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! 

The Parcel- Marie Claire 1st box

This When Marie Claire announced 'the Parcel' a new quarterly beauty subscription boasting top brand collaborators I was beyond excited! I subscribed for the 1st box immediately! 

Cost: $25 quarterly 

Promised value: over $100

So let me show you what it was like! 

The outer was shrink wrapped the address was printed onto the coverslip- (Hence my hand covering) 

Opening impressions: 

The card: 

Top- opened up 

Bottom L: front cover 

Bottom R: back cover

Benefitcosmetics they're real liner and mascara: 

So adorable! And wow! The liner is gooooood! It quite literally will. Not. Budge! I rubbed and smeared, scrubbed and wiped- it's amazing! This sample size gives you a good try before you buy. 

They're real mascara- I've used this before- I really quite like it- see my past review! 

Revlon colour stay lip stain: 

I probably wouldn't purchase this shade- it's the lightest in the range and being a little frosty it's looks even lighter. Formula: The texture is not amazing- I'm not blown away or tempted to try another hue (due to frost it doesn't apply evenly and looks a bit odd)  As a plus, the applicator wand is a good size and shape. 

Opi nail polish: 

I am starting to wonder if the companies put dud shades in these boxes!? This is a n interesting colour- I can see it appealing to a few people but generally it's not a showstopping 'love that' shade! I would call it purple petrol? 

Pantene shampoo and conditioner and loreal Elnett hair spray: 

Pantene are out in force at the moment! They are also in this month's bellabox (review to come- check it out). This is the third lot Pantene samples this year. I really liked their Aqua light range in bellabox March. (See that post too). I will willingly try these and see how they go. They smell really good! 

How handy this mini hairspray will be! I've been using fudge coconut & apple hairspray for 10 years, so I doubt I'll make the switch- that said, This is handy to have in a handbag size. It's a bit of a cult classic. 

Lancôme visionaries skin corrector- 

This product is so velvety- I am always keen for pore products so I can't wait to use this for a week and see if I like it. It's texture and scent are so far so good. 

So that's it! Marie Claire 'the parcel' first box. 

I think the value is there if you get colours  you like- if you don't then it's a bit of a bust. I won't resubscribe for now- they didn't quite win me over with the shades and other recent beauty box duplicates. 

What did you think?!