Product Review: Lust Have It – February 2014 Box

As I write this, It hasn't even been two weeks since I received the January Lust Have It Box, which was rather delayed, so it is lovely to see that Lust Have It is back on track as I received the February Box yesterday (the 25^th Feb)…well as I write this… currently living in a holiday house with very limited internet access, and very limited options of taking product photos, so hence there reason for the delayed posting about this. Anyway, here are my thoughts on the Lust Have It – February  2014 Box;

What They Say:

Lust Have It boxes regularly contains products worth $60+ for only $19.95/month! Monthly box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples. Delivered to your home or work each month for you to try.

RRP: Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box (quarterly) RRP: $29.95 – but if you use my unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website, you are eligible for $5 off your first box from Lust Have It, and at the same time you’ll also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars too if someone subscribes using this code.

Available from Lust Have It

What I Say:

The Lust Have It Boxes normally come in a white box with water-paint style pattern in bright pink, purple and blue splashes of colour. This month, Lust Have It included a note saying that they are redesigning the boxes, and the new ones will be available for the April box, and consequently the February and March boxes will be in a simple postal box. And while I do – or have so far, kept the majority of the boxes for storage of other things, I really don’t mind, as in the end of the day, it is the contents that matters!

The note also said that Lust Have It is starting a new ‘Beauty Dip’ , where 1000 lucky subscribers will this month will receive a So…? Perfume gift….. and YAY, I was one of the lucky ones – thanks so much Lust Have It!!

So anyway, this is exactly what my February box contained;

So…? Kiss Me Eau De Toilette – 10ml sample

I have never tried any of the So…? Perfumes before, but this is perfume which is fruity yet spicy at the same time, smells lovely, so I will enjoy using this.

Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive – Sample 7ml (RRP: $65/60ml)

Lust Have It already told in last month’s box that this would be included in this month’s box, so it is obviously not a surprise, and I have been looking so forward as it has been on my wish list for a while. The peel claims to exfoliate and refine skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and lighten hyperpigmentation. Sounds amazing to me, so I cannot wait to put it to the test.

The Cosmetic Kitchen Eyeshadow – Full Size (RRP: $22.50/2g)

This Eyeshadow is made from 100% talc free minerals and is certified cruelty free and certified vegan. I got the colour Raspberry Cooley, which in the pot is a bright fuchsia pink shade, but luckily it can blend out really well to a lovely subtle shade, so while I am not usually one to wear pink Eyeshadow, I may actually get some wear out of this one.

The Cosmetic Kitchen Blush Selection – Full Size (RRP:$22.50)

I love good brushes, and in my opinion you can never have too many, so love the inclusion of this full sized brush.  By the sound of it, the boxes will contain varying brushes from either their Eco Bamboo or Original ranges – and by the looks of it, I got one from the Eco Bamboo range as it has a timber (bamboo?) shaft. It is a powder brush, and it is so incredibly soft. And I love that it has a little sleeve to protect the hairs on the brush, wish all brushes came with that. A great addition to the box.

Vaseline Ultimate 10 Anti Ageing Body Lotion – Sample Size 25ml (RRP: $16.29/750ml)

I had heard about this body lotion, and have had it on my wish list to try, but have a handful of other body lotions that I really needed to use up first before buying a new one… but  I am loving the inclusion of this, as this way I can actually try it before buying it. But I love that it contains AHA, pro-retinol and vitamin E to help restore the skin and leave it smoother and younger looking. Just what my skin needs, so fingers crossed it works. And the small sample sized bottle is so cute too!

Clairol Professional Color Radiance Shampoo – Sample Size 50ml (RRP: $13.95/250ml)

I had my hair coloured just before Xmas, so this is just perfect for my hair, protecting the hair from fading. The sample is a generous 50ml, so there is sufficient for quite a few goes, which is great, and it is lovely to see such a generous size included, as a sachet sample with only enough product for one wash, is really not enough for you to get an idea of how the product works for you. In saying that, I do prefer to use shampoo and conditioner from the same range, so I would have loved to see the inclusion of the conditioner as well, but I am sure I can find use for this, when I for instance use a deep treatment.

Clairol Professional Expand Volume Mousse – Sample Size 50ml (RRP: $19.95/250ml)

This mousse promises to double fullness and volume in the hair at the roots lasting for 24 hours. Having long and thick hair, it is consequently also very heavy, so any volume products usually never work in my hair, and I therefore stopped using them, but I do look forward to testing it out to see if it lives up to its claims.

Hand Spa Bijoux Hand Wipe – Full Size (RRP: $1.50/1 wipe)

This is hand wipe contains among others hyaluronic acid, royal jelly and soy bean extract to provide hands with a deep nourishing and moisturising effect. This is an interesting concept, as it really acts as a hand cream, only that first have to unwrap the wipe, and then throw it away afterwards. In my opinion a little cumbersome, so before even before trying it out, my first impressions is that I’d much prefer even the smallest tube of hand cream.

Finally, the box also came with a discount card to buy one Harvest Box and get another one for free. I have heard about these custom made healthy snack boxes, and think it is a great idea that you can get them posted to you every couple of days, for instance at work, so you resist the temptation of using the vending machine for chocolate fix. In saying that, I do find the normal price of $7.99 a little expensive, and I generally buy my nuts and dried fruit from the ‘nut place’ at the shopping centre, or alternatively in the supermarket when I do my weekly grocery shopping, and thinks it works out so much more economical – but hey, the convenience of this is great, I just don’t think I’ll make use of the offer.

So there you have it, the contents in the February Lust Have It Box. And yet again, I am quite impressed with the contents, mainly due to the Juice Beauty Peel, the Cosmetic Kitchen Brush and Eye Shadow, the So…Perfume and the Vaseline Moisturiser, all of which are products that I am very keen to test out. Again, I was lucky to also get the perfume sample, and it does obviously add some value to the box, but even without it, I still feel it is well worth its money – but of course I do feel lucky to, well be one of the lucky ones to get one. And I really do like the concept of the Beauty Dip, although it you continuously miss out month after month, you may start to feel differently, but only time will tell.

I also like that Lust Have It is so good with their communication and constantly inform subscribers of what’s happening, such as with the new box designs coming up, and I do like it when they include a sneak peak into what will be in store for next month’s box, but unfortunately that wasn’t included in this month’s box, but maybe if you stalk their facebook page, they have been known to post teasers there as well.

*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

And of course, as always, if you’d like to see an in-depth review of any of products in the box, leave me a comment below..

What do you think of this month’s Lust Have It box? Are you a subscriber? Were you lucky and got a So…? Perfume too? Are you considering subscribing? Have you tried any of this month’s products?

Product Review: Bangstyle Volumizing Mousse

I have very long hair, which is also very thick. And regardless of what I seem to put in it, it seems to be flat, simply because it is so long and heavy. And to be honest and admit that I rarely use mousse or any other volumising products in it – but I still dreaming of a more voluminous hairstyle, here are my thoughts on the *Bangstyle Volumizing Mousse;

What They Say:
"This rich foam creates luxurious volume while leaving hair soft to the touch. Perfect when used as a "prep" for blow drying, this mousse maintains body and structure with a memory hold".

RRP: $26.95 – for stockist call Ozdare on 1800 104 204

What I Say:

I have to be honest and admit that I have never ever heard of Bangstyle before, so consequently I did a little research into the brand.

I discovered that the Bangstyle hair products comes from the streets of Los Angeles. This new range of independently produced artisan hair products has been developed by artists for stylists and trendsetters worldwide; providing inspiration for individuals to create their own unique look with a variety of specially formulated, no-nonsense products.

"The range was created by Bangstyle as a simple, high quality approach to easy, liveable hair". Unwilling to accept the status quo, the Bangstyle group presents a revolutionary take on styling tools and with the mantra "we promise to leave your hair better than we found it", how can you resist?

"If Bangstyle was in a vintage record store, it would be filed under 'indie-alternative'," says Bangstyle Founder and Creative Director Geoff Nelson.

From the streets of Los Angeles a group of like-minded independent artists came together to create a new community. Their common goal to share ideas and inspiration led to a global phenomenon where hundreds of thousands of artists and hair stylists interact weekly. Bangstyle’s huge success as THE hub where music, fashion, photography and hair converge makes it the fastest growing culture site in the world! There are currently over 40,000 salons and 200,000 stylists registered with Bangstyle.com and this it continues to grow every day.

How unique and exciting does that sound??

For more information, visit Bangstyle Online.

Now on to the actual Volumizing Mousse  - it comes in a tall grey-black can, which a purple logo, and it looks very simple, yet stylish and elegant.

On the back of the bottle it lists the ingredients as well as styling instructions in various languages: "So thick you’ll be tempted to eat it with a fork.. (uh-oh Lawyers are freaking out) FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY." I love that, such a refreshing chance to see a brand with a bit of humour!

The bottle also has a little print at the top of the bottle saying "no friggin' parabens" – which I really like, as the less chemicals we use, surely the better it is!

 

 

The Volumizing Mousse is foamy white, thick and creamy and has a floral fruity scent, which is very nice and pleasant, without being too overpowering.

It is very concentrated, so even in my long and thick hair, only a little is required. If too much is used, I found that it did make my hair a little stiff and sticky, so less is definitely more, which is a great thing, as it makes the can last longer!!

The bottle does actually not specify if it is best used in wet or dry hair, so I tried both, and both with the same good result. Sometimes when a product is designed for wet hair, and is used in dry hair, it results in the hairs sticking together, and becoming stiff and greasy looking, but that was far from the case.

After giving the can a good shake, it is easy to get just the amount of mousse you require, without wasting any product. I put a small amount of mousse into my hair, concentrating on the roots, I hair dry it and style it as per usual. Afterwards, my hair is smooth, shiny, and I can clearly see that it is more bouncy and has volume than normal. Not a lot of volume, but I also didn’t expect that with my very long and heavy hair.

The volumizing mousse is long-lasting and really great at keeping my hair in place, and taming all annoying those flyaways around my face, without leaving my hair feeling sticky or greasy.

I usually wash my hair every second day, and it usually (unless it has been extremely hot and humid) still looks good the second day without looking too greasy. But I did find that when I used the Volumizing Mousse that my hair looked a little greasier on the second day, although it was no more than a quick spray of dry shampoo couldn’t fix.

All in all, this is a great products, that really does add volume, but more importantly keeps my hair a little better under control and tames those annoying flyaways, all while still making it look healthy and shiny.

*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

Have you ever heard of Bangstyle before? Which products do you use to add volume to your hair?