April 2014 Topbox

This is the last Topbox that I'm going to get, and they managed to make the last one pretty mediocre. I saw some other people's boxes that were definitely better than this one though. Again, a few of the things that I got are items that have been kicking around in other people's Topboxes for a while, but this isn't anything new.

Anyway, onto the box. 

LA SPLASH

Nail Splash is formulated to be quick drying and long lasting. Apply two coats for gorgeous nails.

Full size: $7.50

Sample Size: $7.50 (full size)

I don’t like that I got this color (it’s called Curfew) now. I’m sure it will be lovely in the fall or the winter, but it’s a little bit dreary for spring. I like the dark teal color. On the swatch, I had to use three coats for it to stop looking streaky. The brush is really nice and wide so you can paint one coat on in one swipe which is extra convenient.

Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE Anti-Aging + Intensive Repair Eye Serum

Help tighten, firm and smooth the appearance of visible aging signs around your eyes with Elizabeth Arden’s PREVAGE Anti-Aging + Intensive Repair Eye Serum. Pair with Arden PREVAGE Anti-Aging + Intensive Repair Daily Serum for Face to improve texture and tone and achieve younger-looking skin.

Full size: $155 for 15mL

Sample Size: $20.67 (2mL)

I hate when I get foil packet samples. You can only use them once before they become horribly inconvenient, and I’m not impressed when I get them. I had tried the Daily Serum before it burned. I’m hoping that this a little bit better. It’s a really expensive product though, so I doubt that I would ever purchase the full size. I’ve also mentioned before that I don’t feel like I have to get started on the anti-aging just yet.

pur~lisse pur~delicate gentle soymilk cleanser and makeup remover

Fused with Blue Lotus and White Tea. It’s a 4-in-1 sulfate-free cleanser. 1. washes away dirt and impurities 2. breaks down makeup 3. melts eye makeup (even mascara) 4. tones and balances skin without over stripping natural oils. Perfect for all skin types.

Full size: $36 for 165mL

Sample Size: $10.91 (50mL)

This has a really light floral smell and isn’t greasy. I used it to take off the makeup that I swatched on my arm for this (as well as next week’s) blog post, and it worked wonderfully. It didn’t leave any kind of residue. I’m not thrilled about the smell, to be honest. It doesn’t seem to be wearing off, even after rinsing. I will be keeping this guy around because it’s a perfect size for my travels soon.

BH Cosmetics California Collection Palette

Apply with brush as desired to create the perfect California look.

Full size: $18.95 each (on sale currently for $8.95, contains 16 eyeshadows and 4 blushes)

Sample size: …really cheap. $2.84 maximum.

I had a hard time pricing this because everything on the BH site is so damn cheap. You can get 120 eyeshadows for $16, so I estimated using the higher end not-sale price, but still think that these are cheap then. The quality is better than you’d expect, which is something that I have noticed about BH in the past. These three eyeshadows don’t really have anything in common, but they are still nice. The purple looks a little bruise-y on my skin, but that’s the only issue with any of these. I wanted something a little bit higher end. These aren't special, and I expect better from Topbox.

To replace my mascara from last month, I also got a Pelle Beauty Stellar Multitasking Facial Concentrate. I’m not including this as part of the Topbox, but I thought I’d talk about it a little bit. It is a great product. It moisturises, takes off makeup, and can be used as a mixing medium. It smells very strongly, and in my opinion, very badly. I would never purchase this because of its very strong sandalwood scent. Still, it does everything it is advertised to do, and you can’t fault it for that.

Total Value: $41.92.

This box just wasn't special. I was hoping to end things a little bit better, but it's out of my control. I’m hoping to try out some new services when I get to the US, but we’ll have to see!

What did you get in your subscription box this month?