spring 2016 walmart beauty box -- classic

hi guys! i was recently alerted that this time, walmart began offering two different beauty boxes for purchase, both are $5 each. prior to this, they had two or so different boxes that shipped out each season, presumably based upon your age group...because that's one of the things it asked in your profile. i made a separate post for the "trendsetter" subscription, which you can click here to see what i got in it. if you'd like to subscribe, you can sign up here. ~Lin-chan ^.~

1. colgate optic white platinum express white toothpaste in fresh mint (1.45oz--mini, ret. $1.97) -- so i used the tube that came in my trendsetter box..and no. this is not my definition of a fresh mint flavor. more like medicinal. bleh!
   repurchase? no
2. neutrogena MoistureSmooth color stick in almond nude (.08oz--mini, ret. $6.77 for .011oz [$1.38]) -- this is the same shade that came in my trendsetter box, so i'll be passing this one along.
   repurchase? nah
3. banana boat sun comfort broad spectrum spf 30 sunscreen (1oz--mini, ret. $7.49 for 6oz [$1.25]) -- got one of these in my march target box, but i'm interested in trying it out this summer--if i ever go do anything in the sun, lol!
   repurchase? maybe
4. jergens wet skin moisturizer with monoi oil (2oz--mini, ret. $6.99 for 10oz [$1.40]) -- i got one of these recently again too! this came in one of the january target boxes. i actually really enjoyed samples of the coconut one, but i don't really like the scent of the floral one.
   repurchase? maybe the coconut one
5. cetaphil gentle skin cleanser (1oz--mini, ret. $10.39 for 16oz [$0.65]) -- i'm interested in trying this out, since i've heard great things about this. super awesome that it's unscented!
   repurchase? maybe
6. dove dry oil moisture body wash (1.8oz--mini, ret. $5.97 for 22oz [$0.49]) -- this smells super good!! well most argan oil products smell like this..but yeah. i can't wait to try it!
   repurchase? maybe
7. roc multi correxion 5-in-1 chest, neck, & face cream (.17oz--mini, ret. $23.72 for 1.7oz [$1.38]) -- has an older, florally type of scent to it. i'm not really a fan, so this is getting passed along.
   repurchase? no
8. curel rough skin rescue (.7oz--mini, ret. $7.57 for 20oz [$0.26]) -- this feels very nice. the texture or thickness the perfect mix of lotiony and body cream. it doesn't have a strong scent, and i can't wait to use it!
   repurchase? maybe
9. neutrogena healthy skin liquid makeup sampler card (~$12 for 1oz) -- i've actually been interested in trying this, and now i have almost all of the colors to try color matching! woohoo.
   repurchase? maybe
10. extra advertisement cards

approximate product value: ~$9

review: influenster target dry spray voxbox

 

hi guys! this took me forever and a day to throw together, but here we go! at the end of january, i received another influenster* voxbox containing two dry deodorant sprays from dove. and now i'm finally making my review of them! ~Lindsay-chan ^.~
dove [women's] dry spray in cool essentials

1. this is actually my second dove spray deodorant, the first being the "beauty finish" one, which i purchased on the idea that i liked the solid deodorant of that scent and never tried spray deodorant before, so why not give it a shot? and i wasn't super happy with it, partially because the scent wasn't the same. the deodorant lasted well throughout the day, but....
2. the major issue i have, which i'm not sure if this is for all aerosol body sprays or just the dove spray deodorants -- is that i'm having major reactions to the aerosol-ness of them. like i can't even be in the same room i used it in until it airs out. the aerosol-y smell it leaves makes it difficult to breathe or just makes me want to gag. does that make sense..? probably not, but that's been my problem while using both of my dove spray deodorants and teh paul using his. even putting clothes on and then spraying it on under clothing did not help. it alleviated some of the gag-reflex issue, but i still had to close off any rooms we used it in until the smell dissipated.
3. which brings us to the "cool essentials" flavor. i didn't have any issues with the scent, i thought that it was nice and fresh. it did not make me think of cucumbers as the photo kind of implies. it did last very well throughout the day (the scent and keeping me dry), but i can't say for sure that this will hold up well in the summer months, especially in louisiana heat and humidity. but for the cooler months, it's not too bad.
4. repurchase? no

dove men+care dry spray in extra fresh

1. on one of the occasions that target offered men's 'beauty' boxes, they included dove men's "clean comfort" dry spray. teh paul was reluctant to use it at first, but eventually it grew on him to the point where he repurchased another to take on his italy trip last summer, and later the solid version of this scent. 
2. the "extra fresh" scent, i'm not as much of a fan of. i feel like the scent fades super fast and it's not anything special. he's ok with either of these scents--i guess because he's a guy and doesn't really care, and 'yay free deodorant', so he hasn't really said much about this one.
3. repurchase? maybe, but more likely the clean comfort scent

#trydry #target

disclosure: I WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR THIS POST, HOWEVER I DID RECEIVE A SAMPLE FOR MY REVIEW. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN AND NOT INFLUENCED IN ANY WAY. ---- and not only that, i purchased a men's and woman's dove spray deodorant for us to try prior to receiving these.

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fall 2015 walmart beauty box

hi guys! the fall walmart beauty box has arrived! and there's sooo many new things to try!! (if you'd like to subscribe, you can sign up here.) ~Lin-chan ^.~

1. simple cleansing facial wipes (7 wipes--mini, ret. $3.66 for 25 wipes [$1.03]) -- do i even have to say anything about these?
   repurchase? duh
2. aussie mega hairspray (1.5oz--mini, ret. $3.74 for 17oz [$0.33]) -- this has a strangely amazing fruity candy type smell and idk. i haven't tried many things from their line, but i feel like they're underrated.
    repurchase? maybe
3. act advanced care plaque guard in frosted mint (1oz--mini, ret. $6.48 for 33.8oz [$0.19]) -- i haven't had an act mouthwash in a really long time. we'll have to see about this one.
   repurchase? probably not
4. aveeno positively radiant daily moisturizer with sunscreen spf 30 (.3oz--mini, ret. $11.49 for 2.5oz [$1.38]) -- you guys know i'm not a fan of facial sunscreens. this, however, has a nice fragrance that counterbalances the sunscreen scent, making it more bearable. i'm interested in trying this out.
   repurchase? maybe
5. jergens wet skin moisturizer samples in coconut oil and monoi oil (.25oz each--minis, ret. $6.84 for 10oz [$0.34]) -- we'll have to see how this goes. something about putting this onto skin while it's wet and it absorbs better? idk. we'll try  it out.
   repurchase? maybe
6. biore self heating one minute mask (1 use (.25oz)--sample, ret. $4.39 for 4 uses [$1.10]) -- i've never noticed this product before. i'm interested in trying it out.
   repurchase? maybe
7. nivea extended moisture body lotion (.14oz--sample, ret. $5.30 for 16.9oz [$0.04]) -- try all the lotions?
   repurchase? maybe
8. dove advanced care deodorant in beauty finish (.5oz--mini, ret. $6.68 for 2.6oz [$1.28]) -- this smells soo freaking good. i've tried other dove deodorants before and enjoyed them, so i'm hoping this'll be a similar experience.
   repurchase? maybe
9. neutrogena healthy volume mascara in black (.16oz--mini, ret. $7.95 for .21oz [$6.06]) -- i've been eyeing this mascara for a while now, but i haven't gotten it because...........i have too many mascaras or samples to still go through. ~.~
   repurchase? maybe
10. schick hydro silk disposable razor (1 razor, ret. $9.06 for 3 razors [$3.02]) -- i already love this line of razors. i have the non-disposables of these.
    repurchase? maybe
11. coupons for jergens, biore, and dove

approximate product value: ~$14.77

sidenote: anyone else think that this is hilarious? usps is somehow disrupting the time-space continuum and traversing the state, nearly corner to corner, in a mere 15 minutes! ...or 21 hours. ya know... who knows?!

target fall beauty box

hi! omg guys, the postman took three freaking days to deliver this to me. tuesday 8am: out for delivery. 9pm: status not updated (it really said this on the tracker). wednesday 8am: out for delivery. 5pm: delivered, at front door----at a time when i was home, and i checked the doorstep and the mailbox..and nothing. thursday ~430pm, apartment office doesn't have it. 5pm: text message from apartment office to pick up packages. seriously, wtf usps.
anyway despite my better judgment, i decided to go ahead and get this box. it was only $5 and it seems to be catered more toward curly haired people. but that's ok because it's still really cheap to try out some new stuff! ~Lin-chan ^.~

1. jane carter revitalizing leave-in conditioner (2oz--mini, ret. $8.99 for 8oz [$2.25]) -- i don't know how i feel about this one.... it's a super liquidy "conditioner" and the scent is very chemical but they tried to cover it up with some kind of floral..? all's i know is that i'm not sure i want my hair smelling like this, and potential migraines.
   repurchase? no
2. curls creme brulee whipped curl cream (2oz--mini, ret. $10.99 for 8oz [$2.75]) -- i'm going to pass this off to a friend. smells like vanilla cake frosting.
    repurchase? nah
3. dove quench absolute cream serum (3.3oz--full size, ret. $5.99) -- this smells really nice, like a light and bearable floral scent. i think i'm going to pass this off to a friend. it says it's for curly, coarse hair--neither of which i have. and it's supposed to help with frizz control, which i already have a few things for that anyway.
   repurchase? nah
4. sheamoisture jamaican black caster oil (3.2oz--mini, ret. $10.99 for 8oz [$4.40]) -- this smells really nice. you can definitely smell the shea butter, and maybe the sweetness is the peppermint?? but it doesn't seem like it....very vanilla-like. i'll have to update you guys on this one later. it essentially says it's good for all hair types, dyed & heat styled.
   repurchase? maybe
5. aquaphor healing ointment (.25oz--mini, ret. $6.99 for 3.5oz [$0.50]) -- i've never used aquaphor before. anyway, as the name suggests, it is an ointment-y consistency. think triple antibiotic ointment (neosporin, for you people who don't know). anyway, it feels like an ointment too??? it has no scent, and it gives the skin a greasy look (not feel)..just like ointments do? i feel like i'm beating the ointment aspect over the head here..........
   repurchase? undecided
6. colgate optic white platinum express white toothpaste in fresh mint (.75oz--mini, ret. $3.99 for 3oz [$1.00]) -- we'll have to see about this. i'm probably not going to notice much of a difference because i've been using crest 3D white pretty much since it's gone to market.
   repurchase? maybe no. i don't like the taste.
7. $3 off $15 coupon
8. 20% off $125 dermstore.com purchase, code: fallbeauty (exp. 10/30/15)

approximate product value: ~$17

summer 2015 walmart beauty box

hi all! i just got my summer walmart beauty box in the mail! low value of this box aside, i like that there was a wide variety of sample items in here plus a full size item. (if you'd like to subscribe, you can sign up here.) ~Lin-chan ^.~

1. nyc liquid lipshine lip gloss in fashion ave fuchsia (.24oz--full size, ret. $1.87) -- i would have never picked this up on my own. especially something that has fuchsia in the name. buuuut. this gloss is not sticky, it's very balmy, and the color is pretty sheer with a nice shimmer to it. kudos!
   repurchase? maybe
2. dove go fresh body wash in mandarin & tiare flower (1.8oz--mini, ret. $5.47 for 22oz [$0.45]) -- what the hell walmart. we got this in the last box. you could have at least sent out a different scent or something! anyway, this stuff was good, but not my favorite.
    repurchase? nah
3. st. ives apricot scrub (1oz--mini, ret. $3.54 for 6oz [$0.59]) -- i used to use this a long time ago, and i've stopped and started trying out other things.
   repurchase? nah
4. clear scalp & hair therapy complete care nourishing anti-dandruff shampoo (1.7oz--mini, ret. $4.98 for 12.9oz [$0.66]) -- i love clear brand shampoos, but i don't need anything moisturizing, as i've said many times before...
   repurchase? no
5. nivea soft nourishing creme (.84oz--mini, ret. $3.74 for 6.8oz [$0.46]) -- i've heard good things about this as a hand cream, but i'm not so sure i like it. it has a very thin consistency, and it has a very strong baby powder smell.
   repurchase? nah
6. neutrogena cool dry sport sunscreen lotion spf 70 (.5oz--mini, ret. $8.49 for 5oz [$0.85]) -- so far, all i've got to say is that it doesn't smell like sunscreen...so that is a huge plus in my book.
   repurchase? maybe
7. one direction you & i perfume sample (1.5ml--sample, ret. £21.00 for 30ml [~$1.70]) -- this has a nice fruity but floraly scent. it's pretty interesting, but i'm not sure if it's for me.
   repurchase? nah
8. jergens natural glow 3 days to glow moisturizer sample set (.84oz--sample, ret. $6.75 for 4oz [$1.42]) -- this sampler is for medium to tan skintones..which is obviously for me... and yall know how much i love self-tanners...... so i'm going to pass this off to my mom.
   repurchase? no
9. coupons for ecotools, real techniques, and essential tools brushes

approximate product value: ~$8

spring 2015 walmart beauty box

hi all! we just so happened to get this season's walmart beauty box in the mail today! woohoo! here's what i gots! ~Lin-chan ^.~
(if you'd like to subscribe, you can sign up here.)

1. schwarzkopf essense ultime omega repair & moisture shampoo and conditioner samples (1.7oz each--minis, ret. $6.97ea for 13.5oz [$1.76]) -- i probably won't be repurchasing these just because of the nature of my hair and scalp since moisturizing products usually make me look greasy. the shampoo has a very chemically smell plus something semi-recognizable, and the conditioner smells like baby powder or powder-fresh type scents.....
   repurchase? probably not
2. dove go fresh body wash in mandarin & tiare flower (1.8oz--mini, ret. $5.47 for 22oz [$0.45]) -- this has a very nice citrusy-floral scent. i can't wait to try it!
    repurchase? maybe
3. neutrogena healthy skin boosters facial cleanser (.5oz--mini, ret. $7.47 for 9oz [$0.60]) -- this smells like a really good shampoo. lol. i'm interested in trying it out though.
   repurchase? maybe 
4. lady gaga black fluid (.04oz sample, ret. $29.97 for 1oz [$1.20]) -- this is already among my favorites!
   repurchase? duh.
5. rimmel london lash accelerator endless mascara in black (full size, ret. $7.97) -- i'm always on the lookout for new mascaras. we shall try this one out!
   repurchase? maybe no -- it irritated my eyes and didn't do anything for my lashes

foil samples; these also have coupons on the backs.

1. garnier ultra-lift miracle sleeping cream (ret. $11.50 for 1.7oz) -- i don't generally use night creams (outside of samples), but i'll give this a shot.
   repurchase? probably not
2. nivea in-shower body lotion: nourishing sample (ret. $5.92 for 13.5oz) -- i've heard mixed reviews about this. i'll try it out, but i probably won't buy a full size mostly because i'm impatient. (lush's ros argan body conditioner is the same concept.)
   repurchase? probably not
3. maybelline fit me! matte+poreless foundation sample in 115 ivory (ret. $5.94 for 1oz) -- i've already finished a bottle of this stuff, and i'm approaching the end of my second one. i think i likes this. i wear 125, so i'll pass this to T to give her mom or someone..
   repurchase? of freaking course

various other coupons or advertisements.

approximate product value: ~$12+

fall 2014 walmart beauty box

hi all! walmart has started a quarterly beauty box program! it's free*! (*just pay $5 shipping for each shipment) if you'd like to subscribe, you can sign up here. apparently there were two different boxes sent out based upon age range and here's what i gots! ~Lin-chan ^.~

thoughts: i think that this was a pretty good deal with a nice variety, relative to the target beauty boxes which have about 5 items, also for $5.

i wasn't all that careful with that lip swatch..but whatevs. you get the idea.

1. neutrogena nourishing long wear makeup with tone correcting complex sample card & $2 off coupon (sample, ret. $14.99 for 1oz) -- this is, like it says, just enough to match yourself. idk if i'll actually wind up buying a full size because i'm pretty content with the foundations i have now.
   repurchase? probably not
2. covergirl glowing nights glosstini nail polish in #laserlight (.11oz--full size, ret. $2.97) -- i like my dark polishes, but if it looks black on me when it's not supposed to be black, then i'll usually pass. this is an extremely dark navy that leans black in the bottle but, like i said you almost can't tell the difference on the nails.
   repurchase? no
3. loreal glossy balm in lovely mocha (2.7g--full size, ret. $6.97) -- i almost didn't try this out but i'm glad i did. even though this is mocha, on me it's a nice pinky nude shade. it looks very glossy and feels pretty comfortable too.
   repurchase? maybe other colors
4. l'oreal youthcode pore vanisher (.06oz sample, ret. $19.97 for 1.4oz [$0.86]) -- i'll have to update on this later. i'm not in on the whole antiaging products thing yet. from what i hear, it's got a similar feel to a primer but it's not really supposed to be used as a primer..something like that...
   repurchase? nah
5. nicki minaj pink friday perfume (.04oz sample, ret. $29.97 for 1oz [$1.20]) -- this is so fruity and unexpected!! i really like it.
   repurchase? yes-side of maybe
6. dove oxygen moisture shampoo & conditioner (1oz each--minis, ret. $4.99/ea for 12oz [$0.83]) -- i'm actually thinking of giving these away since it says it's for fine, flat hair...which i definitely don't have and shampoos that have "moisture" in the name typically make me look greasy within just a few hours.
   repurchase? no
7. dove pure care dry oil (.4oz mini, ret. $11.99 for 3.38oz [$1.42]) -- this smells like baby powder for some reason...it's not something i totally like in my hair but i'll try it and possibly use it up.
   repurchase? probably not
8. secret clinical strength invisible solid deodorant in completely clean (1.6oz full size?, ret. $9.99) -- i really like their original, which is in the "advanced solid" form..whatever that means..anyway i'm excited to try it.
   repurchase? probably

approximate product value: ~$24.24