Topbox August 2014 Review

Sorry, this is another belated review, but I am back to school so I won't be posting as often. That said, I really wanted to post about my great August Topbox!

For those who don't know, Topbox is a monthly beauty subscription box. For $12/month (free shipping!), you receive 4 deluxe beauty samples. Here is what I received for August:

I received:

• Barefoot Venus Macadamia Oil Hand Cream in Hunny Mango (www.barefootvenus.com)
• Belvada Nail Polish Remover Pads in Watermelon (www.belvada.com)
• Matrix Oil Wonders Colour Caring Oil in Egyptian Hibiscus (www.matrixcanada.ca)
• LAQA & Co. Lip Lube in Bees Knees (www.laqaandco.com)

I really loved all of this month's products. The Barefoor Venus lotion smells sooo good. I have it beside my computer for when I need a pick-me-up. It leaves my skin feeling really soft too. The nail polish pads also smell really nice. It's nice to use nail polish remover that doesn't smell like it's killing brain cells. It's also really effective, if a little oily. I LOVE the LAQA & Co. Lip Lube. It feels minty fresh and tingly and the colour works well with my summer tan. I just wish I'd gotten it at the beginning of summer! Lastly, the Matrix Oil Wonders Colour Caring Oil is a really nice hair treatment. I'm a big fan of Matrix hair products and this oil leaves my hair feeling really soft and healthy.

I'm almost always really pleased with my monthly Topboxes and I would have to say that it is one of my favourite subscription services.

For more information on Topbox or to join the waiting list ot subscribe visit www.topbox.ca

July 2014 Topbox Review

This evening's review is on the July Topbox. For those of you who don't know, Topbox is a monthly beauty subscription box. For $12/month (free shipping!), you receive 4 deluxe beauty samples (heads up though, there is a waiting list to subscribe). Let's see this month's box:

I received:

• CND Vinylux Weekly Nail Polish in Wildfire (www.cnd.com)
• CND Vinylux Weekly Top Coat (www.cnd.com)
• StriVectin-SD Eye Concentrate for Wrinkles (www.strivectin.com)
• theBalm Cosmetics INSTAIN Long-Wearing Powder Staining Blush in Swiss Dot (www.thebalm.com)

I was not super impressed to see red nail polish because I HAVE SO MUCH. That said, I really like CND's Vinylux nail system. When the polish is used with the top coat, it is supposed to last up to a week without chipping. It applied nice and thin but with good colour coverage and a nice gloss. It did actually last a week with minimal chipping (I expected some, I worked in the house and garden during the week).

The StriVectin-SD came in a good sized tube for an eye concentrate sample, which was great. The cream applies nicely, but it's too early to see results yet. The blush from theBalm was okay. It was long lasting, but the colour was too dark and concentrated for me. :/

Overall, this month's Topbox was meh. It didn't blow me away, it just felt like same old. Hopefully next month's Topbox will hold more interesting things!

For more info about Topbox, visit www.topbox.ca

May 2014 Topbox Review

It's that time of the month again...Topbox time! I'm still playing catch-up, so again, forgive the lateness of this post. Now on to this month's Topbox!

Here's what I received:

• Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Skin Balancing Lotion SPF 15 (www.elizabetharden.ca)
• Kinetics Nail Colour in Splatter It! (www.kineticsnails.com)
• Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Lashes in So Black! (www.lancome.ca)
• Benefit Posiebalm Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm (www.benefitcosmetics.com)
• 10-day supply of Lancôme foundation (received empty jar with coupon to redeem at The Bay)

It was another really great month! First off, my favourite product has to be the Kinetics nail colour. I'd never heard of Kinetics, but I was dying to try a splatter nail polish after seeing Maybelline and Revlon's versions at work. Here's a swatch of Splatter It!:

2 coats of Splatter It! on 2 coats of Rimmel 60 Second Nail Polish in Sunny Days

I think it looks awesome, and I've already had friends request to borrow it. I definitely want to check out more of Kinetic's other nail polishes.

I wasn't super excited to receive the Lancôme mascara just because I feel like I've received a lot of mascaras recently. That said, it IS a good mascara and I do love Lancôme products. The Elizabeth Arden lotion I was excited to try out because it's for combination skin, which I have. It's lightweight, not too greasy, and a little goes a long way.

I LOVE Benefit so I was VERY excited to try out the Posiebalm lip balm. It's super moisturizing and has a nice light pink tint. I almost cried when I accidentally ruined it in the washing machine a week later. :(

This was another great box from Topbox. I wonder what next month has in store?

For more information on Topbox, visit topbox.ca

April 2014 Topbox Review - Murale Edition!

When I received this month's Topbox, I was in for a pleasant surprise - I received the Murale Topbox! I know some people were underwhelmed by the regular Topbox this month, but I was quite pleased with the Murale Topbox. Let's take a look:

I received:

• Natura Bisse Diamond Extreme Eye Cream (www.naturabisse.es)
• Yves Saint Laurent Forever Youth Liberator Serum (www.yslbeautyus.com)
• Juicy Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive (www.juicebeauty.com)
• Ojon Revitatizing Mist (www.ojon.com)

Everything I received I will use, so that def makes it a good Topbox. The Yves Saint Laurent serum is great, I like it better than the Lancome one I received in the last Topbox, and it even comes with a dropper which is handy. The eye cream also seems good, though I've only used it one day so it's hard to say. The Ojon Revitalizing Mist left my hair feeling super soft and smooth. The only one I was a little unsure about was the Juicy Beauty product. It's touted as having exfoliating action in the enclosed literature, but there wasn't any noticeable exfoliation when applied. Afterward though, my skin felt great, firmer and good and clean. Maybe it's super fine!

Well, this was my first "not-regular" Topbox and I thought it was great. What kind of Topbox did you get?

Topbox March 2014 Review

The March Topbox has arrived! Full of new goodness to try out! For those who don't know, Topbox is a monthly beauty subscription service. For $12/mth you receive 4 deluxe beauty samples. I personally love Topbox because there is always one really luxe brand. Let's see this month's box:

I received:

• Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair (www.esteelauder.com)
• Belvada Cosmetics Blackhead Facial Mask (www.belvada.com)
• Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey (www.clinique.com)
• Epic Blend Hemp Lip Balm in Citrus Kick (www.epicblend.com)

I am so excited about this box because it comes with a Clinique item! Clinique is my absolute favourite makeup brand. I love the colour of this product too, it's like a cross between a lip stain and lip balm, and the colour is the perfect red tint for me. I haven't tried the Estee Lauder product yet, but I love Estee Lauder so I'm sure it will be fabulous. The Epic Blend lip balm is lovely, it's so fresh smelling and so soft going on. I absolutely needed more lip balms, given how nasty this winter has been. I have not had a chance to try the Belvada masks as I just did a mask. I've never tried any Belvada products before but I'm excited to try them out!

Another great package from Topbox, they are definitely one of my favourite subscription services.

To join Topbox, go to www.topbox.ca. They have a waiting list, but it's def worth the wait :)

February Topbox Has Arrived!

Yesterday I received my very first Topbox (www.topbox.ca). Topbox is a subscription box programs that sends you 4 beauty samples a month for $12, but there is a waiting list so you have register for that. It took me a couple of months to get in. Let's see what I got:

I received:

- Lise Watier Blush Powder in Libertine (http://www.lisewatier.com)

- Rodial Bee Venom Moisturizer (http://www.rodial.co.uk)

- Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant (http://www.elizabetharden.com)

- Estee Lauder Double Ended Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara and Pure Colour Gloss in Rock Candy (http://www.esteelauder.com)

I know and love all of those brands except for Rodial, but at £150 for a full-sized product on their website, it is easily the most luxe item I received. This box was definitely good value for my money and I am looking forward to posting about future boxes.