Beauty Box 5 - May 2014 Review

THE SCOOP:
Hey everyone! I'm here with another Beauty Box 5 review. The May BB5 theme is "Fresh and Focused," and the BB5 team created this box to help subscribers get back in the zone when all we can think about is laying on the beach with a good book and a margarita.

Beauty Box 5 is a subscription service that sends you 5 beauty products each month. The box is $12 a month for a month-to-month subscription, but you can save money if you buy a quarterly or yearly subscription.

CONTENTS:

MaskerAide Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask: Full Size, $5.99

This sheet mask is paraben-free, vegan, and 100% biodegradable! I enjoy how eco-friendly the brand is, and I love masks of any type. This one has cute packaging and feels really moisturizing and soothing.

Ban Total Refresh Cooling Body Cloths: Sample, $0.87

The May BB5 came with three of these cooling cloths. I have never tried anything like these before, so I was really excited. They leave a nice scent and a powdery, dry finish. They work really well for the summer heat in Arizona.

H2O+ Aqualibrium Marine Cleansing Gel: Sample, $1.35

This cleanser is made with sea salt and energizing marine botanicals. It is also oil-free and has gentle exfoliants. I have been using this while out of town, and I really enjoy how clean it makes my face feel.

Harvey Prince Hello Fragrance: Sample, $3.50

This perfume has notes of mandarin, grapefruit, and plumeria. It is my perfect summer scent. I have worn it every day since I received my box. It is so fresh and happy.

Cattiva Precisione Eye Liner: Full Size, $20

This retractable liner is waterproof and smudge-resistant. The swatch below stayed on my hand after vigorous scrubbing. It goes on smooth and dark. It's a great addition to my makeup collection!

May's Beauty Box 5 did not disappoint. The value is over $30, so I think it's a great deal. I will use all of these products. I can't wait to see what June has in store!

Disclaimer: I am a contributor to Beauty Box 5's review team. I received this box for review purposes. The opinions are my own.

This Just In: Try on High-End Makeup at GlamST!

Hey everyone! Today I'm bringing you some information about GlamST, an extremely useful website where you can try on high-end makeup before making a purchase.

All you have to do is sign up, head over to the Virtual Tester, upload your photo, and start playing with pretty new looks!

You can also search through the looks that other GlamST members have created, and you can even try on their creations. If you are interested, here's my look, including a before an after!

The Products I Tried:

Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation in Vanilla

YSL Touche Eclat Concealer in Luminous Toffee

Dior Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush in Petal

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner in Black

Lancome Color Design 5-Pan Palette in Sienna Sultry

Benefit They're Real Mascara in Black

Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Color in Washed Seashell

Make Up Forever Lab Shine Lip Gloss in S2

My favorite tools on GlamST were the eyeshadow and eyeliner options! There are many different eyeliner styles to play with, whether you want a bold wing or a thin line. The eyeshadow feature allows you to choose which colors in a palette you want to use and what shape you want to try. It's so fun to see what looks best on you!

I also recommend saving your looks so you can check them later and remember which products you want to pick up. You can even click on "+info" to get smart recommendations from GlamST of similar looks. This website can really change the way you look at makeup! I highly recommend checking it out.

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