So Susan is a cruelty-free beauty brand who have been on the beauty subscription box service for their product (LipLove) for a short while now. I signed up at the end of last month and received a second subscription bag from a previous month with my first order. I received January 2016's bag, so I will be reviewing both of those here. My first impressions on the products are good, although they are more expensive than many of the traditional beauty subscription boxes (such as Birchbox and Glossybox) on offer.
Above is the contents of the March 2016 box that I received. From what I can gather, all products are the same for each subscriber. I'm not how good that is for different complexions and colours, but perhaps the colours of the products are trialled to fit more of a global fit for all subscribers.
Lip Parfait in 'Exotic Fruits' by Trifle Cosmetics was the first product, and i was drawn to the cute fruit illustrations on the tube. It's a pale shade and has a creamy texture, but I was not wowed away by the colour.
The Muse Palette by So Susan is a trio of universal eye shadows (in tan and medium brown shades and a metallic brown shade). I was really excited about receiving this product, but the little plastic case that it comes in is cheaply-made and I struggled to open it and ended up sticking my finger in the product as I pried it open.
So Susan Powder Primer promises to minimise the appearance of pores, protect the skin with its sub-block formula, and moisturise the skin without clogging pores.
Jelly Pong's Malibu Melt is a blusher and lip colour in stick form, making it easy to blend on cheeks and apply to lips. The product has a gorgeous fruity smell, and it's a nice earthy orange shade.
Next up is the contents of the January 2016 subscription box, which I received as the extra box as a bonus.
The first product to review is All Over Glow by Jelly Pong Pong. I've previously tried this product in another subscription box and still own the product, so this is just extra for me. It's best described as a shimmery highlighter to add a subtle glow to the skin.
So Susan Liquid Powder Shadow Palette in 'Sumptuous Smoke' is an eyeshadow palette with eight earth tones. I was excited to receive this product will easy-to-wear shades.
The So Susan Jello Shot Cheek & Lip Tint comes in an attractive and bright red-orange little tube that reminds me of the colour of Jello. I love the packaging for this. When applied, the colour is not as red-orange as it appears. It's a perfect multi-purpose product.
Really appealing and cute with a pug dog on the packaging, the Lip Parfait in 'Guilty Pug' by Trifle Cosmetics was one of the first products to catch my eye. The lipstick is a dark brownish-orange colour, and I've never owned a lipstick this colour before. It is also a creamy consistency, and I've enjoyed using it.
I will be receiving the next two months of the 'So Susan' beauty subscription, so stop by later this month for my review of May's.
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