For those who don't know, Topbox is a Canadian beauty subscription box service that delivers 4-5 products every month right to your door! So far, I've been pretty happy with the box I've received, and I love receiving regular presents in the mail!
I confess, I did peek on Instagram before I received the products, but the ones I was hoping for came, so that turned out alright! This package came in a beautiful baby blue organza bag....so pretty! The bag itself is slightly shimmery, and very professional-looking. I've already re-used one organza bag for upcoming Christmas gifts, and I can definitely see using this one as well!
Now, onto the contents! There are four different products in this month's topbox, a flyer for The Face Shop, and a promo code for Novia Scotia Fisherman products.
Nova Scotia's Fisherman Lip Balm. The first thing I noticed about this package was the smell...the whole bag smelled like salted caramel! If you're not a fan of the strong caramel scent, you probably won't like this lipbalm. I, however, love it! The best part about this balm is that it smells and amazing and doesn't leave your lips sticky, like actual salted caramel food or beverages. The lip balm itself has a harder consistency and does need to be warmed up before you can smoothly apply it to your lips. But I am in love with this balm simply because of the smell!
Skin Rx Microdermabrasion Face and Body Scrub
I received two tubes of this product...the bottles are so tiny you definitely need more than one! These smell fairly plain, slightly like clean sheets. It is certainly a very fine scrub, as there aren't any microbeads, but rather has a consistency of sand/sugar particles amongst the foam. So far, I've enjoyed this gentle scrub, and it hasn't felt too abrasive on my skin.
The Face Shop Face Mask - Puppy
I was quite happy to receive another face mask, though I do think the artwork looks a little creepy! This mask is adorable with the puppy design. As I already have other masks I'm waiting to use, I did not try this mask out yet, but look for a review coming up in the next month or so! It comes in several other animals, including a pig, cow, monkey, and zebra. Note: I could not find these masks on the North American version of the site, but they are on eBay and Amazon!
Benefit Air Patrol Anti-Aging Eye Primer
I honestly don't think I really need the anti-aging properties of this primer, but I was excited to try it! The only other eye primer I've tried is the Urban Decay Primer Potion, which I love. This primer has a much waterier consistency, and it is more opaque, covering any veins or discoloration on your eyelids. Unfortunately, it did not live up to its claims of increasing staying powder of your eyeshadow. Within half an hour after applying my eye makeup, I found it creasing. I don't have much discolaration on my eyelids, so I can't speak to those claims, but I did not find this helpful as an eyeshadow primer.
Overall, I was a little disappointed with the products this month, as I did not like the Benefit primer, and I feel that the lip balm should be a tad softer. The mask and face scrub are fine, though I wasn't too thrilled to be receiving another mask the second month in a row. I think I'll wait to see what I get in December's topbox before deciding if I'll continue on with topbox....we'll see!
If you're interested in subscribing to Topbox, you can sign up for their waiting list, or if you want to skip the wait, I can email you an invite!
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