GLOSSYBOX (october)

 

The items in the box;

1) Anatomicals body scrub

2) Dermalogica night kit

3) Skinetica anti-blemish solution

4) Yves Rocher France lipstick

1) ANATOMICALS - DON'T JUST CLEAN IT WOMAN, SCRUB IT BODY SCRUB
   - A pink grapefruit body scrub that buffs with a bravura sense of charm and wit.
   - Smells yummy, I wouldn't necessarily say it smells of grapefruit though. It has large bits of grain that would be great as a scrub. I think I would also love to try out other Anatomicals products and receiving this has definitely spurred me on to doing so. (£3.49-200ml)

2) DERMALOGICA - 3 STEP DAY AND NIGHT KIT
   - Cleanse, tone and moisturise with the Day/Night 3-step mini kit.
   - Not really sure why I've received this product in this months Glossybox, when in June's box there was also a 3 Step Day and Night kit. Very disappointed with Glossybox for doing this and I know other people are too. (£12-kit)  (Review of Junes Glossybox)

3 SKINETICA - ANTI-BLEMISH
   - A unique solution for clearing skin blemishes, showing results in 2-3 days. Kind to skin with no side effects.
   - It has that strong alcohol smell that I think could disturb some peoples skin causing dryness and redness. I would use this by targeting problematic areas as opposed to generally applying the solution all over my face like the bottle says to. (£6.99-100ml)

4) YVES ROCHER FRANCE - MOISTURISING CREAM LIPSTICK - FRAMBOISE
   - Perfect coverage from the first application: a smooth, supple luminous film covering the lips.
   - Love the packaging of this lipstick, and the smell reminds me of the old Lancôme lipsticks. The shade I received is 'Framboise' a raspberry colour. It glide on really well and doesn't try out my lips. (£14.50-3.7g)

NO 5TH SAMPLE PRODUCT?!?!?

This box for me was a real disappointment. Receiving ANOTHER Dermalogica 3 Step Day And Night Kit was just unfair and outrageous. I decided to contact Glossybox and they said that the kit was actually meant for people who hadn't yet received it previously in the June Glossybox. They apologised and kindly offered to send me two replacement products which were a StriVectin face and neck cream (which is actually for older skin, so not appropriate for me) and an Eyeko eyeliner and I received both the next day.

Also, some people received 5 products in their box when I only received 4. I saw a tweet from Glossybox claiming that the Dermalogica Kit was worth 2 products when firstly in Junes box had 5 products and secondly why have they given out the kit within 5 months of each other. I've read some other blog reviews and the ones that received 5 products seem to really like them and I wish I had received those products. Beauty Swot's Blog review

When receiving a Glossybox, just remember it can be temperamental. Some boxes are great, some are alright and some are terrible.

• The website http://www.glossybox.co.uk
• £10.00 (+p&p)

TOPSHOP - Accost Pin Stud Boots Review

When I first saw these shoes, I instantly fell in love. They were exactly what I'd been looking for; a black heeled boot with studs.
The first few days were great, they looked really good with jeans and dresses as well as being comfortable to walk in and could be dressed up and down. The only problem I had at this point was that driving was slightly uncomfortable, as the front of the boot around the ankle dug into my foot/lower leg but nothing I couldn't deal with.
After only wearing them a handful of times, a couple of the studs fell out and I was so disappointed because it was so noticeable. I decided to take them back and get them replaced for a new pair, Topshop were very helpful and just simply switched them for a new pair and told me they were faulty.
After only wearing the second pair for a day, another couple of studs fell out. I couldn't believe it!! For £90.00 I just didn't expect the studs to fall out so easily. I decided to just get my money back and look somewhere else.

• £90.00
• Topshop Website
• I do want to make the point that maybe I was just extremely unlucky and got two faulty pairs. But I thought it was important to blog about it incase it happens to someone else.

The Setting Brush by Real Techniques

This brush is part of the 'perfect finish' selection.

The setting brush is very similar in shape to the Contour brush, just about half the size. You can use the setting brush to apply highlighter, concealers and fine powder (e.g. under the eyes) as well as applying many other makeup products. It really is a multi-task brush and unlike any brush I've had before.

When using this brush, I did find that a light hand was needed, as it picks up a lot of product.
Currently I have been using it to apply highlighter to my cheekbones, which I find it the perfect shape and size for the job.

• Link to my main post about the brushes Real Techniques makeup brushes
• Links to previous posts on Real Techniques brushes - Expert Face Brush, Powder Brush, Stippling Brush & Blush Brush, Core Collection

The Expert Face Brush By Real Techniques

This brush is part of the 'Flawless Base'.
It can be used to apply cream and liquid foundations. Instead of being round like the buffing brush, it's slightly flatter (but not as flat as a standard foundation brush) denser and firmer.

This brush leaves no streaks on the face unlike a lot of foundation brushes and sweeps the foundation evenly. I also find that it does well at getting into the smaller places, such as around the eyes and nose as it has no straight edges on the brush. It also has a stand which is useful for storage, although I know a lot of people aren't too happy with this as it takes up too much space in a makeup brush pot.

So far I have been loving this brush just as much as the buffing brush. I think there is little difference between the two and as far as I'm concerned it gives the same results. So if you wanted to purchase the buffing brush but don't want to buy the whole Core Collections, then the expert face brush is perfect.

• It costs £8.99
• Real Techniques website
• My Main post about Real Techniques makeup brushes
• Links to my other posts on Real Techniques brushes Core Collection, Powder Brush, Stippling Brush & Blush Brush

GLOSSYBOX (September)

 

The items in the box;

1. Lady Gaga perfume

2. Rodial serum + facial

3. Balance Me eye cream

4. Vichy day cream

5. Maghrabian hair oil

1) LADY GAGA - FAME FRAGRANCE
   - 'An opulent, crushed floral fragrance that's black like the soul of fame but transparent once airborne'
   - I had heard about this perfume, along with mixed review about it. It's definitely not what I expected. Its a lovely girly foral scent with a twist. (£25 - 30ml, £32 - 50ml, £61 - 100ml)

2) RODIAL - GLAMOXY SNAKE SERUM AND 5 MINUTE FACIAL
   - 'Glamoxy Snake Serum is a revolutionary product with instantly visible results, helping to reduce the appearances of frown lines and wrinkles. 5 Minute Facial is a triple action resurfacing gommage clay mask.'
   - Such small samples and I'm not sure how i'll benefit from testing out these products, especially as their for wrinkles. (Snake Serum £29 - 10x 1ml) (5Minute Facial £10.95 - 10x 1ml)

3) BALANCE ME - WONDER EYE CREAM
   - 'A triple-action designed to soothe tired eyes, smooth away dark shadows and reduce the appearance of fine lines.'
   - A light cream that smells of citrus fruits. I've tried it out and its lovely to apply, soaking quickly into the skin. I'm really excited about this eye cream, as I haven't had much success with them.(£20 - 15ml)

4) VICHY IDEALIA DAY CARE CREAM
   - 'A soothing and illuminating day cream that smoothens skin's texture and improves complexion radiance.'
   - This pink cream has a slightly thicker consistency than the eye cream above. Although I'm not sure if there is anything special about this cream.(£25 - 50ml)

5) MAGHRABIAN HAIR OIL
    - Nutrition, hydration, conditioning, softness, shine and long-term vitality. Hair absorbs the oil quickly, instantly improving its appearance.'
    - I always love receiving and trying out new hair oils, Although I think I will always stick to my MoroccanOil. (£24 - 100ml, £13 - 50ml)

• You can subscribe for a Glossybox at http://www.glossybox.co.uk (£10.00 a month + p&p)

MoroccanOil Travel Kit

This travel kit is really useful when going away. Not just for the weight limit some of us struggle to meet, but also because you have everything you need when your away! All four products come in a white wash bag, which on it's own is really useful and good quality. The products that come inside are a shampoo, conditioner, hair mask and the original MoroccanOil. I went away this summer and decided to try out this kit and tell you what I thought of it.

MOROCCANOIL TREATMENT

As you may know from my previous post (see here), I love the original MoroccanOil. It smells amazing, and makes my hair extremely soft. You get 25ml which is a great size and enough product to last a holiday. This kit also comes with a tiny 10ml sample (not sure why when they already give you a larger one).

MOISTURE REPAIR SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

Both products are extremely moisturising and smell amazing. Only downside is the conditioner didn't last me the whole of my holiday which was a shame.

INTENSE HYDRATING MASK

I didn't use this that often away, because I was already using the MoroccanOil and thought it would be a bit much to constantly use both. But when I did use it, it left my hair feeling so soft afterwards. I just left in in my hair for a few minutes and then washed it out. Lovely results.


- As an end note, I really enjoyed using this kit and found it extremely useful when away. There have been times in the past when I've forgotten to pack some shampoo or hair oil, but by having this kit there's one less think I have to remember to bring. Each product is fantastic and leave my hair silky and hydrated which is exactly what my hair needs, especially in the hot weather of summer.

• Costs £33.85
• Their main website www.moroccanoil.com
• Where to purchase - Feel Unique, Bath And Unwind

Burt's Bees Radiance Eye Cream Review

I am not sure where to start with this product. Whether to start with its extortionate price of £19.99 or it's terrible performance and packaging. But I will start off by saying I am very disappointed.

I have used this eye cream for quite a while, hoping to see even a little bit of a difference to my eyes. Quite frankly I felt it pointless applying it, firstly it is a chore to put on due to the smell and texture of the cream. Secondly, in the mornings I found putting make-up on top of the cream (even after I had let it soak in) didn't feel right and felt slightly uncomfortable.

The smell of this eye cream is terrible, I'm not even sure how to describe it. To me, it smells like gone off cream. This is not what I want to be smelling in the morning or at night.  The cream itself is thick and white that feels sticky and stiff when I apply it to my eyes. The packaging, I just do not understand. Compared to all other Burt's Bees products that have lovely bright interesting packaging, this eye cream is really bare. Of course as you can see the box is decorated, but the actual tub of eye cream is plain and boring. Not what I expected when I bought it, however I think they have slightly changed the packaging now.

This product is such a shame because I really like Burt's Bees products (specifically their face wash, body scrub, lip balm's and foot cream)

• Link to their website Burt's Bees
• Link to Burt's Bees products on Feel Unique