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? 

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?! 

Bellabox September 2014 beauty wardrobe

This month's Bellabox is Beauty Wardrobe in conjunction with Gritty Pretty (blogger). It really has a bit of everything for hair, face, nails, tan, makeup- they seemingly achieved the 'wardrobe' theme they were going for. 

The normal blue box was missing causing a 'wardrobe malfunction' cute Pun bellabox. 

First impression: 

(it's such a nice day, I'm posting from the balcony- like my succulents?) 

The Contents: 

Closer:

The card: 

1. Sleek makeup eye dust-(full size) this is really pigmented! Having dark circles I avoid green shades so I prob won't use this- if anyone got the gold and wants to swap? Comment below! The texture and quality of this is pretty good! It's hyper pigmented and really pearlescent. Hard to believe it's by the same company who sent out last months scabby liner! Being full size this already bumps the box into great value territory. See swatches.

2. Salon tan professional face lotion- (full size) this product is designed to be skincare and tan in one- I'm super happy to see it's a little green based meaning it will be neutral not orange. I enjoy a summer tan but do find it tricky to strike a balance on the face, looking forward to trying this out. This is valued at $19.95- this product alone pays for the box! See swatches.

3. Klorane quinine & vitamin b shampoo- it smells a little masculine and is targeted at stimulating hair follicles- seems a little rogaine to me... I Am willing to try it out though as Klorane do a fabulous dry shampoo. 

4. Bioderma sensibio mask- I really enjoy Bioderma products so I will try this out BUT I really am going to question Bellabox profiles here as this is the 2nd month in a row where I have received sensitive skincare and I do not have sensitive skin. I've been a subscriber for a year now and this is the 3rd sensitive skin mask I've received. I will use this it's just tricky to actually find a time when I NEED to use it. Please bellabox- use our profiles!! 

5. Gelogic nail enamel- (full size) black has become a classic shade in the nail polish wardrobe so I'm quite happy with this polish- while I do have a uv light, this gel polish doesn't need one to set making it uber convienient. Claiming to be long wearing and chip resistant- yes please. First coat I was worried as it looked sheer and patchy, second coat it looked perfectly fine. See swatches. 

Bonus: 

Garnier blur- a bit like benefit porefessional or clinique pore minimiser. 

Revlon colour stay foundation- always nice to try a different formula. 

Swatches: 

 So that's everything- all in all a decent box! I thought Sept was Bellaboxes birthday month but no mention of such was made... 

Top picks- 

Highlight: gelogic nail polish 

Lowlight: foundation sachet 

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! 

Bellabox August 2014

Bellabox is a $15 monthly subscription service that delivers 5-7 beauty treats. It's awesome in my opinion! I love getting my little blue package each month! 

This months Bellabox is 'sport your style'. Nothing in this box speaks sporty to me but hey it's still a lovely monthly surprise. 

The card: 

The big reveal: 

1. Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion. I think this is for body... It doesn't say on card or bottle whether it's for face or body. I'm leaning towards face because all body creams I would imagine you can use daily where as a face cream is often day or night etc. Will have to look it up. All other Aveeno products I've tried have been quite gentle and have a great texture/ result-I'm optimistic this will be the same. 

2. Sleek kajal eyeliner- (full size) firstly this is the shittiest quality. (Sorry not sorry) See patchy no pigment swatch. I left the swatch ten mins and it wiped off my hand completely- no setting power at all. This seems like the 'play makeup' you give to kids...Also as it wears down it's going to get chunky and thick- bit of a design flaw. You could use it as an smokey eye product with a powder on top to try and set it. Maybe. 

3. Avene extremely gentle cleanser- this is a tissue off formula. Having combo skin I prefer to rinse off especially after a workout. Being for sensitive irritated skin this might be good for the pool bag as opposed to the gym bag. I love Avene Clearance gel creme exfoliating hydrator so again I trust this brands sample to be good. 

4. OGX Moroccan oil shampoo & conditioner- I seem to get hair products in every bellabox- I noticed some subscribers getting peeved about this. Bellabox is how I discovered my current shampoo so I say don't knock it til you try it. This shampoo & conditioner smells AMAZING! I look forward to seeing how it goes.

5. Maybeline colour show nail lacquer- (full size) f/s products really amp up the value of a subscription box. It's always hard to get a colour you love in a random box- I don't mind this in the spirit of trying something new. I must say I was dubious about texture but it's not too bad and leaves a beautiful glossy finish. In the light  it has lots of micro sparkles- see attempt to show you this in swatch. 

Bonus: Palmers coccoa butter formula sachet- If you've ever used this you know it makes you smell delicious & feel hydrated but not sticky. Always nice to be reminded of a cult classic. 

So that's Bellabox August 2014. All in all the eyeliner let it down- had it been good, the overall box would have felt much more exciting and better value.

Highlight: shampoo & conditioner 

Lowlight: eyeliner 

What did you think if this box? 

Bellabox July 2014

Bellabox time!

My fave monthly parcel arrives again!! Wanna see what was inside?! I'll keep it short and sweet!

Ta da!!! 

This months theme was American Beauty! Love!

The contents: 

Nicole nail polish 

DB lip butter- coconut 

Derma doctor k p duty lotion 

Anastasia waterproof seal 

StriVectin sachet 

Yube all purpose cream

Opi- Nicole nail polish- this really is an all American red- super vibrant! Nicole is by opi so you know the quality will be there.

DB lip butter- coconut- smells delicious- I've used a few DB things and really liked them- this is ok but I probably wouldn't buy it again.

Derma doctor k p duty lotion- I like the idea of this- it's for the little bumps you get on the tops of the arm 'chicken skin' hence the picture of a chook. I don't currently have this skin concern but it surely will come in handy for other dry skin patches. 

Anastasia waterproof seal- genius. This is a clear weatherproof, waterproof seal that you apply over any mascara. Innovative and flawless. 

StriVectin sachet- I only just tried StriVectin a little while ago and was really impressed- you actually see a difference! This sachet might be saved for a travel bag- I've probably overdiscussed that I don't love sachets

Yube all purpose cream- I've had this before from Bellabox- it's just a little all purpose cream, nothing spesh but always handy! 

So that's the contents! The Anastasia, nail polish and lip butter all being full size make this months Bellabox ridiculously good value at $15! 

Highlight: Anastasia mascara seal

Lowlight: Yube cream

What would be your highlight in this box?! 

Please note- I subscribe to Bellabox at my own cost, my opinion is my own!