BIRCHBOX DECEMBER,

Birchbox Xmas December box has arrived, inside we will find  a hair saviour for the festive period, a textured polish,  all the products are suppose to be for added Sparkle and Shine.
You can find Birchbox here.http://birchbox.co.uk.

We have the normal wonderland cards. (Still miss the magazine).

This month I have 6 things in my box.

Sparkle

NUMBER 4 non aerosol hairspray 43ml
Great for hair and environment,  a botanical rich  formula,

NAIL ROCK. Nail velvet.£6.99 10ml fullsize.
The rich colour has been a warm welcome  to me as I love this
Colour, this will be used well,

TWIST BAND. A hair tie with no bobble show.leaves a smooth  neat hair style.

SHINE

NAOBAY moisturising  milk cleanser,50ml.
A creamy cleanser and moisturiser leaves the skin refreshed.

ALIMA PURE. luminous shimmer eyeshadow.
A natural shimmery shadow . This mineral shadow gives a gentle glow.

AROMATHERAPY  ASSOCIATES revive morning bath and shower oil.3ml
I love these oils and can't get enough of there products the scent lingers for hours , it makes the most relaxing bath or shower just what you need after a long day at work .
Grapefruit ,rosemary and juniper ,

I love the polish and the shower oil in this box . I will try the rest and see after a few weeks  if they are suitable. What variety of products did you receive  in your December box.

LOVE ME BEAUTY DECEMBER christmas box.

love me beauty.

hello and welcome to the Christmas edition of LOVE ME BEAUTY,box.
for December i have chosen box 2.as is normal you log onto your account and pick one of 3 boxes items on show up front so you pick the goodies you really want and know you want to try. then you sit back and wait for the parcel to drop through your letterbox.
as with last month there is also a surprise choice box as well to pick.
if are looking for a new beauty fix subscription for yourself or a gift have a look here prices start £10 +p&p.love me beauty.

inside my box no 2,

December love me beauty box

LORD AND BERRY INTENSITY LIPSTICK glazed pink £12.00
this rich and silky lipstick leaves just a faint sheen on the lips.its very hydrating with added macadamia oil and waterlily extract.the colour doesn't bleed and gives a lasting look.

lord and berry intensity lipstick

LORD AND BERRY KISS PROOF LIP LINER,romantica £7.50
this lip liner has waterlily extracts and macadamia oils which make the lord and berry products so easy to use,they smooth on with ease no dragging.waterproof and have staying power,it sets in 30 seconds and you can also use this as a lipstick.

lord and berry kiss proof lip liner

HEADLINE COLOURS NAIL POLISH in quicksand. £9.00
this brand i have received before and lied as it was quite thick and tends to last well on the nails.a rich intense colour with UV absorbers,4 plasticisers to help reduce chipping ,cracking,flaking,wear resistant. water and detergent resistant.the colour is described as chocolate nude i would say chocolate milkshake as its just a little darker than nude or nails inc porch ester square.

headline colours polish quicksand,

S5 RESTORE CREAM RRP £39 FOR 50ML, SAMPLE GIVEN 15ML.
advanced anti- ageing moisturiser for normal dry skin.this lovely cream with marine and desert bio actives helps reduce fine lines,hydrates the skin,helps wrinkles, this is a lovely cream and a little goes a long way.it also has such a lovely scent.

S5restore  cream,

RODIAL GLAMTOX DAY RRP £75 FOR 50ML, SAMPLE GIVEN 15ML.
this daily moisturiser has built in spf15,aids daily hydration with plumping agents.has added mryhh extract .great as a daily moisturiser or as a make up base /primer.

rodial glamtox day  spf15 

as a little extra special Christmas present they have added  a BALM BALM INDULGE bath and shower oil,
i love these and will go in the Xmas eve bath this year .its packed with yang yang,patchouli,Clary sage.

balm balm indulge oil

also included is a pass it on code for a friend  and when you subscribe with the code BUDDY18, they will receive 2 extra gifts with their first box.so please use the code from me to you.leave me a comment if you use it .so until next month box happy Christmas and happy new year.

FLAVOURLY FOOD BOX DECEMBER.

my December flavourly box turned up at the weekend but as i was busy at work I'm only just going through my box and i really like this December box.
each month you get a box sent to you for £15.00 https://www.flavourly.com
this is a good box to sub to if you like to try new and exciting foods,or even if you want a guilt free treat this is a good way to do it.
this month we have been given 7 items.

here is my box of goodies.

GOURMET SPICE CO. MULLED WINE SPICE KIT.  £2.75
inside we get 3 little bags of zest and spice which give a warming flavour to red wine.cider,apple juice,stewed fruit and even hot chocolate i have used it in at christmas time.
the gourmet spice co,deliver on taste and flavour.
the company is based in Northants. and the product is vegetarian and nut free.website here

MONTY BOJANGLES. ALL NATURAL MIXED FLAVOUR FUDGE, £2.50
i got natural butter fudge with sea salt.
rich and creamy but also chewy, no artificial colours or flavour,
award winning and nut free. the company is based in kenley. website here

MONTY BOJANGLES COCOA DUSTED GINGER TRUFFLES, £2.34
a warming ginger truffle ,indulgent and luxury  bitter sweet chocolate and cocoa,no artificial colours or flavourings.vegetarian  and nut free.website here

COOKIE CRUMBLES,CINNAMON,CRANBERRY,WHITE CHOCOLATE MUFFIN MIX.£4.50
a foolproof baking kit just add eggs,oil,water. to make 8 muffins.this was packed with cranberries and chocolate,we ate them fresh from the oven.
award winning product,vegetarian,nut free. the company is based in London.WEBSITE HERE 

ANGELIC GLUTEN FREE. ROSEMARY AND SEA-SALT BISCUITS.
these are great cheese biscuits or with soup.crunchy and tasty.the company is found in perthshire.

DORMAN FOOD COMPANY GOURMET NUTS ASSORTED.
first made for the catering and hotel industry they have now made it to the high street.we was given 3 bags in the box to try.
vegetarian and you can find the range here the company is based in London  website here

£10 VOUCHER OFF FOR SOMEONE TO TRY A BOX LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT THE CODE TO TRY THIS FANTASTIC FOOD SUB BOX OUT.


so a really good box this month. i loved it all and have given the truffles up for a christmas hamper .

VEGAN KIND BOX DECEMBER, TVK2.

hello and welcome to the TVK2 box.
this Eco and vegan box is a mixed box, food ,cleaning products,beauty  products.
you can find THE VEGAN KIND BOX here £12.95 http://www.thevegankind.com
each month they choose a registered charity  and this month is the GREYHOUND GAP.10p from every box goes towards  the charity.

GREEN FROG- ALL PURPOSE NATURAL CLEANER, 500ML. £2.49
an all purpose cleaner for kitchen or bathroom.this natural cleaner contains soap nuts and infused with neroli and geranium.

FREEDOM MALLOWS,- 75G ,£2.50.
vegan marshmallows.natural colours,fat free,also suitable of halal and kosher diets.great in hot chocolate and or toasted or even melted between biscuits and chocolate.

DR BRONNERS- BABY MILD MAGIC SOAP.59ML.£1.99.
this mild unscented soap has no fragrance so suitable for allergies and sensitive skin.all oils are certified organic.packaged in recycled containers.this soap is used in loads of ways from using on your skin,washing your hair,make up brush cleaner,floor cleaner.clothes washing.

YAOH LIP BALM,4G.£2.75.
made from hemp seed oil.prevents dry skin cracked lips.a UK based vegan brand.
in 5 flavours spearmint.strawberries and cream,mango,kiwi fruit,coconut.blueberries,
I GOT THE BLUEBERRY.

ARBONNE PROTEIN BAR, £2.00
this protein bar with fibre,15 vitamins,minerals,  made with quinoa,9 grams of pea and rice protein,

MENDILL ORGANIC TOWELETTES SAMPLES £1.00 each,
these organic rejuvenating towelettes are formulated with 100%organic essential oils.
antibacterial and antiseptic,
can be used on everything from hands,make up removal,travel.

CHRISTMAS SNOWflake TREE/WALL DECORATION, free gift
used in all photo  of the above.

YOU BEAUTY DISCOVERY BOX.december

hello and welcome to YOU BEAUTY DISCOVERY first Christmas box the December edition.
packed with pampering and party prep the items were chosen to fit in for the Christmas period.
this month there were 10 items to choose from,every month you choose 2 items off the list and they post them for you.
The box costs £6.95 here http://www.youbeautydiscovery.co.uk/members-box
they also do limited edition boxes.

my box arrived.

my 2 items i chose this month are-
MAGNIFIBRES BRUSH ON FALSE LASHES. full size.  £19.00
this is a simple easy to use brush on false lashes product when mascara isn't enough.this british brand is such a hit .you brush on your mascara ,then brush on the magnifiers ,then add a final coat of your regular mascara.

AWAPUHI  HYDRO CREAM WHIP. 70ml. £9.50
wild ginger is a decadent whipped styling cream.lightly conditions each strand of hair.and gives ultimate hydration and a smooth Finnish.argan oil and honey balance out moisture and leaves the hair with a great shine and gloss.

AWAPUHI,HYDRO MIST BLOW-OUT SPRAY.  25ml,  £6.50
wild ginger holds the hair leaving it lustrous,smooth,and full of body.eliminates frizz,locks in moisture and protects the hair from damage.

and the 2 extras this month are.-

JIMMY CHOO FLASH EAU DE PERFUM. 40ml. £35.00
this is a floral perfume but quite fresh and a little sweet coming through,the notes are coming through are -white flowers,pink pepper,tangerine,strawberry,

GREEN AND BLACKS MILK CHOCOLATE AND RAISIN AND HAZELNUT BAR,
this bar is fruity nutty and creamy milk chocolate as is with all there chocolate. its lovely and these size bars are just the right size.whats not to love about this.

so tell me what do you think ,have you ordered something different what do you feel about this box ,
whats not to love for £6.95. 

NOVEMBER FLVR BOX.

hello and welcome to the november flavr box.
flavr box announced that they would now be sending the boxes out on the last day of the month as to give there suppliers ample time for there goods to arrive for boxing i'm still undecided on this really as it has only just arrived.
you can find flvr box here  http://flavrbox.com  for £18.00 they do a regular box and a vegetarian box you decide.


here is the box

ROSEMARY SEA SALT BY FLAVOUR MAGIC.£3.50  100g.
this is a seasoning mix and this went straight on the roast potatoes and lamb ,
inside the seasoning is sea salt,rosemary,shallots,garlic.

CARAMEL AND PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BY JOE &STEPHS.£4.00   80G.
caramel and peanut butter makes an awesome crunch for this popcorn,

GRANOLA,BY SCRUMSHUS,£4.00  500G.
this company specialises in you guessed it granola.all made from natural ingredients.no salt or preservatives.inside this granola you will find -jumbo oats,coconut,honey,maple syrup,almonds,cashews,sunflower seeds,pumpkin seeds,cranberries,raisins,hazelnuts,all slowly baked  for that crunchy taste.

GORMET MULLING SPICES, BY SELSLEY HERBS AND SPICES.  £3.00  200ML.
selsleys mulling spices are in liquid forms full of cinnamon sticks and cloves.etc. great in mulled wine,cider ,apple juice,black coffee ,hot chocolate or for poaching fruits in.

DRINKING CHOCOLATE BY CHOCCA

MOCCA,  £3.00  150G.
chocolate specialists made from top quality Belgium chocolate.this is dark chocolate