GLOSSYBOX UNBOXING - JULY'S BEAUTY BOX

July is all about those Summer vibes and with this month's Glossybox, they've included all the right products you need for all your travel needs.

They've included five products that they feel are holiday essentials and all being travel friendly too.

The cleansing foam by Hungarian brand Omorovicza is the cleanser I'm currently using at the moment and have nearly come to end of. I've really enjoyed using it and although I do have other cleansers to use up (it's an everyday product that is used so they do get used up pretty quickly and don't go to waste) I'm glad to have received another one of these and it is an expensive brand. This cleanser boasts a patented Healing Concentrate system that harnesses the curing powers of Budapest's famous spas.

There is a Natural Bronze Body Lotion by Palmer's. I received the coconut oil formula. This body lotion gives off a natural looking sun kissed glow.

And of course as always there is a face mask. This is the Peel Off Tea Tree and Witch Hazel mask by Boots. It's supposedly meant to help with removing dirt and impurities from your pores. I think I've tried a mask from Boots before, back a long time from a beauty box and wasn't all that overwhelmed but I do have an obsession with face masks and use them all the time so I'm always open to trying different ones.

There is a mascara by Manna Kadar Cosmetics. I've recently started using their trio eyebrow palette and really love it and mascaras are honestly one of my favourite makeup products to try out as I have such short lashes so I'm going to try this.

And the final product is a Moroccanoil hair treatment by Moroccanoil. I do get dry ends from time to time but I use an Argan oil product from a drugstore brand that I really enjoy using and it's lasting a lifetime so I'll see if a family member wants this. It works the same that it's good for dry and sun damaged hair.

1. Cleansing Foam - Omorovicza - (Travel Size)  Rrp £18 30ml - (FS 150ml £52)

2. Natural Bronze Body Lotion - Palmer's (Travel Size) Rrp £2.49 20ml (FS £5.99 250ml)

3. Moroccanoil Treatment - Moroccanoil (Travel Size) Rrp £13.45 25ml (FS £31.85 100ml)

4. Bloom Mascara - Manna Kadar Cosmetics (Full Size) Rrp £23

5. Peel Off Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Mask - Boots (Travel Size) Rrp £1 10ml (FS £4 50ml)

I have loved the products included in this month's box but I am definitely disappointed to see there is only one full sized product out of the five.

Are you subscribed to Glossybox? What are your thoughts on this month's box? If you're not subscribed have you tried any of these products before?

Roccabox Unboxing - April 2019 Box

This month's Roccabox has arrived and a few products out of this box I'm pretty excited to try out.

Included in this month's box are a total of five products with three of them being full sized.

I'm so excited to see a set of nail stickers. It's not something I have seen from a beauty box before.  These ones are by the brand Mepsy. I've never tried gel nail stickers so I don't know how tricky they are going to be but I'm definitely going to give them a try. Plus, if I'm impressed and want to try more from the brand there is a 30% percent discount to be used. I did always assume nail stickers were to be put on top of plain acrylics so I'm glad that's not the case as this looks much easier. They're a gorgeous set too.

The next product is the Nutritive Encapsulate Serum by Nexus. It says replenishing up to 14 days of lost proteins in just one use, this powerful serum restores hair fibres to unlock beautiful strength and movement.

I'm tired of receiving hair care products. I'll just be getting rid of this.

And another disappointing product to see is the Shodo Eyeliner Pen by Lord And Berry.

There's too many eyeliners in beauty boxes and I don't understand the need for so many as they last a life time. It's going to be another product I will be parting with.

And a familiar brand name that has been popping up in beauty boxes lately is Vitamasques. I received their Jade Sheet Mask. I've tried a few of their masks from beauty boxes recently. I absolutely love sheet masks and find they are one of my favourite type of masks to use. Vitamasques have some real good masks and then some not so great ones. Hopefully this one will be good.

And the final product is the Flash Cleanse Micellar Water by Balance Me.

Featuring a blend of hydrating, anti-ageing and calming ingredients, this flash cleanse micellar water is the perfect quick cleansing solution for all skin types.

I use the micellar water by Garnier and think it's really good for the price. I couldn't see myself paying any more than what I pay now but I will try this out once I come to the end of the micellar water I am using currently.

Below is the products listed with their Rrp and whether they are full sized or not.

1. Nutritive Encapsulate Serum - Nexus - Rrp £24.99 for 60ml (Travel Size 15ml)

2. Gel Nail Stickers - Mepsy - Rrp £9.95 (Full Sized)

3. Shodo Eyeliner Pen - Lord And Berry - Rrp £16 (Full Sized)

4. Jade Face Mask - Vitamasques - Rrp £5.99 (Full Sized)

5. Flash Cleanse Micellar Water - BalanceMe - Rrp £16 for 180ml (Travel Sized 30ml)

Look Fantastic Unboxing - April 2019 Box

Happy Spring,

I'm actually shocked how quick this year has been going and I can't believe we're now into April and have left Winter behind. I'm so happy that the warmer weather is slowly hitting. Hello Summer hiding around the corner🌞

I'm also slowly starting to see a change in the products we are receiving from beauty boxes and am excited to see what new products are out there to try out and most importantly what products will help protect my skin for that warmer weather that is slowly creeping in.

The first product in this month's Look Fantastic Box is the Natural Sea Bath Salts by the brand Ahava.

Enriched with 21 essential skin-friendly minerals, these salts can help to replenish skin and relieve muscle tension and inflammation whilst simultaneously softening and hydrating skin.

I don't have baths religiously but when I have the time and want to really relax I absolutely love having a bath and there's nothing better than adding a little something to the bath to make you feel better. It really does work in my opinion. I've been using the Aromatherapy Associates bath oil and have nearly come to the end of the bottle so I'll be using this for when I next have a bath and see just what it does. It does say you use the whole packet for one bath too which actually surprised me but then bath salts are not something I'm used to using so I'm assuming you put a lot in at one time to really get the benefits.

The second product is by the brand Emma Hardie and is their Midas Touch Revitalising Cream. It says it deeply hydrates and moisturises, lifts and smooths, and improves firmness and elasticity. I've found some real gems in beauty boxes when it comes to face moisturisers and I've had at least three I really want to repurchase and cannot decide which one to pick. And then of course more come in the boxes so I never end up purchasing a full size face cream when I have so many other ones to try out and get through.

I really loved the Ren Evercalm Day cream from one of the previous Look Fantastic boxes and have been checking out the full size product of it and I've really been loving the Nuxe Aquabella moisturising emulsion and if there comes a time when I stop receiving moisturisers I will definitely be purchasing one of them.

There is the Vitamin C Repair Serum by Balance Me. I'm sure I've received one or two serums in previous boxes but can't seem to find any. It's definitely a product I want to start including in my skin regime. This particular product boasts it's combat against anti-ageing and hyperpigmentation and contains stabilised Vitamin C and Melavoid, that works to reduce skin pigmentation and calm inflamed skin, leaving your complexion soft and radiant.

I was bummed to see yet again another hair care product. When there comes a month where there is not one hair care product in a beauty box I will rejoice. I'm so fed up of hair care products. There's too many of the same type of products I receive that I just don't need anymore. It's exactly the same for lip balms and eyeliners too. They last a lifetime so I don't understand why beauty boxes keep pushing these products out in their boxes every single month.

This product is the Back Into The Roots by Grow Gorgeous. It says it helps to revive tired and flat hair in a 10 minute miracle worker that will add a boost of life into the roots

I need to seriously do a sort out of all the hair care products I have as there are too many that I simply will not use.

There is a lipstick by Bellapierre in this month's box. Lately all the lipsticks seem to nothing but variations of red which never excite me as red is not a colour I can pull off so I'm always disappointed to see that colour. I do absolutely love the outer packaging though. It has a luxurious feel to it and their lipsticks smell like Mac ones.

And the final product is the Recovery Mask by Naobay. I absolutely loved their gel to milk cleanser so I'm kind of excited to have another one of their products to try out.

It says it's created for sensitive skin and contains softening and refreshing orange floral water, vitamin E and moisturising ingredients such as rice, poppy and tigernut oils to restore fatty acid levels in the skin.

That's all the products included in this month's box. Are you subscribed to Look Fantastic? What did you think of this month's box?

ROCCABOX UNBOXING - MARCH 2019 BOX

This month's box is all about GRLPWR and celebrating all the things that make us fabulously female. Everything inside this month's box has been chosen to make us feel confident and ready for anything.

There are a total of six products in March's box. The first product I actually picked out in a different beauty box previously and that's The Perfect V Beauty Sheets. I actually only discovered after picking this sheet out that it's not a sheet mask for your face. I'm still kind of unsure what it's actually meant to do for your vagina but I am going to try it out because it's got me pretty intrigued.

Included is a Stress Check Roll on by This Works. I love these type of products as the scent is super soothing and relaxing but I don't quite get this product. It fades far too quickly to actually bask in the scent and have a chance to see the effects of the product.

There are also hair ties by PopBand which I also have two packs from seperate beauty boxes. I'll probably give this packet away. They work to hold hair up tight and kink free.

And like there has been for month's on end in almost every beauty box each month, another hair mask is included. The thickening hair and scalp mask intense by Grow Gorgeous is enriched with amino acids, pea peptide, caffeine, biotin and niacinamide leaving thin hair healthier, thicker and fuller looking. I will be giving this away as I still have a few hair masks for previous boxes I haven't yet opened.

There's also a Detox Purifying Recovery Mask by Mudmasky. It refines pores and brightens, whilst keeping your skin hydrated and smooth.

And the final product which is the most exciting is the Huda Beauty liquid matte lipstick. Unfortunately I have this exact shade Girlfriend so don't feel I need the exact same one. I'll be getting rid of this too. I definitely know this is pretty exciting to have in a beauty box and I was really excited when they announced a product by Huda Beauty. Just no point keeping the same liquid lipstick in the same shade.

This month's box hasn't been my favourite and that's only because a lot of the products I've already received and some products I also have plenty of. But I think it's a really good box and they did really well with the products.

Below is the products and their sizes and Rrp.

Thickening Hair & Scalp Mask Intense - Grow Gorgeous (Mini Size 60ml) Rrp £25 for full size 280ml

Detox Purifying Recovery Mask - Mudmasky (Travel Sized 20ml) Rrp £19 - £60 for for Full Sized 60ml

Liquid Matte In Girlfriend - Huda Beauty (Full Sized) Rrp £18

The Perfect V Beauty Sheets (Full Sized) Rrp £2.50

Stress Check Roll On - This Works (Mini Size 5ml) Rrp £16 for Full Sized 8ml

Hair ties - PopBand (Full Sized) Rrp £8

LOOK FANTASTIC - MARCH 2019 UNBOXING

Well hey everybody,

I absolutely love this month's beauty box from Look Fantastic and I am so over the moon with the products inside which really does make a change for me as I've been pretty on the fence with their boxes. So I'm actually excited to blog about this month's box.

Apparently this month's box doesn't have a good total value like some of their others boxes but I'm just really happy that I've had a box from them where most products I know I'm going to end up trying out and using and that have actually excited me.

Onto the contents ..

I was super excited to see a product by The Ordinary as I've been wanting to try their products for ages but just have never gotten around to purchasing anything. And this particular product I am definitely intrigued to try with having dry and dehydrated skin from time to time. The Hyaluronic Acid 2% helps to deliver long lasting moisture and acts as a hydration support to leave skin smooth, plump and youthful looking.

The hand cream by Rituals honestly smells so beautiful. A little bit goes a long way. It leaves your skin soft and it's not a greasy formula. I've been using it every day since receiving it. It says it contains Shea butter and organic rice milk and replenishes and rejuvenate hands. The smell literally reminds me of the Poison perfume by Dior.

I was really excited to see a product by Morphe as I've never tried anything from the brand before and I know there are a lot of mixed reviews out there so I'm curious about their products. The mini highlighter in spark is definitely not super pigmented and I think it will give a really subtle glow. I think I prefer that as some highlighters can be super blinding and be harsh to blend out.

Included in the box is the Madara Smart Anti-pollution Charcoal And Mud Repair Mask. Infused with antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals, this mask draws out dirt, impurities and pollution build up, leaving the complexion radiant and revitalised.

The Cleansing Foam by Omorovicza I will definitely keep and use as I get through cleansers quickly and I'm always trying out new products and discovering new favourites. Containing white lupin to energise the skin and detoxifying copper gluconate, skin will be left fresh and clear they say.

And the final product is the Eos Lip Balm. Enriched with Shea butter and conditioning oils to give softer and nourished lips, it's also certified 100% organic and natural.

I will give away the Eos lip balm as I have a lip balm that I currently use and know will last for ages. I'll probably get rid of the mask as well as I have loads at the moment to use up. I'm excited to try out The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid and the cleansing foam by Omorovicza. The Morphe highlighter I'll also get around to trying out too.

For this box I can't do a list of sizes and Rrp as they don't actually do that for Look Fantastic.

You can use my code if you are thinking about subscribing and receiving a discount - https://www.lookfantastic.com/referrals.list?applyCode=JOSEPHINE-R1JX

Xoxo

LOOK INCREDIBLE - FEBRUARY DELUXE BOX

So I didn't actually get round the blogging on a new beauty box I subscribed to last month and as this month's box has now arrived I definitely want to share the products included.

The Look Incredible box does have a higher price point than most of your average beauty boxes out there but you get full sized, high end, makeup with the total cost being a lot higher than what you pay.

This month's box includes four makeup products all by well known brands.

I was super excited to see the Opal Glow On The Go Collection by Becca. It includes both the pressed and liquid versions of their bestselling highlighters in their shade Opal' I've never tried a product by Becca so I'm super excited to be able to try something from them.

I absolutely love Benefit products so loved that there was another one of their products included in this month's box. They're Real Double The Lip Lipstick & Liner is a semi matte lipstick that feature a custom teardrop tip that grabs and defines your lip line. I'm not sure how I feel about the shade but will definitely be trying it out.

The Definicils High Definition Mascara by Lancome should have been included in my box but for some reason I got something different. I still got a product from Lancome but it was their lash primer instead. Which is super disappointing as I'd much rather have their mascara to try out than their lash primer.

And the last product is the Chill In The Six Eyeshadow Palette by Cargo Cosmetics. It features a wintry cool toned blend of purple, blues and silver eyeshadows and a bold eyeliner to enhance the appearance of your eyes.

I think my favourite products have definitely been the Becca highlight products. I would have been really excited to have received the Lancome mascara. I have contacted their customer care team so hopefully I will end up receiving it. The Cargo palette hasn't really wowed me by the shades and I'm not entirely sure on the Benefit lipstick and liner shade but I will try it anyway.

Xoxoxo

CHOOSING MY 9 ITEMS IN FEBRUARY'S LATEST IN BEAUTY BOX

Another month of Latest In Beauty and it's still honestly my favourite beauty box I'm subscribed to. They always have a good variety of products to pick out and I always find something I actually need. It's one of my favourite boxes to blog about and I'm always super excited to receive my box.

My box subscription is for nine products and costs £18 a month including postage costs, although they do have other subscription packages you can choose from. Like I pretty much say in every LIb post I do, I honestly recommend them, especially for those who have unsubscribed from other beauty boxes due to disappointment. 

And they've started doing a Haul of Fame which means each month you get the chance to pick a popular higher branded product. I managed to get the Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara for February. I've never tried anything from Marc Jacobs before so can't wait to try this mascara out. 

This product I did actually pick previously from LiB but I loved it that much I had to choose it again when I saw it was still available. The Moisture Bomb Tissue Mask by Garnier has been the best sheet mask that I've tried so far. It fits really good compared to all the other sheet masks I've tired and it felt super hydrating and made my skin feel really clean and soft after. Plus I loved that I didn't have to rinse off and only just moisturise in.

I'm literally obsessed with cleansers and am always looking for different products to try out so when I saw they had a sample size of the Gentle Skin Cleanser by Cetaphil I wanted to try it. I've never heard of the brand before but apparently it's super cheap but gives good results and is quite popular. 

And although I have loads of body lotions to test out, I did pick the Coconut Water and Mimosa Flower body lotion by Love Beauty And Planet. I haven't tried it yet but it smells so nice. I'd probably use this one around Summer time as it does give off a really nice warm summery scent.

I've also picked out the same product from a previous box from LIB and that's the Dr. Organic Self Tan Mousse. I picked their product in light before so had to grab this one in their dark shade, as if I end up liking it I have this one if I fancy going darker.

Kind of a boring product I guess but I'm always wanting back up of products I use frequently so I picked out the Wilkinson Disposable Razors. I use one of their razors where you can change the heads and love it but I definitely like to keep extra razors as a back up just in case. 

I also picked out the multi purpose oil by Nuxe Paris. It can be used on your face, for your hair, or body. 

The 7 Second Morning Mask by Starskin looked interesting. It's a skin mask pad that has a beaded side for exfoliation and another side that delivers a serum.

And the final product is the Show Beauty Luxe volume mousse. I'm definitely going to try this out for when I tie my hair back as I hate those little bumps you get.

If you're subscribed to LIB, what products did you choose? And if you're not subscribed to LIB, are you subscribed to any beauty boxes? 

Xoxoxo

ROCCABOX UNBOXING - FEBRUARY 2019 BOX

Well hello everybody,

Before I start chatting about the products in this month's box, I'm really happy to announce that Roccabox have gone completely 100% recyclable with their boxes. I really hope some of the beauty subscription services follow suit. It's so good to see these kind of changes happening.

So this month's box features seven products in total.

They've included two products from the St Tropez range. Their Luxe Tan Applicator Mitt to use with their Purity Bronzing Water Gel. Apparently this particular product doesn't need rinsing after being applied and set. It boasts of no streaks, no transfer and no tell tale smell, whilst also giving a natural medium golden glow and up to 72 hours of skin hydration.

A product which I definitely know I won't be keeping is the Perfect Pout Lip Gloss by Cougar. It works to increase the volume of the lips, decrease anti-ageing and anti-sagging effect on the lips, and improves hydration and softness of the lips. I absolutely hate lip gloss so just won't ever use this.

I absolutely love the brand Sanctuary Spa so loved that their Wet Skin Moisture Miracle was included in this month's box. This product is used in the shower on wet skin with no rinse and gives hydration for instant softer and smoother skin.

There's also the Volume and Bounce shampoo and conditioner by Charles Worthington. I've not been wowed by any shampoo or conditioner I've received from any of the beauty boxes I'm subscribed to so I don't think expect these to be anything special.

And the last product is a sample size of the Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely purfume vial. I actually have a bigger sized product of this from a different box and it's really not my type of scent.

I definitely am going to use the products by St Tropez and the Sanctuary Spa product. I'll end up using the shampoo as conditioner but can't see myself being wowed by them. The lip gloss and purfume vial I'll end up giving away too.

1. St Tropez Purity Bronzing Water Gel (Deluxe Size 24ml) - Rrp £33 Full size for 200ml

2. St Tropez Velvet Luxe Tan Applicator Mitt (FULL SIZE) Rrp £4

3. Cougar Perfect Pout Lip Gloss (FULL SIZE) Rrp £14.99

4. Sanctuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle (Deluxe Mini 50ml) Rrp £8 for Full Size 200ml

5. Charles Worthington Volume and Bounce S&C (DELUXE MINI 75ml) Rrp £5.99 for full size 250ml

6. Sarah Jessica Parker, Lovely - Purfume Vial - Full size Rrp £48 - £56

What did everybody else think of this month's box?