Glossybox - February

Morning my little sunflowers;

 

This week has definitely been a lot more beauty based than my recent posts! I think my blog became a little bit of a lifestyle space for a while there! Nevermind, eh :) Anyway. This months Glossybox is of course, Valentine themed and actually, it's the first box in a long time, that I've loved! Well done Glossy, I won't be unsubscribing this month, which I thought I would be! Here's what I got;

 

 



 

Nougat London - Sparkling Body Shimmer | £14.50 for 250ml

Add radiance to your skincare regime with Sparkling Body Shimmer. This body lotion with mallow extract, vitamin E and wheatgerm enriched oil will leave your skin luxuriously perfumed with a hint of sparkle.

 

Okay so when I saw this, I instantly thought 'Edward Cullen', anyone else think that?! No? Just me then. I think this is going to be the one product that I won't be using. I feel like I'm 12 again, when you had those glitter moisturisers and you thought you were awesome and now you look back and thing, I just looked like a shiny twat. So, no thank you!

 

Eldora - Eyelashes | £3.90 (from)

Every cosmetic connoisseur will adore these simple and beautiful, high quality lashes by Eldora. Their extensive range means there's a style to suit everyone.

 

YES! I love Eldora lashes, but unfortunately I've never had the opportunity to try them. These look a bit too big for my eyes so I may have to cut them down a bit, but I cannot wait to try these bad boys out!

 

Ciate London - Paint Pot | £9.00

Do you want stunningly sophisticated looking nails? Look no further than a Ciate Paint Pot. These lovingly chosen and high performance formula's provide you with an effortless nail colour.

 

There's is nothing to say, except yes.

 

Giovanni Eco Chic Cosmetics - Chic Ultra-Sleek Range | £7.99 for full size

Giovanni Eco Chic Cosmetics is the #1 selling natural hair care brand in the US. Contains natural ingredients including Moroccan argan oils, avocado and papaya to treat and nourish your hair and scalp.

 

Hmm. I like the look of this, but I suffer with oily hair so I'm not sure how my hair will react to this?!

 

Maybelline New York - Big Eyes Mascara | £8.99

Double the drama with Maybelline's first eye-opening double mascara brush. Built with specific upper and lower lash brushes, Big Eyes Mascara produces an all-around eye-opening effect.

 

Again, yes! This could not have come at a better time. My mascara has just dried up and I only like to use my 'They're Real!' for best. So I cannot wait to try this out! I don't usually put mascara on my bottom lashes, is that normal?! So this should be interesting!

 

And something you can't see in the picture, because I ate it as soon as I opened the box, is a Lindt Lindor Treat Bar which tasted like heaven itself and I thought, I am not waiting until I can get to a good camera, I am eating this bastard now.

 

With 3 full sized products AND a lifestyle extra, I'm thinking this is one of Glossy's best boxes yet! I really can't wait to use the products and give them a review, that I say I will post but never do :)

 

What did you guys think?! Did you get something different?

 

- Charli, xo

 

Glossybox - January

Gooooood morning;

Here we have, January's Glossybox. I waited (not-so) patiently all month for this. I hurried home after Uni on Tuesday to find it sitting on the steps looking all perfect in it's little box, I quickly ripped it open, took a peek inside and... MEH. BLOODY MEH. Vaseline?! Seriously Glossybox? Bloody Vaseline?! Cheese and rice, what a shit box, in my opinion anyway. Excuse the French.

Okay, so what exactly do we have?

Yu-Be Moisturising Skin Cream - This multi-use cult moisturising cream from Japan revamps your skin, enriching it with vitamin E, vitamin B2, camphor and uniquely high glycerin content. It is essential for all skin care regimes.

I'd love to know why I needed two of these? Surely they could of replaced one of these for something different and better? I'll probably use this, it seems like it'll do my skin some good.

Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash - With a blend of juniper, bergamot, geranium and lavender essential oils, Balance Me's Super Toning Body Wash is the best way to start your day!

So it looks like you can use this in the shower or add a capful into your bath. Quite interested in using this, I quite like the smell, although I can't describe it. I'm not sure what 'toning' is meant to me though, maybe I'll use this on my bum and see if it tones it up so I can give up doing squats everyday.. A girl can dream, right?

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Floral Slanted Tweezers - Get rid of boring brows with these pretty floral tweezers by The Vintage Cosmetic Company. These high quality, stainless steel must-haves are the perfect accompaniment for every vintage doll's make-up bag.

Okay, so I actually got quite excited about these. I love pretty, patterned tweezers and these are just to die for. Not literally. I've actually lost my good FCUK tweezers so these have come at the perfect time!

Anatomicals Puffy The Eye Bag Slayer Wake-Up Under Eye Patches - Looking like the walking dead? These under eye patches by Anatomicals will help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and revitalise the delicate skin around your eyes.

I'm 22. I do not have wrinkles. Don't tell me I have wrinkles, it is not a war you want to start! However, I do have big, black bags from lack of sleep lately, so maybe I should give these a whirl? You're supposed to leave it on for 30 minutes. I cannot sit still for that long, so this is definitely a job for bath time.

Vaseline Essential Moisture Lotion - Is your skin weathering the elements? If so, then you need the Essential Moisture Lotion from Vaseline. It's non-greasy formulation and multi-layer complex absorbs quickly leaving your skin silky smooth and looking healthy.

Ugh, Vaseline. I feel so let down Glossybox! I know some of you will be virtually screaming at me that Vaseline is a gift from above and I agree, it's an ALRIGHT product, but do I really want to see it in my Glossybox? No. I'm not a lover of Vaseline tbh, but I'm going to give the product a go, just to use it up.

Well, Glossybox. I have not enjoyed my January box! I have not enjoyed the majority of my last few boxes! I'm seriously considering cancelling my subscription and finding another beauty box to delve into. What do you guys think? Do you have any recommendations? I'm already a Birchbox subscriber!

- Charli, xo

Elegant Touch - Rapid Dry for Nails

Hello my little pumpkins;

One of the first products I tried from my Glossybox this month was; Elegant Touch - Rapid Dry for Nails. I'm constantly re-doing my nails and I usually spend forever waiting for them to dry so I was really intrigued and excited after seeing this in my box.

Now, I've never used a nail drying product before, unless using a hair dryer counts? No? Didn't think so. So this was a first for me and boy, does this product do exactly what it says on the can. It really lives up to it's claims and dries my nails in 60 seconds (I timed it, like a saddo) and gives them a really shiny, glossy finish. It's a definite must have if you never have the time to sit and spend ages on your nails, but still want them to look pretty and smudgeless, if that's even a word. 

One downside is that it does make your fingers/hands look a little greasy and I have read others complain about this, but the simple thing to do would be to make sure your nails are completely dry and then softly pat your fingers dry with a towel/tissue - problem solved.

There isn't much else to say on this, other than I'll be re-purchasing it once I've used it up. It's a cheap as chips bargain, pricing at about £3 in Boots, Superdrug and even New Look - what else could we ask for in a product?!

What are your views on this product?

- Charli, xo

#BEDN - Spending Addiction.

So apparently this month I've developed a spending addiction. Where this money has come from, I really don't know. I've been spending money as if it grows on trees. Somebody please stop me, not even joking. I'd prepare yourselves for another post like this and whoooole lotta reviews because I go to Edinburgh on Thursday and I plan on spending until I am bankrupt. There is honestly no better feeling than holding so many shopping bags that your arms are starting to rip away from your shoulders. Getting home and getting everything out the bags, admiring each purchase for at least 37 minutes, then putting them in their place in your house. I realise I sound like a mad woman, but I can guarantee that there will be some ladies reading this thinking 'I hear ya sister!' And to those woman I say, shopping is life, life is shopping.

I also have an addiction to nail products. I walked into Superdrug for an advent calender and walked out with a new Rimmel 60 Second and MUA Nail Beads. And no advent calender. These 9 purchases are just from the last 2 weeks. Some seriously needs to stop me, take away my purse or lock me away before I do myself some harm. 

Also in the picture is my Glossybox which I have to say, I am raaaate impressed with this month! I didn't really review anything from my last box because, well, it was shit. Excuse my French, but it was. So keep your eyes peeled for some product reviews :) 

Also my new boots! Technically my boy brought me these, so I can't be shouted at. And also, the sequin dress is my Christmas party dress, so that purchase was allowed!

So basically, I need to be stopped.

What's your addiction?

- Charli, xo