Benefit Porefessional Pro Balm, sample size 7.5ml.
This was the first thing I saw when I opened the box, and I was highly excited! I have a problem with large pores, and all the beauty blogs are raving about this primer. I have a suspicion that I might be happier with my makeup application if only I could find the right primer, so I'm definitely going to give this a go. It's in an adorable flip-open cardboard holder with tips on it as well.
Benefit Total Moisture Face Cream, sample size 3.5ml.
Another Benefit product! Yay! I can't afford to buy Benefit products normally - the joy of beauty boxes means I can still try them. Apparently this contains tri-radiance complex and mango butter. Sounds nice!
Conscience time: Benefit is a U.S. brand. It tests on animals where required by law.
Pure Fiji Coconut Milk and Honey Body Butter, sample size, est. 50ml.
I have so many body moisturisers! I'm kind of glad this is a sample size and not a full-size, I have to admit. The smell is subtle but lovely, so I'm sure I'll enjoy using it.
Sally Hansen Colour Quick Chrome Fast-Dry Nail Colour in Red Chrome, full size pen.
Nail pens are nothing new, but I don't doubt the quality of Sally Hansen products. I swatched the colour on a piece of paper and it's a light, bright metallic red. Definitely a toe-colour for me! (i.e. too bright to get away with wearing to work.) It does seem to dry fast (on the paper).
Conscience time: Sally Hansen is a U.S. company. It doesn't test on animals.
Be In Awe Vimala Gentle Cleanser, sample sachets 3ml x 2.
Be In Awe Shaanta Night Balm, sample size 5ml.
I'm intrigued by their catchline 'ancient wisdom encapsulated'. The range is based on Ayurvedic principles. I'm more of a modern technology girl, myself. I like it when I'm given more than one product from the range: if something was wonderful or terrible, you have a better idea if it's a one-off or not. I look forward to trying these out.
Conscience time: Be In Awe is not tested on animals.
Fan Di Fendi Fragrance, sample sachet.
The fragrance came in a sample sachet which I'm guessing has some kind of towelette inside? In that case, it's only good for one application, which is a little disappointing. I want to save it for a special occasion, but if I don't like the smell, then do I have to wear it to my birthday party??
Conscience time: Fendi is owned by Unilever, which do test on animals.
Bonus: Olea Olive Leaf Drops, 4 lozenges.
I swear, everything has olive leaf in it now! These lozenges also have manuka honey and antioxidants, so they're good for colds. I really need them right now! I bet they taste better than Strepsils as well. ツ
Conscience time: Olea Olive Leaf is owned by Comvita, the N.Z. mob I got some products from a few boxes back. The olive grove is in Queensland, though. They don't test on animals.
Summary: Bella Box have come up with a big box this month - it contains 8 products! I was impressed to see a brand new product, the Benefit Porefessional, which shows that Bella Box keep up with current trends. The value of the box was quite good. It was heavy on the skin care side of things, and not really any makeup except for the primer. Skin care is my favourite, so I'm not complaining, but some others might not like it so much. The Olea Lozenges were the quirky but appropriate bonus that Bella Box are starting to be known for. Overall, I approve of this box heartily. Now I'm gonna have a cup of tea!
Total Value: $63.23. Cost of Box: $15.00. Benefit: $48.23.
Rating: 9/10
