I was going to hold off on writing about FabFitFun again, but I thought to myself "Self, if I was someone who was thinking about getting this box, I would want to know NOW!". So, I'm going to take my own advice and just post it and hopefully my thoughts on the stuff I got for Summer 2018 will help someone. Here we go!
Foreo LUNA fofo (retails $89 USD)
Let’s start with
what everybody is interested in. The Foreo LUNA fofo was this season's big draw
for everyone to buy this box. Hell, I know it was mine! I've had a different
version of the Foreo on my Amazon Wishlist for a year and when I saw this
version was going to be in this Summer's box - well, it's the reason I pulled
the trigger. Supposedly the LUNA has censors that, when used with their app,
measures skin moisture levels and gives you cleansing recommendations that are
personalized to you. I have yet to get the app to work for me, so I can’t comment
on it, BUT I have seen less than favourable reviews of the app on the Play Store
so take that however you want. My biggest reason for wanting the Foreo was to
use it in addition to my Clarisonic. I use my Clarisonic exclusively in the
shower, and I wanted something to use by the sink which wouldn’t be as messy –
and for that purpose, the Foreo is a good solution. But I’ll be honest, I don’t
reach for this as much as I thought I would. I would also never use this as a
replacement for my Clarisonic, the power just isn’t there. With that said - Does
it cleanse your skin nicely? Yes, absolutely. Is it fun to use? Hell yeah!
Vasanti Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator with Microderm Exfoliating Crystals (retails $34 CAD)
This is essentially just
an exfoliator but the "exfoliating crystals" are no joke. They’re so
fine and they work well without being too abrasive. What I like most about it is
the consistency of the cleanser portion, it's thick and doesn't immediately
dilute into some gloopy mess making all its little scrubbies slide around. Its
also made in Canada, not tested on animals, vegan, gluten-free, 99% natural, paraben-free,
and sulfate-free – pretty good!
Marianella - Hawaiian Black Lava Body Caviar with Charcoal (retails $48 USD)
I have a lot of feelings about this one. I
really wanted to love this, in fact, I specifically chose this item instead of
another option (FabFitFun lets you choose between a couple of different options
for some items in the box). I'm constantly stocking up on body exfoliators
because I epilate my legs and it helps a ton, so I thought this would be
perfect. It has a lot of nice ingredients for a body scrub such as (according
to their website): Hawaiian Black Lava Sea Salt, Charcoal, Dead Sea Salt, Epsom
Salt, European Fine Sea Salt, Vitamin E, Coconut Oil, Honey, Green Tea Extract,
Aloe Vera Extract, Olive Oil, Coffee, Brown Sugar, and Soy Bean Oil.
From reviews I've read, it seems that people either love or
hate the smell – unfortunately for me, I fall into the later category. To me, this
body scrub is so incredibly oily and the oil just sits on top of the scrub in
the jar, meaning you've gotta stick your finger in the little tub and mix it
all together every time you use it. It’s also fairly messy to use and leaves a
ton of oil on the bottom of my shower making it a slippery accident just
waiting to happen. It also leaves a residue on my skin that I have to wash off with
soap immediately. /Rant
Pier 1 Marble Dish (retails $15 USD)
Not much to say about this one. It’s a
little trinket dish with gold trim. I’ve seen some pictures that others have
posted where the gold trim was pretty scratched up around the edges, thankfully
I don’t have that issue with mine. All in all, it’s just OK.
Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel (retails $45 USD)
Lately I’ve been getting into using “peels”
in place of your conventional physical exfoliators once or twice a week and I’m
quite enjoying them. I’ve tried a couple others recently (such as the Dr.
Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel and another from
Riversol) but this one from Elemis is a nice middle ground for someone like me
who just wants to dip a toe into the world of face peelies. Elemis describes some
of the ingredients as: “Natural fruit enzymes of exfoliating Papaya and calming
Pineapple smooth and clarify the complexion”. I think that’s a fair assessment.
It has a smooth lotion consistency, it smells sweet but not overpowering and my
skin feels soft after waiting 10-15 minutes and rinsing it off. I like this!
Summer & Rose Rocky Palm print towel (retails $55 USD)
Don’t get me wrong, I’m
happy that nothing in this box cost me full price, but it’s items like this one
that make me stop and think – Are people actually paying full price for some of
these things? First of all, $55.00 for this?! Get the hell outta here! Sure,
the print is cute and summery (*see the top image), but let’s get real, it’s a
microfiber towel. For the price Summer & Rose is charging for this on its
own, I would expect the colourful print to be visible on both sides instead of
just one. It’s cute and I’ll use it, but let’s not forget: IT’S A TOWEL THAT COSTS
$55.00.
Tarte Tarteist PRO Glow Highlight & Contour Palette (retails $59 CND)
I’m a
makeup hoarder so this was the item I wanted the most other than the Foreo.
There was a chance FFF could have sent the Tarte Pro To Go Eyeshadow Palette and
Sex Kitten Eyeliner (combined amount to $54 CAD), which was the other option,
but I was really happy to get the highlight and contour palette. Some of the
highlights aren’t good matches for me but I’ve used them as eye shadows instead
and they’re still pretty. There’s a cream contour called ‘Shade’ (bottom left) which
is interesting but unfortunately the colour doesn’t work for me. ‘Strobe’ (top right) and ‘Stunner’ (middle
right) are great highlighters and mixing them together have given some serious
glowy results. Sculpt (bottom right) is a great contour/bronzer for me too, so
this palette is a complete win for me!
Coola White Tea SPF 50 Moisturizer (retails $44 CAD)
This sunscreen/moisturizer
has a lot of claims next to its name, such as having 70%+ certified organic
ingredients, being water resistant (up to 80 minutes), cruelty free,
gluten-free and vegan, just to name a few. I’ve worn this a couple times by the
pool and it did a good job of protecting me from the sun, it has a nice fresh
scent, and the texture is nice - it leans more towards a ‘moisturizer’ than a ‘sunscreen’.
However, as someone with oily/combination skin, this was a bit too oily for me.
If you’re someone with normal/dry skin, this may be a great option for you.
That's it, that's everything I got in my FabFitFun Summer 2018 box! Overall, I've been more than happy with the things that I got (for the most part...looking at you, Marianella...) and I would definitely consider getting the next box for Fall. BUT! These boxes are seasonal (4/year) and for Americans they're $49.99 USD/season. For Canadians, with shipping and the Canadian exchange, it's closer to $80 CAD. If the price was also $50.00 for Canadians - it's completely worth it. For $80.00? Well, at least for me, it's a tough call.
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