Friday, 14 May 2021

Lookfantastic - The Ethereal Edition May 2021

The May Edition of Lookfantastic's Beauty Box, known as the Ethereal edition, is all about ensuring you have everything you need to be Summertime ready whilst keeping you safe-on-the-go as we make preparations to meet friends and family, many of whom we won't have seen for over a year now.
Lookfantastic - The Ethereal Edition May 2021
Packed with 6 skincare products from an amazing collection of brands, this box will ensure you are literally glowing in time for Summer.

The first product in my box comes from a brand called Comfort Zone with their Hydramemory Gel Cream (15ml / £11.25). 
Lookfantastic - The Ethereal Edition May 2021
Described as being a refreshing but balancing moisturiser, it has an innovative sorbet texture, which when applied to the skin delivers immediate refreshment. The formula is infused with macro Hyaluronic Acid to attract moisture to the skin. Moringa Oil from certified fair trade cultivations provides multiple skin benefits, including anti-ageing, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties to promote a clearer, more radiant and more youthful-looking complexion.

The second product within this months box comes from ECooking with their Peeling Mask (15ml / £9.90). This is a brand I have mentioned on this blog quite a few times and one I have enjoyed getting to know.
Lookfantastic - The Ethereal Edition May 2021
This mask is, which is fragrance free and vegan, uses Alpha Hydroxy Acids which includes the likes of Lactic, Salicylic and Glycolic,to eliminate dead, dull skin. Used weekly, the natural plant extracts and antioxidant Vitamin E which work in tandem to help to minimise the appearance of lines and wrinkles, whilst tightening skin and enhancing luminosity. It is a delight to use on the skin and one of my favourite products from the brand.

Next up is Dr Botanicals Kiwi Superfood Cooling Eye Serum (15ml / £14.90) which is a bit of a mouthful but sounds delightful.
Lookfantastic - The Ethereal Edition May 2021
This serum is designed to hydrate the delicate eye contour whilst at the same time supporting fresh rejuvenated under-eyes. Its formula features the likes of kiwi fruit oil which works to lock in moisture and Grapefruit which is rich in vitamin C and whose job it is to give the skin a brighter appearance. Then we have Matrililne peptide 6 and its aim is to soften the look of fine lines and wrinkles, while at the same time, offering protection from environmental aggressors.

From Burt's Bees for the fourth product we have the cult product most people associate with the brand -  a lip balm (full size worth £3.99).  In the box there will be three different offerings and in mine, I got Cucumber Mint rather than Super Sweet Cherry or Fresh Watermelon.
Lookfantastic - The Ethereal Edition May 2021
Known for their abilities to smooth, refresh and moisturise the lips, Burt's Bees lip balms are formulated with Beeswax and Coconut Oil, plus within this lip balm you also get an infusion of Cucumber Extract and Peppermint Oil.

From The Vintage Company, a fun and kitsch brand, the fifth product within this months box is the Silicone Exfoliating Pad (Full size worth £3.99).
Lookfantastic - The Ethereal Edition May 2021
The pastel pink silicone exfoliating pad feature super-soft bristles that effectively, yet gently work to buff away dirt and dead skin to reveal a gorgeous, glowing complexion. On the back of the pad is a suction pad which means the pad can be stuck to your sink or bathroom tiles so you never forget where you have left it and it also allows the pad to air dry too.

From ThisWorks for the 6th product within the box, we have Stress Check Kind Hands (30ml / £6).  Over the past year, I have been through tube after tube of hand cream, so another one to add to my hand bag is always welcomed.
Lookfantastic - The Ethereal Edition May 2021
Described as being an intensely moisturising hand cream for use after hand sanitiser for dry and sensitive hands that are in need of some relief. It uses  Vitamin E and Shea Butter which provide instant and long-lasting comfort and they work alongside Omega rich Bio Boost oil which works hard to counter the effects of the environment.  What I love about this cream is the scent because it uses the likes of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Neroli which come together to check the stress levels and then help to soothe an anxious mind.

Hiding inside my box was an extra product from L'Oreal with their Anti Bacterial Hand Sanitiser, something I actually thought was a Micellar Water until I looked closer.
Lookfantastic - The Ethereal Edition May 2021
The people over in the L'Oreal Laboratories have made this formula which is described as being a specifically formulated gel to sanitise hands in 30 seconds without feeling dry. It uses Glycerin for its hydrating properties, leaving hands clean yet comfortable whilst at the same time having those all important numbers - 70% alcohol and kills 99.9% of germs in 30 seconds.

Once again, this month Lookfantastic has managed to create a great box which features a really lovely mixture of products within this box and I also happen to love the theme. If you didn't know, Lookfantastic Beauty Box is a monthly subscription service* which starts at £15 per month. There is also further membership offers of signing up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription to save money.


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Thursday, 13 May 2021

Glossybox x Yours Beauty Treats Box

Glossybox are back with their lastest collaboration and this time it is the GLOSSYBOX x Yours Beauty Treats Limited Edition Box. In recent months we have been treated to the likes of the Grazia Smart Skin Box and a collaboration with Bella Magazine.
Glossybox x Yours Beauty Treats Box
Inside the box you will find 11 products in total and they are made up of six full size products, three deluxe minis AND two extra special treats!

This box goes on sale tomorrow morning* Friday 14th May, and will cost £40, but is worth over £175. As always, subscribers will be able to get theirs with priority access at 9am, while non-subscribers can purchase theirs at 12pm. 

Contents

  • BetterYou – Pure Magnesium Bath Flakes - Deluxe mini 250g worth £3.95, full size 1kg RRP £9.95* 
  • HASK – Keratin Protein Smoothing Deep Conditioner - Full Sachet RRP £3* 
  • Bellapierre – Nude Lip Liner Full size RRP £17* 
  • Steve Laurant – Orchid Lip Oil - Full size RRP £14.39* 
  • Avant – Pro-Radiance Brightening Final Touch - Full Size RRP £98* 
  • ESPA – 24-Hour Replenishing Moisturiser - Deluxe mini 15ml worth £12.27, full size 55ml RRP £48* 
  • Sensory Retreats – Amour Eyes Individual Self-Heating Eye Mask. Full Size RRP £3.95* 
  • Eyeko – Fat Liquid Eyeliner - Full Size RRP £16* 
  • Illamasqua – Hydra Veil Primer - Deluxe mini 7ml worth £10, Full-size 30ml RRP £34* 
  • Sebamed – Cleansing Bar - Extra treat 20g. 
  • Ghost – Ghost Deep Night Eau De Toilette - Extra Treat 1.5ml. 
So this box has quite a bit of everything with hair care, skincare, makeup and fragrance and many of the products will be ones you will have either heard of, come across or know about, if you are a fan of beauty products.

Again, this box will be launching tomorrow morning. It is priced at and will cost £40* and those who are subscribers to the monthly Glossybox will be able to get their box with priority access at 9am, while non-subscribers can purchase theirs at 12pm, should there be any left.



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Lush Sleepy Shower Gel

The Lush Sleepy range is one I have heard so many good things about and I finally managed to get my order in and grab the shower gel alongside a few other products, so I was hoping it would live up to the hype it has created and the expectations I had in my mind.
Lush Sleepy Shower Gel
Lush state that you should start your bedtime routine right with this lavender shower gel and drift of to dreamland with the help of soothing oat milk alongside sweet-smelling tonka and you'll have skin softer than you could ever dream of.
Sleep, drift to sleep,
Sweet tonka counts the sheep,
Lavender shakes the dreamland tree,
And from it fall sweet dreams for thee.
As with all Lush Shower Gels, this one has a lovely formula which isn't too thick or too runny and you need just a few squeezes of the bottle to release more than enough to create a lather, release the scent of those ingredients. and enjoy your relaxing shower.

As with all Lush products, this one also has an impressive list of ingredients which includes:
  • Oak Milk - made from rolled oats and something which has been used for centuries, oak milk not only helps to relieve itching, but it is also soothing for the skin.
  • Lavender Oil - if sleeping is an issue for you, then Lavender is a great ally when you need to switch off l, relax and wind down before bed. The flowers from Lavender are filled with a product called linalool, and it is known for its sedative effects on the nervous system, so it is perfect for helping to wind down.
  • Benzoin Resinoid - Cleansing with products that contain this ingredient is described as being an excellent way to benefit from its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities whilst feeling relaxed and soothed.
  • Tonka Absolute - Wonderfully sweet smelling, it is not only extremely soothing for the skin, but thag aroma is incredibly comforting and brings about a sense of calm.
What I love about this Shower Gel, is that for me it is relaxing, it does aid that process of winding down before bedtime and I can imagine, if paired with the Lush Sleeping Lotion, which I am yet to try, I imagine they would make quite the duo.

This Sleepy Shower Gel from Lush is still on sale online and in store and is priced at £7 for 110g bottle rising upwards depending on the size you purchase.






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Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Liberty London - The Glow Edit: In Collaboration with Funmi Fetto

Liberty London has had some incredible edits of late and their latest collaboration, The Glow Edit: In Collaboration with Funmi Fetto is amazing in many ways.
Liberty London - The Glow Edit: In Collaboration with Funmi Fetto
The Glow Edit is an exclusive Liberty beauty kit which has been created in collaboration with Vogue Contributing Editor, Observer Beauty Director and author of Palette: The Beauty Bible for Women of Colour, Funmi Fetto. The edit is worth £321 and it features a selection of Funmi’s favourite products and brands, so you will see a mixture of skincare, hair care and some makeup too, plus in true Liberty style, it comes packaged inside the stunning Liberty Starburst print wash bag.

Contents

  • Davines Love Curl Shampoo 250ml FULL SIZE
  • Davines Love Curl Conditioner 250ml FULL SIZE
  • REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 250ml FULL SIZE
  • Epara Intense Hydrating Mask 15ml
  • Charlotte Mensah Manketti Hair Oil 15ml
  • NARS Powermatte Lip Pigment In Starwoman 2ml TRAVEL SIZE
  • Lixirskin Vitamin C Paste 30ml 
  • Qms Medicosmetics Ace Vitamin Day & Night Cream 50ml FULL SIZE
  • Soapsmith Brick Lane Hand Made Soap
This The Glow Edit is on sale right now* for just £70 and 
5% of the sale price of each kit will be donated to Imkaan – the only UK-based women’s organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls.

Get The Glow Edit Right here*



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