Fall FabFitFun VIP Box Review

FabFitFun VIP is a quarterly subscription box that is curated by Giuliana Rancic, and contains a variety of items for $49.99.

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The goodies:

*You might notice my box was missing the Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Cleansing Foam – it came a few days later. No worries though since they sent me email notification that this might be the case.

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Barre3 Standing Slim DVD and Online Program

I’m in the middle of a weight loss challenge at work again as I write this review (last year I lost 10 pounds, have kept it off, and am aiming to lose another 10 this year), so I will be trying this exercise DVD out soon. I actually forgot I had it – my hubby volunteered to make me a digital copy and buried it in a pile of stuff in our office that I recently happened upon 😦 Anywho, this 30 minute barre routine promises to deliver “fast body-shaping results” that I look forward to seeing for myself!

$19.95

Bright Pink’s Brighten UP Card and Alert Sticker

Informational card about breast cancer awareness – sign up for monthly text alert reminders to check your breasts

text PINK to 59227

Mini Game Pack

This has to be the “WTH item” of the box. The card pack includes content from the board games Loaded Questions and Awkward Family Photos.

Loaded Questions @ Amazon $29.99 $16.84 with Prime

Awkward Family Photos @ Amazon $24.99  $18.41 with Prime

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Bliss Coupon

$25 towards a Triple Oxygen Facial performed at a Bliss Spa

Gorjana Griffin Coupon

$25 off next purchase at gorjana-griffin.com

Starlooks 5 Shade Shadow Palette in “St. Tropez”

I ended up gifting this eyeshadow palette since I have enough to share 🙂

$41

*also included a 15% discount on the FabFitFun Signature Set

Orly FX in “Go Deeper”

Orly products have always impressed me, but I haven’t gotten around to sporting this awesome “Ocean Blue Holographic Glitter” polish yet. I can see wearing this in the summer.

$10

Sparitual Nail Lacquer in “From the Heart”

I ended up gifting this too since I already had a couple of polishes in a very similar shade – a “Deep Red Creme”

$12

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Orville Redenbacher Popcorn

I enjoyed this “Classic Butter & Sea Salt” microwave popcorn as a snack, and would consider buying again in the future. At half the fat of regular popcorn, I don’t feel guilty eating the whole bag 🙂

$6.39 @ Amazon

Drinkwel

These multivitamins are for “health-conscious” drinkers and support liver health by helping your body eliminate toxins.

$39.95/90 capsules

Surface Trinity Protein Cream

I’ve been using this spray-on hair cream on days when I wash my hair. While my hair is still wet, I spray it in before applying any other products to help keep my hair smooth.

$24.80 @ Amazon

Health Warrior Chia Bar in “Apple Cinnamon”

This snack bar is only 100 calories, and full of all kinds of awesome stuff like 1000mg of Omega 3 and plant-based proteins. A little on the pricey side for my taste though.

$23.50/15 bars

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Gorjana Canyon Scarf

I absolutely LOVE this scarf! The colors and cute canary print make it easy to incorporate into several outfits (both work and play).

$62

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Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Cleansing Foam

Facial cleansers seem to be a permanent fixture in FFFVIP boxes, which is fine with me! It’s something everyone can use and the brands included are usually on the luxe side. I like that this formula is foaming, and it leaves your face feeling clean and soft – it even smells yummy too!

$28

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Want to check it out?

http://vip.fff.me/g7Z8

September Ipsy “Classic Beauty” GlamBag Review

I loved September’s “Classic Beauty” Glam Bag (and the contents weren’t too shabby either)!

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Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels

I wish these eye gels were reusable. I bought some eye gel refresher spray for my Frownie’s, and recently threw those eye gels away. I’ve had a set of these gels on my counter in the bathroom to try for a few weeks now. Maybe I’ll get around to using over the long weekend? Update to come…

$30/8 pairs

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Starlooks Kohl Eye Pencil in “Obsidian”

I’m not excited to try a Starlooks product, and I’m not quite sure why. Starlooks has it’s own subscription box service, so I was a little confused when I saw this product in my Ipsy bag. The color looks a little too harsh for my complexion, but I’ll give it a try, just not sure when. Update to come…

$12

Elizabeth Mott’s It’s So Big Volumizing Mascara

I’m actually a fan of this mascara. I’ve been using as my November mascara of the month selection, and it really does a good job of separating your lashes while adding a little volume to them – all with minimal clumping. I think this is the closest rival I’ve tried this year in comparison of my all time favorite mascara, Benefit Cosmetic’s They’re Real!

$19.99

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NYX Single Eye Shadow in “Hollywood”

I haven’t tried this “glittering silver” eye shadow yet, but am thinking it will be tried out for holiday parties as my base eye shadow color. Update to come…

$4.50

Cailyn Cosmetics Tinted Lip Balm in “Big Apple”

While I’ve been told that red lipstick is flattering on me, I’m a little on the conservative side sometimes with lip color. I need to try this lip balm to see how sheer it is because I could be scared for no reason!

$19

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Want to check it out?

http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-hfqxro7yx4uosi8

UPDATED: June Ipsy “On the Wild Side” Glam Bag Review

First off – I LOVE the makeup bag that Ipsy sent this month! It fits the “On the Wild Side” theme perfectly 🙂

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Starlooks Lip Pencil in “Bare”

I usually use a clear lip liner to keep my lipstick in line, so I swapped this out a couple of days this week. I knew the second I started to apply it, that this shade is NOT for me!

$12

Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil

I’ve been using this in the inner corners of my eyes to make me look more awake in the mornings (I end up rubbing it off in a couple of hours since I have dry eyes), and it looks way more natural than white since it’s closer to my skin tone. I plan on keeping this in my daily routine for the time being.

$18

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J.cat Beauty Sparkling Cream Palette in “Volta”

<sigh> Glitter eyeshadow? Really? I’ll give it a try one weekend, but I don’t have high hopes for this. At all.

Update: I always try to post my reviews on a company’s Facebook page, and Ipsy left a comment regarding my comments on this product: “It is meant to be used as body glitter not eye shadow. Use it for body art, body glitter, or a little added shine to your lipgloss! Hope that helps!” That kinda makes it worse…

$4.49

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NYX Blush in “Sand”

As with a few other face products I’ve received in recent sub boxes, this may be OK once I get more sun, or could be used at a bronzer.

Update: I added this to my daily makeup routine yesterday to start using as a bronzer. The color blended well and didn’t look un-natural with my skin tone like I expected. I’m pleasantly surprised for a $5 blush turned bronzer 🙂

$5

Cailyn Cosmetics Line-Fix Gel Eyeliner in “Charcoal”

I received one of these from Glossybox (in black), and have yet to try it out since I don’t wear black eyeliner. However, I do wear gray or brown (and sometimes purple), so this will probably get tried out relatively soon. Update to come…

$21

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The verdict: For $10, this is a great subscription service. I’ve been somewhat happy with what I’ve received in my 1st 2 bags, and will probably continue to try this out for quite some time since it’s such a good value. I retook the beauty quiz, and am anxious to see if this will improve my chances of really liking what I get 🙂

Want to check it out?

http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-hfqxro7yx4uosi8