January 2013 Beauty Box 5

January’s BB5 contained a surprise favourite that differed from box to box so I was quite excited to find out what I would receive. There were some great products in this month’s box so BB5 continues to impress!

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Ferro Cosmetics Desert Rose BlushDSC_0046

Thoughts: This is a very pretty colour with a little bit of shimmer to it. I don’t think this will be suitable for my pale winter skin now, but maybe in the summer it’ll work better as a blush. I could definitely use it as a lip colour though if I mix it with some clear lip balm.

Full size: 4g/$17.00

I received: ~2g/$8.50

Pencil Me In Eye Pencil in 24 KaratDSC_0048

Thoughts: I don’t like this colour very much…I just don’t know how often I’d use it. I like my gold eye pencils on the less yellow side, but I think if this were a different colour I’d be much more into it.

Full size: $6.99

I received: *FULL SIZE*

Model Co Colourbox Lip Pencil in PomegranateDSC_0049

Thoughts: I don’t normally use lip liners, but when I swatched this, it’s actually a pretty shimmery colour that felt very smooth and blended very nicely. I would almost want to use it as a lipstick too with some gloss overtop!

Full size: $18.00

I received: *FULL SIZE*

Perfumies Solid Perfume Sticks in FlirtationshipDSC_0050

Thoughts: Hands down my favourite product in January’s BB5! I want to order so many more! The Perfumies website describes Flirtationship as “spicy, exotic and crisp top notes of orange zest and fresh greens highlight a feminine bouquet of jasmine, orchid, vanilla and violet on a warm background of rosewood, sandalwood, and soft musk”. I love the scent and the idea of a lip balm feel for a perfume.

Full size: 0.07oz/$7.00

I received: *FULL SIZE*

*Surprise* Purlisse Gentle Soy Milk CleanserDSC_0051

Thoughts: This was the surprise for BB5ers as it varied from box to box, but I am glad that I received something that I hadn’t tried before! I have seen this in earlier boxes before my subscription started with BB5 and had wanted to try it.

Full size: 5.6oz/$36.00

I received: 1.7oz/$10.93

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Total value of January BB5: $51.42

I will admit that even though this box doesn’t look or feel like one over $50, I still thought it was a great one with another great variety of products for the whole face to enjoy!

10 comments

  1. That brand Model Co keep poping up wherever I read a post, I'm intrigued ^^ Nice beauty box, enjoy it all Jayne! xx

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    1. you're right, we have seen a lot of ModelCo! It's an expensive brand too! Haha, I will enjoy it thank you!

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  2. Nice products. I love that blush.

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    1. It's nice that it can be used for lip and eye colour too :)

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  3. Oh I loved that purlisse cleanser when I got it in BB5 - it's awesome :) Gentle cleanse with light fragrance.

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    1. Oh that's good to know! It seemed very gentle and smelled "just right". It was a very Goldilocks moment for me :)

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  4. oh you got an awesome 'surprise' item!! i got some dingy foil hair samples.
    i love those perfume sticks too! have you actually ordered anything from their website yet?

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    1. Aww, I'm sorry you weren't happy with your surprise :(
      I haven't ordered yet because of a little "incident" with Demeter that I had ;-) Post shortly!

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  5. Great items! That perfume stick looks and sounds like it smells amazing!

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    1. The only thing is that if you put it in your pocket, I'm VERY sure it'll melt!

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