Tony Moly at BeautyMart

I have said on a few occasions that I am a huge fan of Tony Moly.  Tony Moly is the leading Korean beauty brand with stores which span across Korea, Asia, Southeast Asia, America, Russia, Austrailia, Spain, Saudi Arabia and now the UK, in fact the very first Tony Moly counter has just debuted in House of Fraser at Rusden Lake Northampton and of course you can buy everything from BeautyMart that you need!

K-beauty is literally taking off here in the UK and I absolutely adore everything it has to offer, especially from Tony Moly, from whom I recently did a giveaway featuring some of my favourite products!  Since BeautyMart launched in 2012, one of its co-founders Anna-Marie Solowij has championed K-beauty, of which they now stock 10 South Korean brands.  For me, my love started with a BB Cream, then CC Creams and before I knew it Bamboo products really grabbed my attention. South Korea is considered by many to be 7 years ahead of western product development and its influence is gaining a lot of attention for everything unusual such as Snail Slime and Donkey Milk to its famed 10-step skin care regime, sheet masks and some of the products I am sharing with you in today's post.

Tony Moly Magic Food Banana Sleeping Pack - I am sure we can all accept just how cute, slightly kooky but playfully packaged mask is. Disguised inside the banana packaging this is actually an overnight mask. 

The rich, nourishing and incredibly luxurious formula works its magic as you sleep using the ingredients of softening banana extract and soothing chamomile which give your skin some much need love and attention as you sleep so that you can wake up to skin that is moisturised, nourished and hydrated. To apply, you only need a really light layer on your face and neck and it is just really lovely. Priced at £15.50.

Tony Moly Panda's Dream Hand Cream - Who doesn't want a Panda shaped hand cream when it is this cute? This is a rich and again luxurious hand cream which is really moisturising and hydrating for the hands.

It is infused with a blend of precious manuka honey, Shea Butter and bamboo sprout extract. On the skin, the cream softens, soothes and moisturises the skin to leave palms and fingers feeling moisturised and supple. At £10.50 it makes a lovely gift or a treat!

Tony Moly Sheet Masks are some of the best I have tried. The I'm Real range features some amazing masks and whether you want something to add vitality, radiance or clean the skin, there will be something right here.

Each face mask is designed to be left on the skin for 20-30 minutes and the serum like texture absorbs quickly into the skin. The one I was kindly sent is one I haven't yet tried and it is the Tea Tree mask which is enriched with Tea Tree Oil, a natural anti-bacterial agent that helps to clear and soothe acne prone skin and Banana Extract which is great for dry and dehydrated skin owing to its moisturising properties.  These masks retail for around £5 each.

The final product is the Tony Moly Eco Bamboo Toner. Shaped like a piece of Bamboo, which is so brilliant, this toner is formulated with 96% Damyang bamboo water which has 18 different kinds of skin-loving minerals and amino acids. 

Described as being a multitasking toner, it works to relieve sensitive skin, provides intense hydration and gently exfoliates residue and dead skin cells to leave your complexion looking healthy and radiant. The bamboo-based formula helps to give skin a silky-smooth texture.  I love that this toner isn't tacky and that it is easy to use and as you might have guessed, does exactly what it states it will do.  There is no overriding smell to this toner and I love how soft my skin is after using. Priced at £14.50 if you need a new toner, this is the one!

I am really excited to find Tony Moly on the highstreet and am looking forward to trying more products from the range! Have you tried anything from Tony Moly?

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Glossybox September 2017

So it is September already and whilst it has been a busy month already blog wise (Beauty Advent Calendars anyone?) and beauty boxes have started to appear in my letterbox. The September edition of Glossybox is a really good edition this month and it comes with a little gift of a bar of Kinder Bueno chocolate.  

First out of my box is a 30ml sample of MONU Firming Fiji Facial Oil and it is worth around £6.50.

This facial oil designed for dry/sensitive skin and is described as being a nourishing and soothing facial oil which is paraben free and uses a mixture of Plant oils to firm and tone the skin, whilst keeping it hydrated alongside rosewood oil and patchouli which provide essential protection to soothe dry skin and stimulate your complexion.  I am a huge fan of facial oils and this particular one has that calming spa like scent to it.

The next product is from Pixi and it is their Brow Tamer and this is a full sized product worth £12. I adore Pixi as a brand for both skincare and makeup and have featured them on my blog on quite a few occasions, with a few more posts to come. 

Described as being a clear brow gel that works to prolong the wear of your brow colour, it is infused with both Aloe Vera and Panthenol. I find the formula to be really quick drying and whilst it doesn't harden on your brows (some people have claimed it does) I did find it does give enough hold to keep your brows in place and the spoolie brush is really easy to use.

Next up is quite an odd inclusion, but one which fascinates me all the same and it is the Taylors 32 Natural Whitening Toothpaste worth £5. Taylor's 32 is a shiny and new dental healthcare company whose mission is to create high quality and effective products, made from natural ingredients, and that are free from harsh and unnecessary laboratory made chemicals.

I am quite particular when it comes to teeth care products and I am quite looking forward to giving this a try, I like the idea of using a toothpaste with nothing harsh in it.

At the beginning of 2017 I was introduced to a brand called Skinfix and shared my thoughts on some of their products HERE. In this months GlossyBox we have the SkinFix Eczema Hand Repair Cream in a 30ml sample size worth around £4.

It has no added fragrance and is described as being an ultra rich hand cream which uses shea butter, vitamin e and sweet almond oil. When used it is said to be effective at treating and managing eczema, dermatitis and other dry, cracked skin conditions on the hands. It works fast to create a barrier on the skin to help lock in moisture and keep irritants out.

The final item in my box is the StyLondon Siligel Blender which is full sized and valued at £5.99.  If you have used a silicone blender before then you won't have too much trouble with this one.

They are designed to be used with liquid of cream products and to that end, they help to minimise product wastage meaning your beloved foundation lasts much longer.  I like using mine with face masks as I find I get a much more even coverage than with a brush, but this is just a personal preference.

So there you have the September Edition of Glossybox. Do any of the products stand out to you?  I think for the price, this is a great box and if you’re a new subscriber or you choose to subscribe to this month’s fabulous box, you’ll receive a makeup gift worth £30 from Spectrum Collections and Bellapierre Cosmetics by subscribing HERE.

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.