Showing posts with label handcream. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handcream. Show all posts

Saturday, 31 January 2015

january box from memebox ,(global19)

the first global box of the year has landed ,
global 19 or January box as its been renamed is a general box of hair care, beauty,skincare,body care,makeup, it contains flushes and deluxe travel sizes for the grand price of $23.00
you can find boxes here NEW BOXES or click on my new banner, 
January code is $3 off code over $30   7QRCDL

so lets see what the box is treating us to this month,

MY BOX,



unboxed,


MENU CARD.



THE CHOUTE AURORA PEARL BASE.30ML
this is a full sized product $18. approx.,
a multi tasking primer,with added micro light deflectors that bounce the light off the skin.
a pearl style cream is is rather too shiny for my deathly anaemic looking skin,
it has a pale pink base and highlights and gives the skin a glow,
it smells good and has extracts of lemon,peppermint and a few other natural ingredients for added measure,
it says to use 3 to 4 pumps and use over the face after finishing your skincare routine, now i used one pump only and looked like a disco glitter ball,so i dread to think if i did swatch the requested number of pumps,it is suppose to give a dewy appearance can be worn as it is or under make up.

sadly this is way to sparkly on my skin, and this was with one pump.




SECRET NATURE  MORINGA SEED TONER,130ML.
this is a full sized product,$31 approx.,
a lovely gentle cleansing toner ,its not harsh on my skin it cleans any left over gunk off my skin and leaves no redness or soreness.
it hydrates and clarify and has mooring seed extract.hibiscus flower extract,lotus fermented flowers and purified water ,these all help soothe the skin,
i like this just before using a sheet mask so my face is totally clean ready for the mask to pack in the moisture, i have this toner so glad for another back up, the lid also holds a mirror on top,



PUREPLUS+ ACAI BERRY MAGIC BUBBLING CLEANSING FOAM.80ml.
this is a full sized product $12 approx.,
this foam cleanser smells good,it is packed with ace berry, super berries,they work to keep the skin supple and refreshed,removes make up and dirt and grime ,it helps to open up pores.speeds up collagen production and elasticity.
once water is added it bubbles and foams up well,and washes off really well to leave soft skin,no dryness or sore skin either.



MIMI LAURYNE'S BEAUTY LESSON HAND CREAM,50ML.
this is a full sized product $17 approx.,
varieties are rose Fleur, aromatic citrus,exotique,
i got the rose Fleur, this is number 1 for nourishment.
this is a floral cream that smooths over the skin.with enriched macadamia seed oil,it laves the skin non greasy and sinks in well, and has a light delicate scent.it has Shea butter ,olive oil,ylangylang,french rose extracts.omega 6 and 3,



AESTHETIC HOUSE VITAMIN 3000 VITAMIN C VITA - CAPSULE  CREAM.30ML.
this is full sized product $24 approx.
a brightening cream that aids reduce visible pores and dark spots and raging spots.you can use this direct to the skin as i have been on my forehead and chin or mix it with your standard face cream.
it feels so light more balm type consistency and seems to not make the problems area too dry, i like this at present ,seems great for the colder weather,




SYNDROME COSMETIC CB REVITALIZING FERMENTATION ESSENCE 
we got 2 sachets, 
anti ageing  bifida and galactocymes,these help to give ultimate skin nourishment and make the skin bouncy and bright.use after cleansing,

SYNDROME COSMETIC CB CREAM GOLD,
we got 2 sachets,
face cream with whitening properties ,it brightens and corrects and tightens up the skin so its nice and firm,
no need to wash off ,a multi use product to be worn all day  ,sinks into the skin well, it did leave my skin feeling rather dry.




so my last global box ,i love these boxes as they have been consistent since last January and i do look forward to these boxes a lot,the range of products is always exciting to play with as well, 
one pet hate is small foil sachets, but all the other products I'm really loving this month ,so its a good box for me to use.

now for the bad news ,
as of  FEBRUARY 10TH 2015, memebox will longer ship international ,sad times after nearly 280 boxes ,
they will only ship to USA,china and Korea from there on, you can still buy boxes up to this date and they will ship to you but the option to buy outside these countries after will be no more, sad times.



Wednesday, 17 December 2014

my pouch essentials plus december code .

good evening and welcome to my nearly finished my pouch essentials box,
this box was bought in a bundle with cleanse and tone, and i totally forgot to review and unbox before, so I've been using this for over the past few weeks and the it was a meh box but turned into a yay box ,
memebox website and boxes and restocks are here MEMEBOX WEBSITE
sign up today and get 2 memepoints ,use my code below and get $7 off first order ,today is a new mask box ,they are always worth buying.
memebox ship to 51 countries world wide ,

i bought the original pouch box and loved it so i grabbed this hoping for the same things sadly not. but hey gotta try new things,

my pouch essentials offers products to chuck in your bag so they are there for quick use and daily wear ,the basic simple things without carrying bulky bags around,

my box



menu cards.



KWAILNARA PERFUME DE MOIST HAND CREAM,GLAM SAVANNA.
this is a thick moisturising hand cream which covers the skin and moisturises well,packed with Shea butter and almond oil,it has a floral scent ,not too strong on the musk thankfully.
non oily finish,
so my hands have gone really dry from the change in weather and I've managed to use this in nearly 2 weeks of opening, all day long.


HANSKIN,BIO ORIGIN AMPOULE,
I've had to give all these away in previous boxes due to its way to dark for me to use ,even if mixed with face cream,so sadly my friends get given all these much to their joy.
its a lovely cream ,goes on a dream ,no streaking, covers lines ,marks, blemishes ,scars ,with added royal jelly,leaves the skin silky smooth, i unfortunately look like an orange wotsit crisp,



TONY MOLY,FACE MIX COVER POT CONCEALER,
hurrah its the right colour, this is great for covering small burn scars on my face from work, and also the sons spots,this has good staying power even in a hot sticky kitchen.with lotus flower water and marine algae all these help protect the skin and soften,and make more plump.gives a good silky coverage,



TONY MOLY CRYSTAL STICK SHADOW,
 i got the colour i didn't get in a previous box hurrah, these sticks are lovely and blend real easy, i like the staying power, also if i slightly dampen the eye lid i can get a bolder colour and it works well,with a little sheen it looks great.



WITCH'S POUCH RADIANT LOLLI TINT,
I'm not gonna lie but seriously we need more of this brand in boxes ,the pigment is good, the colours i like ,a little sheen ,the tint stays well, a little shimmer, and just the right size for in a pocket or bag,a 3-in-1 lip gloss,tint and stick,a neon bright colour i have all 3 colours now,finally a pink i like,



ROSEMINE VITAMIN E LIP BALM IN ROSE FAIRY.
a floral scented lip balm, its clear and subtle, but not moisturising enough for me,good for a quick fix but it will do as a pocket balm for on the go.



overall a meh box turned good, the only thing not used was the hanks, the hand cream,the lip balm and witch's tint is nearly all used ,the eye shadow and concealer are all being well used so it turned out to be a very good box after all,


DECEMBER CODE
$5 off code over $30   TFEUHB

today's new box .
the winter mask box $23.00





Wednesday, 15 May 2013

beautecobox uk whats new 1st box.

so hello again last month i came across a new beauty box concept ,so i emailed and subscribed after reading .
beautecobox is the new box on the block.
so your box ,your products.the box is as green as it is brown. the idea is you log into the boutique where you find 3 boxes,various items in them.so you choose the box YOU want.how good is this going to be.there are 5 items in each box. each box 1,2,3, is a variant.you will receive an email each month to say you can pick your box right up to when the boutique closes so no rush.all boxes can be sent in the UK as long as its an address that receives post.
if by some madness you forget to choose your box don't worry they will pick you out items for you and you will still get a box.
beautecobox items are a mix between beauty and lifestyle.so a bit like birch box but maybe cooler.each month selections will be different so no chance of the same products creeping in every month.
you can find beautecobox FOR £10.+P&P here.http://beautecobox.co.uk
so this is my first box and i liked how heavy it was and how well packaged this box is.


first beautecobox

anatomicals body scrub full size 200ml £3.49
infused with fresh melon and mint extracts makes a refreshing deep cleanser for the skin and the scent lingers for the day.
anatomicals body scrub

anatomicals hand cream full size 100ml £3.00
this hand cream screams almond oil.also contains vit E, leaves hands non greasy and feeling smooth and soft.
anatomicals hand cream

 Dr Bragi age management moisturiser size given 5ml.  full size  £120 for 60 ml.
have used this brand before and is good .this face moisturiser helps reduce ageing and environmental factors,slows down collagen breakdown and a good all rounder.
Dr bragi age management moisturiser
melvita ultra nourishing cream,sample given 15ml. full size  £15 for 200ml.
really good for dry skin and is a rich cream that sinks into the skin quickly.
made with 3 different types of honey with thyme,orange blossom,acacia,royal jelly and argan oil.

melvita ultra nourishing cream 
moa balm,sample given? .full size £14.99 .50ml.
had this in boxes before .great for throwing in the bag .
use as a facial cleansing balm.made with yarrow .its been used for centuries  for its healing properties.
moa balm

so yes all in all a good first box will use everything .not often i say that .and will recommend to Friends to try as well.hope this box stays as its got an interesting concept with the choice of 3 boxes.and look forward to getting future boxes and products they come up with.on the bottom of the menu card is discount codes for ordering online.
have you brought this box what did you think and if not has it made you read the website and sign up and try one yet.