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I
was pleasantly surprised to receive this Starlooks LooksBook in the mail
because I already received my Starlooks Custom Subscription Box for August (you
can read my review here).
The LooksBook Subscription Box is new to Starlooks. It is $12 per month,
includes limited edition perfect size (about ¾ of full-size) products and gift
cards. The LooksBook differs from the Custom Subscription Box in a couple of
ways: you do not pick the products you receive in the LooksBook like you do
with the Custom box and the LooksBook is meant to be a collection of products
that go together. 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! With that said, I will still give my honest opinion of the
products I received.
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| Information insert on the LooksBook Box |
The theme
for August is “Resort.” The box the products come in is very sturdy and has a
magnetic closure. The box contains the three products and an insert that gives
tips on how best to use the products. The packaging is very nice and definitely
gives more of an “experience” than the Custom Box does.
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| How the box looks when you first open it. |
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| Tips on how to use the included products. |
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. Starlooks Water
Eyeshadow in WS1 Aqua (0.08 oz/2.5 g)
This
eyeshadow stick is in a very pretty, subtle aqua color with gold shimmer. This color is on trend with other “mermaid”
type colors that are popular right now. The product looks like it is aqua, but
when you apply it to the eyes the gold really comes through and it looks
gorgeous. It is blendable and the color is buildable—the It is a wetter formula
for an eyeshadow stick and is a bit sticky—but I imagine the stickiness helps
the product stay put. I really like this color and you get a ton of product.
Value: $15 (estimate, this product isn’t on the
website yet)
2. Starlooks Highlighter/Blush
Duo in BHD1 Tropic/Ritz (0.06 oz./1.6 g)
The
highlighter “Ritz” is a golden champagne and is very strong. It gives an
intense, pretty sheen to the cheekbones and is not glittery. You can definitely
tell that the highlight is there, but it doesn’t look chunky or fake. This
could double as an eyeshadow as well. The blush “Tropic” is a nice
peachy/orange that has a sheen to it as well. Tropic is nicely pigmented so you
don’t need a ton of product. My only complaint is that it’s a little hard to
pick up the product because the pan is so small.
Value: $13 (estimate, this product isn’t on the
website yet)
3. Starlooks Lipstick
in LS1 Jet Set (0.03 oz./1.0 g)
This
lipstick is a coral that is on the pink side. It adds a sheer wash of color,
but is buildable to semi-opaque coverage. Starlooks recommends exfoliating the
lips before applying and I definitely agree. This lipstick applies patchy and
clings to any dryness on the lips. This product is not for me—I don’t like the
way it applies and the color is too light so it washes me out.
Value: $9 (estimate based on perfect size
lipglosses because this item is not on the website yet)
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| Swatches (left to right): Aqua Water Eyeshadow, Ritz Highlighter, Tropics Blush, Jet Set Lipstick. |
And
here are the gift cards I received:
1. $15 Gift Card to
Torrain
Torrain
makes tote bags, wallets, handbags, etc. out of recycled plastic products. The
products are very unique and I like that the materials are upcycled. You can
find them at torrain.org.
2. $50 to Versa
Swimwear
This
website has a special section for Starlooks members only, a nice touch.
However, the swimsuits start at $85 and are definitely not my style. I don’t
think I will be using this gift card. You can check them out at
versaswimwear.com
3. $20?? Gift Card to
The Laboratory
This
site sells affordable jewelry, clothing and swimwear. This site is definitely
more my speed. Check them out at shopthelaboratory.com.
Total Makeup Value:
$37
Total Gift Card Value:
$85 (?)
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Total Box Value: $122
I
feel like this is a really well curated box. All the products not only reflect
the theme of “Resort” but go together very well. The gold in the eyeshadow
plays well with the highlighter and the similarity in color between the blush
and lipstick allow the aqua of the eyeshadow to really shine. I really love the
aqua eyeshadow—this is a color I would never choose myself but it is gorgeous! These
colors are great for Spring/Summer and definitely leave you with a beachy,
fresh look. I wish this box came out before the end of August because Fall
colors are right around the corner.
If
you’re interested in signing up for the Starlooks LooksBook Subscription Box
you can use my myreferral link or hop onto Subscriptions.Starlooks.com.
Disclaimer:
Starlooks sent me this Looks Book 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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