Bella Box June 2014 Review

So me and beauty subscription boxes have been in a love hate relationship recently.  I wish I could be one of those bloggers that receive their box and can get a post up with a couple of days, but it's really hard at the moment.  When I get home it's already dark so it's hard to take nice pictures and I like spending time writing these posts.  Also we seem to receive the boxes later and later every month.  That said, excuses aside, I am terribly late this month and will try to get up my two July posts next week (haha I shouldn't make promises but I'll try)!

 The theme in June was Iconic Beauty which made us think of those iconic beauties from history like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn.  We saw 3 sneak peaks and I was lucky enough to get two on them!

terrible pictures this month - I AM SORRY! :P

 So here is what I got in my June's Bella Box:

1.  Herbal Essences Naked Shine - Essential

Cost:  RRP per 300ml is $6.99.  I got 2 x 40ml which is worth $1.86.

I always love trying new shampoos and conditioner and love ones that come in bottles rather than stupid sachets - it means you can use them more than once much more easily.  These will do my hair for a few washes which I'm very happy about.  I haven't used them yet but might take them with me when I go away next.

2. Kora Organics by Miranda Kerr Hydrating Mask - Cult

Cost:  RRP per 100ml is $49.95. Full size Sample!

 Not only is this one a full size product it's also a big product.  I wouldn't pay $50 for this however am really looking forward to trying it!  I feel like we're seeing a lot of masks lately but I suppose being winter it's always a good thing!  I will let you know how this one goes!

3.  Mary Kay Mineral Eye Palette - Garden Sky - Colour

Cost:  RRP per 10g is $23.00.  Full size sample!

 

 I have very mixed feelings about this one.  1. I would NEVER pay $23 for this and 2. the colours are rather strange.  This does however have lovely pigmentation and feels very creamy and smooth to apply.  I might stick to the brown though, and leave the green and blue in the past!

 

 

 

 

4.  Lavanila Healthy Fragrance - Fragrance

Cost:  RRP per 50ml is $79.95.  I got a 1.2ml sample which is worth $1.92.

 

Some people would compare this type of sample with a sachet however I really like these kind of samples.  It allows you to test the fragrance over a few days which is all you really need to know you like it.  The fragrance isn't really me but I know a lot of people would like it.

 

 

5.  Grown Alchemist Vanilla & Orange Peel Hand Cream - Luxe

Cost:  RRP per 65ml is $24.95.  I got a 20ml sample which is worth $7.68.

 

I love hand cream samples!  I won't buy this one again because it was nothing special and I would never pay $25 for a hand cream.  But I really like it and it's a nice thing to throw in your handbag.

And then the BONUS products...
(no pictures for these this time I'm afraid - the ones I took were terrible!)


BONUS InStyle Australia Magazine
Cost: $9.95
This is a great addition to the box this month!  I wish Bella Box did this more often!  InStyle is an expensive magazine but a lovely one to look through.


BONUS  Nutrimetics Nutri-Rich Nourishing Masque
Cost:  RRP per 75ml is $39.00.  I got a 5ml sample which is worth $2.60.
Haven't tried this one yet (either!) and I probably will one day but it's a sachet and that doesn't really excite me :P
 

 

And those were the contents of my June 2014 Bella Box subscription!

Total Box Value = $96.96

Far out!  What a high value box!!  Definitely the highest value so far, helped along by the fact I got 3 full size products (including the magazine).  I liked this box but I didn't love any single things.  I want to keep trying these things out before I form solid opinions on them though.

Let me know what you got in your Bella Box for the month of June and also let me know if you'd like any individual reviews on any of the products I received!  I hope you're having a good week... nearly the weekend!!  WOOHOO!!

 

 

 

June 2014 Lust Have It Women's Box

The Lust Have It Women's Beauty Box subscription costs $19.95 per month* and contain 5 - 6 deluxe beauty items.  The subscription is delivered for free to your door and regularly contains approximately $60.00 worth of products!  June's Lust Have It Women's Box brought the return of their new packaging, a makeup bag. The subscription came late again unfortunately however they have promised us that they have already started with shipping the July bag!  The bag was quite similar to last time so I am hoping they change it up this time.

 Every month you get a card with the products you have received and how much the full size is worth.

 1.  Teeez Trendy Cosmetics - Head Over Heels Nail-Lacquer

Cost:  RRP per 7ml is $18.  I got a full size sample!

This month members got the chance to choose a Teez product they wanted, either an eyeliner or a nail polish.  Because I receive my subscription to review I got a surprise :)  I got a nail polish in the colour Carmine Craze which is a beautiful shimmery burgundy colour.  I don't really paint my nails a whole lot and if I do I do a neutral colour.  But I painted my Mum's nails and she loved this polish!

2.  John Plunkett - Glyco Peel

Cost:  RRP per 15ml is $29.95.  I got a full size sample!

I haven't tried this baby yet... I know I know I'm behind :)  It's the type of product that's right down my alley though so I can't wait to try it.  Let me know if you want a review on this bad boy - gotta love the fact it's full sized too!

 

3.  La Roche Posay - Effaclar Duo

Cost:  RRP per 40ml is $27.95.  I got a 3ml sample which is worth $2.10.

 This was the first thing from the box I tried and I HATED it!  It dried me out within two uses of the product and over the next week different areas of my face slowly fell off (eww... sorry for the gross TMI).  This was the product I was looking forward but ended up really disappointed!  Still it would be a great sample for someone it did work on... just not for me unfortunately.

4.  Orly Nail File & Toe Separators

Cost:  RRP for Nail File is $1.65 & for Toe Separators is $4.95.  Both full size samples!

The big red stickers say it all on these products - FREE with every 2 ORLYmini polishes.  I may or may not use these... but they are a gift with purchase not really a full size sample.  That said the mini nail files are really cute!!

5.  Nuxe - Creme Nirvanesque
Cost:  RRP per 50ml is $49.99.  I got a 2ml sample which is worth $2.00.
and Creme Nirvanesque Eye Contour

Cost:  RRP per 15ml is $44.99.  I got a 15ml sample which is worth $6.00.

 Sample packets don't do it a whole lot for me...  that said I will use these creams, probably when I've had a bad day and feel like pampering myself.  Not much else to say about these.

BONUS - $30 Hello Fresh Gift Card

I was really excited about this gift card until I logged into their website and realised they only deliver to Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne.  So this is useless to half of Lust Have It users.  I almost think it would've been worth targeting this sample to only those in the areas that it can be used.  That's a lot of gift cards wasted!

That aside it's a great idea and I might give it to my Mum to see what it's like!  Wish I could use it... it would be a great post for my other blog.
 

And those were the contents of my June 2014 Lust Have It subscription!

Total Box Value = $64.65

(not including the $30 giftcard as I couldn't use it)

And now here is the exciting bit!  If YOU would like $5.00 off your first month's Lust Have It Women's Beauty Box simple enter the code THINKAPRIL at the checkout and your first bag will only cost you $14.95!!  WOOHOO - BARGAIN :)

Overall this hasn't been my favourite month of Lust Have It and so I look forward to seeing if they redeem themselves with July's bag.  It's the first month that I've been a bit iffy about the bag so hopefully they pick up on their game!  I'm already excited about the sneak peek they've given - everyone gets a mineral eyeshadow in their box, something I've never tried!

Are you subscribed to Lust Have It?  What did you get in your bag?  Let me know if you have any tips of using the products included!

*I was kindly supplied this box by Lust Have It for review, however all opinions are my own.