October Birchbox

Beauty Box

There is one product in this box that I have been wanting for ages - I smiled out loud when I opened the box. I do enjoy my little treats each month - and the ones I don't use my nieces love!

Laura Mercier tinted Moisturiser - LOVE LOVE LOVE

Akane MAsk Cocoon Nocturne - a gel mask to wear over night . Ive not tried this yet.

KMS California Curl Up Wave Foam Mousse - KMS are consistently good products so I will use this next time I curl my hair.

theBalm Cosmetics Stainiac - I have used theBalm blush I got a few months back almost every day and will get the full size when it's all gone. This lip and cheek stain is almost as great! 

Dr.Lipp Nipple Balm for Lips - beautiful balm and really works. I need a full size tube of this.

UltraDEX - Whitening Tootpaste - looks important, but I haven't seen a difference yet, but that could be the coffee.

Egyptian Magic - sachets of healing skin cream. Rich and gorgeous. Again this I could use over and over. One sachet has gone already.

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My Years Favourites

Boxing Day Beauty Buys

I have spent this year trying to find some alternatives to some of the more expensive products I have previously used. I have had success with some, others not so much. I think the conclusion I have reached is that sometimes you can find an alternative that is equally as good for half the price, other times it is worth spending that extra bit for a fabulous product! 

So here are my year's finds and favourites...enjoy!

• Dermalogica - Skin smoothing cream and daily microfoliant. However many times I try something new I always return to these two fantastic products. I have been using these for years and nothing compares! I buy them from Look Fantastic when they have a deal on to get them at the best possible price.

•  Soap and Glory make up range.  1. "It's all about Prime" eyeshadow primer - a brilliant little primer that intensifies eye shadows and keeps them in place all day. 2. "Trick and Treatment" concealer to cover those black under eye bags! I've needed that this year!! I get these at Boots.

• Bad Gal Benefit Lash - A superb all round mascara - have repurchased this twice from Boots  and still happy! 

• Orly Top 2 Bottom base and topcoat - This is the best one I have ever tried. It really does help sustain my nail polish for longer. You can get Orly polishes and nail treatments from Cheap Smells.

• Stila bronzer and highlighter - this is a lovely little product that I rely on to bring some winter colour to my very pale face! Look Fantastic stocks Stila products.

• Hydraluron moisture booster - if you haven't tried this yet - do!! It goes under your usual moisturiser and really does improve skin texture over time. Now hooked! This can be purchased at Boots .

• Elvive Extraordinary Oil - best anti frizz, calming, hair product on the market. I love , love , love this product. Easily available at Supermarkets and drugstores.

• Essie nail polishes - the colours of Essie polishes have me capitivated and the fact I can pick them up from Superdrug is even better! Superdrug Essie Polishes

• My most recent discovery - KMS makeover spray. A brilliant styling, revamping tool without buildup! Another staple to be added to my cabinet! Cheap Smells has a great price on this product.

• Bourjois Colour Pots - I have a few of these as alternatives to my Mac eye shadows. They are not the same as Mac by any stretch of the imagination, but with a good primer they are fantastic little shots of colour and at a 3rd of the price a few of these will do thank you very much! Wait for a 3 for 2 offer and get these from Boots.

• Dr Jart BB cream - this is the most gorgeous BB ever! The end!

I could go on ...and on and on ..... but these are probably my top new discoveries or old favourites. I have a list of items I am now itching to try. Thats the problem with reading blogs - you read about so many tempting things!! 

My advice with beauty products is if you are unsure always see if they have a sample size you can buy first or if buying from a counter ask for some samples to try. Always look for money off vouchers and codes and check the prices online to see if it is any cheaper to order your products, taking into consideration the cost of posting compared with petrol and parking etc to drive into town to buy them. Don't rule out buying through cashback sites either. Some sites such as Quidco give up to 8% cashback on purchases at Boots and you still get your points on your card too. It's a win, win! 

What is your favourite Beauty Product of 2012?

July JolieBox

With an extra product too!

With the late arrival of last months box I hadn't expected my Joilebox to arrive this morning so it was a lovely treat - especially with end of term today! As an apology for last months mix up they have added an extra product in too and a lovely one at that. I think this months box is a winner.

The products are:

1. Etat Pur - Biomimetic Skincare B09 Express purifying mask - This intensive mask purifies the skin by absorbing toxins, impurities and excess sebum in the skin.

2. Jane Iredale - Tantasia self tanner - A moisturising self - tanner for the face and body that provides an instant healthy looking colour.

3. NailGirls - Two metallic mini - polishes from the Medal Collection inspired by the Olympics . I have bronze and silver in mine.

4. Wen by Caz Dean - Sweet Almond and Mint Cleansing Conditioner. Bursting with natural herbs and botanicals .This single step, cleansing conditioner leaves hair looking and feeling deeply cleansed and nourished at the same time.

5. Toe dividers.

6. Voucher for Etat Pur for 10 % off + 3 free samples.

7.  One extra product ! KMS  California - Hot Flex Spray . Flexible shaping and elastic hold. Unlimited heat styling without the damage. Humidity resistance, anti breakage. I am very excited to try this product out - hoping it does not disappoint!

I think this is a really great box . I can use everything in this box so will be working my way through these products. I will let you know if any turn out to be real winners.


I am also exploring uses for my empty boxes - I have a bit of an obsession for notebooks, boxes, stationary, pots etc . Paperchase is one of my favourite stores! So I love these useful little boxes! Glasses in one. Magazine free samples in another. 

What do you use yours for?

Jolibox you have redeemed yourself this month - one happy customer!