Subscription Boxes – Page 5 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Birchbox + Women’s Health Partner for Second Year in a Row!

Sample Birchbox + Women's Health Box — Sample Birchbox + Women’s Health Box

Birchbox + Women’s Health are thrilled to announce our partnership for the month of July. This month, Birchbox + Women’s Health have collaborated to create a special edition Birchbox focused on wellness.

This is the second time that Birchbox + Women’s Health are partnering to bring Birchbox subscribers products hand-picked by Women’s Health editors. Themed “Power Up,” the box will feature products to help you take your beauty routine up a notch and includes brands like Supergoop!, Benefit, Cynthia Rowley, and Vasanti. The box shown above is once variation that you may receive.

Existing Birchbox subscribers will receive the Women’s Health box as their July box; new subscribers can sign up here until July 30th: https://www.birchbox.com/invite/dr1xf (This is my referral link for points. I would love it if you used it when signing up, thanks!). If you haven’t signed up yet, use coupon code WOMENSHEALTH100 when you order to get an extra 100 points ($10) to use in the Birchbox shop.

Do you subscribe to Birchbox? I have an account, but haven’t signed up for the monthly box yet. I’ve been thinking about it, because it gets such great reviews and their points program is amazing! You can purchase items from their store with the points.

If you receive the July box, leave a comment with the products that you receive. I would love to know what you get!

Blush Mystery Beauty Box — A Fab Beauty Subscription Box!

I was sent this wonderful July Blush Mystery Beauty Box to Review for my honest opinion. What is the Blush Mystery Beauty Box, you ask? From the website:

Monthly Beauty Picks Delivered Straight to Your Door!

Love beauty products? Join the club to sample the latest and greatest products in skin care, hair care and makeup handpicked by a team of beauty pros!

Each month, we’ll be offering a different blush Mystery Beauty Box, featuring mostly full- and (some) travel-size products worth at least $100.
Products are handpicked by our panel of beauty experts, so you know you’re getting only the best.
Enjoy a Free Gift with your Beauty

The Mystery Beauty Box is only $34.95 (a $100+ value!), or as low as $24.95 with monthly subscription.

Here is a peak inside of my July box! I know it’s August, but I was very happy to receive this awesome bag full of goodies! I received:

Philip B. Self Adjusting Hair Spray– ($22 for 5.07 fl. oz, full-sized) — Gives you touchable, adjustable hold – never sticky or tacky. Enriched with Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Phytantriol (Amino Acids) to strengthen and condition your hair while adding body and shine. Doubles as a fantastic root volumizer.

What I think: I love how the more you use, the stronger hold that you get, but it never makes the hair stiff. Available at www.philipb.com.

Lumene Vitamin C+ Pure Radiance 24H Lotion ($20 for 1.7 fl. oz. full-sized) — Natural radiance & detox for brighter skin! Refreshing lotion invigorates and balances the skin’s functions. The lotion leaves a matte surface on the skin. Regular use normalizes sebum production and helps to reduce the appearance of pores.

Arctic cloudberry seed oil, which is bursting with natural antioxidants, protects the skin from stress factors. The detox properties of cloudberry nectar help to make the skin look brighter and more radiant. Ideal for women especially 25+ who are in the middle of the “rush years”. Ideal for normal to combination skin. Paraben-free. Synthetic colorant-free: the colour of the cream comes from cloudberry. Product contains over 90 % natural ingredients.

What I think: This is a really nice lotion! I love the 24 hours, but I would love it more if it had SPF. It does give the skin a nice glow. Learn more at www.lumene.com and it can be found at mass market retailers near you!

Bioelements Quick Refiner – (.25 oz Value $3.83, $46 for 3 oz) – Eliminates dead surface cells, uncovers smoother, softer skin, targets the appearance of pores and used once a day will last almost 4 months!

What I think: This really makes my skin smooth! It is also unscented, which I really like. This is a good-sized sample, because you don’t need a lot. Available at www.bioelements.com

Hydroxatone AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex SPF 15 ($50 for .5 oz) – By employing the most advanced beauty research technology, Hydroxatone products conclusively deliver rapid, safe and long-term visible results. AM/PM Anti-Wrinkle Complex SPF 15 is a unique moisturizer specifically designed to increase skin hydration and soften the appearance of visible wrinkles by helping the skin stimulate the production of collagen. Increased collagen produces a long-term reduction in visible wrinkles, crow’s feet, and facial lines. Your multi-functional anti-aging powerhouse and moisturizer in one! Hydroxatone is formulated for all skin types, both women and men, and all ethnicities.

What I think: I haven’t tried this yet, but I have always wanted to try Hydroxatone, so I am really excited about it. I also think it is a great item to find in the bag! Available at www.ulta.com and www.hydroxatone.com.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pad ($18 for 10 pads) — Alpha Beta Glow Pads provide a radiant, sun kissed glow year-round, without exposure to the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays. Formulated with the sun vitamin, Active Vitamin D, these pads give the face believable, natural color.

What I think: I have tried one of these and I love the natural color you get. Also, it is not smelly (lots of self tanners are). Available at Sephora stores and www.qvc.com.

Deborah Lippmann 3D Holographic Luxurious Nail Color in Ray of Light ($19 USD, full-sized) – This is an indigo jelly polish with a little copper red holographic glitter.

What I think: VERY pretty! This is the first thing that I tried on when I received the bag. I love blue polishes and think that this is perfect for fall! Avaialbe at beauty.com and other fine beauty stores.

Emani Organic Lip Shine in Blush ($16 full-sized) — Cover your lips with spectacular color. EMANI Organic Lip Shine is a long-wearing formula that enhances lips without leaving a sticky finish. Fruit oils and vitamin E moisturize to maintain a pout that’s soft and in kissable condition.

What I think: I love that this is organic. The shade is so pretty too, and it is very moisturizing. Available at blush.com

I believe this awesome July 2013 Blush Mystery Beauty Box had almost $150 worth of products in it! Such a great deal! I highly recommend the Blush Mystery Beauty Box! Visit www.blush.com to sign up.

Enjoy!

From The Lab Subscription Beauty Box

Innovative brand From the Lab has already shown us they understand what makes us beauty fanatics blush. This new and unique monthly subscription service is designed to give every woman access to the future of high-end beauty products before they hits shelves. In the first box, From the Lab brought us beauty from the future in the form of primers packed with anti-aging properties, color correcting capabilities and pore minimizing assets. Cutting-edge ingredients like Peruvian Rhatany Root Extract provides anti-aging and skin-conditioning benefits while Para Cress Flower Extract stimulates collagen production and increases the skin’s natural lifting capacities to deliver visible results in just 30 days!

For a limited time, From the Lab is offering a special charter membership for the low price of $19.95! While they can’t tell you what’s coming up next, they can promise between 1-3 completely revolutionary products in each box that can’t be found anywhere else for up to 18 months!

Price: $19.95 (+S&H) per month for a charter membership. Once fully launched the price goes up to $29.95 (+S&H) per month.

These are full-size, 30-day supplies of 1-3 beauty products each month (project value $40-200). Memberships are limited. From the Lab offers a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

To request and inviatation to join, visit FromtheLab.com and click on the Get Invited Button on the upper right hand corner.

I received the June box to review courtesy of From the Lab from my honest review. The two products that I received in the box were Face Primer No. 327 and Eye Lift Primer No. 328. I have to say, I love both primers and use them every day (and I have a lot of makeup and skin care to choose from each day)!

Face Primer No. 327 — The claim is that it glides on to your skin, creating a smooth, even canvas that keeps your makeup looking fresh for up to 24 hours. Its advanced formula enhances adherence while it calms and repairs the appearance of your skin by giving you multiple skincare benefits in a single primer including anti-aging, color correction and pore minimizing.

What I think: When I first pumped this out, I was very surprised. It is white and thin, like a sunscreen. It is unscented. When I apply it onto my face after moisturizing it instantly smooths and evens the color on my face. It’s pretty amazing. The finish is really natural, not too matte or too glowy. LOVE this! Sometimes I put it on and nothing else before a little powder and blush.

Eyelift Primer No. 328 — The claim is that it nourishes the delicate skin of your eyelid while minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Its weightless, pure velvet cream texture diffuses light to provide an optical smoothing effect, while its innovative, extremely long-wearing formula prevents creasing and keeps your eye shadow vibrant for up to 12 hours.

What I think: I have been known to put this on, a little liner and mascara and go out the door. It is so pretty! It has a sheer beige color that evens out the eyelid’s tone and is pretty by itself if you want a neutral eye! And shadows last longer when the primer is applied first!

So visit FromtheLab.com and check it out. It is an inexpensive way to try quality skincare and makeup products!

Enjoy!

Wantable Monthly Makeup and Jewelry Subscription Boxes

Products You May Receive in the April Makeup Wantable Box

I was recently very lucky to receive a complementary Wantable Makeup Box for my honest review.

What is Wantable? It is a new monthly makeup or jewelry subscription service. For a $40 one-time fee or $36 if you subscribe, you will receive 4 to 6 full-size premium makeup products or 4 to 5 boutique jewelry items that are valued at $80-$100.

To get started on the website (www.wantable.co), click on whether you would like a makeup or a jewelry box. Then after a few questions regarding your preferences, you can sign up to receive a box. If you decide to subscribe, you can skip a box or cancel at anytime.

The following is what you will receive in April Wantable Boxes:

Makeup Box:

4 to 6 full-size premium makeup products.
Featuring celebrity makeup artist Iris Moreau.
Each box hand-picked just for you to perfectly match your style preferences.
Expert application advice for each product.
Free shipping and free returns.
100% satisfaction guaranteed.

Jewelry Box:

4 to 5 boutique jewelry items.
Hand-selected by fashion photographer and stylist Helen Berkun.
New and unique items sourced every month.
Expert accessorizing to help you wear each piece.
Customized to your personal style preferences.
Free shipping and free returns.
100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Your box will contain on-trend and personalized product

The products I received are:

Color Club Nail Polish in Wild Cactus, emerald green ($8 USD http://www.shopcolorclub.com)

Be a Bombshell Eye Shadow in Risky Business, a shimmering golden brown ($14 http://www.beabombshellcosmetics.com)

Manna Kadar Blush in High Five, a peachy-pink ($19 USD www.mannakadarcosmetics.com)

Real Techniques 2-in-1 Kabuki Folding Brush ($10 USD http://www.realtechniques.com)

Be a Bombshell Onyx Mascara ($15 USD http://www.beabombshellcosmetics.com)

Paula Dorf Eye Liner in Chocolate, a deep brown ($20 USD www.pauladorf.com)

Plus a sample card with 29 Cosmetics skincare.

The retail total of these products is $86. I think this is a great deal for $36 – $40!

I haven’t tried most of these brands (except for Color Club) and I was so excited to try them! I love the green (Pantone color of the year) polish. It is a gorgeous color and quite edgy. The eyeshadow is a great everyday neutral. The blush is so pretty and shimmery. The brush is very cool, it unfolds so it can be used as a wider, flat brush for blush or bronzer. Close it up and it is a good kabuki powder brush. It has very soft bristles, too.

My least favorite products are the mascara, which gives a natural look (I like a more dramatic look) and the eyeliner is not very pigmented. They will be fine for a soft, natural look.

I recommend this service. Getting full-sized products is amazing and they are from some great brands. Visit www.wantable.co to sign up! Also, visit them on Facebook and Twitter on www.facebook.com/Wantableco and @Wantableco.

Enjoy!