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This is my first subscription box review! Exciting huh? It is for me at least haha. This Starbox by Starlooks is the March one, and I'm afraid it may be the trigger of a future addiction to these boxes... Let's see why!

This box costs 15$ a month, and it geneally includes 3-4 full sized products. I was gladly surprised with this one. I do not know if they picked the colous randomly or if they paid attention to the Spring colour trends, but they were spot on with this four product combo.

First, the lipstick in Flutter (11$). It is a frosted bronzy red, not too orange or too rusty. It looked really brown on itself and I was "oh no". But then on the lips it really brightens up my complexion. I am very, VERY lipstick-shy (I totally made that up), but I'm happy I'll be wearing this bold shade knowing that it looks really good!

The matte eyeshadow in Disarray (9$) is not as matte as I would like it to be since it does sprakle a bit - especially with primer -, but it's a pretty colour in the dark blue line that Pantone suggests. It has a purple undertone to it, and looks very smokey without a primer. Great pairing with the lipstick!

Now, what's eyeshadow without mascara? The lengthening mascara (15$) has a huge brush that I love and separates lashes beautifully. The formula itself doesn't clump at all and it is super black. It does lengtheng a lot, but you might like to use a curler before to really appreciate what it can do for you in terms of length!

The extra was a tiny "all natural lip sugar" (2$) that I'd translate as delicious crème brûlée lip scrub, for that extra little pampering that will make Flutter looks gorg :D

So the real value is 37$. Only the mascara covers by itself the price of the box. Really worth it in my opinion! I checked the past ones and all of them are very good (my fav being December). So if you're looking for a lovely subscription box, Starbox is your answer!

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My favorite brushes have always been eye brushes. I just really enjoy eye make up in general! But of course, when I need to apply products on other areas, I also need loyal brushes :) These Beau-make ones are from Abbamart, and I'm going to review them in the order of the macros:

- Soft Smokey Eye Brush: for how tiny it is, it is very dense! It is fantastic for detailing - I love it for working on the crease. Also great as a diffuser for smokey eyes, as its name implies! - Pony Base Eyeshadow Brush: Thick and made from natural hair, it picks more product than synthetic fibres, which is a plus when covering bigger areas of the eye. It is very soft. One of the best brushes for starters! - Mini Finishing Fan Brush: I must admit I'm a newbie with fans. However, I really liked the novelty! It's good for swipping away fallout from eyeshadow and as a finish for eyes and nose. - Duo Fiber Kabuki Brush Large: The hairs are oh so soft, but I wish it was more dense, especially the nylon fibres (white hairs). I found it better for compact powders over mineral ones. - Medium Duo Fiber Stippling Brush: This one is fantastic. Very dense and soft, I love it for any kind of foundation. It picks more product than the kabuki one - so application is quicker - and gives an airbrushed finish. - Apple Blush Cheek Brush: The application of blush is very precise with this super soft goat brush. This is great for layering so a diffused look it's easy to achieve.

I also got two Belleme cosmetics: - The U Can Cover Concealer (in light) looked very dry in the pot but actually the formula is one of my faves so far and not drying at all. It is kind of yellow and it neutralizes my purple dark circles, giving a matte finish. I love it! - The Gel Eyeliner in Inky Black is super matte and smudge proof. It works better when applied in a single stroke and not going back to it (as most eyeliners), but if you let it to dry, you can go back to it without fear.

I really enjoyed the variety Abbamart has, especially in brushes, since both starters and advanced users can find something affordable to add to their collections! Check them out if you're looking for a new piece :)

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Trying out mineral make up for the first time has been super exciting and rewarding too, especially when dealing with awesome products like Mineralissima's ones! Natural silky powders with a SPF 15 don't only sound good, you know... they're good indeed! Especially with a sensitive skin like mine... one needs to be careful.

-The Foundation 1.2 feels so soft in my skin! One of my biggest problems with foundation is that I feel that my skin cannot breathe, but this one doesn't clog me up. It has way more coverage than what I was expecting (medium rather than sheer), and also, it is not as matte as other powder foundations, so I don't look all caked (I know people like matte finishes but I just can't see myself in them). Love it!

- The Almond Concealer is more mattey and has more coverage in order to, well, conceal better. It is the easiest to layer with itself and the other products. It's great for blemishes and blue dark circles, but not so well for purplish ones (my type).

- My fav, Youth Dew, is a multi tasking powder that looks gorgeous on its own or as a finishing touch. It enhances the pink undertones of the skin, giving a fresh and healthy look to the face. I expected the kind of coverage that translucent powders give, but this one is a bit "thicker" (in a good way). Great for those who like a dewy look!

- I do not usually use bronzers, but the Sunkissed one looked light and lovely enough to catch my attention. It has a very light rusty colour that I found useful both for overall use or as a countouring/blushing powder. It does exactly what its name implies: give a sunkissed radiance!

- Now, last but not least, the Mellow eyeshadow. I think this would look gorgeous in every eye color! In mine, particularly, it brings out the green in my brown. It cannot be appreciated on the pic, but it has a rosy gold shimmer. It is gorgeous on its own, so it's good for light or quick looks that only need one shade.

In general, all of them have a great staying powder and are good for my stubborn skin. The packaging was excellent: bubbled envelope, ziploc bag... and a sticker over each jars' sifters!

I know it can be a bit difficult to pick the right shades online (I had a bit of internal debate when picking the foundation...) however, Mineralissima offers sample sized products for trial! They ship most orders the same day :) so why not treat yourself today? ♥