December Nature Box Canada

This is my last box curated by Nature Box during the Beta Testing phase of their Canada launch. I am happy with this box but more than excited to be able to choose my own snack next month!

Cranberry Medley

This was yummy. I really liked the dried blueberries in it!

Greek Yogurt Pretzels

These were SOOOOO good! I really like them and would get them again!

Dark Cocoa Almonds

These were pretty good. I like them enough. I could only eat a couple at a time because they are quite bitter. Not my favorite.

Parmesan Garlic Pop Pops

These were very flavorful, almost overpowering. Not my favorite.

Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels

These were really yummy! Not really a strong ranch taste, but still good!

All in all, it was a yummy month, but I am so excited to be able to choose my own snacks next month!

March Julep Box: Wow! Beauty Lover Mystery Box

I haven't gotten a Julep box in a while and decided to spend some of my points this month to get the Wow! Beauty Lover Mystery Box.

Here's what I received:

Inside were:

Plush Pout in Cardinal Red - $20 USD

Gel Eye Glider in Olive - $16 USD

Night Shift Mask- $34 USD 

TOTAL VALUE: $70

I kind of expected more, but am happy with the Night Shift Mask and the Plush Pout. The colour of the lip product is so nice (Cardinal Red) and pigmented. It goes on smoothly and lasts a long time. I always like a face mask, so I am really happy to have gotten the Night Shift! I am not excited about the eye glider, due to the fact that I have so many eye liners right now. I am happy that it is in the colour Olive and not Black though.

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March Topbox

Another month, another Topbox! This month I opted for the Regular Topbox and got B3.

Here's what was inside:

This box contained:

• A FULL SIZE Medusa's Make-Up Lip Glass in Space Kitten: $11.25
• A 30mL sample of BC Hairtherapy Moisture Kick Beauty Balm: $3.55
• A 2.8mL sample of Estée Lauder Sumptuous Infinite Daring Length + Volume Mascara: $13.53
• A 12g sample of B. Kamins Bio-Maple Maple Sugar Body Scrub: $3.39

TOTAL VALUE: $31.72

I am excited to try the hair product and the scrub sample will be nice to throw in my travel bag. Though the lip product is full size, it is not very pigmented and smells like plastic...so I am still undecided on whether I like it or not. I am very disappointed in the mascara, because I have already received this sample (September 2013) and this box is supposed to allow you to try out new products. I am going to e-mail them, so we'll see how their customer service is.

February TopBox

My February TopBox came and I am so excited that I received the Benefit Privé box this month! This is the third year in a row that I have gotten a Benefit Privé box from Topbox and I have never been disappointed!

Let's look inside!

This box contained:

A 3mL sample of Porefessional: $4.93

A 3g sample of It's Potent! Eye Cream: $8.00

A 2.5mL sample of Puff Off! Eye Gel: $8.24

A 3g sample of Roller Lash Mascara: $9.67

TOTAL VALUE: $30.84

This Benefit box did not disappoint! There were two samples of new products which I am really excited to use! (the Roller Lash & the Puff Off!) I also really like the Porfessional, so I am happy to get another sample size!  I have tried the eye cream and like it fine, though not quite as much as my Origins eye cream. I don't think including two eye product was necessary, but oh well! Overall, I am very happy with this box!

January TopBox

My January TopBox came! Let's see what's inside!

This box contained:

• A FULL SIZE MeMeMe Cosmetics Cherub's Blush Cheek & Lip Tint: $10.00
• A 3mL sample of Lise Watier Firming Night Serum & A 3mL sample of Lise Watier Instant Lifting Day Serum: $11.70
• A 7mL sample of Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide Moisture Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30: $8.40
• A FULL SIZE Eyeko Eye Make-Up Removers: $12.00

TOTAL VALUE: $42.10

Though the value of this box was good, I'm not very excited about any of the products. I can't see me using the tint at all (I still haven't managed to get through my tiny Benetint sample from years ago). The sunscreen and the serums are nice, but kind of boring. Same with the eye make-up removers. I am happy to receive 2 full size items, but not wowed by this month's box.

December TopBox

Here is what I received in my December Topbox:

A FULL SIZE Marsk Natural Mineral Eyeshadow in Lucky Penny - $22.50
A FULL SIZE Kinetic Nail Polish in Ice Smoothie - $12.00
A 8mL sample of Barefoot Venus Argan Dy Body Oil in Pink Pepper - $0.91
2 5mL samples of Eslor Soothing Refiner & Cleanser - $4.67 (approx.)
2 5mL samples of Eslor Chlorophyll Lifting Mask- $7.60 (approx.)

TOTAL VALUE: $47.68

Though the value of this box is quite high, I am pretty disappointed. I am not a fan of mineral shadow...but the colour is nice so I am going to give it a try. I love the dry body oil! The scent is nice and it is really moisturizing! they also sent a PROMO CODE for Barefoot Venus. Save $10 on all online orders over $30 with the code: BFVSAVE10. (valid until jan. 31st, 2015)I am disappointed the I received foil samples (even though I know that they do contain a lot of product)...also, I am disappointed that I received another nail polish from Kinetic. I wasn't a fan of the last one and though this is a nice colour, I don't think that I'll be using it. All in all, kind of a blah month for me.

November Topbox!

It's Topbox time again!

This month, I opted for the Regular Topbox and was quite impressed!

This box contained:

• A 4mL sample of Eyeko Black Magic Mascara: $10.76
• A 5mL sample of Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future  Caplet Serum: $12.00
• A 9mL sample of UniqOne All in One Hair Treatment: $1.20
• A 1.2g sample of Benefit Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer: $2.80

TOTAL VALUE: $26.76

I need a new serum and I really like the texture of the Elizabeth Arden serum in this box! The hair treatment is a great size for travel!I have always wanted to try the Eyeko mascara and the Benefit Stay Flawless is a new product that I am also excited to try! this is the best TopBox that I have received in a while! Good job, TopBox!

Empties!

Empties time again!

1. Sample of Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant:
I prefer solid deodorants to creamy ones, I would pass on this just because I find it gets all over my clothes. I would not buy another.

2. Bath & Body Works Shower Gel in Aruba Coconut:
This was my first B&BW shower gel and I have to say, although I loved the scent, I was really not a fan of this. It left my skin really dried out. I won't buy another.

3. L'Oreal Re-Nutrition Shampoo:
I bought this after loving the hair mask from the same line. This wasn't anything special. It lathered nicely and smelled nice, but I probably wouldn't buy this again, unless it it on sale.

4. Pantene Root Reboot Dry Shampoo:

This is okay. the scent is q bit strong, but doesn't linger. It absorbs oil well and adds volume. This is not as good as Batiste though. I am currently using another one from the same line.

5. Nivea Refreshing Toner:
This used to be my favorite toner, I now really like cleansing water and Michael Todd toners though. I may repurchase this if I am ever in need of a drug store alternative.

6. Michael Todd Honey & Oat Cleanser:
This is AMAZING! My favorite cleanser of all time! My skin has never felt to clean! I am not using this with my Clarisonic and it is a wonderful combination! I am already using another bottle of this!

7. Michael Todd Blue Green Algae Toner:
I really like this for when my skin is oilier during the summer months. It does a nice job of leaving my sin feeling clean. I will repurchase this.

8. Julep SPF 30 Daylight Defense:
I really liked this but am happy to have used it up! It took me quite a while! It has a nice, subtle orange scent that wakes you up in the morning, but doesn't linger. It worked well as an SPF as well and wasn't greasy like most creams that contain SPF. Thought I enjoyed this, I don't think Julep still makes it.

9. Maybelline Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser in Brightener:
I LOVE this product! I use it every morning to brighten under my eyes. It blends so nicely into my pale skin. I don't need to set this with a powder and it doesn't settle into my fine lines. I have already bought another!

10. Michael Todd Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub:
This is really nice! It did a great job gently exfoliating my dry, sensitive skin. I would definitely buy the full size!

11. Julep Pink Grapefruit Body Frosting:
I LOVED this as well! It has a whipped, thick texture ad the smell is unbelievable! I would love to buy another, but I'm not sure if they still make them.

12. The Body Shop Mango Body Butter:
This is really nice. It is thinner than a lot of the body butters, but it is one of my favorite scents. It leaves my skin feeling very hydrated. I have already bought the full size.

13. Benefit They're Real! Push-Up Liner Sample:
I did not like this. The end result of this was quite nice as it was a dark black and matte, but the application process was difficult. The product balls up and is hard to apply. I enjoyed trying this, but would not buy it again.

14. GlamGlow Thirsty Mud Sample:

This was so nice, sooooooo nice!! I got this sample in Sephora. It does such a good job at hydrating dry skin. It smells kind of like coconuts and is very soothing and relaxing. It was an absolute treat for my skin - a true luxury product! I would love to buy the full size, but it is so pricey! 

15. Balea Cleansing Cloths:

These are my favorite cleansing cloths! They are gentle on my skin and remove all of my make-up. I have an will keep repurchasing these!

Influenster VoxBox: Garner Fructis Color Shield

I got my second Influenster VoxBox a while ago now and am finally almost finished using up all of the products! Therefore, it is review time!

In this box, they included 3 full size Fructis products to try out: Color Shield Shampoo, Conditioner and Blond Refresher.

Let's start with the shampoo & conditioner. The shampoo lathers very well and does a nice job of cleaning hair. The conditioner is very creamy texture and leaves hair quite silky and untangled. Both smell very sweet and fruity - the smell is actually quite overwhelming. The blond refresher smells like apples. It is very creamy. My hair is just passed my shoulders and very thin. It took A LOT of this product to cover all of my hair. I only got about 5 or 6 applications out of the entire full size bottle.

Overall, I didn't find these products to be anything out of this world, but I did notice that my hair didn't turn brassy while using these products. These products are found at the drugstore, so for the price that you pay, they do exactly what they promise. I'm not a huge fan of the scent of the shampoo & condition, but I love that these products are good quality and affordable.

Would I repurchase? I would probably skip on the blond refresher, but I would buy the shampoo and conditioner again, I'm in not rush right now though.

October TopBox!

It's TopBox time! Yay!

Here is what was inside:

A 100mL Sample of Bioderma - $6.95

• A FULL SIZE MeMeMe Eye Shadow in Mirage - $9.00
• A 2.5mL sample of Pestige Colossal Extreme Everlasting Ink Pen in Ultra Black - Unsure
• Two 5mL samples of Estee Laude Advanced Night Repair Eye - $50.00

TOTAL VALUE: $65.95+

This box has a really nice variety. I am so pleased that is doesn't contain a nail polish! FINALLY! I like that it contains new brands and a good variety of skincare and make-up. I'm very impressed and will use all of these products! Way to go TopBox!