Beauteque BB Bag is a monthly Asian beauty subscription box from Beauteque Monthly that offers full-sized makeup, skincare, and body products along with a makeup bag. Each bag claims to have a value that is triple of what you pay. Beauteque Monthly also offers Beauteque Mask Maven (you can read Ragan's reviews here!)
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This review is of the Beauteque BB Bag, $24 a month, box.
The Subscription Box: Beauteque BB Bag
The Cost: $24 per month + $3.95 US shipping (discounts on longer commitments)
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 10% off of your subscription
CODE: SHEETFACED
The Products: 6-8 Asian beauty products plus a makeup bag
Ships to: USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia; shipping rates vary.
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Usually, Beauteque's themes are irrelevant to their curation so I wouldn't give it too much thought. November's theme is "Fall in love with your skin."
The monthly bag this time is a flat pink pouch with a basketweave-like design. I like the simple look!
Deoproce Strawberry Yogurt Massage Cream - Value $13.99
This is a very large tub of massage cream. The best part is the fragrance-- it smells just like strawberry yogurt! Massaging the face is meant to increase circulation of blood and oxygen as well as improve skin elasticity. The strawberry extract in the cream has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. I scooped two quarter-sized amounts and massaged it into my face for a couple minutes before rinsing. My face felt soft and smooth afterward. The lingering strawberry scent was great too.
Tsaio Traveler's Herb Diary Herbal Blend Body Care Kit - Listed Value $14
This is a TSA-friendly travel kit that includes shampoo, body wash, and facial wash. Each bottle is about the same size you would find at a hotel. The Camellia Nourishing Shampoo is a pale orange gel with a floral scent and great lather. The Scutellaria Firming Body Wash is a pale green gel with a floral-herbal scent, bubbly lather, and a clean finish when rinsed. The Chamomilla Facial Wash Foam is a dense white cream that turns into dense, thick lather and reveals a "squeaky clean" finish. While my face does feel clean, the high friction sensation is unappealing to me, plus my face feels tight and dry soon afterward that must quickly be remedied with toner. As for the zippered clear plastic pouch, I love it and will be taking it with me for holiday travel.
VOV Lip Care Balm - Listed Value $6
This is a tinted lip balm that leaves a glossy finish and a light, natural tint. There were variations to this item and I received what looks like the strawberry version. It smells like strawberry candy and feels lightweight but moisturizing. The tint is so sheer when applied I can barely detect it. This is a good daytime lip balm, but if you want a noticeable tint then you will have to look elsewhere.
Yadah Claude Monet Hand Cream - Total Value $8.80
Subscribers receive two hand creams with different Claude Monet paintings on the tube. I received two of the same painting, Quai du Louvre. The cream is not greasy at all and absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving a silky smooth finish. It has a strong floral fragrance that lingers for around 10 minutes. I love how lightweight this hand cream is! It will definitely be a mainstay in my bag.
VOV Nail Polish - Listed Value $7.50
This nail polish actually arrived separately from the main box. Beauteque had informed subscribers via email earlier last month that this would happen, so I was prepared for the extra package.
Shades vary for subscribers; the one I received is kelly green with a creme finish. I prefer reds and neutral colors, so this one is very much out of my comfort zone. However, I do like it.
Cuticle Cutter - Listed Value $7.50
I have a confession to make: I do nothing to my cuticles. I don't use cuticle oils, I don't push them back, I just let them do their thing. That said, this cuticle cutter is so useful for trimming hangnails and precise cutting around the nails. The plastic cap for the top is a nifty bonus.
Verdict: I'm really happy that this month's Beauteque BB Bag focused on skincare! The item curation was great. It's nice being able to explore lesser-known brands like VOV and Taiwan's Tsaio. The total retail value is $57.79, which is about twice the cost of the box plus shipping for me. It is not triple the value as Beauteque advertises, and I think it rarely is, so I think they shouldn't promise this to us if they can't guarantee it. That said, I think this value is pretty consistent with Korean/Asian beauty subscriptions in general.
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