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Beauty Box 5: Best of Beauty Box 5

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By Erika, Resident Fashionista

All year long I received some of the beauty industry’s best products in my monthly Beauty Box 5 (BB5) subscription. In addition to sharing the deets about what showed up in my December BB5, I’ll also share my three favorite products found in 12 months-worth of BB5 beauty products.

What is Beauty Box 5?

Beauty Box 5 is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic/beauty samples to your door every month! The best part is that the monthly subscription is only $12/month. Or, if you want to pay even less sign-up for a quarterly subscription which is $30/quarter ($10/month) or an annual subscription for $99 ($8.25/month).

Each month you get a box filled with full-size and sample-size products selected by the Beauty Box 5 beauty editors. The products are a mix of luxury items, everyday items, commonly known brands, niche brands, and eco-conscious brands. The box includes a variety of products including hair care, make-up, skin care, nail care, etc. Pretty much, you get a whole bunch of beauty awesomeness in one tiny package – which is shipped to your home for free!

December Beauty Box 5

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The December 2014 BB5 contained the following items:

1. Jaqua Raspberry Buttercream Frosting Hand Creme ($18-$36/various sizes, #jaquabeauty)

2. Absolute! New York Nail Polish Remover in Spring Fresh ($2.99/32 pads, #absoluteny)

3. Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Moisturizer ($65.00/1.7oz, #juicebeauty)

4. Nanacoco Nail Polish (Glitter) in Ruby ($3.95/0.5oz, #nanacoco)

5. Lucky Brand Fragrance in Lucky Number 6 ($15.00-$60.00/various sizes and products)

The December BB5 definitely packed a year-end punch, and I am especially fond of the stem cellular moisturizer; however, nothing in the box could crack my top three fave BB5 products of 2014.

Best of Beauty Box 5

Throughout 2014 I received 60 products to try from BB5. Some I loved, some I hated, and lots I tried once and then gave away to my friends. The following products, however, stood out from the pack as my top picks from BB5 in 2014.

3. Laura Ashley Coconut Lime Body Butter

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I’m not sure which I love more about this body butter – the exotic, tropical scent that instantly makes me think of warm beaches and hot sand or the nourished, silky smooth skin I enjoy after each application. It doesn’t really matter as both the scent and smoothness are the perfect defense against the winter blues.

2. Revlon Bold Lacquer Length & Volume Mascara

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Unlike my brother, nephew, and niece I was not blessed with naturally long, luscious eyelashes. But nobody has to know when I wear this mascara! This mascara give volume and definition while lifting lashes. Eyelash curler optional.

1. Nanacoco Lipgloss in Caramel Latte

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As a woman of color it is often hard to find a nude lip color that looks good and natural on my skin tone. Enter this perfect specimen! Not only is the color subtle but the gloss is smooth, not sticky, and long-lasting. I am in love!

How can you get Beauty Box 5?

It’s so easy!  Just visit their website, http://www.beautybox5.com, and subscribe.  No really.  That’s it!

Don’t forget to follow Beauty Box 5 on all of their social media accounts:

Facebook I Twitter I Pinterest I YouTube I Instagram

Do you guys get BB5? If so, what were your fave products of 2014?

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Beauty Box 5: Fab Five Find of the Month (February 2014)

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By Erika, Resident Fashionista

Happy Friday!  I’m here with the latest Beauty Box 5 Review and Fab Five Find of the Month.  By now, you hopefully know how the Fab Five Find of the Month works.  If not, visit any of our past Beauty Box 5 Reviews to learn more:

October 2013 I November 2013 I December 2013 I January 2014

What is Beauty Box 5?

Beauty Box 5 is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic/beauty samples to your door every month!  The best part is that the monthly subscription is only $12/month.  Or, if you want to pay even less sign-up for a quarterly subscription which is $30/quarter ($10/month) or an annual subscription for $99 ($8.25/month).

Each month you get a box filled with full-size and sample-size products selected by the Beauty Box 5 beauty editors.  The products are a mix of luxury items, everyday items, commonly known brands, niche brands, and eco-conscious brands.  The box includes a variety of products including hair care, make-up, skin care, nail care, etc.  Pretty much, you get a whole bunch of beauty awesomeness in one tiny package – which is shipped to your home for free!

February Beauty Box 5 Shipment

The February 2014 Beauty Box 5 shipment contained the following items:

Rockstar Nails Nail Polish ($14.99/0.37 fl oz, #rockstarnails)

Rockstar Nails Nail Sprinkles ($14.99/0.45 fl oz, #rockstarnails)

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Touchably Full Shampoo and Conditioner ($6.99/8.45 fl oz, #johnfrieda)

Every Beauty Makeup Remover Pads with Argan Oil Extract ($6.99/50 pads, #EveryBeautyBrd)

Elizabeth Mott It’s So Big Volumizing Mascara ($19.99/ 0.33 fl oz, #elizabethmott)

After careful consideration, I’ve picket two (yep, two) Fab Five Finds of the Month and they are . . .

Rockstar Nails Polish + Sprinkles

Elizabeth Motte It’s So Big Volumizing Mascara

Per usual, I completely gush about how great BOTH (all three??) of these products are in the video below.  I LOVED the way the mascara made my  (non-existent) eyelashes look and the bright pink polish and sprinkles were super fun!!

You can can also check out photos of me using the Nail Sprinkles here and the amazing work the mascara did on my eyelashes.

Polish + Sprinkles

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Mascara

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How can you get Beauty Box 5?

It’s so easy!  Just visit their website, http://www.beautybox5.com, and subscribe.  No really.  That’s it!

Don’t forget to follow Beauty Box 5 on all of their social media accounts:

Facebook I Twitter I Pinterest I YouTube I Instagram

Did you guys get the February Beauty Box 5?  If so, what did you think?

Your Chic is Showing,

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Beauty Box 5: Fab Five Find of the Month (January 2014)

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By Erika, Resident Fashionista

Hey lovlies!  I’m here with the latest Beauty Box 5 Review and Fab Five Find of the Month.  By now, you hopefully know the deal on how the Fab Five Find of the Month works.  If not, check out any of our past Beauty Box 5 Reviews to learn more:

October 2013 I November 2013 I December 2013

What is Beauty Box 5?

Beauty Box 5 is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic/beauty samples to your door every month!  The best part is that the monthly subscription is only $12/month.  Or, if you want to pay even less sign-up for a quarterly subscription which is $30/quarter ($10/month) or an annual subscription for $99 ($8.25/month).

Each month you get a box filled with full-size and sample-size products selected by the Beauty Box 5 beauty editors.  The products are a mix of luxury items, everyday items, commonly known brands, niche brands, and eco-conscious brands.  The box includes a variety of products including hair care, make-up, skin care, nail care, etc.  Pretty much, you get a whole bunch of beauty awesomeness in one tiny package – which is shipped to your home for free!

January Beauty Box 5 Shipment

In the January Beauty Box 5, I received the following items:

H2O Plus Spa Sea Lotus Body Wash ($17.00/12.5 fl oz, http://www.h2oplus.com)

Nubar Cuticle & Nail Oil ($10.00/0.5 fl oz, http://www.bynubar.com)

Swissco Bath & Shower Exfoliating Gloves ($5.00/pair, http://www.swisscollc.com)

Jergens Daily Moisturizer ($6.9/21 fl oz, http://www.jergens.com)

Epic Blend Hemp Coconut Lip Balm ($3.39/each, http://www.epicblend.com)

Bonus Product: That Awkward Moment Mirror Compact (www.thatawkwardmomentmovie.tumblr.com)

After careful consideration, this month’s Fab Five Find of the Month is . . .

None of the items. 

You can hear me out in the video below.  I didn’t hate any one thing.  I just didn’t LOVE any one thing either.  And, if you’ve watched past videos you know that I’m SUPER passionate about my Fab Five Find of the Month.  The video review gives you some further insight into my decision.

I definitely wouldn’t expect every single month to be a winner.  And hey, 3 products out of 20 (thus far) that I have loved enough to rave about (and go out and purchase myself) really isn’t that bad.

Plus, between us, the February Beauty Box 5 shipment was incredible.  And, not only do I have one Fab Find Five of the Month . . . I’ve got two!  That’s right.  I couldn’t decide which I loved more!!!  For a sneak peek at one of the items, follow YCS on Instagram and you’ll be sure to spot it!

How can you get Beauty Box 5?

It’s so easy!  Just visit their website, http://www.beautybox5.com, and subscribe.  No really.  That’s it!

Don’t forget to follow Beauty Box 5 on all of their social media accounts:

Facebook I Twitter I Pinterest I YouTube I Instagram

Did you guys get the January Beauty Box 5?  If so, what did you think?  Even though this box wasn’t my fave, February’s Box is AWESOME!!! We’ll have the review, and my Fab Five Find of the Month, recommendations up in early March for you!

Your Chic is Showing,

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Beauty Box 5: Fab Five Find of the Month (December 2013) + January Unboxing

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By Erika, Resident Fashionista

Hey everyone! I’m back with the Fab Five Find of the Month from the December 2013 Beauty Box 5! If you need a quick refresher on what the Fab Five Find of the Month is, visit the October BB5 Review from YCS.

What is Beauty Box 5?

Beauty Box 5 is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic samples to your door every month. It’s only $12/month! The quarterly subscription is $30/quarter ($10/month) and the annual subscription is $99/year ($8.25/month).

Each month you get a box filled with full-size and sample-size cosmetic products selected by the Beauty Box 5 beauty editors. The products are a mix of luxury items, everyday items, commonly known brands, niche brands, and eco-conscious brands. The box includes a variety of products including hair care, make-up, skin care, nail care, etc. Pretty much, you get a whole bunch of beauty awesomeness in one tiny package – which is shipped to your home for free!

December Beauty Box 5 Shipment

In this month’s Beauty Box 5 shipment, I received the following items:

NYX Cosmetics “Love in Rio” Eyeshadow Palette ($6.00/one size, www.nyxcosmetics.com)

Ofra Cosmetics Sultry Lipgloss Plumper (Bonus: 25% off site wide through February 28, 2014 with coupon code) ($12.95/0.34 oz, http://www.ofracosmetics.com/)

Every Beauty Flexible Foot Smoother ($4.99, http://www.everybeautybrand.com/)

Body Drench Daily Moisturizing Butter ($8.99/16.9 fl oz, http://www.bodydrench.com/)

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Hydrating Gel Moisturizer ($3.99/3 oz, http://www.cleanandclear.com/shop/)

I’ve used (and even abused) each of these products and this month’s Fab Five Find of the Month is . . .

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Hydrating Gel Moisturizer!!!

Watch this month’s video to learn about all the products and why I love this month’s Fab Five Find so much!

YCS Guide to Maintaining Your Manicure Between Appointments

How can you get Beauty Box 5?

It’s simple really! Visit their website, http://www.beautybox5.com, and simply subscribe. Yep. That’s really all there is to it!

Don’t forget to keep up with Beauty Box 5 on social media:

Facebook I Twitter I Pinterest I YouTube I Instagram

Did you guys get your December Beauty Box 5?  What did you think?  You know the drill; comment below!

Your Chic is Showing,

Erika's Signature

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Beauty Box 5: Fab Five Find of the Month (November 2013)

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Hey everyone! It’s time for the latest Fab Five Find of the Month from the November 2013 Beauty Box 5 (BB5 for short)!  Woot!  If you need a quick refresher on what the Fab Five Find of the Month is, visit the October BB5 Review from YCS.

What is Beauty Box 5?

Beauty Box 5 is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic samples to your door every month. It’s only $12/month! The quarterly subscription is $30/quarter ($10/month) and the annual subscription is $99/year ($8.25/month).

Each month you get a box filled with full-size and sample-size cosmetic products selected by the Beauty Box 5 beauty editors. The products are a mix of luxury items, everyday items, commonly known brands, niche brands, and eco-conscious brands. The box includes a variety of products including hair care, make-up, skin care, nail care, etc. Pretty much, you get a whole bunch of beauty awesomeness in one tiny package – which is shipped to your home for free!

November Beauty Box 5 Shipment

In this month’s Beauty Box 5 shipment, I received the following items:

Aveeno – Positively Nourishing Calming Body Wash ($6.99/16 oz., www.aveeno.com)

Montagne Jeunesse – Glacial Clay Spa Sheet Mask ($2.49/mask, http://www.montagnejeunesse.com/)

Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant (Bonus: Free Product Coupon) ($7.99, http://www.secret.com/)

A note from the Editor: In the video I say this isn’t available until January.  It’s actually available now, the coupon that came in Beauty Box 5 is for January 2014.  My apologies for any confusion.

Body Drench Lip Drench Lip Balm ($4.99, http://www.bodydrench.com/)

Bellapierre Cosmetics Shimmer Powder in Champagne ($14.99, http://www.bellapierre.com/shop/)

I’ve used (and even abused) each of these products and this month’s Fab Five Find of the Month is . . .

Montagne Jeunesse – Glacial Clay Spa Sheet Mask!!!

All about Montagne Jeunesse – Glacial Clay Spa Sheet Mask

You will “feel the natural rush of cooling Glacial Clay cleanse your pores to the core. Anti-oxidant rich Red Grape and Arctic Cloudberry juices from the glacial heights of Scandinavia work their magic to help maintain skins natural barrier.”

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this face mask.  Often, when I do a mask at home I a) don’t feel like it’s working (because nothing happens to my face) and b) hate the mess it leaves behind.  With this awesome mask I had neither of those issues.  You could actually feel the cooling sensation as the mask worked.  Now, it might be all in my head (highly possible and likely) but, for whatever reason, feeling the cooling sensation made me feel like the mask was working.  And there was NONE of the mess that is usually involved with an at-home facial mask.  Check out the video above (if you haven’t already) for more of my thoughts about the product.

How can you get Beauty Box 5?

It’s simple really! Visit their website, http://www.beautybox5.com, and simply subscribe. Yep. That’s really all there is to it!

Don’t forget to keep up with Beauty Box 5 on social media:

Facebook I Twitter I Pinterest I YouTube I Instagram

Did you guys get your November Beauty Box 5?  What did you think?  You know the drill; comment below!

Your Chic is Showing,

Erika's Signature

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Beauty Box 5: Fab Five Find of the Month

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By Erika, Resident Fashionista

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Hi my loves! Unfortunately boys, today’s post is for the ladies! Recently, I was invited to join the product review team for Beauty Box 5 (www.beautybox5.com).

What is Beauty Box 5?
I’m so glad you asked! Beauty Box 5 is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic samples to your door every month. The best part? It’s only $12/month! I think I spend $12/day on Starbucks or iTunes! The quarterly subscription is $30/quarter ($10/month) and the annual subscription is $99/year ($8.25/month).

Each month you get a box filled with full-size and sample-size cosmetic products selected by the Beauty Box 5 beauty editors. The products are a mix of luxury items, everyday items, commonly known brands, niche brands, and eco-conscious brands. The box includes a variety of products including hair care, make-up, skin care, nail care, etc. Pretty much, you get a whole bunch of beauty awesomeness in one tiny package – which is shipped to your home for free! Who doesn’t love cool stuff with free shipping!?!?

What is this Fab Five Find of the Month Business?
Another great question! Each month, I’ll try out all five products included in the Beauty Box 5 package and share with you my FAVORITE product a.k.a the “Fab Five Find.” I’ll highlight each product in my monthly review, but, I’ll shoot a special video telling you all about the item I picked as my Fab Five Find. You guys know me and you know that I give very honest reviews on YCS (Weave Bar/Suite Extension ). So, if a product is my Fab Five Find of the Month then you KNOW it’s gotta be good!

October Beauty Box 5 Shipment
Because I joined the product review team at the end of October the first box I received from Beauty Box 5 was the October Beauty Box (November’s just arrived Wednesday, so that’ll be up soon!). I received each of the following items:

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion (Retail: $6.99 for 8 oz., www.aveeno.com)
Swissco Glitter Toe Separators (Retail: $2, www.swisscollc.com)
La Fresh Travel Lite Facial Cleansing Wipes (Retail: $19.99 for 48 count, www.lafreshgroup.com)
Nubar Alter Ego Nail Lacquer (Retail: $8 for .5 fl oz, www.bynubar.com)
Model Co Illusion Lip Pencil (Retail: $20, www.modelcocosmetics.com)

I’ve used each of the items for a few weeks, and, after careful consideration I’m happy to announce that this month’s Fab Five Find is . . .

Model Co Illusion Lip Pencil!

All About this Month’s Fab Five Find Pick!
“This unique, nude pencil easily enhances your natural shape while keeping lips soft and nourished with cocoa and shea butter.”

I LOVED this product because I do not have particularly full lips and I felt like it really worked. Check out my video below to see more of my review and take a look at my pictures to see for yourself if it worked!

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How can you get Beauty Box 5?
It’s simple really! Visit their website, www.beautybox5.com, and simply subscribe. Yep. That’s really all there is to it! And, if you subscribe now you get a free gift with your subscription!

You can also keep up with Beauty Box 5 on social media:

Facebook I Twitter I Pinterest I YouTube I Instagram

So girls, do you use any of the products featured in Beauty Box 5? Or do you subscribe to the service? Any guesses as to what might be in the November box? I’ll post a sneak peek on Instagram tonight!! Can’t wait to share my Fab Five Find for the November box!

Your Chic is Showing,

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”