Hello Beauties. Apologies for only writing about my February GlossyBox now, but mine only arrived very late this week. This box is named 'The Fashion Week Edition'.
Left To Right: DuWop Venom Gloss (Buttercup), Link :), DR Bronner's Magic Liquid Soap, Link :), Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm, Link :), BM Beauty Pure Mineral Eyeshadow (Storm Cloud), Link :), Como Shambhala Invigorate Body Lotion, Link :)
DuWop Venom Gloss (Buttercup) ~ £16.00 For 10.4ml
The Information:
DuWop has taken the classic tinted lip
gloss, chosen nine fabulous universal shades and mixed in just the right
amount of the Lip Venom formula to create Venom Gloss.
This gloss has the same ingredients as the other Lip Venom infused
products; Jojoba, Avocado and Sunflower Oil and added Beeswax for
protection and Green Tea for soothing,
however they have also added the subtlest amount of colour so that
when you’re looking for that Venom pout but also colour, you have it
right here. Each tube has a handy angled head to allow easy application. If beautiful shine with stunning colour and the Venom tingle is what you're looking for, Venom Gloss delivers. Venom Gloss gives you full, soft, hydrated lips.
Application:
Each tube is designed with an angled head to allow for easy application, apply to lips as and when required.
Ingredients:
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Flavor (Aroma), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax,
Simmondsia Chinenses
(Jojoba) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Helianthus Annuus
(Sunflower) Seed Oil, Beeswax (Cera Alba). May Contain/Peut Contenir
(+/-):
Mica (CI 77019), Red Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Yellow Iron Oxide (CI
77492), Black Iron Oxide (CI 77489), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 6
Lake (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410),
Red 30 Lake (CI 73360).
More Information:
Venom Gloss is paraben-free, sulfate-free,
petro-chemical-free, fragrance-free, free of pthalates, no GMO's, no
PPG's, no MEA, DEA, TEA's, formaldehyde-free, and triclosan-free. DuWop does not use animal testing on any of their products.
My Thoughts:
This is a nice caramel shade with light shimmer. It actually does smell like caramel which I like. I have yet to try it on my lips, but here is a swatch.
DR Bronner's Magic Liquid Soap ~ £1.99 For 59ml
The Information:
Unlike any you’ve ever used. A combination of organic extra virgin
coconut, olive, jojoba and hemp oils, together with pure essential
oils,
creates a unique soap that cleans effectively without being
aggressive and produces a velvety-lather that leaves the skin
silky-smooth and refreshed. Completely Biodegradable and
Vegetable-Based. Made with Certified Fair Trade and Organic Oils.
Multi-Purpose: 18-in-1 Uses. No Synthetic Foaming Agents, Thickeners or
Preservatives. (PCR) Cylinder Bottles and Paper Labels. Simple,
Ecological Formulations Based on Old100% Post - Consumer Recycled -
World Quality and Expertise.
Application:
For everyday body-washing: Get wet and pour soap full-strength onto
hands-washcloth-loofah. Lather up, scrub down, rinse off, and tingle
fresh & clean.
For other uses: Dilute from one part soap into 40 parts water for
light cleaning, to cutting it in half or using it full strength for
heavy-duty grease-cutting jobs.
For shampoo: Though they now recommend their new Shikakai soaps for
this, many people are fond of using it as such. The method of
application is to wet hair and scalp very thoroughly, squirt some soap
into hands and work into a lather.
Wash hair, then rinse well. Afterwards use our new citrus hair
rinse and leave-in conditioners as directed.
For the laundry: Use 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup for one regular load;
adjust as needed depending on hardness of water. Apparently adding a dash of baking soda makes it even better.
For tooth brushing: Apply a drop or two of Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap
to a wet toothbrush. Brush as you normally would, rinsing accordingly.
Be careful about using more than a couple drops of soap, as you might
start foaming at the mouth.
Many people with sensitive or softer teeth like to use the soap as a
toothpaste because it lacks abrasives.
Ingredients:
Water, Saponified Organic Coconut, Organic Palmand Organic Olive Oils (w/Retained Glycerin), Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Essential Oils, Citric Acid, Vitamin E.
My Thoughts:
This smells fresh and minty. It will be interesting with the many uses of this product. If it works then it's great value, although brushing my teeth with soap does sound weird.
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm ~ £15.25 For 200ml
The Information:
Intense hydrating treatment. Provides superior slip and wet combing,
softens without plumping the hair shaft, and helps prevent mechanical
damage to the cuticle. Their exclusive Super Skinny Complex penetrates into the hair where it
softens and constricts the fibre. The result is a smoother surface,
tighter diameter and greatly reduced drying time.
Smoothes and Softens – Wheat and vegetable proteins team up with
conditioning ingredients to moisturize hair from within, protecting
locks while leaving them soft and silky smooth.
Resists Humidity – A unique, humidity resistant ingredient provides
incredible memory that lasts in any weather, creating an ideal
foundation for heat styling.
Saves Time – Skinnier strands make heat styling a cinch; the
exclusive Super Skinny Complex displaces water and constricts every
strand for reduced dry time and speedy styling.
Application:
This amazing treatment is a great styling tool, using 3-4 pumps will
retain the moisture levels and porosity levels for consistent tension,
and letting the super skinny complex work it’s magic- setting you up
for an instant win with a long lasting super smooth result.
Ingredients:
Water/Eau/Aqua, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolised Corn Starch, Propylene Glycol,
Guar
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Wheat Amino Acids,
Trimethylsiloxyamodimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, C12-16 Pareth 9,
Glycerin,
Trideceth-12, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydrolised Wheat
Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Penoxyethanol, Methylparaben,
Ethylparaben, Butylparaben,
Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben. Citric Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Amyl
Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol,
Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene.
My Thoughts:
The idea of shrinking the hair to make it super sleek and drying time quicker sounds okay if you are going for that look, but if you like volume then this product probably isn't for you.
BM Beauty Pure Mineral Eyeshadow (Storm Cloud) ~ £7.00 For 2g
The Information:
So what is BM Beauty? Pussycat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt, joined forces
with her Scottish business partner and friend Laura McComiskie to bring
you an exciting, new, all natural make up brand,
BM Beauty - BM standing for Beautiful Movements. Kimberly and Laura
are both passionate about the environment and cosmetics so it was a
natural progression to combine the two.
Through BM Beauty it is their aim to provide exciting, high quality
cosmetics along with the advice on how to create the looks you desire.
Is it natural? Of course! And cruelty free. They are proud to say
that the BM Beauty range has been approved by the BUAV.
That's the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection. That
means that their products and the ingredients in them are not tested on
animals.
- 100% natural mineral formula
- Oil free
- Cruelty free and BUAV approved
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
- Highly pigmented mineral colour
Application:
Apply by patting over the lid for a subtle colour wash and build up the
layers for more intense colour. Try mixing with a little water for a
dramatic colour hit. Mix mineral eyeshadow with a little water and apply
as an eyeliner.
Ingredients:
Mica, Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Chromium Oxide, Prussian Blue.
Tip:
Apply Marble Sparkle eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eye, where you
naturally have a dark shadow for a youthful, wide eyed look.
My Thoughts:
This shade is described as a matt grey/green. It looks like it also has a little gold sparkle in there. It is a nice subtle shade. Please see the swatch below.
Como Shambhala Invigorate Body Lotion ~ £20.00 For 300ml
The Information:
Invigorate Body Lotion. Start your day on a refreshing note with this
light hydrating body moisturiser. Skin-softening eucalyptus and
geranium, wellbeing-enhancing lavender and stimulating peppermint
essential oils make this the perfect wake-me-up.
Application:
Invigorate Body Lotion, apply after a shower or bath.
Ingredients:
Aqua, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol,Isopropyl
Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth 30, Cetyl Alcohol,
Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus),
Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender), Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium),
Mentha piperita (Peppermint), Methylchloroisothiazolinone,
Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene,
Citral.
My Thoughts:
Now where do I start. I have received this sample product already from GlossyBox so why on earth would I want to sample it again? Here is my very 1st blog post and GlossyBox containing that product, Link :) This was actually a nice enough cream when I used it before, but I am furious that I have a repeated sample product. The idea is to try new things, not the same products from the same company. I would have been happy to try the Invigorate Shower Gel that some people received as it is actually a differeent product. I am going to see what arrives in my March GlossyBox, but if they don't redeem themselves I am thinking of unsubscribing.
I also received a leaflet with informatin about London Fashion Weekend with 15% off tickets, but as my GlossyBox arrived late this was unusable.
For more information on GlossyBox please see this link
here.
Did you like the products you received in your February GlossyBox? Were any of them repeated from previous GlossyBoxes? If yes, will you stay subscribed? Did your box arrive on time?
Love to you all
