Try It, Love It: The QVC Sample Box

So many beauty products, so little time, amiright?! LOL I know it can be overwhelming but often a good way to decide what products you love and what you don’t is with sample boxes. I was so impressed with all the beauty brands that QVC now carries, it read like a list of my current beauty cabinet at home – It Cosmetics, Tatcha, Elemis, Bareminerals, Tula, Origins, Ouai…just to name a few (here is the full list – told you, so many great brands!) Their TILI Try It, Love It boxes are a mix of samples and full size items that give you a chance to test out a variety of makeup and skincare products. You can choose auto delivery for $20/month, or you can purchase each month separately (also for $20) if those particular products and/or samples are ones that you want to try.

QVC sent over their October box for me to try and it was a mix of products I already have and love (these exfoliating pads which are life changing!) and many that were new to me or have been on my radar. Here’s the details of the October box and my thoughts on each product:

1. Perfect Formula My Favorite Topcoat – I actually tried this topcoat a long time ago after my friend was raving about it and forgot how amazing it is! It dries incredibly fast and is wonderful at helping prevent chips and extending the wear of my polish.

2. It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser – I’ve professed my undying love for the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup Cleansing Balm, and It Cosmetics has managed to hook me again with another cleanser! The Confidence in a Cleanser has a creamy gel texture that easily removes makeup, sunscreen and dirt and leaves my skin feeling fresh, radiant and hydrated. I already purchased a full size of this cleanser and I haven’t even finished the sample. It’s a must have!

3. 3 pack of GLO Science Teeth Whitening Vials – I love the individual packaging of these vials and how you can control how much product you want to put on your teeth. I’ve only just begun testing them but am excited to see how well they whiten!

4. Bareminerals Gen Nude Patent Lip Lacquer – I don’t even know how many of the Bareminerals Gen Nude lip colors in all formulas I have – too many to count! The patent lip lacquer is a thicker liquid lipstick with a slightly glossy finish that’s incredibly long lasting. I got the shade “Dahling” and it’s a deep nude rose that would look great for fall. In fact, the entire range is nothing but nude shades so there is something for everyone!

5. Julep Love Your Bare Face Hydrating Cleansing Oil – Cleansing oils are essential to my skincare routine and I have been using them for years. If you are new to using a cleansing oil, this is the perfect time to try one before committing to a full size. This one from Julep has a smooth texture that emulsifies to a milk when water is added. I recommend applying this to a dry face with dry hands (yup, just put it right on your face with makeup on), massage it in and then add water to remove. It leaves the skin feeling hydrated and fresh.

6. tarte Maracuja C-Brightener Eye Treatment – This is a great eye cream to use now that we are entering the colder months. The texture is rich and creamy and leaves my eye area immediately feeling hydrated and smoother. Even though it has a thicker texture, it wears beautifully under makeup or concealer during the day.

7. 10-pack of First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads – I’ve been using these exfoliating pads for years and always have a tub of them in my cabinet. They give a gentle exfoliation and can be used daily.

Stay tuned because I will also be sharing the November box when it arrives in a few weeks. For more details or to purchase the October Try It, Love It box, visit QVC.com.