Lust Have It box August

So, let me tell you about Friday afternoon before I begin, I got to finish work an hour early, when I got to the train station a train guard gave me a flower and told me to have a good day! Which it totally was a good day, the sun was out, the sky clear and the temp was a lovely 25 degrees.

Pretty box!

When I got home (in record time too!), I opened the letter box, and found my Lust Have It box!

Then I made the best Chow Mein I've ever made for dinner, had the cutest cuddles from my funny baby dog and my period ended! Best day I've had in a while!

Onto the August - celebration - box!

Box contents! Must remember to use that Lush card!!

There was a few things I was excited to see in this box, the first thing I saw was a free consultation card from Lush! (- only one of my favourite shops)

1. Revlon Photoready Skinlights Face Illuminator RRP $29.95 30ml (Full size)

I've never used an illuminator before, so I'm excited to try this, and I've heard good things about the Revlon Photoready products. The shade I got is 200 Pink Light.

2. Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup RRP $25.95 30ml (4x samples)

Come to think of it, I don't think I ever tried any Revlon products before. I received 4 different samples in different shades; Shell 130, Natural Beige 170, True Beige 190 and Natural Tan 220. This does come in 12 shades though, so I'm sure if I like the texture I could find a better match. The card says this foundation is pack with vitamins and antioxidants, and works with your skins texture for an even finish.

3. KMS California Free Shape Shampoo RRP $28.95 300ml (12ml sample)

    KMS California Free Shape Conditioner RRP $28.95 250ml 

Unfortunately, I didn't receive the conditioner. It says it increases the manageability and pliability of hair for heat styling, and that's something I could definitely use!

4. KMS California Hot Flex Spray RRP $31.95 200ml (30ml sample)

Heat spray is always handy, this one apparently helps to style your hair while protecting it!

5. SinfulColors Nail Enamel RRP $4.95 15ml (Full size)

I got the shade Under 18, which is a metallic red. I've been wanting to try this brand for a while now, I always look at the display whenever I go into Kmart, but I can never bring myself to buy another polish, I have too many for one person as it is!

But anyway, I seem to always get metallic red whenever Lust Have It sent out a nail polish...

6. Lush Skin's Shangri La Moisturiser RRP $54.95 45g (10g sample)

So excited to finally get a Lush product in the box, and this one is something I've wanted to try for agers! I can't really explain the smell, it's like almond-y/vanilla-y/herbal-y. I love it already! A little goes a long way too, I put a small dot on my hand, and it was enough for my entire hand!!

7. LA Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water RRP $21.95 300ml (50ml sample)

This is an interesting product that I've never heard of before, it's supposed to sooth and soften sensitive and irritated skin. 

8. LA Roche Posay  LIPIKAR Balm RRP $37.95 400ml (15ml sample)

This is a thick body balm that has anti-irratation and anti-scratch properties, and doesn't have a smell. I used it on my feet, they are kind of rough at the moment, and this did help sooth them, but I'll let you know how I like it once I've finished the tube!

Later,

Celeste 

Lust Have It Box July

I really like the print on this box :)

Wow, I didn't realise I hadn't posted this until I looked in my letter box today and found my August box! So, here I give you, a month late, the July box!!

July box.. sitting on a fancy plastic tub!

1. PHYT's Lait Hydro-Nettoyant and Soin Riche Protecteur
Both are 3ml samples RRP $43 200ml (Lait) & $78 40ml (Sion)
I don't have much to say about this at this point, haven't heard of this brand, or even tried these samples yet. I received the Créme Absolue rather than a Sion Riche Protectuer, are they the same thing?! 

2. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Volume Powder RRP $8.99 (Full size)
I've looked at this product a few times in the shops, and was quite excited to see it in the box, but I don't know if/how it works... I've used it once and I don't really know if it makes a difference. I'll probably do a separate review on this later.

3. Swisse Hand Cream with Vitamin F & Pomegranate RRP $29.95 500ml (30ml sample)
This does NOT contain parabens, SLS, SLES, synthetic fragrance and colour, petrochemicals, silicones, mineral oils, PEGS, TEA, DEA, urea, peroxide, animal products, nano particles, and is NOT tested on animals. 
I'm quite keen to try this for those reasons, and I didn't know Swisse made anything other than vitamins! But I have so many hand creams and moisturisers, I didn't really want to open it yet. It smells, odd, like it reminds me of those vitamin C tablets you can chew, but it doesn't smell citrusy. Imagine a chewable vitamin that was pomegranate flavoured, and that's the best description I can give you! 

4. California Mango Mango and Jojoba Body Lotion RRP $3.49 2oz (Full size)
I love mango, so I'm sure I'll love this, but as I said, I have a few different lotions on the go.. I'd not heard of this brand before receiving this. It is a vegan formula, paraben free, cruelty free and eco-friendly. And smells really good! Like I want to eat it...

5. Nude By Nature Natural Tinted Moisturiser with Sunscreen RRP $19.95 30ml (Full size)
So far I love this brand, and everything I've ever tried has come from a Lust Have It box! I'm excited to try this, and was waiting until the weather warmed up a bit before opening it (wow, I hardly even used anything from this box yet!!) 
This will get it's own review, maybe a Nude by Nature review actually... Stay tuned! 

6. Colorsmash by Condition Culture Hair Shadow RRP US$15 (12m sample)
When I opened the box, I thought this was an eyeshadow, but then when I found out it was a hair shadow, so I was a tiny bit more excited. I say tiny because I would like to try a hair shadow, and wasn't going to go out and buy one, but, and that's a big BUT! 
It's gold... (Gold Rush to be precise) I'm blonde, so yeah, don't think it will so up in my hair :(

7. Knotties by Condition Culture Hair Ties RRP US$6.25 (Full size)
I got 2 hair ties, a leopard print one and a neon orange, the orange isn't in the photo because I'd just worn it and it looked a bit gross covered in hair.
Apparently these don't give you a bump in your hair like regular hair ties do, but I didn't find that really worked? Still got a bump, however I do still like them, like a regular hair tie! 
Also, apparently, you can wear them around your wrist! What innovation! *sarcasm. That's where I usually put hair ties when I'm not using them, but might later.. 

8. (Bonus!) Health Essentials  Maqui Berry Active RRP$45 150g Pawder (6g sample)
The ultimate antioxidant, super organic food! Australian certified organic! Suggestions include adding this to; smoothies, shakes, water, juice, ice-cream, yoghurt, custard, cereal, porridge and desserts. 
To be honest, I keep forgetting I even have this! I do want to try it, I hope it's not past it's date!

August box post will be up later this weekend! 

Later, 
Celeste

Experiment With Me: Nail Wraps

 O.P.I’s Nail Apps Lacquer in Shaken Not Stirred RRP $19.99

I received these with the June Lust Have It box. Technically I have used a nail wrap a few years ago, can’t remember the brand, but it was a foil one, and this one was an actual lacquer. It was easy enough to apply; you just have to be careful not to tear it. It came in an air sealed bag and smelled of nail polish once opened! I was going to save this for a suitable occasion but didn’t realise was once you open the bag you need to use it otherwise it will dry out (says so on the back).

Design close up. Image found on Google. 

I love these, not particularly fond of the print, but I love the idea and the simplicity behind these. And if you are also like me and hate waiting for polish to dry, these are awesome!

The only downside to these I find would be the price, they are a tad expensive, but for occasions they would be good.

How to apply?

These are pretty straight forward to use.

·         You need clean of anything, dry nails to begin with.

·         Then choice the size you require, peel the clear protective layer off, peel the lacquer off the backing and position correctly. The hardest part I found, was peeling the lacquer off the backing without tearing them, or accidentally folding a tiny piece inwards and then you are left with a little bump at the beginning of your nail.

·         Smooth the lacquer on to your nail.

In this step you will more than likely have a lot of overhang (depending on your nail length) on the packaging it says to file them off but I found a pair of manicure scissors come in handy to trim them back.

·         Then file the edges smooth in a downward motion. Be careful here to, you don’t really want to scrap off too much!

·         I put a clear top coat on to get a bit more wear out of them, but you don’t have to.

They are a little bit scraggly, but oh well, 'first' attempt

How long do they last?

I'll update this when I remove them, but I put the on Sunday afternoon

Would I buy these?

Yes, most likely for special occasions though, but still a yes.

Later,

Celeste

Lust Have It - June Box

Ello 'ello!

I love the boxes they have been coming in this year!

Today I received my June Lust Have It box! This month's box had a 'Great Gatsby' theme (I really must see that movie!)

When I opened the bos the first thing I seen was the O.P.I and got excited haha

It's strange how every time a box arrives, it has the exact things I have recently been looking at but didn't actually buy! Like this month, I was seriously considering buying some stick on nail polish, but couldn't decide on a pattern, and eventually decided they are too expensive when I have all these nail polishes at home already anyway.

L-R: O.P.I Nail Apps, Klara Eyeliner, Savi Soothing Cream, Batiste Dry Shampoo, Pure Fiji Lotion, Real Purity Lipstick with disposable Crown Brush

And I also looked at dry shampoo and lipstick (well, I actually got some lip colours, but still!)

The Contents:
1. O.P.I Pure Lacquer Nails Apps in Shaken Not Stirred RRP $19.99
As I said I was excited to see something from O.P.I in this box, and the very product I had been looking for made it so much better! I would not have chosen this particular print, little martini glasses, but I guess it goes with the theme.
A review will be in a separate post.

2. Klara Cosmetics H20 Proof Eyeliner Pencil Black RRP $18
This black eyeliner pencil has a smudger (or whatever they are called) at the end, which I think is awesome. As far as I can tell from testing on my hand, this eyeliner is smudge proof and will last quite a while. Always a good thing where eyeliner is concerned! I've never had a water proof eyeliner before, the concept of waterproof make up scares me a little, I'll be honest! But definitely impressed!

3. Savi Australia Organic Soothing Cream RRP $27.96, 60ml
A 20ml sample of anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral Australian Certified Organic soothing cream. This little bottle is packed with all different oils and juices, including aloe juice, olive oil, hemp seed oil, rosehip oil, evening primrose oil, just to name a few! It has a very Earthy spice to it, the olive oil, hemp seed oil and some floral scents are the more prominent notes. I like it.

4. Batiste Dry Shampoo Cherry RRP $9.95, 200ml (120g)
I love dry shampoo, such an essential in my daily preparations. This size to is perfect for your handbag, I've never tried this scent, it sort of reminds me of a cherry version of those strawberry impulses I used to always use when I was about 15, that I can't get anymore! The bottle is really cute, and I obviously just all round love this!

5. Pure Fiji Hydrating Body Lotion Coconut Infusion RRP $29.95, 354ml
This is made in Fiji, and obviously smells like coconut. It's lightweight and there isn't really much to say about it, it's really nice and again, perfect handbag size! (that's one of the many reasons I love these boxes)

6. Real Purity Natural Lipstick in Regal Red RRP $15US
This also came with a 10% off voucher, and a Crown Brush Disposable Lip Brush.
This is a really pretty, rich red with cool under tones. The formula is a little dry, but a good dry where it stays where you put it. For a natural, organic product this is really good, I'll probably use that voucher... (it's rare I actually use the vouchers in these boxes, they always expire before I remember I have them).

Stay tuned for reviews.

Celeste