Here we are again for a battle of the subscription boxes! I have to be honest with you guys, this will be the last month of these post. I did cancel my subscriptions. For two reasons, but let's get into that after we find out who the winner is...
Now first things first for Ipsy, I love this months bag. I love these makeup bags because I like to trade them out in my purse every month, and I'm excited to start using this one!
Overall, it didn't seem too exciting at first...
This nail polish is by the brand Nickak, which I've never heard of. The color is beautiful. I looked everywhere and could not find a color name, but it is bright red.
Next is a roll on perfume sample, surprisingly a good size for a sample, and the brand is unknown, but it is called Snow. It seems ok, but nothing to write home about. I can say that after trying this on, my dogs wouldn't leave me alone! Maybe a good thing?
Now this is an impressive size product by Be a Bombshell and it is a stick highlight/blush. It seems to be like the Nars multiples. It's quite shimmery, but it is a pretty color.
Next is a full size NYX lipstick in the shade B52. I am in love with this color. Especially for this season! It's a dark red/nude. Wonderful for my skin tone, and for my taste in lip colors.
Last but not least is an eyeshadow trio by Pop Beauty. I didn't check for the color name, but it's a
neutral palette so it's already a winner in my book. I haven't used much from the brand, but just from my swatches it feels pretty sturdy and very pigmented.
And now we have Birchbox.
First we have a deluxe sample of Dry Shampoo. Once again I assume the brand is Klorane. I don't have anything to say about this at the moment, but it is a good size sample!
Next is a body lotion by Bee Kind. It smells very good, and as always lotion samples are always
handy for my purse and car. It will definitely be used!
Next is a BB cream sample com dr. Brandt. Now I'm going to rant for a moment so be prepared...what is the point of this being a packet sized...what is the point of filling out a beauty profile if you're not going to look at it. Instead of sending me two colors in tiny packets (which are too small for even one full use), why not look at the profile and send the right color in a bigger sample. End rant. Now despite that, it is said to be a matte BB cream, but I really can't review it, because I didn't get enough product too wear a full face of (in the one correct color of course).
We also received 3 packets of tea. Now once again begin rant...why would I get a tea sample? This is a beauty subscription, not a tea subscription. As an extra, it would be a cool idea, as my product that is really disappointing. End rant. I haven't tried them, but the flavors are Peach and Passion Fruit black tea, Jasmine Romance green tea, and English Tea No. 1 black tea. No comment on these so far.
And lastly for samples, a bag of vitamins. What the hell? Now you guessed it, another rant...what the hell? Birchbox, were you on drugs this month. It's December, Christmas season if you weren't aware, and you send us vitamins...I don't know this brand or anything about them, so these will be going in the trash.
And now for the extra, this is a screen cleaner for your phone promoting their new App. Probably my favorite thing from the whole box.
Now let me be fair by saying I understand this is only a $10 subscription, but still. It really feels like they have completely given up on giving good samples to their clients. I do understand that they've gotten a lot more popular, but that should make them better not worse. I cancelled both of my subscriptions before seeing what samples I received this month, and after receiving boxes I didn't regret my decision...for Birchbox. Immediately after opening my Ipsy I regretted it and jumped online to resubscripe for January. So can you guys guess who wins this month?
Now I understand I might have been a little harsh in this post, but I am here to gives honest opinions you guys. I was really disappointed, and I'm sorry, but that is why we have blogs and reviews to begin with.
I was impressed with Ipsy this month, and I would still recommend their services. If you're interested in getting a subscription you can sign up with the link below.
http://www.ipsy.com/r/4cfu
Now I hope everyone enjoyed your subscription boxes this month. What did you get?
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