Bellabox June 2015 Winter Warrior

Hi Pretties,
This was a box I was looking forward to as I really like Original Source shower products. Due to the repeated Burts Bees which Ive had before from Bellabox I'd rate it a 3/5. Definitely worth the $15 paid with 3x Full Size items. Sadly the other contents are not particularly exciting but all in all make up a useful box.

BellaBox Winter Warrior box June 2015: 

The Card: 

Yum Yum Yum! Smells AMAZING! 

Quite a nice lip satain, does bleed (sad face) Ill se this n Summer when I have a tan as pinks dont look great on me when I'm fair.  

10ml of self tan wont get you far.... and Winter?- seems more 'Summer' to me...

Hand for the overnight  bag- single Model co wipe (again had before in Bellabox- they're actually not bad with one exfoliating side, but I wouldn't purchase them) 

Rinse and repeat- another Burts Bees lip balm- these do have a nice minty scent/taste and are clear. Ive just nowhere near finished the last one.

Sachets of Shampoo and Conditioner- also handy for that single night away... 

Bellabox July 2015 Beauty Wanderer quick unboxing!

Bellabox July theme was Beauty Wanderer, not really sure what that means... Anyway it was a decent box with all samples either useful, nice to try or handy for travel. heres a quickie box reveal! 

The regular blue box we all know and love: 

First Impressions: 

Card: 

Palmolive Body wash

Proactive cream

Neutrogena deep clean cleanser

Shaving cream sample

bonus maybeline betterskin sachet & 

Model co eyeshadow stick

Highlight: Bodywash- smells really delicious

Lowlight: better skin sachet- had this before 

I'm thinking I'd like to come up with a creative idea to reuse or up cycle the blue boxes... any ideas?? 

Lust Have It March 2015 Unboxing

Woo hoo! Lust Have It March 2015 is here! It's a bit delayed with it's arrival in May but it is worth the wait because it has one of my fave body brands included in the parcel. These delays seem to happen with lots of subscription companies but in the end the goodies arrive and it's always exciting to open one of these beauty discovery delights! 

There was no iconic pink mesh bag this month- March Lust Have It came in this pop up cardboard pouch. I believe they will be back in parcels in the future. 

The contents! There was no products card this time round but everything is pretty self explanatory. 

Urban Skincare co Body Clesnser

Appelles Shampoo and Conditioner 

Lonvitale Facial Sheet Mask 

Uriage Cleansing Water and Moisturiser 

Model Co BB Cream

All in all a pretty decent box. The BB makes up the cost of the Box so the $19.95 value is well and truly met.

My fave pick: the Urban skincare co body wash and the Appelles Shampoo and Conditioner. These products smell fantastic and are a pleasure to use! 

Could do without: uriage products (but only because it's not suitable for my skin type) 

Hopefully this gave you some insight as what you might receive from Lust Have it!

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Bellabox October 2014 misguided & happy birthday

Hi Pretties! 

October bellabox was one of my favourites so far this year! It was their birthday box- happy birthday!

It was Nicole x Misguided branded but that was as far as the colab went... Not sure if I missed a card or something... 

First Impressions: 

Loved the chevron tissue!! 

Cards:  was missing the product card- sorry I can't put rrp prices etc. 

The haul: 

Colour Products: 

The most beautiful hot and creamy red by Kester Black (check out this) 

Rimmel Apocalips in phenomenon- I am impressed with the formula and shade- it's light and nudie. 

Body products:

Nivea stress protect deodorant mini- I threw this straight in my handbag- has come in very handy! 

Bonus: I'm guessing this was the bonus product- mor hand cream sachet- mor=  always delicious 

Hair products:

Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal shampoo & conditioner- loved Pantene in a previous bellabox this year, then was offered it last month,but now again in this box & it was also in Marie Claire- the parcel. Starting to feel as though it's a bit much having Pantene shoved down my throat- calm down guys! 

Model co skincare sachets: 

These were also in last month's Lust Have It- I don't love Model co- these products were ok but nothing special- will use the sachets but wouldn't buy it. 

So there it was Bellabox October 2014

Highlight: Kester Black nail polish & Rimmel lip gloss

Lowlight: Pantene 

What was in yours? What were your highlights and lowlights? 

If your impressed and want to get one for yourself, check out Bellabox here! 

Lust Have It September 2014

This months Lust Have It September came the other day!

I really enjoy Lust Have It beauty subscription service & at $19.95 per month it's a really affordable little treat! 

Check them out here 

If you do subscribe, feel free to use this code for a discount.

Whoop Mail!!! 

The bag of tricks!! I love the little bags that list have it use! Never too many! 

The booty laid out: 

Model co lip lacquer-swatch: 

So you can see from this swatch that it bleeds and it's too runny for the colour- when wearing such a bold shade, you don't want it sliding and smearing everywhere- to be honest I wouldn't trust this gloss not to make me look like a hot mess. 

Model co array of sachets (this is also in Bellabox Oct) 

I hate sachets and I don't love model co but I will give them a fair go and try them out- these might be a handy gym bag addition. 

Urban skincare co repair body balm: 

This is heaven!!!! It smells amazing. Ahh mazing! It's so nourishing and just devine. I would totally buy this body lotion! 

Another duplicate- I received a yellow version in a beauty box before. The texture of the polish is so streaky- it's kind of like kiddy makeup. The stencil does not work- it is a waste of time trying . 

Macadamia wax creme highlighter: 

The colour and texture of this is beautiful- unfortunately the tube is hard plastic making it difficult to get the product out. Also unfortunate is the texture it stays tacky on the skin not setting. But like I saidthe colour is good! 

Uriage cleansing gel: 

Ive never heard of this brand before but I like gel cleansers the texture, lather and after feel of this cleanser. 

I know I have not shown heaps of love for the contents individually but all in all this box was still fun to open and discover. The value is definitely there but it is just one of those boxes that not everything is for everybody. 

Highlight: body lotion

Lowlight: glam nail kit 

What do you think of this subby service? 

Do you like this month's bag of goodies? 

Come to the dark side- the dark lip

Recently I recieved the Model Co lipstick 'vanity fair' in a subscription box. I love lippy and I'm not affraid to rock a bold look. I was really hoping for this shade to add to my collection!  

Then came trying it out. This lippy requires an entire 'look' to go with it. Initially I swiped it on whilst wearing a black top... needless to say I looked like I was going through a 'phase'. Teen angst included. So where to turn for inspo but the internet. And I sure found it! So much foxiness. 

Keys to success: 

Good coverage foundation (as flawless as possible) 

Illuminiser for some radiance/ glow

Bronzer used as blush 

Natural toned eyeshadows 

Thin if / any eyeliner (unless you are going for a gothic look)

Natural mascara (I know its hard, more is more normally but not here) 

Lip liner! Essential! I improvised using a chocolate eyeliner as a substitute 

Special tip: 

Use a highlight in your cupids bow (Its the little curve on the top of your upper lip) I used a shiny cream pencil 

The products: 

The end result: (with a filter that made it fuzzy !?) 

Side note: Personally the Model Co formula didn't rock my world, it didn't apply or wear particularly evenly. Luckily I had a Clinique 'full potential' gloss that saved the day in a similar tone. Worked beautifully on top. 

Is there a look youre wanting to try? 

Is there look you want me to try? 

Comment below! 

Bellabox March 2014 'Beauty Diaries'

Bellabox is a $15 'beauty discovery' subscription box delivered monthly. It is available to Australian residents.

So I'm a bit late, BELLABOX came two weeks ago and I've been a busy bee!
This is the Third Bellabox of 2014> the March box. I received this box mid March.

This months box comes in a brown mailer carton box with Bellabox on top, BB iconic dots on edges & the 'inspo' quote "be beautiful, surprise yourself" - Inside is a hard cover box which will be ever handy for a pretty little storage box. This is the new packaging Bellabox has been talking about 'coming soon'. Makes the box seem quite lushy luxe.
NB: A Colleague didn't get this box because she had a huge full size jar of face mask- its good to know they wont limit themselves to teeny items and if need be you'll get a big product instead of an empty box.  Awesome.

This months theme is beauty diaries and the Bellabox team have been discussing their loved products, shades etc on social media- quite a cute personal touch, I always love a theme! 

From the pics you can see it comes packaged nicely with tissue wrap- the little sticker was a Zoe Foster Blake sticker promoting Pantene. Which was the sneak peek product. Zoe is seriously heaven. See her blog here.

The Product Card set up like a spiro diary - cute cute

Now for the contents...

1.Model Co lipstick

2. Happy Skincare repair oil

3.Glam 3 in 1 Nail Pen

4.St Tropez gradual tan for face

5. Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner 

6.(bonus) Natralus Paw paw gel sachet

More info please? 

1.Model Co lipstick (full size) colour

I'm sure there were people praying not to get this shade. I wanted it sooooo bad! Feeling super lucky! I got it! The Model Co packaging on this is awesome- it has a mirror for reapplication when you're out and about. Being brunette I'm taking inspiration from the Foxes below. Though I am not as foxy, I will give it my best to rock this look. the texture and pigment of this product wasn't amazing I had to go over a few times to get the coverage desired.

 

2. Happy Skincare repair oil (sample 15ml) green 

I love a bit of face oil to nourish heal and repair. I would typically use something like this at night as I don't want to be greasy or have my makeup running off my face. In the morning skin looks really bright and fresh and fine dehydration lines are reduced. The smell is nutty/grassy. The texture and greasiness is similar to a rosehip oil.

3.Glam 3 in 1 Nail Pen (full size) tool

Eh. I was happy at first with this but the colour and quality was crap. It does good dots and the stencils are neat little patterns but the product is GLUGGY took forever to dry properly. I would consider emptying it and putting a colour I use in it as it would be useful for travel. see the picture below, two coats and the coverage & colour is pretty yuck! Can't win 'em all.

4.St Tropez gradual tan for face (sample 5ml) cult

St Tropez is one of those tanning brands that is definitely 'cult'. Consistency is light and easy to apply. I love a spray tan but don't usually do my face as its so drying therefore this will be perfect to try out. I like that its 'gradual' so you can really control the depth of colour you will end up with. This product also has anti aging ingredients- always helps.

5. Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner (deluxe sample 40ml each) essential 

The Box smelt delicious and it turned out to be the Pantene.Heaps of people on social media poo pooing this product.. ouch. I'm excited to try it anyway. The feedback so far is that it makes your hair feel light- having heavy, thick hair- I can see the appeal. Watch this space, I'll let you know when I use it!

6.(bonus) Natralus Paw paw gel sachet
I love after sun gels and aloes etc so I look forward to sampling this bonus sachet. Everyone loves paw paw right? So if it has comparable loved benefits it should be a winner!

Value: 
I always find the box to be exceptional value! 
Here's the pro-rata price of each sample: 

1.Model Co lipstick (full size): $19.95

2. Happy Skincare repair oil 15ml: $4.45

3.Glam 3 in 1 Nail Pen (Full size): $9.95

4.St Tropez gradual tan for face (5ml): $3.99

5. Pantene Shampoo & Conditioner (40ml) $0.91 & $0.91

6.(bonus) Natralus Paw paw gel sachet: $0.66

Box total value: $40.82

Cost to me: $15

Once again not bad!!

Highlight: lippy
Lowlight: nail polish kit



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