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I got a ton of mail yesterday and one of the packages I received (*) was my August Beauty Box 5! In an effort to test out some new boxes, I bought a 3-month subscription a while back. I believe this is the last box of my subscription?
Beauty Box 5 ships via DHL Global Mail from Texas. However, unlike ipsy (who also uses DHL) which took 13 days this month, BB5 arrived in 6 days. Not too bad at all.
I saw a few familiar brands in the first look and a few things I’d never seen before. Since I like trying new things, I am always pleased with unknown items.
Beauty Box 5 doesn’t have monthly themes, but they do have a great information card! They list the prices for the full size of each product, so even if you just get a sample of it, you’ll see the full prize and also the size of the full priced product. It makes my cost breakdown so much easier!
~Be a Bombshell Eyeshadow (Bora Bora) ($14): This is bright! It’s highly pigmented so it packs quite a punch! I will likely end up gifting to this someone who wears brighter colors more often than I do.
~Swissco Nail File ($1.50): Like the information card says, who doesn’t need a new nail file? I can always use one that’s for sure. And a hot pink one is even better!
~Bask Heavenly Silk Daily Skin Lotion ($1.82): This is packed with vitamins, plant extracts and antioxidants and is suppose to provide anti-aging and firming benefits. I gotta say though, I’m not a huge fan of the smell. Or the packaging really. I know that doesn’t mean anything about the product itself, but I am a sucker for a cute label.
~H2O Plus Aquafirm + Micro-Collahgen Moisturizer ($7.94): H2O is one brand I am always excited about getting in boxes, but I never really head for it at the stores. I’m not overly sure why, but I don’t. I’m going to make it a point next time I am at the mall to go in though because they do have great stuff. This cream was thinner than I expected (it’s more of a lotion consistency), but absorbs well. I don’t see any improvement yet, but it’s only been a day ;).
~Nubar Nail Lacquers (Faded Jeans) ($4): Not many things I love more than mini nail polish! It’s not as sheer as I thought it would be, but it for sure needs a few coats.
All totaled I came up with a value of $29.26 for the August Beauty Box 5. I’d rank this box behind the July box, but ahead of the June box. This is the last month of my 3-month subscription and I’m undecided if I will continue or try another new box! The value is certainly there, but perhaps I should just give a new box a try?
Do you get Beauty Box 5? What’d you think of the box this month? And what product variations did you get? If you are interested in signing up or just want to learn more, click here. Subscriptions start at $12/month and are even less expensive if you purchase a longer subscription (I bought a 3-month recurring subscription for $30 – i.e. $10/month).
