Lust Have It: June Box

I'll be honest and say that this months Lust Have It box wasn't one of my favourites. I hate to start this on a less than positive note, but honesty is so important here, and it doesn't do either of us any good if I'm pretending to love something that I don't. 

As always I was eagerly awaiting the new months LHI delivery, but unfortunately this one didn't wow me like some boxes in the past have. As I've mentioned before, this just happens sometimes. Occasionally you get a box that doesn't quite match up with your needs, and that is totally okay! It's all worth it when you receive the box that blows you away with excitement. However, I'm sure there are so many people who loved the items they received in their boxes, and I know that companies can't please everybody all the time. But onto the items...

What was in the box...

1. Edgy Tempting Cosmetics Eyeliner Pen in 05 Grey Blue, $15 (full size)
2. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes, 7 wipes sample, full size $12.99 (sample size)
3. Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub, 15mL sample, full size 125mL for $12.99 (sample size)
4. Sasy n Savy Peppermint & Rosemary Revive Bath & Shower Gel, 30mL sample, full size 250mL for $35 (sample size)
5. Paula's Choice Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum (this was a mystery sample size so I don't have any other information sorry!)

The standouts for me...

The standouts would have to be the two skincare items from Neutrogena. I'm going to be traveling towards the end of the year so I'll hold onto the wipes to take with me on the plane - as they just make everything easier! The scrub is also something that I have heard good things about in the past, but never got around to trying, so I'm excited to finally give it a go. The shower gel is also something I'll be able to use because I'm starting to run low on mine. I have a feeling this will be better used in the morning though because the peppermint is perfect for waking your body up as it's so fragrant and refreshing. As for the other things, I might hold onto them and see if any of my friends are interested in giving them a go, because I'm not too sure if I'll personally get much use out of them. 

I hope you still enjoyed this little review/unboxing post and it didn't come across as too negative or anything. Believe me, I love receiving these boxes each month, but they are a lucky dip and sometimes it's not as exciting as the month before. Something that is exciting though it that my promo code now gives you $10 off your first box (instead of just $5, which is what it used to be) - YAY! So that means your first box will be half price, how good is that?! Just enter the code SAMINDIGO1 when you checkout for the discount to apply - and you can buy your own box HERE! 

Goodness Skincare

Goodness me I love Goodness skincare! So, a little back story...I was on the hunt for some new skincare products, a new cleanser and morning moisturiser to be precise. The ones I was using at the time just weren't all that great and weren't doing anything for my skin. But I didn't want to have to spend loads of money on new products, but I also didn't want to waste my money on cheaper products that just weren't very good. Do you see my potential dilemma? So I spotted these products on Woolworth's website (so random, I know), and was immediately drawn in by their cute and simple pastel packaging. I did a quick search of them online to briefly read some reviews and everyone was writing really positive things, so I thought I'd give them a go - plus they were 30% off, so perfect timing! 

Can I just take a quick moment to say that these products are so good! I almost want to say that they're amazing, but I don't know if that's going too far...but they kind of are! For starters, the range is so affordable. I'll go into each product specifically in a little bit, but nothing is over $20. What's even better is that they are filled with great ingredients and are good for the environment too. They are a new brand that originate from New Zealand and are kind of along the same lines of brands such as Sukin and Antipodes. They don't test their products on animals, their packaging is all recyclable and the products are biodegradable. They also don't put any nasties in their products - so no parabens, petrochemicals, PEGs, sulfates, silicons or harsh surfactants. Meaning it's good for you and good for the environment! Plus they have chia seed oil running through all of their products - which is high in omega 3 and omega 6 (both of which our bodies don't naturally produce) and has them in the perfect ratio to each other. 

At the moment they have 5 products, and I currently own 3 of them, and I plan to pick up the other two at some point as well. To give you a quick debrief of my skin it's oily/combination and prone to breaking out. I have some left over scarring and larger pores too. It can get quite dehydrated in the winter, but still oily at the same time - it's very frustrating! 

I'll start with quickly chatting about the Every Day Cream Cleanser. As I have oily skin I was a little scared this product could go horribly wrong for me, but I love it! It cleans my skin really well without ever making it feel dry or flaky. It removes my excess makeup and works just as well in the morning as it does at night. It does kind of smell like grass, which takes some getting used to, but it's a lovely feeling product to use so I don't mind. 

Next is the Every Morning Moisturiser which is so so so good!! This one has a different scent, a little bit more on the floral/fruity side, which is really nice. It's hydrating without leaving my skin feeling greasy. It is so nice under makeup and keeps my skin happy all day. Finding a good moisturiser has been such a struggle for years, but I think I've finally found the one! If you've got extremely dry skin you might find this isn't hydrating enough for you, but if your skin is like mine then I highly encourage you to check this one out. 

Lastly, the Every Week Face Scrub which isn't like your typical harsh face scrubs. This has a milky consistency and the powdered pumice is so fine that it won't aggravate your skin. It's so nourishing, which isn't what you usually expect from a scrub, and feels so nice to use. If you're after some hard core exfoliation, this one isn't for you, but if you're after something a little more gentle then this is perfect. 

You can currently find the brand in Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, and selected Woolworths stores. The products range from $12.99-$19.99 and there is also an Every Evening Cream and Organic Chia Seed Oil which I have yet to purchase. I have nothing but good things to say about these products and I'm so pleased that I took a leap of faith and bought them. What a great decision that was!

Lust Have It: May Box

Another month, another great Lust Have It box! Sometimes these boxes can be a bit hit and miss for me, as you would expect with these sorts of things, but it's another month where the box has been a hit. Now onto the good stuff that was inside...

What was in the box...

1. Teeez Cosmetics Spectrum of Stars eyeshadow in Sea Glare, $29 (full size)

2. PHR Recovery Leave-In Moisturiser, 15mL sample, full size 125mL for $35.95 (sample size)

3. Lollipops Baume Grenadine, $7.45 (full size)

4. Starlooks Luxe Longwear eyeliner pen, $20 (full size)

5. Urban Skin Co. Infuse Body Balm (this was a mystery sample size so I don't have any other information on it sorry!)

6. Razza Matazz Perfectly Matte Opaque leggings, $11.95 (full size)

The standouts for me...

Once again this was another month where the whole box really appealed to me. I was most intrigued by the eyeshadow, however the shade I received is green and sort of reminds me of a mermaid. It's a beautiful shade, but I can't really see myself getting a lot of wear out of it - unless some sort of fancy dress party comes up! The packaging is stunning and the eyeshadow itself is so reflective and the formula is smooth and buttery, however it's not overly pigmented upon first swatch. You can build it up a bit, but I think I might apply it with a wet eyeshadow brush if I decide to wear it, as that should intensify the colour a bit more. The liquid eyeliner also caught my eye, but when I tested it on my hand it wasn't as pigmented and creamy as I would have hoped. I'll give it a go, but I have a feeling it could get messy very quickly if you're trying to get a perfect wing, but we'll see. The tinted lip balm also stood out to me as a pretty thing just to keep in your handbag for when you need a hint of colour on your lips. The only downfall for me is that it's very sweetly scented and a little sticky, but I'm sure I can make it work as long as I don't wear it on a really windy day! 

The PHR leave-in moisturiser is also something I know I'll get a lot of use out of because I use a leave-in moisturiser pretty much every time I wash my hair, so it'll be nice to try this one out. The body balm is another thing that isn't particularly exciting, but it smells nice and I know that I'll use it. Finally, the leggings. I have to say that I was a bit surprised to see a clothing item in the box, but it's kind of cool. I was given the size tall/xtall so I'm hoping they're not going to be too long for my legs, but I'm sure I can make them work either way. It's perfectly timed too as we're in autumn now and it's definitely the season for tights to wear underneath cute skirts and dresses. 

Overall I was pretty happy with the items included in my box and I'm very interested and excited to test them all out and see how they go. It was a nice little assortment of mostly makeup (which is one of my favourite things to receive), with a few extra bits in the mix that I'll also get use out of. I also judge how much I like a box by how likely I am to use what was included, and I feel like I'll be very likely to get use out of everything in this box!

If you're interested in purchasing one of these for yourself and seeing what goodies you get, you can use my code SAMINDIGO1 to receive $5 off your first box - and you can order your box on Lust Have It's website HERE. Until next month...

*This box was sent to me for consideration, however all opinions are my own. This is NOT a sponsored post. 

Lust Have It: April Box

I was eagerly awaiting this months Lust Have It box because I just had a feeling that it would be a good one, and I wasn't wrong! This months box was lighter than usual, but it didn't lack anything. Last months box left me feeling a little underwhelmed, but this months box really made up for it. Bet you're interested to see what was inside...

What was in the box...

1. Manna Kadar 3-in-1 blush, highlighter, eyeshadow in Fantasy, $25 (full size)
2. Marsk eyeliner in Snowflake, $28.95 (full size)
3. Personail nail polish wraps in Glamour, $18 (full size)
4. Marsk brow liner in Audrey, $28.95 (full size)
5. Soak hair shine shampoo and hair revive conditioner 25mL sample, full size 500mL for $24.95 (sample size)

The standouts for me...

This box as a whole was great value, but the three main standouts were the eyeliner and brow liner from Marsk and the 3-in-1 powder from Manna Kadar. The liners are certified organic and are so smooth; they glide on without dragging. I'm worried the brown might be a bit too light in colour for my brows (because my brows are so very dark!), but I'm still going to give it a go. If it is too light I can always use it as a regular eyeliner. I also love the lighter liner in Snowflake because I don't have any white/pearl coloured shades, I only have one in nude. Plus I just love the shade names - it's the little things, you know.

The other item that grabbed my attention and did not let go was the blush/highlighter/eyeshadow in Fantasy. For starters it is just so pretty. I want to look at it all day long. Not only that, but it is so smooth and creamy! I can't wait to use it on my face. However, I think I might start by using it as an eyeshadow and then go from there. I'm not sure that I'm brave enough to use it as a highlighter just yet, because it's quite rosy in its tone and that is a little out of my comfort zone when it comes to highlighters (as a reference, I usually use The Balm's Mary-Lou Manizer highlighter). I can't wait to shove it all over my eyes though!

My mum showed an interest in the shampoo and conditioner so I'll pass those onto her, and I have a friend who I think would love those press on nails, so I'll give those to her to try out as they're not really my style. All in all though I'm really pleased with this box!

Look how pretty the swatches are!!! That 3-in-1 is simply amazing *insert all the heart eyes*. If you would like to drool over this box for yourself, you can order one on Lust Have It's website here - and don't forget to use my code SAMINDIGO1 so that you can save $5 off your first box! Now I'm going to go and continue obsessing over that powder...

"This box was sent to me for consideration, however all opinions are my own. This is NOT a sponsored post.

Lust Have It: March Box

Another month means another Lust Have It box arriving on my doorstep! It's always exciting to see what products will be included in the box, but unfortunately the March box missed the mark for me. I'm sure many people loved all their items, but the ones I received were simply things I just wouldn't really use. That happens sometimes, and it's all part of the fun, so I don't mind having a few misses here are there - because the great boxes absolutely make up for it! 

What was in the box...

1. Be a Bombshell eyeliner in Radiance, $20 (full size)
2. Sebamed liquid face & body wash 50ml sample, full size 300ml for $14.95 (sample size)
3. Glazel Visage matte eyeshadow in S40, $15 (full size)
4. Jersey Shore Cosmetics anti-aging whole body balm, $20 (full size)
5. Ruby eyeliner slanted brush, $22.40 (full size)

The standouts for me...

Even though this box contained mostly full sized products - which is a good thing - they simply weren't shades or items that I could see myself using regularly/would have gone out and bought myself. The two items that stood out the most was the anti-aging body balm (that looks like a lip balm) and the eyeliner brush. The balm is multi-purpose and is all natural and organic which is so nice to see. It's the type of thing I'd keep by my bed or in my handbag and would reach for it whenever my skin, hands, lips, etc are feeling dry. The eyeliner brush looks really lovely too. The hairs and synthetic and really soft, so I can't wait to give it a go because I don't own many brushes, if any at all, that are like this. 

The rest of the items in this box will be passed onto family or friends because they just aren't suited to me, but that's alright. I'm sure they'll get plenty of love from someone! 

If this box looks like something you'd love to receive then pop over to the Lust Have It website here and use my code SAMINDIGO1 for $5 off your first box - bargain! Or sign up in time for next months box (which will be this month now), and join in on the fun and anticipation over which lovely things we'll receive. 

*This box was sent to me for consideration, however all opinions are my own. This is NOT a sponsored post. 

Lust Have It: February Box

If I thought last months box was exciting, it was only to prepare me for a whole new level of excitement over this months box. For the February box, Lust Have It hinted that some products from The Body Shop would be included, and I could not wait to see what they were. As it turns it, there was not only three products from The Body Shop in my box, but also some other really amazing products too! This months box was a standout one, and I urge you to get your hands on one while you still can (do so here, and read on until the end to get my code for $5 off your first box!). 

What was in the box...

1. Be a Bombshell mascara in Nightfall, $21 (full size)
2. Lanolips Everyday Hand Balm 120mL, $22.95 (full size)
3. Mellow Cosmetics Matte lipstick in Candy Floss, $18 (full size)
4. The Body Shop Oils of Life Facial Oil 7mL sample, full size 30mL for $54.95 (sample size)
5. The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream 15mL sample, full size 50mL for $24.95 (sample size)
6. The Body Shop Italian Summer Fig EDT 1.5mL sample, full size 50mL for $36.95 (sample size)
7. Garnier Fructis Full and Luscious shampoo and conditioner 10mL samples, full size 250mL for $5.95 (sample size)

The standouts for me...

Honestly, the whole box was a standout! The only thing was the lipstick isn't really the right shade for me, but I'm sure I can pass it on to someone who'll love it. As for everything else, I know I'll get use out of it all. I love trying new mascaras so I can't wait to see what this one is like. I also love skincare, and have been wanting to try a new facial oil so that has worked out well. As for the vitamin e moisture cream, I might have to wait until the colder months when my skin is a bit drier in order to get use out of that, because my skin is usually more on the oily side. The fragrance that was included smells so lovely. Just as the name would suggest, it smells like I would imagine Italy to smell like in the summer - it's divine! So creamy, but fresh at the same time. The Lanolips Hand Balm also excites me greatly because I try to use a hand cream every night because I can suffer with really dry hands sometimes, and this one looks wonderful and I've heard really positive reviews on it - and apparently it has won multiple awards too! 

I couldn't be happier with this months box and I cannot wait to start using all my new treats! If you want to get your hands on this box before it sells out then you can do so here, and don't forget to use my code - SAMINDIGO1 - in order to receive $5 off your first box. If there was ever a time to try Lust Have It, it's definitely now! 

*This box was sent to me for consideration, however all opinions are my own. This is NOT a sponsored post. 

Lust Have It: January Box

When this months box arrived on my doorstep I couldn't have been more excited! Why? Because I knew that it included a micellar water. I'm crazy, I know, but I just have a thing for micellar waters. They are the lazy girls best friend when it comes to skincare. Now, I don't recommend using it for everything, but it is great to take your makeup off before you use a proper cleanser, and it's also great to use in the morning to give your skin a quick cleanse and refresh before applying toner and moisturiser. That's how I use them anyway. I'm a big fan of the one from Garnier, so I was excited to see how this measured up. But more on that in a minute, let's get into the box.

What was in the box...

1. Unani Micellar Water 200mL, $22.50 (full size)
2. Hikari Blush in Sun-Kissed, $21 (full size) - unfortunately mine was smashed on arrival, but that's okay. These things happen. As I receive these boxes complimentary I'm not going to ask for a replacement, but I know they are more than happy to replace broken products. 
3. SkinYoga Almond & Orange Face Scrub 5g sample, full size is 50g for $24 (sample size)
4. Hikari Lip Crayon in Amour, $18 (full size)
5. SkinYoga Sandalwood & Saffron Face Mask 5g sample, full size is 50g for $24 (sample size)

The standouts for me...

Once again it was the skincare products that came out on top for me. I'm just really having a moment with skincare right now and Lust Have It have been including some great products on that front in their boxes lately. The Unani micellar water is lovely to use. It cleanses well and doesn't leave your skin feeling tight, dry, and stripped of moisture. However, it is fragranced, so that is something to bear in mind if your skin doesn't react well to fragrance in products. I haven't had a chance to use the face scrub and face mask from SkinYoga yet, but I cannot wait to! The ingredients are so natural and healthy, you could literally eat them - but I'd say it's probably best that you don't! It's always a good feeling when you understand what ingredients are in the products that you're using, and these ones would cause no worries to you at all. Prepare to see a post in the future once I've been able to use them a few times because I have such high expectations. 

Like usual, I might pass on the lip crayon to one of my friends because I probably don't need another red lipstick and I know they'll love it. If this box interests you, then be sure to check out their website here so order one for yourself. You can also use my code 'SAMINDIGO1' in order to get $5 off you first box! Until next time...

*This box was sent to me for consideration, however all opinions are my own. This is NOT a sponsored post. 

Lust Have It: December Box

Apologies that I've been slack with putting these reviews up lately, I'm doing my best to get on top of them in order to get up to date. I'm also slightly changing the way I do these reviews in that instead of talking through each product, I'm going to give an overview of what was in the box, and then talk through the standout items for me. So, let's see what was in this months box shall we...

What was in the box...

1. Naobay Moisturising Peeling Brightening Facial Scrub 100mL, $27 (full size)
2. Orchid from Paradise Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 40mL, $15-20 (full size)
3. Essenzza Fuss Free Naturals Micellar Cleansing Wipes, $2.25 (sample size, 8 wipes)
4. Be a Bombshell Eyeshadow Quad in Sydney, $22 (full size)
5. Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil, $24.50 (full size)

The standouts for me...

The facial peel and hand cream were definitely the standouts for me because I know that I'll get a lot of use out of them. I love a good scrub, so I can't wait to try this one some more. It smells really fresh and has a milky consistency while little granules throughout in order to provide the exfoliation. It isn't too abrasive on the skin and leaves you feeling so smooth and soft after use. The hand cream smells so floral and lovely and nourishes your hands well. It's the perfect little size to just pop in your handbag while you're out and about. I can't stand having dry hands, so this kind of thing is always an essential for me. 

Overall I feel like this box had some quality items in it. As for the few things I know I probably won't use, I'll be able to pass them onto one of my friend who will get use out of it, so nothing's lost. To be fair, I would have been chuffed with just getting that facial scrub and hand cream, so the other things were just a nice little bonus. 

If you're interested in signing up to receive a box full of goodies straight to your door each month, then you can do so here. Don't forget to enter my code 'SAMINDIGO1' at the checkout to get $5 off your box! 

*This box was sent to me for consideration, however all opinions are my own. This is NOT a sponsored post. 

Zoella Beauty Treats

Once again, Zoe has brought out some more incredible products that I just had to get my hands on. It's still so crazy to me that I own many of her actual products, when I remember many years ago just reading her blog and watching her videos, and now this! It's surreal. With each new batch of products that Zoe releases she steps up the quality. You can really see that she learns as she goes and strives for improvement - which does not go unnoticed. This is only a small haul, because I couldn't spend too much money this time around, but couldn't resist these few bits. 

I'll start with the Two Balmy Lip Balm Duo. This is part of her limited edition Christmas range, so grab it while you can. The super cute set includes two lip balms that have such a beautiful Christmassy design, and are in tins, which makes them feel that little bit more special. They are each a different scent and colour. The red tin is vanilla cream and is a coral/red shade, and smells very sweet and lovely - it's a really nice vanilla scent, not too over the top. The green tin is sweet mint and is a nude/pink shade, and smells like candy canes which is amazing! They both smell like Christmas and will provide you with either a hint of colour, or a lot, depending on how much you decide to build it up. I am so impressed with these lip balms and I know I'll be getting a lot of use out of them. 

Next is the Fairest of Them All Travel Pass & Compact Mirror. This is another one from her limited edition Christmas range. I'm not entirely sure what prompted me to buy this, I think it was probably that I've always wanted a travel card holder (strange, I know!). Plus it's a rose gold/copper colour, so you know, I couldn't resist. While the mirror is sharp in its reflection (not cloudy), it is a bit angled in its placement, so the reflection isn't completely straight. Hopefully that made sense! It's not the worst thing, but just makes your eyes feel a little funny when looking into it for too long. Other than that, I love this and can't wait to look so stylish when using it. 

Lastly is the Blissful Mistful Solid Fragrance. This is part of her permanent collection and has the same scent as the first lot of products that she released. Unfortunately they don't ship glass bottles overseas so I was never able to buy the spray version, so had to opt for this instead. I've never used a solid fragrance before, but I thought it would be a nice thing to have in my handbag. Plus I really love the tin it's in - it's so cute and Christmassy and pretty. It'll look nice in my handbag and even nicer pulling it out to use. I just hope it doesn't melt! Not sure how these things usually go, so fingers crossed. 

I'm once again wowed by Zoe's products and cannot wait to use them! Also, props to Zoe for choosing not to test on animals. That makes me feel even better about using them. If you live in Australia like I do, then the best place to get her products is from FeelUnique, and they're currently on a 3 for 2 deal - so hurry in and grab a bargain! 

Lust Have It! September & October Boxes

I've combined the past two months boxes into the one post for one main reason. I haven't loved the past two boxes. Their birthday box from a few months ago was amazing. I wrote a raving post on how impressed I was with the items I received. Sadly, this level of expectation has not been met in the past two boxes - and I hate saying that, but I strive to always keep these posts honest. Instead of talking about all the products that I haven't really loved, I'm going to summarise the two boxes, and then gush about the one product that stood out among the rest. 

September Box (top two pictures)

The standout item in this box for me was the Designer Brands Twist n Go nail polish remover. I haven't had a chance to use this yet, but I've always wanted to try a nail polish remover pot. This product is vegan and they don't test on animals - which is always great to see! The other items in the box were a lip liner, whitening toothpaste, sample size hair products, lip tint stick, and a sample tea bag. Sadly, just run of the mill products, nothing too memorable for me. In saying that though, the toothpaste and hair products will come in handy whenever I travel. As for the lip products, I'll be passing them on to friends who I know will appreciate them more than I could. 

October Box (bottom three pictures)

I did like the look of this box a bit better than the month before. It included an oil based hair treatment, nail polish, eyeshadow quad, sample moisturiser, sample tea, chocolate, and a highlighter. Even though I have oily hair, and I still plan to try out the hair treatment because I've never used anything like that before - so my hair could probably use the treatment! The nail polish will be passed on to my mum, and I will also be passing the eyeshadow quad onto friends - I'm just not game enough to wear that shade of blue. The one item that impressed and excited me the most and made me forget about all the products I didn't love, was the highlighter. I've been on the hunt for a good highlighter for quite some time now, but haven't found one that I really loved, until this arrived on my doorstep. It packs some serious glow, but there is no glitter to be seen. It's also Australian made, vegan, cruelty free, and contains natural ingredients - YAY! 

I'm hoping that next months box will go back to being amazing, but overall I can't complain. I am so blessed to get the opportunity to try these boxes and review them for you all, and that in itself is good enough. Plus, did I mention how much I love that highlighter! 

*This box was sent to me for consideration, however all opinions are my own. This is not a sponsored post. 

Drool-Worthy Products from Makeup Revolution

A couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon a photo of a blush/bronzer/highlighter palette on Tumblr and knew immediately that I needed to get my hands on one. I did a quick Google search and managed to find it and place an order. It's the Makeup Revolution Golden Sugar Blush Palette. While browsing the site I also picked up the Redemption Palette Iconic 3, which is an eyeshadow palette. Both are very affordable, with the blush palette being £6 and the eyeshadow palette being £4 - what bargains! Annoyingly there was a shipping fee of £7.95 because I live in Australia, but it was well worth it. 

For starters, both palettes are visually stunning. Not only are the colours themselves really beautiful, but so is the packaging. It's made of plastic, but the rose gold accents add that touch of luxury. I'll start off with the blush palette. This includes 8 shades - one being a highlight, 5 being blush colours, and 2 bronze/contour shades. 7 of the 8 are shimmery, with the contour style shade being matte. They are decently pigmented and give that healthy and glowing look to the skin. They blend out nicely and aren't anything too dramatic or disco ball-esque. I'm all for the mineralised 'Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes' style of blush that are everywhere at the moment, and if that's your kind of thing then you simply can't go wrong with this palette. Plus it comes with a very decent sized mirror which makes it perfect for travelling. 

The eyeshadow palette is clearly meant to be inspired by the Urban Decay Naked Palette, and as far as dupes go, this one is pretty darn good. It boasts a total of 12 shades, including both shimmer and matte, all of which are nicely pigmented and blendable. They also lasted all night on my oily lids, so that makes it a winner in my books! Something that I really love about this palette is the variety of looks that you can do. The possibilities seem endless. It offers lighter, more pink shades, as well as deeper plum/purple shades. This is the perfect day to night palette with a pink theme throughout the shades. In other words, I am totally all about this palette for the springtime. 

From memory these took a little over two weeks to arrive, and they arrived in perfect condition. For the price, these are absolute steals and I'm so pleased I picked them up. If you've wanted to get your hands on those blushes from Hourglass or an Urban Decay Naked palette but don't want to pay the hefty price tag, then definitely have a look at the range from Makeup Revolution (their website is here) because you will no doubt find something that's right up your street! 

Lust Have It! August Box | Happy Birthday LHI

I'm just going to come out and say it from the get-go. This is probably the best beauty box I've received thus far. I don't just mean the best Lust Have It box, but the best beauty box in general. Lust Have It are celebrating their birthday this month and the quality of items I received just reached a whole new level. My favourite thing about beauty boxes is when they include items I've never heard of/things I wouldn't normal buy - and this one did just that. Let me start off by saying that this months box included 5 full size items which make the box worth more than $80 - and the price of the box is only $19.95 (or you can get $5 off your first box with my code SAMINDIGO1). I am so, so, so impressed with this months box, so let's get into what was included. 

First we have the Red Carpet Kolour Body Glow in Medium ($49.95). This is essentially a luminous body lotion that has colour pigments within the formula to give you that healthy and glowing look. It seems like it's almost like fake tan, but not as intense. In order words, this product is right up my street. I'm the kind of girl that wants to look healthy and sun-kissed but too intimidated by fake tan to use it. I'm rather excited to give this a go, especially since we've just come into spring. 

Next up is the Reed Orange and Poppy Seed Scrub ($7.50). Body scrubs are some of my all time favourite products to use, and this one not only smells divine, but also contains all natural ingredients. I've had a little browse of their website and they sell some products that look amazing, so depending on how I get on with this scrub, I can definitely see myself trying some more things from them. They look like an independent brand and it makes me so happy that LHI have included a brand like this in their box. What good exposure and a way for them to get their name out there! 

Then we have two products from Mellow Cosmetics, the Baked Eyeshadow in Olive ($9.50) and the Mineral Auto Twist Liner in Navy ($8). I've never heard of this brand before, but the pigmentation of these two products are very decent and they look like good quality - especially for the cheaper price tag. These are two colours that I wouldn't usually go for, but I'm happy that they were included in my box because it gives me a chance to try them out. And who knows, I might end up loving them. 

Last, but certainly not least, is the Ulta3 Volume & Length Mascara in Black ($6.95). According to the little product card that was included in my box, this is a newly released product. I find it quite rare to see new products included in subscription boxes, so the fact that they have included one is great. I'm a sucker for mascara, so I cannot wait to give this one a go. It looks as though the formula contains little fibres for thickening the lashes, so I'm expecting good things from this one. 

All in all I couldn't be happier with this box. What a lovely assortment of products they've included, and they are all things that I can see myself getting a lot of use out of. If I were you, I'd hurry onto LHI's website and order one of these boxes for yourself before they run out - you can do that here (and don't forget about my code for $5 off!). Now I'm off to test out these products and get overly excited in anticipation for next months box...

*This box was sent to me for consideration, however all opinions are my own. This is not a sponsored post. 

Lust Have It! | July Box

Can I just make it known from the get-go that I am SO impressed with this months box! You definitely get your moneys worth in this box - and more. I'm just going to jump straight into the products because I'm so excited about them all!

The item I was most excited for was the Be a Bombshell 'The One Stick' (full size, RRP $24) in the shade 'Southern Belle'. This was the item that we got to choose which shade we wanted, and I picked the more coral toned pink out of the two options. Think of this as being like a NARS Matte Multiple. You can apply this to your lips, cheeks, eyelids, or wherever you fancy. I don't have many corals in my collection, which was why I picked this shade. I really love the colour and the texture of it is smooth and creamy. I'm very curious to see how well it lasts on both the lips and cheeks, because sometimes it can be hard to find a product that lasts well on both. I can see myself reaching for this product more and more as the warmer months roll around. 

The other lip product I received in this months box was the Be a Bombshell Lip Gloss (full size, RRP $21) in the shade 'Taupeless'. I do have to admit that I wasn't totally blown away by the colour, but I don't really have any peachy-nudes in my collection, so it will be a good colour to have. I do find lip glosses to be quite sticky sometimes, so hopefully this one isn't too bad - but I'll have to test it out a bit and report back. 

The last make up item was the Hikari Eyeshadow Quad (full size, RRP $22.50) in 'Halle' which includes the shades Almond, Champagne, Majestic and Brownie. The colour pigmentation isn't too bad, and I do really like the shades I received. Particularly the bottom right hand corner, which is a peachy/golden sort of shade. I have been on the hunt for a shade like this for quite some time now, so I'm very pleased to finally have one! 

The skincare item that stood out to me the most was the Racinne Ultimate Aqua Blanc Concentrate (full size, RRP $51). From what I understand, this is a concentrate/serum type of product that you use as a treatment after toning and before moisturising. The box says that this product instantly energises skin cells, promotes blood circulation and removes dead skin cells, which further regenerates healthy and translucent skin. This type of product is totally up my street, but as I've only just started using it I haven't seen any results just yet. 

The last item was the Paula's Choice Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum (deluxe sample size, full size retails for $52). While I don't yet have to worry about repairing wrinkles, I do have some dark spots, which this product claims to also target. I haven't tried this out yet, but I am keen to in order to see what difference it makes. Although it isn't full size, it is a very decent sample size which is great to see. 

There was also a bonus item which was some sample sachets of the Garnier Fructis Full and Luscious shampoo and conditioner. Sachets don't particularly excite me, but they come in handy for travelling or if you've run out of shampoo and desperately need to wash your hair. 

As I mentioned before, I am so impressed with this months box. I feel like Lust Have It are just getting better and better, and I'm excited to see what next months box will contain. If you like the sound of this box and want to join in on the fun, you can check out their website and sign up here. Also be sure to use the code 'SAMINDIGO1' at the checkout to receive $5 off your first box! Now I'm off to play around with these products and get overly excited in anticipation over next months box...

*This product was sent to me for consideration, but all opinions are my own. This is not a sponsored post.