The August edition of the Fabulous Finds box landed on my lap a little over a week or so ago. For those not in the know, Fabulous Finds is Malaysia's first beauty box subscription service. They deliver five or more deluxe samples from high end and niche brands for RM 35 (including shipping) a month.
The melon pink box comes with a card that walks you through the items in your box.
The products are nicely wrapped with a melon pink ribbon and silver tissue paper. What you can’t see here is the shredded pink paper that insulates the contents during transit.
Our other passion is for the community. More specifically, we are passionate about women's causes and believe in helping other women who are in less fortunate circumstances. Each Fabulous Finds box is lovingly packed by women from disadvantaged backgrounds (single mothers, widows, etc) and the income we provide from the packing goes towards supplementing their income to meet financial needs. We at Fabulous Finds thank you for your subscription because every box counts - every box provides a source of income to the less fortunate. (Source: fabulousfinds.com.my/)
So on to the contents, let's see what I received (not that you don't know after looking at the card on top haha)!
1. Empro Brown & Black Mascara (full sized; 8 ml) | Made in Korea
The mascara lives up to its claims, not only does it define and separate well, it also makes my lashes look super long. I do think that the formula is a tad heavy to hold a curl.
2. Jurlique Balancing Day Cream (15 ml) | Made in Australia
Despite having a thick cream consistency, Balancing Day Cream absorbs nicely making my skin feel velvety smooth. The scent is too earthy for my liking but I've seen others enjoying it a lot, so to each their own tastes!
3. Lanvin Jeanne Couture Eau de Parfum (2 ml) | Made in France
Jeanne Couture highlights femininity with raspberries and a full bouquet of flowery notes. It’s very sweet in a sensual way and transitions into a powdery musky scent in a couple of hours. It begins to lose its potency by evening, which calls for another spritz.
On a personal note, I don't really care for perfume vials being included as part of the five main products as these vials can be easily obtained from the counters. A miniature version however, would be very desirable haha.
4. My Beauty Diary 2-Step Asia Brightening Pack (1 sachet) | Made in Taiwan
Job's Tears Brightening Mask brightens and moisturizes really well. Wild Yam Hydra Creamy gel wasn't ideal for me, leaving a slight stickiness even after some through massaging. That said, nothing can beat the thrill of a new My Beauty Diary mask, I'm always game to try their releases.
5. Olive Hand Moisturising Cream (10 ml) | Made in New Zealand
Sinks into the skin in a jiffy and leaves no greasy film behind. If you have dry hands it won't provide you with adequate nourishment. My hands still felt parched after smoothing a generous sized blob on.
6. Skinz™ Infinite Youth Recall Serum (full sized; 30 ml) | Made in Malaysia
A lovely fluid textured runny serum that goes on easily, albeit too brilliantly perfumed. Skinz™ Infinite's range is really affordable (this anti-ageing serum only costs RM 59.90 and I've seen anti-ageing serums going for 10x more) and is widely available at drugstores and hypermarkets nationwide.
7. Wella SP Repair Shampoo & Mask (30 ml each) | Made in France
It’s been a few years since I’ve used any Wella SP products so it was a pleasant surprise to sample these great smelling products. Repair Shampoo is pretty good; my sensitive scalp could take it without experiencing itchiness.
Repair Mask is a mess, not only does it not impart sleekness or hydration, it also leaves my hair really dry and full of tangles.
There are only a few brands on board so far and even though those brands are to my liking, it means that subscribers will receive less variety in terms of brands each month. Birchbox for example, has 206 brands vying for a spot in their boxes!
It'd be a perk if Fabulous Finds can tailor the contents to suit the recipient's personal preferences. Not everyone will want to make use of a product that doesn’t float their boats.
Just to be contradictory, I like the fact that all of us are receiving the same items with a little variation across the board. I've read reviews where bloggers moan or brag about their respective boxes from the same month and from the same beauty subscription service *coughs* GLOSSYBOX UK *coughs*. Too much diversity will naturally result in superior boxes with coveted items and of course bum boxes...
Overall, the August box is a hit. It comes with two full sized products and has a total value of RM 222.09! It also kept to the beauty discoveries theme by introducing me to brands and products that I have yet to check out.
Are you subscribed to any beauty boxes? Do they meet your expectations?
Disclosure: Press samples.
The melon pink box comes with a card that walks you through the items in your box.
The products are nicely wrapped with a melon pink ribbon and silver tissue paper. What you can’t see here is the shredded pink paper that insulates the contents during transit.
Our other passion is for the community. More specifically, we are passionate about women's causes and believe in helping other women who are in less fortunate circumstances. Each Fabulous Finds box is lovingly packed by women from disadvantaged backgrounds (single mothers, widows, etc) and the income we provide from the packing goes towards supplementing their income to meet financial needs. We at Fabulous Finds thank you for your subscription because every box counts - every box provides a source of income to the less fortunate. (Source: fabulousfinds.com.my/)
So on to the contents, let's see what I received (not that you don't know after looking at the card on top haha)!
1. Empro Brown & Black Mascara (full sized; 8 ml) | Made in Korea
The mascara lives up to its claims, not only does it define and separate well, it also makes my lashes look super long. I do think that the formula is a tad heavy to hold a curl.
2. Jurlique Balancing Day Cream (15 ml) | Made in Australia
Despite having a thick cream consistency, Balancing Day Cream absorbs nicely making my skin feel velvety smooth. The scent is too earthy for my liking but I've seen others enjoying it a lot, so to each their own tastes!
3. Lanvin Jeanne Couture Eau de Parfum (2 ml) | Made in France
Jeanne Couture highlights femininity with raspberries and a full bouquet of flowery notes. It’s very sweet in a sensual way and transitions into a powdery musky scent in a couple of hours. It begins to lose its potency by evening, which calls for another spritz.
On a personal note, I don't really care for perfume vials being included as part of the five main products as these vials can be easily obtained from the counters. A miniature version however, would be very desirable haha.
4. My Beauty Diary 2-Step Asia Brightening Pack (1 sachet) | Made in Taiwan
Job's Tears Brightening Mask brightens and moisturizes really well. Wild Yam Hydra Creamy gel wasn't ideal for me, leaving a slight stickiness even after some through massaging. That said, nothing can beat the thrill of a new My Beauty Diary mask, I'm always game to try their releases.
5. Olive Hand Moisturising Cream (10 ml) | Made in New Zealand
Sinks into the skin in a jiffy and leaves no greasy film behind. If you have dry hands it won't provide you with adequate nourishment. My hands still felt parched after smoothing a generous sized blob on.
6. Skinz™ Infinite Youth Recall Serum (full sized; 30 ml) | Made in Malaysia
A lovely fluid textured runny serum that goes on easily, albeit too brilliantly perfumed. Skinz™ Infinite's range is really affordable (this anti-ageing serum only costs RM 59.90 and I've seen anti-ageing serums going for 10x more) and is widely available at drugstores and hypermarkets nationwide.
7. Wella SP Repair Shampoo & Mask (30 ml each) | Made in France
It’s been a few years since I’ve used any Wella SP products so it was a pleasant surprise to sample these great smelling products. Repair Shampoo is pretty good; my sensitive scalp could take it without experiencing itchiness.
Repair Mask is a mess, not only does it not impart sleekness or hydration, it also leaves my hair really dry and full of tangles.
There are only a few brands on board so far and even though those brands are to my liking, it means that subscribers will receive less variety in terms of brands each month. Birchbox for example, has 206 brands vying for a spot in their boxes!
It'd be a perk if Fabulous Finds can tailor the contents to suit the recipient's personal preferences. Not everyone will want to make use of a product that doesn’t float their boats.
Just to be contradictory, I like the fact that all of us are receiving the same items with a little variation across the board. I've read reviews where bloggers moan or brag about their respective boxes from the same month and from the same beauty subscription service *coughs* GLOSSYBOX UK *coughs*. Too much diversity will naturally result in superior boxes with coveted items and of course bum boxes...
Overall, the August box is a hit. It comes with two full sized products and has a total value of RM 222.09! It also kept to the beauty discoveries theme by introducing me to brands and products that I have yet to check out.
Are you subscribed to any beauty boxes? Do they meet your expectations?
Disclosure: Press samples.
