Well folks, here we are. My last Bellabox first impressions for 2021! And this month’s box is quite literally bursting with goodies. Seriously, the lid wasn’t sitting properly on my box when I got it. So, let’s have a peek at what I scored this month!
MAYBELLINE SUPERSTAY INK CRAYON in LIVE ON THE EDGE – $19.95
Our hero product for this month, we all got to pick from three shades from the criminally underrated SuperStay Ink Crayon line. I chose Live on the Edge, which can best be described as a dark red toned brown. But all three shades that were available were truly gorgeous! I do genuinely love these pencils. I have a few already and the formula is so smooth and comfortable and insanely long wearing. Get on these!
YOU CAN FIND MAYBELLINE AT – Chemist Warehouse, Priceline
SWISSE BEAUTY MANUKA HONEY DETOXIFYING CLAY MASK – $21.99
When I saw that we were getting a full sized Manuka Honey Clay mask in this month’s box, I got super excited! I’ve had quite a few samples of this mask in the past. But I’ve never had the full size. It’s a banger of a mask from what I remember. It’s base is white kaolin and charcoal, which will help pull impurities from the skin. But the Manuka honey helps heal any active blemishes. And seeing as I’m back on the mask wearing grind, this rocked up at the perfect time.
YOU CAN FIND SWISSE BEAUTY AT – Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, www.swisse.com.au
SWISSE BEAUTY REVITALISING EYE CREAM – $16.99
Gotta say, I love seeing Swisse in my box! This one however, I might pass onto my mum. I already have this one (full disclosure, it was sent in PR) and it’s a fab eye cream. It’s very light and it soaks into the skin quickly.
YOU CAN FIND SWISSE BEAUTY AT – Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, www.swisse.com.au
NUDE BY NATURE DAILY MOISTURISING LOTION – $39.95
Getting into the samples now, and we have the Daily Moisturising Lotion from Nude By Nature. Now, I believe that Nude By Nature released a fairly sizable skincare collection earlier this year. And I have heard positive buzz about it. So I’m excited to give this a go.
YOU CAN FIND NUDE BY NATURE AT – Big W, Myer, Priceline, Target, Chemist Warehouse
CERAVE HYDRATING CLEANSER – $13.99-$32.99
I’ll keep this brief. The Cerave Hydrating Cleanser is a top tier cleanser for me. It’s my favourite from the drugstore, period. I’ve gotten so many people onto this one (I even recently got my eldest niece to try it). So, this will definitely be used.
YOU CAN FIND CERAVE AT – Chemist Warehouse
ADVANCED COSMETICA ILLUMINATING SERUM – $69.00
Finally, we have the bonus for this month. I still haven’t tried the haircare range that I got a little while ago. But I am intrigued by their skincare. I do wish that it wasn’t called the White Beauty Series, as that makes me think of skin bleaching and all of the racial connotations that comes with. But I’ll let you know!
YOU CAN FIND ADVANCED COSMETICA AT – advancedcosmetica.com.au
And that is it for my Bellabox. And also, this is my last blog post for 2021. I had intended for a foundation review to go up on Friday. But the current Covid mandates here in Queensland have meant that I’ve had to push that review back until further notice. So I’ve made the decision to take a slightly longer break. I want to thank each any every one of you for the support for this year. 2021 has been a rough year all round. But I’ve also experienced so much positivity and growth in my content. And I have you, dear reader, to thank for that. I’ll still be active on Instagram and Twitter. And if all goes well, I’ll have my first post for 2022 live on January 4th.
Cheers, love, Merry Christmas, Happy holidays and let’s hope 2022 is a better one!
Emily xo