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Bellabox - March 2014
This months box debuted the gorgeous new Bellabox packaging! A really good quality box which is really cute. How exciting :)
This month I received:
1. ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick - Cream - Pinking of You
2. WoW Bath Gel
3. Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo and Conditioner
4. Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
5. Wotnot Facial Wipes - Oily/Sensitve skin
6. Thierry Mugler SOURCE - Angel and Alien Eau De Parfum
ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick - Cream - Pinking of You
I was super excited to receive this product but was hoping for the nude or dark red colour. Sadly, I received a shade that doesn't suit my skin tone 'Pinking of You' :( It's a really cute, light, bright pink that would suit a lighter skin tone than my olive skin. That's just the luck of the draw though so nothing I can do about that. It smells really nice and I love that it has a little mirror on the case! I will gift this to a friend who will suit the colour better. :)
WoW Bath Gel - Mandarin & Lime
This is a limited edition product by Romy. It was released into our Bellabox's so we could trial them and leave feedback before they release it publicly. I thought that was pretty cool. :) However, I have no idea when I will have time to have a bath. If I did, I would buy a heap of Lush bath bombs to indulge in. It smells really nice though, a fresh citrus scent, and maybe someday I could find the time from my busy mummy life to try this in a bath!
Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo and Conditioner
I haven't used Pantene since I was about 12 years old. I went to the hairdressers and they asked which shampoo I used which I told them Pantene and I was basically told off for using it as it contains silicon and other oils which isn't good for your hair. This has been a hot topic with Pantene for years and most hairdressers will tell you off for using it. I guess this is why they came up with this silicon free type and are trying to get us to give Pantene a second chance. However, only the shampoo is free from silicons and not the conditioner. I gave it a go anyway and it did leave my hair feeling fresh and light. My hair also air dried with less frizz than usual so that was good. :)
Dermalogica - Clear Start Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash
This product is amazing! At first I was just happy that it made my skin feel clean without over drying it. Then the second time I used it, after I had washed it off, it started to actually peel the dead layer of skin off my face. It exfoliated it like a professional facial and my pores were left incredibly cleansed. My face hasn't been this soft in forever and it's keeping it clear! As soon as this sample runs out (50ml which is a fair bit for a sample so I will actually have it for a while!) I am absolutely buying this and converting to as my daily face wash!
UPDATE: Bellabox had a flash sale where everything was 30% off so I bought this in full size as well as their blackhead clearing scrub!
I was so happy to see I received more Wotnot facial wipes! I loved the sample of the sensitive skin ones I got in my January box and am so happy to have the oily type now. My skin is actually combination so either works well for me. The wipes themselves feel like a soft cotton cloth which is so nice. Once again, I love these wipes and wish they were a bit cheaper.
Thierry Mugler SOURCE - Angel and Alien Eau De Parfum
These both smell really nice! I am really picky when it comes to perfumes and really only prefer the fruity scents. I tried Alien first and loved it. Alien is described as 'woody amber floral'. Angel is described as 'Oriental Gourmand' I am really happy I got to try these scents! If I had the money I would purchase Alien.
This months box was the best one I've received yet. Can't wait for April! :)
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Bellabox - February 2014
This month I received:
- Shanghai Suzy Lipstick - Miss Jade Orange - Matte
- Vaseline Ultimate 10
- Romy Shampoo & Conditioner
- Eylure Naturalites - Natural Volume Lash
- Montagne Jeunesse Blemish Mud Masque
- Gaia Skin Naturals Pink Grapefruit and Jasmine Foaming Cleanser
Shanghai Suzy Lipstick - Matte - Miss Jade Orange: As soon as I opened the box my eyes went straight to this lipstick. It looked so damn pretty and I felt so lucky to get it in my box this month! I opened it and omg, the smell of this is stuff is amazing! It is a purple grape scented lipstick which smells exactly like hubba bubba and I just want to eat it. The sad thing is, I received a colour that doesn't fit my complexion. :( I received 'Miss Jade Orange' and it is very orange. wahh. It looks terrible on me and I didn't even want to take a photo of it, I just wiped it off straight away. The texture wasn't very nice though either, very blotchy. I am so disappointed. :(
The Romy Shampoo & Conditioner was okay. The shampoo was a bit strange as it would not foam up in my hair. I had to use nearly the whole sample to get it to foam just a little bit enough to go through my hair. It did do the job though and my hair felt clean afterwards. The conditioner worked better and I only need a tiny bit for it to cover my hair. Afterwards my hair felt fresh and clean. The smell is very strong though and not a scent that I would choose in a shampoo & conditioner.
Eylure Naturalites - Natural Volume Lash: I have not used this product and not sure when I will get the chance to. I will save it for when a special occasion comes up where I will be going out to dinner or something. There's no point me trying it any sooner.
Vaseline Ultimate 10: I haven't used this product as I am using other moisturisers but will keep this product handy for my handbag or even traveling.
The Gaia Skin Naturals Pink Grapefruit and Jasmine Foaming Cleanser is okay. It sounds like it would smell great by the name of it but it actually smells very chemically. Which is strange considering this is an organic product. It does do the job though and left my skin feeling clean and fresh. I wouldn't use it again though.
Montagne Jeunesse Blemish Mud Masque: I used this after a long evening of trying to get James asleep. It was so relaxing and left my skin feeling lovely and fresh. These are like $1 something a little packet so I am going to make my way to Priceline sometime and grab a few. I want to try the peeling masks as well as some fruity masks. :) I was so happy with this little gem and it was so nice to have a little pampering after a long, hard day with a teething baby who won't sleep!
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Bellabox - January 2014
This month I received:
1. Scandalous Rock Chick Wave Spray
2. Avene Soothing Moisture Mask
3. Avene Hydrance Optimale Rich Hydrating Cream
4. Model Co Fat Lash Mascara
5. Vaseline Aloe Fresh Daily Body Lotion SPF 15
6. Eleven Miracle Hair Treatment
7. Wotnot Facial Wipes
Scandelous Rock Chick Wave Spray: I was a bit apprehensive to try this product as my hair is just so thick and rarely works with these sorts of products. I followed the instructions and it looked pretty cool at first. It gave my hair super volume with beachy waves.
Throughout the day though it just sort of went limp and looked like a messy bob. Not even a cute one, it just looked really messy and felt gross. I would use it again though to style my hair if I was going out and wanted a bit of an up do for my short hair for a short period of time.
Avene Soothing Moisture Mask and Avene Hydrance Optimale Rich Hydrating Cream: I honestly haven't tried these products after trying my last Avene product from my December box. I had a reaction or something to the last product which left my skin feeling like it was burning and it felt really gross - remained like a mask of oil for the rest of the day. I might just gift these samples to a friend haha.
Model Co Fat Lash Mascara: I had high expectations for this mascara as Bellabox had hyped it up quite a bit before the boxes were sent out. Honestly, it was okay. It wasn't the worst mascara I've ever used but it also wasn't the best.
I had to apply numerous coats to get close to the same effect as my usual Maybelline Define a Lash mascara gives me. When I was removing it at the end of the night, it took 2 make up removing wipes to get rid of it with a lot of scrubbing and I still had some residue the next day. I know that's my own fault for applying about 4 coats but it was still really hard to remove considering it isn't even waterproof. I think I will gift this to a friend as it didn't work wonders for me but it may work for her.
Vaseline Aloe Fresh Daily Body Lotion SPF 15: Vaseline is always a winner. They know their stuff when it comes to hydrating the skin and never fail to deliver. This product leaves my skin feeling soft, fresh and moisturised. I didn't use it that much but am keeping it handy to use if we ever need relief from sunburn.
Eleven Miracle Hair Treatment: This product smells AMAZING! As soon as I opened the lid I went 'YUM!' Such a rich coconut scent to die for. I used it in my hair after I washed it and let it set as a leave in conditioner and my hair felt lovely & soft afterwards and just smelt so divine! I also saw on Instagram that Tahan from Big Brother 2013 uses this brand and her hair is lush so I'm also sold by that! Once my Argan oil runs out this is the next hair product I will splurge on.
Overall, I was very happy with this months box. My favourite would be the Eleven Miracle Hair Treatment and the WotNot Facial Wipes. Looking forward to next months. :)
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Bellabox - December 2013
This month I signed up to bellabox.com.au to receive a monthly beauty box. I was really pleased with the prompt service of my Bellabox as I placed my order on the 16th and it arrived here a few days before Christmas.
These are products I received:
- Nuxe Huile Prodigieus beauty oil.
- Avene Cleanance K moisturiser
- Sinful colours nail polish
- Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Diamond Mask
- St Tropez Gradual Tan
- Eslor soothing refiner & cleanser, replenishing scrub, soothing cream, comforting mask.
- Palmer's Cocoa butter daily cleansing gel, daily calming facial lotion.
The first product I tried out was the Sinful colours nail polish.
The colour I received is 'Thimbleberry'. I wanted to paint my nails in this colour before Christmas so I would have cute festive nails for Christmas photos but with a 5 week old baby, it's not that easy to find the time haha. This polish is said to have a durable, chip resistant formula.
I did 2 coats which went on smoothly and also dried pretty fast. I don't usually wear a lighter shades of red as my skin tone matches darker shades better but it's a cute colour to wear over the Christmas season. I am on day 4 of wearing it and I am quite surprised and really impressed that it actually hasn't chipped at all yet. Great product.
The second product I tried was the Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Diamond Mask. This is a hair mask which you apply in the shower after shampooing. It is said to contain a colour fix complex that boosts the shine & intensity of your hair with UVA, UVB screens & antioxidants.
I let my hair air dry after using this product and it did feel softer. My hair is a frizz ball in this humidity so I didn't notice any shine straight away. I straightened my hair and definitely saw a difference. It was so silky soft, smooth and shiny. Love this product!
The next product I tried was Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse beauty oil. It is a multipurpose oil which can be used on any area of dry skin or even in the ends of dry hair. I used this on the balls of my feet as for some reason they have become really cracked and dry lately. :( The first thing I noticed was the lovely scent. It has a very strong perfume like smell which I find nice. I've dabbed the oil on my feet every morning and night after I shower for a few days now and it's helping keep moisture in to heal the cracked skin. I can't really use this product anywhere else on my body as my skin doesn't get dry.
Honestly, I hated this product. It is a daily oil-free moisturiser for all skin types. It is supposed to keep skin hydrated and diminish blackheads & breakouts by absorbing excess sebum. It did the total opposite for my skin. Not only was my face left oily & greasy all day, but it also actually burned my skin :/ By the end of the day when I washed it off, it felt like washing a layer of oil off my face. eugh.
I absolutely loved these products. The Eslor sample pack. The soothing refiner & cleanser left my skin feeling so clean but not dried out at all. The soothing cream left my skin feeling so fresh and smooth without leaving any oiliness. The replenishing scrub was pretty good, however, I think it needed something added to make it more of a mask as it was a very dry scrub, I loved the ingrediants in it though - very natural and fresh. The comforting mask was nice and left my skin feeling fresh. I loved the refining cleanser so much I might buy the full size once my current face wash runs out!
Palmer's products are always good. The Cocoa butter daily calming facial lotion feels great on my skin and I love the smell. The Cocoa butter cleansing gel was also awesome and left my skin feeling nice and fresh without drying it out. I would also consider buying the cleansing gel one day when my current face wash runs out!
I actually did not use this product and I don't think I ever will. Being half Filipino, I am already naturally tanned. I don't need any tanning products but I know this is a really popular brand so I will give it to a friend if they are interested in trying it out!
This months bellabox also came with a bonus limited edition bellabox tote bag. Pretty cute. I've been using it as my gym bag as I've just started going back to the gym (yay!). Overall, I am really happy with Bellabox and look forward to next month!
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