This month's Topbox contained the standard four products, two of them being full-size.



1. Cover FX - Skinprep FX Primer



This is apparently Cover FX's #1 selling primer and a customer favourite. I have never tried this before. I never really wear primer because I don't feel like I need it. I always thought primers were for people who wore foundation (which I don't). But this primer is supposed to help keep whatever makeup you put on your face in place.

2. Bella Pella - Marula and Neroli Glycerine Soap - Full-Size $7.95



This is one of the full-size products in this month's box and it's a Canadian product. This is a great company that makes natural and handcrafted products. They even have bath bombs and such. Definitely check out their website (link!).

This soap smells great! I can't quite put my finger on the scent but it's addicting and pleasant.


3. Cargo - Gloss with TimeStrip Technology - Full-Size $25



The second full-size product in the Topbox is a lovely lipgloss. I have not tried many products from Cargo. Like I said in my video, I've mostly tried their cheek products (like blush and bronzer).

You guys know that I am finicky about expiration dates, so my favourite feature of this lipgloss is that it has a timestrip. The timestrip basically tells you when it's time to toss this gloss out.

I like the color, it's a pretty berry color. In my video, I mentioned that it wasn't a color that I would normally gravitate toward but now that I've tried it, I actually really like it.



According to the card, which I only now read fully, this color was customized for me. This shade was picked by a Cargo makeup artist to complement my beauty profile. I love that Topbox is actually using that information.


4. Skinceuticals - Hydraying B5 Gel



In hindsight, I realized that I was saying the name of this company completely wrong in my video. I think I pronounced it "skin-sensuals", as opposed to "skin-seu-tical."

Anyway, I like the product but I don't think I would purchase the full-size. I have other products in my skincare routine that I prefer. But it is nice and it feels great on the skin. My method of application is just putting it directly on my face using my fingers. Can't be bothered with a cotton pad.

Overall, I'm pleased with my Topbox. I don't think it tops last month's though. I'm sure it will be very hard to top last month's Topbox. Ahh, Deborah Lippmann.

Also, I was expecting something more festive for December's box. It's the holidays! I don't know. I wasn't expecting Christmas miracles... just something a little more jolly.

Still enjoyed it, though.

I can't wait for my Glymm & Luxe Box to come. Especially my Luxe Box since I'm expecting a little something extra because of the expired Moroccanoil debacle.

Have you received your December Topbox? What did you think?

xo,
Aleeza