Mintd Box - Explore Travel Beauty Essentials

Mintd Box is a monthly / bi-monthly luxury beauty subscription which sends to you a carefully curated selection of 4-5 full/deluxe sized luxury beauty products from exceptional luxury brands. Products across the skincare, makeup and haircare spectrum are carefully selected and handpicked from a broad section of innovative, exclusive and luxury that there is out there.  That box, then finds its way to you for your enjoyment.  I have had my fair share of beauty boxes over the years and I am really excited to see what Mintd Box has in store.  

The theme for the June box is exploration and with the summer having sort of arrived, quite a few people will be off on their jollies, looking forward to the summer holidays from school/college or just hanging around enjoying the Great British weather and all it has to offer.  With that in mind, here are the products you can find in this months box:

OM Skincare Mindful Traveller (£48) - This is a full sized product and it is described as being convenient for on the go. 

A double-ended skincare case which houses both the  Pure Glow Cleanser; a gentle and deeply nourishing cleanser that doubles up as a makeup remover and deep cleansing treatment, and the Daily Radiance Moisturiser; a lightweight daily moisturiser packed with high tech ingredients that combat ageing, whilst improving the texture and tone of the skin creating radiant skin that glows from within.  What I like about the Mindful Traveller is that it is easily re-fillable as well as being lightweight for packing.

Skin Laundry Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes (£14) - Another full sized item these wipes are part of a Skin Laundry collection which hails all the way from California. 

Formulated with a blend of anti-inflammatory ingredients such a Witch Hazel along with Salicylic Acid, Chamomile Extract and Cucumber Extract, these purifying cleansing Cloths are designed for quick, convenient use as they cleanse, soothe and exfoliate.   Each pack contains 30 Towelettes.

Oskia Skincare Citylife i-Zone Lip & Eye Balm (£55) - Described as being a soothing lip and eye balm, it is formulated to defend your delicate features from the harmful effects of indoor and outdoor pollutants, such as airborne metals, smog and smoke. 

It is enriched with avocado oil, vitamins A and E, as well as an ingredient referred to as Collageneer, which is a patented active ingredient derived from white lupin, these ingredients work to deflect pollution from the delicate eye and lip area.  I have been using this for a few days now and what I do like is how nourishing the balm is and I love that you can apply to entire eye orbital, lip and upper lip zones, and any other areas in need of special protection.

Omorovicza Instant Plumping Mask (£33) - Omorovicza is one of my favourite brands and this Travel Sized Instant Plumping Mask is designed to be used as an overnight treatment. 

Alongside the use of Hungarian Thermal Spring water, an ingredient which features in every Omorovicza product, this mask uses skin plumping microspheres filled with hyaluronic acid provide instant hydration and swell to plump and firm the skin overnight. This cream also works to repair and strengthen the skin by tightening its lipid matrix with Omega 6 ceramide. It also replenishes dehydrated skin and restores softness and elasticity.  

Stephie Ann Dawn Silk Eye Mask (£25) - I am a huge fan of eye masks whether they are used during an afternoon nap or for settling down to sleep in the evening, I find them quite soothing. 

This mask from Stephie Ann Dawn is designed to help you fully block out light and is infused with lavender, to help you unwind on your way to the land of nod. Lined with black silk satin with a black elasticated strap, this mask fits like an absolute dream without being overly tight.

Malin & Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant (£12) -  Described as being a cooling, natural antiperspirant is easily absorbed into the pores for long-lasting protection with zero irritation or residue. 

It uses pure eucalyptus which is renowned for its antibacterial and antiseptic qualities, there is no alcohol or aluminium which allows the body to function naturally. 

This was my first venture into the Mintd box and I am literally blown away by just how good it is.  When you are promised luxury products at affordable prices, this is more than value for money.  The value of this box is an incredible £187 but it can be yours for just £70 which includes free delivery within the UK but it is also available for worldwide shipping. If you want more information about previous boxes and more details about the subscription services on offer right here.  There is currently an offer of a free Omorovicza Oxygen Booster should you signup to 3, 6 OR 12 Month plans. 

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Lancome 3 L'Absolute Rouge Lipsticks

Oh how I do love lipstick, it never used to be a product I got excited about, but all that changed when I found quite a few formulas and shades I actually felt comfortable wearing.  Lancome is one of those brands that I have really enjoyed getting to know for both their skincare and their every increasing makeup range.  So, when this collection of L'absolute Rouge lipsticks landed on my doorstep, there was a bit of a squeal because they are just beautiful.

The L'Absolute collection of lipsticks spans more than 30 shades is described as being a cult lipstick, one which has everything from perfect nudes to intense reds and luminous pinks and they come in three different finishes:

• SHEER: a buildable sheer colour with a subtle shiny finish
• CREAM: a creamy luminous satin finish
• MATTE: a comfortable creamy matte finish

So whatever finish you like on your lipstick, there is definitely something for everyone within this range. It is also worth noting that all 3 textures are formulated with what is referred to as being a moisture-boosting Pro-Xylane™which leaves your lips feeling hydrated, soft and comforted.

It is hard not to be wowed by this trio, everything from the outer box packaging, which is the shimmery silver cardboard box to the actual lipstick bullet itself is just stunning. The lipstick comes in a clickable bullet and by pressing the well-known rose logo, it releases to showcase the most amazing looking shades of lipstick which are all embossed with the word Lancome.

Within this trip of lipsticks, I have shades 367 Final Bouquet, 393 Rose Rose and 132 Caprice and each one of them has a different finish. 

• 367 Final Bouquet has a sheer finish and it is a beautiful clear pink shade
• 393 Rose Rose has a matte finish and is very much a bright bubblegum pink
• 132 Caprice has a cream finish and it is an incredible classic red shade

Already in this gift set, there is an incredible mixture of shades which should have something for everyone, depending on your preference. What I love is that these shades are just incredibly pigmented, long lasting and at the same so hydrating it is like wearing a balm too.

I was kindly sent these lipsticks from World Duty Free who have an incredible range of products from every thinkable brand. Each lipstick if purchased separately retails for £21.20 and they are worth absolutely every single penny.

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Eylure Blend and Care False Eyelash Blender

I do love to wear false lashes on special occasions, rather than everyday wear, but one thing which really annoys me is when they sit on top of your lashes rather than blend in like they should do. Well, the clever people over at Eylure have created a product, one which makes you question A) Why you haven't come across it sooner and B) You didn't invent it yourself. Introducing the Eylure Blend and Care False Eyelash Blender.

Made in collaboration with Lucy and Lydia, the Eylure Blend and Care False Eyelash Blender has been designed to skilfully blend your natural lashes with your falsies and therefore meaning it is the to that tell-tale gap between your own lashes and your falsies and hello to seamless, sleek and natural looking false eyelashes.

Created by our superstar team, this fabulously lightweight formula lets you get your best lash look with minimum fuss. Blend your natural lashes to the underside of your falsies in a couple of light strokes from the smoothing wand and you will have sleek, defined lashes.

I am always the first person to be sceptical about bold claims, but I do love Eylure as a brand and they don't usually overhype a product. 

Packaged to look similar to a mascara, there is a slimline natural bristled wand which works to precisely add a touch of the product without over-coating the lashes, ensuring a seamless blend whilst the lash-loving ingredients help promote hair growth. That said, I usually use mascara to blend my lashes and whilst I think this is a fab idea, especially with the lash friendly ingredients, it does offer something more than just that mascara, but I want to see some results before committing to it.

Priced at £10.95 you can find this Eylure Blend and Care False Eyelash Blender in Boots.

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SBC Collagen Collection

SBC or Simply Beautiful Collection had until recently been a brand I had only seen on my social media and had only read really good reviews about the products, so when a box arrived for me try, I couldn't wait to give them a try. Founded in 1988, SBC describes themselves as being fuss-free, practical, effective, affordable pampering, which includes skincare gels, moisturisers, serums, polishes, cleansers, bath & body essentials to create a dynamic range that delivers pure, natural vitality to the skin.

I was sent some products from the Collagen Collection which describes itself as being an advanced smoothing, hydrating and moisturising skincare which provides intensive therapy for the face and body. 

The Collagen 3-in-1 Cleanser is a lightweight triple action cleanser and it does an incredible job of removing all the dirt, grime and detritus from my face. One of the issues of living in London is the pollution, there are days when you can just feel it all sticking to your skin and it isn't the nicest of feelings. So when it comes to cleansers, I want something that will remove that feeling and everything that accompanies it.

Packaged inside a pump action bottle, this cleanser is not only incredible at removing makeup, dirt and grime but it is so gentle on the skin and gives a gentle exfoliating whilst cleansing. It is full of amazing ingredients which include:

• Cocoa Butter
• Soluble Collagen 
• Shea Butter
• Passion Flower Oil
• Kukui Seed Oil
• Papaya Seed Oil
• Vitamin E

To use, I simply apply just a few pumps onto dry skin and then massage it across my face, eyes and neck using a simple massaging action and then using the Shammy that I was also kindly sent with warm water. The Shammy is a hygienic PVA cloth which is incredibly soft and smooth on the skin when used. It is priced at just £12 and is available right here and the Shammy costs just £5.

The second product that I have been using is the Collagen Body Polish. I absolutely love the texture of this body polish, it is more like a sorbet than anything else and it glides onto the skin effortlessly. Ideal for use on either dry skin before bathing and showering using circular motions concentrating on problem areas such as elbows, knees and feet.

It is enriched with anti-ageing marine collagen and kukui seed oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids to hydrate and smooth the skin whilst passionflower seed oil and vitamin E both nourishes and protects. When it comes to the exfoliation aspect of the body polish, it is non-abrasive and made of Pumice which provides the very effective, yet gentle exfoliation. We all know that exfoliation rids the body of dead and dull skin cells, as well as helping to boost blood circulation which in turn helps you to achieve healthy and glowing skin.

This body polish is rich but non-greasy and is gentle enough to be used 2-3 times a week to keep the skin feeling soft and smooth.  This 450g tub retails at £30 and can be found here.

This was my first time using products from SBC and it has been an absolute treat. Having had no adverse reactions to any of the products I have been using and really enjoying the effects, I can't wait to try out some more products from the range.

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