YOU GUYS. This was my first year ordering a Beautylish Lucky Bag and I think I got a really good one! I unboxed this on my Instagram stories (not “live” but live-ish lol) so some of you may already know what I got, but because it was such a wonderful bag with some hot ticket items I wanted to do this blog post and share some swatches as well.
Year after year I see my blogging friends opening up their Beautylish Lucky Bags. Generally when it comes to things that are “surprise” (whether it’s present exchanges, grab bags, etc) I’m pretty unlucky. The only exception to this is my blogging group where we do a Secret Santa because those girls just get me. This year I decided I was going for it. When the bags shipped I stalked social media to see what everyone else got. Some of the bags I was dying over…. other I was thinking “OMG if that is the bag I get I’ll be the saddest”. What’s nice is that in these posts people are willing to do trades. So if you got an item you dislike or that you already own it appears to be pretty easy to trade with someone.
Beautylish Lucky Bag 2018 – What’s Inside Reveal / Open Box Swatches
what is it
The Beautylish Lucky Bag releases once a year after the holidays. It’s available in two sizes – XL and regular. The XL Lucky Bag is $150 + shipping and US only while the regular is $75 + shipping and available internationally. Inside you’ll get at least double your money in product but it’s all a mystery. Beautylish only allows one sold per person and all sales are final.
Based on the Japanese New Year tradition of fukubukuro, Lucky Bags are mystery bags full of our favorite beauty products. In creating this year’s Lucky Bags, we were inspired by the legend of the Seven Lucky Gods, who are said to grant luck and good fortune in the new year.
The bags are filled at random and based off of pictures it seems as though very few bags are completely identical. I can almost imagine them with 5-6 bins and they just pull one item per bin at random and put it in your box. If you’re really lucky you’ll get even more surprises inside for an even better “Lucky Bag”, some even include a gift card to Beautylish! You can’t choose what comes in your bag other than saying if you have fair-medium or medium-dark skin (though foundation and concealer are not included in Lucky Bags they try to suit your skin tone as much as possible), but they are filled with products from the lines that Beautylish carries – so at least it narrows it down some for you.
What is the Beautylish Lucky Bag
what is inside
Inside my Beautylish Lucky Bag I got 7 items. I already owned one and there was only one I wouldn’t use, to me that’s a successful bag and also a giveaway for you! 😉
Wayne Goss Brush 12 – for Contour Makeup
Wayne Goss Brush 12 ($53.00). This is a sculpting brush and I was over the MOON to get it. I own one other brush by Wayne Goss and it’s just a soft and luxurious as this one. I haven’t purchased more because they’re pricey, so getting one in this Lucky Bag made my day!
BECCA Apres Ski Eye Lights Eyeshadow Palette Review
Becca Eye Lights Palette ($45.00). This is from the Apres Ski Glow Collection and was an item that I had wanted to purchase. It’s a 7 shade, warm eyeshadow palette inspired by the shimmering skin perfectors.
Becca Apres Ski Eye Lights Eyeshadow Palette Swatches
Oribe Daily Ritual Cream Face Cleanser ($45.00). I love Oribe for hair care but I’m not well educated on their skincare items. I’m not really looking for a new cleanser so this will be included in the giveaway below.
Oribe Daily Ritual Cream Face Cleanser
Jouer Powder Highlighting Trio ($39.00). Another item I wanted to buy but passed on! I got the trio that included Skinny Dip, Rose Gold and Ice. Rose Gold and Ice are going to be go-to eye shadows for me… even though they’re technically highlighters I love them to amp up my eye looks!
Jouer Powder Highlighter Trio Set – Ice, Skinny Dip, Rose Gold
Charlotte Tilbury Bette Eyes to Mesmerize ($32.00). This is one that I own but it is STUNNING. It’s a great addition to the bag even though I already have it and will be included in the giveaway below. Here are swatches.
Charlotte Tilbury Bette Eyes to Mesmerize Cream Shadow Review
Natasha Deonoa 54M Rosy Nude Matte Lip Color ($24.00). Yet another product I’m dying to try! I’m a huge fan of Natasha Denona and this shade is actually one I’d have probably opted for on my own.
Natasha Denona Matte Rosy Nude Lipstick
The Ordinary High-Adherence Silicone Primer ($4.90). When I purchased my Caffeine Solution I almost picked this up too. I’m glad I waited! Though products from The Ordinary aren’t pricey they’re very popular and hard to keep in stock. I’m shocked (but REALLY HAPPY) that Beautylish included them in a lot of the Lucky Bags.
The Ordinary High Adherence Silicone Primer
final thoughts
All in all I’m VERY pleased with the contents of my Beautylish Lucky Bag. For $75 (+tax/shipping) I got $242.90 worth of beauty items that I’m excited to try out and to own. That’s almost a 75% discount off of the retail value of those items! It’s a total crap shoot what you’ll be getting but based off of this experience I am definitely going to get one next year and hopefully I’ll be able to snag the XL bag!
Beautylish Lucky Bag 2018 Swatches – Charlotte Tilbury Bette Eyes to Mesmerize, Jouer Ice, Skinny Dip & Rose Gold Highlighters and Natasha Denona Rosy Nude Matte Lipstick
shop my lucky bag
If you’re loving the contents of my Beautylish Lucky Bag click the product pic below to buy it!
availability
The Beautylish Lucky Bag is available only once a year and sells out quickly (especially the XL size). Click here to sign up and be notified when the next bags become available!
GIVEAWAY!
how to enter
There are TWO mandatory options in order to enter this giveaway.
- The first is to simply leave a comment below answering what your favorite drugstore product is. This option is here so if you don’t feel like signing up for anything or following anywhere you don’t have to.
- The second is to sign up for the newsletter! Currently I put out the newsletter twice a week – at most 3 times. It’s not spammy and this way you won’t miss anything that happens on the blog (like GIVEAWAYS haha!).
- After those two options are completed more options open up to you so that you have more ways to enter. More entries give you a greater chance of winning!
giveaway info
This giveaway is open to EVERYONE. WORLDWIDE. I got you ? The giveaway begins on 01/23/2018 and will end on 02/06/2018. The winner will be randomly picked via the Rafflecopter Widget and contacted by me. The winner has 48 hours to respond to my email with their shipping info or another winner will be randomly selected.
To complete all of the entries wait for the Rafflecopter Widget below to load up and just follow the directions. It’s SO SIMPLE!
the prize
One (1) Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerize in Bette and one (1) Oribe Ritual Cream Face Cleanser (both full size and brand new). I’ll also be throwing some other surprises into the box because what good is a flat rate box that isn’t full?!
enter here
Good luck!
My favourite drugstore makeup product is essence 2 in 1 Eyeshadow & Liner waterproof in ‘She’s got the Mauve’ shade. It’s the most beautiful liner and eyeshadow and I wear it all the time! It’s more of a taupey grey with a hint of mauve but has a nice sheen to it. It’s gorgeous and so cheap! Like $5 or $7 CAD or something! Such a steal!
Rimmel has some great products. My favorite is all their mascaras.
Maybelline New York Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil its amazing to use.
Right now I’m loving L’OREAL Infallible Total Cover foundation!
My most recent favorite beauty item is Revlon Kiss Balm in Sweet Cherry.
I follow you on twitter as @carawling2, I copied wrong info in box
I love Burts Bees tinted lip balm!
I like L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup.
Revlon Colorstay foundation
Hard question
Has to be the Bourjois compact it is such a great glow.
Would love to win need cheering up come put of hospital after a long stay and very poorly.
Been wanting to try both of these products
Thank you
My favorite drugstore beauty product is Revlon Colorstay foundation
I subscribe to your newsletter. I don’t buy any makeup because we are retired and on a fixed incombe
But I still like to look good
Revlon eye liner.
I love REVLON®
COLORSTAY™ 2-IN-1 COMPACT MAKEUP & CONCEALER
I like maybelline lash sensational mascara and NYX dewy setting spray!
Maybelline lash sensational mascara.
I am loving Aveeno daily clear complexion cleansing pads right now.
Max Factor cream puff blushes are my fav from drugstore ???
the wet and wild nude eye pencil for under the eye, great for wake up your eyes
I’ve always said the best mascaras are from the drugstore but my favourite product is my Wet & Wild bronzer…so affordable and pretty!
My favorite drug store product is hard to find lately. It is the Freeman Bare Foot Softening Foot Lotion in Invigorating Peppermint & Plum. I live in the desert and spend more than half the year in flip flops and sandals. This stuff works wonders on cracked heels and smells absolutely wonderful!
I love Maybelline products and one of the favorite is their strobing stick!
Great post babe!! you got such an amazing bag!!
Definitely NYX Total Drop control foundation! But I recently discovered Wet n Wild’s shadow primer and have been thoroughly impressed
My favorite drugstore product of all time is the Covergirl Super Sizer mascara!! It’s so good and doesn’t smudge on my super oily lids ?
I love noxzema face cleaner
Revlon eyeliner
I can’t go anywhere without my mascara on!
Rimmel Mascara
Covergirl lash blast mascara!
My all time fave drugstore product has to be the makeup revolution eyeshadow palettes!
annabelle blast off mascara. pretty good dupe for benefit roller lash!
Rimmel Mascara
Essences’s gel top coat!
Elf eyebrow pencil
Love dry shampoos in pharmacies! Thanks
My favorite drug store product is elf gel liner.
I absolutely love Physician Formula products ! I have never recieved as many comments on my makeup or skin as when I wear them !
I am currently love my Ordinary Serum and Moisturiser
Ahh, what an awesome bag. I am definitely going to check this out. Lately, I have still been loving the Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation. I think it’s pretty solid for drugstore!
My favorite beauty store product is Sally Hansen nail polish remover..cus a girl shouldn’t have to wear the same color every day
You can never go wrong with Burt’s Bees chapsticks!! They are incredibly moisturizing and come in a variety of flavors and colors.
My favorite drugstore product is Covergirl Lash Blast mascara.
My favourite drugstore makeup pieces right now are the metallic Eyeshadow and Eyeliner Duo chubby sticks from essence cosmetics. The purple silvery grey shade is my favourite!
I love Cover Girls pressed powder – most of my other makeup is straight from Sephora, but I’ve never found a powder I like as much!
My favorite drugstore beauty product is the Catrice Liquid Camouflage Concealer
I really like loreal voluminous mascara.
I am a lifelong Loreal Eye Liner fan from any local drugstore!
I love the Neutrogena eye makeup remover and the Bioderma micellar water.
Sorry to make a goofy comment before. Ok, now you’re going to think I’m dumb for real. 🙂 my favorite drug store product is Maybelline Fit Me foundation.
I haven’t tried any of Hardy Candy’s products except their makeup primer. I liked it! It seems like they have lots of makeup that I would love to try.
Maybelline Great Lash mascara!
My favourite drugstore product is Marcelle loose face powder
My favorite drug store product is Simple Micellar water. Its cheap, and really cleans skin without stripping natural oils from skin.
Rimmel stay matte powder.
my favorite item would be the lise watier eyeliners
Maybelline Baby Skin
My favourite drugstore product has to be the Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara! 🙂 It’s one of my absolute favourites and rivals some of the higher end ones that I own.
Maybelline dark circle eraser and olay night creams
My favorite is the Nyx pore filler primer!
My favorite drugstore brand is Neutrogena.
My favorite drugstore beauty product is the L’oreal voluminous mascara in carbon black!
E.L.F highlight and concealer duo! It is my go to to hide my dark circles and make myself look awake!
Ohhh I really like the Physicians Formula’s Butter Bronzer!!!
I love Milani’s blush. They are so pretty.
My favourite drugstore product has to be the Rimmel stay matte powder.
I’m still obsessed with Maybelline’s Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation!
My favorite drugstore product is Boots #7 Protect and Perfect Intense Night Cream. They make very fine skincare.
My favorite drugstore product is the Essence Lash Princess mascara!
TRESemme Hair Spray, Extra Hold.
I love the Revlon Great Lash Blackest mascara 🙂
I enjoy Shea Moisture products a lot lately. Mostly because they’re one of the more natural brands that can be found at my local stores. Though I would love to see more of their selections available (at least where I live they only tend to stock a few items.)
I love L’Oreal Telescopic Mascara & Neutrogena Makeup Removing Wipes!
Mac Ruby Woo lipstic
My absolute favorite drugstore product is Flower’s blush.
I love Rimmel London and Makeup Revolution
my favorite drug store item is cover girl mascara
My fav is the Covergirl lash blast inthe orange tube.
Loreal Lash Paradise mascara.
My favorite drug store beauty product is Maybelline Great Lash Mascara which I have been using since I was a teenager.
I like to use Loreal mascaras.
Covergirl Lashblast Volume! My go to drugstore mascara… <3
Hmm…maybe the Maybelline Great Lash mascara.
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I like neutrogena foundation.
I like the Loreal Paris Lash Paradise mascara!
I like dove hair products)
I love the Physicians Formula Butter Bronzers
My favourite is Olay Regenerist Micro Sculpting Cream SPF30
I love Maybelline great lash mascara as my drugstore beauty pick
My favorite drugstore product is petroleum jelly. I use it on my lips and in the winter I mix it with my lotion to use on my feet. I use it on my feet once a week at night. After mixing it up and applying it to my feet I put on (breathable) cotton socks. It works wonders for dry skin and it’s very inexpensive!
I love Physicians Formula’s Butter Bronzer!
I love B.B. creams
i love a superlustrous Revlon lippie I own
I really like the Maybelline dark circle eraser.
Awesome bag! Skinny Dip is my go to highlighter! Love it! I think my favorite drugstore product is Milani eyeshadows! They were there first truly bright shadows I ever owned and they still hold a special place for me.
What is your favorite drugstore beauty product? Essence cosmetics
Love Pixi Petra Glow-y Powder.
right now i am really loving wet n wild photo focus foundation!
facial products, such as cleanser and moisturizer, along with mascara.
A new to me product I’m loving is Rimmel’s Instaflawless skin tint. I did not like their BB cream or their foundation, but this is good for light makeup days. An old favorite is Revlon Ultra HD Gel Lip Color in Sunset . It never leaves my bag, perfect MLBB and not sticky.
My absolute favorite drugstore product is my Lypsyl moisturizing lip balm. It is seriously the best thing ever!
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I don’t have money to buy anything but food. We are retired.
My favorite drugstore items are Pantene hair products.
Favorite drugstore item is definitely a L’Oreal liquid felt tip eyeliner. I have no idea what the real name is but it’s my go-to eyeliner, and I love it.
My favourite drugstore product that I use every night is the NUXE Rêve de Miel Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm. Regards from Spain!
Marta
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I love so many drugstore brands but I guess my most consistent buy is Maybelline Fit Me foundation
I love Revlon Photo Finish products
Fave drugstore product is Olay 4 in 1 facial cleansing cloths. The ones you wet and they lather up
I like to use Coty loose powder from the drug store.
Rimmel 25hr lasting finish foundation is my favorite 🙂
What a fabulous bag. I love my Lucky Bag but yours is even better. That WG brush is amazing. I’m excited about the Jouer highlighters that I got too.
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If I had the $ I’d buy ALL the WG brushes! They feel so good!
I love drugstore lipsticks. Particularly the Maybelline Color Sensational line.
my favorite drugstore product is physicians formula’s eye booster 2–in–1 lash boosting eyeliner in ultra black .
although it’s not waterproof , i love how pigmented & smooth it is . it doesn’t bleed & dries down matte .
The facial cleanser from Oribe sounds interesting!
I would say Rimmel pressed powder!
My fave drugstore product is probably PF Eye Booster 2 in 1 eyeliner!
My favorite is the Essence volume stylist mascara, so good!
OMG, you got a wonderful bag from Beautylish! I am no missing out on this next year! Thank you for hosting such an amazing giveaway, Brooke! I almost bought CT Bette the other day!
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Bette is SO gorgeous! I love every single one of the eyes to mesmerize!
I really like Vichy face wash and moisturizer which I buy at the drugstore!
I am really impressed with the Eddiedunckhkuser lipsticks I’ve tried. I haven’t tried but two but I like them. I love all of these in your post.
Loreal Lash Paradise mascara!
I seriously need to get one of these next year! I’d heard a lot of mixed things from people, so I didn’t splurge this year and now I’m kind of regretting it. I don’t purchase from Beautylish often, so a lot of the brands included are ones I most likely own little to nothing from. I would have died to get a Wayne Goss brush or any of those Jouer highlighters!
I was impressed with my bag for sure. I did see a few bags that I probably wouldn’t have been happy with, and not just because I already owned some items lol but I think next year I’ll try for the XL bag. I’ve heard they give first dibs to people that spend over $1000 a year on their site, which I don’t come even remotely close to lol but if I don’t get an XL I’ll absolutely get the regular again.
PF Butter Bronzer