Lola Beauty Box is a monthly personalized box that helps you discover haircare, skincare, and makeup products from emerging to established brands.
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The Subscription Box: Lola Beauty Box
The Cost: $21 monthly + free shipping. Discounts are available for longer commitments.
The Products: 4-5 full sized haircare, skincare, and makeup products that are on trend. Each box will have at least a $70 value.
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Lola Beauty Box November 2018 Review
This month features two fancy sheet masks and some makeup products. Let’s check it out:
Each box comes with a card detailing the brands and items included along with the prices and websites for each. This month’s theme is “Beauty Is Power.”
Facialtox 24K Gold Peel-Off Masks, 2 Masks - Estimated Value $26.66 (Buy a set of 3 for $39.99)
I'm so sad to find that one of my fancy sheet masks is leaking! I think because they were bent to fit in the box, the package cracked. The masks also are broken up into multiple pieces. The sealed one is still usable, but not as enjoyable since I had to hold multiple pieces in place. For the value of these, I want the luxe experience. 🙁
I've reached out to Customer Service about this issue and awaiting a response.
Medusa's Makeup Lipstick in Rosé, 3.5g - Retail Value $12
Ugh! Another broken item! When I opened this lipstick tube, the bullet had broken off at the base and fell out. I was able to do the melt-and-stick trick to make it usable, but I'm still disappointed. As for the actual formula, it's vegan and surprisingly nice. Lightweight and creamy, it wears comfortably for a while. Now, this shade is not one I can wear alone without looking washed-out. It does work well as the lighter shade in a gradient look though.
I've reached out to Customer Service about this issue and awaiting a response.
So Susan Cosmetics Halo on High Cream-to-Powder Luminizer in Candles & Kisses, 4g - Retail Value $25
Ok, not broken...whew! I don't really feel that this is a cream-to-powder formula that I'm used to, but it is soft and super blendable. This shade is described as a "sunlit shimmer" and has a metallic copper finish. I'm not a fan of dark shades as facial highlighter, but it makes a beautiful, warm décolleté highlight or shadow shade. The price seems a bit steep but I do appreciate the solid compact and the little mirror.
Swatched on the left is the luminizer and on the right is the lipstick.
Bodyography Pro Ready, Set, Go Makeup Setting Spray, 30ml/1oz - Retail Value $8.50
I've tried this spray before and am just not a fan. It makes my skin feel tight and stiff. The nozzle produces a medium-fine mist but sometimes squirts drops. It works better to dampen eyeshadow brushes for foiled looks.
Crown Brush 10 Color Temptation Eyeshadow Collection - Retail Value $9.99, Listed Value $29.95
Wow! This palette has some pigment. Look at those swatches! All of the shades are soft and smooth, but the metallics are exceptionally powdery (and gorgeous). There's not a ton of fallout though (make sure you tap off the excess) and they're easy to blend and build. I love the matte black as a liner and the top left shade can be used as a transition shade if applied lightly. I'm impressed with the quality for $9.99 (not sure why they list the value as $29.99).
Here's a look I put together with the items this month. I used a dark plum liner to fill in my lips, then blended the Medusa's Makeup lipstick onto the center to create a gradient. Then I went in with a few shades from the Crown Palette to create this eye look. I used the So Susan luminizer on the outer corners of my upper lid and to smudge out the liner on my lower lip. Overall, I love the warmth of these shades and that so many looks could be created with one palette.
The Verdict: I'm a bit frustrated with Lola Beauty Box right now. I've had issues over the past few months with each box. Sometimes I can fix the broken items, but I'm not a fan of having to MacGyver my products in order to use them. As promised, all of the items are full size. I think this box would be a hit for me if everything was in good condition since I really enjoy the formulas and even the bold colors. I've reached out to Lola's customer service, so hopefully, they will get back to me with some information on these issues.
To Wrap Up:
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Value Breakdown: The box cost $21.00 (with free shipping), and I estimate that this box had $82.15 in value. The cost of each item breaks down to the following:
- Facialtox Masks - $6.82
- Medusa's Makeup Lipstick - $3.07
- So Susan Luminizer - $6.39
- Bodyography Setting Spray - $2.17
- Crown Brush Palette - $2.55
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