Make up – Page 12 – Which Beauty Box UK

Price of the Box is £19.95 plus P&P
No of Products in the Box – 9 items
Total Value of contents in the box – over £70.00
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Latest in Beauty are really spoiling us beauty enthusiasts again and this month they have teamed up with beauty guru’s Jo Fairly and Sarah Stacey of The Beauty Bible to bring you the products they’ve tested, love and swear by. This box is has been specially curated and is bursting with gorgeous natural and exquisite goodies. Say hello to the The Beauty Bible Loves Box

Latest in Beauty, known for their exceptional collection of themed beauty boxes offer something for everyone’s likes and needs. These are one off purchases and no subscription is required. There’s no hidden surprises and you are fully informed as to what’s included inside the box. Once you’ve had a taster of these beauty boxes you will soon be eagerly awaiting for the next box to be released.

This box features a great line up of natural and organic brands and covers all aspects of beauty.

1. Dr Organic Dead Sea Mineral Bio-Plasma Mud Mask – Full Size 100ml RRP £7.99

Dead Sea Minerals are commonly used in cosmetics to create and promote healthy skin regeneration, elasticity and permeability of the skin and therefore can be very effective in treating skin wrinkles and other problems caused by the aging process.Thanks to the high content of sulphur, they can be very useful in cleansing and removing impurities from the skin.

This mask has a great thick consistency and applies really well. I left this on for around 10 minutes and once removed left my skin revitalised and squeaky clean. It’s also kind to your skin using only bioactive, natural and organic ingredients.

This is a full sized product and will last a good few applications.

2. Crabtree & Evelyn Verbena and Lavender Ultra Moisturising Hand Cream – Full Size 25g RRP £5.00

I do love a good nourishing hand cream and was happy to see this inside the box as this brand certainly delivers.

Crabtree and Evelyn make the most indulgent hand creams which are rich, moisturising and smell absolutely divine.

You can pick up the uplifting zesty notes straight away with a subtle hint of Lavender. This non greasy formula sinks straight into the skin giving you soft, silky hands.

It comes in a handy travel sized tube which is great for keeping in your handbag.

3. Rituals Miracle Scrub Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba Ultra Softening Hand Scrub – Full Size 75ml RRP £11.50

Our hands are one of the most exposed areas of our body which we constantly use and it’s probably the one area you wouldn’t even consider exfoliating.

The Rituals Miracle Scrub is enriched with nourishing oils that are easily absorbed by the skin to restore suppleness and moisture balance.

This creamy scrub is quite gritty but isn’t abrasive on your skin and you can really feel the oils working into your skin. The scent of this scrub is just amazing and once washed off feels like you’ve had a luxurious hand treatment at the Spa. A lovely pampering treat for the hands in the comfort of your own home.

4. Bellapierre Volumizing Mascara in Black – Full Size 9ml RRP £19.99

Mascara is a firm favourite of mine and a staple in my make-up bag. it plays a vital role in achieving my everyday make up look.

Bellapierre’s Volumizing Mascara is packaged in a slim rectangular tube embossed with the Bellapierre initials on the lid which makes it feel like a high-end product. This is the first eye make-up item I have tried from a natural, mineral based brand and they appear to be quite famous for their loose powders and mineral eyeshadows.

The wand is the ideal size and coats each lash individually. The formula is paraben-free, and mineral based. The black intensity of the formula is really good however I found this mascara to be of a thin consistency making the overall result quite subtle. It’s perfect for those looking for a more natural mascara.

5. Essential Care Creamy Coconut Cleanser – Full Size 30ml RRP £7.00

This coconut cleanser has a synergistic blend of dynamic plant oils to lift away make-up, skin impurities and airborne dirt and includes ingredients such as coconut, olive oil and essential oils that have excellent cleansing properties. Ideal for normal to dry or mature skin, the cleanser can be removed with damp cotton pads or rinsed away leaving the skin thoroughly clean, smooth and refreshed.

I assumed that this would of been heavily scented with coconut but it’s not at all. It’s pleasantly fragranced which isn’t overpowering.

I’ve not tried this on my face as my skin’s recovering from a breakout instead I used this as a make up remover on my eyes to remove the Bellapierre Mascara which I reviewed earlier. I simply put a little of the cleanser on a cotton wool pad and applied to the lashes. This worked incredibly well and removed all traces of the mascara probably better then some eye make-up removers I have used!

For an all round cleansing regime this would be perfectly suited for normal and dry skin types.

6. John Masters Organics Shampoo and Conditioner – Sample Sizes 30ml each. Full Size 237ml RRP £16.00

The John Masters Organics Lavender Rosemary Shampoo combines organic essential oils with organic herbal extracts to gently cleanse and keep’s hair in perfect balance. This is gentle enough to use as an everyday shampoo and smells great too. This shampoo has also been voted best haircare product in the ethical living awards in 2010.

I also received a detangler sample in citrus and neroli which is lightweight and can be used as an leave in conditioner. During the summer my hair tends to get very dry not to mention the damage of the heat styling tools i use on a daily basis! This should give my hair the extra TLC it needs.

If you want to try this brand they do a a great little sampler set for around £9.99 which includes the Lavender Rosemary Shampoo, the Citrus & Neroli Detangler, the Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash and the Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Milk.

7. PitRok Crystal Deodorant Wipes – 20 Wipes RRP £2.49

My perception of deodorant wipes is that their merely quick fixes and barely ever last compared to a spray or roll-on from past experiences. Things have obviously moved on from then…Hello PitRok!

The PitRok Deodorant wipes contain pure natural mineral salts that are kind to your skin and provide instant refreshment and protection. Formulated with extracts of Aloe Vera and Grapefruit seed leaving your skin feeling fresh and revitalised.

These are quite moist and are pleasantly scented. Surprisingly they are really refreshing when applied and great for the warmer weather when you need a top up. I’ve not needed to use another wipe and it’s been a good few hours since I applied.

Being slightly dubious about these initially, I love that these keep you fresh and take care of your skin at the same time. This handy pack which contains 20 wipes can easily be popped into your bag.

8. Merumaya Melting Cleansing Balm – Sachet Sample 2ml

Maleka Dattu, founder of Merumaya has created an evolutionary range of evidence based skincare designed to help prevent, while reducing existing signs of skin ageing; similar in concept only, to Integrative Health.

The signature double cleanse method removes make up and grime first and on the second use cleans your skin.

The 2ml sachet sample will give you a couple of applications for a taster. Will definitely give this a go once my skin has improved.

My Verdict

Latest in Beauty have delivered another fantastic box teaming up with beauty guru’s Jo Fairly and Sarah Stacey of The Beauty Bible to bring you the products they’ve tested, love and swear by. This box is has been specially curated and is bursting with gorgeous natural and exquisite goodies.

I’ve made some fabulous discoveries which have been featured inside this box and the line up included a great selection of natural and organic products covering all aspects of beauty which are kind to the skin.

The contents within this box is worth around £70.00. This is great value for money at only £19.95 plus p&p. I also liked that Latest in Beauty included additional discounts and offers for all of the brands which were featured inside the box.

If you’re not already on the organic and natural beauty products scene then this box is a great starting point and will certainly provide you with peace of mind and assurance that you’re not coating your skin with chemicals.

A great example of a beauty box in every shape and form and for the price it’s an amazing way to discover good quality branded products without the heavy price tag.

Once you’ve had a taster of these beauty boxes you will soon be eagerly awaiting for the next box to be released.

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No. of Products in the Box – 7 items
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The August 2014 Birchbox has arrived and this month’s theme is Away We Go celebrating everything that makes summer getaways magical whether you’re counting down to a fun-packed fortnight away from home or day-tripping your weekends away.

Birchbox is a monthly beauty subscription service. The box consists of 4-5 selected hair, make-up and beauty products from well-known brands and new brands. They also include a lifestyle extra within their box too. Birchbox also have an online shop where you can purchase all the brands which have been featured in their boxes. Their reward program really is something to shout about too.

This month’s box shout’s out Summer holidays and contains a selection of must-have travel sized products whether it being a day trip, weekend away or a getaway abroad. The box mainly consisted of skincare, make up, hair product, a perfume sample and a lifestyle extra this month in the form of a book which has an extract of one chapter. A good variety this month with the inclusion of an exclusive Birchbox toiletries bag for all your summer essentials.

The content’s of the August’s Birchbox contents will vary. To see what you may receive please click here

You can get your first Birchbox for only £10.00 this month – please see the offer at the end of my review.

1. Liaison De Parfum – Sample Vial. Full Size 100ml RRP £105.00

When opening my Birchbox I didn’t expect a perfume sample to be within the pretty envelope packaging embossed with the words Resist Me. This Nana de Bary’s luxe fragrance captures the romantic essences of life and travel.

Liaison De Parfum is a new line within Nana De Bary’s collection and is composed of four distinctive scents, and has been almost five years in the making, Each Parfum is de Bary’s homage to one of the four seasons or stages of a life well-lived. Made in France using traditional methods of classic perfumery.

I have been introduced to some wonderful scents by Birchbox and this Parfum was certainly unique and mysterious. I picked up the Sandalwood tones straight away and in my opinion overpowers the remainder of the other notes which include leather, cedar, Laban, bergamot, lemon, tangerine, immortelle, patchouli, iris, geranium and musk. This soothing, aromatic scent brings back some great memories of when traveling in India, a culture who places great significance on the fragrance and medicinal qualities of Sandalwood which is used in beauty regimes and religious rituals dating back to ancient India.

2. Number 4 Super Comb Prep & Protect – Sample Size 30ml. Full Size RRP £20.00

It always handy to carry a leave in conditioner when away to tame tangled and unruly hair especially when you are in the sun. This spray detangles and protects your locks against heat and sun damage. If you have thick unruly hair like mine you will welcome this product!

A good sized travel product which has a spray nozzle for easy application and can be spritzed over damp hair before drying and styling.

3. Supergoop Daily Correct SPF 35 CC Cream – Sample Size 3ml. Full Size RRP £32.00

This CC cream which is an American brand is a silky, all-in-one sun defense formula which covers imperfections and corrects uneven skin while targeting the signs of aging. Potent antioxidants and triple protection from UVA, UVB and IRA rays minimize the signs of photoaging and inflammation. This velvety cream comes in three self-adjusting shades to suit a variety of skin tones and is suitable for sensitive skin types.

Supergoop strive to formulate products that you and your family actually want to put on: they are lightweight, never greasy or sticky and easily absorb into skin. Supergoop is the first and only prestige skincare brand completely dedicated to sun protection and is endorsed by Maria Sharapova as co-owner and ambassador for suncare as skincare.

This comes at the right time for me as the last couple of month’s my skin is breaking out in spots more regularly than usually and I’m always looking for products which are effective.

I received the shade light to medium which was perfect for my skin tone. This blended in very well and covered my imperfections thoroughly. I was pleasantly surprised how light weight this formula felt on my skin. It’s the ideal consistency for the warmer weather and a great alternative to using a full on foundation.

Whilst this may be a teeny sample there’s two offerings of this CC cream which is a good taster to really get a feel of the product. I think I have just discovered my CC holy grail.

4. Sarah McNamara Miracle Skin Transformer Hydroactive Microderm – Sample size 14.2g. Full Size RRP £25.00

Sarah McNamara tapped into more than 15-years of experience in the corporate beauty world to bring us the Miracle Skin Transformer. Miracle Skin Transformer creates the ﬁrst-ever, one-step application products designed to instantly transform your skin. Developed with naturally-derived silicones, these formulations contain powerful protection and hydration beneﬁts leaving you with a smooth, radiant, airbrushed ﬁnish in seconds.

This cleanser gently cleanses the skin—removing surface oils, make up, dirt and grime—its whipped texture transforms into a soothing foam when blended with water. Skin feels fresh, hydrated and smooth instantly.

Infused with the M3 Complex, a powerful botanical antioxidant blend that works hard to fight free radicals. Ecophysalis, Manuka Honey, and Vitamins help soothe and soften, for clarified and luminous skin.

I’m not too sure whether this can be used on oily skin but the reviews I have read are positive. I may give this a go once my skin has improved.

5. Wild about Beauty Powder Eyeshadow – Full Size. RRP £13.00

Who knew that Louise Rednapp along with Kim Jacob had a make-up line? Well here is one of the powder eye shadows from their paraben free range and it’s a full sized product. Say hello to Wild About Beauty.

Wild about Beauty’s highly pigmented, satin textured powder eyeshadows are available in a selection of easy-to-wear, flattering shades that will suit all skin tones.

I received the shade Becca which is a lovely rich golden bronze tone with a bee etched in the shadow which makes it adorably pretty. This applied smoothly and the colour pay off is very good. I love that there’s a mirror enclosed inside making on the go touch up’s super easy. A great shade to achieve the perfect summer look. You can also use this wet for a more intense look.

6. Lifestyle Extra – Chapter Sampler of the The Proposal by Tasmina Perry

An unusual lifestyle extra this month exclusively for Birchbox subscribers in the form of a book which gives you a chapter sampler of The Proposal written by Tasmina Perry, a novel which is spellbinding and romantic.

At first I was bemused as to why there was only 1 chapter. However i think this is actually a great idea. You will either give up at Chapter one or go and purchase the actual book to find out what happens next! I wish more author’s would do this. A great concept and introduction to a book which comes in a handy travel size.

7. Birchbox Travel Toiletries Bag

There’s a great addition to this month’s Birchbox – an exclusively designed Birchbox toiletries bag with a very summery theme – ice lollies!

I adore the design and the colours which they have combined to give you the perfect sized bag for all your make-up or holiday essentials. The bag is transparent also enabling you to see exactly what’s inside. It’s material is waterproof too.

This handy bag can easily fit into your hand bag or your beach bag making it a must-have travel accessory.

My Verdict

This month’s box shout’s out Summer holidays and contained a selection of 6 must-have travel sized products whether you’re going on a day trip, weekend away or a getaway abroad.

The box mainly consisted of Skincare, make up, a hair product, a perfume sample and a lifestyle extra this month in the form of a book which has an extract of one chapter. A good variety of products and brands have been featured this month with the inclusion of an exclusive Birchbox make up bag for all your summer essentials.

The inserts this month contained useful tips and a tick list on what not to forget when your packing which is always useful. I tend to always forget one crucial item when packing and soon panic when it’s not in the case by which point it’s too late!

I must admit when I opened the box I wasn’t immediately wowed, however now I have gone into some depth I love the contents. The box includes a great selection of essential must-haves to get you through the Summer.

I’ve discovered some great gems this month especially the Supergoop CC Cream which is a great alternative for light weight coverage in the Summer months.

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On August 29th, Birchbox are holding a very special event in Soho Square, London – the Birchbox Manithon! The manicure marathon will be co-hosted by The Xtra Factor‘s Sarah-Jane Crawford and all proceeds (minimum donation: £5) will go to CoppaFeel!
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Latest in Beauty are really spoiling us again and this month they have teamed up with beauty guru’s Jo Fairly and Sarah Stacey of The Beauty Bible to bring you the products they’ve tested, love and swear by. The Beauty Bible Loves Box is brimming with gorgeous natural and exquisite goodies and is available now for only £19.95 plus p&p. This gem of a box is worth over £70.00.

Contents inside the box include:

1. Essential Care Creamy Coconut Cleanser (30ml)
2. Dr Organic Dead Sea Minerals Bio Plasma Mud Mask (100ml)
3. Rituals Miracle Scrub (75ml)
4. PitROK Crystal Deodorant Wipes for Women
5. John Master Organic Lavender Rosemary Shampoo (30ml)
6. John Masters Organic Citrus & Neroli Detangler (30ml)
7. Merumaya Melting Cleansing Balm (2ml)
8. Bellepierre Mascara Black (9ml)
9. Crabtree & Evelyn Verbena & Lavender Hand Therapy (25g)

Grab The Beauty Bible Loves Box at
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A box full of mainly make-up at Love Me Beauty this month!

Brands this month include Mirabella, Oriflame, A La Carte Cosmetics and Marsk.

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The August Birchbox theme is Away We Go!

My August review is available here.

This month, Birchbox are celebrating everything that makes summer getaways magical, whether you’re counting down to a fun-packed fortnight away from home or day-tripping your weekends away. Whatever your holiday plans may be, the travel essentials in this month’s Birchbox will tide you over until you return and includes a great little make up bag for all your essentials.

Brands which are featured this month include Beauty Protector, Vasanti and Sarah McNamara. The August box will include a selection of the below:

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Price of the Box is $32.00 approx £19.00 including shipping
No of Products in the Box – 8 items
Total value of contents in the box – £47.70
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The July Lip Factory Inc Box has finally made it all the way from the USA. The July box was Lip Factory’s birthday box edition and they definitely know how to celebrate in style. This box is brimmed to the top with all things make-up

The Lip Factory Inc Box is an American subscription beauty box which is all things make-up. Each month their box contains 5 to 7 of your favorite makeup brands. Although the kit may include a full face of makeup products, their focus is on the lips! Their products are chosen each month by their expert team of beauty specialists and makeup artists. You are required to complete a beauty profile to ensure you receive products in accordance with your preferences making it more of a personalised box.

July’s box included 8 full sized products.

1. Beauty Addicts Sweet Lips Gloss x2 – Full Size RRP £10.00 each

Beauty Addicts which is an American brand is a boutique cosmetics line with an effortless elegant approach to makeup that makes beauty simple with a color system designed around the moods and attitudes of the modern woman.

These lip glosses are high shine and hydrate the lips with Vitamin E and Jojoba butter which is the perfect combination for smooth, shiny lips. There’s a hint of vanilla contained within these glosses which is quite subtle.

I received of two generous lip glosses which came in the shades Express Ginger and Motivate Lilac.

The Express Ginger is a delicate peach colour and the Motive Lilac which isn’t lilac at all is a pretty light pink.

The formula of these glosses are not sticky but are super smooth and have a great feel on the lips.

2. Eco-Lips Tinted Lip Balm – Full Size RRP £2.70

This is a sheer tint which moisturises and contains fair trade certified ingredients such as coconut oil, argan oil, cocoa butter and aloe vera.

This lip balm is available in six shades and I received the colour plush red.

When applied this wasn’t the colour I expected instead it was more of copper and orange shade. This is quite minty and feels more like a medicated lip balm. I was quite surprised as this has a great pop of colour and can be built upon to achieve a more vibrant shade.

I’m not a fan of medicated lip balms but for the price it’s great value for money.

3. Palladio Brow Fix – Full Size RRP £3.65

Being a fan of anything to do with the eyes I was excited to see this brow fix pencil to control unruly brows who sometimes have a mind of their own!

This colourless wax pencil will set those hard to tame brows for an all day hold.

This applies matte and doesn’t give any shine when applied. You can also apply this prior to filling in your brows for a longer lasting hold.

I love this pencil it’s such a simple but effective way to achieve perfect brows.

4. Ofra Lip Liner – Full Size RRP £8.00

This lip pencil is a brand new addition to the Ofra range and came in the shade Glacier pink. It’s water resistant properties is created with a synthetic beeswax base for a smooth, soft and long lasting application.

The shade is a lovely angelic pink and I love anything which is pink in the make up world but I just don’t use lip liners which is a shame.

5. Pari Beauty Eye Shadow – Full Size RRP £6.70

Pari Beauty is a Canadian brand which is a new discovery for me.

This is a silky highly pigmented powder which came in a lovely turquoise shade. It’s vibrant shade is truly stunning and applies like a dream. This is shade takes me way out of my comfort zone and I certainly wouldn’t be able to pull this off with my pale complexion.

6. Palladio Shadow and Liner Crayon- Full Size RRP £3.65

This multi-use shadow and eye liner crayon in the shade Silver Belle offers a cooling sensation when applied and comes in various shades.

I’m not keen on the shade I received and will not make any use out of this but this does apply smoothly without tugging or dragging the skin.

7. J Cats Wonder lip Paint – Full Size RRP £3.00

For invincible color and impeccable wear, the Wonder Lip Paint has a blend of endurance and delivers intense pigmentation.

What was you thinking Lip Factory when you packed my box! I received a dark red. I am disappointed in the colour as I don’t wear dark colours and certainly did not put this as a preference on my beauty profile.

On a positive note the colour is very rich and a little drop of this really does go a long way. It’s intensity and pigmentation is really impressive and a great bargain for only £3.00.

My Verdict

Lip Factory’s Birthday edition box is pretty impressive this month mainly based on the fact that it included 8 full sized items. Unfortunately I don’t feel that they paid much attention to my beauty profile when packing this box.

There is a good variety of products and selection of different brands which have been featured in this box. I’m pleased that there is a handful of products that I will be making use out of. I love the brow fix pencil which now has a new home in my make up bag.

The contents within this box is worth £47.70 beating the cost of the box which is around £19.00

Whilst I do like Lip Factory’s concept I am moving more towards the Wantable Box which is also from the US and focuses more on what you want to see in your box. Their in depth beauty profile is spot on.

For more information please visit www.lipfactoryinc.com

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Here’s a sneak peek at August’s You Beauty Discovery selection menu which will be available on the 1st August at www.youbeautydiscovery.co.uk

Subscribers have the option to choose two products of their choice and as a bonus 2-4 extra samples are thrown in too by You Beauty Discovery. A complete steal for only £6.95 a month.

Items in the selection menu include:

Daniel Sandler – Long Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner in Aqua (0.25g)
Eucerin – Sun Fluid Mattifying SPF30 (50ml)
Eucerin – Sun Fluid MattifyingSPF50(50ml)
Gazelli – Triple Youth with White Oil Duo (5ml each)
Louise Galvin – Sacred Locks Treatment Masque (100ml)
Marsk – Rich List, Mineral Eyeshadow (1.2g)
Peggy Sage – Nail Polish; Nude Collection (11ml *shades may vary)
Peggy Sage – Nail Polish; Summer Collection (11ml *shades may vary)
Rose & Co. – Cherry Kiss Lush and Lovely Lip Balm (10g)
JustBe Botanicals – Hydrating Serum (10ml)

Plus, each box will include a Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum (2ml), a NEW Jimmy Choo Man (2ml), a FaceD 3-LURONICS Instant Effect Cream Serum (2ml) and a YOU Beauty Discovery 4-Way Nail Buffer.

Price of the Box is $50.00 approx £30.00 including shipping and taxes
No of Products in the Box – 4 items
Total value of contents in the box – £51.00
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The July Wantable Beauty Box has finally made it all the way from the USA and was kindly gifted to me by Wantable. I can confirm that I did not incur any custom charges on this box.

This was the last beauty box on my wishlist and it certainly was worth waiting for. This box truly has a special place in my beauty box collection and you will see why once you read on.

Wantable provide their customers with hand picked, curated and boutique makeup in a monthly subscription box at $50 a month which works out to be around £30.00 this includes shipping and taxes. All their products are full sized too. You can cancel, return, or skip at anytime!

There’s something very special about Wantable – They create unique customer profiles by asking customers a series of product and personality questions. They then use this data to introduce customers to assortments of products perfectly suited to their personal taste. If’s there’s a certain make up item or shade you don’t like they simply won’t send it to you.

As well as beauty boxes they also do an intimates box and an accessories box.

Judging by their previous boxes I have seen fab products in this box and all of them have been full-sized. The appeal factor for me was the fact that it’s mainly make up related items only. I also love discovering products from other countries it makes me feel that I am not missing out on anything!

July’s box included 4 full sized products and I can confirm that the items I received was spot on in conjunction with the beauty profile which I completed this includes the products to the colours I received and that in itself is impressive.

1. Ofra Pressed Powder Blush in Cameleon – Full Size RRP £10.00

I was recently introduced to this brand in July’s Love Me Beauty Box and was pleasantly surprised with their eyeshadow.

This is a pressed powder blush which came in the shade Cameleon and is a pretty peach shade and has a great pigmented colour when applied. This can be applied wet or dry and can be used subtly during the day and more vibrantly at night.

This also has a secret mirror underneath the actual blush which is great for on the go touch-ups.

I love the shade of this blush. Certainly a product I will be keeping in my make up bag.

2. Mirabella Lipstick in shade Fever – Full Size RRP £14.00

A brand I’m not familiar with but I have seen Mirabella feature in a few American beauty boxes.

This came in the shade Fever which is a dashing and vibrant red. I don’t own that many red lipsticks so was pleased to see this inside the box.

The lipstick itself glided on smoothly and gave the most wonderful rich colour on my lips. This felt hydrating and moisturising on my lips and didn’t feel dry at all. This lipstick has all of the properties which a lip product should deliver in terms of it’s colour, the finish and it’s staying power.

3. Tarina Tarantino Fleur De Lash Mascara – Full Size RRP £12.00

New brand alert and not one that I have heard of.

Tarina Tarantino is an American costume jewelry and accessory designer, based in Los Angeles, California. Known for her flamboyant pink hair, she has been described as having “a pretty cult-like following in LA”. She also has a make-up line which is popular with the likes of celebrities and make up lovers alike.

Her make-up packaging is elegantly designed just like her jewelery and really does stand out giving you a feel of a luxurious high end brand.

This mascara promises to lengthen and volumise your lashes to give you traffic stopping lashes! Now that alone is a big statement!

The mascara itself is faceted just a like a jewel in a gunmetal tube making it quite unique in appearance.

The applicator brush was the ideal size and fully coated my lashes and the results were pretty amazing. This lengthened and made my lashes thicker with noticeable results and has certainly put some of my more expensive mascara’s to shame. Looks like I will be re-arranging my make-up bag this weekend. In with the new and out with old!

4. Vincent Longo Lipstain with SPF15 – Full Size RRP £15.00

Another lipsick! I am really getting spoilt. Another new brand for me.

Vincent Longo Cosmetics has been a beauty and fashion insider’s make-up brand of choice. Known for their luxurious, high performance formulas and trend setting color palettes, the brand has developed a cult like following among stylish, sexy, self – confident women around the world. A-list actors and actresses, supermodels, professional make-up artists, film and television directors, beauty and fashion editors – those who utilize make-up on the job as well as for personal enhancement – share a special appreciation for how well our products work on the fashion runway, on-camera and in real life.

I received the shade Fleur De Flirt which is a nude shade with a subtle hint of brown.

This is Vincent Longo’s award winning Lipstain with SPF 15 which delicately tints the lips with a glossy coat of sheer color. The formula contains Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to soften and nourishes the lip tissue and has a hint of a vanilla scent.

This felt light weight whilst on which is ideal for the hot summer days which we are having.

My Verdict

This was my first Wantable Beauty Box and I am really impressed and delighted with the contents. A box containing full sized make-up products all chosen to suit my needs and likes.

There’s something very special about Wantable – They create unique customer profiles by asking customers a series of product and personality questions. They then use this data to introduce customers to assortments of products perfectly suited to their personal taste. If’s there’s a certain make up item you don’t like they simply won’t send it to you.

July’s box included 4 full sized products and I can confirm that the items I received was spot on in conjunction with the detailed beauty profile which I completed from the products to the colours I received and that in itself is impressive.

The box also contained information on all the items which were featured including their value and how to apply the products to achieve the best results.

The contents within this month’s box is worth £51.00 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £30.00. Whilst the price of this box may appear to be a bit steep it’s a small price to pay to discover these great brands which are renowned in the US and are all full sized products. No silly sized samples in this box!

I loved every single product I received and my box definitely mirrored what I would of personally selected.

If you’re a make-up lover and want to discover good quality and high end American brands this is the box for you. This box definitely gives you a different experience compared to any other beauty box on the market in my opinion mainly because I know that my box each month will be tailored and I will never receive an eyeshadow or an orange lipstick!

As well as beauty boxes Wantable also do an intimates box and an accessories box.

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Superbox #51 My Cute Wishlist 2

There’s some great new Memebox arrivals this month and previous edition boxes which have been re-stocked.

1. Memebox Special #29 Scrub Box – $23.00

2. Memebox Special #30 Tea Cosmetics – $29.00

3. Superbox #50 Anti-Aging 3 – $39.00

4. Superbox #49 All About Lips – $23.00

5. Memebox Special #28 All About Eyes – $29.00

6. Memebox Office Essentials – $23.00

7. Scentbox #5 Tropical Fruits – $15.00

8. Scentbox #4 Floral – $15.00

9. Superbox #48 Daily Dose of Beauty – $29.00

Use the promo code L8PEY0 for $5 off . You do need to be quick as these boxes sell out very quickly
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Price of the Box is £10.00 Plus £2.95 P&P
Menu 2
No. of Products in the Box – 7
Total value of contents in the box £63.05
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The July Love Me Beauty Box perfectly wrapped in pink has finally arrived and this month it’s brimmed to the top with all you could want from a subscription beauty box. This month’s box took longer than usual to arrive however it was certainly worth the wait.

The line up this month was mainly all things make-up featuring brands such as So Susan, OFRA Cosmetics and Lash Em. There was also a lifestyle product from Teashed and as a bonus the first 450 subscribers who picked their box also will receive an amazing full size product from Weleda.

“Love Me Beauty” is a Beauty subscription service like the other boxes however you get to choose the products you want from a choice of 3 menu’s each month. Each menu has a slightly different set of items to complement the diverse needs of their subscribers.

This month I opted for Menu 2. To see what was available this month please click here.

My box included 6 full sized products and 1 sample sized product.

1. Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick – Full Size RRP £11.60

I’ve never tried this brand but have seen this making an appearance in some American beauty boxes. This is a nice creamy and smooth textured lipstick. I initially thought this was a lip gloss as it’s applicator was the same as you would find in gloss related products.

The shade is called Hollywood and is a bright pink colour which is quite vibrant. One sweep on the lips is all it takes to get the desired result as the pigmentation is great.

The lasting power is good however I found it quite drying after 10 minutes however nothing that a lip balm can’t solve!

2. Ofra Pressed Eye Shadow in Bliss – Full Size RRP £8.80

This pressed eyeshadow is from OFRA’s “Diamonds are Forever” palette collection. It has a great depth of colour which is a gold shimmery shade and subtle enough to wear during the day. This can also be applied with a wet brush for a more dramatic look in the evenings. It’s a stunning colour.

There’s also a little secret compartment under the eye shadow base – flip open and there’s a little mirror and room for a tiny applicator.

I’m not usually an eyeshadow fan but I’m looking forward to wearing this one.

3. So Susan Dual Brow Powder Palette – Full Size RRP £11.95

Brow filling is part of my day to day make up regime and to date I have always used a brow pencil. I’ve never felt the need to try a powder mainly because it spells out messy for me however I am always willing to try new formulas.

The palette itself was robust and contained two powder shades. It also had a mirror inside and an application brush which was angled so you can get right underneath the brow line. I tried the darkest shade which was a medium/dark brown. Unfortunately it just wasn’t dark enough for my brows.

A good product but just wasn’t the right shade for me. The powder did take to the skin well and didn’t smudge.

4. So Susan Flutter Mascara – Full Size RRP £14.95

Being a regular wearer of Mascara I always look forward to receiving these in my boxes as they all claim to give you longer lashes and intense volume.

This is new to the So Susan line and is an intense carbon black mascara formulated with hyaluronic spheres to help you achieve the darkest, curviest lashes possible.

The brush is good and ensures each lash is separated however despite applying this several times to my lashes I didn’t really notice a significant difference in the appearance of my lashes. I really did give this a chance but it delivered nothing for me.

5. Weleda Sea Buckthorn Replenishing Body Lotion – Full Size 200ml RRP £15.95

I was certainly happy to see this amazing full-size product in my box which was a nice surprise as only the first 450 subscribers to this month’s box will receive this. A lovely additional treat which I welcomed.

I love Weleda mainly because of their ethical values of having no nasties in their products. A consistent theme with Weleda is that their products are high quality and they smell so great. It really is nature in a bottle. This is for dry skin and contains skin-related essential fatty acids providing visible and lasting care for the skin which is formulated with vitamin-rich oil from organic sea buckthorn, mallow extract and shea butter. It protects skin from moisture loss and activates its self-regulating functions.

This smells quite fruity and uplifting. When appliedthis soaks straight into the skin without leaving a trace of greasiness and comes in a uniquely shaped award winning bottle which is an airless bag-in-bottle system with a pump dispenser.

A very generous sized product which I will enjoy using however the expiry date is very short lived – it expires at the end of August so I will need to start using this now to ensure I get the maximum use out of it.

6. Lashem Lash Enhancing Serum – Sample Size 2ml. Full Size 3.5ml RRP £40.00

This serum claims to give your lashes a helping hand to make an appearance and also nourishes and conditions. The fortifying formula continues to work long after application and takes your lashes to the next level. Results have found longer looking lashes in two weeks.

I’m quite cynical about these serums which promise longer lashes however I will definitely give this a trial run until the sample runs out to determine whether the claims above are true.

Although this may appear to be a tiny sample it’s really not as the full sized serum is only 3.5ml. If used sparingly once day you will certainly get the most out of this. It’s a good trial sized product.

7. The Teashed 4am Tea – Full Size Packet of 20 tea bags RRP £3.50

A very generous offering of tea this month from The Teashed. A whole pack consisting of 20 tea bags which are in a unique silky bag which enables you to see the tea leaves dancing around when popped into some hot water.

This is a white tea which is naturally low in caffeine which means you can drink this during the day and at night. It also helps you to sleep and is full of antioxidants.

I’m not a regular tea drinker however it’s always useful to keep these at home for guests. They will be talking about my posh tea for years to come!

My Verdict

A big improvement in my opinion for Love Me Beauty this month. I loved the selections on offer including the brands which were featured. The generous extra Weleda product was a nice touch too and finished the overall box quite nicely.

I was delighted to see that the line up this month was mainly all things make-up featuring brands such as So Susan, OFRA Cosmetics and Lash Em. There was also a lifestyle product from Teashed and as a bonus the first 450 subscribers who picked their box also will receive an amazing full size product from Weleda.

The box was brimmed to the top and included 6 full sized products and 1 sample sized product which is simply amazing.

The value of this month’s box is worth £63.05 which is incredibly good value for money.

Overall I’m pretty pleased with the contents. They definitely put on a good show this month.

I am hoping that Love Me Beauty have got their mojo back as they are definitely back on the right track. I hope they sustain this quality and variety within their boxes each month.

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