Luxe Box Summer 2013- Regular

So as some of you know, I loved the Lou Lou Limited Edition Luxe Box (See Post Here) so much but was worried that I would miss out from the regular box.





It just looked so good, and with a value of $82, who can go wrong?So I bought both, and Boy am I glad I did!!

This box was a complete surprise, and I couldn't wait for it to come. It is kind of annoying that all the beauty bloggers (Hello what about Polish, Shoes, &Booze!)were sent their boxes first so that they could "get the word out there about how great Luxe box is" - or so said the FB page when they were called on it. I received my shipping notice on July 2nd and my box came on the 10th.
Oh well, what can you do. Its the damn Canada Post!

So lets start this off!!

 Looks Awesome Right!?! Lets have a closer look!!

So I got a bottle of Olay Total Effects 7 CC (Colour+Correction), You have heard of BB cream well this is CC Cream! This is currently not available for purchase in Canada yet!!

• This all-in-one triple stream formula combines a daily anti-aging moisturizer, SPF 15 sunscreen and sheer tint for younger-looking skin.
• Instant skin perfecting coverage + correction to fight 7 signs of aging + UV protection
• Total Effects fights 7 signs of aging: Fine lines and wrinkles: Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Uneven Tone: Balances and helps even out tone. Age Spots: Reduces appearance of age spots. Gentle Exfoliation: Improves surface cell turnover. Dryness: Provides nourishing moisturization. Moisture Barrier: Strengthens skin's natural defense against moisture loss. Luminosity: Recaptures youthful luminosity

 It is rumored this is going to be worth ~$22 or so

We have a samle of Euphoria by Calvin Klein. According to the Beauty Gods- Sephora who else! Euphoria is about sexiness, fantasy, and being captivating. Sexy and sensual, euphoria speaks to the woman who has the urge to break free from everyday life - to provocatively be part of an exciting world filled with pleasure, surprise, and temptation. Her fragrance is a contrast between exotic fruits and seductive florals, for a rich, creamy, seductive signature. It has a 4.6 out of 5 rating
On the Luxe Box FB page here some have been complaining about the fragrance, apparently they don`t like it and say its stinky. I like it, its light, and sexy. Which to be honest is hard to do in a fragrance.
0.5oz is worth $28 (Sephora sells 1oz for $56)

 We now have this really cute Loose Button Powder brush, Its super soft and seems really sturdy.
I would guess that it is about $15 

Next we have Giorgio Armani- Acqua Di Gioia
and according to Sephora
Off the coast of Italy, the island of Pantelleria is a place where the deep blue-green Mediterranean Sea meets the sun and earth, creating a sense of happiness, serenity, and optimism. This fresh, aquatic fragrance, whose name means, "water of joy," captures the simple happiness one can experience at this extraordinary destination. The fragrance's top notes rise like a soft sea breeze, bringing forward a sensual blend of cool mint, warm brown sugar, and the zest of Italian lemon. Next, the heart notes emerge with beautiful floral hints of jasmine, dew of peony, and traces of pink pepper. The base lingers on a uniquely Mediterranean trail of cedar wood and the complex, herbaceous accords of labdanum.

This smells divine, and it lingers all day. A little goes a long way, it`s watery, airy and fresh. I quite like it.  

0.17oz is worth $10 (Sephora sells 0.34oz in roller-ball form for $20)

This is L'Occitane, Rose 4 Reines' Velvet Hand Cream, I love roses, I love the scent, I love the look, I love the colours, I love everything about them. This smell's amazing!! Nordstrom Says:

This cream, enriched in shea butter and vitamin E, repairs, nourishes and protects hands from daily aggressions. The hands are moisturized and delicately perfumed with the fresh and slightly fruity fragrance of the Grasse rose, the Bulgarian rose, the Moroccan rose and the Turkish rose.

 It retails for $13.05 for 1 oz so 0.3 oz is worth ~$4

 Next we have Joico K-PAK Revitaluxe Restorative Treatment. It is a hair treatment that I had to look up more about.

• Indulge in the ultimate luxury treatment for dry, damaged hair from the leader in hair repair. Actively repairs, restores, protects, and hydrates hair, correcting years’ worth of damage while preventing future damage. With each application, hair instantly becomes stronger, softer, more moisturized, with improved elasticity. Blend of bio mimetic peptides, keratin amino acids, jojoba oil, and aloe extract. 
• A luxurious restorative treatment that corrects years of damage while protecting against future damage.
• Keratin Peptide Complex delivers over 2x more resistance to breakage while protecting against color fade by 94%.
• Your hair will become dramatically stronger, softer, shinier and more moisturized with each application.

It smells good, it doesn't smell like it should be good for your hair, but it is! I can't wait to try it!

 It retails for $15 for 50ml

I now have 4 0.05 oz Smashbox, Photo Finish Hydrating Under Eye Primer. Now I have a HUGE issues with under eye bags, I have thin skin so no matter what I do I always have purple under them. Lets read what it does(Yaay Sephora)!

What it is:
An innovative primer dedicated to the delicate skin under eyes.

What it does:
This breakthrough, ultrahydrating formula primes the undereye area while reducing the look of fine lines, puffiness, wrinkles, age spots, and dark circles. Smooth under eyes before makeup application or wear alone for instant brightening. Its soothing qualities improve skin texture and tone, and unlike moisturizer, this silky primer prevents concealer from slipping off and settling into fine lines.

What else you need to know:
This product is infused with antiaging, good-for-your-eyes ingredients such as caffeine, peptides, and optical diffusers.

Research results:
This primer immediately provides the following key benefits:
-69 % increase in hydration
-56 % improvement in clarity
-46 % improvement in radiance
Key benefits shown in 8 weeks:
-37 % decrease in appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
-28 % reduction of dark circles
-21 % decrease of puffiness

$21 for 0.2oz - It sells at Sephora for $32 for 0.33oz 

 Last but not least we have Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate. According to the gospel according to Sephora:
Inspired by cutting-edge science, Lancôme introduces Advanced Génifique—a serum so powerful it creates more radiant and smoother skin that you can see and feel. This innovative formula featuring Génifique’s powerful complex with added biotechnology-derived ingredient is incredible to the touch, and acts on 10 key signs of youth including texture, resiliency, elasticity, firmness, sagginess, fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, clarity, and skintone. Complete with an exclusive self-loading dropper that gives you the perfect dose of serum for each application, skin will feel refreshed, renewed, and healthy.
(It is worth $25.65 for 0.27oz, 1 oz sells for $95)


So Everything is either not available in Canada or available from high end stores (Sephora and Nordstrom) and Salons.
So that is a grand total of ~$140!!! Worth the $26 investment? I Think so!!!!!
I am very very happy with this box and will use everything!

~Love and Louboutin
XOXO