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BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Spark Plug (0.07oz  $13.73)
I love BareMinerals but have not tried any of their lip products. I have to say, I'm not super impressed, mostly because I'm not a fan of lip glosses - but the colour is gorgeous!

Total Value: $36.37

Considering I liked one item from the box, I don't think I will be getting another. Plus I'm pretty sure monthly subscription boxes started my hoarding status.
One thing I do like about Topbox is that they give you the option to choose Prive boxes - boxes containing products concentrated around one brand. Personally, I still like the element of surprise - even if I'm not thrilled about the results.

Are you subscribed to any monthly subscription boxes at the moment?

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Although LUSH products are natural and free of preservatives, I think their face masks are the freshest product because they are made in store. Brazened Honey ($7.95) is no exception and is claimed to be their deepest cleansing mask. I was lucky enough to witness this mask be made before my eyes at the LUSH Factory Tour. The eggs and honey in this mask soften the skin, lime oil brightens, spices warm the skin and ground almonds exfoliate. All of this is mixed together with kaolin clay which helps deep clean pores.

This is the second mask I've tried from LUSH, with the first being the Cranberry Festive Face Mask. Brazened Honey is thicker than your typical face mask and can get messy to apply. I found that it clumped together on my skin a lot, making it a bit hard to apply an even layer. Bits would also fall off in the process of applying as well as drying. What I did like about this mask was that it had to remain refrigerated, so it was pleasant for my skin at the end of a hot and sweaty day. The ground almonds were also great for exfoliating and you can feel the spices warming up the skin, providing a tingly sensation. After washing the mask off, my skin would feel dry but not dehydrated - just free of the oils residing on my face prior to the application.

To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of fresh masks because of the short shelf life of two weeks - which goes hand in hand with the absence of preservatives. Not going to lie, I totally used this past it's expiry date - I just can't waste product! If you're an avid user of face masks and can definitely finish a tub within two weeks  or get some help using up the product, I'd definitely give this a try.

What was your first LUSH product?

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Summer is here! And that means a whole lotta sun and outdoor activities! I'm personally working outside this Summer and thankfully I don't have to worry about getting sunburnt with the Sunthera3 Sheer Lotion with SPF 50. Yupp, that's right, SPF 50! This lotion is water/sweat resistant, hypoallergenic, oil free and instantly dries.

The most surprising thing about this lotion is that it didn't cause any reactions with my skin - more so my face. My skin is quite sensitive and using high SPF moisturizers can easily break my skin out because of the thickness. This lotion was so thin and the sheer layer responded well with my skin. I'll definitely be carrying this around with me all Summer long.

What outdoor activities do you do in the Summer?

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I finished quite a bit of samples this month because I went away for 5 weeks and I just brought a crap ton of them with me, although I brought a whole lot more than I actually needed - ALL THE SAMPLES!

Rating Guide:

☆ - All aboard the nope train!

☆☆ - Meh... It's okay

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