Chapstick Hydration Lock (RRP $4.99)

This is actually a dual action hydration lock, which means it has two sides.

First, is the Hydration side which soothes the lips,

Next, the Moisture Lock which locks in moisture for up to 8 hours.

I'm already using it every day.

It's winter right now in Australia and my lips get really dry and start to crack.

This chapstick really really helps in keeping it moist and smooth all day long.

Love it!

Sadly, it doesn't really have a scent, which can be a buzz kill cause you know how I like things that smell good.

I've been really impressed with these beauty boxes lately. 

I've tried out Bellabox for 2 months, then I unsubscribed because I wanted to try other beauty boxes.

I've been pretty keen on Violet Box but it is quite pricey, so I'll hold that off for now.

Lust Have It was having a $9.95 promo, so I decided to try that out instead. When I received my package, I was pretty disappointed because it was in a plain foldable card box. But the products I received were surprisingly good.

Bloom Cosmetics Foundation Stick - base 3 ($35)

From the card, it claims to have a soft and creamy formula that is enriched by jojoba and rice bran oil to soothe the skin. Now this particular foundation stick comes in two shades:

Base 1 : for people with light/pale skin

Base 3 : for people with slightly medium/tanned skin

I'm pretty happy with this because it suits my skin tone really well. I've used it a couple of times and I absolutely love it. My face gets quite oily during the day, so this is definitely better compared to liquid foundations. Also, it evens out my skin tone, and covers up blemishes and redness.

SOAK Superfood Skincare

SOAK Skin Booster Body Lotion - 25mL (RRP 500mL - $29.95)

This body lotion is infused with chia seeds, and loaded with nutrients such as calcium, vitamin B3, and magnesium. If you're looking for something moisturising and lightweight while having no/very little scent, then this is the product for you. I, on the other hand, can't run away from lotions with lovely scents so I'll stick to my Victoria Secret body lotion and L'Occitane rose hand lotion.

SOAK Hair Shine Shampoo - 25mL (RRP 500mL - $24.95)

This shampoo is enriched with Maca Root, which provides plenty of nutrients like vitamin B6, calcium and zinc. I like the fact that its got all these natural ingredients. However, I find that this shampoo doesn't really lather that well, so I don't really like it. It has a very faint scent that's very earthy-like almost.

HOLA Seaweed Moisturising Lotion - 150mL

There's not much information on the card about this product. I've started using it every day since I got it. I find it really really moisturising and it has such a lovely light scent to it. So far, it hasn't caused any problems for my skin. I really really like this product. 

HOLA Seaweed Moisturising Eye Cream - 25g

When I opened it up, it looks like jelly that has set after hours in the fridge. However, little blobs will stick to your fingers when you poke into it and after, it'll go back to being a flat jelly. I quite like it, because those little blobs that stick to your fingers are perfect amount to apply under the eyes. It claims to reduce dark rings and eye bags so we'll see how that'll turn up in the end. I really like the light smell of it too, so that's definitely an added bonus.

I'm really excited to try HOLA products because their Australian made.

Lonvitalite 24K Active Face Mask & Eye Mask (RRP $9.95 each)

So I stumbled upon that post on Benefit Australia's Instagram. Considering that I walk past Myers every day to class, I decided to pop in to join the VIP waitlist, and grab the free samples and tutorial as well. Basically they're just promoting the They're Real! Mascaras & Push-Up Liners which come in 4 new colours; Beyond Green, Beyond Brown, Beyond Purple, and Beyond Blue.

So these are what the deluxe samples look like. They're actually pretty small but good for a few uses, I suppose.

Benefit They're Real! Mascara in Black (RRP $38 Full Size)

You can get it at Myers | Benefit Cosmetics.

So this is what Benefit claims the They're Real! Mascara can do

"They're Real! The mascara that's beyond belief. They're real! Mascara lengthens, curls, volumises, lifts & separates. 

The jet black, long-wearing formula won't smudge or dry out. The exclusive brush is specially designed to maximize the performance of the long-wearing, glossy formula-revealing lashes you never knew you had! 

Staggered bristles grab close to the root, boosting length & volume beyond belief. The precision bristles on the custom-domed tip lift, define & curl even your tiniest lashes. The end result...luxurious, silky lashes that won't smudge, clump or dry out."

In my opinion, I don't think that it does exactly as it says? It definitely lengthens it but only by a little bit. When you've got to pay that amount of money for mascara, you'd expect it to be worth it. The only thing I liked about this mascara is that it's really long-lasting.

It's also very build-able. So if you're the kinda girl that likes really thick mascara then this would be perfect for you. Another thing is the brush, it's just straight and it isn't curved, which makes it hard to curl your lashes at the inner and outer corner of your eyes.

Considering all this, I'd just stick to my Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara. 

It's way cheaper, at $17 and you can get it at Chemist Warehouse.

This is not only long-lasting, but comes with a curved brush as well which makes application so much easier. Plus, it's pretty easy to wash out as well, so no lashes are lost in the name of beauty!

Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner in Black (RRP $35 Full Size)

Get it at Myers | Benefit Cosmetics

Benefit Cosmetics claim for the eyeliner,

"FINALLY! the FIRST EVER lash-hugging gel liner pen! The custom AccuFlex soft, angled tip makes it BEYOND EASY to get close to your lashline for bigger, sexier eyes in seconds. It's matte black and doesn't smudge, budge or dry out. The closer the line, the bigger the eye!"

It's not that far off from doing what it says it does. The soft, angled tip really does make application extremely easy, which is perfect for a beginner like me.

Considering I got the small deluxe sample, it was a little tricky but I've held the full-sized one and the shape of it really gives a comfortable grip.

The gel that comes out is smooth and dark, so you don't have to go over it again and again.

It lasts for about 6-7 hours, but keep in mind my eyelids get pretty oily so it could last longer for you. For me, it smudges into this smoky eye effect, which is quite nice.

One thing I don't like is it's extremely hard to remove. Which is why Benefit made a make up remover specifically for this, so get that as well if you're planning to buy this. I haven't tried it, but I've read reviews on it and apparently it really works. 

Personally, I don't like wearing make up everyday, so as much as I love Benefit Cosmetics products, these two just aren't worth it enough for me to spend that amount of money. If money's not an issue for you though, try it out!

That's all I have for today. Thanks for reading and if you've tried this out or know of any other alternatives, let me know in the comments below.

So, I've actually got really dry & flaky lips no matter how much water I drink or how much I moisturize it. That ends up with itchy fingers & me peeling my flaky lips until it bleeds, which is really bad (not to mention, the lectures I get from my boyfriend for that).

One day, I just thought to myself.. Okay, this has got to stop! 

I've been researching a lot about Lush not only because of its noticeable popularity when I touched down in Australia, but also that they're animal cruelty-free & use all natural ingredients.

There were 3 lip scrubs available ; Popcorn, Mint Julips & Bubblegum. As a mint-chocolate enthusiast, I decided to try Mint Julips. 

What it says on the jar?

"Mint chocolate (without the chip!) is what you get with this tasty sugar lip bugger"

It comes in a cute little glass jar that contains 0.8 oz (25g) of lip scrub.

There's usually a sticker at the bottom which tells you the manufacturing date and the expiring date. It lasts pretty long, so that's definitely a plus point.

So, I've been kinda keeping an eye on Bellabox cause I've found myself wanting most of the samples they have given out in the previous months.

As this was my first time, they give you $5 off so I only had to pay $10 instead of the usual $15.

I received my box on the 26th March, apparently that's pretty early compared to the complaints I've read.

Comes in a turquoise polka-dotted box, which is very very cute if i might add.

They provide a card telling you what the products are and their original prices as well where where you can buy these items, which I think is pretty thoughtful of them.

So, first of the list is the Palmer's Cocoa Butter Skin Perfecting Moisturizing Day Cream SPF15.

I've used it for a couple of times & I feel like it really is quite moisturizing. The thing I love the most is that your face smells like chocolate right after.

This is a sample of Kerastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique. This worked on my really dry hair, making it feel really soft after application. Also, it works as a heat protectant which was really good cause I blow dry my hair almost everyday.

Besides that, they've also included a sample of Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Effect. I couldn't believe how smooth my skin looked, as though it had just been "airbrushed" on photoshop.

Last but not least, a Stabilo Neon Highlighter in Yellow. Now here's what not only me, but everyone who has received their March 2015 Bellabox have been wondering.

WHY THE HECK IS THERE A HIGHLIGHTER IN A BEAUTY BOX?

Overall, the products in the box don't even add up to the $15 price of the box so whats the point right? I'm very disappointed with my first Bellabox as I had very high expectations considering they've given out original sized products from brands like Kora, theBalm, Coastal Scents and more.

I wouldn't want to try Bellabox again, however considering the fact that I received my box really late into the month, by the time I tried to cancel my subscription, they had already charged me for the next month.

I really really hope the April box will turn out to be so much better.

Anyway, thats just my take on things. If you'd like to check it out or subscribe, head over to:

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