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A
new subscription box (to me)! I’ve never received the Starlooks subscription box
before. Starlooks is a company that carries cruelty-free, professional-level
makeup. Full disclosure: Starlooks was
kind enough to send me this box free of charge to review, so a big thank you to
them!
This
is a monthly subscription box that costs $12. You receive three “Perfect Size”
Starlooks products and three gift cards. “Perfect Size” makeup is about ¾ the
size of the full-size product, and is meant to be more transportable and easier
to use up than a full-size product. You can also choose what goodies you
receive ahead of time online, something that most subscription boxes do not
offer.
The
products arrive is a Starlooks box. The box and top will be good for storing
makeup, like Birchbox boxes. The makeup products were contained within a mesh
satchel and the gift cards came in an envelope. The box the blush came in was
definitely too small for it and the product labels are off-center so some
attention to detail is missing there, especially for a higher end product like
this.
I’ve
used each of the makeup products once (I just got the box in the mail) and
wanted to give you my first impressions on them.
1. Lip Gloss in LG3 Mad Crush
I received the Starlooks lip gloss in “Cuddle” in my April ispy bag and really liked it so when I saw this lip gloss as one of the makeup options I knew I had to pick it. These are non-sticky lip glosses which is always a big bonus for me. Mad Crush is an opaque rosey-pink color. This gloss is a little thick, but you get good color pay off. The formula has a slight vanilla smell—very similar to how the original NYX butter glosses smell.
2. “High Life” Liquid
Illuminator (Limited Edition; 1.3mL)
Liquid
products and I, with exception of foundations, do not get along. I don’t
normally gravitate toward liquid/cream highlighters, blushes, bronzers, etc.,
but I figured I would give this one a shot. This is a pinky champagne
highlighter that is almost iridescent. It has a lot of shimmer to it and a
little goes a long way. I applied a dab first to my hand and then used my Real
Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge to pick up the product and pressed it onto
my cheeks. It is a strong highlighter for sure, but not in a way that looks
unnatural—your cheeks will have their glow going on. This has also worn well
throughout the day.
3. Skin Perfecting Blush in SPB1 Rose Gold (Limited Edition; 2g)
The blush is a beautiful peachy-bronze. It is very pigmented and has a definite shimmer to it. I think it would make a pretty blush, bronzer, highlighter or eye shadow—this shade is a great multitasker. It applied easily and was blendable. As I write, I’ve had this blush on for over 10 hours and it is still performing well. |
| Swatches Left to Right: Mad Crush Lip Gloss, High Life Highlighter, Rose Gold Blush |
And
here are the gift cards I received:
1. $20 Gift Card to
Starlooks, not including celebrity lines
2. $20 Gift Card to
Starlooks, includes celebrity lines
That’s
$40 towards makeup from Starlooks—very exciting. I look forward to trying more
of their products.
3. $40 Gift Card to
ONYX XOXO
ONYX
XOXO is a jewelry store (check out the site here). I was drawn do this store because the
jewelry is unique and modern. It seems like their signature pieces are the ear
cuffs they make. I’m excited to pick something out and try this jewelry line.
Total Makeup Value:
$34
Total Gift Card Value:
$80
_____________________
Total Box Value: $114
I’ll
report back on what I get with the gift cards when I use them. Since the
subscription box costs only $12, it really is a good deal—not only are the
products you receive valued at more than $12, but the gift cards total almost 7
times the cost of the box.
What
are your thoughts on the Starlooks Subscription Box? Let me know! If you’re
interested in signing up for the Starlooks Subscription Box you can go through my referral link or hop
onto Subscriptions.Starlooks.com.
Disclaimer:
Starlooks sent me this Custom Starlooks Subscription Box free for review. However,
all opinions are 100% honest and my own. I do not provide positive reviews for
payment or free products. Products that work for me may not necessarily work
for you. This post is not sponsored.
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