GlossyBox August 2017

August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 - Vicki 6 Comments

For those of you that aren’t aware of what GlossyBox is, it’s a subscription box and each month, you get a diverse selection of 5 beauty treats that includes niche, high-end and emerging brands. The products are quite often full size or deluxe samples, it is a great way of discovering new brands and getting a beauty treat right to your door each month.

So the August GlossyBox* is a collectors edition and it’s a beauty, the packaging is a sweet blue colour and has the text Girls Just Wanna Have Sun. As you may have guessed, the August theme is Summer and I’m impressed with the contents as you get 3 full-sized products. I also like that the products included are not your typical Summer options and I’m excited to try everything.

Essence Essence Live Laugh Celebrate Palette

Long time readers of my blog will know I can’t say enough good things about this brand, Essence for me are the best affordable brand out there, their products are fantastic quality and their range is entirely Vegan. The most exciting product in this months box (for me) is the new Live Laugh Love Palette. This is a 4 pan customisable palette and you can add your eyeshadows, highlighters and blushers to make your own perfect palette. So with the August GlossyBox you get the empty palette and 2 eyeshadow shades, a highlighter and a cute blusher so you can create a complete look.

The pans click in & out with a practical click-mechanism so you can interchange them depending on your mood / needs. The packaging is beautiful and fun, it feels very sturdy and you have 20 eyeshadows, 3 blushers and 3 lip powders. With the palette and each pan costing only £1.50 each you can make yourself a very affordable palette full of your favourite shades.

Model Launcher Cosmetics Safari Sun Bronzer £16.50

What Summer makeup bag is complete without that perfect bronzer? I have never heard of this brand before but I’m loving the animal print look, it is so fun. This bronzer adds just enough warmth to the skin to give you that sun-kissed beach vibe and it is talc free and mineral enriched so perfect for even the most sensitive of skins. With this kind of multi tonal product I just swirl my brush across all shades ensuring I get a little of each colour then sweep it on where the sun would naturally hit.

Valquer Ice Hair Mask £14.99

Often when we are on holiday our hair suffers the brunt of its drying effects so I am happy to see a hair mask in this months box – got to keep our hair looking glossy and healthy. This hair mask is for use on damp hair leaving it to work its magic for 3 – 5 minutes then rinse with warm water (easy peasy). This energizing mask has a cooling effect which is ideal for Summer and it is also enriched with macadamia oil to hydrate and tame your dry holiday hair. I have never tried this brand but I do like a good hair mask so this is coming on holiday with me for sure.

Batiste Dry Shampoo & Conditioner Orange and Pomegranate £4.49

This isn’t your average dry shampoo – nope, Batiste have created a 2 in 1 Dry Shampoo & Conditioner which they say will refresh your roots and condition the lengths. I am an almost daily dry shampoo user so I’m intrigued to see what difference the conditioner makes to how soft and clean my hair feels. The scent of this is 100% Summer in a can, it is so fruity and sweet. This is just a mini can but they’re always very handy to take with you in your handbag or on holiday.

Rodial Suede Lips £22

I’m very partial to a lip crayon, they are my ideal no fuss lip option. This Rodial one is in the shade Big Apple and has a matte finish but don’t panic, thanks to the vitamin E in the formula it isn’t at all drying. I have to say although I really like this product, I wouldn’t say it is your typical Summer shade. It is quite a deep mauve brown and I feel it is more of an Autumnal shade, so I might just keep it for my Autumn makeup switch up.

So all in all I am over the moon with this months box, it has some well-known brands included as well as a couple that are new to me. It is not often that I’m excited about every product but I’m actually going to use all 5 beauty products from this box and not pass anything on to family or friends. So if you want this months box you best be quick as I think it will be a popular one.

Get your GlossyBox Monthly Subscription for £10 + £3.25p&p

*This GlossyBox is a PR Sample but the review and thoughts are 100% my own

Look Fantastic Summer Lovin Beauty Box July 2016

July 13, 2016October 16, 2016 - Vicki 1 Comment

‘This July, get ready for some #LFSummerLovin with our fabulous #LFBeautyBox! This month’s box is worth over £50 and packed full of gorgeous treats to get your skin, hair and makeup summer ready and radiant for the warmer weather.’

The July Look Fantastic Beauty Box* has a great mix of skincare, makeup, haircare and it even includes a hair accessory. This Summer themed box is bright pink with beautiful gold detailing, I love to keep the boxes as they’re super handy for storing beauty products & other treasures. As with previous boxes you also get the current copy of Elle Magazine which will be perfect to read whilst relaxing in the sun (if it decides to show up!).

MiTi Bobbles x3

These are ideal for beach days or keeping your hair off your face in in the Summer. If you haven’t seen this style of hair tie before, they’re designed to tie your hair up without leaving any dents or marks. They’re also gentle on your hair and won’t break or damage your hair. So you can easily wear your hair up or down. You get 3 bobbles in the box and I will be keeping one in my handbag as I love being able to pop my hair up when I am driving or eating.

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse 10ml

I adore NUXE products but have never used their shimmer oil. This is a stunning golden shimmer dry oil which will help your skin look glowing and give it that golden sheen. Its not only looks beautiful but will also help to moisturise your skin as it contains 6 different plant oils and is enriched with Vitamin E to soften and smooth. So I am looking forward to applying this to my legs and getting them a little more Summer ready.

Benefit Poof Proof Eyebrow Pencil 0.11g

OK, so I did a squeal of delight when I saw this was included in the July Box. I have seen so many people reviewing the new Benefit Brow range & I am so excited to try this out for myself. This is a deluxe sample size and I have the darkest shade 6 which works out well as I have very dark brows. This is an angled eyebrow pencil which has been designed to allow you to sill in any gaps with ease and give you perfectly manicured brows. They claim it gives 12 hours of waterproof wear (I will put that to the test). Its a twist up pencil and the product does feel soft. I love the packaging of these brow products & I am so excited to have this in my collection.

This Works In Transit Camera Close Up 20ml

I have heard lots of wonderful reviews about the This Works range but I don’t think I have ever tried anything from them. So I am thrilled that I get to try a new brand product & a girl can never have too many moisturisers. This is a deluxe sample and at 20ml its perfect to take on holiday, I am going to save it for my trip to Amsterdam. This is a primer & a moisturiser in one, it is packed full of skin loving ingredients including, Hyluronic Acid and Starflower Oils. This promises to smooth out skin providing the perfect canvas for makeup and its caffeine infused formula boosts skins natural radiance and gives you a flawless finish. Sounds perfect!

Kebelo Silk Anti Freeze Cream Serum 15ml

Its always nice to get a hair styling product in beauty boxes. I had never heard of this brand before but I do have frizzy hair so this will be put to good use. It has a paraben free formula and contains Chamomile, Quinoa and Amaranth which work together to nourish, repair and revitalise your hair. Argan Oil and Jojoba Oil It will also give it a beautiful shine, so thats all bases covered. I can’t wait to try it out.

Bellá Pierre Lip and Cheek Stain 5g

I think this pink is a gorgeous Summer shade and I would use it more as a blush than a lip product. Its oil free and won’t clog pores or make the skin look greasy as the weather gets warmer. This is a very wearable shade I am starting to use cream products a lot more.

Another great beauty box, the Benefit Eyebrow Pencil & This Works Moisturiser are my stand out products this month. Let me know what you think about the contents and if you have used any of the products.

These boxes always sell out super quickly so if you want this months #LFSummerLovin Box then you best be quick. Look Fantastic Beauty Box is a monthly subscription.

LookFantastic Beauty Box £15

M&S Summer Beauty Box 2016

June 9, 2016January 28, 2018 - Vicki 9 Comments

Heads up!

To celebrate the Queen’s Official Birthday in June, M&S will be launching their Summer Beauty Box. Spend £40 on M&S Beauty, Clothing or Home and customers can purchase the M&S Summer Beauty Box for just £10!

Available from 9th-13^th June at M&S Stores Nationwide and at www.marksandspencer.co.uk.

This box is jam packed full of Summer beauty essentials and is worth over £120. You get 14 incredible products, either full sized or deluxe samples. I’m very impressed with the contents and this there are so many cult brands and products included. This is a beauty box not to be missed so make sure you get hold of one quickly because they are going to sell out fast! So included in this beauty box is,

Swell Ultimate Protect & Renew Serum, 30ml.
Rodial Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Tonic, 50ml.
Philip Kingsley Citrus Sunshine Swimcap Cream, 50ml.
Pure Instant Radiance Hot Cloth Cleanser, 50ml.
REN Instant Firming Beauty Shot, 10ml.
Island Escape Eau de Toilette, 25ml.
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil, 10ml.
Ultrasun Face SPF30 Sun Protection, 25ml.
PUR Correcting Primer Illuminate & Glow, 10ml.
M&S Sun Smart Sun Lotion SPF30, 50ml.
Leighton Denny Crystal Finish Quick Dry Top Coat, full size.
Stila Lip Glaze Raspberry, full size.
Nails Inc Gel One Coat Nail Polish in Chiltern Park, full size.
Percy & Reed Volumising No Oil Oil, 30ml.

This M&S Beauty Box is worth over £120 and is available from today at M&S Stores Nationwide and at www.marksandspencer.co.uk remember all you need to do is – Spend £40 on M&S Beauty, Clothing or Home and you can purchase this M&S Summer Beauty Box for just £10.

I am most excited to try the Rodial Dragon’s Blood Hyaluronic Tonic, Nails Inc Gel One Coat Nail Polish in Chiltern Park and Stila Lip Glaze Raspberry. Although all 14 products are fab and ideal for taking away with you on your Summer holiday.

Let me know if you manage to get your hands on a box & Happy 90th Birthday Queenie.

*PR Sample

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