August 2016 - Top 5 Faves

My Top 5 favorite products from my August beauty box subscriptions

Trust Fund Beauty -Lipgasm liquid lipstick in K,Bye (IPSY)
Why is it a fave?
Because I love liquid lipstick and it's a gorgeous color, K,Bye!

Olive Natural Beauty - elixir (Beauty Box 5)
Why is it a fave?
Something about this product makes me feel like an organic beauty guru. Plus the word elixir is so enticing. 

Vasanti - BrightenUp! enzymatic face rejuvenator (Birchbox)
Why is it a fave?
I love the concept of this product. Brighten your skin to make you feel great. Everyone also requires some skin rejuvenation every couple of months.

DeBruyere - After Sun lotion monoi (Glossybox)
Why is it a fave?
Okay, I fully admit, my tanning/bronzer obsession caught up with me. It's the end of summer and I've been living outside for the past three months - you simply cannot NOT enjoy the awesome weather. After feeling like a bronzed goddess and spending a little too much time in the sun, I was reaching hard for this After Sun lotion.

Borghese - Fango Delicato face and body mud (Glossybox)
Why is it a fave?
For some reason, most of the products I receive in my Glossybox subscription feel like some out of this world, far beyond my reach brands. "Fango Delicato" like what does that even mean - so fancy! All I know is this face/body mud works wonders and makes me feel like I can afford all of these fancy brands. 

Glossybox - August 2016

Wella Professionals - Oil Reflections smoothing oil
*Full size* 30ml/ 1 fl oz  value: $20
This hair oil spray contains macadamia seed oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E.

De Bruyere - After Sun lotion monoi
*Full size* 50ml/ 1.76 fl oz  value: $12
Spending a full day in the sun means you need to rehydrate your skin. This lotion is enriched in Monoi, which are Tiare flower petals that have been soaked in coconut oil.

Too Faced - Mascara melt off cleansing oil waterproof mascara dissolver
1.15g/ 0.04oz  value: $3
Rid your eyes of waterproof mascara without having to rub, tug or deal with raccoon eyes. The gentle remover features rice lipid and green tea extracts.

invisibobble - Original- The traceless hair ring
*Full size*  three rings   value: $8
These fun hot pink hair rings let you easily transition from a ponytail to a relaxed look. No need to worry about letting your hair down and having to deal with kinks!

Triffle Cosmetics - Lip Parfait buttery lip cream in Exotic Fruits
*Full size* 3.5g/ 0.12oz     value: $19
The packaging on this lipstick is adorable! The formula is infused wit cocoa butter and is 100% cruelty free.

Borghese - Fango Delicato face and body mud
1oz/ 28g  value: $3
I received the mud mask for delicate dry skin. Apply a thick layer and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse away with cool water to reveal your smooth and refreshed skin.

August Glossybox total value: $65

Birchbox - August 2016 - Can't Stop Won't Stop

Beauty Protector - Protect & Oil
value: $3
Use this Beauty Protector oil to keep your hair happy and healthy! The oil defends against UV rays, heat and breakage.

Manna Kadar Cosmetics - The Day Dream palette in Fantasy
value: $10
This pretty, shimmery shade goes on smooth and can be used as a shadow, blush or highlighter.

Marcelle - Hydra-C 24H Energizing Hydrating gel
0.24oz/ 7ml value: $3.50
Marcelle created this energizing, hydrating gel with green tea, cucumber extracts and vitamins C and E. It is paraben free, perfume free and hypo-allergenic.

Vasanti - BrightenUp! Enzymatic face rejuvenator
20g/ 0.7oz  value: $3.50
BrightenUp! This enzymatic face rejuvenator is an exfoliating cleanser enriched with papaya, micro-crystals and aloe. The formula and application mimics the effects of microdermabrasion for glowing, smooth skin.

Oribe - Gold Lust Transformative Masque
15ml/ 0.5 fl oz  value: $8.50
This treatment is packed with healing botanicals extracts. It works to reverse damage and rejuvenate tired and dry hair.

Bonus- Oribe- Gold Lust repair & restore shampoo and conditioner
7ml/ 0.23 fl oz each
Birchbox included this shampoo/conditioner sample. Use both products as a team to rejuvenate and strengthen your tresses.

August Birchbox total value: $30.50

Beauty Box 5 - August 2016 - Spa Day

Global Beauty Care - Retinol spa treatment mask
*Full size* one mask   value: $7.50
Apply to this mask to clean skin and then take 20 minutes to relax. The retinol works to reduce lines and wrinkles while boosting cell renewal.

did. Hair - Spa Day hair ties
*Full Size* three ties   value: $6.50
These soft hair ties don't leave behind any dents or creases - plus the designs are too cute!

Olive Natural Beauty - Olive Natural beauty elixir
30ml/ 1oz   value: $18
Think of this elixir as a daily vitamin for your skin. It helps your skin maintain firmness, even tone and promote cell-turnover. The results will be undeniable given your glowing complexion .

VO5 - Hot oil therapy treatment
*Full size* 0.5 fl oz/ 14ml   value: $2.50
Place the unopened tube in hot water to heat then open and massage into wet hair. Leave on for a quick 60 seconds to create smoothness and shine.

NIKA - Facial exfoliating brush
*Full size*  value: $17
The densely packed bristles on this brush work with your favorite face wash for a daily exfoliation.

Bonus: Rave - hairspray
1.5oz/ 42.5g  value: $0.50
BB5 included this travel size hairspray as a fun bonus. The 4x mega hold spray now has ClimaShield for extra humidity protection.


August Beauty Box 5 total value: $52

IPSY - August 2016 - Sugar Highness

Trust Fund Beauty - Lipgasm liquid lipstick in K, Bye
*Full size* 8ml/ 0.27 fl oz    value: $22

Luseta - Argan Oil hair masque
2.03 fl oz/ 60 ml  value: $7

IT Cosmetics - No-Tug waterproof gel eyeliner in black
0.35g/ 0.012oz    value: $15

Winky Lux - Diamond Powder in medium
3g/ 0.11oz  value: $8.50

Pacifica - Sundreams lotus infused bronzer
0.88oz/ 2.5g   value: $10


Glambag total value: $62.50