Here's what was in the box:
Natural World
Moroccan Argan Oil: RRP $5.99 for 25ml
This is a leave in oil hair treatment. It is designed to
lock in moisture, nourish and restore shine. I don’t know about the nourish or
shine part of this, but it does a brilliant job at softening and smoothing the
hair without leaving it oily. I really enjoy this product. A little goes a long
way so this is going to last a very long time (for me in particular as I have
very short hair). I have found that it can be put into wet or dry hair and it
has a very subtle smell that dissipates to nothing. This is a very important
factor for me as I’m really picky about smells. I also like that it is so
inexpensive. Congratulations VB, you have introduced me to a previously untried
product that I will most definitely be purchasing in the future.
Suki Exfoliate
Foaming Cleanser: RRP 46.95 for 125ml
This enormous 30ml sample is frickin amazing. I absolutely
love almost everything about this. It has a strong lemon smell which I just
love (it also tastes like lemon and sugar if you accidentally gets in your
mouth – mmm pancakes). It is a sugar scrub so as you rub the gentle mixture
into your face, it both foams and the sugar particles dissolve in a very
satisfying way. The only problem I have with this product is the after-smell
which smells like microwaving poppadums and stays on your hands for a bit. I
have overcome this by washing my hair after I use it so my hands end up
smelling like shampoo instead. If this product was cheaper I would be all over
it, and the many others from this brand. Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t
stretch to this at the moment, however I have already begun saving as this is
honestly the best cleanser I have ever used. Big thumbs up from me.
Emite Make Up BB
Highlighting Pen: RRP $32
This product caused much confusion as it says it’s a
highlighter, however the card says to use it as a concealer. Said confusion was
only made worse when I used this product. It appears to be some sort of hybrid
of the two. It is very thick and hard to blend like a stick concealer, very
yellow in colour like a concealer, but more reflective than a concealer – more like
a highlighter. I have been using it as my undery-eye concealer but have also
been using it in the typical highlight areas (above cheekbones, temples, chin,
cupids bow). It is ok, the consistency makes it a bit hard to blend nicely and
it can look very very cakey without the proper treatment. I’m glad enough to
have it, but it isn’t a product I would purchase having used it. Certainly not
for that hefty price tag.
Teez Trend Cosmetics
Easy on the Eyes Pencil: RRP $26
This is black. I have a multitude of black pencils and I don’t
use any of them. I have small eyes and anything darker than a brown just makes
them look small and heavy. I was so excited to see a Teez product as I’ve never
tried one before but unfortunately that won’t change. The packaging is
absolutely beautiful however. I have read that, despite being waterproof this
product smudges and transfers fairly badly. I will try and swap or sell this
product so I won’t be able to swatch it.
Pretty Woman Magnetix
Nail Polish: RRP $9.99
I just could not be less interested in this. The colour is
an antique, very very glittery gold. I’m 31 years old, I just have no interest
in glitter. It comes with two different magnets which I suppose is good. I
haven’t tried it as I’ll be giving to my niece. Magnetic nail polish isn’t new
and this coupled with the fact we received a different branded one from VB in
November has me questioning why on earth it made it to the box. I forgot to picture this sorry, there is a photo in the first photo at the top of the post. I am so unimpressed with this item that I'm not going to bother taking another photo of it. Apologies.
The swatches. . .
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| Top: Highlighter Pen, Bottom: Suki cleanser |
What I thought. . .
Overall I’d have to say this is a great box and provides
excellent value for money. Fair enough I won’t use two of the items in the box,
however the value of the other 3 more than makes up for the price of the box.
Two of those 3 products I really enjoy, and the other one I will most likely
use up so I’m very happy.
Let me know what you thought of the products in the box, I
would love to hear other peoples opinions/experience of the products.
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