Look Fantastic Beauty Box – Clairey Sweetie

Hey Sweeties,

I know we’re now well into April, but I’m still playing catch up with myself following my wedding and the interruption that caused to scheduling of content on here, so bear with me. But that all being said, here’s what arrived in last month’s (March) Look Fantastic beauty box:

How gorgeous does this box look?!

In the box L-R: Caudalie Micellar Cleansing Water; Revlon Colourburst Lip Balm; Emergen-C Energy Release & Immunity Support.

Outside the box L-R: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream; Codage Masque Hydratant Moisturising Mask; Lottie London Eyeshadow Brush; Nuxe Creme Prodigieuse (anti fatigue moisturising cream).

Caudalie Micellar Cleansing Water: It amazes me lately how micellar water can differ between brands, and not all for the good. This one from Caudalie however does the job perfectly adequately, breaking up and removing eye makeup gently and effectively.

Revlon Colourburst Lip Balm: Following my disappointment with the Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon received in the Glamour Summer Edit Beauty Box last year, I was preparing myself for a similar experience with this version from Revlon. Fortunately, while it isn’t still quite up to the standard of the Rimmel Colour Rush Balms (review here) which to me are unbeatable, this particular product takes a respectable second place -it applies smoothly, has a light pigment and feels moisturising. Apparently this balm can also be applied onto cheeks too, so for that on to go touch up, particularly during the summer months, some will find this product ideal.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream: I have wanted to try something from the First Aid Beauty range for ages so I was delighted to see this product in the box this month. However, unfortunately I am not in need currently of a repair cream so while I can confirm its a perfectly good cream, I can’t comment on its repairing capabilities. It does claim though that “after two weeks continuous use, clinically proven to deliver 169% improvement in skin hydration…” so definitely a product to keep to hand.

Lottie London Eyeshadow Brush: I have heard very mixed reviews about the Lottie London makeup brushes as I think people get carried away with their prettiness, and then find they don’t quite live up to expectation. For me, yes this brush is very pretty and is a welcome addition to my collection to add a pop of colour, and yes it’s a perfectly okay eyeshadow brush to apply product. At this stage, I can’t say more than that really but I guess if you’re new to beauty, particularly if you are or have teenagers, this would be a good entry level set. Personally though, the ones to beat are Real Techniques and I don’t think Lottie London are yet at that standard.

Nuxe Creme Prodigieuse (anti fatigue moisturising cream): This is a lightweight moisturiser designed to reduce redness and inflammation and is recommended to apply after cleansing in the mornings. That is what I have been doing and I have to say I really like this product, but it just reinforces how much I love Nuxe as a brand which is definitely one of the positives of subscribing to the Look Fantastic monthly beauty boxes.

From the box I am yet to try the, Codage Masque Hydratant Moisturising Mask, and the Emergen-C Energy Release & Immunity Support sachets which are like an orange flavoured fizzy drink -bit unsure about them to be honest but something to have in the cupboard in case I change my mind.

Until next time x

Hey Sweeties,

Another month, another Look Fantastic Beauty Box to reveal to you! As this box has been themed around Valentine’s Day, I did want to get this post up earlier than usual to coincide with the occasion, but my Postman wasn’t on the same kind of schedule, nor did he leave it where he usually does and instead took it back to the depot. Forgive me.

Overall -as you’ll soon read- this has been another excellent box to receive as there were a couple of lovely new products to try. However, my one complaint about the box, call it minor if you will, was that most of the products inside were terribly dirty, like they had been sat on a shelf for months and no one bothered to give them a quick wipe before packing. Like I said call it a minor complaint but anything else that was received in a similar way that money had been spent on, and you wouldn’t be impressed either.

So, without further ado, here are this month’s contents and my particular favourites:

Contents: MonuSpa relaxing Bali Massage & Body Oil; TIGI Bed Head; Hi Impact Brows Eyes & Brow Perfector Palette; Lord & Berry Matte Lipstick Pencil; Denman Mini Keyring Brush; Pink Grapefruit & Aloe by Bliss Body Butter.

Pink Grapefruit & Aloe by Bliss Body Butter: One of the best features about this product is the fact that it comes in a tube and not in a tub, which makes it not only far easier to transport around, but it also makes general use and application so much easier. I am not for one minute suggesting that I hate tubs of body butter as they most certainly serve their purpose in their own right, but a handy little tube is a welcome addition. A tub allows you to scoop out a decent amount of product which works fine when you’re wanting to cover large areas of your body, but when you just want to use the product lightly and maybe for a focussed area that needs some welcome moisturising (i.e. on your shins to cope with chapping in cold weather), a tube is brilliant.

The body butter itself is lovely and smells gently of grapefruit which I think in skincare is a well-suited scent. In the September box I received a face wash from Bliss which I actually really enjoyed using and finished the bottle in no time, the only thing that I don’t find hugely appealing is the appearance of the packaging; I just find the font, the colours and the imagery –particularly on this month’s product a bit teenage. But if I was a teenager, I would have no complaints so in the grand scale of things, my one negative isn’t really a negative at all.

I already use a Denman brush as the quality of the bristles is far, far better than other (cheaper) hairbrushes I have previously used. To be honest, there isn’t a lot to say about this mini version except that it’s mini and ideal to pop in your handbag when you need it. Can’t say more than that really.

LORD & BERRY Lipstick Pencil: This is a fantastic product and not only is it my favourite item from within this month’s box, it is also currently a favourite among my lipstick collection. As you guys well know, I love a matte lip as I like something that really absorbs and doesn’t budge, and this lipstick pencil from Lord & Berry does just that. What I love about the brand is that their products (for both eyes and lips) glide on easily, are well pigmented, and last extremely well. What you get with this pencil is the accuracy of a liner upon application, and the quality of a decent lipstick. The colour of this lipstick pencil is also beautiful -a very wearable everyday nudey pink. A very big thumbs up from me!

Hi Impact Brows Eyebrow Colour Palette: Another great product in this month’s Look Fantastic beauty box. Until this point I have just been using an old brown eye shadow to fill in my brows each day and here I now have a palette which has far better suitable shades for me to use. I haven’t tried using them as eyeshadows yet but for brows, the pigment is excellent, the quality is excellent and overall, I think this palette is truly excellent!

Have you guys got this box or tried any of the products featured? What do you think?

Until next time x

Hey Sweeties,

Like clockwork, my monthly box of goodies arrived from Look Fantastic and this month -being January- is all about the detox. If I’m totally honest, this month’s box hasn’t thrilled me and I’ve had a couple of the brands before in previous boxes, so I didn’t feel I was getting a lot of new things to try which initially disappointed me. However, let me show you what’s in the box for January.

Disclaimer: Please remember these are my opinions alone and what does/does not work for me might be different for you.

L – R: Kebelo The Ultimate Hair Detox Shampoo; Dr Lancer The Method Polish; Kebelo Silky Soft Smoothness Conditioner; Darphin Azahar Cleansing Micellar Water (50ml); Bellapierre Cosmetics Shimmer Shadow in shade, Earth; Nuxe Nuxellence Detox (15ml).

Kebelo shampoo and conditioner – As mentioned above about how I have already received a couple of the brands before, I received this shampoo in last year’s July box and I don’t particularly remember loving it so to receive it again was annoying. That being said, used in partnership with the conditioner and my opinion changes, but it still doesn’t jump to the top of my favourites. When it comes to hair product samples, I love receiving oils and products to apply before drying and/or texturizing sprays, but shampoos and conditioners really don’t excite me.

Darphin micellar water – Unfortunately, my experience with this micellar water has not been good. I am not dismissing it’s claim that it ‘leaves skin soft, refreshed and feeling smooth and comforted’ as my skin certainly wasn’t agitated following use. My issue actually is how it cleanses. While I am happy to say that it broke down my eye makeup well, it smeared it all over my face in the process and took a further two-three soaked cotton balls to wipe it off. Am I prepared to switch from my current micellar water? Not with this product, no.

Bellapierre Cosmetics shimmer shadow in Earth –I initially dismissed this little pot of colour from Bellapierre Cosmetics having already received another of their shimmer shadows in my August box last year. With no disrespect at all to the brand as it was a lovely product, I have just struggled to use it because I don’t often have call for metallic glittery silver eye shadow. However, upon closer inspection of this month’s product, I realised that this was in fact a very wearable shade -almost like a cooper/rose gold- and it has very quickly become my favourite product in this month’s box. While it is loose powder and needs handling with care, it packs onto my eyelids beautifully as an all over base colour, which accompanied with a darker brown in the crease looks totally gorgeous.

I have yet to use the Dr Lancer The Method Polish and Nuxe Nuxellence Detox which is an anti-aging cream to apply in the evenings before night cream, but because I love their hand cream and still have a previous sample sat on my desk at work, I’m sure I’ll love this too.

Did any of you get this month’s box and/or have tried any of the featured products? I’m really looking forward to next month’s box as it’s Valentine’s themed so be sure to come back and check it out.

Until next time x

Hey Sweeties,

We’re getting so close to Christmas now, it’s crazy! I can’t quite believe it’s next week and I hate to say this but I am not in the least bit ready, maybe because I’m not feeling all that festive yet and to be honest it is still quite warm for winter. Hmmm… Anyway, today I am reviewing for you the December Look Fantastic beauty box; the third of the limited edition Christmas boxes.

Contents: Eve Lom morning time cleanser; Lord & Berry Pailette Glitter Eye Pencil; Wetbrush Squirt; Codage No3 Radiance & Energy serum; Eylure Double lash false eyelashes; and Molton Brown Body wash in Japanese Orange.

I was pleased to see another Eve Lom cleanser in the box this month as I have really enjoyed using the Eve Lom Summer Ready Complexion Cleanser I received in the August box (here). However, it took me ages to work out how to get product out which sounds bizarre but it’s true. To the eye it looks like a normal tube with a screw lid however the lid does not come off, for ages I was clicking it back and forth and it’s only when product suddenly landed in my hand did I realise it was a twist cap. Maybe it was just me being a bit slow but there was nothing anywhere giving instructions so I just assumed I had a faulty tube. That being said, it is of course a lovely product and absolutely leaves my skin feeling youthful and radiant. The only thing I would say wasn’t ideal was that it recommends leaving the product on for a couple of minutes before washing off, on a weekend this is fine when I have the time to do that but for an everyday cleanser I haven’t got that kind of time in the morning for one product/stage in my routine.

I am yet to try the false double lashes from Eylure but I am excited too and no doubt an opportunity will present itself over Christmas. They do possibly look a bit too dramatic for what I would normally wear and seem to remind me of Jessie from Little Mix for some reason -anyone else know what I mean here? But I have heard such good things about Eylure lashes.

I also have yet to try the Pailette Glitter eyeliner from Lord & Berry but as you can tell from the above swatch it’s dark and it’s glittery; a party essential!

I am undecided if I like the Codage No3 Radiance & Energy Serum. It’s described as being ‘a genuine elixir of cellular replenishment, especially formulated to detoxify and restore brightness to lacklustre skin.’ I think it’s the packaging; while it’s small and compact, the pump distributes the smallest amount so it takes a few pumps to get enough product. To apply the serum is perfectly fine but it hasn’t totally blown me away just yet, but I will continue using and see if I notice anything in time.

If I had received the Wetbrush Squirt earlier in the year when I had long hair, I think this would have been a total blessing in disguise as it glides through wet hair like a dream. For shorter hair, while it’s still a brilliant brush, I have been far too loyal to my trusty Detangler for that to be suddenly budged out the way. But if you are looking for a alternative to the Detangler, the Wet Brush is a worthy contender.

Finally and possibly my favourite within the box this month, the Molton Brown Body Wash in Japanese Orange. I love orange and citrus scented products and this body wash is not only luxury, it’s not overpowering in its scent so it’s a total pleasure to use.

Until next time x

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