety of skin tones and doesn’t wear off too quickly. I’ll definitely be using it as an everyday lip shade! Plus, this product is full-size!

Final Verdict:

I am really happy with all of the items I got in this month’s BeautyFix box. If you can’t already tell, I clearly love skincare - and as a big skincare junkie - these are all items that I will happily be using and testing out this month! Plus, with how expensive skincare can be sometimes, the value of this box is impressive! I don’t want to jinx it but this subscription might be a keeper! Have you ever tried BeautyFix? What are your thoughts on this subscription box? Leave me a comment, I’d love to hear your thoughts! 

PopSugar Must Have: May 2017

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It’s PopSugar time! The PopSugar Must Have box is a monthly subscription ($40/month or less if you make a 3, 6, or year long commitment)  that sends subscribers full-size versions of the season's must-have beauty, fashion, and home products. I’ve subscribed to a lot of boxes in my time and the PopSugar Must Have box is my all-time favorite by a mile! If you’re looking for a box that gives you a ton of value and awesome products, this is the box for you! 

Nicely Noted: Exclusive Must Have Card Collection | Retail: $17.50

Cards are always something I appreciate receiving but not something I really get excited over. I always forget to have cards stocked at home so it’s nice to have these on hand for when a birthday or wedding rolls around but they’re just not a product I get super excited about receiving in a box!

Lipstick Queen: Mornin’ Sunshine | Retail $25

This lipstick is a yellow lipstick that changes to a personalized coral shade that is supposed to be different for every user. I was pretty excited about this product since I’d seen it tested out on a couple of blogs before but knew that it was probably too good to be true! I’m not typically one for coral shades and unfortunately, this shade wasn’t my favorite. Despite it being a custom shade for each person, I didn’t feel that it was a shade that was flattering for my skin tone, however, it was still a lot of fun to try out this trend! 

Samantha Faye: Inspiration Cuff | Retail $60

For me, this product was the superstar of the box! This cuff bracelet is so cute and I love the little message it displays. I’ve been on the hunt for a good cuff style bracelet and this came at the perfect time! 

Tocca: Voyage Montauk 3oz Candle | Retail $20

This candle is super cute but I’m not the biggest fan of the scent. It’s a cucumber-y scent that I think is better left with on cucumbers, not candles! I’ll probably end up lighting it in my bathroom, where all of my other strange smelling candles end up living :P

Southern Culture Artisan Foods: Strawberry Cream Muffin Mix | Retail $7.99

This strawberry muffin mix was a cute little addition to the box! I love that PopSugar always tries to throw in a product that is cozy or home-y. Although I’m not the biggest fan of strawberry muffins, having this mix will give me a great excuse to spend a cozy at home baking day!

Swing Design: Essex Silver Plate Frame | Retail $13

This frame is elegant and beautiful but again, not necessarily a product I was super excited to receive. I already have a ton of frames that look pretty similar to this one! Maybe I’ll get more excited about the frame once I find the perfect picture to fill it!

Final Verdict: Nothing really excited me about this month’s box except the bracelet. Normally, when I receive a PopSugar box, I spend the whole box opening process ooh-ing and ahhh-ing because I’m so excited about the products, but this one was just a kind of “meh” reaction for me. With how consistent PopSugar usually is, however, one dud of a box is not going to make an unsubscriber out of me. 

If you’re on a budget (like I always am!), I highly recommend looking for coupons or deals on this box. PopSugar runs periodic promotions that are always nice to tack onto an already great subscription box. What did you think of your May PopSugar Must Have box? Leave me a comment, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

BIrchbox: May 2017

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Second month back on with Birchbox and I’m starting to remember why I cancelled my subscription in the first place! Although I love them to pieces, My relationship with subscription boxes is kind of an up and down roller coaster! Anyhoo - here’s what I received in my May Birchbox!

Birchbox is a monthly beauty subscription ($10/month) that sends full-size and sample-size beauty, hair, make-up and skincare products. 

Coola: SPF 30 Organic Makeup Setting Spray | Full-Size $36

Makeup setting spray is not a type of product I use regularly but something I’d like to try out so I loved receiving it in this month’s Birchbox! So far, I can’t tell how much of a difference this spray is making, but I love that has hyaluronic acid and SPF in it - you can never have enough hydration or sun protection in a product!

MAC Cosmetics: Strobe Cream | Full-Size $33

One thing I do enjoy about Birchbox is that you have the opportunity to select one of the product you receive. I chose to receive this strobe cream from MAC and while it wasn’t quite what I was hoping for (it was a little more subtle than I thought it would be) I enjoyed the experience of being able to choose one of the products I wanted to test out. 

Ouai: Wave Spray | Full-Size $26

I don’t use hair products nearly as often as I’d like to so I’m trying my best to work all of the hair samples I receive into my routine! Although I don’t love the texture of this spray (too sticky for my taste) it did create a nice beach wave effect in my hair. 

The Beauty Crop: Fabulous Flocking Lashes Mascara | Full-Size $22

Ahhh now I remember why I decided to drop my subscription boxes….mascara! I always set upmy profiles to state that I don’t want to receive and don’t really use mascara, yet I am always receiving mascara samples. Gah! This might be a nice mascara sample but since it’s a type of product I don’t use frequently, it’s going in the re-gifting pile. 

Vita Liberta: Fabulous Self Tanning Gradual Lotion | Full-Size $30

This is another product that I wish I could opt out of in my subscription boxes! I have medium-toned skin so I tan very easily despite using mounds of sunscreen. With this skin type, I haven’t really found a use for self-tanning lotion! Are there any other medium skin toned girls out there who utilize self tanning lotion that can help me out? Do you use it even out your skin? I don’t know!

Final Verdict: Overall, I wasn’t thrilled with this month’s box. The only product I could truly see myself using on a daily basis is the makeup setting spray. I’ll still try to get as much use as possible out of the rest of the products but I’m not particularly excited about anything. Better luck next month? What did you receive in your May Birchbox? Let me know in the comments!