February…the month of love, and this month’s theme was Be-YOU-Tiful, showcasing the fact that we are most beautiful when we have love for ourselves…a very sweet message if you ask me. The goodies were also received in a rather lovely little heart covered pouch instead of the usual pink box which was a nice change. But I know it’s what was on the inside that you are all interested in so read on to find out!
The first item from February’s box was the helloSKIN Collagen Hydrogel Eye Masks (RRP £7.95). I always love to find an eye mask in a beauty box so these were right up my street. They claim to hydrate, smooth and brighten the under-eye area and I left them on for around 20 minutes to work their magic! Once removed, I dunked them in boiling water as directed and they disintegrated into nothing, that’s the sustainable part (I’m pretty sure it’s magic)! I did feel that my eyes looked brighter and more refreshed – perfect for a quick pick me up before an event or even if you just feel like you could do with an extra boost. Yes, it’s a short term fix but they aren’t meant to be miracle workers! Great product, thumbs up, would recommend.
Next out the box was a full sized BYOMA Moisturising Gel Cream with SPF 30 (RRP £14.99). I’d seen this brand all over social media when I received this but had never tried it before so this was a great addition for me. The cream had a really light texture, it sinks into skin quickly and my face was left feeling really soft and moisturised. The bottle is pretty big and it did last a good while so I was really able to decide whether my skin liked it or not…and I can confirm it did! The packaging is so cute and colourful and I love that it has added SPF. At £14.99, it’s a great price and I’ll definitely be buying this again in the future.
Another skincare product and another full size in the form of the Dr Eve_Ryouth Restore + Hydrate Collagen Serum (RRP £59.99). This was not a product I’d heard of before and I haven’t heard of it again since but I was definitely interested to see how this would perform. Claims include smoothing fine lines, boosting hydration, improving elasticity and generally giving skin a healthy glow. It has a quite a thin, liquidy texture so be careful it doesn’t all come flying out (a lesson I learned the hard way). This applied so smoothly to my skin and absorbed almost immediately, leaving no sticky feeling, just soft, smooth skin. I have been through the whole bottle now and although I can’t say there was any drastic difference to the appearance of my skin, it definitely did look brighter and healthier with an added glow about it. I don’t think I’d look to buy this again, it’s just not up there with my favourites but if I received it as a gift or in a future box, I’d definitely use it up.
Okay, moving on from skincare, we have the Nails Inc Glow and Grow Nail Growth Treatment (RRP £8). My nails were in desperate need of help when I received this so you can bet I slathered this on straight away! Even though it looked pink, I expected it to apply clear but I was pleasantly surprised to see that this dries into a lovely natural pinky hue and just made my nails look naturally healthy (it was a shame about the permanent addition of mud underneath but we work with what we have). I have applied approximately once a week, though not as regularly recently and I do feel that my nails definitely feel healthier, less flakey and do not break as easily. This is definitely something that I will keep using to try and keep my nails in tip top condition.
Last but most definitely not least, we have the Glossybox Scent with Love Bespoke Candle (RRP £13). I have seen quite a few people kicking off about receiving candles in their beauty boxes but I’m definitely not one of them, I am loving it! Such a nice change and something I know for a fact I will use! This candle is scented with English Pear and Freesia and while it is not a very intense fragrance, it certainly left my living room smelling gorgeous. The deep red colour of the glass jar is super pretty too. No complaints from me, I’m hoping for more in the future!
And there we have it, February’s box done and dusted. This was a great box for me, I absolutely loved the candle, nail varnish and the moisturiser and I also thoroughly enjoyed using the eye masks and the serum…all in all and fantastic box. If you would like to join Glossybox, you can get £5 off your first subscription with the code KIRSTY-R25.
Until next time,
K x
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