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 December 2014 Unboxing

Bellabox is an Australian beauty sample subscription box, which for $15 AUD per month provides at least 5 samples and occasionally a full size product. I personally find that Bellabox is a bit hit and miss at times, especially with the vast variation of boxes among subscribers.

WHAT WAS IN MY DECEMBER BELLABOX:
NEUTROGENA Oil-Free Acne Wash (RRP $13.99 AUD for 175ml) sample size 14ml
I have used a sample of this before and I found that it was too harsh for my skin. I did use it daily for a little bit and it ended up burning my skin, I then just started to use it twice a week. I can't remember if it helped treat my acne or not, but I am willing to try it again.

ENBACCI Vitis Vinifera Rejuvenating Essential Creme (RRP $103 AUD for 100ml) sample size 10ml
This is an expensive moisturiser ($103 for 100ml) that uses grape stem cells, so I am interested in trying this out. I would not normally buy a moisturiser that is that expensive so even if I like it I would most likely not buy the full size product.

KERASTASE Paris Nutritive Nactar Thermique (RRP $45 AUD for 150ml) sample size 10ml
This is a leave in treatment that also works as a heat style protector, I'm not that excited about this sample but I will try this eventually.

ELIZABETH MOTT It's So Big Mascara (RRP $25 AUD for 10ml) sample size 4ml
Appartently this mascara is a top seller on Amazon and I have heard good things about this mascara. I have a couple of mascaras open at the moment, so I will try this out later on. I actually really like getting sample mascaras because I never finish a full size mascara before I need to toss it out.

AVEDA Tourmaline Charge Radiance Masque (RRP $79.95 for 125ml) sample size 7ml
I have tried this sample a couple of times before and I think it is okay. The thing that I like the most is that this mask treatment is clear, so that I don't look silly around the house while I am using it.

ENBACCI Hand and Nail Cream (RRP $23 AUD for 40ml) sample size 10ml
I have tried this hand cream and it was okay but nothing special. I probably would not buy the full size due to the price.  

SKIN DOCTORS COSMECEUTICALS Gamma Hydroxy Skin Resurfacing Cream (RRP $49.95 AUD for 50ml) sample size 3ml
This sachet was a bonus product and it does sound interesting. The package say that this resurfacing cream helps reduce the appearance of acne scars, wrinkles and signs of ageing. I have acne scars so I wonder if this cream would help reduce those. However it does state that it would take 2 to 6 weeks to see results, which I doubt that this 3ml sample will last for that long to see any difference.

VERDICT:
I will probably use everything in my December Bellabox, however I find this month to be a bit disappointing since nothing about it really excites me. I also think for a December/Christmas box Bellabox could have been a bit more special. There have been other subscribers who did receive some more exciting products like nail gel kits or full size Kora (Miranda Kerr's brand) organic products.