Hi Guys!I just received my January Bella Box in the mail this week and was so excited with the contents that I definitely had to write a blog post about it. Don't get me wrong, there is not a magical elixer in here that is going to turn us into Gisele Bündchen but I genuinely like all of the products included this month which is an excellent accomplishment for a beauty subscription service!
(And by the way, in case you have been living in a beauty-free hole for the last 6 months or so: Bella Box is a beauty subscription service that ships 1 box per month to your house filled with 5 hand-picked luxury beauty samples for only $15.00. There are several of these services in Australia and this is one of my favorites.)
January Bella Box Loot
This month's box was focused on natural and organic products as a good way to begin the new year.
Pangea Organics Lip Balm - This gluten-free lip balm features lavender and cardamon oil which have healing and antioxidant effects. It is made in the USA and certified organic. Most importantly it smells lovely (lavender!) and is really soothing on my lips. A closer examination of the ingredient list reveals Hemp Seed Oil which is the main ingredient in my all time favorite Holy Grail lip balm, so it's no wonder that this one is extremely nourishing as well. (Retails for 17.95)
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream - I received a sample sachet size of this treatment cream which is a recent arrival to Australia. It is made for body and face, free from parabens, phthalates and colorants, and is safe for sensitive skin with soothing and hydrating oat kernel flour. (Full Size Retails for 14.95 - bargain!)
Soleo Organics All Natural Sunscreen - I was extra excited about this sunscreen because ever since my face became sensitize to my chemically based SPF that I had been using for over 10 years I have been on the look out for physical blocking sunscreens. This Soleo sunscreen uses zinc as its physical barrier which makes up a huge 22.3% of its composition, but it does not go on white. It is full of lovely sounding organic ingredients including grapeseed oil, green tea and cucumber extract. It is fragrance free, SPF 30+ (the highest rating allowed in Australia) and very water resistant. (24.95 for 80 grams)
SPAroma Organic Soy Candle - This tea-light sized candle made my whole Bella Box smell delicious! It is in the scent lemon myrtle but it smells more like lemon candy. This scent is supposed to rejuvenate and it seriously makes me smile to smell it so I think it works! Once melted, the soybean based candle can be used as a massage oil or body moisturizer. This Australian brand also makes natural deodorants, body balms and candles in other aromatherapy scents. You can buy the candles from Bella Box and their other products here if you are interested. (19.95 for full-sized candle)
La Perla J'aime Parfum - I received 1 sample vial of this perfume and it is a good one. Sexy but not overwhelmingly heavy; I can smell fruit, and musk perfectly blended together. It feels like a very balanced fragrance that is sophisticated but not old. Notes include: bergamot, raspberry, water lily, Egyptian jasmine, amber, patchouli, musk and caramel. (79.00 for 50 ml)
Puretopia Nourish & Repair Hand Cream - I am hand cream obsessed. Strange obsession though it may be for someone in their 20's, I work in a germy environment (who doesn't?) so am constantly washing my hands, and then they need cream after to feel normal again. I used this today at home after having my hands in hot soapy water to do the dishes and clean a bathroom. It was truly moisturizing and nourishing. In fact I like it better than my Aveeno lotion. Contains shea butter, rosehip and jojoba oils, and vitamin E. No silicones, parabens or sulfates. Made in Australia and available from the Puretopia website. (9.95 for 75 ml)
Herban Essentials Towlettes - These cleansing towelettes are made with pure antibacterial essential oils instead of drying alcohol. They come in lemon or orange. (17.50 for 20 towelettes)
Qi Tea - I love green tea! I drink it all the time at work because it gives me a slight caffeine kick without the sugar I need with a latte and I'm hoping to reap some antioxidant benefits in the long term as well. I'm always excited to try a new green tea flavour and in this box I received the Qi Tea Ginko and Detox green teas. The Ginko has flavours of vanilla, caramel, mint and cinnamon and I'm drooling already. (5.20 for 25 tea bags from Woolworths.com.au)
And that rounds up this month's Bella Box. What did you think?
x
Danielle
*I purchased this Bella Box myself*
email contact: fallenangel.yt@gmail.com
Pangea Organics Lip Balm - This gluten-free lip balm features lavender and cardamon oil which have healing and antioxidant effects. It is made in the USA and certified organic. Most importantly it smells lovely (lavender!) and is really soothing on my lips. A closer examination of the ingredient list reveals Hemp Seed Oil which is the main ingredient in my all time favorite Holy Grail lip balm, so it's no wonder that this one is extremely nourishing as well. (Retails for 17.95)
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream - I received a sample sachet size of this treatment cream which is a recent arrival to Australia. It is made for body and face, free from parabens, phthalates and colorants, and is safe for sensitive skin with soothing and hydrating oat kernel flour. (Full Size Retails for 14.95 - bargain!)
Soleo Organics All Natural Sunscreen - I was extra excited about this sunscreen because ever since my face became sensitize to my chemically based SPF that I had been using for over 10 years I have been on the look out for physical blocking sunscreens. This Soleo sunscreen uses zinc as its physical barrier which makes up a huge 22.3% of its composition, but it does not go on white. It is full of lovely sounding organic ingredients including grapeseed oil, green tea and cucumber extract. It is fragrance free, SPF 30+ (the highest rating allowed in Australia) and very water resistant. (24.95 for 80 grams)
SPAroma Organic Soy Candle - This tea-light sized candle made my whole Bella Box smell delicious! It is in the scent lemon myrtle but it smells more like lemon candy. This scent is supposed to rejuvenate and it seriously makes me smile to smell it so I think it works! Once melted, the soybean based candle can be used as a massage oil or body moisturizer. This Australian brand also makes natural deodorants, body balms and candles in other aromatherapy scents. You can buy the candles from Bella Box and their other products here if you are interested. (19.95 for full-sized candle)
La Perla J'aime Parfum - I received 1 sample vial of this perfume and it is a good one. Sexy but not overwhelmingly heavy; I can smell fruit, and musk perfectly blended together. It feels like a very balanced fragrance that is sophisticated but not old. Notes include: bergamot, raspberry, water lily, Egyptian jasmine, amber, patchouli, musk and caramel. (79.00 for 50 ml)
Puretopia Nourish & Repair Hand Cream - I am hand cream obsessed. Strange obsession though it may be for someone in their 20's, I work in a germy environment (who doesn't?) so am constantly washing my hands, and then they need cream after to feel normal again. I used this today at home after having my hands in hot soapy water to do the dishes and clean a bathroom. It was truly moisturizing and nourishing. In fact I like it better than my Aveeno lotion. Contains shea butter, rosehip and jojoba oils, and vitamin E. No silicones, parabens or sulfates. Made in Australia and available from the Puretopia website. (9.95 for 75 ml)
Herban Essentials Towlettes - These cleansing towelettes are made with pure antibacterial essential oils instead of drying alcohol. They come in lemon or orange. (17.50 for 20 towelettes)
Qi Tea - I love green tea! I drink it all the time at work because it gives me a slight caffeine kick without the sugar I need with a latte and I'm hoping to reap some antioxidant benefits in the long term as well. I'm always excited to try a new green tea flavour and in this box I received the Qi Tea Ginko and Detox green teas. The Ginko has flavours of vanilla, caramel, mint and cinnamon and I'm drooling already. (5.20 for 25 tea bags from Woolworths.com.au)
And that rounds up this month's Bella Box. What did you think?
x
Danielle
*I purchased this Bella Box myself*
email contact: fallenangel.yt@gmail.com
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