January Lust Have It!

It's the end of January already can you believe it?? I received my Lust Have It! box yesterday and was surprised by its smaller than average box. When I opened it up the reason became apparent, the packaging has changed back to the old Glossybox style sturdy reusable cardboard boxes. 

This box has a lift up lid which closes with a magnet and is a pretty lilac with a pink flower pattern. I will definitely be using this as some kind of storage in my house as it's just so pretty.

Now onto the loot!! Here is what was in this months box;

1. Nude by Nature BB 5-in-1 Miracle Cream (Full size 50mL - $19.95)

As you probably know by now I'm a big fan of BB creams, so much so I now use them on a daily basis over foundation. This is one that I haven't tried before so I am very excited to test it out. It says that it "hydrates, corrects, perfects, protects and gives your skin natural radiance". The one thing that stands out about this is that it has quite a strong fruity scent almost lemon like which I haven't come across before.

2. Face of Australia Bronzing Loose Powder (Full size - $12.95 for 20g)

Another thing I haven't tried yet, in fact I have never before tried a loose powder bronzer so once again I'm pretty excited to test this out. It feels amazingly silky and finely milled and has a really nice sheen to it, however, I think it's a little bit too light to be used as a bronzer but it would be really nice dusted over the collarbones and chest.

3. Lust Have It! Kabuki Brush (Full size - $19.95)

It seems like this is going to be an ongoing thing with lust have it putting their own branded items in the boxes, which I don't have a problem with as long as they are useful and good quality. This kabuki brush is super soft, however it absolutely stinks! and I have already noticed a few bristles have shed so it probably will end up at the back of one of my drawers unfortunately.

4. & 5. GKMBJ Latic Hydrating Shampoo & GKMBJ Fortifying Honey Creme (30g sample - 280mL $19.95)

My mum has tried a sample of this and said that she really loved it and was going to buy a bottle of it so that makes me excited to test these out. The bottles look very sleek although they do smell a bit funny in my opinion.

6. Amuse Nail Lacquer - Atomic Orange (Full size - 18mL $13.95)

I love neon polishes and this neon orange is right up my alley, in fact I still have the residue of a similar nail colour on my toes right now! haha

Value of the Box = $19.95 + $12.95 + $19.95 + ~2.13 + ~2.13 + $13.95 = $71.06

I think they have done a really good job with the first box of the year. For starters the new packaging is gorgeous and there was four full size products inside! I love it when these boxes include makeup items and to get a new bb cream to try is pretty exciting for me!

What did you guys think of this box? Have you tried any of these products??

Hannah xox

Lust Have It! November

November...it's november guys...Christmas is less than 4 weeks away and I have done absolutely nothing to prepare for it! ahhhhhhh

Ok so lets get on with it. This months came in another little make up bag, however, the accompanying card revealed that this will be the last bag and from now on they will be in "collectible packaging". I am hoping this means a return to the old Glossybox style packaging of the cute boxes as I found them to be really handy to store things.

Here is what was inside;

1. ModelCo Fibre Lashxtend Mascara (Full size - $28.00)

I was excited to see a full sized makeup item in the bag this month. Fibre mascaras are really great at lengthening your lashes as they have tiny fibres in them which adhere to your lash hair making them longer. I have tried a few in the past and got great results so I am keen to see if this is any good.

2. Davroe Hair Wellness Argan Oil (Full size - $23.95)

Blake dropped my bottle of Moroccan Oil a while back and I haven't yet re-purchased it so I was happy to see this in my bag. Will give it a go and see if I like it more than the Moroccan Oil. I like the Davroe brand, they are an Australian made brand using pure plant extracts and are vegan friendly.

3. Face of Australia Purifying Cleansing Wipes (Full size - $4.95)

I go through makeup wipes so fast so I was glad to see a pack of these in the bag. I have never tried FOA's version as I usually just buy the el cheapo $2 ones from the supermarket haha

4. Star & Rose Hologram Tweezers (Full Size - $9.95)

I am forever losing tweezers so these were a welcome addition. The holographic print is really cute and the tips seem very precise. They remind me a lot of my Tweezerman tweezers which I lost....see what did I tell you! haha

5. Lomasi Body Creme in Cucumber & Aloe (30mL sample - $22.95 for 236mL)

This body cream smells just like cucumber and aloe and has a lovely texture to it, its quite thin but still moisturising. I've never heard of the brand before and can't find much about them online but I wasn't impressed to read that the cream contains palm oil.

Total value: $28.00 + $23.95 + $4.95 + $9.95 + $2.91 = $69.76

I was very impressed with this months bag, 4 of the 5 items were full sized and things that I would actually use! The one let down was the cream, but I will still use it up.

What did you think of this month?? Any idea what the packaging will change to?

Hannah xox

Lust Have It! October

Another month another box and different packaging once again! October's Lust Have It! box came in a little pink netted bag, probably because the contents were too big to fit into one of their regular makeup bags.

My box only arrived last week and because of this I got to see other bloggers reactions to the box and they weren't all that positive. They've recently changed the system so now instead of everyone receiving pretty much the same box there are 3 different possible boxes that you can receive. Of the reviews I have seen I got the "Fun & Flirty" box which looked to be the best of the three so I was pretty happy with that.

Here's what was inside!

1. Mask in a cup (Full size - $9.95 for 35g)

I actually received a couple of these from Terra 2Skin, which I have yet to use, but they look really cool. It's basically natural clay which you mix with water to become a mud mask. I will be sure to review for you once I have used them.

2. Star & Rose White Bath Fizzer (Full Size - $4.95 for 145g)

I love baths, like really love but sadly we don't have one at our place :( It's one of the only downfalls of our little house. Therefore I might have to give this beauty away...although my sister has said I can come bathe at her house haha that might be a little weird though! It has a slight floral scent to it but its not overpowering.

3. Avene Cleanance Skin Trio:

Avene Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser (25mL - $27.99 for 200mL)

Avene Cleanance Emulsion Anti-Shine Regulating Lotion (5mL - $22.95 for 40mL)

Avene Cleanance Cream-Gel Exfoliant (5mL - $24.99 for 40mL)

Even though I've never actually bought an Avene product, I've got so many samples from them I know that I love most of their products. I was super happy to see not one but three samples from them in this months box. There is a gel cleanser, cream exfoliant and an anti-shine moisturiser. I can't wait to try these out, they smell amazing! and the cream exfoliant sounds really interesting.

4. Caron Waxaway Ready to Use Sensitive Wax Strips (2 Strips - Pack 20 from $9.95)

I'm not much of a waxer not because I am scared of the pain just because I find shaving easier. I'll be interested to test these out, although as there is only two I don't know what I would wax! haha

5. NYX Cosmetics Girls Nail Polish - Clear (Full size - 12mL for $4.95)

I was excited to see a NYX item included although would have preferred a makeup item, or at least a cool colour polish instead of the clear. I guess it will be good for my new office job though as I can't really wear anything too crazy on my nails.

Total Value = 9.95 + 4.95 + 3.49 + 2.86 + 3.12 + 1.00 + 4.95 = $30.32

I was pretty happy with this months box. It included 3 full sized items and 3 Avene samples. The wax strips and the nail polish weren't that exciting but I think the rest makes up for it.

What did you guys get?? Were you happy with it??

Hannah xox

September Lust Have It!

Well the boxes didn't last long! We are back to the little make up bags. I don't know how I feel about that although I do really love the colour of this months bag. Not sure why they would go back to the little bags, possibly some backlash from customers who weren't happy with last months disposable box. 

Here's what it contained;

1. Davroe Ultimatum Non Aerosol Hairspray 50mL sample ($19.95 for 200mL) 

This is an Australian made non aerosol hairspray which contains pure plant extracts and says it has a hold factor of 10. I've never used a non aerosol hairspray before and don't have the highest expectations for this product on my hair as it doesn't hold well with any hair products because its so damn thin. I'll give it a go though, it smells alright for a hair spray and would be good for travellers. 

2. Say It With Scent Vanilla Hand & Body Lotion 30mL sample ($26.80 for 200mL)

Another lotion! haha there seems to be at least one in every bag. Luckily (or unlucky really) I have very dry skin so I get a lot of use out of them. This one is nice as it is on the thinner side and absorbs quickly which makes it great for a hand cream. It's also Australian made which is a plus!

3. Dermalogica PreCleanse 15mL sample ($65.50 for 150mL)

I was so excited when I saw the two Dermalogica products as it is my favourite skin care brand. This is a plant based cleansing oil which removes excess sebum (oil), waterproof makeup and sunscreen from your skin leaving it ready for your cleanser to do its job properly.

4. Dermalogica Active Toner 30mL sample ($51.00 for 250mL)

I have used this toner before and really love it. It's really refreshing and doesn't leave your skin feeling tight like a lot of other toners do. It adds an extra layer of moisture (great for those of us with dry skin) and has skin-repairing Aloe as well as lavender and arnica to soothe the skin.

5. Mirenesse "Protect Me" Tinted Daily Face & Neck Mineral Balm - sample ($69.00 for 18g)

This is a pretty tiny sample of what I think is a tinted moisturiser. The card says that its an anti-aging balm infused with high performance mineral sunscreens, although it only has an SPF of 15 so not sure how effective it would be for a sun protection on its own. When swatched it doesn't seem to have much a tint to it at all but it does make your skin feel super smooth (possibly good to use as a primer).

It also came with a card to receive a free 45 minute Dermalogica facial treatment valued at $90.00. The only catch is you have to spend over $50 or more on products, which is very doable for me as I love their products, but if you didn't then it would be worthless.

Value = $4.99 + $4.02 + $6.55 + $6.12 + $1.91* = $23.59 (not including the voucher)

*I wasn't sure how much the Mirenesse sample was, Blake said about half a gram so I went with that.

Overall I think this was a good month, mainly for the two Dermalogica samples. I'm very interested to see how the non aerosol hair spray works and I'm always grateful for new makeup samples. However, looking at the value it doesn't really hold up against the past months.

Did you like the bag this month? Was yours any different?

Hannah xox

July Lust Have It!

I am just about to hop on a plane to head over to New Zealand for a couple of weeks and before I left I thought I would show you all what I received in this months Lust Have It! box.

The first thing I noticed when I saw the box overflowing from my letter box was that it was bigger than usual. This excited me as it meant changes and hopefully a lot of samples!

Once I opened it the change was clear, they had done away with the cute little makeup bags and instead cased it in a white box with a black ribbon around it. I was kinda glad that there wasn't another makeup bag as I have got so many already but I was a bit disappointed that the box was pretty flimsy and probably can't be used for storage purposes like I used to do with the old GlossyBox boxes. 

It's not that big a deal as I guess it saves them a bit of money and maybe this will reflect better samples, I hope so!

So here is what was inside;

1. tanGo Tanning Glove (Full size - $29.95)

This is supposed to be a glove that helps to remove your fake tan and also can be used to remove makeup with just water. Handy as I have just recently started getting into fake tanning, although I am not sure how well it will work. 

2. Tigi Rockaholic - Rock Out Shine Blaster (100mL $27.95 - full size) 

This was one of the first things I noticed as it smells incredible, mine had leaked a little bit into the box but luckily it didn't get on the other products. This is supposed to seal your hair cuticles to speed up drying time as well as adding shine and temporarily masking split ends. I put a little bit in my hair and it definitely makes it shiny, not sure about the claims it masks split ends though - might have to experiment with this a bit more.

3. ModelCo Eyeliner - Black (Full size - $26.00)

I love trying out new eyeliners and was glad this was in black as I know it will get used. It's not the blackest eyeliner out there but it looks like it would be great for smudging as it is quite soft. I also love that it has a sharpener on the lid!

4. Marc Jacobs DOT Fragrance (100mL $160.00 - 1.2mL sample)

I was really excited to see this as I love trying out new perfumes and I have seen this one advertised a lot recently. It has a floral/berry scent to it which I do really like. 

5. Appelles Skin Detox Shower Gel (100mL $12.95 - 30mL sample)

I'd never heard of this brand before so am eager to test these samples out. This one has an amazing berry scent to it but doesn't smell super strong.

6. Appelles Body Booster Skin Lotion (100mL $12.95 - 30mL sample)

This is a very lightweight lotion that absorbs quickly into the skin and has the same scent as the shower gel. I can see this in my handbag used as a hand cream for sure.

7. Appelles Body Bar Vegetable Soap (40g $4.95 - full size)

This smells really good and seems to have a stronger scent than the other two samples. Don't know what makes it a vegetable soap...it doesn't smell like vegetables haha

Total Value of this months box = $29.95 + $27.95 + $26.00 + $1.92 + $3.88 + $3.88 + $4.95 = $98.53!

I am very impressed with this month's box, especially considering there are 4 full size products in here and a whopping 7 samples!

Did you get anything different? What are your thoughts? Are you sad there is no more mini makeup bags?

Hannah xox

July Lust Have It!

I'm still loving getting my monthly Lust Have It! bag, even though I have enough samples to keep me going for about a year! haha Seriously I have a whole drawer dedicated to samples, which is great as it means I generally don't have to buy new skincare items very often as I always have something new to try out.

Here's what was in my Lust Have It! bag this month;

Again it was contained in a brightly coloured makeup bag. This month's colour is definitely a favourite its so bright and happy!

This bag contained six samples including one full sized product.

Matrix Deep Smoothing Shampoo ($29/500mL) & Conditioner ($29/250mL)

The first two products are these Matrix Deep Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner. It says it is for dry unruly hair. My hair isn't all that unruly but it does get very dry so I am excited to try these and see how it makes my hair feel.

Avene Gentle Purifying Scrub ($38.95/50mL) & Gentle Eye Make-up Remover ($22.95/125mL)

I was super excited to see two products from Avene in my bag, I've heard so much buzz about this brand and I'm looking forward to testing these out. The Eye Make-up Remover is especially interesting as it looks sort of like a gel, which is something I haven't seen before.

Tigi Shine Junkie Lip Gloss in Java ($16.95/10.5g) & Pure Fiji Hydrating Body Lotion in Orange Blossom ($29.95/350mL)

I wasn't super excited to see the gloss. I tend to steer clear of glosses packaged like this as I find that no matter what the brand they always tend to leak and get everywhere! So annoying. But this colour is super pretty, its a very natural nude colour with a lot of golden shimmer. Feels nice on the lips too with minimal stickiness.

The body lotion I have received before in a different scent so I wasn't overly excited for this either. But it does smell super yummy and I like the consistency. I find these little samples are great for throwing in your bag as hand cream.

Total Value of this months bag = $2.90 + $3.48 + $3.90 + $4.59 +$16.95 + $2.13 = $33.95AUD

*The Pure Fiji didn't have an amount listed so I guesstimated it was about 25mL

Was your bag any different? What did you think of it??

Hope you had an amazing weekend.

Hannah xox

June Lust Have It!

I love getting these little bags of surprises in the mail each month and so far I think it's been well worth the $15 a month. This month is no different. 

This months bag was all about slowing down and enjoying the little things. June reminds us that half the year has already passed us by and this bag is trying to get us to slow down and pamper ourselves even just for a little while.

Here's what I got;

1. LoVitalite 24K Active Golden Yulan Oil Face Mask (now that's a mouthful!) - $59/5pk 

The card says this mask is supposed to even out your skin tone and repair sun damage while promoting skin rejuvenation. I am really keen to test this mask out, I love face masks but have never tried a sheet mask before.

2. LonVitalite 24K Active Gold Full Eye Mask - $45/5pk

This mask is supposed to lighten dark circles, reduce puffiness and boost circulation. I am interested to see how well these masks perform.

3. Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo - $9.95 for 150mL

I have tried this before in another scent and quite liked it. Although I don't use dry shampoo all that often as I hate having dirty feeling hair it's still good to have. I love taking these mini sizes camping when I know I won't be able to wash my hair. It has a nice floral scent to it too which is a plus.

 

4. Bloom Glitter Liquid Eyeliner in Star Struck - $14.95 4g

I don't own any liquid glitter eyeliner and have never really felt the need to. This is nice although you have to layer it a few times for it to be noticeable. It's good to have but probably not something I would buy. This colour is a purple with blue and red glitters throughout. 

5. Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume Sample - $90 for 50mL

I love getting perfume samples, they are great for testing out new scents and these are perfect for putting in your bag. I love this scent, along with most of the world! so getting this was exciting.

6. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Perfume Sample - $115 for 75mL

This is a newer version of Daisy and smells just as good, its quite a bit sweeter than the original but still smells amazing. (Robbie seems to love it too - he's sniffing at the air where I sprayed it haha)

Total Value of the Bag = $11.80 + $9 + $3.30 + $14.95 + $2.15 + $1.84 = $43.04!

All of these goodies came in another little makeup bag, this time a bright purple. I do like these bags and find them very handy for travelling and storage but am afraid I might have to start throwing them out if they keep putting the samples in these every month.

Have you tried any of these products? Did you get anything different in your bag??

Hannah xox

Final GlossyBox and First Lust Have It Box!!

As a lot of you might know by now the Australian GlossyBox has been taken over by the folks at Lust Have It!

I received my last GlossyBox just before I went to Bali and was extremely impressed by the contents which made me feel a little sad that I'd no longer be receiving my beautiful pink boxes.

Here is what I got;

I'm going to miss these boxes! They are great for storage.

Jurlique Intense Recovery Mask 15mL up to $90 for 125mL
(~$11 value for 15mL)

Lapurete Protective Day Creme $59.95 for 30mL (~$30 value at 15mL)

Nivea Express Hydrating Lotion up to $7.99 for 400mL (~0.60c value)

Everescence Organic Hair Care Organic Moroccan Argon Oil
$39.90 for 100mL (~$2 value)

YSL Forever Youth Liberator Deluxe Serum $120 for 30mL (~$20 value)

Overall value = $63.60AUD 

I was so excited to receive the YSL Serum, I read this is amazing and apparently there is even a wait-list overseas for it. This is really nice to use, it feels incredible and makes my skin feel amazingly smooth. I wish I could justify buying the full size but it's never going to happen!

The Jurlique mask excited me too and so did the Lapurete day creme. I thought the mini argon oil and the Nivea cream would be great for travelling.

This box definitely impressed me and I thought it was a great send-off from GlossyBox. 

Since the merge I think Lust Have It! have done a really good job taking on all the ex-glossies, they have kept up good communication throughout the process as well as taking payments and sending out the first boxes very promptly. Glossybox had a big problem with sending out their boxes on time so I'm glad Lust Have It! has things under control.

Here is what I got in my first Lust Have It! Pack - I'm a little sad that it doesn't come in a pretty re-useable box like Glossy did but the cute makeup bag is a good substitute.

Really cute hot pink bag!!

So many goodies!!

Evo The Therapist Calming Shampoo & Conditioner $29.95 for 300mL
(~$5 for 50mL each).

Lush Lust Soap $6.95 for 100g (~$not sure of weight)

Caron Laboratories Bump eRaiser Medi Paste $16.75 for 30mL (full size)

Bioderma Crealine H2O Makeup Remover $39.95 for 250mL (~$3.20 value)

Nicole by OPI Nail Polish Mini $14.95 for 15mL (~$3.75 value)

ModelCo Gloss Showgirl Red $18 (full size)

Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Perfume Sample $80 for 50mL (~$2 value)

Overall value = ~$60AUD

I was very excited to see the Bioderma Makeup Remover as I have heard really good things about it. I also love getting perfume samples and CK perfumes are my favourite so I was happy to see Sheer Beauty in here.

Lust Have It! has really impressed me so far, the samples in the first box were great and the customer service so far has been a great improvement. I really look forward to seeing what they do with the future bags and if they might bring in a pretty box!

Were you guys Glossy members? What do you think of the transfer? 


Hannah xo