GlossyBox UK October Unboxing

This month Glossybox have done a 'Pop Art' Edition box, which has 4 fulled sized items and 2 sample. This months box was so popular is has already sold out. Novembers edition is now on sale HERE

I actually really like everything in the box this month which is probably a first!!

First up is surprisingly my favourite item this month. Ciate London Paint Pot - Full size 13.5ml which retails for £9. I don't wear nail polish often and when I read there was a polish included this month I was thinking 'Oh great not another one!' but as its black it will come in very handy for halloween!! Or just any night out really, as more often than not I always wear black dresses.

Next up is Rimmel London BB Cream in 'Light' 8ml sample (£6.99 for 30ml). This 9-in-1 skin perfecting cream contains kaolin, witch hazel and salicylic acid for a flawless matte look. I have full size of this already which matches my skintone quite well but I prefer something with a bit more coverage.

So Susan Cosmetics Flutter Mascara - Full size £14.95 for 4ml. Again this is another product I already own. Its a good mascara but found it takes a while to dry on the lashes which isn't too handy when I'm rushing out the door in the mornings...cue rain and black smudges under my eyes! I do however like the brand as a whole - I'm currently using their Eyebrow Palette and Blusher.

Etre Belle Cosmetics Liplift Peel - Full size 15ml is €12.95 (£10 approx). This moisturising lip exfoliator gently removes dead cells refining the skin's surface for perfectly soft lips. Something new for me to try, never given much thought to lip exfoliators before as I would just use my normal facial exfoliator. Gotta keep those lips soft and kissable I guess!

Yves Rocher France Quelques Notes D’Amour 5ml sample (£33 for 30ml). The scent is nice but quite floral. Described as a scent that 'encapsulates the feeling of falling in love through fusing notes of damascus rose, guaiac wood and patchouli'.

Nuxe Creme Fraiche De Beaute Mask (Full size 50ml £19.50)  This moisturising mask with Plant Milks and White Blossom provides intensive moisturisation to hydrate and soothe the skin, instantly reducing discomfort or redness. Skin is left looking radiant and relaxed. Can be kept in the fridge for an even more refreshing effect.

Wow a great box this month with products total valued at £60! Did you get a Glossybox this month? What did you think of it?

Birchbox UK October 2014

October is Breast Cancer awareness month so Birchbox have partnered with Coppafeel! - a charity whose mission is to ensure you know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, in order stamp out late detection. My granny was diagnosed earlier this year with breast cancer so this is a topic that speaks to the heart for me. Thankfully with treatment her tumor has reduced enough that she doesn't need surgery.

All women should do a monthly check, here's what to look out for.

 This month all the products came in a really cute pink makeup zip case. Much more useful than the normal draw string bags.

 The first product this month is 2 sachets of Pink Clay Face Mask by Cattier 12.5ml each (£4.25 for 100ml) Enriched with shea butter and peppermint which restore, refresh and nourish your skin. I've used one of these masks so far, but found I can get 2 uses from each sachet. 

KMS California Hair Play Dry Wax 75ml (£15 for 150ml) 

This is a wax spray that can be used on towel-dried or dry hair to add body and texture to the hair. I tend to only use oils in my hair so this product will be interesting to try. 

Shaveworks The Cool Fix 29ml (£11 for 60ml)

The tingly gel is packed with natural exfoliators to remove dead skin that cause ingrown hairs and can lead to infections. Contains a moisturising medicalm complex that immediately cools and soothes razor bumps and red irritated skin after hair removal. I will use this sample but unlikely to repurchase as its not really the kinda thing I would normally use.

 Pixi by Petra Shea Lip Balm (£8)

I received the shade 'Honey Nectar' which gives a sheer hint of colour. Very nourishing lip balm packed with shea butter and vitamin E.

Meaningful Beauty Glowing Serum 8ml (15ml £30.95)

Collaborated by Dr. Sebagh and Cindy Crawford over a decade ago this glow-giving “models secret” serum is packed with nourishing soy protein, marine botanicals, minerals and antioxidants. Designed to smooth and condition leaving the skin with a youthful, luminous glow.

 Lifestyle extra this month is a cute pink pen, not one I'd take to work but will come in handy for notes at home.

I'd say a good mix of products this month. If you'd like to sign up to Birchbox please use my link HERE and we will both be rewarded with £5 worth of points to spend in the eshop. For every new subscriber in October Birchbox will donate £1 to Coppafeel!

Internet problems - pain in the A**

Well no Internet at home for best part of 2 weeks + slow connections when there was internet is never good. So many things to catch up on! This month has flown by, I just don't seem to find the time to do anything. Doesn't help that when I do have nights free to blog the computer is occupied :(

Anyhoo 66 days til Christmas!! Better start buying pressies for family/friends... I hate this time of year...Bah humbug thats me haha

Anyone have any ideas or websites for good presents pass them my way :)

LoveLula Green Beauty Box October Unboxing

My postie loves me! Or maybe it was a different guy today but anyway my LoveLula box was waiting on my doormat (or rather under it) when I got home from work :) Why they can't do this all the time is beyond me.

This months box contains lots of little samples, and as usual 20% off any full sizes on LoveLula's website from the brands featured in the October box.

The first product I noticed is one I have sampled in the past and LOVE! 

Bodhi & Birch Mint Thé Bath & Shower Therapy 50ml (£18 for 200ml). This smells so refreshing and invigorating, perfect body wash to waken me up in the mornings.

Yes To Carrots Gentle Cleansing Wipes - 10 pack (£3.99 for 25)

These fragrance-free towelettes will be very handy when I can't be bothered to remove my makeup with my normal cleanser. 

Inika Organic Eye Liner Pencil in 'Black Caviar' RRP £13.50. 

Something I don't own much of is organic makeup and what better way to start my collection than with an eyeliner. It also comes with its very own sharpener.

Dr Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips - 3ml (£11.50 for 15ml)

Now don't get the wrong idea, yes I said it was a nipple balm...but it is for LIPS!! The secret balm passed on from nursing mothers to Make-up Artists, this balm can be used on dry skin, lips, cuticles, feet and if you so desire... nipples! :) I have the full size of this already so I will pass this one on.

John Masters Organics Rose & Apricot Hair Milk - 5ml (£25 for 118ml)

Newly released this summer, this light leave-in hair milk nourishes and protects hair using nine certifies-organic oils and extracts. Perfect for dry, damaged hair. Just apply to damp hair and style as normal.

Green People Gentle Cleanse & Make-up Remover - 25ml RRP £4.95

This alcohol-free cleanser gently removes all makeup to leave skin silky smooth. Contains Organic Aloe Vera, Calendula, Shea butter, Squalane from Olive oil, Jojoba Esters & Rose Geranium.

Also in the box is three samples from the Green People Age Defy+ range. 

Soft Buff Skin Exfoliator 10ml (£19.95 for 30ml)

Purify & Hydrate Cream Cleanser 1.5ml

Line Eraser Lip & Eye 0.5ml (£18.95 for 10ml)

This months box has a value around £35 which is really good considering the box cost me £12.50. I have however cancelled my subscription (for now) to try and save a bit of money for xmas! See I can be good sometimes :)

SoukSouk September Unboxing

This months SoukSouk box is a bit meh. Don't get me wrong, it contains some great brands but nothing much to make me go wow!

First up is 2 products from The Earth Works Cosmetics - Coconut & Lime Body Butter 10g (£2) I've actually already got full size of this, so this sample will be handy for travel. And Grapefruit Facial Exfoliator 20g (£2) It's nice to see this in the box as I have recently finished using the sample I already had.

Next is another product I already own.  Pure Thought's Tangerine & Jojoba Whipped Shea Butter 10g (£2.50) This is a delicious-smelling butter suitable for daily use.

 Hurraw! Lip Balm in 'Chocolate' £3.99. I have so many lip balms right now, so this one may go in a drawer for a while until I use up some of the others I have on the go

LJ Natural OMG (Organic Miracle Goddess) Serum 6g (worth £3.19). This facial serum contains mango butter, rosehip and avocado oil, perfect for soothing dry, tired and weather-beaten skin. This will suit me down to a tee!

 A bonus this month is a 3ml sachet of Speick Hand Cream (50ml £5) which contains Speick plant extract along with chamomile to nourish & soften hands.

So there we have it another SoukSouk box. Not the best value but usable products none the less.

Love Me Beauty September Box

This month Love Me Beauty have changed the way their subscription service works. On the old system you were given the choice of 3 menus each with 5 or 6 products, with slight variation between the 3 box choices. After a few too many hick-ups with the new website launch on 5th September subscribers now get given 6 credits each month to create their very own bespoke box! Typically full sized items are worth 2 credits and sample/dulex sizes are worth 1 credit. Currently the sizes are not shown for the products which is a tat annoying. They are still working on developing the site so hopefully these little mistakes will be rectified soon. 

 Love Me Beauty was the very first beauty box I signed up to, and initially I was annoyed by the change. There was no warning, and with the new credit system if you wanted 3 full sized items then thats all your credits gone! Where as before the boxes contained 3 or 4 full size and a couple sample sized items. It would be more fair to have 8 credits at least instead of the 6. Maybe I'm being greedy! 

However you are not just limited to 6 credits per month. If there are more products that you would like in your box you can add them to your box as an 'add on' item.  Additional products will be charged at an exclusive membership discounted rate from the high street. This is dependent on the size and value of the product.

I wasn't overly impressed with the options available mostly due to the fact the majority of brands & products have been featured in previous boxes. As a result I have picked 2 products I have received before. I hope next month brings different products....more hair care please! 

 Anyway enough rambling.... 

My skincare oriented box! 1 full size and 4 sample size items.

 The first product I chose S5 Restore Cream (15ml) for normal/dry skin, was an item I received in my very first box here. I really enjoyed used this, so I'm glad I was able to get another sample. Staying with this brand my next item is S5 Balance Fluid (15ml) which is for oily/normal skin. Both of these products contain age defying ingredients to reduce appear of fine lines and wrinkles. They retail for £39 for 50ml making these samples worth £7.80 each!

Murad Pore & Line Minimizing Hydrator is an item I received in my March box  Full size is 50ml and cost £49.50. This is a 10ml sample and is worth £9.90! This multi-tasking moisturiser refines pores and provides essential hydration to soothe and help repair skin breakouts.

As I'm all about minimizing pores this month my next item, T-Zone Pore Refining Serum also by Murad, clears pores and gently exfoliates to removes skin imperfections to leave you with a refreshed and healthy complexion. This is a teeny tiny 3.7ml sample worth £3.63 (full size £49 for 50ml). 

Lastly I chose Oriflame Skin Dream BB Cream SFP 30 (full size 30ml £10.95) I received the lightest shade which is perfect for my pale complexion. It evens out my skintone by camouflaging redness and imperfections on my skin.

So there we have it the new improved Love Me Beauty box! Overall I am pleased with my box.

Next month the box should come in the newly branded box instead of just in the drawstring bag.

If you would like to sign up use code SDAQOF to receive an extra credit!

Subscription prices start at £10 + £3.95 p&p - 3,6 or 12 month subs are discounted.

CutiePieMarzia MEMEBOX Collaboration #4 BOX NOW LIVE!!

Memebox are doing a second collaboration box with Cutie Pie Marzia!! Don't miss out - this box is available to buy now!!

• The first collaboration with CutiePieMarzia sold out fast. This 2nd box is predicted to also sell out quick!
• CutiePieMarzia's box is packed with the most darling items ever!
• Shipping date 23rd October

Get your CutiePieMarzia box HERE

Remember to use code 8FLU to get $5 off purchase.