Flare Beauty Box

P&G has partnered with FLARE & Topbox to bring you two beauty boxes available online now, for just $9 + tax (free shipping!) for Canadian residents. Both boxes showcase what Flare editors consider this season's top essentials. I have here the two boxes, which both come with a full-sized Covergirl lipstick and mascara, plus a free product coupon for a Clairol or Vidal Sassoon hair colour product!

The boxes are available at the link here, but you can read on to see what's inside them, and which one I would choose!

The Classic Beauty Box:

•  Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Revolution Complex Sample x2

•  Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara in Very Black

•  Covergirl Colorlicious Lipstick in a nude shade (I got 275 Coffee Crave)

•  Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash Sample

•  Pantene Expert Advanced Keratin Repair Split End Fuser

•  Clairol Free Hair Colour Product Coupon!

+ Free 60-Day NextIssue Trial

The Fearless Beauty Box:

•  Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara 

•  Covergirl Colorlicious Lipstick in Succulent Cherry

•  Olay Fresh Effects Clear Skin Swirled Mattifier Packet Sample x2

•  Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash Sample

•  Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Rejuvenating Shampoo & Conditioner Samples

•  Vidal Sassoon Salonist Free Hair Colour Product Coupon!

+ Free 60-Day NextIssue Trial

Both boxes are well worthy of $9 (Ok.. $10.17 damn taxes!). I think the hair product coupon really meets, well, exceeds, the value of the box as well as the full-sized lipstick and mascara. Personally I would have a hard time deciding which to choose but I think I'd go for the Classic Beauty Box because of the Pantene Split End product, and I'm not too big a fan of shampoo/conditioner samples (am I the only one that finds them annoying?).

The FLARE Beauty Boxes are available now at http://shop.topbox.ca/pages/flare-beauty-box and I'm totally not sure how long they will last so if you're looking to dye your hair, need a new mascara or lipstick, I'd suggest you jump on this deal now! 

The two boxes were received for consideration and to inform you all about this great deal! It was completely my decision choice to post about it :)

Real Techniques Sculpting and Concealer Brushes Review

As you may or may not know, I am a huge fan of Real Techniques brushes and there are only a few I do not (currently) own. I was sent these two brushes for review by accident (it was meant for another Toronto blogger!) but I was more than happy to review them anyways! Both brushes are new for 2015 and great additions to the Real Techniques lineup!

The Sculpting Brush, the pink one, is an angled chubby brush meant for contouring and enhancing the bone structure of the face. It is meant for use with creams and powders but I personally have just stuck to powders (I prefer them to cream products because they are more foolproof imo). All brushes are pretty universal, it can also be used for highlighting or foundation application, but I prefer to stick to contouring with this brush. It applies and buffs my bronzer wonderfully and is the perfect shape for creating that natural but defined cheekbone. It is very soft and I'd say it is definitely worth it for the price.

Come to think of it, this is Real Techniques first Concealer Brush, isn't it? I've been using their Pointed Foundation Brush for concealer, but this one has an angled shape and even bristles. It is small and ideal for covering small blemishes or imperfections. Because of it's size it is very easy to get around the sides of the nose and such. The Concealer Brush is nothing special, but with a good concealer it will work to hide blemishes or cover those dark circles. It will leave streaks until the concealer is properly worked in, I typically use a Beauty Blender afterwards to make sure everything is left smooth and non-streaky. It can also be used to highlight or contour. I prefer to use it as a concealer brush, but it also works well with a cream product for nose contouring.

The Sculpting Brush retails for $13.99 CAD, Concealer Brush for $10.69 CAD. Yes the prices are worth it and if you don't want to pay that then you might get lucky and find one at Winners for a few dollars less. If I had to pick one, I would go with the Sculpting Brush, especially if you already have small foundation brushes you use for concealer. You can find these Real Techniques brushes in Canada at FarleyCo.ca, London Drugs, Uniprix, select Familiprix, Lawtons Drugs, Pharmasave, Pharma Plus (Rexall).

These products were received for consideration. All opinions stated are my own and are not influenced by any affiliates.