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Iām back with another Goodebox review! I am SO glad I was able to get my hands on my first ever ābonusā box of any kind. Goodebox was selling bonus boxes on their Facebook page a couple of weeks ago, as a way of getting rid of old samples. I was charged $19 for a box that promised to be full of 12-14 samples of all kinds and boy, did Goodebox deliver and how! I think I absolutely love every single item I received. They also included the Moom Hair Remover that Iād specially requested for during the order process.Ā

The Jumbo box with all its contents - I think youāll see slight variations of this box based on user profiles and wish list items.Ā

Eve Organics Concealer Stick āMed Goldenā - Perfect shade for my skin tone. Iām so impressed that Goodebox pays heed to the profile I filled out when I made my account. Thereās nothing more annoying than receiving foundation/powder/concealer etc. that donāt match your skin tone. I hardly ever use concealers because Iām so lazy, but will give this one a try soon.Ā
Eve Organics Vegan Lip Glaze āFlash Danceā - This smells kind of funny, like a weird, artificial bubble gum of some kind. The shade is very pretty, but I just canāt stand the smell.Ā
Eve Organics Eyeshadow āBlingā - OMG So pretty! Amazing nude color for everyday look. The size of the sample is huge as well - I am guessing itās at least half the full size, if actually not the full size. I donāt think Iāll ever be able to get through this jar in my entire lifetime.Ā

Moom Organic & 100% Natural Hair Remover (1.6 oz) -Ā $3.44 - SO stoked to have received a wish list item. I will be using this on my face shortly. I actually bought a full size from Marshallās a couple of months ago, but returned it because I had another Indian wax that I was working on. Did I mention how amazing Indian hair removal waxes are?You need to head to your local Indian grocery store and buy one and theyāre super cheap (about $3-5 for a huge tub).Ā

Tilvee Acai & Pomegranate Rejuvinating Masque - Very interesting concept since itās a powder mask that needs to be mixed with a fluid medium depending upon your skin type. I like powder masks because they donāt contain much of the nasties that are added to preserve liquid masks. However, Iām lazy and it takes a LOT out of me to make pastes etc. Iām determined to give this a try though. I could probably get 2-3 uses from the sample jar. Ā

Bodhi Sugar ScrubBody Cleanser (4 oz) ā- Yumm, smells amazing.Ā

Pacifica Color Quench āVanilla Hibiscusā (0.25 oz) - $9 - This is a jumbo lip balm tube, which means itās twice the size of your regular lip balm. I am obsessed with all things Pacifica lately. I am sooo glad to have received this. It has a very light pink tint on my lips thatās hardly noticeable. Will last me ages, of course (probably till I die).Ā
Benecos Natural Creamy Eyeshadow Pencil (0.05 oz) - $10.99. Iāve always wanted to try something from the brand Benecos. The eyeshadow is very creamy, even though the pencil will need sharpening as you go through the product. Itās a lovely lilac mauve shade!Ā

Green People Shower/Bath Gel (1 oz) - $2.52 - I googled to learn more about this brand and itās supposedly based on UK. While I donāt need more soaps or shower gels, I can add this to my already huge stash. Will come into use one day!
Green People Hand & Body Lotion (1 oz) - $4.36 - Always happy to receive more body lotions. Yay!Ā
EO Everybody Body Lotion (1.5 oz) - $1.68 - This came in ālemon verbanaā scent. I am not sure if I need two bottles of body lotions in the same box, but this is not a deal breaker since Iāll still use it!Ā

Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Beauty Papers (30 sheets/full size) - $12 - Hahaha. I was laughing when I saw a Tatcha product because I just bought the entire Ritual Setup, the Dew Mist, the sheet masks from the Tatcha website a week ago. These blotting papers are the best! I didnāt even know I need these, until I started using them.Ā

Zhenaās Gypsy Tea Acai Berry Caffeine - Free Red Tea (0.07 oz) - $0.45 - This will go in my husbandās tea stash! I donāt drink tea or coffee.Ā

Suntegrity Face Tint - Dark SPF 30 - Full size 1.6 oz costs $45. I have been eyeing this sunscreen for a very long time. In fact, itās on my makeup wish list at Makeuptalk.com. The skin tone is perfect as well. I will be using this the next time I step out in the sun! I used Face Cotz SPF 40 sample during my vacation and I hated it because it make my face break out so bad :(Ā
Total value = much more than $44.44. I would guess somewhere in $60 range since there are 5 items I donāt know the sample size of and as such cannot estimate the value. I hope Goodebox puts out more bonus boxes soon =) Iāll be stalking their FB page fo sho.Ā
Since Goodebox has changed its shipping cycle to the last week of every month, I received my April Goodebox in early May just when I was about to leave for my much anticipated Puerto Rico vacation. Luckily, I packed some products for my trip. Iām actually typing this review from my hotel room in Old San Juan, after a long day of sight seeing!

Contents of the boxĀ

Info card - Front

Info card - back

Full Size Lip Scrub from The Natural Lip Scrub (1 oz) - My lip scrub from LUSH dried up a long time ago and I was sadly scraping it even though I hate it every time I use it. Itās way too abrasive for my liking. So, Iām happy to receive a new lip scrub that I can replace the LUSH lip scrub with! This lip scrub tastes minty, is pretty gentle on your lips and still does the job.Ā

Shea Terra Organics Moroccan Argan & African Wild Honey Hydrating Facial Cleansing Elixir (1 oz) - Wow thatās a LONG name. It will take me a while to remember it. I used it once as a cleanser and it did a decent job. I can see this being useful during my AM cleansing routine when I need a gentle cleanser. This product can be used as a mask as well - Just leave it on for 5-10 mins. I havenāt tried it as a mask yet, but will do so once I get back to Austin. Ever since I started using Tatcha skincare products, Iāve been pretty āmehā about all other skincare brands, but can you really blame me? There is no way a $20 cleanser is going to stand up to an exclusive Japanese skincare line thatās sold only at Barneyās and through the online website. Anyway, back to Shea Terra Organics - One of the reasons I really like Goodebox is because itās introducing me to all these new companies Iād never even heard of! Itās okay if I donāt like the product too much, but that fact Iām learning about all these new, eco-friendly companies without having to do tons of research is great for me!Ā

Pure Remedy Facial Serums (Vitamin C and Skin So Bright 0.125 fl oz each) - These are small samples. Each bottle will probably last you about 4-5 days if you use them twice a day. I have been using the Skin So Bright Brightening Serum during my vacation and I am not impressed. The serum has a jelly like consistency that makes my normal to dry acne prone skin even more dry. I havenāt noticed any brightening effects till yet, but the serum does make my skin feel more tight. The sample size is too small to tell if the serum is actually working or not. While I like the bottle and the small dropper that it comes with, after a couple of applications, it became a little difficult to get any serum out. Using up the rest of the contents is going to be a struggle because the dropper seems to be only catching air instead of the actual product. Iāll give the Vitamin C serum a go once I get back home.Ā

The last two items are food items. Needless to say, the Chia Bar disappeared in absolutely no time. It tastes like figs which I love.Ā
Iāve been using the Vitacare Whitening Gum on my vacation - I donāt know if it has any whitening effect or not. I am always amazed when companies make these silly claims. It works as a gum, sure.Ā
OVERALL - For $16/mo, Goodebox tries very hard to deliver natural, eco-friendly beauty items to a large, diverse customer base. I know a lot of folks are unhappy because of the dearth of makeup items, but Iām not! I havenāt even made a dent in the eyeshadow and blush samples from Alima Pure that I received in last monthās Goodebox. Also, even though I have been crazy about makeup items in the past, I think Iām at the point where Iām kind of happy/overwhelmed with the number of makeup items I have. So, Iām perfectly okay with receiving more skincare items. At the end of the day, as long as I am going to use these products, Iām good with the service. I was one of the lucky ones who was able to order the bonus box they put out a week or two ago. I just received the shipping notice for it yesterday - I hope the box gets home before I do! :)Ā
Iām in skincare heaven currently. Please excuse me if you donāt see me here for a while since Iām taking care of my broken bank account ššš #tatcha #skincare #beauty #beautyjunkie #makeup #makeupjunkie #iphone #iphoneonly #instapic #instabeauty #instagood #greenbeauty #greenbloggers #naturaliving #healthyliving
My Caudalie Friends and Family Discount order - Caudalie Favorites Gift Set. Bought two of these! 1⣠Hand and nail cream 2⣠Makeup remover cleansing water 3⣠Beauty Elixir 4⣠Huile Divine Oil 5⣠Lip Conditioner #makeup #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyjunkie #caudalie #oil #skincare #bodycare #picoftheday #instapic #instagood #iphone #iphoneonly
Whatās in my Ziploc bag for my business travel this week? 1⣠Face primer from NARS and MUFE 2⣠Caldrea Body lotion 3⣠Clarins Multi Active Day cream 4⣠Tatcha Deep brightening serum, polished gentle rice enzyme powder an moisture rich silk cream 5⣠Wella Velvet Amplifier 6⣠Blisoma Herbal Gel Cleanser 7⣠Dermablend Smooth Indulgence Concealer 8⣠Tarte BB Tinted 12 Hour Primer 9⣠Laura Mercier Lip GlacĆ© in Babydoll š Vapour aprganica Elixir Gloss in Sultry ā” Guerlain Maxi Lash Curl Sculpting Mascara ā” Supergoop Eye Cream ā” Caudalie Divine Oil ā” Seventh Generation Refreshing Facial Cleansing Cloth in Mandarin #makeup #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyjunkie #subscriptionbox #clarins #caldrea #makeupforever #nars #blisoma #wella #tatcha #dermablend #tarte #lauramercier #vapourorganics #seventhgeneration #caudalie #supergoop #guerlain #sample #samples #travel
My swap items from Makeuptalk.com arrived! I swapped out some items I didnāt want or like for the ones I really wanted - tarte achiote cheek stain, simple eye roll on and red flower body lotion šš#makeup #makeuptalk #makeupjunkie #beauty #beautyjunkie #blush #blusher #blushes #skincare #bodycare #redflower #tarte #simple
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