Bellabox January 2015 Unboxing

Another month means another Bellabox for me. Bellabox is an Australian beauty sample subscription box that costs $15 AUD per month.

Let's have a look at what was in my January 2015 Bellabox:

WOTNOT Facial Wipes for sensitive skin (RRP $8.40 AUD for 25 wipes) Sample size 5 wipes
I've had a few samples of these wipes which are one of my favourite facial wipe brands. Whilst I am not very excited for getting this sample, I do like these wipes and will use them.

WEN BY CHAD DEAN Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner (RRP $34.99 AUD for 350 ml) Sample size 1 wash
This is a product that you use instead of a separate shampoo and a conditioner. You use some of it like a shampoo and wash it out to then use some like you would with a conditioner. I used this yesterday and I think it works well. I would be interested in trying out a full size product but Wen can only be purchase through a subscription so I find that a bit off putting.

LAQA & CO Lip Lube in Bees Knees (RRP $24.95 AUD) Full size product
I have received one of these before in another subscription box in exactly the same colour. Which also happens to be the one colour in their range that looks terrible on me. Due to my skin colour light peachy colours like Bees Knees make me look washed out. It was a shame that I didn't get another colour, but I am sure I can find a friend who will be able to use this.

BELLABOX Make Up Pouch (RRP $7.95 AUD)
This is a cute little make up pouch that my 4 year daughter has claimed.

GARNIER Moisture Match Goodbye Dry Moisturiser (RRP $9.99 for 50ml) Sample size
I tried this sample and I thought it was quite good. I might buy the full size product in the future.

SKINNYMINT Teatox (RRP $54.90 for 28 Days) Sample size 9 tea bags
I know there were a lot of Bellabox subscribers who were disappointed when they didn't get this, but I have to admit I wish I had got something else instead. I'm the kind of person who see these skinny tea things and rolls my eyes. However I do like tea and I will probably try these just because I have the pack.

Verdict:
This is an okay box, in saying that if I had a lip colour that was more suited to me or I liked the idea of skinny teas I would probably be a lot more happier with this box.

Next month Bellabox is collaborating with 3 magazine companies which is exciting. By the sounds of it subscribers will be getting either a Cosmopolitan, Elle or Harper's Bazaar magazine and curated box. I was lucky enough that I quick enough to make a claim for which magazine box I wanted and will be getting a Cosmopolitan box.

Violetbox July 2014 review

Violetbox is an Australian beauty sample subscription box which is priced at $22.95 AUD a month. It is a bit more expensive than some of the other beauty subscription boxes but I have found their standard of boxes to be generally better overall, and every one gets the same items most of the time.

There was a delay with some of the July Violetboxes, so I didn't receive my box until last week. This probably would not have bothered me that much if they had let me know in an email, instead I only found out by reading Violetbox's response to posts on facebook from other people wondering where their box was. I just think it is poor form on the company's behalf, but I guess it has been the only negative experience I have had with them so I will let it pass.

What was in my box:

LAQA & CO Sheer Lip Lube Pencil (RRP $20 AUD) Full size product.
This lip gloss crayon was in the sneak peak and was something I was quite excited about. Mine came in the shade Bees Knees which is a peach colour. Sadly this shade is not very flattering on me, I have olive skin and this lip colour just washes me out. Oh well it is just one of the down falls of getting subscription boxes that you just have to accept, that products you receive will not always suit you or be to your liking.

SO SUSAN Fluttter Mascara (RRP $32 AUD) Full size product.
A black mascara never goes astray for me so this will come in handy. I have a few opened mascaras at the moment so at first I didn't want to open this one, but on facebook a few people said that their mascaras 'exploded' and they were getting replacements. I wanted to make sure that my one wasn't faulty so I opened it, and it hasn't 'exploded'.

DR. HAUSCHAKA Lavender Sandalwood Calming body wash (RRP $26 AUD for 200ml) sample size 10ml.
I love lavender so I really love the scent of this body wash. It was a very small sample, but from what I could tell it wasn't anything special and I personally would not pay the retail price for this.

BIODERMA Sebium Pore Refiner (RRP $30.95 AUD for 30ml) Sample size 15ml
I have actually received two samples of this product from other boxes before and I haven't got around to using them yet. I have heard good things about this pore refiner so hopefully I will give it a try soon.

KMS CALIFORNIA Hair Play Moulding Paste (RRP $40 AUD for 150ml) Sample size 20ml
I don't use moulding products on my hair so I think I will pass this onto my partner. It does smell very nice though.

SUKIN Protein Hair Treatment (RRP $2.95 AUD for 2 x 8ml) Full size
I am a huge fan of Sukin products because they are organic and are still very affordable. I haven't tried this product from them but I am looking forward to it since I tend not to buy hair treatments.

KATY PERRY Killer Queen Perfume Sample
It smelt okay but I don't think I will be purchasing this fragrance, there are other perfumes I prefer.

Verdict:
I am a bit indifferent to the July Violetbox, it was okay but nothing really excited me. It probably had a lot to do with the lateness of the box, and lip product's colour not suiting me since that was the product I was looking forward to. I will be using everything except for the moulding paste so I guess it is still a useful box of samples/products.

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