Tuesday 14 February 2012

February 2012 topbox

I love getting things in the mail besides the bill.
There was a rumour that this month's box theme was make-up because last month was all about hair.
This will be my fourth box, you can read my previous topbox here - November, December, and January.
It is currently still sold out but I heard that it might go back on sale this month for the month of June.
Good Luck! *Update* Sold Out in 15 mins...






This month's box:

Yves Saint Laurent - Mascara
Full size: $36, sample size $9 (I assume 1/4 of the size)
Oh my, I can't wait to try this.  Never tried this brand before.  Good size sample - like from free gift with purchase sample.


Yves Saint Laurent - Touche Eclat (concealer)
Full size: $50, sample size $0 (something you might get from a magazine)
Too bad we only get a tiny magazine size sample.  Enough for maybe one time use.  Not very pleased with this sample.

LillyPilly - Kakadu Plum Hand & Body Creme
Full size: 150ml @ $22, sample size $1 (estimated guess)
Received two little sample packages.  Too bad it is so small, might get two uses out of it.  Maybe it is because we received a deluxe size last month and this is only a smell tester of a different scent for us to try.  Kinda not worth bothering putting in this month's box.

Pari Beauty - Eyeshadow #54
Full size: 2g @ $11, sample size = full size (yeah!)
It is a very pretty eye shadow I can actually use.  It is purple with a little hint of gold in it.

C. Booth Derma Skincare - Hand & Nail cream

Full size: 120g @ $16, sample size = full size (yeah!)
When I put it on it smells like Jergen's or Curel's hand cream.  Made my hands all nice and smooth.  I love hand creams.

The total worth of this box is $28+

I am very happy to receive my two full size sample and a deluxe size but then mini samples are kinda disappointing. *Meh*

The Bottom Line
My experience with this month's Topbox - 3.5/5
Product received - 3.5/5
The surprise - 4/5
Favourite product received - C. Booth Derma Hand cream
Brownie Points - Arrived on time without delays

Did you receive yours yet?
What did you get?

Until next time
Ta ta

13 comments:

  1. I agree with your feedback. I got #72 Aqua blue shade eyeshadow.

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  2. Not impressed with my first topbox that I had been waiting for since November. I received similar items, except I go Shu Uemura Shimmer shampoo instead of the skincare and the Aqua Blue shadow that I will never wear. Also did not like the tiny magazine trial sizes.. Sadly I have cancelled my subscription.

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  3. p.s. what was the valentine suprise? Mine had nothing?

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  4. I didnt know there was suppost to be a surprice valentine?

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  5. Topbox posted on FB about guessing what the valentine treat was...people guessed chocolate, cinnamon hearts..etc?? Maybe I misunderstood?

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    1. Maybe it was the valentine's giveaway box?

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    2. You are correct...the contest was the Valentine's Day surprise.

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  7. Hi all,

    This is Isabel from Topbox. There was no Valentine treat that was promoted for this month's Topbox.

    We did try something a little different this month with the smaller size of concealer. YSL's Touche Eclat is one of the best cosmetic products in the world, and we wanted to give everyone a chance to try it. As we can see from the comments, maybe we should still to the 'size' of the sample.

    What do you think?

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    1. Agree. So far all your boxes had decent size samples that we can try at least a few times. It is just too bad that this month's had a few magazine's size samples which does not fit your company's services. I am happy with 3 of the products but the "4th" one fell a little short. Thanks

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  8. This month was a tad disappointing. Mostly because they said the eyeshadow was personalized for you but then the way they decided was based on a question in our beauty profile that no one really understood pertained to colours of eyeshadows/makeup. I would have LOVED the peach or purple eyeshadow from pari but I got a blue. I love the blue, and if I had brown eyes I would wear it all the time, but I have blue eyes so I just don't wear blue eyeshadow ever. Kind of a waste.

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    1. That sucks. I think one of the question they should put on the question/survey is the colour of your eyes and you are correct. Blue eyes and blue eye shadow doesn't work. I hope you can give it away to someone. :(

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  9. Oh, I also like getting stuff in the mail! :) I love to order them online. But checks ...)))

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