Benefit WOWed My Brows | My Trip to Benefit's Toronto Boutique

Last week my brows were looking pretty rough.  I'm talking little stray hairs and baby hairs.  Typically I go to get my brows done once a every few months and then in between I clean them up on my own.  I decided to skip my normal place in favour of checking out Toronto's new Benefit Boutique. A chance to get my brows done and write a blog post?  Yes please!

Benefit: New Sephora 500 Point Gift

As proof that when bored I often peruse the Sephora website, I present to you, their newest 500 point gift:

Is this gift worth it?  Generally I would say yes.  It is a great brand with a good selection of products.  As much as I want some of the gift, I don't think I will order it because I have two mini unused bronzers, and a large bronzer I have barely touched.  I also already have two minis of the Watt's Up! highlighter.  That being said I would love to get my hands on a mini of Lollitint.  Benefit They're Real mascara is another favourite of mine.  Their primer is just okay.

Verdict:  I want it, but the value isn't there for me and my needs.  Plus, rumour has it that in August there will be a Hourglass 500 point gift.  I will be saving my hard earned points!

 *fingerscrossedthatitincludesoneoftheirpowders*

Topbox Wish List: August 2014

After taking a 4 month break from Topbox I am back.  Mainly because I wanted the Benefit box last month, which, thankfully, is back as as option this month! Normal Topboxes are generally pretty bad so I always opt for a Wish List box.

Here is next month's offering:

I requested the Benefit box.  I want the purple Essie nail polish, but I think I will just pick it up in store. So Susan will be in the next Luxebox.

Are you getting Topbox this month?  What did you request?

Topbox January 2014

Topbox has changed their shipping such that the box is shipped on the 15th of every month.  So, on January 16th I came home to my box!

I must admit that I haven't been very impressed with their regular boxes, however I have been thrilled with my privé boxes.  First the Givenchy box, and now the Benefit box!

The box is lovely, themed for Chinese New Year.  Check it out!  I was pretty happy to be getting this version.  No new products to try, but I have tried all of them and liked them, just not enough to buy the full size.

Benetint, BADgal Lash mascara, The Porefessional Primer and Total Moisture Facial Cream

BADgal has a massive brush.  Not my favourite mascara, but it is reliable, and perfect for travel.  The primer sample is smaller than I would have liked, but again great for travel.  This is a great general primer, on par with Smashbox.  The Benetint is tiiiiiiiiiiiiny, but travel and purse friendly.  I love it on my lips because it gives a nice tint, without being goopy (its a stain), and is kiss friendly.  As for the face cream, it does the job.  I am in love with the heavy glass jar.  I got a sample this size last year and I still use the jar for various products when I travel.

On Topbox, I really do not recommend the normal box.  I wasn't thrilled with my last one.  However the Privé boxes partner with great brands and often are a good choice.  While the surprise factor is lost, I like knowing that I will love (or at least not hate) what comes in the mail!