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

NOTD: Seche Nail Lacquer Signature

Hi once again tonight Beauty Addicts. I just wanted to pop on this wee post to share my thoughts with you in this NOTD.

I applied one coat of my Alessandro Pro White as a base, followed by one coat of this Seche Nail Lacquer in the shade Signature. This gorgeous red shade came in my December GlossyBox, Link. I finished off the manicure with one coat of my Nails Inc. Kensington Caviar Top Coat. The Seche shade says that only one coat is needed for this polish so that's all I applied and yes it gives good coverage and dries pretty fast, but my nails started chipping the very next morning. I am hoping that this would work better with the Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, but I don't have any at the moment. The colour, coverage and drying time are a thumbs up for me, but the staying power puts the thumbs back down. Click the link above for more information on this nail lacquer in my GlossyBox post.


I apologise for the not so great photo as this was taken on my I-Phone due to the darkness when I get home from work.


Did you receive a Seche Nail Lacquer in your GlossyBox? If so, what are your thoughts on it? Let me know in the comments below.




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December 2012 Bejewelled Christmas GlossyBox: Festive Celebrations

Hi again Beauty Addicts. I came home yesterday after a busy day of Xmas shopping to discover my poor Xmas GlossyBox soaked outside in the rain. It withstood what the weather had to offer however and so all is good. This month's box is named 'Festive Celebrations'. The contents are products that may appeal as gifts to give to others or even for yourself. GlossyBox have collaborated with Kryolan to create a limited edition bonus! GlossyBox are also giving away Christmas treats this month in an online advent calendar, Link which is a lovely idea. So here is the box ......

This box came with a fold out leaflet rather than the usual information card

So many stars


Now onto the exciting bit .......

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Sleek MakeUp True Colour Lipstick (Coral Reef 772), £4.99 for 3.5g 

Get high impact lips with this vitamin E enriched lipstick in a selection of matte and sheen finishes. Select from 20 fashion forward shades to match your mood, from neon brights to barely there nudes.

Apply straight from the lipstick bullet on to prepped lips or use a lip brush to apply.

As you can see this is a true coral shade. A bit pink, a bit orange. It's a bold shade that still looks pretty. I think this will really make blue and green eyes pop. This feels so creamy and smooth on swatching. I can't wait to try it out. The lipstick casing has an almost rubber texture which I like.

Seche Nail Lacquer (Signature), £9.95 for 14ml

The high-intensity colour makes application onto the nail even easier with one stroke leaving a strong pigmented and long lasting colour.

Start with applying a base coat, such as Seche Base. Apply a single coat of Seche Nail Lacquer to the nail. Finish with a top coat, for best results use Seche Vite.

This is a stunning classic red shade. I am all for one coat nail polish so bring it on. If it's fast drying too then all the better.

Milk_Shake Conditioning Whipped Cream, £14.79 for 200ml

With a gorgeous fragrance of sweet milk, this leave in conditioning foam contains milk, wheat germ and casein proteins to strengthen the hair whilst detangling agents add smoothness, comb-ability and shine.

Shake well and hold the can upside down to dispense. Apply by massaging Conditioning Whipped Cream on clean, towel dried hair and proceed with the desired styling.

While I like the concept behind this I'm not sure that I like the sweet milk scent so I may pass this on to someone else.

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Lemon By Mary Greenwell Eau De Parfum, £90 for 100ml, £60 for 50ml or £30 Purse Spray

Mary Greenwell is one of the worlds most sort after and influential make up artists. This is the second fragrance following the very popular PLUM by Mary Greenwell.

Dream or imagine vast fields of lemon trees, heavy with the zesty fruit, vivid colours of the young green leaf and vibrant yellow. LEMON is sparkling freshness. An intense burst of fabulousness, unique, vivid and born to be cool. 

Unlike most citrus fragrances the fresh citrus notes are specially designed to last on the skin. Fresh Citrus Floral with a soft Chypre dry down which gives the fragrance elegance and richness. 

LEMON’s fragrance notes are, on the top Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Bergamot and Bitter Orange. The heart is filled with Narcissus Absolute, Clary Sage, Hyacinth. 

Simply spray LEMON onto wrists, décolleté, and pulse points.

I remember not being overwhelmed by the scent of the Plum fragrance when I received it in the September 2011 GlossyBox and I have to say yet again I don't love this fragrance. I think it smells like something a much older person would wear. It's has a very powdery aroma that is very floral, but I don't really notice the citrus in it which is suprising seeing as it is named Lemon. I have to say it's just not for me.

Sebamed Anti-Dry Day Defence Cream, £9.99 for 50ml 

Sebamed Anti-Dry Day Defence Cream supports and protects the natural barrier function of the skin’s acid mantle. With the pH value of 5.5 of healthy skin. Concentrated rapeseed phtosteroles calm sensitive dry skin to relieve tension and irritation. The rich lipids of avocado oil and its high content of vitamin A+E provide dry skin intensive care. The optimal active ingredient combination replenishes and balances moisture content. This product also calms flare-ups. It has effective defence against additional detrimental impacts. It restores equilibrium for improved elasticity and provides preceptibily smoother and suppler skin. The Vitamin E neutralizes free-radicals. This cream rapidly absorbs into the skin.

After very mild cleansing apply this cream on dry skin to the face, neck and decollete. Massage gently with circling movements for rapid and thorough absorption.

This feels like a nice and easily absorbed cream when I applied it to my hand and as I have very dry skin I am really looking forward to trying this.

GlossyBox Blusher (Glossy Rosewood), Bonus Limited Edition Product

A colour intensive powder blush, velvety feeling with long-lasting colour that flatters all skin tones.

This photo really does not do this blush justice. Kryolan have created an amazing smooth feeling blush that is just so pretty. The shade is a soft pink that is very buidable. This would take you from day to night as extra layers can be added for night time glam. I think this will suit all ages as it's quite a universal shade. It has an English rose feel to it which is why I think it will look fab on lighter skin tones. A lovely GlossyBox bonus :)


So that's all of the products. I am very pleased with this box. There are other products I would have preferred to the Milk_Shake Conditioning Whipped Cream and the Lemon By Mary Greenwell Eau De Parfum, but the other products make up for those.


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


Which products did you receive in this month's GlossyBox and are you pleased with them so far? Let me know in the comments below.




Love to you all