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.
DCL: Power Kit | Full-Size Serum $95, Moisturizer $75
This little kit includes one serum and one moisturizer that are perfect little travel-size companions! I like both of them enough to finish off the samples but since they don’t feel much different from my current serums or moisturizers, I won’t be repurchasing.
MDSolarSciences: Mineral Tinted Creme SPF 30 | Full-Size $32
This is one of those products I just don’t have a use for! I find that tinted sunscreens are generally just not my cup of tea. There are a lot of other products out there that function as full-coverage foundations or really nice hydrating moisturizers that also contain SPF so adding another layer of greasy sunscreen just doesn’t seem necessary.
Foreo: Luna Play | Full-Size $39
This little facial brush was definitely the star of the box for me! I’ve wanted to try the Foreo Luna line for a while but given their super high price tag, I didn’t want to take the leap without testing out the product first. This Foreo Luna Play is a super cute travel size version of the full-size brush that uses sonic pulsations to help you get a deeper clean. After using it a couple of times, I definitely feel like this little brush is doing a lot for my skin. My only gripe is that it’s not rechargeable - which makes it feel like a gimmick to get me to buy the full-size brush 😔
Keranique: Daily Essential Supplements | Full-Size $49
I really don’t know how to feel about supplements that help to promote hair growth. If anyone else out there has more experience with these kinds of supplements - please share your experience in the comments! I’ve never taken a hair supplement and actually am kind of wary of them so these were a flop product for me.
Perricone MD: Superberry Powder with Acai | Full-Size $75
Same sort of notes as the previous product! Although I live a pretty healthy lifestyle, I haven’t quite gotten to the point where I throw supplements or protein powder into my food. This powder is antioxidant rich and supports overall health so I might throw it into a smoothie someday, but I probably won’t be purchasing this anytime soon.
Juice Beauty: Blemish Clearing Cleanser | Full-Size $22
I might be wrong, but I’m pretty sure this i the full-size version of this cleaner - and I always appreciate receiving a full-size product in a subscription box! I’ve tried a couple of Juice Beauty masks before and I’ve always wanted to try more out of their line! Unfortunately, I do not enjoy the smell of this cleanser but since it’s a blemish clearing (something I often experience on my skin), I’ll put up with the smell - I just won’t be re-purchasing anytime soon. 😃
Dermablend: Loose Setting Powder | Full-Size $27
This translucent powder from Dermablend is meant to conceal imperfections, set makeup, and claims to last up to 16 hours. My face can get pretty oily throughout the day and unfortunately, I don’t think this powder actually lasted me 16 hours - but it does do a great job off setting makeup and has an amazing silky texture!
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Overall, I’m pretty happy with this month’s BeautyFix. Although I wasn’t a big fan of the edible samples in this month’s box, the value of this box is still awesome. Since I’ve been wanting to try the Foreo Luna line of brushes for so long, receiving that little brush pretty much made up for the rest of the duds in the box 😛 What did you think of your August BeautyFix? I’ve really been loving this subscription box!
IT Cosmetics CC Cream Review: Worth the Hype?
The IT Cosmetics CC Cream has been a part of my make-up routine for almost a year now so I thought I’d finally take the time to share my experience (although you can probably tell by the fact that I’ve been using this product for almost a year where this review might be headed)!
Product & Packaging:
The packaging of this product is very practical. It’s a pump/squeeze tube combination so although it’s not anything glorious and fancy, it’s a great fit for the product itself! The pump is great for pumping out just the right amount of product and the squeeze tube gets all of the product out efficiently. With a lot of other foundations I always end up dumping or squeezing out too much when the packaging isn’t in pump format, so klutzy me appreciates this packaging a lot.
The only minor complaint I could even think of is that this product doesn’t come in a very wide range of shades. At the time that I’m writing this there are 7 shades - but when I originally purchased the product, there were even less! It's good to see that they’re working to increase the number of shades they offer!
The product itself is amazing. In my experience, I’ve found that a lot of great coverage foundations don’t include any sun protection, and products that are great for sun protection are really crap when it comes to coverage. Not the case with this CC Cream! It has fantastic coverage and has SPF 50 - the best of both worlds!
Application & Experience:
Because this product has such great coverage, you really don’t need much of it to cover most of your face! On average, I only use about a pea-sized amount and it’s enough to even out any discoloration or spots on my face. Due to the high coverage of this product, it’s become my favorite product to travel with! Instead of bringing a foundation and a concealer, I only need one tube of CC cream and I’m good to go!
For application, I always use a sponge and find that it blends out very nicely with a damp beauty blender. The product doesn’t feel too heavy on the face because you’re really not using much of it, it’s so effective!
Cost:
Here’s the kicker - This CC Cream is going to set you back $38. Normally, I’d have a pretty adverse reaction to a price tag this high, but with how incredible this product is and how long it’ll last you? It’s totally worth it. Nowadays, even some drugstore foundations are around $10-$15 so this product’s really only 2 to 3 times the price of a drugstore foundation and trust me - it’ll last you a lot longer because you only need a little bit for each use!
Final Verdict:
So, is it worth the hype? YES! This CC Cream from IT Cosmetics has not disappointed! In my opinion, it’s completely worth the hype and is a product I see myself using for many years to come! What do you think of the IT Cosmetics CC Cream? Are there any other hyped products you think I should try? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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PopSugar Must Have: July 2017
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!
Ocean Tribe by Turkish-T: Kilim Towel | Retail $49
At first, I was a little thrown off by this product as it's labeled a "towel” but the info card describes it as a towel for enjoying concerts or picnics. As someone who loves spending time enjoying outdoor events where my butt always ends up on the grass, this is a perfect product for me! It’s small enough that it fits easily into my everyday bags and it’s cute to boot 😃
Sisters of Hanover: California Fireplace Matches | Retail $10
I love the idea of including this in a summer box because these long matches are perfect for summer campfires! I only wish they’d come in an earlier box, I could have definitely used them earlier in the summer 😃 - but you bet I'll be saving them for summer gatherings next year.
Tarte Cosmetics: Lights Camera Splashes Waterproof Mascara | Retail $23
I don’t use a ton of mascara in my make-up routine but of the mascaras I have used, this one by Tarte is actually one of my favorites! That’s saying a lot since I’m so picky about mascara! The formula of this mascara is on the drier side but it’s perfect for my super thin lower lashes because it grabs onto them, lengthens them and stays put for the rest of the day.
Supergoop! Super Power Sunscreen Mousse SPF 50 | Retail $19
Since receiving this product, I’ve actually become a huge fan! The whipped mousse formula of this sunscreen makes it easy to apply and it does not leave a greasy residue like most other sunscreens. I used it on a recent camping trip and would highly recommend it!
Ban.Do: Sip Sip Tumbler | Retail $14
This is another one of those cases where yet again, PopSugar gives me something that’s been on my mind for a while - I don’t know how they do it! I absolutely love using tumblers for iced coffees, smoothies, juices - you name it. In fact, right before I received this tumbler, I’d actually already bought a set of 4 new tumblers for the summer! If only I’d waited that extra week, I wouldn’t have needed to buy them 😛 - but oh well. You can never have enough tumblers right?
Snyder’s: Wholey Cheese! Smoked Gouda | Retail $3.69
I was born and raised in Wisconsin so I might be a little biased on this one but I loved this little bonus cheese snack! They were a little on the crumbly side so I’m not sure if they’re something I would re-purchase but it’s always nice to receive something yummy in a subscription box. 😃
Overall, I really enjoyed this month’s PopSugar box! I’m always happiest when a subscription box gives me items that are useful and cute - and I think the July PopSugar box did just that! The products are all perfect items for summer that I’ll use over and over again. What did you think of your July PopSugar box?
