MECCA | Beauty Loop Box Level 1 - Spring 2018

If you live outside of NZ and Australia, you are probably wondering what the heck is Mecca?! And no it isn't the Mecca in Saudi Arabia, but the beauty Mecca! Basically, Mecca Cosmetica and Mecca Maxima are the Australasian equivalents to Sephora - it's as close as we get to having the big beauty names under one roof. I buy from there a lot and absolutely love the selection of brand we have access too through Mecca. Each quarter or season, they release their Beauty Loop boxes across 3 levels depending on how much you spend. I am still at Level 1 but am inching closer to Level 2 (the new Christmas releases will surely tip me over the edge!)

BELLABOX NZ | Birthday Bash - October '18 Unboxing + Thoughts

The October bellabox* is an extra special one as it's their Birthday Box! Generally, they pack in a couple of special products and really deliver with the quality of the brands. The 2018 October box does not disappoint!

WET N WILD | Fire Dragon Vs. Ice Dragon Limited Edition Collection

Wet N Wild bring out new collections every couple of months and they are always on trend and a little experimental. One of their most recent collections was this Game of Thrones inspired Fire Dragon vs. Ice Dragon Limited Edition* range. It's a smaller collection but includes a good range of various products to help bring out the fire, or the ice within you.

URBAN DECAY | Naked Petite Heat Palette - Review + Swatches

I can pretty much guarantee that most palettes that Urban Decay bring out are going to impress me. I am easily convinced and when one of their 'Naked' ranges drops, I am on to Mecca so quick to snap one up. One of my latest additions that I have been loving the past few months is the Naked Heat's little sister - the Naked Petite Heat Palette.

BELLABOX NZ | Spring Shake Up September '18

The September bellabox* for NZ has arrived and boy, oh boy, is it a good one! They teased one of the products before the box went out and I am so excited that both the Aussie and NZ bellabox subscribers get one of the Tarte Tarteist Lip Paints!

ESSENCE | A Bunch of New Releases

Essence is definitely one of my favourite affordable brands that totally delivers on quality. The majority of their range is all under $10 which is ridiculously cheap in NZ standards. There are some standout products that I love from their core range and they are always bringing out loads of new products that are on trend, but they never last long in stores! Here are some of the new releases that have come out over the past couple of months.