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.