Hi guys. March passed by so quickly, hope you had a great month. I had a crazy March but I'll try to catch up with everything soon. Today, I'm gonna post something that I'm really excited about---Belle De Jour beauty subscription box. My first but definitely not my last :)
I received this 3 weeks ago but I've been too busy that I only had a chance to take a peak and continue what I was doing. I totally forgot to try the products on that weekend and since I don't do reviews without testing it first, I can only do this now and I hope it's not too late. :)
But for the meantime let's do some unboxing :)
I was really excited upon seeing the packaging coz the box itself is screaming "BENEFIT". This is my first BDJ Box and I felt very lucky that my first ever beauty box contains extra ordinary products. This month's theme is "Secrets of Spy Gal". It contains 7 sample sizes of 6 benefit products. Here's the rundown:
1. THE PORE fessional.
According to the BDJ leaflet "It quickly minimizes the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin. Its translucent, oil free formula complements all skin tones and helps your make up stay put. It also contains Vitamin E derivative to protect skin from free radicals".
My verdict: I was kinda disappointed coz the sample size looks small and I think it's just good for up to 3 use if you'll apply on your entire face (like I do), but I learned that a little of this goes a long way. It does have a light scent, it spreads evenly all over my face and surprise-surprise, it really covers imperfections.
A full size of 22ml cost PhP 1600.00 Quite pricey but I'll surely try this after I'm done with my 3 current primers.
2. STAY, DON'T STRAY.
According to the BDJ leaflet "This dual action power primer works 360 degrees around the eyes to make the concealers and eyeshadows Stay Put. Concealer don't crease, eyeshadows stays vibrant and true." You just have to dab 3 tiny dots on your eyelids and around your eyes then blend it, let it sit for a few seconds then you can apply your eye makeup. It also contain sodium hyaluronate for hydration, Vitamin C & E to fight the signs of aging.
My verdict: To be honest, I haven't use it. I don't use eyeshadows often so I think this is not necessary for me.
A full size of 10ml cost PhP 1400.00
3. HELLO FLAWLESS OXYGEN WOW. According to the BDJ leaflet "This new oil free brightening liquid foundation builds from light to medium coverage for a natural, luminous, and healthy-looking complexion. Fret not if you got a shade that's too light-apply it on the high planes of your face to serve as a natural highlighter, while using your regular shade on the rest of your face". It has SPF 25, oil free, hydrating and available in 9 shades, Sounds really interesting :)
My verdict: I love that you only need a very small amount to cover your whole face. I've tried this trice and I'm not really impressed. I'm currently using a Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua so maybe I'm just comparing too much. I find it lightweight but it doesn't really give proper coverage. I got the shade Ivory bUt I think it's a little darker on me. After a few hours I already feel greasy, something that I don't experience with Vitamiere Aqua. And because it has SPF, I expect some breakout the next day and I had-that very same night. But I'm highly allergic to anything with SPF so this is not new.
a full size of 30 ml costs PhP 1900.00
4. STAY FLAWLESS. According to BDJ leaflet "This instant PRO-long primer acts like a magnet to lock on your foundation for 15 fresh and flawless hours. This invisible stick primer glides directly onto skin for optimal wear and a natural-looking finish. With this product, you'll need to use less foundation to get the coverage you want".
15 hours? Seriously? If true, then this amazing. But I won't really know coz I usually don't wear makeup that long haha :)
BDJ Box sent 2 sample size. I'm glad coz I can really differentiate and try for a few more times than the other products.
My verdict: On my first try, I find that it makes my foundation a bit patchy and cakey. Maybe I'm just being perfectionist, but since I have 2 samples I tried it once again and I didn't experience those things. Maybe I just had a bad skin day during my first try. Now I'm confused if I'm gonna get this or the POREfessional.
a full size of 30ml costs PhP 1900.00
5. UNDER MY SPELL NOELLE Fragrance. According to BDJ Leaflet "This new fragrance has an exotic and glamorous woody floral scent that will surely make you enticing and intriguing to everyone around you".
My verdict: I love floral and woody scent so I'm in love with this. I kinda wish it comes in much bigger sample size like those Gucci perfumes :) I love that I can smell patchouli and vanilla. This is something that I'm really interested on buying.
a full size of 30ml costs PhP 2000.00
6. Agent Zero Shine. According to the BDJ Leaflet "It instantly minimizes shine and helps smooth the look of pores. Pores and shine don't stand a chance with this shine-vanishing PRO powder".
My verdict: This is the one that I'm getting soon. I love that they included a brush on their sample, it's something different for me. The brush isn't really great but it's cute. This really makes my face shine free and I love it! I'm having a great skin-no problem at all skin- this past week that's why I can easily see the difference. I think it is a bit pricey but I guess it's worth it coz you'll just need a little amount to totally cover your entire face.
a full size of 7g costs PhP 1600.00
I'm not really a fan of Benefit products coz I think they're pricey, ahhhh let me correct that, I think that I'm getting much more of my money's worth if I buy something that's more "elegantly packaged" rather than "cutely packaged". I only have Benefit's Browzing and High Beam (which is a gift from my friend, Claire) but now I"m willing to add a few Benefit product. And to end this I want to say that I'm really impressed with Porefessional and Agent Zero Shine.
I'm quite happy thay I subscribe last December and end up getting a March Box. It's really worth it. So if you want to get something that will surprise you every month- in a good way, subscribe to BDJ BOX and for just PhP 580.00 monthly you can have sample sizes or most of the time full size products.
4. STAY FLAWLESS. According to BDJ leaflet "This instant PRO-long primer acts like a magnet to lock on your foundation for 15 fresh and flawless hours. This invisible stick primer glides directly onto skin for optimal wear and a natural-looking finish. With this product, you'll need to use less foundation to get the coverage you want".
15 hours? Seriously? If true, then this amazing. But I won't really know coz I usually don't wear makeup that long haha :)
BDJ Box sent 2 sample size. I'm glad coz I can really differentiate and try for a few more times than the other products.
My verdict: On my first try, I find that it makes my foundation a bit patchy and cakey. Maybe I'm just being perfectionist, but since I have 2 samples I tried it once again and I didn't experience those things. Maybe I just had a bad skin day during my first try. Now I'm confused if I'm gonna get this or the POREfessional.
5. UNDER MY SPELL NOELLE Fragrance. According to BDJ Leaflet "This new fragrance has an exotic and glamorous woody floral scent that will surely make you enticing and intriguing to everyone around you".
My verdict: I love floral and woody scent so I'm in love with this. I kinda wish it comes in much bigger sample size like those Gucci perfumes :) I love that I can smell patchouli and vanilla. This is something that I'm really interested on buying.
6. Agent Zero Shine. According to the BDJ Leaflet "It instantly minimizes shine and helps smooth the look of pores. Pores and shine don't stand a chance with this shine-vanishing PRO powder".
I'm not really a fan of Benefit products coz I think they're pricey, ahhhh let me correct that, I think that I'm getting much more of my money's worth if I buy something that's more "elegantly packaged" rather than "cutely packaged". I only have Benefit's Browzing and High Beam (which is a gift from my friend, Claire) but now I"m willing to add a few Benefit product. And to end this I want to say that I'm really impressed with Porefessional and Agent Zero Shine.
I'm quite happy thay I subscribe last December and end up getting a March Box. It's really worth it. So if you want to get something that will surprise you every month- in a good way, subscribe to BDJ BOX and for just PhP 580.00 monthly you can have sample sizes or most of the time full size products.
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