Sample Queen #9 NatraSan Instant Hand Sanitiser

Hey all

This NatraSan Antibacterial Instant Hand Sanitiser, I received in one of sample boxes I was subscribed to last year. It also made it's way into one of my favourites and most likely soon an empties. Chamomile & apple blossom is the scent I received, it smells amazing. There are other scents which I hope to one day find!

The Sanitiser is kind of hard to find online although I think I would be able to find it in an actual pharmacy. I hopefully will find some in an actual store and be able to share it with you. It is available on the bellabox website but that has a $8.95 shipping and the sanitiser is around $4.00. I hate when shipping is more expensive than the items I am buying, sigh.

The Sanitiser itself is amazing as it doesn't dry out your hands. I find if I use other ones too often I get sore fingers from over drying. You spray it one also which I think does help with not using more products than is needed.

Would I recommend it? Yes yes yes! Will I repurchase it? Yes as soon as I can find it as it is the best one I have tried!

Briony xx

Sample Queen #8 Lonvitalite 24K Active Gold Eye Mask

Another Sample Week post!

I kind of spent most of the day sleeping so this post is being written pretty late. 

Hot look right? 

I took the picture after opening. lol. 

Today I tried Lonvitalite 24K Active Gold Eye Mask. It is a sheet mask for both your eyes. It is really wet in the packet that it comes in. The liquid is really wet and thick, it does make a mess. My first impression of the mask is that is has a cooling effect on the under eye area. It's cold but a pleasant and gives the impression that is doing something. 

There are a few problems I have with the eye mask. The little slits for the eyes are tiny. I feel like half my eyes are covered in the mask. I guess I could have my eyes closed while the mask is on, but why have the gaps if I shouldn't have my eyes open? I feel like there is a scent going on on the mask, which is not the best feature for eye products. 

Do I feel like my eyes are less puffy after using this? Yes I do slightly, I feel like it  makes the eye area look less wrinkled. Not that I have much wrinkles, I think it just makes the area look firmer. 

Would I recommend this product? If you have very problem eye areas I think it would be a nice product for you. Will I repurchase this product? Not likely as I don't think it is quite the right size for my eyes. 

Briony xx

Sample Queen #6 Tigi Bed Head Elasticate Shampoo and Conditioner

Sample Week Day Two!!

Hey all!

I recently washed my hair using the sample of Tigi Bed Head Elasticate Shampoo and Conditioner. Not going to lie when I received this in one of my sample boxes I was not impressed. However I gave it ago and I really liked it! I used it after I got my haircut so I think I may used too much product as going from long to short hair it is easy to misjudge how much product you actually need.

I wish I had taken a picture but after I washed my hair with this my hair was so shiny! I made my hair look really healthy and nice. I was pretty impressed with the results of one wash. The shampoo and conditioner claim to designed to strengthen your hair. Which I can't really tell if that is true after one wash, but that is sounds like one amazing claim if it is true.

Overall I really enjoyed this sample of the shampoo and conditioner. I would be interested in trying the sample I received in the Recharge range.

Would I recommend it? Yes I would. Would I repurchase it? I would definitely purchase a Bed Head shampoo and conditioner but I would have to look at all the ranges they have to decide on the range I would purchase. Although Elasticate would be a high contender.

Briony xx

Sample Queen #7 Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream

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Sample week day 3! This one I am not sure if it really counts as a sample but I got it in a sample box, so I am blogging about it!

I have written about Jurlique before in my Intense Recovery Mask Post and I mention in that post that Jurlique is made in Australia. I really like Australian brands so I am happy to have this in my rather large collection of hand creams.

You may have guessed by the title of the post and the name of the product, it smells like lavender. I love lavender so much and this is a nicely fragranced hand cream, not fake smelling at all. The scent doesn't overpower you but it last for a reasonable time on your hands.

I think it is good moisturising hand cream and it really help transform your hands from dry to soft.

Would I recommend this product? Yes I would. Would I repurchase this product? Yeah I most likely would, they got me at lavender. 

Briony xx

Sample Queen #5 Bioderma Nourishing Cream

Hello Everyone and welcome to sample week!!

How cute is this little sample!

I am very happy to start this very special week with you all, as this is the first feature week I have done on the blog and I think it is just so much fun. What can I say, I just love writing my blog!

I recently tried the Bio Derma Nourishing Cream for Dry to Very Dry Skin. I can't remember which box I got this from but I had two little 8ml tubes of this product so I have been trying it out for a long enough time to decide whether I would like to continue with it. Pesonally I think the 8ml was a great size to get and the little tubes lasted over a week each! I find moisturisers a little goes a long way!

The consistency of the moisturiser is very wet/ Liquid is is not a firm cream and it can be a little messy when squeezing the product out. Though I it's thinnest means the moisturiser is lighter and don't take forever to sink into the skin. I used this as a day time moisturiser although it could easily be used as a night time one as well, although I tend to prefer thicker creams or oils at night time.

I feel that even though this is a moisturiser targeted towards dry skin that it good to use as a sort of primer for makeup, in the sense that when you only use moisturiser to prime your face for foundation then this is a great option. I didn't find that it made my face feel oily later in the day while wearing this foundation.

Would I recommend this moisturiser? Yes I would. Would I repurchase? Now this is the tricky part. I really enjoyed the moisturiser but the cost of this is a lil cray in Australia. I will definitely consider it and when Priceline do their 40% off skincare I can say I am 90% sure I will purchase it then.

Briony xx

Sample Queen Week! May 2014

This week I am aiming to have a full week dedicated to Samples! So Sample Queen Week!! I need to get rid of lots of samples so this week I am battling the challenge of writing several Sample Queen posts to truly show you that I am The Sample Queen!

I tried to find an excited face!!

Yay I am super excited! What is your favourite kind of post? Let me know and maybe there will be a week focused on that next!

Briony xx

Shameless selfies #5

Hey all!

Just making my mass selfie sessions worth while with another Shameless selfies post! If you hate these post comment below or if you love them tell me too!

I think this was taken before Lisa's 21st. 90's inspired brown lips. 

At Lisa's 21st with the Bestfraaaand

On the tram after a boring 20/20 cricket match. Haha not a fan but everyone else had fun. 

Before Brodie and Darcey's 21st birthday parties. Looking super tan thanks to J Bronze. 

This was on Insta, but the same day!

Face mask! Sample queen #3

Before Nashi's. False lashes

GRWM Nashi's 21st

Woke up like dis. Oh bed hair is so appealing.

Briony xx

Sample Queen #4 Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Treatment

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If you watched my Priceline Hair Care Bag Haul Then you would know that I got the Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Treatment in my bag. I was pretty unimpressed with receiving this product as I don't use Pantene on my hair as I heard it is full of nasties. However I used the treatment today because well why not use up some of my samples?

I actually really enjoyed this treatment you just simply put this through your hair after you have used your shampoo and conditioner. You leave it on for you guessed it three minutes then you wash it out. While washing it out of your hair it feels really nice and that feeling stays once your hair is dry. Your hair feels silky and smooth after using this treatment, which really did impress me.

Would I recommend this treatment? Yes if you are short on time to do hair masks I think it is a great option. Would I repurchase it? Maybe I am not decided whether I would repurchase something from Pantene, I would consider every once in a while though. I don't think I would use it on a regularly as I adore using coconut oil.

Briony xx

September Bellabox 2013

I just got my September Bellabox! Yay! So I wanted to share it with you all. 

This month's box was partnered with Cleo and was focused around spring party essentials. Basically sping racing, which fingers crossed that I will be going this year! 

The first item is the October issue of Cleo. I was so shocked and happy to get this. I was so glad that I didn't buy this the day before like I planned. Not much to say about this item but I will be reading all of it. 

Montagne jeunesse blemish mud masque:

This was one of their essential items it is retailed for $3.99. I loved face masks, while writing this posts I currently haven't a face on my mask. This is a blemish one which isn't what I am looking for at the moment. However I will try it or maybe I will make my housemate use it (she will be featuring in a blog series soon!). Overall I am happy getting his product. 

Elegant touch envy wraps:

This is the colour item and it is retailed as $8.99. I am excited about this item as I still haven't used this style of nails, even though I have a few waiting for me. I am not a fan of the actual colours however I think it will be amazing to use on a younger cousin. So overall I am happy getting this. 

Schick hydro silk razor:

This is the award winner and is retailed for $9.99. I have never used this brand but I am looking forward to use this. I currently use Venus one so once that is finished I will use this one, or I will wait until I move later in the year. It's a razor not too much to say about it other then I will be using it. Overall I am very impressed with getting this item as it is one that won't be lost in my samples draw. 

Manicare glam Kelly lashes:

This is a trick item and retails for 11.95. I am pretty bad with false lashes but I have tried this brand before. I really do like this brand and trust that they will be a great quality. I will use these soon so that is exacting. Overall I am really happy with this item as this is a beauty product I don't have much of so it can't get lost in my collection. 

Footcare gel ball of foot cushions: 

This is an essential item and is priced at $8.99 for 2 pairs. This is a create product to receive as I do love to wear heels and this will make them have a chance to feel better. Overall I am really happy with this item as I was looking to buy this the other week, I will use it. 

Garnier amber solaire natural bronzer spray:

This is a cult item along with the Priceline pick and retails for 14.95. I am new to tanning myself, getting it done for myself is just so much easier. I am excited to try this as it in the shade light and all of ,one are in deep bronze cheer. Over all I am happy to have this item and plan to try this out to perfect tanning. 

ASAP pure mineral eye pencil:

This is a colour items and retails for $20.00. This is a brown eyeliner and I excited to have this as I don't currently have a brown eyeliner. This is a item that will look good as a subtle liner for every day wear. Overall I am happy with this product and thing it will be useful. 

I am really happy with the whole box. I think it was amazing value. So excited to use all of and tell you my thoughts! 

Briony xx 

Sample Queen #1 - Australian Bush Flower Essence Body Love DailyEssence Moisturiser

I wrote this and everything deleted sorry. Silly iPad. So if you want to know more leave in it the comment as I may forget something when I retype this. 

 Australian Bush Flower Essence Body Love Daily Essence Moisturiser. It is an Australian made and organic. The scent is one of Australian brush flowers. Purchase here, It's $19.95 for 50 ml. It can be used as a face, body or hand moisturiser.

I found the scent amazing, you just think you are going brush walking. I think I would repurchase this moisturiser just for the scent alone. I used this one my body as I feel like it there is too much fragrance for my sensitive face. It soaked into the skin at a reasonable rate and I didn't feel too sticky. I didn't take notice of whether the scent was still there as I forgot so I am not sure if it was because the scent faded or if the I just simply got used to the scent. 

In all honesty I would not repurchase this product if I can only get it online. If I saw it at Priceline, Target or another easy place to get skincare I think I would repurchase it for the smell. I think there is a shipping fee on the website and I don't know enough products from the brand to make it worth it. 

Briony xx

Sample Queen!

I have so many samples at the moment. So I am going to start using a sample a week at least and post a mini review on my blog. It will free up a lot of room in my storage and I will hopefully find new products I love. I will not be able to tell you where each sample has come from as it is difficult to remember but most likely it is from a sample box.

I am thinking of posting these on a Wednesday as that is a day where there is a gap in my blog. I will still have posts that are not in a series of course! Just I enjoy series on here as it helps me keep focused on what to blog about and when. 

Also on a little house keeping note I finally changed the time on my blog so now if I schedule it will be on Australian Melbourne (Sydney's too) time. I have no idea why it took me so long. 

Briony xx