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FabFitFun Summer 2017 – The FINAL Box

Happy Monday y’all! Guess what time it is!? It’s time for me to share with y’all what came in my Summer FabFitFun Box. As you know, I subscribed to FFF about this time last year with the hopes that it would change my life and bring all kinds of goodies with it. (insert eye roll) But as you can see from my title, sadly, this will be the last FFF box I post about since I have officially unsubscribed 😦 I need to save some money, and let’s face it there are so many other subscriptions out there for me to try instead.

I was super excited when this came in the mail since it’s summer time and my box last summer had some really great things in it. I originally signed up for the yearly subscription, so I knew 3 of the items I would be getting. FFF has also started something new called Choice; you get to choose between words and then based on your selection they send you something that goes with it. This season there were 2 choices.

Ok, so here is what came in my Summer 2017 Box:

Michael Stars Ruana – Retails $54

This was one of the items that I already knew I was getting and was able to pick the pattern that I wanted. This is a limited edition FabFitFun x Joyful Heart Foundation product. This ruana is going to be the star of your beach trips. It is a multi-use item that can be worn as a scarf, sarong, or wrap. It measures 41” x 72”. There were 3 different patterns that you could have chosen for this: black tie die, tan with geometric shapes, or the blue animal print. This is really cute and I can’t wait to take it on vacation with me!

Kris Nations Mystic Bar Necklace – Retails $58

This was the 2^nd item that I could pick which color I wanted. The necklace came in turquoise with a gold chain, white with a silver chain, and peach/coral with a gold chain. The stones are hand-cut by craftsmen in India and each one has an attribute that helps your live every day with positive intentions. To be honest, this item was a lot smaller than I thought it would be. The necklace is adjustable and can be 16-18 inches long. The gemstone bar measures at less than an inch long. It came in a little glass bottle (think message in a bottle) and each card in the bottle says something different. I chose to be surprised on this option and received the White Howlite one. The Howlite enhances intuition and promotes calmness. While the necklace is super cute, it’s a little small for my taste and I’m not sure how many times I’ll actually wear it.

BKR Bottle in Rosy Pink – Retails $35

This was the 3^rd color option that I got to choose. The options were Rosy Pink or Romeo Blue and with pink being my absolute favorite color, you can guess which one I chose. This is a 16oz/500ML glass bottle with a silicone wrap around them. This Little size is perfect for on-the-go; I can throw it in my work bag and leave the house without feeling like I’m being weighed down! They are dishwasher safe which is a huge plus! This product is perfect for summer and something that I was really looking forward to getting in the box! I’ve been using it since my box came and I love it!

Juice Beauty Smoothing Eye Concentrate – Retails $29

Moisturize and soothe any dark circles and fine lines with this eye cream. It has certified organic grape and carrot juices blended with essential fatty acids to hydrate and nourish the eye area. Normally I’m not a huge fan of putting an extra step into my morning routine, but this is worth it. My eyes feel so refreshed and don’t look like I stayed up WWAAAYYYY past my bedtime the night before. Will I buy this on my own? I’m not sure yet.

Eau Thermale Avene Ultra-Light Hydrating Sunscreen – Retails $24

Protect and nourish your skin with this sheer, lightweight sunscreen. It contains broad spectrum SPF 50+ UVA/UVB filters and is enriched with powerful antioxidant and soothing Avene Thermal Spring Water. The formula is fragrance and oil free. It has a completely sheer finish and is great for under makeup. I used this over 4^th of July weekend and it was great; I didn’t even feel like I had any sunscreen on my face and I didn’t get that oily feeling I sometimes get. While $24 is a little on the steep side for sunscreen, if I don’t get burnt using this, it could be worth it.

Cargo Cosmetics Cargo_HD Picture Perfect Highlighter in Bronze – Retails $30

Glow, girl, glow! Formulated for high definition filming, this highlighter will give you a radiant, picture perfect finish, every single time. Its lightweight, velvety powder formula goes on flawlessly yet remains invisible to the camera. I actually don’t use highlighter so I really can’t tell you if this is good or not. All the reviews say wonderful things about this product, but I think I’ll see if one of my friends wants it.

Way Of Will 03 Soothe and Cool Massage Oil – Retails $29.50

Tough workout? Chill out with this post-training cooling massage oil. A base of sweet almond, apricot kernel and jojoba oil helps skin retain moisture and improves the protective barrier function of the skin. Jojoba oil increases hydration, elasticity, and suppleness, while German chamomile cools affected areas. This is a cool idea, but you would have to have someone to massage you. I tend to get sore in the back area due to so many years of gymnastics and cheer, so I would need help rubbing this into my skin. The combo of peppermint and chamomile smells really good.

Understated Leather On the Road Again Travel Set – Retails $28

This is currently SOLD OUT online. Pack your bags and hit the road in epic style with this gorgeous passport cover and luggage tag set. The metallic vegan leather duo featuring printed lettering will have you traveling in style. This is super cute and perfect for traveling. I can’t wait to use the passport holder the next time I go out of the country.

BONUS ITEMS:

Vital Proteins Marine Collagen Peptides – SPONSORED

Vital Proteins Marine Collagen is an unflavored drinkable collagen powder that can be easily added to any beverage, hot or cold, for a healthier complexion and a life of vibrancy. Gluten free, sugar free, and non-GMO, the Marine collagen Peptides contain 10 grams of natural collagen protein in each serving. You can buy this in a 10oz container for $49 or single serve box of 20 for $48.

THE COST:

The subscription is $50 a box sent every quarter (if you pay in full when you subscribe, it’s a little cheaper). The total value for the box I received is $287.50 not including the bonus item. For the price of the box, it comes out to be a really great deal! I’m really excited to continue using some of the items in my Summer box, but I can honestly say that I won’t be continuing to subscribe.

If you would like to subscribe to FabFitFun AND get $10 OFF, use my referral link to get in on all the fun that FFF has to offer!!

FFF is great because if you decide that you no longer want to receive the box, you can unsubscribe at any time!

XOXO

P.S. Let me know your thoughts on the Summer Box! I can’t wait to hear about your fav product!

July 10, 2017
FabFitFun Spring 2017 Box

Good Morning y’all! Ok so I know I haven’t posted in QUITE A WHILE but I’m still here and I just received my Spring FabFitFun Box. So what better way to end my little absence than with a post about my box?

I was super excited when this came in the mail especially since wasn’t too thrilled with the winter box. I am signed up for the yearly subscription, so I knew 3 of the items I would be getting. But that definitely doesn’t take any of the surprise away when I open the box!

Here is everything that came in my box including my Add-ons which I will talk about in another post.

Ok, so here is what came in my Spring 2017 box:

GYPSY 05 Beach Roundie – Retails $50

This was one of the items that I already knew I was getting and was able to pick the pattern that I wanted. It is a round beach blanket with a tassel trim and mine has a great spring time pattern to it. It is 100% cotton and has a diameter of 62.5 inches. So basically I’m really excited that this was one of the items in this season’s box! I’ve been eyeing these online for quite a while and the one time I went to purchase one, it was sold out; I guess that was fate telling me to just wait it out. These roundies are perfect for taking to the beach or for a nice picnic in your own backyard. I can’t wait to use my roundie for all my adventures this summer. Their website has so many different options to choose from and they’re all so cute!

BRIOGEO Rosarco Milk Reparative Leave-In Conditioning Spray – Retails $20

Does your hair need some extra love? This ultra-lightweight spray is fortified with a unique blend of rosehip, argan, and coconut oils to improve hair’s softness, strength, and moisture levels, while acting as a barrier against heat. The tip FabFitFun gives is to use this after your shower when your hair is clean and still damp and then style like you normally would. I’ve used other products like this before, and normally I’m not a fan of deep/leave-in conditioners, but I do like this one! I like that I could just spray it on and style my hair like normal. I also liked that I didn’t have to stand in the shower forever and then rinse it out. This product is a decent price and I would definitely consider buying it when I run out of the bottle I got. You can also purchase this at Sephora!

MILLY Zip Pouch in Beach Please – Retails $45

Water resistant bag! This bag is the perfect size for stuffing your wet bikini in after a day of fun in the sun. I wasn’t sure if I was going to keep this when I first opened my box, but then I realized that it is great for transporting my wet bikini from my fiancés house back to my house after a day in the pool! It is also a pretty good size (10 1/4”x 8”) and would also work well for traveling and putting all those liquids in one spot rather than in 50 million little bags. This particular one is apparently not in stock, but they have plenty of other ones to choose from.

DR. BRANDT Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator – Retails $79

Reveal radiant and renewed skin! This formula contains aluminum oxide crystals, lactic acid, and smoothing botanicals to polish away dead cells and leave you with bright, smooth, healthy-looking skin. I LOVE to try new facial cleansers and was happy to find this in my box! I love the way my face felt after using this to wash my face before bed and then again in the morning. I obviously wouldn’t pay almost $80 for a face wash, so it will be a nice little luxury to use until I run out.

KARUNA Hydrating + Face Mask -Retails $28

This is a deep conditioning sheet mask. It allows pores to fully absorb essential nutrients and nourishing ingredients for ultimate hydration. I’m not a huge fan of sheet masks because, more times than not, they are WAY too big for my face and they leave too much residue for my liking. I’m not 100% sure that I will use this product so maybe one of my mask loving friends would like this. This product can be purchased as a single or in a 4-pack and can be bought online (see link) or through places like Sephora and Ulta.

REALHER Lip Kit in Neutral Pink -Retails $48

This product is made from natural ingredients, this liquid lipstick, plumping lip gloss, and lip liner trio are so pretty you’ll be kissing the mirror before you leave the house! I got the pink set and I have to say it is the perfect shade of pink; it is really natural looking and not gaudy at all. The pigment is great and the color was long lasting, I didn’t have to worry about reapplying while I was wearing this! Definitely my new go-to item.

DEBORAH LIPPMANN Nail Polish Set in Blue Orchid/Like a Virgin -Retails $19

These two nail polishes are a light cream color and a light kind of blue color, perfect for spring time. I’m not really a huge fan of receiving nail polishes in my boxes since I only do gel on my nails or nothing at all. (Who has time to wait for regular polish to dry anyway?) When I opened the bottle to take a look at it, it seemed like it was a pretty thin formula and would probably need quite a few coats to get a good color going. Unfortunately, I won’t be using this particular product, so maybe I can find someone who loves nail polish!

EMERALD DUV “Joshua Tree” Cage Bracelet -Retails $80

Can I start by saying…Wow the price of this bracelet is crazy! I would never pay that much for a bracelet! Ok, now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, this is a cute bracelet and I’m glad this was one of the things I got to choose in my box. The other option was these crawler earrings, and I’m not really a huge earing fan. This bracelet is a super cute cage style and was made in the USA. This will be perfect for dressing up or even wearing to work. It will be cute either on its own or paired with other stackable bracelets. This item is currently out of stock, but I attached the link to the website so you can take a look at all the other jewelry they offer.

BONUS ITEMS:

Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies – Retails $4.99

Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies provide you with the vital nutrients your body needs to support your natural beauty from within. Vitamin E and Vitamin C are antioxidants. Vitamin E contributes to skin health, and Vitamin C is involved in collagen production and formation, which forms the basis for vibrant skin. Biotin helps to maintain healthy hair. I have used these before so I am familiar with the product, but this was a great bonus item in my opinion. They literally don’t taste like vitamins at all and I love that they’re in gummy form!

NEW Burt’s Bees Protein Powder in Vanilla -Retail $2.99 (for a single pouch)

This is a sample size of Burt’s Bees new protein powder. I can’t wait to try this out and see how it works. It contains 15 grams of plant-based protein and includes 1/3 cup of real fruits and vegetables per serving. It also contains antioxidants – Vitamins A, C and E.

The total value for this box is $377.00 including the two bonus items, which to me is such a great deal for the price of the box! I’m really excited to continue using the items in my Spring box, but I can’t wait to see what the Summer box has to offer!

To subscribe to FabFitFun AND get $10 OFF, use my referral link to get in on all the fun that FFF has to offer!! You won’t regret it!

FFF is great because if you decide that you no longer want to receive the box, you can unsubscribe at any time!

XOXO

P.S. Let me know your thoughts on the Fall Box! I can’t wait to hear about your fav product!

May 4, 2017
FabFitFun Fall 2016 Box

Ok so here I am again, much sooner than I thought I’d be able to post, but I just had to share with you guys! I received my Fall FabFitFun box about a month ago and I wanted to wait until I had used most of the items inside before I posted about it!!

I was super excited when this bad boy came in the mail. I had signed up for the yearly subscription since I loved the first box so much so I knew 3 of the items I would be getting.

Here is everything that came in my box including my Add-ons which I will talk about in another post!

Here is a break down of what came in my Fall 2016 box:

FabFitFun Coloring Book & Colored Pencils – Retails $14

This was one of the items that I already knew I was getting, but I choose for it to be a surprise and ended up not choosing between the Nature or Things Coloring book. I think this is such a cute idea seeing how coloring books for adults are huge right now! This is a definite stress reliever for me and keeps me busy for hours. The only thing that I dislike about this item is that it only comes with 6 colored pencils, so I have to use my own if I want more colors.

Modcloth Loch and Key Scarf – Retails $34.99

Plaid scarfs are so IN for Fall right now so I’m super stoked that this came in the Fall box! I was able to choose this color combo from the 4 different options that they had. My other options were: green and blue, black and white, or brown and black with white. I really liked the multi color option as I felt that it could go with a variety of things. This one is super big and kind of hard for such a small person to wear but I’m still trying to get the hang of it.

Spongelle Bulgarian Rose Body Wash Infused Buffer – Retails $16

This sponge is supposed to rejuvenate, moisturize, and restore your skin to leave it feeling soft as silk. I was a little skeptical of this product at first because “how could it possibly contain multiple uses and wouldn’t the soap just rinse out?” Well I have been using this for the past 2 weeks everyday and it definitely still has a ton of soap left in it which is great and I always feel clean and refreshed after using it! This product came with a coupon for a percentage off and I will be doing some traveling in the near future so I think that I am going to buy a few smaller ones to pack in my bag! It’ll be one less liquid to take with me on the plane!

Skin Laundry Restoring Night Serum – Retails $50

So I have never used a serum before, but after using this one, I have to admit that I am hooked! With a price of $50, I can’t guarantee that I will purchase this again (I may have to find something less expensive or find someone selling this item for cheap!). I like the way that this didn’t feel sticky when I put it on my face at night and I liked the way it left my face feeling in the morning. I didn’t really see a huge difference in the way my face looked, but I liked the way it felt so I’ll keep using it and hopefully see a difference after a few weeks using it!

Mullein & Sparrow Mini French Lavender Body Oil -Retails $18

This is one item that I know for sure I will not be using due to my sensitive skin. I’m sure that this is a great product meant for relaxing and hydrating the body and I wish I could try it out. I have never heard of this brand before finding it in my FFF box, and I honestly haven’t read any of the reviews on it, so sorry about that!

The BrowGal Clear, Water-Resistant Eyebow Gel -Retails $20

Ok, I have never used a Brow Gel before, but when I went to go visit my brother, I knew I had a long day ahead of me so I did my brows in the morning before work and slicked this on as directed and went about my day. By the time I landed in Idaho and got to the hotel it had been about a 17 hour day and even after being on an airplane, my brows looked as if I had just done them! I think this is a great product that will last a long time since a little goes a long way and I don’t need to use it everyday!

ToeSox Toeless Fitness Socks -Retails $18

LOL I couldn’t think of anything redeeming to say about these socks! They are just weird in every sense and not something that I will be using anytime soon. I personally don’t like toe socks, there is just something weird about separating your toes like putting mittens on your feet. I hope that some of you out there liked this product.

Pure Cosmetics Nude Collection Eyeshadow Palette -Retails $50

I was a little unsure about this item at first since I am most definitely a MAC eyeshadow kind of girl. I ran out of my go-to, everyday color and found that the 3rd one in on the palette was pretty darn close. This palette is great for getting that warm, nude look going. I use this palette for everything now, from my everyday look to going out, it’s a staple in my make-up bag!

The Created Co. To-go Coffee Mug -Retails $19

This was the third item that I got to choose. The other option said: “Joy comes in the morning”. While this is super cute, I have about 5 other coffee mugs at home so I’m not sure that I’ll be keeping this item (maybe I can regift it?) This is a cool company though because they donate 10% of profits to charity: water’s mission to bring clean and safe drinking water to those in need!

BONUS ITEMS:

Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths – Retails about $4.00

This was an interesting item in my opinion, but I have found them to be very handy. I took them on the plane to Idaho with me and found many uses for them!

Secret Outlast Xtend Clear Gel -Retail $0.83 (for a sample size)

Who doesn’t love a trial size deodorant!? They’re super easy to throw into your gym bag, your purse, pretty much anywhere! I know I keep this around with me and it is great because it doesn’t have that overwhelming or flowery scent.

The total value for this box is $234.00 which to me is such a great deal for the price of the box! I’m really excited to continue using the items in my Fall box, but I can’t wait to see what the Winter box has to offer!

To subscribe to FbFitFun AND get $10 OFF, use my referral link to get in on all the fun that FFF has to offer!! You won’t regret it!

FFF is great because if you decide that you no longer want to receive the box, You can unsubscribe at anytime!

XOXO

P.S. Let me know your thoughts on the Fall Box! I can’t wait to hear about your fav product!

October 26, 2016