It's the time of the year again, when the air starts to get cold and Christmas carol songs are being played everywhere and visually-satisfying colorful lights give us that elated feeling whenever we see them. And oh! I am truly a blessed bella here as I never subscribed for the month's elite box but last Saturday, September 19, I received this undeniably big parcel. An early Christmas gift, I think! :)
To the one who sent this as a gift for me, whether intentional or by mistake, I am giving you my love whoever and wherever you are. Thanks much for blessing me with a Beauty Box.
And for the unboxing, let's get it on:
Opening the black box, I was welcomed by a vanity kit that will surely wow every bella the moment they laid their eyes on:
Here's an arranged and closer view of what's inside this month's Elite Box:
In every box, a note from BDJ's Beauty Ministries is always included:
Unloading the contents one by one as follows:
*** L'Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss: Php425
Time for a a change and add rich radiant color that revitalizes and protects your hair this September! L'Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss is a no ammonia hair colourant that gives you natural - looking color with visible shimmering tones and glossy shine. Color lasts up to 28 washes. This will also leave your hair feeling nourished and soft. Try and explore, celebrate color with L'Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss!
I am so excited for this as I received this full sized and I will be needing this as I am planning to have my hair colored and treated as a preparation for my little angel's birthday this coming October.
*** Biore Cleansing Oil: Php 299 (150 ml)
Make your makeup removal quick and easy with Biore Cleansing Oil. It's suitable for medium to heavy makeup users and it effectively removes stubborn makeup, even your waterproof mascara, while lifting away dirt and impurities! Even those who don't use makeup can use this cleansing oil to get fresh skin agfter a long day. It's gentle and mild plus it has a refreshing fragrance you'll fall in love with.
I've been hearing and reading pretty good reviews about Biore but never tried it on myself and now that I have this on hand might as well try it for myself even though I am a big fan of another makeup remover that I also got to know because of BDJ box.
Also included is some instructions on how to use Biore Cleansing Oil:
1. Pump: Take 3-4 pupms of Biore Cleansing Oil onto your dry hands.
2. Massage: Cleanse your face in a circular, massaging motion.
3. Rinse: Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
*Massaging your face while removing makeup will help improve your complexion.
*** L'Oreal Professional Vitamino Color Shampoo: Php 395 (250 ml)
Start your day with vibrant looking hair! Thisi L'Oreal Professional Vitamino Color Shampoo is your color - treated hair's best friend. It has a double-protection system for colored hair with incell hydro-resist, a UV filter for hair and derivatives of vitamin E and magnesium to protect your hair from the sun. Just spread evenly over damp hair, lather, rinse and get ready to flaunt your gorgeous locks!
With my plan to color my hair, this one is surely something that could be beneficial to my mane and it will go hand in hand with the L'Oreal Paris Casting Creme Gloss hair colourant.
*** Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets: Php 119 (10 sheets)
Japan's no. 1 makeup remover brand is finally here! Cleanse and care with Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets. It comes in a handy pack that you can always bring wherever you go. It thoroughly removes all traces of makeup without irritating and drying your skin. It also contains hydrating beauty essence that leaves skin smooth and moisturized. Now you have no excuse not to cleanse your skin a tiring day - just get a sheet and wipe the dirt from your face.
As this product is handy, I will surely include this on my on-the-go kit especially that I sweat a lot and is very busy going back and forth to Divisoria searching for party favors for my baby's birthday. I can use this as an instant facial cleanser as well.
*** Celeteque Acne Cleansing Gel: Php 270 (250 ml)
Get 80% clearer skin in as early as 1 week with Celeteque Acne Cleansing Gel, based on its actual clinical test results. It has Hydroxyl Acid that can penetrate hair follicles and exfoliate dead skin cells, thus removing blockage and decreasing comedones on the skin. Be acne - free to condidently face what's ahead with this tried and tested product from Celeteque.
This product came to me very timely because my baby's nanny who is 16 with full sincerity had told me that she wanted to get rid of her pimple breakouts. She verbalized that she's being bullied at school and wanted to buy something from her month end salary that will help her atleast lessen her acne. I'll be giving this to her. Talking about sharing the blessing of this box!
*** Celeteque Acne - Clearing Concealer: Php 269 (2 mg)
Got zits? No worries! Celeteque Acne - Clearing Concealer covers unwanted zits while actively helping in its treatment. Based in actual clinical teast results, comedones reduction on face will be seen after just one week of product usage. The antioxidant, anti - inflammatory and anti - bacterial properties of Camelia Sinensis extract help skin be healthy and blemish free.
I guess this is also another product that doesn't caught my interest simply because I dont have a break out as of the moment and don't use concealers that much. I will probably give it to someone who will be needing this in the future.
Here's how to use the Acne - Clearing Concealer by Celeteque:
PREP: Prep your skin. Wash with a gentle cleanser then moisturize, so that your concealer goes on smoothly.
TARGET: Target the areas of your face that you like to even out with a concealer.
BLEND: Blend the concealer. Using a flat concealer brush, pat the brush against your skin to spread the concealer evenly.
*This concealer comes in a pen format that makes it easy to apply even on the smallest imprefection.
*** The Face Shop Oil Control Water Cushion: Php 895 (30 g)
Achieve long lasting freshness with the newest and first ever matte effect in a cushion foundation from The Face Shop! The moist - cover effect of The Face Shop Oil Control Water Cushion promotes ahealthy look while covering up imperfections and pigmentation. It has sebum control formula that help keeps makeup shine - free. Plus it has sweat proof effect that makes it feel fresh like when it is first applied.
Did they say it's sweat proof and matte? Clap! Clap! I am eagerly excited to try this product, like I had said earlier I perspire a lot these days and therefore need a product that can minimize my sweaty look if not, alleviate it. This might be an answer to my current face problem. I did try swatching it on the back of my hand and indeed it blends out on my color, haven't tried it on my face though but definitely I will be using this.
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| A closer look |
Here's a tip on using this Oil Control Water Cushion from The Face Shop:
PREP: Prep your skin, make sure your skin is clean and moisturized.
PRESS: Press the puff applicator to the cushion.
APPLY: Lightly pat onto the face. Start in the middle and work your way out.
*The Face Shop Oil Contro Water Cushion is the only cushion with a matte finish.
This is "The Next Generation MakeUp"
*** Gly Derm Stretchmark Cream: Php 462 (60 ml)
Stretchmarks happen to everyone and in different locations on your body. No need to worry, show off your skin with the help of Gly Derm Stretchmark Cream. The Tri - Derm Actives of Gly Derm is composed of Centella Asiatica, sweet almond oil, and shea butter. These ingredients help rebuild collagen and regain skin elasticity, thereby improving the color and reducing the size of stretchmarks, wherever they are on your skin.
Oh! This can be another answer for the curse of post - pregnancy state. I used an all natural oil while pregnant that did prevent me from having stretchmarks on my tummy area but after pregnancy, as the female hormones are still up and considerably unstable I did suffer from scratching my butt area both consciously and unconsciously and probably I gained weight while pregnant and then rapidly loss weight after delivery. I am still using the oil until now but is on the search for a new product that can give me faster results. With this Gly Derm Stretch Mark Cream, I do hope I will get positive results just like the reviews that I read about it. Indeed this is the product I am most excited about. Thanks BDJBox for including this month's box!
The photo above, shows the areas that are mostly prone to stretchmarks (see where the black arrows are pointed).
*Stretchmarks are not only caused by pregnancy, it is also caused by rapid weight gain and sudden height or growth spurts!
MY OVERALL VERDICT:
Setting aside the fact that I received this box for free or probably as a gift (which is still questionable for me), I am giving it a 5 out of 5 rating for the box contents are usable and covers every aspect of vanity, from hair to the face and to an entire body skin problem solution.
To those who availed this at a price of 1480 php, they got products that is double the total value they paid for (Php 3134).
How about you bella, what do you think of this September BDJ Elite Box?
Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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