Walmart Beauty Box - Spring 2016

Each season, Walmart sends out a free box if you sign up for their subscription service as long as you pay the $5 shipping.  I just recently learned that there are actually 2 different boxes based on your age.  For the 35 and older crowd, they send you the “Classic” box, while those younger than 35 receive the “Trendsetter” box.

Being over 35, I receive the Classic box.  In the past, I’ve been somewhat disappointed in the Walmart box.  They’ve had a lot of rippy packets and sample cards, and some have had very few other samples.  But this box shocked me in a good way.  If you count all of the rippy packets and sample cards, there were a total of 14 samples!  I’ve never seen a box that full before.

Included were:

• Olay Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream Moisturizer (rippy packet) – I’ve used a sample of this before and don’t mind using another.
• Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream (rippy packet) – This is one of my new favorite moisturizers, so I’m always happy to see another sample.
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup – Shade finder sample card with 12 colors.  I am so glad this is a shade finder card rather than just a single shade or even just a few colors because it can be so hard for me to find a foundation.
• Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Correct & Cover Pink Grapefruit Moisturizer – Shade finder sample card with 2 colors.  I am a fan of BB/CC creams and tinted moisturizers because it can be so hard for me to find the right foundation shade.  Like with the foundation above, I like that this is a shade finder card.
• L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother Finishing Cream (rippy packet) – I’ve used a sample of this before and don’t mind using another.
• ROC Multi Correxion 5 in 1 Chest, Neck & Face Cream- Another face cream to add to my stack.  It seems like more brands are coming out with moisturizers specifically targeted to the chest and neck.
• Banana Boat Sun Comfort UVA/UVB Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 30 – I’m more of a fan of spray sunscreens, but this will be a good backup.
• Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer with Nourishing Monoi Oil – I’ve been getting a lot of samples of this, and am actually using a full-size of the coconut right now.  These aren’t bad, but they don’t give as much moisturization as they advertise.
• Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser – I’m actually using a full-size of this now.
• Colgate Optic White Express White Toothpaste – I hesitate to use whitening toothpastes because I have sensitive teeth.  I will probably be passing this on.
• Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen and Restorative Night Cream – These smell wonderful, with a light berry scent.  I’ve been using them and they aren’t bad, though they’re not the best I’ve ever used.  After initial use, I unfortunately think they may be breaking me out.
• Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Almond Nude – I like lipstick crayons, and this seems to go on nice and smooth.  The color might be a little tricky for me to pull off; it’s a little lighter than I usually go.
• Vera Wang Embrace Rose Buds and Vanilla Eau de Toilette Spray – I’ll give it a shot, although I’m not usually a fan of rose-scented products.

So, when I signed the kiddo up for the Trendsetter box, there was some confusion and I wound up getting a second box.  The second box had several of the same items, some similar but not exact, but not nearly as many (only 8), and no makeup.  If I had just received the second box I would have been disappointed.  It was very interesting to see the difference.

Do you receive the Walmart Beauty Box?  If so, which version do you receive?