December 2012 Topbox

by - December 18, 2012


My December Topbox was waiting for me on my desk this morning. Woot woot. 

This month's box came in a nice red tube. That was about the only holiday inspired item from this month's box. L
 
If you are not familiar with what Topbox is ... Topbox is a Canadian Beauty Box subscription service that retails for $12/mth for 4 premium beauty samples each month. Note that at least one product each month is makeup related.

In this month’s Topbox was;
 
 
December 2012 Topbox

 
Chloe Eau de Parfum   deluxe sample
Full size:  50 or 75ml/$90 or $155
Chloe’s signature scent captures the creative confident individuality of the Chloe woman.
This perfume is cute and smells so good. I really like it.  

Chloe Eau de Parfum

 
Endocare Concentrated Serum    2 Ampoules
Full Size:  7x1ml/$59
Concentrated serum provides intensive rejuvenating treatments for skin.
EndocareTensage Radiance Contour   deluxe sample
Full size:  15ml/$72.50
A regenerative formula designed to correct and brighten the eye contour area
I received this sample previously in my October Topbox. Um Ooops Topbox?
Anyhoooo, when I was testing out the first sample, I broke one open to test on my arm first but the next morning when I went into the bathroom the little vial had tipped over and spilt most of the contents on the counter L. Anyhow I lost interest after that. Too much work haha. Geez I should really rename this blog to the Lazy Girls Guide to …um..Stuff…. HAHA


Goldwell  and  Endocare

Goldwell Hot Form Spray deluxe sample
Full size: 150ml/$20.95
Strengthening styling lotion for lasting shape and smoothness.
This spray is meant to protect and help with frizz and flyaways. I have a couple heat protectants in the cue so it may take a bit to get to this one.

 
Ferro Cosmetics Blushx3 in Bashful     deluxe sample 
Full size:  $17 for 4 grams
Founded by celebrity makeup artist Krissy Ferro, that makes 100% natural mineral makeup. Cruelty–free. Available at ferrocosmetics.com
I have heard of Ferro before but I haven’t ordered from them though. This a very nice colour for a blush sample. It is a little to shimmery for me to work as a blush but it would make a great highlighter. This mineral pigment is safe to use on your eyes, face and lips. You can mix a little with some lip gloss and have a nice shimmery gloss. The Blushx3 minerals are supposed to work with every skin tone. It blends very well into my skin tone. This sample is approximately 1g maybe a bit more but $17 for a mineral pigment seems a bit pricey. 
 
Ferro Cosmetics Blush x3 in Bashful

 
 
This month’s Topbox seems a little disappointing. I guess I was just expect more as it is a week before Christmas ...maybe I was expecting more holiday themed items? I am not giving up on them or anything; I love my Topbox…just not crazy in love with it this month. HAHA sorry Topbox. Plus I got a repeat sample from my October Topbox, the Endocare sample. (o _O)

What did you think of this month’s Topbox?

~~99Raina99

 

 

 

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12 comments

  1. I agree I expected a lot more from this Topbox. I got foundation instead of blush and it's messy and gross and doesn't match my skin tone AT ALL. I love how cute the Chloe perfume is though!

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    1. I did like my Ferro sample but then I am used to mineral eyeshadows. You can probably use that sample for a transition eyeshadow maybe? I do like the chloe perfum. I am going to keep an eye out for sales on it for sure.

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  2. Mine was totally different than everyone elses! I actually liked mine. I got They're Real Mascara, Cover FX Clean Prep FX, Goldwell Jelly Boost and Cuccio Milk and Honey butter.

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    1. Hmmmm was this your first box? It seems I got 2 of those items in last months box. But I got to say the mascara is pretty darn awesome. I am wearing it today! Actually almost everything in your box is GOOD! LOL

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  3. I'm really meh about this month's. I'm excited to see what they're doing with the Prive box next month though.

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    1. Same here eight! I did like the perfume though. So I was happy for that.
      I bet the Prive box will be Benefit or Stila. I didn't really read to much about it yet but I would be happy if it all Benefit!

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  4. I ended up cancelling my TopBox subscription. I felt like it was really expensive for what I was getting. They seem to be slowly increasing their price. I was billed $11 for one month and $13 for the last month. I really like GlossyBox a lot more. They give you good sized samples that you can get many uses out of.

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    1. Ohoh The normal sub price (now) is $12 so someone (accounting) messed up at Topbox and tried to fix it the next month. I still think overall I am getting good value from Topbox. But I do not think a a further price increase (for reg box) would be accepted by memebers.

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    2. yes I said memebers LOL gawd I can't spell today

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  5. You're right, this doesn't seem very exciting for a Christmas box! I AM looking forward to that Chloe perfume though! I also cannot believe you got a duplicate sample. Did you write to them?

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    1. I just whip off an email. My friend Kim wanted to try the Endocare anyhow, so I gave it to her.
      This box just did not feel Christmas-y at all.

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  6. I thought this month's topbox was a HUGE disappointment! it was terrible! I got the Ferro mineral foundation and swatched some on my hand, bad idea! My hand was sooo dry I had to wash it off and put on some lotion. I'm pretty new to topbox, but after 3 topboxes, no way am I going to be paying $12.60+tax per month for something that doesn't WOW me every month.....

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