I was very excited and couldn't wait for the July Violet Box, and the second it came I was bouncing on my toes to see what was in it. The box was a magnetic flap box with purple ribbon which was different to last month but I think it makes it look so much more luxurious in a sense since its more than just a normal black box. This month there were five products which included two full size products and three samples.
And shall we begin looking at each product more closely? I'm just so excited writing this post because I absolutely love this months box.
1. St Tropez Bronzing Mousse 50ml Sample size
(120ml RRP- $39.95, 240ml RRP - $59.95)
This is a self tanning bronzing mousse which claims to be "easy to apply, velvety mousse that delivers and ultra even tan." Since Australia is in the middle of winter many ladies are whipping out self tanners so they can have that gorgeous summer glow even in the dead of winter. I'm not a self tan type of person, and I pile on the sunscreen during summer to avoid tanning or burning. So even though I don't have any use for this bronzing mousse I think it's a great product to include in the Violet box.
2. Catalina Geo Long and Deep Mascara Full size + refill
RRP $31.50
A lengthening and water resistant mascara, and claimed to be suitable for sensitive eyes containing Vitamins B5 and E which relieves irritation. And GUESS WHAT? It comes with a refill!!! Oh My!!! I couldn't believe it that it was a full size mascara + a full size refill. That's just too good to be true, but yes its true! I cannot wait to start using this mascara and review it for you all.
3. ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss Full Size RRP $18.00
"A reflective shimmering lip gloss that creates a glamarous lacquered effect for the lips. Non-sticky formula glides on evenly leaving your lips with a luscious, long lasting shine and lustre." The lipgloss I received came in Strip Tease, which is a light pink in the tube but when swatched it comes out very sheer. The lip gloss features an inbuilt mirror which definitely comes in handy when applying lip gloss. My only problem is that even though it states that it is a non-sticky formula I find it quite sticky on my lips, I feel like my lips are sticking together and whenever I open my mouth I can feel the stickiness.
4. Aphelia Peony 9+5 Advanced Beautifying Eye Creme Sample size
(15ml RRP $69)
"Contains the most powerful micronised herbal extracts. A daily anti-ageing treatment creme designed for the delicate eye that contains natural multi vitamins and powerful antioxidants to help fight fine lines, reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffy eyes."
A very small sample of Peony eye cream possibly, when I saw the RRP of a 15ml bottle I was shocked at how expensive it was and very happy that a sample was in this month Violet Box. Even though I'm at quite a young age I haven't got many fine lines around my eyes but will be getting Mum to try this and see if it works.
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| Top: Jasper Bottom: Quartz |
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| Top: Quartz Bottom:Jasper |
5. Adorn Cosmetics Eye Create Intensive Shadow, Shade & Eye Create Matte Shadow - two samples
(1.5g RRP $15)
These two little goodies were wrapped in pink tissue paper which made me more excited to see what was wrapped underneath. I received the Intensive shadow in Jasper which is a gorgeous shimmery gold bronze, and the Matte shadow in Quartz which is a matte brown grey. I'm absolutely terrible at trying to describe colour so I've swatched them and you can see it in the picture above. Very happy with these two colours since they do remind me of some of the eyeshadows from Urban Decay Naked Palette.
Absolutely LOVE this month's Violet Box, with two full size products you are getting your money's worth since it does cost $22.95 per month. More expensive than other beauty boxes but this month was very much worth it. On top of the five products there were three promotional codes included for Adorn Cosmetics ($15 gift voucher), Makeup Australia code (30% off foundation) and Aphelia code ($10 off Peony Eyecream).
I will be giving Violet Box another month since I'm very satisfied this month and secretly hoping that there will be a Nail Polish next month!
Can't wait till the next box!
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