Lust Have It Eco Edition

Here is my Lust Have It Eco Box.  While I was doing some research as to which beauty box to subscribe to, I read a lot of criticisms of LHI.  I cannot vouch for their monthly boxes, but this inaugural Eco Box is fantastic.  I am hoping the quality level will last for the next quarter.

Got to love opening these boxes

The products were placed in this....

The items!

Lady Lya Eye Liner, $20
This is a bright blue liner and I love it!  I prefer blue eye liners when it comes to the coloured ones.  I am very glad I received an eye liner rather than the lip liner.  I don't feel any need for the latter.

Avado Exfoliant, 100mL $14.99
 I haven't had a chance to use this yet, but I like that it has avocado in it.  Plus, it's made in Tassie.  I enjoy exfoliants because you can feel the cleansing.

Live Clean Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Treatment, 110mL $19.95
Today was the first day I tried this.  First impression was that it really did smooth my hair.  I suffer from frizz and this legitimately seemed to control them.  It definitely does not take a lot.

Burts Bee Lip Shimmer in Rhubarb, $12.95
 I'm American.  I have loved Burts Bee for as long as I can remember.  I'm glad to finally have some here in Aus.  The colour is really flattering and the smell delicious.

Sranrom Body Lotion, 200mL $30
I have a fair bit of respect from my recently, brief encounters with this brand.  My partner received some body wash in his Men's Bellabox and now I have some lotion to play with.  The smell is really pleasing, though I cannot pin point what the smell is.  I'm not a big lotion fan, but it does feel light and refreshing on the skin.

Kosmea Radiance 24/7 Youth Boost, 20mL $39.95
I was skeptical putting this on my skin.  I have combination/oily skin already and putting oil on it seemed counter-intuitive.  However, I gave it a chance.  It was okay for a first go.  Initially, I did not like the feel on my skin.  After it set in, it did feel better.  I think the next go I have, I will put even less drops on so it will fully sink into my skin.

Wicked Wix Organix Baby Jar Candle, 340g $34.95
I love candles.  I love how they make a home feel lived in.  This candle is amazing.  It's Sandalwood and Lime scented, which is such a wonderful combination.  I don't want to burn it, it smells that good.

This was my first Eco Box and I would say it was a success.  I am certainly looking forward to my next one in a couple months' time.

Have you tried any of these products? 

Beauty Boxes: Men's Edition

I was late getting into the beauty box craze and I am currently awaiting my first box.  After much deliberation, I decided on subscribing to Bellabox.  However, after seeing reviews of Lust Have It (LHI) Eco Box, I have also subscribed to that.  Again, anxiously waiting that box as well.

As a result of my interest in these boxes, I have also convinced my partner to sign up to one.  We went with Bellabox's Mens' Edition.  Of course, that arrived before any of mine.  Karma. 

Opening the Mens' Bellabox

We were both surprised to see how much was in it.  Definitely worth the $30 fee.  It was sweet being exposed to new brands and products, which makes me want my box even more.

All the items in the box

Here is a list of everything that was in this quarterly installment:

• Carmex Moisturising Lip Balm Squeeze Tube, 10g---This was full size and has a retail value of $5.99
• Z Zegna Eau de Toilette, 1.2g---Full size (100mL) retails for $110
• American Crew Precision Shave Gel, 7.4mL---Full size (150mL) retails for $24.90
• Lancome Men Age Fight Anti-Age Perfecting Fluid, 1mL---Full size (100mL) retails for $110
• USPA Supernatural Men's Sandalwood Cleanser, 30mL---Full size (250mL) retails for $28.95
• USPA Supernatural Men's Bambusa Facial Scrub, 30mL---Full size (150mL) retails for $34
• Faulding Multi Mens Energy Formula, 60 Tablets---This is full size and retails for $14.99
• Bioderma Sebium Foaming Gel, 10mL---Full size (200mL) retails for $24.95
• Bioderma Sebium AKN Purifying Corrective Care, 5mL---Full size (30mL) retails for $24.95
• Avene Soothing Moisture Mask, 5mL---Full size (50mL) retails for $38.95
• Nivea for Men Skin Energy Face Wash Q10, 15mL---Full size (75mL) retails for $7.99
• Nivea for Men Skin Energy Moisturiser Q10, 15mL---Full size (50mL) retails for $13.87
• Emerginc Multi-Fruit Cleanser, 3mL---Full size (240mL) retails for $63
• Emerginc Protocell Face Cream, 3mL---Full size (50mL) retails for $140
• Sranrom Shower Gel, 75mL---Full size (200mL) retails at $22

My partner has tried a fair few of these already and has some winners and losers and in-betweeners. 

Winners:

• Carmex Lip Balm (He now uses this daily.  I am stunned.)
• Z Zegna (He really likes it, but I find it slightly over-powering.  I'm trying to introduce fragrances to him now since he is keen on getting one)
• Nivea Moisturiser (Smells nice and 'it feels like it works,' according to him)
• Sranrom Shower Gel (Smells really good, environmentally friendly)
• USPA Supernatural Men's Sandalwood Cleanser (He really likes it and I like it because he now cleans his face)

In-betweeners:

•  Nivea Face Wash (Not as good as other things.  Nothing special)

Losers:

• American Crew Precision Shave Gel (Smell didn't work for him neither did the feel of it)
• Emerginc Multi-Fruit Cleanser (Smell really bad and not as good as the other cleansers included)

I will update again once more products are tried and tested. 

Again, I'm really looking forward to getting my own box this month and my partner is slightly sad that he has to wait until December-ish to get his next box.