Beauty Fix is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box from Dermstore.com. This subscription box includes a variety of items: makeup, haircare, skincare, etc., but skin care items are the most prevalent in the boxes.
This box was sent to us for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
The Subscription Box: Beauty Fix
The Cost: $24.95 a month (or $34.95 for a one-time purchase)
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The Products: Over $100 of beauty products.
Ships to: US
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Each box comes with a card detailing the items included with pictures.
Now, on to the items!
Avene RetrinAL .1 Intensive Cream – FULL SIZE! Value $70
This item alone makes the whole box worth the cost in my opinion! Avene is a lovely skincare brand, and I'm thrilled to get a full-sized skincare product from them!
First, good news if you have sensitive skin, and/or need to avoid certain ingredients. This formula is Hypoallergenic, Non-Comedogenic, Fragrance-Free, Soap-Free, Paraben-Free, Soy-Free, and Gluten-Free!
It's made with a Retinol-alternative (Retinaldehyde), and designed to plump skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and brighten skin. It felt great on my skin and absorbed quickly - this is now part of my nightly beauty routine!
Alterna Caviar Miracle Multiplying Volume Mist – 1.4 oz Value $8.15
I LOVE the Alterna product line (their formulas smell fantastic and are free of parabens, phthalates, and sulfates.) So, I was excited to try this. (Plus I can always use more hair volume.)
This spray worked well for my hair. It’s lightweight, and it added enough texture that my hair had more shape, but I could still run my fingers through my hair. (I’m guessing if I overdid it on spraying, that wouldn’t be the case, though.) I’d recommend this if you are looking for some additional subtle volume but still want a natural look and feel.
Lip Quench – FULL SIZE! Value $12
This lip gloss has just a hint of pale pink color, a little shimmer, and some shine, too. (Attempted swatch below.)
It also has a fab tropical fruit flavor! It’s a tad on the sticky side, but the formula still works for me.
Jouer Highlighter in Tiare - 1 g Value $11
FYI - this comes attached to a card, so I thought it would be a one-time-use sample, but it is easy to remove and is a great travel-size standalone product with a magnetic lid closure. (It's half the size of the full-size version!)
I've sampled a lot of highlighters thanks to subscription boxes, and this might be my favorite one yet. It's a creamy formula, that blends beautifully, and gives a perfect subtle glow. (No sparkle). Here it is swatched beneath the lip quench:
(You can barely see this Lip Quench in this picture, as I mentioned above, it is a very subtle pink tint.)
Yuni Shower Sheet - Value $1.25
This ingredient-conscious shower wipe is great to store in your purse or gym bag for a post-workout refresh. The natural scent is refreshing, and the wipe is large (14 inches long.)
SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream - .13 oz Value $9.86
This cream is designed to provide intense hydration and help repair sun-damaged skin and reduce age spots. I loved that the rich cream absorbed quickly with a matte finish and that this sample tube is completely full, but I wish the formula didn't have added fragrance. (It fades pretty quickly, though.)
Skin & Co Truffle Therapy Serum – 5 ml Value $11.70
This serum is designed to help brighten and hydrate skin. I didn’t notice any instant results, and the sample isn’t large enough to try it over a few weeks, but I can tell you that the lightweight formula is gentle!
Verdict: This box has a value of about $123.96! That's a great value for a $24.95 box! I really like everything in this box, and the two standout products for me are the Avene cream and the Jouer highlighter.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! As of today, 1/14, this box is still available and will be your first box when you subscribe.
COUPON - Use one of our exclusive coupon codes to get a free gift of your choice with your first box!
Value Breakdown: At $24.95 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Avene: $14.09
- Alterna: $1.64
- Lip Quench: $2.42
- Jouer Highlighter: $2.21
- Shower Sheet: $.25
- SkinMedica: $1.98
- Skin + Co Serum: $2.35
What do you think of the January 2018 Beauty Fix box?
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