Lust Have It October Unboxing

I cannot believe we're already well into November- needless to say, my Christmas countdown has begun. I know there were a few hiccups with October's edition of the Lust Have It box, but I have to give them props for the way they handled it with email updates. I appreciate being kept well informed, and I think they've done a great job.

I am a huge fan of Bioderma and while their products are on the pricier side, I'm happy that they've become much more accessible here in Australia. Since the pricetag can get a little hefty, being able to try the Bioderma Sensibio Light before committing to the full size is awesome. This is meant to have a soothing effect on the skin and reduce sensitivity over time which is quite an interesting concept. I imagine it will be quite useful while traveling overseas, so it's got a spot in my carry on.

Next up is the Flormar Nail Polish or nail care product. I received a lovely plummy shade with a silver sheen. I've never heard of this brand before, but I've got high expectations as it claims to help nails grow healthy.  From the same brand is the Waterproof Eyeliner in a metallic silver. I'm keen to see how this performs in the water line, as I can totally see this popping up for new year celebrations.

Raise your hand if you need copious amounts of hair treatments in the summer. Yup, me too. I'm super stoked about getting a full size Hair Rejuvenation Treatment from Hair & Me, another brand I'm unfamiliar with. Bonus points for being 100% organic.

Onto what I was probably most excited about, the exclusive Lust Have It Highlighter Compact. It has a lovely, soft texture which means it is a bit prone to kicking up excess powder, but it's nothing a firm tap wouldn't fix. I would say it leans more towards the peachy side of things as opposed to gold. It gives a decidedly more natural finish than some of the other highlighters I've seen, so I would definitely recommend it if you're not a fan of an intense, strobe glow.

As a bonus, Atkins Chocolate Candies and Skin Magic Tea were also included this month. I do think the addition of candy was a cute touch, because who doesn't love chocolate. As far as the tea is concerned, I'm still a little bit sceptical.

If you're not already a Lust Have It subscriber, you can sign up for $19.95/month to receive 5-6 deluxe/full size beauty products. Don't forget if you use the code 'LOVE1' you can save $5 off your first month. And if you are a Lust Have It subscriber, be sure to let me know what you thought of October's offering!

Disclosure: the products in this post were kindly sent for review. All opinions are my own. 

Lust Have It September Unboxing

The September edition of the Lust Have It box arrived at my door a few weeks ago, and while I have been happily testing away, the tail end of the university semester has meant my unboxing/review is a little late! The theme for this edition was 'On the Go' which suits me just fine as I gear up for vacation time.

After all the hype the brand has received online, I was super excited to try the OFRA lipliner in 'Wine.' I've become somewhat of a lipliner junkie lately, and this one's already seen some serious love. The texture was a bit drier than I'm used to, so I did find it tugged a little bit, but I am a fan of the neutral colour.

I've been super indecisive about beginning a teeth whitening regime, so having the White Glo Professional Choice Whitening Toothpaste to try out was a definite bonus. The smaller size makes it convenient to take away on holiday too.

I'm a creature of habit when it comes to my shampoo and conditioner choices. It takes quite a bit to get me to change my ways, but my friends rave about Kerastase. Getting to try out their shampoo and masque in cute travel sizes is a win in my book.

UB Cosmetics is not a brand I'm familiar with at all, but their Tint Stick in 'V' sounded very promising. I'm not the biggest fan of lip tints as they tend to feather on me, but I'm in love with the bright red shade.

The Designer Brands Instant Polish Remover contains royal jelly, aloe vera and green tea to maintain nail health. I was a bit sceptical and my first try was a little messy, but I found it did the job quite well. Seeing how this holds up with glitter nail polish is definitely on my list now.

This month's bonus item was the Your Tea Skin Magic Tea. I'm a tea drinker through and through, but I'm a tad sceptical about how much it will actually benefit my skin.

Overall, I think there was a great range of products that could fit into any girl's routine or travel bag (I know a couple will probably find themselves in mine!). This was more of a necessities than a 'wow' edition, but personally, I'm a fan. If you're keen to give Lust Have It! a try, use the code LOVE1 to save $5 on your first box!

Disclosure: the products in this post were kindly sent for review. All opinions are my own. 

Head Over Heels For lusthaveit! | June 2015 Unboxing

I am the biggest fan of themed subscription, so I was a bit more excited than usual when I saw that lusthaveit's box for June had a bright pink 'Head Over Heels' sticker. This month, the box has you "covered from head to toe!"

Nak Thermal Shield weatherproofs hair and protects it from hot tools. I'm usually far too lazy to put any effort into using heat to style my hair, but I love the idea of weatherproofing it, especially during the summer when its prone to frizzing. I haven't been able to find a heat protectant that I'm crazy about, but I'm hoping this will also be helpful with all the rainy weather we've been having lately.

The Cosmetic Kitchen Wake Up Body Scrub is a mix of raw sugar, coffee and alkalising salts with organic clay and essential oils. I love a good body scrub, especially when the weather is cooler and my skin ends up being dry. I'm definitely a fan of this one in particular, because the product is milled enough that it's not overly abrasive while still being able to do the job. Also, coffee in body scrub? Yes. Please. Another thing to love about this brand is that all their products are vegan and animal cruelty free.

The Cosmetic Kitchen Peppermint Foot Mask is a new release from the brand. The powder is mixed with coconut oil and water to form a paste. I haven't had a chance to try this yet, but the concept really interests me. Usually I just slather a load of moisturiser on my feet and pull on some thick socks, so I'm keen to see how much of a difference this makes in the cooler months.

Teeez Trend Cosmetics Eve's Ready-to-Wear Lipstick in 'Classy Caramel' (okay, say that five times fast!) might just have the coolest packaging I've seen in quite some time. I would shamelessly buy more of these lipsticks just to display them on my desk. This formula has added wild mango to nourish, hydrate and repair cracked or dry lips. I can't attest to the repairing lips claim, but it does apply smoothly and with nice opacity. It's comfortable to wear and lasted about four hours on me. Also, everyone seems to be all about this 90s-esque colour at the moment so it's a win for me!

Chapstick Hydration Lock is a double ended lip balm, with one side soothing lips and the other locking in moisture for 8 hours. This idea kind of stumped me. The only thing I could think of to compare it to is those long wearing lipsticks with colour on one end and balm on the other. I still found myself applying the moisturising side more than once every 8 hours, but that could easily be due to force of habit. The idea seems a little gimmicky to me, but Chapstick has always been a must in my book.

If you're interested in receiving 5-6 deluxe beauty samples every month, you can head on over to the lusthaveit! website to subscribe for $19.95/month. Don't forget to use the code 'LOVE1' to save $5 off your first month!

Disclosure: the products in this post were kindly sent for review. All opinions are my own. 

Australis Bronzeyed Girl Eyeshadow Palette

lusthaveit! October 2014

bareMinerals bareSkin Foundation

I'm a big fan of bareMinerals products, so when I heard they had released their first liquid, I was curious to see how it would measure up to the rest of their line. The bareSkin foundation is marketed as being 'an ultra thin, skin perfecting fluid that provides seamless coverage, a natural finish and the look and feel of beautiful skin.' They also released the Perfecting Face brush, which was specifically designed to be used with the foundation to allow the most control during application.

lust have it! May Unboxing & Review

First off I need to say that I absolutely adored the makeup that was done on the model on the reverse side of this month's info card- it looks absolutely stunning and I want whatever that is to be all over my face. The theme of May's box was 'face focus,' which I got excited about, because I'm obsessing over face products at the moment so it came at the perfect time.

Just a quick note that they've forgone the cute reusable bag that was sent out next week as delivery was delayed. As far as I'm aware, once that issue is resolved, it will return. To make up for that, this month's box also included a $20 gift card.

lust have it! April Review & Coupon Code

I feel like I'm inadvertently making a habit of starting off every post I write with an apology for my prolonged absences- I promise I'm trying to get back into my blogging schedule! Anyway, my crazy university life aside, I came home today to find a package from lust have it! waiting for me at my doorstep. 

lust have it! is another beauty subscription service which retails for $19.95 a month. I believe they have 3 boxes to choose from, but the one I've got to share with you is the women's beauty box which comes with 5-6 deluxe beauty products. As well as kindly providing me with April'x box to review for you, lust have it! has also provided me with a coupon code to share with you guys to save a little bit of money off your first box, so stay tuned for that if you think this is something you'd be interested in!

Review: Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencils

I stumbled upon this product after avidly scouring the internet for the exact colour Lily Collins was rocking at a red carpet event. I'd never heard of Bite Beauty before, but I quickly fell in love with this after wearing the first two I ordered to university. My collection of them has grown quite considerably since then, and I'm determined to own all the beautiful shades at some point.

Bite Beauty is an all natural company that originates from Canada. Each of these pencils is formulated with food-grade products and contains an amount of the antioxidant resveratol which is equivalent to five glasses of red wine. At the moment, I believe there are 21 different colours available. They're touted as being a long lasting, matte lip colour. And as of right now, they are my favourite lip product of all time!