Another Benevolent Beauty Box has arrived! On time as usual (even if this post is going up a little late), and this month I got a bonus product which was unexpected! I know they were offering a bonus product to all members since they offered it to new subscribers, but I never emailed in with a preference since I didn’t feel like it was completely necessary to give current subscribers the same bonus offered to entice new people to sign up. Still though, a bonus product, the Colorevolution eye shadow showed up in the box! Totally unexpected but still a nice addition. Anyway, on to the contents!
- Bellapierre Vanilla Bean Lip Balm – 7 g / $10 – (Full Size Product) It smells absolutely lovely! On the side of the box, the directions tell you to mix it with your favorite pigment or shimmer powder which is a neat idea! I find the balm nice and smooth without being sticky, and the vanilla scent is present but not overwhelming. Really a solid lip balm.
- Manna Kadar Priming Gloss Stain – 5 g / $24 – (Full Size Product) I received this in my first Lip Monthly shipment in July, so it’s not this box’s fault that it’s a dupe, I just subscribe to too many boxes! I do really like this as an everyday lip product though – it’s enough that it’s something, but the color isn’t bold or outrageous. It looks perfectly natural on my lips and very nearly matches their natural color, plus it seems to last a good long while and the formula is creamy and smooth but still matte. I may pass this off to a friend though since I don’t need two of them, but I do like this product!
- Nvey Eco Eye Shadow – 1.5 g / $17.99 – (Full Size Product) I received the color, “Mahogany,” which is a deep warm brown with a hint of shimmer. It’s heavily pigmented and the little compact even has a mirror which is a nice touch! Love the color and will definitely be using this often.
- Your Minerals Transparent Veil – 7 g / $21 – (Full Size Product) I love powders like this especially for the summer months when I can’t bear to use anything heavy on my face. This goes on silky smooth and the clay content helps absorb oil. It can either be used under or over foundation, but I usually use it by itself just to give me a little more of a polished look when I’m not doing the bare minimum (eyes/lips). I particularly like the texture of this one and I’m sure it’s going to go into regular makeup rotation right away.
- Paula Dunne Cougar Blush – 7 g / $19.66 – (Full Size Product) I received the color, “Punch,” which is a rosy pink. It’s probably a little too dark for my complexion and I don’t really use blush much anyway, so this is kind of a miss for me. It shows up on my cheeks as leaning over to brown, so it’s probably got some yellowish tones to it that don’t mesh with my skin tone which is already pretty red on my cheeks naturally. The formula is nice though, very easy to blend, but this just isn’t the shade for me.
- Colorevolution Eyeshadow – 2 g / $12 – (Full Size Product) I received the color, “Sienna #2” which is a pink base with a gold shimmer, and this is the bonus product for the box, not part of the regular August shipment. The shimmer comes out more than the color, but it’s a really nice effect and would work well over other matte shadow that I want to glitz up a little or for a good dose of sparkle just because. The mix of the pink and gold is really growing on me and I’m loving it! More eyeshadow is always welcome and I don’t think I’ve met a color that I didn’t like!
The box value comes to $92.65 without the bonus product and $104.65 with the bonus. The box costs $29.95 for a month-to-month subscription, so this is really an incredible value! This box consistently delivers products that I’m interested in and that are ingredient-conscious and cruelty-free. It might cost more per month, but in this one, there are SIX full size products including the bonus. No foil packets! I’m really pleased, and even with the miss on the blush, the box is still well above the cost. What’s really great about this box in particular is that a bunch of these brands, I hadn’t ever heard of or tried before, so it’s refreshing to see brands that are completely new to me. As always, I’m looking forward to next month!