Cult Beauty Hair Edits Beauty Boxes

Cult Beauty has today launched three hair care boxes which are designed for specific types of hair - the curl edit, the volume edit and the repair edit! It kind of carries on from the kit that was launched back in March!

Each one of these boxes has been designed to cater for a particular hair need and that is reflected by the chosen products for each box - brands such as Living Proof, Ouai and The Inkey List all featuring.

The first of the three boxes is The Curl Edit and it is priced at £30 but has an overall value of £99 which is quite impressive. 

Inside this box you’ll find a selection of haircare products that are designed to pamper and treat curly hair, for the perfect curls, and the contents inside are as follows:

Contents

• Amika Curl Corps Defining Cream (200ml) – FULL SIZE
• THE INKEY LIST Caffeine Scalp Treatment (50ml) – FULL SIZE
• Virtue One For All 6-In-One Styler (60ml) – travel size 
• Living Proof Curl Shampoo(60ml) – travel size 
• Living Proof Curl Conditioner(60ml) – travel size 
• OLAPLEX No 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (20ml) – deluxe sample
• OUAI HAIRCARE Hair Oil (5ml) – deluxe sample
• Invisibobble Sprunchie Slim – FULL SIZE

Quite an impressive box given it features both Living Proof and Olaplex! You can find this box right here!

The second box, which is similar in style and design, is the Volume Edit and it is also worth £99 and is priced at just £30.

Inside this box is a slightly different selection of products to the Curl Edit shown above and again, these products have been chosen to give your hair a lift, a bit of a bounce and that much needed volume.

Contents

• Amika Brooklyn Bombshell Blowout Volume Spray (200ml) – FULL SIZE
• THE INKEY LIST Caffeine Scalp Treatment (50ml) – FULL SIZE
• Virtue One For All 6-In-One Styler (60ml) – travel size 
• Living Proof Full Shampoo (60ml) – travel size 
• Living Proof Full Conditioner(60ml) – travel size 
• OLAPLEX No 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (20ml) – deluxe sample
• OUAI HAIRCARE Hair Oil (5ml) – deluxe sample
• Herbivore Sea Mist Texturizing Salt Spray in ‘Coconut’ – deluxe sample
• Invisibobble Sprunchie Slim – FULL SIZE

Again, another impressive box which features some incredible products and it is always good to see Living Proof features because it is such a lovely brand. You can find this box right here.

The final box is the one which really calls my name and is definitely the one I am needing of the three options and that is the Repair Edit.

The Repair Edit is designed to restore damaged hair to its former glory with a reparative routine, complete with a strengthening shampoo, replenishing masks and a growth-stimulating scalp treatment. Again, the contents are word £99 but it will be on sale for just £30.

Contents

• Amika Brooklyn Bombshell Blowout Volume Spray (200ml) – FULL SIZE
• THE INKEY LIST Caffeine Scalp Treatment (50ml) – FULL SIZE
• Virtue One For All 6-In-One Styler (60ml) – travel size 
• Living Proof Restore Shampoo (60ml) – travel size 
• Living Proof Restore Conditioner (60ml) – travel size 
• OLAPLEX No 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask (20ml) – deluxe sample
• OUAI HAIRCARE Hair Oil (5ml) – deluxe sample
• Davines The Renaissance Circle(50ml) – FULL SIZE
• Invisibobble Sprunchie Slim – FULL SIZE

I love that there is a bit of theme for each box but all whilst showcasing some of the best products that brands such as Living Proof, The Inkey List and Virtue all have to offer. I love that the scalp hasn’t been forgotten in any of these boxes, a topic which I am quite passionate about because it gets forgotten so easily.

You can sign up to the waiting list for these boxes right here and will be alerted to their sale as soon as Cult Beauty Lists them.

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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?

Boots Valentines Day Beauty Boxes 2024

On sale now

Boots are set to launch two more beauty boxes in a few days time and these ones are Valentines Day themed. 

In recent months, Boots beauty boxes have sold out pretty quickly and as these two are amazing value for money, you will need to be quick.

The first box is the Boots Valentine’s Day Beauty Box Skincare Luxury Beauty. 

This box will be priced at just £25 and inside you can expect to find brands such as Kiehls and Elemis.

What’s inside:

• Benefit The Porefessional Get Unblocked Oil Cleanser 19ml
• Lancaster Invisible Face Fluid 3ml
• Kiehls Hydroplump Retexturising Serum 5ml
• Elemis Essence 28ml
• REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask 15ml

This box will be on sale HERE from 1st February.

The second Boots Valentine’s Day Beauty Box is called Makeup Love Language - Here.

Again, it will be priced at just £25 and inside you will find brands such as Fenty and MAC Cosmetics.

What’s inside:

• Fenty Gloss Bomb Fenty Glow Deluxe 2ml
• Iconic Blush Kissed By The Sun 5g Full size
• Elemis Glow Priming Moisturizer 20ml
• MAC Stack Mascara 2.1ml
• Ghost Deep Night Mini 10ml

This box will be on sale HERE from 1st February.

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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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Cult Beauty Hair Care Boxes

Whilst debating whether or not I need to jump onto the Olaplex bandwagon, I came across four hair care beauty boxes on Cult Beauty that will soon launch - The Oil Control Edit, The Curl Edit, The Hydration Edit and the Thickening Edit!

These boxes are all amazing value for money, which is always the case with Cult Beauty boxes and depending on your hair issues, types or concerns then there should be one or more of these boxes that should work for you.

The Curl Edit which is worth over £190/€225 but will be on sale for just £45/€51.75, giving you a saving of over 75%.

The Curl Edit combines nine curly hair heroes in one star-studded line-up and they are:

• Briogeo Curl Charisma™ Rice Amino + Avocado Hydrating & Defining Hair Mask for Curly Hair (59ml); 
• a travel size Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair (50ml);
• a full size goop Restore + Shine Hair Serum (30ml); 
• a full size Living Proof Curl Definer (190ml); 
• a travel size Naturally Drenched Rebalance (118ml); 
• a full size OLAPLEX No 3 Hair Perfector (100ml); 
• travel size Virtue Curl Shampoo (60ml) and Curl Conditioner (60ml); 
• a full size We are Paradoxx Superfuel Hair, Face + Body Oil (100ml). 

From those products there is a lot of brands and products, which has been designed to not only enhance and nourish your waves, curls or coils but to also introduce you to new Holy Grails.

You can find The Curl Edit right here 

The second box which is The Thickening Edit which is worth over £195/€215 but will be on sale for just £45/€51.75 giving you a saving of over 75%.

The Thickening Edit which has been curated to add some major volume to thinning tresses that are lacking in body or are in need of some strengthening. 

Inside this box you will find a mix of full size, deluxe and travel-sized goodies which includes:

• Briogeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Hair Thickening + Volumizing Spray (147ml); 
• a deluxe dpHUEApple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse (59ml); 
• a full size goop Restore + Shine Hair Serum (30ml); 
• a travel size Hair Gain Nourishing Miracle Treatment Mask (50ml); 
• a Hello Klean Scalp Brush; 
• a full size HUM Nutrition Hair Sweet Hair (60 gummies); 
• a full size Living Proof Scalp Care Dry Scalp Treatment (100ml); 
• a travel size Virtue Flourish Shampoo For Thinning Hair (60ml) 
• A travel size Virtue Flourish Conditioner For Thinning Hair (60ml); 
• We are Paradoxx Volume Blow-Dry Spray (100ml).

As with The Curl Edit above, this is an amazing box full of brands that I adore, such as Living Proof with the most amazing scalp treatment.

Find The Thickening Edit here

The third box is The Hydration Edit and it is said to be worth over £185/€215 but will be on sale for just for just £45/€51.75 and that is another huge saving of 75%.

Inside this box there is 10 hair care heroes which are said to be here to flood thirsty tresses with moisture, simultaneously boosting manageability and adding enviable lustre. 

Inside this box you will again find a mix of full size, deluxe and travel-sized products which include:

• a full size Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Strengthening Treatment Oil (30ml); 
• a travel size Coco&Eve Super Nourishing Coconut and Fig Masque (60ml); 
• a deluxe dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse (59ml);
• a full size goop Restore + Shine Hair Serum (30ml);
• a full size Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector (100ml);
• a full size Pacifica Scalp Love Rosemary Mint Serum (58ml); 
• a deluxe Philip Kingsley Elasticizer (40ml); 
• a travel size Virtue Recovery Shampoo (60ml)
• a travel size Virtue Recovery Conditioner (60ml); 
• a full size We are Paradoxx Repair 3-in-1 Conditioner (250ml).

So again, there is some really lovely products in this box and it would be one of two I am looking to get my hands on when they launch!

You can find The Hydration Edit here.

The final one is the one that I have my eye on and that is The Oil Control Edit and it is said to be over £195/€225 but will also be on sale for just £45/€51.75 and once again, it gives a saving of over 75%

The Oil Control Edit combines nine hair heroes who have been chosen to help clarify and balance your scalp, encouraging lustrous lengths that are shiny rather than greasy. So inside you will find:

• a full size amika Reset Exfoliating Jelly Shampoo (200ml); 
• a full size Briogeo Scalp Revival™ Charcoal + Tea Tree Cooling Hydration Mask for Dry, Itchy Scalp (177ml); 
• a deluxe dpHUE Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse (59ml); 
• a full size goop Restore + Shine Hair Serum (30ml);
• a travel size Hair Gain Nourishing Miracle Treatment Mask (50ml); 
• a full size Innersense Refresh Dry Shampoo (70.1ml); 
• a travel size Virtue Full Shampoo (60ml) 
• a travel size Virtue Full Conditioner (60ml); 
• a full size We are Paradoxx Scalp Hair + Body Scrub (200g).

Again, as you can see, some amazing brands and I am intrigued by the amika Reset Exfoliating Jelly Shampoo!

You can find The Oil Control Edit here.

All four of these boxes are due to be released on 21st February on Cult Beauty and as always, there is a sign up option for each box to be alerted to it going on sale.

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The EDITED Skincare Boxes By Beauty Bay

Known for their amazing Mystery Boxes, BEAUTY BAY has launched not one but two Limited Edition Beauty Bay Edited Skincare Boxes 2024. 

Depending on what you feel your skin needs right now, there is a choice of The Breakout Box or The Hydration Box.

Starting with the BEAUTY BAY The Breakout Box which is said to be worth £236, it is on sale now price at just £40. 

Inside there is so many amazing brands such as Dr Jart+, Avene and The Inkey List to name a few.

Contents

• By BEAUTY BAY Breakout Clearing Serum
• By BEAUTY BAY 1% Salicylic Acid & Zinc PCA Cleansing Gel
• By BEAUTY BAY Glycolic Toner
• Aurelia Balancing Niacinamide Clay mask 20ml
• Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Calming Gel Cream
• Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Sunscreen 10ml
• Starface Hydro-Stars® Hydrocolloid Pimple Patches + Case
• Eucerin Dermopurifyer Triple Effect Serum
• Bubble Skincare Level Up Moisturiser 20ml
• DERMAdoctor Ain’t Misbehavin’ Medicated Acne Control Serum
• Avene Comedomed Localized Drying Emulsion
• Zitsticka CUSHION CLEANSE Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-prone Skin 140ml
• Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL 10 Pieces
• Brushworks HD Blackhead & Blemish Remover Set
• The INKEY List Niacinamide Serum 30ml
• LastObject LastRound PRO

If you want to get your hands on The Breakout Box, you can find it here.

The second offering is the BEAUTY BAY The Hydration Box. This box is said to be worth £203 and it is also on sale now, priced at just £40.

Again, inside this box alongside some of Beauty Bays own branded products, you will find Laneige, Aurelia and Skin Gym being featured.

Contents

• By BEAUTY BAY Brighten + Hydrate Serum
• By BEAUTY BAY Chamomile & Oat Lipid Cleansing Balm
• By BEAUTY BAY Hyaluronic Acid + Sea Moss Face Mist
• Sunday Rain Rose Body Scrub
• florence by mills Surfing Under The Eyes Hydrating Under Eye Treatment Gel Pads
• Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics 10ml
• Aurelia Cell Repair Night Oil
• The Nue Co Barrier Culture Cleanser 15ml
• Bubble Skincare Slam Dunk 20ml
• Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Toner & Moisturizer
• Avene Hydration Boost Serum 10ml
• Clean Skin Club Clean Towels XL 10 Pieces
• Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream 25ml
• Nimya by NikkieTutorials Where It All Starts Cream 45ml
• The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum 30ml
• Skin Gym Eye Fit Brightening Eye Serum
• LastObject LastRound PRO
• Origins Ginzing Ultra-Hydrating Energy Boosting Cream
• Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
• Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Peeling Gel
• Water Drench Hyaluronic Glow Serum

If you want to get your hands on The Hydration Box, you can find it here.

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ASOS May Beauty Boxes - Hair Care

I’d like me you haven’t seen the inside of a hair salon for well over 18 months and your hair is in desperate need of some TLC, then ASOS have not one, but two beauty boxes for May* and they are dedicated to hair care - Hair Repair and Hair Must-Haves.

The first box which is called Hair Repair and it features brands such as Olaplex and Living Proof.

As with all ASOS beauty boxes, this one will be priced at £12* and inside the box, you will find the following:

Contents

• Living Proof No Frizz Intense Moisture Mask (30ml) 
• Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector (100ml) 
• Shea Moisture Red Palm & Cocoa Pudding (355ml) 
• Ouai Curl Creme (30ml) 
• Cantu Avocado Curling Cream (340g)

I love the selection of brands and products included within this box and for £12 it is a bargain. 

Grab it here as soon as it launches next week!

The second box, Hair Must Haves and this is the box which excites me from the two, though both are great value for money.

Inside this box, which again will cost just £12*, you can see brands such as Olaplex, Living Proof and Frank Body.

Contents

• We Are Paradoxx Repair 3 in 1 Conditioner 15ml
• Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask 0.68oz/20ml
• Living Proof Triple Detox Shampoo Travel 60ml
• Frank Body Caffeinated Scalp Scrub 125ml
• Beauty Works Argan Oil Serum 30ml

I’ve just got my hands on some products from We Are Paradoxx and I am loving what I have tried, so this Repair Conditioner has my attention.

Both of these boxes are due to launch next week. You will find them here*, so keep watching the ASOS Face + Body Instagram account for hints and refresh that page to grab them quick, they will both sell out within minutes of going live!

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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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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!

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

ASOS February Beauty Boxes

The February Beauty Boxes for ASOS have been revealed and this months we have two - one for him and one for her and they are both spectacular!

As you can see there is some amazing brands hiding inside these two boxes and it will be a rush to get your hands on them as always! 

Inside the women’s box, which is here, with the psychedelic pink box you will find:

• Charlotte Tilbury Light Magic Cream 5ml
• Miss Patisserie Geode Bath Bomb 
• Nuxe Very Rose Micellar Water - 40ml
• Smashbox Superfan Mascara - 5g
• Rimmel London Oh My Gloss Lip Plump Gloss - 1999

Now I love that there is such a good mixture of brand and their products and all for just £12!

Inside the box for him, which is here, again there is some amazing brands and they include:

• COSRX Clear Fit Master Patch
• Harry’s Razor
• Doers of London Body Wash - 50ml
• 31st State All Day Fresh Deodorant - 50ml
• LAB Series Multi Action Face Wash - 30ml

Once again, for £12 this is such a super box and I cannot wait to get my hands on it as soon as it launches, for the Razor alone which is superb!

So when do they launch? This friday so set your alarms because it is usually around 4pm!! 

Find the February ASOS boxes right here!

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