July 2014 – Which Beauty Box UK

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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 August 4, 2014

So Susan LacquerLove Box Review – July 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

For more information please visit:

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Which Beauty Box UK August 3, 2014

Lip Factory Box Review – July 2014

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

July’s box included 8 full sized products.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Palladio Brow Fix – Full Size RRP £3.65

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

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

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

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

4. Ofra Lip Liner – Full Size RRP £8.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

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

For more information please visit www.lipfactoryinc.com

Which Beauty Box UK July 31, 2014

Beauty Pick of the Month – July 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Want to subscribe to Birchbox?

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

www.birchbox.co.uk

Which Beauty Box UK July 30, 2014

Memebox #42 Birthday Box Review – July 2014

Memebox Superbox #42 Birthday Box
Price of the Box is $35.95 including shipping approx £21.00
No of Products in the Box – 7 items
Total value of contents in the box – £60.00
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The Memebox Superbox #42 Birthday Box has safely made it all the way from Korea. This didn’t come in the normal pink box this is the Birthday Box which came wrapped just like a present with a pretty bow. Give the gift of gorgeous for any occasion with Memebox’s Birthday Box! Packed with only the cutest and most charming goodies, this Birthday Box will perfectly pamper your friends from head to toe! The premium brand i belivyu featured in this box has the highest quality total spa care products and is suitable for all ages. What a lovely and different concept with this box compared to their usual boxes. This box shouts out “unwrap and open me”!

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 however if you are already a Memebox customer an email gets sent to you to let you know as and when new boxes are released.

This box included 7 full sized products and consisted of mainly bath and body products.

1. i belivyu Cube Sparkling Lemon Sugar Scrub – Full Size 8g RRP £15.00

Upon opening the box out comes a luxurious glass tube containing 7 cute yellow cubes which visually look like sugar cubes. These cubes are a scrub for the face and body and contains sugar grains filled with vitamins, minerals and baking soda. This is used to eliminate skin waste as well as dead skin cells and clogged pores leaving your skin moisturised and supple. These cubes are pleasantly scented with lemon oil and lemon extracts for maintaining a cleaner, natural glowing complexion.

The tube contained 7 sugar scrub cubes which are good sized. To ensure maximum usage I would probably use half a cube for the face and 1 cube for the body. These can also be used when having a bath – simply pop 4-5 cubes into the water.

This product gives you an all body spa experience and I will certainly be trying these out over the weekend.

2. i belivyu Powder Wash Vitamin Face Cleanser – Full Size 70g RRP £15.00

Another luxurious glass tube containing a refreshing powder-type facial cleanser bursting with vitamins, granol particles and papaine enzymes to thoroughly eliminate all skin residue and impurities. This cleanser includes ingredients such as macadamia and olive oil delivering deep hydration to the skin.

This very generous sized bottle smells wonderful and quite aromatic very similar to the smells you would discover in a spa.

Due to the oils contained in this product I won’t be trying this out but I’m sure someone will be happy to take this off my hands.

3. i belivyu All in One Hair and Body Wash – Full Size 250ml RRP £8.00

This is an all in one hair and body wash which is rich in apricot, carrot, green tea, chamomile, rosemary and gold extracts and smells heavenly in fact it smells good enough to eat!

A gentle wash for a tip to toe bathing spa experience in the comfort of your own home. I love that this comes with a pump dispenser so much better then the squeezy bottles.

4. i belivyu Flower Hand Creams x4 – Full Size 30ml RRP £5.50 each. Total Value £21.95

Lastly inside the box is a generous offering of four good sized hand creams elegantly designed with a vibrant flower on each. The hand creams came in rose, sunflower, safflower and Lavender.

These hand creams are enriched with vitamin E, shea butter, argan oil, organic plant extracts and four different kinds of flower extracts.

Being a fan of rose scented products I opened the red flower hand cream. This is pleasantly scented with rose extract and is a light weight cream leaving no greasy residue on the skin. The formula itself is moisturising and is the ideal size for the handbag or keeping in the office.

My Verdict

Another fantastic Memebox and I’m impressed with everything from their packaging to the contents in the box! A box full of indulgent i belivyu products for the ultimate tip to toe spa experience at home making it the perfect gift for any occasion. This box shout’s out colour and vibrance as soon as you open the box.

I love that they only featured I belivyu in this box, it definitely gives you a good taster for the brand.

The box included 7 full sized products which appear to be on the higher end scale of the Korean beauty market and consisted of mainly bath and body products. All of the products were very good sized and will no doubt take a few months to get through.

This is the ideal box for a gift as all the products featured are diverse and suited for all.

The box 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 certainly wont be lost in translation.

This box has enabled me to discover Korean beauty products which are not available here in the UK which does make the reviewing process more interesting.

The contents within this box is worth £60.00 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £21.00. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems. No silly little samples in this box!

I’m already on the Memebox band wagon and have purchased several boxes in the last few weeks!

Want to discover Memebox?

Use the promo code L8PEY0 for $5 off your order (Expires on the 31st August 2014)

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Which Beauty Box UK July 25, 2014

Wantable Beauty Box Review – July 2014

Price of the Box is $50.00 approx £30.00 including shipping and taxes
No of Products in the Box – 4 items
Total value of contents in the box – £51.00
www.wantable.com

The July Wantable Beauty Box has finally made it all the way from the USA and was kindly gifted to me by Wantable. I can confirm that I did not incur any custom charges on this box.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Verdict

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information please visit:
www.wantable.com

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Which Beauty Box UK July 22, 2014

New Memebox Arrivals – July 2014

Superbox #51 My Cute Wishlist 2

There’s some great new Memebox arrivals this month and previous edition boxes which have been re-stocked.

1. Memebox Special #29 Scrub Box – $23.00

2. Memebox Special #30 Tea Cosmetics – $29.00

3. Superbox #50 Anti-Aging 3 – $39.00

4. Superbox #49 All About Lips – $23.00

5. Memebox Special #28 All About Eyes – $29.00

6. Memebox Office Essentials – $23.00

7. Scentbox #5 Tropical Fruits – $15.00

8. Scentbox #4 Floral – $15.00

9. Superbox #48 Daily Dose of Beauty – $29.00

Use the promo code L8PEY0 for $5 off . You do need to be quick as these boxes sell out very quickly
For more information please visit:
http://us.memebox.com/

Which Beauty Box UK July 21, 2014

The Hip & Healthy Summer Glow Box by Latest in Beauty – July 2014

Get your glow on this summer with the new Hip & Healthy Summer Glow Box by Latest in Beauty, full to the brim with a fantastic selection of beauty, health and nutritious delights worth over £100 at a great price of only £16.95 plus p&p

Inside the box you will find:

1. James Reed Sleep Mask Tan (25ml)

2. Nourish Golden Glow Toning Body Shimmer (2ml)

3. Melvita Rose Extraordinary Water (25ml)

4. Green People Sun Lotion SPF15 with Tan Accelerator (20ml)

5. Inner Me Daily 4 Me The Hectic Years 30+ Tablets (4 week supply)

6. Moa The Green Balm (15ml)

7. Burt’s Bees Lip Balm (4.25g)

8. Dragon Fly Tea (2 Sachets)

9. Ohso Good for you Chocolate (x2 bars)

10. Archeia Minerals for Hair, Skin and Nails (7.5 days supply)

11. Nailberry Nail Polish (15ml)

12. Salt Resort Wear £20 Voucher

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Which Beauty Box UK July 18, 2014

Love Me Beauty Box Review – July 2014

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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Which Beauty Box UK July 16, 2014

Memebox Oriental Medicine Box – July 2014

Memebox Oriental Medicine
Price of the Box is $29.99 including shipping approx £18.00
No of Products in the Box – 6 items
Total value of contents in the box – £50.00
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The Memebox Oriental Medicine Box has safely made it all the way from Korea. This is an interesting themed box which is a favourite beauty regimen going back to ancient Korea. Oriental medicines were used to to revitalise and balance exhausted skin, giving a beautiful and enchanting glow. A box full of magical beauty products incorporating medicinal ingredients.

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 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 however if you are already a Memebox customer an email gets sent to you to let you know as and when new boxes are released.

This box included 5 full sized products and 1 sample sized duo set and consisted of mainly skincare products.

1. D’ran Wonder Serum – Full Size 30ml RRP £18.00

This serum is made from 20 different Korean medicinal herbs such as ginseng, black hoof, mushrooms, licorice, portulaca and ganoderma and delivers abundant nutrients and moisture deep into your skin to erase those years off your face for a revitalized, glowing complexion.

I am actually giggling to myself at the last sentence I typed. if I was to erase any more years I would certainly look like a child. I have problems as it is getting into bars and clubs! Jokes aside the texture of this serum feels great on the skin and isn’t greasy at all. The serum itself is really light weight and did not feeling heavy at all.

Whilst this isn’t for my skin type it would certainly suit a mature type skin due to it’s tightening and anti wrinkle properties.

2. Chun Ji Heang Hand Cream – Full Size 80ml RRP £10.00

I’ve not received a hand cream recently in any of my boxes so welcomed this good sized one which is 80ml and will last for ages.

This hand cream is made from 110 years old wild ginseng extracts, shea butter and olive oil and is extremely rich in nutrients and it’s highly moisturising properties delivers eliminates dry and rough hands.

The formula is not greasy and pretty much absorbed into my skin straight away. It certainly felt moisturising and the scent is pleasant too. This could be my favourite new hand cream.

3. Hanhui CC Cream – Full Size 50ml RRP £18.00

Well I’m intrigued either that or I am a bit behind the times. I’ve heard of BB creams but this is a cream which works to even out and cover up visible pores leaving your complexion flawless. Welcome to the CC cream!

The cream itself is infused with red ginseng extracts, cactus extracts and galactomyces fermented extracts to make your skin soft and shine with a natural glow.

This has the texture of a foundation however when applied is quite pearly looking. Once blended in this made my skin look radiant and gave me a wonderful dewy glow. Not too sure if this comes in different shades but this matched my skin tone perfectly.

4. Donginbi Red Ginseng Aqua Oil and Aqua Pack Essence Duo Set – Sample Size

Just casually browsing through the product card I come across this Duo set and oh my god both these products at 50ml retail for around £164!

Now I’m super interested! This is a premium brand only found in Korean beauty department stores.

These products are effectively renowned for their powerful medicinal formula that smooths and locks in moisture.

I’m not really too sure if this would be suitable for my combination/oily skin none the less the texture feels great on the skin.

5. Purederm Korean Herb Masks – Full Size x2 RRP £1.64 each

These cloth masks are becoming quite popular as I have seen a few brands doing these types of masks.

I received two different types of masks – a hydrating herb mask and a brightening herb mask both for dry skin.

They are enriched with Korean organic herbs and contain a high content of Vitamin E and Collagen to maintain the moisture/oil balance in your skin. For best results these are left on for 15-20 minutes.

I do wish these were for my skin type as I would of loved to have tried these out.

My Verdict

My second Memebox and I’m impressed with everything from their packaging to the contents in the box! A box full of medicinal skincare products for smooth, moisturising and glowing complexions infused with wonderful ingredients.

You will also notice that the key ingredient used in these products is Ginseng. Ginseng has great benefits for anti-ageing and collagen production. It also helps to regenerate, tone, and brighten the skin.

This box included 5 full sized products and 1 sample sized duo set and consisted of mainly skincare products.

Whilst some of the items wasn’t for my skin type this would certainly suit those who have dry skin as the moisturising properties contained within these products are simply amazing.

The box 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. The 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 certainly wont be lost in translation.

This box has enabled me to discover Korean beauty products which are not available here in the UK which does make the reviewing process more interesting.

The contents within this box is worth £50.00 and the cost of the box including shipping works out to be around £18.00. It’s a small price to pay to discover these hidden gems.

I’m already on the Memebox band wagon and have purchased several boxes in the past few weeks!

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