February JolieBox

Hello Sweetie Pies. I hope you have all been having a fab weekend. Damn I can't wait for summer to come along. Sunshine is goooooooooooooood!! Today I have a post for you with my first impressions of my February JolieBox. This box 'Nice and Natural from top to toe ...'

Although the products arrived in their usual beauty box inside the box was also this pouch containing the products. It's a nice touch and handy to keep things in.

Left To Right: Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain in Forever Pink, Link :), Lavera Basis Sensitive Organic Hand Cream, Link :), Macadamia Deep Repair Masque, Link :)

Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain in Forever Pink

The Information:

An all-natural, multi-purpose stain that adjusts its colour to your mood and temperature. A long lasting colour for lips and cheeks. A non-drying product that flatters your skin's undertone. Olive butter, avocado butter and wild rose wax soothe and soften lips. Rose flower wax and beeswax nourish and moisturise.

Application To Lips:

Place the tip of the product directly onto the lips and apply the desired amount of the product.

Application To Cheeks:

Apply product directly to cheek and blend with a blending brush or foundation brush.

Tip:

Apply product to one cheek at a time and blend immediatly.

Swatched Onto Hand

Swatched Onto Lips

I hope you can tell from the swatch on my hand that the centre is a light pink, but around the edges it has a light purple outline. I wondered if this would look odd on the lips so I tried it. The purple does not really show up in this photo. On my lips it came across a soft, very natural pink with a very slight purple undertone. It gradually went a slightly more vibrant pink, but nothing shocking. Do not go by the colour of this stain as it looks very coral. It is actually a very nice lip balm. I haven't tried it on my cheeks yet as I wasn't wearing any make-up when I took this photo.

Lavera Basis Sensitive Organic Hand Cream ~ £3.75 From Amazon

The Information:

An organic hand cream with shea butter and almond extracts.

This is not a thick formula. It has quite a different scent to most hand creams, but I like it. I think it's due to the almond extracts. It's a bit sweet like marzipan.

Macadamia Deep Repair Masque ~ £25.94 for 250ml

The Information:

This ultra-conditioning hair masque will rebuild damaged hair for improved shine and elasticity.

Application:

Apply a generous amount to the length and ends of your hair when wet and comb through. Allow up to 7 minutes of penetration before rinsing.

I am really confused as on the information card that came with this month's JolieBox it says full size, but this is obviously just sample size?

 Left To Right: Kimia Rejuvenating Facial System, Link :), Taaj Himalaya Micellar Water, Link :)

Kimia Rejuvenating Facial System ~ £74.00 for 30/100ml

The Information:

Kimia Exquisite All Natural Face Oil is based on a unique selection of the purest and most potent natural oils, sourced from around the world and carefully blended in a process developed through advanced research. While some of these ingredients combine to stimulate rejuvenation of the skin cells, others have cleansing, refining and nourishing properties. The Kimia oil-based serum is the dynamic element of the system that stimulates this active and continuous cell renewal.

These effects are activated and enhanced by Kimia Hydra-activator, a hydra-based formula that creates a synergistic effect when applied with the oil, increasing the absorption of the oil into the skin and accelerating the removal of dead cells, and leaving your skin velvety smooth with a non-greasy feel and look.

The Kimia Hydra-activator contains refined extracts of Lady’s Mantle. This special plant produces its own drops of moisture – so-called celestial water – and was renowned in ancient times for its magical powers. For centuries it was used in alchemy, a process believed to turn any compound into pure gold – the Kimia Glow. 

Application:

Kimia Exquisite Rejuvenating Face System is quickly absorbed into your skin, leaving a perfect base for applying makeup and any other products. To guarantee optimal effect and the magic 'Kimia Glow', the Kimia Exquisite Rejuvenating Face System should be used twice daily, first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

 

Step 1

After cleansing and toning your skin, take six or more drops of Kimia Exquisite All Natural Face Oil and gently pat onto the whole of your face, gently massaging the entire area in upward and outward movements.

 

Step 2

Spray six pumps of Kimia Hydra-activator into your hand and apply to the whole of your face, ensuring full coverage. Gently massage upwards and outwards until absorbed.

The amounts of oil and activator used may be increased or decreased depending on your personal skin type. You can also choose to increase the dosage and the frequency of use for an extra boost and that unique Kimia Glow. You should always apply one spray of the Activator to one drop of oil.

I was a little disappointed to receive this product purely because I already tried this when I reveived this in my September GlossyBox. Please see that post here. My thoughts on this system are in my October Empties post here. Because I have already tried this product I would rather have tried the RMK Cleansing Oil that some people received. 

Taaj Himalaya Micellar Water ~ £9.66 for 500ml on Amazon

The Information:

An antioxidant and tonic make-up remover that will revitalise and purify skin.

This smells very clean and herbally. I am on the lookout for a decent make-up remover so I am looking forward to trying this.

So now onto my overall thoughts. There is nothing that I don't like the look of in this box, but I am a little gutted that I have a repeated product. Although it's from another beauty box that I am subscribed to it may be something for companies that supply beauty boxes to note. Just a quick check on my blog and it may have been noticed that I have already reviewed this so it would have been better to send me the alternative product. Also putting full size next to the macadamia product information on the inserted card is a bit misleading as the sachet is obviously not full size. I was not overwhelmed by this month's box, but I do like the lip/cheek stain and I am looking forward to trying the make-up remover.

Here is a link to the JolieBox website for those wanting more information, Link :)

So what products did you receive in your JolieBox this month? Did you like them?

Love to you all

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

September GlossyBox

Well hello cherubs. I hope you are having a good Friday? Yesterday I received my September GlossyBox so I wanted to share the contents with you. The card inside says these are '5 Future Classics'.

First up are these two sachets. They are Dead Sea Spa Magik Salt Brushing. Voted the 'Best Exfoliator' by You Magazine. This body scrub has ingredients such as dead sea salts, vitamin E and coconut oil. It is said to have a citrus aroma. GlossyBox have not updated their website yet with all the product information for the September GlossyBox, but I found these sachets on Amazon for £1.80 each Link :)

I will use them, but I am not overwhelmed by these sachets. Maybe they will wow me?

Secondly I received this product. This is the HD Brows Eye & Brow Palette. These are four matte shades that can be used for eyebrows, as eye shadows or as eyeliner. It claims to last for 24 hours. I'm not sure how much this retails for, but here is a link to their website Link :)

This compact is meant for someone who is a brunette. I think these shades would go with many hair colours though. I love that it is so compact (no joke), with a handy mirror inside and four very usable everyday shades. I always wondered about the hype around HD brows so I am very happy to have this. 

Third up is the Kimia Exquisite Rejuvenating Facial System. The information is that this is a 100% natural triple action formula that absorbs quickly healing, protecting and hydrating your skin. Suitable for all skin types. This comes with instructions on how to apply.

I have wanted to try a facial oil, but not really noticed any around so this will be interesting to try, although it is quite a small sample so I'm not sure how thoroughly I can test it. This system retails on Kimia's website at £69 for 30/100ml. That is just too pricey for me.

The fourth item is the Neal & Wolf Harmony Intensive Care Treatment. Created to repair damaged hair, using a combination of intensive conditioners that deliver an instant transformation leaving hair shiny, healthy and manageable.

I like the look of the packaging with this product. It appears very spa like. I don't believe that any product will provide an instant transformation, but it may well be a nice hair treatment? This retails on the Neal & Wolf website at £12.95 for 200ml Link :)

The last product of this month's GlossyBox is the Plum by Mary Greenwell Eau de Parfum. Mary Greenwell is a world-renowned celebrity makeup artist. 

I had a sniff of this and I am not enthralled by it. I really couldn't put my finger on the scent. I will take this to work as I do with all my wee perfume samples and try it out though. This retails on House Of Fraser's website at £60 for 50ml and £90 for 100ml. Please see the link here where it is described as floral and fruity. I would not buy this perfume.

So to summarise I am really happy with my HD Brows compact and yes I did want to try a facial oil, but the sample is very small. If it had of been a slightly larger sample I may have actually been able to see if I like it as I imagine I would only get one or two uses from it.

What products did you receive in your GlossyBox this month? Were you happy with them?

Love to you all