GlossyBox Turns 2

Hey everybody. Happy Friday to you all. I feel like this week has completely run away from me, but I wanted to sit down today and find time to blog. I have my latest GlossyBox treats to show you :)

 

GlossyBox has turned 2 this month and so there are some great treats in this box!

Givenchy Noir Couture Mascara No1 Black Satin, Currently £20.25 for 8g

Curl. Length. Volume. Care. Meet your secret weapon for sweeping healthy lashes. 

  Leave texture at the base of the lashes while keeping the brush horizontally. Extend the texture to the end of the lashes towards the exterior of the eye with the round shape of the brush in order to lengthen and curve the lashes. Start the same steps again and again to intensify the desired result.

I love trying out new mascaras, but I have just opened a new one so this will be next in line for a trial.

Caudalie Divine Oil, Price varies on size 

 The Beauty Elixir for your body, face and hair, the Divine Oil offers everything you need to make your skin positively exquisite.

 Divine oil can be used on the body, face, hair, nails, added to a hot bath, or used as a massage oil.

I prefer dry oils as they massage into the skin nicely without leaving a greasy residue. Multitasking products are always handy too.

Premae Harmony Balm, £27.50 for 30ml

 Harmony Creme Balm is absorbed, leaving a dewy feeling on the skin. The balm spreads wonderfully and is an excellent skin protector and primer, making it easy for applying foundation with a silky finish.

 Apply sparingly over the face and neck twice daily after cleansing and toning.

Face creams are always something I love to try out too so I will see how this fairs.

Nails Inc. Portobello Nail Polish, £11.00 for 10ml

Portobello is a very flattering neon coral shade that suits every skin tone.

I am going to paint my nails with this either today or tomorrow so I will show you what I think of it in a post very soon.

Beautiful Movements Cosmetics Prime & Create Mixing Medium, £20 for 20g 

  When combined with mineral powders and pigments, this amazingly versatile product will allow you to create dozens of different make up finishes. 

• Use alone as a primer to give a matte, shine free base for flawless make up application.
• Mix with mineral foundation and concealer powders for an airbrush effect and maximum coverage with a matte finish.
• Mix with powder blushers and bronzers to create a cream tint for eyes, lips or cheeks.
• Mix with eyeshadow pigments to create liquid eyeliners and intense eyeshadow finishes. 

I am going to enjoy experimenting with this product.

My other 2 bonus products are some cute handbag sized nail files and a sample of Green & Blacks Organic Dark Chocolate which I have never tasted so yum.

I have been with GlossyBox since the beginning and I can't imagine life without my monthly treats from them now. Happy 2nd Birthday GlossyBox! You are ageing beautifully :)

For more information on GlossyBox UK click here and for the US GlossyBox click here.

Which products did you receive in this month's box? Are you happy so far? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all 

Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks Island Living Spider Lily Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy

Ello ello beauties and how are we all today? I have a product review for you of skincare for your hands.

 

 Crabtree & Evelyn India Hicks Island Living Spider Lily Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy

I received this product back in October 2011 in my Feelunique Beauty Box, Link. Check out the link for full product information.

My original thoughts:

 'The cream sinks into the skin straight away. The scent is subtle, but a little old-fashioned for me. I will still give it a try though. I am really into my hand creams at the moment.'

 I have to say that although it's not my favourite scent when I smell it up close it does not offend me when I use it on my hands as it is quite subtle. I like that it is in a squeezy tube so that I feel like I am getting all of the product out and not wasting any, but the screw top isn't my favourite, especially on this 25g size as it's a bit fiddly to screw back on. As a hand cream I did like the way it feels to use. It sinks in nicely, moisturising the hands well and left no greasy residue.

This product is available at £9.00 for 50g, Link or £15.00 for 100g, Link with free delivery from feelunique.com

Otherwise you can look on websites such as Amazon to search for other deals.

Have you tried any other products from this range? If yes, what are your thoughts on them? Let me know in the comments below along with your favourite hand creams and the reasons you like them.

Love to you all

 

Feelunique February Beauty Box

Yippee it's Friday! Let's here it for the weekend people. Today I am going to show you the products I received in my February Feelunique Beauty Box. 

Left To Right: Decleor Phytopeel Face Peel Cream, Link :), Philip Kingsley Maximizer, Link :), Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Usage Dry Oil Golden Shimmer, Link :), Elemis Sp@Home Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Wash, Link :), Leighton Denny High Performance Colour (Steel Appeal), Link :), Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico Eau De Toilette, Link :)

Decleor Phytopeel Face Peel Cream ~ £23.40 for 50ml

The Information:

A soft cream formula which exfoliates and smoothes the epidermis. It gently absorbs and eliminates impurities, and does not contain exfoliating particles, the gentlest and most natural way to renew your skin. It helps cleanse skin and removes impurities, removes dead skin cells and helps stimulate the cellular renewal process. Your clean, healthy and smooth skin recovers its even texture and has a healthy glow. A perfect at-home peel.

Application:

Use once or twice a week. Apply a generous layer to face and neck. Allow to dry. Gently massage, using upward circular movements. Remove excess with a cotton pad soaked in Tonifying Lotion.

Ingredients: Essential Oils of Marjoram, Lavender, Thyme and Lemon, Plant Extracts of Burdock, Elder Tree and Mallow, Green Clay. 

This is a pasty white cream that went a bit flaky when I rubbed it into my hand to much. Apply it as a mask and it will be fine. It has a pleasant scent. I am looking forward to trying this on a pamper day :)

Philip Kingsley Maximizer ~ £11.20 for 125ml / £18.70 for 250ml

The Information:

Super volume for fine hair. Maximises volume and adds body and bounce, control and shine. Ideal for limp, flyaway hair. Helps prolong the life of colour treatments. This product is a Vogue Beauty Award 2010 Winner. 

Application:

Spray onto your roots for lift or throughout lengths before styling for overall volume & control or gently blow dry for maximum volume.

This sounds like it does what most spray volumiser's do. I will try it out.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Usage Dry Oil Golden Shimmer ~ £23.70 for 50ml / £38.00 for 100ml

The Information:

Multi-usage dry oil. Golden Shimmer. For face, body and hair. Huile Prodigieuse OR is a dry oil with a unique super-activated formula combining 30% Precious Plant Oils and Vitamin E to nourish, repair and soften face, body and hair in a single gesture.

Benefits:

Face and body are soft and velvety. Hair is supple, glossy and full of volume. Thanks to its small golden particles, your skin glitters and reveals its beauty whenever you move.

Ingredients:

A unique cocktail of 6 Precious Plant Oils (Borage, St Johnswort, Sweet Almond, Camellia, Hazelnut, Macadamia) with a subtle fragrance for a velvety skin, silky hair and an improved overall aspect of stretch marks. Its iridescent golden particles illuminates all skin and hair types with shiny reflections.

This oil is suitable for all skin and hair types regardless of age (from 36 months onwards).

Application:

Apply on face, body and hair throughout the year, summer and winter alike. Can also be used after sun exposure for a unique dazzling and enhancing effect.

Tips:

- Ruffle your hair for a dazzling effect.

- Massage your legs in upward motions for an enhanced firmness and a “silk tights” effect. The reflection of its golden particles subtly conceals little skin imperfections.

- Apply some Huile Prodigieuse OR to enhance your tan. 

This product gives a sheen to the skin rather than the pure shimmer I usually associate with this type of product. I think this will be interesting to try as a face highlighter, lip enhancer and to give my skin a nice glow. It is quite expensive though.

Elemis Sp@Home Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Wash ~ £18.40 for 300ml

The Information:

A Refreshing and reviving wash. This fresh hand and body wash is a beautiful exotic fragrance of lime, vetiver, petitgrain and ginger essential oils, combined with plant extracts of thyme, nettle and chamomile, in a soya, wheat and milk protein base. This skin friendly formula is deep cleansing, whilst the rich creamy lather is super gentle, leaving your skin feeling fresh, clean, soft and nourished.

Application:

Use Elemis Sp@Home Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Wash in the shower morning and evening, or as a hand wash throughout the day.

Ingredients: 

Lime, Vetiver, Petitgrain, Ginger, Thyme, Nettle, Soy, Wheat & Milk Proteins and Chamomile.

The Elemis Promise - Elemis Sp@Home Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Wash is free from: parabens, SLS, SLES, DEA, mineral oils, artificial colours & silicones. 

This wash is in the same family as Molton Brown's re-charge black pepper bodywash, Link :) with regards to scent. I would say that as with the Molton Brown bodywash these are both more masculine scents. I think the Elemis body wash can be used unisex as the Molton Brown product is.

 

Leighton Denny High Performance Colour (Steel Appeal) ~ £18.00 for Leighton Denny Sweet Petites High Performance Colour Nautical Collection (Includes Shades Steel Appeal, Miss Behavin', Natural White & Provocative. All 4.6ml each)

The Information:

The Leighton Denny Sweet Petites High Performance Colour Nautical Collection includes:

- Leighton Denny High Performance Colour Steel Appeal 4.6ml

A neutral grey that complements black perfectly and has a soft shimmering tone.

- Leighton Denny High Performance Colour Miss Behavin' 4.6ml

Try something a little different and choose midnight blue nails. Miss Behavin' was a seasonal shade so popular it had to be kept in the core range.

- Leighton Denny High Performance Colour Natural White 4.6ml

This delicate shade can be worn alone or as the tip for a natural looking French or American Manicure.

- Leighton Denny High Performance Colour Provocative 4.6ml

A classic red and the perfect shade to complement the 'little black dress'.

High performance nail colour. Easy to apply, long-lasting and chip resistant. Colour that doesn't fade and keeps a high gloss shine day after day.

Application:

Ensure nail tips are smooth and even and the nails are clean, dry and free from any oily residue. Apply a base coat to the nail and allow to dry.

The Leighton Denny base coat, Undercover, dries matt to help grip nail colour and tell you that it is time to apply the nail colour. Roll the colour bottle between the hands to mix it up; never shake it as this can cause air bubbles.

Apply two thin coats over the base coat rather than one thick coat. This helps reduce chipping and extend wear time. Wipe one side of the brush on the neck of the bottle so it holds just enough to cover one nail. Present the brush to the nail about 2mm away from the cuticle then push the brush towards the cuticle before making the usual sweep back towards the tip.

Ideally, finish with Crystal Finish topcoat to help seal the colour and again extend wear time. Tidy any mistakes with the Precision Corrector Liquid. Dip the brush into the bottle then use the brush like an eraser to remove and tidy.

For the fastest finish, drip a little Miracle Drops over the polish to speed up drying time. 

This is a quite seductive shade. This would be great on a night out when you just want to rock!

 

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico Eau De Toilette ~ £31.05 for 50ml / £45.90 for 100ml

 

The Information:

 

A powerful, dynamic, aphrodisiac fragrance: the raw cocoa bean collides with the sprightly freshness of the fig leaf and livens up the timeless elegance of woods. A striking and unusual bottle. With a trick of the eye a man's face is shown when viewed from the front and turns into a sexy and virile torso in profile.

 

Olfactory family: Woody Cocoa.
 

 

Top notes: Fig Leaf.
Middle notes: Raw Cocoa Bean.
Base notes: Woods.

 

I am really confused as to why I would want a men's fragrance? I will give it to my boyfriend if he wants it. I do like the scent though.

 

So that's it my loves. I will not link the Feelunique website for you to sign up for this Beauty Box service as for now they have terminated it. They are looking to launch a new and improved service in the coming months so I will look out for that.

 

What products did you receive in your Feelunique Beauty Box this month? Were you happy with them? Will you be looking to replace your Feelunique Beauty Box with another or are you going to wait for the relaunch?

Love to you all

 

 

My Make-up & Storage

Hello Darlings. It's Saturday and I'm up early because my boyfriend had to get up to go to work so I thought I'd write this post. I have been off work this week and have managed to get a few things done including writing some posts and sorting through my things at home. I do love a good clear out as it makes me feel refreshed. I have been wanting to purchase some storage for my make-up for some time from Muji. You know the acrylic storage that so many of you lovely gals have. It looks great, keeps everything neat and tidy and is so good because you can see where everything is easily. Because of Xmas and having so many birthdays to buy for lately I have been holding off, but for now I thought why not make use of what I have. This is what I came up with.

I have made good use of my beauty boxes that I purchased from GlossyBox, Feelunique and Boudoir Prive/JolieBox. I think they look cute. I had to label them as I can not see what products are inside. That's why I need the Muji storage. The heart gem stickers are from Poundland. I wanted to make the boxes look a bit more girly and to make the label stickers look less boring. I have used a couple of glasses that we had in the kitchen to store make-up brushes and tattoo pens. I have my E.L.F. Studio Daily Brush Cleaner next to my make-up brushes to encourage me to keep them clean. I used my E.L.F. Studio Brush Shampoo to clean my make-up brushes a couple of days ago. I keep that in my bathroom. I have made use of the the box that my Fearne Perfect Polish collection came in. Please see my post including that collection here :) I needed a separate storage for these pigments because some of the ones I have are a bit messy when you open them as they escape from the containers. It's handy that it's partly transparent on top so I can see the products more easily and it has a pull out drawer just like the feelunique beauty boxes. This Baylis & Harding storage is great. I included this in my My Birthday Gifts post. Please find that here :)

 

 

 

I ran out of beauty boxes so I used some containers that I bought from Poundland. I got 8 tubs in a pack for £1.00. These are great because they are so cheap, but when you keep opening and closing them they do have a tendency to crack. To write on the boxes and tubs I have used Sharpie pens. I bought these ages ago. I think they were from Poundland too. I used the same Poundland heart gems that I used to decorate my beauty boxes. My glitter body art kit is shown here. I have never used it since I picked it up last year at Olympia Beauty (shame on me). I will definitely use it in some fun make-up looks this year. The vanity case includes Strictly Come Dancing make-up. My Mum bought me this set for my birthday in 2011. I love the sparkle on it.

I am really bad at making use of all my make-up palettes as I had them in a Soap & Glory 'hat style' box. I like that they are out on display now. I have a small fridge in my bedroom that my boyfriend bought for me years ago one Xmas. I keep drinks in it. This is what my make-up palettes are on top of.

These are my make-up brush cases/rolls. They are very handy for me as I travel between my house, my boyfriend's house and work all the time. The one on the left was from Asda about a year ago and the one on the right is a Hello Kitty Liberty set that I received as a gift for Xmas. Please see that post here :)

This is my Asda roll. I have a mixture of make-up brushes here from E.L.F., a Strictly Come Dancing Set, JolieBox, Crown Brush, No7, Royal & Langnickel and the rest came with the make-up roll itself from Asda.

This is my Hello Kitty Liberty make-up brush set.

I have just thrown away my make-up bag as it was getting too dirty and I wanted a bigger bag as I use more make-up products daily now. My old make-up bag was really good as it was clear so when you wanted to grab for a product you could see where it was in the bag rather then scrambling through lots of products. It was just a bag that I received as part of a gift toiletry set for either a birthday or a Xmas? This Hello Kitty Liberty bag I received as part of a gift set this Xmas which is shown in the same link above as the Hello Kitty Liberty Make-up brushes. These are the make-up products that I have with me today. I do have some products which I use every day, but there are some that I change over a lot as I get bored so easily and I like to experiment with different looks.

This is the Primark make-up/toiletry bag that I picked up recently and posted about in my January 2012 Sales Haul here. To make my life easier to carry all of these bits around I have put everything shown above in this to keep it all together.

I was thinking of going to Imats London on Sunday 5th February and it's still playing on my mind, but with the amount of make-up that I have I am trying to be a good girl and not buy any more for now. Also the ticket is £45.00. By the time I pay for my train ticket and food/drink on the day it works out pretty expensive. Obviously it's great for discounts though. I went to Imats London in 2011 and I loved it. I would recommend going if you are a make-up lover. 

I hope this post has given you some ideas for storing your make-up and making use of things you may already have. If you would like a more in depth look at products and brushes that I have please let me know. Also if you would like to know my most used/favourite specific items let me know that as well. By this I mean foundation, bronzer, mascara, highlighter etc. If you have any storage ideas that you think are useful then let me know in the comments below.

Are any of you lovelies going to Imats this year? I am really trying to hold back and not buy a ticket :)

Love to you all

January 2012 Feelunique Beauty Box

Hello Loves. I am busy pottering around at home today, but I am quite glad I have nothing specific to do as I'm just plain knackered. I will be celebrating a birthday later though so some cake will be involved :) In today's post I am showing you what products I received in my January 2012 Feelunique Beauty Box. This box is called New Year, New You.

Left To Right: Lierac Creme Mesolift Anti-Aging Radiance, Link :), Lierac Comfort Peel, Link :), Deadsea Spa Magik Salt Brushing, Link :)

Lierac Creme Mesolift Anti-Aging Radiance ~ £29.80 for 50ml

The Information:

Drawing inspiration from facial mesotherapy, Lierac Laboratories offer “THE” ultimate anti-fatigue cream for the skin, based on “THE” mesolift cocktail used by doctors to energise, replump and illuminate the skin. A fresh and creamy formula, it contains the mesolift cocktail (5%) and citrus AHAs for instant radiance-revealing anti-aging action, boosted by illuminating pigments. Apricot butter and lime wax provide hydration and comfort.

Results: an immediate radiance boost, skin that feels toned and ideally moisturised, and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
 

Application:

Apply morning and/or night, depending on the skin’s needs. Ideal as a complement to Concentre Mesolift in order to comfort tired skin. 

I have been using this product for a few days. I love the peach colour. It smells pleasant and smooths nicely onto the skin. It's a nice moisturiser, but it's a bit too expensive for me.

Lierac Comfort Peel

The Information:

 

Comfort Peel is an ultra-comfortable, ‘high-tolerance’ cream containing high concentrations of new-generation hydroxy-acids for a genuine ‘new skin effect’. Used daily or as a complement to a dermatological face peel, this cream works to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and restore radiance to the complexion. It leaves skin looking smooth, even and ideally moisturized.

I will give this product a try, but I am a little scared of the word peel I must admit. I am sure it's nothing more than a face serum/moisturiser, which is why I am confused by the word peel. I will let you know how I find it to work. I could not find this product on the feelunique website, but I have added a link to the Lierac website above.

Deadsea Spa Magik Salt Brushing ~ £12.25 for 500g

The Information:

This is Dead Sea Spa Magik's number one, best-selling product. Suitable for those who desire a highly nourishing exfoliating treatment. It naturally exfoliates without irritating. Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant therefore having an anti-ageing and healing effect, and the Coconut oil nourishes and hydrates the skin.

Features:

- Helps break down adipose tissue
- Reduces cellulite
- Detoxifies the body
- Increases lymph flow
- Improves blood circulation
- Speeds up cell metabolism and stimulates cell regeneration
- Relaxes the muscles
- Soothes nerve endings.

Application:

Use a small amount of Salt Brushing and apply onto dry skin with circular movements into the skin until the salts dissolve, shower off excess. Exfoliate as above and then get into a bath and you will have a luxurious silky bath with the Coconut Oil and Vitamin E.

Ingredients: 

Maris Sal (Dead Sea Salts)*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Coconut Oil), Parfum**, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E).

*Special de-ionised water with Pure Dead Sea Minerals: Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Sodium as Bromides, Chlorides and Sulphates.
 

**Allergen-free blend with essential oils.

Harmonised Water.
Allergen-free Fragrance.
No Parabens. 

I already received these before in my September GlossyBox. Please see my September Empties post for my thoughts here :) 

 Left To Right: Caudalie Vinotherapie Nourishing Body Lotion, Link :), Phyto PhytoBaume Color Protect Express Conditioner, Link :), This Works Clean Skin For The Face, Link :)

Caudalie Vinotherapie Nourishing Body Lotion ~ £21.50 for 400ml

The Information:

Caudalie Nourishing Body Lotion is a rich, hydrating body treatment, enriched with plant-derived ingredients that provides intense nutrition and anti-oxidant action to your skin. Unctuous, it encourages micro-circulation and helps prevent premature skin aging. This nourishing lotion by Caudalie leaves skin gorgeously soft and firm. Caudalie Vinotherapie Nourishing Body Lotion can also be used by pregnant women as it promotes micro-circulation and can help to prevent stretch marks. 

This has a smooth texture and a fresh scent. I like the idea of this helping to prevent stretch marks and that it's meant to leave your skin supple yet toned. I do love a good cream so I will give this a go. This product is shown as limited edition on the website, but I'm not sure if that's the size or the actual product? I think it's not too bad a price if it's that good and I like the pump dispenser on the 400ml bottle shown in the link above.

Phyto PhytoBaume Color Protect Express Conditioner ~ £10.20 for 150ml

The Information:

Grapefruit and sea buckthorn extracts, castor oil, sunflower extract, hibiscus flower acids, mallow extraction (78%). Phyto PhytoBaume Color Protect Express Conditioner instantly detangles and protects colour-treated or highlighted hair. Sea buckthorn extract has nurturing and antioxidant properties that acts as a cellular protector to lock-in colour and prevent fading. Grapefruit extract combined with hibiscus flower acids seal the cuticle for ultimate shine. Hair becomes easier to detangle with improved manageability, and is soft and shiny. Colour is protected and vibrant.

Application:

After shampooing, apply a small amount of Phyto PhytoBaume Color Protect Express Conditioner to damp hair. Rinse immediately. 

This product was sealed so I didn't want to open it until I use it so I'm not sure what it smells like. I am not sure why it instructs you to rinse it out immediately after applying it as I usually leave conditioners on for a least a couple of minutes to give them a chance to work?

This Works Clean Skin For The Face ~ £18.00 for 150ml

The Information:

"This is by far the best cleanser I have tried this year. It's a creamy, soothing cleanser packed with essential oils. Make-up is removed in moments & skin is left fresh." - Handbag.com.

A non drying cream cleanser derived from essential oils. Clean Skin has a cleansing and balancing blend of active ingredients which include Palmarosa essential oil (moisturising and hydrating to help fight wrinkles), Petigrain essential oil (a gentle skin anti-septic which helps to clear up excess oil and skin blemishes), Frankincense essential oil (assists skin health and vitality, reduces oily skin and rejuvenates more mature skin), Rosehip oil (good source of vitamin C, which is essential in the formation and synthesis of collagen in the skin).

Application:

Use morning and evening, massage in lightly with fingertips over the face and eye area and rinse off with water. Suitable for all skin types.

Ingredients: 

Aqua, Caprylic/ Capric Trigylcerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond Oil), Sorbitan Olivate, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate- 20, Polysorbate 60, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil (Rosehip Seed Oil), Cetearyl Olivate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Citrus Amara (Petitgrain) Oil, Cymbopogon Martinii (Palmarosa) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalytpus) Oil, Parfum (Pure Essential Oil), Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Phenoxyethanol.

I would say this has a gel/cream consistency. It claims to remove ALL make-up and dirt so I will definitely be giving this a road test.

So on to my overall thoughts of this month's box. I like the Lierac Creme Mesolift Anti-Aging Radiance so far, but I think it's a little expensive. The Lierac Comfort Peel I think will be interesting to try. I'm not a massive fan of the Deadsea Spa Magik Salt Brushing having tried them out already and a little dissapointed as it's nothing new for me to try. I have tried a few Caudalie products since purchasing various beauty boxes and they are nice enough so I will use the Caudalie Vinotherapie Nourishing Body Lotion. The Phyto PhytoBaume Color Protect Express Conditioner I'm sure will be okay too. The This Works Clean Skin For The Face I am looking forward to trying as I do like that fresh, totally clean feeling. I think this is a good box, but I would have preferred something perhaps make-up and/or nail related instead of the Deadsea Spa Magik Salt Brushing and Phyto PhytoBaume Color Protect Express Conditioner.

If you would like more information on the Beauty Box from Feelunique then please click the link here :)

Which products did you receive in this month's feelunique Beauty Box? Were you happy with it? Are you thinking of subscribing?

Love to you all

Feelunique December Beauty Box

Hey there my gorgeous ones. I thought I would show you the products that I received in this month's Feelunique Beauty Box which is named 'Finishing Touches'. So here goes.

Left To Right: TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust, Link :), Annick Goutal Mandragore Eau De Toilette, Link :), Clarisonic Refining Skin Polish, Link :)

TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust ~ £9.35 for 1g

The Information:

TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust is a quick fix invisible micro-texture root powder for your style addiction. 

- Instant root lift
- Adds texture with medium hold
- Absorbs oil in the hair

Application:

Use TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust on dry hair. Part hair to where you want volume and sprinkle directly onto the roots to absorb oil and tease for instant volume, or sprinkle throughout layers for texture with staying power. Massage into hair using fingertips for instant volume that lasts. 

This has a salt and pepper style container with holes in the top of the lid for the sprinkle action. 

Annick Goutal Mandragore Eau De Toilette ~ £62.05 for 100ml/£43.35 for 50ml

The Information:

A vibrant fragrance that combines the freshness of bergamot, star of anise, peppermint, ginger, boxwood, and mandrake. A magical potion that acts as a soothing balm for the skin.

This is a fragrance intended for men or women on a quest for mystery, sensuality, and elegance.

Top Notes: Bergamot and pepper

Heart Notes: Mint and star anise
Base Notes: Boxwood, ginger and mandrake

I'm not too sure if I like this fragrance. I do like the dark, mysterious looking bottle that it came in. The bottles shown on the feelunique website look very different from this. Quite classic and chic. Maybe the fact that this scent is intended for both men and women is why I am undecided if I like it. I can't seem to put my finger on how I would define this scent. The tassel's on the bag that the perfume came in add to the look. 

Clarisonic Refining Skin Polish ~ £21.00 for 177ml

The Information:

A refining skin polish that exfoliates, firms and smoothes areas of the body needing extra care. For all skin types. Developed by Robb Akridge, PhD, as an intensive, three-tier refining solution specially formulated for sonic cleansing to exfoliate, firm and smooth. Antioxidants Green Tea and wine extracts provide anti-inflammatory properties. Jojoba beads, prickly pear and acai fruit oil hydrate and moisturise. This polish provides gentle exfoliation for areas of the body needing extra care, including the décolleté, hands, arms, elbows and feet. Paraben-free and pH-balanced. 

Application:

Apply generously to face and neck, massaging gently with circular movements and rinse off with warm water. Combine with Clarisonic Cleansing System to remove up to x6 more impurities.

I have always been curious about the Clarisonic, but I just didn't want to pay the price for the system. I wonder if using this product without the exfoliating brush will work any better than the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish? I am looking forward to trying this out though.

Left To Right: Nails Inc. Oxford Circus Limited Edition Nail Polish, Link :), Figs & Rouge Sweet Geranium 100% Organic Balm, Link :)

Nails Inc. Oxford Circus Limited Edition Nail Polish

The Information:

Accessorize nails with the soft pink candy shade of Oxford Circus. This super glossy, chip resistant, professional formula creates a long lasting, beautifully hued shade that gives your look a super stylish edge. Inspired by the busiest trend-led shopping area of London, this is as on trend as can be!

I think this is a really pretty shade that I would definitely wear, but I do already own shades like this. I would have expected a more Xmassy shade in my December box though. Perhaps something metallic or glittery? The bottle is very cute in size, but really quite tiny compared to other bottles I have received in various beauty boxes. The plus is that the shape of this lid looks easier to grip onto than the usual ones that come with the full size Nails Inc. Nail Polishes. I have added the link above when searching for this shade on the feelunique website, but I can not seem to find this actual shade? I know it's limited edition, but I thought it might be on their website at least over Xmas?

Figs & Rouge Sweet Geranium 100% Organic Balm ~ £3.49 for 8ml

The Information:

Brand new organic Soil Association Certified balm. Intensively moisturising and hydrating. Fully recyclable packaging and components.

Application:

Use on lips, face and body for an intensive and organic moisture boost.

Ingredients: Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum parkii, (Shea butter), Cera alba, Rosa canina, Fruit Oil, Calendula officinalis, Flower Extract, Pelargonium graveolens, Caranga odorata Oil. Benzyl Alcohol*, Citral*, Eugenol*, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol Farresol linalool Benzoate citonelloi, limonene (*Naturally occuring component of essential oils).

100% organic is great. I love the look of the vintage tin. This has a herbal scent to it.

 Living Nature Samples Left To Right: Vitalising Cleanser, Link :), Extra Hydrating Toning Gel, Link :), Nourishing Day Cream, Link :)

Living Nature Vitalising Cleanser ~ £17.45 for 100ml

The Information:

Living Nature's gentle Vitalising Cleanser is great at lifting impurities from the skin while maintaining valuable moisture levels. Gentle enough to use on the most delicate skins. This product can be used on normal, dry and mature skin.

Application:

Use generously morning and night. Gently smooth onto face and remove with a warm face cloth or tepid water. Pat your face dry before applying your Living Nature toning treatment.

Hero ingredients: Manuka Honey for its antiseptic properties and enzymes and Kumerahou for its natural lathering properties.

Ingredients INCI: Aqua (water), Cetearyl olivate (from olive oil), Sorbitan olivate (from olive oil), Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glycerin (vegetable glycerine), Pomaderris kumerahou flowers/leaf extract, Glucose (plant sugar), Mel (manuka honey), Parfum (natural fragrance)*, Sclerotium gum, Decyl glucoside (from coconut oil), Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, Glucose oxidase (from milk), Lactoperoxidase (from milk), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Leptospermum scoparium (manuka) oil, Totarol (totara extract), Limonene*, Linalool*. * From natural essential oils.

I am happy to try this cleanser, but it's quite a small sample so I probably wouldn't buy the full size based on how my skin works with this due to the price.

Living Nature Extra Hydrating Toning Gel ~ £12.40 for 50ml

The Information:

This nutrient-rich gel tones and restores the skin’s ideal pH balance, while giving extra moisture and refreshment to thirsty skin – with Harakeke, Active Manuka Honey and Larch Tree extract. Also soothes sunburn. For normal to dry and mature skin.

Application:

Each morning and evening smooth a small amount onto your face and neck after cleansing. Wait 30 seconds, then resume your Living Nature regime.

Hero ingredients: Manuka Honey for its nourishing qualities and Harakeke (New Zealand flax) gel for its soothing & hydrating properties.

Ingredients INCI: Aqua (water), Glycerin (vegetable glycerine), Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil**, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter**, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (from coconuts), Cetyl Palmitate (from olive oil), Sorbitan palmitate (from olive oil), Sorbitan olivate (from olive oil), Galactoarabinan (larch tree gum), Sclerotium gum, Glucose (plant sugar), Parfum (natural fragrance)*, Mel (manuka honey), Phormium Tenax leaf juice (NZ flax gel), Olea europaea (olive) leaf extract, Glucose oxidase (from milk), Lactoperoxidase (from milk), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Leptospermum scoparium (manuka) oil, Citronellol*, Limonene*, Linalool*.
* From natural essential oils ** Certified organic.

I'm sure this will be a nice enough product. I will have to wait and see.

Living Nature Nourishing Day Cream ~ £19.75 for 50ml

The Information:

Treat your skin with this nutrient rich day cream that has been formulated to deliver nourishment and protection, optimising your skins health. A unique blend of Manuka Honey and Shea Butter will restore valuable moisture. A lovely, smooth cream suitable for normal to dry skins.

Application:

After cleansing and hydrating, apply liberally to your face and neck using gentle upward sweeps.

Hero ingredients: Manuka Honey for its antiseptic and humectant qualities and Totara Extract for its strong antioxidant properties - to neutralise free radicals linked to skin ageing.

Ingredients INCI: Aqua (water), Cetearyl olivate (from olive oil), Sorbitan olivate (from olive oil), Squalane (vegetable squalane), Caprylic/Capric triglyceride (from coconuts), Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Parfum (natural fragrance)*, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter**, Glucose (plant sugar), Mel (manuka honey), Phormium tenax leaf juice (NZ flax gel), Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil, Sclerotium gum, Olea europaea (olive) leaf extract, Glucose oxidase (from milk), Lactoperoxidase (from milk), Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Leptospermum scoparium (manuka) oil, Totarol (totara extract), Benzyl benzoate*, Benzyl salicylate*, Citronellol*, Farnesol*, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*. *From natural essential oils **Certified organic.

I am looking for a new face moisturiser so maybe this product will amaze me?

So my thoughts on this month's box are this. I am happy to try the Clarisonic Refining Skin Polish and even the samples from the Living Nature range. The Nails Inc. Oxford Circus Limited Edition Nail Polish is a shade I like, but nothing new. The TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust and the Figs & Rouge Sweet Geranium 100% Organic Balm are similar to products that I have received in other beauty boxes that I have received recently so unfortunately this is not a stand out box for me.

What products did you receive in your feelunique Beauty Box this month? What did you think of them? For more information on the feelunique Beauty Box please see the link here :)

Love to you all

November Feelunique Beauty Box

Hello my Lovelies. Thank God it's Friday. I have blisters on my feet from my new shoes, but it's the start of the weekend so who cares. My Feelunique Beauty Box got lost in the post so this is why I am so late in showing you a post about it. This month's box is named 'Primed To Party'. The aim it seems is to get you through the busy Xmas party season while still maintaining your beauty. These are the products that I received.

 

Left to Right: Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm, Link :), Emma Hardie Amazing Face Dual Action Professional Cleansing Cloth, Link :), Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder, Link :) & Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe (Dark), Link :)

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm - £34.00 for 100ml

The information:

This best-seller is the ultimate radiant-enhancing cleanser to prep your skin for a season of glowing! 

• Thoroughly cleanses and moisturises
• Helps to purify and minimises the appearance of open pores
• Calming for sensitive skin
• Revitalising for dull and mature skins
• Can be used as a rescue balm, i.e. on dry elbows or knees, or as a lip balm
• Doubles as a soothing mask if left on the skin for 10 minutes

Key Ingredients:

Moringa seed extract, Wild Sea Fennel, Vitamin E, Orange, Neroli and Mandarin extracts, Jasmine, Cedarwood and Rose.

Emma Hardie Amazing Face Dual Action Professional Cleansing Cloth - £10.00 for 3

The information:

• Ensures skin is super clean, helping to remove all last traces of make-up
• Can be used alone without product to gently buff and polish the skin
• Fabulous for travel, creating a mini facial on the go

Application:

Mix a few drops of warm water with the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm in the palm of your hand to create a milk. Apply to the face, neck & eye area & massage thoroughly in circular motions to melt away make-up, excess oils and grime. To remove soak Emma Hardie Amazing Face Dual Action Professional Cleansing Cloth in warm water. Squeeze out the excess and  gently wipe over the whole face & neck, taking extra care around the delicate eye area. Use the gently abrasive muslin side of the cloth to exfoliate dry, lined, thickened and congested areas and the smoother micro fibre side for more delicate and sensitive areas. Skin is left feeling clean, smooth and supple; never tight. Use morning and night. 

I will be interested to compare this cleansing balm and cloth to my Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish with pure muslin cloth. This balm has a subtle scent. At first glance I thought it was an exfoliater due to it's appearance. It does have a very smooth texture to it though. The cloth feels like a very soft flannel on one side and a muslin cloth on the other. I like the idea of it being a rescue balm as multi-purpose products are always good. Plus it can be used as a nice treat as a mask. It's good that it can also be used without product, but I am a little unsure about the fact that it says to use this morning and night though. I thought that you should not use facial exfoliaters more than 2-3 times a week? Can anyone advise on this as I have very dry skin? I'm not sure that I would pay this much for a cleansing balm, but I will test it before I rule it out. I think the cloths are good value though.

Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder - £9.55 for 10g

The information:

This best-selling Dust It comes in a lightweight powder that gives versatile control - the more you apply the more control you get, with incredible 24 hour volume effect!

Application:

Rub the powder in your hands until it turns into a cream, apply to dry hair then style and texture to achieve the ultimate party look. You can also turn the head up-side-down, apply like salt & pepper, distribute into the roots for a strong and wild finish. For a stronger matt look apply product into damp hair. Rake into shape and leave to dry.

I am not too keen on the idea of using powder products in my hair, but the fact that his turns into a cream I will give it a try. I usually find creams leave my hair flatter than when I put nothing in though. I'm not sold on the 24 hour volume effect! Can a product really do that? I'm not so sure. I would say this is a mid-range priced hair styling product. I think there will probably be cheaper alternatives.

Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe (Dark) - £21.50 for 236ml

The information:

This ultra-sheer instant colour formula gives you an instant healthy glow. It's easy to apply, completely streak-free and smells delicious. Get a gorgeous glow that'll last for up to seven days, and a confidence boost that'll last even longer! Voted Best Ever Beauty Buy by Elle Beauty, this is the ultimate self-tan indulgence. Offering outstanding results. It contains more DHA than Xen Tan's best-selling Deep Bronze product, so offers a deeper colour after just one application. Plus the larger pack means you'll enjoy even more tans from each purchase. It also contains additional vitamin E, Green Tea and skin-loving anti-oxidants that soothe, smooth and nourish skin while providing an instant and natural colour you'll love. What's more the pleasant vanilla fragrance will leave you feeling wrapped in luxury.

 

Ingredients:

Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerine, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer, Cyclomethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Stearyl Alcohol, Steareth-21, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate, Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Metabisulfite, Lactic Acid, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caramel, CI 47005, CI 42090, CI 16035. 

I purchased the Xen-Tan Dark Lotion a while ago, but never used it as I am always quite cautious when applying fake-tans. Some people manage to just slap them on and they come out perfectly, but I am not that gifted or that confident. Now I have this tube which can be applied to the face and body I will probably just use this for top ups on my face when I apply the Dark Lotion. This has now motivated me to give it a try. Keep your fingers crossed for me ;) I don't think the price is too bad for this product if it works as great fake-tan is not always easy to achieve and from the reviews I have seen Xen-Tan appears to have much more positive feedback than negative.

Left to Right: Goldwell DualSenses Rich Repair 60 Sec Treatment, Link :), BellaPierre Cosmetics Mineral Shimmer Powder (Champagne), Link :) & Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir Eau De Parfum Spray, Link :)

Goldwell DualSenses Rich Repair 60 Sec Treatment - £7.70 for 200ml

The information:

We all need a quick pick me up at times & so does our hair. That's why Goldwell have produced this wondrous & ultra fast-working product for dry, damaged hair. It claims to leave hair silky, soft and with an enviable healthy glow.

Application:

After shampooing, apply & comb through hair, leave on for 60 seconds then rinse thoroughly. The result will be instantly manageable locks with gorgeous shine and bounce!

This has a fresh smell to it. I like to use a hair treatment once a week so it's good to have, but it's another hair product in the same box so I would have preferred maybe a nail polish? I would rather have this than the Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder though. I think the price is fair, but it's hard to know without trying as there are cheaper alternatives out there.

BellaPierre Shimmer Powder (Champagne) - £59.99 for a stack of 9 shades, including Champagne from the Bella Collection

The information:

This multi-purpose shimmer powder is a must-have for adding some sparkle to your look - especially when you get the last minute office-to-party invite! It's completely multi-tasking so you can use as an eye shadow or add to your eye liner, lip gloss, blusher, body bronzer, hair highlighter, nail polish and mascara ... the possibilities are endless.

• Will not crease, clump, fade or smear
• Made from 100% natural pigments
• Hypo-allergenic - suitable for sensitive skin
• Longest wearing make-up available
• Washes off with soap and water
• No dyes, fillers, additives or preservatives
• Suitable for mixing with other BellaPierre products

The other shades included in the stack of 9 from the Bella Collection are Earth, Harmony, Java, Bronze, Celebration, Cinnibar, Noir & Snowflake. 

 

This can be used as a nice subtle shimmer, but it also looks to be very builable too for heavier pigmentation. I like the shade and the fact that it can be used in a variety of ways. It makes very big claims by saying that it will not crease, clump, fade or smear. Also claiming to be the longest wearing make-up available. That has me intrigued if nothing else. For the stack of 9 shades it works out to be approximately £6.66 per shade which isn't that bad providing you like all of the shades. Perhaps a nice present for someone who enjoys pigments though.

Bvlgari Mon Jasmin Noir Eau De Parfum Spray- £46.75 for 50ml/£59.50 for 75ml

The information:

A sophisticated and addictive fragrance inspired by the lighter side of the Jasmine flower at dawn. The scent has crisp and refreshing top notes, a stunning combination of two types of Jasmine at the heart, and a sensual woody musk base. A light and elegant fragrance.

I would say this is a sexy day-to-night scent. Floral and very wearable. I will use this sample and I think the price is not bad, but I'm not in love with it.

So that's it. Overall the products that I am really happy to try are the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm, the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Dual Action Professional Cleansing Cloth, the Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe (Dark) and the BellaPierre Shimmer Powder (Champagne). I am happy to wear the perfume too. I think that's pretty good to like this many products in one box. Well done Feelunique.

If you are interested in more information on Feelunique's Beauty Box please see the link, here :)

What products did you receive in your Feelunique Beauty Box this month? Did you like or dislike them? Are you thinking of signing up if you haven't already?

Love to you all