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.

  

August 2016 Edition of the FabBag

Hi Everyone!

This time round I have tried to be punctual in giving you an update on my new FabBag for August 2016.

This month the FabBag theme is "What the Chic". The products in this month's bag cater to skin care, hair care and makeup. Regular subscribers were allowed to choose a makeup product from Geri G. You could chose from foundations, concealers and a mineral blush and eyeshadow duo.

I think its not easy to pick up foundations and concealers from websites unless you are really familiar with the shades. So I decided to pick up the Geri G. Bending Cheek and Eye Duo.

This Month's Bag itself is black with pink accents. Looks quite smart, I think...

Geri G. Blending Cheek and Eye Duo

Product Price: INR 2500/- for 3 gems

Sample Size in Bag: Full Size

Just Herbs Kumuda - Sacred Lotus Rejuvenating Body Wash

Product Price: INR 545/- for 200 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 50 ml

Kronokare AntiTurm(Oil) Repairing Hair Oil

Product Price: INR 2875/- for 500 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 30 ml

Natural Bath and Body Gel Face Masque

Product Price: INR 325/- for 100 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 50 ml

Livon Serum

Product Price: INR 215/- for 100 ml

Sample Size in Bag: 3 ml x 3 sachets

Gift Voucher from AEOM COUTURE

Flat 25% on Purchases from the site

I am loving this month's Bag! Its a head-to-toe bag catering to hair care, body care and a dash of makeup! The Geri G. Blending Powder Cheek/Eye Duo was a customer choice from among foundations, concealers and ..... I wasn't sure of the shades so I decided to pick up the blending powder. I have been using it for about two weeks and its already become a staple!

The Natural Bath and Body Gel Face Masque is promising too. I've used it a couple of times. I'll do a review of the product soon. 

The Body wash and Hair Oil are nice too!

Total Value of Bag: INR 3000/-. A brilliant deal, if you ask me!

Overall Verdict: Go For It!!

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.

My Envy Box April 2016 Edition

Hello All!

Lets do a quick review of My Envy Box for the month of April 2016.

This month's box has been curated by model and Bollywood actress, Bipasha Basu. So lets take a quick look at what she has packed for us this month.

BBlunt Spotlight Hair Polish For Instant Shine
Product Price: INR 550/- for 150 ml
Sample Size in Box: Full Size

Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Azzuro Eau de Parfum

Product Price: INR 4900/- for 50 ml

Sample Size in Box: 1.2 ml

O3+ Milk Scrub

Product Price: INR 385/- for 50 gms

Sample Size in Bag: Full Size

Rene Furterer Paris Karite Leave-In Nourishing Cream

Product Price: Not mentioned

Sample Size in Box: 15 ml

Fran Wilson Mood Matcher Lipstick in Red

Product Price: INR 590/- for 3.5 gms

Product Size in Bag: Full Size

Value of Box: INR 1645/- and more. Great deal since the Box itself is for INR 850/-

Overall Verdict: I am quite impressed with this month's box. It is generous with its full sized products and the smaller samples are from luxury brands. Bipasha Basu and her The Label Life.com have done a good job. I definitely recommend ordering this 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

My Envy Box February 2016 Edition.

Hello Everyone!

Its that time of the month again when we do a quick round-up of My Envy Box beauty subscription. This month My Envy Box has joined hands with Forest Essentials, one of India's premier luxury ayurvedic brands. Forest Essentials celebrates its 15th Anniversary this month, so this month's Envy Box has exclusively Forest Essential products!

In October, last year, My Envy Box had come in for a lot of flack for a very poorly curated box. Since then the team has tried to win back its loyal customers. This month, however, they have pulled the proverbial rabbit out of their collective hats!! They are back in the game!!

Total value of the Box: INR 2215/- . A wow deal, considering you can buy this box for INR 850/-!

My faith in My Envy Box has been restored!

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

My Envy Box January 2016 Edition

Hello Everyone!

My Envy Box 2016 arrived yesterday. Here is a quick round up of this month's box.

This month, My Envy Box comes in an indigo blue colour with its gold accents wishing us a Happy 2016,

L'Oreal Paris Glam Shine Balmy Gloss Lip Crayon in Lychee Lust

Product Price: INR 475/-

Sample Size in Box: Full Size

This is a familiar product and I have done a review of this earlier. You can check it HERE. The shade I have received is Lychee Lust and its too sheer for me. So this particular product will go to my niece.

Eternity Now by Calvin Klein

Product Price: INR 3800/- for 50 ml

Sample Size in Box: 1.2 ml

I have always enjoyed the Eternity series of fragrances by CK and this number is really nice too! It is a mix of floral notes, but thankfully not the sickly sweet type.  It has a fresh feel to ot and reminds me of spring. 

O3+ White Day Cream

Product Price: INR 775/- for 50 gms

Sample Size in Box: 10ml x 2

MEB has been sending O3+ products for two months in a row. I have no tried any products from this brand before, so I'm curious about how this will fare on me. Will let you know when I do try them out.

Mantra Kokkum Butter and Pistachio Winter Care Lotion

Product Price: INR 493/- for 100 ml

Sample Size in Box: Full Size

I love body lotions in winters and this seems like a nice product. It is free of silicones, parabens and paraffin. I will be trying this and watch out for a review soon!

Skin Yoga Oats and Roses Facewash 
Product Price: INR 1450/- for 50 gms
Sample Size in Box: 5.67 gms

I love natural cleansers and oats is a good exfoliant and humectant. I'm definitely looking forward to trying out the product!

Total Value: INR 1533/- approx. 

Overall Verdict: My Envy Box is certainly trying to overcome its October 2015 debacle. As I have been following the unboxing of this subscription service, I can see many are feeling doubtful about renewing their subscriptions. I have 4 more boxes to go. So I'm in no hurry to write them off just yet....

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

My Envy Box: November 2015 Edition

Hello All!!

I got the November 2015 Edition of My Envy Box yesterday. To be honest, I was not entirely happy about the curation this month. Read on the know why....

This month's box is a light pista green in colour with a very pretty floral graphic on the lid.

Nimai Handcrafted Bracelet

Honestly, I don't really like jewellery in beauty boxes. They tend to be of pretty poor quality and not really to my taste. So this product did not make me too happy.

Derma Glow Radiance Perfecting Treatment

Product Price: INR 990/- for 10 ml

Sample Size in Box: 10 ml

Curious...... the accompanying card mentions that this is part of the last batch of DermaGlow products coming into India... why last batch? Is the brand winding down? However, initial application seems promising. Let's see how it works out.....

I tried locating the product on the website (myenvybox.com) but it isn't there..

Bioderma Sensibio H2O

Product Price: INR 599/- on Amazon.in and Nykaa.com ; INR 550/- on Flipkart.com and 

Sample Size in Bag: 10x3=30ml

Bioderma is a really great brand and I have tried their foaming gel earlier and was saw really positive results. I have tried micellar cleansers by Vichy and Nuxe and I'm sure Bioderma Sensibio H2O will fare well, but I would have really liked a larger sized sample. Again, this product is not available on the website at this time.....

Chloe Eau de Toilette

Product Price: INR 4900/-

Sample Size in Box: 1.2 ml

This is a lovely perfume that smells of roses. I had received this as a sample when I had bought a perfume at an airport duty free counter. I loved it then, and am not complaining about this sample.

Wella SP Luxe Oil Reconstructive Elixir

Product Price: INR 1,250/- for 30 ml on Amazon.com; INR2099/- on Paytm and INR 1250/- on eBay.in

Sample Size in Box: 2x2=4ml

This product is also currently unavailable on the website.

I'm wondering, most beauty subscriptions offer 10-20% discounts on full size products whose samples they curate in the current month. In this My Envy Box disappoints. The website offers a flat INR 100/- off on purchases. The accompanying card in the Box says a gift pack worth INR 3000/- will be given for a bill if INR 5000/- or above.

Overall Verdict: On the whole disappointing.. both in terms of curation, lack of any full sized product, lack of availability of a number of featured products on own website and lack of product specific discounts. Also the Card does not mention prices of the full sized products. So all in all seems like a very carelessly thrown together box, falling far short of its promise. I saw some other reviews and everyone seems to be feeling quite let down!

Team My Envy Box, you can do better!!

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