Beauty Box 5 - August 2014 Review

THE SCOOP:

Hey everyone! Ready for another Beauty Box 5 review? The August BB5 theme is "Radiant and Remarkable," and the products are meant to celebrate the radiance of every subscriber and to help us transition into fall. 

Beauty Box 5 is a subscription service that sends out 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. BB5 also offers half-off intro boxes regularly, so keep an eye on my blog for upcoming coupon codes.

THE BOX:

The August box contains a good mix of makeup, hair products, and skincare. 

Nanacoco lip gloss in First Kiss: Full size, $3.99

This gloss has quickly become one of my favorite lip products in my collection! The texture reminds me of a NYX butter gloss because it is smooth, non-sticky, and smells delicious. The vitamin E keeps my lips soft and silky. This is definitely earning its place in my daily makeup bag!

Check out that pigment! The color of this gloss is opaque and bold. 

La Fresh Travel Lite makeup remover wipes: Sample, 8 wipes

I am currently on vacation in New York City, and these wipes have been so useful for me! They take off waterproof mascara with ease, and they don't leave a sticky or greasy residue behind. I love that they are oil-free so my skin stays clear. 

Novex Brazilian Keratin: Sample, 1.05 oz. 

This packet is truly "hair food!" My hair is dry and tends to frizz, so it eats up moisture. This cream is perfect to use during a shower. Massage it into your hair, leave in for 25 minutes, and rinse. Voila! Healthy, happy hair in a half hour. 

Pur-lisse Pur Protect SPF 30 sunscreen: Sample, 0.5 oz. 

I live in Arizona, so SPF is a pretty important part of my life. This lotion is lightweight and non-greasy, so it's the perfect SPF under makeup. I like the high SPF, too. 

NOT PICTURED:

Style Essentials nail polish: Full Size

This polish is so unique in my collection! The color is something I've never seen before. I love the high shine finish and thick brush that allows for easy application. This is my new favorite toe polish color!

THE RECAP:

I received 5 beauty products in the August BB5 that are useful to my life. Each item will be used. I've already finished the LA Fresh wipes, and I'm working on the Pur-lisse and the Novex. I am very pleased with the usefulness of this month's box. 

Make sure to subscribe by 8/21 to get the August box! Otherwise, sign up ASAP to get in on the September BB5. 

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

Introducing Makeup by One Direction

Get excited, One Direction fans! Coming soon to a store near you is a fun, colorful makeup line by the boys of 1D.

The collection consists of three limited edition tins inspired by One Direction's albums, including "Up All Night," "Take Me Home," and "Midnight Memories." Each kit has a unique color palette and high quality products!

Markwins International, the makers of Physician's Formula and Wet n Wild, says: "A range of makeup and cosmetic products celebrating youth, style, and the uninhibited lifestyle of a new generation. Celebrating life with bold shades, unique formula and infused with limited edition collectible packaging, Makeup from One Direction is fun, bold, often irreverent, with a touch of cheeky mischievousness. Offered at prices that every girl and woman can afford."

Now, on to the fun part... the kit itself!

Beauty Box 5 August 2014 Spoiler

Ready for August's Beauty Box 5? Every subscriber will receive a FULL-SIZE Nanacoco lip gloss!

BB5 says: "High shine and flawless color should always be in your beauty arsenal - and on your lips! Nanacoco's lip gloss has a rich formula in stunning shades that glides on like velvet - never sticky. Plus, soothing vitamin E makes it a moisurizing must-have!"

Make sure to sign up for BB5 by August 21st to get this month's box!