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Love Lula Beauty Box Review – August 2014

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Price of the Box is £12.50 including P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 5
Total value of contents in the box –  £27.70
http://www.lovelulabeautybox.com

The August 2014 Love Lula Beauty Box has arrived and this month it contains an incredible 3 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 3 full sized products and 2 sample sachets. The box features Tan Organic, Eco Tools, John Masters Organics and Sophyto.

1.    Tan Organic Self Tanning Oil –  Full Size 100ml RRP £19.99

I was recently introduced to this brand in a previous beauty box and received the Tan Organic dry oil which works hand in hand with this self tanning oil. I was delighted to get my hands on this.

TanOrganic’s Aloe Vera based formula contains no synthetic ingredients, parabens, colours or fragrances and is fully Ecocertified. The ultra moisturising formula in TanOrganic develops with no unpleasant aroma and is perfect for all skin types, even those with sensitive skin.

I’ve got no summer escapes planned this year and judging by the weather I can’t see the sun coming out anytime soon so this self tanning oil will come in useful to get the perfect summer glow come rain or shine.

2.   John Masters Organics Lavender & Avocado Intensive Conditioner –  Sample Sachet. Full Size 207ml RRP £22.00

There’s no getting away from John Masters Organics who has appeared frequently in my array of beauty boxes. Being a fan of this brand I always relish trying out their luxury organic products.

This intensive conditioner is infused with Lavender and avocado oil combined with over 10 certified-organic plant extracts and oils to bring intense moisture and vitality to dry hair. Hair is left shiny, soft and luxurious and is perfect for dry, damaged hair.

I look forward to giving my hair a pampered treat this weekend.

3.  EcoTools Eye Shadow Brush – Full Size RRP £3.72

Created by actress Alicia Silverstone, EcoTools provides environmentally friendly makeup brushes, applicators, makeup cases and other products that are earth-friendly, cruelty-free and budget friendly.

Within this pretty pouch is an eye shadow brush with an eco-friendly bamboo handle and recycled aluminium ferrules.

The brush itself is soft to the touch and picks up eye shadow pigments perfectly. The bristles are tightly combined to give you complete precision when applying.

I really like the quality of this brush and most of all its great value for money and completely cruelty free.

4. Hurraw Green Tree Lip Balm – Full Size 4.3g. RRP £3.99

Born in the USA, Hurraw Balm started out of pure intent; a personal obsession to create the perfect balm which all natural, vegan, made from premium raw, organic and fair trade ingredients, complete with a bunch of natural and fun flavor options

I received the Green Tea Lip Balm which contains organic Canadian grown cold pressed Hemp oil.

My lip balm collection is slowly developing into a small mountain however it’s always nice to try another brand which isn’t so readily available or known of in the UK.

5. SoPhyto Total Protection Serum – Sample Sachet. Full Size 30ml RRP £32.00

SOPHYTO known for being anti-ageing experts, base their products on the advanced science of phytotherapy. This holistic approach to skincare harnesses the healing power of botanicals and other powerful bioactive ingredients to naturally nourish and restore skin’s youthful glow.

This serum offers concentrated antioxidant replenishment to brighten the skin and leaves the complexion looking smooth, youthful and radiant.

Having oily/combination skin leaves you feeling a bit left out sometimes and unfortunately this isn’t a serum suited to my skin type and therefore will not be giving this a go.

My Verdict

This month’s line up has featured some wonderful goodies  from cruelty free brands which have no nasties in them.

The box included 3 full sized products and 2 sample sachets. The box featured Tan Organic, Eco Tools, John Masters Organics and Sophyto.

My only flaw with this month’s box is the Self Tanning Oil by Tan Organic which every subscriber would of received. Whilst I am a big fan of self tanning products and greatly appreciated receiving this what about those who don’t use tanning products? Being a full sized product and in my opinion the main highlight within the box I don’t think this product spells out diversity to their subscribers.

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 August which is a nice bonus.

This month’s box was worth £27.70 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

The Beauty Bible Loves Box by Latest in Beauty Review – August 2014

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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
www.latestinbeauty.com

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.

The Beauty Bible Loves Box is available now at
www.latestinbeauty.com

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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.

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+
http://www.lovelulabeautybox.com

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.

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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Memebox Coming Soon

I am pleased to announce that I will be receiving a couple of beauty boxes from Memebox which I am hoping will arrive next month. Memebox is a rapidly-growing, leading e-commerce beauty retailer born in Seoul, currently headquartered in San Francisco, California and provide Korean Beauty Boxes.

I am so excited to discover this beauty box as I have heard fantastic things about this company. 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 for only $6.99 and other parts of the world. These are not monthly subscription boxes and are available to buy as one off’s. These sell out very quickly so you do need to be super sonic. They do the following collections in a wide selection of different boxes. You will definitely be spoilt for choice.

Memebox Original

The original Memebox comes packed with 4-8 full sized products and deluxe samples curated carefully by their experts in Korea. Contents vary from hair and body products to skincare and cosmetics.

SuperBox

Superbox was inspired by their Memebox lovers looking for full-sized products. Each Superbox comes with its own theme designed to target specific beauty needs.

LuckyBox

With only a limited supply of each Memebox series along came Luckybox which was created to bring back the most popular items selected from previous boxes and combined in one wonderful collection.

If you would like to try Memebox use the code TRYMEMEBOX for $15.00 off your first order.

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

Have you tried any Memeboxes?

SoukSouk Beauty Box Review – June 2014

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Price of the Box is £12.00 Plus £2.95 P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 5
Total value of contents in the box £44.50
www.souksouk.co.uk

 My June 2014 SoukSouk Little Green Beauty Box has arrived and I was looking forward to seeing what this month had in store judging by last month my expectations were high! As soon as I opened the box it looked kind of special. All new brands this month too and a little bit of magic!

“SoukSouk” are a green beauty box company with a mission to help their customers to greenify their beauty regimes, one beauty box at a time! They have various subscription packages and also do a bespoke beauty box and a limited edition box. They really do have something for everyone’s likes and needs. The Box also includes a magazine which has lots of useful articles and facts.

“Scouting out the best, the new, the small and the niche in natural and organic beauty”

The box included 4 good sized samples and 1 full sized product. The box mainly consisted of  Skincare, body and hair products this month.

1.   MEL Mellis Organic Neroli Hydrolate Mist Tonic – Travel Size 10ml £5.00 RRP £15.00 for 30ml

Mel Millis is a British brand who works in harmony with nature and it’s science to create the most effective skincare containing the purest, freshest, nutrient rich ingredients, painstakingly selected for their individual qualities and exceptional proven benefits that deliver effective, long last results.

This is an Organic Neroli Mist tonic and is a pure hydrolate  which is extracted during the distillation process of this essential oil. Along With The Rose, Neroli Is One Of The Hydrolates Originating In The 10th Century.  Neroli Has Both A Rejuvenating And Regenerative Effect On The Skin. It promotes the generation of new cells, stimulating those already present and protects the Epidermis from extrinsic factors too.
This can be used on all skin types from sensitive to oily which is great and is used after the cleansing process to aid the rebalancing of the PH levels in our skin.This tonic helps flush toxins out removing impurities which in turn keeps the skin feeling hydrated, plump and smooth. This can also be spritzed throughout the day for a quick refresh.
Sounds wonderful doesn’t it. The scent is quite pleasant too. Defiantly one for the handbag especially now the weather is slowly warming up.
There is something very magical about the packaging this came in…There are wild flower seeds contained in the box material. You simply tear up and plant into a pot! Such a lovely concept.

2.    MEL Mellis Organic Phytonutri Neroli & Baobab Re-energising Face oil –  Travel Size 10ml £7.00 RRP £35.00 for 50ml

Another product from the same brand above.

This is face oil for mature, lack lustre skin. Containing a highly effective combination of pumpkin, baobab and rosehip Oils, infused with the precious oils of Neroli and immortelle, Along with seabuckthorn CO2 plant extract, with Its powerful concentration of phytonutrients. The Proven Regenerative Properties of the Oils strengthen cells by stimulating the circulation of the Lymphatic fluid which reducess puffiness and promotes Collagen production.

This is for mature skin and I don’t think my skin is quite there just yet!

A good product but not one for me I’m afraid.

3.    Yours Truly Organics Fix Me Repairing Serum – Full Size 30ml  RRP £28.00

A completely new brand for me again – Oh I do love you SoukSouk! This is a british brand.

This is a repairing serum which smooths, repairs and tightens your skin with an oat kernel enriched serum. Reduces inflammation caused by blemishes with sesame seed extract and saw palmetto.

I use to be quite sceptical about face oils until I recently got introduced to one specifically for combination/oily skin from a brand in a previous SoukSouk box mainly because of the oily texture however my perception has some what changed recently.

I spot that this can be used for blemishes – a winner for me and this full size bottle will last for ages.

If you want to try out their products they do a sample set for £5.00 which consists of:

Take it away! Gel Cleanser 5ml
Balancing Toner 5ml
Fix Me! Repairing serum 5ml
Face Base Face Balm 5ml

A great little starter kit and is available here

4.     FoM Antioxidant Facial Mask – Sample Size 5g. Full Size 50g RRP £18.00

FoM stands for Freshness of the Morning. They provide luxurious, natural, non toxic, active and rejuvenating skincare products. Their range of products is a result of many years of research and development bringing you the most effective natural skincare. This is also a British Brand.

This is a 100% Natural  Detoxifying and Toning mask that also provides a gentle exfoliation and contains a pure herbal blend for a clearer, younger and brighter complexion visible after just first application.

The deep detoxifying and exfoliating formula clarifies and absorbs impurities; reducing pore size to reveal smooth, bright, glowing skin. Suitable for Normal, Combination and Oily Skin/Acne prone skin. This mask is in a powder form and therefore you just need to add water which is great for less wastage.

This sounds great and the sample size will give me a few applications. Will definitely give this a go over the weekend.

5.  FoM Revitalising Hair Serum – Sample Size 10ml  RRP £4.50

This highly concentrated serum contains jojoba, buritti, manketti and passionflower oils to treat and regenerate the hair. You simple warm two drops in your hands and massage into the ends of damp hair or alternatively this can be massaged into the scalp for a more deep moisturing treatment.

This smells divine and I will be keeping this for when my hair extension finally come out at the end of this month. My hair definitely deserves some extra loving.

My Verdict

Another great box from SoukSouk and I am very happy and content with the products provided this month. I thoroughly enjoyed reviewing all of the products but most of all I enjoyed discovering these new brands which were all British Brands. Their magazine was also a good read and very informative as per usual. I certainly know what I will be spritzing on my skin this summer! Thank you SoukSouk for the fact sheet!

The box included 4 good sized samples and 1 full sized product. The box mainly consisted of  Skincare, body and hair products this month. I have certainly made some new discoveries and welcomed the brands chosen however I would of liked to have seen more of a mix in the products maybe some makeup and bath products.

This is slightly more expensive than the other  boxes (only by another pound or so) but it is totally worth spending the extra. The quality and selection of the products are great also. You can certainly see that alot of thought goes into their product selections each month.

Overall, this is a great box this month for all you skincare lovers and if you want to discover natural and organic brands this is the box for you.

The contents within this month’s box is worth an amazing £44.50 and beats the price of the box.

I’m looking forward to July’s Box.