Drop a heart: August Bellabox & other Haul

Another haul entry. i think this will become more frequent because i shop quite a lot.

Well, since i decided to cancel my subscription to 'Lust have it' boxes, i only got the bellabox this month. it feels little less exciting now, i really liked getting surprises in my mail. not AIDS tho, that wouldnt be cool in the mail.

Anyways, this month was a Eco-friendly month, which was fantastic because i've been wanting to switch to a more green and cruelty free lifestyle.

Aurora Spa Rose Otto and Nettle Clarifying Shampoo (50ml), 500ml - $40.00

Aurora Spa Burdock and Rose Revitalising Conditioner (50ml), 500ml - $40.00

These arent that great, comparing to the last shampoo and conditioner i got last time, these ones are really weak, a little does go a long way.. and because i have so much hair now, i end up using the 2 tiny bottles so quickly.

the product itself leaves me hair really oily. but maybe because i didnt use enough?

LUSH Cosmetics Ro's Argan Body Conditioner (45g) 225g - $29.95

I love lush products, this one just smells funky tho.

AVEENO Daily Moisturising Lotion (29ml) 354ml - $12.99

I love this lotion, it dries really fast. doesnt leave skin feeling greasy.

emerginC Kombucha Cleanser (3ml), 120ml - $44.00

emerginC Phytocell Cream (3ml), 50ml - $105.00

i wasted these products :( i used them all in one go when there was enough in the little packets for at least 2-3 uses. i didnt realise how expensive these products were tho!!

but they smelt nice :)

luk beautifood Lip Nourish (Full sized) (3g) - $24.95

The packaging is so beautiful! i love the velvety feel.

but the colour is a little weak.

Bonus Product: Phytocare Daily C (30 sachets) - $17.80

Tastes like the crap you have to take when you get a urinal track infection... gross. ><

Total Vaule: $47.92

My Moral Dilemma.

Lately I've been researching on how to be vegan without giving up meat..

i know.. that sounds completely stupid and utterly pointless..

but i have my own reasons to do so.

I really do not want to give up meat because i don't want to substitute it with medication, i don't want to become an angry person, every vegan i know are so angry... they say its because they are angry for the animals, but it just sounds like they need a bit of meat in them. And I'm a foodie.. i don't want to limit myself..

But then, i'd be eating an animal.. and so many products have animal products or been tested on an animal.. its just so hard to get around certain things.

So i've decided to the things that dont effect my health and still help the animals :)

After reading a list of products that still use animal testing, I've decided that after i've used up all my make up and beauty products (because i still dont want to waste them, animals getting hurt just so i can throw it in the bin?)

But after they are all used up, i will buy products that are cruelty free.

I am also going to reduce my intake on dairy and eggs, because there is more suffering in a glass of milk than a piece of steak.

And i'm going to start using my eco-friendly bags again soon, i was using them before to do my shopping, but i stopped because we needed some plastic bags around the house for little things like rubbish bins. but since i stopped using them, the plastic bags have been piling up again, to the point that i have to go and recycle them again.

My reason?

Every time i be the better person in the situation that involves people, most of the time i get let down, like everyone else..

so why focus all that positive energy on people, when you can help the creatures that cant help themselves...

also, i just love animals..

no better reason than that

And for my other buys.