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Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Bellabox May 2015



This was probably the first time I’ve been disappointed with a Bellabox. In each beauty box I’ve received I’ve always been REALLY excited to use at least two of the products and this month I wasn’t that blown away. Value for money wise, this box was very good considering two expensive full sized products where featured, but unfortunately this one just didn’t pull me in.

Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil
As an extremely pale person contouring is not my forte. The highlighter always match my skin tone exactly instead of being two shades lighter; and the contour always looks like I’ve rubbed dirt on my face instead of fine-tuning my features. This highlighting pencil while having a beautiful creamy consistency that applied nicely to the skin just blended right into my complexion. I’ll have to pass this onto a tan friend. Full Sized $24.95

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisture Rich Night Cream
This is just a bandwagon I just can’t jump onto. I can’t take something that so richly moisturized my dry feet in the winter and apply it to my face. Yes, I’m judging a book by its cover; but after chatting to some other oily acne prone skin people who have tried it, they all said that it broke them out. My skin is in a really great place at the moment, so I don’t want to make it angry. The only factor that is tempting me into trying is that the cream is packed full of antioxidants, vitamins and retinol. But with the main ingredient still being cocoa butter, this sample may stay in bathroom limbo. Deluxe Sample Size

Eye of Horus Goddess Serpentine Sultry Goddess Pencil in Dark Olive
I’ve heard a lot of hype around the brand Eye of Horus, especially with their eye and brow pencils and they did not disappoint. This beautiful dark olive green with a hint of shimmer applies smoothly to the skin without tugging at the delicate eye area. The pencil also comes with a little sponge tip on the other end to blend the waterproof formula, which it does with such ease. I saw a few other unboxings with the teal shade that I’m so envious of, but I’m just happy I got the chance to try one of their pencils out.  Full Size $30

Real-U Control + Face Gel
This was the only product I was slightly excited to try as it is targeted to people with oily acne prone skin and aims to treat breakouts and reduce pore size without using ingredients like Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid. I’m really intrigued by this gel and can’t wait to give it a go. Sample Size

Impulse Romantic Spark
Considering the last time I picked up a magazine at the supermarket this tiny little vile of fragrance sample was attached as a freebie, I’m really disappointed in Bellabox as including it as one of the main items. Sure it would have been okay as a bonus item as a random little treat, but to be a feature item is just darn disappointing. This went straight into my handbag to keep around incase of a smelly emergency. Sample Size

BONUS

Sunescape Hydrating Gradual Tan Extender

This was actually a bonus by Bellabox and is from the Australian owned sunless tanning range from Sunescape. I’m not really a fan of being tan as I find the whole routine quite daunting with lots of upkeep being so pale; but if I were to I would definitely use this one. This is a 3-in-1 self tanner, tan extender and body moisturiser. Packed full of yummy goodies like macadamia nut, avocado, argan and coconut oils, this gradual tanner is made with natural ingredients, is eco certified and free from alcohol, parabens, petrochemicals and animal cruelty. Sounds like a winner to me! Sample Size
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