Mecca Beauty Loop Level 1 Box

Hi guys! It's Mecca Beauty Loop box time again, can you believe it? It always seems to come around super fast (or maybe that's just me). Anyway, let's have a look inside the Level 1 box, shall we?

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Patina
I'm loving the flattering dusky pink shade of this liquid lipstick from Stila. This is definitely a colour I'd normally go for. I'm noticing as I get older that bold, bright shades make my lips look thinner and it's the nude hues that improve my appearance (I mean I've known this for ages, but been in denial, haha). This feels great going on and is a very light formula. However, it dries down super fast and I'm not that keen on the lip feel once it's dry. I'll have to give this a few more tries.

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter
In my opinion this 5ml sample doesn't smell very pleasant, although it does feel nice during application. It absorbs into the skin quickly, but the deal breaker for me is the dreaded rubbing off of the product. It balls up, thus making makeup application over the top a pain in the arse. I'm quite disappointed that I can't use this as a base for makeup and might just use it as a body moisturiser instead.

Elemis Peptide4 Night Recovery Cream-Oil
I loved the subtle fragrance of this 2ml sample. It had a really light texture and was a joy to apply. I couldn't be stuffed trying to disperse the remaining product into a sample pot for later, so I just used the whole lot, applying the leftover to my neck and arms. This left my complexion glowing and my skin felt soft and nourished.

Verso Antioxidant Turmeric Booster
I haven't tried this 2ml sample sachet yet, but I'm keen to see how it goes!

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Mecca Beauty Loop Level 1 Box!

Hi guys! Why am I shocked each and every time I'm notified there's a Mecca Beauty Loop box waiting in-store for me? Do I forget all my sneaky beauty purchases? I think so because I can't even remember the last time I bought something at Mecca lol. Thankfully this is not a Level 3 Box, then I'd be really worried!

Let's have a look inside the Level 1 box, shall we?


~ Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Matte Lipstick in Sell Out
~ Mecca Max Eye Max Eyeliner Pencil in Blackest Black
~ Verso Hydration Serum
~ Kate Somerville Cold Cream Moisturizing Cleanser + Makeup Remover

I'm excited to try both of the skincare products. As they are both sachet sizes, I can get them used in one go which is a plus for my current decluttering obsession.

The Mecca Max eyeliner is indeed very black and intense which I love, and I am quite impressed with it. I'm even thinking of picking up a full-sized one next time I'm at Mecca Maxima.

Whilst the shade Sell Out is really flattering and right up my alley in terms of browny nudes, the formula of the Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Matte lipstick is a bit uncomfortable and dry for me unfortunately. I've only tried it once so I'll definitely give it a few more goes before I form a solid opinion, but those are my first impressions. Again, I love the colour though!

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Mecca Beauty Loop Box: Level 1

Hi guys! It's Mecca Beauty Loop box time again, and after thinking I'd endured a fairly long, boring period of joyless unqualification, I was astounded to discover I'd actually received the previous box (and blogged about it), I just had zero memory of it! I have bought a few things from Mecca Maxima recently, and I think my impulsive Urban Decay Born To Run palette purchase must have kept me in the realm of qualification. I performed this sneaky purchase in the school holidays, whilst with my 10 year old son and let's just say, after the initial excitement of swatching every motherloving eyeshadow shade in Mecca onto his body had worn off, he was not a very fun shopping companion. Nor did he provide me with any decent or useful advice re proposed makeup purchases. Honestly I thought he could have tried harder. Hahaahaaaa. So I was forced to rely on my life mantra: 'when in doubt, buy the makeup'. Anyhoo, here's what's in my Beauty Election Edit Level 1 Loop Box!

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
Honestly, I just don't have it in me to get excited about a tiny 1ml sachet of argan oil. I feel like they include Josie Maran argan oil in nearly every BL box? I know I've received this product before in Beauty Loop boxes, albeit in slightly bigger sizes. I will probably use this on the ends of my hair or perhaps to moisturise my cuticles.

REN Perfect Canvas Skin Enhancing Priming Serum
Funny story. I opened my BL box in a city food court to check out the contents, lifted this sample out and the glass vial fell to the floor and smashed! So I did what any sensible person would do and rubbed the remaining product into my arm (along with miniature shards of glass probably) to test what I could. It actually felt really nice, but who knows how this actually performs as a priming serum because mine is GONE FOREVER!

Too Faced Hangover 3-In-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray
This is a multitasking mist designed to both prime the skin and set your makeup, and I'm keen to see how I go with it. It contains coconut water so it smells tropical and amazing. This is the one I should have inspected as it's in a plastic tube, not a smashy glass one!

NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Let's Go Crazy
The pamphlet tells us this is a cult favourite. So if I ever join the Church of Scientology, I will fit right in with all my fellow NARS Let's Go Crazy wearing cult friends. LOL. But seriously, this is hands down the most exciting box inclusion for me. It's a decent sized sample (1.8g) and the colour is bold, fun and pretty. I don't own much NARS makeup either, so it's a double win for me! Fun Fact: when you put the lid back on this pencil, it 'farts' its way off again when the air gets trapped! Hehe.

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Mecca Beauty Loop Level 1 Box!

Hi guys! Welcome to my super-quick post about the latest round of Mecca Beauty Loop Boxes. I was shocked to receive an email from Mecca recently saying my Level 1 box was ready to be picked up, because I didn't even know I'd qualified. I guess I'd forgotten about this little haul!

The last time I got a Beauty Loop box, I was on Level 2, and here's what was in that box for comparison. The Beauty Loop boxes are rewards based on your spending at Mecca and you can read all about that loyalty program on the Mecca website here.

Let's take a look at what's inside my Level 1 box!

LEVEL 1: Fresh Skin and Big Lashes

Eve Lom Cleanser
This sample consists of a 5ml sachet and an accompanying muslin cloth. You're meant to massage a small amount into dry skin to loosen makeup, dirt and excess oil. Then you dampen the muslin cloth and use a circular motion to remove traces of makeup residue and cleanser.

Grown Alchemist Age Repair Moisturiser
This is a 1.5ml sachet of Age Repair Moisturiser that contains phyto-peptide and white tea extract. It's supposed to noticeably restore cellular structure, boost radiance and visibly reduce the depth and appearance of wrinkles.

Mecca Max Pout Pop Lipstick
This is a mini-sized bullet of high pigment, creamy 'super-glam' lipstick from Mecca's own brand, Mecca Max. I got the pink shade Party Police, but I'm not sure if this colour is in every L1 box, or the shades are varied. Unlike the full-size version, these minis have a screw-top design instead of the pop-up packaging.

Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara
This is a 2.5g mini-tube of TroubleMaker mascara from Urban Decay that promises 13.7 (lol, specific) times the lash volume and lashes that are super fat, super long and sex proof. Apparently it's meant to hold up in hot and heavy situations, which they 'tested themselves.' Many thanks for that visual, Urban Decay.

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GIVEAWAY: Valentine's Day Prize!

Hello and Happy Valentine's Day! If you don't already know, I'm running a Giveaway on my Facebook page where you can enter to WIN a beautiful, romantic prize! I thought I'd celebrate Valentine's Day by giving back to you, my readers and followers, to say thanks for your ongoing support!

It's an easy entry Giveaway and I'd love you to enter! Here's what you could win....

THE PRIZE

~ Cristina Re Jardin De White Lillies Candle
~ Mecca Cosmetica To Save Face SPF50+ Superscreen
~ The Forgotten Garden book by Kate Morton
~ Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Activated Hair Treatment
~ The Body Shop British Rose Hand Cream
~ The Body Shop Lip & Cheek Stain in Pink Guava
~ Kosmea Rescue Skin Collection


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Ends February 22 at 11:59pm. Winner drawn 24 February.
Winner picked randomly.
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Mecca Beauty Loop Level 2 Box!

Last Friday I proudly picked up my Level 2 Beauty Loop box from Mecca Cosmetica in the city. I say proudly, because this was the first time I realised there was no need to actually print out the email and present it in-store, and that in fact, showing my Beauty Loop card would suffice. LOL. Yeah, the fact that I print out emails onto actual paper instead of showing them on my phone is a whole other matter that I won't go into (*cough* I never do email on my phone *cough*).

If you're wondering how this Level 2 box compares to the last one, you can read my post where I show you the contents of that box here. And if you have NFI what I'm talking about in the first place, you can read about Mecca's Beauty Loop program here.

Let's take a look at what was inside my Level 2 box!

NARS Liquid Laguna Bronzer (4ml)
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturising Cream (7.5ml)
Omorovicza Thermal Cleansing Balm sachet (2ml)
By Terry Liftessence Serum, Eye Contour & Daily Cream sachets (2ml, 2g, 2g)

If you're eligible for a Level 2 box, Mecca classify you as a 'Beauty Devotee' by the way!

'As a Beauty Devotee, you are immersed in the world's best in beauty. And just like us, you love to hear about the latest beauty trends, breakthroughs and products'.

The most exciting product for me is the NARS Laguna Liquid Bronzer, because it's a cult shade that I've never tried (all of these products are new to me actually!). However I think it's the powder bronzer in Laguna that has reached cult status, but I'm still keen to give this liquid version a go!

I've tried some other Kate Somerville skincare samples from previous Beauty Loop boxes, namely ExfoliKate and EradiKate which I quite liked, so I'm happy to see how the Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturiser goes. At least it's not called MoisturKate!

Omorovicza is a brand I've never even heard of and can barely type so I have absolutely no expectations with this Omorovicza Cleansing Balm from Budapest! Other than it being thermal, so I assume it heats up when you rub it in. Much like the grumpy AF Steve Price on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. I implore you all to watch this horrendous/brilliant showcase of z-grade 'talent', it's trainwreck telly at its very best/worst.

The By Terry trio of skincare sample sachets will come in handy, although I've just realised I haven't used my By Terry sample from the last Beauty Loop Box, the ridiculously-named Terrybly Densiliss Primer. Seriously, why do brands feel obliged to shove their name into the product titles?! Knock that shit off!

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Mecca Beauty Loop Level 2 Box!

Hello! I am trying something new for a change; the 'Quickie Post'. Essentially, it's a short post, without too many words, that hopefully I can start and finish within a fairly short time-frame. Quicker for me, quicker for you, everybody goes home happy. LOL. Let me know in the comments if you like short posts, I'm keen to know!

So it's Mecca Beauty Loop time again, and I picked up my Level 2 box last week. If you're interested in how this one compares to the last Level 2 box (the Mecca staff Secret Ballot Winners box), which came out in July,  I've blogged about that here - if you're wondering what a Mecca Beauty Loop Box even is.... well it's part of Mecca's reward system. They release four sample boxes per year and the level you're eligible to collect is based on how much you've spent with them. Here's what's in my L2 box!

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara (3 ml)
I'll definitely make use of this! I love Bobbi Brown makeup and this mini size will be great for travel.

Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil (4.5 ml)
I'm not really into oils, although this is quite versatile as you can use it on your hair, face or cuticles. Also, I already have this exact product (same sample size) from somewhere else, untouched. I may end up giving this away to family.

Diptyque Philosykos EDP (2 ml)
I've heard of this brand, but never tried anything from them, so I'm keen to give this a go! Edit - just spritzed and it's quite a strong fig scent. I like it!

Smashbox Insta-Matte Liptick Transformer (1.5 ml sachet)
Alright for a bit of a play I guess, but probably not something I'd go for daily. Interested to see how it works though!

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Mecca Beauty Loop Level 2 Box!

The Beauty Loop boxes are out! And thanks to my yet-to-be-blogged impressive Mecca Maxima haulage during my Melbourne trip, I've progressed from Level 1 to Level 2. Hooray! The boxes were compiled a little differently this time. The products included are all Mecca staff secret ballot winners from the Mecca Beauty Election 2016. Which if you ask me, is far more exciting than the Australian political election, despite the complete lack of anything even vaguely sausage-related. The in-store beauty experts voted for their most-loved beauty products, then four of their 'cult favourites, must-haves and new finds' have been included in each box.

The included card details all the winning products, then you can see how you went in terms of which four products you scored in your box. I've had a read of the card and am quite happy with what I got. Let's have a look!

~ Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Ultra Gentle Daily Peel
~ By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Primer
~ Darphin Exquisage Beauty Cream
~ Urban Decay Seven Days of Shadows

I haven't tried anything from Darphin or By Terry, so I'm quite excited to give the beauty cream and primer a go. I'll probably test out the two step daily peel pads by Dr Dennis Gross on the weekend, when I have more time. The Urban Decay eyeshadow sampler box is pretty cute! Here's what's included:

~ Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer
~ Seven eyeshadow shades: Desperation, Flash, Mildew, Foxy, Cosmic Moondust, Solstice Moondust, Zodiac Moondust.

If you want to see what was in my last Beauty Loop Box, a Level 1, you can check out that post here.

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Mecca Beauty Loop Level 1 Box!

Hi guys! I'm pretty excited, because today I'm blogging about the Mecca Beauty Loop Level 1 Box! This is my first ever box as part of Mecca's Beauty Loop program, because I only just reached the qualifying spend ($300 in a one year period) last month! I am officially a 'Beauty Discoverer'. LOL! I went in-store and picked this up yesterday, although you can order online and add it to your order, if you're eligible to receive one.

Now that I've reached Level 1 status, I'm eligible for four complimentary Beauty Loop sample boxes per year (this being the first) and complimentary makeup application for my Birthday. Let's take a look inside the box.....

Contents:
~ Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil mini bottle
~ Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Cleanser sachet
~ Too Faced Shadow Insurance Eyeshadow Primer sachet
~ Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer sachet

Also included is a card explaining each product, why Mecca love it and how to use it. Handy!

I have no complaints about this box! I love my Hourglass lipstick and Ambient Lighting Powder so I'm keen to try the much-hyped Veil Mineral Primer. The Too Faced Shadow Insurance will be the perfect prep before I use my new Chocolate Bar palette (so far I've been applying it without primer). I've tried a few other Kate Somerville samples in the past and loved them, so I'm also keen to give the cleanser a go, and I haven't tried anything from Josie Maran before, so will be excited to trial a new-to-me brand!

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