Luxe Box January 2012

Alrighty, last month's luxe box came very very late (I'm talking last week of January late) but they stuffed the box full of goodies (TWO boxes! You'll see :p) so I can't really complain. Unfortunately I don't have any use for most of the product they've given me this month. However, I am excited to try the shampoo/conditioner samples and the little stash of sample perfumes.

As usual, beautiful and simplistic packaging. The logo is really my favorite part in addition to the box itself. I actually use the boxes to categorize my make-up collection (I just need to print out labels for them now!).

Love the customized sticker!

Curl keeper by Frizzoff

Ah, this product is a little unfortunate for me since my hair is ruler straight. I could try it out and see if it works for straight hair? Perhaps it'll make it blindingly shiny?

Lise Watier Teint Parfait

Hmmm. A foundation. I'm not in the market for one (I've used Almay since high school) and I've just ordered the Skin79 BB cream so I'm going to put this aside for now. I was also given them in Natural, which is far too yellowy and dark for me. It does have a nice texture though but the downside is that it's perfumed quite heavily and I do not like putting scented products on my face. The texture is a little on the thick side and there's a veeery light shimmer to it (very light).

NYX Eyeshadow in Dust Sparkle

This looks like shimmery pink eye shadow (which I facepalmed) but I swatched it and it was more like a layer of white sparkles. I prefer matte neutral shades but I will keep it in case I'm in need of some major sparkling.

Large bag of Assorted Perfumes

Love this! I'm especially excited to get the Nina Riccis' (L'air du temps is a classic) and the Prada Candy/Milano. I really do love the Prada Candy fragrance, it's very sweet smelling but at the same time, you don't feel like it smells immature or cheap.

My mom says she'll get it for me in China. Yeah, duty free!

Level three Coffee

I don't drink coffee so I'm going to have to pass on this. I know in the past they've given Teopia teas before, which would have been more welcomed. I think I'll give it to my Dad since he loves his caffeine.

Luxe Box Bath and Body

I think this is their new addition where they give you (surprise surprise) bath and body products. Highly welcomed, since what they included in there was very useful!

Frederic Fekkai Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner

Shick Hydro Silk razer

Yeah! I actually needed a razor so when I saw this, I was like "FIST PUMP OF GLORY" I'm also excited to try the glossing shampoo and condition, since I'm running out of my Fructis.

Overall

I must admit, I'm a bit disappointed with this month's Luxe Box. Usually, I'm happy with what I'm given. However, I feel like some of the products they've distributed this month was too specific (foundation shade, conditioner for curly hair, coffee) and not quite as friendly to the general audience. The eyeshadow isn't very wearable since the sparkle is incredibly abundant. Ah well, still excited for next month!