I ordered the box in January but because of the cut off date, I would have to wait until February to receive it. I got my beauty box in the middle of the month.
The February theme is Shine Like A Star which features products that are suppose to help you be camera ready.
February Essence Beauty Box Contents
Here's what I received:
Coverfx Mattifying Primer with Anti-Aging Treatment - a lightweight gel primer. I don't wear a lot of foundation or makeup so I probably won't get a lot of use out of this sample.
Miss Jessie's Coily Custard - for natural curls. We've been using Miss Jessie's products in my house for a while now because my boys have natural curly hair. I'm going to save this sample for when I decide to do a wash and go to see what it does to my short, tapered hair.
Soft Sheen Carson Soak It Up Oil Cocktail - for hydration without the greasy build up. This oil smells so good! I'm not natural so I'm really not sure how to use this on my relaxed hair. I did however add use it as a moisturizer and my hair soaked it up like a sponge. I'll have to do some investigating on this one.
Iman Luxury Lip Shimmer - high shine gloss. I was really hoping to receive a nude gloss so that I could try a nude lip look and guess what I got? Yep. It's very pigmented too.
Kiss Lashes & Eyes Lash Glue - Natural looking falsies. I can't get the hang of false eyelashes and this is my third free pair of these. I may have my daughter who is an eye lash pro come and help her mama out.
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste - A whitening toothpaste that is suppose to work in just one week. I love this stuff so I'll use all of this.
Real Talk
This was a decent beauty box but nothing jumped out to me. I do really like the oil because it smells great, and of course I'll use the toothpaste. I have yet to find a nude lipstick or lip gloss that is flattering on me so I won't use it much.
Subscription boxes are a lot of fun and I love the fact that this one is geared toward African american women, but I don't think I will keep my subscription because I don't want to waist my $15 a month on hit or miss beauty products. I'd much rather take that money and invest it in new beauty products or products I know I would enjoy trying.
What do you think about subscription beauty boxes? Have you tried the Essence Beauty box? Do tell!
Seems like it is with great products.Receiving a beauty box each month is so much fun!
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I love getting them, just hate paying for them. ;)
DeleteI haven't tried this box before. Some beauty boxes can be hit or misses. This one you have seems okay to me. #ProductReviewParty
ReplyDeleteThat what I thought too Lou.
DeleteI've seen this advertised in the magazine and it is a nice box but I would only be interested in the toothpaste.
ReplyDeleteSee, that wouldn't have been worth it for you.
DeleteI saw this advertised on Twitter and was wondering what it would be like. I don't think it was too great. I am looking into trying out a subscription box and I have yet to find something that interests me.
ReplyDeleteI agree Shelly. I think it's too hard to please everyone.
DeleteI have yet to jump on the beauty subscription box train, but I am observing and learning. Thanks for sharing! This just may be the first one I try out.
ReplyDeleteI've got a few free ones, but this was my first one I paid for.
DeleteThat is my biggest fear with subscription boxes. I don't want to spend money on something that I'm not sure I'm going to like. But the fun factor is always the surprise! #ProductReviewParty
ReplyDeleteIt is a surprise until you visit the website for a spoiler alert!
DeleteThanks Suzie!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I've been seeing this box around for a while. Thanks again for your honest opinions.
ReplyDelete~Whitney
www.whitneynicjames.com
I know what you mean. I go nuts with all the subscription services and every time I turned around I was being billed for one (sometimes before I even receive the current month's box!). This box looks pretty good though I haven't but the bullet to subscribe yet maybe if I cancel one that I have already I may take a shot at it
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried this box because the pictures and reviews I've seen haven't been great and I'm like you, I'd rather spend that money on products I know I will use and love.
ReplyDeleteI won a Cocotique box a while back so that's the only beauty box I've tried. I think they're all kinda hit or miss.
ReplyDeleteMy mom has this box and she got a lot of cute stuff from the beginning, and really useful items. I guess some of the products are pretty specific though, considering not everyone is going natural for example. I think it's a great idea though and could even be a cute little gift box to give to someone!
ReplyDeleteI still need to review mine. I've been enjoying them thus far!
ReplyDeleteI saw the Essence Beauty Box on IG and thought what a cool idea. After seeing what you received it doesn't seem like a good fit for me. I have staple hair products that I use and I feel like a lot of the stuff would probably go to waste.
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www.befreeproject.com
I was subbed to the Essence Beauty Box. Had extremely high hopes but it didn't deliver how I imagined so I canceled my membership. I prefer Cocotique.
ReplyDeleteJay | RelaxedThairay.com
I haven't tried a subscription box for this very reason. I'm too picky haha thanks for the honest review.
ReplyDeleteI love me some Miss Jessie's. I like Colgate, I wonder if it works in a week like they promote.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of trying this subscription, looks like some good picks for the month.
ReplyDeleteI've been saying I'm going to try a subscription box for the longest and I STILL haven't! This look books like it has some goodies in it for sure.
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Allison | www.LiveLifeWellBlog.com
I just recently was sent an Essence box to try. I cant wait to open it and see what it contains. While it's good to have a box that caters to Black women, if it's not worth it to take a chance on products you may not like.
ReplyDeleteI keep saying that I need to try one of these boxes. I love to try products.
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