Look Fantastic Beauty Box | October & November

Hey Sweeties,

First of all I have to apologise as I failed to upload a review of last month’s beauty box, but in my defence, I was away for most of it in America and I didn’t want to post without actually giving some/all of the products a proper trial. So if you’ll forgive me, I have included both the October and November Look Fantastic Beauty Box in this post. Here goes –

October Box

Look Fantastic October beauty box

Contents: Elemis Hydra-Balance Day Cream; Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser; Percy & Reed Smoothed, Sealed and sensational No Oil Oil; (not pictured) Nuxe Rêve De Miel Hand & Nail Cream; Monu Firming Moisturiser; Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) Eye shading brush; and Balance Me radiance Face Mask.

Firstly I have to highlight that the Balance Me radiance face mask wasn’t featured within the supporting booklet that accompanies the box each month, which makes me wonder if this is a rogue item that snuck its way in? As yet I haven’t tried this product out but while I have been vocal previously about getting a little bored with this brand constantly arriving in my boxes, I like that it’s a face mask to try out that isn’t in one of those annoying sachets.

I was pleased to see in this box a variety of creams and moisturisers to try out and even though the Elemis day cream and the Monu firming moisturiser are nice to use, I personally find them too scented for my liking. Some won’t mind this and the scents definitely aren’t bad but I just prefer something very subtle if at all in these types of facial products.

As soon as the box arrived and I viewed the contents, I whipped out the Nuxe hand & nail cream and put it straight in my purse, hence why it missed being photographed. However it is a lovely product that is nice to apply and leaves your hands moisturised without being left sticky. It is also very lightly scented which on your hands is completely fine and a nice feature.

I have also really enjoyed the Murad exfoliating cleanser as it is not as harsh as others I use. When I say ‘harsh’ I don’t imply this negatively as once or twice a week it’s good to exfoliate the skin, but this one from Murad feels much gentler.

LGFB “is the only worldwide cancer charity providing practical support for women and teenagers struggling with the visible side effects of their cancer treatment. 12% from all sales of this brush collection will be donated to the charity.” This eye shading brush from their range is a total delight to use and so soft. The handle is also the perfect size to sit comfortably in your hand. I have actually recently started seeing these brushes appear in various TK MAXX stores so if you see them yourself they would be well worth a go; not to mention that you would be supporting a great cause at the same time. 

November Box

Look Fantastic November Box

Contents: (hero product) Bellapierre Mineral Lipstick in Ruby Red; Korres Guava shower gel 40ml; Ole Henriksen Empower foaming milk cleanser; Dr Paw Paw Tinted ultimate red balm; REN V-Cense youth vitality day cream; Kebelo Enriching Masque.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this month’s box, there was a really good selection of products and you know how delighted I am when I get a makeup product and not just lots of skincare samples. The Bellapierre lipstick is gorgeous, very creamy, very pigmented and actually has pretty good staying power; the Korres guava shower gel I love the smell of. Guava isn’t a very powerful smell or flavour for that matter if you have it as a juice, but its subtle fruity tone is fresh and works excellently as a shower gel, I would definitely seek this out in full size. I also have really enjoyed using the Ole Henriksen milk cleanser, while it hasn’t totally blown me away as a product, it works well as a gentle morning cleanser. Of the products, I was the most excited to see the balm from Dr Paw Paw as I have heard some great things about their products. It also couldn’t have arrived at a better time as in the last week or so wedding stress and other life stresses, not to mention the weather, have just toppled me and my lips have taken the brunt with cold sores, ulcers and just general dryness and chapping. Of course I am aware I need something more medicinal to tackle this but as a balm, Dr Paw Paw helped provide some much needed moisture. The only thing that lets this product down unfortunately is the packaging, particularly the tip. It would be vastly improved if it was a slanted nip that could apply the balm directly onto the lips.

The REN day cream has also been a pleasure to use and it’s been handy running out of my every day Nivea moisturiser, providing me the perfect opportunity to really try out the creams and moisturisers in the November and October boxes.

In all, a big thumbs up from me!

Until next time x

1 Comment

  1. Jodie 19th December 2015 / 10:47 am

    You’ve had two amazing boxes there! I currently subscribe to Glossybox but I really like the look of this, too!

    Jodie @ Jodetopia x

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