Allure Beauty Box's...Unboxing the last two.

Hey everyone...this is a "flash" unboxing review of the last two Allure Beauty boxes. Each box is $15 and they come once a month.

 These are from January & February. There are booklets in each box that tells you a bit about each product. I will go through each item, with a bit of their info and my own comments.

First up...is January my first box..

This box had some great items. Including the full size Tarte Mascara which retails for $23

Aside from the mascara, it's lotions and potions for this one. From right to left: Hello Fab - Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer (this is my bonus item, not in the booklet. I have yet to use it.). Next item is from Philosophy, and its a sample size of Renewed Hope in a Jar, Water Cream (also haven't used yet). Next is a sample size spray bottle of Perfect Shine Oil Mist (I have used this, it works great and smells good!). The dropper bottle is a fairly large trial size of Vitabrid C12 a drop serum for the face (this one is really nice). The red 'can' is Akar Skin Pure Lip Restoration and seems to be a full size item with a retail of $30 (haven't tried). 

On to the 2nd -- February box...

This box was nice too, got a brush! The bruh is from NYX and it one of three they send at random. They retail between $14 and $17. 

The other items in the box, (from left to right) are: Honey Jarret Super Beau'tea Mask, retails for $3, the small white 'can' is a sample size of Belif Peat Miracle Revital Eye Cream (its very nice), another sample size of bareMinerals Skinlongevity Serum (using daily and so far its nice for adding moisture), the small square is a highlighter from Wander Beauty (it seems to be a sample size). Retinol24 is another sample from Olay. Then there is a full sized lipstick from Appeal in the color Muse (coral pink) retailing for $21. 

Overall these are nice boxes, but mostly lotions and serums.
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Unboxing & Review: Sephora Play!

The Sephora Play! Box/Bag is another monthly subscription of beauty items. This ones comes with trial (sample) sized items that Sephora picks for you based on your profile. The profile asks a few basic questions about your likes and dislikes, and you can basically pick what you want based on the way you answer these questions. It's important to fill out this profile, as they do send items based on the skin tone you choose. 

The Sephora Play! Box has 4-5 items, for $10 a month (plus tax). 

We are unboxing February 2020's box/bag...which contains 5 items + a bonus item!

First thing...inside the shipping box, is the bag. Heh. Every month you get a different color zipper seal bag for your goodies and a brochure.

 The brochure has a fun design on one side, and the details about your items on the other side. 

As you can see, I did get 6 items total! 

The shampoo and conditioner from Rahua, is specific to me; as its for color treated hair. 

  

The translucent setting powder is from Kat Von D Beauty, and is a fair sized sample- I should be able to get a months worth of uses out of this. 

The foundation trial size is also fairly large, though it may not last a full month like the powder above. By Tarte, this SPF 15 foundation boasts its lightweight formula that helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Not that I need that...cough cough, wink wink. 

Another age related product...ehhh ok....A moisturizer from Fresh. The Lotus Youth Preserve Moisturizer is a hydrating cream combating dryness, dullness and uneven texture.  

The bonus item is a hair oil from Verb, called "Ghost Oil". It's a hydrating oil for hair that minimized frizz and promotes shine. 

Final thoughts? … Yeah this is ok. I do like how everything is based off the profile I filled out. However, there's a lot focused on anti-aging products -- and I know I didn't answer every question with a response that would lead them to think I am 80 years old and in need of ONLY age-related products. 

I think I will re-do my profile and see what next month has in store. I'll be sure to post it, and let ya'll know if its improved! 

#sephora #sephoraplay

*not sponsored*

Lip Monthly Bag - Unboxing & Review

Hey everyone! Today I bring you another subscription mystery box, or bag in this case. It's the Lip Monthly Bag for January, maybe? But there are items from last August (per their Instagram and website "past bags").

 Sooo, I dunno. My account says I am not getting another one until March? Honestly, I dunno, haha. Let's just get to the revealing, eh? 

Also, all prices are from what I found online, from the websites of the products' company, not from lipmonthly.com - as they do not have prices on the card inside the bag or on their website. 

So. It comes in a bright pink bubble mailer. Super cute, fit in my mailbox too!

Inside the bag, is the little bag. It's about 3 inches by 5 inches and some sort of canvas - it's pretty sturdy, so it's good for throwing into a purse or gym bag. Hi5!

The first item I pulled outta that little bag is a lipstick from MODEL CO, in the shade "tango pink". This is a nice matte pink color. I could not find anything about this lipstick on the MODEL CO webpage, so I assume this is a discontinued product. The brand is also sold at Walmart, so I can't even guess at the price. 

 It's a flat matte color, very nice. Looks well made...so it's all good to me. 

Next is this gloss from DOOP in the shade "Peak". This is a somewhat shimmery pink/coral gloss. Very nice, 'cause I love simmer. This looks to be a new brand, as their website is copywritten for 2020, and all items say "coming soon". Never tested on animals, so that's a huge bonus. Love this gloss...even if I can't find a price for it either...haha. 

The next TWO items (in the pic above) are a clear lip oil and a lip liner. 

The Lip Oil is from LUNA by LUNA, and its in the shade "Cosmo". It's a fairly thick oil, and goes on smooth. I don't notice a color tint, but its very glossy (haha, probably 'cause it's an oil". I did find a price for this one on their website: $18. Score. 

The lip liner is a pencil liner, which is in the shade "Poptart" is from KAB Cosmetics. It's a lovely coral shade. The KAB website does not have this specific shade sold alone, but it a large kit set. Similar pencils sell for $12. 

Ok so. Four items and a lil' bag. Retail estimated around $30-$40? It's a good deal, honestly. Regular price for this bag option: $12.95/mo. (cancel anytime). 

They also have a referral program, YOU get $5 off a bag with this link: CLICK THIS!

Overall, I do like this bag. I dunno if I will continue to get it for a long time, but maybe a few months. I would want to make sure I am getting different items every month, and that they aren't just sending out discontinued items they have bought from overstock sales. Even if they are, I don't mind too much...haha. I do love a good shimmery lip gloss!!! 

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