This post was originally published sometime in late 2015 as part of my Beauty Box Dilemma series. Update as of March 14, 2024: I know that Beauty Box 5 (BB5) went out of business a few years after this series, but I don’t have any information as to why or specifics on when. This was one of the lesser-known boxes that I was reviewing at the time, and it was one of my favorites.
Beauty Box 5 (BB5) Unboxing and First Impression
My 4th unboxing in my “Beauty Box Dilemma” series! Beauty Box 5 (BB5) is a $12/month subscription box which contains 5 samples, although these “samples” are far larger than I anticipated. What a great box!
The Verdict on Beauty Box 5
O.M.G. Let me just tell you how impressed I am with this box! They say you’ll receive five samples. Um, no. This box included 3 full-size products, one deluxe sample, and one sample that will last a long time.
Watch out Ipsy! At a $12/month price point (lower for multiple month subscriptions), Beauty Box 5 is sure to compete. I also feel that BB5 puts higher quality products in their subscription box — heck, I received a South Korean lip & cheek stain sample!
The Tiffany teal packaging, the informative item list, description, and price point make for an ideal beauty box subscription.
Items Included in My BB5 Box
- Beautiful Nutrition – Lemon Rinse Gentle Clarifying Treatment (deluxe sample)
Retail Price: $10 - Be a Bombshell Cosmetics – Eye Crayon Well Played (full size)
Retail Price: $14 - Harvey Prince – Sincerely Mini Roller (full size)
Retail Price: $21 - Bellapierre – Shimmer Powder in Snowflake (full size)
Retail Price: $19.99 - Elizabeth Mott – Tints & Sass Lip + Cheek Stain (SoKo or South Korean beauty product!) (deluxe sample)
Retail Price: $22.99
Check Out Some of My Other Beauty & Style Box Reviews:
Beauty Box 5 (BB5) | Goodebox | Boxycharm | Glossybox | BeautyDNA | Sephora Play! | Zoe Box of Style | StitchFix Maternity | FabFitFun | Birchbox Man
Beauty is about perception, not about make-up. I think the beginning of all beauty is knowing and liking oneself. You can't put on make-up, or dress yourself, or do you hair with any sort of fun or joy if you're doing it from a position of correction.
kevyn aucoin
