Australis Cosmetics "Cya Later Pores" VS Benefit POREfessional: Which is better?

A couple of weeks ago Priceline had one of their coveted 40% off makeup sales, and I picked up the new Australis "Cya Later Pores" Spot Primer after seeing it advertised on Instagram. I decided to test it out for a while before reviewing it, just so I could get a feel for the product. After a while, it dawned on me that it was so similar to my Benefit POREfessional, that it was almost uncanny!

Top: Benefit POREfessional  Bottom: Australis Cosmetics Cya Later Pores

The main differences between the two primers are only slight. The Australis version is slightly less thick - which actually makes it easier to apply - and is more neutral in color while also being less matte in finish. Oh, and the price! POREfessional retails for $53 in Australia, while the Spot Primer retails for only $16.95, and I picked this up for $6 on sale.

I actually like Cya Later Pores the most out of the two, but only just! It's a really good dupe for such a popular product, and for half the price, it's a total bargain!

Lust Have It! Monthly Beauty Box: August Birthday Box 2014

I have been waiting anxiously by the post box for this months Lust Have It beauty box to arrive! This is my first LHI box, and my second beauty box I've received (I purchased a BellaBox a few months ago and was a little disappointed - it was pretty much all lip balm products and tiny samples of things Id never use), so I was very excited! I didn't realise it at first, but August was LHI's birthday month, so I was filled with joy when I opened it and realised that it was made up of almost exclusively full sized products in celebration! The whole box is worth upwards of $100. I purchased my LHI box using a $7.95 coupon, so it was really worth the value!

 
Inside the box I found:

• BioElixia Bodyshaper Stretch Mark Diminishing Cream - Full Sized - $39
• Essenzza Fuss Free Natural Facial Cleansing Wipes - Full Sized & Travel Sized - $6.95 and $2.50 
• Eleven Australia Miracle Hair Treatment - Full Sized - $24.95
• Marsk Eyeshadow Brush - Full Sized - $28.95 
• Bioderma Crealine H20  - Delux Sample Size - $29.99 for full sized

In addition, there were a whole lot of vouchers and coupons included. I wouldn't necessarily say I will use any of them, but I did gift some of them to my family and friends (so, I guess they came in handy!).

I can't even pick a favorite item from this box, seeing as I've used every single product multiple times.

The BioElixia cream hasn't really showed many results, but it does smell very nice and make my skin feel nice and soft. The facial wipes are my favorite product in the box, closely followed by the Mark brush (which has made its way into my regular rotation of brushes). Since using the wipes, my skin has improved ten fold! They smell pretty odd, but are really amazing! They are covered in little ridges to help you really get all your makeup off with ease. I was really pleased to see the inclusion of the hair treatment, as I had read lots about it and really wanted to try it. Ever since I have been using it, my split ends have improved, and my hair looks a lot more silky. Finally, the Bioderma was a nice addition as a sample (I have also always wanted to try it, but it is very pricey). I'm holding on to the sample to keep inside my makeup kit to use when I travel.

Overall, I am over the moon with this box, and can't wait for future LHI boxes!