TOYL - The Ultimate Body Box

The July TOYL Beauty Box has arrived and it is titled The Ultimate Body Box!

Inside this box you will find six body care products which includes scrubs, cooling leg gels, rich body creams, pedicure treats, renewing hand cream and an eco alternative to deodorant! 

Summer is absolutely the time to give your entire body some TLC and I hope that you use this box to work on the bits that we don't usually attack to ensure that we look our summer best in shorts, floaty dresses, t shirts and maxi dresses whatever you're up to this year!

What I love about these boxes is just how amazingly good value they are. This box is worth an incredible £100.90 but it is on sale for just £39.99 - plus, you can save yourself money off with my code at the end of this post! 

The first product out of the box comes from Aromatherapy Associates with the De-stress cooling muscle gel.

This body gel works to help ease sore and aching muscles after a long day at work or an intense workout. It uses the essential oils from Rosemary, Black Pepper, Lavender and Ginger which work to instantly cool and warm those aches and pains while at the same time hydrating and softening the skin.

The second product is from a brand I’ve never heard of until now and it is the Stone Street Soaphouse with their Geranimo Wholesome Body Cream.

Natural and cruelty free, this body cream promises to hydrate with no greasy feeling. Using nourishing oils such as jojoba, argan, and almond it has a wonderfully smooth texture and the most wonderful geranium scent, it might just encourage me to use the full tub.

Up next from Mudmasky is a product I’ve never even given a thought to needing, but it intrigues me and that is the Saved by the Scrub for Underarms.

This 100% vegan underarm scrub used 5 natural ingredients to keep your armpits fresh for up to 16 hours. The formula uses Premium Kaolin Clay whose job it is to suck out the bacteria and remove dead skin cell and re-used coffee power to neutralise smells. 

The next product is from This Works with their Stress Check CBD Body Polish.

This scrub is described as being a natural exfoliator that utilises lactic acid and pumice to buff away dead skin and daily debris. The combination helps to not only decongest clogged pores but to also reveal a skin tone that is more even with a softer texture and looking more visibly radiant. You will also find a hemp-derived pure CBD Isolate alongside squalane and vitamin E which aid in replenishing moisture, then there is a soothing blend of essential oils -ylang-ylang, lavender and neroli, all of which help you to relax, unwind and de-stress.

The fifth product is the Dr. PAWPAW Age Renewal Hand Cream and you can never have too many tubes of hand creams in my view.

Lightweight in texture, this hand cream is formulated with a botanical blend that is designed for hands which are dry, dull or ageing skin. Using PawPaw Fruit Extract, which is described as being a multitalented ingredient, it helps to brighten, calm and moisturise the skin. Then we have Aloe Vera, an all round hero ingredient which is known for its anti-inflammatory abilities, it also helps to cool the complexion, reduce redness and soothe irritation. Olive Oil works to lock in this moisture, while Colloidal Oatmeal provides antioxidant protection as it safeguards the skin against harmful environmental aggressors. 

The final product is the BeautyPro Foot Therapy Collagen Infused Bootie with Removable Toe Tip.

I am a huge fan of masks from BeautyPro and I can never recommends enough just how useful foot masks are, especially, if like me you really don’t like feet. This mask is described as being an innovative, dual-function foot mask that hydrates and nourishes feet in need. These single-use socks are designed to instantly delivering an anti-ageing cocktail of ingredients and they include the likes of Marine Collagen, Shea Butter and Vitamin E which moisturise and thoroughly nourish the skin, whilst the inclusion of Peppermint ensures your feet are left feeling refreshed.

Once again I don’t need to tell you just how amazing this box is, all of these amazing brands and their products and the box is priced at just £39.99, though it is worth an incredible £100.99 and it also includes free P&P and if you use the code BQUK, you will get £5 off your first box!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

Platinum Jubilee Beauty Kings and Queens TOYL Box

The June Edition of the TOYL Beauty Box has arrived and it is simply brilliant. Aptly titled the Platinum Jubilee Beauty Kings and Queens Edition, this month is all about, if you hadn’t guessed from the title, the Kings and Queens of the beauty world.

Every month I rave about these boxes because they are simply brilliant and you can see why I love them right here. For me, a beauty box is about discovering brands that you might not ordinarily try or come across. TOYL is exactly that kind of box and there is always a brand to discover.

This months box features six products from some of the biggest names and here they are.

Starting with Dr Murad and the Intense Recovery Cream (£69). For anyone who reads my blog, you will know that I am a huge fan of the brand and this cream is incredible.

Designed to be comforting for the skin, this Intensive Recovery Cream is ideal for the face and around the eyes to help reduce the visible signs of stress-induced ageing and redness. Using Microalgae Extract, which targets the appearance of fine lines, helping to smooth the look of these signs of stress and tension. It also encourages your skin to naturally recover from dryness while working to relieve redness for a seemingly healthier finish. Added Shea Butter and Macadamia Oil act as an intensive moisturiser, locking in hydration for a soothed surface while Mirabilis Jalapa Plant Extract has a calming effect for a sensation of long-lasting comfort. This cream can be used both morning and evening.

Up next from Kate Somerville is a product I’ve been wanting to get my hands on and that is the Daily Deflector Mineral Sunscreen (£46).

Expertly formulated restoring ingredients hydrate & strengthen skin, this 100% mineral sunscreen absorbs and deflects UV rays that we all know contribute to 80% of premature ageing and it also helps protect from blue light too. the formula is blended with non-nano Zinc Oxide to create a physical shield against UVA and UVB. Added Vitamin E and Ectoin ward off pollution-induced damage, minimising the risk of scaliness and rough textures, while Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf Extract has a soothing effect to promote comfort and reduce the appearance of redness. Lastly, a hydrating Ceramide Complex works with your skin’s natural moisture barrier to lock in water for a healthier-looking sheen.

The third product comes from Origins with their Plantscription Multi-Powered Youth Serum.

Said to be the brand’s most comprehensive product of its kind, it has been designed for face, neck and eyes and imparts 15 youth-boosting benefits, and features 6 peptides which help to soften the look of expression lines and support the skin’s natural collagen. Featuring ingredients such as Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid which help to hydrate and fight visible signs of ageing. 

Up next we have Mavala and whilst they are possibly best know for their nail polishes, which is the next product in this box, they also have an amazing skincare range too.

This nail polish, named Cyber Silver is the perfect shade to celebrate the Jubilee weekend with its platinum look! Mavala’s unique polish delivers what is referred to as being microscopic air pockets which help allow your nails to breath underneath and this polish is also free from parabens and formaldehydes. On the nails, it glides on effortlessly thanks to the great brush and I have always found no more than two coats is necessary with this brand. 

From Bumble & Bumble is the Thickening Plumping Hair Mask.

I absolutely love using a hair mask and try to ensure I use one at least once a week. From Bumble & Bumble, this lightweight mask uses Emblica Technology which plumps the hairs strands from roots to ends to give that thicker, fuller more volumized look. Then there is hydrolysed rice Protein which helps add volume and bounce, before Kukui Seed Oil and Coconut Oil come into their own to help condition and smooth. After use, your hair is instantly detangled and if you have scalp issues, this mask is also said to help soothe.

Then finally we have Seeds of Colour, a brand which is described as being a vegan beauty range of products which are science-backed natural makeup that reinvent modern beauty.

These pill shaped samples are natural, organic, and 100% vegan multi-use colour balms. Just order our free biodegradable, compostable, single-use eco-samples. They come in two exquisite shades: Warm Caramel and Rose Pink. 

Once again I don’t need to tell you just how amazing this box is, all of these amazing brands and their products and the box is priced at just £39.99, though it is worth an incredible £145.40 and it also includes free P&P and if you use the code BQUK, you will get £5 off your first box!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

The Ultimate Hair Spa Box by TOYL - May Edition

This months TOYL box is themed around hair, specifically getting your hair into its best shape of its life. As we get older our hair changes - it might be greyer than we hoped, thinner, drier and often other problems occur as our body changes. 

This box is about glossy locks, no silicones and it has been curated with all hair types in mind with a treat right at the end, what’s more it is worth £110 and is on sale for an amazing £39.99 but keep on reading to find out how you can get it for less and why every single month, I champion this box as being incredible value for money!

For me, my hair has always been combination, much like my skin. Greasy roots and dry ends, when I’m stressed my scalp reacts and whilst I try to use as little heat as possible, I’ve also switched to sleeping on a silk pillowcase and dry shampoo is my best friend!

The first product in this months box is from Michael Van Clarke with 3’’’ More inches Lifesaver Pre-wash Treatment.

This is a pre-wash treatment that helps to get rid of silicone and dive deep into the hairs shaft to rebuild protein to shore up breakages. It uses Wheat Proteins which work to strengthen and protect as well as too increase hydration and elasticity. Coconut and vegetable extracts to moisturise, condition and protect as well as Cashmere Amino Acids which are described as being are almost identical to human hair so are absorbed deeply helping replenish the voids in damaged hair, rehydrate the hairshaft and protect it from further shrinking.

The second product comes from Living Proof and your box will either contain the shampoo or conditioner from the Full collection. 

I have the shampoo in my box and it is described as being gentle yet effective at thoroughly cleansing the hair and priming it by removing residue and buildup.  Ideal for fine, flat hair, this shampoo uses a whole array of ingredients such as propriety amino cleansing complex which gently cleans the hair, removing dirt and debris build-up, without stripping natural oils. An infusion of amaranth peptides to support a fuller-looking appearance by plumping the fibres, alongside phytantriol which helps to strengthen and protect the colour vibrancy of chemically treated hair.

The third product comes from WeAreParadoxx with the Repair 3-in-1 Conditioner. Priding themselves on being 99% natural, WeAreParadoxx is a always greeted warmly in our house.

This 3-in-1 conditioner is quite the multi-tasker as it works as a conditioner, leave-in treatment and finishing balm. Using the likes of coconut oil to strengthen and hydrate, Carrageen Moss to fortify and condition plus Matcha Green Tea which adds strength and fullness. After using, your hair should feel soft, look glossy and be frizz free!

The final product for your hair is the one I was most intrigued by! From DrPawPaw, the brand who has those cute lip balms, we have the It Does It All, 7-in-1 Hair Treatment Styler.

This product is 95% natural, vegan-friendly and has a whole lot of things it claims to do, which includes:

• Heat Protect
• Reduce Split Ends
• Detangler
• Leave-in-hair Treatment
• Reduce Fizz and smooth
• Blow dry styling
• Adds Shine

Packaged in a spray bottle, it is easy to apply to the hair and it does come with the DrPawPaw signature coconut and mango scent, which I absolutely love. 

Finally, in this box is a real treat and it isn’t hair related but it is amazing and it comes from Aromatherapy Associates.

The Hydrating Rose Face Mask is described as being the mask you need when your skin needs a bit of moisture. The Damask Rose Water infused gel mask is enriched with ingredients such as Aloe Vera and sodium hyaluronate, which work together to hydrate skin and restore its radiance and vitality. Perfect for using after exfoliating and it needs just ten minutes of your time - perfect for using whilst you have a hair mask on! Plus, if your skin is extra dry, you can leave it work it’s magic overnight too!

I don’t need to tell you just how amazing this box is, all of these amazing brands and their products and the box is priced at just £39.99, though it is worth an incredible £110, it includes free P&P and if you use the code BQUK, you will get £5 off your first box!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

TOYL The Ultimate Colour Correct Box

This months TOYL box is going to take some beating, I’m just putting it out there before I share the contents of this box. Called The Ultimate Colour Correct Box, it is a great little Easter offering.

Inside the box you will find four products and two treats and with brands such as Oskia, Stila and Indeed Labs all in one box.

As we get older there is no question that our skin tone gets more uneven. I’ve had mine properly looked at and the redness in my cheeks was terrible. Couple that with the under eye dark circles and it wasn’t a great base to move into Spring with which is why a colour correct step is just so important and this month, we have the ultimate!

So if redness, pigmentation, dark circles, dull skin or age spots are bothering you, then this is the box you need and here is what you will find:

STILA ONE STEP CORRECT IN ORIGINAL (30ML - RRP £28.00)

Quite the iconic Stila product, it features an innovative triple-swirled helix serum which has been designed to instantly colour correct, brighten, primes and nourish the skin which in turns, helps to improve tone, even out your complexion and smooth lines and wrinkles!

It contains 3 colour-correcting pigments to even out complexion:

• Green tone instantly neutralises redness and conceals blemishes
• Lavender tone counteracts sallow undertones for a vibrant, energised look
• Peach tone brightens, illuminates and helps diminish the appearance of sun spots

Supercharged with Stila's proprietary Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex™ to help hydrate, control oil, and diminish the appearance of pores and fine lines.  I have never tried this until recently and I don't know why because I've been wearing it on its own for the past few days and love how it leaves my skin looking.  Once I have tried it for a lot longer, I will share some further thoughts.

INDEED LABS NO ACID PADS (30 PADS - RRP £19.99)

IndeedLabs has been described by many as being one of the most feted beauty disruptors in recent years, creating some incredible products at really affordable prices. In this month's TOYL Box, the No Acid pads are designed to brighten the appearance of your complexion before applying serum.

Enriched with active Probiotics, alongside the likes of Japanese Cedar Buds and Yarrow, allow the formula to cleanse and buff away dead skin, while at the same time being nourishing and replenishing.

OSKIA SUPER-C SMART NUTRIENT BEAUTY CAPSULES (7 X 0.28ml / RRP £11.00)

Remember how in February we talked about how Vitamin C needs to be ‘fresh” and not in contact with air? We’ll that’s why Oskia have made it in these capsules, so when you open to use it, it is as fresh as possible. It also smells of oranges too! 

These are a morning serum for me, so use after cleansing and the Indeed Lab Pad – then you are optimally primed for brighter skin!

Then finally we have another product from Oskia with the Isotonic Hydra-Serum (30ml rrp £64).  Described as being one of the best serums to retain moisture in your skin and even though it is incredibly lightweight on the skin, it features Oskia's Biomimetic Hydra-Complex of 16 synergistic actives to boost, protect and balance hydration for long-term comfort and a dewy complexion. You will also find encapsulated glacier water, glycerin, hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid as well as pro-vitamin B5 and oat ceramides which work to support your skin's mantle and barrier function.  

Putting together these incredible ingredients, you have a serum which works to diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles, ease the signs of dry, dehydrated skin and encourage beautifully plump, hydrated skin.

As mentioned there is two treats within this box and if you follow my Instagram stories, you will have seen there was an Lindt Bunny which I have eaten and then there is the Dr Seaweeds Weed and Wonderful Seaweed Iodine Supplement (£12.95). 

These capsules are described as being an easy way to ensure that you're getting enough iodine. Perfect for supplementing diets that are low in fish or dairy, such as vegan diets, these capsules contain seaweed sourced from the Scottish Outer Hebrides, where it is dried, milled and put into one-a-day capsules for a convenient and easy way to benefit from its pure sea goodness. 

Each month the box, which has a new price of £39.99, will feature both full-sized and luxury travel sized items, if ever there is a sachet, that is not counted towards to total cost of the products inside, it is just an extra treat. This box is worth £122.00 and is on offer for just £39.99 inc FREE P&P but if you use the code BQUK, you will get £5 off your first box!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

TOYL March Edit - The Caring Box

This month, the TOYL Beauty Box is called The Caring Box and it is quite an incredible box this month for a number of reasons.  Not only is it packed with some incredible brands and their products to give you an excuse (not that we need one) to indulge in some amazing self-care but because by purchasing this box, you will also be supporting Safe Lives. Safe Lives is a charity which is dedicated to eradicating domestic abuse for men, women and children and it is well worth having a read into what this charity does, why and how it does.

TOYL is a monthly subscription box and it costs just £35 a month, but, unlike other subscription boxes I’ve tried, you always have the option to pause your subscription and pick it up again when you are ready. So if there is a box you don't feel is right for you, you can hold that subscription and continue when you spot something you love, which in my case has been every month so far!  Once you see the contents of this box, I am pretty sure that you will not be pausing your subscription and if you haven't yet subscribed, then I am sure you will.

The first product out of this box comes from Elemis and is quite possibly a product that needs not introduction, but it will get one.  The Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (full size) is the brands best-selling product.

As a cleansing balm, it is not only designed to dissolve makeup, dirt and oil from your skin, but, because it is enriched with a nourishing blend of ingredients they work to deeply cleanse the skin leaving it feeling smooth, hydrated and glowing. The key ingredients within this balm are:

• Padina Pavonica promotes skin elasticity and cell vitality.
• Mimosa Flower Wax hydrates and retains moisture in the skin.
• Starflower Oil maintains moisture levels.
• Almond, Coconut, & Shea Oils nourish and condition.
• Elderberry Seed Oil firms and plumps.
• Wheatgerm contains vitamins E and F, enriches and nourishes the skin.
• Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that protects against free radical damage

Featuring a soothing blend of Lavender and Chamomile, this is a real treat for the skin. As an extra treat, aside from using this product as just a cleansing balm, the advice is to use a teaspoon-sized amount and apply it to the face, neck and décolleté massaging gently with fingertips. Relax for around 10 minutes, then hold a warm, damp cleansing cloth over the skin, practise abdominal breathing and inhale the sensorial aroma, it is absolute bliss.

TOYL is a monthly subscription box and it costs just £35 a month, but, unlike other subscription boxes I’ve tried, you always have the option to pause your subscription and pick it up again when you are ready. So if there is a box you don't feel is right for you, you can hold that subscription and continue when you spot something you love, which in my case has been every month so far! Once you see the contents of this box, I am pretty sure that you will not be pausing your subscription and if you haven't yet subscribed, then I am sure you will.

The second product comes from a brand I know very little about but have seen on my social media feed and it is the Strivectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream +. 

Designed to visibly tighten, lift and  firm while smoothing horizontal neck lines, it also works to target what is referred too as a crepey texture and correct the look of uneven skin tone on the décolleté.  Within this cream, which has a fairly thick texture, you will find three main ingredients:

• Gravitite-CF Lifting Complex - Improves elasticity and provides visible lift
• NIA-114 technology - Strengthens the skins barrier and supercharges the performance of other ingredients 
• Botanical Brightening Complex - Helps even skin tones and improves the look of discolouration.

Designed to be used both morning and evening, you need just a thin layer of the cream which you massage into the skin with an upward motion.

The third product in this box really intrigued me. From Skyn Iceland comes the Dissolving Microneedle Eye Patches.

Described as being a wake up call for the eyes, as described the dissolving microneedles are slightly prickly but not ouchy and they dissolve into the skin to help tighten and tone crepey areas while smoothing the appearance of wrinkles. Again, packaged with amazing ingredients, including:

• Hyaluronic Acid - two varsities which work to give the skin optimal skin absorption, this hydrating powerhouse—known for its unmatched moisture-binding capabilities—helps to counteract the drying effects of environmental stressors. 
• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 This age-fighting peptide has a relaxing effect on the look of fine lines around the eyes that can help delay the onset of deep creases. 
• Undaria Pinnatifida Extract and Corallina Officinalis Extract Revitalizing natural extracts with plumping capabilities to help smooth crow’s feet and restore suppleness, while improving elasticity and tone. 
• Heptapeptide-7 A skin-firming peptide VIP that helps combat the signs of crepey skin. 
• Icelandic Complex a proprietary natural blend that replenishes the nutrients that stress depletes. Sourced from Iceland’s pure and potent environment, it contains pollution-free Icelandic Glacial Water with 6 essential minerals to hydrate and detoxify skin, as well as Pure Molecular Oxygen which delivers energy into the skin’s layers to bring back a youthful glow.

It is advised that there patched should be worn for at least 2 hours, or if you can, overnight for maximum absorption. There might be a Slight redness after using but it does disappear quickly.

Then finally there is not one, but two tubes of the Emma Hardie Moringa Renewal Treatment Mask, of which I have a full review in a previous post.

Having featured this Mask on my blog, it is rich and a deeply hydrating face mask that works to  improve skin's moisture, radiance and firmness.  Formulated with a blend of incredible ingredients such as:

• Red Algae. Reduces the appearance of pigmentation and has a calming effect on the skin.
• Trademarked Plant Stem Cell product Resisteem™ said to visibly improve the evenness of the complexion.
• Hyaluronic Acid which we know firms and moisturises.
• Hyaluronic Filling Spheres to plump the skin and reduce signs of lines and wrinkles.
• Amino Acid derivative to brighten the skin and even out even the most stressed skin.
• Edelweiss Extract to promote a soothing effect including collagen protection and antioxidants.

This mask itself is so luxuriously creamy and without being too thick, it applies like an absolute dream and if you are a fan of Emma Hardie products, then the first thing you notice is the all too familiar citrus scent from the Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, a scent which is just divine.

Now for me, this is one incredible one! A full sized Elemis Cleanser, The Emma Hardie Mask which I adore and two products I have never used but cannot wait to try with regards to the eye patches and then the next cream, something I don't have in my stash, well until now!

Each month the box, which costs £35, will feature both full-sized and luxury travel sized items, if ever there is a sachet, that is not counted towards to total cost of the products inside, it is just an extra treat. This box is worth £117.00 and is on offer for just £35 inc FREE P&P but if you use the code BQUK, you will get £5 off your first box!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

TOYL Show Stopper Box - December Edition

Having had the Makeover box for November, the December edition of the TOYL beauty box is titled 'The Show Stopper' and it has been curated by Karen to uplift the spirits and help you look and feel fabulous.  Inside the box you will find five products which includes skincare, hair care and fragrance.

The first product to come out of this box is from one of my favourite fragrance brands, Floral Street and the scent inside this box is Iris Godess.

Sitting within the Chypre family, Iris Godess is a vegan an unisex scent which comes packaged within recyclable packaging. I have always found these boxes to be so good for storage or for planting seeds in to germinate.  The scent, which is described as powdery soft has notes of violets and ripe red fruits. Black vanilla and earthy carrot seed carry an exotic depth, while sparkling lemon zest and red chilli pepper. It is just delightful for every day wear.

The second product out of the box is from Rodial and it is their Neck Mask Freeze and Smooth.

Designed to give you a bit of boost around the neck, the mask uses amino acids and wheat proteins which help to tense and tighten the skin to give that visibly lifted appearance.

The third product in this box comes from Prai Beauty and it is their MenoGlow Hot Flush Cool Fix Serum.

Designed to deliver cooling skincare, this refreshing rollerball gel is said to work double-duty to instantly cool hot, flushed skin whilst at the same time, work to reduce signs of ageing caused by dramatic collagen loss around the time of menopause. Using Hyaluronic Acid to plump the skin, Prai's signature M Complex to maximise collagen and boost hydration and finally cooling menthol provides an ice-cool sensation to relieve hot flushes with help from our cool touch rollerball applicator. I really like the rollerball applicator, it is refreshing on the skin when used, even though I am not menopausal, I do suffer from headaches and having run out of my usual forehead balm, I reached for this and it is just delightful.

From Percy & Reed the next product is the Wonder Balm Hair Primer and this is an award-winning product which is described as being one which elevates at home-styling to salon standard.

This is a smooth, lightweight leave-in primer which works to shield your hair from the damage caused by heat styling and blow-drying which in turn lessens the look of split ends and breakage. The fast-absorbing formula helps to lock in moisture for long-lasting softness and it is said to be ideal for people that are prone to frizz from humidity, as the hair primer offers light hold and control.

The final product within this months box is from Gatineau and it is the Exfoliating Body Polish.

This body polish works to target uneven skin texture on dry, parched skin by helping to gently slough away dead skin cells. It is enriched with AHA's from citric acid, plus there is the inclusion of blackcurrant fruit powder, shea butter, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil and jojoba seed oil, all of which reveal a much smoother, softer skin.

I like the theme of this box, not only does it feature some really handy products that I have already been using, but I am glad to see my Floral Street getting their chance to shine. The contents are worth £108.50 and could be yours for just £30*. If you didn't know, TOYL is a monthly subscription box and it usually costs just £35 a month (£30 using my code below) but, unlike other subscription boxes I’ve tried, you always have the option to pause your subscription and pick it up again when you are ready. So if there is a box you don't feel is right for you, you can hold that subscription and continue when you spot something you love, which in my case has been every month so far!

Find out more about the Time Of your Life and what is on offer right here and remember to use the code BQUK to grab yourself £5 off!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

TOYL It's Makeover Time November Beauty Box

The November edition of the TOYL Beauty Box has arrived and this month it is aptly titled 'It's Makeover Time'. Over the paste few months, we have seen serums, products for the legs and feet and this month, Karen, who founded Time Of Your Life (TOYL) has spent the past few months trailing the best make-up for midlife women and these are the products she chose.

The box is worth £101.94 and it is on sale for just £35, but again, if you use the code BQUK it can be yours for just £30 and inside is everything you need to give you those fluttery lashes, bold lip, blurred lines and glowing skin!

The first product out of the box is from Lord & Berry with their Vogue Matt Lipstick in the shade Fuscia. These lipsticks are said to offer full-on colour with moisture which comes from the inclusion of orchid and papaya extracts.

As a shade, it is very much the fuscia pink, not as bright as I was expecting it to be, in fact it is really wearable and until I came across it in this box and tried it, it would have been a shade I would have looked at twice. If wearing a red is out of your comfort zone, then a shade such as this pink might very well be the one you can wear.

The second product within this box is the Bellapierre Ultra Glow Highlighting and Bronzing Palette and it is described as being the ultimate cheek palette.

On the palette there is four universal shades; three of which are best described as being shimmery highlighters and one which is a velvety matte contour shade. Finely milled pigments make all of these shades easy to blend and build up and the four shades from left to right - Beam, Spectacular, Aura and Straight can be mixed for the perfect glow, day or night and I have used the shade Straight as an eyeshadow shade and it is really beautiful to work with.

Next from Code Beautiful we have their Volume Lengthening Mascara (VLM). I was first introduced to this brand back in 2017 and their lip-liner is still one of the best I have used.

This mascara is described as being volumising, lengthening, thickening, curling, no-clumping, no-smudging, vegan mascara and to top it all off, it is also water-resistant. Enriched with vitamins and waxes to encourage lash growth, the full bristle brush with different length bristles designed to grab every lash for guaranteed definition, thickness, volume and lift.

The final product in this box is from Lord & Berry but this time it is the Skin Control Mattifying Blurring Primer.

Described as being a universal weightless real-life mattifying and blurring primer, it works to minimise excess shine with a soft focus finish, it also blurs the appearance of pores and fine lines and gives a velvet finish on the skin. Skin Control is shine-free, matte, smooth, and primed for makeup application.  What I like about this primer is that it works just as well with foundation as it does with my tinted moisturiser.

The final product within this box is a treat and it comes from Vita Liberata with their Heavenly Elixir in the shade medium.

Whilst I don't use fake tan products, this Heavenly Elixir is described as having a luscious cocoa scent and it is a product that is hydrating, so it helps to lock moisture into the skin whilst at the same time, working to deliver a most naturally flawless bronze shade to the body, which is then said to continue to develop over the next few days and it doesn't begin to fade for 10 days.

I really like the theme of this box, I love the Lord & Berry Blurring Primer and I am always happy to see a mascara in any box I am lucky enough to review. The contents are worth £101.94 and could be yours for just £30*. If you didn't know, TOYL is a monthly subscription box and it usually costs just £35 a month (£30 using my code below) but, unlike other subscription boxes I’ve tried, you always have the option to pause your subscription and pick it up again when you are ready. So if there is a box you don't feel is right for you, you can hold that subscription and continue when you spot something you love, which in my case has been every month so far!

Find out more about the Time Of your Life and what is on offer right here and remember to use the code BQUK to grab yourself £5 off!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.

TOYL Super Serum September Beauty Box

This months edition of the Time Of Your Life (TOYL) Beauty Box is all serums and the role they play within your skincare routine and their importance. For a very long time now, I have used serums as part of my routine, as well as keeping your skin hydrated and moisturised they can have a whole host of other benefits such as treating discolouration, dullness, fine lines, or in some cases acne.

Serums can be expensive and this months beauty box from TOYL contains two of the most expensive serums on the market alongside three other products to test and try alongside your serums!  Once again, this box is worth an incredible £149.95 and it is on sale for just £35 or £30 if you use the code BQUK!

The first product out of the box comes from BioEffect with their EGF Serum and just 5ml is priced at £50! 

Described as being a ground-breaking anti-ageing treatment that delivers significant, visibly noticeable results. This serum utilises a plant-based replica of EGF (a naturally occurring human protein) and it works to effectively reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and the appearance of pores while at the same time improving radiance. It absorbs incredible quickly into skin without being sticky or tacky and it is incredibly moisturising as it works to restore and rehydrate the skin as well as to diminish the look of sun damage and dry spots. 

The second serum within this box comes from Rodial with their Bee Venom Super Serum, which is £60 for just 10ml.

This serum is said to use only the most powerful anti-ageing properties and ingredients do include bee venom whose job it is to reduce expression lines and decrease muscle contractions, bio marine collagen 6 which works to promote the skin’s elasticity, and something called marimoist which helps with long-lasting hydration. Further ingredients include P-cell which provides a lifting effect by increasing the skin’s elasticity and firming up its tone, while at the same time sodium hyaluronate acts to instantly plump fine lines and wrinkles. Putting all of these ingredients together, it is said the Rodial Bee Venom Super Serum perfects, illuminates and revitalises the skin.

So those are the two serums which are featured within this box and they are definitely pricey but I am really enjoying the BioEffect EGF Serum! The final three products within the box help to get the best out of your skincare, especially serums.

Starting with Magnitone Wipe Out Supernaturals 100% Bamboo Cleansing Cloth.

The 100% natural Bamboo Fibre cloths are designed to remove makeup, skincare and SPf with just long-wear makeup with just warm water. These cleansing cloths feature a microfibre finish that expands when wet to trap makeup particles. They are a great Eco-friendly alternative to disposable makeup wipes and these WipeOut cloths are not only machine washable but are reusable up to 1000 times.

The next product is from Gatineau with their Contouring Facial Roller.

This facial roller from Gatineau not only helps to boost circulation but also to drain toxins and reduce the look of puffiness, thanks to the cool touch of the rolling system. Designed to be used after the application of skincare and is perfect for use across the temples, the nose, cheeks, the jawline and also from the ear to the jawline.

The final item within this months box is from a brand I’ve never come across before called Sensory Retreat with the Dreamy Self-Heating Eye Mask.

These masks are designed to help you switch off, relax and completely unwind with its soothing and calming jasmine scent. Spending more and more time in front of screens - iPad, Laptop, Desktop, Kindle and even phone screens can leave your eyes feeling fatigued and in need of some TLC and these masks are perfect for just that.

This box is worth £149.95 and could be yours for just £30*.  If you didn't know, TOYL is a monthly subscription box and it usually costs just £35 a month (£30 using my code below) but, unlike other subscription boxes I’ve tried, you always have the option to pause your subscription and pick it up again when you are ready. So if there is a box you don't feel is right for you, you can hold that subscription and continue when you spot something you love, which in my case has been every month so far!

Find out more about the Time Of your Life and what is on offer right here and remember to use the code BQUK to grab yourself £5 off!

*this post contains PR samples and/or Affiliate Links unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.