Beauty Box 5 - May 2015 - SOS

I decided to go all in and subscribe to TWO beauty boxes to begin my adventure! I found Beauty Box 5 after some venturing around the internet. The products seem good and the price is great. Here is my first box - SOS.

The little teal box is adorable and it comes with a product card including the product, description and full size pricing.

Bioswiss - stainless steel mini tweezer
value: $5

I guess you can't go wrong with a pair of tweezers. I have my favorite pair, but it those ever go missing I'll have a back up.


Styli- style - blush/highlighter stick in Bittersweet
*Full size* 0.21 oz/ 6g   value: $6

This product provides a variety of uses as a blush and highlighter (maybe more options??). The color is nice but needs to be blended out so it's not too much on your cheeks. I think the stick medium for blush is a bit interesting and definitely needs some application practice.


Dermalogica - Active Moist
0.24 fl oz/ 7 ml   value: $4.50

Here's a brand I know! Dermalogica has a great reputation and this formula is very lightweight. Apply for a nice boost of moisture to your skin.


Coastal Scents - Classic/ synthetic brush
*Full size* value: $2.50

This is quite an inexpensive brush, but it seems to be decent quality. The bristles are not super soft, but the brush provides nice application.


AHAVA/ My Skin Reborn trio-
-Essential day moisturizer: 0.1 fl oz/ 3 ml value: $3.50
-Purifying mud mask: 0.23 oz/ 6g  value: $2
-mineral hand cream: 0.14 fl oz/ 4 ml   value: $1

Each of these come in sample packets, so they are one time use. The brand uses the name "My Skin Reborn" to express the rejuvenated sensation your skin has when using the products. AHAVA has a active Dead Sea mineral formulation to help your skin glow.

What a great first Beauty Box 5 to receive! I'm excited to try out the new products and see what else they have in store (I signed up for the year long subscription). This month's beauty box has a total value of $24.50. Since I'm paying just over $8 a month, I think it's a great value.

IPSY - May 2015 - Jet setter

This is the beginning of my subscription beauty box adventure!! I finally decided to subscribe to IPSY after seeing so many rave reviews. So here we go..... my first IPSYglambag.

First off, what a cute bag! I know there were a variety sent out and I received "Contents: pretty important stuff". It is embellished with lipstick, a makeup brush and a mascara wand. How precious!

Briogeo - Rosarco Milk Reparative leave-in conditioning spray

1 oz/ 30 ml   value: $4

This formula definitely gives off a "milky" vibe. It is fairly lightweight and leaves my hair smelling amazing. The formula is specially made for those with dry, breaking, dull or lifeless hair. Try this out if you want to bring life back to your boring locks. 

Klorane - Smoothing and relaxing patches 

2 patches   value: $6

How cool! I've never tried eye patches before, but I desperately need them. After a long day (or week) throw these patches on to rejuvenate your eyes. They contains soothing cornflower to sooth and soften skin around the eyes. 

Glamglow - ThirstyCleanse daily hydrating cleanser

1 oz   value: $14

I have a confession... I have never used Glamglow products before! From what I've seen, they have a cult following. I was ecstatic to receive the ThirstyCleanse formula. It left my skin feeling amazing and clean - best of all super hydrated!

Pixi by Petra - beauty bronzer in Summertime

1 oz/ 4.5g   value: $8

What better way to prepare for the upcoming summer months than to get your bronze on?? This bronzer has a hint of summer to give you a pleasant glow. The website shows this being their darkest bronzer option to provide a "true deep" bronze. 

Luxie Beauty - tapered blending eye brush

*Full size* value: $12

A makeup lover can never have too many brushes. The bristles are extremely soft and this has already become a part of my daily makeup routine. Plus the light pink handle is adorable. 

My IPSY glambag has a total value of $44 (pretty impressive for only $10). I loved the variety of products and all of them will go to good use. I can't want to see what my future of beauty boxes turns into :)