Beauty Box Five September 2016 | Unveiling and Review

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Each month BB5 curates a theme-based beauty box that features five products that range from full size to samples. The theme of the September box, "It's So Hard Not to Play Favorites," is made up of BB5 Staff Picks!

Here's what's in the September box:

Happy Brands Happy Hair Turban (Full Size. $18.00): This is such a plush and soft hair turban, and it is so simple to use. You simply twist it and use the bottom/loop system for a secure fit. This turban absorbs water quickly and efficiently, and it keeps your hair out of your face for skincare and makeup application. #happybrands

Go Smile Teeth Whitening Gel (Deluxe Sample. Full Size $29.00): This is a favorite with the BB5 staff because it is so easy to use and gives great results You simply apply equal parts of this gel and your favorite toothpaste to a dry toothbrush and brush for 2 minutes twice a day. They claim that it doesn't add any more time to your morning and evening toothbrushing routine, and that it delivers real results. I can't wait to give it a go! #gosmile

Be a Bombshell Smooth Criminal HD Finishing Powder (Full Size. $7.00):This translucent HD powder is formulated for all skin types, and can be used to set your foundation for longer wear, and to mattify skin, and even out the complexion. It has a gorgeous velvety texture, and can easily be used for touch-ups. BB5 Tip: Dip and tap brush before applying. I don't usually use HD finishing powders, but I will definitely give this one a try. #beabombshellcosmetics

Pur-Lisse Blue Lotus Essential Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 (Deluxe Sample. Full Size $55.00):  I am always looking for high quality sunscreens, and am very pleased to have this to test out.

According to Pur-Lisse,

Blue Lotus spf30 essential daily moisturizer with White Tea, Soy Proteins and Algae Extracts offers superior full-spectrum sun protection without a white tint.  This lightweight, nourishing formula pampers & protects against premature aging caused by the sun’s rays for healthy, smooth & soft skin. Anyone and everyone who wants hydrated skin combined with sun protection with no white tint.  For all skin types, even sensitive skin. #purlisseperfect

Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 2.00% / Homosalate 8.00% / Octinoxate 7.50% / Octisalate 5.00% / Oxybenzone 5.00%. 

Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein Octenylsuccinate, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Geraniol, Limonene, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil.

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes (Deluxe Sample. Full Size $5.99): I love facial wipes, and use them all of the time. They are so handy for removing makeup, and this deluxe sample packet is perfect for travel. I look forward to testing these out!

According to Simple,

Perfect especially for sensitive skin. Simple goodness: 1 Vital Vitamin: Pro-Vitamin B5 helps restore, soften and smooth. No alcohol, no oil. Non drying, no greasy residue. No perfumes, no dyes, no harsh irritants that can upset your skin. Simple skincare contains no animal derived ingredients.@simpleskincare #MakeUp4Makeup

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau), Cetearyl Isononanoate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Sodium Citrate, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Overall Assessment: The September BB5 box is such a great value, and I am particularly excited about the Happy Brands Happy Hair Turban! Thank you, BB5– I love your September picks!

Have you tried BB5 yet? What you you think about the September Box?

About Beautybox Five: Beauty Box Five is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic samples to your door every month. Aimed at introducing women to new cosmetic products and educating them on best practices, Beauty Box 5 scours the market to find the best products for your lifestyle.

Select the subscription plan that works best for you. Every month we will send you a mixture of carefully selected travel, deluxe and full-size samples. Their monthly plans begin at $12.00, but they offer a quarterly plan for $30.00 and a yearly plan for $99.00.

All members receive free shipping. Receive exclusive discounts from our partner brands.

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Copyright © 2016 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Beauty Box Five September 2016 | Unveiling and Review

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Each month BB5 curates a theme-based beauty box that features five products that range from full size to samples. The theme of the September box, "It's So Hard Not to Play Favorites," is made up of BB5 Staff Picks!

Here's what's in the September box:

Happy Brands Happy Hair Turban (Full Size. $18.00): This is such a plush and soft hair turban, and it is so simple to use. You simply twist it and use the bottom/loop system for a secure fit. This turban absorbs water quickly and efficiently, and it keeps your hair out of your face for skincare and makeup application. #happybrands

Go Smile Teeth Whitening Gel (Deluxe Sample. Full Size $29.00): This is a favorite with the BB5 staff because it is so easy to use and gives great results You simply apply equal parts of this gel and your favorite toothpaste to a dry toothbrush and brush for 2 minutes twice a day. They claim that it doesn't add any more time to your morning and evening toothbrushing routine, and that it delivers real results. I can't wait to give it a go! #gosmile

Be a Bombshell Smooth Criminal HD Finishing Powder (Full Size. $7.00):This translucent HD powder is formulated for all skin types, and can be used to set your foundation for longer wear, and to mattify skin, and even out the complexion. It has a gorgeous velvety texture, and can easily be used for touch-ups. BB5 Tip: Dip and tap brush before applying. I don't usually use HD finishing powders, but I will definitely give this one a try. #beabombshellcosmetics

Pur-Lisse Blue Lotus Essential Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 (Deluxe Sample. Full Size $55.00):  I am always looking for high quality sunscreens, and am very pleased to have this to test out.

According to Pur-Lisse,

Blue Lotus spf30 essential daily moisturizer with White Tea, Soy Proteins and Algae Extracts offers superior full-spectrum sun protection without a white tint.  This lightweight, nourishing formula pampers & protects against premature aging caused by the sun’s rays for healthy, smooth & soft skin. Anyone and everyone who wants hydrated skin combined with sun protection with no white tint.  For all skin types, even sensitive skin. #purlisseperfect

Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 2.00% / Homosalate 8.00% / Octinoxate 7.50% / Octisalate 5.00% / Oxybenzone 5.00%. 

Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein Octenylsuccinate, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Geraniol, Limonene, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Tagetes Minuta Flower Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil.

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes (Deluxe Sample. Full Size $5.99): I love facial wipes, and use them all of the time. They are so handy for removing makeup, and this deluxe sample packet is perfect for travel. I look forward to testing these out!

According to Simple,

Perfect especially for sensitive skin. Simple goodness: 1 Vital Vitamin: Pro-Vitamin B5 helps restore, soften and smooth. No alcohol, no oil. Non drying, no greasy residue. No perfumes, no dyes, no harsh irritants that can upset your skin. Simple skincare contains no animal derived ingredients.@simpleskincare #MakeUp4Makeup

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau), Cetearyl Isononanoate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Sodium Citrate, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Overall Assessment: The September BB5 box is such a great value, and I am particularly excited about the Happy Brands Happy Hair Turban! Thank you, BB5– I love your September picks!

Have you tried BB5 yet? What you you think about the September Box?

About Beautybox Five: Beauty Box Five is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic samples to your door every month. Aimed at introducing women to new cosmetic products and educating them on best practices, Beauty Box 5 scours the market to find the best products for your lifestyle.

Select the subscription plan that works best for you. Every month we will send you a mixture of carefully selected travel, deluxe and full-size samples. Their monthly plans begin at $12.00, but they offer a quarterly plan for $30.00 and a yearly plan for $99.00.

All members receive free shipping. Receive exclusive discounts from our partner brands.

Press Sample Courtesy of Beauty Box 5 All views expressed are categorically my own (Affiliate links).

Copyright © 2016 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.

Beauty Box 5 June 2015 | Unveiling and Review

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Each month BB5 creates a theme-based box, and the theme for June 2015 is glamorous travel. From makeup, to skincare to body care all of the TSA Compliant sized products can easily be stowed away in your travel bag.

 Contents of the June 2015 Box

1) Urban Decay Perversion Mascara (Deluxe Sample. $22.00 full size): I have been wanting to try this mascara for a while, and was thrilled to see a deluxe sample in the June BB5 box. #UrbanDecayCosmetics

According to Urban Decay,

Get bigger, blacker, badder lashes with our ultra-creamy, lengthening and volumizing mascara. So intense you might need a safe word, Perversion glides on and gets you sexy in one stroke. (Yet it won’t quit until you say when.) It’s insane how black it is…the purest, deepest, most intense black color imaginable. 

Perversion has a creamy, full-bodied texture that’s not too dry, not too wet. This allows just the right amount of “pull” so it glides through lashes. The result: incredible control for insane lashes. Go ahead and pile on coat after coat. Want to apply more before you go out at night? No problem. Even if it’s been all day since you applied, more Perversion always means more beautiful lashes. Our formula NEVER gets brittle or clumpy. 

Perversion Mascara contains Hairdensyl, a complex blend of proteins and amino acids—including marine glycogen, known to stimulate lash growth. Honey extract provides deep nourishment, sea idrolized elastine stimulates the hair follicle, and marine collagen protects. 

The twisted trim on the high-tech, volumizing brush latches on to each lash to separate and define; finally, a volumizing mascara with a clean, clump-free finish. It pulls through lashes smoothly and lays down a generous amount of product. No need to wiggle the wand or maneuver it at all different angles! 

Ingredients: Aqua (Water/Eau), Synthetic Beeswax, Acacia Senegal Gum, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Cera Carnauba/Cire de Carnuba), Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polybutene, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Soluble Collagen, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Behenic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Oleic Acid, Mel (Honey/Miel) Extract, Sodium PCA,Hydrolyzed Elastin, Glycogen, Serine. [+/- (May Contain/Peut contenir): CI 77499 (Iron Oxides)].

2) Herbal Essences Body Wash in Body Burst (1.2 oz Travel Size): I'm always happy to get travel size body washes to test out, and to toss in my bag for out-of-town trips. Herbal Essences Body Wash in Body Burst offers an invigorating citrus scent, and I plan on trying it out in my next shower. #HerbalEssences

According to Herbal Essences,

Herbal Essences Body Burst Body Wash gives your skin a burst of citrus scent to energize your senses. Almost like a shot of espresso! Indulge in an exhilarating shower experience that you are bound to love with an invigorating burst of citrus essences. It will awaken your senses and leave you feeling energized and ready to tackle whatever comes your way.

Ingredients: Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract, Pearl Extract, Passiflora Laurifolia Flower Extract, Passiflora Quadrangularis Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Yellow 5.

 LOL Rotational Eye Shadow in Splash that Cash

 Aren't these swatches luscious?!

3) LOL Rotational Eye Shadow in Splash that Cash (03) (Full Size $3.00): This is such a gorgeous eyeshadow palette, and it's hard to believe that it only costs $3.00 for six silky smooth and beautifully pigmented shadows. Aren't the green to khaki hues are absolutely stunning? #LOLCosmetics

According to lol,

lol’s rotational eye shadow palette presents the deliciously green-hued Splash That Cash. This green and khaki makeup palette will help you create a number of eye makeup styles, from a natural-looking gold-based look to a smouldering green gradient design. 

With long wearing colours and velvety textures, this makeup palette is a must-have for every makeup bag!

lol’s love for vibrant, runway-ready colours brings you the Rotational Eye Shadow palette range, a compact palette featuring six gorgeous shade choices. 

Ingredients: Mica, Paraffinum Liquidum, Talc, Dimethicone, Microcristallina Cera, Polybutene, Magnesium Stearate, Kaolin, Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, BHT, Parfum. May contain: CI 77891, CI 19140, CI 42090, CI 16035, CI 77077, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77742. Made in France.

4) Nails Inc. Nail Polish in Brompton Place (Full Size $9.50 0.33 oz.): What a pretty pink polish that's perfect for the warm weather! I will be painting my toes with Brompton Place this weekend! #NailsInc

According to Nails Inc.,

Looking for a quality pink nail polish that’s going to be wearable all year round? We recommend Brompton Place from Nails Inc. This creamy pink is bright enough to be noticed, but pale enough not to scream ‘look at me’. Perfect on summer nights as well as a nail staple through autumn and winter. Nails Inc Polishes suit all nail shapes and lengths.

Founded in 1999 by Thea Green MBE, nails inc is the UK’s leading fashion forward nail brand with a bestselling, highly sought after product range. Nails inc provides the ultimate affordable luxury, famous for its innovative, professional products. Thea’s fashion background played a huge role in the creation of the product range, ensuring there would always be the perfect shade to match the latest trends. Staying true to London heritage, each nail polish is named after a famous London destination.

Ingredients: Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Triemethyl Pentanyl Diisobutyrate, Triphenyl Phosphate, Diacetone Alcohol, Ethyl Tosylamide, Camphor, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Benzophenone-1, Dimethicone. May Contain: CI77891, CI60725, CI19140, CI15850, CI15880, CI73360, CI77510, CI77499, CI77491, CI77000, CI77163, CI77266, CI47000, CI42090, Mica, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminium Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alumina, Oleth-10 Phosphate, Tin Oxide

5) Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water (Single Use Sample Packet and $2.00 Off Coupon): I love Micellar Cleansing Waters, and have been wanting to try this one for some time. I would have preferred a TSA compliant bottle that is refillable, but I am happy to try it nonetheless. If I love the sample, I will definitely use the $2.00 off coupon to purchase a bottle. #TestTheWater

According to Simple,

Our Micellar Water is a perfect blend of multi-vitamins, skin loving ingredients and gentle cleansers to cleanse the skin while removing make-up. Skin is left feeling clean & hydrated.

Apply a generous amount to a cotton pad. Wipe the cotton pad all around the face, no need to rub the skin. Gently wipe around closed eyes and avoid getting into your eyes. No need to rinse after!

Features:

• Triple Purified Water: Our purest possible water to minimize potential for irritation from particles or contaminants that can irritate skin.
• Vitamin B3: Known to restore, soften and smooth skin. It's especially great for those with dry skin.
• Vitamin C: A water soluble antioxidant vitamin for skin.
• Hexylene Glycol: Helps dissolve makeup and kindly conditions the skin.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua, Eau) (Solvent), Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin (Humectant), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Soothing Agent), Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, PEG-6 Capryllc/Capric Glycerides (Surfactant), DMDM Hydantoin (Preservative), Cetrimonium Chloride , Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid (Buffering Agent), Potassium Chloride , Sodium Chloride (Viscosity Controller), Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (Preservative).

Bonus: $20.00 Coupon from GORGEHAIR.COM on all orders over $49.95.

Overall Assessment: I'm quite pleased with the BB5 June box, but if I had to pick a single item that really wowed me, it would definitely be the gorgeous LOL Rotational Eye Shadow in Splash that Cash. Nice job, BB5!

About Beautybox Five: Beauty Box Five is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic samples to your door every month. Aimed at introducing women to new cosmetic products and educating them on best practices, Beauty Box 5 scours the market to find the best products for your lifestyle.

Select the subscription plan that works best for you. Every month we will send you a mixture of carefully selected travel, deluxe and full-size samples. Their monthly plans begin at $12.00, but they offer a quarterly plan for $30.00 and a yearly plan for $99.00.

All members receive free shipping. Receive exclusive discounts from our partner brands.

Press Sample Courtesy of www.beautybox5.com All views expressed are categorically my own (Affiliate links).

Copyright © 2015 www.lolassecretbeautyblog.com All Rights Reserved.