April 2014 Lust Have It Women's Box - UPDATED VERSION

I was so excited to try the Lust Have It beauty subscription box (or should we now say bag?) and when this arrived at my door I dropped everything and grabbed my camera.  I have been subscribed to Bella Box for a few months are really love the concept of not only a surprise every month but also being able to try out new products.  I had checked out Lust Have It's Facebook page and seen a few sneak peeks and couldn't wait to dig in!

The 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!

You get the usual card which contains the items you received and what they cost.  And they have recently updated their packaging which means instead of the usual box subscription services provide, we get a makeup bag.  I really like the new packaging as it is something I will definitely use as you can never have too many makeup bags!

1.  Glamourflage Jane Gem Face Primer

Cost: RRP per 8.5ml is $22.95.  Full Size Sample! 

I was really excited to get this full size sample having seen pictures on their facebook page.  I had never tried the brand before but you expect quality for the price it is worth.  This primer seems very unique with a nail polish type bottle which is a tad unusual and I don't really think it's necessary as I use my fingers to work my primer in anyway.  I have used this primer a few times and it keeps my makeup on all day at work which is just what I want!

2.  Claytime 100% Pure Mineral Bronzer

Cost: RRP per 3g is $29.95.  Full Size Sample! 

There was a lot of controversy surrounding this bronzer not being full size but it seems that it is a special edition that Claytime brought out for Lust Have It.  I don't use bronzers very often but wanted to try some new ones so was really happy to receive this one.  This bronzer is too shimmery to double as a contour but I really enjoy the natural glow it gives.  I might save this one for Spring/Summer :)

 3.  Bioderma Atoderm Creme

Cost:  RRP per 200ml is $29.95.  I got a 15ml sample which is worth $2.25.

I have seen Bioderma circulating beauty boxes a lot recently and so far have enjoyed everything I have used.  I really enjoy using face creams and so this is a nice addition to my skin care collection.  am really enjoying this so far!

4.  Wotnot Facial Wipes for Oily/Sensitive Skin

Cost:  RRP per 25 wipes is $7.95.  I got 5 wipes which are worth $1.59

I received these wipes in my March Bella Box as well as receiving them for free from their facebook page.  I will use these wipes and really enjoy them like I did last time.  You can never have too many facial wipes! :)

 5.  Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Cost:  RRP per 225ml is $9.95.  I got a 29ml sample which is worth $1.28.

 I have received Aveeno lotion as a free sample quite a lot recently but this was a nice little surprise as it came in a bottle instead of a foil packet.  This means I can take this in my handbag and I will get a few uses out of it.  I like this lotion, it's nothing special but is a good one to have.

 

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

Total Box Value = $58.02

(And that doesn't even include the value of the makeup bag!)

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!!  How cool is that?! :)

Overall I was really happy with my first Lust Have It box and I can definitely see what all the hype is about.  I love how there was 2 full size products both being makeup items and the fact that I will use everything in my bag!

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.

Bella Box March 2014 - Reviews

This review post is super late and I am sorry ;)  Life has been so so crazy and I have barely had time to use my regular products, let along review new ones.  That said I figure I need to get this post up ASAP as my new one should be waiting at my door when I get home!

I loved the new Tiffany blue Bella Box this month and look forward to using them for storage in the future.  Now on with what was inside :)

1.  ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick in Matte or Cream Matte  -  Colour
 I don't wear red lipstick so when I picked up the tube and saw it was red I was extremely disappointed especially as I had put pinks on my 'beauty profile'.  That said I was still willing to try it and this is what I thought.  Let's start with the packaging - it is extremely tacky.  I know I sound like a negative nelly but I am not going to praise something that isn't worth it.  The colour was a bright fire engine red but the lipstick itself dragged a bit on the lips unfortunately.  I don't think I'll be using this :(

2.  St Tropez Gradual Tan Medium/Dark  -  Cult

 Another product I don't usually use - Boo :(  I don't tan!  That said I still tried the product.  I like the consistency of this tan but I didn't notice any change so must not have put it on enough or washed too soon?  I don't know!  Any tips?

3.  Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Daytime Treatment  -  Cult

This was a bit of a meh product for me because though I was really excited to try it, it didn't really seem to do anything for me?  That said I am always keen to try new skin care so not too negative on this one :)

4.  Wotnot Facial Wipes for Oily/Sensitive Skin  -  Green

 I had never tried these wipes and I LOVED them!  I loved the smell and the way they took my makeup off extremely easily... even my eye makeup!  I still used my cleansing water but these are nice when you can't be bothered :)  I will definitely be repurchasing this!

5.  Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo and Conditioner  -  Essential

 Wow!  There was such bad hype about this on the facebook page!  Now I was skeptical about using this when I got it as a sample to review earlier in the year but I gave it a go and loved it!  It really did what it said it should and made my hair light and full of volume!  I will definitely be repurchasing this too!

BONUS  Natralus Paw Paw Pure Gel

 As this was a bonus (and just a foil packet) my husband used it when he got sunburnt and really nothing special just a normal paw paw gel.  Nice but nothing special :)


Overall I liked my box but I didn't love it.  I won't use 2 of the items which makes it really not worth the money :(  Hopefully this next box is better and from the glimpses I've seen already I think it may be!  Keep up the good work Bella Box!

Next month's sneak peaks have already come out with the possibility of 2 items from Burts Bees and also some makeup items.  I can't wait to get my goodies for next month already!

What did you guys think of March's Bella Box?  Did you get any different products or have you got any tips on using the products better?  Let me know!

Bella Box March 2014 - What I got

My March Bella Box came the other day and I was really looking forward to it.  I had heard that your second one would always be better than your first because if you sign up late in the month you just get the leftovers.  Every month there is a theme for the box and this month's was Beauty Diaries which meant the box would be full of things that are some of Bella Box's favourites as well as somebeauty secrets of the stars.  Each box contains at least 5 deluxe samples and it costs $15.00 per month.

Each month there is a sneak peak and this month we saw that everyone would be getting a full size ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick which was pretty exciting.  We also saw a Dermalogica product and when the pictures of boxes being packed came out we saw that Pantene would also be a brand in some boxes.

Most exciting was the brand new baby blue packaging Bella Box introduced this month.  The new boxes are a good quality box with which dots covering it and a white BB emblem on the top.  I adore these new boxes and look forward to using them as storage in the future!

1.  ModelCo Party Proof Lipstick in Matte or Cream Matte  -  Colour

Cost: RRP $16.95.  Full Size Sample!

2.  St Tropez Gradual Tan Medium/Dark  -  Cult

Cost: RRP per 200ml $33.95.  I got a 30ml sample which is worth $5.09.

3.  Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Daytime Treatment  -  Cult

Cost: RRP per 60ml $27.50.  I got a 15ml sample which is worth $6.88.

4.  Wotnot Facial Wipes for Oily/Sensitive Skin  -  Green

Cost: RRP per 25 wipes $7.95.  I got a 5 wipes which is worth $1.59.

5.  Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo and Conditioner  -  Essential

Cost: RRP per 350ml $7.99 each.  I got two 40ml samples which are both worth $0.91 each.

BONUS  Natralus Paw Paw Pure Gel
Cost:  RRP per 75g $9.95.  The bonus sample was 5ml which is worth $0.66.

And that was the contents of my March 2014 Bella Box!

Total Box Value = $32.99

I'm not sure about this box.  I know I will use 4 out of the 6 items in the box but unfortunately I won't use the red lipstick or the tan.  I have don't fake tan at all but will try it so I can review it properly for you :)  The lipstick just isn't a colour I wear which is so annoying but oh well you win some and lose some :)  That means the value of the box that I will actually use is $10.95 which sort of makes me not like this box as much as last month's.  Hopefully next month's will be better!


 What did you guys get in your Bella Box?  Let me know and make sure to link your blog posts because I'd love to see them :)  I've gotten addicted to finding new blogs!

Stay tuned for the review part of March's Bella Box!