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The theme for the April 2014 Beauty Box 5 is Shades of Beauty! The focus of this months box is to take some time on yourself. Play around with your beauty items and enjoy the routine or change it up a little bit!
From BH Cosmetics, California Collection Eyeshadow Palette. You may recognize this one from it’s first appearance on my blog in my July 2013 ipsy bag. Not super crazy about the quality overall, but I do like the Malibu shade.
From Bonne Bell, Lip Definer in Boysenberry. Right off I knew this wasn’t my color, however formula wise it was easy to use. It layers well with the lipstick sent, which made me very happy. It’s swatched below on the left side of the pic.
From Nicka K New York, Hydro Lipstick in Concerto. I thought this lippie was smooth to wear and the color was perfect for me. Below this lipstick is swatched alone in the middle and to the right it’s layered over-top of the Bonne Bell Lip Definer, which surprisingly made a gorgeous rose mauve shade!
From Jergens, Natural Glow – 3 Days to Glow Moisturizer. This sample is a fantastic way to intro yourself to a buildable color to your skin that is natural and gradual . I used this last year and will definitely go back to it this year.
From Blum Naturals, All Purpose Cleansing Wipes. I got a citrus scent that is so yummy. These wipes are perfect for face makeup removal and I’m loving the ball chain attachment that makes it perfect for travel!
This months box was an excellent mix on makeup and skincare, with more of an emphasis on the makeup end. Last month was so skin care/body care heavy that it was nice to see a focus on makeup for this one and I was really happy to get to try the full sized lipstick from Nicka K.
Based off of this box it’s clear that the service is worth the $12.00 price tag. I’m looking forward to seeing what’s in store for May! There was also a small card included stating that if you share a pic of this month’s box on Instagram you can win full-sized versions of this months products! Make sure to use the hashtag #bb5fave and tag @beautybox5!
What is Beauty Box 5? Beauty Box 5 is a monthly beauty subscription service that is curated by a team of beauty experts. With each shipment you’ll receive 5 samples for $12.00 (monthly). You can also choose to save some cash and sign up for $30.00 and be billed quarterly or $99.00 and be billed yearly. Shipping is FREE and your membership also gets you exclusive discounts from partner brands.
You got some good stuff
Betzy Carmona recently posted..Sinful Colors Sweet Tooth – NOTD
I haven’t heard of most of those brands, I better get researchin’.
Clever Girl Reviews recently posted..Martha Stewart Collector’s Enameled Cast Iron Round Casserole Review
i’d love to get that palette
Chrissy recently posted..Smashbox Always Sharp 3d Liner – Orchid
That is a fabulous box! I love bluum.
Citizens of Beauty recently posted..Reef Sandals and Pretty Polish Picks
This is a really good box! I think I may get BB5 again!
This sub and Ipsy are a pretty good deal, and I love getting both! Very cool how you layered the lipstick over the liner and got that really pretty mauve. I need to try that with the ones I got, though mine were darker colors.
Nidia – Lit From Within recently posted..The Tie – Files
Def show me what color you made!
This was a super box!
Sheila recently posted..313/365 Days of Makeup IV
That looks like a fun box and a pretty good deal for the money. 🙂
Erika recently posted..Radiant Orchid Eye Look
I love the look of the eyeshadows!
Phyrra recently posted..Meet Me with Cover FX
Looks like the only thing different in our boxes is that the wipes were different scents
Laura My Newest Addiction recently posted..Alessandra Ambrosio at Louboutin Party
I got the same shades, and I didn’t think to layer. I’ll have to give it a go!
Amber recently posted..Soleil Toujours Sun and Skin Care
You’ve got to layer! I was so excited to see the color they made!
This was a great box, i love that it was so makeup heavy 😉
Anastasia recently posted..Nail Rock Doodad Colour and Seeing Spots Red Nail Wraps Review, Swatches, Pictures
me too!
We got the same liner color, it’s so pretty!
Miranda recently posted..Hautelook Exclusive Lip Bag on Sale This Weekend!
The lipstick look nice.
Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted..Take Off 10 Pounds Instantly With Hourglass Angel Body Shapers!
Not crazy about the box but I like the wipes, that would be a good item to receive.
I loved this month’s box!
Kelly R recently posted..Glitter Gal Spring 2014 Collection – Nuddy Nude and Good On Ya swatches
I love the sounds of that Nicka K lipstick! I really need to look into this subscription, every month I love the reviews I read!
BeautyJudy recently posted..Milani Eye Tech Perfection Liquid Liner
You got some great stuff. Love the palette
Kim recently posted..Review: NYX Matte Bronzers are Perfect for My Brown Skin {Swatches}
Not a bad box for $12!
I love Nicka K lippies… I think they’re great. Do you think BB5 is a good subscription box? I’m looking to cancel ipsy and looking for another.
Honeygirlk recently posted..Smashbox Always Sharp 3D Liners Review and Swatches
If you’re cancelling ipsy & still want affordable/quality this one would be what I’d go for. Birchbox is too iffy anymore.
nice box! i like the colors that were in it!
Kristyn recently posted..BITE Beauty Matte Creme Lip Crayons Review, Photos Swatches
What a great box. I am IN love with the Jergens lotion. And I am thinking so many great posts of products, I need the beauty Box 5. And a citrus scented face wipe- SOLD!!
Jamie @ Makeuplifelove recently posted..High vs. Low Beauty: MAC Eye Shadow Dupe Alert
I might have to sign up for Beauty Box 5! The boxes lately have been great!
Lisa Heath recently posted..Rite Aid & Revlon’s Your Story, Your Shade Diamond Dee & Pretty In Strength Swatches, Review & Giveaway
Good box! I like the lipstick.
Aleya Bamdad recently posted..BA Star Eyeshadow Review
Great box! Loving the shades in BH Cosmetics eyeshadow palette.
Leelo R recently posted..Alpha Hydrox Sheer Silk Moisturizer with SPF15
Lately the Beauty Box 5 have a ton of great products, can’t wait until I get my box
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Great box! Loving the collection of products/samples.
Ashley recently posted..Too Faced A La Mode Eyes Palette
Looks great! I absolutely love Nicka K lipsticks! So creamy and light on the lips. Lovin that color you got.
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