LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Box Valentine’s Scent Edit For Him

Having just shared The LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Box Valentine’s Scent Edit For Her, it is now turn of the Scent Edit For Him and if you have a man in your life who loves his fragrances, then this is a great box.

Unlike the box for her, this one features five fragrances and they are ones you will have come across, seen on social media feeds, smelt in store or your significant other might even own. In our house, we are both big fans of fragrances and with over 75 bottles on his side, he only owns two of these five!

Indulgence is the vibe for Valentine’s Day this year. With that in mind, unbox five seriously luxurious fragrances to invigorate your senses and bring everything together for that special moment. Whether it’s a unique treat or a gift for that someone special… give the gift of luxury fragrance this Valentine’s Day.

Once again, this box is priced at £55, but again you will receive £55 OFF the full size fragrance of your choice from this box on Lookfantastic! 

So before making up your mind, do you want to know what the fragrances are?

What’s in the box:

• Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau de Toilette Mini
• Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Mini
• Paco Rabanne 1 Million Eau de Toilette Mini
• Paco Rabanne Phantom Eau de Toilette Mini
• Paco Rabanne Invictus for Him Eau de Toilette Mini

What I like about this box is that it could be a great way to find out what fragrance both you and your significant other like, which for future present buying could make a difficult task much easier because you will have picked out some fragrances you both love, which then make great gifts!

You can find The LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Box Valentine’s Scent Edit For Him on sale here and if that isn’t enough, there is also a version for her, which you can find here.

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Dressing For Success: Is a Tuxedo What You Need to Play Poker?

The penguin suit was once as much a part of poker culture as the cards were. Only the highest in society played poker, for an extravagant night out that allowed the aristocrats of the world to go wild for a few nights.

And yet, if you watch modern day poker tournaments, you’re unlikely to see a single bow tie. You’d be impressed to see a suit jacket, probably. Has this perhaps had an effect on the game?

Read on to see why we think tuxedos in the casino aren't as common as they once were.

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The times, are they a-changing?

Well, the first argument that comes to mind when considering this forgotten legacy of gambling in tuxedos is that it isn’t the 18th century anymore. We don’t wear powdered wigs or smear our face with white stains, either. Should that be a part of gambling too?

Today, gambling is open to the peasants of the world. The physical casinos welcome as many people as possible, and in the internet age it’s more accessible than ever, being able to play whenever you want from your own phone on sites like GGPoker. Even the highest stakes tables don’t have a dress code, and in fact you’d look a little out of place wandering Vegas in a tuxedo as you casino hop.

There are black tie events that might have gambling incorporated, and the occasional James Bond wannabe buying a martini at the bar, but for the most part, people have to be instructed to dig out their best suit to play poker.

Comfort in what you wear

If you even take a glance at modern poker games, you might notice a lot of t-shirts and jeans. A lot of sweatpants and polo shirts. This is simply too common to be subconscious. Even Mother Theresa should have an impulse to check her hair when a camera was nearby, because unless you’re a Kardashian, it’s an uncommon occurrence. And yet, all these guys are showing up in sweatpants like they just rolled out of bed.

Perhaps it isn’t a coincidence. The point of a poker face is to look relaxed, no matter what cards you’re dealt. And a big part of looking relaxed is feeling relaxed. If you’re in a stiff jacket and trousers, unable to move in your seat, you might portray your discomfort to an opponent who is looking very closely at you and every reaction.

Should we bring it back?

If you watch modern poker tournaments, you might notice a few players try to keep very much in the shadows. How do they do this in a brightly lit room with a camera pointed exclusively at their face? With hoods. With caps, with beanies, and any other item of clothing that somehow obscures their face. Sometimes a WSOP final table can look like a Justice League reunion meeting.

Don’t think that this is just a matter of certain poker players being introverted. As mentioned above, it’s all about the poker face. It’s a real disadvantage to your opponent if they can’t read your face, so if you’ve got your hood up or a cap on, (this year’s WSOP saw a few players doing both at the same time) they’ll have a harder time trying to determine what you’re up to.

But in terms of making a fashion statement: yes. You’ll turn a few heads being the Mr. Darcy of the event in a sea of sweatpants and polo shirts.

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Glossybox Timeless Treats February Edition

The February edition of Glossybox has arrived and this month it is called the ‘Timeless Treats’ edit.  You might have seen all over Instagram that this box has two different options, described as being one of two elegant dual special design boxes, of which one if black with white writing and conversely the other, which I have is white with black writing.

Inside the box, Glossybox have chosen products from brands that said to be luxurious household names that will help you create looks that’ll never age, this month’s GLOSSYBOX is one you won’t want to live without!

"Some of the most memorable beauty looks of all time have come from the movies, there’s no doubt about it. From Audrey Hepburn to Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo to Marilyn Monroe, so many stars of the silver screen have created iconic looks that’ll be adored for a lifetime. These looks are exactly what we want you to master with the help of our February ‘Timeless Treats’ GLOSSYBOX…

Nestled inside my box is five products which, as Glossybox have described, are those Timeless Treats and this is what I have.

Firstly comes from Rituals with The Ritual of Mehr Sparkling Hair & Body Mist. Described as being the mist to boost your mood and energise your soul by celebrating the joy that comes from the bold, bright energy of the sun. This water based blend is infused with Sweet Orange and Cedar Wood and the scent is absolutely incredible, the sort of scent you need wafting around you when a foul mood arrives.

Up next from Ilamasqua is the cutest Mini Liquid Eyeliner in the shade black. Described as being the one you need for those bold, eye-catching looks that’ll never

go out of style 

The unique formula of this liner is smudge-proof, water-resistant and quick drying, plus with the added bonus of the precision nib, creating that wing or flick should be a doddle!

The third product is from a brand I have got to know through beauty boxes like this one and it is the Vegan by Happy Skin Original Skin Essence Toner.

Described as being the ideal skin balancer for use after cleansing! it uses natural super ingredients that are known for skin-soothing such as - aloe vera juice, chamomile and calendula. This antioxidant-rich formula is said to leave your skin feeling softer as well as more nourished and calm.

From The Beauty Crop, a regular feature in beauty boxes over the last year, we have the BFF Brow Mascara.

Described as being for big bushy brows that’ll stand the test of time, this clear brow gel should be your go-to! Ideal for use alone or over your favourite brow pencil or powder. It has the key ingredients in this gel are fab for the health of your brows too. Castor oil contributes to your eyebrow hairs growing thicker and more lustrous, while vitamin E nourishes each hair strand to create volume.

The final product within this months box is some hair care and the product in my box is from We are Paradoxx with the Repair 3-in-1 Conditioner.

Described as being a Hair Hero, this Repair 3-in-1 Conditioner works instantly to detangle, soften and repair damaged hair, while also acting as a nourishing hair mask and a finishing crème to banish frizz and flyaways to leave your hair feeling healthy, full and hydrated!

I absolutely love the theme of this months Glossybox and continuing on from last months box, they have produced two very good boxes for 2022.

As you will all know, Glossybox is a beauty box subscription service and it costs as little as £11 per month here*. By subscribing to these boxes, it gives you the chance to get your hands on the Limited Edition boxes.

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Charlotte Tilbury Valentine Boxes Reveal

Charlotte Tilbury has launched three incredible Valentines Beauty Boxes and it’s a hard decision as to which one is the best!

Following on from the Black Friday beauty box offering, these three boxes have been curated with a “treat yourself” idea and treat you they do! 

With three different price points and three boxes which are completely different, this is what is on offer.

Starting with the Charlottes Lucky Lip Secrets Box -£85

Inside this box not only will you save 10%* but there is a lip oil, lip liner and two ultra-matte lipsticks and you get to choose your shade, some of which are brand new!

The Lucky Lip Secrets Box is here 

The second box is the New! Pillow Talk Romance Box - £93.

Inside this box you will find a eyeshadow palette, cream eyeshadow, lip liner + lipstick in the dreamy suits-all Pillow Talk shades and again, you get to choose your lipstick shade and Lip Chat Shade too!

The Pillow Talk Romance Box is here.

The final of the three boxes is the New! Glowing Night In A Box - £175

Inside the box you will find a dry sheet mask, face serum, eye cream and also a moisturiser!

You can find the Glowing Night In Box here.

I love that there is three different boxes at three different price ranges and all three of them are available right now in the Charlotte Tilbury Valentines Shop! 

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