Art Break - Lipstick Gift for Miss Buttons

Miss Buttons really liked the look of the Revlon Ultra Matte liquid lipstick in 'Love' so I thought I would get her one.
I had to go to four different stores to find one, they are either popular or in low stock.

Next time we meet, we are going to wear pearls and be fancy ladies, so that gave me a theme for the packaging.
So I used a Bellabox

And painted the inside red, swirling the paint to look like a bed of rose petals.

For the outside, I was just going to cover it in pearls, but I didn't like the result.

meh

So I cut up some (biodegradable) plastic bag as petals and made a flower.

That's more like it!

I put some pearls in the middle of the flower as well.

To keep the lipstick in place, I glued down some single sticky sided foam (the sticky side facing up for the lipstick).

Once it was all dry, I stuck in the lipstick.

And we are done!

Verdict: She loved it! :D

Birthday Gift! - For L

*Warning: This post has a curse word in it.

L is relatively new to make up, so Sam and I decided to get her a few basics.
These items can be used together, only some, or just one.
You don't need a full face of make up for these to make sense.

These are neutrals (although I will specify the concealer and lip colour are specific for L's skin tones).

I thought a good name would be 'The Basic Bitchez box'!

It contains a concealer, blush, lip crayon, eye shadow, mascara, and brushes.
And packaged in a recycled Bellabox box. (Yay, recycling!)

Feel free to use this idea, and if you do, let me know what you put in yours! :D

Neutrogena - Hydro Boost - Water Gel - Moisturiser 

I got this as a sample in a Bellabox.

It is a translucent, hydrating cream which is very lightweight.
While it is hydrating, it is no more so than the average sheet mask.

The smell is faint, clean, and fresh.
I was glad to feel that this wasn't too gelatinous (which would open it up to easy pilling).

I don't feel it gives 24 hr slow release moisture like it claims to do. 

Price: 4/5 ($24.99 for 50g)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 3/5

Angelic Lily - Nourishing Face Moisturiser

I got this ages ago in a Bellabox and I tried it at the time... it just didn't get reviewed quickly because it was a little container that kept getting to the bottom of my reviewing box.

I HATED THIS!

IT SMELLS LIKE MOULD. I know that mould smell and this is it!
I think they were aiming for 'evergreen' but it stinks like mouldy old rooms in abandoned buildings.

Gosh darn it i don't want to touch it again... It's thick (to thick for a face cream) and forms a film on top of the skin... it isn't absorbing guys... it's waxy?!

Organic and vegan!

You tried, Angelic Lily... now stop.

100% natural!

I need to wash my hands... ew, slimy.

Price: 1/5 ($79 for 125 mL?! heck no!)
Scent: -100/5
Effectiveness: 0/5

Coffee Organics - Organic Coffee - Scrub

I received this in a Bellabox. It is essentially coffee grounds with a peppermint scent that you use to scrub your body.

Let's address the writing on the front of the package. This will NOT reduce cellulite or scarring and probably won't reduce inflammation. I can tell you this even without testing it.

Ignoring this, the rest of the packet it cute. A light aqua and white simple sticker on a foil, resealable bag. It is kind of reminiscent of the foil packages you can buy coffee in. 

The coffee itself comes from ground coffee and that which is recycled from coffee pods (reduce, reuse, recycle!). It is a good choice for a scrub since it is biodegradable and the coffee helps neutralise odours. The peppermint oil is a nice addition as well. 

I didn't like the suggestion that you leave it on your wet body for 5-10 min before washing it off. If you use it in the shower (which you probably would), 5-10 min is a LONG time to be shivering, cold and wet.

Like this, but you need to finish watching a youtube video before you change your clothes.

Overall, it was okay, but I'd love to see this come in a gel so the 'nutrients' in the coffee have already been extracted out and are readily available.

Price: 1/5 ($14.95 for an unspecified amount, maybe 300g?)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 2/5

Cetaphil - Suntivity Ultra-Light Fluid Face - SPF 30 - 30mL

This is such a nice purse-sized container and was easy to use on the go.
The thin formulation made application onto the face/neck/arms quick and easy.

No unpleasant sunscreen smell, doesn't leave you overly shiny and has UVA and UVB filters.

Over-all, this Bellabox find is a gem!

The only draw back is the price. :(

Price: 1/5 (RRP $12.49 for 30mL)
Scent: 2.5/5 (little to no scent)
Effectiveness: 5/5

Pil'aten Collagen Lip Mask

I have tried a few lip masks before, so I was quite excited when I received this in my Bellabox.

Pink, covered in serum and way too big for your lips, I gladly plopped this on my face and relaxed... for five minutes, after which it began to ITCH!

I took it off immediately and it left my lips feeling a little tender

WTF!? I have never had this happen with other brands!

So honestly, I cannot recommend this to anyone. If you want to use a lip mask, pick another brand!

Price: 2/5 (rrp $4.95 for one)
Scent: 2/5
Effectiveness: 0/5

Bellabox (May?) Unopening and First Impressions

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(I'll be back with normal text posts in ~3 weeks)