October Bellabox

October Bellabox

Hello everyone!

I'm back with another monthly review on my Bellabox subscription.

I was pretty happy with my October Bellabox, I've really put most items to good use.

This is the list of items I received:

 Firstly, I was curious as to see what this small box inside my Bellabox contained, so I got it out first and opened it straight away.

 It turns out it was a sample/travel size of Pantene shampoo & conditioner. This is the 3rd shampoo & conditioner I have received in a Bellabox however I don't mind a all as I get to try out all sorts!

I was actually quite pleased the the Pantene products-they smelt nice, left my hair feeling soft, and they last me 3 washes (and my hair is quite on the long side!).

 The next item I got is this 'Kester Black' fire engine red/orange nail polish. Every customer received one of these nail polishes as it was a gift from Bellabox for turning 3! I haven't used this yet-let me know if you have :)

The next item was super handy! I had been thinking about how I needed a handbag sized deodorant to put in my handbag as it's heading towards Summer here in Australia, and I got this Nivea one! I really liked the smell of it and the quality, however it didn't last very long at all.

 I then got a sample of hand cream by the brand 'MOR'. I have not heard of this brand before, and it only lasted one go so I don't have too much to say about this.

I got a small pack of Model Co samples which included face scrub, moisturiser, serum, and a face wipe. Loved them all especially the face wipe! One side is rough for exfoliation and the other is smooth. It worked really well.

Lucky last I got a full sized Rimmel Lip prodct, 'Vinyl Max'. I've used it a couple of times and it is very pigmented - I really like it!

It has a soft brush and a little goes a long way.

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The Perfect Brows

The Perfect Brows

Sleek Brow Kit

As you all may know, I've been purchasing a few different Sleek products. My latest one is this brow kit.

The brow kit that I purchased is in the colour 'dark' and they all come with a mini pair of tweezers and 2 mini applicators for the powder and wax.

One thing that I find with all Sleek products is that they have reasonably sized mirrors in each product. This comes in really handy when you don't have access to a mirror for example you are touching up during the day/night or you are travelling.

On application, I found that the wax (the darker colour on the left) was a tad too dark for me. However, I haven't used it as much as the powder so it's still a 'trial and error' kind of thing.

The powder on the other hand is perfect! It matches my colour really well and a little goes a long way. I use my brow brush to apply the powder although you can use the mini applicator it comes with. It applies on the brows evenly and smooth, and is easy to blend from one spot to another.

Overall, I am once again very pleased with this Sleek product and would recommend if you were looking for something similar!

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DISCLAIMER: ALL PRODUCTS ARE PURCHASED WITH OWN MONEY AND ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN

Oh So Special

 Oh So Special ...

Sleek Eyeshadow Palette 'Oh So Special'

This is my first Sleek eyeshadow palette and I chose the 'Oh So Special' palette. What I love about this palette is that it comes with shimmery and matte colours therefore you can mix it up a bit when you're applying eyeshadow. I love the subtle pink colours in the palette and the dark shimmery ones also. I tried this out last weekend doing a pink eyeshadow look and it turned out beautifully! I absolutely loved it. In the look I used the colours 'Organza', 'Ribbon', 'Gateau' and 'Celebrate'. I would recommend Sleek products especially their eyeshadow palettes as they are pigmented and come in shimmery and matte, and they also have a variety of different palettes to choose from.

DISCLAIMER: ALL PRODUCTS PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY AND ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN

Sleek Face Shape

Sleek Contouring and Blush Palette

Sleek cosmetics

Recently I invested in the Sleek Contouring & Blush Palette. Safe to say I was pretty excited to receive this in the mail after debating whether to buy it or not and where to purchase Sleek cosmetics from.

The palette contains a matte contour powder, a shimmer highlighting powder, and a shimmer blush powder. I purchased it in 'Light' and I believe it comes in light, medium & dark.

I am really happy about this product :)

I'd been wanting a good highlighter for a while now, and having purchased various liquid highlighters I decided I wanted to invest in a powder. I previously purchased a powdered highlighter and wasn't fond of it, but I LOVE this one! It's got the perfect amount of shimmer in it so you don't go 'Edward Cullen'-vampire-overboard. 

I'm also excited to talk about the contour powder. IT'S MATTE! Bronzers mainly come in shimmer and thus you can't really contour naturally with. The matte contour powder in the Sleek palette allows you to make your contouring look natural and again, not overboard on shimmer or unnaturalness. 

The blush isn't something I'd rave about, however I do really like it. The reason I wouldn't 'rave' about it is that you can find pretty, shimmer blushes in most places for reasonable prices. It's just a bonus that it comes in this palette allowing you to contour, highlight, and add a little colour to the cheeks with the pretty pink blush.

Another thing I love about Sleek products including this palette, is the packaging. I love the simple and 'sleek' packaging that the cosmetics come in and I especially love the mirrors inside. It means you can carry the products in your purse/handbag, or take it travelling with you. The mirror is a decent size, covering the entire length and width of one side, allowing you to get a good look at yourself and how you're applying your makeup.

Overall, I'd certainly recommend this palette if you can get your hands on one :)

DISCLAIMER: ALL PRODUCTS PURCHASED WITH MY OWN MONEY AND ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN

August BellaBox Opening

 August BellaBox Opening Haul/Review

 The Bellabox month of August theme was 'Sport'

I received a mini shampoo and conditioner from the brand 'Organix'. These are coconut scented so if you like coconut, then you'll fall in love with the smell of these! I have long-ish hair and I've been able to get 4 washes out of these small travel sized containers. Overall I like the finish of the shampoo and conditioner, however not enough to make me want to repurchase them. 

 Next item is a full sized hand sanitiser. The best thing about this sanitiser is that it does not smell like alcohol. It's scented with Kakadu Plum and Vanilla, making it smell really good and doesn't leave the taste or smell of alcohol on your hands. It's also a spray which is really easy for application and although it is a full size, it's perfect to fit in your handbag or take for travel. I'd recommend this product and probably repurchase it.

I got another nail polish this month, from the brand 'Maybelline'. I actually haven't tried this product yet because I'm a serial nail biter so nail polish just doesn't suit my short nails. However, I love the colour (it's perfect for the coming seasons in Aus- Spring & Summer) and it's another full sized product.

Another nail product- this is a full sized Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. It smells delicious and the packaging is cute and simple. This product itself is pricey for the amount- $14.95 AUD. However again, I don't usually do much to my nails therefore a little pointless for me to have.

 A sample product I received is the Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E. This is a really yummy smelling, moisturising, cocoa butter for your skin. It was only a small sample size so I didn't get much out of it-only one use. But I really enjoyed using it. It smells and feels great on the skin.

The last product I received in my Bellabox was a travel lip brush by the brand 'Eco tools'. I am yet to use this, but as you can see in the following pictures it's definitely handy for the stated use: 'travel'. It contains a lid which is also great even if you aren't travelling because lip brushes get sticky if you don't have time to clean them straight away after use, and if you forget they begin to collect dust!

 

  

Overall, I wasn't 100% impressed with this months box due to getting more nail products when I'm not a nail fanatic, but in saying that I did receive some good products and a few full sized ones which makes up for the money. I'd probably rate the August Bellabox 6/10. Not my favourite, but definitely not worth unsubscribing.  

 Here is a list of what was in the box along with the prices for each of the full sized products:

If you want to sign up for Bellabox click this link: https://bellabox.com.au/

You get $5 off your first Bellabox after signing up, no coupon code needed. After that it's just $15 AUD per month and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Let me know what you got in your Bellabox from August! :)

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UPDATE: Instagram

Hey all! :)

Just an update. I have recently created an Instagram account for my followers. It's just another resource to my blogs :) 

Would really appreciate it if you went and checked it out and even gave me a follow! 

Thanks :)

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Expression of interest.

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The only catch is, unfortunately it is open to Australian residents only as I only post within Australia. 

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R U OK?

R U OK?

Recently, it was National Suicide Prevention Day. 

(September 10th)

It is great to see so many people raising awareness of suicide as it is most certainly very serious. 

However, I have also noticed a lot of people doing otherwise. It came to my attention when I was reading a news article about a suicide, where people were stating their own opinions (of course) which is totally fine! However, these opinions were about suicide, and how it is a "selfish act".

I really wanted to comment on this, because suicide is a real concern in todays society. It's something that we need to be aware of for ourselves and others around us. 

To me, suicide is not a "selfish act". To feel so much pain and wanting to end your own life because of it, is not selfish. You've got to be in a deep, dark place to end your own life. I believe people who claim suicide to be a 'selfish act' are indeed selfish, as they are thinking of themselves rather than the person who's suicidal. Of course you're left with pain and heart wrenching sadness, but are you not thinking about the pain the person is feeling to end their life? 

Just because there is a national suicide prevention DAY, does not mean you can't ask everyday if someone is okay.

The organisation 'R U OK' helps you educate and raise awareness about suicide. If you feel as though someone you know is having suicidal thoughts but you don't know how to ask them, visit this website: https://www.ruok.org.au/

If you yourself are having suicidal thoughts, please talk to somebody. You are not alone and there IS help, I promise. Don't be afraid to speak up. 

It's starts with you.

Bombshell Volume Mascara- Does It Really Work?

Covergirl Bombshell Volume Mascara by Lashblast

This mascara claims to give you "big, sexy bombshell lashes" with it's 2 ended mascara wand. One end has 'volume' and the other is meant to 'intensify'. I was excited to try out this product as I have another 2 wand mascara which I really like from Rimmel. However I was extremely disappointed with this Covergirl product. 

Things I didn't like about it:

1. When you open the lids,  you expect to pull out the wand within the lid, however the wand is attached to the middle part. You'll understand what I mean when you continue to scroll down through the pictures. This makes it really difficult to apply as the wand is super short.
2. It's clumpy. When I applied this mascara, it just make my lashes clump together rather than 'volumise' and 'intensify' as it claims to do.
3. It's extremely hard to remove. You have the option of purchasing the waterproof mascara or just the normal mascara. I chose the normal one as I don't particularly like waterproof mascara. But when I went to take this mascara off, it would not remove all of it. I used not only a makeup wipe, but makeup remover with cotton pads, AND water. There are still clumps in my lashes and black marks underneath my eyes from the residue. 

My mum actually got this too, and has the same opinion about it.

Overall, I was quite disappointed and definitely would not purchase again. 

Have you tried this mascara? How does it work for you?

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DIY Gift Wrapping

DIY Gift Wrapping

What you will need:

Brown Paper/Kraft Paper
String/Twine
Sticky Tape
Scissors

All of these items can be purchased from a discount shop or a craft store.

First of all, you will need to measure out the amount of paper you need for the gift you are wrapping. To do this just roll out some paper, place the gift on the paper and play around with it seeing if it is enough to wrap in. 

Once you know how much you need, cut the paper from the roll.

Now you can wrap your gift and use sticky tape to tape it together neatly.

Next you can either measure out some string or twine by wrapping it around your gift or just estimate how much you might need.

Cut the twine and wrap around your gift in a way that you like. You can tie bows on it if you want to or you can leave it knotted-it's up to you!

Now you should have your finished product! Continue this process with other items you are planning to wrap. 

 You can add bits and pieces to it if you like such as name tags or stickers, it's up to you. I left mine plain and simple just because I thought it looked nice like this. 

If anybody has any ideas they'd like to share I'd love to hear them! I'd also love to know if any of you have tried this out and how did it turn out?? 

Any requests leave in the comments :)