Test Tube Fall 2012 Review and Swatches

This seasons box is so impressive I am beginning to wish it was monthly! The range of products will have you set for the next 3 months and are perfectly fall focused. From hair hydration, to get your hair ready for winter dryness, to eye illuminator to keep your eyes bright as days slowly get shorter.

Received
It cosmetics- bye bye under eye.
This product excites me. I have terrible under eye circles. This full coverage under eye cream is the perfect cover up to hide sever dark circles. Not only does this product cover up but helps to prevent aging, helps to reduce puffiness, and moisturizes. So you are able to protect delicate tissue ( under the eye is one of the most sensitive places in the body due to being so thin) while still looking great. One note. I received the shade neutral medium but it is more neutral fair. Maybe choose one shade up when purchasing this product. This product is cruelty free and does not test on animals.
Full size 0.28 fl oz $24, I received 0.11 fl oz worth about 7 dollars.

Moroccan Oil- Intense Hydrating Mask
This product smells perfect. Not a heavy scent but won't leave your hair with a bad odor. This product is meant to prevent future damage from heat and oxidation. Made with natural ingredients like vitamin E and argon oil. Not only does it repair and prevent feature damage but will leave your hair soft and glossy now. If you have greasy roots apply from the middle of your hair down with only a dab to the roots. I like how this prevented my hair from knotting.
Full size $32 dollars for 8.5 fl oz. I received 2.53 fl oz which is about a quarter of the full size and is worth about $8.

Yon-Ka - Masque Number 1 time release intense moisture
I received a full size of this product and I am so glad I did. This anti aging moisturizer is a two in one product that will save you time in your morning and nightly routine while also making your skin feel super soft. My complexion looks healthier and feels noticeably smoother due to using this product for only 5 days. Softly scented.
Full size 1.7 fl oz $58

 

Kneipp- Eucalyptus Herbal Bath & Pure Bliss Bath Salt in Red Poppy Hemp:
These bath salts, meant to be used for aroma therapy, smell very natural. You won't feel like you are soaking in or smelling something artificial. I love the natural scent and how different it smells compared to other products. While his product is in an unreleasable bag I did get two uses out of it.
Full size $20 3.4 fl oz. I received 2.1 fl oz worth about $12.

Dr. Brant- Dark Circles Away:
Test tube fall 2012 is really preparing you for the short days to come and the day we gain an hour when day light savings end. Less sleep, less sun, more dark circles. Test tube beauty will have none of that! This product helps to relieve the tired look ( which i learned has nothing to do with lack of sleep but more to do with blood pooled in the vessel under the skin) and helps to boost collage. Under the eye making under the eye look brighter. So if you aren't into wearing a lot of makeup under the eye this serum will keep you looking natural and awake.
Full size $65 0.5 fl oz. I received .085 which is maybe worth about $7.

Philosophy- Hope In A Jar:
This product moisturizes dry skin. While it is a great product and does what it promise I feel it has more hype than worth. I do love the inspirational quote on the tube though. If you love cute packaging this might be perfect for you. Lightly scented and creamy.
Full size $39 for 2 fl oz. I received 0.4 fl oz which is worth $8

Olay - Professional Pro-X Deep Wrinkle Treatment:
I may only be 27 but I don't want to look one day older so I prevent prevent prevent. I've been using this product for a while so I receive another one and full size at that is always nice. You only need a tiny bit of this product to moisturize, prevent wrinkles, and repair already existing fine lines. Leaves skim feeling healthy.
Full size $44 for 1 fl oz.

 

 

Cellceuticals- Cellgenesis Eye Serum-
Another full sized product! This is why I love test tube. This serum helps to tighten and firm the area of skin around the eye. Helps to eliminate dark under eye circles and fine lines. Feels soft, non drippy, and easy to apply both morning and night. Was easy to wear under cosmetics.
Full size $65 for 0.5 fl oz

Extra: Spa Look offer cards

This seasons new beauty magazine includes 10 secrets to staying sexy at any age and how to get flawless skin. If you aren't subscribed you can pick this up where magazine a are sold

Test Tube Summer 2012 Review

I finally, finally received my SUMMER 2012 test tube. Even though the shipping is super slow, i mean 2 weeks slow even though these come from Pennsylvania and i am in New York, i love this subscription "box". When i got sent the wrong tube customer service not only replaced it but allowed me to keep the wrong tube sparing me the trek to the post office. Very thankful.

I was very impressed with the Spring 2012 tube, and while i wasn't AS impressed, i was still pretty stoked when i got the summer tube.

 I have recently started a facial skin/anti-wrinkel regiment and many of the products in this tube were skin care products. (with my other subscription boxes like Birchbox and Glambag i prefer more makeup items) What i love about Test Tube is these samples aren't tiny. Even the smallest sample has enough to get a full feel of the product and the full size products are always worth almost as much as the whole box itself! Test Tube includes more than just products though, you receive New Beauty Magazine, an iPad code to read it on your iPad, a brochure of the products you received and a few little extras!



What did i receive? Scroll down to find out!
Olay Pro-X Clear Complexion Renewing Lotion-
This product is worn under makeup as a moisturizer. I was always under the impression that moisturizing the face wasn't really as important as everyone made it out to be. Once i started to apply moisturizer to my face realized why it was so important. My face went from dry in some areas and oily in others to even all over and feels much softer. This product supplied all of those benefits and also reduces redness.
Price- $39 for kit

It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin-
While i don't straighten my hair (helps aid in maintaining Keratin straightening treatments) i do like helping maintain my hair. This product promises to detangle, leave hair shinier, and leave hair stronger. My hair has a lot of split ends and even though it is straight knots up a lot. This product did help to keep my hair untangled. I like that it is in a spray bottle, and that it is small enough to carry with me in my purse for a quick detangle or shine boost. I like this product but since there are so many like it, and since i do not use Keratin straightening treatments, its not a necessity for me.
Price- $20 for 4oz

Lumene Time Freeze Firming Night Cream-
Ever since i got this product i have been using it every night. The very tiny little wrinkles i did have, because i really don't have any, have gone away. This seems like a good preventive cream and also helps with current small facial wrinkles. Since only a tiny bit is needed this sample is going to last me a while and i will consider purchasing the full size once it is finished.
Price- $21

 Hydroxatone Instanteffect-
This product is pretty cool. Small packets of on the go anti-wrinkel skin tightener. I have only minuet small lines but this is nice to have to make them quickly disappear.
Price- $60

 Neutrogena Brightening Eye Perfecter -
I received  the full size version of this product which i was very pleased with since it is pretty big. This product boosts skins radiance by brightening and concealing. I really like that it is an SPF as well! My eyes are one of my most worked areas of my face. I have dark circles, i wear a lot of makeup on that area, and plus it is one of the most sensitive areas on the face. I love how this product is able to conceal and i can wear it under my makeup. It contains vitamins and minerals and is alright for those who wear contact lenses (big plus! since many products contain ingredients that make it unusable to contact wearers)  At least with this concealer i know it is doing something beneficial for my skin.
 Price- $14

 Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum-
I honestly liked this product so much it is now in my daily regiment. This made my skin feel soft. I know, i know it is for wrinkles but it really made my skin feel nice. I applied this all over my face, but i noticed that the area under my eyes had less fine lines and appeared less dark. I used this product under the product listed above. I think these two together are the dream team for those who have eye skin issues! I am very lucky to have received the full size of both products.
Price- $20

 Mally High Shine Liquid Lipstick-
In my last tube i received a Mally eyeshadow stick in silver and fell in love with this brand so to recieve another full size i was pretty overjoyed. This product is pretty high quality. I don't really care too much for lip glosses but this is a lipstick in liquid form. I have applied lipstick with a brush before but this was so much smoother and less messy. Since the lipstick is in a twist tube it comes out of the brush so there is no mess. The tube has a cute snake skin design close to the bottom while the middle is clear so that you can see the color. The gold tips make it look classy in my makeup bag. The color applies evenly and has a nice texture. This is not sticky or have any weird smell or taste.

Extra's!
These products were not included in my brochure so i am sure this is one of those little extra's that Test Tube likes to add in. I love that this company goes over and beyond to really give their customers the full experience of testing products. These little samples alone remind me of what i would receive in one Birchbox or Beautyarmy box while the products above remind me of a mini haul of products i would buy on impulse from HSN or QVC both have their own little fun feeling.


Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Body exfoliating cream-
 I love exfoilators and while this product doesn't seem very special it does do what it says it will (exfoliates and leaves skin feeling soft)

 Jane Iredale Tantasia-
I don't really use tanners but the small area i applied it to on my hand didn't appear streaky or orange. I can't say i recommend this or not, but if you like self tanners this is pretty normal quality wise. 

Lash Food-
This product is supposed to help grow your lashes. Honestly i have not used this product and i am not sure i will. I get uncomfortable about these sorts of products because of the risk of blindness.

Ahava Essential Day Moisturizer-
In love! This moisturizer is now my new favorite product and i have already bought a full size.  This product left my face feeling amazingly soft. Non greasy, non oily, just purse hydration. I absolutely love how soft this made my face feel. Because of how soft this left my skin i did not need to use any foundation aside from face powder. It took a lot of time off my facial routine. I did still use concealer under my eyes.

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