August 2013 Topbox Review: GlamGlow

What do you get when you sign up with Topbox?

For $12 a month (with free shipping*), subscribers receive a Glam Bag with four beauty samples. Topbox is customized; your samples are based on the Beauty Profile you filled out when you signed up. Unlike most Monthly Glam Bags, not only do you not know what you're getting ahead of time, but you can't find any spoilers from Topbox's website. Every month is a complete surprise!

With one exception: Each month, Topbox sends you a wishlist of other boxes that you could receive. You "wish" for the box you want and you may get it (instead of the regular monthly box). This month, I decided to "wish" on a box; and I got it!


*available to Canadian residences only

What I got:

What it contained:

GlamGlow
Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask

GlamGlow
Super-Mud Clearing Treatment

Thoughts: I was excited that I actually got what I "wished" for on my first try.

The Tingling and Exfoliating Mud Mask worked really well! It definitely started to tingle right away (it almost burned, but the feeling went away pretty quickly) and I could feel it hardening on my face.

The jar says it has pieces of "volcanic minerals" in it which left me somewhat confused. What the heck is volcanic mineral?

It also contained large chunks of, something (I'll assume the volcanic mineral) in it which was a bit weird.

Other than that, it smelled great and it left my face feeling very soft.

When I washed it off, it made a bit of a mess in the sink but I guess the results were worth it.

I'd give this a 3 out of 5.

For your comedic pleasure.
The mask drying on my face.
The white is the part that's dry; the green is the part that's still wet.

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July 2013 Topbox Review

I apologise that this review is a little late.

What do you get when you sign up with Topbox?

For $12 a month (with free shipping*), subscribers receive a Glam Bag with four beauty samples. Topbox is customized; your samples are based on the Beauty Profile you filled out when you signed up. Unlike most Monthly Glam Bags, not only do you not know what you're getting ahead of time, but you can't find any spoilers from Topbox's website. Every month is a complete surprise!

*available to Canadian residences only

What I got:

China Glaze
Nail Lacquer

Colour: Keepin' It Real

Cost: $10-12

Thoughts: I like this colour better than last months, however I'm not the biggest fan of green. A little disappointed that they gave us a colour that's so close to last months colour.

Benefit Cosmetics
Sugarbomb Ultra Plush Gloss (6.5 mL)

Cost: $8.25

Thoughts: This is the exact same colour I got last month! If I didn't like Benefit, I'd be upset.

KMS California
FREESHAPE quick blow dry

Cost: Full size (200ml) is $18.75. This is 30ml so it's about $4.00.

Thoughts: I was very happy to get this! I tried it (as you can tell from the picture) and it really worked! My hair dried so quickly! I have long hair and it usually takes forever to dry. I just wish this product was bigger.

Belvada Cosmetics
One Moment Essential Day Cream

Cost: Full size (60ml) is $60. This is only 8G so it's about $8

Thoughts: It has "Pure 24k. Gold flakes" which is pretty cool and is supposed to be great for your skin. Not sure this will do much for my skin since the sample is so small!

The whole Glam Bag (minus the nail polish), with the box!

If I continue to get a lot of the same products in future Glam Bags, I'll discontinue my membership with Topbox. Which is too bad because I really liked my first box!

Total cost of bag: $30.25

How much I paid: $12.00 (plus tax)

Savings: $18.25

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June 2013 Topbox Review

What do you get when you sign up with Topbox?

For $12 a month (with free shipping*), subscribers receive a Glam Bag with four beauty samples. Topbox is customized; your samples are based on the Beauty Profile you filled out when you signed up. Unlike most Monthly Glam Bags, not only do you not know what you're getting ahead of time, but you can't find any spoilers from Topbox's website. Every month is a complete surprise!

*available to Canadian residences only

What I got:

Belvada Cosmetics
Mini Eyelash Curler

Cost: $5.99

Thoughts: What's not to love about this? This is prefect to throw in a small makeup bag while traveling!

Benefit Cosmetics
Sugarbomb Ultra Plush Gloss (6.5 mL)

Cost: $8.25

Thoughts: In my opinion, Benefit is a really good brand. Plus, I love lipgloss. This was perfect for me.

Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics
Fairy Lashes Mascara

Colour: Black

Cost: $24 (8ml)

Thoughts: I've never heard of "Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics" but I think the name is hilarious. The mascara goes on really well and I was happy to get a full sized product.

China Glaze
Nail Polish

Colour: Exotic Encounters

Cost: $10-12

Thoughts: I love nail polish. I love China Glaze. I do not like this colour!

The whole Glam Bag, with the box!

This was my first Topbox and I was quite happy with it. Other than the nail polish, I'll be using everything in this box. I might get brave and try the nail polish one day. Maybe. 

Total cost of bag: $50.24

How much I paid: $12.00 (plus tax)

Savings: $38.24

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