Price of the Box is £6.95 including P&P
No of Products in the Box – 4 items
Total value of contents in the box £22.50
www.youbeautydiscovery.co.uk
The October 2014 You Beauty Discovery Box has arrived and after the success and popularity of last years Handbag Heroes shortlist, it’s been featured again this month showcasing a great balance of luxe, distinct and effective quick-fix products.
To see the October Shortlist please click here
You Beauty Discovery have also changed the process of the shortlist menu go live time. The selection menu is now available on the 1st of the month from 7.00am as opposed to previously where you could choose from midnight. I preferred staying up as I’m not a morning person!
“You Beauty Discovery” is a monthly beauty subscription service. The box consists of 2 selected hair, make-up and beauty products from well-known and new brands and they also include 2-3 bonus samples. Unlike the other subscription boxes you get to choose two products of your choice from a diverse selection menu each month.
This month’s selection menu had a great variety to chose from which made the decision process even harder. You really can’t fault this beauty box as it’s incredibly good value for money. It’s quite unusual to see that majority of the products are still available which is a first since I subscribed!
My box included 2 products of my choice from the shortlist, two extra treats in the form of Gold Collagen Forte and a sample sachet of Cowshed Perfecting Night Serum.
1. Illamasqua Glamore Lipstick – Full Size RRP £18.50
The Illamasqua Lipstick was the first item which caught my eye in this month’s shortlist and I wasted no time in quickly adding this to my box. It’s definitely risky going for a lipstick where the shades do vary however I thought I’d take the chance as what’s the likelihood of receiving another dreaded nude shade?
Typically and as my luck goes I received the shade Buff which sits within the nude collection. Whilst this isn’t a naked nude it’s more of a warm brown shade which is great for Autumn if your complexion can pull it off. Unfortunately for me it was way to dark.
The lipstick itself has lovely satin finish which glides on the lips and has great moisturising properties and staying power.
2. Lalique Nilang Fragrance – Sample Size 4.5ml
The second item which stood out for me was the luxe Nilang perfume sample from the Lalique Collection and it comes presented in a delicate lavish voile pouch embossed with gold lettering. Inside the pouch is also an artificial flower with ribbon attached and pays homage to the lotus flower that inspired this line.
The Nilang perfume contains notes of Lotus Flower, Peach, Melon, Mandarin, Clove flower, Jasmine, Freesia, Wild blueberries, Amber, Vanilla, Praline and Sandalwood. The fragrance is quite sensual with a soft hint of fruitiness making it potent within it’s own class of uniqueness.
I would probably use this on a night out as opposed to during the day as the scent is quite overpowering and dominant.
3. Extra Samples within the box:
This month, You Beauty Discovery have included a full sized bottle of Gold Collagen Forte which is a new nutritional beauty supplement specifically designed for women aged 40+. I’m guessing one potion isn’t going to work any miracles and will need to be taken regularly to see any noticeable results. A pack of 10 supplements is £39.99.
There’s also a sachet sample of Cowshed’s anti-aging perfecting night serum which is the ultimate all-in-one skincare treatment for busy women. The serum-in-oil hybrid is packed full with botanical actives and essential oils that work wonders on your skin while you sleep, so that you can wake up to a firmer, brighter and smoother complexion.
My Verdict
The October Handbag Heroes shortlist showcases a great balance of luxe, distinct and effective quick-fix products this month. I am extremely happy with my picks this month. I’m especially smitten with the beautifully presented Nilang perfume by Lalique. I’m amazed by the intricate attention to detail and the lavish delicate presentation which accompanies this divine sample.
It was unfortunate that the Illamasqua lipstick in Buff didn’t suit me but I’m sure I will find someone to take this off my hands.
The value of my box is worth £22.50 which is more than the price of the box itself.
The magazine contained within the box includes various discount codes for all of the brands which have been featured this month which is great if you want to buy further products.
“You Beauty Discovery” impresses me every month. I always look forward to seeing their menu at the start of the month. Their wide selection of products in their menu has something for everyone and to date I’ve not been disappointed once . This box is a complete steal for £6.95 and worth every penny.
What did you think of your October “You Beauty Discovery” Box? Are you thinking of subscribing?
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