Bellabox November

Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you well. This week Novembers Bellabox has arrived at my door. Due to my internet issues I missed talking about Octobers box and reviewing what I received in September. So this post will just be about the current box and hopefully next month I can be back to my usual reveal and review post. BB for November has arrived with the theme ready set glow and as it definitely has gotten a lot hotter here in QLD over the last month I thought it the perfect theme for the start of summer!! This box is a little lighter than the previous ones but this month we have received a few really exciting products!!!!

Laqa and Co Cheeky Lip in the shade Cray Cray
This is the much talked about hero product for the box this month. Early in the month BB teamed with beauty you tuber Katrina Maree to announce not only its inclusion in the box for every subscriber but also if you got in quick the choice of colour in which you received. I was lucky enough to receive my choice. This cheeky lip is a twist up chubby pencil that is a cream consistency but does dry to a powder finish and it can be used both on the lips and cheeks. Cray cray is a coral/orange colour which in the tube does look quite bright but swatched and blended out it gives a lovely wearable coral pink flush I have not yet used it on the cheeks so not sure about staying power but will get back to you on that next month.

Nyx Baked Eye Shadow in the shade Lavish
I was very excited to see included in the box. I already own a palette of shadows from nyx which I do enjoy using and I have looked at many times but never purchased before their single shadows. Lavish is a metallic gold and perfect for the party season ahead really cannot wait to give this a try. I think this also may make for a good cheek highlight as well. You can also use these both wet and dry!!

Redwin Coconut Balm 
This is a multi purpose balm that includes papaya extract and jojoba oil for deep hydration. This I have received in a previous beauty box so I know its a decent product but not that excited to see this again. I will most likely give this one to a new home.

Ulta 3 Nail Polish in the shade Kiwi Kaos
This is a good inclusion always love a good polish and the ones from Ulta 3 are really great quality. This colour however probably wouldn't have been my first choice but I will try it I just think it will go on my toes!! 

Sebamed Liquid Face and Body Wash received a 20ml sample full size is 300ml.
This is something that I have not seen in a long time and makes me remember my days in pharmacy when I worked in the skin care sections. This wash is unique in the respect that it is pH balanced to the skin whilst being soap and alkali free it helps to balance and moisturise the skin without being harsh and is great for any one but particularly those with sensitivities.  

Bic Soleil Glow Razor 
This is the bonus product for the box this month. This 3 blade razor has a comfort shield to effortlessly glide over the skin as well as a lubricating strip infused with vitamin E and aloe to pamper the skin. I do have a razor that I use consistently but I do always like a disposable one for travel so will add this to my toiletries bag. 

So that ends BB for November. As I said some great inclusions in this months box and I am very happy to give everything a try. Until the next one happy reading and happy shopping.

Everlynne.

Empties Hits and Misses #2

Hey Readers,
I hope this post finds you well. I am sorry it has been so long between posts but so many things have gotten in the way that getting a post up every week again just hasn't been feasible. Hopefully I have worked eveything out and it wont be so long till the next one!!!.

So I did this post back in February and given it usually takes me forever to finish anything I didn't think I would be doing another one anytime soon but my bag has gotten pretty full and so I thought I better put down my thoughts before I take out the trash!!

Misses!!!
Pantene Shampoo Aqua Light 750ml.
I had originally been introduced to this by one of the beauty boxes and I really enjoyed the sample so the next time I saw it on special I bought the full size. Have no idea why but I didn't seem to get the same results as the full size and I got about half way through this one and switched to something else my other half ended up using the rest he didn't mind it.

John Frieda Beach Blonde Cool Dip Shampoo and Smooths Seas Conditioner sample size 50ml.
This is another beauty box shampoo and conditioner introduction and once again I really liked this at first I found it cleaned my hair really well and the conditioner made my hair feel really soft. But it was the third time I used it I got a real hit of the mint that is in these products and I found my scalp and skin tingling it wasn't the most pleasant sensation and it lasted for quite a while post wash as you can see there not empty but I am throwing them out anyway!!

Hits!!!
Imperial Leather Foam Burst Foaming Shower Gel Tropical Sunset 200g
If you don't know already from reading my blog I discovered these last year and I am a big fan. These are a great shower gel. The product itself is so soft and smooth a little goes a long way and they  wash well. The instant foam action means its also great for shaving. So quick and easy love this edition to my shower.

Johnson's Body Care Mosturising Body Wash 1L
I was introduced to this earlier in the year when staying at a friends place even though I had been prepared and packed my toiletries bag I had forgotten to replace my shower gel which I had finished on a previous trip. Luckily this shower gel was already in the shower so I 'borrowed' a bit for my shower that night. The scent was so soft and the product itself lathered perfectly and cleaned well I was impressed and couldn't walk past it the next time I was in the shops.

Rexona women long lasting protection stress control antiperspirant deodorant 50ml roll on.
This featured in my last empties post so I wont babble too much but I will say its still working effectively, I still enjoy using it and I will probably keep repurchasing.

Formula 10.0.6 Seriously Shine Free Mattifying Oil Free Moisturiser 75ml
I have written about this a couple of times and you will often see it featured in my instagram fotd's its one of the best moisturisers I have found that not only helps keep me matte but also moisturises sufficiently its great under foundation as well as on its own it not only combats my oily T zone but also helps moisturise the dry areas on my forehead. I have already repurchased!!!

Physicans Formula Nude Wear Touch of Glow Nude Glow Concealer
I have enjoyed every last bit of the concealer and I was sad when the bow on the lid broke but I was devastated when I realised I had used it up and didn't have a back up :(. This concealer is so light and creamy great for brightening up under the eyes but also doubled as a highlighter it just goes on so smooth and blends so easily. I haven't bought another on the basis that I want to use others up now but definitely on the repurchase list.

Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Oil Free Foundation in the shade 210 Medium Beige
Love this foundation worth the all the hype that came with it and I couldn't pick up another fast enough when I realised this was finished I have had so many misses with foundation of late that its nice to have one in the collection that you know you can put on anytime and it just looks perfect every time. This applies, blends and builds perfectly it smooths the skin and looks flawless and it doesn't cake. If you want to try something new give this a go.

On the Fence!!
Innoxa Skin Perfecting Pore Vanishing Cream 10ml
Now this product has been much talked about and definetly received a lot of hype and for many its a holy grail product but after using the entire tube I am still on the fence. As I have mentioned before my T zone is quite oily and the pores on my nose prominent. So in reality it takes a lot more than vanishing cream to make them disappear. It s just some days I felt like it didn't help to minimise the appearance of my pores and I found with some foundations I would find separation in the areas I had applied yet other days I would look smooth and flawless. On the plus side though definitely helped makeup last longer on my skin. I also wouldn't repurchase as 10ml for $18 is quite pricey in my mind.

So that end all the empties I hope you enjoyed and until my bag fills up again Happy reading and Happy shopping!!

Everlynne.