LUXEBOX SPRING BOX (March 2014)

 

 

 



1. XYLA Mints

Good for cavity protection and sugar free

Price: 1 tin with probably 100 ct so price is approx $2.67

2. Teeez Trendy Cosmetics Nail Lacquer in CADMIUM RUSH

This colour even with a top coat started fading in one hour on my thumb, rest of the nails are fine for now.

Price: full size 7ml for $12.37 (CAD)

 

3. Fekkai Shampoo -PRX REPARATIVES Repairs and Protects with Argan Extract.

Price: 59ml sample is worth $5.00

 

4. Fekkai Conditioner- PRX REPARATIVES gives moisture protection and lustrous shine

Price: 59ml sample is worth $5.00

 

5. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer

Price: 30ml ( sample size) $8.80 ( i m being generous because from the website if you try to calculate the amount from the different full size bottles based on the 250 ml bottle this sample would cost only $5.80)

 

6. Stila stay all day 10-in-1 HD beauty balm

I just swatched this on my hand and it makes my hand looks smooth.

Price: 5 ml ( sample size ) is worth $6.25

Full size is $50 from sephora in 40ml tube.

 

7. TITIKA Head Band

Find these guys on TITIKA.CA

Price: cant find it on the website or anywhere online. So i will give it my own estimate of $12

 

 

Prada Luna Rossa perfume sample

Price: 9ml ( sample) is worth $7.77

Should i even bother counting this since this is supposed to be a free add on.

 

 

Cost: $26 for one seasonal box ( once a month)

Final Valuation: $59.86

Check out my video of this box first impression here

 

 

TOPBOX MARCH 2014 PRIVE BOX

This is all what I have for March TopBox (2014) and I must mention that this isnt a shabby sample to get. This is supposed to be 60 day supply to clear up ACNE.
If you are interested in the ingredients or product description visit their website at http://www.24clearit.com/

The value of this box will be somewhere between $50-$80, such a vague price description is because this box comes with an order form to order more product and on their the price was listed at $50 but on Topbox wishlist it was listed as over $80.

I have posted a video first impression on here.

Please do check it out and leave a comment.

Watch this space for updates on my skin condition after using these products.
 

IPSY MARCH 2014 Bag

 

 



The products



 



Theme: Destination Beauty



 



1. BORA BORA eyeshadow quad by Be A Bombshell

Size: 4.8g ( full size in the bag)

Price for fullsize: $16



 

 

 

2. Chella Indigo Blue Eyeliner ( FYI this product quality is comparable to Stila liner)

Size: 1ml ( full size in the bag)

Price for fullsize : $24

 

3. BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie™ Lipstick in Get Ready

Size: 1.5 g or 0.05 oz (deluxe sample size in the bag)

Full size : 3.5ml/ 0.12 oz. for $18

Price of the sample: $7.5

 

4. Vita Liberata pHenomenal 2-3 Week Tan Lotion

Size: 20ml in the Ipsy bag

Full size: 150ml for $54

Price of sample: $7.20

 

 

Swatches

Cost: $17.10 CAD ($10usd for the bag +shipping+ currency exchange rate)

Final Price: $54.70

Rating: This bag is honestly the best one out of TOPBOX and LUXEBOX and I will rate it at 8/10

(because I cant really use the Tan lotion)

 

Check out my video review of this bag at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1h_Z7DNtiE

If you are interested in signing up for this bag please use my referal link http://www.ipsy.com/r/2q2a

 

IPSY February Box 2014

The Look of Love Bag

 

 





The Goodies

 

1. Plump Pout Mini by POP Beauty in FUCHSIA FREESIA

 

DESCRIPTION: Non-sticky, non lip pouting formula which smelled weird and Ipsy is sending me a replacement for it YAY Ipsy 

 

SIZE: 4grams

 

PRICE: $16 for a full size (site doesn't mention the quantity for the full size product) but since ipsy is sending me a replacement for it i will count the $16 as the sample size price :))

 

 

2. skyn ICELAND Fresh Start Mask with Ice Age Mud

 

DESCRIPTION: This has to be my most favourite mask ( even better than glam glow). I used this mask twice because I don't use a lot of product so was able to save some for a second application as well.

 

SIZE: 0.28 oz per pack

PRICE: Full size contains 6 packs for $39 and we got one pack so worth $6.50

 



3. Zoya Nail Polish in DOT

 

DESCRIPTION: I was so apprehensive when i saw this colour because it looked so light, but it turned out great on my nails.

 

SIZE: 15 ml

PRICE: full size product for $10



 

 

 

4. Tini Beauty Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow + Base In One in Violette (an ipsy exclusive!)

 

DESCRIPTION: This shade is not bad but turns silver on my eyelids after a few hours of wear.

 

SIZE: 0.14 oz

PRICE: We got a full size product and its worth $18

   

5. J.Cat Beauty Eyelashes + Eyelash Glue in number EL13

 

DESCRIPTION: I cant tell by touching these lashes if they are real human hair or faux lashes but they looked natural and long to be worn for a night out at a formal event. I usually only wear fake lashes when modelling but since i keep on getting these in my sample boxes/bags I have decided to omph up my look.

 

PRICE: $3.99 for full size

 

This made me sad because I would love to have this black eyelash glue in my stash but it was dried up, so I sent an email to Ipsy. They are sending me a replacement for it. YAY Ipsy

 

COST: $17.10 CAD

FINAL VALUE: $54.50

WOW Ipsy thank you I rate you for February 12/10 (+2 bonus points because IPSY customer service was really good in sending replacement products for the lipgloss and eyelash glue)

USE MY REFERRAL LINK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR THIS AMAZING SERVICE: http://www.ipsy.com/r/2q2a

 

TOPBOX FEBRUARY 2014 BOX

 

 

 

 

The Products

 

 





Eight Hour Skin Protectant by Elizabeth Arden

This is in my purse and love using it during work hours on hands and lips.

Price : 30ml sample will be worth $15



 





Estee Lauder Lipgloss and Mascara duo.

The mascara is just awesome something which i can wear during day and double coat it for night time.

Lipgloss is just average, not much of colour pigmentation.

Price: lipgloss sample size is 4.5ml for $19.5

mascara is 2.8ml sample for $12.13



 



ZyDerma HS Clarifying lotion

This is my most favourite product in this box.

Price: 30 ml is $25 (wow expensive)



 



Water based luminizer by SoSusan

Didnt use much of this because i have a lot of highlighters right now but good for travel purpose.

Price: 15g for $46 ( wowwwww this is crazy expensive)  apprantly this sample is fullsize. the whole tube felt empty and i had to squeeze out really hard to get any product out.



Cost: $13.44 once a month.

 Final price calculation : $117.63 (what??? wow. i hope i didnt make any mistakes in calculating this box)

 

Final Thoughts: This box is of crazy value, I use 3 out of 4 products almost regularly.

I would rate it as 10/10

 

Thank you Topbox :))

 

Wish List for March 2014



 

 

 

 

 

DIVERGENT SET

 

 

 

It looks gorgeous but the colour pay off is so bad, just to make the eyeshadows last I will have to go buy urban decay prime portion.

 

 

this set should get 10/10 for presentation and the colours swatch so well but on my oily eyelids and cheeks they dont last past one hour without primer, even though i had makeup forever foundation powder and a setting powder on my face.

 

the lip glosses look nude and shimmery on my lips :( no colour pay off

i dont know why i got sucked into buying this set.......

 

For the make up quality i will give them 2/10 but will try this again with foundation and primer and hope and pray this lasts because its gorgeous colours. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES.

 

the set is worth $71 CAD (+plus taxes) is only available at Sephora, so wait for them to restock it if you really really love the movie/book series that much.

TOPBOX January Prive box 2014

Well hello my totally underwhelming Topbox of January 2014

Its totally my fault for picking a prive box thinking this brand is super expensive and i want to try their products.

and what i got to try didn't really work for me, or i should say i didn't really enjoy them as much as i thought.

 

So first up I was confused between last months prive boxes specially because they had a "Chinese new year benefit box" i own most of those products so thought why not give SkinCeuticals a chance.

Maybe I need to give the products more time and test them but after using them for two days my skin looked darker and didn't even look smooth and maybe a retexturing serum is supposed to do that but it scared me and i stopped using all the samples.

This is what i got and their prices: ( all samples are probably 5 ml since the samples dont have anything mentioned on them)

1. C E Ferulic: AM treatment before moisturiser.  full size $153 for 30ml so the sample is worth $25.50. http://www.skinceuticals.com/_us/_en/category/c-e-ferulic.htm
2. A.G.E. Interrupter: AM/PM treatment use like a moisturiser. Full size $156 for 50ml so the sample is worth $15.60 http://www.skinceuticals.com/_us/_en/category/age-interrupter.htm
3. A.G.E. Eye Complex: AM/PM treatment for the eye. Full size $88 for 15ml so the sample is worth $29.33 http://www.skinceuticals.com/_us/_en/category/age-eye-complex.htm
4. Retexturing Activator: PM treatment before moisturiser. Full size $73 for 30ml so the sample is worth $12.20 http://www.skinceuticals.com/_us/_en/category/retexturing-activator.htm

Overall price for this box is $82.63 ( wow) since this box costs $13.44 every month.

I will rate this box as 8/10 for the price and value.
The wish list mentioned the sizes of the samples but I forgot if they were 5ml or 3ml so i stuck with 5ml; to avoid the same problem for february month i took snaps of the wishlist:

IPSY January bag 2014

 

This bag had me so excited that i immediately started using the products and didn't even bother uploading the pictures.
VS the topbox which had me so underwhelmed that i didn't bother uploading those pictures as well.
Over all January had been a lazy bummy month for me.

 


Amazing.......




First up this Ipsy card is such a blessing, I was waiting for my CFA level 1 result and this card made me put my fear and desire on a piece of paper and make it public. The best part is maybe this helped me pass my level 1, currently enrolled in level 2 and maybe just maybe i may pass level 2 as well. :)))) thank you Ipsy.

 

 

 

Elizabeth Mott SMOOTH SHADOW Creamy Eye Pencil in PENNY
This pencil swatches really well and lasts very long on the hand, but for some reason on my oily eyelid the colour doesn't transfer that well but still over all a great product because i can use it to brighten up my deep set eyes and the colour compliments my skin tone as well.

PRICE: Full size 1.5g for $14.99
our sample size is 0.7g for $7

http://www.elizabethmott.com/shop/smooth-shadow-creamy-eye-pencil/ 

 

 

 

MICA BEAUTY Cosmetics Tinted Lip balm in #6 Fiesta

This colour is super pigmented and looks so beautiful and natural on lips. Wont replace a good chap stick (i love blistex from Costco). My only issues are its actually drying and I have to touch it to apply it:

A) It gets on my fingers
B) I wont be able to apply it until i have washed my hands and that just sucks.

I do suppose the actual packaging comes with an application brush.

PRICE: FULL SIZE is $30
Because it lacks the applicator i will value it at $20

http://www.micabeauty.com/tinted-lip-balm.html

 

 

 

        
Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner by Sexy Hair
I use moisture shampoo and conditioner so didn't think I needed a leave in conditioner but I ight have to use it to tame my frizzy hair and short bangs when i have to straighten them and they wont sit. But alas i have barely used this to comment on it.

PRICE: Full size 250ml for $17.95
Our sample size is 50ml for $3.60

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4270083



 

ABSOLUTE! MAKE-UP CLEANSING TISSUES
These are so soft and good at what they are supposd to do, specially after I party hard and dont want to bother with washing my face, these make it so much easy to take off the make-up.

PRICE: Full Size is available in 10 count for $2.50

http://www.nicka.com/skincare/face/cleansing-tissue

 

This bag costs me anywhere from $15 a month to $17 ( now thanks to the exchange rate between USD and CAD). Overall value of this bag for me is $35.10 and I would rate it as a 10/10

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