IndianBeautyReviewer: August 2015

Hey Everyone,

I`m a new subbie to the FAB BAG Service and I received my August 2015 FAB BAG yesterday. I signed up somewhere around mid of August and that`s why I got it quite late towards the end of the month. But I was nevertheless really excited to receive it.

Fab Bag is basically a subscription service to which you can subscribe for a month, 3 months, 6 months, a year etc. You do get some gifts with your first Fab Bag also based on the length of your subscription. So there are 4 to 5 products included in every month`s Fab Bag which arrives at your doorstep after you subscribe. Some are full sized poducts and some are sample sized products. A lot of new brands collaborate with the Fab Bag and this is good way to get the word out about their products. Also new products launched by existing brands are also included in the Fab Bag. Fab Bag is a great way to get to know of any new product launches, plus you get to try so many new products from different brands that you might have never really purchased if you had to buy the full sized version. That would leave you with no new product experiences and who knows you might miss out on a product out there that maybe just perfect for you. Also these sample sized products which products are easy to carry around. So over all I am loving this whole Fab Bag concept . And girls how can we forget the colourful and pretty and lightweight easy to carry bag/pouch that we get along with all the products every month. You might wonder what would one do with so many bags but trust me…there`s no such thing as too many bags for a girl and if you do get overwhelmed with them in time, you can always give them away to friends and family :)

I visited New Delhi recently to attend a couple of Events and there I met a few blogger and non-blogger friends who were fans of the Fab Bag. I had obviously heard of it before but never got attracted enough for some unknown reason but I got really curious this time and thought of trying it out myself.

The bag itself is a medium quality plastic bag lined inside with cloth. The zip opener works well and doesn’t look like its gonna give way too soon. The bag is a shiny pink color from outside with an even shinier embossed pattern. Appearancewise its OK, nothing great.

FAB BAG August 2015 Review

When I opened the bag there was a little magazine/catalogue/pamphlet in there which is titled the FABPOST and there are some product pics with their details mentioned on the pages. There are lots of discount codes that can be used while purchasing from the Fabbag Website. There was also a FunQuiz and a Celebrity-look-alike article which I really enjoyed reading.

FAB BAG August 2015 Review

So the theme of this month`s Fab Bag is " Cast a Spell" and the reason for that is the product package in this month`s Fab Bag, who is our fairy Godmother bringing us the products we need to use, are gonna make our locks gorgeously hydrated, make us smell enchanting and theres a magical colour-changing lipstick too... Read on the catalogue...

FAB BAG August 2015 Review

Then there was a Welcome Note which read …

FAB BAG August 2015 Review

So moving on to the products, here`s what all I received…

1. SaND for Soapaholics - Oh Curcumal - 500/-INR for 100 gm

This product is a herbal skin cleanser that is more of a scrub. It is just like your regular Gram flour 'Besan' pack that you prepare at home but with the benefit of a few essential oils added. If you don't want to get into the hassle of preparing home made packs and scrubs this product will be a really great alternative for you. It left my skin amazingly soft after I used it on my face for just about a minute. Very nice soft snd smooth feel ! Go ahead with this product if you like herbal face products and packs and scrubs.

ALSO READ FABINDIA NEEM TULSI MUD PACK

FAB BAG August 2015 Review : SaND for Soapaholics - Oh Curcumal

2. Divo Eyelash Curler - Full Size for 125/-INR

A good quality regular eyelash curler.

FAB BAG August 2015 Review : Divo Eyelash Curler

3. Roots Professional Morocvita Oil -2,000/-INR for 120 ml

Amazing Product!!! Will repurchase full bottle once I get over with my Livon Moroccan Oil Silk Serum. The Roots Professional Morocvita Oil feels even better to the touch and makes the hair even softer than the Livon Moroccan Oil Silk Serum. I used this product yesterday on freshly washed hair and it made my hair super hydrated and shiny. Also helped a lot with detangling. I particularly liked its feeling on my hand which seemed more like a handcream and the product just vanished from my hands after I applied it onto my hair. Smells pleasant but the smell hardly stays on. First Impressions were simply amazing!!! Highly recommend it based on my First Impression.

FAB BAG August 2015 Review : Roots Professional Morocvita Oil

4. Fran Wilson - Moodmatcher Lipstick - Red -Full Size for 590/-INR

This red lipstick does change color. On my hands and on my lips it did darken after a while, around 10 minutes, but it was difficult to remove. It left a slight stain on my hand and lips. The color was however pretty although nothing exclusive. I have other red shades that I love wearing so why I would wana go for this I'm not sure. Maybe to Cast a Spell on someone some day ;)

FAB BAG August 2015 Review : Fran Wilson - Moodmatcher Lipstick - Red

FAB BAG August 2015 Review : Fran Wilson - Moodmatcher Lipstick - Red
On application

FAB BAG August 2015 Review : Fran Wilson - Moodmatcher Lipstick - Red
After 10 minutes

ALSO READ ORIFLAME THE ONE COLOR UNLIMITED LIPSTICK

ALSO READ L`OREAL PARIS COLOR RICHE COLLECTION CSR7 PURE ROUGE REVIEW STAR

5. Ital Veloce Fine Fragrance Mist - Valvatina - 499/-INR for 210 ml

Amazingly enticing floral fragrance. Very very very intense scent and super longlasting. Lasted till the whole day. I could even smell it on my clothes when I went to change into my night suit. But it did give me a slight headache on initial application coz maybe I applied too much in excitement. But the smell is really really good and longlasting.

FAB BAG August 2015 Review : Ital Veloce Fine Fragrance Mist - Valvatina

ALSO READ ALL GOOD SCENTS EDP REVIEW

ASLO SEE MY PERFUME COLLECTION

Along with the 5 products I also received a Nail Enamel from Sally Hansen as a gift with my 6 months Fab Bag Subscription (Costed me a total of 2,798/- INR for 6 months with a free gift)... That made my day even more special :) I have yet to try it but I have lots of Sally Hansen Nail Enamels and they are just superb in every aspect.

ALSO READ ORIFLAME MORE BY DEMI NAIL POLISH REVIEW

ALSO READ ORIFLAME THE ONE LONGWEAR NAIL POLISH

FAB BAG August 2015 Review : Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Diamonds Nail Enamel

Ok chicas, I`ll see you soon with a new post and my next FabBag too ...till then Ciao... :*

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