Showing posts with label Mally Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mally Beauty. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

New Beauty Test Tube May/June 2014

Hello Sirens! I have so many subscription boxes to review, but tonight I'm sharing my May/June New Beauty Test Tube!


May/June Test Tube


Tan Towel Classic Self-Tan Towelettes Half Body Application For Face & Body
Full Size (5 Towelettes, Each 0.25 fl oz)-$24.00 Value!

Since I try to stay out of the sun as much as I can, I use a self tanner or get a spray tan if I want to darken my skin color. But I'm not typically a big fan of towelettes because it can be difficult to get an even application. Plus, I think it's kind of expensive per use compared to buying a bottle of tanning lotion. But I'll give these a shot since they are highly rated.


Macadamia Natural Oil Flawless Cleansing Conditioner
Deluxe Size (3 oz)-$12.38 Value!

This is the first conditioner I've seen that cleans hair by conditioning! I am really excited to try this shampoo alternative because if I don't wash my hair every day it ends up looking greasy. I usually try to utilize dry shampoo in between washings to give my hair a break, so I'm intrigued to see how this product will work.


Mally Evercolor Shadow Stick (Cobalt)
Full Size (0.06 oz)-$25.00 Value!


I love the lasting color of this eye shadow! The color is so pigmented, plus the stick makes for easy application. I am definitely interested in trying this in other shades. 


Revision Skincare Intellishade Broad-Spectrum SPF 45
Deluxe Size (Unknown)-Unknown Value

I couldn't find a size listed anywhere on the sample or its packaging, so I can't determine the correct value of this sample. However, the full size is 1.7 fl oz and retails for $52.00. I liked both of these tinted moisturizers, but lean more toward the matte finish. 


Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair!
Deluxe Size (1 fl oz)-$4.95 Value!

I got one of these in my January Ipsy bag, and really liked it. I don't have a lot of hair masks and it smells really good, so I haven't decided if I am going to pass it on to a friend or keep the extra. 


Jergens BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream
Deluxe Size (1 fl oz)-$1.73 Value!

I've been seeing this everywhere and have been wanting to try it, so I'm happy to have it included. But at this price point I feel they could have included the full size.


Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream
Deluxe Size (0.1 oz)-$1.60 Value!

This cream had a similar consistency to Vaseline to me, but it was nice to use on my lips and cuticles. I am curious to see how well it works on hands or cracked feet.

Beauty To-Go Extras:


Camille Beckman Glycerine Hand Therapy (Tuscan Honey)
Deluxe Size(1.35 oz)-$4.95 Value!

This hand cream contains a top not of honey comb, heart notes of brown sugar fig, and base notes of vanilla absolute and amber. I love the smell of this hand cream and can't wait to try other products from this brand!


Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths
Sample Size (1 Cloth)~$0.30 Value!

I've never used a product like this before, and this isn't something I would think to purchase for myself. But I will keep it in my bag to refresh on a hot day or to use after a workout.


CoTZ Face, for Natural Skintones, SPF 40 Sunscreen
Sample Size (1.0 g)-0.47 Value!

I don't know why people complain of getting too much sunscreen because most people aren't using enough! Sun protection is so important, so I am always happy to receive sunscreen, especially one I can use on the face!


FY Face Wraps (Avocado & Vitamin E)
(1 Facial Wrap, 0.81 oz)-$5.00 Value!

I love face masks because I feel like I'm getting a spa treatment while doing my skin good. While I'm use to using clay masks, I don't typically get to try these types of masks, so it's fun to receive.

Total Cost: $38.90 (29.95 plus $8.95 shipping)
Total Value: $80.38 not including the Intellishade!

This tube was kind of a mixed bag. Not only was it not valued as highly as the last tube, but it just didn't seem to have that wow factor. But despite this, I will use a lot of the items this summer.

What did you think of this tube? What kind of product would you like to see in a future tube?

If you would like to subscribe to New Beauty Test Tube and get $5 off of your first tube, send me an email with your first name at AquaticAllure@gmail.com requesting the discount. I will plug in your email address and first name into their website and they will send you information about how to get $5 off of your first tube.

Friday, May 16, 2014

New Beauty Test Tube March/April 2014

Hello beauties! Sorry, I'm a little behind in posting a few of my subscription reviews. But I'd rather put them up late than never at all. Today I am excited to present to you my first New Beauty Test Tube!! Unlike most beauty subscription boxes, New Beauty Test Tube is delivered 6 times a year.


March/April Test Tube

Unlike most subscription boxes, this one doesn't come in a box, but in a tube!
I love the pattern and color on this one!

 
It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Lite
Deluxe Size(2 fl oz)-$9.00 Value!
 
This product smells nice and is a good sample size. I am excited to try this out because I've heard so many good things about it. I just love multi-tasking products, especially ones designed to deliver 10 benefits!

 
GlamGlow Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment
Deluxe Size(0.5 fl oz)-$20.29 Value!
 
I'm not very excited to try this product since Beautypedia claims it contains irritants.

 
Lumene Vitamin C+ Pure Radiance Night Cream
Deluxe Size (0.5 fl oz)-$5.88 Value!
 
This is another disappointing product, but this time due to the jar packaging.

 
It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Powder Brush
Full Size-$48.00 Value!
 
I love makeup brushes, and this one is such as luxury because it costs more than any other brush in my collection! I just love the plush feel of the non-animal hair!
 
 
Mally High Shine Liquid Lipstick
Full Size (0.12 oz)-$20.00 Value!
 
I've been wanting to try Mally Beauty for months now, so I'm so excited to get this product. I just love the packaging-it's so cute! Plus, it's unique because it's rare to see snake print on cosmetics.

 
Orly Nail Lacquer (Beach Cruiser)
Full Size (0.6 fl oz)-$8.50 Value!
 
I can not say enough how much I love Orly polish! While I really like the shades and finishes of the new Color Blast line, I love the size and bottle design of their regular line. So I was beyond excited when I saw this polish- it's definitely a color I would have picked out myself!

 
Bioxidea Miracle 48 Excellence Diamond & Gold
Deluxe Size (1.05 oz)-$24.67 Value!
 
This is something I would never have purchased due to the price, but I am excited to try it out because I can't remember the last time I've used a mask like this. And while others may find it weird, I find it fascinating that you can use the remnants of the mask in your bathwater.

 
Grandelash-MD Grande Mascara
Deluxe Size(unkown)-Value Unknown
 
I'm not really excited about this product because I have so many mascaras. Even though I love mascara, I haven't gotten around to trying any of my new ones because I don't like to keep more than one mascara open since they expire so quickly. I will most likely be passing this lash boosting formula on to a friend.
 
 
Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil Rollerball
Full Size (0.6 fl oz)-$17.00 Value!
 
I was really disappointed when I saw that I got this instead of the blush I had seen in a unboxing video on YouTube. I have been wanting to sign up for NBTT, and the whole reason I finally decided to subscribe was to get the Tarte blush! Plus, I had already picked up the Tarte Little Miracles Best-Selling Essentials containing this oil on Black Friday. Still, this product helps reduce inflammation and is a great source of antioxidants, so I'm sure I'll get use out of it.

 
Beauty To-Go Extras

 Each tube includes some bonus samples!

 
Pro Strong Pro Advanced Fluoride Nail Strengthener (0.25 fl oz)-$7.49 Value!

I love trying new nail products and this is the fastest drying nail product I've come across!

 
Sothys [C] Renewal System Micro-dermabrasion Mask (0.28 oz)- $11.63 Value!

I find this scrub/mask hybrid an interesting concept, but that's where my intrigue ends. This is another average product not worth the money. I'm glad this was just an extra and not part of the main tube.

 
Memoire Liquide Vacances Liquide Eau de Parfum (0.03 fl oz)- $1.68 Value!
 
 
I love getting perfume samples and this one reminds me of the beach!! 

 
Rodial Stemcell Super-food Facial Oil (0.03 fl oz)-$2.40 Value!

I'm really intrigued to try this sample since everyone is getting into the facial oil trend.
 
Total  Cost: $32.90 ($29.95 + $8.95 Shipping-$5.00 Referral)
Total Value: $176.54
 
 I was a little bit disappointed because of exclusion of the Tarte blush because I didn't realize not everyone receives the same exact tube. But I'm quite happy overall because this tube contained a lot of full size products and contained a very high value. So while I won't use everything in the tube, I feel I got my money's worth and got the chance to try out some new products and brands that I haven't had the opportunity to try with my other subscription boxes.

What did you think of my first test tube? Do you prefer a monthly subscription or do you like getting a subscription bi-monthly or once a quarter?
 
If you would like to subscribe to New Beauty Test Tube and get $5 off of your first tube, send me an email with your first name at AquaticAllure@gmail.com requesting the discount. I will plug in your email address and first name into their website and they will send you information about how to get $5 off of your first tube.
 
 


Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Ipsy Glam Bag February 2014

Now it's time for Ipsy!!! Unlike Birchbox, they had a Valentine's theme this month!

 
This month's theme is The Look of Love!
 
 
February Bag

 
This is such a cute bag! I just love the pink cheetah print inside!!

 
Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini (Fuchsia Freesia)
Deluxe Size (0.14 oz)-$7.47 Value!
 
Everyone got one of these, but you could have also received it in the color Peony Petal. I've received a few of their products in previous Ipsy bags which I really enjoyed, so I'm sure I'll like this one too. I was also hoping to get this shade, so I'm glad Ipsy got it right!!

 
Zoya Nail Polish (Dot)
Full Size (0.5 fl oz)-$8 Value!
 
Every Ipster also got one of these, but some received it in the color Odette, a purple shade from the naturel collection. While this looks like a nice pink shade from the Awaken Spring collection, I'm  suppose to be getting a similar shade by Lauren B. Beauty in my Glossybox later this month. But I really can't complain since I love Zoya polish! Plus it's full size and a perfect shade for Valentine's!!

 
First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay
Deluxe Size (1 oz)-$5.11 Value!
 
This was a variation item. You could have instead received Uberliss RituOil, PHYTO-C Velvet Gel, Skyn Iceland Fresh Start Mask with Ice Age Mud, IPKN NY Moist & Firm BB Cream, Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Body Butter, NuMe Intense Renewal Mask, or Dr. Lin Skincare Acne Spot Corrector.  The only other item I wanted to try was the Pacifica product, but I am content with receiving the cleanser because it will come in handy at the gym!

 
J. Cat Beauty Eyelashes + Eyelash Glue (EL15)
Full Size-$3.99!
 
This was a variation item, in which you got two. Some Ipsters received this in style EL43, EL747L, EL747XS, EL01, EL05, EL13, EL15, EL20, EL66, or EL213. You could have instead received Jesse's Girl 9 Pan Eye Shadow Compact, City Color Be Matte Blush, Mally Beauty Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner, or Tini Beauty Eyetini Cordial Cream Shadow + Base In One.
 
I would have rather received the Mally Beauty eyeliner since I am an eyeliner junkie and have yet to try any Mally Beauty products. But I'm more in need of lashes than liner, so I guess this wasn't a bad pick. I do like that they included glue, so I don't have to go out and purchase some in order to use these. But it would have been nice to get a different style since this one reminds me of the Foxy False Eyelashes I got from BH Cosmetics.

 
Jesse's Girl 9 Pan Eye Shadow Compact (The Eyes Have It)
Full Size (0.22 oz)-$3.99!

 
You could have also received this palette in Tickled Pink, Brown Eyed Girl, and Behind Blue Eyes. I'm so happy that Ipsy matched this palette to my eye color, so this will compliment me well. I really liked the liquid liner I received in my September bag, and this palette also didn't disappoint. The shadows have decent pigmentation and the colors are pretty flattering. This turned out to be my favorite item in this month's bag!
 
 
Without Flash
 
 
With Flash
 
Total Paid: $10.00
Total Value: $28.56!


Overall, this was a pretty good bag this month. I was surprised by how much I ended up liking the Eyeshadow palette. It just goes to show you that sometimes it's good to try out new products that you may have prejudged. You just might end up finding a hidden gem!!
 
If  you'd like to sign up for Ipsy, I'd love it if you'd use my referral link!
By doing so I can earn credit towards receiving an additional product in my bag to review!