Bellabox May 2014 'come fly with me'

One of my favourite times of the month is the day Bellabox arrives.  I love getting little presents in the mail & each month is equally exciting.

For those that don't know: Bellabox is a $15 'beauty discovery' subscription box delivered monthly. It is available to Australian residents.

My ritual as it seems: it arrives on a Friday & I wait ALL weekend to collect it first thing Monday... ahh the suspense. I then stare at it longingly on my passenger seat as I crawl through traffic. When I get to the office I lay my hands on the first sharp object I can and crack that baby open. Needless to say this month went along those exact lines. 

This Month saw Bellabox collab with JETSTAR, as you can see above the box had a Jetsar cover sleeve  & the card looked like a boarding pass. Bellabox also ran a comp to win Jetstar vouchers (hope I win). It really got me thinking about the next vacay. 

I must say the themes Bellabox do are fun, jovial & add a 'we've got out shit together' kinda vibe that a lot of the other subby companies don't have going on. The boxes make sense and as an example these are the types of products that would be used /taken on a trip.

Do you want to know whats inside??? 

1. Appelles body bar- Aussie- full size

2. Chapstick lip balm- Essential- full size

3. Timeless Truth Face Mask- Essential- full size

4. Wen by Chaz Dean Cleansing conditioner- Green- 60 ml sample

5. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow gel- colour- 2.5ml mini

6. Invisible Zinc Daywear SPF30+ light- Bonus- 5ml sample

More info please??? 

Appelles body bar- Aussie- so this smells ahhhhmazing! You had me at Rosemary & lemon Myrtle - I'm a nanna like that. The BF also likes a luxury soap so we are both going to enjoy having this little luxury in the shower. 

Timeless Truth Face Mask- Essential- as usual I love a mask! This claims to brighten, smooth, firm & hydrate. Yes please. As with the theme, this'd be good on or just off a flight. 

 

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow gel- colour- brows are having a moment! I was pretty happy to get this clear brow gel. Basically you swipe this through your brows and it helps keep them sculptured and shaped in place. It also helps seal any colour you have put on underneath. 

Chapstick lip balm- Essential- Old faithful, basic Chapstick- you can't go wrong. This one has an SPF 15- good for everyday protection. I'm going to give this to my Chap as he needs one for being on the road with work. Beauty products for everyone! 

Wen by Chaz Dean Cleansing conditioner- Green- This is interesting! Its a 'cleansing' conditioner. You don't shampoo first which seems baffling. It just says to rinse your hair and then use this. Not sure... it seems like a nod to 'reverse conditioning' but theres no washing step.. I need to try in order to decide. Sweet Almond Mint seems appealing. There's an offer card for if you like the product which is always a nice touch.

I wonder if Cleansing Conditioner is a fancy way of saying 2 in 1? 

Invisible Zinc Daywear SPF30+ light- Bonus- eh- I really don't rate sunscreen. Don't get me wrong. I completely believe in SPF. My day cream has SPF and so does my BB cream- theres just no room in my routine for a snscreen layer too. I'll save this for a vacation but its not something I'll ever buy. 

High-light: Brow gel & Appelles Soap

Low-light: Invisible Zinc

Bellabox cost: $14.95. Actual received value $37.80

So all in all I thought this box was a bit light in value and content compared to other past boxes. I still am happy with it & enjoyed that my partner can enjoy some of this months products too. 

What was in your box? What do you think about this box or the products inside?  What other themes would you like to see?

Feel free to comment below! 

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Lust Have It - May 2014 'face focus'

Lust Have It May 2014 collection is called  'face focus' it should be called 'FULL SIZE FOCUS'!! Every single item in this months box is full sized- pretty damn exciting to open and find that!! 

Lust Have It is a beauty subscription service that costs $19.95 per month- for more info click this link waaalahh!! 

Let me show you what was in my box... 

Looked like this: 

To be honest when I first opened it up I thought it looked daggy- the brown and pink tissue circa 2004... All was forgiven and forgotten when the contents was revealed. 

Every product - FULL SIZED! 

So the theme full faced makes sense when you look at what's inside- 

•Coral Colours Eyeshadow quad 

•Coral Colours Eyebrow Pencil
•Mary Kay Lip Lacquer 

•Cosmetic Kitchen Pure Mineral Blush 

•Premium Spa Face and Body Mask

Of course it comes with a card outlying a product description etc- looks like: 

Also there was a 2nd card: 

Because Lust Have It are waiting on 'new packaging' due to there being a missing cosmetic bag a $20 gift card for a discount on a different Lust Have It service has been given- this is really nice of them a good PR and goodwill. I don't mind if there's no additional bag (they seem to breed in your cupboard when your a beauty junkie).  I might have to do a future post on various ways to use these sort of bags up. For what its worth this box was incredible value and they didnt have to do this- though again, nice they did. 

Now for a little breakdown if you want to see more: 

Coral Colours Eyeshadow quad: this 'quartet' as they call it is named 'Vibrant Forest'. Normally I find cheap (rrp $7.95) eyeshadows to give similar results- so time will tell, I will road test these and report back. They appear to have a nice sheen without being too 'frosty'. Also notable is the texture, it is silkier and more pigmented than I expected. 

Coral Colours Eyebrow Pencil: eyebrows are IN in a big way at the moment- if your not doing something to your brows- your missing a step (not really- just figure of speach). This pencil also rrp $7.95 has good depth of colour and glides on. It is better quality than i assumed it would be. Of course long lasting and transfer/ setting will have to be road tested further than a mere swatch.

swatchyswatch!

Mary Kay Lip Lacquer: I'm in love! The shade is 'chai Latte' and for me it is THE perfect nude. Typically I prefer a stick/tube/ wand form for lip products but I can look past the convienience/ laziness for this fine hue! The formula is uber creamy and the finish is creamy semi opaque glossy nude heaven. I recently went to a Mary Kay party and had mixed feelings on the products-for this reason without a beauty box thrsting this product onto my radar I woouldn't have considered buying it- needless to say I'd have missed out. 
The retractable brush comes with it. rrp $22. This is the highlight for me! I'm going to start a monthly favourite post at end of May- be prepared to see this on the list. 

demo! 

Cosmetic Kitchen Pure Mineral Blush: whos heard of this brand before? Not me. But is seems pretty good. Pigment is decent, texture is nice and the power leaves a lovely luninous highlight too. exceuse the swatch if I dusted with a brush you would really see- so I've given a too generous smear... they boast no talc, nano free, no bismuth & cruelty free. rrp $34.95 

Premium Spa Face and Body Mask: I love a mask, I've said it before and I'll say it again. I like the idea of face and body- like a little day spa at home. All about the pampering I will no doubt do a full body mask with this and really give it a good try. This one clams to be purifying, moisturising and calming- just right for the way my skin is reating to the cool snap. The smell reminds me of a day spa or salon as it has that lovely essential oil scent. ahhh... there-it makes sense; ingredients Bergamont, Geranium, Clary sage, Sandalwood & Rosehip all make an appearance. mmm look forward to using this.  

rrp$14.99. 

So thats Lust Have It May 2014 'face focus' - retailed for $19.95 total value recieved $87.84 

Highlight: Lip Lacquer!! 

Lowlight: gun to head- eyeshadow- but its not really a lowlight

What do you think? 

Did you get this box? 

Do you love the gloss and much as me? 

What was your highlight/lowlight?  

If you do you want to subscribe, you can use code LIDDLE to get $5 off- 

YAY for Pretty Liddle Perks 

xxx E