Hey Readers,
Hoping that this weekend finds you well and if you live in Queensland you have fared the Tropical Cyclone and its aftermath well. My Bella Box for February has finally arrived with the delay this month due to the bonus magazine that has accompanied it. But before I get into what I received I will review January's box.
January Box
Laqa and Co Lip Lube
I was really impressed by this product this month and overall have really enjoyed adding a pop of colour to my everyday look. Its easy to apply, has great pigmentation, is buildable and comfortable to wear on the lips while it isn't overally moisturising I also found it doesn't dry out your lips either. I also loved that while it includes peppermint oil the scent isn't overpowering nor leave your lips tingling.
Bellabox Makeup Pouch
This probably has been the most used item from January's box this month. I have so many smaller items that I use regularly use but that usually get lost in the bottom of my handbag
and I am constantly rummaging to find so it has been nice to have them all contained and easy to find it also has been great to be able to grab it and simply transfer to a different bag when needed.
SkinnyMint 28 Ultimate TeaTox
I have to say that this section of this post I have had some help with. I said in my original post I am not a tea drinker so wasn't sure if this would get tried. My fiance however is a tea drinker and after reading the pack was curious to try. So this section of my post is really a summary of his thoughts on this product. Overall he doesn't feel that they have helped him to lose weight or increase his energy levels however they have good flavour and don't require any additions such as sugar or milk.
Wen by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner
As you know I have received this product before and once again I have been impressed with this product. My hair is left so soft and smooth and moisturised, without being left unmanageable and definitely benefited from the extra conditioning. Will consider the full size.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Purifying Gel
As I said I am over these samples so this went into the bag of products that I will give away to more appreciating home.
So onto February's Bella Box. As I said at the start of the post this months box was delayed due to the release of the magazines that they came accompanied with. This month BB collaborated with three of Australia's most popular womens magazines Cosmopolitan, Elle and Harper's Bazzar to create three different boxes inspired by each magazine. While some subscribers were lucky enough to choose their box I missed out and so it was up to the BB gods what I received. Harper's Bazzar was the pick!!!
Essie Nail Colour in the shade Really Red
This bright red polish is definitely the perfect for the valentines month and even though the day has passed I am very happy with a bright colour.
Aveda Intensive Hydrating Masque and Tourmaline Charged Hydrating Creme received 1 7ml sample of each. Full sizes are 150ml and 50ml
Alright so as per my previous statement in my last BB post. I am really over samples from this brand and it is a little disappointing that I have received the same brands samples two boxes in a row.
Cabtree and Evelyn Avocado Olive and Basil Ultra Moisturising Hand Therapy received a 25g full size tube
This hand cream is an award winning ultra moisturising hand cream that help to leave hands soft and nourished. Excited by this one happy to try a new hand cream am interested to see how it goes.
Burts Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream received a deluxe mini 8.5g. Full size is 17g
This cuticle cream combines lemon, sweet almond oil and cocoa seed butter to help moisturise and soften cuticles. This has such a gorgeous lemony scent I cannot wait to try and will go perfect with the hand cream.
Transformulas Marine Miracle Creme and Lip Volume recieved a sachet sample of each full size is 15 and 10ml
The Marine Miracle Creme is a facelift in a jar that with regenerative and anti ageing properties that is said to leave your skin looking visibly younger, relaxed, toned and lifted. The Lip Volume this gel says it will give fuller, plumper and softer lips. Both of these are products that I don't usually look for but reading the description of these on the card I am interested to see if they will make any difference to my skin and lips.
Zk'in Line Smoothing Serum recieved 2 1ml sachets full size is 25ml
This is the bonus for this months box. This product uses certified organic ingredients and says it will minimise wrinkles from first application. Again while I am not usually seeking out these products I am interested to try.
Harper's Bazzar recieved March issue.
This I guess is the second bonus to the box this month. Receiving the latest issue of the magazine that inspired the box. I have not bought a magazine in a long time so its a nice inclusion this month.
So that ends BB for February I feel this has been one of the better collaborations BB has done and while not all of the products I would have chosen for myself I am interested in trying the products I have received. So I will get to it and until next post Happy Reading and Happy Shopping.
Everlynne.
Hey Readers,
Hoping this post finds you well and that the start to the new month has gone smoothly!!
This week I am taking inspiration from YouTube again this week and writing about those products that I have finished. The last couple of months have seen me finish a few products at once and while I don't usually keep the bottles, tubes and packets when I am done but after watching so many empties videos. I thought it would be a good idea to keep them so I can not only give a small review including what they are like to use from start to finish I have divided products into two groups Hits and Misses. The Hits are products which I have loved every use and ones that I would repurchase. Misses are products that where alright, maybe not suited to the reason I bought them or just didn't do a great job. OK so lets get going!!
Hits
Uriage Eau Thermale Extra Rich Dermatological Cleansing Gel 8ml deluxe sample
This was introduced to me via a beauty box and given I subscribe to multiple boxes I ended up with two samples. Cleansers received in beauty boxes can often be a bit hit and miss particularly those that in their full size have a higher price point (400ml is full size and is $35). So after two tubes I can say this is a really decent cleanser, it foams really well, gets rid of a days dirt and grime and despite saying its extra rich its actually really light on the skin, leaves no residue and skin feels soft and smooth post cleanse I have really enjoyed it. Is on my list for next time Priceline have 40% off skin care.
Innoxa Skin + Clear Oil Free Clarifying Cleanser 150ml
I originally mentioned this in my no time to shine post back in September when I picked it up at half price during a Innoxa range sale and looking back on that post now I don't think I raved enough about this product. While it did take me a little bit to get used to at first overall I have really enjoyed the results. The cleanser itself is a clear gel like formula that foams well, clears the skin of dirt and grime, helps keep blemishes from appearing and leaves your skin feeling soft and fresh. It also helps keep oil and shine at bay which is probably what I have loved the most as it has helped keep my makeup last longer during the day. I am actually quite sad I have squeezed the last of this cleanser from the tube and while I am trying out new cleansers at the moment I am definitely going to repurchase this one.
OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morrocco Shampoo 385ml
I was introduced to this brand via samples I received in Bellabox at the end of last year while I didn't like the coconut scent of the ones I received I loved the results and went looking for full size version in a different scent. The shampoo itself washes really well even with just one shampoo (I usually shampoo twice) my hair is clean, soft and silky. The Argan Oil has a really light scent and helps to strengthen and protect from not only heat styling but UV damage as well. I definitely feel my hair is better for it and I will repurchase.
Dove Go Fresh Moisturising Body Wash Pomegranate and Lemon Verbena 1L
As you would know from my January favourites post I am currently using the cucumber scent of this shower gel but this scent is the one I originally picked up as you can probably tell I really enjoy these shower gels. The gel itself is soft and gentle, foams and cleans well. The pump top makes it really easy to use and one pump does my whole body I am really
enjoying and will most likely buy again!!
Nivea Repair and Protection SPF 25 Lip Balm
This is a lipbalm I just can't get enough of and I think I have probably spoken about it before but as I have now repurchased it at least three times, I thought it was worth mentioning again. The balm itself is light on the lips and really moisturising. Its got no colour or gloss so is great for putting underneath another lip product. It lasts a long time and the SPF 25 is a bonus. Its my go to being twist up its easy to apply and the tube fits into any pocket!!
Milk Beauty Wipes packet of 25 wipes.
These are another product I cannot rave, write and recommend enough they are another long term repurchase. I have written about these many times which I will link here. But I just had to mention again. I originally switched to these due to the fact they are free from some of the nasty chemicals you usually find in makeup wipes but now they are just my go to simply because they are a great all rounder makeup wipe and I find it hard to try to try others now as they just don't compare to these!! I love the bigger size and exfoliating side that really helps get rid of makeup buildup around the nose and chin. They are also great for when you haven't been wearing makeup and want to freshen up you face they get rid of excess buildup and oils leaving you feeling fresh.
Rexona Women Long Lasting Protection Stress Control 50ml roll on
I know deodorant is a personal thing and not all work for everyone but I include this as its the first stress control deodorant I have used that has really worked. If your like me and need you deodorant to keep up with you for more than 8 hours, if you live a hot/humid climate like Queensland, if you wear layers of protective clothing over your normal attire for work that often makes you a bit hot and sweaty from time to time. This possibly is for you!!! I will admit that I have gotten to the end of a few days at work and realised that my deodorant has let me down and its not a product that I really have time to think about reapplying during the day nor do I want to use a sweet smelling body spray simply to mask the smell. I have been a user of rexona deodorants for a long time and in general I find they last longer on me so I was interested to try when they released this version. It really has passed the test day after day. Days of constant heat and humidity here in Queensland combined with being outdoors, days of constantly changing temperature being in and out of air conditioning, fridges and freezers, days of being busy all day trying to make deadlines, even post work outs. With other deoderants I am usually starting to think after 6-8 hours its not lasting with this one I am good from 7am to 7pm. The roll on is convenient and easy to travel with!! I have already repurchased.
Plackers Dental Flossers packet of 50
I know this may seem a bit of a random inclusion but since I have loved these from first try I really wanted to include them. I picked these up from Chemist Warehouse and they are the first of their kind I have tried that have really worked. The floss is strong doesn't break or tear or fray while your using them and the handles are quite strong and don't bend or flex too much they also come in a resealable bag which makes them quite easy to travel with
Misses
Yes to Grapefruit Correct and Repair Daily Facial Scrub.
This I bought during a 40% off skincare sale at Priceline and as I have said before these sales are really great when you want to try something new and don't want to pay full price just in case it isn't what you are looking for. This caught my eye simply because I liked the citrus scent it contains both grapefruit and lemon balm. Grapefruit acts as antioxidants to help even skin tone and brighten complexion while the lemon balm helps to calm and repair damaged skin. At the time I was on the hunt for an alternative to my current scrub. Sadly it just didn't give me what I wanted. I prefer face scrubs that have a balanced scrub particle to cleanser ratio sadly this is too heavy on the cleanser so while it cleans well it just wasn't what I was looking for so this was a miss for me.
So that ends my empties hits and misses post. I hope you enjoyed reading and if your are looking for some new products to try you are inspired. Until next post Happy Reading and Happy Shopping
Everlynne.
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