BEAUTY BLOSSOM GLOSSYBOX

Hi there you gorgeous lot. My March GlossyBox has arrived which has aptly been named 'Beauty Blossom' to spring us into action.

MITCHELL AND PEACH BODY CREAM ~ £36.00 FOR 180ML

Described as being light as meringue this body cream rubs in easily without stickiness.

This cream does sink into the skin quickly. I am a little undecided whether I like the scent or not. It does have an English country girl vibe about it though.

SLEEK MAKEUP POUT POLISH (BARE MINIMUM) ~ £4.49 FOR 10G

With a shade of light nude beige this tinted conditioning lip balm has a glossy sheen to enhance the pout of your lips. It also contains SPF15 to protect the lips. Available in 9 shades. Not tested on animals.

I wasn't too bothered about this shade when I saw it in the pot, but I actually think that this shade will look gorgeous on the lips suiting any skin tone. It is a nude beige which is a little peachy too. It does feel very conditioning on the lips which is no doubt due to the shea butter and almond oil. It does have a sweet almond scent also.

BELLAPIERRE COSMETICS LTD SHIMMER POWDER (BUBBLE GUM) ~ £12.99 FOR 2.35G

100% pure Mica shimmer for long lasting vibrant colour without smearing, creasing or fading. Suitable for all skin types. Can be used as an eye shadow, cream eye shadow, blush, eyeliner, lip colour, nail polish, tinted mascara or bronzer. See link above for different ways to use.

This shade is a very pretty pale pink shimmer that would be gorgeous on the eyes, especially for the inner corners. I think it would work well also over the top of a blush to create a blush/highlight. Before reading about all the ways this product can be used I thought it would look fab over the top of my Sleek MakeUp Pout Polish.

JUICY COUTURE MALIBU COLLECTION ~ VARIOUS SIZES/PRICES

COUTURE LA LA MALIBU EAU DE TOILETTE (PINK PACKAGING)

This fragrance embodies the effortlessly glam California attitude as well as the bold and colourful spirit of L.A.

I really like this fresh scent. It's sweet and uplifting with mandarin zest. A gorgeous spring/summer fragrance.

JUICY COUTURE MALIBU EAU DE TOILETTE (ORANGE PACKAGING)

 Reflecting the free-spirited California attitude while embracing the glamorous and confident essence of L.A. 

This scent has more of a subtle zest without being sweet. A great everyday addition to your fragrance wardrobe.

DOVE HAIR THERAPY INTENSIVE REPAIR 60 SECOND TREATMENT SHOT ~ £1.49 FOR 15ML

Available at Sainsbury's and Superdrug. After shampooing massage through mid-lengths and ends. Rinse out after 60 seconds.

A quick hair treatment for those who are always busy. It looks like the same type of product we had in another GlossyBox from Tresemme. It's good value if it works well as the stopper can be reversed and popped back into the top for further use.

This month's GlossyBox is a good one I think. I love the make-up products and the fragrances so far and I will definitely use the body cream and hair treatment.

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

Are you happy with your GlossyBox products this month? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

October Empties

Hello Darlings. I have been saving my products that I have used up in October so that I can give you a brief outline of my thoughts on them. 

Face

 

Left to Right: Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser, Link :), Gatineau Floracil Lotion, Link :), Kimia Rejuvenating Facial System, Link :), Colbert M.D. Nourish Eye Cream, Link :), Vaseline Lip Therapy, Link :)

Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser

A very gentle cleanser which removes make-up quite effectively. I have not noticed minimised pores though. This feels fresh and has a smooth formula.

Gatineau Floracil Lotion

This does a pretty good job at removing make-up without stinging or irritation.

Kimia Rejuvenating Facial System

This felt nice to use. When I first used this I did not realise that I also had to put on my own moisturiser as well so I had a little dry skin appear. Once I did this it was fine. I had to use a lot more than is recommended with this kit. I used up the spray before the oil so that may be something to note for those thinking of buying it as a kit. That may be because of the amount I was using, but I actually think that I applied the oil more liberally.

Colbert M.D. Nourish Eye Cream

This has a very pasty scent to it. It's okay, but doesn't blow me away.

Vaseline Lip Therapy

I have spent loads on trying to find a descent lip balm and although I still suffer with very dry, chapped and peeling lips this has been the best product that I have used so far.

Body

Left to Right: Nivea Invisible Anti-Perspirant 48h, Link :), Tropic Body Smooth Refreshing Polish, Link :), Soap & Glory Girligo Spray-On Body Moisturising Mist, Link :), Juicy Couture Body Sorbet, Link :)

Nivea Invisible Anti-Perspirant 48h

On me this does not stop me perspiring for up to 48 hours. I really sound like a sweaty betty now, but I'm not that bad, ha ha. I haven't noticed any white patches on my clothes though, although I am always careful putting them on as I hate those dreaded white marks.

Tropic Body Smooth Refreshing Polish

I love the sherbet scent of this. This felt comfortable to use on my skin, but didn't feel like I had really exfoliated as the granules are quite fine. 

Soap & Glory Girligo Spray-On Body Moisturising Mist

This has a medium strength scent which I like. I think it's quite sexy. The spray bottle is okay, but it's hard to moisturise your whole body as the bottle gets slippy, making the pump hard to use as you apply it. Also it is quite a milky, runny cream so you need to bear that in mind when spraying it on. Please excuse the missing lid in the photo as I lost it.

Juicy Couture Body Sorbet

This is such a sexy scent. I got this a few years ago in a set with the perfume that I still have and the shower gel which I have used up already. I would say this scent is my most favourite perfume scent so far. I used this whenever I applied the perfume. I always have compliments when wearing this range. I LOVE IT!!

Left to Right: Superdrug Shower Gel Strawberry And Raspberry, Link :), Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream, Link :), I Love ... Strawberries & Milkshake Bubble Bath & Shower Creme, Link :)

Superdrug Shower Gel Strawberry And Raspberry

This is a gorgeous, sweet and girly scent. So fruity.

Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream

I WAS SENT THIS PRODUCT FOR REVIEW PURPOSES! This has such a fresh and clean scent and is very creamy too.

I Love ... Strawberries & Milkshake Bubble Bath & Shower Creme

This does not have as strong a scent as the Superdrug Shower Gel Strawberry And Raspberry, but they are in the same family of scents. Lovely.

Hand, Nail & Body

Left to Right: Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream, Link :), Di Palomo Orange Blossom With Wild Honey & Olive Hand & Body Lotion, Link :), Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Hand & Body Lotion, Link :)

Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream

This has an autumnal, warm smell.

Di Palomo Orange Blossom With Wild Honey & Olive Hand & Body Lotion

I WAS SENT THIS PRODUCT FOR REVIEW PURPOSES! This scent is what I would call a day to night smell. I love the packaging of this.

Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Hand & Body Lotion

I WAS SENT THIS PRODUCT FOR REVIEW PURPOSES! This has a very fresh and pure scent.

All of these creams are lovely. They sink in straight away and all have lovely scents. My first impressions and opinions have not changed of these products. Please see my post on that here :)

Perfume

Left to Right: DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom, Link :), Plum By Mary Greenwell, Link :), Agent Provocateur L'Agent, Link :), Christian Lacroix NUIT Pour Femme EDP, Link :)

DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom

This has a rose type scent. I would say it's a definite day smell. It's quite romantic and pretty. It's quite subtle, yet noticeable.

Plum By Mary Greenwell

It's an okay scent, but nothing special.

Agent Provocateur L'Agent

This is quite nice, better than most samples at least. I did receive a compliment when wearing this.

Christian Lacroix NUIT Pour Femme EDP

This is another okay scent.

The products that I would purchase in the future are: 

• Simple Kind To Skin Pore Minimising Toning Cleanser
• Vaseline Lip Therapy
• Nivea Invisible Anti-Perspirant 48h
• Juicy Couture Body Sorbet
• Superdrug Shower Gel Strawberry And Raspberry
• Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Moisturising Bath & Shower Cream
• I Love ... Strawberries & Milkshake Bubble Bath & Shower Creme
• Di Palomo Wild Fig & Grape Enriching Hand & Nail Cream
• Di Palomo Orange Blossom With Wild Honey & Olive Hand & Body Lotion
• Di Palomo White Grape With Aloe Hand & Body Lotion

What products have you been loving and loathing in October? 

Love to you all