Lust Have It January 2015

Lust Have It! is finally here! The delay in this pack angered quite a few people. In a work environment, I focus on being punctual, getting things done correctly and to the best of my ability. Since I am so laid back, I didn't mind my pack being 20 days late, as long as I get my pack and it's of quality!
Before I even start... I am thoroughly impressed with this month's pack.

 Natraganics Avado Organic Avocado Oil

$15.99

FULL SIZE

 My sun spots and freckles are running wild, this is absolutely perfect. Even though I can never part from my high end products, I've become a lot more health conscious this year, certified organic is right up my alley.

 Urban Skincare Co Infuse Body Balm

SAMPLE SIZE

I enjoyed my last Urban Skincare Co body product, so I'm quite pleased to see this again :)

 Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow in Mudcake

$24.95

FULL SIZE

I fell in love with Marsk after my initial encounter with their Rich List eye shadow in one of the previous LHI packs.  I am THRILLED to see TWO Marks products :) We had the option to pick a shade; Mudcake orVanilla Frosting. I forgot to pick... but thankful that got the shade I wanted.

Marsk Certified Organic Eyeliner in Pitch Black
$33.50

I recently ceased mascara use and jumped back onto the black eyeliner wagon. The liners I am using are not certified organic, I have no idea what I am putting on my eyes but I get random itchy bumps here and there. I can't wait to give this a go and see how it works on my skin!

 Colour by TBN

$2.50

FULL SIZE

I love neon colours. I'm a little disappointed that the purple is not exactly... neon. I'm hoping that it'll look different on my nails.

 BONUS PRODUCT: Designer Brand Chubby Lipstick Crayon 

$7.99

FULL SIZE

This was our bonus product from LHI as a way of saying sorry for the delay. This is my first Chubby Lipstick Crayon!! Very exciting. I adore the shade, a very wearable pink. I'm looking forward to trying this!

This is the third time I received a Hello Fresh voucher... I might consider giving it a go this time.

Overall... I absolutely loved this month's pack, it's high quality, excellent value for money and filled with a lovely range of products. More Kudos for all the certified organic products :) Great work LHI! Looking forward to my Feb pack!

Bellabox July 2013 - Luxe Travel Box

I've been flipping through everyone's review on this month's box, there seems to be a fantastic variation of products!

My initial reaction when I got the box was, "Ooohhh heavy..... SOAP!?! =D??". I'm not sure what my receiving-a-soap-from-a-beauty-subscription-box fascination is. Hopeful, but no soap :(
One day Lily, one day!

Luxe City Guide - Singapore 

RRP $12.99

FULL SIZE

YES!!!!!! I got Singapore! I always wanted to go there. It is probably one of the most likely destinations that I can afford within the next year or so! So happy I got this!

Yu-Be Moisuturising skin cream

RRP $34.95 for 70g

Sample - 3g

I haven't tried a lot of Japanese skin care other than Shiseido. So I'm looking forward to try it.

Libra Hotties heat patches

2 per pack $4.99

FULL SIZE

This is a new product for me. Apparently it is great for cramps, heats up to 50 degrees and lasts for 8 hours. EDIT: I just read on BB, that the date is the batch date not the expiry date. Good to use! ^_^

La Fresh Nail Polish Remover

18-20 satchels for $16.50

Received 1 pad

I have tried the La Fresh face wipes previously, they were fantastic for travel. I hope this is as good!

Egyptian Magic all purpose skin cream

$49 for 118ml

Sample- 3ml

This sounds interesting, I hope it's good for sensitive skin!

Model Co Cheek and Lip Tint

10ml for $24

Sample: 5ml

I have seen some reviews for this product, it looks novel but I'm not too keen to stain my fingers after every application, especially since I'm always on the go and sacrifice makeup time for sleep time. Application tips anyone?

La Clinica Balancing green tea and mineral water mist spray

RRP $23

Received 50ml

Best product of the box! ^_^

Clear Scalp shampoo and conditioner

200ml @ $5.99

Received 50ml ea.

The this the only product in the box this month that made me go "Noooooooooooooooo". I think I have received too many random drugstore hair wash products.

Not a bad box overall, I'm quite content, love the product variations. ^_^

Bellabox February 2013

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BB was giving 3 members a Tiffany & Co surprise. A very generous gift. As you can see, I didn't receive it, which I'm pretty chill about since I never wear jewelry, I'd rather someone else gets it!

To be honest, I'm not as disappointed with this month's box as a few other members, I thought it was an "alright" box. Haven't worked out the value but it's over $40. I'll come back to it later.

Eye of Horus Eyeliner in Bronze Amulet Goddess Pencil

FULL SIZE

RRP $30

The other option was charcoal obsidian goddess.... which I assume is grey. I'm so glad I received this colour.. I'm not much of an eyeliner wearer but I would definitely wear this!

John Frieda Frizz ease dream curls curl perfecting spray

RRP $16.99 for 198ml

30ml valued @ $2.57

This one was a bit of a fail item. I have straight hair and I pretty much never curl my hair.. I guess I can always "make" special occasions to curl my hair and use this product.

 Batiste Dry Shampoo in Blush

RRP $9.95 for 150ml

50ml valued @ $3.31

I heard a lot about this dry shampoo and noticed many long term subscribers have already received this from BB or LHI... lucky for me I've never tried it and have been dying to do so.

Fing'rs Nail makeup

FULL SIZE

$9.99

Another product I've been curious about. pretty keen to try it out. The design is a little extravagant for me. I'm just glad it's not full pink.

 

USkin Solutions Clean and go exfoliating gel cleanser

$30.95 for 125ml

Received -- unmarked.. but i'm guessing about 5ml.. approx $2

Banana Boat Sport SPF 30+

$14.99 for 200ml

15ml valued @ $1.12

I don't actually mind this too much because I'm a huge sunscreen user and I haven't tried banana boat.

Total Value:$48.99

I guess I'm lucky that most of the products in this box are item I've been wanting to try. At the same time I can see how frustrated some users might be by continuously receiving the same product of products of the same brand over and over. Nonetheless I'm quite content with this box, especially the eyeliner!

Lust Have It! January Box 2013

Man... should've subscribed to Lust Have It! Instead.... Bellabox has been disappointing for the past few weeks.

My Nude by Nature BB cream was in Dark.. but that's ok. It's still usable on my olive skin. Blended till there's only a light honey glow. Lovely!

The silk of morocco lipgloss is a sheer gloss. It smells like peppermint, which I'm not too big on it.

Otherwise I'm very excited to try & review everything else!
 

Bellabox January 2013 - We Love Australia!

Product information card and a Bellababy promotion card.

You Me and Everybody Cool it Aloe Vera Gel 

100ml @ $8.95

FULL SIZE

 I've received this brand from a previous Bellabox. This is probably the only product I'm excited about in this box.

Face of Australia Makeup Purifying Cleansing Wipes

25 wipes @ $4.95

FULL SIZE

My face is really sensitive, I've been using organic wipes and WOTNOT wipes. I might give this a go and see how my skin responds.

Mode Nail  Polish - Rave'n

15ml @ $2.45

FULL SIZE

This is the second nail polish I've received from BB since September and I really don't wear nail polish... I've indicated my preference for neutral/natural tones on my BB beauty profile... I'll give it a go though..

Swisse Body Wash with Vitamin B3 and Macrobiotic Sea Minerals

250ml @ $14.95

30ml @ $1.79

Another brand I've received not too long ago from BB....

Natio  BB cream Sample

50g @ $14.95

5g @ $1.49

I've previously received this exact sample for free on Natio's facebook.

Hedgehog Wall sticker -- this is cute.

Total Box Value -- $19.63

Overall, I'm disappointed with this box. Product and value wise. I could've gone out to Priceline and purchased products that I need using the $15.

I've been thoroughly impressed with my first two months of my subscription (September and October), then my boxes have been on a declining gradient... for example...glitter eyeliner (what I received) VS full size rosehip oil or eye cream with gold essence?? Anyone else noticed this?

I've realised that earlier batches holds lesser value and those who receive the later boxes receive high end brands such as Lancome, Bobbi Brown.... etc. If my theory is correct Jurlique will probably be in the later batches for this month. I'm disappointed in the lack of equal distribution, I'm sure most of us signed up to try new brands/products or products we can't afford. I'm beginning to slowly regret signing up for the year subscription. I will still give these products a try and see how they are quality wise. But hopefully, there will be a better mix of variety + high and low end brands for every box in the months to come.

Bellabox December 2012

My December Bellabox finally arrived, later than usual. Lets have a look...

Savoir Faire Limited Edition Kit in Winter

RRP $110

FULL SIZE

I thought this was a nice touch to the xmas box... for make up newbies. I'm probably the only person complaining but, unfortunately I wasn't too excited about this palette. My choice of eye shadows are conservation and neutral. This is not a palette I'd use. And since I have been in the industry for some time, I'm skeptical about makeup palettes and their quality. Every subscriber received this palette in their December box...  super generous or RRP grossly exaggerated??

I wish I could be grateful for receiving this palette... but I'd much rather individual products tailored to my BB profile.

 Allegra Rhodes Hand and Nail Cream 

RRP $32.95

5ml valued @ 94c

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme

113g RRP $16.99

30ml valued @  $4.50

Compeed Blister Medium

5pices RRP 11.95

1 piece valued @ $2.40

Emergin C Multi Fruit Cleanser

240ml RRP $55

 3ml valued @ 68c

Emergin C Earth Hydrating Phytelene Cream

50 ml RRP $109

3ml valued @ $1.37

BB product card and SF ingredient list

Total Value: $119.89 ($110 is questionable)

To be honest, I wasn't too thrilled with my last two Bellaboxes. There is a distinguishable disparity between the value of the earlier boxes and the later boxes. In comparison, the later boxes received high end brands such as inika, lancome etc... whereas the boxes some of the ladies received (i.e., Nov box w/ Bloom glitter liner) lacks in value and BB's ability to match products to profiles and equally distribute product values in each box.