“Value yourself enough to walk away from people, situations and places that make it

their duty to disempower you. If they can’t respect who you are,

they don’t deserve to be in your presence.”

- Ash Alves

 

I personally don’t believe in days that celebrate the presence of our closed ones solely once a year. This is because each moment, conversation and day of that bond/relationship plays a vital role in nurturing and strengthening it. But of course, I am not rigid about ideas and I like to think of Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to express love and care to ourselves or anyone that matters to us, irrespective of the tags we put on them. Please remember, the priority should always be to love yourself, accept who you are and get rid of toxic people from your personal life who affect your mental peace.

 

There are little things that I personally like to do for pampering myself, which includes shopping, sleeping, having a long relaxing bath or spending a day how I want to. Getting subscription bags are also a great way to pamper yourself, your friend or spouse as they are a little bundle of joy (literally!). So, now you know why I love receiving Fab Bag every month! Fab Bag February 2021 Edition reached me on the second day of the month and I unboxed it as soon as my WFH time got over!

 

So without more dilly-dallying, let us together see what all is inside the February Fab Bag!

[Also Read: Fab Bag February 2020 Review]

Fab Bag Discount Code: BHAWNA10

You can use this coupon code for getting flat 10% off on 3, 6 or 12 month Fab Bag subscription plan.

[In order to retain transparency, I want to clarify that this is not an affiliate code. I am earning zero commission from this. The coupon code was exclusively provided by the brand for the readers of this blog. However, there’s no harm in supporting your favorite bloggers! So whenever you have the chance, don’t hesitate to do it because that is how they keep their passion running in the longer run.]

 

Products in February Fab Bag:

SUGAR Smudge Me Not Lip Duo - 09 Suave Mauve

Price: INR 599

 

I have been mentioning it ample number of times, but I cannot still emphasize enough how much I love Sugar products! The reason being they have great quality, color range and packaging, and I am proud to have such brands in India. By now, I happen to have a lot of their products, especially lip colors and one of my favorites is their Smudge Me Not Lipsticks. They are affordable, pigmented, travel-friendly and you get some amazing shades. Smudge Me Not Lip Duo has liquid lipstick on one end and a clear, transparent lip gloss on the other. It’s great to have multifunctional makeup products, especially when you are travelling and don’t want to overpack. I have a wedding to attend next month and I am totally packing this along with me. The shade 09 Suave Mauve is a beautiful soft pink that can be with so many makeup looks!

SUGAR Arch Arrival Brow Definer - 02 Taupe Tom

Price: INR 499

Properly defined eyebrows can totally make or break your makeup look as they aid in framing the face. I personally prefer filling and defining my eyebrows for a polished look, be it on an everyday basis or for special occasions. Sugar Arch Arrival Brow Definer comes in a retractable pencil format with the definer at one side and a spoolie brush on the other end, which helps blend the product and comb through and shape the eyebrows. I hate it when I have to pack a mascara wand separately for combing the eyebrow product, so I am really happy to receive this product. Talking about the product formulation, the Arch Arrival Brow Definer isn’t extremely soft, which makes it less vulnerable to breaking and resulting in overdrawn eyebrows. The shade 02 Taupe Tom is a greyish dark brown that I felt would work really well with my eyebrows.   

Nourish Mantra Facial Cleanser - Cucumber Mint Upvan Facial Cleanser

Price: INR 875

 

Product Description: The cleanser removes makeup and draws out impurities, imparting a bright appearance and rejuvenated feeling to your skin. The antioxidant formulation, enriched with soothing Aloe Vera Leaf Extracts and nutritive Niacinamide, also hydrates and protects your face from environmental stresses, thereby helping to reduce signs of sun damage and aging.

Nourish Mantra Cucumber Mint Upvan Facial Cleanser comes in a squeeze tube. The product has a really refreshing fragrance, which will definitely set the mood right for mornings. As I am currently undergoing a skin treatment, I will not be using this cleanser, but I will give it to my sister for trying.

Aura De Purity Lip Scrub - Raspberry

Price: INR 299

One of the biggest concerns of people in winters/transition weather is chapped lips. It is really important to hydrate them really well with a lip balm and exfoliate them once in a while to remove the dead skin. Aura De Purity Lip Scrub comes in a small, travel-friendly jar. Unlike other lip scrubs that I have received in the subscription bag earlier, this one is in a powder form. To use this product, I apply a generous amount of coconut oil onto my lips, and tap this scrub and gently use rotational movements. It has a faint raspberry fragrance as well, which I do like. 

Total Worth of the Products: INR 2,272

Total Savings: INR 1,673 approximately.

Pros:

• A really quirky red lips pouch.
• Two Sugar products, i.e. a liquid lipstick & brow definer.
• Products from new brands like Nourish Mantra & Aura De Purity.

 

Cons:

• None that I can think of!

TGL’s Final Verdict:

Ranging from the quirky red lips pouch to 2 full-sized Sugar cosmetics, there are some great beauty essentials to look forward to in the Fab bag February 2021 edition! As soon as I saw the pouch, I knew I am using going to use it in my shoots really soon. Coming to the contents, eyebrow definer tools and lipstick are my go-to makeup products be it on days when I don’t wanna do anything fancy or days when I am getting ready for big events. In short, I personally loved everything that I received!

Fab Bag January 2021

New Year,

New Me!!

Nah, that’s probably never how it works for most of us. Bygone are even those days when we’d resolve to eat healthy, remain fit and not indulge in trivial things (or is it just me? 😂). Keeping in mind the  uncertainty of the pandemic, resolving to save ourselves from negativity and being sane is all that matters right now. Other things can wait for a while, besides our priorities.

                                           

Anyways, saying adieu to the year 2020 was great because it completely changed our lives. By now, a lot of us are also back to their everyday routine of going to work, which in my case is still on hold. But as an introvert, I probably will not like going back to the premises because I got habitual to this new life. 🙈

 

The Reset Edition - Unboxing, Review & 10% Off Coupon Code

Another great thing about new and new month is the arrival of my most awaited Fab Bag subscription. 😍 To be honest, I don't even remember since when I have been subscribed to the long term subscription of Fab Bag. The reason why I love it so much is because it’s a great way to keep trying new brands and products as well as building a great collection of makeup and beauty essentials.

 

Before this introduction becomes super long, let’s see what all things I received in the January Fab Bag, shall we? 😄

 

[Also Read: Fab Bag January 2020 Review]

Products in January Fab Bag:

 

C2P Pro Epic Matte Lip Ink Set

C2P Pro Epic Matte Lip Ink Set

Price: INR 1199

👾Hypothetical Scenario (at Fab Bag Headquarters):

Person A: “People absolutely love receiving lipsticks in their Fab Bag subscription.”

Person B: “Yeah, but they are getting used to receiving a lipstick.”

Person C: “It’s a Holiday Season, so let’s include a set of four lipsticks, what say?!” 🤩

 

I believe something of this sort happened and people like me who love lipsticks got the star product of the Re-Set January Fab Bag. 😆 First and foremost, the packaging of this set is so stunning; so quirky; and so functional! These lipsticks come in a tin box with amazing prints drawn over. Inside, you will find 4 lipsticks:-

01: Tranquil Brown

02: Immortal Ruby

03: Artic Vineyard

04: Lustrous Fuchsia

Swatches

These lipsticks are very lightweight and they glide onto the lips quite easily, thanks to its great doe foot applicator. It sets to matte within a few seconds, but it does not make you feel that your lips are being tugged because of dryness. However, feel free to use a lip balm underneath if you have supremely dry lips or even otherwise. 

La Roy Holo Me Good Holographic Polish

La Roy Holo Me Good Holographic Polish - My Holo Valentine

Price: INR 499

I have been acquainted with this brand and these nail paints since a long time. If I remember it right, I was in conversation with the brand for collaboration, but then we both forgot to catch up on the same. Anyways, when I first looked at the nail lacquer inside the bottle, I though it’s only a glitter nail paint. But to my surprise, the nail polish actually has holographic effect!! 🤩I mean holographic nails have been trending since so long and getting that effect via a nail paint is simply miraculous! I absolutely love this nail lacquer and I may grab more of their shades soon. Lastly, it dries pretty quickly even in winters, which is great for an impatient person like me! 🙈

Votre Multi Vitamin and Rejuvenating Night Crème

Votre Multi Vitamin and Rejuvenating Night Crème

Price: INR 699 for 30 grams

I have used Votre products before and they have some amazing beauty and body care products in their catalogue. Therefore, I am really happy to see their Multi Vitamin and Rejuvenating Night Crème in this month’s subscription bag. The crème has an amazing fragrance, but I’m not great in describing it. Coming to the texture, the product glides onto the skin beautifully like butter and seeps into the skin within no time. It is slightly thick and perfect for someone with dry skin or for any skin type in winters. Based on its texture, I am 100% sure that it will leave the skin hydrated for sure. 😊

 

SKINLICIOUS Cucumber Beauty Gel for Skin & Hair

SKINLICIOUS Cucumber Beauty Gel for Skin & Hair

Price: INR 299 for 100 ml

I think I have come across the brand SKINLICIOUS on Instagram, but I haven’t personally used any of their products until I received their Cucumber Gel with Aloe vera & Coffee Berry. It comes in a convenient squeeze tube packaging with all the necessary information printed on the back. The gel has a very soothing fragrance and it does give a very faint cooling sensation. It contains fragrance and I have a sensitive skin so I’ll use this on my hair. I may also use it as a lubricant while shaving my eyebrows because that way I can wash off the product and not keep it long on my face. Although using fragrance in skincare products is still a debatable topic, but I choose to avoid it as much as possible because currently, I am going through skin treatment.

[Also Read: Fab Bag January 2019 Unboxing]

Fab Bag Discount Code: BHAWNA10

Feel free to use this coupon code for getting 10% off on 3, 6 or 12 month Fab Bag subscription plan.

[Just to be clear, I want to mention that this is not an affiliate code and I am earning zero commission out of it. The brand was kind enough to provide this coupon code for the readers of this blog. However, I don’t think there’s any harm in supporting your favorite bloggers by using their coupon codes. So whenever given a chance, don’t hesitate because that’s how they keep their passion running in the longer run.]

Total Worth of the Products: INR 2,696

Total Savings: INR 2,097 approximately.

 

Pros:

• Getting a functional pouch.
• Receiving a set of 4 liquid lipsticks.
• Amazing holographic nail paint, along with other beauty essentials.

 

Cons:

•  None for sure!

TGL’s Final Verdict:

I absolutely love this month’s curation! It definitely gives off the Holiday vibes, thanks to the star product, i.e. C2P Pro Epic Matte Lip Ink Set. I am also looking forward to flaunting the holographic nail paint! 😄

 

Hot chocolate, fuzzy sweaters and sweat-free weather: Yes, the most loved season is almost here!!

Bringing along with it, we have the end-of-the-year festivities, including Christmas and the New Year.

When love festivities are in the air, my expectations from the Fab Bag skyrockets. This is because the brand’s team comes up with fascinating names and an amazing curation during that time of the year.

 

Since a couple of months, I have not been getting my Fab bag on the first day of the month, which is slightly disappointing as a customer as well as a reviewer. But I’m assuming it can be because of the impact of COVID-19 and procuring goods from different brands is likely to get affected. Anyways, let’s unravel the mystery of ‘What’s in my Fab Bag’?

The Star-tling December Fab Bag Pouch:

The Star-tling December Fab Bag pouch is designed keeping Christmas in mind. Consequently, it has Santa, gifts, stockings, snowflakes, gloves and Christmas ornaments drawn on a white base. The bag has a red rim around the zipper and the brand’s logo stuck in the front. I am thinking of using this pouch for gifting purposes.

Makeup Selection Process:

December 2020 Fab Bag offers shade selection of the star makeup products, includingSUGAR Eye Dared You So! Metallic Eyeliner andSUGAR Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick(Mini).

SUGAR Eye Dared You So! Metallic Eyeliner: Ditch the usual and own the glamorous - let there be no monotony cos' SUGAR Eye Dared You So! Metallic Eyeliner is here! Now is your time to cross the line and step into the world of glamour and glitz. Line your lids with this long-lasting, waterproof and smudge-proof metallic eyeliner. Comes in six bold & shimmering shades whose liquid formula is quick-drying and gives a rich matte finish. The brush applicator ensures for a smooth application of the product so that you're ready to wing it, anytime, any day!

 

SUGAR Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick(Mini): Pick your perfect matte lipstick! Gives a rich finish. Glides smoothly on lips, is long-lasting and highly pigmented.

 

Fab Bag Discount Code: BHAWNA10

Products in December Fab Bag:

SUGAR Eye Dared You So! Metallic Eyeliner - 03 Copper Gauntlet

Price: INR 699 for 2 ml

I have said it ample number of times and I can’t stop myself from saying it again, but Sugar products have that special corner in my heart and I love those subscription months wherein we get products from the said brand. Their quality and packaging is remarkable and I’m literally hoarding a lot of their makeup (#NotGuiltyAF). Among the other shade choices of the Sugar Eye Dared You So! Metallic Eyeliner, I opted for ’03 Copper Gauntlet’ because I had this classic Christmas makeup look in my mind that I wanted to create using main makeup products offered in this month’s subscription. I wanted to either do pearly silver or copper brown colored eyeliner with a classic red lipstick and my wishes were granted, thanks to Fab Bag! The Eye Dared You So! Metallic Eyeliner has a fine brush tip which made it easier for me to wing out my eyeliner. I like the applicator so much that I may get their eyeliner in other shades too. However, I am not sure if 2 ml product at that price point will last me long or not.

 

SUGAR Matte As Hell Mini Crayon Lipstick - 01 Scarlett O’Hara

Price: INR 499 for 2.5 grams

If there’s one lip color that I would blindly rely on, especially for its easy application and longevity, then it has to be the Sugar Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick. I personally own 4-5 of their shades and I wouldn’t mind buying more of these because they glide on the lips so easily without tugging and once the lip color settles, it stays onto the lips for really long. The shade 01 - Scarlett O’Hara is a blue-toned red, which I feel isn’t easy to find in Indian brands. While taking pictures of the bag and products, I applied the same lip color and OMG; I am so keen to flaunt it off!Although I am not a person who uses a red lipstick that often, I can actually see myself reaching out for it quite frequently now.

 

Aura De Purity Healing Body Clay

Price: INR 599 for 80 grams

Aura De Purity is a completely unacquainted brand for me because I have never heard of it. Initially, I assumed that this product is a face mask, but nope, it is a body clay mask. As per the instructions given on the package, it is supposed to be mixed along with normal water or rose water or apple cider vinegar and should be kept for 10-15 minutes. I haven’t used this yet and I don’t plan to use it in winters because my skin is parched these days and clay masks are usually drying.

 

Tvakh Whipped Fruit Body Butter

Price: INR 315 for 50 grams

I have tried a few products from the brand Tvakh. Some of them worked fine for me, while I am still unsure about others. Anyways, I did mention that my skin is parched lately and because of washing my hands frequently, the skin around my hands and wrist get inflammation. In winters, no oils/moisturizer work for me and I need to reapply them several times. Only body butter is what works for me these days. I have been using the Body Shop’s Strawberry Softening Body Butter for quite some time now. It is going to finish up soon so I was planning on getting another body butter. But thanks to Fab Bag, I got just what I needed. Tvakh’s Fruit Whipped Body Butter is so silky smooth and hydrating that I am really happy to lay my hands on it. It has a dual-color, some parts of it are slightly lavender in color and the other parts are cream colored. The fragrance of this product is somewhat like blackcurrant ice cream.

 

Christmas Bonus: Global Beauty Secrets Turkish Shampoo and Conditioner in ‘Rose & Mint’

Price: INR 800 for 100 ml

Turkish Rose and Mint Shampoo and Conditioner by Global Beauty Secretsmakes my hair smooth and frizz-free. It also gives a cooling sensation during the application, which really helps in understanding if the product has been applied all over the scalp or not. It doesn’t foam a lot, which is why I have to rely on the cooling sensation. I have finished up one tube of this product that was sent in the September Fab Bag and I’m excited to get it re-stocked!

 

Total Worth of the Products: INR 2,912

Total Savings: INR 2,313 approximately.

 

Pros:

❤ Quirky Christmas-Appropriate Pouch

❤ 2 Makeup Products from Sugar Cosmetics

 

Cons:

None!

 

TGL’s Final Verdict:

Overall, I loved this month’s curation, thanks to the quirky pouch, Tvakh’s Body Butter and 2 makeup products from Sugar Cosmetics. I personally loved the makeup items and can’t wait to recreate looks using them!

Fab Bag November 2020

*PR package but 100% honest opinions shared.

I know I’m one week late in unboxing the November 2020 Fab Bag, but in my defense all I have to say is, “Pretty ladies, the courier reached late this time!” Even I am slightly disappointed about this because I have to ensure that the blog post goes live as soon as possible. The blog post is helpful for individuals who are looking out to invest in a good subscription box. They can checkout reviews (like mine) and decide according to their best judgments whether to get a long term or a short term subscription. But as not a lot of reviews have gone live yet, I’m assuming it’s still going to be helpful to some of you out there.

 

I was somewhat aware about three makeup items (thanks to mail selection email), but I am always enthusiastic when it comes to unboxing Fab Bag courier. So let’s check out what all I received and what other options are available that you can get.

 

The High-Light Fab Bag: Unboxing & Review

The High-Light November Fab Bag Pouch:

The High-Light November Fab Bag has a different structure than the brand's usual zip pouches. It is in the shape of a clutch, which opens and closes using a snap fastener. The color scheme reminds me of the last year’s bag, but it still has its uniqueness so I won’t mind using and flaunting it. I checked out the brand’s official Instagram page and seems like everyone will receive the same pouch variant this time.

Makeup Selection Process:

November 2020 Fab Bag offers a selection of SUGAR Glow And Behold Jelly Highlighter, Teen.Teen Colorlife Non Transfer Lipstick and a Bonus Essential to choose from.

 

SUGAR Glow And Behold Jelly Highlighter: A water-based, intensely pigmented highlighter that's buildable and gives an instant glow. It's nourishing, long-lasting and water-resistant. Suitable for all skin tones, it's a makeup & skincare wonder. Use alone, or layer with foundation or moisturizer for the desired gleam.

 

Teen.Teen Colorlife Non-Transfer Lipstick: Pick your perfect matte lipstick! Gives a rich finish. Glides smoothly on lips, is long-lasting and highly pigmented.

 

Bonus Essential Product of Your Choice:

❤ SHAY Heart Soap

❤ ST. D'VENCE Multani Mitti Lotion

❤ Sirona Gold Ore Handmade Bath Soap

❤ ST. D'VENCE Tea Tree Body Wash with Eucalyptus Oil & Peppermint Oil

 

Fab Bag Discount Code: BHAWNA10

Products in October Fab Bag:

 

Sugar Glow and Behold Jelly Highlighter - 02 Peach Pioneer

Price: INR 499

As always, receiving makeup products from the brand Sugar makes me happy because they are made in India and they cater quality items. I have more or less used most of their products and they have never let me down! Their 'Glow and Behold Jelly Highlighter', I believe was launched recently. Since it’s the festive season, getting a highlighter would aid in glamming-up your different makeup looks. Also, as the winter season is almost here (at least in Delhi), I would shift towards cream/jelly based products because my oily skin becomes devoid of hydration at this time of the year. I am definitely looking forward to creating festive makeup looks using this star product of the month.

P.s. Stay tuned to my IG page for the same! 

 

Teen Teen Colorlife Non Transfer Lipstick - M16 Ruby Red

Price: INR 290

Teen Teen is a new brand for me and I’ve never used or seen someone around me use their products. Despite my unfamiliarity with the brand, I absolutely love this lipstick for the color payoff that it gives in a single swipe. The formulation is smooth, which would make it easier to work with in winters. Also, I noticed that the lipstick does leave off a beautiful tint so it’s completely not necessary to reapply after eating something. The shade Ruby Red is a beautiful blue-toned maroonish red with pinkish undertones.

 

BioBlush Cup of Coffee Face Mask (Clay)

Price: INR 185 for 20 grams

In summers, I used masks quite frequently but with the weather change and ongoing skincare treatment, I am not using facial masks. However, let me take you through the claims made on the packaging of this product. It has been described as a “robust and elevating face mask to leave the skin radiant and smooth”. It has Kaolin Clay, Bentonite Clay, Chocolate Clay, Glycerin and Coffee Powder. By the way, I never knew something like chocolate clay existed.

Baiser India Cherry Blossom Face Toner & Mist

Price: INR 349

I am no expert at memorizing brand names, but Baiser India seems like an unacquainted name. Their Cherry Blossom Face Toner is free from parabens, sulphates, phthalates, GMO and petroleum oils. As mentioned, I’m currently undergoing a skin treatment and not using anything on my face, which isn’t prescribed. This is why I have to refrain myself from using this toner. Another reason being, it has perfume in it, which again is a debatable topic but I still stand by the fact that fragrances aren’t meant for skincare, especially for someone like me who has sensitive and acne-prone skin. This particular mist has a very strong fragrance so anyone who cannot bear strong fragrances can skip on this one and maybe find other uses out of this.

 

SHAY Heart Soap

Price: INR 399

A few months ago, the brand ‘SHAY’ was unknown to me until I received their heart-shaped soap in the February 2020 Fab Bag. It is a 100% natural and handmade soap and based on my memory I know the strawberry variant had a great fragrance. This one is their Geranium variant and I wanted to smell it and let you guys know about it but thanks to the cold, I can’t figure out much. It comprises Natural Geranium, Pure Essential Oil, Vitamin E, Coconut Oil, Glycerin, and Permitted Colors & Fragrances. Moreover, it is 100% SLS and paraben free. I intend to use it, but you can also use it for gifting purposes.

 

Total Worth of the Products: INR 1,722

Total Savings: INR 1,123 approximately.

Pros:

❤ Festive-Appropriate Pouch

❤ Makeup Selection Available for All Subscribers.

❤ 2 Makeup Products (including one from Sugar Cosmetics)

Cons:

❤ None! 

TGL’s Final Verdict:

Overall, I am quite happy with the curation of the High-Light November Fab Bag, which is very well attuned to the festival vibes and upcoming winter season. I personally loved the makeup items and the combined golden and black pouch that can be flaunted with ethnic outfits as well!

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