VIOLET BOX JULY 2013 REVIEW AND UNBOXING

My Violet box finally arrived! Below is a video of my thoughts as I unboxed it and looked at what is inside. I really think that Violet Box have stepped up and are producing a really great, value for money subscription box. I'll be keeping my subscription for sure!

Bellabox April 2013.

This month, I was seriously considering cancelling my subscription to bellabox. The boxes in the past few months just haven't excited me like the ones towards the end of last year did, and I was feeling a bit disappointed.

Then, today, this arrived.

8 sample items, most of which are really relevant to my needs, and within the entire purpose of these boxes, which is to let us try samples of products or brands that we haven't tried before. So, what's in there? Let's have a look.

CELLULIX GLACIAL MINERAL GEL - a face mask, which contains negatively charged molecules to draw out the positively charged bacteria from your skin. It's all a bit scientific for me.

LASH CARD - exclusive to bellabox. A product that I feel is kind of pointless and silly, but I see where the gimicky nature of it will attract buyers. It's basically a guard for your mascara to stop it from clumping up and/or getting on your eyelid.

INDIO SKIN TONIC - An active toner which uses natural botanicals to actually guard against moisture loss.

AYURDA SKIN PERFECTING MOISTURISER & bonus firming and toning lotion sachet - Natural ingredients do wonders for your skin by increasing blood flow and evening out skin tone.

PROPLENISH MARINE COLLAGEN SACHETS - I'm a little afraid of these. I have 3 of them...and you're supposed to dissolve it in water and DRINK it. It's for giving you a glow from within, and assisting in the health maintenance of hair, skin and nails.

SALLY HANSEN MAGNETIC NAIL COLOUR - Now this is right up my alley. It's the same as all the other magnetic colours, and I really like the bronze colour that I got. At $16.95 RRP, the box just paid for itself.

CEDEL DRY CONDITIONER - Yup, that's right. Dry conditioner. It was only a matter of time.

I'll give these samples a go in the coming week and let you know what I think!


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Lust Have it February 2013

 I'm a little bit late to the party with this one, because my box arrived so late in the months, and I was off taking my week of relaxation.

Nevertheless, here is my Lust Have It box for February, 2013.

I do hope to do more unboxing videos for you guys, but at the moment, my studio is sharing space with my workout equipment, so it's a bit of an ordeal to move everything.

Anyway, just a brief rundown of what i got in my box and what I thought of it this time.

1. Lon Vitalite crystal whitening and moisturising hand mask (pair) - full size product. I really liked this. I'll do a review for you on Thursday so that you can see more about them.

2. Camoflage Colour nail polish - full size product. This is a great little nail polish, and it's in a colour I don't actually have (and came in handy because it's the perfect "cookie" shade for my cookie monster pedicure). The one drawback with this posich is that it STINKS.The smell of it is really rank. I think it's because they use as many natural products as possible, and the kinds of natural products that would make good nail polish are stinky plants and animal byproducts.

3. Kevin Murphy Born Again Hair Treatment - sachet sample. I lovelovelove Kevin Murphy hair products. As a mum of 2 little boys, I can't really justify the price of it to myself, but when I get a nice little sample in my beauty box, it's a very welcome treat. The product is beautiful, and really picked my hair back up after the sweaty beating it's been getting with my workouts. The only problem with the sample was the size of it. If someone with longer or thicker hair than my babyfine shoulder length mop got this sample, it wouldn't have gone very far. It was barely enough for me.

4. Lancome Hypnose Star Mascara - sample size. I actually really like this little sample. I don't use mascara very often, as I try to stay makeup free as often as possible for good skin health, so the little sample means I'll get through my 3 months of recommended time to use mascara and not feel guilty about throwing away half a tube of product. The product itself is absolutely gorgeous. It has a special shaped brush which gives you an automatically lined look to your lashes, negating the need for eyeliner if you're playing it casual. A big time saver. It lifts, separates, elongates and volumises the lashes for a lovely full look. This is definitely worth a look.

5. Summer Tan dark self action tan - full size product. We all know how I feel about self-tanners, so I immediately handballed this off to my little guy's godmother, who is 19. I'm sure she'll let me know what she thought of it when I see her next.

So that's it. Lots of full sized products and a hefty value tag, I'm very happy with my $15 well spent.

Bellabox February 2013 Review.

The last couple of months have been a little bit disappointing with bellabox, so I was pleased to find that this month I got the "best" box. They run 4 different boxes, with some products the same in every box, and some different ones that are supposed to be selected based on our preferences of skintype, etc on our bellabox profiles.

So...what was in mine?

NUXE HUILE PRODIGIEUSE There is a reason this multipurpose oil is a French favourite. Giving intense nourishment for face, body and hair without a greasy after-touch, the sweet scented oil will become your favourite too. 50ml RRP $24.95 available at bellabox.com.au

SALLY HANSEN COMPLETE SALON MANICURE No time for a salon mani? No stress! Achieve the at-home quality trifecta: a gel-like shine finish, fast and easy application and chip resistance. Enjoy your choice of three shimmering shades: Mermaids Tail, Golden Rule and Shoot the Moon. 14.7ml RRP $14.95 available at Priceline and selected pharmacies

JOHN FRIEDA FRIZZ-EASE DREAM CURLS CURL PERFECTING SPRAY  Want sexy waves that last? Turn to Frizz Ease. A few spritzes will help to hold pre-styled curls, or add definition and extra waves to naturally curly locks. Time to confidently flick your stunning mane around in front of your main squeeze! 198ml RRP $16.99 available at Coles, Woolworths, Priceline, Target and selected pharmacies nationally

BATISTE DRY SHAMPOO  Batiste is back in their new pretty in pink packaging – we guarantee it’ll be the new love of your life next time you need fresh locks fast! 150ml RRP $9.95 available at supermarkets and pharmacies

U SKIN SOLUTIONS CLEAN AND GO EXFOLIATING GEL CLEANSER This two in one cleansing and exfoliating solution is perfect for keeping pores clear and clean. Calendula, antibacterial tea-tree oil and super fine bamboo beads leave your skin feeling soft and smooth! 125ml RRP $30.95 available at bellabox.com.au

BANANA BOAT SPORT SPF 30+ It’s still summer, so make sure you are taking extra care to look after your skin with the Banana Boat range. It’s a must for essential skin care! 200g RRP $14.99 available at grocery retailers, pharmacies and convenience outlets

All in all, I'm pleased with what I received. With the nail polish in full size, and priced at $14.95, I basically paid for it and got everything else for free.

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