April GlossyBox - Earth Month

This month is Earth month so GlossyBox have brought out their own 'natural' box with a host of organic brands.

Products mentioned in this video:
Caudalie - Vinosource SOS Thirst Quenching Serum
Inika - Organic eyeliner
Ayuuri - Natural Body Wash
Figs & Rouge - Lip Balm
Kai - Perfume Oil

To subscribe to GlossyBox for £10 a month to receive your own box of beauty treats please visit their website here.

What do you guys think of April's box? Have you tried any of these brands before? What theme would you like to see for an upcoming box? xxx

Glossybox Men: Spring 2012

Why should girls have all the fun? Glossybox for men is a quarterly grooming box with 7 luxury sized samples perfect for the modern man.

The Spring edition landed on my doorstep a few days ago - just in time for me to have a sneaky peek before passing the goodies on to my not so modern man ;).

This box contains:

• The Legends London Alum Matchsticks (£1) - This book contains 20 individual astringent matches which can be used after shaving like a traditional aftershave to calm razor burn. Super portable and ideal for traveling!
• Organic Homme by Green People Active Fix Repair Serum (£16.50 for 50ml) - This certified organic men's facial repair serum with proven anti-ageing effects is great for sensitive skins and is suitable for those prone to eczema, psoriasis, acne & skin blemishes.
• 4711 The Original Eau de Cologne (£10.95 for 50ml) - For more than 200 years this cologne has delivered on its promise: using this unique fragrance refreshes the mind, body and soul. 
• FAB Body Moisturiser (£13 for 226.8g) -  This daily essentials moisturiser is perfect for all skin types, but especially effective for sensitive, reactive or dry skin.
• Liz Earle for Men Face Scrub (£13.25 for 75ml) - This scrub is one of the bf's firm favourites! It's active natural ingredients include cooling eucalyptus, exfoliating pumice and jojoba beads to smooth away dead skin cells for healthier-looking, ultra-smooth skin.
• Kyoku Sake Infused Shave Cream (£25 for 170ml) - Another one of the bf's (and my) favourites. This shave cream is amazing on delicate skin as the friction-free silicone micro-particles coat the skin to ensure consistent skin to blade contact to significantly reduce drag – no more nicks and cuts! It also comes in a sensitive version.
• Dr Bronner's Magic Liquid Soaps Lavender Hand Sanitizer (£3.99 for 59ml) - This hand sanitizer is infused with organic lavender essential oil and comes in a handy spray size perfect for any man bag.
• Fudge Hair Shaper (Mint) (£12.20 for 75ml) - The blend of natural waxes, ceresinand carnauba wax delivers both texture and shine. Hair Shaper Mint also contains hydrolised wheatprotein which strengthens and improves the condition of hair whilst styling. It has a strong hold with a semi-matte finish and a refreshing mint fragrance.

For more information or to subscribe to Glossybox for Men (£15 plus p&p) please visit their website here.

Will you be purchasing a subscription for any men in your life? Have you tried any of the products in this season's box? What do you think of them? xxx

Glossybox - Harrods Edition

This month Glossybox has an extra special treat in store for their subscribers. The March Glossybox is being brought to you in association with Harrods beauty hall!

This special edition box contains five out of a possible fifteen products including Clarins moisturisers, Fendi, Valentino and Versace perfumes, Bliss body butter, Molton Brown shower gels, YSL serum and SK-11 cream. Though my favourite product of them all is the adorable Burberry miniature lipstick!

The products I received in my box this month were:

• YSL Forever Youth Liberator Serum (can't wait to try this!)
• Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily Moisture Bath and Shower
• Narcisco Rodriguez for her
• Ojon Damage Reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serim (love this)
• Burberry Miniature Lip Mist Copper no.202

I may have to go all out and admit that this is probably my favourite G'box of all time. I love the mix of products and brands and can see myself using every single one. Oh and did I mention the mini Burberry lipstick?

It's probably unnatural to get so excited about a mini lipstick, but it's just too cute!

What do you think about the March box? Are you excited by the Harrods edition? Which of the products are your favourites this month? Do you have also have a strange obsession with miniatures? ;) xxx

Carmine Review

To get 50% off your first Carmine box (for £5) enter the following code at checkout: 50GORGEOUS. This code expires on the 29th of February.

For more information on Carmine please visit their website http://www.carmine.co.uk/


Products included in January's Box:

• Korres Wild Rose-24 Hour Moisturiser
• Eldora False Eyelashes
• Eyeko Fat Eye Stick 
• Balance Me Radiance Face Oil
• Westlab Himalayan Pink Salt 

The box was sent to me for review consideration. This is not a sponsored video and all opinions are my own as always. xxx

Valentine's Gifts for Her

Although I am under no illusion that many men frequent this blog (if you are one then please identify yourself!) nevertheless I thought it would be fun to create a little Valentine's gift guide for girls. Most boys need a little nudge in the right direction... ;)

Dior Garden Clutch Palette (£55) - What could be more romantic than this beautiful Dior palette with three sumptuous eyeshadows and two pretty lip glosses? The packaging is absolutely adorable and luxurious - absolutely perfect for Valentine's day!

Spineless Classics Full Text Novel Posters (from £14.99) - Her favourite book can come to life in these amazing prints. Whether you go for romance with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet or Mary Shelley's Frankinstein, I am sure she would appreciate such a thoughtful and original gift.

Folli Follie Bonding Ring box set (£110) - You can never go wrong with something sparkly! Every girl loves a little variety, so now is the perfect time to invest in a beautiful rose gold or silver set of four stacking rings. Each one can be worn alone, or combined to create some serious bling.

 

Joe & Seph's Gourmet Popcorn (from £4) -  Instead of queuing up in Thornton's or Godiva to purchase the usual box of chocolates, why not treat her to a delicious bag of handmade popcorn from Joe & Seph's. They have an amazing selection of flavours from salty caramel (my favourite) to a special Valentine's day concoction that combines rich Belgian white chocolate infused with caramel with a fruit cocktail of pure strawberry. Yumm!!!

Ted Baker ROCKSY purse (£55) - This cute patent leather purse with a heart detail clasp would fit into any girl's bag and with space for six cards and two note sections it's also small enough for a night out, or romantic meal out... whether or not she is paying ;p.

Beauty Box Subscription - The gift that keeps on giving with a beautifully presented box of cosmetic treats arriving on her doorstep every month. There are so many to choose from, but my favourites are:

• GlossyBox (Valentine's 50% off code: AFF50GLOSSYBOX) - £10 per month here.
•  Jolie Box/ Boudoir Prive - £10 per month here.
• Amarya Beauty Box (natural & organic products) - £10 per month here.

Nail Wraps from Myleene Klass (from £5.99) - I love these cute little nail wraps with the perfect heart shaped design. Each pack comes with 24 stickers, enough to cover both hands and feet, plus a handy (see what I did there?) nail file.

More Than Words... (from £75). Personalised gifts are always extra special, but can be a little tricky to source or make. This website creates beautiful artwork to your precise specifications. Tell your special someone one what you love about them, or create art featuring memories you share.

ClaireaBella Canvas Bags (from £14.99) - These have been popping up in the hands of celebrities everywhere. Although the canvas bag itself is perhaps not the most exciting accessory the cute designs and individual details, such as the name and bespoke cartoon, make it absolutely adorable!

Mulberry Alexa (from £650) - If you are looking to really spoil her you would struggle to do better than a classic Mulberry Alexa bag. I am absolutely in love with the new Silky Snake Print in playful pebbled beige, or the smart nightshade blue. 

What are you hoping to receive this Valentine's Day? Will you be treating yourself or a loved one to something special? xxx

Valentine's GlossyBox

 The January 2012 GlossyBox - Special Valentine's day edition!

For more information about Glossybox and to subscribe for £10 per month please visit their website here.  You can also receive 50% OFF the Valentines GLOSSYBOX with the code: AFFGLOSSY50OFF

To enter the GlossyBox Valentine's day competition for your chance to win a trip to Paris for 2 visit their facebook page here!

Have you tried GlossyBox? What do you think of the boxes you have received? Will you be subscribing to any beauty boxes this year? what are your favourites? What products would you like to see included in these boxes? xxx

*I am a GlossyBox ambassador, so this box was sent to for review consideration. I was not paid for this video, or to promote GlossyBox. *

Joliebox

Starting from December the wonderful Boudoir Privé has joined hands with JolieBox! JolieBox is the leading beauty box subscription service in France, having worked with a range of luxurious, high-end brands such as Benefit, By Terry, Caudalie, Kiehls, Essie and Lancôme.

Both services embrace Parisian sophistication; mixing an eye for high quality samples while seeking out niche products. By joining with JolieBox Boudoir Privé aims to continue to provide new and exciting brands to sample, alongside a wider range of established brands at the height of luxury.

Each box still has the same chic French flavour, contains 5 deluxe samples and the price and payments have remained the same. So without further ado let's take a look at December's box!

 

The December Joliebox contained 5 samples, as well as 2 bonus items!

1. OPI Gold Shatter Nail Lacquer (full size)
2. Mitchell and Peach shower wash (mini) 
3. New CID Cosmetics i-gloss (full size)
4. Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust (full size)
5. YON-KA Vital Defense Anti-aging prevention cream (mini)

Bonus

• Kusmi Detox Tea (20g)
• Joliebox concealer brush

This is definitely one of my favourite beauty boxes of 2011. It contains a great range of products from a variety of brands. My favourite product in the box was the i-gloss in Baby Doll (£19 here)- a gorgeous creamy shade in fun and practical packaging. 

 With it's light up wand and mirror it makes it perfect for application on the go!

The gloss is a gorgeous peachy pink shade with subtle blue and gold reflects. It is pigmented, without looking too opaque on the lips and gives a beautiful glossy finish to the lips, without being sticky.

You can subscribe to JolieBox for £10 per month plus p&p to receive 5/6 deluxe sized samples.

Have you tried the new JolieBox? What did you think of December's box? Do you subscribe to any beauty boxes? What are your favourites? xxx