4.22.2016

Ultimate Subscription Box Tag



There is a subscription box for practically everything now, right? I've tried at least a dozen different ones for different interests and causes. But sometimes the products you get aren't so great. And sometimes that idea of getting disappointed in a sub box is enough to keep you from even trying it.

But it planted an idea, a game I play with myself, where I'd imagine what would be in the ultimate subscription box. After getting another disappointing Ipsy bag (I only share them on my Snapchat now), I decided to bring that idea I've been playing around with the past couple of years and make it into a post.

Even better--a tag! And I'm TAGGING YOU! If you could create your own subscription box, what would be in it? Would it be lifestyle, like FabFitFun or PopSugar? Maybe jewelry or shoes? Travel? Something for kids? Moms? Knitting? A foodie box? EVERYONE can do this tag! I expect to see it on your blog or YouTube or social media. Will you join me?

Mine? Obviously beauty. ;) I decided to go with a luxury beauty box--items that you wouldn't normally get for yourself since they're so pricey. I picked 5, full-size items (many boxes do samples) of my favorite things:




Pastel Scented Polishes--Ok, these aren't luxury items, but they don't exist anymore! A few years ago, revlon came out with this macaron-inspired collection and they nailed it. The formula was great, the scents were yummy (lemon, sugar, apricot, strawberry, mint), and the colors were pretty. In my box these would exist somehow--any brand would make them.

NARS Dolce Vita Lipstick--I call this my Little Black Dress lipstick because it's a classic nude, can be dressed up or down (wear as is, add gloss, etc.) and it can transform the shade of those glosses that just don't work right with your skin tone.

Lancome Grandiose Mascara--I am a drugstore mascara girl, but this one is so, so good. Usually mascara wands can be kind of gimmicky, but the swan neck, short plastic bristles, and smaller wand make this stand out.

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone--As a highlighter fanatic, I've nearly tried them all. This one remains a top contender. Not as white as the shade Pearl, but not as pinky-copper as Champagne Pop, Moonstone gives the perfect golden glow. It can be worn by so many skin tones. The powder form can be worn under, mixed in, or on top of makeup. Looks great in photos, too.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation--One of my ultimate splurges, this foundation is what makes my skin look perfect in pics. And it gives nice coverage too, for a dry skin foundation--check out the video below for proof: I was dealing with two massive pimples and redness from my eye wrinkle laser treatment and you can't tell. Oily skin--I would put Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the box.

And here's the video where I go into lots more detail:


I'm tagging YOU--what would be in YOUR box?

Extra Elle: 
I am asking for feedback on my video. I put hours into these and would love you to check out my personality on camera. Please watch and let me know how I can do better! If you've never watched my videos, try this one.

40 comments:

  1. This is so fun! I would like a box that has a little bit of everything like a beauty essential, healthy snack, workout essential, tech gadget and maybe a cute piece of jewelry. Happy Friday!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  2. Love your subscription box! Where can I get it? Lol! I think your personality is perfect with this video. I love your enthusiasm!

    http://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  3. Your video looks great and please sign me up for your box! Those nail polishes are gorgeous- why would they ever stop making them!? Have a great weekend!

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  4. Oh man! If I could create my own subscription box I think there would be so much stuff in it they'd have to ship it in a crate haha! Such a fun idea though! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  5. Elle, I love your box! I'd sign up for that for sure. My box would be all over the place: fabric, yarn, NARS makeup, and some Korean skin care stuff:D

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  6. Now this is a beauty box that I'd buy! That lipstick looks amazing and now I'm sad they don't make those nail polish colors anymore!! Hope you have a great weekend!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  7. How fun! I love this. Can I do a health + fitness + beauty? Haha. Maybe like a race belt, so healthy snacks, with some chap or lipstick and nail polish! I'd buy it ;)

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  8. I love the idea behind this tag post!! I will definitely have to get creative and think of what my subscription box would be so I can do this too! I love the idea behind a Luxary box because your right, a lot of things I won't purchase because they are too pricey. I love how you included the becca highlight and Nars lipsticks! Can't wait to checkout your video later!

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  9. wow this does look like a great box! i think i'd make a combo food + baby box. xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  10. I love your picks very much and am sure I'd be very happy to get a box like this. Mind would also be beauty with skincare and makeup because other stuff I can buy and send back where's beauty is different - got to try it properly first. I'd also include natural & organic options because they are more likely to cause reactions and I always buy samples first. So... The question is - when do we start creating one of those? ;)

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  11. I honestly love all your videos... & can see where you've been working hard to make them better. I love all the movement in the product pictures.
    & YES - I totally am taking the 'knitter box' as a shout out to me :) haha ... I gotta do a blog post about my ideal box & you just gave me the BEST idea for one

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  12. I love all of your videos! You personality definitely shines through in them and it's hard to do that when writing sometimes. I would definitely subscribe to your box. If I were to do one, it would include all makeup samples. I hate getting perfume, hair stuff, and skincare samples in subscription boxes.

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  13. I love your videos, you are a little ray of sunshine! I love my Rachel Zoe box of style and I rarely dislike anything in it. Hmm if I could pick one I would want a combo of foodie, jewelry, makeup and fitness.

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  14. Elle, this is so much fun! I love your picks and totally want to participate in this. You know I'm terrible about watching videos, but I'm going to save this post so I can watch it when I'm at home (where I can play sound) and can learn the deets. What a fun idea!!

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  15. I love the idea behind this tag, Elle! Mine perfect box would include SO much, haha! I love watching your videos...I always watch when I'm in home settled in...keep it up!

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  16. I love watching your videos and always have Elle! I think your sweet, fun personality always shines through. This is such a cool idea!! I love what you picked and I would definitely subscribe to that box! I think if I did one it would be a travel box!

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  17. I think a Luxury Beauty Box would be my thing too. I would actually really like a Luxury Skincare Box too! I know some people say skincare is boring, but I love it! X

    ♥ Carly Susanne

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  18. OMG, Elle...if I receive a Becca highlighter in my subscription box, I will stay a subscriber forever! LOL! Your personality is fine, Elle! You're a complete natural and I adore you!

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  19. I think I would really like this luxury beauty box that you have created! It has some great items. I think it would be really cool if we could pick items in our subscription boxes. For example if they gave you 5 or so choices for each of the 5 products you would get that month in a sub box instead of picking for you. They would pick 25 items and you get to pick which 5 you want that month.

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  20. I love your idea of a luxury beauty box! I really want to try that Lancome mascara! You do a great job with your videos!

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  21. Whaaat I want those scented nail polishes! Someone needs to start making them again ASAP!

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  22. You could totally curate a beauty box for me any time Elle! I'd be into one with cutting edge Asian Beauty skincare products and sheet masks.

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  23. I actually have one subscription box right now and it's the Sephora box, which I really like. I don't know what I'd put in my own subscription box if I could put whatever I wanted in there. I think that it'd be lifestyle and probably include a few books!

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  24. Ahhhhhh this is such a fun tag!!!!! I am with you on the Lancome mascara. They seriously have the best if you want something high end. I haven't tried that foundation and I don't remember those polishes but they sure do sound amazing!!! Nars makes such great lip stuff. I want to see how you cover up zits!!! I need a tutorial bad for it right now.

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  25. I can't believe you've never had a pinata! I would definitely subscribe to your beauty box. About a month ago when I was searching your site when I needed a new foundation, I saw you recommended the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation, but it was a little pricey for me which is too bad because I love how it looks on you, so I ended up getting the L'Oréal Infallible. But one day though...! ;)

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  26. Such a fun post! I can't express how much I love the Becca Shimmering Perfectors, they're just so stinkin' pretty <3
    Green Fashionista

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  27. Love this idea! I just ordered my first subscription box yesterday! I found out about the Birch box and Rifle collaboration, and I couldn't resist. I love what you picked for your box and I think the idea of putting everything in a Pinyata is awesome. I am definitely going to join in the fun and put together my dream box next week! Such a great idea!

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  28. That would be an awesome box to receive. The lancome mascara sounds amazing!i I think my perfect box would a mixture of things such as a nail polish, hair product, protein bar, lipstick and a cute piece of jewelry to cover all the grounds that I think are interesting.

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  29. this is a great idea for a box, and i would totally buy it lol because you're right, i'd never buy the items myself. i can't watch videos at work but i will watch yours when i get home and let you know! if i could create a subscription box, it would basically be along the same lines as you but items in general, like books and other things, basically just everything i don't want to spend money on, and get it for super cheap. basically i just want expensive things for cheap prices haha.

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  30. Love this idea! Im so tired of spending money on boxes and getting disappointed by the cheap or very small sample size products that I receive!
    xoxo

    Ileana

    <a href="http://www.novelstyleblog.com/" rel="nofollow”>Novelstyle Blog</a>

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  31. I think I'd go with a specialty foodie box. One with small samples of things, so if you don't like it...there's not too much waste.

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  32. The Grandiose mascara is also my favorite!
    I'm not much of a subscription box person because of the fear of being disappointed - that the opposite of fear of missing out I guess! I subscribed to Ipsy for a few months but I ended up cancelling because I was disappointed every single month. That's the only one I've tried so far BUT... I just signed up for Sephora Play. The unboxing posts I've seen so far were too tempting!

    Beaumiroir

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  33. What a fun tag! The Giorgio Armani foundation sounds fabulous :)

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  34. Oh, this is brilliant! I would include BECCA's Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop, Too Faced's Sweethearts Bronzer in Sweet Tea, Formula X Nail Polish in Revved Up, and NARS Audacious Mascara.

    xx

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  35. Such a great idea! I've only tried one subscription box, and when it came I was so disappointed I cancelled the rest of my subscription the same day, haha! We don;t have a lot of choices here in Australia. If I made my own box it would definitely have full size products, and some accessories too! :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  36. I have yet to commit to a subscription box service, but perhaps one day, I will. (; I would be all in for yours though. haha Not sure what would be in mine? I switch up my makeup every single day!

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  37. I love this tag, it'd be fun to dream up your own subscription box!! I was just recently tagged in the Beauty Lover's tag, so perhaps I'll add this tag for poops 'n giggles, to it! I know for sure Moonstone will be in mine!! Great choice!
    I reeeeeally want, and have been trying to find, the Georgio Armani foundation in a Sephora near me. No one sells it!! What the heck!!? Anyway, I'd totally subscribe to your box ;)

    Much Love!

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  38. I don't know if I'd want to be beating makeup out of a pinata, but I like your style lol.

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  39. Love what you put in your sub box... And I like how it would be full size instead of sample size. I never understood that..?!?! Just watched your video and you rocked it!! Well made and edited and you were definitely confident in front of the camera!! ;)

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