Complimentary box provided for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I only promote what I love! 

Friends, if you haven’t seen my previous Beauty Box 5 reviews, you may want to take a moment to check them out. I always give you brutal honest truth about what I think about the offerings in this highly affordable beauty subscription box. Sometimes I’m super impressed, and sometimes I’m totally underwhelmed. But I still think this box, which is just $8.75/box when you go for the annual subscription, is well worth the risk you take by sometimes getting a dud or a sample in your box that you didn’t really want.

Here’s what I’ve reviewed so far (lots of video unboxings, so be sure to check them out if that’s your thing!).

Curious to learn more? Check out my other Beauty Box 5 reviews below.

July’s Beauty Box 5

November’s Beauty Box 5

December’s Beauty Box 5

January’s Beauty Box 5

February’s Beauty Box 5

March’s Beauty Box 5

April’s Beauty Box 5

Based on my previous reviews and my particular likes and dislikes, when I heard that the May box was all about skin care I was pretty much certain that I was going to hate it. But the joke’s on me, friends, because this actually turned out to be one of my favorites! Check out my video below and let me know which item on your list would be your favorite (also? Someone please clue me in on how to actually take care of your cuticles. I’m totally lost!).

Complimentary box provided for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always. Affiliate links included.

Yesterday my March Beauty Box 5 showed up, and I confess that I was stalking the mail man to get my hands on it. That’s a pretty good sign that I like this subscription service! If you are new to Beauty Box 5, I think this is one of the very most affordable beauty subscription boxes out there (as low as $8.75/month if you buy a year subscription!). You get a combination of full size and deluxe sample size products (always 5, total) and you also get a combination of drugstore-type brands and higher end brands. I like it because it reflects my budget and the way I shop for beauty products…I like lower prices if I can get them, but I’m not afraid to splurge if something is really worth it!

Previous Reviews

If you want to see other reviews I have done to get a sense for what the boxes are like, check ‘em out!

July’s Beauty Box 5

November’s Beauty Box 5

December’s Beauty Box 5

January’s Beauty Box 5

February’s Beauty Box 5

March Beauty Box 5

So the theme for this month was Hustle, and it was a theme that resonated with me as a “mompreneur” (I’m not so sure I like that term…can’t decide…). Anyway, I liked the idea of having some excellent skin care products as your base and a few bold beauty products with easy application to get out out the door fast and looking great.

Here’s what you’ll find in this month’s box:

And let’s break down the contents, starting with what I didn’t love.

1. Eslor Introductory Collection

If you’ve read my other reviews, this is no surprise. I never like getting skin care because I stand by my previous statements that deluxe samples of skin care products don’t last long enough for you to determine if you actually like the product. It’s just a principle matter with me. I’ll always give a thumbs down to the skincare stuff. That’s just me!

2. Elite Therapeutics Rosemary Eucalyptus Body Cream

For a body cream, I thought the sample size was a bit too small, personally. Also? The smell that they claim to be “divine” is…not so much. It is a very mild scent, but not at all pleasant. I blame this, of course, on the fact that I have  fierce essential oils collection and the oils I have are unmatched in quality. I think my nose has become an essential oil snob!

3. Scandalous Thickening Mascara by Nanacoco

I was pleased to see this product because I use mascara pretty much every day. This is a drug store quality product, retailing for $4.99. And it’s not the best mascara I’ve ever tried. But certainly not the worst. I think the formula is on the thin side and the wand is lacking. I have to apply several coats for my lashes to look thicker and longer. But I do eventually get there. Don’t love it, but I like it!

4. Laugh Out Loud Lip Gloss by Nanacoco

I was surprised to see 2 products from the same brand in this box. I’d personally prefer to get all different brands, if possible. Looks like the colors people receive for this item will vary. My color is desert trip. It veers a tad orange for me, but it blends well with other colors and I love the high level of shine.

5. Styli-Style Line & Seal Twist Mechanical Eye Liner

This was the big winner for me. Again, the colors receive will vary. I got raisin, which is a deep purply-brown and I super duper love it. The liner is creamy, goes on smooth, and doesn’t need to be sharpened. It’s a perfect shade for spring and I can also see it pairing well with certain eye shadow shades in the fall. LOVE it!

I’m hoping to see a lip liner in the mix in the next month or two from Beauty Box. That’s something I haven’t yet received. If you haven’t tried Beauty Box 5 yet, you can get it for $12/box if you go month to month, but I say spring for the whole year for just $99 because that makes each box $8.75, and even if you only like 2 out the 5 products each month, in that case it’s likely still worth the money. But I think most months you’ll like at least 3 out of 5 things, like me! Also, if you click through my link and use my referral code (HALFOFF) you’ll save 50% on your first box! 

 

Complimentary box provided for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always. 

Hello sweet friends! I hope you are having a lovely weekend. It is absolutely dreary here in Chattanooga, which makes it the perfect day to stay inside and play with my makeup a bit. 🙂

Today I’m showcasing the contents of the February 2015 Beauty Box 5 subscription box. This is a box that I highly recommend because of it’s budget-friendly price tag (as low as $8.75/month!) and for its really nice selection of offerings at several price points. Basically, this box contains products that I would actually buy as well as a few surprises from brands that are totally new to me.

Previous Reviews

If you want to see other reviews I have done to get a sense for what the boxes are like, check ’em out!

July’s Beauty Box 5

November’s Beauty Box 5

December’s Beauty Box 5

January’s Beauty Box 5

February’s Beauty Box

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside (notice that SWEET $20 gift card!!!!). For a detailed look, click play and I’ll tell you everything, darling!

Complimentary box provided for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Affiliate links included. 

If you aren’t yet familiar with Beauty Box 5, it is a very affordable beauty subscription service, with a fun mix of what I could call “drugstore” and higher end beauty products. Some things are full size, and some things are deluxe samples. It’s a good mix for the price, which is $12 if you go month by month, or if you go for a year at once, it’s $99, which makes each box $8.75.

I have reviewed a few different boxes, and most of them I liked, though December was my biggest disappointment. You can check out previous reviews below:

July’s Beauty Box 5

November’s Beauty Box 5

December’s Beauty Box 5

And now, my dears, check out January’s Beauty Box 5, which I quite liked!

 

For a detailed breakdown (including a shocking discovery of what’s inside the “Take Me Out” Liner, check out my video review!

What’s your favorite item from the lot?

Products provided for review purposes. Affiliate links included. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always. 

Well, friends, I guess you can’t please everyone. This month’s Beauty Box 5 selection left me feeling a bit glum. Check out my video review below to see the contents, the price value for each included item, and my thoughts on the contents.

What do you think, friends? Would you have been disappointed with this selection or is it just me?

Remember, the box is $12 for an individual box, but you can get 12 boxes (1 each month for a year) for $99, which is a great deal! That makes it just $8.25/box, and I think that’s a fair price for a little bit of beauty fun in your mail each month. I still like the box even though this box didn’t wow me.