Target Beauty Box August 2015 Review

A little backed up on box reviews, so here's a Target beauty box I received in August. Target beauty boxes seem to be put up randomly, and are limited supply. This isn't your typical subscription box where you're guaranteed to get it - you have to know when it's up and order it from the Target website. (Use your RedCard for an additional 5% off and free shipping). This particular box cost $7, I believe.

First glance inside.

 Clairol Hair Food Moisturizing Mask full size ($11.99). This product alone recovered the cost of the box. However, I was a bit disappointed to see it as I think Target already sent me this in a previous beauty box. Exact same item, brand, scent etc.

Covergirl LashBlast Supersizer mascara full size ($5.99). Can never have too much mascara around here so happy to receive it. 

Fekkai Pre-Soleil Hair Mist, trial size. (~$6.80)

Crest 3D Whitestrips 1hr Express, contains an upper and lower strip. (~$12.50???) 

And lastly, two sample bottles of Olay active botanicals - moisturizing toner and day lotion. (~$5.40)

So overall this box was worth the money spent. Overall, though, I'm unhappy with the repeat item. I did like that a full size mascara was included because I use mascara almost every day. 

Target Head of the Class Beauty Box Review July 2015

So I also managed to snag the Head of the Class Target Beauty Box for $5 which also lists a $20 value online (but I'll calculate it out just to see). This box arrived a little scuffed up in the mail, but they're still really nice and sturdy boxes that I'll likely keep for storage.

Target beauty boxes are like subscription beauty boxes, except you don't subscribe - you just have to make sure to purchase it when it's available and before it runs out. 

First up, another Bathery item (there was a pouf from this brand in the Honor Roll box). Bathery 2 in 1 pumice stone. I'm still debating whether or not I'll keep this item. - $1.99

A 10 count pack of Yes to Cucumbers soothing facial towelettes. Excited to see this, as it's the perfect size for traveling (which I'll be doing soon) and I love their towelette products. They smell really good and definitely are cool and soothing. - $2.99

And another 3 pack of Goody Ouchless Elastics (received on in the Honor Roll box). Can't go wrong with hairbands, though - I'm always losing them and misplacing them. Estimated price - $0.38.

Hollywood Fashion tape to help your clothes stay put. Definitely intrigued and will likely try this product out, especially while wearing dresses. Had to estimate this price based on similar products by the brand and sizes. - $1,50

Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Illuminating Dry Oil Spray. I've already tried this out - smells really nice and gives your hair a shine without looking "dirty-oily". - $5.99

Wet n Wild Max Volume Plus Mascara, which I've already been using and enjoying. It doesn't clump up my lashes and stays on for quite some time. Another thing you can't go wrong with... I use mascara almost every day so it's great to have some extra on hand. - $4.99

And lastly, CoverGirl Colorlicious Lip Gloss in 630 Give Me Guava. It's a nice natural color, but I'm almost positive I've received this in a Walmart subscription box... This lip gloss isn't sticky like the one in the Honor Roll box, so that's a huge plus. - $5.99

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TOTAL VALUE: $23.83
TOTAL PAID: $5.00

So once again, good value for the price paid. Also included was a $3 off coupon for any beauty purchase of $15 or more. Good to use for those gift card deals.

Target Honor Roll Beauty Box Review July 2015

Every so often Target will offer a beauty box for a limited time (they run out fast) to purchase on their website. These boxes are similar to beauty subscription boxes, except you don't subscribe- you have to know when they go live and buy them while you can. 

This is the first box I ordered out of their two box offer geared at college students. This one is the Honor Roll box for $5 (listed as a value of $20 online, but we'll see by comparing the online prices). 

The box was pretty big so the bath pouf could fit in.

First up - John Frieda Luxurious Volume 7 Day Treatment that says it can transform fine hair and leave it full after multiple washes. Smells pretty good and I can probably get a couple of uses out of the bottle. It's a 1 oz sample size so based on the price per ounce online - $2.25

Next is a NYX Butter Gloss in Strawberry Parfait. I love NYX products and this is a very nice, light color. It's a little sticky, though, so I do apply some chapstick underneath. - $4.99

A sample size of Olay White Strawberry body wash. I absolutely love this body wash scent after receiving it in a Walmart subscription box and have since been buying the full size. So I was only slightly disappointed to see Target also including it - however, it'll be the perfect size for me to take along when traveling. 3 oz size and based on full size price - $0.64

CoverGirl Outlast All Day Primer which looks to be full size. Goes on very smoothly and no complaints so far while using it. - $9.79

Bathery Delicate Pouf, a very useful thing and not just for college students. Definitely happy to receive one in the box as I tend to go through one every month. Couldn't find anything online, but for a similar size and quality I usually pay roughly $2.00 at Walmart so that's what I'll estimate it as. - $2.00

Burt's Bees White Tea Facial Wipes are once again, something I'm pretty sure I received in a Walmart subscription box. And I didn't care much for them. A pack of 10 which could easily be taken along while traveling, though, so very convenient. Based on what I could estimate online - $2.00

And last - a pack of 3 hairbands - Goody Ouchless Elastics. Sadly, one of them already looked like it was splitting/starting to break. Calculated out to roughly - $0.38

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So, based on estimates and online prices:

TOTAL VALUE: $22.05
TOTAL PAID: $5.00

So this box was definitely worth the money, as most Target boxes are. Also included was a Target coupon for $3 off of a Beauty Purchase of $15 or more.

Walmart Winter Beauty Box Review 2014!

The Walmart Beauty Box is a beauty subscription box that comes seasonally - four times a year - and only costs $5 each box. The Winter box just arrived and here's what's included:

A sample size of Dove deep moisture body wash. Use it for softer skin during this winter months, and pair it up with the sample size of Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion. 

A 10 count back of Burt's Bees facial cleansing towelettes. Use it to remove makeup, and clear up your face. Covergirl Colorlicious Gloss in Candylicious (620). 

Samples of - John Frieda luxurious volume shampoo and conditioner. A $2.00 off coupon is included on the back for a Luxurious Volume styling product. L'OREAL Paris Color Vibrancy shampoo, conditioner, and treatment. Flower Fragrances in Radiant, Sultry, and Cherished. I really like all of them - Sultry might be my favorite.

Overall I liked this box. It's cheap, and worth it - I believe the Covergirl Gloss alone covers the cost of the box. The only problem one might have is remembering that it's a recurring box and your card will be charged $5 every season - so make sure you remember to expect the charge.

Head to https://beautybox.walmart.com/  to subscribed now, to ensure you get the Spring Beauty Box!

Target December Women's Beauty Box 2014

It has arriiiiiiived! I recently ordered the Target Beauty Box for Women at a cost of $10. Target also offered two other boxes at different prices - a natural box and a Men's box. The Target boxes are similar to subscription boxes, except you don't subscribe to them -you have to keep your eye out on the Target website to purchase them when they become available each time. They arrive at your door a short time later with samples and full size products plus coupons or other discounts. Price of the items will be the prices I found on the Target website.

Look at how cute this winter-themed box is! I'll definitely be keeping it to store things in. 

First look inside.

First up we have the Clairol Hair Food moisture hair mask with Honey Apricot Fragrance 6.3 oz ($11.99). Use it to give your hair more fullness, softness, and shine. It smells okay. 

This is the Revlon HD Lacquer #510. It'll give you HD shades in a glossy color. As you can see, it's a very bold color.  ($7.99)

Chapstick Total Hydration in Sweet Peach. This clear chapstick is great for chapped lips during these winter months. ($2.99)

Covergirl Eye Enhancers kit 282 daring nudes, shadow collection. Top two may be a little too dark/daring for me now, but I'll definitely be using the others.  ($4.49)

Boots No7 Protect and Perfect Advanced Serum, designed to smooth, hydrate, and boost. Sample size, so no price. 

And lastly, L'Oreal Butterfly Intenza mascara in 379 black noir. Use it to add volume and lengthen. I was quite excited for this being that I just ran out of mascara. ($7.99)

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask to hydrate your skin overnight. Sample size at 20 mL, smallest I could find was 50 mL. (~$5.75)

Pixi Endless Silky Eye Pen liquid liner in black noir. I think this might be a sample size, but I'm not sure. Website didn't list the size of the one they're selling. 

Overall I'm pleased with this beauty box. It was definitely worth the $10 for me - overall it had roughly a $45 value based on the prices I found on the Target website. I'll definitely be ordering again when the next one comes around. 

This box also came with 2 Target coupons and a $10 gift code for dermstore.com

Dean's List VoxBox from Influenster Review!

So imagine my surprise when I was picked to receive and review some free products through Influenster because I'm a college student. And it came with some pretty neat stuff.

Softlips Cube

First up, was the new Softlips Cube in vanilla bean scent/flavor. Softlips has turned their beloved lip products into cubed-form. They still provide that much needed SPF 15 protection, and they also work to hydrate your skin. I've been using this product a LOT over the past few weeks since receiving it, and it's already well worn down. I love it! It smells great, and hydrates my lips. What with winter arriving (heck, we just got over 12 inches of snow here yesterday!) my lips are prone to drying out and chapping. If I could change anything about this product, though, I guess I'm not a huge fan of the cube shape. It fits well in a purse, backpack or on your dresser/nightstand, but I can't as easily carry it around in my pockets. :(  I also received a $1.00 off coupon, so I'll definitely be buying another one soon. Perhaps in a different flavor?

Airheads Bites

Next up was Airheads Bites, fruit flavored. These candies are long gone, now, and have been since the day they arrived. They're the perfect snack sized candy pouch to take with you to school, the movies, or to work. They wont melt or get messy and sticky in the sun, and they taste pretty good too. I honestly wasn't a fan of two of the flavors, don't recall which, but overall they were good. 

SinfulColors #NoTextRed

I received a full sized bottle of the SinfulColors No Text Red, reminding you not to text while driving. It's a nice color (you can see it in the picture), but I did have to apply two coats unless I wanted it to be a weird off-pink It didn't chip easily, and I rocked it for about a week. 

CoverGirl Ready, Set Gorgeous

I thought it was amusing to receive this to test and review, since I've already been buying this product for a few months and it's my current favorite foundation. This product is oil free, works for sensitive skin, and can last all day. It blends into skin quite easily, and for best results I apply it after moisturizing and adding primer. I use it almost every day. 

Kiss Looks So Natural

I pretty much never use fake lashes - my own are pretty full unless I've gotten back into the bad habit of picking at them. So I'm definitely not an expert when it comes to them. This is a very popular brand that I see people pick up often at the stores. Their claim is that their product looks more natural than other lashes due to the tapered ends and that they feel much softer. Instructions are easy to follow and are printed on the back of the package for best results.

Playtex Sport

I am also not much of a tampon user, but when I do use them - Playtex seems to be my go-to-brand. These are easy to use and are great for sports, swimming, or other activities. They fit and move with your body, and prevent leakage. These come in four different absorbency levels to fit the needs of everyone - light, regular, super, and super plus - so you can definitely find one that will work for you. 

Pilot FriXion Clicker

Lastly, I received these AWESOME erasable pens (yes, I know I spelled it wrong on the paper - good thing they can erase mistakes!!) from Pilot. They write smoothly and are incredible when it comes to erasing mistakes. You probably can't see it, but I made a little scribble above the tip of the black pen that I later erased. They are THAT good. These are great for me, because I find myself writing exclusively with pen these days, and always have to be careful to not make mistakes. Now I can write freely and later go back to fix errors. 

This was overall a really great box with many products I'll be looking to purchase in the future, and I can't wait to receive more from this company. 

**I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

COVERGIRL blastflipstick Review

It's two lipsticks in one, allowing you to mix and match or just leave be for a wide variety of color options. Each flipstick contains two expertly matched shades; one is creamy while the other is a shimmery color. COVERGIRL has made a total of 13 of these matched shades, but your possibilities are seemingly endless. (Okay... so maybe it's a hundred or so, but endless sounds so much better.)

As a BzzAgent I received the pleasure of receiving three of these flipsticks for free. I received:

Stunner

Vixen

And Minx

Each flipstick is estimated to sell for around $8.49 in store (not bad for two colors) and can be found in major retailers (such as Walmart), most grocery stores and drug stores.

My thoughts:

First off, I did tend to use chapstick before applying because for me at least, the color starts to crack along with my lips after awhile. I always have terribly dry and chapped lips during the winter so maybe this is just entirely on me.

The colors ARE long lasting. It's okay for all day wear, but you may need to reapply when it fades a bit. If you're just wearing it for a night out, however, you should be good. 

I personally felt as thought only a few of the colors could I wear alone. Most of the time I ended up blending or highlighting because it just left me feeling like it was lacking some "pizzazz". The golden like end of Stunner was one of the main ones I was okay with wearing by itself, but not as a daytime color.

I feel as though the main way you'll end up pleased with the results is if you manage to find colors that work well for you. I, for example, can't really work a blended Vixen and I haven't even touched Minx yet because I know it's way too dark for me. 

If you're interested in trying it out, click here to check out the COVERGIRL website in order to see the 13 blastflipsticks you have to choose from.