Yet another month has passed and I've yet again teamed up with Bella Box for the June Winter Wind-Up box, so let's get to what is in this month's box..
The June 2017 box has the theme Winter Wind-Up - And how cold has it been lately, down to a chilling 4 degrees in Melbourne last night, Brrrr - and I don’t know about you, but my otherwise slightly oily skin always tend to get a little drier during winter, so I do need to change up my skincare products, and that's what this box is all about.
Here's what was inside the box:
Sukin Australia Chia Seed Oil - Full Size (RRP: $19.95 / 25ml)
I love Sukin's products, so happy to see this full sized oil included. It contains among others hemp seed, olive fruit and baobab oils to promote intense skin hydration, and I'm sure my skin will love this extra TLC at the moment.
Nivea Crème - Sample tin, 10ml (RRP: $7.99 / 150ml)
I have grown up using this thick crème, on anything from hands, cuticles, feet, even into the dry ends of my hair, and I absolutely love it. And just how adorable is this little tin, and the tiny size is just perfect to pop into the handbag for applying on the go.
USPA Tangerine & Rose Body Cleanser - Sample, 30ml
I have never heard of this brand before, but I love not just the unique bottle that this body cleanser comes in, it also smells gorgeous thanks to the added tangerine (as you know, I love anything citrusy!). Can't wait to put this one to the test.
Nutraplus Intense Anti Dryness Lotion - Sample, 10ml (RRP: $16.50 / 200ml)
I tried a hand cream sample that was included in a previous month's box, and really loved it, so happy to see the inclusion of this intense moisturising lotion too, to help restore the dry skin on especially my dry legs.
Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream - Sachet sample, 3ml - Bonus product
I've never heard of this brand before, and always excited to try a new brand. This claims to be a multi-purpose cream that can be used on both body, hands and face, and it contains natural ingredients and no chemicals, which does sound great, although I am unsure of the actual benefits of this product - so I can imagine that it will probably be tested as a hand cream - and honestly, the small sachet sample doesn’t allow for more anyway.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss - Full Size (RRP: $12.95 / 4.9g)
Needless to say that love these lipsticks, and already have quite a few in my collection, so happy to see one included in this months box. I got a pale pastel pink shade, which is so pretty, but I don't really feel suits me, - but luckily I now that my mum will absolutely adore this one, so it will be going to a good home. As per previous months, the contents of the various boxes this month will vary, but everyone will be getting a Rimmel lipstick!
So there you go, this months Bella Box. So what did I think… while I am not quite as impressed with this month's contents (I know, it would be hard to out perform that Colorpop lipstick inclusion), this is still a pretty darn good box. Value-wise, the two full sized products (Sukin Oil and Rimmel Lipstick), makes the box great value, and everything else can really just be considered bonus products - so al there's really left to say, is yet another well done to Bella Box!!
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Another month has very quickly passed, and I've teamed up with Bellabox again for the second month in a row. I was very impressed with the contents of last months' box, my very first Bellabox ever, so was excited for this one to arrive. Here's what was in the Bellabox April 2017 box..
BB Summer Trio - Full Size (RRP: $9.95)
This is a small round compact containing three cream highlighters in three different shades. It has been created exclusively for Bellabox and supposedly there are different options, but I got one that contains a white shimmer, pale pink shimmer and a apricot shimmer shade. I have (naturally) never tried any of the Bellabox products before, so I don't really know what to think of the quality of this yet, but it does look lovely, and especially the apricot shade looks like something I’d usually wear.
Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo - 50ml (RRP: $4.95 / 50ml)
I can't live without dry shampoo, and Batiste is without a doubt one of my favourite brands, as they are so affordable and smell amazing. This particular version has a gorgeous tropical coconutty scent that will make you day dream of an island holiday, and it will instantly freshen up your hair, while giving it body and smell amazing at the same time.
Avene Tolerance Extreme Cream - 5ml (RRP: $58.95 / 50ml)
This cream is offering intense moisture for dry, allergic and very sensitive skin. I don't really have either, but that said, my combination skin always tend to get a little drier as we head towards the winter months, and as I really do love the products from Avene, I still look forward to testing this one out.
Avene Tolerance Extreme Cleansing Lotion - 5ml (RRP: $58.95 / 50ml)
This is a no-rinse facial cleanser that is gentle while protecting and soothing the skin. I do generally prefer a foaming cleanser as I love splashing water in my face, but again, do look forward to trying this one out.
Nutraplus Barrier Hand Cream - 10ml (RRP: $7.50 / 50ml)
Winter has hardly hit, and my hands are already feeling it, and are so dry, so this couldn’t have come at a better time. It promises to help protect the hands by giving them an invisible protective barrier, to prevent dryness while keeping the hands moisturised and soft.
BONUS - Nutrimetics Nutri-Rich Hair Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner - Sachet samples, 10ml each
I have never tried any of the Nutrimetics hair products before, so I am looking forward to putting these to the test. Also because these are formulated to help protect and repair dry and damaged hair, while locking in moisture, so they are perfect for my long chemically treated hair.
So there you go, the contents of the April '17 Bellabox. And again I am quite impressed with both the variety and amount of samples in this box and not to mention quality. What I really like is that I will actually use every single item in the box, which makes it good value on its own, and at the same time, I get to try out Bellabox own brand, and more products from one of my fave French brands, Avene. I am also always on the lookout for treatment products for my long hair, and a hand cream never goes astray, and this one is the perfect size to pop into the handbag too!).
Another thing, and again Bellabox is still new to me, but compared to other subscription boxes where the contents is much the same for all subscribers in any given month (except for perhaps difference in colours of makeup products), Bellabox, from what I've noticed by reading other reviews over the past two months, contents seem to vary a lot more. And personally I actually like that. Yes, I've seen products in other peoples boxes I would have liked, but have received products myself I wouldn't swap in return. But what's more, as a subscriber, for me, one of the fun things about this type of boxes is the surprise element of what you'll find in your box - and with many people posting sneak peaks of their boxes, with other boxes that surprise will often be ruined before you get your box. But not with Bellabox!
$17.95 ($15.00+ $2.95 P&H) on a subscription plan, billed monthly, but you can cancel anytime.
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