Violetbox is an Australian beauty sample subscription which for $22.95 per month provides 5-6 samples. In my humble opinion I think Violetbox is one of the better beauty subscription boxes in Australia, and I also like that they tend to have a fair bit of full size products included in their boxes.
What was in my December Violetbox:
COASTAL SCENTS Go Palette (RRP $16.95 AUD) Full size
This was an exciting addition to this month's box, a full size palette of 12 eye shadows. I received the Cairo palette which had neutral shades, which just happen to be my preferences for eye shadows so I am pretty happy with that. I am not a big eye shadow person (I am more about the lips) but I think I will have a bit of a play around with this palette.
NAOBAY Oxygenating Cream Moisturizer (RRP $69 AUD for 50ml) Sample size 30 ml
A moisturiser is always useful so I don't mind getting this. I haven't heard of this brand before, and the product is a bit on the expensive side so I look forward to seeing what this is like.
DESIGNER BRANDS Lashes (RRP $8.99 AUD) Full size
I don't like using fake lashes, in a large part because I do not know how to put them on properly but also because they look too fake for my personal taste. I will probably pass this on to a friend or otherwise let my daughter decorate her dolls with them (that is what we did to the last fake eye lashes I received).
MELLOW COSEMETICS Gel Liner (RRP $10 AUD) Full size
I am really interested in trying this gel liner out, I've only tried this type of eye liner out once and my application was terrible. Hopefully this full sized product which also includes a brush, will let allow me to have some practise because I do love the look of gel eyeliners.
LONVITALITE 24K Active Gold Yulan Oil Face Mask (RRP $9.95 AUD) Full size
This is a sheet face mask that has particles of gold it in which sounds very fancy. I have used this before, and from what I recall I was not that impressed. I think it smelt odd, and made my face tingle a lot which was a bit concerning at the time. Violetbox have written that on the information sheet that it does give you a slight tingle, and to avoid this if you have 'extreme sensitive skin.' I think I am going to pass this on to my mother, she would probably be excited about trying something with gold in it.
VERDICT:
I am really loving this month's box, like most months Violetbox has impressed me compared to other Australian subscription boxes (my Bellabox for December was very disappointing). It has 4 out of 5 product being full sized items which makes for great value, and I will be using most of these items.
I also like that with the inclusion of the Coastal Scent palette that this box feels a little bit special, which in my option the subscription boxes should be doing for their December/Christmas boxes.
Disclaimer: I brought this box with my own money, my opinions are my own.
Glad you're happy with this too! I feel the same about false eyelashes (they're too much work and look too fake - on me at least); what a great idea to give them to your daughter to stick on her dolls!
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