Bellabox July 2014 Review

Bellabox is an Australian beauty sample subscription service, that for the price of $15 a month will send subscribers at least 5 samples. 

First off I got my box in a very timely manner this month, unlike the June box so that made me really happy. The theme for the July box was American beauty, but when I opened my box I could see a product from Japan and another one from Australia which does not really fit in with the theme. 

What was in my July Bellabox:

 

 

ANASTASIA Lash Genius Waterproof Topcoat (RRP $39 AUD for 5.3g) Sample size 3.2g

This is a decent sized sample of a product which I am not sure if I would have gone out and brought for myself. I try to purchase waterproof mascaras because I really dislike having smudged mascara. However I do have a couple of non-waterproof mascaras mainly from other beauty subscription boxes, so I think this will encourage me to use those mascaras up. I think the concept behind this product is a good one, so hopefully it will work well. 

URBAN RITUELLE Body Soap (RRP $4.95 AUD for 100g) Full size product

I mainly use shower gels but I do use body soaps occasionally. This soap is made in Australia which I think is great. This particular soap does not have of a scent to it. 

ORLY Nail Lacquer (RRP $18.95 AUD for 18ml) Sample size 5.3ml

My nail polish came in the colour ‘Beach Cruiser’ which is a bright neon pink, which I quite like the look of.  I am starting to get back into wearing nail polishes so I am happy that I got a nail polish. 

YU-BE Moisturizing Skin Cream (RRP $34.95 AUD for 70ml) Sample size 3ml

This is a multi-use cream from Japan which is perhaps a bit strange to get in an American themed box. The information that came with this sample and Bellabox’s description of it makes the Yu-Be cream sounds very promising, since it is a cult favourite in Japan. 

DESIGNER BRANDS Lip Butter (RRP $4.99 AUD for 10ml) Full sized product

I love lip products so I am definitely going to try this product out and use it. I am a bit obsessed with lip balms and a have a few on the go at any one time. This one is in the coconut flavour, and I think it smells quite nice.  

MARY KAY Botanical Effects Mask (RRP $37 AUD for 113g) Sample size 3g

I try to give myself a facial mask treatment two times a week, so I like getting these types of samples. I do think this is a small sample for what it is, but hopefully there will be enough for me to fully cover my face with it. 

I also received a discount code to get 10% off online orders with Designer Brands. I might have a look on their site and see if anything takes my fancy.

Overall I am pleased with the July Bellabox, and for $15 I feel like I got my money’s worth. I think I will use everything in the box and it has exposed me to a couple of products that I had never been exposed to before like the Yu-Be cream and the waterproof topcoat for mascaras. 

Disclaimer: I brought this box with my own money and therefore my opinions are my own