Lust Have It! March Box

Late as per usual!  Hahaha!!  Lust Have It is an Australian subscription box service.

A combination of skincare and makeup in this one.

Glazel Visage Single Matte Eyeshadow - Colour S40.
Full Size: $15 (3gm)

GIMME A PROPER NAME!!!  How I can tell people my awesome purple eyeshadow is S40?  Why not Sassy Grape?  

It seems a little chalky and pale... I'm not sure if I love this colour or not.

Be A Bombshell Eyeliner - Bling Bling
Full Size: $20

This colour is quite pretty.  The formula is kinda waxy and it drags a little.  

Jersey Shore Cosmetics - Anti Aging Whole Body Balm
Full Size: $20 (0.15oz)

Still not 100% sure how to use this.  Do I rub it straight on?  Do I rub it in my hands first and then apply it?  It smells good though.

Ruby Eye Liner Slanted Brush
Full Size: $22.40

You can never have too many brushes!   This would be amazing for applying a gel liner or using to apply a liquid liner.

Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash
Full Size: $14.95 (300ml).  Sample: $2.49 (50ml)

I've used Sebamed before.  It smells like clean soap (is that even a smell?).
I think I had issues with it not getting my face as clean as I would like, but I've been wearing less makeup because of summer, so lets see if it has a better chance at working on some clearer skin.



Eye look using the shadow, liner and brush from this bag.

Why is my eye so red?  I have no idea.  


Total (usuable) value: $79.89
Cost of box: $19.95

Totally worth it, even if you just got it for the brush!.

We also got a $35 Hello Fresh voucher, but because I'm not in Australia, I can't use it. 




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Womans box provided by Lust Have It on a monthly basis for review purposes.  All opinions are my own.

LUST HAVE IT!!! Feb box

The February box has been pretty good!

We have a good mix of things in here!  

Be A Bombshell Mascara
Full Size: $21

Nothing wrong with a basic black mascara.  This one has a volumising formula, which is good if you have thin lashes. The brush helps to distribute product onto all the lashes, and it builds up nicely.

One eye with mascara, one eye without mascara.  

My brows just can't be tamed.  

Used the Unani Micellar water from a previous box to remove it - I love how cleanly it comes off with one pass.

Mellow Matte Lipstick - Candy Floss
Full Size: $18

I wore this a couple times when I was going out.  I'm loving the bright barbie pink and love that it's more cool-toned.  

Got a bunch of compliments while I was wearing it.

I expect a matte product to set with a more matte finish than this gives.  It has a semi-matte appearance to me, and isn't transfer-proof like I expect matte lipsticks to be.  

It is a really pretty colour though.

Lanolips Everyday Hand Balm
Full size: $22.95 (50ml)

Gorgeous product.  I love the smell, I love the texture, I love the absorption... there is something about lanolin being so close to human oils that just makes it really effective.

The rose scent is a little strong though - I put it on next to a workmate and she started sneezing because of the smell.  

(No bottle shot?  I left it in a friends car before I got the chance to take photos.  As soon as I get it back, I'll update with a bottle shot!)

The Body Shop Oils of Life Facial Oil
Full size: $54.95 (30ml).  Sample: $12.83 (7ml)

How do you use this?  I put a couple drops into my fingers and dotted it over my face and neck, but it just felt.... weird.  Greasy, oily and shiny.  I tried to rub it in but I just wasn't feeling it.

It smells good though - very soothing and calming.  I think it's the camellia and rosehip.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream
Full Size: $24.95 (50ml).  Sample: $7.49 (15ml)

Ahhh, a cream I can get behind.  It smells good, it feels good, a little goes a long way... 
It absorbed quickly into my skin and left it feeling soft.  Does what it says on the container, so happy with it.

The Body Shop Italian Summer Fig Eau De Toilette
Full Size: $36.95 (50ml).  Sample: $1.11 (1.5ml)

This could go either way.

It smells exactly like figs - which is good if you are really into figs.  
By itself, its ok.  Doesn't overpower, fades out nicely, has a light finish.  
Just don't combine it with ANYTHING else.  

I tried it with the Lanolips hand cream and I smelt like an old lady.
I tried it with a honey based hand cream and it was just too sickly sweet.  

I wonder if moving the perfume to the neck and leaving the lotion on the hands would make a difference, but I think the fig would be too close to my nose and I'd end up hating it.

Still on the fence about this.

Garnier Fructis Full and Luscious Shampoo & Conditioner
Full Size: $5.95 (250ml).  Sample: 10ml ($0.23)

The only good use of foil packets like these is to put them into a travel bag.  They're good for an weekend trip somewhere or taking in your handbag if you know you're not going to be home for a few days.  




Total cost of the box:  $19.95.
Total value this month:  $83.84

Totally worth it.

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Lust Have It supplies me a box every month as part of their affiliate program.  All opinions are my own.

Lust Have It: December!!

I had been delaying this post because we were missing a hand cream, and told it would arrive in the January box.

Well, Jan box is here, and no hand cream.

So here we go!

 Naobay Moisturising Peeling Brightening Facial Milk Scrub
Full Size: $27 (100ml)

Wow, they really tried to cram ALL of the words into this one, didn't they!

Things that say peeling always scare me.  Apparently the "peeling" is because of the lactose in the milk.
I haven't tried it.  I'm scared.

Zeus

Not for sale.  Just for cuddles.

Be A Bombshell Eyeshadow Quad - Sydney

Full Size: $22

We were meant to get either "London" or "Shanghai".  I think I like these colours more!

The bronze and silver have some serious shine to them.

Swatches on bare skin in the order of the quad.  

The metallics have a great pop, but the two other colours are a little chalky.

Sorry for the shadow.  I used the four colours.  The brown in the crease, the white as a base, and the metallics in the inner and outer corners.  

I also used the chella highlighting stick under the brow.

I tried to use the darker brown colour as a liner by following the directions and putting the tip of my brush into water and then into the shadow, but when it was dry, it had a very pale chalky finish, so didn't really work as intended.

Used a plain black eyeliner instead.

I have very hooded eyes.

Essenzza Fuss Free Naturals
Micellar Mini Wipes
$2.25 (Is this a full size mini or just a sample?  I don't know.)

Micellar water is the "hit craze" in the makeup industry.  It gets your makeup off in one sweep, and it is meant to be gentle on skin.

I've tried two others before, and these wipes just don't like my eyes.  I feel the burn!
They seem to be way wetter and soapier than putting micellar water from a bottle onto a cotton pad.

90% of me LOVES this brand.  10% of me doesn't like that it stings my eyes.

Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil.
Full Size: $24.50

Not sure what it's made from, but it seems very very creamy.  Blends out nicely and doesn't feel sticky.

If you were really pale, it would totally work as a concealer.  If you're into contouring, it would work as a highlight for your contouring.

 Unblended and blended.

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Total cost is usually $19.95 a month + shipping.
Without the hand cream, we're looking at $75.75 all up.  Thats a decent investment!


Thanks Lust Have It for providing me with boxes every month.  I'm loving them!

Lust Have It July

July box!!

(shuuush, I know its September...)

Lust have it is a monthly subscription service from Australia.  The land of Kangaroos, Drop Bears, and cosmetics.

On with the show!!!

Be A Bomshell The One Stick - Southern Belle
Full Size: $24

For a "one and done" stick, this isn't too bad.  It blends out nicely, has a powder-finish, and isn't overly bright.  I'd suggest layering a lipbalm over the colour if you plan to use it as a lip product, because of this powderyness.

Be A Bombshell Lip Gloss - Sugar Lips
Full Size: $21

Not a fan.  Nope.  I don't like sticky, I don't like the colour, and I'm having trouble liking this one.

If it was a lipstick, I'd like it a million times more.  It's just the sticky!!

Hikari Eyeshadow Quad - Halle
Full Size: $22.50

Halle has 4 shades perfect for creating a smoky natural look.
Almond, Champagne, Majestic and Brownie.

They'd build up nice, but I tend to wear it a little on the sheer side.

Paula's Choice Resist Intensive Wrinkle-Repair Retinol Serum
Full Size: $52 (30ml).  Sample: $ 12.13 (7ml)

Try saying that name 3 times fast!

I haven't used this, and I will probably pass it onto a family member, but how do you do that without seeming insulting?

If anyone out there in blog land wants to try this product, let me know, and I'll give it to you.

Marsk Certified Organic Eyeliner - Pitch Black
Full Size: $33.50

It's a repeat!  But a good one.

I used my last one as a base for duochromatic eyeshadows (like the last one we got from LHI, Marsk's Mudcake), and it's fantastic.

It's not too draggy, and it stays in place for a decent amount of time.
Just your average non-gel-based eyeliner.

Seeing as I didn't need another one yet, I've passed this along to my sister.

Garnier Fructis Shampoo Samples.
Full Size: $5.95 (250ml).  Sample: $0.24 each (10ml)

I'm not sure that this was really worth including as a bonus.

I've used this one before, and it's fine as a shampoo.
Unfortunately, because there is such a small amount, and we all know how long my hair has gotten, this small amount just isn't gonna cut it.




I did a full face makeup with the products - winter/spring lighting is pretty harsh.

 Inika Primer, 2Glo concealer, Beau Box Wonder Powder foundation, Kleancolor Eye Primer, Be A Bombshell Southern Belle blush, Hikari Halle eyeshadow quad, Marsk eyeliner, Be A Bombshell lipgloss.

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 Total cost of the box: $19.95.
Total value of this box: $113.61

So pretty good!  I gave the eyeliner and the lipgloss to my sister, and I've used the blush a couple times, as both lip colour and blush! 


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