Lust Have It October

Hi pretties! 

Another month, another delightful beauty subscription box! 

This month's Lust Have It is packed full of goodies! Of the 6 items 5 were full sized making it insanely good value at $19.95 per month! 

Let's get started, I'll take you on an October box tour! 

First impression: 

Looks full of goodies and comes in the usual pink mesh bag- heaps handy! 

Each month there's a product card outlining what's what:

The contents: 

1 & 2 skincare:

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse- 10 ml sample- rrp pro rata $4.99 ($24.95 for 50ml) dry oil for softening skin and helping stretch marks.

Montaigne Jeunesse glacial clay spa mask- full sized- rrp $4.99. I've tried many of their masks and they are all awesome! 

3 4 & 5- colour products:

So Susan intense eye shadow- full sized- rrrp $35 . At $35 I would expect this compact to at least have a mirror?? Unfortunately I have dark circles so purple/blue eyeshadow isn't any good to me, I'll give it to a friend who suits these shades- I'm sure it will be enjoyed but for this reason I won't swatch it. 

Colour by TBN lipstick in 'pout those lips girl'-full sized- rrp $3.50. Really pretty grape shade, velvety texture. 

Inika organic black kohl pencil with built in sharpener- full sized- rrp $29. I quite the the control of a pencil liner. The built in sharpener is genius- I'm seemingly always using a blunt pencil despite having multiple sharpeners, this is right where you need it, when you need it. 

6 lifestyle product: 

Glamourflage eye mask- full sized- rrp $7.95. Because lusties are so damned glamorous and Devine that they need a leopard print eye mask in their lives! 

Total value: $85.43

Total cost: $19.95

Highlight:  Inika eye pencil

Lowlight: So Susan eye shadow 

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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! 

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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? 

Lust Have it August 2014 Birthday Month!!

Lust Have It August BIRTHDAY MONTH!

I didn't get a July box and I didn't realise this until my August box came. Woo hoo Lust Have it! Youre back in my life and it's awesome! 

Hot tip: always subscribe to a Birthday box- they're always good and often full of full size or deluxe products! 

That said I do love a beauty box any time (all the time) 

Super cute card:

Back of card contents: 

This months is in a cute mesh bag, handy as ever! 

Contents: 

-Eleven Australia hair treatment full size

-Eassenzza facial wipes full size with bonus travel size!

-BioElixia stretch mark cream full size 

-Bioderma cleansing water sample size 

-marsk eyeshadow brush full size

And a stack of discount coupons and flyers 

-BioElixia stretch mark cream

Really rich and nourishing, I can't say long term yet but my fist impression of application, texture and smell- all good. 

-Eleven Australia hair treatment 

I always love a hair treatment for maintaining healthy locks. From the description this product is all that and a bag of chips! It promises to be lightweight which to me is super important. And it has a pump- ticks all boxes! 

-Marsk eyeshadow brush 

I needed to purchase a new eyeshadow brush- how did you know LHI?! This one is great quality, it's super soft but not flimsy and will definitely be able to create the crease definition I'm after.

-Eassenzza facial wipes full size with bonus travel size!

I love wipes for when I'm traveling or feeling a bit lazy but still want a good clean. These ones also promise to exfoliate. Loving the mini travel pack bonus! 

-Bioderma cleansing water sample

I already own this in a big 500ml bottle- I love love love cleansing water products and have used Clarins & Garnier varieties also- the thing that's great about it is that it's soooo gently but insanely effective. It's powerful enought to melt mascara but doesn't irritate- if you've never tried cleansing waters- give them a go! 

Variety of fliers- sometimes promo crap is just that- crap- in this pile there was actually a good assortment and a few brands to check out online, I think LHI knows their customer and has found good brand partners to liase with. 

Highlight: hair treatment or eyeshadow brush

Lowlight: there wasn't one :) 

So that was it! What do you think? Did you get the same assortment? 

I was thoroughly impressed and so happy with this months curation! Totally recomend subscribing! Should you want to you can use the code below! 

Lust Have It Eco box Winter 2014

In one of the lust have it boxes- there was a voucher to try the 'Eco' box at a reduced price. It normally retails at $29.95 quarterly but I think I paid half that for this box. 

The product card: 

Let me jut st start by saying the packaging was a nightmare! It was filled with that shredded woody paper crap- needless to say- it went everywhere! My dog was trying to sticky beak and eat it and I was trying to see what was in the box but everything I took out only scattered the packfill even more! What a mess! 

The Contents: 

Natural Galmour Bronzer: leaked through three lids and a box- not for travel friends! The product itself is a good colour and has a fine texture- you just can't move it off your vanity otherwise your in for a gigantic mess! 

Sukin Cleanser: not irritating in anyway- leaves skin feeling soft and clean

Billie Goat Soap: I can't decide if I loved this because it is cut into the shape of a goat or if I love it just because it's good! It's not hard soap but it's not a glycerine soap- the texture is in between. Really silky- a good leg shaving soap. 

Jojoba oil: I just can't get excited about this- it's alright but you've tried one, you've tried em all. 

Karpati eye mask: this was a nice little treat to revive the eyes pepped the peepers! 

La Mav eye lotion: I used the entire sample consistently for a few weeks, it's calming, comfortable to use but nothing to write home about. It sort of pushes around until it either evaporates or sinks in wasn't sure which! 

Weleda shampoo & conditioner sachet: another hohum good not great/ nothing exciting product- it's fine, does an ok job but nothing spec. 

Overall I wasn't blown away- each item was fine in it's own way but nothing really rocked my socks- the Bronzer would have been the star product had it not leaked everywhere. Maybe this box isn't the right fit for me- if I wanted specialty products for specific ingredient/ ethical concerns- it might have been. Sometimes a rockstar hero product can redeem an entire box- unfortunately there was no star to steal the show! 

Highlight: goat soap 

Lowlight: La Mav eye lotion

What do you think of Eco box? 

Is it up your alley?

Lust Have It June 2014

Unfortunately I've been delayed it posting lately! Sorry!! A combination of this parcel being late, a new job, a bigger commute and study all getting in the way!

This months lust have it bag was a little boring (sorry lhi but it was) maybe that's why I'm posting late- nothing to write home about... 

The contents: 

Closer:

Teez nail polish (this months main affiliate) 

Orly travel files 

Toe separators 

John Plunket Glyco peel 

La Roche cream (got this in another too) 

Nuxe eye & face cream sachets

Teez nail polish (this months main affiliate): this polish is a dark red metallic- it's a bit moodier than I usually wear- will prob give this away  

Orly travel files: handy little purse pack of files 

Toe separators: they do what they say- handy again

John Plunket Glyco peel: these products are always good to try before you buy- this is a decent size to determine if you like it. Skin should be deliciously smooth after use. Tick! 

La Roche cream (got this in another too) I liked it in the other box and I liked it again- this product also smoothing and assists with preventing clogged pores. 

Nuxe eye & face cream sachets: don't get me wrong Nuxe products are really lush and nice- but I hate sachets- they're just a bit awkward- there's more than one use but once it's open it let's air in affecting to product. 

Overall this box was fine- it's all useable but it's not exciting to get a little sachet, use it twice and that's it. This lhi wasn't ground breaking but I guess it's hard to wow every month! I still really enjoy this monthly treat- while this box may not temp you to subscribe- see my other lust have it blogs because they are usually incredible value with some exciting products inside! Bring on the next! 

If you are keen to check out Lhi you can use the coupon below to get a discount! 

The card: If you want more info! 

What did you think? Did you get this bag? 

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 

Lust have it! April 2014

I've known about beauty (and now also Fashion) brand 'Lust have it' a little while now. I have the propensity to go overboard at times and get way on board with trends I love. As mentioned before, I have too much neon because I got all consumed by citron. I am well and truly on the subscription box bandwagon. I love it when a lush little surprise package arrives and when you don't know what's inside wooooweeee! So before now I have been paring it back with only one beauty subscription and her fitness box (and a sporadic other treat from time to time & by time to time, I mean all the time. ). 

Lowdown:
Lust have it is a monthly subscription service. For $19.95 per month they will send 5-6 beauty samples to your door. free shipping. Let's just say that again, free shipping. For beauty product lovers to newbies these types of boxes are a great way to start out, build a product base, try new things & sample some of the latest lotions & potions to hit the market. 

The lovely people at lust have it have sent me the latest lust have it box to review for you my pretty readers! Let me just say, I'm a straight shooter- I will be honest to you and if something is crap I will say it.

So lets get started and crack this baby open!

Comes like this: 

Easy peasy little satchel 

First impressions: 

At a glance I knew it was gonna be good!

The contents: 

•Clear makeup purse- really handy 

•Glamourflage 'Jane Gem' Makeup primer- full size 

•Bronzer powder- says full size but it's a deluxe size sample (fs is 10g this is 3g-still very generous) 

•Aveeno body lotion- deluxe sample 

•bioderma moisturizer- deluxe sample

•wotnot wipes- deluxe sample  

The card: flimsier than a bellabox card- doesnt bother me- prefer these types of companies to spend the money where it counts instead of luxury packaging... also environmentally friendlier than a thicker card. 

and Claytime Australia Mini Bronzer swatch 

The clear bag: 

I know its just a bag, and theres no need to get hysterical but I love a clear makeup bag. You never have to rummage for that lost pencil because its right where you can see it!  

Glamorflage primer: 

FULL SIZE! Something every beauty subscription box purchaser loves to see! This retails at $22.95 so it alone pays off the entire boxes value! The product is SILKY smooth (really silky) and gives a matte base for underneath foundation. Everything about it reminds me of a Lancome one I had loved years ago but couldn't replace. ( shakes fist at cosmetic co's for discontinuing everything!) 

Bioderma Atoderm Moisturiser: 

Everything I've ever tried from Bioderma I've liked. They do an awesome cleansing water and I've been usng a scrub sample from anther beauty box that has been good too. This is really soothing and creamy- intended for day use but I'll prob use for night as my makup doesn't last if I use heavy day creams. If you're dry- go for gold and use in the a.m. 

Aveeno Daily moituriser Lotion:

Collodial oatmeal is the ingredient in this that Aveeno boast will make your skin soft, smooth, hydrated. I've loved their Skin relief moisturising cream & their positvely radient face cream in the past and both meet all claims. I'll probably take this mini traveling because I know it'll work a treat if my skin needs soothing from sun, sea or gross plane air.

Claytime Australia Mini Bronzer: 

The size says Full size but I think its a typo as FS is 10g & this is 3g- but who cares- its awesome! Its mineral based (your skin will breath and wont clog) and its a good shade- neutral, not brown, not yellow, not red, not orange. I would say its mid luminious- a made up term to say its not too shiny nor too matte. I personally prefer a cake bronzer as oppsed to loose but regardless will see how it goes. 

Wotnot wipes: 5 pack trial

These really impressed me! The cloth is thick and has plenty of moisture-I left one on table accidentally overnight and it was still moist in the morning.
Is anyone else sick of dry scratchy wipes
?
These are great and I will repurchase these wiith 100% certainty. 

Overall I'm really pleased with my first Lust Have It experience and am impressed with the contents and value. I promised to say if something is crap but nothing was. 

HIGHLIGHT: primer & wipes

LOWLIGHT:  none 

So that's the april lust have it! What do you think?? like? 

any comments or questions are welcome...  

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