BEAUTY ROCKS TOKYO LOVE BEAUTY BOX

I love beauty boxes, not a statement that will surprise those regular readers of mine I am sure, but just sometimes there is a beauty box which really catches your attention because it takes on the beauty box market, shakes it up and spits out something a little bit special - meet Tokyo Love. 

Created by the amazing Jamie from BeautyRocksBlog, Jamie has created her own beauty box taking inspiration from her time spent travelling the world, each product has been hand picked by Jamie herself and she and I have a little bit of a thing for Korean and Japanese beauty and this box definitely reflects that.

Inside the beautifully designed box sits 6 products, some I have come across and used but the majority I haven't and it is this which excited me the most. The two products that I have used come from DHC, one of my favourite brands and one you will have seen featured here on numerous occasions. 

DHC Perfect Pro Double Protection Mascara is incredible. Once applied it lasts all day with no flaking, smudging and it doesn't smear, even in the rain. It has a water-resistant tube-technology formula that lengthens the look of your lashes and best of all, you do not need a makeup remover because the tubes slide off with warm water and gentle pressure. 

DHC Liquid Eyeliner EX brush-tip eyeliner pen lets you line and define like an expert. Easy-to-use, it dispenses just the right amount of smudge-proof liner and with the precision tip, it actually makes applying eyeliner quite an easy task, not that I am in any way shape or form an expert at doing it and it is rare I wear eyeliner. One the days that I do, this is my product of choice.  

The rest of the products within the box are all completely new to me and ones that I have never come across or tried before and I have loved using each one.

Yumeguri Hot Spring Bath Powder - The Japanese are famed for their hot springs, known as onsen and it is one of the Japanese women's best kept secrets at keeping your skin looking younger for longer.  

This bath powder is designed to transform your bath into a Japanese Hot Spring and I literally cannot wait to give it a try I am so intrigued.

Majolica Majora - Cherry Kiss.  This is the sister brand to Shiseido and Jamie describes it as being extremely difficult to find outside of Asia. 

Described as being a Honey Pump Gloss which is designed to plump and perfect your pout, it adds a lovely hint of colour to your lips, is non-tacky and does leave my lips feeling really soft and smooth.

Shiseido Senka Perfect Whip Cleansing Foam. I happen to know that foam cleansers are huge in Japan and this particular product is a best seller, so to see it in my box having read so much about it, is quite exciting. 

Using a unique formula of white silkworm cocoon protein to guarantee optimal skin cleansing and hydration it works to dissolve makeup and draw out impurities from the pores. A small blob onto your palm quickly turns into a lather and it leaves my skin feeling incredibly clean. It works well really well on its own or you can use it as a second cleanse.

The final item in this box is the Kokubo Face Lifting Roller and it is a Japanese beauty secret known as Shiatsu. Shiatsu is a pressure point massage which can be done on both the face and body.

Using the roller you hold the handle gently and then make up-and-down strokes with it on the area of concern. I use mine after showering or bathing and I spent a good few minutes rolling this around my face, especially around my chin. The movement of the roller is quite relaxing ad perfect for that few minutes of your time.

If you like the sound of this box you can get the next installment of Jamie’s Beauty Rocks Boxes by simply visiting https://beautyrocks.myvlogbox.com/ to start your subscription and don’t worry they ship worldwide. This is a rolling subscription which can be cancelled at any time. I can not wait to see the next Korean Beauty inspired box and I’m sure you don’t want to miss these beauty discoveries from around the globe in the comfort of your own home.

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Summer in a box with Marks and Spencer

You can never have too many beauty boxes as far as I am concerned and the latest one to catch my attention comes from Marks and Spencer with their - Summer in a Box. 

As you can see with some amazing brands present, within each box you will find:

• Filorga Time-Filler Wrinkles Correction Cream 15ml, 
• Eyeko Sport Waterproof Mascara 4ml, 
• Leighton Denny Nail Polish 12ml, 
• James Read Gradual Tan Sleep Tan Mask Body 100ml, 
• Philip Kingsley Instant Beach Texturising Spray 25ml, 
• Studio 10 Youth Lift Glow-Plexion Cream 15ml, 
• Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50+ 30ml, 
• M&S Sun Smart SPF 30 Lotion 200ml.

Summer beauty in a box will cost just £10 when you spend £40 on clothing, beauty and home and there is more information right HERE on how to grab your box.

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Sleek Makeup Distorted Dreams collection

With the slogan 'Get glazed AF' today I am introducing Sleek’s all new iridescent Distorted Dreams collection and if you like your highlighters, then have they got something for you.

The stunning luminescent Distorted Dreams Highlighting Palette has been added to the already hugely popular range of blinding highlighters. With five shades in a mixture of cream and powder textures, it will ensure your skin is looking totally LIT. With reflective, holographic pigments, this radiant palette can be used to illuminate your eyelids, cheeks AND lips for an almost supernatural glow. 

If like me you are a fan of the Matte Me lip creams you will be pleased to know that Sleek are taking them to a whole new level and are now embracing the metallic statement trend! Meet Volcanic, Roman Copper and Rusted Rose, three stunning shades that are designed to give your pout a statement lip big enough to grab some attention.  The shades give a foil-like finish and apply like an absolute dream. I am torn between Rusted Rose and Volcanic as a favourite shade, but they are all just absolutely stunning and quite different to anything else that I have within my collection and they are definitely something I am definitely going to embrace so watch out!

The Metallic Matte Me Lip creams will be priced at £4.99 and the Distorted Dreams Highlighting palette at £10.99 making both of them an absolute bargain and they are available from Superdrug.

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Tili Beauty Box from QVC

I absolutely love beauty boxes and there is quite a lot of them available right now in the UK. From QVC we have the Tili beauty box which stands for Try it, Love it and it has been filled with a carefully-selected combination of the latest must-have products which includes cult brands, new launches and coveted innovations. This Tili Box is a subscription free beauty box which means you can decide as and when you want the box instead of being signed up to subscribe.

Inside the box are ten products and they are:

Alpha-H Liquid Rose Gold (50ml) - If you are a fan of the original Liquid Gold, then you will absolutely love this limited edition version. The formula features the classic Liquid Gold glycolic acid base enriched with a host of aromatic botanicals, including rose, sacred lotus and orchid petal.

For me, this is a much gentler and calming version of the powerful resurfacing and brightening formula, so if you have slightly sensitive skin, this would be the one to try.  Designed as a treatment to exfoliate away dead skin cells while you sleep and helps to improve the appearance of lines and enlarged pores. 

OPI Fiji Collection Nail Polish (15ml) - From the new spring/summer 17 Fiji collection. In each box there is one of the following shades - Getting Nadi On My Honeymoon (lilac-toned pastel pink), Polly Want a Lacquer? (lavender), I Can Never Hut Up (grey holographic shimmer), Suzi Without a Paddle (pastel blue), Two-timing the Zones (vibrant candy pink), Living On the Bula-vard! (coral red), Do You Sea What I Sea? (shimmering royal blue), or Is that a Spear in Your Pocket (teal).

I got the shade Polly Want Lacquer which is a really pretty shade of lilac. 

Vita Liberata 10 Minute Tan (20ml) - I like the idea of this self-tan lotion because it can be washed off after just 10 minutes. It then develops into an odour-free and transfer-resistant natural, golden tan within four to six hours and is infused withRosehip and Neroli extracts.

Admittedly I am a fake tan phobe, the dread of turning into an Oompa Loompa fills me with absolute dread so I never ever tan at home, the only time I have fake tan is when someone sprays me! 

Erno Laszlo Cleansing Oil and Cleansing Bar (15ml and 17g) - This is described as being a luxurious, premium double-cleanse regime designed to dislodge dirt, make-up and impurities to leave your skin feeling hydrated and soft, and looking refreshed and glowing.

In your Tili box you'll receive one of the following: Firm: plumps and firms the look of your complexion; or Hydrate: helps to restore moisture to your skin.  In my box, I got hydrate which my skin most definitely does need! 

It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream (4ml) in medium -  I have seen this brand absolutely everywhere and have never tried it until now. Described as being a pigmented cream formula with a gorgeous formulation and texture.

Enriched with hydrolysed collagen, peptides, niacin, hyaluronic acid and vitamins A, B, C and E.  Sadly this shade is too dark for my pale skin but I do love its texture and it also smells incredible, so I need to hunt down a lighter shade.

Julien Farel Vitamin Shampoo (50ml) - I am glad to see this and the conditioner in my bo because they are the perfect size for a weekend away which is what I have coming up soon. The shampoo is described as being perfect for weakened or damaged hair, this rich shampoo designed to cleanse your hair without stripping away natural oils. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and vitamins B, C and E. 

Julien Farel Vitamin Conditioner (50ml) - As with the shampoo, the conditioner compliments it and is described as being ideal for weakened or damaged hair, this lightweight conditioner delivers balanced hydration to improve the feeling of manageability without weighing down your hair. Enriched with marine collagen. 

Ultrasun Face SPF30 (25ml) - One thing I can never understand is why people use normal suncream for their face, it feels absolutely horrible, thick and caked on.  I use an SPF daily, whatever the weather and for the last week I have been using this product too.

The formula is really lightweight on the skin, infact you don't even know it is there.  Described as being a once-a-day, fast-absorbing formula which offers heavy-duty UVA and UVB protection while maintaining your skin's moisture levels and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It is also ideal for very sensitive skin. 

Benefit Roller Lash (3g) - It goes without saying that I absolutely adore this, though my trick is to use the wand for Roller Lash with the formula of They're Real,  find it works much better for me.

That said, Roller Lash has a flexible, curled wand and this innovative water-resistant formula is designed to curl and lengthen the look of your lashes. Contains provitamin B5 and serin which looks after your lashes.

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser (30ml) complete with a muslin cloth - A cult product is ever there was one and if you haven't tried it, then grab this box quick!

Described as being a rich, indulgent cream, it deeply cleanses to instantly remove daily grime and makeup, even stubborn mascara, to leave skin feeling comfortable, balanced and exceptionally clean. Used with the pure muslin cloth it gently exfoliates, lifting away dead skin cells to reveal a glowing complexion. Enriched with rosemary, chamomile, eucalyptus and cocoa butter.  It goes without saying that I am a huge fan of Liz Earle and I always like to ensure I have this in my stash.

I am sure you will agree that this is quite the box and given it costs just £20 (here) it is worth absolutely every penny and is amazing value for money.  What do think?

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