Bellabox October

Hey Readers,

I hope this post finds you well. Its been a month nearly two months since my last BB post and there is primarily two reasons for this. Firstly my boxes do arrive towards the end of the month so Septembers box came in the last week of September which meant the weekend of the week it came was the October long weekend and I was able to take the opportunity to have a mini break so I went away instead of writing a blog post *insert cheeky grin here* Also things have been so busy for September and October my family have been celebrating our many birthdays and the pre christmas rush has started so there have been many shopping trips and events to attend. 

Any way despite all that my BB for October arrived and while it has sat for a while I am now able to tell you all the goodies I got inside!!! This months box came with the theme of Tis the season for spring racing so all products are themed towards looking glam for a day at the race track!!

Batiste Dry Shampoo received a 50ml in the scent Cherry.
This purse friendly size dry shampoo says it will soak up excess oil to help keep you hair looking shiny and full of volume and the scent means it also doubles as a fragrance. Not super excited about this one given I don't really use dry shampoo but great for travel. 

Shanghai Suzy Matte Formula Lipstick in Mrs French Winter Maroon. 
This lipstick is highly pigmented and long lasting. The shade Winter Maroon is a deep berry wine colour which to me really lends itself to winter more than spring nevertheless a great brand of lipsticks and I have enjoyed these in the past.

Neon and Co Hair Shot Ampoules received a 10ml sample 
This one bottle wonder says it will not only banish you tress stress but formulated with glycolic acid it will make your hair more manageable, strengthen, hydrate and protect your hair from heat styling!!!  Interested to give this a try my hair can always do with a pick me up.

St Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse 50ml and St Tropez Prep and Maintain Tan Applicator Mitt. 
This tanning duo from St Tropez offer not only  light weight, easy to apply streak free long lasting tanning mousse but also the mitt to help apply it. I have said this previously great duo to include in a box sadly I have received this before from another beauty box subscription so not that exciting again however great inclusion for the racing carnival/summer season.

Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating Lotion received a 10ml sample tube.

This is a  super hydrating lotion that says it will nourish and soften your skin from face to foot. Formulated with five moisturising ingredients, the light, creamy lotion absorbs easily for ultimate hydration for dry and very dry skin. I have already tried this lotion so I know that its a great product to have on hand and this 10ml tube is a really handy size as well.

Dermal Therapy Heel Balm received a 28g full size tube.

This heel balm quickly softens and heals dry, cracked heels and feet. Usually I wouldn't be that happy to see a heel balm included but as the weather has gotten warmer I have thought that I probably need some of this type of product so happy to see it included and very happy that this product says it will work within a day!!

So that ends BB for October. I hoped you enjoyed reading and seeing what I received for the month. Happy to try everything and I will report back next box with my review. Until then happy reading and happy shopping!!

Everlynne.

13 by Halloween Project Pan ***Finale***

Hey Readers, 
I hope this post finds you well. This week marks finally being at the end of my 13 by Halloween project pan and given Halloween was a Monday my whole weekend was filled with decorating, dressing up, tricking and treating (mostly treating I handed out a lot of lollies!!!) It was a lot of fun but left little time for a blog post. I however really wanted to finish this series so I today I bring you the finale to my 13 by Halloween Project Pan.

I started this project back in July with the thought it would be a lot of fun and that it would give me an opportunity to really look at the items I keep in my makeup draws but just don't use anymore and get rid of items that have been around for a while. The results I will say are mixed.

1. #28 Blush, 3. #34 Something Shimmery
Physicans Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Blush. and Physicans Formula powder palette Mineral Glow Pearls in the shade Beige Pearl.

At first having not to choose a blush everyday was pretty good particularly on the days that I was rushing to get out of the house and I have to say the the mineral glow pearls really have gotten me into using highlighter more even on a work day. However after a while it really has gotten hard to use these everyday and I found myself switching to new purchases or changing to other products in my collection just for something different. I have to say as well that it has been extremely frustrating to use these so much and not even see a dent in the surface or even hit pan they are like everlasting gobstoppers which I guess makes them value for money but painful when doing a project pan!!!

2. #25 Something in a Stick/Tube  
Bloom Foundation Stick in Base Three 
I am still not at the end of this tube even though I have used it as my foundation a few times. I will continue to use for touch ups though see if I can get through it.

4. #19 Matte Lip Product and 10. #47 Lip Gloss
Savvy by db Lipstick in the shade Nude

Max Factor Colour Intensifying Lip Balm in 40 Exquisite Caramel 

OK so after my update post in September these were my go to lip combination and I kept them in a small pocket at the top of my handbag to use them more this work for a while until they fell out of said pocket and ended up in the bottom of my handbag the where "lost" for a while and hence progress still isn't great!!! 


5. #43 A Neutral Coloured Item 
E.L.F Mineral Eyeshadow Primer in the shade Sheer. 
This is one product I made sufficient progress on with it coming to the end mid october it was sad as I had finally got into the routine of using a primer everyday so found myself always reaching for it as I don't have many others I will have to find a replacement.

6. #30 Nail Polish
Rimmel London 60 Seconds Super Shine Nail Polish in the shade 345 Black Cherries 
As I said in my update I would'nt be too crushed if this wasn't finished (and its not) I love the colour and I think its the longest I have worn a colour without getting bored!!

7. #40 Sample Products
I really made it my mission with this part of the project to use up as many sample as I could and from now on I am making an effort to use samples when I receive them rather than storing them up!!! 

8. #37 Maybelline Item  
Super Stay Better Skin Skin Perfecting Concealer in the shade Medium. 
This tube is still going I am not sure what it is but I really haven't had that many blemishes and my dark circles haven't been needing as heavy coverage. I still am loving it when I need it though the coverage is really good. 

9. #14 Something I have already hit pan on
Youngblood Pressed Mineral Foundation in the shade Neutral. 
The amount of pan showing has gotten bigger but I am still no where near the edge!!

11. #21 Something you regret purchasing 
Models Prefer Rose Nude 10 Shade Eyeshadow Palette
Still no closer to hitting pan on any of these and to be honest like the blush and highlight in this project I am really over these shadows. They are just such mixed quality and like all eyeshadow palettes they never have all the colours or shades you want!!! 

  
12. #45 Skin care Item 
MOR Orange Blossom Hand Cream 
Still a great hand cream and I have been using even though the weather is definitely warmer. There is still product in the tube and while it is starting to feel lighter it is getting passed its opening expiration so I think this will go into the empties soon!! 

13. #27 Matte Product 
From the Avene Cleance MAT Mattifying Emulsion. Which I finished in September to my  Sukin Oil Balancing Mattifying Facial Moistuiser. At the time of purchasing this I never considered that having a pump wasn't the best for travel so I had transferred most moisturer  into a travel tube for my travel bag only to stop travelling and not remember to take out and use again. I found it when looking for a replacement to my Avene. Have nearly finished the tube and still have half of the original bottle to go but well the way!!

So that ends my 13 by Halloween Project Pan Roulette Finale I hope you enjoyed reading the wrap up. Overall while I have enjoyed this project I am not sure if I would do it again. I clearly change my makeup mind too often so trying to stick to one particular set of products really isn't me and not seeing progress with the products I have used a lot of is very frustrating. I am however seeing my collection of makeup and skin care in a different light and making an effort to trying to use up before moving on to the next thing. I also am going to try and de clutter more in the future!! Until then happy reading and happy shopping.

Everlynne.