Love Me Beauty November Edition 3

Every box I receive from Love Me Beauty is always a pleasure - the surprise element is taken away as you choose between three boxes which slightly differ to each other, therefore getting what you want. This month I chose Edition 3; the products were all the same but two were in different shades. Here's what I got.

Absolution - Le Soin Purifiant

This mask is creamy and smells quite botanical. It contains Birch Sap to purify & soothe skin irritations; Green Maté with Chlorophyll, Vitamins A, C, B1, B2, & K, plus minerals to revitalise the skin & awaken the radiance of the complexion. It dries clear, does not feel drying, my skin felt very soft & my pores looked less noticeable.

I received a very generous 40ml sample, it is £24.00 / 50ml.

Jelly Pong Pong - 2in1 Bronze Shadow / Liner

I already have this in black (from Glossybox) but I don't use it precisely because of the harsh shade but to have it in this lovely bronze shade is nice as I can see myself wearing this colour much more than black. It's quite creamy and applies fairly well. As a thick eyeliner it tends to imprint itself onto the upper eyelid very quickly so I won't be using it for this. As an eyeshadow, however, the colour is perfect & it can actually be blended quite well but it does take a bit of work. Not sure about the staying power, it seems to transfer onto my hand if touched.

Jelly Pong Pong have been featured in Glossybox many a times, with only one of their products I actually use (lip stain/balm). I hope Love Me Beauty don't continue featuring their products as I'm not the biggest fan.

This was a full size pencil that is £10.50 / 2.8g.

Mitchell & Peach - Shower Wash

I haven't tried this out yet as I'll save it for travelling but it does smell quite pleasant. It contains Vitamin E, Wheat Proteins & Natural English Honey. The scent is a 'classic English countryside inspired' aroma which I can agree with. It does look like something you'd find in a hotel bathroom but the simple design is alright.

I received a 50ml sample size - full size is £20.00 / 250ml.

Models Own Nail Polish in 'Red Alert'

This is a nice basic red that I don't have much to say about but I do like Models Own's glitter polishes so I'm sure this is great. As I have so many reds I won't be using this & passing it on but another great full sized product. There was a choice between blue, pink or red & I only chose this option as I wanted the pale pink lipgloss.

Full size - £5.00 / 14ml.

Art Deco Hydra Lip Booster in Translucent Rose 38

This lipgloss has a slight hint of colour & adds a good shine to the lips. Now I'm more of a matte / lipstick wearer but was excited about this as it looked so great. It doesn't feel overly sticky & feel smooth. I would use this over a lipstick for a shiner lip. Art Deco is a great brand that have been featured in LMB before. The packaging should also get a mention - so sleek!

I got full size - £11.50 / 6ml.

Lord & Berry Intensity Satin Lipstick in Brick

As we all had a bit of a disappointment with the Lord & Berry products last month (dried up, useless mascara & a not-so-great eyeliner), they kindly offered everyone a full sized lipstick in this months box which is an interesting colour & not one I would pick out myself. However, the formula is great and if this suited me I would love it. This may also be passed onto another - if anyone likes the shade! I should point out that the middle picture is not colour accurate, it looks quite orange there but its a deep brick-coloured red like the swatch above.

Overall, the products were really nice although not my favourite box like others have mentioned. The extra lipstick I'm thankful for and Lord & Berry did a good deed by giving these out as an apology. My favourite item was probably the mask - such a good sized sample!

What do you think of my box?

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Glossybox November '13 - The Glossy Wish List

The last time I wrote about Glossybox was in August and I haven't received any great boxes since then, but this month is a refreshing change. GB have definitely upped their game for November which myself and many other subscribers are happy about. Before, they didn't seem to be making any effort or thought about the boxes, and seemingly chucked any old thing in. Because of this, I've been thinking about unsubscribing but thought I'd wait until the Christmas box as surely it will be great one!

However, I'm pretty impressed with this box and I got the satisfaction that I used to get with their earlier boxes.

The Glossy Wish List

Vichy - Idealia Life Serum

I received two samples of the serum and one Idealia Smoothing & Illuminating Cream which I was pleasantly surprised with - I think most people got 3 serums. The serum claims it helps transform the appearance of skin's quality & protects skin from visible effects of stress, pollution, smoke or an unbalanced diet. The product itself is a lovely texture & holds a pretty pearlescent colour.

Full size - 29.50 / 30ml

I received Idealia Life Serum - 3ml x 2 & Idealia Smoothing & Illuminating Cream - 3ml x 1

Emite Makeup - Micronized Eyeshadow in Nect

The eyeshadow is a really lovely light shimmery shade that is super versatile. I've been using it everyday since receiving it - it's perfect to highlight certain areas of the face such as the inner corners or the eyes, above the cupids bow, under the brow line, for highlighting above the cheekbones & of course as an eyeshadow. It's free from oil, nickel, parabens & perfume so ideal for lens wearers like myselff & those with sensitive eyes.

I received full size which is £16.80 / 1.48g.


Yves Rocher - Cocoa & Pistachio Nut Hand Cream

I like the French brand Yves Rocher & have bought from them previously - the free gifts & promotions are amazing and really entice you in. The cream came right on time as I needed a new one & it smells very nice, although I detect more cocoa that nut. It also absorbs really well.

This was another full sized item which is £1.95 / 75ml.

Elegant Touch - Nail Polish Remover Pads

These I'll happily accept as they'll come in handy although I usually just do it the old fashioned way. They are basically just pre-soaked cotton pads that are acetone-free - I tend to find this type of thing to be too oily for my liking but they are super handy for travelling. There's no potential leaking either as it has a pull up seal under the lid. 

Again, full size - £2.00 / 20 pads.

Gosh Cosmetics by E. Tjellesen - GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick in 148 Sundown

Another product I really appreciated was this lipstick which is a pretty orange shade. In the bullet it looks quite bold but on the lips it is much sheerer. There is a slight shimmer to it aswell. I will point out the taste is really, really bad. I do have a slight obsession with lipsticks so I can overlook the bad taste & avoid licking my lips at all costs!

Another full size - £6.49 / 4g.

All these products I will definitely use and the hand cream & eyeshadow are my favourites. The least exciting item for me was the remover pads although they'll come in handy. Four items out of five were full sized - which is possibly the most I've ever had from GB. 

What do you think of my box? They've definitely improved in my opinion.

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