Violet Box June 2015

Violet Box has seriously delivered once again and this is one of my favourite boxes ever. It was packed full of full sized products and great cruelty free brands to discover. In fact every product featured was cruelty free! The June box was actually delivered in June, so their wonderful delivery is back on schedule as the last couple I’ve received have been a bit late. If you like lip products, this was definitely the box for you.

Starlooks Lip Gloss in Cuddle

This lip gloss is teeny tiny but I wish more makeup brands made products in this size. Lip gloss especially are hard to finish the whole tube and this size is perfect for me. The lip gloss itself is a beautiful shimmery nude shade that is one of those universally flattering colours. Even though it claims its non-stick, I found the formula is a bit sticky but it kept my lips nice and hydrated against the harsh winter winds. If more cosmetics companies made their products in this size it would be way more hygienic and a lot easier to go through products. Full Size $14 and Cruelty Free

Doucce Ultra Precision Waterproof Eye Liner in 500 Black

Even though I've received a lot of eyeliners through beauty boxes, this one is one of the best. When I swatched it on the back of my hand it applied like an absolute dream. So velvety. So creamy. The control over this pencil is amazing and would be great to use for doing a cat eye for people that find liquid liner a bit fiddly. Once dried it does not budge. I tried smudging it on the back of my hand and the colour didn't go anywhere. Such a gem. Full Size $30 and Cruelty Free

Gascoigne & King Candle in Love Vanilla

This smells EXACTLY like the Glasshouse candles used in the Peter Alexander stores. When I opened it up I thought I was actually buying overpriced pyjamas instead of standing in my kitchen. The vanilla and hazelnut candle comes packaged in a gorgeous little tin and smells absolutely luxe. Full Size $25 and Cruelty Free

Mullein & Sparrow Tinted Lip & Cheek Balm

This smells absolutely delicious, like Terry’s Chocolate Orange. It is a gorgeous tiny tin of vegan goodness that is so light but with the slightest hint of colour. The colour is really sheer but gives a natural dewy finish. Full Size $22 and Cruelty Free

Jing Ai Velvet Shine Lip Jewel Crayon in Pink-A-Boo

When I decided to switch to cruelty free I realised that it meant that once finished up, I wont be able to repurchase my beloved Clinique Chubby Sticks. Then I opened up this lip crayon and all my worries vanished because this is a million times better than its competition from Clinique. It's incredibly pigmented and applies like a dream. The colour is the most wonderful shade of Barbie pink and it is also completely cruelty free. It's long lasting and filled with 100% natural macadamia seed oil, Shea butter and jojoba seed oil. I'm absolutely in love. Full Size $29 and Cruelty Free