L'oreal infallible 24hr lipstick review

This beauty was one of the products I picked up from the recent 40% off sale at Priceline because who has $30 to spend on a lip product they've never tried, or even one they have! 
I've been looking for no-budge lip products because I just cannot stand transfer. It gives me the absolute shits and takes much of the fun out of wearing lipstick. Couple this with the worry that half your lipstick has suddenly migrated to your now filthy-looking glass, and its just a pain. 
Unfortunatley for cheap little me, this sort of lipstick is quite pricey so when I heard about this sale I felt like screaming 'Victory'! and rushed out a got 3 of this style of lipstick to try out. I will also be reviewing the other brand I got and will link it here once I have.

I got the L'oreal infallible in 213 Teaberry which is a dusty rose kind of colour. I wanted something neutral that I could wear everyday.
This lipstick is a two-step lipstick. It has a liquid lipstick on one end, and a lip balm on the other. 

The packaging of this product is probably some of the nicest I've seen on this style of lipstick. It is sleek and not gaudy like some of the others (hhh hhhhmm Rimmel hhhh huuu). I am old and simple so this is great for me. 
The lipstick end has a doe foot applicator which is quite large compared to others I have used and this made it a little difficult for me to stay 'in the lines'. Normally, this isn't an issue but when you have to use oil to remove the product it's a bit annoying. Having said that, I'm sure I'll get better with practice and it is also really super soft so it does feel really really nice on your lips. 
The balm end is a standard, solid lipbalm stick cut at an angle for easy application. It goes on easily and feels just like a normal lipbalm. It has a very subtle strawberry scent which is nice. 

This is after about 4 hours wear, and after eating and drinking both hot and cold drinks

This lipstick lasts very well, I'm not going to test it for the full 24 hours as I'm not going to sleep in any make-up for the sake of a test and, really how many normal people need 24 hrs of wear from a lipstick? I have eaten and drunk with it on and it does stay put on your lips. Unfortunately there is some very slight transfer onto cups/glasses and onto the lipbalm. It's not a lot, and is certainly negligable compared to normal lipsticks, but it is there. I think that, for a product that costs over $30 full price, I want zero transfer at all so I'm a little disappointed with that. 

This s a swatch before it dried so you can see the consistency.

I had heard that these sorts of products have a reputation for being quite drying. I haven't found this at all. I actually find it quite comfortable to wear and would have no problem wearing it all day (which you can without reapplying - Yay for laziness!). If it becomes uncomfortable at all, you just reapply the lipbalm and voila, problem solved. I'm fairly used to applying lipbalm throughout the day so it's no skin off my nose and is much easier to do without a mirror than lipstick (or is it just ham-fisted me?)

The other issue with this product, and I believe all comparable products, is that it wears off a little on the inside of your lips if you eat greasy food. This is not really surprising given that the way you remove it is with oil (any oil, I'm using my body oil at the moment). However, it does touch up nicely without getting cakey so as long as you carry it with you its really not an issue for me.

One thing I did find irritating is that, as it doesn't come in a box there are no instructions. I just used the same procedure on the box of the other brand I got but I did find this annoying for a 2-step product. I feel there should have been some form of instruction but I guess that would ruin the look of a packaging. I put it on and left my lips apart for about a minute while it dried (don't press them together at all) and then put the balm on top. This works so I'll stick to doing that. 

Would I buy this product again? Only if it was heavily reduced. The other product I got is $10 cheaper and, I feel it is better. I would only consider getting it if the price was the same as the other product, purely for broader colour choice. I am impressed with the product, despite the slight transfer, its just a bit too expensive for me. 

Have you tried this product?

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Note: I paid for this product with my own money. I was not approached to do this review and all expressed options are my own.

Violet Box: October unboxing and some reviews.

This is the October box and, just like the September box I didn't get it until the following month. This is fine though, I'm not too bothered. This will be my last Violet Box but I will leave the tab on my blog so that you can have a look if you are interested.

This is more of an unboxing than a review as I've only used a couple of the products. I will update this with reviews as I use more of the products.

sorry, I know this is side-ways but for some reason it won't open up the right way. Apologies. 

 

Here is what was in the box:

WOTNOT Facial Wipes for Oily/Sesitive Skin. 5 pack. RRP $1.95

These are organic and remove makeup. I haven't opened these because I already have a full pack of another brand open but I will update this once I've tried them. I'm very interested to see how they are as I've heard some very mixed reviews regarding this product. It's not really for my skin type but I'm sure they'll be fine as there are only 5 of them.

PHR Professional Haircare Recovery Leave-in Moisturiser RRP: $39.95 for 125ml.

 Sorry there is no picture of the 15ml sachet I received - I used it before I remembered I had to take photos! This is a really generous sample, especially for me as I have short hair. I think I could get at least 4 uses out of this. Unfortunately, like many other hair products, it has a sickly strong coconut scent. As you don't wash this out it isn't a scent that goes away and my room and hair smelled of this for two days. I really dislike coconut and for some unfathomable reason, products with this scent seem to be incredibly strong smelling as well. I didn't really notice any great difference with my hair either but I probably am not going to use this again due to the scent so I won't be able to tell you if there is any change with prolonged use. If you have used this for an extended period of time, please comment so that people can see what it's like. Cheers!

Haughty Cosmetics Perfect Finish Lipgloss. RRP $23.00

I got this in the colour "pull it together" which is a medium dark red colour with a rusty tint to it. (see the swatch at the end of the post). It is nice but a it kind of metallic for my liking. I'm forcing myself to wear it as it isn't sticky and is very pigmented for a lipgloss so its pretty convenient. It wears well but doesn't last long if you are eating or drinking. I'm not really decided on it yet but will update with a proper review once I've been using it for a few days. The packaging isn't really my thing but if you like 'blingy' stuff you will like the way this product looks. 

Designer Brands Eternal Colour Lipstick. RRP $9.99

This is in the colour Pink Rouge, which is just a light pink colour. I really don't like this colour as it is lighter than my lips. It's not terribly pigmented so, for me it's not really a colour I would wear. It goes on nice enough, although it does tend to cling to any roughness on my lips. I've not really got too much to say about this product, the packaging is a bit meh and I obviously don't like the colour. Again, if you got a colour you'll wear, please leave a comment to let us know how the product performs with usual wear. 

Designer Brands Lip Pencil. RRP $4.99

Everyone seems to have received this in the colour Fuschia Rose. It is a really really nice colour - i wish my lipstick was the same colour actually. It goes on really nicely. I've never actually used a lip liner so I don't have anything to compare it to. I don't have any lipstick that matches this at the moment but I will be purchasing some and will update this post once I've tried the two together.

Eslor Introductory Collection Envelope.

This contains four products ranging from $36.95 to $85.00 for the full sizes. It contains 5ml of each. A 'Soothing refiner and cleanser', 'Botanical peeling gel', 'Chlorophyll Lifting Mask' and a 'Firming Collagen Day Cream'. I am saving these for a day when I don't have my daughter so will write up an individual review then. I will put a link on this page when I've done it. I've heard really great things about it so I'm excited to try it out. I want to wait until my daughter is at her grandparents so I can really enjoy it.

The Swatches

Top to Bottom: Haughty Perfect Finish Lipgloss, Designer Brands Lipstick (more a light pink in real life), Designer Brands Lip Pencil

 

The Verdict

Overall it's a pretty good box. If I had the lipstick in a shade I liked I would have been thrilled. Aside from the lipstick and the hair moisturiser, I will be using everything in the box, so 4/6 is pretty good. I'm not too excited about the Designer Brands products, but it's still great to try them as they are probably in a price-range where I could purchase several shades if I like them. 

If you are interested in purchasing Violet Box, or are just after more information please click here
 

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Note: I have paid for this box with my own money and am not being paid to conduct this review. The opinions stated are my own and should not be taken for anything else.

Memebox Superbox #64: Makeup Edition 2: Unboxing and review

I finally got my hands on my first Memebox today! I'm so excited. The box was $23USD, but with coupons and memepoints I got mine for $19.99USD. I can't remember exactly how much this was in AUD, but I think it was around $23.00 including postage. The boxs contains 7 full size items so I've got to say that this is an absolute bargain. Please excuse my terrible photos, it's very overcast here today.

In the box was:

RECEVEN Perfect Star Powder in 09Gray. RRP $11USD

This is a loose pigment which is extremely shimmery and glittery. It can be applied wet or dry. It is a nice subtle colour but I stopped wearing glittery make-up about 10 years ago. I can imagine that this would get quite messy to apply and would require proper setting to avoid fallout. It is an extremely generous size and would last a very long time.

Shara Shara I Wanna Cat's Gel Liner in 04Havana Pearl Brown. RRP $10USD

This is great. You could have gotten it in Persian Peal Navy as well and I would have been happy with either. I love gel eyeliners so was very happy to get this one. It has a nice brush in the lid which is actually a really nice brush. I wish we got both colours because I know I will definitely be using this product. As with all gel eyeliners, the size of the product is huge. It is water-resistant (not proof) which is great as I find water-proof makeup a bit difficult to remove if I make a mistake. It goes on really nicely,is easy to work with and is a real chocolatey colour.This is an absolute win as far as I'm concerned.

UPDATE: I used this last night at work and it didn't budge all night. It was super-easy to apply, which is great because I'm ham-fisted when it comes to things like this. The brush is perfect for thin or thick lines. I just love this stuff, nothing bad to say.

 

 

Etude House Woo Baby Lip Plumper in 01Clear Gloss Volume. RRP $7USD

There was also a glittery pink option and I'm so glad I got the clear one as I'm not a glittery lips person. This smells so fricken minty that I will probably use it all the time as I LOVE mint. When you open it it looks like a nail-polish brush type applicator but it's actually a flexible plastic spatula. I've only used it once and I'm not sure if it plumped anything as I have big lips anyway but my lips definitely feel well hydrated and the mint scent is amazing. It also makes your lips tingle a bit which I quite enjoy. This can be used under or over lipstick. 

UPDATE: I've been using this for two days now and I still love it. I do think it plumps my lips a little which makes them look less dry. I'm really liking it and am very glad I got a full size. I can't chew chewing gum because it gives me a sore throat so this is a nice alternative as it makes my lips tingle the same way gum does to your mouth. That's probably a really weird thing to say but its true. I've used it over and under lipstick and the result is great. I would recommend using it over lipstick though, or putting lipstick on after you've had it on for a while. If you put lipstick directly over it, it looks amazing but doesn't last very long. 

 

 

 

 

Secret Kiss Sweet Glam Glow Stick in Urban Coral. RRP $22USD

This is a lip product that is supposed to have the 'long-lasting wear of a tint, the high pigmentation of a lipstick and the high glossy shine of a gloss". Looking at the swatch I dare say that it would. Unfortunately, this is orange and orange lip colours are not even a little bit my thing. I'm really disappointed about this as I was looking forward to trying this product. Unfortunately, I always seem to get the orange lip products, Grr. I'm hoping to swap this one for the other available colour, Wonder Pink. 

 

 

 

 

Skinfood Mineral Color Fix Brow Mascara in 03Mineral Deep Brown. RRP $7USD

This is a brown brow mascara. I don't really know what else to say about this product as I have never used one and probably never will. I have very thick, dark (noticeable) eyebrows which need no further assistance. If it was a powder or a pencil I may have tried it but this product won't be used. I have swatched it and it's a nice enough colour so I'm going to try and swap or sell it so it doesn't go to waste. 

 

 

 

i.myss Beauty Toc Gold Egg Vibration Puff. RRP $30USD

This is interesting. It is a puff that vibrates, as the name suggests. It is for putting on BB Cream type foundations. It is meant to ensure high-adhesive performance and a 'delicate silky smooth texture'. I am SO intrigued by this and will be using it ASAP. I will probably do a full write up of this product and if I do I'll link it here. So crazy. 

UPDATE: I've now used this and it does appear to give my BB cream a smooth finish. Could just be that the foundation brush I usually use is a bit crap. I even had a regular at work tell me that I looked 'very attractive' last night (middle-aged female so not weird or creepy). It feels quite quirky, not sure if it's a nice feeling or not. I'm going to keep using it until the battery runs out and then decide whether or not to buy a replacement battery. It's really cute looking too, and it definitely has comic value so I'm really happy to have received this. Love it. 

 

 

 

Cover Queen Whitening BB Cream SPF30 PA++. RRP $16

This is a nice dewy BB cream, however it is way too light for me. If I were to use it I would probably use it only under my eyes, along my cheek bones and maybe on my chin, then use my normal foundation. Either that or I might mix it with my normal foundation. I will try and get it to someone who can use it as intended though. It's a really big tube so it's a bit of a pity. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Swatches

Top to Bottom: Sweet Glam Stick Glow, Receven Star Powder, Skinfood Mineral Brow Mascara, Shara Shara I Wanna Cat's Gel Liner

The Verdict

I'm really impressed with what this box has to offer. Unfortunately, the majority of the products aren't in shades I would use but you can't deny that it is a great value box. There is certainly some interesting products and some other products that I already love. Overall, I'm happy with this box - I could be happier, but I still think this is a good box. I'm excited to get my next one!

If you'd like more information about Memebox or links to their website and discount codes, please click here.
 

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Note: I have paid for this box with my own money and am not being paid to conduct this review. The opinions stated are my own and should not be taken for anything else.

Marie Claire's The Parcel: Spring Edit unboxed and reviewed

I know this is a bit late but I've been busy with exams and work so I'm just going to go ahead and review the products as I describe them as I've already tried them all. 
Firstly, I'm not that impressed with their customer service and will talk about why after the unboxing and review so you can ignore it if you wish. 

Ok, here's what I got:

Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector. RRP: $97 for 30ml (Holy Shit Son!) Sample Size
This is nice, absorbs well and smells great but no frickin way would I ever pay this amount of money for this. It also says it takes 6 weeks to see results. I have been using this on and off for 2 weeks and I'm already half way through it. I feel that if you are asking people to pay this much for a product, you should at least provide them with enough of a sample to see if it actually does what it claims to (correct wrinkles, pores and the skins texture).

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain. RRP $25.95. Full size
I got an orange one which I'm not hugely chuffed about. My heart actually sank when I saw it but if I use it sparingly it looks sort of natural so that's ok. I'm just using it for work when I don't want to have too much colour on my lips. It applies nicely and doesn't smell which is great. I also love the packaging, I honestly think it's beautiful. It almost makes it look as though the product is actually luminous. I don't think I would ever be able to pay this much for a lip product, but I might consider another colour if I see it reduced (heavily) some day. 


Gwen Stefani by O.P.I. Nail Laquer. RRP $19.95. Full size
I got the shade I Sao Paulo Over There and it is a whopping 15ml product. I love this. It's hands down my favourite product in the box. It is a really nice browny, mauvy, grayey colour and changes depending on the lighting. It wears really well and dries really quickly. I have nothing negative to say about this. When I heard they were based on Gwen Stefani I didn't think there'd be a shade I'd wear but this has been on my toes (can't wear nail polish at work) since I got the box. 

Benefit They're Real Push-up Liner (RRP $35) and Mascara (RRP $38) Sample sizes
I actually found the liner really difficult to use and made a real mess. Because it is no-budge, said mess was difficult to clean up and I ended up having to take off all my make-up and start again. In order to remove it fully, I also had to rub my eye raw. I have the Rimmel waterproof gel liner and I did a swatch of each of these side-by-side, left them to dry and then tried to smudge them. They both performed the same way and the Rimmel one is easier to use and about a third of the price. I'll be sticking with the Rimmel. Not saying this is a bad product, just that I'm a tight-arse and don't really see the point in spending heaps on one thing when I can get a product that's just as good for much cheaper. 
The mascara I'm a little upset about. I tried it, loved the formula and the brush (it went on beautifully, no clumps), but it stuck terribly to my eyelash curler. I know, I know. You curl before you put on mascara and I do. Unfortunately, my ridiculous eyelashes are so stubbornly straight that I have to curl afterwards. . .several times. It just made the curl come out and pulled out some of my lashes as well. I really liked it otherwise so for those of you who have normal eyelashes, this is a winner. I can honestly say that, prior to the curling catastrophe, this is the best mascara I have ever used. 

L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Purse-Size Hairspray. RRP $4.95
I have to say I'm a bit annoyed about this one. I've used it before and you can get it anywhere. It's not new, hard to get or expensive. I would expect this in some of the other subscription boxes but they don't pretend to be high end. I expected something other than run of the mill hairspray from Marie Claire. Having said that, it is a good hairspray and I will use it, I'm just not excited about it.

Bonus Product: Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner. RRP $4.99 for 200ml. Sample sizes
If you are subscribed to any Australian beauty box, you will have (or will soon) received this. I'm not a huge fan of Pantene given their careless attitude towards the health of the hair of their customers. I used this because I had them and they were only small. I thought I'd only get three days out of them but they actually lasted me a week. They smell great (I've had the empty box sitting on my desk so my study smells nice) and they do make your hair feel lovely. Unfortunately, Pantene is not a brand that I want to support, or even trust, so I won't be buying these products. 

Anyway, that's the box. There were a few misses but in all I like most of the products and will use all of them except the liner - which I will give to my very excited sister - so I'd say that's a win. The other thing I thought was great was that any info/ingredients lists not included on the product packaging were listed inside the sleeve the box came in. Both the sleeve and the product card also had my name printed on them, which was also a nice, personalised touch.
I'll be unsubscribing after I receive the Summer Edit purely because of my experience with their customer service. They debited payment for the Summer Edit 2 months early and without notice. It took 3 emails and eventually 1 phone call before I even knew why this had happened. I was already annoyed that they failed to respond to my emails, then had to wait on hold for 30 minutes (wasting my credit for their mistake), and was not apologised to and was not even asked if I wanted my money returned to me and then debited again on the correct date. I was told that this had happened to other customers, so I don't understand why they didn't contact people to let them know what had happened. For me, someone taking money unannounced is just not on. Then to receive no apology and no offer to remedy the situation has really rubbed me the wrong way. I was going to unsubscribe for the Summer Edit and see what was in it before I bought it so I am pissed off that that option was taken from me. Their failure to contact customers despite knowing that this occurred was the last straw for me i'm afraid.

Have you received this box?

Did you like it?

What was your favourite product?

Have you experienced any similar problems?

Note: I paid for this product myself and have not been contacted by the company or asked to conduct this review. All opinions are my own and should not be regarded as anything else.

Violet Box September 2014: Review

I received this box on the Wednesday 1st October, not too late but I would still have liked to have gotten my first Violet Box in the month of the box but oh well. I was still excited to get it even though I already knew what was in it and knew it would not be my favourite box. Anyway, here is what was inside and what I thought of it:

Scandalous Rock Chick Wave Spray. Full size 150ml RRP: $17.95

I'm very glad I got the Wave Spray and not the other possibility, the Dry Shampoo. I don't use dry shampoo but will use this one spray. I am currently growing out a very short cut so don't really have enough hair to test it yet. I did use it and un-surprisingly it really didn't do too much. The smell is ok, although a little strong for me. Not nice enough to want to inhale my hair but also not aweful enough for me to want to remove it and place it as far from my face as possible either. I have a natural wave in my hair and love to use things that will enhance it without making it crunchy. I'm a bit user of beach sprays and tousle-type sprays so will be very interested in what this one will do for me. I'll probably do an individual review of this spray in a few months when I have enough hair to see what it does.
Oh, forgot to mention that the packaging is great, I love black beauty products!

 Foltene Nail Treatment. Full Size RRP:$29.95

Unfortunately I have annoyingly strong nails that grow super fast (unlike my poor hair) so I won't be using this one. My sister has been trying to strengthen her nails recently so I have gifted this to her. She will let me know how she goes with it.

 

 

 

Girlactic Eyeshadow in Flame RRP: $23.00

I got the colour 'flame' which is a burnt orange. It feels nice and soft and is quite
pigmented. I'm still pale coming out of winter so its a bit orange for me now but I think it will look good when I have had a bit of sun. I love golds and browns so I think this one will fit right in to my current collection.

Starlooks Ultra Olive Gem Pencil. Full Size RRP:$21.50

This is a nice green colour and is really sparkly. I would actually have liked a little less sparkle and a bit more colour as it is really light. I have green eyes and was really excited when I saw we were getting this. I like it, just not as much as I thought I would. I'm thinking of getting a dark green eyeliner and then going over it with this pencil.
It is incredibly soft and easy to use, it goes on very well. I usually stay away from pencils as I find them a bit hard - not really a fan of stabbing myself in the eye over and over so I just find liquid/gel eyeliners a bit more user-friendly.

Polished London Nail Enamel. Full Size RRP:8.00

Unfortunately I got this is what was probably the only colour I would never wear. It was a baby pink colour and made my skin look jaundiced. My neice loved it though so this was gifted to her. I did try it on one nail and it seemed to take ages to dry, and once dry it seemed quite soft. I don't know if this is how it actually goes on though because it was one nail, one time so don't base any opinions on that.

The Verdict
I think you can probably see why this one isn't going to be my favourite box. Despite some of the items being a bit of a miss for me, they were all full sized which made it a great value box. None of the items will go to waste though as I always have willing recipients in my very female family which is great. I'm looking forward to playing with the eye make-up, and the wave spray once i stop growing nails and start growing some hair! Overall, I'm happy enough with this box and look very forward to getting my next one. Hopefully in October, but it doesn't matter too much if its not. Still fun!

http://www.violetbox.com.au/the-box.html 

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#MercyMask and Project Futures

Hi everyone, this will be a short post as I have serious time constraints this week but I don't want to miss the opportunity to get involved in this. Ryan from Cactus Skincare contacted me recently to invite me (and all their past and future customers) to get involved in an intiative to raise awareness of human trafficking. To get involved all you have to do is take a selfie wearing the White Clay Mask and post it on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag 'MercyMask'. Include a fact about human trafficking in your post.

To save time, here is the information Ryan sent me:

AboutProject Futures & Human Trafficking

Project Futures is a not-for-profit organisation, run by a passionate network of young and inspiring professionals who raise awareness and funding for programs dedicated to combating human trafficking and sexual exploitation on a global level. Human Trafficking is the recruitment of persons through force, coercion, deception or abduction for the purpose of their exploitation, with victims often found in industries such as construction, hospitality, sex, agriculture and domestic cleaning. Find out more via www.projectfutures.com.

 

Cactus Skincare will be donating $1 for every $5 sample pack sold, and $5 for every full size White Clay Mask sold RRP:$59.95. If you'd like to see a review of these products, click forsample review or for mask review or head straight to their website to make both a purchase and a difference




I will be putting my selfie on my facebook page (I don't have instragram) so you can check it out before you do it. 

Get into it everyone, and good luck Cactus Skincare and Project Futures!

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Native Beauty Box: Spring 2014: Review

A couple of days ago I received my very first Native Beauty Box and I was very excited to try it. There was a good variety of products, although I was (and still am) a little disappointed that there were no make-up items. I've been dying to try some cruelty-free brands. There was also no information included regarding where you can purchase the items and no company websites provided. I suppose they are all available in their online shop. In any case, here's what was in the box:

 

 

Natralus Aloe Vera Gel: RRP: $4.45 for 30ml.

I got two 2 ml sample sachets. I have received a 20ml sample tube in my September Nature's Beauty Bag so I already know I like this product. It is 100% Aloe Vera and doesn't leave that aweful sticky residue other comparable products do. I have put these sachets in my two most-used handbags for hot summer outings.

 

 

 

Sukin Hand and Nail Cream:

 On the leaflet it says that this was supposed to be Hydrating Body Lotion RRP: $12.95 for 250ml. I am actually very happy with the hand cream. I already have the body lotion and a number of other Sukin products, but have never tried this product so I'm much happier with this one. It is a nice, faint almost jaffa-y scent and absorbs well without leaving skin feeling greasy.

 

 

 

Nature's Organics Sensitive Face Scrub: RRP $6.95 for 100ml

Not sure if the full size of 100ml is a typo as I received a whopping 150ml of this stuff. It is a very thick exfoliating scrub which lathers nicely. The exfoliating beads are small and gentle so you don't scratch your face while getting a good lather up. It is also scentless and leaves skin feeling soft and clean.I've been using this daily for a few days and I really like how creamy it feels. I think for this price I would definitly re-purchase this product. 

 

 

 

Australian Bush Flower Essences Love System Gentle Face Wash Serum: RRP: $19.95 for 200ml 

This is a 20ml sample. It has a runny, shampoo-like consistency and smells of lemon with a hint of honey-ness to it. This hint of honey transforms it from being a light feeling cleanser to feeling quite heavy so it would be great for the cooler months. I personally think it might be a bit heavy for hot weather. It also kind of smells to me a bit like cough lollies (probably doesn't help that I currenlty have a cold!). This one cleanses like any other cleanser so I don't really have too much to say about that. 

 

 

 

Gypsy Rose 2 in 1 Shampoo (with bonus face soap and DVD): RRP $17.90 for 200ml.

I'm not sure how much is in the sample I got but it does seem to quite a generous one. It claims to be pH balancing and doesn't require conditioner. It is also meant to increase time required between washes. I must admit that this product doesn't really appeal to me. It's quite a murky, watery looking thing and you have to do two washes normally and three for the first time (may as well be conditioning)The brochure is difficult to read and I won't be watching the DVD as I barely have time to write this up. I will update this if I do end up using it but it seems to be labour-intensive to me and I like my current Sukin shampoo and conditioner. I know it seems ridiculous to not use something you get but it just looks a little weird and I don't like how poorly written the brochure is (it lacks clarity). It just doesn't instill me with the necessary faith in the product I need to actually put it on my head. I think I will need to see some reviews before I use this one. I will probably use the face soap though and will update this once I've given it a go.

 

 

 

Go Green At Home Eco Toothbrush: RRP $39.95 for 12

So excited about this product. I actually really wanted to get one of these babies but didn't think that I would given how expensive they are. It's bamboo with black bristles. They head is quite small and has a soft-medium strength brisle. I love this baby. It seems to massage my gums a bit more than my usual toothbrush and just feels nicer to hold as well. I'm a little disappointed that it has been made in China as I thought all the products in this box were made in Australia. I love this toothbrush though, it's excellent and looks amazing!

 

 

 

Pure by Phytocare Pure Papya Ointment with Lip Applicator: RrP: $5.95 for 10g

This is a full-size itme which soothes, moiturises and protects your lips. It is a nice, thick texture, slightly thinner than paw paw ointment and conseqently a little less heavy. It has only a very faint smell which is quite pleasant. I needed a lip treatment so I am very happy to receive this. I also really like the applicator and the packaging is attractive as well. I sometimes find paw paw ointment a little heavy and greasy so this one is much nicer to use. 

 

 

 

Anerah Skincare Rejuvenating Mineral Mask: RRP: $22.00 for 30ml

I'm not sure how much this is as its a powder and has no weight written on it. You just mix a teaspoon of it with waster and paint it on. I've not used this one yet but I have used clay masks in the past and found them to be brilliant so I'm very excited about this product. I'll update this once I've given it a go. 

The Verdict

I'm very pleased with what I've recieved in this box. It think it's a great value box with a wide range of products. I like that there are some full size products in there and all the samples are very generous sizes.
I like the philosophy behind this box. The only thing I'm not 100% happy with is the lack of a make-up item, especially when there are great Australian companies who meet the requirements (Cherry Brown, Maeve Cosmetics, Adorn Cosmetics). This is a new box however, so hopefully there will be a cosmetic appearance in the future. I must say that I'm excited to see what the Summer box will bring. 

If you are interested in purchasing the Native Beauty Box or any of the products included in this box, check out their website:

 http://nativebox.com.au/

 

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 Note: I paid for these products using my own money and have not been approached to do this review. These are my opinions and should not be regarded as anything other than that.