BeautyFIX is a monthly beauty and makeup subscription box from Dermstore.com. This subscription box includes a variety of items: makeup, haircare, skincare, etc., but skincare items are the most prevalent in the boxes.
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About this Box from Dermstore.com
The Subscription Box: BeautyFIX
The Cost: $24.95 a month + free US shipping (or $34.95 for a one-time purchase)
The Products: Over $100 of beauty products hand-selected by beauty professionals.
Ships to: The US
January 2020 BeautyFIX Review
This box comes with a booklet detailing each of the items included. We have 7 (!!!) different items this month, so strap in!
REN Clean Skincare Perfect Canvas Clean Jelly Oil Cleanser, 15 ml - Estimated Value $4.80 (Buy 100 ml for $32.00)
I really enjoy heavy gel-like cleansers, and this one has the added feature of turning into a luxurious milky texture as you rub it onto your face. It feels kind of like a balm when you apply it, and it is full to bursting with skin-loving oils. It smells fantastic too! Since this is oil-based, I like to apply it to a dry face and massage it in. I then let it sit for a few minutes before washing off with warm water. The feeling is a super moisturizing and deep clean.
HUM Nutrition Glow Sweet Glow, 60 count - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $25.00
I adore using hyaluronic acid on my face, but I had never thought about taking it as a supplement. That is the power player in these adorable heart-shaped gummies. They taste pretty good, though there is a vitamin-y aftertaste, nothing major. I am excited to try these for a whole month and see if my skin's moisture retention improves.
TULA Skincare Illuminating Face Serum, 15 ml - Estimated Value $20.40 (Buy a full-size 50 ml oz for $68.00)
This creamy serum was another product I was pretty excited to try out. I have larger pores down my T-zone and the rest of my skin is dull and dry, so this sounded like a product that could truly tackle a wide range of concerns. It feels very nice on, and has a light finish with no residue. The combination of vitamin E and citrus extracts both moisturize and clarify, and hopefully, after a longer testing time, I see smaller pores too!
Elemis Peptide4 Adaptive Day Cream, 0.5 fl oz - Estimated Value $19.38 (Buy a full-size 1.6 oz for $62.00)
I generally tend to like Elemis products, though I find them super expensive and I never can pull the trigger in terms of actually buying them. Something else always beats them out. I am also a big fan of a good day cream, and this is it! It is light enough to feel weightless on my skin (which is important under makeup) but amps up my skin's level of hydration while still controlling excess oil down the center of my face. This cream also smells delightfully floral from ylang-ylang and orange oils!
Dermalogica BioLumin-C Eye Serum, 0.2 oz - Estimated Value $17.80 (Buy a full-size 1 fl oz for $89.00)
I like eye creams, but I like eye serums even better. They are much more gentle in terms of application, and the lack of "drag" as I apply it to my skin is just better for that thinner and more sensitive area. Though it is a lightweight liquidy serum, it still gives me loads of moisture and leaves the skin under my eyes feeling stronger and plumper. I have to call out the lactic acid here, because it is one of my favorite anti-aging ingredients! In addition to promoting collagen turnover and therefore smoother skin, it also helps your skin absorb all of the other wonderful things you could ever think to apply more efficiently. Lactic acid is the definition of a team player!
slip silk scrunchie - Estimated Value $6.50 (Buy a pack of 6 for $39.00)
FYI: The color is chosen randomly! You might receive pink, black or leopard.
It might be because I grew up in the late '90s when scrunchies were just a massive thing (I legit got a scrunchie maker for Christmas one year) but whenever I see these much more sophisticated versions in any of my boxes I get really happy. This one has that scrunchie shape but on a much smaller scale. It is also made of silk, so it is both beautiful and very gentle on your tresses. I am very happy with the pretty blush shade I received, and these are totally going on my wishlist because I want one or more in every color.
Yon-ka Hydra No. 1 Masque, 15 ml - Estimated Value $18.60 (Buy a full-size 50 ml for $62.00)
Finally, our last item is a really nice hydration masque. I love masques that I don't have to wash off because I have such dry skin (and I am prone to bouts of laziness). This feels very much like a sleep mask because it is a heavier cream that absorbs well but also sits on top of the skin. I applied this after a night serum then woke up the next morning to really hydrated skin with significantly less redness. It also is worth noting that this formula has salicylic acid, which is great for exfoliation and acne too!
Verdict: With a $112.48 value this month, BeautyFIX was not playing around! This is a great example of this subscription at its best: full of awesome skincare, generous sample sizes, and unexpected surprises. I am loving literally everything this month! The vitamins were such a great addition, and full size? Yes, please! The silk scrunchie also quickly won me over because in addition to being hair-friendly, it is really cute. All of the skincare was stellar, and this selection was ideal for my dry winter face. I am really happy with this box and value.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, as of publication, this box is still available!
Value Breakdown: At $24.95 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- REN Cleanser $1.06
- HUM Vitamins $5.55
- TULA Serum $4.53
- Elemis Day Cream $4.30
- Dermologica Eye Treatment $3.95
- Slip Scrunchie $1.44
- Yon-Ka Masque $4.13
Alternatively, each of the 7 items has an average cost of $3.56.
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