The First Violet Box (June 2013)

This morning, I received the very first edition of Violet Box, which is the latest monthly beauty subscription box to launch in Australia! Violet Box gives you the opportunity to discover new products by receiving a curated box each month containing 4-6 high-end and luxury beauty and lifestyle samples. As a beauty enthusiast, I could never ever have enough of any one beauty product!

Violet Box costs A$22.95/month and there are options to subscribe for:

• 3 months (A$66, 4.3% off discount)
• 6 months (A$130, 5.6% off discount)
• 12 months (A$250, 9.2% off discount)

I received a white glossy cardboard box in a postal satchel which had the Violet Box logo imprinted on one side.

The actual Violet Box was found inside the white cardboard packaging and it's a matte black box that is made from simple card paper with the Violet Box logo printed in one corner. I think it's a great size and will be perfect to re-use as a gift box or storage.

Upon opening the lid of the box there were three cards found sitting atop the goodies wrapped neatly in violet tissue paper.

The contents of the June Violet Box

My Violet Box was completely filled to the brim with a total of 6 products! There were 3 full-size and 3 deluxe travel-sized products ranging from makeup to skincare to haircare and to perfume!

John Plunkett Glyco Peel (A$28.95/15ml - full size received)

John Plunkett Glyco Peel is a night time exfoliator which is to be applied to the face before applying your regular night cream. This Glyco Peel works to exfoliate the outermost layer of your skin cells to reduce the appearance of fine lines and skin discolouration. The formula contains Glycolic Acid, Lactokine and Aloe Vera, and is suitable for ALL skin types, however, since the formula is of clinical strength, frequency of application is dependent on whether you have dry, oily, normal or sensitive skin.

I have never ever used a glycol peel before and I did feel a little hesitant at first when I read the name of this product. So, I will do a patch test first to be on the safe side and ensure that my skin does not react negatively.

CK One Color Cosmetics Gloss Eyecolor (A$25/4g - full size received)

I was so excited to see that Violet Box included a CK One Color Gloss Eyecolor! I recently discovered this new beauty brand a couple of months ago and I am head-over-heels with their Brow Pencil and Eye Brow Duo! See my CK One Color haul and review here.

There are five different shades of CK One Color Gloss Eyecolors available and beauty bloggers who have recently received their Violet Box have received either of the shades #400 Vivid (blue), #500 Pop (green), #600 Spin (gold/yellow) or #800 Ultra (silver). The shade Vivid is a really pretty and vibrant blue and it's a shade that I don't have in my collection. I think this shade would really make my hazel eyes pop!

Swatches of each shade can be seen in the photo below. Unfortunately, the photo doesn't do it justice as these Gloss Eyecolors look absolutely stunning! The emollient formula of these chunky eye pencils glide on smoothing and effortlessly without tugging the eye area, just like applying lip gloss to the lips. The finish is metallic and the gorgeous miniscule silver shimmers are noticeable from each shade. The lightweight formula is highly pigmented and can be smudged and blended with other shades easily.

Swatches of CK One Color Gloss Eyecolor in Pop, Ultra and Vivid

LashControl Clear Coat Control Mascara and Brow Fix (A$25/8.87ml - full size received) 

LashControl Clear Coat Mascara and Brow Fix originated in NYC and it is a multi-purpose eye brow/lash product which tames unruly brows and seals in mascara as a top coat. Now this is exactly what every girl needs in her make-up bag! I love multi-purpose products and especially love the idea of this beauty product!

Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty EDT (A$80/50ml - 1.2ml sample received) 

CK Sheer Beauty EDT is the new edition of the popular CK Beauty fragrance launched awhile ago. Sheer Beauty is a floral-fruity blend with core floral notes of Peony, Pink Lily and Jasmine, fruity notes of Bergamot, Red Berries and Peach Bellini and base notes of Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla Blossom. This scent is very feminine, soft and very likeable!

Avene Gentle Gel Cleanser (A$23.95/200ml - 50ml sample received)

Eau Thermale Avene are always generous with their deluxe travel-sized samples! I've tried samples of their skin care products (Gentle Milk Cleanser, Ystheal+ Emulsion and Eluage Eye Contour Cream) that I received in my previous Bellabox and Glossybox, so I was glad I received a sample of something I haven't tried before. 

This cute little travel sized bottle of Avene Gentle Gel Cleanser is a great travel accompaniment that is suitable for normal to combination sensitive skin. My combination/oily skin always agree with gel-type cleansers, so I'm really looking forward to trying this product! The formula is soap-free and hypoallergenic, which is a great plus!

Argania Hair Oil Travel Cuties (A$34.95/100ml - 5ml sample received) 

Argania Hair Oil is a hair treatment made with certified organic Moroccan Argan Oil. Argan Oil is such a popular ingredient in most hair nourishing treatment products, that I was quite happy to receive a travel sized product that I could take along with me on my travels.  The formula is rich in Vitamins and Antioxidants, so it's packed full with goodness to keep the hair looking shiny and healthy.

All-in-all, I am very impressed with the launch box of Violet Box and glad to see that a variety of skincare, makeup, haircare and perfume products were included! The total value (~A$85) of the contents in the launch box surpassed the cost of the monthly Violet Box (A$22.95) subscription, so you are definitely getting you money's worth!

For further information on Violet Box please click here.

Have you jumped on the Violet Box Bandwagon? 

What did you receive in your Violet Box?

xx Rose

*Products were provided for consideration only. These reviews are 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions. I am not affiliated with Violet Box and did not receive remuneration to post these product reviews. 

CK One Colour Haul + Ltd Edn Street Edition

I was shopping in the beauty department in Myer the other day and when I stumbled upon the CK One Colour counter, I wondered why I hadn't stopped by there before. CK One Colour launched in Australia last year and their range of products look very sleek and chic that they seem to be aimed more towards the younger generation of women. 

I am a sucker for limited edition collections, so I was really excited to see that CK One Colour recently launched their limited edition Street Collection which features vibrant and vivacious hues that are symptomatic of graffiti in the city streets! CK One Colour ambassador and New York City graffiti artist Sharon De La Cruz designed the limited edition packaging of the fragrances, lipsticks, nail strips and eye shadow quad. 

The products in the CK One Colour Street Edition include the following: CK One Shock Street Edition for him and her fragrances, Shine Lipsticks (A$35/3g: Tagged is a hot pink, Painted is a sheer purple, Punked is a vibrant coral/red and Sketched is a soft pastel peach), Eye shadow quad in Vandalised (bright shades of blue, pink, purple and brown) and Nail Strips in Graffiti.

I was particularly interested in the Shine Lipstick in Punked as it is a vibrant red shade which would brighten my complexion. I received a CK One Colour Street Edition cosmetic pouch which was a gift with purchase promotion with any purchase from the Street Edition range. I also ended up purchasing the CK One Brow Pencil and Gel Duo as I've been looking for these nifty eye brow duos everywhere, however, it seems that only CK One Colour and Bloom cosmetics sell these (see my review on Bloom Cosmetics Eye Brow Duo here).

CK One Haul!

CK Once Brow Pencil and Gel Duo in Wily Brunette and Shine Lipstick in Punked.

I really love the packaging of CK One Colour products - it's just simply black and white. The packaging is made from a black rubber-like material and the cap is a smooth shiny white plastic. I like that idea of the sleek and simple design and the rubber grip makes it very easy to open and use.

CK One Shine Lipstick in Punked (A$35/3g)

The lipstick casing is shaped like a bullet, similar to that of MAC lipsticks, and the formula is more sheer, shimmery and moisturising than the original CK One Pure Colour lipstick range. The shade Punked is a fun shade to wear that is more suited for day time wear as the minute iridescent shimmers give a luscious shiny effect to the lips when standing under the sunlight. The formula of CK One Shine Lipstick feels very slippery when applied, hydrating and lasts a good couple of hours, leaving a few specs of shimmers on the lips towards the end of the day. The high opacity of CK One Shine Lipstick means that you only need one swipe (bullet to lip) to achieve lush and full looking lips.

 CK One Brow Pencil and Gel Duo in Wily Brunette (A$30/gel 2.5ml + pencil 0.2g)

CK One Brow Pencil and Gel Duo is a 2 in 1 applicator which has a slanted wax pencil on one end and a tinted brow gel on the other end. There are four different shades of these Brow Pencil and Gel Duos: #100 Clever Blonde (blond), #200 Foxy Redhead (auburn), #300 Wily Brunette (medium brown) and #400 Crafty Raven (dark brown). Wily Brunette applies on as a light ash brown that is buildable and adds colour to suit medium brown brows. I especially love the wax-base formula of the brow pencil as it glides onto the brows smoothly and tames unruly brows to give defined, fuller and natural looking brows. The brow gel is tinted and dries up quickly to give well separated brows that stay in place - it's the perfect finishing touch to grooming brows. CK One Colour Brow Pencil and Gel Duo is an absolute staple and I highly recommend this product! It's very simple and easy to use and you could achieve beautiful brows in a matter of seconds. 

What do you think of CK One Colour Street Edition? Have you tried CK One Colour makeup before?

xx Rose