Topbox Review – November 2013

Topbox Review - November 2013

For November I decided to stay with the regular Topbox. After my amazing box last month, I knew that I'd probably (well definitely) not be as wowed as I was with that one. After all I did choose to upgrade my box, so it’s too be expected.

Topbox Review - November 2013

Topbox delivers 4 deluxe beauty samples every month. Packaging is a very cute, reusable tube.

Cost: $12 / month  (Canada only)

The regular Topbox:

Cover FX - CC Cream Time Release Tinted Treatment SPF 30
$7.50 / 5 ml

Cover FX - CC Cream Time Release Tinted Treatment SPF 30

Treats, corrects and protects your skin with buildable coverage and leaves a radiant, natural finish.

Shu Umera - Anti-Oxi Skin Refining Cleansing Oil
$4.94 / 20 ml

Shu Umera - Anti-Oxi Skin Refining Cleansing Oil

I’m not a huge fan of cleansing oils, but will give this one a try.

Parfums Issey Miyake - Pleats Please
$4.24 / 4 ml

Parfums Issey Miyake - Pleats Please

The fragrance bouquet is made with heliotrope and gardenia, and the floral middle note is accentuated mainly with peony and sweet pea. The base note comprises vanilla, patchouli and cedar wood, with a long-lasting trail of peculiar power and sensuality.

This scent is alright and it's a fair size sample, but getting perfume in a subscription box is a no-no to me.

T. Langhans - Handcrafted Castile Soap (Lemongrass)
Sample

T. Langhans - Handcrafted Castile Soap (Lemongrass)

I'm surprised to see a soap sample in the box. It’s very fragrant and fresh smelling. Only wish it was bigger.

Trend Trunk Gift Card
Value - ?

Trend Trunk Gift Card

The value of this card was a mystery until redeemed. It could have been up to $250 - mine was for $5. I’ve had an account with Trend Trunk for a while and have had no success trying to sell clothing. Basically the concept is you can buy, sell and donate clothing and accessories all for free. Trend Trunk keeps 20% of each sale (reasonable) and adds a $8 shipping fee to each item you’re selling. This is where I think the problem is. Adding an $8 fee is a deterrent if you ask me. However, I’m not selling expensive clothing where the $8 wouldn’t matter much, so it is probably better for people selling more expensive clothing. I have also been selling the same clothing on Kijiji and it’s been far more successful and profitable. So even though I like the concept of Trend Trunk, it hasn’t worked for me...my 2 cents.

Now back to Topbox. Straight up - I’m disappointed. If a subscription box like ipsy can give you at least 5 items and some of them full size for LESS money, why can’t Topbox do the same I ask myself. I do love that they offer Privé Boxes and upgrades, those are always interesting to see every month. Oh well, there’s always next month…

Which Topbox did you get this month? What do you think of this subscription box?

Side note: I realize my photos look different and like s**t. I usually get my mail in the afternoon and with the days getting shorter there's next to no natural daylight by that time.  Yes, I know I could just wait when there's better light, but I like to get pics taken right away and try to have the post up by the next morning. I had to compensate with indoor lighting which isn't the best, but I have no choice. I’m working on fixing this, so bear with me. 

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