December Topbox Review

Who is Topbox?
They are another company who provides "top" brand beauty samples delivered to your door.
Please click here to read all about them or to join.  I know you can't resist.

Last month was my first Topbox experience you can click here to read all about it.

My box was being held hostage at the post office again - for approx 24 hours.  I guess with the extra Christmas deliveries there must be a back log.

Here it is!  My December Box.  My early Christmas present.

In this box I received TWO full size samples:

Cargo Cosmetics: Lip Gloss - Full Size 4.75 g @ $25 (At Sears.ca it is $24 and ebeauty.ca it is $22)
The timestrip technology is a neat idea.

Bella Pella: Glycerine Soap - Full Size 125 g @ $7.95
This smells wonderful.  I was already looking at their website to see what else they sell.  Too bad they dont have a location in Toronto.

Cover FX: Primer - Full Size 30 mL @ $45, Sample Size 7mL @ $10.50
It comes out clear and it made my skin pretty smooth.
Also, if I purchase it at Shoppers Drug Mart I receive additional points.  I like that.

SkinCeuticals: B5 gel - Full Size 30 mL @ $78, Sample Size 5 mL @ $13 (guessing)
I love this gel.  Winter months can be harsh to my skin.  I find my skin dehydrated.  When I put this on, it really hydrates my skin.  I am glad to try this product.

The estimate worth of the box is approximately $56. It is a good monthly investment.

The Bottom Line
My experience with Topbox - 5/5
Product received - 5/5
The surprise - 5/5
Favourite product received - Bella Pella

Topbox receives brownie points:

• Delivering the box early before Christmas (& other companies *wink*wink*)
• Giving us a "hint" - a snap shot of the package before it is shipped off  (love guessing)
• Providing two full size samples (YEAH!!!)

At first I was not sure if I should sign up with Topbox because there were not much information about them.  So I took a risk and I am glad I did because within a week their December, Jan, and Feb boxes were sold out.  That is impressive.  I hope they can keep up with the demands in the new year.  Keep up with the good work.

If you have a facebook account, don't forget to "like" them because I do!!

I would love to see what the new year will bring - more goodies!!

Ta ta for now :)

November Top Box review

Hallelujah!
My TopBox finally came after a few weeks of MIA (mailed incorrect address) then later taken as hostage for a day at Canada Post.

I thought I was not going to receive it.
Who is TopBox?
Another Canadian company competing with Luxe Box by Loose Button and Glymm Box.
More information on Top Box click on the link.

Cake: Hand Cream - Full Size 3.4 oz @ $18 = sample :)
Deborah Lippman: Nail polish - Full Size .50 oz @ $19.95 = sample :)
Dr Brandt: Eye Serum - Full Size .50 oz @ $85 = sample size .085 oz @ $14.45
Stila: Illuminating tinted moisturizer - Full Size 1.70 oz @ $32 = sample size .17 oz @ $3.20

Total value of the package $55+

I received a *Bonus* deluxe sample because mishap with the mailing address.
The "deluxe" sample is the Caudalie: Premier Cru cream 1.7 oz @ $150 = sample size 0.06 oz @ $5.29
I have already tried this sample from my October Glymm Box.  Unfortunately, the sample is so small, I will be lucky if I can get 2 good uses out of it.  I would say this is a sample, not a "deluxe" sample.  I can't say I like the product and I doubt I will be spending $150 for the bottle.

I have always wanted to try Cake.
The lotion smells like vanilla cake.
I would love to try more of their products :)

My nail polish collection is grow and grow.
Deborah Lippman adds a nice touch to my pre painted nail polish.
Not sure if I will pay $20 for a nail polish.

I will be most like giving the Dr. Brandt Eye Serum to my mom.
It is too bad it does not help the dark circles under my eyes.

I was hoping to try Stila's lip gloss but instead I have the tinted moisturizer.  Am I the only one?  I have read/watched other blogs/youtube videos and so far everyone has the lip gloss.  Very odd.  I tried it and I like it.  I might buy the regular size bottle...

Overall...I am happy to receive my box but I doubt my bonus makes up for the mistake/error/glitch in the system.  However, I am glad that they were working really hard and posting updates to let us know the status of the package.

The Bottom Line:
Experience with my first Top Box - 2/5
Customer Service - 5/5
Products received - 4/5
The surprise - n/a
Favourite product received - Cake lotion

I cant wait for my December box.
I hope it will have a no delivery issues.
Ta ta for now.
:)