August Glossybox Review ♥

Hi beaut's!

So its that time again... Glossybox time!!! This month Glossybox have gone global on us and have filled our boxes with beauty discoveries from around the world. My box this month actually contains five full size products which I'm super happy about, as much as I loved last months french themed box it was a little lacklustre for me with the majority of the box being little samples, so the fact this months box contains all full sized products pleases me a lot. Anywhoo lets see what I received inside my August Glossybox...

MeMeMe Lipglide in Playful Peach | Full Size | £6.95

Firstly this month we have the MeMeMe Lipglide in Playful Peach, which is a creamy matte pencil that I think would double up well as a blush too. I would say it's more on the coral side rather than peach but I still think it would suit most and is perfect to wear during this final part of the Summer.

Manna Kadar Lash Primer | Full Size | £14.55

I cant tell you how much I love eye lash primers so I was super happy to see Manna Kadar's offering in my box! Manna Kadar's lash primer is designed to be used under your mascara to nourish and condition the lashes and to create lots more volume than your normal mascara would achieve when used on its own. If you haven't tried an eye lash primer before girls knows your chance to see just how much I love them he he.

Emite Artist Colour Powder Blush | Full Size | £20.59

The Emite Powder Blush was actually voted for by us glossies back in May when Glossybox gave us a choice between a blush or brush and as you see the blush won. I must admit for me personally I'll be using this blush as a bronzer because the shade '108' is far too warm and dark for me to use as a blush, although it’ll probably be a more flattering blush shade on darker skin tones. From what I can tell so far the formula seems really lovely and it has such a soft, buttery texture so I'm looking forward to bronzing myself with this little beauty.

Naobay Calming Face Toner | Full Size | £10.65

We had a Naobay facial scrub in one of our Glossy boxes a while back and I used the entire tube up because I loved it so much so I was happy to see something else from the brand to try. This time around we have the Calming Face Toner, this citrus scented liquid toner claims to remove traces of makeup while also cleansing, it also calms and hydrates the skin thanks to the chamomile and gotu kola extracts and is 99.13% natural which is pretty amazing right! I cant wait to give this a go later.

SASS Purifying Cleanser | Full Size | £7.00

Finally we have the SASS Intimate Purifying Cleanser, this little beauty isn't for your face so please don't think it's the kind of cleanser that will remove you makeup because it wont, its actually an intimate cleanser which basically means its a body wash but for your fairy/foof/intimate parts he he. It works as a probiotic to balance the skins PH levels and soothes the skin, it's safe to say it's a good little product for your fairy!

 What did you think of this month's box beaut's?? I'd love to know.

May Glossybox Review ♥

Hey beaut's!

So its that time again... Glossybox time!!! This month Glossybox have been getting into the Summer mood and have bought us a 'Summer's Calling' themed box with the promise of three full size products and two samples. I must admit I wasn't blown away by this months contents, but next months box is going to be festival and summer inspired apparently so I'm definitely going to stay subscribed so see what Junes box holds. 

 Anywhoo lets see what I received inside my May Glossybox...

MeMeMe Enchanted Eyes Dual Ended Eye Wand in Midnight Storm | Full Size | £6.95

Blue eyeliner is a key trend for Spring 2015 so this dual ended eyeshadow stick is all you need to achieve that look. One end of the eyeshadow stick is a deep metallic blue shade and the other is a metallic turquoise shade, both of which do contain some minute glitter sparkles but nothing too over the top. The texture and consistency of the eyeshadow stick is lovely,  its very light and creamy which can be blended without much difficulty at all. The only downside for me with this is that the shade is very wearable for me because I'm stuck in my neutral ways and would of loved it to have been gold or bronze, never the less I'll still give a go somehow as the formula seems gorgeous!

Collection Field Day Lipstick in Pink Rose | Full Size | £2.99

Collection recently launched their new Field Day range and I've been dying to try something from that range so I'm super happy to have one of the lipsticks to try. I received the shade 'Pink Rose' which is a gorgeous pastel pink shade with a matte finish, it's the perfect colour for daytime wear during Spring and I cant wait to start using it.

Etre Belle Aloe Vera Ultra Moisturising Gel | Full Size | £15.93

The Etre Belle Aloe Vera Ultra Moisturising Gel seems perfect for using in the summer months or whilst your away on holiday as it not only soothes the skin but cools and hydrates too. It has a watery gel consistency that's very easy to work with, all you have to do is apply a sufficient amount to face and neck in upwards motions and voila... You'll have soothed skin before you know it.

Zerreau Towel Off Shampoo Foam | Sample | £7.95  for Full Size

Now this sounds interesting and claims to be the next generation of dry shampoo, ohhhhh! The Zerreau Towel Off Shampoo is in foam form not a spray like usual dry shampoo's, to use all you have to do it pump out a generous amount of the foam onto your hand and then massage it in directly on your scalp to lift the dirt and grease, immediately remove the foam with a towel by using a towel drying motion. I have used the foam once so far and did like the results, it smelt lovely just like sweet apples and left my hair shiny and refreshed with no stickiness so I'm looking forward to working with this more. 

SASS Intimate Perfect Skin Concentrate | Sample | £12.00 for Full Size

The SASS Intimate Perfect Skin Concentrate is a skin treatment to use post-shave or post-wax to soothe the skin and reduce hair regrowth. It contains salicylic acid and fruit enzymes which delicately exfoliate to ensure ingrown hairs are a thing of the past. I love the sound of this product and cant wait to give it a go, anything to help prep my legs for exposure in the warmer months is good to me!

 What did you think of this month's box beaut's?? I'd love to know.

January Glossybox Review ♥

Hey beaut's!

So its that time again... Glossybox time!!! This month Glossybox have decided to go with a “Fresh Start” and “Fresh Faced” themed box which coincides with the typical January ethos. I really do like this months selection and I love the fact that all five items are full size, I just love it when that happens he he.

 Anywhoo lets see what I received inside my January Glossybox...

MeMeMe Eye Line Pencil in Clay | Full Size | £4.00

MeMeMe are a brand we see alot of in Glossybox and being a fan of the brand it makes me very happy! This month I have their Eye Line Pencil in Clay to try, its a gorgeous deep brown shade that's perfect for everyday wear on the waterline, it still gives that sultry effect without being as harsh as black. I have tried this pencil out once already and I love it, the formula is just so soft and creamy making it alot more versatile to use around the eye area.

Nicka K New York Colorluxe Powder Blush | Full Size | £8.95

Nicka K New York is a brand I'm new to but very happy to try, this loose powder blush is packed in a faux metal pot with a dainty mirror attached to the lid and comes complete with a soft, powder puff applicator for easy application, however the pot does unscrew easily if you aren't a lover of the powder puff attached. The shade I received was Romantic, which applies to the cheeks beautifully to reveal a soft Coral shade and best of all it contains no shimmer hurray!!! This blush actually reminds me very much of the Seventeen Cheek Stamps available in Boots but I think Nicka K New York's offering is alot better!

Jelly Pong Pong All Over Glow | Full Size | £10.00

Another brand we see often in Glossybox is Jelly Pong Pong, this time around Glossybox have thrown in an all over luminizer gel. The All Over Glow is a golden sheen highlighting shade which does look super pretty along the cheek bones and adds such a radiant glow to the skin if you mix a small amount with your foundation. I can actually see this product looking amazing during the summer months.

Naked Lips Organic Lip Balm Superfruits | Full Size | £5.00

I do love a good lip balm especially at this time of year when my lips are alot dryer than usual so this little beauty by Naked Lips has gone down well with me.  The balm itself is 100% natural and packed full of oils, it also smells incredible and tastes amazing, it really reminds me of those little sweets called Love Hearts mmmm, this balm is going straight in my handbag that's for sure he he.

Kueshi Natural & Pleasant Cosmetics Revitalizing Face Toner | Full Size | £10.70

I'm so excited to try this facial toner because I never ever use one so I cant wait to see if I notice positive results. Kueshi claim that their Natural & Pleasant Cosmetics Revitalizing Face Toner rebalances, soothes and moisturises the skin, all you have to do is apply it with a cotton pad to a cleansed face, I also love the fact the product is pink (I'm far to girlie aren't I) he he.

Hello Fresh £25.00 Gift Card

Lastly as a little extra Glossybox popped in a £25.00 voucher to spend on the Hello Fresh website. Hello Fresh is a unique service that delivers fresh, high quality ingredients to your door, along with chef created recipe cards that guide you along the way to making delicious meals. I cant wait to use my voucher and get cooking he he.

 What did you think of this month's box beaut's?? I'd love to know.

April Glossybox Review ♥

Hey beaut's!!!

So its that time again... Glossybox time!!! I loved my Glossybox last month, I thought the variety of the products was great and it was nice to see a mixture of high end and high street products too so I was looking forward to seeing if Glossybox had kept up the good work with this months box. This months box is called 'Sweet Treats' and is all about helping us make that beauty transition into Summer! Glossybox say that the beauty heroes inside this months box will become our handbag essentials for the warmer months ahead, ohhh!

So lets see what 'sweet treats' I received inside my April Glossybox...

Emite Make Up Lip Brush-L312 £17.00

So lets start this months run down with the Emite Lip Brush, I don't think I've ever received a makeup brush in a Glossybox before so this is a first for me however... we did see the Emite Eyelash Curlers last year and if you remember rightly mine turned up broken in my box and they never got replaced (sad face), that aside, I do really like this little lip brush. I must admit I rarely use a lip brush but that's because my lip brush I already own is rubbish. Emite's Lip Brush actually looks and feels lovely, I love the fact that it's an angled Lip Brush as it will be great for creating the perfect cupids bow shape to your top lip with those tricky to apply dark lipsticks.

MeMeMe Cosmetics Beat the Blues-Pearl Pink £5.50

Ohh the Benefit High Beam dupe... I have to say MeMeMe have got it spot on with this, it really is pretty, and I honestly cant tell the difference between MeMeMe's offering and the higher end option from Benefit. I have put this in my makeup bag already and will be using it everyday from now on to highlight with, it's so perfect for spring/summer and you can even mix it with your foundation for that ultimate luminous, dewy glow. Also Glossybox have added a nice little touch by giving us a 20% off MeMeMe code on our product description card, woohoo!

TRESemmé Instant Refresh Cleansing Dry Shampoo 100ml

I was so happy to see this in my box as I've heard lots of good things about TRESemmé's dry shampoo so I'm looking forward to giving it a whirl. The dry shampoo itself claims to absorb excess oil, instantly revives your hair whilst also adding a touch of volume...ohh I love abit of volume he he. I've given the dry shampoo a spritz already just to see what it smells like and it's lovely, just like freshly washed hair. This isn't the full size though, it's what I'd call handbag size he he, so its great for on the go too.

He-Shi Professional Tanning Face & Body Gel £7.95

With summer on it's way soon (we hope) I do think this He-Shi Tanning Gel is a nice little addition to my box, even more so if your boyfriend/partner likes to be bronzed as well as this self tanner is for him and her. I must admit I am a little bit afraid of self tanners and always stick to my trusty Cocoa Brown Tan as I know where I stand with that, but I have heard good things about He-Shi so I'm definitely going to give this bad boy a go. Also just like the added bonus of the discount on MeMeMe, Glossybox have added a 25% off discount code on any He-Shi purchases on our product description card, ohhh I love a good ole discount!

MONU Spa Warming Ginger Massage & Body Oil 30ml 

Uhh the only thing I don't like about this months box is this body oil from MONU. Don't get me wrong, I love MONU as a brand and every skincare product I've ever used from them I love but body oil's really aren't my thing, however... I do like the fact that you can add a couple of drops of this oil into your bath to relax your body whilst moisturising your skin at the same time, so I think I'll be using my little sample up that way instead.

Overall I'm really happy with this months box, just like last month theres a variety of high end and high street which I like and we have some full size products in there as well which is always a bonus, even the samples are good sizes apart from the body oil which I'm not hugely fussed about, as like I said before, I'm not a huge fan. I'm excited for next months box already, even ,ore so now that I've read in the Glossy Magazine that the May box features a very exciting collaboration, ooohhh???

What did you think of this month's box beaut's?? I'd love to know.

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Glossybox June 2013 | Review

After coming home from work on Saturday to see my Glossy box had been delivered i was super excited but..... if I'm being totally honest my excitement was short lived as I'm not that impressed with this months box atall. There's only 2 things in this months that I'm excited to try and know i will use hhhmmm, anyway on to what was inside.

Figs & Rouge Coco Rose Lip Balm Rrp £5.00

I'm super happy i got this as not only do i love Figs & Rouge as a brand but i love the fact that their products are 100% Natural. I adore the packaging, not only is it super cute but its really convenient too as i hate putting my fingers into those tinned lip balms so this is definitely the hygienic option. The lip balm itself is lovely and moisturising and provides you with a light tint to the lips, it also smells lush.

Helen E Cosmetics Shimmering Eye Powder In Shade 26 Rrp £5.00

I wasn't really jumping for joy when i saw this as i don't really like Helen E products, i don't  find the quality to be that good and the packaging is awful too. The eye shimmer itself is quite pigmented but i don't see how this fits into the 'Summer' theme that Glossy box have gone for this month, its a very dark slightly duo chromed blue/dark grey which isn't my cup of tea I'm afraid.

Nux Huile Prodigieuse OR Rrp £34.00

Another product that I'm not that crazy about, I've never really got into the whole dry oil craze as i really do hate how they feel on my skin. I did pop a small amount of this multi purpose oil on the back of my hand just to see what it was like, it added a slight golden glow to my skin but wasn't shimmery or glittery what so ever, even though it appears to look very shimmery in the bottle. It's probably great for someone who enjoys oils but sadly i don't.

Mememe Long Lasting Nail Gloss In 67 Graceful Rrp £5.00

The colour of this really lets it down for me unfortunately, its a real nude pinkish colour which would be OK for french manicures but i have very small short nails so i could never have a french manicure on my natural nails. I think if the colour would of been a spring/summer shade it would have been perfect.

Monu Hydrating Moisturiser Rrp £29.95

Finally something i actually like ha ha. This moisturiser is lovely and also has the added bonus of SPF 15 which i thought was good. I found it sat really nicely under my foundation and didn't slip at all, it also smells really fresh which i love. I also thought the sample size of 30ml was really generous considering the full size is 50ml so that's a little Brucie bonus.

On a whole i think this months box was pretty pants when you compare it to previous boxes, I'm hoping this is just a blip and Glossy box will be back on form next month.

What did you think to this months box girlie's???

Love Hayley xXxXx