Dark Romance GlossyBox

Hi there my loves and yay for Friday :) Today I have my latest GlossyBox products to show you. This box is titled Dark Romance as with Halloween and the winter months creeping up on us it's time to delve into the dark side.

MeMeMe Cherub's Blush Cheek & Lip Tint, £5.50 for 12ml

A tint to add a flirty flush to the cheeks and/or lips. 

For cheek application smile and place a small amount of the liquid on the apple of your cheeks then quickly and gently blend in an upwards motion, following your cheekbone. You can also apply to the lips with the small applicator brush to add a flush of colour that will last all day.

There is a slight scent to this product which I can't quite make out, but I don't find it offensive. The shade is a little more pink in tone than it looks in the bottle, but it definitely has that flushed glow.

Katy Perry Killer Queen Fragrance, £29.50 for 50ml ~ Available at Boots, Superdrug, The Perfume Shop & The Fragrance Shop

Inspired by a Queen’s scepter, the distinct jewel-shaped bottle portrays sexy sophistication and lawless luxury. The bottle is enhanced with a rich gold crown cap showcasing a custom crest capturing Katy Perry’s playful essence – regal cats, a music clef, and a dagger.

Top Notes: Wild Berry, Dark Plum, Bergamot.

Middle Notes: Red Velvet Flower, Natural Jasmine Sambac, Rainbow Plumeria. 

Base Notes: Cashmeran, Natural Patchouli Heart, Liquid Praline. 

"When I was creating Killer Queen, I was really inspired by the idea of a strong, confident woman in power and that is exactly what I hoped to put into this fragrance, something that brings out the power inside of you"

Katy Perry

Ooh yeah I like this perfume. It's warm, strong, sensual and powerful all at the same time. It's a very empowering fragrance that I will enjoy wearing for sure so thank you Katy Perry. This definitely has Katy's stamp on it.

Monu Illuminating Primer SPF 15, £24.95 for 50ml

Formulated with light reflective and soft focus technology to brighten the complexion and add instant sheen and radiance. Used alone, gives skin a smooth flawless finish. Provides an excellent base for make-up. Paraben free formulation.

After cleansing and toning apply to the face and neck using gentle upward movements every morning.

This feels like a really silky cream on my hand that blends into the skin easily. It has a slight glow, but I am not sure how much if at all this will show through make-up. It has a very faint creamy scent.

Premae Multi-Vit Smoothie Serum, £22.50 for 50ml

This lightweight shine-control serum is silky yet mattifying. This blended formula offers a comforting barrier cream to soothe redness, and smooth the uneven texture, perfect for applying makeup on top. 

Top Tip: Squirt 2 pumps onto the back of your hand, followed by your desired liquid foundation and mix together with a foundation brush to create a hypoallergenic, natural BB Cream!

I would say this feels like a cream with a slight gel consistency. It has the same lemongrass scent that I did not care for in the Premae Harmony Balm. I will however still try it out, especially as I am intrigued about how it claims to be able to turn foundations into BB Creams by mixing them together. On the information card it advises to apply this before moisturising, but the GlossyBox website says after moisturising so I guess it can be used as serum and/or as a make-up primer?

Eva Cosmetics Mystic Diamond Argan Oil, £22.70 for 100ml

Argan oil and diamond powder. 

Benefits: 

Gives sublime shine and volume, adds unique nutrition and prevents frizzy hair.

Pour a small amount into your hand, spread it evenly through wet hair, dry your hair and apply another small amount if it’s needed.

I am not sure if I am meant to pull to top off or pierce the lid on this product so if anyone knows help a girl out :)

In addition to the products there is the edition of the October GlossyBox magazine which I enjoyed on my lunch break the other day.

So far the stand out product for me has been the Katy Perry fragrance. I will be adding this to my Xmas list for sure.

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

Which products did you receive in your GlossyBox this month? Are you impressed so far? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

Premae Harmony Balm

Hi guys it's good to know you are here. Today I have a face product to talk about in a mini review for you that I received in my May GlossyBox.

This is the Premae Harmony Moisturising Creme Balm. It is said to offer 15 hours of moisture and leave the skin with a dewy feeling. It's purpose is to be used as a 2 in 1 product as it provides moisture to the skin as well as a primed base for you to apply your make-up once it has been absorbed. The lemongrass oil is there to soothe breakouts and reduce excess oil in the skin. This product is meant for combination skin. 

I do not have a lot of trouble with breakouts and oily skin so I can not comment on if it works well for these skin issues. I found the lemongrass scent a little off putting to be honest. The cream itself felt nice on the skin and was a smooth texture. 

You can pick up this product for £27.50 for 30ml.

I wouldn't buy this product for myself because of the scent and I don't think I would benefit from it as it's meant for combination not dry skin.

Have you tried this product? If yes, how did it work for you and what is your skin type? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

 

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