Violet Box July 2014

My only beauty box for the month is here!!  Slightly slower postage than normal, don't ask me why, but it's safely here with me.

It's a brand new packaging month.  This is now the outer box, you can clearly see it's a violet box now (which is great for me, i know exactly what i'm getting, but it may also make them more of a target, as others also know what it is). 

VB's are now white with a pretty grey design, and the insert slides out (and there's purple ribbon on one side to help pull it out).  I really like the design, and think they could be easier to reuse now.

Sneak peek for next month-Be a Bombshell eye shadow quad!!

Laqa & Co. Sheer Lip Lube Pencil-RRP $20-full size

This is very reminiscent of Revlon's Just Bitten pencils, right down to the scent.  No idea what colour it is (name, anyway), but it's a gorgeous bright peach.  It goes on smoothly, is highly pigmented, and smells of mint.  It isn't a colour i'd buy normally, but i'm happy to have it.  I buy these boxes to try new things, so a different colour is perfect.

So Susan Flutter Mascara-RRP $32-full size

Applying this to my hand it goes on lovely and smooth.  It's made with hyaluronic spheres which are supposed to give you the 'darkest, curviest lashes possible'.  Keep an eye out, i'll post a full review in the next few weeks.

KMS California Hair Play Molding Paste-RRP $33-sample size (20ml)

My son wants to go as a hobbit for book week, so we'll give this a go then.  It's a great sample size, enough product to give it a proper go.

Skin & Co Truffle Therapy Serum-RRP $75-sample size (5ml)

This sounds interesting.  It smells like coconut, and is made in Italy!  A new brand for me, and for VB.  It's a beauty base serum, and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkle by fighting off free radicals and boosting hydration.

Dr. Hauschka Lavender and Sandalwood Calming Body Wash-RRP $26 ($6 for 10ml)-sample size (10ml)

If you don't like lavender then you will hate this body wash, it smells like lavender oil (strongly too).  I love it though, and i might store it away to take with me when i next go to visit my parents.

Sukin Skin Purifying Facial Mask-RRP $15-sample size (8mlx2)

This is a kaolin base mask, with Aloe vera, Rose hil and jojoba oils, to draw out impurities whilst nourishing.  I love the fact that there are 2 of these, it gives you a chance to try it out more than once.

Finally a bonus sample that isn't included on the card.  A card sample of Killer Queen from Katy Perry.  I have Purr here, and really like it, so i'm excited to try this.

Laqa & co and So Susan swatches

So, that's that.  Only 2 repeat brands (so susan and KMS) that i can tell, 2 brands i've never heard of, and 1 item that is also in a current US bag.  VB keep bringing in new brands, and seem to constantly be on trend.  Long Live VB!!