First, thanks LHI for changing your shipping arrangements - previously I'd been getting my box a week later (sometimes more) than others, so it's nice that there are only two shipments now (even though I of course wish I was in the first one hehe).
Second, THANK YOU for changing from those god-awful pink plastic bags! Of the two plastic bags I received, one was used to store dog biscuits and the other went straight into the bin. These mesh ones are much better : ).
Third, thank you for a good 'box'! This is so much better than last month's. While there are only two great items (both full size) - the rest really being 'filler' items - that's enough to make a box a decent one. Yay to that.
Here's what I received this month:
La Mav Organic BB cream (RRP $39.95 for 50ml; received full size)
What a nice surprise! I saw the BB cream on Facelurk and was really hoping I'd get it. So glad I did! I'm a big fan of BB creams and tinted moisturisers, so this will definitely get used. This also isn't a brand I'd heard of before, so that's exciting.
It's apparently for 'all skin types' and available in only one colour. That makes me a little suspicious but hopefully its 'colour adaptive formula' will come through. I don't like that it only has a shelf-life of six months (once opened), particularly because it's a large size product (50ml as opposed to the standard 30ml). I understand that's probably because it's organic, but I'm seeing the potential for waste. I also don't like that it contains 'natural sunscreen' but doesn't give you an idea of protection factor.
Otherwise I'm thrilled I got this and can't wait to try it.
Marsk Mineral Eye Shadow in Rich List (RRP $24.95 for 1.2g; received full size)
This was the sneak peek item, and already this box has hit the $65 mark (and after that, who's counting : ) ). I picked the gold because I've got enough in black already. It's pretty and pigmented, and while I don't like the noticeable glitter (Marsk seems to love doing that), you can get away with that to some extent with an eye shadow (as opposed to eg a blush or bronzer).
This has a shelf-life of 36 months, which makes me happy. It also goes on well (I'm wearing it now) and blends easily; however be aware of product fall-out - it has already slipped off and is sitting below my eyes, and is rather hard to remove without mucking up the rest of my make up.
Ardell Self-adhesive Lashes (RRP $9.99 per set; received full size - if there's such thing as a sample size for these hehe)
Meh, more falsies to add to a growing stash. The only time I've ever worn falsies is when I was maid of honour at a wedding. All too much effort - I may see if any of my friends would like these.
Designer Brands Nail Polish (RRP $6.99 for 12ml; received full size)
What's with DB polluting our subscription boxes at the mo?! The LHI and Bellabox swap groups are rife with these products, and no one wants them. I might give this to my friend's four-year-old daughter so she can add some sparkles to her pictures. Not sure what else I'd do with it - I don't like disco-ball nail polish anyway. If it was a nice block colour I'd at least give it a go. Sorry DB!
Aveda Botanical Kinetics Gel Cleanser (RRP $54.95 for 150ml; received 7ml sample)
I just tried this and wasn't impressed. In my experience, Aveda makes better hair products than they do skin ones. Plus I think we're all a bit sick of seeing them in LHI boxes. It'll get used, but probably as a body wash.
In sum
I'm happy with this box because I've been wanting to try Marsk products and the La Mav BB cream was a great surprise. Yay to that! The box is decent value just for those two items.
What did others receive and are people happy with the box?
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