Glossybox World Beauty Box

If you haven't yet subscribed to Glossybox, then you are missing out on some amazing Beauty Boxes and this month is no exception - it has sadly already sold out, but this is what is inside.

With the theme of the box being "World of Beauty" the Glossybabes are bringing products to you from LA, Dubai and Australia and inside there are 5 products across skincare and makeup to play with.

The star of the June Glossybox comes from Huda Beauty with the Life-Liner in shade Very Vanta.

The Life-Liner is a dual-ended eyeliner which offers a liquid tip or a creamy pencil at either end. Both ends offer an intense matte black colour which doesn't smudge, is waterproof and really long-lasting. Priced around £18.

The second product in the box comes from Vintage Cosmetics with the Makeup Removing Cloths.

This cloth is an eco-friendly makeup cloth which is not only reusable it also cleanses and exfoliates your skin. Two-sided, this cloth has one side which features short fibres for cleansing and then flipped over, you use the opposite side to exfoliate. Priced at £7.99.

You can never have too make-up brushes and within this months box from LA Splash. Founded in Hollywood, LA Splash have included a duo of eyeshadow brushes.

Both brushes feature incredibly soft bristles and they are used to apply eyeliner, blend your eyeshadow and what I like about them is they are lightweight when being used and there is no fallout of the bristles.  Priced at £15 for the set.

ModelCo is a brand I have come to know via Glossybox and this month we have the Liquid Metal Eyeshadow.

I have the shade Champagne and the swatch above is unedited. Easy to use, it glides onto the lid effortlessly without dragging and it is pigmented enough that it also works really well as an eyeliner too.

The final product in this months box comes from Beautaniq Beauty, a brand I haven't come across before and included is the Guardian Angel Eye Mask.

Described as being uber hydrating, these eye patches contain green tea and hyaluronic acid and are said to do everything to help depuff and brighten tired eyes. Shaped like Angel Wings, these eye patches are described as being 'One of a Kind'. Priced at £5.

I really like this months box and it has products that I am already using and I love that I have been introduced to a new brand in Beautanique and now I have an eyeliner from Huda Beauty.

As always you can subscribe to Glossybox and if you use the code BQUEEN20 you can get yourself 20% off that first box!

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I'm From Rice Toner

If you read my blog regularly or even occasionally, it won't have escaped your notice that I am a bit of a K-beauty fan and have all the products and brands I have used on their own separate page to make them easier to find.  Today I am sharing another K-beauty product and it is one that caught my attention as soon as I saw it on my Instagram feed - I'm From Rice Toner. 

Designed to be used after cleansing, this toner is suitable for all skin types and is made using organic rice grown which is free from pesticides.  Its job is to moisturise and brighten the skin whilst at the same time gently removing impurities and excess sebum and what it does is to help rebalance and rejuvenate dry, dull and irritated skin.

I’m From products are inspired by the purest natural ingredients and they are all sources using only the highest quality ingredients which are exclusively from South Korea and this Rice Toner is one of the brands most popular products. Within this Rice Toner, there are two which stand out - 

KEY INGREDIENTS

• Organic rice to create radiant and moisturised skin
• Gamma Oryzanol to brighten a dull complexion

Within this toner, there are also other notable ingredients to mention is Niacinamide which not only helps to regulate sebum production but also helps reduce redness and hyperpigmentation and as an ingredient, my skin absolutely loves it. Then we have Adenosine which has soothing properties. Amaranth seed extract is an emollient and therefore within this toner it helps with moisturising.

As a bi-phase product, you need to give this toner a good shake before using to mix those ingredients together and this then forms a milky liquid. Designed to be used after cleaning, you need to soak a cotton wool pad with a few drops and then sweep over the face gently.  It quickly absorbs and what I like about the feel of this toner on my skin is how soothing it is without being greasy and it doesn't leave a residue on the skin either. If your skin is feeling really dehydrated, as mine has done of late, then you can add this toner using your hands and gently pat it onto the skin, the difference being is you do use slightly more product that doesn't get soaked up in your cotton wool pads.

After using, my skin always feels soothed and smooth, there is no irritation or stinging. It is a product which lasts and lasts, I have been using it for around 3 months and am not even halfway through the bottle, so definitely worth its money.  I purchased my Rice Toner from Tonic15 which is my go-to for K-Beauty brands and it was priced at £26.

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Why use wax melts in your home

Using wax melts is a fun way of fragrance your home, a great way of avoiding the use of household chemicals. Wax melt is made from the same material as a candle. 

The method of using both is very different from each other. A scented candle is required to be burnt to release its aromas while a wax melt is heated. Most scented candles contain paraffin which can be harmful to your health. It can also cause discoloration to your walls and curtains. Using soy wax melts contains no paraffin and you will get cleaner fresher aromas.

Soy wax melts

Soy wax melts are made from soy-bean oils, they are fragrance with essential oils. Soy wax melts have a lower melting point than normal wax, be sure to store it in a cool dry place to preserve its fragrance and prevent it from melting. People that often react to paraffin within normal wax melts, using soy wax melts are a great alternative.

How to use wax melts

Wax melts are required to be heated, this can be achieved with an electric wax melt burner or an oil burner. Using an oil burner requires a tea light, the heat fro the tea light will melt the wax. Some people might be restricted using this method in the presence of children. An electric wax melt burner requires no open flame to melt the wax. A heated plate is heated, and you can melt your wax by a switch of a button.

Once there are no more aromas coming from the melted wax you will need to dispose of the old wax and replace it with a new one. Or you can simply add essential oils to your old wax melts.

Be creative with wax melts

There are hundreds of different scented wax melts to choose from, you can mix different aromas to your choice to create your own unique aroma. It is also very easy to create your own. You melt some old candles until liquid in a pan, and add you're essential oils. Place the liquid wax melts into a muffin tray, wait 24 hours for the wax melts to cool down.

Which wax melts to choose from

Some cheap wax melts are scented with chemicals, be sure to go for the essential oils used as a fragrance. For the best quality aromas go for soy wax melts.

If you are looking to fragrance your home with natural aromas be sure to check The natural gift for their great products.

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Mankind Hero Edit

With Father's Day on the Horizon (21st June) there is a whole host of brands who have some incredible products, some of which I will be featuring on this blog in coming days. The first brand is Mankind and they have just released the Hero Edit, a grooming box which features 6 full-sized products!

The 6 full-sized products have a value of over £200 but this box is on offer for just £50 which makes it a bargain and one definitely worth grabbing whilst it is still available.

Contents of the Box

• Dr Botanicals Coco Noir Sensuous Night Repairing Moisturiser (50ml) – worth £59.90. Cruelty-Free and Vegan, this cream is designed to counteract daily stress and rejuvenate the skin throughout the night when it is most receptive to skin treatments. Formulated to regulate and balance the skin, whilst nourishing and hydrating.
• ECOOKING Clay Mask (100ml) – worth £26. This is an anti-inflammatory treatment which utilises a potent blend of Salicylic Acid, Vitamin A and Iris Extract to deliver deep hydration to the complexion, helping to balance sebum levels and decongest oily skin.
• ARgENTUM L’etoile Infinite Twin Enhancing Face Oil (30ml) – worth £82. Said to be a super-light oil that works as an anti-ageing formula for the face. Boasting antioxidant properties, the oil protects the skin’s elasticity whilst thoroughly nourishing. The enhancing treatment also aims to balance natural oil production, visibly unifying the complexion and leaving skin youthful and luminous.
• Marvis Whitening Mint Toothpaste (75ml) – worth £7.50. Said to be a refreshing, creamy teeth-whitening toothpaste in a cool mint flavour that whitens and protect teeth while freshening breath. Developed to keep teeth and gums healthy whilst preventing decay, the toothpaste utilises gentle a xylitol and sorbitan-based formula to cleanse and condition the teeth without irritation.
• ZIRH Shave Gel (100ml) – worth £12. A lightweight, lubricating formula, which uses a soothing blend of Aloe Leaf Juice, Algae Extract and Glycerin, which together work to soften, hydrate and lift facial hair and the skin beneath.
• Aveda Men Pure-Formance Grooming Clay (75ml) – worth £23. Formulated with kunzea, citrus and certified organic essential oils of spearmint, vetiver and lavender, Aveda Pure-Formance Grooming Clay is said to be ideal for adding thickness to your hair. With its rich, spicy and refreshing aroma, it will leave your hair smelling fresh all day.

I think this is a box that has been really well put together and is one which is perfect for your husband, brother, dad, grandad or even bestie!

Shop the box for just £50.

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