the February BEAUTEQUE sweethearts bag

hi there ,
I'm sorry I've been missing ,promotion at work and nice weather has got me busy .
but today i am showing you my latest bag that turned up at the weekend ,
the FEBRUARY beauteque bag from the monthly subscription.
now i am going to mention about the length of waiting for this bag at the end of my post ,sore subject.
find the subscription bag service here -MONTHLY BAG
so the SWEETHEARTS BAG,
was shipped at the beginning of February and i've long got fed up waiting for it to arrive ,each month we are sent a survey at the beginning of the month with a few select choices to pick,then beauteque add extras in to make a complete bag of like 8 products in total. 
so this is what the card reads on opening.

my bag .the contents came in a black bag but I'm getting reactions from the nylon bags with my eyes,sinus and asthma,so I'm having to throw them away,this month was a black bag.



UN bagged,

HAIR SPA TOWEL.$9.99
this is a cool towel that you put in to a hair turban to dry your hair after washing.
i got a yellow one.

A'PIEU NONOCO TEATREE EMULSION.$12.99
a good sized tea tree cream, its not thick quite light and very good for soothing the skin, with natural tee tree.ingredients include,sage ,rosemary,chamomile,peppermint,lavender.
used after toning on the face this is a gentle but moisturising cream ,ideal for using over night on spots and blemishes.

TONY MOLY,PETIT ART PERFUME MIST,$12.00
i opted for the green edition of this perfume mist.
with green tea,its light and fresh.a leave a great crisp scent on the body all day, i really like this.

IT'S SKIN MANGO WHITE LIP AND EYE REMOVER,$5.00
my oh my ,these smell wonderful.these are gentle but really good at cleansing the face and the  removing even waterproof make up.each wipe is soft and not too thick, a great size and handy for on the desk or in the locker as well.

ETUDE HOUSE COLLAGEN EYE PATCH.$3.99
these great hydrating eye patches are quick and easy to use,
they are placed in a dish so as you peel the sticky off they are contained ,then you simply apply under the eyes, 
afterwards you can see no puffy eyes or creases. a great little time saver, work good if kept in the fridge .

SKINNED BLACK BEAN EYE BROW PENCIL,$11.00
i got the black,
the skinned eye pencil is good as it is not that dark,and the brow applicator is sturdy for constant use,
the pencil is quite hard so it doesn't smudge , but it leaves a gentle but nice eyebrow .

E CHOICE CERAMIDE CREAM.$14.99
this is a soft cream, thicker than an emulsion but not too thick, 
it is a multi use .it leaves the skin soft and smooth ,while hydrating overnight and moisturising through the day without serum building up.
my skin didn't feel dry so it seems like a good cream for me,

NEXT BEAU ELASTICITY AND COLLAGEN PIGGY MASK,
this sheet mask is for wrinkles ,made using hyaluronic acid for hydration, collagen for anti ageing and reducing wrinkles,and lines,this mask is soothing and leaves the skin soft and moisturised,leave on for 30 minutes, then massage the essence into the skin.

DAYLIGHT AND HUE .ARBUTIN ESSENCE MASK,
a restoring and hydrating sheet mask,this aims at making the skin more flexible.

for my bonus gift this month due to buying the extending subscription i received the BEAUTEQUE foundation brush, 
this brush is a great size but also so soft ,the hairs don't come out so i feel this brush will last a while,id love to see more products in the bags, 

so i really liked this bag it helps that we can pick certain amount of product scents etc each month ,then the rest are happy surprises once the bag arrives,



now to my pet hate and I've been so annoyed over this for over a month that i was actually going to cancel my remaining subscription, 
the SHIPPING,
we got our emails and waited ,and waited ,and waited ,then gave up, then got annoyed from lack of communication,then after some of us saying enough was enough thinking we were all being fobbed off with different answers we emailed the owner ,and I've been in contact ever since ,my email said parcel in its way on the 11th Feb ,then once i got my bag i was a little confused with the stamp and non postal markings .now we have many beauty subs from America that take a week max for more money and tracking included and we really think this shipping new company needs dealing with, i hope as of march our parcels are going to arrive really much quicker ,

to be frank my breakfast bag for reviewing was sent ,shipped and in my hands in 3 days as it shipped Friday ,and the same company was used ,confused i am,
so i hope my march bag will arrive very soon as this is a great monthly bag service.


next review is the breakfast bag .

STYLE BOX ,Australia's first Korean subscription box.

welcome to a new subscription box ,

                                            STYLE BOX  from style story,

style box launched in February 2015, 
they curate a beauty box each month for the Australian market, filled with Korean brands and products,
you can also buy the full sized products from their online shop, style story present to you some great products and all the new and well loved and well known brands,
there are 2 boxes for Australia 
basic $20.00 for 6 full sized mini sized and sample sizes,
this is ideal for a total novice and has no idea where to start with Korean products and brands,
deluxe $36.00  for 6 full sized and deluxe products,
for deluxe  Korean products from well known brands,
these boxes are available monthly or for 6 months or 12 months.

international box is available here -BUY BOX HERE.
this is on the basis of the deluxe style box, 
$46.00 or £29.86 postage included.
you get 6 products full sized  and deluxe and sample in this box .
this box is a buy when and if you want no commitments ,so you don't need to buy every month, sounds like a great plan .

so here is my first box for February, 
it took a week to ship to the UK, arrived quickly and well wrapped in a white mail bag, no customs charges ,all marked accordingly.
inside was a white box 




MY BOX

IT'S SKIN  PRESTIGE YEUX GINSENG D'ESCARGOT .SAMPLE.
an award winning serum .essence, this has anti agin properties due to the ginseng.
and restores the skin and tightens with the use of snail mucin.
INGREDIENTS ARE = red ginseng,snail mucin,egf,
use after cleansing,
i got 5 days worth out of the sachet, you only need a tiny amount,it massages in to the skin really well and the texture is nice ,it doesn't dry the skin,and the skin feels firm.

THE FACE SHOP FERMENTED ADLAY FOAM CLEANSER,FULL SIZED 150ML.$20.00
the face shop is a well known Korean brand,and this product uses a star product called adlay.fermented is the Korean version of organic products so its a huge thing to see ,
INGREDIENTS,=adlay is used for healing properties and is great for acne skin,sore or blemished or sensitive skin,
this cleanser is also a fermented product meaning its treating the skin with enzymes, 
this is great for dry and sensitive skin,
my son has been using this on his face and shoulders morning and night and I've been trying it out in the mornings ,its very creamy once mixed with water, it doesn't feel like the skin is screaming for moisturiser afterwards but it certainly felt and looked a lot cleaner and brighter.

ITS SKIN BABY FACE MASCARA SECRET FIXER ,FULL SIZED 9G $18.00
this intrigues me,as I've only had a gel lash cover for over mascara , 
this mascara is a base booster you put on before applying mascara,
so its basically a mascara primer that helps to thicken  and lengthen your lashes,the wand is slightly curved and it grabs onto lashes and coats then really well,
INGREDIENTS= natural wax, and olive give volume and effect,
so  Ive been using this and it seems  to grab the mascara and it stays on longer ,it comes off easy with my eye remover and it seems to be moisturising , so i will stick with using this product when wearing my mascara from now on,
i like the brand as it has some good skincare ,but the make up is always fun to try,

HOLIKA HOLIKA PURE MELLOW JELLY BLUSH. FULL SIZED  5.5G $15.00
these are easy to blend and this blush glides over the skin so well,
it is a vivid pink,
this is easily blended into the skin,the actual blush feels bouncy like a marshmallow,easily blended with fingertips or sponge,smells nice,it gave my deathly anaemic skin a gentle glow,

ITS SKIN BLACK HEAD CLEAR OIL GEL,FULL SIZED, 30G$18.00
this product is for treating blackheads, its a non irritating formula,the gel dissolves.
the idea behind this product is that is unblocks pores ,tightens the pores up,it uses plant extracts to dissolve the black heads away, this is safe to use on all skin types,
INGREDIENTS=grapefruit,papaya medofoam seed oil,
so my son has been using this and is finding it very easy and quick working.
he massages initiate dry skin then rinses off with warm water.
it has reduced his blackheads and also reduced the serum and excess oils.
its a great product and smells so good, the oil /gel is a great texture but not so messy to use.

TONY MOLY,CRYSTAL TEAR GLITTER EYELINER,5ML,$14.00
add a touch of bling to your eyes with the crystal tear, a Korean favourite .
to get the Korean AEGYOSAL look ,apply the eye liner underneath the under eye area and blend,
i received the pink and its a lovely colour,the brush is so fine it gets right into the corners but also gives such a great line for fine drawing.not a colour id ever buy but i like this a lot ,so its a great product to receive and be able to wear,

so my thoughts on this box are actually good, i don't like sachets but as all other products were full sized i not to worried, 
the box is actually good in that the make up products actually suit my skin ,and the cleanser my son soon snapped up ,it really is a nice product as it is really creamy and works well on the skin, the son also took the its skin blackhead gel and i think as you have to do nothing with it as such he will like using it, he liked how you massage over the skin throw water over your face and its all finished, typical teenage boy there.
i liked the fixer mascara and also the blusher, value for money shipping to the UK ,is no different paying the same money to a memebox or an American subscription box.
will i be buying another box yes i will, i hope this box goes from strength  to strength as we need a new box that ships international,

january first edition mask genie 5 mask pouch subscription,

mask genie is a monthly mask subscription, 
mask genie set out to provide a selection of masks from all around Asia at an affordable price packed into a pouch and sent to your letterbox.
there are two types 
a pouch of 5 masks -$12.00
or a pouch of 10 for $22.00
shipping to the UK took 4 days so as usual very fast.
to order check out the Facebook page,-https://www.facebook.com/MaskGenie?
payment is done through paypal.

all the masks are from Asia not the cheap masks found and made in china ,
genie has road tested all the masks that appear in the the pouches herself and can be found on the page and on her website.
for the first month i decided to get the 5 pouch as i have a few to use up and from February I'm back on the full sized one.

in future months genie is looking at adding a different mask in ,so look out for a nail mask, or feet mask,or feet peeling mask, hair mask, 


so here is the pouch.

PETIT FEE 98%COLLAGEN +CO HYDROGEL MASK,
these eye patches are of a silicone material.they are shaped as lying and yang or a tear drop.and they stick under the eye to plump up and firm laughter lines ,and wrinkles,
they come in a round plastic dish which helps to hold them as you peel off the sticker.
the mask is rather sticky and place under the eye they sit there for 30 minutes ,with ingredients such as collagen flower extracts.
these ingredients push deep down into the skin.

i really liked the eye masks one of better sets I've used before.they are very sticky and stuck to my skin like glue.my puffy eyes had gone down  a lot ,and the skin felt a lot firmer afterwards.

my puffy eyes had gone down after wearing these masks.

DERMAL SYN-AKE COLLAGEN ESSENCE MASK,
the mask is a thick cotton mask ,it has good amount essence  and no too much, i like that this has eye flaps in that you can wear it with the flaps over your eyes for total resting and treatment or open and carry on with other things.
this mask is fine on most skin types  and you leave it on for 30 minutes.
its a gentle mask in that it gives a slight firm skin result, 
 syn-ake is similar to snake venom,and it also has added vitamin E.

i liked the mask but i didn't find it as beneficial in moisturising ,hydrating and firming as my general masks, i think this is the basic mask of my 5 pouch, it didn't wow me ,but its not bad.
the actual mask didn't fit well and kept moving down my face.

this mask kept moving down my face while wearing 

E.G.F/COLLAGEN MASK,
this is a cute packaged pig mask.
the mask is aimed at pore tightening,
the mask has collagen which helps to moisturise and feed the skin,gives elasticity and leaves vibrant skin,

this is a good mask works great on drier skin, my skin and neck felt really hydrated even the following morning.
left on for 20-30 minutes ,liked this mask ,there was enough essence for massaging into the face and neck and bust area afterwards,

ETUDE HOUSE GREEN TEA NOSE PACK,
these are little patches that fit over the nose ,can be stuck on to the chin and also forehead for  stubborn blackheads,
they are a paper patch that re infused with green tea extract  and additives ,these help to pull out all excess oils and bring the blackheads up to the surface and onto the patch,
to use simply wet the nose peel off the paper backing and stick to the nose ,basically once the part patch is bone dry then its time to remove ,

this smells really strong of green tea ,it stuck on well and hurt a bit when trying to peel off my nose,but my nose was a lot cleaner and clearer ,i do like this brand and we use them weekly,

MEDIHEAL MOGONGTOX SODA BUBBLE MASK.
OK so this is not a full face mask like you usually buy,this is a half mask,designed for the bottom half of the face and nose,its a black sheet mask,on opening this is a folded up mask,open it up and place on to the face ,as soon as you apply to the skin it will start bubbling up, leave on for 10-15 minutes the sheet will give bubbles double the size.remove the mask and wash the face,

i saved the best mask till last.
this mask is so fun to use and wear.i liked how the mask covered and worked on my trouble areas,my face feels cleaner and tighter ,it did need moisturiser on as it felt like my skin was screaming out for moisturiser an hour afterwards,
but i really liked using this mask and will be buying more of these.

on first applying to the skin,

5 minutes on the skin,

after 10 minutes and still bubbling,

so here is my first month of the new mask genie pouch and yes I'm happy with this subscription, i liked that we get to try out good quality masks, different masks, and also different kinds of sheet masks, i know they have been sourced from proper factories and the overall price of the pouch is great value as that included shipping, 
i look for ward to February's larger pouch,from now on, 
also each month we get to vote on one product to go in the following months pouch again,
i hope its the mediheal soda bubble mask,
if your interested in face masks take a look at the link above  and buy a monthly pouch to try out,
this is good value as sheets masks are not easy to come by still in the UK,
i will be back soon with the next pouch to review and show you.


BEST MASK OF JANUARY FOR ME 
THE MEDIHEAL MOGONGTOX SODA BUBBLE MASK,

intro to tea beauty starter box 3,

hi and I'm back to show you my intro to tea box.
this box was released last month with the theme of basic starter set boxes and this is all themed around TEA.
the box contains full and deluxe sized products and this box had 6 items.
this box has tea infused in the products to sort out blemishes ,spots and troubled skin,
the box value is $159.00 and we paid $40.00.



MY BOX

UN BOXED,

A.TRUE WHITE SNOW TEA BRILLIANT ESSENCE ,40ML.
this essence is used to give you brighter skin and clearer skin,it is moisturising and nourishing.
white tea is high quality it helps tonne down imperfections.it was also only available to emperors of china,
the whitening and moisturising properties help the skin glow and give a natural look,
formulated with oriental beauty fruits newplex,a special formula in extracting 4 medicinal fructose.
(pomegranate,fig,ginkgo.nuts,mulberries,
vitamin B5,reduces irritation.
this is free from animal cruelty,a free from parabens,and dermatological tested.
i like how this is a white  thick essence and that you can see where you have applied to the skin,it leaves a tacky feel to the skin but once moisturiser is applied its fine,

A.TRUE HIMALAYA BLACK TEA  WATERY GEL CREAM,50G,
black tea water  contains anti oxidants,revitalise  the skin and re balance,
Darjeeling Himalaya active ingredients are grown in arctic conditions,this cream hydrates the skin leaving overall moisture,
the gel cream is lightweight and sinks in well while spreading over the skin with ease.
with vitamin B5, free from product, and cruelty free,dermatology tested.
i love this gel it was so easy to use and spread over the face ,you could feel that all of the skin was covered,a great product.

THE SKIN HOUSE LAVENDER LIGHTENING EMULSION ,120ML.
this emulsion is a thinner cream more like a lotion ,it is great for moisturising the skin, great for dry and rough skin,with a gentle lavender scent,antioxidants,tea,and  vitamins this make a smooth yet gentle cream for the skin,i loved the delicate scent of lavender, and the emulsion was more a thinner lotion that was quite loose ,it sank in well,

E CHOICE  FERMENTED TEA SKIN DRINKS SLEEPING PACK ,70G.
this is an overnight sleeping mask that you apply over the skin before you go to bed, it calms,soothes and moisturises the skin.
jasmine rose ,chamomile, white tea extracts and green tea,
the next morning you wash and cleanse the skin like normal, my skin feels brighter and softer , its a good moisturising  skin treatment, i liked this and the texture was like a creamy gel emulsion.

 a:t fox TEA TOC WATER clear tablet.
this tea bag wash is used by plugging into a sink of water ,the tablet fizzes away and you immerse the face water.then pat the water over the skin.
with green tea and green tea leaf from jeju island,this can also be put  in a spritzer bottle and sprayed over the skin to hydrate, moisturise and refresh the skin up throughout the day,

a:t fox  GYOOLPY TEA ,BEAUTY DESSERT GYOOPY TEA FRESH WATER.100ML.
a fine mist for the skin ,with oranges from the island of jeju.hydrates ,moisturises,revives,distresses, ad it smells great ,use through out the day to sooth skin ,great for all year round use but good in extreme cold weather when the skin dries out ,or even on over heated skin,or sun burnt skin.
i really like the mist i have 3 from this brand and my skin feels energised when i use this,

i bought the original tea box so i was happy to buy this first starter set up, i like the a;true brand ,and the mists are great,so i'd recommend these boxes ,if you live globally please read this ,

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.