February 2014 Glossybox!

Oh.my.goody.gosh!

Best one yet!

First off the box is just fabulous! Obviously Valentines themed (boo!) with lots of different shades of red and pink lipstick kisses (which links in with their competition on the inside...). It was obvious that February's box would be Valentines/pretty pink and girly things themed and I was thoroughly impressed since many of the last boxes I have received were shockingly awful.

So I was greeted by six very different items and six items that I was rather excited to get! 

First off: CHOCOLATE, LINDT CHOCOLATE! Lindt is the best tasting chocolate on this planet and I've never had a bar of it only the little chocolate balls you get at Christmas and Easter and I thought it was a cute little touch ya know for all those single pringles out there who might want to indulge in a fair bit of chocolate on V-Day (e.g me) and at 79p its fairly cheap for a Lindt product. I may have to buy more as we got a code for 25% off our next purchase, ooooh!

Ciaté London Pain Pot in Red Hot Chilli - Full Size £9 for 13.5ml

"Do you want stunningly sophisticated looking nails? Look no further than a Ciate Paint Pot. These lovingly chosen and high performance formulas provide you with an effortless nail colour."

This was the product I got most excited about. I've always wanted to try one of these polishes, they've always had amazing reviews and the actual pot is so cute with the little black bow on the front. The colour is an orangey- red and is so pigmented. It says apply two coats and a "speed coat" to seal in the manicure but man this only really needs one coat and its a block red colour. I've worn it all weekend and haven't chipped them as of yet. I think now I am definitely going to invest in some more colours of these beauties!

Nougat London Sparkling Body Shimmer Full Size £14 for 250 ml.

"Add radiance to your skincare regime with Sparkling Body Shimmer. This body lotion with mallow extract, vitamin E and wheat-germ oil will leave your skin luxuriously perfumed with a hint of sparkle."

At first I thought this was more of a shower gel because of its consistency and colour/glitteryness but it is actually a really nice moisturiser. It sinks right into your skin and leaves it feeling smooth and glowing but I am not so keen on the glitter in it, it makes me feel like I'm back to being in the late 90's early 00's with roll on glitter as a child. 

Toni & Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe Stick It Up Gum Full Size £7.20 for 90ml

"Fed up of fly-aways? Toni & Guy's Stick It Up Gum holds and controls for a gravity defying, high shine finish."

I'm not really one for applying anything other than hairspray to style my hair. I always found that waxes and gums made my hair look wet and greasy or end up with sticky white bits in my hair which is not a nice look. The product isn't gloopy and applys well to my hair but I don't think I will use this product much so I shall pass it onto my brother!

Maybelline New York Master Kajal Liner One Size £5.99 for 13g

"Master the art of seductive eyes and inner line intensity in one easy stroke with Maybelline's Master Kajal cream-stick liner."

Second favourite product. I am obsessed with eye liner and go through it like a mad woman. Its like one big black crayon that doesn't need to be sharpened. Which is amazing because sharpening eyeliners is the absolute bane of my life because I always end up spilling the shavings all over my floor so it will be a nice welcome change.

Miners Cosmetics Cocktail Kiss in Manhattan One Size £2.99 for 12ml

"Be the flavour of the month with Cocktail Kiss! Inspired by the world's best cocktails, each shade has its own unique flavour so you can whip up the perfect pout."

This lip gloss is based on the Manhattan cocktail which is Vermouth, Whisky, bitters, maraschino cherry and orange peel. It smells and tastes really sweet and the main scent is of the cherry. The actual gloss is a mixture of a glittery light pink and red colour all swirled together but as with most lip glosses its very gloopy and I really don't like that feeling on my lips and I hate it when I get my hair all caught up in it. 

I'm glad that this months box offered a wide variety of products and with brands that I haven't heard of or tried before.

What did you think of this months box?

What was your favourite product? 

Glossybox January 2014

I always get a little bit giddy when I see a white Mini come tootling down the road because I also know there's going to be goodies waiting for me, and today was the January Glossybox!

I've been a Glossybox subscriber for over a year now and most of the time I have always been impressed but for the last couple of months I have felt a little bit let down by the products they have sent and it seems others, according to the Glossybox Facebook and Twitter pages, are in agreement to this. This month was a sort of so so month. Nothing to exciting but nothing too shite! 

So the theme of this months box is "back to basics". Its basically a box designed to give you a boost in the new year after all the food and boozing over the Christmas period. The box has had a slight redesign. The pink is more of a candy floss pink and is a lot more glossier. The lid is a lot bigger and does feel a lot sturdier. 

Glossybox opened up with the Glossy magazine and products list. The Glossy magazine concentrates on New Year cleansing with detox diets and recipes, all the new must-have beauty products and advice from the glossy beauty experts. 

Inside the box:

1. Yu-Be Moisturising Skin Cream (2x 3g samples) - "This multi-use cult moisturising cream from Japan revamps your skin, enriching it with vitamin E, vitamin B2, camphor and a uniquely high glycerine content. It's an essential for all skin care regimes."

I've never actually heard of this brand before and the glossy mag contains a page with a brief history about the brand and how it is a trusted skincare brand in Japan. I suffer with terribly dry skin, especially in the winter months when I shed like a snake, so I always love to try new moisturising products to see which ones my skin approves of. It feels super soft on the skin but has a slight chemical smell to it that gradually disappears as it seeps into the skin. The samples are a bit stingy but they do give you two!

 (ha!). 

2. Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash (50 ml sample) - "With a blend of juniper, bergamot, geranium and lavender essential oils, Balance Me's Super toning body wash is the best way to start your day!"

Three words: I hate lavender. It just reminds me of old people and those horrible hottie toys that you put in the microwave.The only real thing it has going for it is that its a mostly natural product and their brand has been described as : "everything your skin might need and nothing it doesn't” so it is nice to know that your skin isn't being covered in horrible chemicals that could be doing more damage than good!

3. The Vintage Cosmetic Company Floral Slanted Tweezers - "Get rid of boring brows with these pretty floral tweezers by The Vintage Cosmetic Company. These high quality, stainless steel must-haves are the perfect accompaniment for every vintage doll's make up bag."

Lovely floral design. Really lightweight. But the sight of tweezers always makes me cringe with the thought of the pain of pulling out eyebrow hairs (hence why mine are so awful!) But I am definitely going to force myself to try them! If not, at least they will be handy for applying those falsies!

4. Anatomicals Puffy The Eye Bag Slayer Wake-Up Under Eye Patches (3 pack) - "Looking like the walking dead? These under eye patches by Anatomicals will help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and revitalise the delicate skin around your eyes!"

I don't really suffer from dark patches around my eyes and I'm only 22 so not many wrinkles and fine lines as of yet! Sometimes I do feel that Glossybox should look at the age ranges of their customers to make sure the box is suitable to their age, but I will give them a try. If they do nothing for me then I'm sure my mum will love them!

5. Vaseline Essential Moisture Lotion (50 ml sample) - "Is your skin weathering the elements? If so, then you need the Essential Moisture Lotion from Vaseline. It's non-greasy formulation and multi-layer complex absorbs quickly leaving your skin silky smooth and looking healthy."

Vaseline is a must-have beauty product that anyone and everyone should have in their homes. It smells nice and always leaves my skin feeling refreshed and moisturised. I do think that it shouldn't be included in a Glossybox because many people will already have tried and tested this brand before when really the box should include new and exciting brands 

Overall, nothing too extravagant. Nothing that has made me go oooh! Here's to hoping that the next months box will be an improvement.