Fab Fit Fun Fall Box 2013

I received my FabFitFun box...finally!

This box had a series of mishaps that kept coming. First there was a billing error and some of the subscribers were charged twice for the box and California tax - despite the state that they actually live in. I was one of the lucky few that had that billing error. I checked my emails from Fab Fit Fun and I was charged twice at like 3:00am my time and by 4:00am there was an email sent out alerting us to the error. Which was excellent service in my mind. They also let those affected know that for our troubles they were going to be adding an extra item in our boxes. 

Once the box was shipped - which took forever from the time that the email saying our credit cards were billed to the actual shipment of the box was like a months time in between. Maybe even two months-it seemed like forever. Either way, once the box was shipped, I received another email from Fab Fit Fun saying that some of the boxes were shipped out without one of the items that were a part of the sneak peak that they showed us would be in the box. 

Surprise Surprise I was again affected by this shipping snafu and another box was shipped out to me with the sneak peak item that was promised. 

Keep reading below to see what I got and the extra item that I was shipped. 

First Look!

As with each box, a card with Guianna Rancic was added, describing each of the products included in the box.

There were also a bunch of cards/coupons/brochures included in this box.

Bright Pink quick start guide to breast cancer awareness and a sticker and text program that will text you each months of remind you to do a monthly at home break cancer check. 

Bliss coupon for a free facial. There was a lot of restrictions to this coupon and the closest Bliss Salon to my location was one of those restricted sites. So I won't be using this coupon.

Gorjana coupon for use on their website.

FabFitFun sticker

Starlooks card

Awkward Family Photos cards with different pictures and a game on the back.

 FULL SIZE Gorjana Canary Scarf Two sneak peaks were released for this box. This is one of those sneak peak items. I really liked this scarf. The colors are really nice together and its in a light fabric. Perfect for the fall or as a style piece. Not so much for warmth.

FULL SIZE Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Cleansing Foam This is the second sneak peak item and the one that was missing from the original shipment. I don't normally purchase foaming products because it's really not worth your money. Like 80% of the bottle is water and the rest of it is the actual product.

 FULL SIZE Spa Ritual nail laquer in Health, Wealth and Happiness

Health Warrior Chia Bar in Apple Cinnamon This just sounds disgusting to me. 

FULL SIZE Surface Trinity Protein Cream 

FULL SIZE Starlooks eyeshadow palette in St. Tropez I seem to be getting a lot of Starlooks products in beauty boxes. Fun Fact - Starlooks has their own monthly box that they send out with all only Starlooks products in the box. 

2 packs Drinkwel 3 vegetarian capsules I can't really buy in to this actually working. I will try it out the next time I'm going out drinking, but my hopes are not high.

FULL SIZE Barre 3 Standing Slim with Sadie Lincoln DVD

FULL SIZE Orville Redenbacher Classic Butter and Sea Salt box with three pop up bowls of popcorn 

FULL SIZE Orly nail Lacquer in Go Deeper Sorry this pic is so blurry. I accidentally deleted the non blurry pics.  This is the extra product that was added to the boxes that were affected by the billing issue. It's a little upsetting that it's another nail polish, when one was already added to the box. But I liked that it was a different brand and a different type of polish  (full color vs. a glitter). And I really can't complain because it was really nice of Fab Fit Fun to even think of adding an extra product.

In all I continue to really like this subscription box, despite the high price, $49.99 a quarter, I feel like the value is really great each box. I also like the variety of different products that they send out in each box. It's not just all beauty items or, just food. There is a really good mix each box of beauty, lifestyle and food items. 

New Beauty Test Tube May 2013

In my last post I mentioned that I heard that New Beauty Test Tube was changing their shipping schedule from a quarterly beauty box to a bi-monthly one. I did receive an email that this would be the new schedule and I received the first box on that new schedule today. 

Price: $29.99

Ships out: Every other month

First Look!

Celebrity Beauty Secrets Book Normally the Test Tube comes with a copy of New Beauty Magazine, this month I received a book written by New Beauty's Beauty editors. I usually just throw away the magazine each month, but I think that I might actually look through this book. 

Retail Value: $14.95 

1.7 fl. oz. Bliss Body Butter in 'Lemon and Sage'

Approximate Value: $4.33

0.85 fl. oz. Ahava 3-in-1 Mineral Toning Cleanser

Approximate Value: $3.00

.17 fl. oz. Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil So excited to try this one out! I have heard some really great things about this Argan oil and I keep hearing that Josie Maran's is the best. I was eventually going to purchase a little bottle to try out, now I don't have to!

Approximate Value: $5.35

FULL SIZE 0.15 fl. oz. Bare Minerals 'Marvelous Moxie' lipgloss in 'Spark Plug' This is a new product that Bare Minerals just came out with. 

Approximate Value: $18.00

0.5 fl. oz. Lumene 'Vitamin C+ Age Defying Artic Cloudberry Day Cream'

Approximate Value: $5.88

15 Packets ( 0.02 fl. oz. in each packet) of Hydroxatone 'Instant Effect 90 Second Wrinkle Reducer on the go singles'

Approximate Value: $39.98

2 fl. oz. Ojon 'Damage Reverse' Restorative Conditioner

Approximate Value: $10.00

1 fl. oz. Philosophy shampoo, bath and shower gel in 'Love Sweet Love'

Approximate Value: $1.50

1.9 oz. Living Proof Full Thickening Mousse

Approximate Value: $10.40

This month I received an extra bag of Bonus Products. I have never received these extras in any other Test Tube. This might be a special for the change in their company. It came in a clear plastic bag - perfect for airplane carryon items. 

0.16 fl. oz. Miracle Skin Transformer SPF 20 Face in 'Medium'

Approximate Value: $4.52

.052 oz. Colore Science Glow and Go Travel Puff in 'Pearl Powder' This product intrigued me The directions state, "Just pat this luxurious puff against your skin to release the pigment.  Then blend gently across the face for sheer even coverage.  Pat two to three times to release more pigment.  Apple more pressure on the sponse to get heavier coverage." The product can be reused and after the product is gone you can use and wash the puff for other products. Apparently Colore Science does not make this product anymore. I was excited to try this out on a trip that I will be taking next month and see how I like it. I guess that's the only time I will be able to use this product...

Approximate Value: $10.00

0.4 oz. Dr. Brandt 'Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner blackhead extractor' 

Approximate Value: $7.33

0.14 fl.oz Lumene Sensitive Touch 5 Minute SOS Cream

Approximate Value: $1.65

.68 fl. oz. Kneipp 'Sleep Well' Herbal Bath Valerian and Hops

Approximate Value: $5.50 

Total Approximate Value: $113.39 for the tube and the book. Total for the bonus items were $29.00. In total this month's tube had a value of $142.39.

I am pretty sure that the bonus items are just leftover stock from previous Test Tubes. The Lumene cream and the Miracle skin transformer were in a Spring 2012 Test Tube. This explains why some of the products are no longer made and the packaging on the Kneipp bath oil and Dr. Brant blackhead extractor is different now. Despite this I still think that it was nice for the added bonus products bag.

I wish this bag had more makeup products in it, but the Test Tube has historically been mostly skincare products. I am much happier with the products that were in this month's tube than the dismal tube I received last time. This definitely makes up for it.

Every other Test Tube also has coupons for Spa Look.  This was the first tube that I did not receive those coupons.  I'm not too upset about the lack of coupons because I have never used them before. I just checked the Spa Look website and they currently have a promotion on the site that is very similar to the coupons that were sent out in the Test Tubes.

Also this month New Beauty started a referral program. If you refer a friend you will receive a free tube and the friend will receive a discount of $5.00 off their next shipment. I checked out the referral program on the New Beauty site and the referring individual needs to submit the name and email address of the friend to get this discount. If you would like for me to get you this discount, leave a comment below with your name and email address. If you would prefer a little more privacy, just email me.