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Are You A Member?

Are You A Member?

by Nella C. ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

What a time to be alive when you can get a box every month or week with dinner, a new wardrobe, or grooming supplies. As a subscriptions lover I have tried my fair share and are always on the lookout for a new service to sign up for. I have compiled a list of some subscription services I have come across, some I tried and some I am considering signing up for this year.

  1. Savage X Fenty

Savage X Fenty is a lingerie subscription service curated and created by Rihanna. It is full of sexy, colorful pieces that compliments all body types. While I have yet to become a VIP member myself, I do have a few pieces from this line, and they are very comfortable and flattering. This membership costs $49.95 a month and you can skip the month if you do not want to order anything for that month.

2. Just Fab

Just Fab is a footwear, clothing, and accessory subscription service. I liked this service, each month you are emailed your own personal boutique with items chosen for you based on a style quiz you filled out at the time of signing up. If you do not like anything in your boutique feel free to search the site for any style shoe or outfit that better suits you. I ended my membership due to budgeting, but I would consider resigning up soon. This subscription costs $39.95 a month and like Savage X Fenty you can skip the month if you do not wish to order anything that month.

3. Boxycharm

Obviously, I love Boxycharm. 5 full sized beauty and/or skincare items delivered to your door every month starting at $25 a month how could I say no to that. For $35 extra you can get a monthly premium box with 6-7 premium items. The top box to get would be the Luxe box that comes every three months with up to 8 exclusive products the box being worth up to $395. I get all three, no shame. Since signing up for this subscription I have not had to go shopping for beauty or skincare unless I ran out of a staple product or favorite. You can cancel at anytime with no penalty and pick up where you left off at any time. I also like that you get to choose 1-2 products that come in your box depending on your subscription.

4. Ipsy

I love Ipsy! Each month you receive a cute makeup bag (also known as a glam bag) filled with 5 typically trial sized beauty products for $12 a month. They also have an upgrade to the base glam bag called glam bag plus which features 5 full sized products for $25 a month. I like the cute makeups bags and brand selection. I did end my subscription though, once I signed up for Boxycharm because they were offering full sized products out the gate and I felt I was getting more bang for my buck.

5. Hello Fresh

Last but certainly not least on this list is Hello Fresh. I do not have a subscription, but I have been thinking about getting one for a while. Hello Fresh is a weekly meal subscription that sends you premeasured ingredient and recipes to make delicious, healthy meals at home. I am curious about this subscription because while I do know how to cook it would be nice to try something new without the hassle of going grocery shopping and prepping the ingredients and scrolling through 101 recipes on Google.

BOXYCHARM: November Base Box

BOXYCHARM: November Base Box

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Natasha Denona | Peak Palette

MSRP: $48.00

“A 5-pan palette featuring Natasha’s essential everyday warm-toned eye pigments that she mixes and matches from her favorite palettes- all reorganized and wrapped into one! Composed of both creamy matte and metallic formulas from the cult classic Biba, Safari, and Sunrise eyeshadow palettes, you’ll find yourself reaching for this all season long.”

I like this palette. I do not like the retail price for 5 shades, but I guess you are paying for quality. The quality is there, rich pigmentation, buttery smooth application and amazingly easy to blend but $48? In this economy? I don’t know about all that. Thank goodness for my BOXYCHARM subscription. I created this eye look using it.

Peach & Lily | Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser

MSRP: $28.00

“Cleansing properly can be the difference between healthy skin and problem-prone skin. This gentle sulfate-free cleanser contains no harmful ingredients and keeps your skin barrier intact, so you can start your routine right with skin that feels deeply cleansed, refreshed, and hydrated.”

Now full disclosure, I have only used this cleanser twice because I just got it and I’m really committed to my Fenty Skin skincare routine. All that aside I enjoyed my sessions using this cleanser. It smells like chamomile and camelia. It gently cleanses the skin, did not irritate my eyes. My skin did not feel dry or stripped afterwards but plump and ready for me to add my toner and serums.

Milk Makeup | Kush Waterproof Mascara

MSRP:$24.00

“A waterproof, intense black mascara with thickening, heart-shaped fibers, and conditioning hemp-derived cannabis seed oil.”

This mascara is… mascara. I personally prefer mascaras that thicken and lengthen. This one thickens but I don’t see a great difference.  Maybe after repeated use I can see the benefits of the hemp seed oil but first impression is meh, mascara.

Yensa Beauty | Pumpkin Turmeric 2-in-1 Radiance Polishing Mask

MSRP: $45.00

“A 2-in-1 mask infused with 8 orange skin-loving ingredients to help nourish and polish your face for a hydrated, smooth, supple, and radiant complexion. The lightweight and exfoliating formula resurfaces skin in only 5-10 minutes.”

I received this mask with a different subscription service in the past and loved it. It lived up to its claims and leaves the skin soft, supple, and radiant. I was happy to receive a full-size bottle in this month’s box.

Jecca Blac | Liquid Corrector 2.0

MSRP: $15.00

“Meet the perfect under eye brightener, which disguises darkness and evens out skin tone. The lightweight formula creates a natural, glowing finish.”

At first, I was a little skeptical of if this product would work for me. I usually use a more orange to red color corrector and the formula did take me aback. It is noticeably light weight and has a slightly watery consistency. I used my finger to bend it out under my eye and was amazed at how easy it blended it out. It actually corrected my dark under eyes! It plays well with my concealer and setting powder. Definitely adding this to my regular makeup routine.