And just like that, two Glossybox posts at once! February has already come and gone but at least I have had plenty of time to test the products from the box…and let me tell you, it was another good one! February’s theme was ‘Apres-Chic’ and filled with goodies which are perfect for both ‘cold days out and and cosy evenings inside’.

Seeing as we missed out on make-up last month, I’ll start this month’s unboxing with the full sized Sophia & Mabel Apres-Chic Eyeshadow Palette (RRP £15). This palette is full of deep, rich tones which will be perfect for all year round, though I’d say particularly the Autumn/ Winter months. The shadows themselves are very pigmented but also blend really well and you can create a super natural or a bolder look with ease. The packaging feels a little cheap but it’s pretty and the perfect size for travelling.

Next up is the deluxe sized Glow On 5th Lip Dew Tinted Lip Balm (RRP £12.49). I don’t think you can ever have enough lip balms so I was pleased to see this in my box. This feels nice and light on my lips , almost like a gloss/ balm hybrid and the colour isn’t as bright as it looks in the tube which I’m glad about… just enough to give a hint of colour and shine. I’ll definitely be keeping this in my handbag to use throughout the day.

Moving on to skincare, we have the deluxe sized Gatineau Water Cream (RRP £19.99). This moisturiser contains Barbary fig flow extract, shea butter, vitamin E and seaweed actives and claims to hydrate skin, leaving it soft and smooth. I found this to be incredibly light while still delivering a good punch of moisture to my skin. It also smells divine and my skin felt like it had a bit of a glow. It is quite pricy at £49 for a full sized tube but I would definitely consider this as a treat.

Next up is a deluxe sized This Works Deep Sleep Cocoon Body Lotion (RRP £12.50). I had literally just finished a bottle of this and had loved it so wasn’t disappointed to find another bottle in my box. This body cream is full of natural ingredients such as shea butter, camelia and sativa oils to nourish the skin and contains notes of lavender and camomile which make it perfect to use before bed. I love the consistency of this, not so thick that it takes ages to sink in but still enough to feel luxurious and moisturising. The scent is also very relaxing and I felt that it helped me drift off at night.

Last but not least is another product I was excited to receive and that is the Prowhite Teeth Whitening Pen (RRP £15). I had been looking at different teeth whitening products for ages but couldn’t seem to find one that I wanted to commit to, so this made the decision for me. This seems easy enough, dry your teeth, apply with the brush, smile for 60 seconds to allow to dry…and here’s where I made my mistake. I read the instructions wrong and brushed my teeth straight away…needless to say I saw no difference whatsoever. I then re-read said instructions which actually say to rinse or brush your teeth several hours later…oops. Anyway, I have used it since (not too often as I do get sensitive teeth). I will say it isn’t as good as the professional kit I received after my Invisalign, but for £15 I certainly wouldn’t expect it to be. I would say it took a couple of applications to notice a difference, but I did notice that my teeth started to look whiter – not gleaming, but certainly whiter. Would I buy this again? Probably, but more to tide me over until I can afford a proper treatment.

And there’s February’s box done and dusted…I really liked this box, the lip dew and teeth whitening pen in particular but I will get use out of everything which is a big plus. I have already received my March edition so am currently testing those products which means, if I can get myself in gear, another review post will be coming soon!

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Until next time,

K x

Whoops, I’ve been a bit MIA over the past few months, but here we are, well into 2023 and I’m back. Although it’s now March, I’m going to start with the first box I received this year because, well, why not? January’s box was aptly named ‘New Horizons’ and featured a very pretty purple and blue coloured box (or at least mine was anyway).

I will start by saying I was disappointed that there were no make-up products in this box but I’ll begin with the Wunder2 Wunderkiss Essential Lip Scrub (RRP £14.99). I must admit, I don’t really use lip scrubs all that often, though I know I would probably benefit from them, so this was a good product to receive. I applied this straight from the bullet and then rubbed in with my finger…it’s not overly scrubby but enough that when removed, it left my lips feeling soft and smooth. I like that it’s a stick rather than a pot too. Overall, I don’t think I would pay nearly £15 for this, but I do like it and will keep using.

Next up and something I was very happy to see, is the 111Skin Cryo De-Puffing Eye Mask (Individual Mask £12, 8 Masks £65). These masks targets dark circles and puffiness and contains ingredients such as seaweed extract and Vitamin E. I applied these before a night out and left on for the required 20 minutes. They stayed in place well and after removing I felt like my eye area was noticeably brighter and fresher looking. I wouldn’t say the results are long lasting but do we really expect them to be? These are prefect for a little pick me up…love them!

Next out the box is a little tube of Cetaphil Daily Defence Moisturiser SPF 50+ (50ml RRP £12.99). I know everyone raves about this brand but I am just not a fan. If I have a reaction to something then this is something I would reach for but otherwise I just find it boring. However, I will say that this moisturiser is one that I haven’t used before and it did feel nice on my skin (not luxurious but nice) and I like that it has added SPF.

As an extra skincare treat this month, we were treated to a little trial sachet of the Loreal 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum. This was literally a sachet so lasted me one or two applications but it applied really smoothly and left my skin feeling super hydrated. I can’t say whether tackles wrinkles seeing as it was just a tester but I would be tempted to try out the full size (although I haven’t as yet.)

Moving onto haircare, we have the We Are Paradoxx Detox Restorative Hair Mask (RRP £25). This mask is made with 99% natural ingredients including provitamin B-5, vegan keratin, coconut and peppermint and claims to replenish, restore and strengthen hair as well as add shine and reduce brittleness…all sounds good so far. I applied this and left on for the advised minimum time of 30 mins and after washing, my hair definitely felt softer and less tangled. I wouldn’t say there was a noticeable boost in shine but certainly after every use so far, I’ve liked (but not loved) the results.

Last but not least we have the Grace & Stella Exfoliating Dermaplaning Tool (RRP £21.73). I’ve used a couple of products from this brand and have really liked them, however, I will admit that I haven’t tried this and gave it away. I haven’t had dermaplaning done before and I just wasn’t willing to try a DIY version of basically shaving my face. This tool ‘gently shed unneeded dead skin cells and peach fuzz’, and it’s been around long enough that we know some people live by this treatment…but I’m still not convinced enough that I was willing to try…soz guys. However, I have looked online and it does have good reviews so if you’re interested, I suggest checking it out for yourselves.

And there we have January’s edition…I would have preferred to have a make-up product, I found this box very skin heavy (I know, it’s January, I get it). I was pleased with the contents though, I loved the eye masks in particular and I’ll keep using the hair mask and lip scrub. The dermaplaning tool was the only item I didn’t use but that’s not to say it’s a bad product, just personal preference.

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Until next time,

K x

Ooooh it’s Halloween month…although completely irrelevant now as we are into November (I’m waiting until after bonfire night before thinking about Christmas)! October’s theme was ‘Written in the Stars’ and subscribers received either a fancy looking pink or green box design…I got the pink which I was very happy with and it looks amazing (definitely one to keep as a storage box). The theme was all stuff to do with Astrology which isn’t something I take any interest in (can you tell?) but as always an excellent array of goodies and a mix of full and trial sizes…but definitely more glam than spooky!

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Here we go again, Autumn is here and while everyone else is looking forward to changing leaves and pumpkin spiced everything, I can’t say I’m looking forward to the colder weather…I’m already wearing a coat indoors! This month’s theme is ‘Golden Hour’ with products to ‘enhance that summer glow throughout the rest of the year’ and with the changing temperature, I’ll be amping up the body care as my skin tends to get drier in the colder months! This month’s box is bursting with goodies so let’s get to it and start unboxing.

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Here we go again, another summer is nearing it’s end…I’m still hoping for at least one more blast of heat before it disappears altogether but seeing as I’m in Scotland, I’d better not get my hopes up too much. This month’s Glossybox theme is ‘The Art of Beauty’ and hopes to influence subscribers to discover their artistic flair…whatever that means. The box design is a work of art itself and as always subscribers were treated to 5 beauty products inside…so let’s take a look inside!

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We may be into August but here is a delayed July post…this Glossybox box design was a nice change from the usual pink (which is also very nice) with an underwater scene and a theme of ‘dive in’. This was a more make-up heavy box compared to the previous few months which I was very pleased about! Subscribers also received an extra treat this month so 6 products instead of the usual 5 which was a nice bonus…but enough chit chat, let’s get down to business.

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Damn, I so thought I would have got this post up before July but once again time ran away with me! The theme for June’s Birchbox is All Bodies are Good Bodies and celebrates the fact that we all have different bodies – different shapes, sizes and colours and we should take care of our unique selves. As usual, there is a good range of products and some new brands as well as familiar faces.

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The longest day has passed…is it too early to talk about Christmas? Yeah, okay I won’t do that…June’s Glossybox theme is Summer Rendevous and the products inside are inpsired by classic summer beauty looks…although here in Scotland it feels like we have barely seen summer yet due to the wind and rain (currently writing this in the middle of a thunderstorm) so if everyone could do a little sun dance, I would be very grateful. As with last month, I found this box to be quite skincare heavy but I did enjoy this one more.

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