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| The Violet Box in the outer box.. |
Violet Box brands promises to every month include 4-6 premium beauty and lifestyle samples from well-known and trusted Australian beauty brands as well as exciting new International brands, one in particular is a revolutionary product currently trending in New York and has been featured in Vogue and on the Today Show!
Violet Box has decided to keep the brands they cooperate with a top secret until the first box is shipped and received by all subscribers in order not to ruin the element of surprise. Once all boxes have been sent off next week, all the brand partner logo’s will be made visible on the Violet Box’ website.
Subscribers benefit from exciting
new brand partners and enables Violet Box the ability to bring a unique
opportunity for subscribers to try and experiment with new products/trends and
brands from home and abroad to the market. And Violet Box promises to customise
the boxes as much as possible based on the personal profile.
In addition to a rewards system, there is also a shop where you can purchase full sized products and use your rewards points. The shop will also be up and running by next week, as well as the rewards system will be launched, so make sure to check the Violet Box’website next week.
1 month – $22.95
3 months - $66.006 months - $130
12 months - $250
I am not actually sure if the first Violet Box was to a particular theme, but the goodies came in a simple, yet elegant matte black box with the purple Violet Box logo on the top. And inside, the samples were wrapped in violet tissue paper.
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| The actual Violet Box.. |
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| Everything wrapped in pretty violet tissue paper.. |
So what was in the first Violet Box…
Avene Gentle Gel Cleanser – 50ml sample
(RRP $23.95/200ml)
I really like Avene products, but have
not tried any of their cleansers, so I am looking forward to trying this one.
It is supposedly aimed at combination sensitive skin – and ok, I do have
combination skin, but although it is not sensitive, using a very gentle product
sure doesn’t hurt!
CK One Color Cosmetics, Gloss Eyecolor –
Full size (RRP $25.00)
As soon as I saw the stunning black and
white CK One box I was excited. Since Calvin Klein launched their new makeup
range, have been wanting to try some of their products. The product is a
Eyeshadow in a crayon form, giving a soft sheen and transparent look.
Unfortunately I got the colour 500 Pop, which is a bright green – and as I am
very conservative with my eye makeup, almost always wearing nudes/browns, I
doubt that I will be using this one!
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| It also included a card offering a free 20 minute makeover at a Calvin Klein counter |
Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty - Eau de
Toilette 1.2ml (RRP $80/50ml, $120/100ml)
I love Calvin Klein perfumes. I have every single one of them, except for
this one!! And I have repurchased several of them numerous times. And I wore
Eternity when I got married!! And Sheer Beauty is just gorgeous as well, fresh
and fruity. I love it, and have already put a full sized on my wish list!
John Plunkett Glyco Peel – Full size –
(RRP $28.95/15ml)
I love the idea of being able to do a
glycolic peel at home, so I’ve been wanting to try this 25% glycolic acid peel.
It promises to reduce fine lines, and surface discolourations, keeping skin
looking clear, younger and refreshed. Unfortunately glycolic acid is off limits
for me right now being pregnant, but after I’ve given birth, I hopeful that it
will give my skin a much needed boost.
LashControl Clear Coat Control Mascara
& Brow Fix – Full Size (RRP $25.00/8.87ml)
This promises to tame wayward brows
without the wet look, and also works as a top coat over mascara to seal in the
pigment. The mascara has a so-called ‘squeeze control’ which allows you to
control how much product is on the brush. I am not quite sure I understand the
need to use a top coat over my mascara, as I have sensitive eyes, so I always
make sure that the mascaras I use are of such high quality that they do not
drop pigments. As for Brow Fix, I do have a couple of hairs that have a mind of
their own, so this will no doubt come in handy.
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| It also includes a card a discount though the Violet Box Store.. |
Argania Hair Oil Travel Cuties – 5ml
(RRP $34.99/100ml)
I have really taken to using hair oils,
as they not only help tame frizz and flyaways, they also help give moisture to
dry hair. I have tried quite a few different ones by now, and I’m look forward
to also trying hair oil from Argania, which is made from certified organic
Moroccan Argan oil rich in vitamins and antioxidants. And besides the small
bottle is just so cute, and perfect for travelling!
Free Subscription...
In addition, there was also a card offering a one month free subscription to Charlotte Dodson TV for free.
Charlotte is a celebrity yoga teacher to among others Miranda Kerr and Lara Bingle, and this subscription allows you to join in from your lounge room...
Offer ends 31st July 2013.
This sounds pretty cool for me, and I hope to be able to try this out after I've given birth..
Overall I am quite happy the contents and value of this box for $22.95, and I am impressed with the fact that there are six products in the box and of those three are full sized!! I have been very keen on trying the John Plunkett Glyco Peel, which on its own has a value of $28.95, so really everything else in the box is just a bonus!!
Free Subscription...
In addition, there was also a card offering a one month free subscription to Charlotte Dodson TV for free.
Charlotte is a celebrity yoga teacher to among others Miranda Kerr and Lara Bingle, and this subscription allows you to join in from your lounge room...
Offer ends 31st July 2013.
This sounds pretty cool for me, and I hope to be able to try this out after I've given birth..
Overall I am quite happy the contents and value of this box for $22.95, and I am impressed with the fact that there are six products in the box and of those three are full sized!! I have been very keen on trying the John Plunkett Glyco Peel, which on its own has a value of $28.95, so really everything else in the box is just a bonus!!
Again, I was a little disappointed with
the colour of the Calvin Klein Eyeshadow, as I was very keen on trying that –
but then I also need to remember that the box was sent to me for consideration,
and the Violet Box did not have any of my personal preferences of details, so
if subscribers get makeup products in the boxes in colours according to their
preferences, I really have nothing to criticise.
If the Violet Box can maintain this
quality of products in their monthly boxes, and furthermore manages to
customise the products you are sent, then it is sure to be a success, and I for
one, am very tempted to subscribe...
What do you think of the contents of this
launch box from Violet Box? Would you consider subscribing? Do you subscribe to
any other monthly beauty boxes? And if so, which one is your favourite?
Wow, I've really been wanting to get one of these beauty boxes. This was such a great collection!
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely a good launch box, I am impressed with the quality and the amount of full sized products!
DeleteThis looks pretty good!
ReplyDeleteAs you say it really depends on whether they keep up the quality as to whether they will survive.
I agree, with the competition amongst the different beauty boxes now on the market, it is really vital that they keep up the quality to be able to survive - and I think make sure that boxes are always customised according to preferences.
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