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Sorry, it's been 13 days. Thirteen days. Too many to have not blogged. :(
I come bearing good news though! Some packages from my dear sponsors have arrived and I'll be back to my weekly posting in no time.
As of now, I'd love to share one of my semi-adventurous hauls: the BDJ Box.
BDJ Box is the newest beauty box from the makers of the famous Belle de Jour Power Planners.
It was created to help every Filipina explore and experience different products that would best fit her.
The BDJ Team releases a box with different contents from various brands monthly. No one knows what contents the next batch of boxes will have. Hence, the element of surprise that entices curious girls like me.
I signed up for a subscription for Php480/month (now it's Php580) last April and got booked for a June box because May boxes were already sold out. Boo but yeah, BDJ boxes get sold out that fast!
My box arrived at mid-June and like all the other girls who shared their unboxing stories, I was astonished by its cuteness as well. It was just about the size of an iPad Mini. The weight didn't overwhelm that much though. This one came in very light. Crossed all my fingers and legs and toes just so my cheerful, hopeful disposition won't be spoiled.
I was welcomed by Kinerase brochures and these cute, pinkish stickers upon opening.
At first, I thought this was a Kinerase box because previous boxes had dominant themes and products in them. But voila, the theme for June was "The Science of Beauty". It said that the contents were all backed by the wonders of science to bring out my most gorgeous self. I wish!
And to heighten the thrill, a translucent paper still enclosed the mystery products inside.
Here goes everything!
I was honestly sad because I've already seen most of these products in previous BDJ Boxes.
Not one unboxing story has failed to mention how amazing it was for all the contents to fit in just a small box. But these ones can still loiter and dance and jump around with so much free space inside. :(
Anyways, here are the contents:
1.) L'Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3x Hair Tonic, 90ml (Php259)
A water-based treatment that nourishes the scalp to make hair resistant to aggressions.
The Fall Repair 3x Leave-in Tonic is one of the newest hair care products of L'Oreal Paris.
2.) L'Oreal Paris Fall repair 3x Hair Shampoo, 180 ml (Php110)
Grow stronger hair from the roots!
With L'Oreal Paris Fall Repair Shampoo, hair fibers get restructured as it nourishes hair from the roots. Its latest discovery, Arginine - an essential amino acid vital for hair growth is the highlight ingredient of this innovation from Paris.
3.) L'Oreal Paris Fall Repair 3x Conditioner, 180ml (Php119)
Feel softer and detangled locks with L'Oreal Paris Fall Repair Conditioner.
This hair product is used alongside with the Fall Repair Shampoo to address the top 3 causes of hair fall: hair malnutrition, root fragility, and fiber damage.
4.) Physiogel Hypo-Allergenic Intensive Cream, 50ml (Php574.50)
This non-comedogenic cream is enriched with Derma Membrane Structure (DMS) technology, ceramide and lipids that mimic the skin's lipid layers.
5.) Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser, 5ml sample
Full size: 200ml (Php2,800)
Doesn't just wash, but cleanses away impurities with additional benefits to soothe the skin, making it pure and gentle to touch.
6.) Kinerase Lotion, 5ml sample
Full size: 40g (Php4,950)
Best for combination to oily skin, this luxurious, gentle moisturizer is infused with Kinetin to deliver superior hydration while improving the appearance of wrinkles, aging and sun-damaged skin without irritation.
7.) Avon Vitaluscious Lipstick, 3.6g (Php299)
No more dry and chapped lips!
This rich and full-colored lippie has nourishing vitamins to hydrate and soothe the lips.
8.) Revlon Photoready Kajal Intense Eyeliner + Brightener, 2.4g (Php525)
Get multiple on-trend looks with one dual-ended pencil!
The dark end's rich color gives an intense, bold look. While the light end brightens and opens up the eyes.
The eight products amounted to Php1,886.50 excluding the Kinerase samples.
That's almost 4x more than what I paid for! Great savings indeed for extra-adventurous skin geeks.
The downside, however, is one never really knows what to expect.
For girls with sensitive and acne-prone skin like me, new hair products (no matter how expensive or sweet-smelling they are) can cause breakouts. I've only used the L'oreal Shampoo, Conditioner and Tonic for three days because of such effects. The Kinerase Cleanser and Lotion were also turned over to my mom just to be safe. Moisturizers and my skin don't really make a good match. :(
I'm now left with the Avon lippie (which I've already used for my outfit post here), the Revlon Double Eyeliner (still learning how to apply it correctly), and my favorite and the most useful product so far--Physiogel Hypoallergenic Intensive Cream. Aside from being hypoallergenic, I love the mild scent and it really softens my sanitizer/alcohol-abused hands.
**Moral of the story: NEVER BUY ON IMPULSE.**
Read as many reviews as you can but never underestimate the uniqueness of your own skin.
One product may work pretty well for another (or even for a vast majority) and be too harsh for you.
Nevertheless, I salute the BDJ Team for empowering Filipinas to be the best of themselves.
The June box might not be the best one for me this time but BDJ Boxes have already made countless women feel more confident and beautiful since the first release.
I'd also like to thank the team for sending over these Viviamo products last May.
They're my everyday essentials now. :)
Viviamo products such as these and the Belle de Jour Planner are available on selected bookstores nationwide! Also, head over to
bdjbox.com for BDJ Box subscription options and product reviews. :)
Much love,
Mela
P.S. Guess what, I was featured in www.yournextskirt.com! One of my looks was included
in the article: "Five Neon High-Low Skirt Looks You’ll Love for Summer"
Click here to see more!
