Beautybox Five January 2015 | Unveiling and Review

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Each month BB5 creates a theme-based box, and this month is about celebrating the new year by embracing the new opportunities that it brings.

The five items selected range from makeup to cleansing products, and are a combination of deluxe samples and full size products.

1) Coastal Scents Eye Shadow (Retail $1.95-$24.00): The colors that I was sent are an assortment of warm and cool neutral shades that you would find in one of their mega-palettes. Of the four shades shown, all but one was silky smooth and ultra pigmented. The deep charcoal shade (shown below in the top left) was a bit dry and stiff from pan to skin, but would probably be a gorgeous liner if applied with a damp brush. The colors are rich, gorgeous and infinitely wearable! #coastalscents

2) Sally Hansen Salon Effects (Full Size. Retail $9.99): "Sally knows nails are the best accessory. Now, Sally makes it easy to get a salon effect any time, any place. It wears like nail polish because it IS nail polish. No dry time, so you’re ready to go." These easy to apply nail strips are said to last up to 10 days and can be easily removed with nail polish remover. They have 24 fun designs to choose from. #sallyhansen

3) Ultraflesh The Gold Standard Mascara in Blackout (Retail $21.00): I went looking to find more product information about this mascara, but it seems that the Ultraflesh website has been taken down, and their Facebook page hasn't been updated since 2011. I am not sure whether they are updating their website, or if they are no longer in business. Therefore, all I can tell you is that this mascara is supposed to give you "dramatic, thicker lashes…and dramatic results…." #fusionbeauty

4) Softsoap Nutri Serums Vitamin E Body Wash (Deluxe sample. Retail $8.00 for 15 oz.): "Leaves skin deeply hydrated and soft. Absorbs quickly as it cleans. Softening serum pearls and vitamin E for soft, healthy looking skin." #softsoap

5) Garnier Fructis Daily Care Fortifying Shampoo (Deluxe sample. Retail $3.99 for 13 oz.): "Get  an extra boost of strength and energy from Daily Care Shampoo. Works deep to strengthen the hair and conditions the surface for a healthy shine. Gentle enough for everyday use." #garnier

Swatched Left to Right: Amber Bronze, Nude, Opal Black and Platinum Blue

Overall Assessment: The BB5 January box offered a nice assortment of products, but my favorite was definitely the eyeshadow palette! As is the case each month, the value of the products exceeded the monthly cost of the subscription.

You can win full size versions of the products offered this month by sharing your box on Instagram. Simply state which products are your favorites and use the hashtag #bb5fav and use their handle @beautybox5.

Get an extra box free with any subscription purchase. Use Code: FREEBOX1 (Valid for first-time subscribers only.)

About Beautybox Five: Beauty Box Five is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic samples to your door every month. Aimed at introducing women to new cosmetic products and educating them on best practices, Beauty Box 5 scours the market to find the best products for your lifestyle.

Select the subscription plan that works best for you. Every month we will send you a mixture of carefully selected travel, deluxe and full-size samples. Their monthly plans begin at $12.00, but they offer a quarterly plan for $30.00 and a yearly plan for $99.00.

All members receive free shipping. Receive exclusive discounts from our partner brands.

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