ASOS launch TWO November Beauty Boxes

After a slight delay, the ASOS The Glam Girl Box will launch today

The ASOS Beauty box most of you have been waiting for, only this time there are two boxes to choose from - The Glam Girl Box and the No Makeup Makeup box!  We have already seen three themed boxes, plus a NARS Collaboration Box this month, so we are truly spoiled!

The first box shown in the top photograph is the No Makeup Makeup Box and it features five products that you need in your life:

• Charlotte TIlbury Magic Light Cream (mini)
• Lottie London Eyeliner in the shade Espresso
• Ciate London Every Lip Oil in Coconut
• Makeup Revolution Suer Dewy Blush in shade Blush Me Up
• Benefit Cosmetics Badgal Bang Mascara (mini)

This is a perfect box for that no makeup, makeup look!

The second box is the Glam Girl Box and again, priced at £12 it also features five products and as you can see from the bottom photograph they are:

• Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick (mini)
• Uomo Beauty Drama Bomb Mascara (mini)
• Sleek Makeup Felt Eyeliner
• Benefit Cosmetics 24 hour Brow Setter
• XXRevolution Palette in Quartz

So as you can see again, some amazing products in this box too and everyone needs to have Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk in their collection!

The Boxes will Launch right here so keep checking for details

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NET A PORTER ESSENTIAL BEAUTY KITS 2020

As well as the announcement of a Net A Porter Advent Calendar there are also some pretty amazing Essential Beauty Kits, three in fact and here they are:

As you can see there is an option to choose the City Essentials, Summer Essentials or At Home Facialist Kit, or if you really want to spoil yourself, all three of them. Each one has a great selection of products, featuring brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Sarah Chapman and Omorovicza to name a few. All high-end brands.

In the City Essentials Kit there is a specially curated assortment of eight makeup and beauty products - together worth £332 but on sale for just £65 here. 

The contents include:

• Wander Beauty Exquisite Eye Liquid Shadow in Champagne Falls
• Dr Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 30ml
• Hampton Sun’s SPF 45 Mineral Face Stick
• Philip B Peppermint Avocado Shampoo 60ml
• U Beauty Resurfacing Compound 15ml
• Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips Matte Contour Liquid Lipstick – Screen Siren
• Decree Light Cleanse 30ml
• Oribe Matte Waves texture Lotion 100ml

Quite the bargain when you see how much you will be saving. Plus you also get this lovely drawstring bag to house your products in!

In the Summer Essentials Kit, which is also priced at £65 here, this edit has been curated with beach-goers and at-home sunbathers in mind, it includes seven hand-picked products, which together worth £340, so again this is a huge saving. 

Contents include:

• Rahua Enchanted Island Salt Spray 30ml
• Costa Brazil Kaya Jungle Firming Body Oil
• Soleil Toujours SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
• 111SKIN Meso Infusion Day Defence Hydration Mask 75ml
• VENN Age Reversing All In One Concentrate 20ml
• Omorovicza Peachy Micellar Cleanser Refills
• Code 8 5 Secs Express Lip & Cheek Colour in Off Broadway

There are so many products within this edit that call my name, the Enchanted Island Salt Spray, which sounds just divine.  Again, all the products come housed in a Net A Porter drawstring bag.

Then finally, we have my favourite kit of the three - The At-Home Facialist Kit which again is priced at just £65 here and is worth around £200. This kit includes six nourishing products from some very amazing brands and is designed to help create a relaxing spa experience from the comfort of your own space.

Contents include:

• Shani Darden Daily Toning Essence
• Joanna Vargas Cloud Bar
• Angela Caglia Facial In a Mask
• Anne Semonin Daily Musts Mask
• Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial Serum
• Angela Caglia Rosebud Eye Rollers

Possibly a first, but I haven't tried a single one of these products and two of them I have never come across until now, but I do love the description given of each and every one. As with the other two kits, this one also comes in a Net A Porter Drawstring Bag.

You can find all three of these Essential Beauty Kits* on sale now with Net A Porter.

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Feelunique Exclusive for Christmas 2018 - Beauty Boxes

So many of my friends have finished their Christmas shopping already and I hold my hands up and admit, I haven't bought a single product yet! Feelunique is one of my favourite sites to browse and they have some amazing little gift boxes tucked away just waiting to be found - these four are incredible value for money, so perhaps I might just treat myself!

The first beauty box is The Little Beauty Parcel - The Skincare Edit (£30 here) and it comes with the following description:

What better way to spoil that special someone in your life than with an indulgent selection of skincare saviours? We’ve rounded up our go-to products for when our skin needs a little pick me up, including a This Works detox mask, DHC nourishing cleansing oil, Skyn Iceland cooling eye gels and even a Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. Enjoy!

This is a Feelunique Exclusive for Christmas 2018 and it is something that is just absolutely brilliantly put together.

I really like the contents of this box and inside you will find:

• Gatineau Gentle Silk Toner 40ml
• FILORGA Lift Structure 15ml
• Nuxe Aquabella® Micro-Exfoliating Purifying Gel 15ml
• This works Evening Detox Clay Mask 5ml
• Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter 6.2g
• DHC Deep Cleansing Oil 30ml
• Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte's Magic Cream 15ml
• Skyn Iceland Hydro cool eye gels x 1 pair of eye gels 3.2g
• NIP+FAB Exfoliate Glycolic Fix Gentle Pads Sensitive 80ml

Again, all of this for £30 when it has an RRP of £60 is brilliant value for money and a great way to try products you might have had on that wishlist for some time.

The second offering from Feelunique is The Little Beauty Parcel - The Unique Boutique Luxe Edit and it costs £58 (here) but has an overall value of £143 and again, amazing value for money.

Described as being the box for those ' who like the finer things in life', the products that have been handpicked are said to be some of the most luxurious lotions and potions to create one bespoke box. Again this is a Feelunique Exclusive for Christmas 2018 and the contents are totally amazing.

• Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules Advanced 7pc
• Cover FX Shimmer Veil 4ml
• Shiseido Ultimune ImuGeneration Technology 10ml
• BY TERRY Ombre Blackstar Melting Eyeshadow 1.64g (will be either 2 shades: Black Matte & Blue Obsession)
• Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray 50ml
• Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer 8.9ml 
• It's Skin Prestige Crème D'Escargot 10ml
• this works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 5ml
• Zelens Transformer Instant Renewal Mask 10ml

Again, so many amazing brands in one box and products which are a great shade for trying before you splash out on a full size!

The third box is The Little Beauty Parcel - The Vegan Beauty Edit and it costs £40 (here) but has an overall value of £103.

Described as being ideal if you are stuck for that present for someone who prefers to use vegan beauty products or even if you yourself want to give some brands a try.  Again, Feelunique has handpicked their favourite cruelty-free products which include:

• Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil 15ml
• INIKA Vegan Lipstick 4.2g - Pink Poppy 
• Cowshed Knackered Cow Relaxing Bath & Shower Gel 100ml
• SISTER & CO. activated Charcoal Deep Cleanse Detoxifying Soap Bar 110g
• Lily Lolo Eye Shadow Brush
• Elemis Superfood Facial Wash 150ml
• Nude by Nature Sheer Light Illuminator 15ml

If you are wanting to get your hands on this box, then grab it quick because it is a Feelunique Exclusive for Christmas 2018. 

If all of this isn't enough for you, then how about something for the man in your life too? For me it is always a struggle (or was) to know what to get and this is quite a clever little box - 

The Little Beauty Parcel - The Men’s Edit.

Priced at £25 (here) but has a value of around £45 there are five products and all of which give the man/men in your life an excuse for pampering.  Items include:

• Barber Pro The Gentleman's Sheet - Face Mask
• Man Cave Moisturiser 30ml
• Gentleman's Tonic Exfoliating Face Scrub 100ml
• Tigi Bed Head for Men Lion Tamer for Hair and Beard 100ml
• Men-U Matt Moisturiser 15ml

What I love about this box is the variety of products, of which I know Beautykinguk would actually use and all for less than £30 making it a great gift.

I am hopeful that these boxes have given you a bit of a helping hand when it comes to buying some presents for a loved one or even yourself.  Do any of them catch you attention?

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Beauty Kits and Boxes with Feelunique

How did I not know that Feelunique had so many gift sets to offer? Browsing through the website for a few gifts for some upcoming birthdays and I think my wishlist has grown quite a lot!  Looking within the gift set section, there is a lot of choices and a lot of savings to be had and here are just some of the ones to catch my eye.

Caudalie 'Mixology' Beauty Box  £45

I am a huge fan of Caudalie and have been lucky enough to try a lot of their products over the years and this box offers some of my favourites. Described as being a Mix, Match and Glow box, it is packed full of cult favourites which contains:

• Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum 10ml - This oil-free serum contains highly concentrated Viniferine (grape sap), to boost radiance, even the complexion and correct dark spots.
• Caudalie Glycolic Peel 75ml - Designed to restore radiance, this peel is full of natural ingredients like glycolic acid and papaya extract.
• Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Essence 50ml - Inspired by Korean beauty regimes, this lightweight, refined formula is infused with glycolic acid, to buff away dead skin cells, white peony, for a healthy glow and even complexion, and organic grape water, to soothe and moisturise the skin. 
• Caudalie VineActiv Overnight Detox Oil 30ml - Rich in Omega 6 and Vitamin E, this night time oil works to allow tired, stressed skin to regenerate itself at night. 
• Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser 50ml - Light, airy and soap-free, this cleanser is infused with moisturising grape extract, purifying sage and soothing camomile extract to restore radiance and leave the skin feel smooth.

With a box that would retail for £84, this is quite a bargain to be had and each product is an impressive size.

Urban Decay x Feelunique Beauty On The Go Kit £40.50

Any fans of Urban Decay out there will love this little kit. Described as being the 'On The Go' Kit contains Introducing many best-selling makeup essentials by Urban Decay and is designed to take you full circle from work or study to going out out! Inside you will find

• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Anti-Ageing Travel Size 5ml - Said you last for 24 hours, this crease-free eyeshadow primer works to lock your shadow in place, wake up tired eyes and minimise the appearance of redness and other imperfections
• Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray Travel Size 30ml - For me, this spray speaks for itself and I've lost count of how many times I have repurchased it. 
• Urban Decay Perversion Travel Size Mascara 4ml - Said to be a mascara which will build, separate and define each lash whilst never being brittle or clumpy, Perversion is a not too wet and not too dry mascara which you can build up whilst avoiding the dreaded spider leg lashes.
• Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette - This is one palette that I still don't have in my collection but it is everything that I need for travelling. Made up of five matte and one demi-matte shade, it is literally perfect. 
• Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow 1.5g in Diamond Dog - A Deep Brown with White-Gold Sparkle, this is one of the few single shadows I own and simply adore.

Putting all of this together inside a beautiful Feelunique Holographic Cosmetics Bag. I think this is an incredible collection and one I would very much like in my stash.

BY TERRY Favourites

This beauty box contains the 5 award-winning BY TERRY bestsellers which Feelunique say you need to create the perfect everyday glamorous and flawless look. 

Box Contains:

• BY TERRY Lip Powder Essence 0.9g in N2. Nude Flirt - Described as being a breakthrough lipstick which triggers a true "lip revolution", the weightless, loose powder texture immediately transforms into a highly-pigmented liquid ink matte lipstick.
• BY TERRY Mascara Terrybly Growth Booster Mascara 8ml in Black Parti-Pris - Described as being a tinted lash serum enriched with Lumicoat® Care Technology activates lash growth, delivering greater volume, length and thickness
• BY TERRY Compact-Expert Dual Powder 5g in No. 7 Sun Desire - Described as being a matifiant, illuminator, perfecteur all-over that sublimates all the eyelets and fixes the make-up in a single gesture. The soft touch texture is enriched with lightweight "self-adapting" pigments.
• BY TERRY Mini Hyaluronic Hydra Powder 1.3g - Said to set your make up and blur visibility of imperfections to create a ‘soft focus’ effect. Ultra-lightweight and completely invisible, this controls shine without leaving skin looking dry or chalky
• BY TERRY Ombre Blackstar Melting Eyeshadow 1.64g in Bronze Moon - This is a luxurious cream eyeshadow that is packed with Tahitian Black Pearl extracts, rich in calcium, trace elements and pearl proteins for smoothing, reshaping and perfecting action.

This box is currently on offer for £54 but has a value more than double at £130 so it is an absolute bargain not to be missed.  Whether or not you are a fan of the brand, want to discover some favourites or want to get to know By Terry, then this is some box.

Universal Makeup Beauty Box Powered by Feelunique £19.60

If you didn't know, Feelunique has an arsenal of beauty boxes which they curate themselves. Available throughout the year and at Christmas time, they are worth keeping an eye out for because they do make an amazing gift. The Universal Makeup Beauty Box Powered by Feelunique contains:

• Nude by Nature Translucent Loose Finishing Powder 10g - Said to help extend the life of your makeup as well as help keep shine at bay.
• The Pro Hygiene Collection Antibacterial Makeup Spray 15ml - This little spritz is designed to clean your makeup tools! Think tweezers, eyebrow brush, beauty blender and even clippers!
• Bourjois Rouge Edition Souffle De Velvet Lipstick 8ml - Coquelic'oh. This innovative lipstick is described as being packed with essential oils and once applied not only does it dry to a very ‘in-vogue’ matte finish but it also retains its vibrant colour.
• Elizabeth Arden Lasting Impression Mascara Black 2.5ml - Using Avocado and olive oils strengthen lashes, this mascara is described as being the stuff of legends!
• Laura Geller Beauty Spackle Treatment Hydrating Make-Up Primer 59ml - This Vitamin rich, skin hydrating primer is said to create the perfect base for makeup application
• PHB Ethical Beauty - Black Eyeliner Pencil 4g - Made purely of plant oils and waxes this is a vegan, cruelty-free and halal certified eyeliner

For under £20, I think this is a bargain not to be missed, it has something for everyone and if you see something in the box you quite like, you can always swap it out and add something else in its place!

The final box which really caught my attention is the Feelunique Fragrance Gift Box for Her with £60 Voucher - £60.00

I adore my perfumes and fragrances, but I am really quite picky about what I like to wear. So this gift box which contains 6 fragrance samples, along with a £60 gift voucher is quite different to others I have tried. 

Inside the box are the following fragrances:

• Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau De Parfum Sample 1.5ml 
• Lancôme Tresor La Nuit Eau de Parfum Sample 1.5ml
• Emporio Armani Because It's You Eau de Parfum Sample 1.2ml
• VIKTOR&ROLF Flowerbomb Eau De Parfum Sample 1.2ml
• Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau De Parfum Sample 1.5ml 
• Armani Sí Eau De Parfum Sample 1.2ml

What I like about this is the chance to use these fragrances over a certain amount of time and then you can decide which one you like the most and use the accompanying £60 voucher which can be redeemed for a full-sized fragrance.

Without question, I am still one of those people who loves beauty boxes and I still find them as much fun now as I did when I first started blogging, only now there is a lot more choice than there used to be and here is Feelunique showing just that.

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Love Me Beauty - July Edition

This month's Love Me Beauty has arrived packed full of some pretty amazing brands and from them, some incredible products and not forgetting the rather beautiful little bag which accompanies all of the products. This month sees some changes at LMB HQ. Whilst you will still get 60 credits for your £10, there will no longer be any limited edition edits, which means products will remain available to purchase for as long as they are in stock. I personally think this is a really clever move as it means there will be more choice on products and you can continue to keep buying that one product you really like, without paying the full whack!

This month the bag has five products in it, some I have seen before, some I have used and some I haven't.

Eco Tools Sponges | 20 credits

I absolutely love these sponges and have said my sister needs to switch from using a brush to a sponge and these come as a pack of two. I use mine all of the time and featured them here. I like that these sponges come in two different sizes and colours are said to help create that airbrushed camera-ready look. The dark green blender is soft and flexible which makes the application of foundation and the lighter green sponge which is much more firm is the one you would use for the precision application of products such as your concealer.

Ecotools Buffing Brush | 20 credits

This second offering from Eco Tools is a Complexion Buffing Brush which has densely packed bristles and a flat top. I really like using this for my liquid foundation, it is really soft and buffs effortlessly. I like the chunky handle which makes holding it much easier to apply your foundation.

Nails Inc | 25 credits

I was really happy to see Nails Inc with this months selection and this particular polish is called Bayswater Avenue and it is described as being your on-trend nude-pink which it absolutely is. Perfect for everyday wear, you only need to apply two coats of this polish for a beautiful finish. I find it is similar to Fiji from Essie shade wise, though the formula for Nails Inc is slightly thicker.

Nip+Fab Gycolic Pads | 5 credits

These pads are ones I have used before and I do like them. They are soaked in exfoliating glycolic acid which helps to retexture and resurfaces your skin, then witch hazel which helps to tone. Then we have both hyaluronic acid and soothing blue daisy which helps to reveal brigand smoother looking skin.

Rodial Dragons Blood eye Mask | 15 credits

I am a huge fan of eye masks and this is one product I haven't tried from Rodial. Dragon’s Blood does sound like an odd ingredient, but no Dragon's were harmed to make this product, Instead, it is created from the resin from the Croton Lechleri Tree which is also known as the ‘Dragon Tree’ and the sap has been used for centuries for medicinal and healing purposes. Putting that together with Rodials expertise in bio-cellulose technology, these eye masks work to intensely hydrate and moisturise the delicate eye area. When used, the skin is said to be comforted and refreshed and the added use of arnica extract helps reduce the look of under-eye puffiness for an instant, brighter-eyed appearance.

So there you have the July Edition of Love Me Beauty and if this is something you need in your life (you do) then here is an offer for you:

Love Me Beauty Offer:

Sign up today and use my exclusive code beautyqueenuk17 to get a FREE GIFT.

www.lovemebeauty.com

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Latest in Beauty - Beauty and The Beast Boxes

To celebrate the release of Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast Latest in Beauty have curated The Beauty Box for women and The Beast Box for men which you can see HERE.

The Box for Women 

With a value of over £80, this box features some amazing brands such as Burt's Bees, L'Occitane, Oribe, Caudalie, Gatineau and Soinge this is such a beautiful box and as it is limited edition, you need to be grabbing it right now. 

It is on offer for just £20 - here

The Beast Box for Him

For him, the Beast Box which has a value of over £100 Latest in Beauty have curated this exclusive collection featuring a range of products from the best in male grooming.

Brands you will see in this box include Penhaligons, Gatineau, Lalique, Refinery, The Great British Grooming Company and of course Gilette. Again retailing for just £20 you can find this box right here.

What I absolutely do love about these boxes is that there is one for him and one for her, a rarity in the world of blogging to have something to share with your other half, especially when he is also a blogger and is forever annoyed there are no beauty boxes aimed at him - guess what Beautykinguk, there is now and here it is!

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The Best Subscription Boxes In The UK: Gift Guide

One of the questions that I am asked a lot by friends and fellow bloggers is which subscription box is the one. The one worth having, the one worth the money, the one which constantly surprises you, the one which has the best products and one which goes that extra mile.

We are blessed here in the UK that there are subscription boxes for beauty, nails, books, food, drink, perfume, dogs, cats, babies, children, flowers, tea, coffee and there are even boxes for that time of the month! I think they make a great gift for people as an alternative birthday, anniversary and Christmas present. I have tried quite a few in my time and have a huge list of those I am yet to try.

Glossybox costs as little as £8.50 per month depending upon the subscription you decide upon (here). - GlossyBox have a minimum box value of £33 which includes at least five products a month. Brands include Caudalie, Decleor, Cowshed, DHC, Essence, GOSH, Givenchy and Jurlique to name a few. So you get a nice mixture of high end v highstreet.

Birchbox - costs as little as £10 per month (here) and has 1million subscribers worldwide which is quite incredible. Each month a box of four to five products will arrive to your door and you can expect to find brands such as Aromatherapy Associates, Balance Me, Balmi, Crabtree & Evelyn, Egyptian Magic and Illamasqua again to name just a few.

You Beauty - From £6.95 a month (here) and is the one I am still subscribed too.  What I love about this box is that you get to choose the products you want as opposed to them being totally unknown until you open the box. Depending upon your subscription you are able to choose 2,3 or 4 products from a shortlist and there will always be a few treats within the box.  I find this box really good value for money and you can expect to find brands such as Nuxe, Caudalie, Mandara Spa, Aromatherapy Associates, Foreo, Philosophy, NIP+FAB and St Tropez to name a few.

Latest in Beauty - from £8.99 (here). With LIB there are quite a few options. You can either build your own box with 3,6 or 9 products from a short list and your box will then be sent to you. The Collection aspect for LIB can cost anything from £15+ and they are put together with a theme, you might have had a box from Jane from British Beauty Blogger or you might have had the Sleep Box which sold out really quickly or The GQ Grooming Power Pack which my husband had and reviewed here. For me, the collections are well worth keeping an eye out for because there are some amazing deals to be had.

LookFantastic - Costs as little as £11.25 a month depending upon your subscription (here). With Look Fantastic you get to decide whether you want a 1,3,6 or 12 month subscription sign up and everything else is done for you. Within your box, you are likely to find some big brand names such as Murad, Mio, Bliss, Lord & Berry and Bare Minerals.

Dollibox: £10 a month (here). This is very similar to the original beauty box services, but with slightly more unusual brands great for discovering little-known gems and from my experiences so far, the products have been mostly full-size. There is the option to complete your beauty profile online so you get products that are better suited to your taste and style.

Cohorted - £35 a month (here). When these boxes first came out it was a scramble to get one because they were limited in numbers. Now they are still popular and contains some amazing high-end beauty products. So in the box you might find The Balm, Chanel, Bobbi Brown, NARS, Dior and Lancome to name a few. Cohorted also have some limited edition boxes from time to time which are also worth looking out for.

NailBox - £15 a month (here). Nail Box was the first subscription service in the UK to deliver polishes from the brands mani-pedi addicts know and love. Each month if you are lucky enough to get one because they sell out so quick, you will get a box packed full of nail products. Each nailbox contains five items (including three or four nail polishes and one or two nail tools or treatments) and you can expect to find brands such as CND, Essie, Elegant Touch, OPI and Rimmel to name a few.

The Perfume Society - £15 a month (here). Ideal for those who prefer perfume to beauty or those just looking to find a new scent. The Perfume Society boxes bring you a range of sample fragrances with accompanying smelling notes for each. In the boxes you can expect to find brands such as Elie Saab, Moschino, Bvlgari, Miller Harris, Juicy Couture, Hugo Boss and Penhaligons to name but a few. There is also sometimes a complimentary item such as a hand cream

Those are just some of the boxes I have tried but there is a whole lot more such as - Nourish Beauty Box, A Little Bit Lavish, Pamper Me Box, The Libbie Club, My Little Box, Tili Box from QVC, Lovelula, Love Me Beauty, Look Incredible, So Susan, Moi-Meme, Powder Drawer, Little Known Box and K Beauty. All of which are available here in the UK to subscribe too.

So if you are looking for a gift this Christmas that is a little bit different and gifts that little bit more, then a subscription to a beauty box might just be that very gift!

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Beauty Boxes - Do you need them?

This coming week on my blog I am going to devote each day to a different Beauty Box. Why? Well they are a big part of the bloggers blogging life for me and they take me through a roller coaster of emotions each month/quarter when they are due to arrive or when I am notified by email I need to do some product choosing. But do we need them?

When I first stated blogging, I had only ever heard of Glossybox because some non-blogging friends has subscribed and they raved about how good it was, so I hopped aboard the bandwagon and now over a year later, I still subscribe.  Now there are more and more of these boxes coming onto the market and I have tried some amazing ones, many as a one off and some as I have mentioned I subscribe too.   Glossybox, Birchbox, Look Fantastic box, Wantable Box, You Discovery, My Little Box, Latest in Beauty, Love Lula Box, SoukSouk, Memebox, Fragrance Shop Discovery Club and Love Me Beauty to name all of the ones off the top of my head.  I have no doubt there are more, so if you subscribe to others, please do let me know.  

So why are they important to me? As I have said, it is all about those roller coaster of emotions when you know that something is on its way.  The one box I always know the contents of is You Discovery Beauty box because, unlike others, you get to choose two items from a list of products.  I am glad I get to do this with one box because, let's me honest, so beauty boxes have been shockingly bad and their contents really really awful, so knowing I am getting two products I have chosen, is a relief but still exciting at the same time.  The word excitement is also quite important with these boxes.  Not knowing what you are going to get within these boxes is exciting, even if your box turns out to be a bit rubbish, it is exciting until you unwrap it, the deflation afterwards is another emotion to deal with as well, the whole screwing up your top lip to form an impression of Elvis is something I have done on more occasions than I care to remember, but I still subscribe!  

The other reason I subscribe is because I love beauty products - whether they are for skincare, hair care, body care, foot care, face care, make-up, nail polish or beauty tools to name but a few things, I love them, want them and relish trying them out.  A lot of the products I have received over time are ones I probably would never have tried, had I not been sent it in a beauty box, on the reverse, I have come across products I would never use again.  So there is always a 50/50 chance with these boxes that you like or hate the enclosures.

My own experience with the boxes I have had, has been more positive than negative.  The brands I have come across, such as Caudalie, Rodial, Dr Jart+ and one of my holy grail products Dr Lipp Nipple Balm to name some of them.  

As always, people will have their own views on whether or not here boxes are worth the money we pay for them and how much better that money could be spent and I am genuinely interested in all of those views.  This week you will be seeing reviews on Birchbox, Glossybox, You Beauty, Look Fantastic Box and a new box which I was lucky enough to attend the launch of this week and I would love to know your thoughts on each and everyone of them and if there is a box you absolutely would recommend singing up too!

As for whether or not we need them, well probably not, but they are a bit of fun, you never know what you might come across and the rollercoaster of emotions you feel whilst waiting for the impending arrival is often worth every penny!  Do you agree?

So do you subscribe to Beauty Boxes? Do you have a favourite? 

Is there one you really want to try?