Friday 15 February 2013

February Bellabox


A few days ago I received the February Bellabox. After a disappointing January Bellabox (you can read about it here), I was expecting a lot more from this month. February is the month of love, so I was expecting a little extra of it from Bellabox.



The card was cute, at the very least.


The wrapping paper was cute, too. I liked the little extra effort.


The box contents. Hm. I'm not overly impressed.


Eye of Horus Eyeliner in Charcoal Obsidian Goddess

This was exciting, to say in the least. I've had my eye on Eye of Horus products for a little while now, so this is something I will actually use. It's a full sized make-up product, so I'm definitely not complaining. I was lucky enough to receive the black eyeliner, whereas I know some boxes received the bronze. The black does have a little bit of glitter, although I really like it!



John Frieda Frizz-Ease Dream Curls Curl Perfecting Spray

I'm actually really happy to receive this also! I love John Frieda products, and I often wear my hair in curls, so this will be used often! If I end up liking it, I can see myself buying the full product!



U Skin Solutions Clean & Go Exfoliating Gel Cleanser

Wow, this is such a tiny sample. I'm sure U Skin Solutions are a great brand, it's just going to be very hard to tell from such a small sample. The other option was to receive a Clarifying Gel, so I'd prefer exfoliation products.



Fing'rs Nail Makeup

Hmm this is an interesting product. The design is not me at all, but each to their own. The other design I've seen floating around is a pink design, which I probably would have preferred. Maybe these will go okay on my toes? I'm not overly impressed, but at least it's not all bad.



Banana Boat Sport SPF 30+

According to Bellabox, this was a bonus product. I think that's a little rich. Even so, I'm always happy to receive sunscreen. It is disappointing that this is in a sachet, but I'll have to make do. 


I had already received this in the June Lust Have It (read here), and I have hardly used it. I don't usually use dry shampoos, as my hair is too long, so I'm not sure whether or not I'll use this. I may give this over to my sister to see if she likes it.

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So, overall, I'm not overly pleased with this month's Bellabox. I was disappointed that I wasn't one of the lucky three subscribers that found a little blue box among their samples, but there was a small chance I would be one of those subscribers anyway. I'm more disappointed that the samples were nothing overly special, especially for the month of love.

I've seen that the other box has basically the same items, except instead of the nail stickers, there is a Sally Hansen nail polish, which I would have definitely preferred. Oh well, can't win them all.

My one problem with Bellabox is that they no longer write on your card what type of box you are receiving, so you are somewhat under the impression that everyone is getting the same thing. I think it's a little bit misleading, especially as I'm one of the unlucky subscribers who seem to get the "bad" box every single time. I'm seriously considering unsubscribing, but I'm not sure, as I'm worried that next month will be a fantastic box and I'll miss out.

Any suggestions, beauties? Would you unsubscribe if you kept getting the "bad" box? What do you think of this box? Do you think it's worth $15?

If you have written up a post featuring another box, let me know! I'd love to see what other subscribers are getting!




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Friday 15 February 2013

February Bellabox


A few days ago I received the February Bellabox. After a disappointing January Bellabox (you can read about it here), I was expecting a lot more from this month. February is the month of love, so I was expecting a little extra of it from Bellabox.



The card was cute, at the very least.


The wrapping paper was cute, too. I liked the little extra effort.


The box contents. Hm. I'm not overly impressed.


Eye of Horus Eyeliner in Charcoal Obsidian Goddess

This was exciting, to say in the least. I've had my eye on Eye of Horus products for a little while now, so this is something I will actually use. It's a full sized make-up product, so I'm definitely not complaining. I was lucky enough to receive the black eyeliner, whereas I know some boxes received the bronze. The black does have a little bit of glitter, although I really like it!



John Frieda Frizz-Ease Dream Curls Curl Perfecting Spray

I'm actually really happy to receive this also! I love John Frieda products, and I often wear my hair in curls, so this will be used often! If I end up liking it, I can see myself buying the full product!



U Skin Solutions Clean & Go Exfoliating Gel Cleanser

Wow, this is such a tiny sample. I'm sure U Skin Solutions are a great brand, it's just going to be very hard to tell from such a small sample. The other option was to receive a Clarifying Gel, so I'd prefer exfoliation products.



Fing'rs Nail Makeup

Hmm this is an interesting product. The design is not me at all, but each to their own. The other design I've seen floating around is a pink design, which I probably would have preferred. Maybe these will go okay on my toes? I'm not overly impressed, but at least it's not all bad.



Banana Boat Sport SPF 30+

According to Bellabox, this was a bonus product. I think that's a little rich. Even so, I'm always happy to receive sunscreen. It is disappointing that this is in a sachet, but I'll have to make do. 


I had already received this in the June Lust Have It (read here), and I have hardly used it. I don't usually use dry shampoos, as my hair is too long, so I'm not sure whether or not I'll use this. I may give this over to my sister to see if she likes it.

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So, overall, I'm not overly pleased with this month's Bellabox. I was disappointed that I wasn't one of the lucky three subscribers that found a little blue box among their samples, but there was a small chance I would be one of those subscribers anyway. I'm more disappointed that the samples were nothing overly special, especially for the month of love.

I've seen that the other box has basically the same items, except instead of the nail stickers, there is a Sally Hansen nail polish, which I would have definitely preferred. Oh well, can't win them all.

My one problem with Bellabox is that they no longer write on your card what type of box you are receiving, so you are somewhat under the impression that everyone is getting the same thing. I think it's a little bit misleading, especially as I'm one of the unlucky subscribers who seem to get the "bad" box every single time. I'm seriously considering unsubscribing, but I'm not sure, as I'm worried that next month will be a fantastic box and I'll miss out.

Any suggestions, beauties? Would you unsubscribe if you kept getting the "bad" box? What do you think of this box? Do you think it's worth $15?

If you have written up a post featuring another box, let me know! I'd love to see what other subscribers are getting!




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