You Beauty Box - The Detox Edit January 2017

The January You Beauty Box, aptly titled 'The Detox Edit' after all that is usually what January is all about, had a shortlist of products which were inspired by Winter Beauty quandaries and as such there was a cross-section of beauty and skincare woes, helping you to make peace with yourself and giving you the confidence to get through January in style.

So there are two treats this month and to be honest I am not at all impressed with them, I could find them inside magazines. However, there is a 3 Minute Miracle reconstructor Deep Conditioner Sachet from Aussie and a Hand and Nail Cream from Lavera.

For my three choices I decided not to go for Haircare or Skincare, though I was tempted by the Dr Dennis Goss Universal Daily Peel, instead, I went for body care because three items just jumped right out at me and I haven't used any of them before.

The first is from Dr. Ceuticals and it is a Pumice Foot Scrub. - Described as being enriched with Peppermint and Menthol works in three ways to exfoliate, soften and moisturise rough and dry patches on heels and soles. Delivering effective results, it is further boosted with Cocoa and Shea butter to help leave feet noticeably smoother.  

I was in need of a foot scrub, it is one item that I don't have and it is a delight to use.  Quite abrasive as you massage onto the feet, it definitely removes dead skin and exfoliates the skin which isn't quite ready to come off (grim). This is a full-size scrub and is priced at £6.99 in Boots

The next two products are from Optiat, a brand I have never come across until now. A nature friendly company, they transform used Arabica coffee grounds into scented scrubs that make you look and feel fantastic. Both products smell just absolutely incredible and whether or not you love coffee scrubs or intrigued about them, you need to try these. They are also not tested on animals.

The first scrub is called "Pick Me Up" Lemongrass Lifter which is described as follows: "Scrub up zesty after getting hot and sweaty. A blend of used Arabica coffee grounds and lemongrass essential oils, this Lemongrass Lifter refreshes you after working up a sweat". Now I absolutely love the scent of Lemongrass, I love the zesty tang of it and I love that when it is on my skin, the scent of coffee, Lime and Lemongrass combined drags you awake and definitely makes you feel more alert.

The second scrub which is aptly titled "Feel Great" Mouthwatering Mandarin Coffee Scrub - has the following description "Scrub up deliciously for date night. A blend of used Arabica coffee grounds and mandarin essential oils, Mouthwatering Mandarin keeps you feeling fruity all night long". Unlike Pick Me Up, I actually do prefer this one to be used of an evening rather than a morning, possibly because I find orange scented products quite relaxing rather than invigorating.  On the skin, again it is a delight to use and the orange scent mixed with coffee is just delightful.

This is a brand I am so glad to have been introduced too and one I definitely want to find out more about as well as work my way through the entire range on offer.  If you love coffee scrubs or want to try one then this is such a lovely brand.

So this months box, despite the pretty rubbish treats, has been really good. I am really glad to have discovered Optiat and I love Dr Ceuticals foot scrub, so I think I made a good choice with my products. Subscriptions for You Beauty start at £6.95 rising up to £10.95.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

The Vintage Cosmetics Advent Calendar - What was inside!

If cute and kitsch is your thing, then the Vintage Cosmetic Company Twelve Days Advent Calendar is perfect for you because it is not only cute and kitsch it is also very very pink!  If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that I opened each of the 12 days on Instagram Stories so that you could see the contents. 

So behind the doors of this calendar I got the following:

Day 1 - Pink Blending Sponge - This one is latex free and is Infused with Vitamin E

Day 2 - Floral Mini Rectangular Paddle Brush - With a soft touch handle for easy grip and comfort and nylon pins to glide through your hair

Day 3 - Dolly Bow Make-Up Headband - Made from super soft toweling in a pale pink polka dot print it also features a cute pink bow.

Day 4 - Pink Hair Rollers - With 3 larger rollers for body and bounce and 3 slightly smaller ones for a more defined curl

Day 5 - 2 Sectioning Clips - pretty little sectioning clips featuring a comfortable soft touch, easy grip hinged clamp.

Day 6 - Silver Eyelash Curler - Made from high quality carbon steel they come with two replacement silicone pads

Day 7 - Floral Nail Scissors - Made from high quality stainless steel these Nail Scissors are sharp, sleek and perfect for precise cutting of fingernails and toenails, lashes and more.

Day 8 - Powder Brush - With a wooden handle and synthetic bristles this bursh is quite versatile and can be used for many products

Day 9 - Pink Duo Pencil Sharpener - This has 2 different size sharpeners for small and large pencils.

Day 10 - Floral Slanted Tweezers - Made from quality Stainless Steel, the slanted tips mean these high precision tweezers also give you precise plucking and also great for all your tweezing needs. Brow shaping, removing splinters and more …

Day 11 - Nancy False Strip Lashes - These Eyelashes are perfect for both day and night as they add a delicate amount of volume and length

Day 12 - Smokey Eye Brush Set - This set contains a Shadow Brush, an Angled Shadow Brush and a precision Shadow Brush.

Again, I think this is such a brilliantly cute advent calendar and one which is slightly different to the rest that I have ever had or seen opened.  The Vintage Cosmetics Company is a British Company who wanted to bring a product that offers something unique in the market and a product that would pay tribute to old-Hollywood and harks back to the glamour and charm of the 1950s, but one that serves the everyday beauty needs of women everywhere. The ultimate goal being that The Vintage Cosmetic Company would offer a range of high quality beauty accessories with a unique, feminine personality. A range that combines affordability, efficacy and elegance and now it does with over 60 of them available today.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise