March certainly did creep up on me, and so too this month's Bellabox! When I received it this week, I genuinely had to think to myself, "Gee, is it that time already?!". I'm sure some of you can relate to this - even though we're only three months in to the year. Anyhow, this is what was in my March Bellabox...

• Bliss Lemon and Sage Body Butter - 200ml for $34.99

I love trying new body butters, and I feel like they are kind of a 'fail-safe' product for everyone. The Bliss Lemon and Sage Body Butter came in a cute little travel size, and apparently is good for one-full body use - I disagree, I'd say there's more than one use (which isn't a bad thing, of course!). The formula was very smooth and creamy, and absorbed into my skin without a greasy feeling at all. I wasn't a fan of the smell though - but I guess that comes down to personal taste. I much prefer a more floral 'perfume-y' scent, so this obviously wasn't my cup of tea. Regardless, I'll still use this little sample up, and I'm interested to see if there are other scents.

• Neon & Co. Treatment Oil - 125ml for $24.95

Now this scent, I DID love! The Neon & Co. Treatment Oil is, essentially, an oil for your hair. It's geared towards dry, damaged and brittle hair, which I'm quite lucky not to have. However, I still love trying oils as they can be a real nice addition to your routine. The oil in this product is quite thin, which is a plus in my books because it stops from weighing your hair down. The scent is the best part though - it has a luxurious, 'salon' scent that lingers throughout the day. This product got a nice thumbs up from me for that aspect!

• Benefit Porefessional Pro Balm - 22ml for $53.00

I'll be honest here - I already own this product. However, I was still greatly impressed by seeing this in my box. Bellabox have actually included one of these in everyone's box, so I'm sure most of you are loving this month's box. In short, the Benefit Porefessional Pro Balm is a makeup primer. It has a skin tone tint, and absorbs into the skin like butter. I find it really does help with pores, and gives the skin a satin feeling. While it is quite pricey, I do think it will make a nice birthday gift for those who want to try it, so if you see your friend eyeing this product, take note!

• Laqa & Co. Cheeky Lip in 'Humble Brag' - $35.00

This is a product we've already seen in a past Bellabox, so I'm not going to discuss it much. The Laqa & Co. Cheeky Lip is a tinted balm that can be used as a blush or a lip tint. I do love the colour of this on my lips, but I don't find myself reaching for it very often.

• Harvest Box Health Bombs - 40g for $2.50

Hated these. Hate. Hate. Hate. That seems rash to start with, but it's true. I didn't like anything about these, but with all due respect, I also truly dislike dates (which is what they are made of). If you do like dates, however, these little snacks might be up your alley. They do have a subtle cocoa taste, but I just could not get past the dates. Sorry Health Bombs! You're dumped!

• Monoderma Skin Vitamins 'Soothing Hydrating' - 28 capsules for $49.95

This product really had me puzzled. I opened my box, saw what appeared to be a pill tray, and then stared at them thinking, "Did a Bellabox employee accidently drop in their medication?". It's funny, too, that Bellabox actually had to write on the info card 'DO NOT SWALLOW' - so it mustn't have been just me. These are actually little 'pods' which have an oil inside. When you break them open, the oil seeps out, and then you apply this oil to your face. While it was cool to try, I wasn't amazed by any results.

So that's everything that I received in the March Bellabox. If you'd like to try Bellabox, click here.

Yesterday, I had a lovely little surprise package from Eye of Horus (EOH) show up at my front door. I've tried a few of their products in the past, and I particularly love the Dynasty Dual Brow Perfect brow pencil of theirs. So, when the range of their Liquid Metals liquid eyeliners showed up, I was a little excited!

The Liquid Metals are, like I said, liquid eyeliners. They come in a range of four colours, and have a bright metallic sheen. When I swatched these, I said "WOW" - it seriously looks like foil on your skin. Most of the colours applied really evenly, but the gold one did need a few more strokes to get an even finish. The felt-tip applicator was super easy to use, and I found I was able to get both thin and thick lines very effortlessly.

The four shades are:

• 'Ancient Pewter' (silver)
• 'Alchemy Gold' (gold)
• 'Imperial Bronze' (bronze)
• 'Copper Sphinx' (copper)

You can buy them from their website for $33.00 each. As they are what I would consider 'expensive' (at nearly three times the price of what you'd find at the drugstore), I'd recommend just trying one shade at a time. 'Copper Sphinx' would have to be my favourite so far!

For the month of March, Bellabox is offering a massive $7.95 discount for new subscribers! Normally priced at $17.95, this first box will only cost you $10. The feature brand for the March box is Benefit, which I'm super excited about, and cannot wait to see what's in my box!

Click the picture above, or click here to accept this offer!
(The normal Bellabox link won't activate the offer).

Have you seen Bellabox being raved about on Facebook and YouTube, and are interested in trying it? Well now is the perfect time!

Bellabox is offering $5 off your first box until the 26th of October. Normally, it is $15 + $2.95 shipping. This is a great offer for those of you who have wanted to try it, or are looking to purchase a subscription as a gift for someone.

You can check out my YouTube channel to see the Bellabox unboxing videos that I have done in the past. I've been subscribed to Bellabox for over a year now, and I love the surprise each month. It's seriously like opening a birthday present every month! Anyways, you can check out my Bellabox playlist here:


This offer runs out in just a week, so make sure you grab this deal if you're interested! You can either click this link here: http://bit.ly/1PBnJAX , or click on the picture at the start of this post to access it. These are special links, so make sure you use these to save the $5 - their normal link will go to their normal price.

The majority of Quay sunglasses range from $40-$60, depending on the style that you choose, as they have limited edition colours in some styles. The famed 'My Girl' sunglasses with set you back $50. Now, personally speaking, this isn't too bad of a price. Typically, I'm happy to spend anywhere from $10 for my sunglasses, as I am not the most careful with my them and they end up in the bottom of my bag, along with my keys. However, I doubt I'll spend anything more than $100, and even then I would have to be absolutely insane and in love with them. So Quay sits right in the middle of my range, and to me, I think it's fairly priced. The frames are made from either polycarbonate (hard plastic) or nickel-free metal. While I don't advise for you to go around sitting on yours and leaving them on the ground, they're definitely made pretty well. The lenses are 100% UV protection, which is a definite bonus when it comes to fashion sunglasses. So everything in terms of value seems pretty sweet.

The clincher: no refunds. Quay Australia offer no refunds when you directly purchase them from their website, based on change of mind. This proved to be a real pain-in-the-butt for me when I bought a pair of the 'Asha' sunglasses in gold (see below). These looked amazing on pretty much every person I saw with the #QuayAsha tag on Instagram, so I decided to buy them while they were in stock (this colour is popular). Upon opening them once they arrived, everything looked great - except for the sunglasses... on me. The round shape didn't suit my face at all, and I looked like a funky version of Willy Wonka. I digress, but the point of this is that I couldn't return them for my money. Instead, I sold them on eBay, and made all of my money back. I suppose this is a good experience to reflect on, but it could be a real problem for others.


Aside from this, I genuinely do love my Quay sunglasses, and I do think they are worth the hype and the $$$. I currently own a pair of My Girl, and Kosha (see below). Both pairs have been my favourites for the past few weeks, and I've had no issues with them at all. They're comfy, stylish and yet functional in this warmer season. They even came in their own little soft case, so that they can be stored properly.

If you want to see the current range of Quay sunglasses, you can see them in my shop. Click here: www.parsel.me/katrinamaree