Is This Worth Your Money??
I first came across "bellabox" through a friend on Facebook in November 2013.
She had liked an advertisement for a 5% discount on the yearly membership package. I looked around Google and found an even BETTER deal for the yearly membership.
Instead of the normal $15 per month ($180 per year) they have a deal on their website for $165
I bought mine for $140 (I think it was a 15% discount deal I found on Google)
searched "bellabox membership discount code".
So the idea is that you sign up for the box which comes to you each month
(around the middle of the month).
You then open the box which contains FIVE or more beauty/lifestyle products.
In the next 1-2 weeks you are to TEST out these products and REVIEW them on their website.
Then finally you may decide to purchase what you have tried that month with free shipping or a host of other products available.
You receive points for every review, every dollar you spend and every friend that you sign up.
If you have enough points, you could redeem these to use as cash on the website.
The points are valid for 12 months so you may wish to leave them there till you spend them at once or when a good deal/sale comes along.
Now for the Review of the "bellabox"
1. COST
Beacuse I bought my 12 month membership for $140
it turns out to be $11.64 per box.
Domestic postage in Australia costs around $7-8
....(can vary depending on region but you get the point. The box itself turns out to be VERY CHEAP)
So a "TICK" here
2. THE CONTENT (most important)
This is what I have received so far from "bellabox":
November Box 2013
Bump eRaiser Medi Paste
bellabox Pout Pencil in Ruby Tuesday
La Roche-Posay UvideL BB Melt-In Cream
ASAP Daily Facial Cleanser
ASAP Anti Ageing Night Cream
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The products I liked / bought:
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Eslor Comforting Mask
Eslor Replenishing Scrub
Eslor Soothing Cream
Eslor Soothing Refiner and Cleanser
Romy Hand & Nail Cream Cinnamon & Cocoa
ASAP clearskin gel
Avène Antirougeurs Fort Relief Concentrate
Mary Kay® Crème Lipstick
St Tropez Gradual Tan Medium/Dark
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Daily Cleansing Gel
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Daily Calming Facial Lotion
The products I liked / bought:
St Tropez Gradual Tan Medium/Dark
Romy Hand & Nail Cream Cinnamon & Cocoa
ModelCo Fat Lash Volumising Mascara
Vaseline Aloe Fresh Daily Body Lotion SPF 15
Avène Hydrance Optimale Rich Hydrating Cream
Avène Soothing Moisture Mask
Wotnot Facial Wipes (25) Sensitive Skin PINK
Coconut Revolution Body Cream
Scandalous Rock Chick Wave Spray
The products I liked / bought:
Wotnot Facial Wipes (25) Sensitive Skin PINK
Burt’s Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion
Om She Aromatherapy Liquid Eye Liner Pot
Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser
John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Intense After Colour Conditioner
Om She Buff Away Face Polish
Gaia Skin Naturals Lavender and Frankincense Facial Moisturiser - sachet - bonus product
Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser
John Frieda Precision Foam Colour Intense After Colour Conditioner
Om She Buff Away Face Polish
Gaia Skin Naturals Lavender and Frankincense Facial Moisturiser - sachet - bonus product
The products I liked / bought:
-NONE-
March 2014
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Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo and Conditioner
Natralus Paw Paw Pure Gel
Coconut Revolution Mahaad Body Lotion
Wow Body Lotion
Coconut Revolution Body Cream
Aquaverse Australia Hand Cream
Party Proof cream Lipstick
The products I liked / bought:
-NONE-
April 2014
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Vaseline Ultimate 10
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
Revlon Nearly Naked™ Makeup
L’Oreal Base Magique Primer
Red Earth Lip Lustre Multidimensional
The products I liked / bought:
Indio Eye Rise
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm
May 2014
WEN by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner
Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear SPF30+
Anastasia Brow Gel - Clear
Timeless Truth Mask
Swisspers Wipes
The products I liked / bought:
Anastasia Brow Gel - Clear !!!!!!!
APPELLES Rosemary Body Bar
WEN by Chaz Dean Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner (This product I didn't end up liking BUT REALLY GLAD I GOT TO TRY IT)
Timeless Truth Mask
June 2014
Aromatherapy Associates Support Equilibrium Bath & Shower Oil
Grown Alchemist Vanilla & Orange Peel Hand Cream
Grown Alchemist Vanilla & Orange Peel Hand Cream
Herbal Essences Naked Shine Shampoo & Conditioner
Mary Kay Mineral Eye Palette - Garden Sky
Mary Kay Mineral Eye Palette - Garden Sky
Nutrimetics Nutri-Rich Nourishing Masque
Instyle Magazine (bonus)
The products I liked / bought:
Grown Alchemist Vanilla & Orange Peel Hand Cream
Instyle Magazine (bonus)
Overall,
I have
really liked/ really liked thus purchased / really glad I got to try
12 product over the 8 months.
So it turns out to be 1.5 products per box.
These vary from samples to full size products so I can not put a price on it.
There has been some boxes that were TERRIBLY disappointing (FEB MAR)
but sometimes nearly every item seemed to make me HAPPY (MAY).
So a "CROSS" and a "TICK" here
If I had to pick the WORST products:
-Aquaverse Australia Hand Cream
-Party Proof cream Lipstick
-Mary Kay Mineral Eye Palette - Garden Sky
If I had to pick the BEST products:
-Wotnot Facial Wipes (25) Sensitive Skin PINK
-Anastasia Brow Gel - Clear
-Simple Kind to Eyes Eye Make-Up CorrectorPen
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE:
More products I have not seen before.
Not the bad coloured lipsticks, body creams and shampoos!
I would prefer something like a body oil, bright coloured long wear lipstick, hair treatments!
Haven't Seen yet in my box:
Fragrances, eyebrow pens, highlighters, eye pencils, nail polish, lip tars/stains, blush, bronzer, etc
3. REWARD SYSTEM & PURCHASES
I think the reward system and points are very fair.
I NEVER miss the review. Now they have included a review of the monthly box
(a good idea but I can go further by having a caption on comments...but I think it will end up with people complaining of what they didn't get and what they want)
So a "TICK" here
I made a purchase online and it arrived in 2-3 days..... REALLY FAST! (So a "TICK" here)
But the packaging was crushed. It wasn't packed properly with bubble wrap T0T.
The package contained glass and oil. I was very disappointed about the packaging
but the quality of the product inside was as good as if you bought it from the store.
So a "CROSS" here
4. THE CONCLUSION:
So.....Is This Worth Your Money??
If you are a person
-willing to give everything a go?
-don't mind some bad products?
-are patient ?
-like the feeling of receiving a mystery parcel?
-have some extra cash on hand?
Then I would recommend it^^
Why not?!
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