November Glossybox 2015

Hello my lovelies, and a Happy Sunday to you all! On a sad note I think this may be my last Glossybox post. For Christmas last year my Gran and Grandad subscribed me to a year of gorgeous Glossybox-ness which I have really enjoyed but now the end is near as we are almost at Christmas again, falal la la la, la la la la. And this my friends excites me immensely and yes I have indeedy started my Christmas shopping - boom! What a way to end my year of Glossybox with my favourite box so far. There are lot's of make-up goodies in this months box which is always a treat for me. Highlights from last months box would have to be the highlighter and lip ointment.

A lovely way to start my final box was with a little message from the Glossybox team thanking me for a years worth of subscription. They also included a little gift of the Glossybox notebook which I think is lovely. It's a really pretty pale pink notebook with the Glossybox logo which I know will be very useful whether it's for blogging or general lists as I do love a list. I'm quite fussy with stationary if I'm going to be committed enough to use a notebook it has to look pretty and praise the Lord that this one does and it is very much approved of to join my collection.

Super Lusterous Lipstick By Revlon
Alrighty, the first product that I was drawn to was the lipstick as I do love a new lipstick. Unfortunatly this excitement quickly faded as I realised it was a nude lipstick. I can't wear nude lipsticks they are too pale for my lips and make me look kind of ill against my skin tone. This was really sad for me as I love Revlon lipsticks yet I can't wear this one, bummer. I gave it to my Mum for her to try so hopefully it will go to a good home. Revlon do really good lip products they are one of my favourite highstreet brands for lip products so I was genuinely saddened by this moment. If you want to check out the full range of Revlon lipsticks, the Super Lustrous lipsticks are priced at £7.99 each.

Eyeshadow Palette By MUA
MUA is a highstreet brand yet for some reason it is one that I have never really browsed over before or ever purchased anything from. I don't know why as I am always drawn to their amazing ranges of eyeshadows and ooh what joy a beautiful eyeshadow palette has popped into my Glossybox. The eyeshadow palette is called Undressed and it is composed of 12 beautiful nude shades, what more could you ask for? Nude eyeshadows are my favourite I tend to struggle with colours as I'm slightly nervous of them. Any eyeshadows that are brown, bronze, rosy, rose gold are winners in my eyes. There are a range of matte and shimmery shades and I just know that I will be using this palette on a daily basis. Nude eyeshadows are so easy to wear whatever the occasion, whether it's work or an evening do you can do so many different designs with them. I also love the fact that MUA have named each individual shadow. I don't know why this appeals so much to me but it always pleases me when this happens. The only two shades I'm not sure about are the two blue shades, I fear blue may leave me looking slightly psychotic but the 10 brown shades are all winners. I can't even pick any favourites as they are all so gorgeous. You can purchase a palette with 12 eyeshadows in for £4 so you cannot argue with that. Perfect for if you are just starting your make-up collection.

Natural Eyes False Eyelashes By Eylure
These leave me a little on the cautious side. False eyelashes are something I have never really wanted to try and I have always been quite nervous of. I think it's the glue you use to stick them on with. I just have images of the eyelash slipping and then being left with a half on half off eyelash dangling and flapping from your eyelid for the rest of your life. I know these aren't permanent but I just fear false eyelashes won't be my greatest skill. I also have quite long eye lashes naturally so with a bit of mascara I don't think I need any more lash volume going on or it may look like I have an eyebrow lying across my eyelid. I feel like I'm failing at providing any use with this product. I have no knowledge of how you apply or remove them, how long they last or whether this is a good brand for eyelashes for which I apologise. One day I will pluck up the courage to try these, probably when I don't have to go out that day and have the time to practice these and then hide if it all goes wrong. One good thing that appeals to me about these is that they are reusable so at least you get multiple uses out of them. If you're not pathetic like me and want to give these a try you can pick these up for £5.

Body Lotion By Royal Apothie
A body lotion is always useful in my eyes, especially over Winter when you get dry skin from the chilly and windy days. Apothie is a new brand to me but seeing as this is priced at £14.50 I'm expecting great things from this. The product claims to moisturise skin without leaving it greasy. A bold claim that many lotions make so I will be interested to see if this is the case or not. It comes in beautiful purple packaging, I think my Mum would love this hand cream. Apparently to get the best use out of this you should apply it to slightly damp skin, little tip for you all there.

Emite Diamond Heart Primer By Emite
The final product for you all is a face primer. For those of you who don't know, face primers are applied after moisturising your skin and before foundation. They act as a base to your foundation providing a smoother application by 'filling in' and therefore minimising the effect of pores. They also help your make-up to last longer which is an added bonus. I tend to stick to using my all time favourite primer of the Maybelline Baby Skin primer, once I find a product that I know and love I tend to get stuck into a bit of a routine which I find it challenging to get out of. I'm not one for stepping out of my comfort zone. I find the Maybelline one suits my skin as I have an oily completion so the silicon formula tends to counteract oily skin. Top tip for you all, for those of you with oily skin if you apply an oily product this helps to counteract the natural oil on your face. Sounds crazy I know,  you would think you should avoid oil but trust me I don't know how but it works. I'll still give this one a try though as it sounds really good. It claims to balance skin tone and boost radiance whilst leaving you with a smooth finish to your make-up. This is a very. very pricy Primer so I am expecting great things from this seeing as it is priced at £25.90 - yes you did read that correctly £25.90 for a primer. It appears to have a peachy pink tint with a liquid formula. I am really excited to try this product as I have very high expectations indeed.

Thank you for reading this final Glossybox post my lovelies. I hope you have enjoyed the series on my blog. I have really enjoyed opening up the box with you all each month and discovering what was inside. Let me know in the comments if you have tried any of these products and what you thought of them. My favourite products have to be the eyeshadow palette and primer. I cannot believe how quickly this year has gone it only seems like yesterday I started my Glossybox feature with my first box which was the December box. So a big thank you to my Gran and Grandad for a lovely ongoing Christmas present, very much appreciated.

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October Glossybox 2015

Good morning my lovelies. Two Glossybox posts in one month *Gasps over dramatically* no pigs haven't flown by and they've sent two boxes this month. No, I was just slow last month and never posted Septembers box until October - oops. Slaps wrist, bad blogger. But hey look on the positive side it means that you are treated to two posts this month. Glass half full not half empty people. Last month's box was one of my favourites so far - highlight being the Nails Inc nail polish. Now let me tell you we are sure in for a corker this month my lovelies. No theme I'm afraid only that for preparing ourselves for all things Autumn. There are a grand total of five full size products aiming to brighten your completion and nourish the skin through the cooler days.

Photo-Hydra Day by Talika
Talika is a luxury French brand and a new one to me and let me tell you this feels like a luxurious product. That's one of the great things about Glossybox, it gives you the opportunity to discover lot's of new and exciting brands across the world. This is a luxurious moisturiser aiming to sooth and nourish the skin to leave you with glowing, soft skin to tackle the Autumn months. You apply the moisturiser in the morning to your cleansed face, neck and décolleté - I love that word so much. Try saying it over and over again for a giggle. The moisturiser also claims to use energy from natural light to moisturiser it. Whether it does or not I don't know, complicated scientific components go right over my head but I'm still intrigued to test it out. Like I said previously this is a luxurious product and I love the packaging, very sleek. The price alone at £24.85 tells you that it is a high end product so I'm looking forward to comparing it to my lovely, trusted Simple moisturiser.

Airbrush Blending Sponge By Nicka K
Another new brand to me, yet a product that intrigues me. Beauty blending sponges have been all the rage recently and what I would like to claim them as a beauty trend of 2015. They keep popping up every where amongst new and old brands and in the beauty bloggers world. They aren't a new product of 2015, more of a retro product yet still they have been the ultimate craze. These beauty blending sponges are an alternative way to apply your foundation or concealer to a foundation brush. I use my trusted classic of the Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse foundation and being a mouse foundation I'm not sure how well a sponge would work to apply my foundation. I'm a stickler for routine, once I have something that I know and works I find it very hard to deviate. Having said that I use a liquid concealer of the Collection Lasting perfection concealer and I think this sponge would be a great way of blending in concealer. The contoured domed shape would allow this sponge to reach all of those little nooks and cranny's on your face such as around the inner corner and under your eye for tackling those pesky dark circles and around your nose where you may experience redness, I know I do especially on a cold Autumn morning.

To use the sponge you simply dampen the sponge in water to allow it to swell. Then tightly squeeze the sponge to remove any excess water. You can then either dip the sponge into your product or blend out any product you have left randomly dotted around your face. I am really looking forward to trying this as a beauty blender sponge has been something I have been debating trying for several months now so I've saved some pennies there - winning at life! I also really like the shape of this brush as the curved middle will allow greater precision to your usual classic 'egg' shaped sponges. At only £6.50 this is a bargain and if it transforms your foundation then so, so worth it.

Highlighting Pencil By So Susan
So Susan is a brand that is a regular within a Glossybox full of dreams so it was nice to see the return of it. This is a gorgeous ivory cream highlighting pencil. Perfect for under your eyebrow bone and in the inner corner of your eyes. It also claims to be a hybrid as it can be used to tackle dark circles. Anything that claims to tackle dark circles in a welcome edition to my make-up family. I've definitely over used the word tackle today it's starting to sound weird in my head now. Highlighters are used in areas that would naturally catch the light. They help to brighten your completion, highly useful this time of year when everyone starts to look tired, run down and with streaming colds as they are on countdown for Christmas. Eek.

This has a really nice smooth and creamy formulation which is promising for easy blending. I also love the beautiful pastel packaging it reminds me of the MeMeMe mystical fairytale packaging. I don't own many individual highlighters, the majority of my highlighter collection is in a palette form along with a bronzer and/or blusher for a bit of cheeky contouring. However, I think it would be really useful to have an individual highlighter to throw in your make-up bag and use with individual bronzers. This would encourage me to experiment with my collection more as like I said I'm a stickler for routine and when your rushing to get ready for work it's easy just to grab a palette rather then individual comments. This highlighter will force me to have a bit of variation going. Living life on the edge people. You can pick one of these up for £15. The fact it's a crayon also pleases me immensely. I had a very strong and still do having said that, obsession for crayon lip products so it's nice to branch out my crayon love to new areas of expertise.

Lip Ointment By Lanolips
I hate the word ointment I wish they hadn't included it, I don't know why it reminds me of pig farms - don't judge. Although I don't hate this product in fact I think I may love it. This is a major hybrid, a 3 in 1. It is a moisturiser for your lips, it contains SPF 15 and yes and it is a beautiful peachy pink glossy colour. This lip gloss/balm what ever you want to call it will help prevent chapped lips due to containing lanolin, vitamin E and natural oils keeping lips smooth and moisturised. It even contains prunes which boggles my mind but all natural. It's always useful to have an SPF in lip products as I think many including myself forget about protecting your lips from the sun as you tend to focus on smearing sun cream over your body but we don't tend to stop and think of our lips. Let's me optimistic that we will experience that gorgeous warm Autumn sunshine. If you google sun burnt lips that will change your mind.

The product has a really nice fresh and fruity Rhubarb scent and it is a gorgeous dark peachy pink shade. Perfect for a pinky nude shade for a daytime look in Autumn. I believe they also do a rose version as well but I'm not a fan of flower scented products so i was tickled pink with rhubarb. The gorgeous gold packaging is beautiful making it feel like a very luxurious lip product. Yet at only £7.99 from Boots it might be a bit of a life saver this Winter whilst looking gorgeous at the same time. I was expecting a glossy formulation although I would describe it more as a lip butter that you can rub into your lips. It has a thick formulation which I believe will make it really moisturising and nourishing. I cannot wait to join this little fella to my hand bag as I know it will be an on the go gem which will save me from dry lips this winter. During Autumn/Winter I tend to look out for nourishing products as supported to glossy/shinny/pretty ones so a product that does all of those things is an added bonus to me.

Play Paint By Jelly Pong Pong
Judging by the name of this product you're probably a little perplexed as to what this product actually is. I am as well. My great detective skills inform me that it is a lip and cheek cream. Designed to give a bit of colour to your face when you're tired and feeling like death. Nice. This is a velvety thick formulation - creamy and soothing I imagine. You really don't need a lot of this as it has a very strong pigment so you would probably need that equivalent to a rice grain to avoid looking like a clown. It is a beautiful, beautiful rich raspberry pink shade which does scare me a little as I'm not a mahoosive fan of bright pink cheeks however I could see myself using this more of a lip then cheek product. I recon it would be really useful for instant colour on the lips and one that would suit my lip colour at that of a darker pink berry shade. Autumn in a tube.

The product contains pumpkin seed oil which will help repair any damage to your lips from the cold weather whilst keeping them nourished. The product also claims to last up to 10 hours and judging by that rich colour I could believe that but it will be interesting to test that bold statement, and it is a bold statement at that. This seems like a fun product yet it also has beneficial products within it as well so again another key essential over Autumn/Winter when an added bit of healthy glowing radiance is needed. You can pick one of these up for only £8.95 if you are interested.

So there you have it my lovelies - a first impression look of the Autumn Glossybox that will set you up for Autumn. I think my favourite products this month would have to be well all of them. The Glossyboxes recently seem to be getting better and better. If I had to pick one product that excites me the most it would have to be the Rhubarb lip ointment but the whole box pleases me immensely. I would love to know in the comments what you all thought of this months box and if you have tried any of the products and what you thought of them. Thank you for reading my lovelies and I hope you all have a lovely Tuesday. Stay tuned for next months November box.

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September Glossybox 2015

Hello my lovelies and a Happy Friday to you all! Just want to through this out there but this is my 100th blog post on the old blog. Celebrations all round I think. This blog is my baby and my hobby. It brings me so much pleasure so this is a huge milestone for me.

I have a little apology to make to you all as my September Glossybox post is a little on the late side - in fact half a month late. Oops. For which I'm very sorry about but look at it on the plus side you get not one but two Glossybox posts this month so like I say there's a silver lining around every cloud. September was a pretty hectic month for me with starting my university course and going to Paris so time was on the shorter side last month. I take my blog very seriously so I didn't want to rush out any blog post. Blogging is one of my hobbies and I like to enjoy it and write my posts properly so i hope this one is worth the wait.

So moving on - can we just all take a moment to appreciate how pretty this months box is. A little firecracker. I love the combination of the pastel blue and hot pink. The limited edition boxes are always my favourite to receive as they just seem that little bit extra special. The September box was designed to inspire us fellow beauty lovers for the upcoming trends of Autumn and Winter this year. Judging by the weather Autumn has definitely arrived. Carry on reading my lovelies to discover more about the products and this seasons new trends.

Traceless Hair Ring By Invisibobble
The first product I have to show you all is a hairband. Yes a hairband. You're probably reading this thinking why would I be excited about a small hairband in a box? Well let me tell you my lovelies, this hairband is designed so that when you take your hair down you won't be left with any kinks in your hair. I hate it when I've had my hair tied up and you take it down and your left with kinks and curls all over the place. This means I then have to straighten my hair which I'm trying to do less of to try to take care of my hair better. You get three little plastic spiral hairbands in a pack which also claim to be invisible in your hair. The smooth plastic surface also means that the bands shouldn't rub against your head leaving you headache and damage free. I'm very excited to try these as they could be the wonder band that solves all hair issues so I will let you know how I get on with these. These will only cost you £4 and you can pick these up from Topshop. I recon these are really good value as they are chunky so not the bands that you are likely to loose either. It comes back to that famous question of how do hair bands always go missing? No matter how careful you are they always somehow disappear into a black hole. It's the same with hair grips or bobby pins, what ever you call them they will always go missing.

Eyeshadow Brush By Marsk 

I haven't heard of Marsk before so this is a new brand to me. What I will say though is that it feels like a really good quality eyeshadow brush which I won't say no to. I mean who will say no to a free make-up brush? The hairs feel really soft which you would hope so as one of these would cost you £16.70 so this is one of your high end make-up brushes. I recon it will be a really nice brush to use as the handle isn't too long allowing you to get closer to your eye focussing on the detail of your eye make-up. I don't own any high end make-up brushes other then this one so I'm looking forward to trying it. 

Shimmer Eyeshadow Powder By Bellapierre

Oh what a surprise, Glossybox have very kindly included an eyeshadow to accompany your eyeshadow brush, what a treat. This is a gorgeous metallic grey and shimmery eyeshadow with purple undertones to it which would make it gorgeous paired with a dark purple shade. It is a lose eyeshadow that can be found under the name of Whesek which you can purchase for £12.99 is you are interested. Glossybox are claiming that 'Greige' is the new seasons must have - a combination of grey and beige. Personally I tend to stick to compacted eyeshadow powders as I find lose eyeshadows a little on the messy side. If I'm running late or rushing to get ready for work and using a lose eyeshadow the chances are I will drop/knock/spill the pot all over me and the bathroom which wouldn't be the best way to start the day. However, if I'm not rushing and I have the time to take care and enjoy doing my make-up then I will be more likely to use a lose eyeshadow. Yes they are tricky but I do find that lose eyeshadows provide you with a stronger colour pay off so if you have the time it is definitely worth using one of these. 

Nail Polish By Nails Inc

When I first opened this months box this was one of the products that stood out the most to me. I guess because I know the brand Nails Inc to be a gorgeous and luxurious nail polish brand. Up until now I don't actually own any polishes from Nails Inc. Mainly because they are on the pricy side so it's not something I would really buy myself as one of these will cost you £11. Is it really worth it? Well to be honest I recon so as they have a really great glossy colour pay off and will last for ages without chipping. They are more like a thin liquid then a thick polish and so, so easy to apply. I have tried one of my friend's before and fell in love with it instantly. It was a gorgeous tangerine shade called Clifton Gardens which was perfect for summer. For Autumn a grey polish was included called Battersea Park which was very fitting as it is named after a park I visited with an old school friend in Chelsea last month. I would describe this as a khaki shade which would look gorgeous accompanied alongside a thick wooly Autumn grey jumper. Actually saying that any shade of jumper would look gorgeous with this neutral shade whether it's black, brown, green or red the list of possibilities is endless. That's why I'm so glad that I got over my fear of grey nail polishes last Autumn as I think they are a great neutral sophisticated shade to wear. It's probably one of my favourite products I've received in a Glossybox so far so a massive round of applause to you Glossybox editors, give yourselves a well earned pat on the back you sure have done good this month. 

Luminous Colour Hair Masque By Maria Nila

Last but by no means least is a new product that I am probably the most excited to try out of this box. This high end vegan - yes vegan hair treatment product is designed to nourish, strengthen and protect your coloured and natural hair. Something my hair could really do with. It is packed full of natural vitamins and minerals to boost the health of your hair. This is something mine could definitely do with as it gets damaged from me straightening it although I am trying to reduce this so I am trying to be good. Also dying your hair isn't the healthiest of things to do to it. I went blonde over summer and have recently gone back to being a dark chocolate brown of my natural hair colour. It was a treat and really fun to experiment and colour my hair yet it isn't something I want to make a habit of as I want to look after my hair so it doesn't all fall out when I'm older. 

I know it sounds sad but I also really like the packaging of this product, it definitely floats my boat it will look perfect on the bathroom shelf. The product was produced in Sweden and it raves about it's natural properties being 100% natural and vegan and it contains no sulphates or parabens. I'm not entirely sure what a paraben is but the impression I get is that it isn't good for your hair so we'll take the fact that the product contains zero amounts as a positive. The masque is designed to nourish your hair whilst providing a colour 'guard' to help maintain the colour of your dyed hair. This appeals greatly to me as I recently had a semi-permanent hair dye to put in so that my hair will blend back to it's natural colour once my new roots grow through so this should help to maintain a natural looking transition. You can read more about my recent hair adventures and experiences of dying my hair by clicking here if you are interested. The masque contains pomegranate extracts which help your colour to last longer which can fade from styling, UV light and washing.  masque is designed to be applied to damp hair that has just been washed where you can leave it in for three minutes but the longer you leave it the better the results. You then simply wash out the masque and apply your conditioner. This sounds like a hair care product that could revolutionaries my hair care routine so I am really looking forward to cracking on and giving it a try. Again like the other products in the box I will let you know how I get on with this and whether they are worth buying. A tub of this will cost you £18.95 so I am expecting great things from this. What I will say is that this is a mahoosive tub so if it's a gooden it will be well worth investing in to one. 

There you have it my lovelies - a rather late yet special September box. Here it comes another bold statement hold on to your socks kids but this could be my favourite box to date. Whoah there - I said it. I also love the quote that is featured on the lid of this months box. As that is something I agree with - style is unique to everyone and there is no right or wrong way of doing things. If it makes you feel good on the outside then you will feel good in the inside. Discover your style and roll with it. Let me know if you have tried any of the products and what you thought of them. There isn't a single product in this box that doesn't stand out to me, I want to try each and every single one of these now. Thank you for reading my lovelies and stay tuned this month for another Glossybox post I'm sure it won't be long to go until another little bundle of joy arrives on my doorstep. 

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August Glossybox 2015

Good afternoon my lovelies and a Happy Thursday to you all. This week saw the arrival of the August Glossybox so I thought it would only be right that I typed up a blog post for you all. This month Glossybox celebrated their fourth birthday so a big Happy Birthday to Glossybox and this months box features favourites from the Glossie subscribers from across the world. The box therefore includes products ranging from the UK, US, Spain and Sweden. It has a very continental feel towards it. Last months French addition was one of my all time favourite Glossyboxes and highlights definitely included the lip balm, make-up bag and face serum.

Calming Face Toner By Naobay
We had previously seen the peeling mask from Naobay in the March addition and this month features a face toner. Naobay is a luxury Spanish brand which emphasises the fact the it is pure, natural and organic perfect for those of you with sensitive skin. Having sensitive skin myself I only stick to Simple skin care products yet I would still branch out and step outside of my comfort zone to give this one a go. These products are the sort of products you could see looking very luxurious on your bathroom shelf next to a green pot plant of some sort next to a fresh linen candle and freshly washed cream towels. All looking very fresh. One of these will cost you £10.65 so a little more pricy then Simple yet if you are prepared to pay more for your skin care it is still reasonable especially when you compare it to luxurious brands such as Liz Earle.

Purifying Cleanser By SASS
Us fellow Glossies received a previous SASS product in our May edition boxes which was a concentrated moisturising serum that you apply after shaving. This months product is a cleansing cream that you apply two pumps worth to your body whilst in the shower. You moisturise the product into your skin and then wash off the product before leaving the shower. The product claims to balance your skins pH levels whatever that means. How your skin can have different pH levels confuses me but I'm assuming it will even out differences leaving your skin with a neutral pH level. It also claims to cleanse and energise your skin which sounds more like English in my terms so that seems to make more sense and all good stuff really. One of these will cost you £7 which isn't bad for an in-shower body cleanser, more well known brands in the UK such as Soap and Glory would cost you more.

Powder Blusher By Emite
We are now adventuring over to Sweden which has delivered a blusher to our door steps this month. I would describe this as a deep coral shade of blusher, perfect for Autumn which is handy as that seems to be creeping up on us very quickly at the moment. Has anyone else felt as if Summer has finished? I've noticed it's a lot darker in the early mornings and evenings and there are a lot of dead leaves on the floor, it's also raining and cold which is a little depressing. Sorry side tracked. This blusher reminds me of a good dupe for a blusher by Sleek in the shade Coral. These coral like shades could be used as either a blusher or a bronzer depending on your skin tone and the time of the year. I think I will use this as a blusher first but once we are well on through Autumn I may just use it as a hybrid and for generic contouring. Especially as I am planning on dying my hair dark brown again for Autumn I feel that this blusher would look really nice against dark hair. One of these blushers would cost you £20.59 so I am expecting good things from this as it is a lot more pricy then all of your highstreet brands such as Sleek who may I add also do amazing blushers yet at a quarter of the price.

Lip Glide Lip Crayon By MeMeMe
I love lip crayons I find them really easy to apply. I went a little on the crazy side buying lip crayons last year yet I have been very well restrained and this is the first new addition to my collection for this year so I don't think that's too bad. This beautiful matte peach shade is called playful peach. Usually I would associate peach lip colours for Spring yet I think this will look really pretty and subtle for the end of Summer going towards September. As soon as Autumn is here though I am all for my darker pinks and reds. I would say that this peach shade will look really pretty with the blusher so well planned Glossybox. Using the two products together could give you that slightly flushed early morning appearance you get in Autumn with glowing cheeks as you get inside after being outside in the cold. One of these will cost you £6.95 which I think is pretty good value to be honest with you.

Lash Primer By Manna Kadar
We are finishing our world tour in the US with this new lash primer. I think that mascara is one of the make-up products that I have never totally obsessed over. I think that it's because I naturally have quite long, dark lashes and have never spent hours coating my lashes or comparing different brush shapes for the best effect. I was given a free Barry M showstopper mascara with extra volume last Autumn and it has lasted me nearly a year, granted it's nearly finished but it takes me years to get through mascaras so I definitely get my moneys worth. I'm still waiting to try m Benefit They're Real mascara. Whether the applicator of the mascara is plastic or not has never bothered me yet to some people it is a major dilemma. Seeing as I am laid back about mascara you can probably guess that I have never used a mascara primer before. There are so many primers out there such as for you foundation, eye lids, eyebrows and even mascara everyone will soon end up almost applying their make-up twice as they coat their face in primer followed by their actual make-up. I know I sound like scrooge now and to be fair I use a face primer and it does make a huge difference. Primers hide pores, smooth your skin and they help your make-up apply with a smarter finish and to last longer. This mascara has a cream to gel like formula which appears white in colour but this will be hidden by your mascara which you apply on top of the primer.  The primer includes the vitamin B12 which claims to leave your lashes conditioned, moisturised and voluminous which to me sounds as if they will grown stronger and longer which can't be a bad thing. If you apply it under mascara it will help to emphasise your lashes more whilst helping to maintain your mascara for longer. I am excited to give this primer a go and to see whether all of the lash hype is worth it or not. Let's hope so as it will cost you £14.55 for this little baby.

I hope you enjoyed this blog post my lovelies. Let me know in the comments if you have tried any of the products and what you thought of them. I am looking forward to trying each and everyone of these products so Glossybox definitely did good this month.

July Glossybox 2015

Bonjour My lovelies. We have a very special limited edition French Glossybox this month. This is very fitting as I'm pretty sure I have mentioned this in a previous blog post this month but I am planning on spending a long weekend in Paris with my Mum at the end of September which we are starting to plan so what could be more perfect? I love the design of this months box; you can tell that a lot of time and effort has gone into designing the box with all the details such as the Metro and the Eiffel Tower - not forgetting all of the cute surroundings you see around France such as the French cafes. Even when you open the box you have the French colours which makes the box appear so inviting. I will be honest, it did take me a couple of days to pluck up the courage to open the box as it looked so pretty and dainty I didn't want to ruin it - how sad does that sound? I love it when Glossybox create a theme for they boxes as it just adds more excitement to awaiting each months box. All the products in this months box continue around the French theme. it also puts me in a really feel good mood as seeing the French box makes me think of summer which I ramble on about far too much but it;s just my favourite time of year, simple as.

Travel Bag By Glossybox
Can you ever own too many make-up bags? I am a strong believer that the answer is no. Over the years I am pretty sure that I have collected around 20 which somehow seem to accumulate by themselves for some strange reason. Yet although this may sound excessive to some I can still find a use for each and everyone of them depending on where I'm going and what I'm doing. I will be very glad to welcome this little gem to my edition. One of the main reasons this appeals to me is that it is see through. This may sound strange yet I find large see through bags particularly useful as when you have loads of items crammed into a bag you can spend hours scrambling through it whilst getting tense looking for this one particular item. We've all done it - you start off calm and then you can feel the tension building as you continue to rummage which goes on and on before you convince yourself it's not in there and you just tip everything out in a rage to find it was in there the entire time. So by having a clear bag you can see exactly what is in the bag and equally importantly where it is. Another good thing about this is that it is a large bag of a pretty decent size so I know I will manage to cram a load of rubbish in there I won't need but will still take with me just in case as you never know. I will be 100% taking this to Paris with me seeing as it's practical and very fitting for a French trip. I've been talking about this as if it is a make-up bag but it's a general bag you could use for anything but I had already come to the conclusion it will be a make-up travel bag for me as like I said before you can never have too many. This would normally cost you £3.99 to buy which isn't bad to be honest.

Perfect Skin Refiner By Teoxanne Cosmeceuticals
A main theme for this edition is enhancing and almost improving the condition of your skin. This is a skin renewal night cream which aims to plump and hydrate your skin. Perfect to use after damage to your skin has occurred for example from the sun and after years of being smeared in make-up and beauty products. This is carried out by Hyaluronic acid and I believe that the Glycolic acid helps to resurface the skin and reduce irritation. You apply the product at night after removing any products and cleansing your face whilst avoiding the eye and lip area. Glossybox recommends that you start off by applying this every other night at first for the start of the treatment whilst applying a high SPF factor during the day. This makes me a little on the cautious side as I have sensitive skin and I don't want to wake up the next day looking like a beached tomato. It may take me a little while to pluck up the courage to try this but seeing as this product would normally cost you a massive £70 I have high hopes in the quality of this product which also restores a little faith and trust into using it. When I have been nervous about trying previous skin care products from Glossybox in the past I have so far (touch wood) been pleasantly surprised so fingers crossed for this one.

Comme Une Evidence Perfume By Yves Rocher
If I had to create a French perfume it would be light and floral which is exactly how I would describe this one. Why that would be the case I have no idea but just go with me on this one. I think it's because it has a feminine and sophisticated feel to it. I could imagine wearing this in the Spring/Summer and just casually strolling past the Eiffel Tower about to polish off a box of dainty yet perfectly formed macaroons after downing a bowl of strong French coffee. The perfume contains scents varying of violets, rose and that classic French scent of Lily of the Valley which instantly takes me back to a previous summer holiday in Provence. The only thing I don't like about this perfume is that it's a 'dabber' and not a 'sprayer' but thats just me being fussy. I'm sure theres probably a more technical way of describing the application but I suppose a 'dabber' is more of a sophisticated way then just spraying it on. I'm just impatient and will end up somehow spilling this. A full-size product will cost you £24.50 so you know it's a high end perfume and not a cheaper one that will fade after 20/30 minutes.

Enhancing Serum Base By Noxidoxi
This is a skin care product that instantly appeals to me and in fact I will be trying this once I've finished this post and plucked up the energy to move from my duvet and get dressed. Is it bad I don't use a serum base? I don't know but this claims to be moisturising on the skin and deeper layers. It also claims to contain high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflamamtories which help to protect the skin. Seeing as I suffer from redness and blotchiness occasionally this instantly appeals to me. Anything is worth ago to make my skin look less tired and provide a radiance glow. Another feature is that it also claims to tighten pores which will help your foundation application appear smoother. Is there anything this serum can't do? That's what I want to know as it is making some pretty bold statements here. You would apply this serum under your moisturiser, think of it as a base. I'm slightly embarrassed by the fact I have never tried using a serum base before as I feel as if it should be part of my every day skin care routine. I can't wait to try this later today but a small part of me almost hopes I don't like it as a full size product is very much so on the expensive size that will cost you £33.46 (random price) which my bank account really wouldn't appreciate. But I suppose it's six and two three's really weighing up what is more important.

Lip Balm By Lollipops 
The last item in this months box is a lip balm which always come in handy. I love the scent of this one it just smells of cake and who doesn't love a bit of cake? It has a really nice and slightly addictive sweet scent and taste to it. It's a clear lip balm and so it could be applied under a lipstick to soften and smooth your lips. It feels really moisturising on the lips as if it is seeping in goodness and vitamins. It's perfect for using on the go as it's not in a pot that you have to dap your finger into which never seems the most hygienic way of applying lip balm especially if you are out and about for example on a train or shopping. This will be handy to take with me to work as my hands always tend to look grubby from working in a garden centre. One of these will cost you £4.15 but I recon it will last you a long time as you get a decent amount of product in there. A must have for travelling.

I hope you enjoyed reading this post my lovelies, like I said before the special edition Glossyboxes are always my favourite to receive and write about. All of these products will be accompanying me on my adventure to Paris in the Autumn. Let me know in the comments what you thought of these products if you received this gift box. Au Revoir my lovelies and vive la France!

June Glossybox 2015

Good afternoon my lovelies and a Happy Friday to you all - nearly the weekend whose on countdown? Earlier in the week a lovely little something full of goodness arrived in the post and it was the June Glossybox festival edition. I love it when the boxes have a theme to them it makes it more intriguing. This box features three full size products to last you throughout summer. The box contains a range of products of travel essentials, skin protectors and beauty. Glossybox often features products that aren't available to buy yet so it's useful to find out what the up and coming beauty trends and essentials are going to be. Another good thing and also may I add generous thing about Glossybox is that they often provide you with exclusive codes and discounts for if you chose to repurchase a product and in this months box I received a £25 voucher for Hello Fresh which was a nice surprise.

Rosewood Reviving Mist By MONU Spa
Now I love a spa product I mean who doesn't love a spa product. This is a reviving face mist that you can spray onto your face in the morning and throughout the day to provide a reviving and refreshing feeling. It can be used on bare skin, moisturised or onto make-up to set it in place. I'm not overwhelmed by the smell to be honest it sounds appealing of Lemon, Rosewood, Sandlewood, Petitgrain and Geranium yet to me it smells slightly clinical and earthy but if it does the job then I can compromise on that one. Typical timing on my front I actually recently purchased a very similar product from The Body Shop the reviving Vitamin E face mist which has exactly the same purpose to provide moisture and refresh the face. I have loved using it, I use it in the morning to set my make-up in place and I find that it lasts longer and throughout the day. As I have oily skin I use a matte foundation so I also find that the added moisture reduces cakeyness which is an added bonus. The Body Shop one feels so fresh and refreshing and it does smell more appealing so it will be interesting to see how they compare. I may write a blog post comparing the two. The vitamin E product can be purchased at £8 so it is cheaper to £11.95 on the MONU Spa product. There does seem to be a trend for reviving sprays which will be useful throughout the summer and drier months to reduces dryness and provide sun protection.

Faux Tattoos By Glossybox
Over the past couple of months there has been a real trend occurring for fake tattoos I think I noticed that this started around the start of the Cochella festival. I'll be totally honest and I've never been one for fake tattoos, even as a kid I wasn't really interested. I saw that loads of people were wearing these but I couldn't understand why and I thought that they looked kind of gimmicky. Having said that when I saw that these were in the box I am now not ashamed to admit that I got a just a little bit excited. I've never been one to miss a trend so I'm actually really looking forward to trying these out. I'm really into my metallics at the moment, all the golds, silvers and obviously by total obsession of rose gold. I just think that they look really pretty over the summer months and they can make you look more tanned which is an added bonus. There are eight different designs which you could apply how they are or cut them into different shapes. They all feature a different patten incorporating black, silver and gold. I don't think they will even look tacky once applied and as soon as those warm summer days where it's 17 degrees when you wake up and high twenties throughout the day start I'll be 100% applying these - that's if we're lucky enough to get a good summer here again this year in the UK. I think these will look really nice applied around the wrists, hands, hips and ankles to subtly catch the light.

They are easy to apply, just the same as the ones children use. Tear off the clear plastic and apply the tattoo face down onto clear dry skin. Hold a damp cloth over the tattoo for a minute. Once the tattoo has transferred allow it to dry for 5-10 minutes. Glossybox claim that the tattoos will last for up to seven days so it will be interesting to see how well they do actually last. They also give you a tip to remove them as I hate it when halve has peeled off and you're left with black marks on your body and I think that's something that usually puts me off tattoos. Apparently baby, coconut or olive oil can all be used to get rid of the tattoo once it's faded or you want to remove it. If these were rose gold they would be perfect for me but I still am keen to try these. You can purchase these for £6.50 which is pretty good as you get a lot of different designs which are all a good decent size.

Facial Wipes By Halo
Facial wipes are an essential for festivals as festivals often seem to be famous for their toilets as not being the place that you want to spend more then five seconds in. To be honest with you the toilets is one of the main things that puts me off festivals. You definitely wouldn't be cleansing, toning and exfoliating with your Liz Earle skin products at a festival. Any skin experts reading this may suffer a small heart attack at the thought of people solely relying on face wipes to remove make-up. When I remove my make-up I start by using Simple face wipes to remove the make-up followed by Simple cleanser, toner and moisturiser. If you're interested in my skin care routine you can click here to read a full blog post on it. These face wipes claim to be non-scented and ideal for those of you with sensitive skin. These are both features that I say also apply to Simple as having sensitive skin myself I personally love Simple as they are as the name suggests very simple without unnecessary perfumes or chemicals. There are 10 wipes in a pack which isn't loads but perfect to take with you if you're traveling i.e. to a festival. I'm planning to go to Paris with my Mum in September so these would be ideal for that as they are compact and won't take up too much room in your make-up bag so I think I will save these for that little adventure. The wipes contain vitamin E and Aloe Vera so they should leave your skin feeling refreshed afterwards. You can pick a pack of these up for £1.20.

Anticellulite Booster By Kueshi
I wasn't really sure what to make of this product as cellulite isn't something I have experienced before so whether I will get much use out of this product I'll be honest in the fact I don't know. For those of you concerned about cellulite this light weight formula claims to tone and firm your skin and reduce dimples by speeding up your blood circulation due to the antioxidants that it contains. To use this product you would need to massage the cream into your legs twice a day. This product is priced at £14.55 so a more expensive cream but if it does the job then it will be worth the money if you are body conscious about your legs. The cream works by inhibiting fat cells and preventing the formation of new fat cells. If you are someone who is anxious about getting their legs out in the sun over summer then this cream may be worth a try.

Gel Nail Polish By Essence
I love red nail polish I think it's an easy colour to wear all year round. This is a pillar box red shade with the name I don't care! which I love. This bright, neon red is perfect for a bit of colour for Summer and festivals. During Spring I am all for my pale pastel shades but I love wearing brighter colours over Summer for a bit of fun. This colour will look gorgeous on the finger and toe nails. The fact that these polishes are of a gel formula excites me as I love gel nail polishes. They tend to be thicker when you apply them but they are super glossy and they tend to withstand chipping for a longer period compared to more liquid based formulas. I think that there were three possible shades to receive: a bright red, cobalt blue and a sparkly turquoise green shade. The Essence nail polishes are also really affordable at only £1.71 a bottle. This would be the perfect nail polish to pick up before going to a festival as it isn't expensive and it's a small bottle that you wouldn't need to worry about smashing as it feels sturdy if you chose to take the nail polish with you. Hands up I am well aware that I have addiction to nail polish so any new polish is a welcome addition to my ever growing and expanding collection.

I hope you enjoyed reading this blog post. Let me know in the comments which products are your favourites and if you have tried any and what you thought of them. Have a lovely weekend my lovelies.

May Glossybox 2015

Good afternoon my lovelies and what a gorgeous one it is at that! I just love that warm summers sun I could quite happily spent all day just relaxing in the sun I'm just hoping it lasts for a rare week off work next week. So it's that time of the month again when a little Glossybox treat turns up on my doorstep which I thought I would share with you all. Recently I have re-discovered my love for blogging again maybe it's the warmer and sunnier weather that has given me that energy kick, who knows. Last months box was my favourite so far in particular the nude nail polish and the Lord and Berry lip crayon. The theme for this months box is preparing for the summer months ahead of us all.

Enchanted Eyes Dual Ended Eye Wand By MeMeMe
I think that this must be a new product as it doesn't currently feature on the MeMeMe website and it isn't one that I have been aware of seeing before. It is a dual ended cream eyeliner which features two metallic blue shades. Now blue eyes have been the Spring trend this month however, it hasn't been one that I have embraced if I'm honest. Having green eyes I don't think that blue eye make-up suits me, I feel as if it makes me look slightly psychotic. Don't get me wrong I have totally embraced yellow clothes with tops and jackets recently I now have a very strong and fond love for yellow but blue eye make-up is just a no, no for me. It's a shame as I know I won't use this product. Having said that if the shades were neutral brown tones then I would be all for this product as I love the size of the eyeliner. It's a nice chunky size to get a thick line without being too thick that you look as if you have two giant circles around your ryes. One shade is a lighter turquoise shade whilst the other is a darker azure blue. If you are one for bold and colourful eye make-up then this would definitely be a product for you. These are priced at £6.95 which I think is incredibly good value considering you get two large eyeliners.

Aloe Vera Ultra Moisturising Gel By Etre Belle
I have a strong feeling that this next product is going to be essential over the next few months. I personally love aloe vera, it feels really fresh and nourishing on the skin and also very soothing. This feels like a luxury product to me, which I'm hoping it is going by the price of £15.93.  This is a moisturising gel that you can apply specifically to your face and neck in the evening to sooth and moisturise the skin, especially if you have been exposed to the sun a lot that day. I think it acts a bit like an after sun moisturiser except in a gel form. Etre Belle is a new brand to me but like I said previously it feels like a luxury product to me that will become an essential in my skin care routine over the summer months. Aloe Vera is perfect for those of you with sensitive skin as it is very gentle and natural so you wouldn't need to worry about irritation from using this product. I think this is going to be a firm favourite of mine so I am dead excited to try this one out.

Towel Off Shampoo Foam By Zerreau
Now this is a bit of a strange one for me. You all know your usual shampoo for wet hair or you have your dry shampoo well this is a new form of dry shampoo which is expected to be a new craze. To use this product you massage the foam generously into your hair to release grease, dirt and oil. Whilst soapy, towel dry your hair and you are good to go. It is basically a cross between wet and dry shampoo - wet shampoo without the water. This sounds very exciting to me so I am looking forward to trying it. Again this product is from a brand that is new to me but that is the great thing about Glossybox, it exposes you to new products and brands helping you to branch out your beauty knowledge which I need a lot of encouragement to do as I can very easily get stuck in my ways. I love the scent of this one, it smells of fresh apples it honestly smells incredible I hope it leaves your hair smelling that fresh. It reminds of the smell of a fresh glass of apple juice I could quite happily spend all day smelling this product. I've always said there needs to be more apple scented products in this world. If you are interested in trying out this new form of shampoo you can pick this up for £7. 95 which I think is a pretty reasonable price.

Intimate Perfect Skin Concentrate By SASS
This is one of those beauty products that isn't as fun to talk about like make-up or moisturisers. It's more of a 'what I call' "useful" product that isn't glamorous but still essential. This product is applied to the skin after shaving or waxing to help sooth the skin. It also claim to reduce hair regrowth and it contains exfoliating ingredients which will exfoliate your skin to reduce ingrown hairs. I am really excited to try this product, it smells really fresh similar to that of Aloe Vera and it comes in a cute little box. It has the feel of a luxury product to me. As it is a concentrated moisturiser you only need to apply two pumps to the skin after waxing or shaving but you can also purchase serums, moisturisers, gels and mists from the same range so the choice is endless for you all. You can pick one of these bad boys up from Boots at £12 so a little pricy so I'll be interested to see if it is worth that extra bit of money compared to your standard moisturisers.

Lipstick By Collection
The last product in this months box is a lipstick by Collection in the shade Pink Rose. This is part of their Field Day lipstick range which is the perfect pink spring shade. This lipstick has a matte finish to it yet it still looks moisturising so I'm hoping that it won't be too drying on the lips. I would describe it as a bright dusky pink shade that is easy to wear and would suit most skin types. I personally haven't tried any of the lipsticks from Collection before so I'm excited to try this one to see how it compares to other lipsticks from highstreet brands. I'll be honest with you I'm not over whelmed with the packaging on this one, it definitely has a hughstreet look to it, it almost reminds of children's lipstick that they use for dressing up - that sounds harsh I'm sorry. I like the smell of some lipsticks but this one does smell slightly artificial to me. However, although I don't sound over whelmed by this product, I have recently been converted to a lot of Collections products such as their eye palettes and their ever so famous lasting perfection concealer so I haven't written this one off just yet. Collection is a lot more affordable so you could pick one of these up for £2.99 which is very cheap for a lipstick so if you're on a tight budget then you should check this one out.

I hope you enjoyed this blog post my lovelies, let me know in the comments which products you would like to try or if you have tried any and what you thought of them. There are lot's of new products to try here so I will let you know how I get on with these and if there are any gems that you need to look out for, thank you for reading and I hope you all enjoy the weekend, it's almost here.