Showing posts with label Target. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

TARGET Beauty Box Review - August 2015

Some of you may be surprised to find a beauty box review on here since I'm working on becoming more minimalist.  This box had several items I was actually needing though, and buying it was cheaper than buying what I needed individually.  So, I went for it!


Cost:  $7.53 with tax

What's Inside:  6 beauty items from Target


Here's a list of the products:

1.  Clairol Hair Food Moisturizing Mask (Full Size) - RV $12
2.  Fekkai Pré-Soleil Hair Mist - RV $6.80
3.  Olay Active Botanicals Moisturizing Toner - RV $1.80
4.  Olay Active Botanicals Day Lotion - RV $3.60
5.  Crest 3D White Strips 1hr Express - 1 set - RV $11.25
6.  CoverGirl Super Sizer Mascara by Lash Blast (Full Size) - RV $6

TOTAL RETAIL VALUE:  $41.45

A closer look:

Clairol Hair Food Moisturizing Mask (Full Size) - RV $12


Conditioner is one of the items I was actually about to run out of and needed to buy.  This is advertised as a "mask", but I've been using it as a regular conditioner and just leaving it on a bit longer in the shower and it's worked great.  I LOVE the apricot smell too!  It's not something I will pay $12 for in the future, but I love that it came with this box and I needed it!

Fekkai Pré-Soleil Hair Mist - RV $6.80


I've never tried a product like this and it's not really something I need to use since I'm not out in the sun a lot.  I might use it if I go to a concert, hiking, or camping though.  It has sunflower seed oil in it, so I'll probably use it during the winter months when my hair gets really dry too.  

Olay Active Botanicals Moisturizing Toner - RV $1.80
Olay Active Botanicals Day Lotion - RV $3.60


This is another practical item in the box that lead me to buy it.  I wear Oil of Olay moisturizer DAILY and swear by it!  I've never tried their botanicals line, but after trying both, have become a fan!  I have sensitive skin, but both products moisturized my skin without causing any redness or reaction.  These are great travel sizes too, so I can throw them in a duffel bag and they won't take up a ton of room.  (Plus, I'll use them up pretty quickly and be able to remove them from my inventory soon too).

Crest 3D White Strips 1hr Express - 1 set - RV $11.25


I like Crest White Strips and have used them in the past.  Not sure why one set is so pricey though!  The ones I've used before have a minty flavor to them and these didn't for some reason.  They did seem to lighten my teeth a shade or two, but overall, I wasn't a fan of them.  They didn't sit right on my teeth and were just awkward to have in.  

Cover Girl Super Sizer Mascara by Lash Blast (Full Size) - RV $6


This mascara was the other reason I bought this box.  The one I was using needed to be replaced, so when I saw I could get this box for $7 and a tube of mascara alone would cost me $7 or $8, it was a no brainer!  The shade I received was called "Very Black", which is what I usually wear.  I'd never tried this particular kind of Cover Girl mascara before with this wand.  I usually go for the wands that have a bushier, curved brush so the mascara goes on smoothly and separates my lashes.  This is a plastic wand and the mascara goes on a bit heavier/goopier in some spots.  It's not something I'll buy again just b/c of the wand, but it will do the trick for the next three months until it's time to replace my mascara again.

FINAL VERDICT:  As I mentioned earlier, I purchased this box because I needed mascara and conditioner.  This box fulfilled both of those needs and I'll use everything else included as well.  I don't foresee myself needing $15 worth of beauty products in the next few weeks, so the coupon, although nice, will probably go unused.  All in all, I'm very happy with this box!  Target seems to offer the box for the price of one item in it, so the value is always well worth it!

What did you think of this Target beauty box?

XOXO,
Stephanie

Thursday, June 11, 2015

TARGET Summer 2015 Beauty Box Review

What it Is:  A seasonal box featuring a variety of make-up/beauty products that Target sells.

Cost:  $7 + tax ($7.53 total) - (free shipping)

Details:  A one-time purchase made thru the Target website.  (They sell out fast, so you have to purchase it pretty much on the day it's offered).



This box ships via USPS and fits in the mailbox.


From what I've read, the hair product and nail polish colors vary.  Everything else is consistent amongst the boxes.

The Products:
1.  Olay Regenerist Luminous HydraSwirl Eye Cream - FULL SIZE - RV $23
2.  Revlon HD Lipstick in "Gladiolus" - FULL SIZE - RV $7.99
3.  SinfulColors Professional Nail Color in "Boom Boom" - FULL SIZE - RV $1.99
4.  Cutex Advanced Revival Nail Polish Remover Pads - (Set of 3) - RV $1.20
5.  Fekkai Professional Hair Care Brilliant Glossing Styling Creme - (2 oz) - RV $8

RETAIL VALUE =  $42.18

A closer look:

Olay Regenerist Luminous HydraSwirl Eye Cream - FULL SIZE - RV $23



This product says it's for dark circle correcting.  I'm fortunate enough not to have that issue, but I figure any eye cream is going to be beneficial to use as I'm getting older.  This product goes on smooth and has a hint of highlighting tint (I'm assuming to combat the dark circles) in it.  I use Olay moisturizer daily and am happy to try another Olay product!

Revlon HD Lipstick in "Gladiolus" - FULL SIZE - RV $7.99


I've been more into glosses than lipsticks lately, but this color is so pretty that I tried it right away (and wore it to work today).  The red is a warm red (with maybe a hint of orange tinge to it).  It's right on trend and is definitely an eye-catching shade!  This formula goes on smooth and stays really well.  There's a coupon included in the box for $1.00 off your next shade (when purchased at Target) that shows all 20 shades.  I might check the other colors out the next time I'm at Target and use the coupon since I like this formula.

SinfulColors Professional Nail Color in "Boom Boom" - FULL SIZE - RV $1.99



This is one of the items in the box where the colors sent out varied from box to box.  (The shade shown in the photo add for this box was a blue color).  I'm so happy with the shade I received!  I just got a hot pink pedicure over the weekend and didn't have a polish that would work for touch-ups (if I needed one).  This shade will definitely work for that!  Can't wait to paint my nails with this shade too!  

Cutex Advanced Revival Nail Polish Remover Pads - (Set of 3) - RV $1.20



It's fitting that since Target included a nail polish in this box, they'd also include polish remover pads.  I've never tried this brand before, but am excited to try it!  I love the portable remover pads too!  They're perfect to throw in my purse or to travel with!  Will definitely use these!

Fekkai Professional Hair Care Brilliant Glossing Styling Creme - (2 oz) - RV $8


This product has olive oil in it and says it smooths and shines.  It's actually really close to a product my husband uses daily, so I decided to give it to him to test out.  (After all, men like presents too).  I can tell you that it smells wonderful (like citrus)!

VERDICT:  This is the first Target Beauty Box I've purchased and I'm really happy with it!  It's really affordable and I loved everything they sent!  I paid $7.53 for this box (with tax) and received $42.18 worth of merchandise, which is a good deal in my book!  Target also included a $3 off coupon to be used on any beauty purchase of $15 or more which can be used thru the end of the month.  Can't wait to see what their next beauty box contains!

What do you think?  Have you ordered any of the Target beauty boxes before?

XOXO,
Stephanie