Saturday 27 February 2016

Bellabox February and January Review

Oh wow just realised its been a whole month since my last post!! Have been so busy work, life and wedding planning have really been on top of me this month and I have neglected my blog and you my readers. I apologise. So today I am here with the second bellabox for 2016 a full box this month but before I get into that I will quickly review January's box!!

The Body Shop Italian Summer Fig EDT 

Before I received this one I had never tried a body shop fragrance and I have to say I was excited, I know I said initially it wasn't bad  but after a few tries I worked out that it really doesn't suit me. Was good to try something new and I would be more than happy to walk into a body shop and try a different scent. 

Pysiogel Moisture Therapy Intensive Cream 

Really enjoyed this one this month and I have to say while it seems a bit thick when you first apply it, it does absorb easily and doesn't feel heavy on the skin at all. I had thrown it in my bag last minute when travelling away for a weekend and it came in handy when both the sun and aircon had slightly coloured and dried out my skin!! This was also really great for the other half as well given that it is non scented. 

Essie Nail Polish 

I was so excited to receive this one and its a great warmer weather colour. I am not sure if they slightly changed the formula when they changed the packaging but this one definitely lasted longer on my nails than usual a great addition to my polish collection.

Cetaphil Suntivity SPF 30 Ultra-Light Fluid

I am so impressed by this product this month. Not only is it light weight, it absorbs quickly, doesn't feel slippery or greasy. Usually when I put a sunblock under foundation it ends up causing extra oiliness on my T zone or even splitting my makeup throughout the day but with this it was like it wasn't even there at all. If your in the market for a sunblock that is makeup friendly I recommend this one!!!

Monomola Peel off lip tint

Was not impressed by this product at all this month. Not only did it take forever to dry but it was actually quite sticky and kind of flaked off rather than peeling off it also really dried out my lips.


So onto February's box.. Now I don't usually talk about the theme to these boxes but this months comes with the theme Get Ready with Me and I have to say for the first time in a very long time all the products in the box I have received actually fit the theme!!!




Kerastase Ciment Thermique received a 50ml deluxe sample full size is 150ml. 

As the name suggests this is a heat styling product that helps to protect the hair from damage due to heat styling. I don't usually heat style my hair so most likely this will go to a new home.



Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Body Wash received a full size 150ml.

After trying the moisturiser last month very happy to be trying the body wash this month also interested to see how they work in conjunction with each other. This is also fragrance and preservative free.



Model Rock False Lashes.

Despite the fact that I have had limited success with applying false lashes. I was really excited to see these included in the box. I have heard great things about this brand, Model rock is also Australian so very happy to see an aussie brand included. The style is #110 from the Kit Ready range and they look like they will be quite dramatic so if I can manage to apply them correctly I am interested to see what they are like. 




Designer Brands Eye Kohl Pencil in 631 Black 
Happy to see this included this month always interested in trying a new eyeliner. I don't own a lot of Designer brands makeup but what I have tried from this range I do enjoy. This one says that its pigmented and long lasting as well as being free from talc, bismuth and parabens. 



Avon Luxe Couture Creme Lipsticks in the shade Rose Silk and Nude Slip.
These tiny sample size lipsticks remind me of being a kid when my mum used to buy  from an Avon lady. Not only are these the new range of premium lipsticks but it also seems that as BB subscribers we have gotten an exclusive sample of them. Out of eight colours in the range we have received two samples to try. 



So that ends BB for February. Really happy with what I have received this month. Some great products which I cannot wait to try. So until months box next month happy reading and happy shopping.


Everlynne.