What’s In My Fab Bag February 2018? | The XOXO | Unboxing & Mini Review
By Bhawna D. - February 04, 2018
Welcome back
to the Glistening Lane ✨
This month
again, like the last time, I came home from work to find a surprise Fab Bag courier on the first day of the February itself; that's right, FIRST DAY 😍. If you’re
like me, then gift yourself some pampering adornments with Fab Bag on this
Valentine’s Day! Recently, I’ve been loving all the makeup items that are sent
to me in their subscription boxes, especially when they are new launches.
Probably, that’s how I’ve developed my Sugar Cosmetics makeup collection.
And, the
first thing I did after seeing the courier was to assemble my tools for the
unboxing. These tools include a big knife as well as a pair of scissors. The
subscription bag of this month was pretty heavy and one of the products was
kept outside the bag also. This sort of made me pumped up and I perceived a lot
of full sized products to be inside.
Few days
back, I did receive an email from the crew of Fab Bag, asking me to select the
makeup product of the month. This month, we had an option to pick either the Nelf HD Makeup Primer or their HD Foundations. Although, I wanted to
pick the primer but apparently it was sold out before I managed to add it to my
cart. Thus, I picked up the foundation which I presumed would match my skin
tone.
So without
more delays, let’s begin with the unboxing -
Theme of the Month:
The XOXO: This
month’s theme revolves around 14th of February, a.k.a. the Valentine’s
Day which is why you’d see beautiful fluorescent pink heart print onto your
subscription bags. There are two variants in this month’s bag; one in white and
another in black. I received the white one and it’s decently sized for storing
your stationery supplies or everyday makeup products. If you’re wondering what’s
XOXO, then let me be your guide here. XOXO is the new way to end our personal
letters as it means ‘hugs and kisses’.
The Bag:
Products Received This Month:
❤Nelf USA HD
Foundation – 01 HD Natural (Full Size: Rs. 800)
❤Major Crush
by Ayushi Pure Matte Nail Lacquer (Full Size: Rs. 199)
❤Purple
Essentionaturals Bath Salt (Full Size: Rs. 450)
❤Tvakh White
Tea Rose Deep Pore Cleansing Exfoliating Scrub (Rs. 172 for 50 grams)
❤Purple
Essentionaturals Milk & Honey Shower Gel (Full Size: Rs. 594)
❤Acnes
Whitening Clarifying Face Wash (2 sachets: Rs. 5 for each)
Nelf USA HD Foundation – 01 HD Natural
I’ve tried
some of the Nelf products before and infact, I was about to upload review on
liquid lipsticks by the same brand and miraculously, Fab Bag came up asking
what shade foundation would I prefer! There were not a lot of shades available
but I was happy to see that it was taken into consideration that even fair skin
has different undertones. There have been times when light foundation would
make me feel look weird and I’d end up picking slightly darker shade because
even though I’m fair, we Indians don’t always fall into pinkish undertones; I
hope I make enough sense. If you’ve been there, facing the same, “I understand your hardships, girl”. I
wanted to procure their primer though, but it went out of stock I guess.
Anyways, getting HD foundation in a subscription bag is definitely something to
feel happy about. This has to be the star product of this month! The shade I selected is 01 - natural. The
packaging speaks simplicity and class, although travel friendly or not, I’m yet
to find out.
Major Crush by Ayushi Pure Matte Nail
Lacquer
When I took
out this nail paint from my fab bag pouch, I initially assumed it’s from Nykaa.
I got one at the Nykaa event and the packaging is quite similar. From the name
itself you know that it’s matte nail paint. The shade that I received is 108
which is like a greenish-blue. I guess, I have something like this from the
brand Jaquline USA. I’d probably give it away to my sister if she does not have
this sort of shade. I like the formulation but I already have this colour.
Purple Essentionaturals Bath Salt
For more
personally, this is a new brand and I’ve never heard of it before. I love bath
salts, especially on days when I’m really tired and want to relieve my sore
feet. All I do is add some of the bathing salt into hot/warm water and top it
off with few drops of lemongrass essential oil by Satthwa. Within few minutes of soaking itself, you’d feel so much
better. One thing to note, never use bathing salts in case you have any cuts, injury
or unhealed wounds.
Tvakh White Tea Rose Deep Pore
Cleansing Exfoliating Scrub Purple
To be
honest, I was so keen to try out the brand Tvakh! I’ve heard all sorts of good
things about their products; they even had a sale ongoing during the time of New Year but somehow, I failed to add them into my vanity. This is my first treasure from
this brand and I’ve even tried this once on the day I got my fab bag. The
texture of this scrub is quite soft and creamy. It is a perfect exfoliator for
combination to oily skin type! While it is cream based, the cream of the scrub
does not leave your skin greasy. It contains mild exfoliants which will not
aggravated your existing pimples/acne.
Essentionaturals Milk & Honey
Shower Gel
When I read
the ingredients list, I was happy and displease at the same time. First of all,
the list of this shower gel is incomplete! All it says is that, it has a “detergent
base” and what goes into that base, no one but the company knows. Yet, I
assumed it will be enriching for my skin as it has ingredients like “milk” and “honey”.
Just to wrap up in one line, it’s not hydrating but let’s just say it’s a
decent shower gel at expensive price point.
Acnes Whitening Clarifying Face Wash
Acnes Whitening Clarifying Face Wash
Last month
also, fab bag sent two sachets of this cleanser but they were not meant for
whitening the skin. I’m not really a fan of whitening products in general, plus
these are sachets which aren’t really useful for me. They will end up lying in some
corner of the house and I’d probably forget about them too.
1 Comments
I don't like this month's Fab Bag much. Two products from an unknown brand. But the Tvakh scrub looks good...
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