Mixed Product Reviews #1

Hi Lovelies. I have been having a little think and rather than showing you all of my 'Empties' I am just going to show you the products that I haven't reviewed before otherwise I feel like I am boring you by showing you the same products again and again. So here are my reviews :)

Left To Right:

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, Various prices in link

This product I received as part of a gift set from my boyfriend. It came with a muslin cloth that I intend to keep and re-use. The muslin cloth is washable. I have the pump bottle, but you can buy this in a tube form. The way to use this product is to massage one or two pumps over the face and neck. Then warm the muslin cloth in warm water, squeeze the excess water out and gently wipe over the face and neck. Repeat as necessary and follow with your usual skincare routine. This is said to 'swiftly remove all traces of face and eye make up, even stubborn mascara'. Now I would say this pretty much does that for me, but for some reason mascara is something really hard for me to remove no matter what I use. I do enjoy this product though and would certainly recommend it. The cream itself combined with the muslin cloth smooth over the skin nicely. When I first used this I was a bit scared as I thought the cloth might be too abrasive for my skin, but I use it every day which is something I would never do with the usual facial exfoliators as my skin just can't take it. My skin does feel very refreshed and clean using this product so if you are on the lookout for a great cleanser/make-up remover check this out.

Rodial Glamoxy Snake Serum, £127.00 for 25ml

I received this product in my September GlossyBox. This felt like a nice serum to use, but I did not notice the 'freeze-like effect' that this product claims. I really didn't want to look like I had had a surgical procedure so I was quite relieved, but I think this product does not justify the price at all.

Yon-Ka Pamplemousse Protective and Vitalizing Cream Normal to Oily Skin, $38.75 for 1.7oz

I received this product in my June JolieBox. This is meant for normal to oily skin whereas mine is dry, but it did work fine. It has quite a zesty scent to it.

Pure Revitalising Daily Moisturiser, £1.00 for 200ml

I have used this for a while. It's cheap and cheerful and does a good enough job for £1.00. I have used this as a body moisturiser also when I ran out. It has a nice creamy scent.

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Sure Women Long Lasting Protection Clear Aqua Crystal 48 Hour Active Anti-Perspirant, £1.29 for 150ml

I bought this at my local Tesco garage when I ran out of anti-perspirant, but it's actually quite nice. I would have preferred the can to have more feminine colours, but the scent of this product is feminine. I can not comment on the 48 Hour claim as I wash before 48 hours is up, ha ha.

Pink Disposable Razor, 99p for loads at 99p Stores

I bought this razor as part of a pack of about 30 which I thought for 99p I should give a try. Let me tell you that this was just awful. I am always up for a bargain, but this thing was beyond useless. I went over and over and over my legs with this thing. I felt like I was wasting my time and I pretty much was. This barely removed any hairs. It's pink, but that's all I like about it.

Blue Disposable Razor, Price unknown

I picked these up almost straight after trying the pink razor above. I got this blue razor as part of a pack of about 4-6 razors from the Co-Op. I think these were about £7.00 for the pack. There were no razors that looked like women's in there so I think this is meant for a man, but it actually works really well. The head pivots slightly to manoeuvre around the contours of your body easily. Are men's razors better perhaps?

Macleans Ice Whitening Gel Toothpaste, £2.13 for 100ml

This was a refreshing toothpaste, but I didn't notice the whitening effects and I hate screw tops.

Hello Kitty Bubble Gum Mouthwash, 90p for 237ml

I love this product. My Mum bought this for me and I just love using it. It does taste like bubble gum, it's pink, it's Hello Kitty, it makes me feel like a child. WIN, WIN, WIN :) I picked up another bottle yesterday. This is sugar and alcohol free.

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Soap & Glory Clean On Me Creamy Moisture Shower Gel, £5.50 for 500ml

In the link above it's shown as a clarifying rather than moisture shower gel. It looks like the same product, but please let me know if you know different. I received this as part of a gift set for Xmas. I really like pump design. It's especially handy in the shower. It has that classic soap and glory creamy scent. You can find this in various links on Ebay in travel sizes too.

Roger & Gallet Fleur d'Osmanthus Foaming Shower Honey, £9.99 for 250ml

This was given to me for free when I attended the Roger & Gallet Blogger Evening. This is a very fresh and comforting scent. It feels lovely on the skin. I did get through this really quickly though, but I do apply wash products quite liberally.

Roger & Gallet Bois D'Orange Refreshing Fragrant Bath & Shower Gel, $23.00 for 8.4oz or £10.80 for 250ml

This was given to me for free at the same event mentioned above. This is really nice and citrusy. It feels nice on the skin, but again I seemed to get through it very quickly. I tried this in both the shower and bath.

Champneys Moisture Miracle Skin Comforting Bath Milk, £8.00 for 300ml

The bottle looks different in the link above, but I believe it to be the same product. This was given to me by a friend. This has that really baby soft, creamy feel and scent to it. Just lovely.

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Guess Seductive Body Cream, £14.30 for 200ml or £20.80 with a 30ml EDT

I bought this for myself ages ago along with the EDT that I am still using. I purchased my gift set from asos in the January sales. I love this scent. It's sexy and seductive without being in your face. It was a nice cream too.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter Body Lotion, £10.00 for 500ml or 16.2oz or $20.00

This I received as part of the same gift set that the shower gel mentioned above was in last Xmas. I have used the body butter version of this and they both have that adorable, classic Soap & Glory scent. I prefer the lotion as it I find it much nicer to use this pump design rather than digging my finger nails into a tub of product. The only bad thing is when it neared the end I had to use the pump to scoop it out as the pump wasn't picking up the product.

Pure Fiji Exotic Bath and Body Oil, £24.50 for 236ml or $19.95

I received this product in my April JolieBox. I'm not a massive fan of oils on the body usually, but I do love a good back massage and so I would get my fella to use this on me for that purpose (minds out of the gutter people)! I adore the scent of this and I think my fella does too. It is a holiday in a bottle.

Roger & Gallet Bois D'Orange Moisturizing Refreshing Fragrant Body Lotion, £11.50 for 200ml or $24.90

I received this product for free at the Roger & Gallet Blogger Evening. This was a lovely cream to use and has the same scent as the Bath & Shower Gel mentioned above. I can't believe how quickly I used up these Roger & Gallet products.

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Morrisons Approx 200 Cotton Buds, Price unknown

I'm sorry I can't remember how much these were, but they were really cheap. I'm always a bit wary of using cheap cotton buds in my ears in case the bud comes off. It has happened to me once and it freaked me out. These however were fine for that purpose and for make-up touch ups.

Primark Beauty Nail Polish Remover Wipes (25 Pads), £1.00 for 3 tubs I think?

I received these for Xmas and I think they came in a pack of three tubs. They do a pretty good job of removing the average nail polish, but they don't do so well with glitter. I'm not much of a fan of how oily they are. The pads are quite thin though and easy to fold which is good for cleaning up the edges after painting on my manicure.

Barry M Nail Paint 244 Holograms, £2.75 for 10ml

I have had this nail paint for a long, long time and alas I went to use it the other day and it's all dried up :( I love the multi-coloured hexograms in this product. They are perfect to add sparkle to any nail colour.



So that's the lot. I hope you prefer me showing you only products you haven't seen on my blog before in my monthly reviews. As you can see there are still plenty of products to show you.



What have you loved and loathed of late? Let me know in the comments below.




Love to you all

June 2012 JolieBox: 1st Birthday Limited Edition Box!

Well Ello my Hunnies. Boy have I missed you and missed blogging too. I hope you are all well and looking forward to the weekend. Today is Friday the 13th, but I hope that you all have a wonderful not awful day. In today's post I want to show you the products I received in my June 2012 JolieBox. This box is limited edition to celebrate JolieBox's 1st birthday.

I love this fun and pretty anniversary box. I think it definitely represents the brand well. In this edition of JOLIEMAG contents include the hottest beauty products in France right now, a step-by-step guide to applying a red lip, favourite JolieBox products and much more.

Inside the top and bottom lids of the box.

Just how cute are the little birds helping her paint her nails and apply her make-up.

Left To Right:

Elysambre Natural Lipstick (217201 Glossy Red Brown), £9.03 for the next 11 days, usually £11.29 for 3.5g

I do like this shade of lipstick. It is a berry red shade with a brown undertone. It looks very matte in the tube, but when I swatched it on my hand it felt quite smooth so I think I might like it as I can find matte lipsticks quite drying on my already very dry lips. This matte lipstick contains pearl and gloss which is what I think will hopefully help in keeping my lips moisturised. This has a small pop off lid. The lipstick itself has the typical lipstick scent, but it's not at all unpleasant. This is smaller than most of my lipsticks, but on my information card it states this is full size.

Institut Esthederm UV inCellium Spray, £42.50 for 150ml

This is a spray bottle as titled above. This has a soft, subtle scent like suncream as essentially that's what it is. You can also use this 7 days prior to sun exposure to protect your skin. Good if it works in preparation for a holiday I guess, but it's way expensive. I know it's meant to help prolong the length of your natural tan, but I would not pay this price. I could have done with this last week when I got very sun burnt though. Ironic really, ha ha.

L'Occitane Angelica Hydration Cream, £29.00 for 50ml

This is meant to be ideal for dry to normal skin and as mine is so dry hopefully this will work well for me. This feels very smooth and has a very natural, subtle scent. Almost like cucumber. This is a new product.

Yon-Ka Pamplemousse Protective and Vitalizing Cream Normal to Oily Skin, Price unknown

I'm sorry I can't tell you the price of this product as it doesn't say on my information card or on the Yon-Ka & JolieBox websites. This cream feels nice and has quite a zesty scent. This is not for my skin type, but I didn't fill in my beauty profile as I have had a lot of trouble with payment of my JolieBox's which I will explain later on in this post. I would have liked to try the cream meant for dry skin as a preference. The tube of this cream I have is 50ml which I'm not sure if is full size? I am not sure why I would be sent two face creams in the same box?

JolieBox Nail File, Free

This is a cute little extra that I will use. There are also a few discount codes in this box which is great. 

Now onto the reason I will no longer be purchasing JolieBox's. Every month for the past few month's there has been some sort of problem with paying for my boxes. With my June box JolieBox could not rectify the problem. I received a new bank card a while ago, but once that had been updated on my details that payment went through, but for my June box this was not the case. I updated my GlossyBox bank card details and those boxes have been coming through fine so I have no idea what's going on. I don't really want to open a new bank card simply to pay for my JolieBox's and so this will be my last box. JolieBox very kindly sent me this June box for free due to the inconvenience of having this issue each month and I really appreciate it. I have really enjoyed this year with JolieBox and I hope they have another successful year. Happy 1st Birthday JolieBox! I will miss you :(

For more information on JoileBox please check out this Link.

Which products did you receive in you anniversary box? Are you happy with them? Have you had any payment issues?

Love to you all

January 2012 Empties

Hello you sweet people. It's the weekend, yay! I get a bit excited when the sun is out if you can't tell :) I am so sorry it's later than I wanted it to be, but here is my post on the products I used up in January and my thoughts on them.

Face

Left To Right: No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator, Link :), Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer, Link :), No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum, Link :), Yon-Ka Vital Defense, Link :), Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturiser SPF 6, Link :), Lierac Creme Mesolift Anti-Aging Radiance, Link :)

No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator ~ £8.00 for 75ml

The Information:

No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator contains a special blend of different sized exfoliating particles, this light and gentle facial exfoliator deeply clenses, helps promote cell renewal and refines pores, leaving skin soft, smooth, energised and glowing with health. No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator contains natural fruit acids to brighten skin, plus conditioning pro-vitamin B5.

Application:

 

Once or twice a week, gently massage a small amount into cleansed, damp skin, avoiding the delicate eye area. Wash away thoroughly with warm water. Avoid direct contact with eyes. If product gets into the eyes rinse well with water immediately.

 

I have been using this product twice a week. The granules exfoliate my skin without feeling harsh. My skin is very dry and sensitive, especially on my face so I do not use facial exfoliators more than two or three times a week. There isn't much of a scent to it it's very mild. I use mine while I'm in the shower as I find I'm more likely to use it. This is available at Boots Pharmacy and boots.com

 

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer ~ £5.00 for 30ml

 

The Information:

This heavenly floral-scented, non-drying toner refreshes, soothes and brightens your skin. Gentle and alcohol-free, it also adds a fine layer of moisture.

Application:

Moisten a cotton wool pad and sweep over face and neck every morning and night after cleansing with Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser or using one of their special treatment masks. Whether your skin is dehydrated, oily, dull or congested, the nourishing and brightening botanicals will help to leave your skin feeling soft and looking fresh for longer. It also primes your skin perfectly for your choice of Liz Earle Moisturiser. Alternatively spritz over face and body to revitalise at any time. The fine mist can even be used over make-up.

Ingredients:

Naturally active ingredients include organic aloe vera to revitalise and soften and calendula, chamomile, cucumber and natural source vitamin E to soothe and refresh the skin.

Aqua (water), Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, Glycerin, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, Calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract, Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) extract, Humulus lupulus (hops) extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum (fragrance), Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyaminopropyl biguanide.

I received this as part of a gift that my boyfriend bought for me. Please find that post here. Now I'm not sure if this does magical things to my skin, but it certainly feels refreshing to use. This 30ml bottle has lasted for a while so it's pretty good value. This product comes in various sizes and you can choose the option of a bottle that you pour or a spray bottle like mine. I think it's great that they give you this option. I first cleanse, remove make-up if I have been wearing any and sometimes exfoliate. I then spritz this over my face rather than applying it with a cotton wool pad as suggested. That's just the way I have been doing it as a preference. It feels quite wet as I apply it liberally, but my skin soaks it up very quickly. I then follow with neck tightening spray, face serum and face moisturiser. This product is available from lizearle.com, Liz Earle stores, John Lewis Stores, QVC, Fenwick Bond Street and boutique stockists.

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum ~ £21.00 for 30ml

The Information:

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum 30ml is proven to restore skin’s structure and appearance. Independently proven to restore the skin’s structure, visibly improving deep lines and wrinkles by up to 50% with regular use. The first product proven to restore the skin's structure with prolonged use. So effective that other people can see a significant visible improvement in your deep lines and wrinkles. Immediately improving skin’s radiance after the first application, this rich, velvety, No7 Intense anti-ageing serum glides onto the skin. After 4 weeks, the appearance of lines and wrinkles is reduced by up to 50%. Skin structure is weakened in older and sun damaged skin, encouraging loss of elasticity and causing wrinkles. After 6 months of use, the skin is shown to rebuild and over time elasticity is improved and deep wrinkles are visibly reduced.

• Hypo-allergenic
• Dermalogically tested 

The No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum is now available as an outstanding value 6 Tube Bundle, saving £9 compared with purchasing from the No7 3 for 2 mix and match promotion.

Application:

Use No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum 30ml as part of your daily No7 Protect & Perfect skincare regime.

Step One - After cleansing and toning morning and night, smooth No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Serum into your face and neck with your fingertips.

Step Two - Once you have applied your No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Serum follow with your No7 Protect & Perfect Eye Cream and No7 Protect & Perfect Day or Night Cream.

The last time I reviewed this product was in my September Empties post here. Now I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting older or if my skin has just changed, but this product is not taking care of my fine lines and wrinkles like it used to.  I would still recommend this product for someone with just one or two lines forming. I am tempted to try Nanoblur Optical Skin Cream, Link :), but I haven't read many reviews on it yet. Have you tried it. What did you think? 

Yon-Ka Vital Defense

All information is in this link here as I received this product in my 1st JolieBox in December.

This was a nice cream, but that's all I have to say about it really. I'm not sure of it's price I'm afraid.

Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturiser SPF 6

I received this product in my November Boudoir Prive box. Please see that post with all the information here. 

Again this was a nice enough moisturiser. 

Lierac Creme Mesolift Anti-Aging Radiance

I received this product in my January Feelunique Beauty Box. Please see that post with all the information here . 

I love the scent and appearance of this product. The packaging is nice and brightening too. It is a nice moisturiser, but a bit expensive.

Body

Left To Right: Mama Mio O.Mega Body Buff, Link :), Deadsea Spa Magik Bath Salts, Link :), Cussons Imperial Leather Little Treat Pampering Cherry Blossom & Vanilla Bean Shower Cream, Superdrug Body Spray (Seduction), Link :)

Mama Mio O.Mega Body Buff ~ £23.00 for 200ml

I received this product in my June GlossyBox. Please see that post here for all the information. 

I used this product mainly on my body, but a couple of times on my face. It's a nice enough exfoliator and not too harsh for the face so it's good that you can use it as a duo product. I found the bottle hard to squeeze the product out of though so I ended up unscrewing the lid and smacking it out instead. It's nice, but even if they changed the bottle to a squeezy tube I still wouldn't buy it as it's too expensive. It does smell good though.

Deadsea Spa Magik Bath Salts ~ £5.89 for 1000g

I received this product in my November GlossyBox. Please find all the information in that post here.

I am not usually a fan of bath salts, but these made my bath water feel smooth on my skin. There was no gritty layer on the bottom of the bath. I prefer foaming bubbles in my bath as it adds to the relaxation and I feel a bit bare without them. If they could change the packaging to a tub that would be great.

Cussons Imperial Leather Little Treat Pampering Cherry Blossom & Vanilla Bean Shower Cream ~ 99p for 250ml

The Information:

Mild enough for the whole family, dermatologically tested, 100% soap free and skin friendly PH.

Cherry Blossom - A light and alluring fragrance, a Chinese symbol of female beauty

Vanilla Bean - Warm, comforting and relaxing

I picked this up in the 99p Stores and I love it. I can't find it on their website now so I'm not sure if it's still available. It smells amazing. It has that real baby scent to it. I love, love, love it <3

Superdrug Body Spray (Seduction) ~ 69p for 35ml

The Information:

A sultry body spray with a touch of musk to spritz generously over your skin. Let the sensual tones ravish your senses. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Application:

Shake well, hold 15-20cm from body and spray.

I purchased this product in my Superdrug Haul in August. Please see that post here. This scent really is seductive. I think this product is great value, but I hope it is not just reduced to the travel size now as mine is a 75ml can.

Left To Right: The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Hand & Body Lotion, Link :), Hello Kitty Strawberry Body Butter, Next Just Pink Shimmer Body Lotion, Etro Fragrances (Vicolo Fiori, Heliotrope & Etra Etro), Link :)

The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Hand & Body Lotion ~ £8.00 for 250ml

The Information:

This lightweight but richly moisturising body lotion has a sweet cocoa scent.

• Moisturising
• Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Sweet cocoa scent

Application:

Massage into skin and allow to sink in before dressing.

Ingredients:

• Community Fair Trade cocoa butter
• Sunflower seed oil

Aqua (Water) (Solvent/Diluent), Theobroma cacao (Cocoa Butter) (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), Helianthus annuus (Sunflower Seed Oil) (Emollient), Ceteth-20 (Emulsifier), Octyl Palmitate (Emollient), Steareth-2 (Emulsifier), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Carbomer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Methylparaben (Preservative), Parfum (Fragrance), Propylparaben (Preservative), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzophenone-4 (Sunscreen), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), Amyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Hydroxycitronellal (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Benzoate (Solvent), Isoeugenol (Fragrance Ingredient), Cinnamyl Alcohol (Fragrance Ingredient), Farnesol (Fragrance Ingredient), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Eugenol (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Cinnamate (Fragrance Ingredient), CI 15985 (Colour), CI 19140 (Colour).

I received this product as a Secret Santa gift from work about 2/3 years ago. I never used to like the scent of cocoa butter, but I do quite like it now. I believe that most fake tans have a cocoa bean underlying scent to them and I don't mind this. Again I ended up unscrewing the lid on this when it got near the end as the bottle is quite stiff and it's hard to get the product out. 

Hello Kitty Strawberry Body Butter ~ £1.00 for 75g

My Mum picked this up for me when she also got the cherry scented one. Please see that post review here in my November Empties. This is from Poundland. I love the cute tin and the cream smells gorgeous. I do prefer body creams, lotions and butters that you don't scoop out as it gets under my nails and drives me mad, but it's Hello Kitty so I can't fault it really :)

Next Just Pink Shimmer Body Lotion

The Information:

A fresh floral fragrance containing mandarin, freesia and peach, resting on a heart of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and wild orchid. A lightly fragranced body lotion that will help leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and lightly shimmering.

Application:

Gently massage into the skin.

I received this product a few years ago from a friend as part of a gift set. I can not find it on the Next website. It does have a very soft and gentle scent to it. The shimmer is more of a sheen really. There are no chunky glitter particles in it.

Etro Fragrances (Vicolo Fiori, Heliotrope & Etra Etro) ~ Various Sizes/Prices in the link under the photo

I received these fragrances in my November GlossyBox. Please see that post here for my thoughts on these scents. These are available from House Of Fraser.

Make-Up

Left To Right: E.L.F. Studio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 (Porcelain), Link :), Bourjois Khol & Contour Ultrablack Eyeliner Pencil, Link :)

E.L.F. Studio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 (Porcelain) ~ £3.50 for 0.88floz

The Information:

This lightweight and hydrating formula is breathable and provides anti-aging sun protection with UVA/UVB SPF 20. Achieve even skin tone and naturally radiant skin with this moisturizing sheer tint of color. The smooth formula enhances your complexion with the nourishing key ingredients Aloe, Cucumber and Vitamins A, C & E.

Application:

To use just apply to clean skin in an upward and outward motion with a makeup sponge or foundation brush to achieve a flawless look.

Ingredients:

Tinted Moisuriser Spf 20 This lightweight and hydrating formula is breathable and provides anti-aging sun protection with UVA/UVB SPF 20. Achieve even skin tone and naturally radiant skin with this moisturizing sheer tint of color. The smooth formula enhances your complexion with the nourishing key ingredients Aloe, Cucumber and Vitamins A, C & E Directions To use just apply to clean skin in an upward and outward motion with a makeup sponge or foundation brush to achieve a flawless look. Net weight: 0.7oz (19.8g) ACTIVE: Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide. INACTIVE: Water, Mineral Oil, Cyclomethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Steareth-21 Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-2, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparabem, Tocopherol(VE), Retinyl Acetate(VA), Ascorbyl Palmitate(VC), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) .

Please see my full review on this product here.

Bourjois Khol & Contour Ultrablack Eyeliner Pencil

I have had this eyeliner for absolutely ages. I am not sure what I paid for it at the time. The information on the Bourjois website describes this as intense colour for up to 16 hours so I'm not sure if it's been updated?

Here is the information on the current eyeliner version of this product:

Enriched with pure pigments, this kohl allows for an intense result from the very first stroke and lasts up to 16 hours*

Its soft and blendable formula is ideal to apply both on the inner and outer rims of the eye. Hypoallergenic, with natural wax and vitamin E, it is gentle on the delicate eye contour area. Available in 7 shades. 

 

*Scientifically tested on 22 consumers - result obtained on 32% of panelists

This eyeliner does have a quite intensely black and creamy, smooth formula to it. I'm not sure if I have dropped it too many times, but I can not sharpen it anymore as the pencil keeps breaking every time I do.

Dental

Left To Right: Colgate Max White One, Link :), Macleans Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste

Colgate Max White One ~ £3.99 for 75ml

The Information:

Colgate Max White One Fresh toothpaste with White Accelerator micro-crystals safely removes stains and prevents tartar build-up to help you get one shade whiter teeth in one week.



Now I admit I did not take before and after pictures of my teeth so I can't say for sure, but I didn't notice any difference in the shade of my teeth. I didn't mind the taste and freshness of this one though as I don't like the Colgate toothpaste that is the plain white one. I don't like the taste and my mouth doesn't feel as fresh as it should after brushing. I got this for free when I went to BINTM LIve! last year. Please see that post here 

Macleans Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste

The Information:

Clinically proven to whiten teeth after 28 days of daily usage. Not suitable for children under the age of 7 years.

Application:

Brush twice daily for clean teeth, healthy gums and fresh breath.

This was good enough to use, but I didn't test it properly for whitening. I didn't notice any shade change.

 

Candles

Left To Right: Betty Crocker Candle (Apple Pie) & StarLytes Scented Candle (Candy Cane)

Betty Crocker Candle (Apple Pie) ~ 99p

I picked this up in the 99p Stores. This has such a warm, autumnal scent to it. I threw the packaging away before taking this photo.

StarLytes Scented Candle (Candy Cane) ~ 99p for 85g

I also picked this up in the 99p Stores. This really does smell like candy canes. These are both such great value and you could use the jars for storage or to put tea lights in when you have finished with these candles. 

I bought these candles and others before Xmas. Please see my original post here.

Products I would repurchase:

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer

Cussons Imperial Leather Little Treat Pampering Cherry Blossom & Vanilla Bean Shower Cream

Superdrug Body Spray (Seduction)

E.L.F. Studio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 (Porcelain)

Betty Crocker Candle (Apple Pie) 

StarLytes Scented Candle (Candy Cane)

So that's it for my January Empties. So sorry it's late. I will be posting about my February Empties soon :)

What have you used up lately? Did you love, loathe or just like the products?

Love to you all

 

1st JolieBox (December)/Xmas NOTD

Hi my loves. It's almost Xmas, whoop whoop! I am getting a bit excited now if you hadn't guessed. I have finally finished my Xmas shopping and will wrap the last presents up tomorrow with my other half. Have you finished shopping? Are you out on Xmas Eve? We don't have plans to go out. I think we might just have a wee tipple indoors. I received my first JolieBox this month (formerly Boudoir Prive) and I have to say I am impressed. So here is the box and it's contents.

The box is very chic, but still has the festive feel to it

Left To Right: O.P.I. Gold Shatter Nail Lacquer, Link :), Mitchell And Peach Shower Wash, Link :), New CID Cosmetics I-Gloss, Link :), Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust, Link :)

O.P.I. Gold Shatter Nail Lacquer ~ £10.50 for 15ml

The Information:

Inspired by Graffiti....Shatter now comes in gold!

Application:

Apply over any dry nail lacquer to create a stunning "shattered" effect.

For this NOTD I applied my usual Rimmel base coat. I then applied two coats of my Deborah Lippmann Razzle Dazzle Mini Nail Varnish that I received in my December GlossyBox. Please see that post here. I used the Stripped To Go Sachet that also came with my December GlossyBox to remove the polish that was already on my nails and I could only get the polish off four of my nails which is something to bear in mind if you are thinking of trying the Stripped To Go Sachets as I had to use my usual nail polish remover to remove the rest. I was wearing a glitter polish which is always harder to remove, but this sachet came with the Razzle Dazzle polish which is a glitter so it shouldn't have been a problem. It's a shame it didn't work on all 10 nails as it claims and it took quite a while to get it off four. It's a good concept, but a fail for me. Anyway Over the top of the Razzle Dazzle I applied one coat of the Gold Shatter. I think it's a nice and Xmassy NOTD. I am so happy to have received this full size O.P.I. polish. It has fantastic gold shimmer.

Mitchell And Peach Shower Wash ~ £20.00 for 250ml

The Information:

This invigorating shower wash, suitable for men and women, contains nourishing, natural English honey, Vitamin E and wheat proteins.

This smells okay. The bottle looks quite chic. I'm not sure about products that are for both men and women. I prefer my products to be distinctively different from men's products. I suppose it's handy if you share with a guy.

New CID Cosmetics I-Gloss ~ £16.00 

The Information:

Light up lip gloss with mirror for non-sticky, long-lasting and high-glam shine.

This is actually quite a nice thick, creamy, peachy/pink shade. This shade is called Baby Doll. The mirror and light are great for touch ups on a night out. It's a shame that the brush on my lip gloss is splayed out.

Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust ~ £ Various

The Information:

A multi-use shimmer powder in shade Rose Gold to apply to cheeks, eyes, lips, body and even hair.

This is a stunning colour. It's great that this is a multi functioning product. This is fantastically shimmery too.

Left To Right: Yon-Ka Vital Defense, Link :), Kusmi Detox Tea, Link :), JolieBox Concealer Brush

Yon-Ka Vital Defense

The Information:

Anti-aging prevention, antioxidant and anti-pollution cream to help the skin preserve it's youthfulness.

Application:

Apply in the morning to face and neck after cleansing and spraying on LOTION Yon-Ka. In the evening, for an optimally oxygenating action, apply PHYTO 58.

This feels very smooth and has a clean, fresh scent.

Now for the bonus products ........

Kusmi Detox Tea

The Information:

Blend of Maté, chinese Green Tea and lemon grass full flavored with lemon.

Tasting advice: delicious plain or sweetened.

The combination of Maté and green tea virtues -- diuretic and stimulating properties, richness in antioxidant -- makes Kusmi Detox the perfect companion for slimming and detoxifying diets. Known for its tonic properties, mate does not have the side effects generated by caffeine.

This smells like lemon drops. I am really looking forward to trying this. A detox after Xmas will probably be necessary so this is well timed.
 

JolieBox Concealer Brush

The Information:

Designed for blending concealer, the pointed tip provides precision for small imperfections whilst the flat side smoothes coverage across larger areas such as under the eye.

This brush is quite nice. It's a soft, yet quite dense brush. Great for concealing. 


Here is a link to the JolieBox/Boudoir Prive website if you want more information, Link :)

What products did you receive in your 1st JolieBox? Are you happy with them? Have you remained subscribed to Boudoir Prive since they changed to JolieBox? 

Love to you all