You Beauty Discovery Selection Menu – August 2014

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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.

New Memebox Arrivals – July 2014

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New Memebox Arrivals

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
For more information please visit:
http://us.memebox.com/

The Hip & Healthy Summer Glow Box by Latest in Beauty – July 2014

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Get your glow on this summer with the new Hip & Healthy Summer Glow Box by Latest in Beauty, full to the brim with a fantastic selection of beauty, health and nutritious delights worth over £100 at a great price of only £16.95 plus p&p

Inside the box you will find:

1. James Reed Sleep Mask Tan (25ml)

2. Nourish Golden Glow Toning Body Shimmer (2ml)

3. Melvita Rose Extraordinary Water (25ml)

4. Green People Sun Lotion SPF15 with Tan Accelerator (20ml)

5. Inner Me Daily 4 Me The Hectic Years 30+ Tablets (4 week supply)

6. Moa The Green Balm (15ml)

7. Burt’s Bees Lip Balm (4.25g)

8. Dragon Fly Tea (2 Sachets)

9. Ohso Good for you Chocolate (x2 bars)

10. Archeia Minerals for Hair, Skin and Nails (7.5 days supply)

11. Nailberry Nail Polish (15ml)

12. Salt Resort Wear £20 Voucher

For more information please visit:

http://www.latestinbeauty.com/collections/collections/the-hip-healthy-summer-glow-box.html

Memebox Oriental Medicine Box – July 2014

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Memebox Oriental Medicine
Price of the Box is $29.99 including shipping approx £18.00
No of Products in the Box – 6 items
Total value of contents in the box – £50.00
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The Memebox Oriental Medicine Box has safely made it all the way from Korea. This is an interesting themed box which is a favourite beauty regimen going back to ancient Korea. Oriental medicines were used to to revitalise and balance exhausted skin, giving a beautiful and enchanting glow. A box full of magical beauty products incorporating medicinal ingredients.

Memebox is a rapidly-growing, leading e-commerce beauty retailer born in Seoul, currently headquartered in San Francisco, California and provide Korean Beauty Boxes.

They offer a huge range of different beauty boxes which caters for everyone’s needs and likes and the good news is they ship to the UK and other parts of the world for only $6.99. These are not monthly subscription boxes and are available to buy as one off’s. They sell out very quickly so you do need to be supersonic however if you are already a Memebox customer an email gets sent to you to let you know as and when new boxes are released.

This box included 5 full sized products and 1 sample sized duo set and consisted of mainly skincare products.

1.   D’ran Wonder Serum – Full Size 30ml RRP £18.00

This serum is made from 20 different Korean medicinal herbs such as ginseng, black hoof, mushrooms, licorice, portulaca and ganoderma and delivers abundant nutrients and moisture deep into your skin to erase those years off your face for a revitalized, glowing complexion.

I am actually giggling to myself at the last sentence I typed.  if I was to erase any more years I would certainly look like a child. I have problems as it is getting into bars and clubs! Jokes aside the texture of this serum feels great on the skin and isn’t greasy at all. The serum itself is really light weight and did not feeling heavy at all.

Whilst this isn’t for my skin type it would certainly suit a mature type skin due to it’s tightening and anti wrinkle properties.

2.   Chun Ji Heang Hand Cream – Full Size 80ml RRP £10.00

I’ve not received a hand cream recently in any of my boxes so welcomed this good sized one which is 80ml and will last for ages.

This hand cream is made from 110 years old wild ginseng extracts, shea butter and olive oil and is extremely rich in nutrients and it’s highly moisturising properties delivers eliminates dry  and rough hands.

The formula is not greasy and pretty much absorbed into my skin straight away. It certainly felt moisturising and the scent is pleasant too. This could be my favourite new hand cream.

3.     Hanhui CC Cream – Full Size 50ml RRP £18.00

Well I’m intrigued either that or I am a bit behind the times. I’ve heard of BB creams but this is a cream which works to even out and cover up visible pores leaving your complexion flawless. Welcome to the CC cream!

The cream itself is infused with red ginseng extracts, cactus extracts and galactomyces fermented extracts to make your skin soft and shine with a natural glow.

This has the texture of a foundation however when applied is quite pearly looking. Once blended in this made my skin look radiant and gave me a wonderful dewy glow. Not too sure if this comes in different shades but this matched my skin tone perfectly.

4.    Donginbi Red Ginseng Aqua Oil and Aqua Pack Essence Duo Set  – Sample Size

Just casually browsing through the product card I come across this Duo set and oh my god both these products at 50ml retail for around £164!

Now I’m super interested! This is a premium brand only found in Korean beauty department stores.

These products are effectively renowned for their powerful medicinal formula that smooths and locks in moisture.

I’m not really too sure if this would be suitable for my combination/oily skin none the less the texture feels great on the skin.

5.    Purederm Korean Herb Masks  – Full Size x2 RRP £1.64 each

These cloth masks are becoming quite popular as I have seen a few brands doing these types of masks.

I received two different types of masks –  a hydrating herb mask and a brightening herb mask both for dry skin.

They are enriched with Korean organic herbs and contain a high content of Vitamin E and Collagen to maintain the moisture/oil balance in your skin. For best results these are left on for 15-20 minutes.

I do wish these were for my skin type as I would of loved to have tried these out.

My Verdict

My second Memebox and I’m impressed with everything from their packaging to the contents in the box!  A box full of medicinal skincare products for smooth, moisturising and glowing complexions infused with wonderful ingredients.

You will also notice that the key ingredient used in these products is Ginseng. Ginseng has great benefits for anti-ageing and collagen production. It also helps to regenerate, tone, and brighten the skin.

This box included 5 full sized products and 1 sample sized duo set and consisted of mainly skincare products.

Whilst some of the items wasn’t for my skin type this would certainly suit those who have dry skin as the moisturising properties contained within these products are simply amazing.

The box came well packaged in a robust padded envelope and I can confirm that no custom charges were incurred.

What makes Memebox very different is the variety and choice of beauty boxes which they offer their customers as a one off purchase. They release a huge amount of boxes throughout the year and will simply leave you spoilt for choice. The don’t release any spoilers prior to shipping so it’s a complete surprise when you receive it.

The information about the products and how to apply them is in English on a card enclosed inside of the box so you certainly wont be lost in translation.

This box has enabled me to discover Korean beauty products which are not available here in the UK which does make the reviewing process more interesting.

The contents within this box is worth £50.00 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £18.00. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems.

 I’m already on the Memebox band wagon and have purchased several boxes in the past few weeks!

Use the promo code LT5P4S for $5 off your order

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Love Lula Beauty Box Review – July 2014

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Price of the Box is £12.50 including P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 11
Total value of contents in the box – Approx £25.00+
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The July 2014 Love Lula Beauty Box has arrived and it has certainly brought a smile to my face. Its packed with so many wonderful goodies.

LoveLula brings together an unparalleled selection of the world’s finest natural and organic beauty products. Their brands are hand-picked and tested: products are created using only the highest grades of ethically sourced natural and organic ingredients and must be effective, luxurious and guilt-free.

They insist on NO parabens, NO SLS’s and NO animal testing. Beyond this they seek out the most innovative companies and strive to support morally run and environmentally driven businesses. Love Lula also have a online shop which has a huge selection of the world’s finest natural and organic beauty products.

This month’s box included 1 full sized product and 10 sample sized products from the brands Cowshed, Nourish, MyChelle and John Masters Organics . The box consisted of hair. skincare and body Products this month.

1.    Cowshed Samples –  Various range of sachets.

It’s a Cowshed sample galore in this month’s Love Lula Box. I received an amazing 7 sachets which consisted of:

  • Horny Cow Seductive Body Lotion
  • Grumpy Cow uplifting bath and shower gel
  • Knackered Cow relaxing bath and shower gel
  • Lazy Cow Soothing Body Lotion
  • Moody Cow Balancing Body Lotion
  • Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion
  • Gorgeous Cow Blissful Bath and Shower Gel

Cowshed certainly know how to humour their customers when naming their products it fits in so well with their concept and I’m a fan already.

Cowshed products are quintessentially British and all Made in England. Inspired by nature, Cowshed’s range of honest, natural and therapeutic products, use only the best organic and wildcrafted plant extracts and the highest quality essential oils.

This great mix of samples really does give you a feel for the brand and their products. I can’t wait to try all these samples I’m sure there’s a fitting cow for each day of the week! Today may be a Knackered Cow one!

2.   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 £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. Click here for more information.

3.   MyChelle Fabulous Eye Cream – Full Size 15ml RRP £19.00

I’m not familiar with this brand however they have a full skincare collection to target specific skin types and skin concerns using the most potent natural ingredients from around the world.

This formula nourishes the delicate eye area while minimizing the look of fine lines. Revolutionary Edelweiss Plant Stem Cells inhibit collagen breakdown and are clinically proven to reduce wrinkle depth by 15% after only twenty days of use. Hyaluronic acid binds moisture within the skin, smoothing and firming the eye area.

I can’t say that I have any fine lines or wrinkles as of yet so this probably won’t benefit me or get any usage however it’s a full-sized product and I’m sure someone will happily take this off my hands.

4. Nourish Golden Glow Illuminating Face Shimmer – Sample Size 2ml. Full Size 30ml RRP £16.00

Another brand which I have not tried. This face shimmer which comes in a cream texture contains golden mineral powders to lift and define your complexion and active Tonka bean extract that emits light to give the skin a vibrant, natural, healthy glow, as well as reducing the appearance of uneven skin tone and age spots.

I applied a little on my face and you can see the benefits straight away. The shimmer is subtle and definitely gives you more of a radiant look. I mixed a little with my moisturiser this morning and this can also be mixed in with your foundation. This has great properties for using as a highlighter also.

My Verdict

This month’s Love Lula Beauty Box has certainly brought a smile to my face. It’ss packed with so many wonderful goodies from popular brands which have no nasties in them. The box also contained a fun factor this month with the Cowshed samples.

This month’s box included 1 full sized product and 10 sample sized products from the brands Cowshed, Nourish, MyChelle and John Masters Organics . The box consisted of hair, skincare and body products this month.

A good mix of brands and products to try this month and they were very generous with the Cowshed samples. There is a sample to fit each day of the week!

This is in the same price range as the other beauty  boxes and you are getting a completely different experience compared to the others boxes in relation to the products.

Love Lula also gave a 20% off promotional code to use on their website on any of the brands which were featured in this month’s box which is valid throughout July which is a nice bonus.

This month’s box was worth around £25.00+ beating the cost of the box.

If you love organic and natural products this is definitely the box for you. I have discovered some wonderful brands thanks to Love Lula.

Birchbox Spoiler Alert – July 2014

image The July 2014 Birchbox is all things Sun, Sea and Sand celebrating glistening sea views and those sandy beaches that evoke the warmest season of the year.

My July Birchbox review is available here

Brands you may receive are Weleda, Balance Me, Laqa & Co, Gilchrist & Soames, Whish, Models Own, Compagnie de Provence and the lifestyle extra will be a hand bag friendly Ultradex Oral Breath Freshener Spray or a Vita Coco drink

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Thinking of subscribing? See the great offer below:

 

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Join Birchbox today and choose a free bonus Summer Sample Trio. Enter a promo code from above trio selections (items will be sent out separately to your July Birchbox) or if you don’t fancy any of the above get the July Birchbox for only £10.00 by using the promo code BBXSUMMER. Click here to subscribe. Offer expires at midnight on the 31st July.

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You Beauty Discovery Box Review – July 2014

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Price of the Box is £6.95 including P&P
No of Products in the Box – 5 items
Total value of contents in the box £34.99
www.youbeautydiscovery.co.uk

The July 2014 You Beauty Discovery Box has arrived and they really kept us waiting this month to reveal the items on their selection menu. The theme this month was “You Travel” – dedicated to beauty and skincare travel essentials. 

“You Beauty Discovery” is a monthly beauty subscription service. The box consists of 2 selected hair, make-up and beauty products from well-known brands 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 good selection menu each month.

I wasn’t overly excited about this month’s selection menu compared to the last two months but none the less you really can’t fault this beauty box. The most popular items such as the tan, the oil and the Shampoo & Conditioner duo all sold out within 24 hours. You have to super quick with this box not to mention battling with their website!

This month’s box included 1 full sized product, 1 travel sized duo set and 3 sample sized products which consisted of mainly body products.

For more information on what was available on the selection menu please click here

1. Tan Organic Arganic Body Oil – Full Size 100ml RRP £24.99

Initially when looking at this I assumed this went hand in hand with the Tan Organic Self Tan however whilst it accompanies the self-tan it’s also a multipurpose dry oil made with an unique blend of natural plant oils with a subtle fragrance of roses which can be used on hair, nails, body and on scars and stretchmark’s.

I love the way this oil has a silky texture and is not greasy when dried. The scent isn’t overpowering either.

A great potion which has several uses for home or away.

2. L’Occitane Aromachology Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner Duo – Travel Size 75ml each RRP £10.00 for both

I have never tried any L’Occitane products despite walking past many of their stores and ogling at their window displays!

Thanks to You Beauty Discovery I am longer a stranger to this brand. This came in a duo set which consisted of both the shampoo and conditioner in the Aromachology repairing range.

Each of these is formulated with a natural complex of 5 essential oils and helps repair dry, damaged or colour treated hair.

These smell quite luxurious and the bottle sizes are a good size too at 75ml.

3. Dove Pro Moisture Shave Cream – Sample Size

In case you were wondering I did not chose this product it was provided by You Beauty Discovery as an extra sample this month!

It’s a men’s product which is applied before shaving. My husband happily took this off my hands!

4. Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream – Sample Sachet

I’ve seen this around quite a bit and it’s a celebrity favourite all-purpose skin balm with super moisturising benefits combined with the healing powers of six natural ingredients.

This is a sample sachet which I’ve emptied into a pot to keep in my handbag. It’s always useful to keep an all-purpose balm in your bag.

5. Agent Provocateur Fatale Eau De Parfum – Sample Vial

This speaks seduction and sexy as soon as you see the packaging. Fatale is a new fragrance and contains a striking blend of Madagascan Pink Pepper A sexy, addictive Floriental, the fragrance opens with a striking blend of Madagascan Pink Pepper, succulent Mango and Blackcurrant. The voluptuous floral heart seduces with Gardenia, Orris Absolute, and sweet, smoky Indonesian Patchouli. An addictive base of sensual Skin Musk, Vanilla Orchid, Chocolate Spanish Labdanum complete the fragrance.

This smells amazing and something which I would certainly wear. It has a very sweet scent which is what I normally look for in a perfume. This lasted well too. Definitely one for the wish list.

My Verdict

Once again I am happy with my You Beauty Discovery Box this month and whilst July’s selection wasn’t as exciting as the previous months  you really can’t fault this beauty box. The most popular items such as the tan, the oil and the Shampoo & Conditioner duo all sold out within 24 hours. You have to super quick with this box not to mention battling with their website to order your items.

My box this month’s contained 1 full sized product, 1 travel set duo (chosen by me) and 3 bonus samples.

The contents within my box is worth an amazing £34.99 – more than the price of the box itself!

“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 . This box is a complete steal for £6.95 and worth every penny.

What did you think of your July “You Beauty Discovery” Box? Are you thinking of subscribing?

Glossybox Spoiler – July 2014

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The July 2014 Glossybox has gone stateside with a special edition Stars and Stripes Box, showcasing exciting beauty brands born in the USA.

GlossyBox have brought together the best transatlantic beauty discoveries to share with their subscribers.
Brimming with American all-stars and travel-friendly gems, including Bellapierre Lipstick, Carmex, Mary Kay Mascara, Tarte Cosmetics Lights, Camera, Flashes 4in1 Mascara, Nicka K NY Eyelid Primer and
Glossybox also brings you a bespoke stateside limited edition ‘Glossy Seal’ nail lacquer from Color Club.

This box has all the essential elements for any aspiring Beauty Queen.

There is guaranteed BellaPierre summer shade lipstick worth £20 in every box this month and will include 4 full sized products. Only selected items from the above spoiler will be included.

A box all things make-up this month and definitely one not to miss!

My July Glossybox Review is available here

 Thinking of signing up?

Sign up to Glossybox today and receive 3 free products.  Use the promo code JULYGIFT at the checkout when you purchase any 3, 6 or 12 month subscription plans. Offer ends 31st July 2014. Click here to sign up

www.glossybox.co.uk

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You Beauty Discovery Box July 2014 – Sneak Peek

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

Items in the selection menu include:

Abahna – White Grapefruit & May Chang Bath Gel 35 ml

Archeia – Rose Rejuvenating Cream (5ml)

• Balm Balm – Rose Geranium Lip Balm  in a Pot (7ml)

Dr.Bronner – All-One Hemp Lavender Pure-Castile Soap (34g)

Green People – Sun Lotion SPF15 with Tan Accelerator (20ml)

L’Occitane – Aromachologie Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner Duo (75ml each)

L’Oreal – Mega Volume Miss Manga Mascara (8.5ml)

TanOrganic – Oil Arganic Body Oil (100ml)

TanOrganic – Self Tan Original (100ml)

Plus, each box will include a NEW Agent Provocateur Fatale Eau De Parfum
Fragrance (2ml), an Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream sachet (3ml)
and a NEW Dove Pro Moisture Shave Cream (50ml).

Spoiler Alert – Latest in Beauty The Glamour Beauty Edit Box – June 2014

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If you purchased the last Latest in Beauty Glamour Beauty Edit Box you will know that it was a great box at an amazing value.

Latest in Beauty will be releasing another Glamour Beauty Edit Box next week to my delight and it contains a fabulous selection of products.

My full review is available here

This box will certainly kick start your summer to ensure you have all the essentials you need whether at home or on holiday.

Available now at an amazing price of £16.95 including P&P

www.latestinbeauty.com

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