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Price of the Box is £6.95 including P&P
No of Products in the Box – 6 items
Total value of contents in the box £12.20
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The August 2014 You Beauty Discovery Box has arrived and the theme this month is Summer Essentials and mainly focuses on skincare and protecting yourself in the Sun.

“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.

I wasn’t overly excited about this month’s selection menu compared to the previous months mainly because a lot of the items just wasn’t suitable for my skin type, instead I went for the safer option and chose both of the nail varnishes. You really can’t fault this beauty box as it’s incredibly good value for money. The most popular items such as the Gazzeli duo and the hair masque all sold out within 24 hours. You have to super quick with this selection menu as the popular items are always sold out by the morning.

This month’s box included 2 full sized products of my choice, 2 Jimmy Choo perfume samples, 1 skincare sample and a You beauty discovery 4-way nail buffer.

To see August’s selection menu please click here

1. Peggy Sage Nail Varnishes from the Nude and Summer Collection – Full Size 100ml RRP £6.10 each

A girl can never have too many nail varnishes in fact I don’t think I have enough! That’s my excuse when I get moaned at for having too many.

These nail varnishes really stood out for me mainly because it’s a brand I haven’t been introduced to and when researched there’s only a handful of stockists in the UK who sell these.

Peggy Sage provide’s elevating nail care to a whole new creative process and is based in Llandudno and their collection has a wide range of pretty shades and textured nail varnishes.

I received Sunny Sweetie from their Summer collection which is a vibrant pink shade and Nude Poudre from their nude collection which is a lovely light mocha shade.

The formula of these nail varnishes apply like a dream and one coat is enough for a non sheer colour. The drying time is relatively quick and promises to last for up to 6 days depending on the colour – average hold is 4 days. It also claims to retain its shine for up to 4 days.

I’m really tempted to try their textured range and You Beauty Discovery have included a generous 20% off discount code to redeem against any of the Peggy Sage nail varnishes.

For more information on the Peggy Sage range please click here

2. You Beauty Discovery 4-Way Nail Buffer.

This month see’s the inclusion of a 4-way nail buffer as a bonus treat which is great for when you’re on the go and is the ideal size to fit into your handbag.

3. Jimmy Choo Perfume Vial for Men and Women and FaceD 3-Luronics Face Cream Serum Sample

You Beauty Discovery have been quite generous this month with their extra samples including two perfume samples and a face serum sachet.

My Verdict

Once again I am happy with my You Beauty Discovery selections this month and whilst August’s selection menu wasn’t as exciting as previous months you really can’t fault this beauty box as it’s incredibly good value for money and gives you the opportunity to try products without the hefty price tag. The most popular items such as the Gazzeli duo and the hair masque all sold out within 24 hours. You have to super quick with this selection menu as the popular items always sell out by the morning.

My box this month’s contained 2 full sized products (chosen by me) and 4 extra samples.

The contents within my box is worth £12.20 which is more than the price of the box itself. This month doesn’t see that much of an increased value compared to previous boxes however I’ve discovered Peggy Sage who has a wonderful collection of good quality nail varnishes and I will definitely be purchasing a few more.

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

Monthly subscription is £10.00 Plus £2.95 P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 7 items
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The August 2014 Birchbox has arrived and this month’s theme is Away We Go celebrating everything that makes summer getaways magical whether you’re counting down to a fun-packed fortnight away from home or day-tripping your weekends away.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Birchbox Travel Toiletries Bag

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

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

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

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SHAPE UP YOUR NAILS & SUPPORT COPPAFEEL!

On August 29th, Birchbox are holding a very special event in Soho Square, London – the Birchbox Manithon! The manicure marathon will be co-hosted by The Xtra Factor‘s Sarah-Jane Crawford and all proceeds (minimum donation: £5) will go to CoppaFeel!
For more info and to book your slot, click here.

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A box full of mainly make-up at Love Me Beauty this month!

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

Which menu will you be choosing?

Get free delivery by entering LMBBH at the checkout (offers end on the 26th August 2014).

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The August Birchbox theme is Away We Go!

My August review is available here.

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

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

Join today and get your first Birchbox for only £10.00 by entering NEW14 at checkout

To sign up for the August box or for more information please click here

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So Susan is a brand which is known to have the prettiest quirky packaging and definitely a brand which stands out. Their collection of products ranges from make-up to nail varnish combining their lovely portfolio of colours with science. Their philosophy is to create colours which last and is kind to your skin.

A huge welcome to the So Susan LacquerLove monthly subscription box which is the ultimate box for all you nail varnish enthusiasts and fans.

This box includes 5 full sized items four of which are 4- free nail varnishes and one bonus make up product each month from Jelly Pongpong with So Susan being the sister company. Their monthly edits include lacquer shades especially selected to compliment their theme for the month.

This pastel coloured and elegantly designed box is very So Susan designed and comes in the form of a gift box which is secured by a magnetic fastener.

July’s LacquerLove theme was Ready, Jet Set, Go and comes at the right time of the season where we all start to enjoy the summer sun and plan for a summer holiday either at home or away.

Inside the box was four 4-free nail lacquers and a bonus Jelly Pong-pong Mineral Foundation with SPF 15.

1. So Susan 4-Free Nail Lacquers – Full Size. RRP £6.95 each

The So Susan nail lacquers are highly pigmented and are formulated to be chip-free and to remain intense with shine from the first application. The formula has quick drying time and is enriched with Rosehip fruit oil to moisturise and strengthen your nails and the delicate skin around it.

These nail lacquers they are 4-free which means they contain no DBP (Dibutyl Phthalate), no Toluene, no Formaldehyde and no Formaldehyde resin. A nail varnish which contains no nasties making it the ideal product which is kind to you.

The four shades within this box were Summer Breeze, Sunset, Orange Bellini and Hot Sand (Full sized retailed at £6.95 individually). The perfect collection for those summer days and nights. There’s a shade for every occasion whether you’re taking a stroll on the beach or going out in the evening.

These nail lacquers have a wonderful formula and the colour payoff is pretty good. The brush is good sized and of good quality which in turn gives you a great application. These also have a good sheen when applied and just one coats is enough to show it’s true vibrant colours.

These are definitely shades I will be reaching out for this Summer.

2. Jelly Pong-pong Mineral Foundation with SPF 15 – Full Size RRP £15.00

I love that within this box also includes a make up item.

This talc-free formulation which comes in three different shades gives optimal coverage as well as moisture to your complexion giving you a matte but not cakey result. This extremely silky and sophisticated to the touch is formulated with a pool of different minerals (sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and zinc) which are extremely skin compatible.

I received the shade fair which was perfect for my skin tone. I’ve never used a powder foundation so was keen to give this a go.

I used a powder brush to apply and this light weight powder is great for the warmer months as an alternatively to using a cream foundation which can feel heavy. I loved the silky satin finish which looked flawless on the skin.

For someone who has always used a cream foundation I’ve fallen in love with this.

My Verdict

Overall this is an unique fun themed box which concentrates mostly on nails and is the first of it’s kind in the UK subscription market. I love So Susan’s concept of this monthly box it’s certainly one which will ensure you have the latest colour trends in your collection and the box is the perfect size to pop into your suitcase if you’re traveling this Summer. I also like the fact that you receive a bonus make up product too making the discovery not just nails. Alternatively this would also make a lovely gift.

This box is worth £42.80 which is great value for money as the box itself is only £14.95 including P&P. You certainly won’t be in the dark with this box as you will be able to preview the box and all it’s contents prior to it being sent to you however if you don’t fancy the pickings you can simply skip the month giving you complete control and flexibility.

Come rain or shine there’s a colour to suit every occasion delivered straight to your door making it the ultimate box for all you nail varnish enthusiasts and fans.

For more information please visit:

www.sosusan.com

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

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

July’s box included 8 full sized products.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Palladio Brow Fix – Full Size RRP £3.65

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

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

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

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

4. Ofra Lip Liner – Full Size RRP £8.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

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

For more information please visit www.lipfactoryinc.com

This August, global beauty subscription company, Glossybox will celebrate their 3rd anniversary in style with a subtle makeover of their iconic pastel pink box.

Exuding sophistication and elegance, the new packaging demonstrates the luxury nature of the brand aligning itself with the beauty elite. The August Birthday Box offers a bespoke Kryolan Illuminator created exclusively for GLOSSYBOX, and a mix of beauty heroes including Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, Figs & Rouge Hand Cream, Comfort Zone Cleansing Milk and Lalique’s renowned, L’amour eau de parfum

Each box will include a selection of 6 products with a mimimum value of £33.00

Glossybox Offer

Subscribe to any 3, 6 or 12 month Glossybox plan and receive a Free Luxury Box from their previous Limited Edition Collection. Enter the promo code GLOSSY01 at the checkout.

To subscribe to Glossybox please click here

www.glossybox.co.uk

Every month I pick my favourite product which I received in one of my Beauty Subscription boxes. This month despite quite a few contenders my much loved product without no doubt was the Whish Three Wishes Lavender Body Butter sample which I received in my July Birchbox and definitely deserves to be in the limelight this month.

There’s a great story behind this brand. A husband who researched his way to bring you Whish which is an American brand. Their products use amazing ingredients and also have a range of scrubs, body washes, shave foams, body butters and self tanning products – a complete head to toe range. Their product range is also available in other enticing scents too.

The body cream sample I received has a unique triple antioxidant based formula which moisturises, firms and purifies. This fully loaded lotion both softens and soothes the skin while also helping to replenish and firm and came in the scent Lavender. I normally associate Lavender with the older generation and it’s certainly not a scent which I like however this has delightful sweet undertones of organic shea butter and rasberry butter which cancels out most of the Lavender scent making it a much softer and pleasant version.

I fell in love with this cream instantly. It’s nourishing and hydrating properties did wonders on my skin especially after shaving which is when my skin cries out for moisture. The blades on razors really strip your skins natural oils and this body butter has somewhat become my saviour to achieve perfect smooth summer legs.

This new discovery led me along the path to the Birchbox store where I purchased the full sized body butter and whilst there, I noticed the Whish Shave Cream in the same Lavender range so scooped this up too.

Their packaging has a luxurious feel and both products came in robust plastic bottle secured in a cardboard tube. These certainly weren’t your average sized products they were really good sized at 150ml and both came with an airless pump dispenser for the ease of application. Both bottles are transparent which enables you see the amount of product left so you can re-order just in time before any panic kicks in.

The Whish range is available at the Birchbox E-shop here.

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Get July’s box for only £10.00 by entering the promo code BBXSUMMER – Offer expires on the 31st July at midnight. Click here to sign up

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

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

Items in the selection menu include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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