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Love Me Beauty Box Review – July 2014

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Price of the Box is £10.00 Plus £2.95 P&P
Menu 2
No. of Products in the Box – 7
Total value of contents in the box £63.05
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The July Love Me Beauty Box perfectly wrapped in pink has finally arrived and this month it’s brimmed to the top with all you could want from a subscription beauty box. This month’s box took longer than usual to arrive however it was certainly worth the wait.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Glossybox Review – July 2014

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Price of the Box is £10.00 Plus £3.25 P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 5 items
Total value of contents in the box is £41.69
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The July 2014 Glossybox perfectly designed and wrapped has arrived and I think most subscribers were eagerly waiting to find out what goodies were in store this month especially when Glossybox revealed their Stars and Stripes special edition box.

This month Glossybox has gone stateside with a special edition Stars and Stripes Box, showcasing exciting beauty brands born in the USA and have brought together the best transatlantic beauty discoveries to share with their subscribers.

A box all things make-up this month and definitely one I was looking forward to. Yay to no skincare or body products. I have far too many collecting dust at the moment.

Glossybox is a  monthly beauty subscription service. The box consists of  4-5 selected hair, make-up , body and nail products from well-known brands and new brands and includes a mixture of full sized and sample products.

This month’s box included 4 full sized products and 1 sample sized product.

To see the July Glossybox spoiler and the products featured please click here

1.   Bellapierre Mineral Lipstick  – Full Size RRP £20.00

There’s a guaranteed Bellapierre Mineral Lipstick for all subscribers this month available in three summer shades which come in a red, orange or pink shade.

I was secretly hoping for the red or the pink as orange just isn’t my colour. Typically I received the orange shade in Manderina.

I’m quite pale and unfortunately this does look way too bright for my complexion to wear during the day. I think if I got a tan this would be perfect for the Summer as it really would compliment the look.

2.     Absolute New York Perfecting Eyeshadow Primer – Full Size 7.9g  RRP £3.00

This is an oil-free ultra creamy formula which evens skin tone around the eye area and keeps eyeshadow crease-free and colour true for a lasting look.

It appears that this isn’t retailed in the UK which does make it even more special.

I’m not a fan of eye shadows however this can be used under the eye area too for brightening which is certainly up my street. I guess this can also be applied on the eye lid to keep your top liner in place without it smudging throughout the day.

3.     Colour Club Nail Varnish – Full Size RRP £5.00

A nail varnish brand which I have been meaning to try as I’ve heard great things. It’s made in New York and is non toxic and contains cruelty free ingredients.

The shade which I received is called Glossy Seal and is a cross between  a blue and teal like colour. I really can’t pin point the exact tone. This shade has been especially formulated for this month’s Glossybox which kind of makes you feel special as no one other than Glossybox subscribers will have this shade.

This is quite a matte and dull shade and not a colour which I would usually go for however I am liking this it’s certainly different.

4.    Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4 in 1 Mascara –  Sample Size 4ml. Full Size 7ml RRP £19.50

I’ve never tried this US brand and this is the one product I’m sure you will agree is worth getting excited over. The mascara tube is quite unusual and the pattern is a snake skin effect.
This mascara hero has lengthening, curling, volumising and conditioning properties for healthy longer lashes.
I love anything which promises longer fuller lashes so did this live up to the above expectations? It certainly did! I loved the texture of the brush which ensured that each lash was separated without clumping the lashes with product build up. It also did a good job in lengthening too.
This is also a great sample sized product which is worth around £11.00.
5.   Carmex Lip Balm – Full Size 7.9g RRP £2.69

A well known product and a brand which is easily available on the high street. I didn’t even know Carmex was born in the US.

This is the original Carmex lip balm which soothes dry, chapped lips and contains menthol, camphor and beeswax.

A nice edition to the box.

My Verdict

I’m really liking this month’s GlossyBox  – what’s not to like it’s a box full of make-up in a vibrant American themed designed box. The products included also complimented the theme very well.  I certainly was happy to see no skincare or body products this month.

This month’s box included 4 full sized products and 1 sample sized product which is pretty amazing. There was a guaranteed Bella Pierre Lipstick in this month’s Glossybox for all subscribers which is great and some subscribers also received the exclusive nail varnish also. A good variety of make up products this month.

I am liking this new step in direction for Glossybox and fingers crossed they continue to work on delivering these standard of boxes. One of my bug bears with Glossybox is everyone’s boxes vary so much in the products they receive including the overall value of the box. I think a lot of subscribers were hoping for the Tarte Mascara and I’m pleased that I’ve seen a fair amount of boxes with these in.

Glossybox do include some full sized products which bumps up the value of the box so it’s a great price to pay to discover and trial products from well known and new brands.  I will be making use of 4 out of 5 the products featured in this  box with the exception of the lipstick as I just don’t have the right complexion tone to pull this off at the moment.

The contents within this month’s box is worth an amazing £41.69 which is great value for money and has also given me a good taster of some American brands which I’ve not had the opportunity to try before.

I do love coming home to Glossybox for the surprise aspect it’s like having a birthday present to unwrap every month!

What did you think of July’s Glossybox?

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Wantable Beauty Box coming soon

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I am pleased to reveal that I will be receiving the Wantable Beauty Box all the way from the US which will be arriving this month. This box was on my wishlist for such a long time.

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 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 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.

For more information please visit www.wantable.com

Love Lula Beauty Box Review – July 2014

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

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

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

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

1.    Cowshed Samples –  Various range of sachets.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Birchbox Review – July 2014

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No. of Products in the Box – 6 items
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 The July 2014 Birchbox has arrived and this month’s theme is all things Sun, Sea and Sand celebrating glistening sea views and those sandy beaches that evoke the warmest season of the year – Summer!

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 programme really is something to shout about too.

This month’s box shout’s out Summer and Travel and contains some great travel sized products for use at home or away .  The box mainly consisted of  body, Skincare, make up  and hair products this month. A good variety this month.

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

If you’re thinking of signing up there is a great offer at the end of my post.

1.  Gilchrist & Soames English Spa Sea Kelp Extract Mineral Bath  – Sample Size 40ml.

I’m a fan of this brand having received a shower gel previously from Birchbox. This is a foamy gel which contains marine nutrient sea kelp to invigorate the skin and is used when running a bath. I’ve always found their products like the ones you would find in a SPA mainly because of the scent and luxurious feel. This smells quite refreshing and soothing. I can’t wait to try this.

2. Weleda Millet Nourishing Shampoo  – Sample Size 18ml. Full Size 190ml RRP £8.95

This is a natural organic fortifying Shampoo which will gently cleanse hair, while maintain your natural shine. The millet works to protect hair from becoming dry while macadamia nut oil will keep it naturally supple and includes extracts of grapefruit and peppermint which smells lovely.

This is for normal hair. My hair is quite dry and certainly not normal however they also do a range for dry hair too which I will look into as I love Weleda’s concept.

3. Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream – Sample Size 7ml. Full Size 15ml RRP £20.00

I’m a Balance Me virgin and have never tried any of their products so thanks to Birchbox I am no longer a stranger to this brand.

This eye cream is a three in one multi-tasking formula which softens, smooths and brightens thanks to its unique blend of Roman chamomile, lemon, cucumber oil, witch hazel, anti-oxidant spruce knot, virgin coconut, rosehip oil and carrot oil. This couldn’t of come at a better time and you will share my view if like me you’re a hayfever sufferer . My eyes really have a hard time this time of the year not forgetting the toll of late nights and the effect it has on your eyes in the morning. This cream can be used in the morning and evening.

Upon application this applied well and a little does go a long way. I lightly patted this around my eye area and it felt refreshing. I am hoping that continual use of this product will improve the area under my eyes.

4.   Laqa & Co Sheer Lip Lube Pencil   – Sample Size.  Full Size £14.00

I purchased the duo Laqa & Co Lip pencils from the Birchbox shop a couple of weeks ago and found that they were more of a tinted lip balm then a lipstick. I received the shade Bee’s Knee’s which is a nice light coral toned colour. This applied quite sheer and subtle giving a gloss finish. The moisturising properties are great and has a pepermint scent.

5.  Whish Three Wishes Lavender Body Butter – Sample Size 22ml.

New brand alert and there’s a great story behind this brand. A husband who researched his way to bring you Whish which is an American brand. This body cream 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 is lavender scented. They also do a 6 other scents in this lotion. The scent is lovely and the cream is really moisturising and not greasy when applied. I think I have just found my next body cream! One for the wishlist.

6. Ultradex Fresh Breath Oral Spray – Lifestyle Extra – Full Size RRP £3.65

I think you will all agree that this month’s lifestyle extra is quite unusual compared to others received! None the less this spray will keep your breath minty and fresh and comes in a great handbag size. This has 130 spray uses which is great.

My Verdict

It was going to be tough to compete with last month’s box however Birchbox have delivered some great key essentials to kick start summer. I love the theme and the products which have been incorporated. These products are ideal for packing in your hand lugguage when going abroad as they are all travel sized and will be allowed to go through security at the airport.

This month’s box shout’s out Summer and Travel and contains some great travel sized products for use at home or away .  The box consisted of  body, skincare, make up  and hair products this month. A good variety of products and contained well known and new brands.

I’ve  fallen in love with the Whish Body lotion and will be eagerly awaiting for Birchbox to stock this in their online shop!

A great little box to kick start your Summer whether you’re at home or away.

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Birchbox Spoiler Alert – July 2014

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

My July Birchbox review is available here

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

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

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Love Me Beauty Selection Menu’s – July 2014

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A box full of make-up at Love Me Beauty this month – what’s not to like!

Brands this month include Lashem, OFRA, So Susan and Teashed! 

Which menu will you be choosing? Think I may go for Menu 2 this month!

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You Beauty Discovery Box Review – July 2014

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Price of the Box is £6.95 including P&P
No of Products in the Box – 5 items
Total value of contents in the box £34.99
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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?

Lip Factory Box Review – June 2014

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Price of the Box is $32.00 approx £19.00 including shipping
No of Products in the Box – 6 items
Total value of contents in the box – £55.26
www.lipfactoryinc.com

The June Lip Factory Inc Box has finally made it all the way from the USA after waiting a whole month. Unfortunately they had shipping problems hence the delay. However it’s finally here and was worth the wait. I can confirm that I did not incur any custom charges on this box.

 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 which is always a good thing.

Judging by their previous boxes I have seen fab products in this box and most of them have been all full-sized. The appeal factor for me was the fact that it’s 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!

June’s  box included 6 full sized products.

1.    Model Co Shine Ultra Lip Gloss  – Full Size RRP £12.00

I own a few Model Co products so was happy to see this in my box.

This lipgloss is a shimmering and reflective gloss which came in the shade Rosie and is a limited edition colour in their lipgloss range.

Whilst this looked really bright on appearance once applied it’s a really nice shade of pink. On applying this lip gloss I found it quite sticky. This also has a built-in mirror for easier application on the go which is a great idea.

2.   Model Co Eye Define Eye Pencil  – Full Size RRP £7.50

I do love a good eye liner and is the one makeup item which I can’t live without.

This has a great depth of black and glides on smoothly and did not smudge throughout the day. I did have to re-apply however I think I will blame that on the hayfever.

The lid of this eyeliner has a built in sharpener too which is useful as I don’t tend to carry one in my make up bag. My only negative about this is the fact that the sharpener will need to be wiped on every use to ensure none of the kohl gets onto your bag and other products if in a make up bag. They should of made a casing which goes on top of the sharpener which would of prevented this. Overall a fab eyeliner.

3.     Girlactik Eye Shadow – Full Size RRP £12.00

This is a very pretty reddish and slightly pink color shade in Lush and it blends extremely well. It’s mostly matte-looking , and a little does go a long way. This is quite pigmented and I definitely did not need to keep re-applying to develop the colour.
I’m not usually a fan of eyeshadow however I loved the colour and the quality of this eyeshadow.

4.    Palladio Nail Strengthener  – Full Size RRP £3.66

This  is a clear nail repair varnish for brittle nails that split, crack & peel. Luckily enough I don’t have that problem however this will be a nice treat for my nails once in a while.

5. Befine Lip Serum – Full Size RRP £6.10

This is a natural lip serum created from camomile and beet extract and will plump up and provide healing antioxidants to the lips. This is a clear shiny gloss in the same texture as a lip gloss. I really like this as it didn’t feel heavy or sticky and ideal for the warmer weather.

6. 29 Cosmetics Line Maker Lip Pencil – Full Size RRP £14.00

29 is a company formed by Lydia Mondavi who has redefined cosmetics and skincare for the woman of today. 29 is the first of it’s kind, an age protecting skincare and colour cosmetics line utilising the benefits of grapeseed which is known for it’s concentrated forms of anti-oxidants.

I stopped using lip liner quite some years ago  so probably won’t use this. I received the shade Woody cab which is a deep plum burgundy colour which applies really smooth and didn’t drag the skin.

My Verdict

This was my first Lip Factory Box not to my mention my first American beauty box. Was it worth waiting for? It certainly was!  A box full of make-up and all of the products were full sized.

 I am particularly impressed with the variety of the products and the fact that they got everything spot on in relation to my preferences. Now that’s impressive in my eyes. They also included a product guide so you knew exactly what each item was.

This box has also enabled me to discover other brands which are not available here in the UK.

June’s  box included 6 full sized products.

The lip liner is the only product which I wont make use out of so was a great box for me this month.

The contents within this box is  worth an amazing £55.26.

If you’re a make-up lover and want to discover American brands this is the box for you.

Can’t wait for July’s Box as it’s Lip Factory’s Anniversary.

For more information please visit www.lipfactoryinc.com

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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