Love Me Beauty November.

So, what does Love Me Beauty have to offer this month in the November Edition*?

I chose Edition 1 which included: 

Absolution Le Soin Purifiant (Skin Renewing Mask) full size 50ml £24 

Jelly Pong Pong 2-in-1 Bronze Shadow Liner RRP £10.50

Mitchell and Peach Shower Wash full size 250ml £20

Models Own Nail Polish in Hot Pink RRP £5

Art Deco Hydra Lip Booster in Translucent Rosewood RRP £11.50 

So, what's the verdict?

I feel it is a little bit of a mixed bag this month. Whilst the two star products for me are the Absolution Mask & the Mitchell and Peach Shower Wash, I could take or leave the rest of the menu. Again, I'll stress it's not a case of being disappointed as the beauty of Love Me Beauty is you pick what you want to be sent, BUT I just can't get too excited about it. Similarly to my last post about LMB I'm going to have to have a minor gripe about product/brand repetition as It's happened again in the box. The magic of sample boxes is to try new things and to broaden your beauty horizons, but it just doesn't seem to be happening here. 

I'm still a great believer in the Love Me Beauty boxes, and really look forward to seeing what they have to offer. The best it yet to come!

xx

November Glossybox 2013.

Opening this November Glossybox*, It's clear things have been given a bit of a Glossy makeover. Complete with a sleek postcard product guide and a Glossy magazine full of ideas and interesting snippets of beauty info, the polished finish of the box is a very welcome change.

So, what was hidden inside this months box? 

Vichy Idealia Life Serum: Full Size £29.50 for 30ml

Emite Make Up Micronized Eyeshadow in Dams: Full size £16.80

Yves Rocher France Hand Cream: £1.95 for 75ml

Elegant Touch Rapid Dry for Nails: £3 for 125ml 

B. Long Lasting Nail Polish in Moleskin: £4.99 for 8ml 

What's the verdict? 

Overall this box gets a thumbs up. I was immediately pleased to see Yves Rocher in my box as I'm an existing fan of the brand. The hand cream itself smells like a chocolate dream so what's not to love?! 

I was also really excited to try the Vichy Idealia Life Serum as anything vaguely French is always a winner in the skincare stakes. The fact it's in adorable reusable packaging is always a bonus. 

The surprising product of the month is the Elegant Touch Rapid Dry Spray. I gave a tentative whirl after painting my nails with the B. Lasting Nail Polish (a lovely griege polish that was opaque and glossy in two thin coats...FYI) and was really surprised to see it was a winner. I wouldn't quite agree with 60 seconds to touch dry, but 2 minutes later I could pretty much do what I wanted without fear of smudging. For £3 it's a great bargain find. The Emite Eyeshadow isn't much to write home about, it's a great black eyeshadow but isn't going to blow my world apart.

What did you get in this month's box? 

Laura x

Love Me Beauty Box.

Firstly, a quick word on Love Me Beauty. BeauteCo Box have undergone a stealthy rebrand and now appear as 'Love Me Beauty'. Luckily all that has changed is the name, the ethos and quality still remain the same. 

Septembers chosen menu included: 

Matriskin Collegen Serum 

Murad Osmolyte Tonic 

Nip + Fab Dry Leg Fix

Anatomicals Eye Gel

Essentual Care Lip Silk 

I'm most impressed with my menu, I'd actually forgotten what I'd chosen so it was a surprise when I opened it up! This really is a skincare junkies paradise. The Murad Tonic is a gorgeous refreshing spritz that will slip seemlessly into my routine. I've been having a make up free day today and I've been sporadically spritzing myself all day. 

I'm also trés excited to try this Matriskin Collage Serum. I adore any sort of french skincare and the collagen aspect is just a bonus. The medicinal packaging is just the cherry on top. 

I'm also pleasantly surprised by the Anatomicals Eye Gel. Despite the gimmicky packaging, it's a lovely cooling eye gel that worked really well when I slapped it on this morning. Hopeful of great things from this. 

Finally, the Nip + Fab Dry Leg Fix isn't something I'll be rushing to use up but I'll certainly give it a whirl. Ditto with the Essential Care Lip Silk, I have a lip balm in every area code yo. 

Have you tried Love Me Beauty yet? 

xx

July 2013 Glossybox: Seaside Splash.

Summer, Summer, Summertimeee. Could this bright aqua, coral reefed beauty have arrived at a more appropriate time? I think not my friends. Enter Glossybox's July offering. 

Pour me a Pina Colada and get me to the beach, you've put me in the mood Glossybox! 

Adorable packaging aside, what's nestled beneath the coral tissue? 

This month: 

Alterna Haircare Bamboo Style Boho Waves Tousled Texture Mist 

Sleek Make Up Pout Paint in Pin Up & Cloud 9

Ciaté Paint Pot in Mistress

Coola Organic Mineral Face SPF 20 Rose Essence Tint

Anatomicals Spray Misty For Me Facial Spritz

I'll be completely Honest Abe here. Last month I thought the box less than impressive, but this month they've completely redeemed themselves. The Ciaté polish is a complete winner. The bright red hue is a particular favourite of mine. To continue with the red theme, the Sleek Pout Paints are an absolute hoot to play with, despite the colours being a bit out there, mixing them to a complete Barbie pink was really fun. I'd love to look into different shades as the pigmentation and staying power is amazing. I popped the Anatomicals Facial Mist straight into my handbag as it's been hot as hell trying to run around at work this week. The refreshing scent is also divine. Boho waves aren't my usual bag, but the Alterna Texture Mist gives good waves. Just spritz and scrunch. Done. Finally the Coola Sunscreen Tint is a real little gem, a proper little suncreen with a tint is something i'd consider buying full size for holiday times. 

This month's offering is hot to trot. Bravo! 

Available HERE. 

xx

*provided for consideration

BeauteCo Box.

It's the time of the month when Glossybox once again rules supreme, but before I start to dissect the Glossiest of Boxes, I'm going to throw another offering into the mix. 

BeauteCo Box is a sample box with a twist. Instead of being completely surprised with what pops through your door on a monthly basis you can choose from three possible 'menus' so you get the box that you fancy. 

Inside my box I went for this combo: 

Neal & Wolf Elevate Volume Lotion (full size) 

Neal & Wolf Harmony Intense Repair Treatment (full size) 

Pukka Radiance Serum (10ml Sample) 

Art Deco Kajal Liner (full size)

Art Deco Shadow Base (full size) 

At £10 + £2.95 delivery (like for like with GB) this particular box certainly delivers on value. If you tot this lot up it definitely exceeds the pennies you fork out. 

I'm particularly interested in giving the Art Deco shadow base a whirl and a serum always pleases me. 

So, to round it up. Pros & Cons. 

Pros. 

Choice: If you like a choice, this could be for you. It cuts out the uncertainty of receiving products that just aren't for you and you'll get a box full of goodies that will be enjoyed. 

Lack of box: Some may see this as a con, but with GB's coming out of my ears, I quite like the fact that your box is the postal packaging. It's always an Eco Friendly bonus too!

Cons. 

Choice: This is actually my main gripe with BeauteCo Box. I actually quite like being surprised. It's fun to try new things and be introduced to completely new brands without knowing what you'll get. Yes, you do get complete howlers occasionally but more often that not you strike gold. This reason alone means that it doesn't set my world alight. 

Product range: In my box this month the majority of the brands have already done the Beauty Box circuit numerous times. It doesn't fill me with much hope that this really is a new, interesting BB service that is bringing much to the table. It's a perfect choice if you don't like surprises. But what can I say, I'm a surprises kinda girl! 

BeauteCo Box is available here. 

xx

*provided for consideration.