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Which Beauty Box UK September 8, 2014

You Beauty Discovery Box Review – September 2014

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

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

“You Beauty Discovery” is a monthly beauty subscription service. The box consists of 2 selected hair, make-up and beauty products from well-known and new brands and they also include 2-3 bonus samples. Unlike the other subscription boxes you get to choose two products of your choice from a diverse selection menu each month.

This month’s selection menu had a great variety to chose from which made the decision process even harder. You really can’t fault this beauty box as it’s incredibly good value for money. It’s not surprising that on the 3rd September majority of the products had already sold out which is a first since I’ve been subscribed especially in that time frame!

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

To see September’s selection menu please click here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Extra Samples within the box:

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

My Verdict

You Beauty Discovery celebrate their 1st Birthday in style with another fantastic menu and I’m really happy with my box. This month’s menu had a great variety to chose from which made the decision process even harder. You really can’t fault this beauty box as it’s incredibly good value for money.

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

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

The magazine contained within the box includes various discount codes for all of the brands which have been featured this month which is great if you want to buy further products.

“You Beauty Discovery” impresses me every month. I always look forward to seeing their menu at the start of the month. Their wide selection of products in their menu has something for everyone and to date I’ve not been disappointed once . This box is a complete steal for £6.95 and worth every penny.

What did you think of your September “You Beauty Discovery” Box? Are you thinking of subscribing?

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Which Beauty Box UK September 7, 2014

Birchbox Review – September 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Birchbox Happy Days Photo Clip

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

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

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

Thinking of subscribing?

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

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

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

www.birchbox.co.uk

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Which Beauty Box UK September 5, 2014

Birchbox Spoiler – September 2014

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

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

Thinking of subscribing?

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

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

www.birchbox.co.uk

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Which Beauty Box UK September 5, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Which Beauty Box UK September 3, 2014

Lip Factory Box Review – August 2014

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 – £34.45
www.lipfactoryinc.com

The August Lip Factory Inc Box has finally made it all the way from the USA and was definitely worth the wait. I wasn’t too impressed with my box last month mainly because of the shades I had received however the August box is probably the best I have received from Lip Factory since signing up and has made up for the disappointment!

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.

My box included 6 full sized products and features a good mix of products.

1. LASplash Mineral Blush – Full Size RRP £9.14

This is my first introduction to the brand to LASplash.

LASplash Cosmetics, a division of Jon Davler, Incorporated, was founded February 2001 in Los Angeles, California. Their primary goal is to create high quality, colorful cosmetics for trendy, hip, modern and fashion-forward consumers. They FDA approved raw materials in their formulations which are purchased only in the United States, thus maintaining strict quality standards.

This long wearing mineral blusher which comes in a loose powder form creates a soft radiant glow and is ideal for all skin types including problematic and sensitive skin.

I received the shade Beach Party which is a pretty baby pink colour. The blush itself has a shimmer finish and when applied illuminates the cheeks giving a very natural pop of colour.

I’ve never used or been inclined to move towards loose powder blushes mainly because of the mess they can make however I love this mineral blush which is very wearable and a little sweep on the brush is all you need.

2. LASplash Lip Lacquer – Full Size RRP £5.48

The LASplash Lip Lacquer is a high shine gloss giving a sheer coverage and promises to hydrate your lips without any stickiness. It contains shea butter, Vitamin E and is infused with Vanilla Mint.

I received the shade Tantalizing which is a fushia like colour and contains tiny specks of light-reflecting glitters making it quite sparkly when applied.

The formula is quite creamy and wasn’t sticky at all. Whilst I like the properties of this gloss the colour is way too vibrant for me and I would of preferred a more classic colour.

3. Medusa’s Makeup Stick it Eye Primer – Full Size RRP £4.87

Another new brand and comes in the form of a eye primer and it’s name comes from the famous Greek Mythology.

The primer trains the eyeshadow or pigment to stay all day and night. It contains a natural wax base and is suitable for vegans.

The formula is really light and glides on the eyelid smoothly. It’s also colourless and therefore is suitable for all skin tones.

Whilst I’m not a regular wearer of eye shadows I usually use a primer before I apply my liner on my top lid. This worked exceptionally well and created the ideal base enabling the liner to glide smoothly on without tugging the skin.

4. Cult Nails Lacquer – Full Size 15ml RRP £7.31

My eyes simply lit up when I saw this amazing glitter nail varnish it’s so sparkly and contains the most beautiful explosion of colours.

Nail Cult is a niche brand which focuses on all things nails from nail lacquers to nail treatments.

I received the shade Dance all Night which is a gorgeous mixture of green and turquoise glitter with duochrome yellow-orange micro-glitter suspended in a clear base and it’s a definite stand out in this month’s box. The size of the varnish is very good sized too at 15ml.

5. Pink Powder Parlor Lipstick – Full Size RRP £6.00

Firstly this lipstick had no branding on it and was simply just a plain packaged lipstick which is quite unusual for any product. Only by looking at the information card the brand is called Pink Powder Parlor.

Pink Powder Parlor is a young, fun, and exciting new cosmetic brand that is taking the color pink to new levels and as you’ve probably guessed their colour collection is just pinks!

Having researched further it appears that unlike the shades on their website, all of the lipsticks which were in the Lip Factory box had numbers rather than names on the bottom of the tubes. From what I understand, this is because the shades are brand new and not even available on their website yet! Now, that’s impressive!

I received the shade 702 which is a light but bold pink colour when applied. This has a chalk like colour which I’m not a fan of and didn’t suit me at all. I love pink but I certainly can’t pull this colour off!

6. Red Cherry False Lashes – Full Size RRP £1.52

It’s been quite a while since I’ve received a set of lashes in any of my boxes so welcomed these.

Red Cherry lashes are designed to create various effects and to naturally accentuate different eye shapes. These 100% human hair lashes come in various natural and glam styles. The likes of Kim Kardashian has also be known to wear lashes from this brand too.

I received #110 which is a striking set. These lashes have a lot of hand-tied strands giving both length and volume.

Being a fan of false eyelashes, these lashes are are really good quality and the price is so affordable. They have around 20 different types of lashes in their collection which is pretty impressive.

These are also available in the UK via some online retailers.

My Verdict

I’m quite content with the August box and it’s my favorite edition so far. This box covered a good range of make up and included all new brands which I haven’t discovered before.

Apart from the lip products the remainder of the products are all wearable and will be put to use.

The contents within this box is worth £34.45 beating the cost of the box which is around £19.00. Not a huge value this month but I loved all the brands which were featured and I’ve discovered a new found love in the form of the Red Cherry Eyelashes and the Cult Nail varnish.

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

For more information please visit www.lipfactoryinc.com

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Which Beauty Box UK September 2, 2014

My Little Box has Launched – September 2014

Originally born in France, the Parisian My Little Box is now available in the UK and 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.

The Little Box definitely offers something different and for me it’s way too cute and chic to turn a blind eye!

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

For more information and to see their previous boxes please visit www.mylittlebox.co.uk

Which Beauty Box UK September 1, 2014

The Limited Edition Organic box by Glossybox – September 2014

This September, Glossybox have teamed up with The Soil Association to help celebrate Organic Beauty Week by creating an organic edit of beauty treats worth £35.

The limited edition Organic box contains five beauty must-haves from brands including Bamford, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Odylique, Essential Care and Pai and will be available from the 8th September for £15.00

Content’s inside the box includes:

1. Bamford – Geranium, Lavendar and Peppermint Body Wash 50ml
2. Odylique – Gentle Herb Shampoo 20ml
3. Essential Care – Organic Rose Moisturiser 15ml
4. Neal’s Yard Remedies – Peach Lip Gloss 15ml
5. Pai – Camelia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser with Organic Muslin face Cloth 50ml

Whether you’re a newbie to organic products or already an enthusiast, this is a great box which will enable you to discover some amazing brands which are kind to your skin.

www.glossybox.co.uk

Which Beauty Box UK August 31, 2014

Memebox #26 Hand and Nail Care Review – August 2014

Memebox Special #26 Hand and Nail Care
Price of the Box is $29.99 including shipping approx £18.29
No of Products in the Box – 7 items
Total value of contents in the box – £53.00
http://us.memebox.com/memebox-global

The Memebox Special Hand and Nail care is a curated box which contains of all the products you could possibly need to refine those neglected nails and hands and with the colder weather stream making an appearance this comes at the perfect time. Whether it be daily moisturisation or simply some indulgent pampering time, this box contains a good mix of products which will leave your hands and nails in perfect condition.

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

This box includes 7 full sized products and focuses on hand and nail care products.

1. Barbinie Shea Butter Hand Cream – Full Size 50ml RRP £10.97

The Barbinie Hand cream comes presented in a pretty floral designed packaging and from the 3 scents which were available I received the White Lilly edition.

The cream itself is lightly scented with a floral fragrance and is enriched with shea butter and aloe vera to deliver deep nourishment helping to maintain soft supple hands.

The formula is quite thick and absorbs into the skin pretty well leaving no greasy residue. The quality of this hand cream is very good and despite having a rotten cold whilst I write this post I can still smell the floral notes.

2. Pure Skin Hand Care Pack – Full Size 15g RRP £2.43

This hand care pack comes in the form of plastic gloves and inside is a solution enriched with witch hazel, grapefruit, baobab tree, grape, olive leaf and collagen extracts to deeply moisturise and nourish dry hands.

You simply pop the gloves on for 20 – 30 minutes and then remove.

I love the concept of this and will definitely use this when my hands are in need of an intensive nourishing treatment.

3. Pure Plus Hydrogel Moisturising Nail Patch – Full Size pack RRP £4.87

When it comes to discovering new innovative products I can always rely on Memebox to bring them to me!

This pack contains 10 clever nail patches enriched with collagen, milk, pearl powder, gold and parrafin and delivers intense moisture and nutrition deep into the nails within 20 minutes of application.

I never really have time to care for my nails inbetweeen nail varnish applications and these are ideal to pop on whilst your watching tv.

4. Shara Shara Soft Hand Gommage – Full Size 50ml RRP £3.65

This is a gentle moistursing peeling gel for dry hands and works to remove any hard calluses and skin impurities leaving your hands soft and silky smooth.

The gel based formula is quite refreshing and light. You can feel the exfoliating beads which are really gentle to the touch and is not abrasive on the skin, Once washed off my hands felt much softer. Most hand exfoiliators I’ve tried contain oil based ingredients which feel heavy and horrible on the skin to a point where I just want to wash off the residue. I love this gel formula which leaves no traces of oil on the skin.

5. With Shan Dr. Care Set – Full Size RRP £7.92

The Dr.Care Set comes with a nail file to care for split, broken nails and a strengthening varnish to prevent further damage.

I’ve never used a strengthening varnish as my nails are pretty strong and very rare do they split or break however the nail file is really good quality and files the nails perfectly in a couple of strokes.

6. With Shan Baby Hand Set – Full Size RRP £5.48

This treatment oil is infused with lemon oil and vitamin E and helps nourish and soften rough calluses and excess cuticles on your nails and comes with another nail file however this nail file does something a little different…

You simply soak the nail file with the treatment oil and apply a little drop to each of your nails and gently file away any calluses or cuticles on the nail bed.

Unfortunately I couldn’t try this on my painted finger nails but my toes were at the ready!

Initially when I looked at the nail file it appeared far too abrasive to use around the nail bed area however when the treatment oil is applied to both the file and the nail it smoothly removes any excess cuticles with complete ease and did not scratch the nail bed in the slightest. I’m pleasantly surprised with this treatment oil it’s really effective when used with the file and most of all it’s much quicker then other cuticle removers I have used.

7. SUR 3D Nail Art Kit – Full Size RRP £17.68

Lastly within the box is a nail art kit containing a revolutionary magnetic nail varnish, a magnet and a vibrant orange nail art pen.

This was the item I was most excited about mainly because I wanted to see if the magnetic method actually worked. I applied two coats of the silver nail varnish to the nail swatches and held the magnet in the direction I wanted the stripes to go. Within literally a couple of seconds the design appeared perfectly and visible.

The second item within the kit was a nail art pen which came in an neon orange and whilst this isn’t a colour I would use, the pen itself has a thin nib which gives the utmost precision when applying.

My Verdict

Another great curated Memebox which is all things dedicated to hand and nail care. This box contains of all the products you could possibly need to refine those neglected hands, and with the colder weather stream making an appearance this comes at the perfect time. Whether it be daily moisturisation or simply some indulgent pampering time, this box contains a good mix of products which will leave your hands and nails in the perfect condition.

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

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 £53.00 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. There’s no silly little samples in this box!

This box is still available on the Memebox website.

Want to discover Memebox?

Get $5 off with my promo code WN8I. Offer expires on the 30th September 2014,
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Which Beauty Box UK August 30, 2014

You Beauty Discovery Selection Menu – September 2014

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

As August draws to a close, You Beauty Discovery celebrate their 1st Birthday and have put together this amazing menu.

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:

• ARK Age Aware Skincare – Body Butter & Shower Gel Duo** (30ml each)

• Eyeko – 2 Hydrogel Eye Patch Sachets

• Germaine de Capuccini – Excel Therapy 02 Continuous Defence Cream & Multi Regenerating Rose Hip Oil Duo (5ml & 3ml)

• John Frieda – Brilliant Brunette Colour Protecting Moisturising Shampoo & Conditioner Duo (50ml each)

• Mavala – Mavadry Manicure Time-Save Fast Drying Nail Polish Finish (5ml)

• Perricone MD – No Foundation Foundation (7.5ml)

• Pixi – Endless Silky Eye Pen** (0.8g)

• Pixi – Tinted Brilliance Balm** (1.8g)

• Sanctuary Spa – White Lily & Damask Rose Body Lotion (75ml)

• Wild About Beauty – Nutrilips Colour Lipstick SPF15** (Full size)

Plus each box will contain two teabags from Crabtree & Evelyn – one Afternoon Tea & one NEW Green Tea with Blackberry (2g each), one £25 OFF voucher from Hello Fresh and a YOU Beauty Discovery Face Sponge. As a special 1st Birthday Anniversary treat all YBD members will also receive a free TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe Glamour Volume Plumping Whip (90ml).

*Contents may vary, subject to availability while stocks last. ** Shade and fragrance may vary.

Which Beauty Box UK August 28, 2014

Beauty Pick of the Month – August 2014

Every month I pick my favourite product which I received in one of my Beauty Subscription boxes. This month my beauty hero is the Supergoop CC Cream sample which I received in my August Birchbox. It’s literally been my saviour this month and has simplified my make up routine with it’s multitasking properties.

A CC cream for me plays such an important factor in my everyday make-up regime whether it’s to cover imperfections or to simply achieve a flawless look. This CC cream gives you the best of both worlds without being heavy or giving you the dreaded cakey look and at the same time gives you the perfect base for setting the remainder of your make-up.

Supergoop, 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. Usually products containing SPF doesn’t agree with my skin however this formula did not irritate my skin at all it was very friendly to my skin.

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.

I received the shade light to medium which was perfect for my skin tone and magically this CC cream adjusts to match your skin. 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.

A big thank you to Birchbox this month – I’ve found my CC holy grail in the comfort of my own home and I didn’t even have to leave the house! Having always used a traditional foundation along with the aid of primers and setting sprays/powders, I now have more simplified routine which is effective and definitely saves me time in the morning.

The Supergoop range is available via the Birchbox shop here

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