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Which Beauty Box UK September 14, 2014

Look Fantastic Beauty Box Review – September 2014

Price of the Box is £15.00 including P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 6
Total value of contents in the box – £54.00
www.lookfantastic.com

September appears to be the month where we see a few new beauty box launches and I was delighted to hear that Look Fantastic had also taken the plunge. Known for providing all things beauty from A-Z via their website if anyone could successfully pull this off it’s certainly them being experts in this trade already. With over 14,000 products online from more than 400 brands across hair, make up, skin care, nails, electrical, fragrance, health , home and organic it was inevitable that this beauty box was going to deliver and be a hit as soon as it landed. Really isn’t a surprise that the September box sold out like a flash.

The October Look Fantastic Box Box is available to pre-order here

Inside the box is filled with 6 mystery beauty items which have been carefully selected. A mystery gift (worth £89.00) was also added to 5 random boxes.

The September box being their first features an incredible line up and showcases well known brands such as Keratase, This Works, St Tropez, Jurlique and Caudalie.

1. Caudalie Divine Oil – Sample Size 30ml Full Size 100ml RRP £27.00

I was introduced to this luxurious oil a few months ago and religiously used the whole bottle during the Summer. Happy to be re-acquainted with the Caudalie Divine Oil.

This is a nourishing multi-purpose miracle oil which is an indulgent treat for dry skin, hair and nails. The unique blend of natural oils, gentle fragrances and softening shea butter can also be used to restore the skin in the bath or during a massage.

The oil has beautiful but subtle floral fragrance and it’s multi purpose properties have so may uses, the list is simply endless.

2. Kerastase Nutritive Irisome Bain Satin 1 Shampoo and Condition – Sample Sizes 80ml and 75ml. Full Size Duo Set RRP £22.20

I am a big of Keratase and was happy to see that both a shampoo and conditioner from the Nutritive Range was within the box. There’s nothing worse than receiving an incomplete set for hair as sometimes you either only get a shampoo or just a conditioner. I like to try both to really get a feel of the brand and the product as they both work hand in hand.

Specially formulated to meet the needs of normal to slightly dry hair, Kerastase Nutritive Irisome range gently cleanses your hair of dirt, excess oil and product build-up, whilst deeply moisturising and conditioning your hair to restore it back to full health.

Whilst these may be sample sizes they are really good sized.

3. St Tropez Bronzing Mousse – Sample Size 50ml . Full Size 240ml RRP £30.64

I’ve not used St Tropez for years and happy that I’ve been re-introduced to the brand in the form of a self tanning mousse. I particularly like the St Tropez range as the developed colour is more of a natural glow rather than a full on colour.

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse is a super-lightweight, easy-to-apply, velvety mousse that delivers the ultra-even all-over tan you’ve always wanted. Delivering a streak free tan, it dries in just 60 seconds so you can whip it on anytime, anywhere.

St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse contains an innovative fragrance technology that helps to take away the tell-tale tanning aroma to make way for a beautiful subtle, yet refreshing fragrance.

I can’t wait to try this mousse and the 50ml size should hopefully give me one full application.

4. This Works Deep Pillow Spray – Sample Size 5ml. Full Size 75ml RRP £16.00

Now this product excites me and as soon as I saw the packaging I knew exactly what it was. I have been meaning to try this spray and convinced myself I really didn’t need it. I sleep like a log at the best of times and it’s very rare that I suffer from insomnia but I like calming and relaxing aroma’s and this spray sounded perfect for a better night’s sleep.

This spray aims to give you a relaxing and rejuvenating deep sleep and is formulated with natural oils such as Lavender, Vetivert and Wild Camomile which release relaxing vibes so you inhale calm and exhale your worries.

I applied a couple of sprays on my pillow and the scent is intensely relaxing and quite comforting. It’s a very herbal fragrance and isn’t overpowering at all. Whether this put me to sleep or not I couldn’t really tell you but I love the concept and it’s calming properties. Definitely one for the wishlist!

5. Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum – Sample Size 15ml. Full Size 30ml RRP £45.00

I’m familiar with Jurlique products and have seen some raving reviews of their skincare range.

This youth defence concentrate serum features a proprietary active complex: Naturadiance PB18+ to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, help increase elasticity, restore radiance and increase hydration, while antioxidants create a natural defence shield to help protect against environmental aggressors. Jurlique Herbal Recovery Advanced Serum leaves skin visibly glowing, hydrated and younger-looking.

As this isn’t suitable for my skin type I will be gifting this to my mum.

My Verdict

Look Fantastic known for providing all things beauty from A-Z via their website have definitely hit the beauty box industry with a bang and they certainly didn’t disappoint with this showstopper of a box. They definitely exceeded my expectations with their first ever beauty box.

The September box featured an incredible line up and showcases well known brands such as Keratase, This Works, St Tropez, Jurlique and Caudalie.

In my opinion they have executed their first box very well from the presentation to the contents within the box. Inside the box also contains pretty information cards which are quite descriptive.

Whilst there are no full sized products the samples themselves are very good sized enabling you to get a good feel of the brand and product and perfect for weekends away. I think sometimes people forget that the sole purpose of these boxes are to enable you to trial products before you buy. It’s certainly a nice monthly treat to receive through your letter box!

The value of this month’s box is £54.00 beating the cost of the box which is only £15.00

You can pre-order The October Look Fantastic Box Box here

www.lookfantastic.com

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Which Beauty Box UK September 13, 2014

Love Lula Beauty Box Review – September 2014

Price of the Box is £12.50 including P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 7
Total value of contents in the box – £35.60
http://www.lovelulabeautybox.com

The September 2014 Love Lula Beauty Box has arrived and this month it features an incredible line up with a special curated box in partnership with the Soil Association. It’s Organic Beauty Week and this box definitely showcases the best of Organic Beauty and contains 4 full sized products.

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 4 full sized products and 3 sample sized products. The box features Balm Balm, Skin Blossom, PAI, Essential Care, Bentley Organic and Herbfarmacy.

1. Skin Blossom Facial Toner – Full Size 150ml RRP £5.95

This toner conditions and purifies the skin and contains refreshing ingredients such as witch hazel to tone and tighten pores, Aloe Vera and Glycerin to condition, and subtle essential oils to revive. It’s made with 97% organic ingredients and is suitable for all skin types.

The key ingredients within this potion is ideal for my skin type. This toner has a pleasant scent and smells quite therapeutic.

This full sized toner comes in a generous 150ml and is a great budget friendly toner which contains no nasties and is kind to the skin.

2. Balm Balm Little Miracle Rosehip Serum – Full Size 30ml RRP £13.25

Balm are known for their 100% natural and 100% organic philosophy and their collection ranges from skincare to home fragrances.

The Little Miracle Rosehip Serum is a rich and refined blend of Rosehip, Jojoba and Borage oils. Infused with Frankincense and Madarin for a total rejuvenating experience.

Unfortunately this isn’t for my skin type but I’m sure someone will take this off my hands.

3. Herbfarmacy Mallow Beauty Balm – Sample Size 15g. Full Size 30g RRP £14.50

Founded by Botanist Dr Paul Richards, Herbfarmacy products are all made on a small herb farm in Herefordshire and they use Soil Association certified ingredients in their products.

This award winning Mallow Beauty Balm is full of Marshmallow and Muselin which is an infused oil that has anti-wrinkle properties. The balm softens and deeply moisturises the skin leaving it smooth and protected.

The formula can be used in place of your daily moisturiser or if you’re looking for an intensive night treatment this is perfect due to it’s very nourishing and luxurious rich texture. This is definitely more suited for those who have dry thirsty skin.

4. Bentley Organic Moisturising Hand Santizer – Full Size 50ml RRP £3.65

This hand bag sized sanitizer is made with 90% Organic Ingredients and comes in the form of a mousse rather than a gel. It’s made with a unique formula that is gentle on you but hygienically cleans and contains Organic Aloe Vera which moisturises your hands.

I’m not a fan of hand santizers mainly due to the high alcohol content these contain leaving your hands horribly dry. This however contains no alcohol and is paraben and fragrance free and works amazingly well at keeping your hands germ free and soft at all times.

5. Essential Care Organic Lip Silk – Full Size 4.5g RRP £5.50

This lip balm has a nourishing blend of beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil and orange essential oil to moisturise, repair and protect your lips in all weathers.

It’s smooth formula literally glides onto the lips and there’s not a hint of a mint or a medicated scent which is great! It’s really light weight and literally feels like silk once on.

With Autumn showing signs of it’s arrival I rely on a good lip balm to get me through the colder weather stream and this could possibly be one of favourites.

6.PAI Skincare Samples – Sample Size

Lastly there are two offerings of PAI skincare samples, an exfoliator and a day cream.

The Pai Kukui & Jojoba Bead Skin Brightening Exfoliator marks an innovative and ultra-gentle approach to exfoliation. Unlike other exfoliators, whose uneven grains can damage and irritate healthy skin, Pai’s clever Micro-Sphere system is formulated to protect as it polishes and is suitable for sensitive and problem skin, including skin prone to redness, eczema and acne.

The Pai Hydrating Day Cream is formulated to hydrate and protect dry sensitive skin using only the cleanest organic ingredients. It’ delicately scented with Jasmine and May Chang leaving the skin hydrated and replenished.

My Verdict

This month’s box features an incredible line up with a special curated box in partnership with the Soil Association. It’s Organic Beauty Week and this box definitely showcases the best of Organic Beauty and contains 4 full sized products which is amazing.

This month’s box included 4 full sized products and 3 sample sized products. The box features the brands Balm Balm, Skin Blossom, PAI, Essential Care, Bentley Organic and Herbfarmacy.

Love Lula have executed this box very well to complement Organic Beauty week and whilst there are a couple of products I won’t make use out I am extremely happy with the remainder of the contents.

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 really do curate good quality boxes.

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 September.

The value of this month’s box is around £35.60 beating the cost of the box.

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

For more information on Love Lula’s Beauty Box please visit:

http://www.lovelulabeautybox.com

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Which Beauty Box UK September 12, 2014

GlossyBox Spoiler – September 2014

This September, Glossybox have partnered with internal fashion house, Karen Millen to celebrate London Fashion Week in style with a limited edition London skyline box. This beauty edit which is dressed to impress is worth over £44.

The fashion focused Glossybox includes a guaranteed L’Oreal Mythic Hair Mask or Oil and just to name a few your box may include Origins Anti-Aging Serum, Nails Inc Top Coat, Model Co. Brow Gel and Skin Pep enzyme peel.

Their partnership with Karen Millen holds another treat in store.
Under the lids of 10 SEPTEMBER boxes, lies a golden ticket that will earn you £100 to spend at one of their stores! Will you be one of the lucky 10?

You don’t need to be in London for a slice of the action. Have your very own Karen Millen designed Glossybox delivered straight to your door.

The September box is now available here.

Glossybox Offer

If you sign up to a 3, 6 or 12 month Glossybox subscription this September, you will receive one of their best-selling boxes from the past year for FREE. Use the promo code LUCKYDIP at checkout. Sign up here

www.glossybox.co.uk

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Which Beauty Box UK September 11, 2014

A Taster of the Parisian My Little Box

I’m so excited to welcome My Little Box which has finally landed in the UK after it’s success in it’s home of France. Whilst this isn’t September’s Box I was kindly sent one of their previous boxes to share with my readers to give you a taster of what you could discover with this Parisian box. I can assure you My Little Box offers something very different compared to the other boxes and if their previous boxes are anything to go by you will certainly not be disappointed.

My Little Box is a hand-picked and beautifully designed box of beauty, fashion and lifestyle surprises. With fashion accessories, beauty products and other goodies created exclusively for you and based around a different theme every month, each box promises to delight their subscribers. They also produce their in house beauty products known as My Little Beauty.

The box I received was July’s Edition which was My Sunshine Box. This box is themed for the Summer month of July and contains an informative magazine, a sunglasses case which is simply adorable, the cutest head band and a charming drawstring bag containing three beauty products – Kerastase Cristalliste Shampoo, My little Beauty Mascara and Absolution L’Eau Soir et Matin which is a make up remover.

As soon as I opened the box it spelt out quality, class and all things chic. The attention to detail is very intricate and delicate from their presentation to the carefully selected products within the box. It’s the perfect Little Box and offers something very magical. It’s uniqueness is definitely a show stopper and their presentation is the prettiest I’ve seen. I am hoping that the UK version of My Little Box delivers the same quality and charm as the successful French box.

Their monthly subscription package starts from £13.95 a month and includes shipping.

For more information please visit www.mylittlebox.co.uk

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Which Beauty Box UK September 10, 2014

Look Fantastic Beauty Box – September 2014

The September Box has now sold out however you can pre-order October’s Box here

The wonderful people at Look Fantastic who are known for providing all things beauty from A-Z will be launching their very own monthly beauty box.

The limited number of pre-order boxes have now sold out which is no surprise however this box will be officially launched on the 11th September for £15.00 with a content value worth £54.00.

There are only 100 boxes left and these will be available on the 11th September 2014.

Inside the box is filled with 6 mystery beauty items each has been carefully selected to be inside the box. A mystery gift (worth £89.00) has also been added to 5 random boxes. Will it be yours?

The September Box has now sold out however you can pre-order October’s Box here

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Which Beauty Box UK September 9, 2014

The Glamour Beauty Power List Box by Latest in Beauty – September 2014

Do you remember the fabulous Latest in Beauty Glamour Edit Box? It may appear to be a distant memory but the good news is Latest in Beauty have today launched the Glamour Beauty Power List Box in collaboration with Alessandra Steinhurr – Beauty Director of Glamour Magazine.

This box features 7 beauty hero’s that made it into the The Glamour Beauty Power List 2014 and includes:

1x Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
1x Eyeko Eye Makeup Remover Wipes
1x Philip Kingsley Daily Damage Defense
1x Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
1x James Read Sleep Mask Tan
1x Bourjois 1 Seconde Mascara
1x Maybelline Stripped Nudes by COLORsensational
1x GLAMOUR Magazine Subscription for iPad/iPhone

The Latest in Beauty Glamour Power Edit Box is available now for £15.99 and is worth over £80.

If you’re a fan of all things beauty it’s available now at:

www.latestinbeauty.com

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Which Beauty Box UK September 8, 2014

You Beauty Discovery Box Review – September 2014

Price of the Box is £6.95 including P&P
No of Products in the Box – 7 items
Total value of contents in the box £28.75
www.youbeautydiscovery.co.uk

The September 2014 You Beauty Discovery Box has arrived and this month they celebrate their 1st Birthday in style with another fantastic menu.

“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 not surprising that on the 3rd September majority of the products had already sold out which is a first since I’ve been subscribed especially in that time frame!

My box included 2 full sized products of my choice, Toni & Guy Volume Plumping whip (Birthday bonus), 2 Crabtree and Evelyn tea bags, £25.00 Hello Fresh Gift Card and a You beauty discovery make-up sponge.

To see September’s selection menu please click here

1. Wild About Beauty Nutrilips Colour Lipstick SPF15 – Full Size RRP £15.00

It was only recently that I was introduced to this brand which is owned by Louise Rednapp along with make up artist Kim Jacob and I instantly fell in love with the pretty packaging and the quality.

I received the shade Bobbie which is a nude colour but not a naked nude it’s more of a brown tone. This light weight nourishing lipstick gives a subtle hint of colour and a natural glossy finish. It’s infused with added beneficial ingredients and SPF protection which is super moisturising when applied.

I’m not a fan of nude colours and whilst a lot of people rave about them I am yet to the find the perfect nude shade for my skin tone. This isn’t the nudest of nudes and I quite like the colour which is wearable and perfect for the upcoming Autumn months.

2. Mavala Mavadry Time-Save Fast Drying Nail Finish – Full Size 5ml RRP £6.75

The Mavala fast drying nail coat definitely stood out for me this month in the selection menu this month mainly because I’m so inpatient when it comes to drying time and being such a fidget I am prone to smudging my nails even before they have dried and there’s nothing more frustrating to find you have smudged a perfect paint job.

This top coat dries in a few seconds and prevents flaking and enhances the nail colour too giving a lovely sheen. The Mavala Mavadry Nail Polish Dryer dries your polish instantaneously. It also reduces chipping and prevents smearing and smudging.

I can’t believe how quick my nails dried with this formula it’s pretty impressive and really brightened up the colour of the varnish.

I will no longer be waving my hands in the air to dry my nails thanks to this incredible formula. This is a revolutionary breakthrough for me and most importantly it’s a time saver and I can get on with chores without worrying about my nails.

3. Tony & Guy Volume Plumping Whip – Full Size 90ml RRP £7.00

This is a Birthday bonus item in this month’s box which all subscribers will receive.

LuLu Kennedy, one of the most influential names on the British fashion scene and the founder of Fashion East has helped TONI & GUY dress up four best selling products including the Glamour Volume Plumping Whip which creates all-day body and bounce from the roots, without flyaways.

This smells really nice and the formula isn’t sticky. You apply a walnut sized amount to towel dried hair before heat styling.

4. Extra Samples within the box:

You Beauty Discovery have been quite generous this month with their extra samples including two tea bag samples from the Crabtree and Evelyn collection, £25 Hello Fresh Gift card and a make up sponge.

My Verdict

You Beauty Discovery celebrate their 1st Birthday in style with another fantastic menu and I’m really happy with my box. This month’s 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.

My box this month’s contained 3 full sized products and 4 extra samples.

The value of my box is worth £28.75 which is more than the price of the box itself. This month I’ve discovered the amazing Mavadry top coat which works incredibly well and is such a time saver. I only wished that I was introduced to this sooner.

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 September “You Beauty Discovery” Box? Are you thinking of subscribing?

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Which Beauty Box UK September 7, 2014

Birchbox Review – September 2014

Monthly subscription is £10.00 Plus £2.95 P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 7 items
www.birchbox.co.uk

The September 2014 Birchbox has arrived and this month’s theme is Happy Days celebrating and capturing your happiest memories and making new ones and gently reminding you to embrace the new school year with the attitude that you’re never to old to learn. Whether it be childhood or adulthood memories, past or present this month’s Birchbox has certainly got it covered and it’s definitely made me reminisce about my most happiest times. On the subject of happy times the Beauty Blender is also making an reappearance this month and if you’re lucky you could see this inside your box.

The specially designed fun and cute Birchbox this month is ready to be used as frame and includes a Happy Days photo clip where you can keep your happiest memories close.

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 features a great line up and includes of selection of skincare, make up, hair oil and a lifestyle extra this month in the form a fruit snack. A good variety this month with the inclusion of an photo clip by Photobox.

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

I have an exclusive promo code for all my readers where you can get your first Birchbox for only £7.95 including P&P. All new subscribers will receive the Beauty Blender this month! Please see the end of my post for more details.

1. Agave Healing Oil Treatment – Sample Vial 4ml. Full Size 60ml RRP £16.00

Agave Healing Oil is nature’s miracle healing answer for all hair types. It smooths frizz, tames volume, controls curls, and polishes dry, dull-looking hair.

Derived from Mexico’s “Blue Webber” agave plant, Agave’s amino sugars lock moisture inside the hair, building strength, resiliency, and elasticity. These plant sugars also help improve manageability while helping retain vibrancy and lengthening color life.

This oil is infused with natural botanicals such as coconut, vanilla, sunflower, and safflower and smells absolutely divine, you can really pick up the dominating sweet notes of the coconut and vanilla.

I currently have extensions in however these also need some TLC too from the constant heat styling. My hair is naturally frizzy and finding products which work to tame my hair is difficult. This oil transformed my hair and left me with silky smooth locks with a visible healthy shine . Unlike other oils I have tried, this is really light weight and didn’t make my hair look or feel greasy. This amazing oil made my unruly hair behave and in my opinion is a significant breakthrough. I will definitely be purchasing the full size.

2. Benefit It’s Potent! Eye Cream – Sample Size 30g. Full Size RRP £25.50

Sometimes I think Birchbox can read my mind as I’ve been wanting to try this Eye Cream and here it is for me to finally give it a go without buying the full sized.

The Benefit it’s Potent! Eye cream banishes dark circles, smooths fine lines and protects against free radicals and brightens the eye area in one step with it’s light peptide-packed formula.

This is really light weight and when applied feels refreshing on the skin. Whilst the area did look brighter on the first application continual use will definitely give me an indicator whether this works for me or not.

3. Premae Mild Dermabrasion Face and Body Scrub – Sample Size 20ml. Full Size RRP £25.00

Premae is the Worlds 1st Multi-Award winning Allergy UK tested Vegan Natural beauty brand. They make luxury products for women, to reverse: Adult Acne, Dermatitis, Eczema, Psoriasis and signs of Ageing.

This face and body scrub contains Italian olive granules to offer a gentle yet powerful skin polish, removing dead skin cells, black heads, blemishes and trapped dirt. The gentle formula is also suitable for the face too for reducing bacteria build up and eliminating acne and blemishes.

This appears to be perfect for my skin type and as it’s more of an intensive scrub you are advised to only use this 1-2 times a weeks. I can’t wait to try this later on in the week.

4. ModelCo Power Lash Mascara – Sample size 5g. Full Size RRP £24.00

Being a fan of all things lashes I was pleased to see this ModelCo Mascara. Birchbox kindly let their subscribers choose the ModelCo make up items they wanted in their box from a selection of either a choice of two lip products or a mascara.

The Power Lash Mascara is an intensely black, lengthening mascara which is created with a unique formula that gives you the look of gorgeous, full, luxurious lashes with staying power. It claims to give your lashes a little more oomph and a lot more drama.

The applicator brush is the ideal size and fully coated my lashes perfectly without any clumping. This lengthened my lashes with noticeable results. I’m really impressed with the formula and it certainly delivers on it’s claims.

5. Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip Plumper – Sample Size. Full Size RRP £22.00

I was introduced to a Jane Iredale lip product a few months ago and wasn’t overly impressed however was willing to give it another go.

This sample sized lip plumper is extremely cute and came in the shade RiO which is an orange/brown colour an perfect for Autumn/Winter. The Kissable You range delivers a blast of moisture along with some plumping action.

The lip product contains cool mint, ginger and special peptides for visible plumping which lasts.

I swept this on my lips and it’s a lovely sheer colour which is very wearable. Within seconds I could feel the tingling sensation and 30 minutes later I could still feel this working. My lips certainly felt fuller and moisturised.

I’m so happy to have been given another chance to try this brand and will certainly be thinking about purchasing a full sized one.

6. Birchbox Happy Days Photo Clip

There’s a great addition to this month’s box – an exclusively designed Birchbox photo clip by Photobox which is available in 5 different colours.

I had lot’s of fun rummaging through old photo albums this weekend to pick my happy memory and the one which stood out for me was my trip to Disney World with my mum when I was around 8 years old. It was truly a magical experience and up until this day I remember it very well. Love the striped trousers Mum, Thanks!

7. Lifestyle Extra – Urban Fruit Smashing Strawberry Snack Packet – 6 packs for £13.20

These are a 100% fruit snack which are baked and also come in perfect pineapple and magnificent mango.

I received Smashing Strawberry which is my favourite of fruits. I’m looking forward to eating these at my desk tomorrow. A much healthier alternative to chocolate!

My Verdict

I am totally smitten with this month’s Happy Days Birchbox. Whether it be childhood or adulthood memories, past or present this month’s Birchbox has certainly got it covered and it’s definitely made me reminisce about my most happiest times.

This month’s fun packed box features well known brands and some great new discoveries. I’ve also been introduced to the Agave Healing Oil Treatment which has become my hair’s new best friend and my saviour. Happy hair in my books equals Happy Days thanks to Birchbox

I love everything inside this month’s box it’s perfect in every form and the theme has been delivered incredibly well from the packaging to the contents within.

Thinking of subscribing?

Join today and get your first Birchbox for only £7.95 by entering my promo code BBX5WHICHBOX at checkout (Offer ends at midnight on the 30th September 2014). Alternatively you can use the codes below to receive either of the The Balm palettes which are worth £26 (Offer ends at midnight on the 27th September)

Also all new subscribers will receive the Beauty Blender this month.

To sign up for the September Box or for more information please click here

www.birchbox.co.uk

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Which Beauty Box UK September 5, 2014

Birchbox Spoiler – September 2014

The September 2014 Birchbox theme is ‘Happy Days’ and the box is specially designed and ready to be used as a frame and includes a cute Happy Days photo clip in your box (it comes in 5 colours!) you can keep your happiest memories close by.

This month’s specially designed Birchbox celebrates capturing your happiest memories and making new ones, gently reminding you to embrace the new school year with the attitude that you’re never to old to learn. For those of you who missed out on the Beauty Blender it’s making another appearance this month and if you’re lucky could see this inside your box.

Thinking of subscribing?

Also all new subscribers will receive the Beauty Blender this month.

To sign up for the September Box or for more information please click here

www.birchbox.co.uk

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Which Beauty Box UK September 5, 2014

Memebox #45 Korea’s Most Wanted Review – September 2014

Memebox Superbox #45 Korea’s Most Wanted
Price of the Box is $38.99 including shipping approx £23.77
No of Products in the Box – 6 items
Total value of contents in the box – £96.23
http://us.memebox.com/memebox-global

Memebox #45 Korea’s Most Wanted has teamed up with Memebox Global and Memebox Korea to bring a curated box which is the best of the best in K Beauty and contains everything from skincare to make-up. I purchased this box mainly because I was quite intrigued by the theme and wanted to discover some exceptional Korean products. After all this does state it’s the best of the best!

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 themed 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. The contents within these boxes are a complete surprise and only one item spoiler gets released prior to shipping which is an aspect I like about Memebox.

This box includes 6 full sized products and features the hottest and latest trends from Korea.

1. Shara Shara Tinted Lip Gloss – Full Size 30ml RRP £6.70

Within this floral designed casement contains a Fushia coloured lip gloss which locks in moisture and claims to have a long lasting formula which lasts all day. I’m in love with the design it’s so elegant.

This has a great pop of colour it’s very vibrant and doesn’t feel like a lip gloss at all. This has more of a smoother finish and there was no stickiness when applied.

I love the shade it’s ideal for evenings out.

2. Make up Helper Pact- Full Size RRP £14.00

Makeup Helper’s long-lasting, super-sheer powder compact perfects color to create a smooth, flawless finish. Infused with white flower complex and green tea extracts for the most comfortable wear, it is great for daily use and comes presented in a holograph type design.

This is probably the biggest powder compact I have come across it’s huge compared to others! These come in a wide range of designs and I received the original in the shade Natural Beige which was the perfect match for my skin tone.

This doesn’t give the best coverage however if you’re looking for a natural finish and a base for your make-up this is great. It also has subtle scent of rose green which is quite pleasant.

3. Hope Girl Nail Travel Bling Bling Nail Set – Full Size RRP £8.53

I was delighted to see the Hope Girl set of nail varnishes having spotted it in a previous box which had sold out.

This set includes an stunning assortment of gold sparkly nail varnishes which can either be used together in 3 steps for more glam look or can be used separately.

The colours are all wearable and do require a couple of coats to show their true colours but I love the gold dominance in this set.

4. Blithe Pattling Water Pack – Full Size 200ml RRP £28.00

I’ve never heard of the pattling water concept and it appears to have the same principles as a face mask. Instead of applying this straight onto skin as you would a normal mask, you simply pat the liquid onto the skin once diluted with water. Unlike usual face masks which are required to be rinsed off this solution is left on the skin to ensure all the ingredients absorb into your skin.

Out of the three type of water packs I received the Energy Yellow Citrus and Honey and comes in an amazing size of 200ml.

The pattling water pack removes dead skin cells, delivers moisture and balances the skin to revitalise and renew.

I would of preferred the Green Tea edition as this would of been ideal for my skin type.

5. Pure Skin Ice Cooling and Soothing Patch – Full Size RRP £11.00

Having missed out on the Cooling Memebox I was pleased to see these patches within the box. Inside the box is 5 patches.

The Pure Skin Cooling patch is a bio cellulose patch for soothing and alleviating skin which has been exposed to the sun. These patches are infused with calming ingredients such lily extracts, menthol, glacier water, tea tree and aloe vera extracts which work to cool and pacify the irritated area.

These useful patches are great for holidays and will definitely come in useful.

6. Pure Skin Lemon Blueberry Rejuvenating Overnight Mask – Full Size 100ml RRP £28.00

I’ve never used an overnight mask but I like the idea of product which is left on the skin whilst asleep as that’s when the skin repairs and rejuvenates.

Enriched with various organic superfoods such as lemon water, blueberry and brocolli extracts the overnight mask works to create a protective and moisturising barrier which locks in moisture and delivers nutrition deep into the skin.

I really like this concept and it appears to be suitable for all skin types too.

My Verdict

Memebox appears to be at the forefront when it comes to delivering innovative beauty products, giving their subscribers a host of new exciting beauty products to discover. I’m really impressed with this box which features a great line up of products and includes 6 full sized products.

The box itself came well packaged in a robust padded envelope and I can confirm that no custom charges were incurred. The information about the products and how to apply them is in English on a card enclosed inside of the box so you won’t be lost in translation.

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. They don’t release any spoilers prior to shipping so it’s a complete surprise when you receive it.

Memebox enables me to discover Korean beauty products which are not available here in the UK and their boxes definitely give you an opportunity to try out the latest beauty trends in Korea .

The contents within this box is has an incredible value of £93.23 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £23.77. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems. There’s no silly little samples in this box!

Memebox have released Edition 2 of this box which is still available on their website.

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