You Beauty Discovery Box - December 2015

The December You Beauty Discovery Box is just brilliant.  I had a really hard choice trying to decide what I wanted to try more from the list we are given to choose from, but managed to narrow it down to my allotted two items.  December is all about Winter Wonder Shortlist products and they have been carefully chosen to help restore, rejuvenate and ready yourself for the party season.

As always within the box is a selection of treats and this month we have a sachet of Studio 10 Miracle Effect Priming Serum. Described as being a revolutionary anti-ageing skincare reduces wrinkles instantly and has clinically proven and tested results in just 15 minutes. The supercharged breakthrough formula dramatically improves the signs of ageing - wrinkles, age spots, dark circles, puffiness, dehydration - delivering powerful, real-time visible results that completely redefine the complexion.

The second item is a perfume sample of Narciso Rodriguez, Narciso.  It smells absolutely beautiful and I liked it from the first spritz. it uses top notes of white peony meld with bulgarian rose to compose a heady white floral bouquet that transforms the signature musc into a crystalline yet sensual heart. Enhanced by voluptuous woody accords - black and white cedars and a most elegant vetiver - the eau de toilette is hypnotizing.

When it came to choosing my two items, I had the choice of eight products covering a wide variety of areas such as skincare, makeup, relaxation or bodycare.  I decided to choose two items I have heard of, have seen and have been hankering after for a long, long time.

Pixi Glow Tonic.  I have read so many reviews about this that I cannot wait to try it.  It has become one of the most sought after and internationally revered cult skin treats of the last 2 years and there are seldom few who dislike it.  So what is it? Essentially it is an alcohol-free skin toner is packed with plant extracts & 5% Glycolic acid, and has a triple function:

• It gently exfoliates the skin, which brightens the complexion and smoothes the texture of the skin
• It soothes and hydrates the skin, leaving it with a beautiful healthy glow
• It balances the skin for a flawless finish

In my YBD box this is sample sized, very cute 15ml bottle which is more than enough for a few days to see if there is any reaction.

The second item in my box is from Kiko.  Kiko have become one of my favourite brands to use and the item in question is a long lasting eye shadow stick which is water-resistant with a creamy formula for extremely long lasting, pure, vibrant colour that won’t budge.  These eyeshadow sticks are available in 32 intense shades the creamy formula is easily blendable to help create a smokey eye effect, once set the colour remains radiant.  I have shade 06 and it is a beautiful Golden Brown shade which I absolutely love and have used a lot since it came into my possession.

So there you have my box of treats for this month and all for the bargain price of £6.95 and I think this is an amazing box and it is one I am really happy with. Had I been unable to have these two items as my main choices, I would have been more than happy with anything else that was given.  What do you think?

Pixi by Petra - New Beauty

Everyone will have heard of Pixi who are quite famous for their Glow Tonic, a cult product for many and one which is on my wish list as I still haven't tried it. Until a few weeks ago, I had no idea how wide and varied the entire skincare range was and what's more, their Autumn launch, which I am sharing with you today is pretty fantastic.

The two skincare products that I have are the H20 Skindrink (£24.00) and Beauty Sleep Cream (£24.00). The H20 Skindrink I loved from the moment I tried it. Containing Aloe Vera, Green Tea, Rosemary and Glycerin it claims to refresh, cool, stimulate, rejuvenate and help trap moisture into your skin. 

When you use it, the first thing I noticed was how wet it was, odd to say but it is the best way I can think to describe the texture. On a hot summers day, it is an absolute delight to apply especially if it has been stored in the fridge a few hours before you use it and my skin absolutely loves it.

The Beauty Sleep Cream is a soothing and nourishing night treatment, with uses 100% natural mango butter, plus oils of lavender, lemon & bergamot to protect, nourish, and hydrate skin while you sleep.  

This cream is really light-weight on the skin and it sinks in so quickly you don't even know it is there and it is a product I definitely love and want to try, as suggested, with Overnight Glow Serum which also sounds delightful.

The final skincare product I have is the 24K Eye Elixir (£22.00) which is an anti-fatigue peptide serum that massages away puffiness as it smoothes and refreshes the eye area. The formula contains actual gold, to stimulate circulation, peptides to plump fine lines, and raspberry to tone the skin. The metal rollerball gives a fantastic cooling feeling on application, which really does refresh instantly.

As well as skincare, also in the box was three makeup products and this is another first for me because ive never tried the makeup range, which again is quite extensive and looks amazing.

First up we have the Lengthy Fibre Mascara (£16.00) which is filled with really tiny fibres to help thicken and bulk up your lashes.  I really like the wand, it is lightweight to hold and really easy to work between your lashes. It doesn't clump and it doesn't produce spider lashes, I think this is going to be one of those mascaras that I absolutely love and always need to have.

Staying with the eye, we have the Endless Silky Eye Pen (£12.00). The pencil is waterproof, smudge proof and incredibly long-wearing. There are around 14 different shades and they all have a super smooth and silky formula which glides on beautifully. 

Impressively they are all paraben-free, mineral oil-free, preservative-free and hypoallergenic. Slate Grey is a brand new shade to the already large collection, and I love it! If you’re not a fan of black eyeliners, this colour is a fantastic alternative.

Finally within this little bundle of joy is the Endless Matte Lipstick in shade Rose Naturelle (£14.00). I absolutely love this lipstick and have worn it everyday since it came into my being. This shade is described as being a ‘vintage lip tone rose’. The Endless Matte Lipsticks offer a demi-matte finish and they also contain peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C & E help to create fuller, smoother looking lips. 

I find this really moisturising and hydrating on my lips and it is long lasting. Once applied I get good 4-5 hours wear out of it and for me it is shade perfect. This iwill definitely be a repurchase time and time again, plus there are a few other shades I am looking forward to trying.

Alongside these delights, Pixi also have a lot of other new products that have just been launched such as a Colour Correcting Powder Foundation, Makeup Melting Cleansing Cloths, a Glow Mud Mask and more. You can check them all out here.

Have you ever tried a Pixi product?