My Envy Box December 2016 Edition

Hi Everyone!

So, in just a couple of weeks we will bid farewell to year 2016 and ring in 2017. But before we do that, let's take a peek into the last My Envy Box of the year.

The theme this month is Lashes and Pouts. So the box is accented with stylized eyes and lips. The pattern is very attractive and is definitely going out with the next birthday gift!

SoulTree Lipstick in Deep Blush (820)

Product Price: INR 550/-

Sample Size in Box: Full Size

KronoKare - The Frizz Kiss Lip Balm

Product Price: INR 95/- for 10 ml

Sample Size in Box: Full Size

Roots and Herbs Brightening Nutmeg Undereye Tailam

Product Price: INR 1190/- for 50 ml

Sample Size: Full Size

Bliscent Raspberry Lip Butter

Product Price: INR 150/- for 5 gms

Sample Size in Box: Full Size

Gubb Eyelash Curler

Product Price: INR 299/-

Sample Size in Box: Full Size

My Thoughts:

When I first opened the box, I wasn't sure what to think. Two lip balms, an eyelash curler........ But when I examined the box more closely, it wasn't so bad. To begin with, all the products are full size. 

And then there is the Roots and Herbs Undereye Tailam that looks promising. 

Total Value of Box: INR 2284/-. So a good deal if you have paid INR 850/-.But you needn't. Just look below for a discount!

Feel free to use the code to get a flat 20% discount on the December Beauty Box.

My Envy Box is a subscription service which brings you 5 trial sized beauty products (typically 2ml-10ml) from the top international luxury and prestige brands delivered to your door step every month. Priced at INR 850/- for a month, it may be subscribed for 3, 6, or 12 months. You may subscribe to this service HERE

What's In my FabBag: December 2016 Edition

Hi Everyone,

As yet another year comes to an end, lets us look at how FabBag has decided to close the year. FabBag has been the favourite of many bloggers including mine. It's USP is personalised curation and one product of customer's choice and preference almost every month.

So let us see how FabBag fares this month.

This month's bag has a gold and black checkered pattern, which honestly, is a bit too blingy for me. The theme goes with the season.... PARTYHOLIC!!

This month, FabBag has included 4 products out of which one make-up product was customer's choice, The be a Bombshell lipstain.

Natural Bath and Body Thank God It's Friday Hair Mist

Product Price: INR 525 for 100 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 50 ml

Its really a hair perfume..... I've never really had an bad hair odour problem, so I'm not sure I'm quite crazy about the product just yet.

Iba Halal Care Nourishing Foot Massage Cream

Product Price: INR 95/- for 50 gms

Sample Size in Bag: Full Size

I like the addition of this product in the this month's bag. My heels tend to crack in the dry winter months and this Foot Cream is a very welcome addition in the December Bag! 

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil

Product Price: INR 460/- for 60 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 15 ml

My skin is definitely drier right now and I'm looking forward to see how this oil will work for me. However, I'm not so sure about the reduction of scars part.. 

be a Bombshell Lip Stain in the shade Bash (Coral)

Product Price: INR 750/- for 3.2 gms

Sample Size in Bag: Full Size

I selected this product from a range of 5 shades. Its a nice shade of coral. Watch out for a swatch and review post of this product.

Value of November Bag: 1222.5 (approx)

My Verdict: So what do I think about this month's bag? I wouldn't say spectacular..... but I'd say 'Thoughtful'.

FabBag is a monthly subscription service starting at INR 416/-. Each month's bag contains 3-5 products from national and international brands ranging from drugstore to luxury. Product sizes range from small sample sizes to full size. To join this service click HERE.

Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick: Swatches

Hi Everyone!

Matte lipsticks are the latest rage and all known and lesser known brands are joining the bandwagon. The latest entrant has been Avon India. They have launched 10 shades in pinks browns and reds,under the name True Color Perfectly Matte. In today's post I'm showing you the colour swatches. I'll do a detailed review only after I have had a chance to try them out some more.

This range claims to be more matte than MAC, but, since I have not tried the MAC lipsticks, I cannot really comment on that. 

However, this product won't burn a hole in your pocket. It is priced at INR 479/-, currently the brand is offering an introductory 25% discount. So you get it for INR 359/-.

In Natural Light

In Natural Light

Under Florescent Lighting

Under Florescent Light

That's a fair range of colours, however there are some  shades which will not suit a fair number of India skin tones.

Shades I Like from this Range:

Mauve Matters
Ruby Kiss 
Vibrant Melon
Coral Fever
Splendidly Fuschia
Red Supreme 
Chocolate Crush

Shades which may not suit Indian Skin Tones:

Au Naturel would be almost invisible on most of us
Ideal Lilac
Electric Pink


So which ones do you like?

See you later........!!

What's in My FabBag? November 2016 Edition

Hi Everyone!

The November FabBag is FAB!!

Now that That is out of the way, let me show you why I am loving this month's Fab Bag.

City Color Be Matte Lipstick in Francesca (M21)

Product Price: INR 500/- for 

Sample Size in Bag: Full Size

This was a the member selection item. There were a number of shades to choose from. With the onset of winter, I decided to choose this deep wine shade. Absolutely loving it. Watch out for a more detailed review.

The Body Shop Drops of Youth Concentrate

Product Price: INR 2895/- for 30 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 7ml

Perhaps the most exciting product in the Bag! I have been eyeing this since it was launched, but the price tag sort of put me out. Now that FabBag has sent me a sample, I can test it out to see if its worth buying. There is a 10% discount coupon redeemable at any Body Shop Exclusive outlet. The offer is valid till November 30th 2016.

Just Herbs Aloe Vera Facial Massage Gel

Product Price: INR 445/- for 100 gms

Sample Size in Bag: 50 gms

A very timely product in my Bag! I like to add a facial massage to my bi-weekly home-facial routine. And I had been planning to buy it after I had used a sample that had come in the FabBag sometime last year. I am loving the generous sample size in this time round!

Natural Bath and Body Body Mist: Beautiful Day

Product Price: INR 325/- for 200ml

Sample Size in Bag: 50 ml

I must admit this did not make me jump up in glee and say 'Yippeee', but the herby-smelling body mist does not disappoint either. Ok, but not GREAT...

So, 3 out of 4 HITs is a big deal!

Value of November Bag: INR 1480/- approx. A great deal, I would say, if you spend around INR 499/- for the Bag.

My Verdict: Book your Bag right away!

FabBag is a monthly subscription service starting at INR 416/-. Each month's bag contains 3-5 products from national and international brands ranging from drugstore to luxury. Product sizes range from small sample sizes to full size. To join this service click HERE.

  

Unboxing My Envy Box October 2016

Hi All!!

Happy Diwali!!

My Envy Box turned THREE this October. Anniversary editions of subscription boxes always have a buzz and we subscribers look forwards to specially curated Anniversary Boxes. So did My Envy Box live up to its hype on its 3rd Anniversary? Let's find out!

The Box looks a plain monochromatic but the Team actually wants you to colour the box and send them a pic and the winner will get a bestseller box worth INR 3000+ as prize. Well, I just did not get around to colouring my box, so definitely I'm not getting the prize!

This moth's Box has a total of 8 samples, that's 3 bonus products! Let us dive into the box for more details...

Vichy Ideal White Brightening Deep Cleansing Foam

Product Price: INR 1550/- for 100 ml

Sample Size in Box: 15 ml

Ayca Jasmine Body Wash

Product Price: INR 875/- for 200 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 100 ml

Vert Loose Powder in Shade Miss Pink

Product Price: INR 1250/- for 10 gms

Sample Size in Bag: Full Size

Forest Essentials Face Cleansing Paste

Product Price: 1850/-

Sample Size in Box: 15 gms 

Nertia Nail Art

Product Price: INR 80/- for 1 packet

Sample Size in Box: Full size

Island Kiss Lip Moisturizer in Puerto Berry Blush (Bonus Product)

Product Price: INR 499/- for 14 gms

Sample Size in Box: Full Size 

Keratase Elixir Ultime Oleo Complexe (Bonus Product)

Product Price: INR 2300/- for 125 ml

Sample Size in Box: 3ml

L'Occitane Volumising Shampoo and Conditioner (Bonus Product)

Product Price: Not mentioned

Sample Size in Bag: 6 ml each

So a total of 8 products in the October Box, instead of the standard 5 products. I wouldn't say its a mind-blowing Box, but its definitely generous. The Vichy, Forest Essentials and the Ayca body wash samples are decent sized. Three of the products are full sized. The curation is nice too, a mix of make up and skin and hair care products.  The only disappointing product in the Box is the nail art sticker set. Its not the kind of nail art I enjoy, but that's only a personal preference. 

Approximate Value of the October Box: INR 3500+. A great deal if you have paid only INR 850/- for the box!

My Envy Box is a subscription service which brings you 5 trial sized beauty products (typically 2ml-10ml) from the top international luxury and prestige brands delivered to your door step every month. Priced at INR 850/- for a month, it may be subscribed for 3, 6, or 12 months. You may subscribe to this service HERE

What's in My FabBag: October 2016 Edition

Hi Everyone!

The Fab Bag update for this month would have come sooner but for a bout of flu that I am recovering from. So lets just have a quick look at this month's Bag before the month runs out!

The Bag is a festive gold, to go with the Diwali theme. And the selection of samples is a mix of skin care and make up. The Geri G. Lip Gloss Creme was the make up product I selected, form a range of mascara, blush and foundation from the same brand. So let me show you my bag in some more detail.

Geri G. Lip Gloss Creme in Bambe

Product Price: INR 1000/-

Product Size in Bag: Full Size

Veda Earth Cleansing Facial Oil

Product Price: INR 350/- (Full Size not mentioned)

Sample Size in Bag: 25ml

Stay Quirky Nail Polish in Shade 04

Product Price: INR 165/- for 6ml

Sample Size in Bag: Full Size

Votre Lip Gel Scrub

Product Price: INR 300/- (Full Size volume not mentioned)

Sample Size in Bag: 10 gms

Kaya Brightening Serum

Product Price: 1490/- for 30 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 5ml

Well, to be honest, I have mixed feelings about the Bag this month. I'm not exactly ecstatic about the October FabBag, but I do not completely hate it either. I' definitely looking forward to using the Kaya Serum and the Veda Earth Cleansing facial oil. The Geri G. Lip Gloss has a nice texture, but the colour washes me out, so its going out to a friend who will carry it off better than me. The Stay Quirky nail polish has a dull gold colour, so I'm definitely using this product.

Approximate Value of the October Bag: INR 1500/- +

Decent deal since I paid INR 499/- for this Bag.

So would I recommend the October Bag? I'm not crazy about it, but you can order it if you liked the section. 

FabBag is a monthly subscription service starting at INR 416/-. Each month's bag contains 3-5 products from national and international brands ranging from drugstore to luxury. Product sizes range from small sample sizes to full size. To join this service click HERE.

What's In My FabBag: September 2016 Edition

Hi Everyone!

This month, I really did have to wait for my FabBag. I did get a mail from the crew informing me that the delay was due to the late delivery of the Sugar Mascara. But anyway, the Bag did arrive today, the last day of September. 

Was the wait worth it? Let's find out.....

This month's theme was 'Eye Feel Pretty'. The Bag itself is quite interesting. The  front of the bag, as you can see, accepts the fact that life is not always perfect...

However, on the reverse side it celebrates he perfection of eye lashes...... 

Product selection for this month: 

Ava Face and Body Scrub

Product price: INR 325/- for 100 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 80 ml (Almost Full Size!!)

This product was included in the bag since the the bonus accessory that I had selected, apparently did not fulfill quality standards of FabBag. I am not complaining!

Neemli Tulsi and Sandalwood Body Wrap

Product Price: INR 550/- for 75 gms

Sample Size in Bag: 25 gms

Neemli is quite a new kid on the block. I've been getting their samples quite regularly in both FabBag and My Envy Box. I'm looking forward to trying this product out.

SaND Deadly Face Mask

Product Price: INR 1180/- for 100 gms

Sample size on Bag: 10-15 gms (approx., the packaging doesn't say)

I'm quite fond of SaND products. They are free of preservatives and other nasties. I love the "deadly" name of the product. Its is named so because it contains Dead Sea Mud.

Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus All Smooth Foundation  with SPF 15 (03 VF-G) 

Product Price: Not mentioned

Sample Size in Bag: 1.5ml x 8 sachets

I like Clinique Foundations, however this particular product is meant for Very dry to dry combination skin. Now I have combination skin which is towards the oily side. So I'm going to try this only in winters, when my skin is drier...

Sugar Lash Mob Limitless Mascara(01 Black with a Bang)

Product Price: INR 699/- for 9ml

Sample Size in Bag: Full Size

This was my choice product for my Bag, which delayed its delivery. I chose it from among other Sugar Eye products, especially their kohls. Other choice products included eyeshadow palettes  from C.A.L Los Angeles and Be A Bombshell eye shadow crayons. I'm really looking forward to trying the mascara. Watch out for the review!

As an apology for the delay, SUGAR has sent a discount coupon for Flat INR 200/- off for the next purchase on Sugar's website. I'm definitely using it!

Overall Value: A bit over INR 1499/-, not a bad deal when you pay 599/- for the Bag

Verdict: Good product selection and goodwill building with the Sugar Gift Voucher!

FabBag is a monthly subscription service starting at INR 416/-. Each month's bag contains 3-5 products from national and international brands ranging from drugstore to luxury. Product sizes range from small sample sizes to full size. To join this service click HERE.