Oxblood Lips & A Feline Flick

What I received:

Price: $12 cdn a month plus tax ($13.56). 

Value: The value was really good this much. Around $40 in value altogether.

Opinion: This month was much better than recent ones. The only item I won't be using is the fake tan since I don't tan and it was for people will medium to dark skin. I'm always happy to get a mascara samples even if I have enough to last me the next year or so. Brow products are also a favourite of mine so hopefully the colour works with my hair colour. The Fast dry top coat is already being put to good us.

*Every month TopBox sends out an e-mail where you can choose to receive a special themed box or a regular TopBox. It's not guaranteed that you'll get then specially curated box you chose as it's first come, first serve.

For Canadians: Topbox is still a good Canadian subscription to try. No extra hidden fees when it comes to shipping and exchange rates.

Grade: B+

You can subscribe to TopBox HERE .

What I received:

Price: $21 usd a month (plus $5 shipping to Canada)

Value: The value was around $75 this month with 3 of the products being full size. It's more than double what you pay even with the extra shipping and exchange rates.

Opinion: This was an okay month for me. The only products I'm certain I'll use are the eyeliner and the lip balm. I was lucky and received a white eyeliner which I prefer since most boxes send black (and you can only use so many). The lip balm feels very nice and is a handy item.

I'm curious about the honey peel and will give it a try. I will also try the water mask though as usual I'm always cautious about skincare brands that I'm not familiar with.

The anticelluite booster seems very gimmicky to me and I may pass it on to someone who has more interest in trying it out. I do like that it's a full size item.

For Canadians: The extra $5 definitely a pricier subscription option but the pay off seems to be way better than others. This is a much better option than Luxe Box/Loose Button which is a similar price and you get far less value and less appealing brands.

Grade: B

You can check out Glossybox HERE or go to glossybox.com.

Ipsy has no waitlist for the next 48 hours so if you've been wanting to try now might be the time. Go HERE to subscribe.

What I received:

Value: The value this month was over $80 USD which is fantastic. Since Canadians have to pay more shipping and factor in exchange rates I'm always much happier when bags are worth a bit more even if I don't like all the items. It makes you feel like you are getting a deal closer to the U.S Subscribers.

Opinion: I really liked this month's bag including the actual bag. I've been curious about trying out something from Nudestix so receiving a full size item to try out is well over the value of the bag with that one item alone.

I'm always happy to receive rollerball perfume samples because you actually get to try to scent for more than a day or two and they are great to toss in your purse. I also like receiving beauty tools especially brushes but I was actually about to buy new tweezers so getting some in this bag worked out great.

I'm never a big fan of getting skincare but I like Pur-lisse and they are an expensive brand so getting a decent size sample is great.

The only one I'm not super excited about is the HD powder because I personally find "cheaper" powders just don't work as well as something that costs a bit more but I'll give it a shot.

For Canadians: Ipsy is usually my first subscription to arrive each month so shipping has never been much of an issue with Ipsy. However, the extra shipping fees combined with the current exchange rate make Ipsy close to $18.50 cdn a month which doesn't always seem worth it.

Grade: A

You can subscribe to Ipsy HERE.

What I received:

Price: $21 usd a month (plus $5 shipping to Canada)

Value: The value was around $75 this month. Again, 3 of the products were sample sized but the two full size were valued at over $20.

Opinion: This box is one of my least favourite boxes we received so far but I can't say it's bad. I will get use out of 3 of the items and pass along the others.

I think the biggest disappointment is the nail polish. The colour is not one I care for but I know that they are randomized so other people may receive better colours. I also feel like receiving a mini nail polish in a $21 a month box is kind of cheap, especially a brand that is easy to find on sale.

I may or may not use both the aloe mask and moisturizing gel depending on how my skin reacts. They sound like they could be potentially promising especially the masque but I'll have to test it out.

The blush brush is handy since I don't have many and it seems pretty soft. The only downside is the short handle because it will be more difficult to store.

I was very happy to received a Too Faced mascara. They make great mascaras so it will definitely come in handy.

For Canadians: The extra $5 definitely a pricier subscription option but the pay off seems to be way better than others. This is a much better option than Luxe Box/Loose Button which is a similar price and you get far less value and less appealing brands.

Grade: B

You can check out Glossybox HERE or go to glossybox.com.

What I received:

Price: $12 cdn a month plus tax ($13.56). I also got the $10 mystery add on for this month.

Value: The value was good this month, about twice the amount I paid for the box. I usually hope for a bit more but I will use both these items.

Opinion: This month was okay for me. I don't recall actually checking off the Eyeko box on my  wishlist* but I can't remember for sure. Either way both items are useful for me.

I've received the makeup remover wipes before in a previous TopBox but they were nice and makeup wipes are always handy. I do think they're overpriced but they are still good quality.

I've been wanting to try Eyeko's mascara for quite awhile now so I'm looking forward to trying it.

*Every month TopBox sends out an e-mail where you can choose to receive a special themed box or a regular TopBox. It's not guaranteed that you'll get then specially curated box you chose as it's first come, first serve.

For Canadians: Topbox is still a good Canadian subscription to try. No extra hidden fees when it comes to shipping and exchange rates.

Grade: B+

You can subscribe to TopBox HERE .

What I received:

Value: The value this month was around $45 USD which is one of the better value bags I've received recently. Since Canadians have to pay more shipping and factor in exchange rates I'm always much happier when bags are worth a bit more even if I don't like all the items. It makes you feel like you are getting a deal closer to the U.S Subscribers.

Opinion: First of all I was very happy to receive both the Smashbox primer and It Cosmetics eyebrow pencil. They were the two items in previews I wanted the most. The Smashbox sample is a good size since you need so little it should last awhile. I'm always happy to get an eyebrow pencil, they are handy and the colour does look like it would flatter most people with light or medium coloured brows.

The Tre'stique shadow crayon seems surprisingly nice and will come in handy for days when you just want a wash of colour.

I do plan to pass along the Lavanila Body Butter because I don't have much use for it but it has a very nice, light vanilla scent. As well as the J.Cat lip stain since the colour doesn't work for me but for the most part I was happy with the items in my bag.

For Canadians: Ipsy is usually my first subscription to arrive each month so shipping has never been much of an issue with Ipsy. However, the extra shipping fees combined with the current exchange rate make Ipsy close to $18.50 cdn a month which doesn't always seem worth it.

Grade: B+

You can subscribe to Ipsy HERE.

 *I received these products complimentary from bzzagent for testing purposes.

Back again with a product review, this time I was given the Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Rejuvenating Collection. First of all about the products:

Via Herbal Essences "Having a fierce head of hair is good, but knowing what goes into your shampoo, conditioner and hair treatment is even better. Fortunately, with the NEW Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Rejuvenating Collection, you don’t have to choose between pure ingredients and powerful performance.

Mother Nature knows best — especially when it comes to hair care. That’s why this collection combines Turkish fig with the naturally restorative properties of Indian cassia to return dull, dry hair to its natural radiance. Here at the Central Hive, we love the 60% reduction in hair breakage and the 90% increase in protection from future damage, but we’re starting to feel a little weird about how often we’re sniffing each other’s hair now."

There are three products in the line that all work together (via Herbal Essences).

My Experience:

The first thing I should mention is that these products are not sulfate and silicon free which is something I now look for in haircare products. I was constantly dealing with an irritated scalp and since I switched to more natural shampoo and conditioner I have had much less trouble with irritation and healthier feeling hair.

The scent for all the products is similar is a very nice, it's described as "turkish figs paired with cassia flower". It does smell slightly chemical but it's much better than some scented products out there.

Unfortunately, I was only able to use the shampoo once because my scalp was already irritated after one use. My hair did feel pretty clean but there was a filmy feeling left after use. I decided to stop using it to avoid my scalp becoming too sore since it's been extra sensitive lately.

I had a bit more luck with the conditioner. I used it three times over a week and didn't seem to have any irritation issues. My hair did feel softer the days that I used it but it also left a filmy feeling and my hair had no body and it wouldn't hold any styling those days.

I decided not to try the oil elixir. I'm not a big fan of products like that in general and already had a sore scalp so I decided to go back to my regular routine.

These products didn't work for me but may work better for someone with thicker hair or who does not have colour treated hair.

You can find the products in Canada at your local Loblaws or Real Canadian Superstore. Suggested prices for the shampoos, conditioners, treatments and starter kits range from $5.99–$13.99.

Grade: D