I have been going through all my makeup and trying to organize everything. I found 3 months worth of Lip Factory boxes that I had subscribed to last year. With this monthly subscription you mainly receive lip products (hence the name Lip Factory) and costs $22 a month. I was pretty happy with it and received some really great products, a lot of them being from brands that I had never heard of. After 3 months I decided to cancel because I felt that even though I liked the products, I could use the $22 towards something else. Even though I canceled it, I would recommend for people to try it out.
These are all of the products that I received in June, July, and August of 2014.
When I had researched this subscription, people were receiving their products in a beautiful, glossy black box with the Lip Factory label on it. All 3 months that I received my subscription, they came in this cardboard box. I have to say that I was a little disappointed, but the products made up for it.
June 2014
This was my first month. I received 3 lip products and 3 non-lip products. I loved 5 out of the 6 items that I received.
This lip gloss from Model Co. was my favorite. The lip gloss is in a see through container with a mirror and a plastic black top with the Model Co. logo. I received the color Rosie, which is a limited edition color. The color is a beautiful pink and the gloss goes on a little sheer, so I normally apply it a few times. The consistency is not sticky and smooth! The retail price for this Model Co. lip gloss is $16.
The next item was a black eyeliner from Model Co. I LOVE black liners! This "Define Eye Pencil" looks like a normal eyeliner, it's black with pink writing and the Model Co. logo on it. The best part is that the top is also a pencil sharpener! That is sooo awesome! The liner is pigmented, lasts long, and goes on creamy and smoothly. Retail price on the card from Lip Factory said $16, but on Model Co.'s website it says $12 (not cool Lip Factory).
Next item is an eye shadow from girlactik. The shade is Pink Ruffle, which does not come up on their site anymore, so this may have been a limited edition eye shadow. They have many more colors and you can check them out here. The packaging was in a plastic container in a pinkish metallic color with a clear lid that pops up. The color of the eye shadow is a pearly pink. The shade is very nice to wear alone on the lid or can be used as a high lighter on the inner corner of the eyes and the brow bone. Retail price for the girlactik eye shadows are $19.
I normally have a lipstick or lip gloss that has color or a hint of color, but this product from Befine is amazing! This is a Lip Serum made from chamomile and beet root extract, which provide healing antioxidants and support collagen. The lip serum also creates a little lip plumping action! The Befine website has a lot of great products and definitely is worth checking out I couldn't find the Lip Serum on its own, but there is a combo pack with a Lip Exfoliator made up of oat protein and sesame oil. The retail price for the combo pack is $25.
The next product is "Line Maker Lip Pencil" from 29 Cosmetics. These Line Maker Lip Pencils are made from grape seed and beeswax. From what I read, the grape seed extract protects your lips from environmental pollutants. I received the product in the color Leather, which is a beautiful dark brown color (I haven't really used this product). Retail value for the Line Maker Lip Pencil is $23.
This is a great product and I am very happy that Lip Factory introduced me to this brand and this polish. The retail value for the Palladio Nail Sunscreen is $6.
July 2014 - 2nd Anniversary
July was Lip Factory's 2nd Anniversary month and we received an extra product in the box.We received 5 lip products and 3 non-lip products.
The first two products were lip glosses from Beauty ADDICTS. Both are "Sweet Lips Gloss" that hydrate the lip with Vitamin E, have Jojoba butter, and a hint of vanilla. I couldn't find these glosses on the Beauty Addicts site, maybe they are discontinued. I received a light pale pink called in Lilac and a light gold color called Ginger. The Lip Factory card says that you can wear the color independently or blend them together to create a 3rd color. Even though they look very pretty, the consistency is thick and sticky. Retail value is supposed to be $17. The ones that we received were pretty small (almost like a sample), so I am not sure if this would have been the price for a full sized gloss or for the two small ones that we received.
Lilac
Ginger
The Eco-Lips Eco-Tints Tinted Lip Balm that I received it wonderful! The Eco Tints have a little hint of color and is made up of organic cocoa butter, organic coconut oil, organic Argan oil, and aloe Vera. I received the color Plush Red. This lip balm feels very nice and moisturizing on the lips and is a go to product for me during the summer. Retail value for the lip balm is $4.49.
The next item in the box was a Palladio Shadow and Liner Crayon. This "crayon" is made with aloe, and glycerin which glides on easily and does not pull on the eyes. I received the crayon in the color Champagne and tend to use it more of an eye shadow base or liner. The retail value is $6.
I received a Pari Beauty eye shadow in this Lip Factory box. I was not able to find a website for Pari Beauty, but they do have a Facebook page. The color that I received is ES 72, which is a bright aqua-ish blue. This eyeshadow is highly pigmented (my swatch is only on swoop with my finger) and long lasting! Retail value is (if you can buy it) is $11.
We received another Palladio item in this box, which I absolutely love and use ALL of the time! What's the product? The Palladio Brow Fix, which is a colorless, wax pencil that holds your brows in place the whole day. I apply the brow fix first and then color the brows in when needed. The retail value for this is $6 and extremely worth it.
The next product was an OFRA Lip Liner, which is water resistant and also suitable to line your eyes. I had read once that you should not use a lip liner near your eyes... so I will stick to using this as a lip liner! This liner is made from synthetic beeswax and applies smoothly and is long lasting. I received the color Glacier Pink. When I think Glacier Pink, I think of a light frosty pink color... this liner is not that! It's a bit deeper of a pink and looks great when blended with a pinky nude lipstick. This liner retails for $13.
The last product in the box was a surprise gift to everyone for their anniversary! This is definitely my FAVORITE product from the box. It is a Wonder Lip Paint from J.Cat. I had heard a lot about J.Cat from other blogs and was excited to get this product. I also LOVE the color that I received! The color is WLP111 - Red Potion, which is a deep almost burgundy red. It can be a little messy to apply and definitely stains your lips (and skin if you get it on your skin), but it looks gorgeous on! These wonder lip paints remind of the OCC lip tars. The retail value of the wonder lip paint is $4.99 (compared to $18 from OCC).
August 2014
August was the last month of my subscription. This month we only 2 lip products and 4 non lip products (what the heck?), I liked all of the products except the nail polish.
The first product was a mineral blush from LASplash. This was my first mineral blush and I'm addicted! I received the color Pink Treasure, which is a nice soft pink that gives me a natural glow that is long wearing. This color will look great on any skin tone. The retail value is $14.98.
The next item in the box was a Lip Lacquer from LASplash. This lip lacquer has vitamin E and Shea butter and infused with vanilla. It leaves your lips feeling hydrated and gives it a beautiful shine. I received the color Tantalizing, which is a bright, yet slightly sheer pink. The retail value for this lip lacquer is $8.98. This is another great addition to any one's lip gloss collection!
Next is an eye primer from Medusa's Makeup. This Stick It primer is vegan, colorless, and perfect for eyeshadows and pigments. This has become a staple when doing my everyday makeup! Medusa's Makeup has a great website with great makeup that has a range of colors! This is must go-to site for The retail value for the Stick It eye primer is $8.
Everyone knows that I love nail polish. I was excited that I was getting a Cult Nails Lacquer in this box. My disappointment came when I saw that it was a glitter nail polish. I am not a big fan of glitter polishes because they are hard to remove and they scratch your nails. I received the color Center of Attention, which is rose pink glitter with chrome yellow and orange micro-glitter. The retail value is $12.
The next item in my box were false lashes from Red Cherry. I could not find website for this company, but you can find them on Amazon, EBay, etc. For years I would not buy or wear false lashes (I have long lashes as it is), but 2 years ago I went to a makeup class and part of the class was learning how to put them on and OMG... they look great on! I received the Red Cherry false lashes in Black #16, which are 100% human hair. They make the lashes look soooo full and and long. They are gorgeous! You can find them at a starting price of $2.99 when you do a Google search.
The last product was a lipstick from Pink Powder Parlor. When I checked out their site, they do not have any lipsticks... the lipstick section is filled with different types of lip glosses. I received the color #301 and it came in a completely matte black container. Nothing with the name of the company except the bottom label... very strange. But, the color is a beautiful deep pink. The lipstick is enriched in vitamin E, which gives the lips a lot of moisture. This lipstick glides on and stays put. Retail value listed on the Lip Factory card is $10.
As you can see, I received a lot of great products from Lip Factory. It's a great subscription box, so it was a difficult decision to cancel. I hope that you all enjoyed the post!
What is your favorite subscription box? Is it a beauty box, fitness box, food box, maybe a pet box?
Let me know!
xoxo,
Qttie1
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