In the midst of everything that has happened over the past 18 months, it is safe to say that the general state of mental health in Australia has collapsed. Resources are exhausted, psychologists’ books are full, and our mental health support systems need help more than ever.

So when we heard that there was a way to get our hands on $ 200 worth of beauty products for the * bargain * price of $ 29.99, all for the cause of women’s mental health, our interest went downhill. been stung.

PIQUÉ we tell you!

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The beauty box is sold through Chemist Warehouse, which is a sponsor of the Liptember charity.

Founded in 2010, Liptember was created to “fill a gap in gender specific support for women’s mental health”.

Since its founding, it has raised over $ 10 million to provide national research, programs and support services for women’s mental health across the country. Proceeds from the Chemist Warehouse Liptember Box will be donated to the Liptember Foundation to support women’s mental health programs, initiatives, support services and research.

So what’s in the altruistic box?

• VÖOST Vitamin C effervescent tablets
• Carmex Limited Edition Strawberry Lip Balm
• Manuka Swisse Honey Detoxifying Clay Mask
• Dettol hand sanitizer
• Femfresh daily wash
• Bossoto Roll On
• Blistex lip balm
• Dr Lewinn’s Eternal Youth Face Mask
• Bioderma Micellar Water
• OGX Green Tea Dry Shampoo
• OdourGone shoes and gloves
• warm hands body warmer
• Aussie Bodies Low Carb Protein Bar
• Burt’s Bees Honey Lip Balm
• Elyptol hand sanitizer spray
• Thursday Plantation Clay Mask
• Darrell Lea Lot 37 Liquorice
• Carroten Sunscreen
• Pack of 3 Twinings In’fuse
• Bondi Protein Co Keto Protein Sachet
• Chapstick Total Moisture Lip Balm
• Go Healthy Vegecapsules
• $ 10 Wanderlust Discount Coupon
• Redwin moisturizer

Um, yeah – you read that right.

That’s 24 products including three face masks and four lip balms delivered right to your door for less than the price of some mid-range foundations.

Talk about the thrill of a good deal!

According to Beyond Blue, 1 in 6 women will experience depression in their lifetime and 1 in 3 will suffer from anxiety. If you look around in your group of friends, you probably have a friend – or a few friends – who have experienced these mental health issues directly.

There is no doubt that this is an important cause to support, and we have to say it, a really fun way to do it.

Whether you keep the box to yourself or send it to a friend in trouble, you can purchase your own box here.

You can also get involved with the Liptember campaign by signing up as an individual fundraiser or building a team and committing to wear a Liptember for a day, week or month in September to support women. of your life.