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Monthly subscription is £10.00 Plus £2.95 P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 7 items
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This October everything turns pink including this month’s Birchbox to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in partnership with CoppaFeel, a charity who’s objective is to to stamp out late detection of breast cancer. As well as a great beauty line up there is also vital and useful information within the box to ensure that we all know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, know what your boobs look and feel like normally and have the confidence to approach a healthcare professional should you have any concerns.

As well as supporting a great cause during Breast Cancer Awareness Month , this month’s theme is “Work It” and as we see Summer draw to a close, Birchbox are here to help you work it through your 9 to 5 and beyond – everything from your signature look to your to-do list.

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 showcases a great beauty line up with all area’s covered, some of which are pink too! The box features a good balance of products and includes of selection of skincare, make up, hair, bodycare and a lifestyle extra in the form of a exclusive Birchbox pen disguised as pink lipstick. The iconic drawstring bag has also been replaced this month will an adorable pink make-up bag.

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1.Balance Me Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm – Sample Size 40ml. Full Size 125ml RRP £20.00

The Balance Me range is one of my all time favourites mainly because of their all natural and no nasties philosophy.

This dual cleansing balm aims to smooth skin, whilst enhancing natural radiance by exfoliating away dead skin cells with it’s tiny particles of oatmeal. It’s infused with natural oils help to soften and hydrate the skin which is perfect for using in the evening to remove all traces of make-up and dirt.

I found this slightly heavy on my oily skin, the formula is quite thick although it did manage to remove my make-up effortlessly. My skin felt deeply cleansed and very soft indeed. This balm would certainly suit those with dry thirsty skin and with Autumn kicking in it’s great for a surge of moisture as well as a deep clean.

2. KMS California Free Shape Hot Flex Creme – Sample Size 50ml. Full Size RRP £15.50

My second KMS California hair product this month in the form of a smoothing cream which is great to accompany my blow dry spray.

The KMS California Free Shape Hot Flex Creme is a heat activated smoothing and shaping cream that has been formulated to transform coarse and unruly hair types to leave hair with a gorgeous healthy shine. I was pleased to read that this also smooths frizz which is one of the issues I have with my unruly hair especially when it comes into contact with rain or humidity. The cream is also formulated with added heat protection and anti–breakage technology and is applied on damp hair before blow drying.

The cream itself is quite light weight, isn’t sticky to the touch and smells really pleasant. I will be trying this out on my next hair washing day to see if it controls and manages my frizzy hair.

3. Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm – Full Size RRP £8.00

I’m a Pixi virgin and have been meaning to try their products for a while however I can always rely on Birchbox to bring me something from my long wishlist. I’m delighted to have received the Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm which comes in an incredible full size.

This pretty lip balm is packed with lip loving ingredients such as shea butter and Vitamin E and smells utterly delicious.

The lip balm itself is incased in pink and inside is a soothing, creamy and hydrating balm which feels very comfortable on the lips. I received the shade Ripe Rasberry which is a sheer vibrant pink shade and surprisingly it’s quite pigmented and gives a great pop of colour.

4. Meaningful Beauty Glowing Serum – Sample size 8ml. Full Size 15ml RRP £30.95

Over 10 years ago, Cindy and Dr. Sebagh began collaborating to bring his amazing formulas to women everywhere in the form of Meaningful Beauty. Since that initial launch, they utilised the latest scientific innovation and enhanced it with advanced formulations and new anti-ageing products.

I wasn’t even aware that Cindy Crawford had her own beauty line and Birchbox makes my first ever introduction in the form of the Meaningful Beauty Glowing Serum.

This luxe serum, which Dr. Sebagh calls his “models secret,” contains soy protein, marine botanicals, minerals and antioxidants and is designed to help smooth and condition, leaving your complexion with a youthful, luminous glow, whilst also boosting hydration.

I like that the sample comes with a pump applicator ensuring there’s minimal wastage.

5. Shaveworks The Cool Fix – Sample Size 29ml. Full Size 60ml RRP £11.00

How many times have you rushed shaving your legs in the shower or run out of shaving gel resulting in your skin looking like a plucked chicken? I have many times and it’s not just the unsightly look it’s also the pain and irritation which comes with hair removal whether it be shaving or waxing.

This soothing blue gel alleviates shaving and waxing woes and targets ingrown hairs, razor bumps, razor burn, and redness. The ingredient’s ensure that your skin is completely chilled out with it’s essential solution that delivers calming benefits for all skin types.

The scent is quite medicinal and the sample itself is good sized for a few applications. I can see myself reaching out for this when I’m in need of a rescue me fix!

6. Lifestyle Extra – Birchbox Lipstick Pen – £2.50

There’s a great addition to this month’s box – an exclusive designed Birchbox pen disguised as a pink lipstick. It’s so adorable! Whether you’re making a list for your next shopping trip, putting together your Christmas present list or ticking off the tasks within the Birchbox 14-day planner, this pen will make it a bit more fun!

I work in an office with two males who always ask to borrow my pens and funnily enough I never see them again. This pen is perfect as they certainly won’t be walking off with this one and it’s pretty unique so will be spotted quite easily!

7. Birchbox Pink Make-up Bag

Lastly is a pretty baby pink make-up bag which replaces the iconic Birchbox drawstring bag this month.

It’s good sized and will easily pop into your handbag to carry all of your daily essential make-up items when on the go.

My Verdict

I adore this month’s Birchbox in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in particular the collaboration with Coopafeel which really stands out for me not to forget the great beauty line up which has a great balance of products. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and this month, Birchbox and Coopafeel have covered all area’s to ensure we are all more breast aware by delivering vital information to all their subscribers.

As well as supporting a great cause I love the theme and the selected brands and products within the box and everything is very useable. I’ve also discovered Pixi which I’ve been meaning to try for a while and look forward to making some additional purchases via the Birchbox online shop.

This month’s box includes an amazing 7 items featuring well known brands and some great new discoveries for me. The samples are really decent sized too which gives you an opportunity to really road test the products. The inclusion of the exclusive Birchbox pen and make-up bag finishes off the box perfectly, focusing on all things pink in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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With September’s box now sold out it’s a new month which means another Glossybox is due to be released. I love the make over of the pink iconic box!

The October box is now on sale and is worth £50 and comes presented in an Andy Warhol inspired POP ART box! There’s 5 products inside this month’s box and all subscribers will receive a full sized NUXE product.

This collectors edition box comes in four different colours and features products such as a defining lip crayon, a rejuvenating lip peel, hydrating BB cream, a new fragrance launch, nourishing hair mask and intensive moisturiser are just some of the beauty treats included in the October Pop Art GLOSSYBOX from brands including Nuxe, Rimmel and Moroccan Argon Oil.

The October box is now available here.

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The October 2014 Birchbox is supporting breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel and are thinking all things pink this month. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this month’s theme is “Work it”

As we see Summer draw to a close, Birchbox are here to help you work it through your 9 to 5 and beyond – everything from your signature look to your to-do list.

This month, Birchbox are bringing you beauty products to help you “work it” and get motivated to tackle whatever your days will bring. Tick off the tasks in your 14-day planner with a Birchbox lipstick pen and make some progress towards your goals this October!

I really like this collaboration and it supports such a great cause.

Join today and Birchbox will donate £1 for every NEW subscriber in October

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Price of the Box is £15.00 including P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 7
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After the success and the great response of the first ever Look Fantastic Beauty Box which flew off shelf within 24 hours I couldn’t wait to unveil the October 2014 edition which is now available to purchase via their website.

Look Fantastic have taken the plunge and bring you their very own monthly beauty box. Known for providing all things beauty from A-Z via their website if anyone could successfully pull this off it’s certainly them being experts in this trade already. With over 14,000 products online from more than 400 brands across hair, make up, skin care, nails, electrical, fragrance, health , home and organic it was inevitable that this beauty box was going to deliver and be a hit as soon as it landed. Really isn’t a surprise that these continually sell out when launched.

The box offers a selection of handpicked, must have beauty fixes wrapped in a beautifully presented box and delivered straight to your door. The beauty box will always include a minimum of six products and offers a selection of skin, hair, cosmetic and body products, catering to every kind of beauty lover.

This month’s box is filled with 7 beauty items which have been carefully selected and showcases well known and high end brands such as L’Oreal Professional, Gatineau, Balance Me, This Works, Korres and KMS California.

1. L’Oreal Proffesional Serie Expert Pro-Keratin Refill Shampoo and Masque – Sample Size 100ml and 75ml

My first up market shampoo and conditioner purchase came from the L’Oreal Professional range many years ago whilst at the hairdressers. I’m happy to be re-introduced to the brand in the form of two very good sized products from the Serie Expert Pro-Keratin Refill collection.

The shampoo is designed to help revive weak damaged hair and includes strengthening ingredients such as Pro-Keratin and Incell which not only protects against external aggressors but claims to leave your hair gleaming and up to 70% more resistant to breakage.

The intensely nourishing hair masque is also from the same range and is designed to specifically treat weak, damaged hair, this masque works to deeply nourish and condition, leaving your hair strong and super soft.

I’ve abused my hair with heat styling tools for years which has resulted in my hair becoming thin, brittle and dry. I can’t wait to try this duo, both of which target my hair concerns.

2. KMS California Free Shape Quick Blow Dry – Sample Size 75ml. Full Size 200ml RRP £11.45

I’m a newbie to the KMS California range and excited to have received a blow dry spray as I struggle each week trying to tame my unruly frizzy hair which doesn’t want to behave. It can take up to 1 hour trying to get some what of a perfect blow dry even though it never comes out the same when you visit the hairdressers!

This spray claims to speed up drying time by up to 50% and is formulated to reduce friction whilst still conditioning hair and leave locks looking and feeling soft, smooth and in control. It’s also a heat protector too which is an added bonus.

I’m always in a hurry in the morning which means getting up at ridiculous o’clock when it’s hair washing day . If this cut’s my blow drying time even by 15 minutes I will be extremely happy.

3. Balance Me Facial Expression Filler – Full Size 15ml . RRP £22.00

I’m a big fan of Balance Me and their philosophy which uses innovative naturally active botanicals, hi-tech natural formulations and pure grade essential oils powerful botanicals to deliver an all natural aromatherapy skincare range.

Claiming to be every woman’s saviour, this Facial Expression Filler from Balance Me works to firm, lift and refine the skin to give you a youthful look. Boasting an active concentrate of Rose, Frankincense and Bergamot this serum targets the visible signs of ageing with fast results. With Accacia gum and Acmella Oleracea plant extract to soothe and relax contracted muscles combined with super hydrating Hyraluronic Acid to plump and smooth, your skin will be left feeling softer than ever, with added firmness and a younger complexion.

This comes as an impressive full sized product retailing for £22.00 which beats the cost of the box alone.

4. This Works Sleep Plus Pillow Spray – Sample Size 5ml. Full Size 75ml RRP £25.00

September’s Look Fantastic Box featured a sleep pillow spray and this month it’s made another appearance but it’s a brand new edition which has been recently launched by This Works. This act’s faster then the original spray and aims to help you wake up and feel refreshed.

This spray is a fast acting natural remedy to help restore healthy sleep patterns for restless sleepers and is clinically proven to provide a better night’s sleep. It contains a potent blend of Lavender which naturally encapsulates to gradually release aromatherapeutic benefits as you sleep. This edition has more of a lavender fragrance and does smell a little medicinal.

I must admit I generally don’t have a problem falling asleep. I wish I could say the same about getting up in the morning! I’m not a morning person at the best of times and my snooze button will definitely agree. It will be interesting to see if this works any miracles for me.

5. Korres Citrus Shower Gel – Sample Size 50ml. Full Size 250ml RRP £8.00

I received a sample of the Korres Body lotion from the same citrus range at the beginning of the year and was pleased to see a shower gel as opposed to the latter.

The Korres Citrus Shower Gel surrounds you with an uplifting, clean and fresh aroma and has a creamy-foam texture to leave your skin soft and hydrated and containing vitamin C and E, zinc and anti-oxidant enzymes to enhance the skin’s immune system, this is due to active aloe’s ability to stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, which helps reduce the visible signs of ageing.

The citrus scent is pretty absent from this shower gel as it’s very subtle and you can just about smell the zesty notes after a few sniffs. The formula itself lathers up pretty well and is dermatologically tested and free from mineral oil, silicone, propylene glycol and ethanolamine.

6. Gatineau Paris Collagene Expert Ultimate Skin Soothing Cream – Sample Size 15ml. Full Size RRP £54.19

As the name suggests, Gatineau was founded in France and is a leading French skincare brand which offers a wide range of high performance products based on proven technology.

This cream has high concentrates of collagen and elastin which helps correct the appearance of wrinkles and uneven skin texture. It’s contains ingredient’s such as Tri-Collegen complex and Hyaluronic Acid for a smooth and plumped complexion.

My Verdict

After the huge success of last month’s box, Look Fantastic have pulled it out of the bag again and have delivered another well curated box which has a great balance of products featuring well known brands and a couple of new discoveries for me.

The October box features an amazing line up and showcases well known and popular brands such as L’Oreal Professional, Gatineau, Balance Me, This Works, Korres and KMS.

In my opinion the quality, the presentation and the product selection throughout their boxes remains to be consistently great and focuses mainly on medium to high end brands. The samples sizes are very good sized (more travel sized) and this month’s edition included an incredible 7 products, 1 of which is a full sized product from Balance Me. I think sometimes people forget that the sole purpose of these boxes are to enable you to trial products before you buy.

If you subscribe to a few boxes already you will know that a lot of the products seem to make their rounds from box to box. I’ve not seen any of these products in the other boxes making this box quite unique and different.

It’s certainly a nice monthly treat to receive through your letter box and having had a couple of tasters I think it’s safe to say that Look Fantastic certainly know the concept of a beauty box.

For only £15.00 it’s a great way to discover new brands and products.

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Here’s a sneak peek at October’s You Beauty Discovery selection menu which will be available on the 1st October at 7am.

October’s theme is Handbag Heroes and features a great selection of products ranging from make-up to skincare.

I use to enjoy staying up and choosing my products however You Beauty Discovery have changed the process and the new selection menu will now be available from 7am as of the 1st October.

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:

• Paul Mitchell® – Fast Form® (25ml)

• Lalique – Nilang Fragrance (4.5ml)

• Wild About Beauty – Power Eyeshadow (2.5g – shade my vary)

• Crystal Clear – Intense Anti-Ageing Serum (30ml)

• Illamasqua – Glamore Lipstick (4g)

• MeMeMe – Cherrubs Blush Cheek & Lip Tint (12ml)

• Spiezia Organics – Facial Cleanser (10ml)

• Murad – AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser (30ml)

• Melvita – Youthful Day Cream (10ml)

• Crabtree & Evelyn – Nail Lacquer (15ml – shade may vary)

Plus, each box will include a GOLD COLLAGEN® Forte (50ml) and a Cowshed
Perfecting Night Serum (2ml).

www.youbeautydiscovery.co.uk

Memebox #51 My Cute Wishlist 2
Price of the Box is $29.99 including shipping approx £18.29
No of Products in the Box – 6 items
Total value of contents in the box – £51.18
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After the success and the great response from the first edition of My Cute Wishlist, Memebox released another 3 and this is the 2nd in the series. I’m a pushover when it comes to cute beauty products whether it be the packaging or the contents within, my purse is at the ready. When this was launched I wasted no time in purchasing it and was hoping that it would be as good as the first or even better. Unfortunately despite my high expectations this box didn’t even come close in contending with the first. Whilst I’m not disappointed with the products it’s more the lack of cuteness within the box.

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

They offer a huge range of different themed beauty boxes which caters for everyone’s needs and likes and the good news is they ship to the UK and other parts of the world for only $6.99. These are not monthly subscription boxes and are available to buy as one offs. They sell out very quickly so you do need to be supersonic. The contents within these boxes are a complete surprise and only one item spoiler gets released prior to shipping which is an aspect I like about Memebox.

This box includes 6 full sized products and mainly focuses on skincare and make up

1. Sally’s Box Friendly Berry Berry Lip Patch – Full Size RRP £1.82

These lip patches are making a regular appearance this month and I’ve received another one this month.

Shaped as a lip this cute patch is an intense moisture treatment and is infused with various berry extracts which are rich in Vitamin C.

I finally managed to try this over the weekend. The texture is very jelly like and slimy to the touch and due to this, the patch did slide off a few times! Once on it does feel refreshing and my lips did feel softer. This would be the perfect companion when applying a face mask.

2. It’s Skin Babyface Petit Blusher – Full Size RRP £4.26

Enclosed within this charming container is a blusher along with a cute powder puff. There were 4 colours available in this blush and luckily I received the baby pink which is the shade I was hoping for.

This matte pink blusher is very subtle and great for achieving a no make up make up look. It did take a couple of sweeps for a visible result and I preferred using a brush as opposed to the powder puff. It’s the perfect size to pop into your make-up bag too.

3. RoseMine Perfumed Hand Cream – Full Size 60ml RRP £7.31

I’m a big fan of hand creams and always welcome them despite having a ridiculous amount already. The floral packaging fits in with the cute theme and looks very familiar to the Cath Kidston design.

The RoseMine Hand Cream has an emollient formula to deeply nourish the hands and nails. It’s enriched with shea butter, rose water, argan oil and mango seed butter making it pleasantly scented.

4. Evas Vitamin Cleansing Dessert – Full Size 130g RRP £10.97

This is the first product out of two which baffled me as I don’t really see any cuteness apart from the box. This would of been more suited to the dessert box which was released earlier this month.

There are 3 different types of cleansers available and I received Berry Mix. The Vitamin Cleansing Dessert removes make up and impurities to give you the ultimate clean feeling. The micro bubbles penetrate deep into the pores to extract blackheads, whiteheads and all acne-causing bacteria to achieve flawless skin. This smells deliciously yummy and it’s suitable for my oily skin type. I look forward to trying.

5. SaintPeau Collagen Pudding Sleeping Pack – Full Size 100g RRP £21.95

Another item which made the shortlist and whilst the packaging has a cute little piggy advertising the product I’m not sure how this made it into the box.

The SaintPeau overnight face mask is infused with 52% natural collagen to give you radiant youth looking skin. The texture of this mask is like a jelly and claims to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and delivers deep nourishment to the skin to slow down the aging process.

Whilst this sounds like a miracle worker I’m not quite there yet when it comes to anti-aging products and will be passing this on to someone who can make use out of it.

6. The Yeon Style Y Fruity Swirl Lip Balm – Full Size RRP £4.87

Last up is the fruity swirl lip balm and out of the three types which were available I received Lime twist.

The green and yellow colours gives the impression that this is going to have a citrus fragrance and surprisingly it doesn’t, it’s more of a watermelon scent which has sweet notes. It’s infused with jojoba oil which moisturises and locks in hydration with no signs of stickiness.

My Verdict

In my opinion this edition was a little bit of a let down, It came in a smaller box meaning fewer products and I’m some what baffled how a couple of the products made the shortlist as I don’t feel that they fitted in with the cute theme or stood out unlike the first box which was spot on. I think we got hugely spoilt with the first edition and it was definitely going to be difficult to compete with it.

Despite being disappointed with the shortlist and the lack of eye catching products I’m quite happy with the products I received, all of which will be used apart from the collagen mask.

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

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

The information about the products and how to apply them is in English on a card enclosed inside of the box so you won’t be lost in translation.

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

The contents within this box is worth £51.18 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £18.29. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems. No silly little samples in this box!

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Discover Laura Mercier for £35.00 with this hand-picked selection of Laura’s most iconic products for you to indulge in. In celebration of the brand new counter at the Selfridges Oxford Street store, the Sampling Box contains:

1. Matte Radiance Baked Powder in Highlight 01

2. Lip Glace in Bare Baby

3. Cheek Colour Brush

4. Verbena Infusion Gel Body Moisture

5. Foundation Primer

6. Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 in Nude

7. Full Blown Volume Supreme Lash Building Mascara in Black

8. Laura Mercier Cosmetics Bag.

There’s a good mix of products inside this box to give you a great introduction to the Laura Mercier brand. I am so tempted!

For more information please visit:

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My Little Parisienne Box (September Edition)
Price of the Box – from £13.95 a month
No of Products – 6 items
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I’m so excited to welcome the first UK edition of the September 2014 My Little Box. Since my unveiling of their previous box a few weeks ago I was truly impressed by everything which this box had to offer from the chic and cute presentation to the carefully selected products within the box.

I must admit I did have a sneaky peek at this month’s box and subscribed around two weeks ago and whilst it’s a bit late as we near the end of September I’ve definitely saved the best until last.

This box offers something very different compared to the other boxes and if their previous boxes are anything to go by you will certainly not be disappointed. It’s definitely a showstopper and one which is beautifully composed with their very own in-house illustrator Kanako.

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

This month’s theme, My Little Parisienne Box fits in perfectly with the first UK edition. The box contains 6 items and includes a mixture of beauty products which is contained within a charming draw string bag and within the box is also a few lifestyle items.

1. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer- Travel Size 30ml RRP £19.00

Laura Mercier has been busy this month as this is the second offering I have received of this primer, not that I’m complaining as I now have two which will last for the remainder of the year if not longer.

This foundation primer is oil free and creates the perfect canvas for makeup application, especially for those with sensitive and oily skin. The soothing, lightweight, water based gel forms an even, invisible layer that acts as a buffer to outside elements, expertly holding foundation for longer wear and keeping cosmetics from being absorbed into the skin.

I use this primer religiously as a base before applying my foundation. If you have oily/combination skin it’s the perfect formula as it’s very light weight and doesn’t feel greasy. Whilst on, this definitely works hand in hand with the foundation and controls any oil production on the surface of the skin and creates a smooth canvas which keep’s my foundation looking great and flawless all day.

2. Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil – Sample Size RRP £3.66

The brand Nuxe was born in Paris in 1990 and created by a graduate of the Paris Institute of Political Studies and holder of an MBA in Marketing & Finance, Aliza Jabès, an inspired female entrepreneur.

Nuxe’s philosophy is “Beauty by Nature” offering a unique combination of nature, performance and sensuality with high-quality, efficient products

Whilst I’ve heard of this brand I’ve not had the opportunity to try any of the Nuxe range and was happy to be introduced in the form of their award winning and cult favourite the Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil.

This luxurious multi-purpose dry oil is made using six precious plant oils (Macadamia, Hazelnut, Borrage, Almond, Camellia and St. John’s Wort), and nourishes, repairs and softens skin and hair.

When applied it doesn’t feel greasy or oily, it goes on soft and smells divine pretty much like a field full of flowers in the Summer.

For more information on Nuxe please visit https://uk.nuxe.com/

3. My Little Beauty Stylo Lumiere Pen – Full Size RRP £11.00

I think it’s pretty amazing that My Little Box also have their own beauty range which is called My Little Beauty.

This brush applicator pen is a complexion brightening product to give your skin an instant glow. The velvety texture is perfect for foundation fixes and can also be used as an eye shadow primer or as a boaster to brighten the complexion. If that’s not enough it’s waterproof too!

4. Lifestyle Items

This month’s box included 3 lifestyle items which finished the box off perfectly.

First up is My Little Carnet which is a note book and on the first few pages is an introduction to My Little Box and their story which is really informative and gives you a good feel of the company.

Up next is a chic designed laptop case by their very own in-house illustrator Kanako. Unfortunately this didn’t fit my laptop despite trying to to squeeze it in a few times. Someone mentioned that this could be used as a hot water bottle cover which is a great idea so not all is lost!

Lastly is a pack of Parisienne themed stickers and these can be stuck onto your fridge, computer, phone or on a note book, the possibilities are endless!

My Verdict

I’m extremely happy with the first UK edition of My Little Box. I find it amazing how so much love and passion has gone into this box from the attention to detail, the design and the contents. Their warming welcome was also was a lovely touch and certainly made you feel part of the My Little Box family.

As soon as I opened the box it spelt out quality, class and all things chic. The attention to detail is very intricate and delicate and it’s certainly evident that a lot of effort and planning has gone into delivering the UK version. It’s uniqueness definitely stands out from the others and their presentation is the prettiest I’ve seen. My Little Box is full of charm and I love the surprise aspect as they do not release any spoilers. This is certainly a box I won’t be getting bored of!

Unfortunately the My Little World Magazine wasn’t available this month but it will be inside the box from October.

I can’t wait for next month’s edition.

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Memebox have released a variety of new boxes and the one which I’m really excited about is the Etude House Edition which will be released this afternoon along with Beauty 911.

If the above don’t take your fancy, the boxes below are also available. Unfortunately My Cute Wish List 4 sold out as soon as it hit the website.

Use the promo code WN8i for $5 off your order (Expires on the 30th September 2014)
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The BB Bag 2
Price – $30.00 including shipping approx £18.29
No of Products – 6 items
Total value of contents – £44.41
http://www.beauteque.com/

This may not look like a beauty box in appearance but in theory this has the exact concept and feel and comes presented in a pretty pink make up bag as opposed to a box . Welcome to the September 2014 edition of the BB Bag by Beauteque.

Beauteque in a nutshell is two words, beauty and boutique and they are an online retailer specialising in Korean Beauty products. The products that they offer are unique high end products that aren’t readily available in the UK and and to name a few, they showcase brands such as Etude House, Mizon, Tony Moly, and Lioele.

The BB Bag, known as the Beauteque Bag which at the moment is released bi-monthly is a beauty bag which contains 5-6 Korean beauty products and they ship to the UK and other parts of the world too. The good news is they are planning to launch their BB Bag on a monthly basis from January 2015.

The BB Bag 2 is the second edition which has been released and is worth around $85 (£44.41) in value this month with 6 full sized products. September’s bag also has a little twist as you can pick 3 products of your choice.

1. Skin Food – Real Eyelashes Daily No. 1- Full Size RRP £3.04

Out of the three options available I opted for the daily type of lashes.

The individual lashes are layered across one another and are flair out towards the end which is different to the lashes I currently own. The way these are structured are great for evenings out as opposed to daily wear. These would certainly be way too glamorous for the day!

2. Holika Holika Acerola Cleansing Foam – Full Size RRP £3.66

There were three options available in this cleanser depending on your skin type and I received Acerola.

Acerola achieves vibrant skin that appears full of vitamins! The rich multifruit BSC, amino acids and vitamin of acerola have anti-aging effects to re-energize fatigued skin. This is a foam cleanser that creates vibrant, supple skin.

3. It’s SKIN Mini tint gloss – Full Size 8g RRP £2.38

There were 3 colours available in the lip gloss tint and I opted for the pink being a fan of all things pink.

This teeny lip tint gloss moisturises and adds a sheer tint of natural colour which is very subtle. The scent is incredibly fruity too!

4. The Face Shop Modeling Patch Cherry Cherry Lips – Full Size RRP £3.35

I’ve seen these super cute lip patches appear in various Korean boxes and was happy to finally be in possession of one.

The patch is applied for 20 minutes and it’s aim is to make the lips soft and plump. Inside the patch contains soft jelly which is made with cranberry extract to nourish, moisturise and keep the lips hydrated.

5. Beauteque Minerals Exfoliating Brush – Full Size RRP £21.00

This cute travel-sized brush is a nice addition to the BB Bag and to the touch, is the softest facial brush I have come across. The brush is very gentle on the skin making it suitable for all skin types.

The brush is certainly a showstopper and it’s my favourite within the bag. I can’t wait to add this brush to my cleansing routine but in the meantime I’m happy to just admire it!

6. Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream – Full Size RRP £10.98

Whilst snails are a delicacy in the France it appears to have hit the beauty industry like a storm and has been hailed as the latest beauty wonder product promising great skin benefits.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream is a cult favorite from Korea. This multi-tasking, lightweight moisturiser is formulated with 74% snail extract which is cruelty free and an all-natural way to get soft, rejuvenated skin. This fast-absorbing gel sinks in quickly for hydrated, clear skin with improved vitality.

My Verdict

This is my first introduction to the BB Bag and in my opinion they have selected a good variety of products from skincare to make-up from well known Korean brands. I like that I was able to customise a few options and the remainder was a complete mystery. It was also nice that the contents came enclosed within a make up bag instead of a box.

Inside the box is also a product card which is in English so you won’t be lost in translation!

The entire contents within the BB Bag are all full sized and has a value of £44.41 beating the cost of the box which works out around £18.29 including shipping. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems and there no silly little samples in sight!

I look forward to seeing the next edition of the BB Bag which will be released in November 2014.

For more information or to purchase the BB Bag 2 please visit
www.beauteque.com

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