I just got my box some days ago. I was mesmerized by this month's Pink box theme 'Under the Sea' as I unboxed it. The creativity and graphics were just a bomb, but unfortunately, the choices of products don't suffice the expectation of the box bomb theme. Okay, it was my first time to not be inspired with the products inside the Pinkbox but, at least they got the cute box though.
Nail polish by Anny
Cost: 9,99 Euro
Net wt: 15ml
Shade: Cool Kale
I find the shade beautiful. It is something I will wear if I am into nail polishes. Unfortunately, I am not that so much into it.
Maximum Protection Fresh Deospray by Rexona
Cost: 2,79 Euro
Net wt: 150ml
I am not into deo products on my boxes because for me I believe it is something personal that you use daily that you don't change as much. Well, the spray will not hurt though. It could be used for maximum protection for sweaty outdoor activities this summer.
Hydromaske by Alverde Naturkosmetik
Cost: 0.95 Euro
Net wt: 15ml
I said it before I am okay with having mask once in a while in my boxes, but if I am getting it on a monthly then, I don't want it anymore. But this baby it still well-accepted as hydration boost this sunny weather.
20100 Shining by Lord and Berry
Shade: Antique Pink
Cost: 20 Euro
Net wt: 3,5g
This is my only fave product in the box. It is a crayon lipstick with a peachy red shade that is great for summer.
Sweet Vanilla Duschgel by Bübchen
Cost: 1,85 Euro
Net wt: 230ml
Don't get me wrong, this shower gel was fun and has a sweet scent, but I feel like it is like a child's shower gel. As much as I want the scent, I would like to receive in my box more for young adult products.
CONCLUSION:
On a positive note, I had a lot of fun reading the Couch magazine incorporated into my box. That's something I also love about this box was its monthly lifestyle magazine issue which is so much helpful!
We are now in the second half of the year and yes, I can't deny that the situation makes this year a little faster than usual as I feel it. There's nothing so much going on as planned but at least I still have my beauty boxes and online deliveries to look forward to. Lol! Finally, after moving into my new place (for already a more than a couple of months), my LF box was finally delivered to the right, the new address for the first time. Thanks to the helpful and quick customer care of LF. Salute! Let's dig into the box.
Regenerating Night Cream by Madara
Cost: £17
Net wt: 25ml
Here is my favourite among the products I received this month. This one works wonders. After applying this cream before going to sleep, I noticed my skin looked really plumped. And at morning when I wake up, my face looks radiant and hydrated. I didn't why this tiny tube cost the most in this month's LF box. It worked!
Beauty Sleep by MyVitamins
Cost: £7.50/ 30 capsules
I tried the chewy gummy as hair vitamins before and now it was my first to try this beauty vitamin for beauty sleep. It has the combination of vitamins needed for relaxation and beauty boost. The capsule itself tastes like it's plant-based. This surely adds up to the glow.
Morning expert Hyaluronic serum by Thisworks
Cost: £12.33
Net wt: 10ml
I've been using this for just a week now and I can see the plump and radiance it brought to my skin. My skin looks well-hydrated and healthy. This is just another serum I gladly integrate with my morning routine. With the combination of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, what can I ask for?
Matte Me by Sleek in shade Bittersweet
Cost: £4.99
Net wt: 6ml
It is a perfect matte lippie. I have tried this variant before and I am always impressed. It is soft and creamy to apply with a matte finish. Good that it is also non-drying to the lips. Thankfully, the shade was wearable too.
Rose and Lemon Enriched Body cream by Monuspa
Cost: £16.65
Net wt: 100ml
I am not a fan of lemon-scented creams but the combination with rose makes it pleasant. It helped nourish the dry areas of my skin. Well, I can't deny it the combi scent gives me a spa-feeling moment.
Blush Brush by So Eco
Cost: £7.50
I am grateful to add this eco-friendly blush brush to my variety of lovely brushes. I can't complain, it is sturdy and soft to the skin.
That's pretty much it. I love the choices of products inside which is more like glowing in morning and night skincare products, but I don't think it fits well with its theme Sunkissed for this month. With Sunkissed theme, I am thinking about summer products like sun lotions, bronzers, tan creams, etc. Still, the choices of products were impressive, it doesn't just fit in with the theme.
The last stop in our Austria adventure was a train ride from Salzburg to Vienna. After we enjoyed the nature side of Salzburg, we are now ready for some city exploration and find out why is this called the most livable city of 2019.
Our Vienna tour was actually short but productive. We visited some of the common touristy places that we don't regret missing out when visiting Vienna. Well, our radar is good enough when I and my travel buddy were exploring together. That is what we were actually good of: to roam around the city and explore up until our feet can. And here are some of the places we discovered.
Our first stop is this shopping area in Graben. This is where many tourists flock. I can't deny why this is a must-visit in Vienna. We had a great time strolling around and breaking our necks to the side to side fascinating architecture in there. You can barely recognize the shops because it blends well with the grand old town theme of the shopping walkway. It was definitely crowded but it was worth a visit.
Graben
In the mid-afternoon, we went to the Belvedere Palace just to explore its outside grounds. Due to our constrained time, we only plan to visit the superficials of places with big architectures like palaces and museums because we can't buy more time. As expected, the grounds of the palace consumed enough of our time and truth to be told, I am still not used to the palace's charm. It was always a dreamy experience for me even if I am seeing it from the outside.
Before it gets dark, we made sure to visit Prater, a carnival with its famous old giant Ferris wheel. Good that we were into the season when the giant Ferris wheel is up. It is not the largest that I've seen and not that grandiose as you think it was but, every Vienna kid's memories with carnival rides and play take part on this and the grand Ferris wheel stands tall and saw them all. It is been one of the symbols of Vienna. We had fun watching kids on the rides and we tried some local sweets along the way. It stands 65m tall and gives a breathtaking view of the city of Danube.
Carnival vibe
Before we head out to our final route: Naschmarkt, to get some food and check out their local market. We decided to have some rest beside the Kunsthistorische museum from the city walk all day. This seemed to be a favourite spot for a lot of young people to meet friends and have chit chats. We enjoyed our quiet time under the shade of tall groomed plants in the area. The ambience was just relaxing.
Chillin outside the Kunsthistorische Museum Wien
Another interesting place we visited was what they called the 'Hundertwasserhaus' which is named after its designer artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser. It is definitely a well-visited place by tourists. Good thing that my travel buddy searched about it beforehand and we planned to visit it. On-site, the place was actually occupied by tenants/locals. It was like a normal apartment artistically built. Near the place was a hostel and restaurant which I believe is almost always fully booked by tourists. We had a good time looking around and checking out the area. Quicky and colourful, indeed!
Karlskirsche
Just like any other European country, Vienna was also surrounded by architecturally fascinating churches, that you can't help but stare and stop-by. Look at the back to back Votivkirsche and Karlskirche.
Votivkirsche
In Naschmarkt, I was delighted to see fresh crops and street food. It was a long straight walk side by side market with all different stalls and restaurant and fresh produce. We had fun looking around and look what I found, a Lechon on the side market. We had a hard time deciding what to eat because of the choices around. We end our trip here to grab our dinner and get back to the airport going back in Berlin.
If I would think back and reminisce the trip, I saw both sides of what Vienna could offer a balance city-living life where you could enjoy not only the stunning spots and recreations but also the abundant consumer goods. No doubt why it was always on the top list for a decade. Of course, the social environment, political and health factors come into play too.
To end up this blog is my VLOG. Here are the clips I gathered during our trip to Vienna. Enjoy watching!
