Bellabox February 2015 Elle Unboxing

Bellabox is an Australian beauty sample subscription box that for $15 AUD a month provides subscribers with at least 5 samples.

For February Bellabox collaborated with the magazines Elle, Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazzar. This month I received the Cosmpolitan box and liked it so much that I decided to purchase another box in the hopes that I would get one of the other magazine boxes. Luckily for me I got the Elle box this time around.
To look at my Cosmopolitan Bellabox unboxing please click here .

What was in my box:

ELLE magazine (RRP $8.50 AUD)
I don't like to buy magazine that much these days, but when I do it is normally just to get a freebie that comes with it. Elle is actually one of my favourite magazines to read so I was glad that I received this box for that reason.

ESSIE Nail Colour 'Truth or Flare' (RRP $16.95 AUD) Full size product
My nail polish came in the shade 'truth or flare' which is a light grey blue colour. Not a colour I would have chosen for myself, however I think subscription boxes are great for getting us to try new things that probably would not have brought.

INDIO Multi V Serum (RRP $139 AUD for 30ml) Sample size 5ml
I was pretty happy when I opened my box to find not one but two Indio products. Indio products are expensive but I have heard lots of people rave about them. I am very much looking forward to trying this serum out, since at the price of $139 for 30ml it is not something I would ever buy. Gosh this 5 ml sample has $23 worth of product in it. 

INDIO Cleanser (RRP $48 AUD for 200ml) Sample size 30ml
This is my second Indio product in this box and I was thrilled to see it, mainly because it was a very generous sized sample. This is an exfoliating deep cleanser and since I wash my face at least twice a day, I will definitely be using this product.

NEUTROGENA Hydro Boost Water Gel (RRP $24.99 AUD for 50g) Sample size.
I've received several of these little samples, and I think that as a moisturiser it works well.

AVEENO Daily Moisturizing Lotion
I feel like I've received so many of these samples lately. I think it is a fine body lotion but I just a bit bored with getting these samples. 

KERASTASE PARIS Nutritive Nectar Themique (RRP $48 AUD for 150ml) Sample size 10ml
This is another sample I have received before, but I think maybe only once or twice. I think it was okay but not anything special

VERDICT:
I was pretty happy with this box, and I am glad that I did not have to regret the decision to buy two Bellaboxes this month. Out of the Cosmopolitan and Elle boxes I prefer this one, mainly because I prefer to read Elle magazines and due to the Indio samples. Indio's product are pretty pricey and not something I would have brought to trial so I appreciate that I can try them now. This box was excellent value with a  magazine, full size Essie nail polish and those Indio samples.

Bellabox February Cosmopolitan Unboxing 2015

Bellabox is an Australian beauty sample subscription box which for the price of $15 AUD per month, provides subscribers with at least 5 samples (occasionally there will be a full sized product). This is the only beauty sample subscription box that I am signed up to at the moment. Basically because it is the cheapest (Australian) one and although I have an overload of samples I enjoy receiving these surprise boxes each month. 

This month's theme was 'Beauty School' and Bellabox collaborated with three magazines to curate three different boxes; Cosmopolitan, Haper's Bazzar, and Elle. Some subscribers were able to choose which magazine they wanted to receive, and I was lucky enough to be one of those members. I chose Cosmopolitan because I thought the samples would be a bit more fashion forward than the other magazine's boxes.

What was in my Bellabox:

COSMOPOLITAN March Edition (RRP $7.95 AUD)
I don't normally buy magazines unless there is a free product attached to it. I do enjoy reading them but I prefer not to waste my money on buying them.

ESSIE Nail Colour in 'Strut Your Stuff' (RRP $16.96 AUD) Full size product
This month every subscriber was going to receive a full sized Essie nail polish, and considering that the nail polish is worth more than what we paid for the box I'm pretty happy. I haven't tried Essie nail polishes but I have heard good things about them and it seems to be quite a popular brand. I would  not have chosen a blue nail polish for myself, but I will still use it.

CHAPSTICK Natural Paw Paw (RRP $4.99 AUD) Full size product
I am always using lip balm so I welcome getting this chapstick since it saves me from having to buy some myself. This seems like an okay lip balm.

ORIGINAL SOURCE Shower Gel 'Mint and Tea Tree' (RRP $3.99 AUD for 250ml) Sample size
I enjoy Original Source shower gels because they smell amazing, and this particular one does to. I am a shower gel type of person so I will definitely by using this product.

NEUTROGENA Hydro Boost Water Gel (RRP $24.99 AUD for 50g) Sample size
I've tried this sample before and I quiet liked it, it feels nice and is moisturising.

AVEENO Daily Moisturizing Lotion (RRP $14.99 AUD for 354ml) Sample size
This is perhaps my third or fourth time getting this exact sample so I'm a bit over it. It is a nice moisturising body lotion so while I will use it, I'm just  not that excited about receiving it. 

Z'KIN ORGANICS Skincare samples
These are for oily or combination skin which is what I have so I was pleased with that. I have received another one of these skincare sample packs from Violetbox which I haven't tried yet. I don't mind the doubling up because it means that I might get a decent feel of the skincare range with been able to try the samples more than once. 

VERDICT:
Overall I am pretty happy with what I received in this Cosmopolitan box. Sure I have a few of these samples already but they are all products that I will use. Also the price of the magazine and the Essie nail polish more than covers the price of the subscription, so I think this is good value. I have  actually signed up my daughter (who is 4 years old) to get a Bellabox, in the hopes of getting on of the other magazine's boxes.

Bellabox August 2014 review

Bellabox is an Australian beauty sample subscription box that costs $15 AUD a month. I have been with them for almost a year and I really enjoy getting my monthly surprise from them. The theme for this month's box is 'Sport your style' but to be honest I am just not feeling the connection between the theme and the items.

Unlike some other Australian subscription boxes Bellabox seem to have a huge variation between what some subscribers receive, and I am pretty sure that this month I have the 'awesome' box.

What was in my August box:

SALLY HANSEN Complete Salon Manicure Nail polish (RRP $14.95 AUD) Full size product
This nail polish is suppose to be a base coat, straightener, growth treatment and nail polish all in the one product. Mine came in the shade 'Ivory Coat 131' which to be honest I am not totally thrilled with, but I guess I can use it on my toe nail or as french polish tips so it will not go to waste.

AVEENO Daily Moisturising Lotion (RRP $12.99 for 354ml) Sample size 29ml
I have tried this sample before and I thought it was okay but nothing special as far as moisturising lotions go.

SAVOIR FAIRE Eyeshadow (RRP $24 AUD) Full size product
I was pretty impressed to receive a $24 eyeshadow this month. My product is a purple eyeshadow called 'Acid 011' which I like the look of. The packaging is a little bit fancy with it's pop up function and an imprint of the brand's logo on the eyeshadow. I am looking forward to giving this a go.

BURT'S BEE Radiance Day Cream (RRP $39.95 AUD for 55g) Sample size 7g
I like Burt's Bee product so I am happy to get a sample of this new day cream, it smells lovely.

OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo & Conditioner ($17.99 AUD for 385ml each) Sample Sample size 60 ml each
These shampoo and conditioner samples smell great, I just love the scent of coconut. I have heard good things about this brand so I am looking forward to seeing what this will do for my hair.

PALMER"S Cocoa Body Butter (RRP $9.99 AUD for 400ml) Sample size 
I haven't used this body butter in ages. This was something I used all the time in my high school / early uni days, so it is a bit of an old favourite of mine. Love the chocolately smell.

Verdict:
I am pretty happy with my box from Bellabox this month. I received two full sized products the nail polish and eyeshadow, which combined together come to a retail price of $38.95. Considering I paid $15 for this box including shipping I am pretty happy. In saying that I do think I have the better version of the boxes this month, there are some subscribers who feel a bit duded this month but I guess that is just how subscription boxes are sometimes.

Disclaimer: I brought this box with my own money, my opinions are my own.