EUCERIN HYALURON-FILLER RANGE

Hi there beauties! I know it's been a while, but rather than chatting about that I am going to get straight into today's review of some products that were sent to me to sample.

HYALURON-FILLER DAY CREAM - DRY SKIN

This cream has been created to plump up the skin disguising lines and wrinkles and retaining water to lessen the opportunity for new ones appearing. Perfect for under make-up.

HYALURON-FILLER NIGHT CREAM

With an overnight regeneration formula skin feels soft and well cared for.

HYALURON-FILLER EYE CREAM

Particularly targeting crows feet this product helps to smooth out the delicate eye area for a more youthful appearance.

HYALURON-FILLER CC CREAM - LIGHT

This product has skin smoothing properties, but is also a colour correcting make-up moisturiser to even out the skin tone. It can be worn under foundation if extra coverage is needed.

Each product in the clinically-tested Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler range contains a combination of high and low Hyaluronic Acid as well as bio-active Glycerin Saponin, to help plump even the deepest of wrinkles from within!

Before agreeing to sample these products I asked this question:

I must admit to not knowing much about the ingredient Glycerin Saponin. I am assuming that it is a natural ingredient safe for all skin types?

Reply:

Soy-derived bio-active Glycine-Saponin is proven as one of the most effective substances for enhancing natural Hyaluronic Acid production, and as an ingredient, is present in many different skincare products. It stimulates fibroblasts, the skin cells responsible for dermal Hyaluronic Acid production, to boost synthesis of new Hyaluronic Acid. It is perfectly safe to use on the skin and has no known side effects.

Overall thoughts:

I have to say that the day cream, night cream and eye cream in this range have worked absolute wonders for my skin. I have used some great skincare products in my time, but my skin has never felt smoother. I had noticed I was developing more lines around my eyes recently, but these products, especially the eye cream have helped to reduce them fantastically. They are just magic and I would totally recommend them for anyone with dry and/or ageing skin. They create a great base for your make-up to go on more smoothly too.

The CC Cream looked a bit too dark for my skin tone when I pumped it out, but once blended in it looked quite natural. It did even out my varying skin tones to some degree and once I had applied my concealer and other make-up it didn't look too bad. However if you prefer more coverage I would use it as a base under foundation as suggested.

I hope you are all doing well and that you find something worth trying out from this review.

Check out the EUCERIN HYALURON-FILLER RANGE and tell me below which products you can't wait to try. You can pick them up in Boots!

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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EUCERIN HYALURON-FILLER RANGE

Hi there beauties! I know it's been a while, but rather than chatting about that I am going to get straight into today's review of some products that were sent to me to sample.

HYALURON-FILLER DAY CREAM - DRY SKIN

This cream has been created to plump up the skin disguising lines and wrinkles and retaining water to lessen the opportunity for new ones appearing. Perfect for under make-up.

HYALURON-FILLER NIGHT CREAM

With an overnight regeneration formula skin feels soft and well cared for.

HYALURON-FILLER EYE CREAM

Particularly targeting crows feet this product helps to smooth out the delicate eye area for a more youthful appearance.

HYALURON-FILLER CC CREAM - LIGHT

This product has skin smoothing properties, but is also a colour correcting make-up moisturiser to even out the skin tone. It can be worn under foundation if extra coverage is needed.

Each product in the clinically-tested Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler range contains a combination of high and low Hyaluronic Acid as well as bio-active Glycerin Saponin, to help plump even the deepest of wrinkles from within!

Before agreeing to sample these products I asked this question:

I must admit to not knowing much about the ingredient Glycerin Saponin. I am assuming that it is a natural ingredient safe for all skin types?

Reply:

Soy-derived bio-active Glycine-Saponin is proven as one of the most effective substances for enhancing natural Hyaluronic Acid production, and as an ingredient, is present in many different skincare products. It stimulates fibroblasts, the skin cells responsible for dermal Hyaluronic Acid production, to boost synthesis of new Hyaluronic Acid. It is perfectly safe to use on the skin and has no known side effects.

Overall thoughts:

I have to say that the day cream, night cream and eye cream in this range have worked absolute wonders for my skin. I have used some great skincare products in my time, but my skin has never felt smoother. I had noticed I was developing more lines around my eyes recently, but these products, especially the eye cream have helped to reduce them fantastically. They are just magic and I would totally recommend them for anyone with dry and/or ageing skin. They create a great base for your make-up to go on more smoothly too.

The CC Cream looked a bit too dark for my skin tone when I pumped it out, but once blended in it looked quite natural. It did even out my varying skin tones to some degree and once I had applied my concealer and other make-up it didn't look too bad. However if you prefer more coverage I would use it as a base under foundation as suggested.

I hope you are all doing well and that you find something worth trying out from this review.

Check out the EUCERIN HYALURON-FILLER RANGE and tell me below which products you can't wait to try. You can pick them up in Boots!

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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EUCERIN AQUAPORIN ACTIVE REVITALISING EYE CARE CREAM

Hi sweeties. I have been testing out this Eucerin eye care product which was sent on to me for review purposes so here are my thoughts.

EUCERIN AQUAPORIN ACTIVE REVITALISING EYE CARE CREAM

The claims of this eye contour moisturiser are that it adds hydration to give smooth, supple and radiant skin while reducing puffiness and dark circles as well as fine lines. Compatible with sensitive skin and suitable for contact lens wearers.

So does it work?

I found this to be very hydrating keeping puffiness and dark circles at bay. I do not however suffer too often with dark circles though.

I applied this morning and night after my face moisturiser. It works fine under make-up. 

The metal applicator that the product is squeezed through at the end of the tube feels very cooling on the skin which I think aids in reducing puffiness. I do find that it can be a little hard to control the amount of product that comes out so I tend to squeeze a bit out before pressing it onto my skin and smoothing under the eyes. I end up using my finger to smooth excess product into my skin and to wipe the metal part of the tube as it does end up with cream around it.

I think the metal part of the tube is an innovative design, but because it gets a bit messy I guess that is the only negative I can find.

All in all a nice eye cream, but it's not wowed me as much as I had hoped.

Let me know your favourite eye creams in the comments below with your thoughts on this type of design.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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FACE CARE PRODUCTS

Hi once again today my loves. I am back with more mini product reviews for you, but this time of face care.

SIMPLE BABY MOISTURISING WIPES

These were part of my Xmas gifts. I usually by baby wipes as they are bigger than face wipes so you use less of them. I found these very moisturising and the cloths had a textured effect to very gently smooth the skin.

JUICE BEAUTY GREEN APPLE SPF15 MOISTURISER

I received this product in my STARS AND STRIPES GLOSSYBOX where you can see full product information. This really is a lightweight moisturiser that has a lovely smooth texture that felt great on the skin. It worked well as a moisturiser, but I didn't notice any dramatic brightening effect.

IMEDEEN EXPRESSION LINE CONTROL EYE CARE

I was given this at the Vitality Show a couple of years ago. This also has a very lightweight formula. The pump was easy to use, but left the clear lid quite messy as you can see. I got fed up cleaning it so I left it like this to show you. It felt nice to apply, but I wouldn't say that it's one I would pick up myself in the future.

Let me know your current favourite face products in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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VICHY IDELIA EYES & LIFE SERUM

I'm back again with another review today, but this time skincare. I was asked if I would like to test and review the new VICHY IDELIA EYES and was kindly sent the VICHY IDELIA LIFE SERUM too.

Said to be the perfect partner to the VICHY IDELIA LIFE SERUM which I have previously spoken about in my FACIAL SKINCARE REVIEWS post.

VICHY IDELIA EYES has been formulated to re-awaken tired looking eyes allowing your natural radiance to show through while smoothing and reducing fine lines. The eye contour feels softer, hydrated and more supple. Dark circles are brightened with an illuminating effect. The silicone applicator has been designed for precision in application with the soft touch feel of a brush. A hygienic applicator.

Both products offer a dewy, youthful appearance to the skin. The serum is great for a light reflecting inner glow. It has a fab scent and feels very fresh. Once full make-up is applied however the glow I think is harder to notice.

The eye cream is great for those wanting to give new life to the under eye area. It really does brighten and deflect shadows. No I do not have terrible dark under eye circles, but if I can see a difference then hopefully those who do have them will really benefit from using this product as it really does even out skin tone. My eyes look more wide awake and less dull. 

The caffeine in this product is great also to reduce puffiness with its draining and decongesting effects. The applicator does help to spread the product under the eyes, but I think it could work easily without it as I end up using my fingers to pat it in anyway.

VICHY IDELIA EYES is a real 'eye opener' if you will. Perfect for many reasons.

Please let me know your favourite Vichy products with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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LIMITED EDITION KAREN MILLEN LONDON SKYLINE GLOSSYBOX

Hi beauties. I hope you are having a great Sunday so far. I recently received my limited edition Karen Millen London Skyline GlossyBox which is a beautiful design. So here are my first impressions.

MODEL CO MORE BROWS FIBRE GEL MEDIUM/DARK

This product contains hair-like particles to give the appearance of fuller, thicker looking brows with it's quick dry gel formula. Remove excess from the brush and apply in short upward strokes. Use the tip to mould into shape. Dries to a natural finish in 60 seconds. Also available in a light/medium shade.

I haven't opened this yet as I am near to finishing off another product for my brows and don't want this to dry out. I have never used a product with hair-like fibres on my brows so this will be interesting to try. Apparantly Binky Felstead from Made In Chelsea is a fan.

L'OREAL PROFESSIONNEL MYTHIC OIL

A lightweight oil to pamper and care for all hair types. Leaving hair shiny, nourished and supple. Apply before blow drying to sections of the hair avoiding the roots.

I like the scent of this product. It feels really nice rubbing it into my hands so I am sure it will feel just as nourishing on my hair. This bottle came with a pump dispenser.

SKIN PEP BRIGHTENING ENZYME & ACID PEEL PROFESSIONAL GRADE PEELING GEL

A gently exfoliating product to target dark spots, soften and brighten the skin. Apply a small amount to a damp face, neck or body. Massage in for 1-2 minutes. Leave on for another 1-2 minutes then rinse off. Use up to twice a week.

There are 2 samples of this in my GlossyBox so I guess enough for two uses. I have never used a peel only regular exfoliating products to remove dead skin cells and dirt so I will hopefully see even better results.

SKIN PEP DARK CIRCLE ERASER EYE CREAM

With anti-oxidant ingredients to boost collagen in the delicate under eye area. Hydrating dry areas by restoring lost moisture and activating blood circulation. Apply a small amount under the eyes. Gently massage around the orbital bone with the applicator until eye bags and puffiness are reduced in under 3 minutes. Can be refrigerated for a cooling effect. Apply day and night to reduce the appearance of bags, dark eye circles and improve skin tone.

There was no applicator with this product so I will just use my fingers. Hopefully this will work well as a part of my skincare regime.

NAILS INC. WESTMINSTER BRIDGE MATTE TOP COAT

Paint one coat on for a smooth matte finish.

I like how the bottle has a matte almost frosted look to match it's description. The lid on my bottle seems to stick out a little at the bottom edge as if it's a bit too big. Usually my Nails Inc. polishes have been flush with the line of the bottle. The lid also feels a little more cheaply made and is slightly chipped on the edge which is not good for a polish that costs £12.00. Other than these packaging flaws I hope the matte effect works well on top of my nail polishes.

ORIGINS PLANTSCRIPTION ANTI-AGING POWER SERUM

A cocktail of 20 anti-aging power plants for younger looking skin. In just 2 weeks the product is meant to reduce lines and wrinkles. With continued use it will help to lift, plump up and firm the skin. Apply AM and PM to cleansed skin.

This sounds great so lets hope it works. I have never tried any Origins products so I am glad to be able to sample this brand.

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

Let me know in the comments below your favourite products from this months GlossyBox with reasons why.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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POND'S INSTITUTE EYE CONTOUR CREAM

Hello again today my loves. I have a review post for you this time of a fab product that was sent to me for free by Neville McCarthy to test and review for you.

POND'S INSTITUTE EYE CONTOUR CREAM ~ RRP £7.99

Pond's have rebranded themselves as Pond's Institute. This Eye Contour Cream which is suitable for all skin types is fragrance free. With vitamins A, E and B5 it conditions the delicate skin around the eye area to hydrate and reduce puffiness while smoothing out the skin.

I apply this morning and night after cleansing and moisturising. Gently smoothing and massaging it in under my eyes and at the outer corners.

My thoughts:

I have suffered with very puffy eyes as long as I can remember. I can have plenty of sleep, take care of my skin, eat and drink well and still wake up looking like I have had a very heavy night. After using this product every day twice a day for 2 weeks I have not had a puffy eye since. I have been loving this product and would say that it is a puffy eye saviour. Totally worth the price as no other eye cream has done for me what this product does. My skin around my eye area feels and looks much more smoothed out.

Available at Boots, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda, Superdrug and Lloyds.

I have seen some rebranded Pond's/Pond's Institute products online, but the full range should be available mid-May.

What are your favourite Pond's/Pond's Institute products? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

Facial Skincare Reviews

Hi beauties. Today I am going to get straight into this post as I have many facial skincare reviews for you.

Clinique Take The Day Off Makeup Remover ~ £17.00 for 125ml

Winner of the SHE Magazine Beauty Awards 2011 for Best Eye Makeup Remover. This 50ml bottle I won in a charity raffle at work. I really like this make-up remover which can be used on lids, lashes and lips. It easily removes any stubborn makeup without stinging sensitive areas such as the eyes. Suitable for contact lens wearers although I can't imagine removing my make-up with my lenses in. I simply give the bottle a shake, apply to a cotton pad and rub gently on the area to remove all traces of make-up. The lid design now appears to have changed, but I have not heard that the formula is any different.

Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream ~ £18.50 for 100ml

Suitable for all skin types. I picked up this product with an issue of Glamour Magazine. This is a cream exfoliator that is fragrance free. I used this in the shower twice a week after my face wash. It worked well enough, but I wouldn't say that it made such a difference that I would buy it full price.

Dermalogica Age Smart Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque ~ £34.50 for 74ml

I received this product in my October 2011 GlossyBox. I really did enjoy using this masque. I applied this in quite a thick layer to a cleansed face and neck 1-2 times a week and left it on for 15 mins. When I washed it off with a soft flannel and warm water my skin felt really smooth and pampered. This masque is meant for ageing, stressed and damaged skin. My skin was plumped, glowy and youthful looking after using this product.

Dermalogica Total Eye Care ~ £37.90 for 15ml

I received this sample size at an event. The product had a skin tone shade to it, but when absorbed into the skin that disappeared. I did like applying this product that contains SPF15 because of the texture. I don't really suffer with dark circles so I can't comment on how it affects those. I don't really have bad fine lines yet either. The puffiness that usually appears however around my eyes I did not find reduced by this product.

Coola Organic Suncare Collection Mineral Face SPF 20 Rose Essence Tint ~ Various prices and sizes on Amazon

I received this product in my July 2013 GlossyBox. I didn't love the rose scent of this product when applying it, but I didn't hate it either. Once applied I never really noticed it anyway. This gave a lovely healthy looking glow to my skin, but it was just a tad too orange for me. Water resistant (40 mins).

Caudalie Divine Oil ~ Choice of size and price

I received this product in my May 2013 GlossyBox. This product was divine indeed. I did try it on my hair and body, but I loved savouring it for the evenings to smooth over my cleansed face and neck. I massaged it in thoroughly inhaling the scent which made me feel deeply relaxed.

Vichy Idelia Life Serum ~ Various stockists

Vichy Idelia Smoothing and Illuminating Cream ~ Various stockists

These Vichy products I received in my November 2013 GlossyBox. They felt nice enough on my skin when applied. Very glowing, healthy and youthful in appearance. Once the product had sunk in thoroughly though I wouldn't say that I noticed any dramatic difference.

So that's all of my latest facial skincare reviews. I hope that you found at least one of them useful. Let me know your favourites and why in the comments below. Have a great Sunday!

Love to you all 

Festive Treasures GlossyBox & NOTD

Hi there sweeties. Xmas is just over a week away and I still have so much to do, but one thing that always relieves any stress is the arrival of my GlossyBox :) This months box is a fab one so let me show you the products.

Loving the Xmas theme!

Beautiful Movements Cosmetics Nude Lip Gloss ~ £12.00 for 8ml

A natural mineral formula free from harsh chemicals and rich in jojoba oil. Non sticky, long lasting and tastes great. Cruelty free and BUAV approved. Suitable for vegetarians. 

My thoughts:

This is obviously a very natural lip gloss. It doesn't feel sticky at all. It's texture feels quite creamy and nourishing actually. I am not sure how long it will last on the lips as I have only just applied it. I wouldn't say it tastes good or bad. I think this shade is so neutral that it will suit all skin tones and could be worn over any lipstick due to it's milky, nude glossy shade.

Maybelline New York Color Tattoo 24hr Eye Shadow Everlasting Navy ~ £4.99

A cream gel formula that is fade and crease resistant. Long lasting vibrant and shimmery shades.

My thoughts:

I have always wanted to try one of these Maybelline Color Tattoos, but for some reason never actually picked one up. This shade looks fantastic and I can't wait to try it out. I think it will look superb when paired with the lip gloss above too. Now that this swatch has dried on my hand I have to say that this shadow is pretty resistant to budging. I had to really rub it with my finger to see the tiniest specs flake from it, but lets face it who is going to rub over their eyes so harshly. I will store this upside down to stop it drying out as quickly. A good tip for cream and gel eye formulas!

Wilkinson Sword Intuition Naturals Razor ~ £6.49

A 3 in 1 razor that lathers, moisturises and shaves. 100% natural aloe and enriched vitamin E to moisturise. The packaging is natural too. Pivoting head design to smooth around body contours. Indicator lets you know when to replace blades. Fragrance free.

Wet the conditioning solid to activate. Keep skin and razor wet as you shave and press gently.

My thoughts:

I find the thought of shaving without applying a gel or cream first a little weird, but I am happy to try this as it saves the need for another product.

Seche Nail Lacquer Takes Chances ~ £9.95 for 14ml

One coat coverage with a satin smooth finish that dries quickly.

Apply a base coat, apply one or two coats of the Seche Nail Lacquer and a top coat.

My thoughts:

Here I have applied a base coat, two coats of the Seche Nail Lacquer, my E.L.F. nail polish in Twinkle and my nail drying spray. Here is a link to this Seche shade on the Seche website so that you can see the colour better. I applied this on Saturday and it lasted until Monday when I did 4 hours of housework. It probably would have lasted better with the Seche Dry Fast Top Coat, but cleaning the house always chips my nails no matter what I use.

Lipsy London Glam ~ £18.00 for 30ml or £25.00 for 50ml

This full size Eau de toilette comes in a heart shaped, black jewelled bottle.

The scent combines fruity honey and sweet top notes, the heart notes complement with Orchid, Jasmine and Peony and the base notes are deep with Amarylis and black incense.

My thoughts:

This is my first Lipsy fragrance. I do like the bottle design, but I do not have a bottle to show you so you will have to look in the link above. It looks so much like the design of the Diesel Loverdose Tattoo fragrance. I am not sure who brought theirs out first though. Although both fragrances contain jasmine the other ingredients seem to be different. I do like this scent. It's a little deeper than other Edt I have tried which I like as I prefer a stronger scent. I can smell the fruity honey, but it does have a sensual, deep base.

So far I have been very impressed by this box. For more information on GlossyBox UK check this link and for the US GlossyBox see this link.

Which products did you receive in your GlossyBox this month and are you happy with them? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

September 2012 GlossyBox: Illustrated By Maggie Li

Hi Everyone, I hope you are all doing great. Today I have the products from my September 2012 GlossyBox to show you. This limited edition box has been designed by London-based up-and-coming illustrator Maggie Li.

Lady Gaga Fame Black Fluid Fragrance, £25.00 for 30ml, £32.00 for 50ml & £61.00 for 100ml

Inspired by the artist’s statement “If you don’t have any shadows, you’re not standing in the light".  First of its kind, the black-to-clear perfume is an innovation in fluid technology. 

I was really excited to see this fragrance in my GlossyBox. Some may say Lady Gaga is weird, odd or too out there, but I find her intriguing. This smells very seductive as I expected, but very wearable. It comes across as dark, warm and sexy. I only found a hint of black when spraying mine that went clear.

Left: Rodial Glamoxy Snake Serum, £29.00 for 10 x 1ml

Gives a mild freeze-like effect supporting the reduction of visible facial contractions. Liposomes work to fill lines instantly and a ground-breaking oxygen carrier boosts glow and radiance for fresher looking skin with a 3D plumping effect. 

I will give this a try, but I am a bit worried about the freeze-like effect as I don't want to look like I've had plastic surgery. This is so expensive at £125 for 50ml, but it you like it you might think it's worth it.

Right: Rodial 5 Minute Facial, £10.95 for 10 x 1ml

The 5 minute Facial is a lifting and decongesting mask that targets age spots and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines by stimulating the skin’s natural collagen. 

I hardly ever use face masks because I just forget to. I will try these out.

Left: Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream, £20 for 15ml

For soothing tired eyes, smoothing away dark shadows and reducing the appearance of fine lines.

I have already reviewed this product in my July 2012 Empties post here. 

Right: Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Relaxing Complex, £29.99 for 50ml

This advanced optical micro-filler blend helps eliminate shadowing and reflection so the appearance of lines and wrinkles is significantly diminished - in an instant.

I will give this a try. I'm always up for trying out new skin care.

L'Oreal Professional Mythic Oil Milk

Conditioning for fine to normal hair.

I like the bottle this comes in. It looks classy and expensive. My bottle says for all hair types, but I thought this was aimed at fine to normal hair?

Left To Right: L'Oreal Shampoo & Conditioner

NEW Mythic Oil Shampoo: refreshing cleansing experience, leaves hair feeling tamed, manageable and looking shiny.

NEW Mythic Oil Conditioner: creamy texture nourishes the hair to leave it feeling silky smooth and soft to the touch.

These sachets also say for all hair types. For information on all of these L'Oreal Mythic Oil products please check out this link. £15.95 for 125 ml.

So that's it my loves. I think this is a good box. It is a shame that I have the Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream as I have already tried it. 

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

Have you received a September GlossyBox? If so, were you impressed by the products inside?

Love to you all

 

Glamour Magazine August 2012 Freebies

Hey you lovely lot. It's Monday and it's raining, but I'm hoping to cheer you up by letting you know about the magazine freebies coming your way with the August issue of Glamour Magazine. This issue is not actually due out until this Thursday 5th July, but I usually get it in advance as I am a subscriber and receive it in the post.

With this issue the 4 free Balance Me products to collect if you wish are:

Balancing face moisturiser worth £11.00 

Wonder eye cream worth £11.00
 

Pure skin face wash worth £11.00 

Rose Otto Intensive lip salve worth £12.00 

I received the Wonder eye cream which has a soft, natural scent and feels smooth on the skin.

Are you going to take advantage of this offer? Will you be collecting all four products or do you have your eye on just one? Maybe you have tried them before? If so, what do you like/dislike about them?

Love to you all

 

Boudoir Privé September Box

Hey Sweethearts. I hope you have had a good day? In today's post I want to show you the products that I received in my September Boudoir Privé box which is named 'Les Indispensables'. 

First up is the Tropic Skincare Body Smooth. This is said to be 100% natural, enriched with nourishing Sea Minerals, Jojoba and Macadamia oil to smooth, polish, energise and hydrate the skin. It claims to buff away dead skin cells leaving your skin feeling smooth and soft. With top notes of Lemon Myrtle, mid notes of Bergamot & base notes of White Patchouli to invigorate & refresh your senses. On the website tropicskincare.com it says that you can use this on any skin that is rough or dry, but that it is highly recommended for feet. On the leaflet that came with the box this month it says that you are meant to rub this onto dry hands for 20 seconds, rinse with warm water and pat dry. I presumed that it was a hand scrub only before checking the website. This retails at £11.95 for 80ml or £19.95 for 200ml.

This reminds me of being a kid as it smells of sherbert. This is quite a small sample so I think I will try it on perhaps my hands and feet.

Secondly is Agent Provocateur L'Agent. The information on the leaflet says that this is a seductive scent that will turn you into the centre of attention making you feel sexy, mysterious and captivating. It instructs you to apply this perfume to bare skin, focusing on your pressure points. This retails at £50.00 for 50ml or £70.00 for 100ml. Here is a link to agentprovocateur.com. The website describes this perfume as a provocative potion, dark and mysterious, that captures your senses in a flight of florals, intoxicationg amber and erotic musk.

When I smelt this perfume I didn't think sexy, dark or mysterious I'm afraid. I will take this to work to give it a chance, but it doesn't blow me away.

Third up is the Macadamia Hair Repair Healing Oil Treatment. Supposedly suitable for all hair types. This should make your hair visibly smooth, frizz-free and shiny. It is meant to repair hair that is damaged over the summer. You can apply this to either wet or dry hair, focusing on the ends. You can also use it overnight. This retails at £5.75 for 10ml or £29.95 for 125ml. Here is a link to macadamiahair.com. The website also says that it has natural UV protection which extends the life of color treatments and that it also reduces drying time by an amazing 40-50%.

I really am not sure how it can help to reduce drying time? If anyone knows the answer to this please tell me. It probably will smooth out the hair as most oil treatments do?

The fourth product is the Colbert MD Nourish: Eye Cream. HRH Kate Middleton and Sienna Miller use Colbert MD skincare daily apparently. This eye cream is said to rehydrate the skin around your eyes, reducing puffiness and dark circles. It instructs to apply it around and under the eyes, morning and night. This retails at £90.00 for 15ml. I almost said the word OUCH! Here is a link to colbertmd.com. The website makes these claims:

Key Ingredients

Ascorbyl Glucoside A potent Vitamin C derivative, lightens dark circles and reverses aging dyspigmentation.

Aescin  Improves microcirculation and reduces puffiness, while fighting inflammation.

Alpha Bisabalol  Accelerates cell healing and controls redness.

I was a little disappointed by the amount in this sample. The little pot is not even half full. You may not be able to see that in this photo. For this price though I am not too surprised. I would not pay this amount for this product and I haven't even tried it yet. Real world people! I would also describe this as having a quite pasty smell.

The fifth item is this Zoya Nail Polish in Marina. This is from Zoya's new 'Smoke & Mirrors Collection' for Autumn/Winter 2011. It guides you to use a base coat, 1 or 2 coats of this shimmering polish and a top coat. This retails at £9.98 per bottle. I'm sorry I couldn't add a link for zoya.com as I couldn't get onto the website :(

I do not have a nail polish in a shade like this and I have never tried a Zoya polish before so I am happy to try this. I really like the way they have added added samples of other colours and an information leaflet. This would encourage me to look at other shades. I am also thinking of using the packaging of these samples to put in a couple of pictures for my desk at work :)

The sixth product in my box is the Boogie Nights Eye Pencil from Cargo Cosmetics. The leaflet says this stunningly wild eye pencil will make your eyes pop. A perfect shimmery pencil for day and night wear. It says to draw along upper eyelids or for extra impact apply to lower lids also. These retail at £13.00 for a set of five. So that works out to the value of £2.60 each. I could not find these on the website so I'm not sure if this is old stock? Here is a link to cargocosmetics.com

I will use this pencil. I do not own any Cargo Cosmetics products so I look forward to trying this. The shimmer seems quite good in this pencil.

The seventh and last item in this month's box is this postcard from Mai Couture with a 2-1 Blotting/Bronzing Papier attached in Light-Medium. Light-Medium is recommended for all skin colours. This blotting paper is meant to eliminate oil and add a bronzing shimmer to your skin. You are meant to press the paper firmly on your face, neck and décolleté. It can be worn over moisturizer or foundation as a setting powder for a more glowing complexion or simply as a touch up throughout the day. It's also paraben and talc free. You can also purchase a wallet to keep your blotting papers in. This retails at $24 for 100 sheets or $36 with the wallet. Here is a link to maicouture.com

I personally do not usually suffer from oily skin so I have never used blotting paper. I am not sure if I did how I would feel about the bronzing shimmer at the same time as I like to control where I am applying my bronzer. I will try it though. I am not sure why the details for this are not included in the information leaflet. Perhaps because there is a wee bit of information on the postcard?

All in all I don't think it's a bad box. I think the top products at first glance for me are the nail polish and the eye pencil, but I am sure I will get my use out of the other products.

Did you get different products to me? Did you like them? I look forward to seeing what I get next month.

Love to you all