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

spring 2016 walmart beauty box -- trendsetter

hi guys! i was recently alerted that this time, walmart began offering two different beauty boxes, both are $5 each. i'll make a separate post for the "classic" subscription as soon as it comes in, but here's this season's trendsetter box! 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) -- i'm not sure if i used this kind before or not, but i've really been liking the crest 3D white toothpaste in radiant mint. this stuff is gross. no. not minty, tastes medicinal!
   repurchase? maybe no
2. biore baking soda pore cleanser (1oz--mini, ret. $6.76 for 6.77oz [$1]) -- i've been actually using this face wash recently, and i've been liking it. not my absolute favorite, but it definitely gets the job done.
    repurchase? maybe
3. jergens natural glow daily moisturizer for fair to medium skintones (2oz--mini, ret. $8.21 for 7.5oz [$2.19]) -- this smells really nice! i'm not sure how i'll like this compared to their bb body lotion, but it seems like a similar concept.
   repurchase? maybe
4. john frieda brilliant brunette subtle lightening shampoo (2oz--mini, ret. $8.97 for 8.3oz [$2.16]) -- this smells pretty nice. i'm not planning on using it though...don't exactly want to lighten the color my my hair.
   repurchase? no
5. curel itch defense body wash (1oz--mini, ret. $6.62 for 10oz [$0.66]) -- this doesn't have much of a scent. i'm intersted in trying it out, but i don't really have dry itchy skin.
   repurchase? probably not
6. cerave healing ointment (.0085oz--mini, ret. $14.63 for 5oz [$0.03]) -- never really used the sample of aquaphor i got in one of the previous boxes, but we'll see.
   repurchase? nah
7. neutrogena MoistureSmooth color stick in almond nude (.08oz--mini, ret. $6.77 for .011oz [$1.38]) -- this is a very flattering nude color for me and feels very nice and balmy.
   repurchase? probably not, this is a nice size and i'm not looking for new lippies right now
8. vera wang embrace periwinkle and iris (sample, ret. $28.32 for 1oz) -- i know that i've said many times that i hate floral scents... but this one's actually an exception. it's pretty nice, an older, sophisticated scent.
   repurchase? probably not
9. neutrogena acne correct & cover pink grapefruit moisturizer (sample, ret. $9.42 for 1.7oz) -- i'm definitely interested in giving this a try, but i'm not sure that i'll get a full size, for the price and there's other things i like and use.
   -- i like the "available at walmart" sticker that they were compelled to adhere to this card. because you know, the walmart beauty box it contains products that aren't sold at walmart. >.>
   repurchase? maybe
10. burt's bees bb cream in light/medium (sample, ret. $15 for 1.7oz) -- this shade is probably going to be too dark for me, so i'll pass this along.
    repurchase? probably not
11. loreal age perfect glow renewal facial oil (sample, ret. $15.13 for 1oz) -- still not getting on the facial oil train, so i'll pass this along.
    repurchase? no
12. extra advertisement cards

approximate product value: ~$9

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?!

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

target spring 2015 beauty box & impressions

hi guys! earlier this week, target had their spring beauty box on sale and i gots one! woot. it came super fast too, got it today! the good thing about this set is that i've already tried and love most of the items in here, and the price i paid was right. $5 is the cost of the lippie alone! ~Lin-chan ^.~

yes. i has dj pusheen shirt. lippie: rose redefined

1. loreal infallible pro spray & set setting spray (3.4oz--full size, ret. $13.29) -- i paid the full $16 or so at a drugstore when it first came out and i love it. now, i've been trying to use up all of my minis before throwing it into my travel makeup bag (since i have a huge skindinavia i use daily). now i has another one for practically free. i think yes.
   repurchase? at this rate, i won't need to! but, YES
2. tresemme tres two hairspray (1.5oz--mini, ret. $1.47) -- i got a mini of this a long time ago in ipsy or some other beauty box. anyway, i still haven't finished that can either. but yall know i have a love-hate relationship with hairspray--mostly i don't use them because of the added step... and when i was in dance, my mom would give me a helmet-head... anyway, this is probably my favorite hairspray, it holds really well and doesn't feel crunchy.
   repurchase? yes
3. sheamoisture superfruit shampoo (3.2oz--mini, ret. $10.99 for 13oz [$2.71]) -- has a really nice fruity scent, i'm excited to try this!
   repurchase? maybe
4. neutrogena hydroboost gel cream (.25oz--mini, ret. $17.99 for 1.7oz [$2.65]) -- has a very liquidy, gel-like texture and it absorbs relatively fast. it has a slight scent but it's what i would consider an "unscented" product scent. leaves the skin feeling soft and hydrated (to the touch). i'm interested in seeing how this works out with my skin.
   repurchase? maybe
5. maybelline color color elixir lippie in rose redefined (.17oz--full size, ret. $5.49) -- this is hilarious. so i was hoping to get a new color, but i got the exact shade that i purchased a while back. oh well, i think i'll pass this off because i know it's great and i don't really need a backup right now. these are more like a liquid lipstick but with a balmy, glossy texture. they do wear off pretty easily, but they're very nice looking otherwise. these do have a light rose scent to them.
   repurchase? yes
6. card with product info & $3 off $15 beauty purchase coupon at target
7. card advertising dermstore.com; 20% off and free shipping and a complimentary gift with code: springbeauty (exp. 6/4/15)

approximate product value: ~$25.61

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+

october hauls

 

hi guys! it's halloween! and it's haul time! and i was suuuuper bad this month..(or this year..?)... so yeah........ ~Lindsay-chan ^.~

there's also another haul item that i didn't mention in this post..because i already posted about it.. i bought a deluxe original beauty box because she was having a friends and family discount, and i've been wanting one in my life for like two or more years now... and we can just call it a "yay i finally got a job offer!!!!!!"-present to myself..even though i ordered it the day before i got my job offer. but i didn't have to tell ya that..! ^______^

also, in other good news, i found out that my raise at work went through. yuuusssssh! and they're in the works for me to work 25 hours next semester too, i just have to wait to pay the fee bill before that gets processed.


anyway, let's get onto the haul!!!!

• sephora: sephora favorites superstars set (i'm planning on gifting some of the items in the set..), benefit they're real push-up liner
• see notd post for formula x for sephora polish in ignite
• cvs: maybelline matte lipstick in touch of spice -- i'm in love with this lipstick now. it was on my lips for a bit (it set and dried, maybe?) and ate dinner and it was still there, flawless, several hours later. what? where has this product been and why didn't they make it sooner?!
• also seen in a previous fotd post

benefit they're real push-up liner; urban decay sin eyeshadow (swatched dry), smashbox bb cream in light, nars orgasm blush,
stila liquid eyeliner in intense black, anastasia beverly hills brow wiz in dark brown

maybelline touch of spice

sephora:

1. tarte pigment of imagination cheek set ($10!!! blush in mirage & cheek stain in fantasy), urban decay polish in vice (see notd post)
2. *hides in a corner* it fell into my package, i swear! vib rouge welcome kit with bite lipstick in vib rouge
• ish ok? i has job nao! (starting in the summer)
• my friends know that i'm not a red person.. [and you can probably tell by my swatches....ugh, the stain smudges!] but omg i'm in love with this lipstick for some reason.

mirage, fantasy, vib rouge

vib rouge

• beyondtherack*: michael todd cosmetics acne/oily skin discovery kit, charcoal detoxifying mask
• i somehow had $30 in credit, which was nice!
• walmart: tree hut sugar scrub in island kiwi
• ulta 20% off sale: bought some xmas gifts (not pictured), and the lorac royal 3D lustre set
• makeup geek: vegas lights palette

casino, sin city, roulette, mirage, desert sands, bada bing (swatched dry)

• ulta: tree hut body washes in almond & honey and tropical mango, revlon lipstick in rose velvet, neutrogena deep recovery hair mask, bag-o-freebies
• bag-o-freebies included minis of buxom lip gloss in must have pink and cargo blush in bali
• bbb: revlon ultra hd lipstick in primrose
• walmart: equate sensitve wipes (compare to simple) --- these are so much cheaper relatively speaking, 40 wipes for $3.50 vs. 25 at $4.50....yes. we will see how these are.
• blogsale by crystalis007: mac alluring aquatics collection extra dimension blush in sea me, hear me
• i did sanitize this, dropped in some rubbing alcohol and let it sit on a sunny windowsill.

idk how that lotion bottle ended up getting opened.... thankfully it didn't spill anywhere because i didn't realize until much later.

sea me, hear me, bali blushes; rose velvet, primrose, must have pink lippies


rose velvet


primrose -- applies kinda patchy...


must have pink