Glossybox Glossy Spa Edit - September 2020

This month's Glossybox is one of my favourite boxes of the year so far. It features everything you need for a pamper day, time out and a little bit of me time and I am always up for that, even from the comfort of my own bathroom.

Worth over £115, the Glossy Spa Edit is described as offering you the at-home spa experience. It features five products, all skincare related which are designed to leave your skin feeling rested and rejuvenated - if it already has your attention, then you can grab it for just £10.50 if you use the code PAMPER.

The first product out of the box and the one that intrigues me the most comes from Huda Beauty. The Wishful Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub is a product I have seen people rave about, so I cannot wait to give it a try.

With a lightweight milky texture, this scrub is without exfoliation beads or sugar particles, instead it relies on fruit extracts - namely Papaya and Pineapple to work alongside both AHA and BHA acids which come together to give your skin a really good, effective scrub whilst being gentle.

Then the second product comes from Avant skincare, who as a brand are pretty pricey. So, it comes as no surprise that the Supreme Hyaluronic Acid Anti‐oxidising Duo Moisturiser, is worth £89! 

Described as being the product which is going to revolutionise your skin! It is infused with hyaluronic acid and avocado oils that hydrate and soften your skin, whilst also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Moving to the high street, from Imperial Leather comes the Lychee and Elderflower Foamburst.

Using a pampering blend of Lychee and Lotus Flower, if you are familiar with these products, you will know that the gel turns to a foam on contact with the skin, similar to shaving gel. What I love about these is that you only need a little amount to create a lot of lather! This one happens to smell just divine too.

The 4th product within the box comes from Ameliorate Intensive Skin Therapy, a product I have heard about but never used.

Dermatologist approved, this product is described as being formulated with optimal levels of Lactic Acid, so damaged skin will be gently exfoliated to leave a healthier looking skin in its place while the LaH6 Complex deeply hydrates for up to 24 hours.

The final product in this box comes from Minetan with the Coffee Scrub. This has been featured in a few beauty boxes, but I loved it so am pleased to see it again.

This scrub is infused with ingredients such as Sweet Almond Oil and Macadamia Oil to ensure your skin remains hydrated and conditioned and the inclusion of freshly ground coffee which helps to target those areas of dryness and flakiness for a softer, more even skin texture.

This month's box saw the inclusion of a treat which was a bar of Lindor chocolate, which other than being in the main photo at the top of this post, didn't make it any further, but I can report just how delightful it was!

I really like this months box and it has products that I am already using and I love that I have been introduced to some new products and I cannot wait to try Wishful Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub!

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

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page. Code is only available until 10/09/2020

Net A Porter Beauty Advent Calendar 2020

Well Net-a-Porter* don't mince their words when it comes to the 2020 Advent Calendar that's for sure, described as being "the beauty advent calendar to beat all others is back soon – and it contains the best hair, makeup and skincare products, ever…" we have a stylishly sophisticated black and cream offering aptly named 25 Day of Beauty.

As yet there has been no launch date given nor is there a definitive list on of contents, but there is a whole lot of teasing as to what will be inside. The 2019 offering was priced at £225 as shown here and this year the calendar is priced at £240 and the contents are worth a staggering £1115!!!

So what do we know about the contents? Well we are told that inside we will find ultra-luxurious hair and body treatments, makeup and skincare as well as a Gua Sha tool. So this is the likely list.

CONTENTS

• PHILIP KINGSLEY Elasticizer 40ml
• HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Powder – Luminous Light TRAVEL SIZE
• AUGUSTINUS BADER The Rich Cream 15ml
• PHILIP B Thermal Protection Spray 60ml
• OMOROVICZA Deep Cleansing Mask 50ml
• MAULI RITUALS Supreme Skin Cleansing Oil 30ml
• SUSANNE KAUFMANN Pollution Skin Defence System 3 x 2ml
• ORIBE Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo 50ml TRAVEL SIZE
• ORIBE Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner 50ml TRAVEL SIZE
• SLIP single pink skinny scrunchie
• HAYO’U METHOD Gua Sha Jade Tool
• 111SKIN Vitamin C Brightening Booster 20ml
• VIRTUE Restorative Treatment Mask 15ml
• CHANTECAILLE Pure Rosewater 30ml TRAVEL SIZE
• REN Perfect Canvas Clean Primer 30ml
• CHARLOTTE TILBURY Matte Revolution Lipstick – Pillow Talk MINI
• DR DENNIS GROSS SKINCARE Hyaluronic Marine Dew It Right Eye Gel 15ml
• NIOD Non-Acid Precursor 15% 30ml
• COSTA BRAZIL Body Cream 25ml TRAVEL
• DR BARBARA STURM Hyaluronic Serum 30ml
• JOANNA VARGAS Ritual Bar 100g
• U BEAUTY Super Smart Hydrator 15ml
• PAI Echium & Argan Gentle Eye Cream 15ml
• NATURA BISSE Diamond Lip Booster 15ml
• RAHUA Shower Gel 2oz
• BY TERRY Hylaronic Hydra Pressed Powder To Go

From these contents, it makes for one very serious contender for the best Advent Calendar of 2020 but with so many to choose from, does it catch your eye?

This Net A Porter Advent Calendar will launch on 5th October.

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NET A PORTER ESSENTIAL BEAUTY KITS 2020

As well as the announcement of a Net A Porter Advent Calendar there are also some pretty amazing Essential Beauty Kits, three in fact and here they are:

As you can see there is an option to choose the City Essentials, Summer Essentials or At Home Facialist Kit, or if you really want to spoil yourself, all three of them. Each one has a great selection of products, featuring brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Sarah Chapman and Omorovicza to name a few. All high-end brands.

In the City Essentials Kit there is a specially curated assortment of eight makeup and beauty products - together worth £332 but on sale for just £65 here. 

The contents include:

• Wander Beauty Exquisite Eye Liquid Shadow in Champagne Falls
• Dr Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 30ml
• Hampton Sun’s SPF 45 Mineral Face Stick
• Philip B Peppermint Avocado Shampoo 60ml
• U Beauty Resurfacing Compound 15ml
• Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips Matte Contour Liquid Lipstick – Screen Siren
• Decree Light Cleanse 30ml
• Oribe Matte Waves texture Lotion 100ml

Quite the bargain when you see how much you will be saving. Plus you also get this lovely drawstring bag to house your products in!

In the Summer Essentials Kit, which is also priced at £65 here, this edit has been curated with beach-goers and at-home sunbathers in mind, it includes seven hand-picked products, which together worth £340, so again this is a huge saving. 

Contents include:

• Rahua Enchanted Island Salt Spray 30ml
• Costa Brazil Kaya Jungle Firming Body Oil
• Soleil Toujours SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
• 111SKIN Meso Infusion Day Defence Hydration Mask 75ml
• VENN Age Reversing All In One Concentrate 20ml
• Omorovicza Peachy Micellar Cleanser Refills
• Code 8 5 Secs Express Lip & Cheek Colour in Off Broadway

There are so many products within this edit that call my name, the Enchanted Island Salt Spray, which sounds just divine.  Again, all the products come housed in a Net A Porter drawstring bag.

Then finally, we have my favourite kit of the three - The At-Home Facialist Kit which again is priced at just £65 here and is worth around £200. This kit includes six nourishing products from some very amazing brands and is designed to help create a relaxing spa experience from the comfort of your own space.

Contents include:

• Shani Darden Daily Toning Essence
• Joanna Vargas Cloud Bar
• Angela Caglia Facial In a Mask
• Anne Semonin Daily Musts Mask
• Sarah Chapman Skinesis Overnight Facial Serum
• Angela Caglia Rosebud Eye Rollers

Possibly a first, but I haven't tried a single one of these products and two of them I have never come across until now, but I do love the description given of each and every one. As with the other two kits, this one also comes in a Net A Porter Drawstring Bag.

You can find all three of these Essential Beauty Kits* on sale now with Net A Porter.

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Roccabox September 2020 Edition

This months Roccabox is all about YOU, and the boss that you are. In one way or another, we are all 'Bossing it' - be that at work, at home and more importantly by just being you, something not a single other person can do!  This box has been put together to celebrate and feature some female owned brands and it features 4 products and an extra treat.

The Hero product within this months box is from STYLondon with the Devil Velvet Touch Eyeshadow palette.  This palette features 9 shades which are both matte and sheen finishes.

Featuring shades of red, browns and orange, this palette screams Autumn. The colours are all buildable and blendable so depending on how dramatic you want your look, depends on how you mix the shades together. It is worth mentioning that this palette is mineral based so it is without talc!  RRP £15.

Next we have the Lip & Cheek Colour from Douvalls and there will be different options in each box such as Wild Honey, Rose, Berry Blast, Sweet Love and the option I have, which is Enchanted Spice.

Said to be perfect for applying on the go, this non-greasy product is ideal for the lips and the cheeks to create that nourished and hydrated look. It uses Argan oil and caster seed oil as two of its main ingredients. RRP £16

The third products out of the box comes from 'Like It On Top' with the Lip Scrub Protection. As we approach the colder months, we are all doing what we can to ward of dry, flaky and not very nice looking lips.

This lemon scrub, not only does a pretty good job at exfoliating to remove the dead skin whilst at the same time moisturising and hydrating. It is worth noting that this product is 100% natural. RRP £11.75.

Up next is Oh K! with the Pomegranate Sculpting Tech Neck Mask. During the Lockdown, I am sure many of us seemingly spent a whole lot longer hunched over our laptops as we tried to figure out that work/life balance from home. In doing so, many will have developed what is referred to as 'Tech Neck', but Oh K! say they have come to the rescue.

This vitamin infused neck-shaped fibre mask is formulated with pomegranate, a rich source of Vitamins and it helps to plump and restore the skin. RRP £7

Finally from Brushworks comes the HD Eye Brush. This cruelty-free, vegan-friendly hand crafted brush features short bristles which help you to apply a controlled quantity of product.

What I like about this brush is that it is easy to grip and without being too heavy to hold on too. The delicately packed bristles are soft on the eyelid and the brush works well with liquid, cream, loose or pressed powders. RRp £5.99

I love it when Roccabox include a treat within the box, this month, the treat comes from Caleno Drinks.  Caleno is described as being a distilled tropical non-alcoholic spirit which is inspired by Colombia.

It is Zingy, Zesty and in the most fabulously designed bottle.  Juniper & Inca Berry is a tropical infusion of the two ingredients and it can be drunk on its own, over ice or with a top up of tonic. 50cl has an RRP £18.

Roccabox is a subscription service and there are further subscription offers available to choose from with boxes starting at just £10 per month plus P&P.

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