LookFantastic Beauty Beyond Boundaries’ Edition

Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day! So this month, the Lookfantastic Beauty Box is celebrating all things strong women – may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them. This month’s box is titled the ‘Beauty Beyond Boundaries’ Edition and it is all about helping the Lookfantastic beauty box subscribers feel their most happy, beautiful, empowered self.

To do this, not only is this a specially-designed box created by the in-house team designers, a box which is bright and colourful as it is very much in keeping with the theme, but as an extra, there is an additional product inside the box! 

The March Lookfantastic box has a total 7 products inside and together it is said to be worth over £55.

What’s in the box?

Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil (50ml) - Described as being a revitalising hair treatment which is designed for hair which is said to be dry and damaged. 

Packed with antioxidant and regenerative properties which penetrate both the hair and the scalp. Putting it altogether, what you get is a product which protects your hair from split ends and breakages, plus if you have colour treated hair, it works to restore the pigment to give your hair that vibrant, healthy look.

AHAVA Mineral Dead sea Mud Soap (full-size) - Described as being a purifying soaps which is comprised of naturally healing sediments from the Judean mountains, infused with the mineral-rich water of the Dead sea. 

This Mud Soap works to remove impurities, dirt, excess sebum whilst at the same time refreshes the skin and restores its natural pH balance.

Bloom & Blossom Wonder Worker Mutli-Tasking Balm (15ml) - Described as being a multi-tasking balm.

This is one of those amazing multi-tasking, versatile products which can be used all over the body, lips or hands. It is rich in anti inflammatory properties to protect, condition and soothe the skin and isn't greasy or tacky either.

Lottie London AM to PM Retractable Black Eyeliner (full-size) - This pencil eyeliner with a gel finish is described as being the product to add drama and definition to that eye make-up look. 

It has a formula designed to glide across the lash and waterline effortlessly and it comes complete with a retractable sharpener, so your pencil is always ready to use.

Brushworks DUO Eye Brush (full-size) - This dual-ended eyebrow brush is described as being the one you need to help achieve that perfect brow.  

The angled-brush is said to work well with cream or powder products to help create those brushstroke hairs and the spoolie end is great for creating that fluffy, feathered brow look.

First Aid Beauty - The will be two options of product within your Lookfantastic box this month. You will either get the Facial Radiance Pads (10 pack) OR Coconut Water Cream (9.6g).  

I got the Facial Radiance Pads which are described as being suitable for daily use and infused with ingredients Liquorice Root to promote a natural, healthy glow. Designed to reduce the look of pores and fine lines, they are safe to use on the most sensitive of skin.

Polaar Ice Source Ultra-Moisturising Mask (20ml) - Described as being a cooling, hydrating treatment.

This mask is formulated using Iceberg Water, this incredibly pure ingredient wards off dryness and dehydration alongside Hyaluronic Acid, which acts like a sponge in your skin to ensure all essential moisture is locked in.

I absolutely love the mixture of products within this box, I love that there is a mixture of everything and from some pretty amazing brands too. Lookfantastic Beauty is a monthly subscription service* which starts at £15 per month. There is also further membership offers of signing up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to save money.

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Lookfantastic Wanderlust Edition Beauty Bag July 2021

The July offering from Lookfantastic has arrived and Ias with the June Box, I absolutely love it. As restrictions come to an end and Summer is (hopefully) on the way, the theme of the month is a travel one and instead of a box, there is an incredibly handy travel bag full of products we all might need for those vacations and staycations.

Inside the really cute cream bag travel bag, which has a see-through top section so you can see just what is inside and with a really well made zip and a handle to make it easy to carry.  Inside the bag you will find 6 products.

First up is the full sized Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick worth £7.99, which is infused with a LiquiSilk formula which is designed to seal in both pigment and softness for a long-lasting lip look.

I have the shade 255 Rosewine in my bag this month and the unedited swatch shown above it is such a beautiful, wearable every day shade. There is also a tip from  Lookfantastic in the accompanying magazine to dab some of the lipstick onto the cheeks to double up as a matching cream blush, a trend a lot of people seem to replicate currently.

The next product from the Lookfantastic Wanderlust Edition Beauty Bag is a deluxe travel sized sample of the Illamasqua Beyond Liquid Highlighter in the shade OMG and it comes packaged in a 2ml tube.

As you can see from the unedited swatch above, this  a an incredibly pigmented liquid highlighter and you need just a tiny amount! Ideal for being applied to naked skin, mixed in with your foundation or BB cream, or if desired, it can also be layered over the top of your makeup look to those high points of the face for an additional Champagne glowy finish.

The third product from the bag is from Starskin with the VIP 7-Second Luxury All Day Mask worth £1.80.

When I saw this product I had no idea what it was or could be, but it is described as being a miracle seven step skincare regime in one handy pad! It combines Starskin’s famous 7-Second Morning and Overnight Masks and is said to be a double-sided cleansing pad and it includes ingredients such as Niacinimide, Glycerin, Grapeseed Extract and Berry Seed Extract which works to hydrate and refresh the complexion all-in-one.

The next product comes from Elemis with their Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter 20ml / 0.6 fl.oz and it’s a product I’ve been wanting to try for some time.

This Elemis priming moisturiser is said to give you a smooth, radiant complexion of your dreams. Blended with nourishing ingredients such as Kombucha, Ginger and Green Tea Seed Oil, it is perfect for use when your skin’s looking dull and lacklustre, the luxurious butter provides a brightening boost with chemical exfoliation and clarifying ingredients mentioned.

The fifth product within this month’s edit from Grow Gorgeous with their Defence Anti-pollution Leave-in Spray which is 60ml and worth £6.

This protective hair mist is designed to shield your hair from heat damage, colour fade and external aggressors. Vegan-friendly and formulated without para end, supplanted or silicones, it is said to be especially heat for greasy hair that is prone to product build up. It uses Green Tea Extracts, Sunflower Extracts and Vitamin B5 and should be used on towel-dried hair

The final item from this months Lookfantastic Wanderlust Edition Beauty Bag is from MineTan with their Cucumber Hydrating Face and Body Tan Mist 30ml.

This refreshing face and body spray, which acts as a gradual tanner to give you that glowy look this summer. With its lightweight formula which is said to instantly absorb and doesn’t have that fake tan scent. It uses Cucumber, Citric Acid, Jojoba Oil and Macadamia Seed oil and should be applied with the bottle being held 15cm from the face and body.

I really like this edit, I love that so much thought has gone into the theme and how that theme is delivered with the inclusion of the cream travel bag. Each one of the products would be perfect for packing for that vacaystaycay that you might have booked or are hoping to have booked!

If you like the look of this edit, it does on sale from July 1st here and as Lookfantastic Beauty Box is a monthly subscription service* membership starts at £15 per month. There is also further membership offers of signing up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to save money.

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Lookfantastic x Rosie Connolly August Beauty Box

This months Lookfantastic box for August has arrived and firstly, how is it August already and secondly, this is a really good box!

Unusually for Lookfantastic, this months box doesn’t have a theme, previous themes have included the Wanderlust edition which lay month gave that cute carry case and then Eco Elements back in June. All of these alongside boxes which focus on one brand such as the soon to launch Omorovicza Box, which is incredibly exciting and then we are still awaiting information on the collaboration with Revolution!

So this months box sees Lookfantastic tram up with fashion influencer Rosie Connolly, whose name you might recognise from the Colour Wow box which launched back in February. Another slight change to this months box is the inclusion of a QR code in place of the Lookfantastic Magazine, the QR code instead linking you to everything you need to know about this months box.

The first product out of this months box which caught my attention was the AHC Natural Essential Mask Sheet Mask. This soothing sheet mask, which is crafted from 10% cotton, is described as being once which is powered by a host of nourishing ingredients that work to comfort and replenish the look of tired, angry skin.

This mask, which is gentle enough to use on even sensitive skin types. Using Aqua Ceramide which defends against uncomfortable dryness while locking in a layer of moisture as well as other nurturing properties which help to quench parched skin with an intense surge of hydration, leaving the visage supple and silky to the touch.  Full-Size worth £11.

The second product from the box is from Percy & Reed with their Hold It Right There! Strong Hold Hairspray (50ml). 

Described as being a genius lightweight spray for heat protected, brushable locks. The ultra-fine formula works with expert ingredients to resist humidity and provide a flexible hold, so flyaways stay in place, but your hair maintains its movement.  This 50ml can, which is handy for your handbag or travel bag is worth £7.

The next product is from AHAVA with the Superfood Kale & Turmeric Smoothing Body Lotion.

This incredibly lightweight body lotion from AHAVA’s bodycare collection envelops your skin in a plumping, smoothing cushion of long-lasting hydration. It boasts a soft, milky texture that absorbs rapidly into skin, the lotion plumps the skin with moisture, instantly refining patches of dry, rough skin to restore its silky-smooth texture while at the same time protecting it from environmental aggressors. This 40ml tube is worth £8.

This months box does feature a makeup item alongside all the hair and skincare and it comes from Ciate with their Glow-To Illuminating Blush in the shade Matchmaker.

Described as being a virtually weightless powder that dusts your complexion with a luminous, rosy-hued iridescence. It is said that this product will give up to 12-hours of smudge- and cake-free wear and the finely milled formula contains an ombré blend of matte blusher with ultra-refined highlight pigments which help to create a natural looking flush of colour with a subtle shimmer in one simple sweep.  This 2.5G mini blush is said to be worth £11.60.

The next brand is GLOV Mask Off Mask Remover Cloth. GLOV is a brand I’ve come to know through my love of beauty boxes and this is the first time I’ve had this particular product.

This mitt which is described as being an innovative cleansing mitt fits over your hand and is designed to quickly and effectively remove face masks from the skin. It is made from special polyester fibre, the mask removal tool expertly draws and removes the remains of your face mask without absorbing it. Instead of exfoliating the skin, the fibres slide over the surface, dissolving the mask whether it is a mud or clay and it doesn’t need to be used with anything other than water. Full sized product worth £8.90.

The final product in this months also is also a shaircare product and it is one I can never rave about enough! It is the incredible Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo and I’ve got a full review of it right here.

This Dry Shampoo is powered by the Living Proof patented Healthy Hair Molecule and it has a 'Triple-Action Cleaning Technology' which not only absorbs and removes oil, sweat and odour, it also makes your hair look and feels clean, all with those telltale white drops all over your clothes and no itchy scalp after using. This a 92ml can and it is worth £11.

So that’s the Lookfantastic August Beauty Box 2021 and as I said, it is a brilliant box, full of amazing brands and their products. If you like the look of this edit, it does on sale from August 1st and as Lookfantastic Beauty Box is a monthly subscription service* membership starts at £15 per month, but with the code BBSUN there is £5 off. There is also further membership offers of signing up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to save money.

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LookFantastic January 2016

LookFantastic is the first Beauty Box through my door this January and it is aptly titled 'The Detox Edition'.  Most of my friends are on some sort of detox currently, so this is totally on message.  The box is described as being filled with special delights and delectable treats to keep your skin looking healthy and your complexion glowing.

So the first product that appears in the box is by Kebelo. This isn't a new brand to the Lookfantastic Beauty Box as the shampoo featured in the July box and whilst I quite like it, I would have liked to have seen something else. The Shampoo a clarifying shampoo and is designed to be used once or twice a month and is described as "Rid your hair of built up impurities with the Kebelo Clarifying Shampoo. Paraben and sulphate free, the detoxing shampoo is gentle in formula but tough on grime. Deeply cleansing, the blend of mild ingredients work to exfoliate your hair, rejuvenating every strand for purified, soft results. Can be used as little as once a month dependent on your lifestyle and even as an invigorating body wash for your skin. Added to that is the Kebelo Revitalising Conditioner which helps control frizz hair leaving it soft, smooth and manageable. Using ingredients such as Quinoa, Amaranth and Chamomile, the conditioner provides nourishment and hydration.

Bellapierre is the only make-up brand in this months box and again, LookFantastic have some amazing brands on their site, so I would love to try something other than Bellapierre which has featured a lot! The product in this months box is a Shimmer Shadow and I have shade Earth and it takes on a rose gold glow which is really pretty and perhaps one I would use more as a highlighter than an eye shadow.

Dr Lancer is a brand I have heard of but have never used products from. The product in my box is called 'The Method: Polish' which is quite intriguing. Described as being a gentle skin-resurfacing treatment it uses pure minerals which are combined with magnesium oxide and sodium bicarbonate crystals to exfoliate the skin's surface, combating dullness, removing the build-up of debris and stimulating cell renewal for a refreshed, youthful-looking complexion. It is fortified with pumpkin and pomegranate extracts, the anti-ageing polish works to break down dead skin cells, whilst brown sea algae replenishes moisture and boosts collagen production to reveal a smooth, supple complexion and healthy glow.  This I am looking forward to trying because it is something I would not be able to afford to purchase at full price!

Next comes Nuxe, a brand I really like. In this both we have Nuxellence Detoxwhich is described as being an innovative anti-ageing treatment that uses 10 patents to recharge your skin and detoxify cells overnight. Packed with natural ingredients (including passionflower, poppy and silk tree), Nuxellence Detox helps to smooth wrinkles, plump skin and brighten your complexion. Its secret power lies in repairing your skin’s mitochondrial DNA, the DNA that’s responsible for the energy supply in cells. This will regenerate your skin and improve its radiance within no time.  

The final item in the box is from Darphin and I am excited by this becayse it is a brand I have been wanting to try for ages now.  The product in question is the Azahar Cleansing Micellar Water. Described as being a gentle cleanser which is suited for all skin types as it is dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested, as well as being alcohol, fragrance and soap free. It cleanses and removes all traces of make-up and impurities, whilst providing a comforting and soothing feeling. Now I am yet to find a Micellar water I like, it is one of those products which I am not bothered about and can live without, but I am interested to see whether Darphin can change my mind.

So there you have it. The January LookFantastic box which costs just £15 a month and it is, as you can see, packed with a wide range of products, all of which are really nice sizes so that you can get more than one try out of them.

Lookfantastic Beauty Box - It's Time To Blossom April Edition

This months Lookfantastic Beauty Box has such a pretty theme to it.  Around this time of the year, social media feeds are full of  posts featuring Blossom, especially cherry blossom, which is just stunning to see and smell. My own local park is full of bright pink and white blossom trees in full bloom. So the team over at Lookfantastic have taken the Blossom theme and its Japanese symbolism to reinforce the message that loving yourself is paramount and along with that sentiment pink is definitely the theme of this months box.

Inside the box there is six products across the skincare and makeup category, so whether you like to try new and emerging brands or something you might be more familiar with, there is definitely something here you will recognise.

First out of the box for me is Mayfair Lane nail polish from Nails Inc which can best be described as being a Ballerina Pink shade and one which is perfect for Spring and Summer.

Highly pigmented to provide exceptional coverage, this nail polish glides on effortlessly and the extra wide brush ensures easy application. One thing I love about Nails Inc polishes is the width of the brush because it makes the application so easy with less streaks.

The second item within the box comes from Glov with the Scrubex and it is described as being the exfoliating accessory for soft and kissable lips.

I was expecting to find a lip scrub in the form of a balm before opening this up, so I was intrigued to find that it is infact an exfoliating finger glove which you use with water to gently scrub your lips to remove dead and dry skin cells. I have tried it already and I am impressed with just how effective it is!

The third product comes from Beauty Pro with the Rose infused sheet mask which is described as being a botanical based face mask which is formulated to heal and soothe.

The anti-inflammatory-rich formula, which includes a cocktail of botanical extracts, including Rose, works to soothe skin of the appearance of redness and irritation, leaving touchable softness and a dewy, glowing finished aesthetic, with the risk of breakouts drastically reduced. Blemishes and imperfections appear minimised thanks to the cooling, gentle components within the mask.

The fourth product comes from one of my favourite brands Ren with their Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream, a full review of this product can be found here.

Designed to hydrate and replenish, this cream is perfect for sensitive and delicate skin that is regularly exposed to pollution. The cream's job is to soothe and protect skin whilst helping to combat the discomfort, redness and sensitivity that can cause premature ageing.

Next out of the box comes the Pink Orchid Subtle Restoring Overnight Serum from Avant and it is described as being a serum that helps hydrate the skin and combat signs of stress and fatigue.

This serum, which feels divine on the skin, is designed to support the skin during sleep, helping to replenish essential moisture reserves and lessen dry patches that can make skin look dull, relieving the most common signs of stress and fatigue.

The final item in the box comes from Eylure with the 3/4 length No.11 Light & Wispy Lashes with glue included.

These lightweight lashes are designed to give your makeup look a bit of added oomph. They have a winged shaped which helps give the eye that elongated look and they are said to be  quick to apply and gentle to remove.

Once again from Lookfantastic is a really lovely mixture of products within this box and I also love the theme. Lookfantastic Beauty is a monthly subscription service* which starts at £15 per month. There is also further membership offers of signing up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to save money.

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Lookfantastic Beauty Box - Treasure Edition

It’s February already and this title of this Months Lookfantastic Beauty Box, which was kindly gifted to me, is the Treasure edition. I mentioned last month, that much of the boxes from Lookfantastic will be around the theme of “self-love” and this edit is a continuation of that theme.

The primary focus, as you might have guessed from the products is to learn to love yourself and it’s a lesson in itself and one we should all heed. With that in mind, inside the box are six products!

First out of the box from Eyeko is a Galactic Lid Gloss. Other than mascara and eyeliner, Eyeko is a brand I know nothing else about, so this intrigued me.

Described as being a liquid eyeshadow, there is two different shade options in the box, so you will either get Stardust which is a shimmering silver or the shade I have which is Zodiac, a warm rosy copper. Ideal to apply with your finger or a brush, it is as the shade describes and I can’t wait to use for something other than a Zoom meeting!

The second product comes from Illamasqua with the much loved Beyond Veil and it is packaged in the cutest little pot.

Beyond Veil is a coming together of two of the brands hero products - Beyond Powder and Hydra Veil Primer, the latter I am more familiar with. Described as being the hydrating and illuminating all in one face primer, this is ideal for use under makeup and it gives a natural glow.

A brand I am always happy to see is Balance Me and within the box we have the AHA Glow Mask and I am excited to give it a try.

This mask is described as being one which offers triple-action chemical exfoliation. It is packed with a bio-active blend of fruit acids so you can expect to see the inclusion of glycolic, lactic and malic acids as well as a blend of Kaolin Clay. Together these ingredient works to draw out impurities as well as TK brighten, deeply purify, plump, and reveal a natural, more youthful, luminous glow all in less than 15 minutes.

The fourth product comes from Magnitone with their Wipeout microfibre cleansing Swipes of which there is two within the box.

These swipes, which look similar to a cotton wool pad, only thicker and a whole lot softer. The Joy of these Swipe pads is that you don’t need to use a product to remove your makeup, just warm water in fact. Not only are these Swipes gentle enough for the most sensitive skin, they can be reused up to 1000 times and they are machine washable too! 

From bubbleT which is the fifth item out of the box, is the Strawberry Macaron Handy and Body Butter.

I have gone through tube after tube of hand cream in the last 12 months and I am always glad to see something new to try. Described as being a thick, hydrating moisturiser, this cream has a very sickly sweet scent of strawberries though there is something more to it, almost a burnt sugar scent.

Finally out of the box is a product from Elemis with their Papaya Enzyme Peel, there is another option from Madara with the SOS Hydration cream. 

Utilising the natural exfoliating fruit enzyme action of both Papaya and Pineapple to smooth, brighten and clarify your complexion. This exfoliating cream has 7 active ingredients which work to repair and protect your skin. Said to be perfect for sensitive or mature complexions, this really smooth cream peel gently exfoliates the skin without being abrasive and because there is a further inclusion of seaweed actives and vitamin E, not only is your skin left feeling smooth, and moisturised, it is done so without irritation.

This is quite the mixed box this month. Plenty of skincare to ensure you look your best for FaceTime or Zoom meetings and plenty of opportunity and excuses to take that much deserved time out to relax, unwind and partake in some self-care!  Lookfantastic Beauty is a monthly subscription service* which starts at £15 per month. There is also further membership offers of signing up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to save money.

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LookFantastic Beauty Box - July

The July Lookfantastic box arrived a few days ago, which is really quick considering we are only just into July and it has a value of £50. This month we have six delightful products to try out, some of which come from my favourite brands and others I have yet to try something from, so here are the contents:

First up is a handy sized 10ml pot of Trilogy Everything Balm. I am a huge fan of Trilogy and have had this balm on my 'must try' list for some time now, so I am delighted to see it in this box. Described as being a multi-purpose balm it comes with the following information 

"Soothe, soften and condition skin anywhere on the face or body with Trilogy Everything Balm, the perfect multi-tasking beauty tool, ideally sized for travel. Helping to replenish, repair and soothe, it makes the perfect handbag-sized protectant.

Everything Balm combines antioxidant-rich certified organic marula oil and certified organic rosehip oil, both revered for their skin healing and preservative properties, as well as jojoba, olive, avocado, honey and vitamin E to deeply nourish your skin. Softening dry elbows, knees, hands and feet, Trilogy Everything Balm provides pure and natural skin care for baby and makes dry lips delicious again".

The second product is from another of my favourite brands Nuxe and this time it is the Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse (7ml). Suitable for all skin types, the NUXE Huile Prodigieuse is described as a "Multi Usage Dry Oil is the perfect choice for your face-nourishing needs. After use, your face will be velvety soft and your skin will look healthier than ever before. If you decide to use this multi-use oil on your hair, it will quickly become more supple and full of volume and shine, without feeling greasy". Included is lots of vitamin E, which makes sure that the skin is repaired and softened. It also includes various plant oils, which are very efficient at removing any visible signs of stretch marks.

Monu are next with a 30ml Monu Fiji Facial Treatment Oil. I have tried a few Monu products to date and have always been really impressed with this. The Fiji Facial Oil is a soothing facial oil which has been formulated to nourish and protect the skin whilst preventing dehydration. This product uses a blend of rosewood oil and patchouli provide essential protection to soothe dry skin and stimulate your complexion.  It is also Paraben free.

I am always delighted to see a Balance Me product in any beauty box and within this one there is the fabulous Pure Skin Facial Wash. I have used this product before and had run out, so it is always handy to have a spare one around just in case. 

This face wash is perfect for Balancing normal/combination skin, calming congestion and preventing breakouts. This gentle cleanser removes make-up and impurities without stripping away skins moisture. Described as a "Super-fast and effective to use, this gentle, wash-off face cleanser effortlessly removes all make-up and impurities. To improve and smooth the appearance of congested, inflamed complexions we’ve blended together balancing grapefruit and petit grain, with soothing frankincense essential oils and calming spruce knot extract. We have also packed this skin-boosting cleanser full with anti-oxidant rich moringa and rice bran oils to help brighten and illuminate dull skin with every wash. Use in the morning to wake up and revive tired complexions, or in the evening for skin that feels squeaky clean no matter what it has faced".

Next is The Kebelo Clarifying Shampoo which is a brand I have never come across. The shampoo is designed to be used once or twice a month and is described as "Rid your hair of built up impurities with the Kebelo Clarifying Shampoo. Paraben and sulphate free, the detoxing shampoo is gentle in formula but tough on grime. Deeply cleansing, the blend of mild ingredients work to exfoliate your hair, rejuvenating every strand for purified, soft results. Can be used as little as once a month dependent on your lifestyle and even as an invigorating body wash for your skin. Suitable for all hair types" so this is a product I am really looking forward to trying out.

The final product in the box is a Lord & Berry Ultimate Lip Liner. Lip liners are one of those beauty products I should probably buy and use but never do. This is described as a nude version which is waterproof, infused with macadamia oil and waterlily extracts and is said to be highly blendable. Of all the products within the box, this is the one I am probably least likely to use, but as it is there, I might try it out eventually.

I think this month’s box is a great box, it is nice to see a mixture of products from some brands I know and recognise to some that I know little or nothing about.

What do you think to the July Box?