August Empties

I'm going to share my thoughts about the products I finished using or threw away during the month of August.

AVON Naturals Hair Care - 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner green tea and lime:
I generally don't really like using 2 in 1 shampoos and conditioner because I do not feel like that do a decent job at washing out my hair. This Avon one smelt nice but I didn't particularly like using it.
Repurchase: No

AVON Naturals Body Care - Shower Gel lavender and chamomile:
I brought this on sale and loved the smell of lavender. As far as shower gels go this was okay. 
Repurchase: Maybe. I would consider it if it was sale.

SEACRET Pure Body Lotion -
I thought this was okay as a body lotion. It felt light and non greasy, but I probably wouldn't try this again.
Repurchase: No. I prefer other body lotions.

WOT NOT Facial Wipes - oily/sensitive skin:
I really enjoy using Wot Not facial wipes, and I feel that I have the exact right amount of moisture that I like in a facial wipe. This is the oily/sensitive skin version but for me I don't have a preference between this or the original version.
Repurchase: Yes, Wot Nots are my favourite brand of facial wipes.

MARY KAY Fluid Eye Color - spring leaf:
I am not a big eye shadow wearer and did not really like this golden green colour either, as a result I have not been using this eye colour at all. I am getting rid of this product since I don't use it.
Repurchase: No.

AVON One Great Mascara - black:
I brought this when it was on sale for $5, and that price I just could not pass up getting a waterproof mascara. I thought it was okay, and would probably buy it again if it was on sale for $5 again.
I am throwing this out because I've had this open for 3 months already.
Repurchase: Maybe. If it was on sale I would think about it.

APPELLES APOTHECARY & LAB - Blackseed Shampoo rosemary, ylang ylang and lavandin super & Tamanu Conditioner rosemary, ylang ylang and lavandin super:
I really liked using these samples
Repurchase:  I would consider it however these are a bit pricey.

PANTENE Aqua Light - Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner:
I thought these were okay but nothing special. I  did like the fragrance.
Repurchase: No, I prefer other shampoos and conditioners.

BURT'S BEES Almond and Milk Hand Cream
I loved the scent and thought it was a great hand cream.
Repurchase: I would think about buying it if it was on sale.

HAPPY SKINCARE Cloud 9 Deep Cleansing Balm:
This was the first cleansing balm I have ever used and I loved it. It made my skin feel of moisturised after cleaning my face. I have to admit I am a little sad when I finished this sample off, and now I want to try all the other Happy Skincare products out.
Repurchase:Ye, I will be buying this product soon. 

DR. HAUSCHAKA Lavender Sandalwood Calming Body Wash:
I love the smell of this body wash, it was a nice body wash.
Repurchase:No. The full size product is expensive and I don't think it is worth spending that much on it. 

REFRESHED Lemon Myrtle Exfoliating Natural Soap
I like using exfoliating soaps and I also enjoyed the scent of this soap.
Repurchase: Maybe.

VASELINE Anti-ageing body lotion:
I have used a couple of samples of this product before. It smells nice, but I don't really think I am at a stage where I need an anti-ageing body lotion.
Repurchase: No.

PALMER'S Cocoa Butter Formula:
I used this a lot when I was a younger and using this reminded me of that time.
Repurchase: Maybe

Violetbox August 2014 Review.

Violetbox is an Australian beauty sample subscription box that costs $22.95 AUD per month for 5-6 samples. Violetbox is a bit more expensive than other Australian monthly beauty sample services, but I do find that they tend to have more full sized products.

What was in the box:

APPELLES Rosemary Body Bar Soap (RRP $5.95 AUD) Full size
I have received this product before in one of my Bellaboxes, but I don't mind getting it again because I really liked it. It smells so nice.

CAMILLE BECKMAN Glycerine Hand Therapy (RRP $21.95 AUD for 8oz) Sample size
The only sample that we received this month, since all the other products are full sized ones. My hand cream came in the scent Tuscan Honey, which smells delicious. I think it is a pretty decent hand cream and I just adore the addition of a rose on the sample container. I like it but I don't think I would pay the full price for this product.

BE A BOMBSHELL Eyeshadow Quad (RRP $22 AUD) Full size product
This was the sneak peek for the month, but sadly my quad 'New York' which is black, silver, grey and white are just not colours I like to use for eye shadows. I think it would be great for someone who likes to do a smoky eye look. However I am not really much of an eye shadow person and if I do I normally go for neutral shades. I will be passing this on to someone else to use.

EVELYN Iona Lipgloss(RRP $20.50) Full sized product
I love lip products of I happy to get a new lipgloss. Mine came in the colour Val which is dusty pink shade. The colour looks quite natural on my lips and it doesn't feel sticky. This lipgloss actually feels quite nice to wear and is preservative and gluten free.

Swatch of Val lipgloss in natural light

FOLTENE Eyelash Treatment (RRP $20.95 AUD) Full sized product
I think this eyelash treatment is the most interesting product in our box this month. Unlike my partner and my daughter who both have lovely long eyelashes, my eye lashes are thin and short. I will be trying this out and seeing if it makes my eyelashes more fuller and longer like it claims that it does.

Verdict:
I am really impressed with the August Violetbox, apart from the eye shadow not been shades that I like to use I love everything in this box. This box is great value to with 4 out of 5 of the products been full sized products with the combined retail price of $69.40.

Honestly I had every intention of cancelling my subscription to Violetbox after this month because I felt a bit over all the subscription boxes I have been receiving but this box has convinced me to stay on. I do feel that out of the monthly Australian beauty sample subscription boxes Violetbox overall does the best.

Card from Violetbox

Disclaimer: I paid for the box with my own money, my opinions are my own.