Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Glossybox - The Magical Masquerade Edition

The October Edition of Glossybox has landed and after sneak previews and teasing on social media, the Magical Masquerade Box is here and the design is just incredible. There is an offering of two different boxes, The Secret Edition or the version I have, which is called The Truth.
Glossybox - The Magical Masquerade Edition
The box, as you can see is incredible with its Masquerade Mask embellished across the front, standing out with the black and silver detailing and inside the box, there is your very own Mask, which works wonderfully well with the ribbon which fastens the contents together.

The first product out of the box is from a brand called Josephine Cosmetics with the Bold Matte Liquid Lipstick. Not a brand I have ever heard of or come across, but one of the reasons I love beauty boxes is to discover just that.
Glossybox - The Magical Masquerade Edition
Described as being a luxe. Vibrant. Bold. A natural, vegan, powerful velvety matte liquid lip colour which is enriched with show-stopping pigments.  I have the shade Tiphanie which is said to be a bold and bright darling red, with hints of blue undertones, that works for every skin tone.

Next we have Spotlight Highlighter Pencil from Eyeko. I have only ever seemed to try mascara and eyeliners from Eyeko, so it is nice to see another product.
Glossybox - The Magical Masquerade Edition
I have the Champagne shade and this highlighter pencil is said to be enriched with jojoba oil. When applied to the skin, it has a really lovely creamy texture which glides on effortlessly and whilst the claim is a staying power of upto 8 hours, I am yet to wear any makeup for that length of time, even for a Zoom meeting! e the creamy formula applies smoothly and easily. It is extremely easy to blend, providing Versatile when used, as well as being applied to the usual parts of your face, this one an also be used to brighten the inner corners of your eyes.

From Saint Luxe for the third product within this box is a Setting Spray.  I love a particular brand for their setting spray and it is one I buy over and over again, so I was intrigued to try this.
Glossybox - The Magical Masquerade Edition
This is a really lightweight, micro fine setting mist and it is one which doesn't soak the skin through but does a pretty good job at not only helping to set your makeup but I also find it to be quite moisturising. It is formulated with Coconut Water, Purslane and Hyaluronic Acid which together not only help to accelerate the healing of damaged skin but also helps to instantly hydrate to give that dewy finish.

There is usually always a cackle with products from Anatomicals and within this months Glossybox we have the Boob Tube Grab Your Melons Body Lotion.
Glossybox - The Magical Masquerade Edition
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, never has there been more of a reminder to check your boobs. This hydrating body lotion, which is a bit more zesty than I was expecting it to be, does have a slight hint of Melon to it too.

Finally within this months box we have ESPA with their Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Cleansing Hand Spray and for me, there will never be such a thing as 'too many' if products like this.
Glossybox - The Magical Masquerade Edition
As you might have expected, this is a 60% alcohol-based cleansing hand spray that is infused with a luxurious blend of pure essential oils, including Eucalyptus and Tea Tree. It has a really quick-drying, no-rinse formula when spritzed and it is also clever enough that it doesn't drench your hands through. The perfect size for popping into your handbag to use on the go.

I have loved the theme of this months box and the products which have been included have been a mixture of brands I know and one I don't. 

As you will all know, Glossybox is a beauty box subscription service and it costs as little as £11 per month here*. By subscribing to these boxes, it gives you the chance to get your hands on the Limited Edition boxes.

If you haven't done so yet, Glossybox has not one but TWO Advent Calendars for 2021 - the first is the Surprise Me Advent Calendar which is worth over £465 and then we have the Glossybox x Grazia Advent Calendar which is worth over £450 and both are on sale now.



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Monday, 11 October 2021

Lookfantastic x Stylist 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar

If one Lookfantastic Advent Calendar isn’t enough, then why not have two? Well that is exactly what Lookfantastic has done with their latest edition of the Lookfantastic x Stylist 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar.
Lookfantastic x Stylist 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar
In a very festively decorated Advent Calendar, inside you will find 12 days of products to make up the collaboration between Lookfantastic x Stylist. As you can see there is a mixture of skincare, makeup and fragrance waiting to be shared.

There is a waiting list for this Advent Calendar here, so if it is one you want to know more about then, this is a great way to find out more. The launch date and price are yet to be confirmed.

Contents

  • Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish - 100ml
  • Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser - 60ml
  • Oskia Renaissance Mask
  • Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate
  • Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
  • bareMinerals Exclusive Skinlongevity Long Life Herb Serum
  • Laura Mercier Eyeshadow Stick
  • Grow Gorgeous Intense Thickening Hair and Scalp Mask 
  • REN Clean Skincare Radiance Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream 
  • Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb Mini Fragrance
  • MyVitamins Hyaluronic Acid
  • Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil
  • Rituals, The Ritual of Ayurveda Candle
I really like the look of this Advent Calendar and love the mixture of products that have been brought together to create it. Lookfantastic has had a great year so far with its collaborative boxes, so this is a great Asvent Calendar to compliment that relationship.

If an Advent Calendar isn’t what you are looking for, then there is always the Lookfantastic Beauty Chest which again, is amazing value for money.








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FeelUnique Wellbeing and Skincare Mini Haul

Feelunique are currently celebrating their 16th birthday and they have some incredible offers on their site right now.  With savings up to 33% off skincare, luxury gift with purchases, 3 for 2’s and savings on top brands such as ELEMIS, Caudalie, Nuxe, Bioderma , Tan-luxe and many more, it is time to fill your basket and also maybe get your hands on the birthday beauty bundle! Plus, if you get to the bottom of this post, I have an exclusive discount code which will give you some amazing savings!
FeelUnique Mini Haul
I always have a basket full of products which catch my eye as I am browsing the Feelunique website during zoom meetings (camera off) and when I am travelling around London.  I love looking in the 'New In' and 'Best-selling' sections to find out what people need to purchase or are currently loving, all in an effort to avoid FOMO.

I was kindly gifted a voucher to make a purchase of some of the items sitting in my basket, which currently stands at 15 products, mainly skincare, a few fragrances and of course some makeup are all there tempting me to purchase them.  However, with my voucher, I did purchase two products which I have lusted after for a long time, one coming from a brand I am just an enormous fan of and the other, I know very little about but have seen this particular item raved about on my social media feed.
FeelUnique Mini Haul
First up from Aromatherapy Associates, which is on offer with Feelunique with 23% off is the Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Bath & Shower Oil (37.99). Support Breathe is the one oil we always have at home in its many forms, it is a life saver when you have that winter cold, feel a bit meh or just want to lay back and relax into nothingness.

The Oil has two main Essential Oils which are Black Pepper which helps to ease muscular aches and paints as well as Chinese Ginger which warms the muscles and the joints as well as boosting circulation.

The second product I ticked off my list and out of my basket is from Lumene and it is the Lumene Nordic Hydra Oxygen Recovery 72h Hydra Gel Mask (£16.24).  This mask is currently on offer with 22% off and it is described as being one which is perfect for hydrating skin and provides 72-hour non-stop hydration, making it perfect for dehydrated skin.

It is Infused with Nordic superwaters including pure Arctic spring water and organic Nordic birch sap. Alongside those, you will also find the inclusion of lingonberry, bilberry and cloudberry waters, all of which are said to come together to help to give that fresh, plump & healthy look.

I am really looking forward to trying both of these products and I will be back with more thorough reviews once I have.  In the meantime, I do have an exclusive discount code giving you 15% off and it is valid until Halloween - simply type in BeautyQueen15.




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Sunday, 10 October 2021

Best Beauty Advent Calendars Worldwide 2021

It will come as no surprise that here in the UK we have rapidly approached 100 Beauty Advent Calendars, they have arrived in all different shapes and sizes, prices and many are recyclable, reusable and designed to be re-purposed.  However, as well as being lucky enough to have a choice of Advent Calendar here in the UK, there is also a whole host of options outside the UK and as many of you keep asking, I thought I would share some of them with you as well as state where they are from.

YesStyle Beauty Box Advent Calendar which hails from South Korea but is available to anyone in the U.K. for just £130.98 right here.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars Worldwide
Inside this calendar you will find 24 skincare and makeup from K-Beauty brands such as COSRX, Holika Holika, I’m From and Dear,Klairs to name a few. The contents are said to be worth more than $350. 

Not one I expected to see, but from Chanel is the most iconic of all perhaps. 
Shaped liked a Chanel No5 bottle, the unique Advent Calendar featuring 27 boxes numbered from 5 to 31 - very clever! Products inside include everything from nail polish and lipstick to fragrance and other accessories including a bracelet and a snow globe. Currently on sale with Chanel for $825, I can think of a few people who will hope this comes to the U.K.


From QVC we have the TILI Beauty Advent Calendar and honestly, QVC need to release an Advent Calendar here in the U.K. - which they tried to do one year and nothing much came of it.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars Worldwide
Inside this Advent Calendar is 24 products from brands such as Benefit Cosmetics, Elemis, Peter Thomas Roth, Floral Street and Sunday Riley. It is made up of skincare, makeup, fragrance and is on offer for just $64.75 which is incredible value for money!

The next Advent Calendar to catch my eye comes from Saks Fifth Avenue with their Ready Set Refresh offering.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars Worldwide
Featuring a 
14 products from a range of skincare, fragrance, and haircare, you will find brands such as Eve Lom, Sunday Riley and Foreo and it is on sale now, priced at just $75.

From Douglas comes an Advent Calendar titled 24 Exclusive Beauty Highlights for you and it looks pretty good!
Best Beauty Advent Calendars Worldwide
Inside the Advent Calendar there are 24 doors to open and they reveal beauty products worth over € 350! You will find the likes of 111Skin, Morphe, Dr Barbara Sturm and Keys Soulcare to name just a few. This Advent Calendar is on sale now for just € 59.99 right here.

From Anthropologie we have the George & Viv 24 Days of Beauty and I absolutely love both the look and contents of this one!
Best Beauty Advent Calendars Worldwide
This Advent Calendar features 24 incredible brands with their products, all of which you will find hiding in numbered drawers.  Brands such as Youth To The People, Sunday Riley, Living Proof, Caudalie, Alpha-H and ESPA to name just a few of them and this Advent Calendar is on sale for just $72, which again is amazing value for money!

From Sephora we have two pretty amazing sounding Advent Calendars. The first one is the Holiday Vibes Advent Calendar. Here in the UK we might not be able to access the US Site but we can get onto the French site and order from them!
Best Beauty Advent Calendars Worldwide
This Advent Calendar has a value of over $100 but it is on sale for just $45/ €49.99 and it is packed full of Sephora own-branded products and would be an amazing way to get to know what they have to offer.

The second offering from Sephora is the Sephora Favourites Advent Calendar and this one is amazing and priced at just €129.90.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars Worldwide
Inside you will find brands such as Fenty Beauty, Huda Beauty, Benefit Cosmetics, Olaplex, Too Faced, Tarte and some of Sephora's very own products. Each of these 24 products will be hidden inside a numbered box and it is incredibly tempting to order it!

From Flaconi we have the 24 Beauty Gifts Advent Calendar for 2021 and it is a 24 day Advent Calendar.
Best Beauty Advent Calendars Worldwide
Worth over €180 the Flaconi 24 Beauty Gifts Advent Calendar 2021 is on sale for just €49.95, and inside you will find brands such as 3ina, Essie, Polaar and Weleda 
to name just a few.

Alongside those mentioned above, I always find it fascinating to see what Lookfantastic and Glossybox have to offer their customers overseas, especially when it comes to beauty boxes because often the products are so much better than what is in offer here in the UK, it is just a shame we are unable to grab them.




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