Aldi Lacura Loves Beauty Box Unboxing and Review

A few months back I shared the news that Aldi was to have a beauty box on sale featuring some of the products from their Lacura Range and today I can share that box with you!

I make no secret of the fact that I am a huge fan of the Lacura Range and have in my time come across some absolutely amazing products, some of which are featured in this box. Better still, I was fortunate enough to to attend the Aldi Christmas Press Day and there is so many products I have to share with you, once the embargo is lifted.

So, this Aldi Lacura Loves Beauty Box was priced at just £11.99, and my local store normally have a great selection of newly launched products in the middle aisle, but this box went as soon as the store opened and by the time I got there, not one was left. Added to that, as soon as it went online, it also sold out within 24 hours. But I do happen to have one of the boxes to share with you and I hope this will be the first of many beauty boxes from Aldi going forward. 

Inside the floral patterned box is a product card which tells you all about each of the detailing products inside.

The first product inside the Aldi Lacura Loves Beauty Box is the Aldi Lacura Too Legit! Mascara, which I have already features on my blog. As you can see, Too Legit has been clearly been inspired by Benefit They’re Real! Mascara. 

This mascara, which pops up in Aldi regularly happens to be the brands best-seller and it is priced at £5.99.

The next product is a fragrance and it is the Aldi Lacura Dark Blossom Eau de Parfum, in a mini 25ml size. 

This fragrance is said to have been inspired by YSL Black Opium, a scent I happen to be a huge fan of. From Aldi Dark Blossom has no fancy packaging, it is simple a black glass bottle with purple writing and in store will be priced around £4.99 usually.

The next product inside the Aldi Lacura Loves Beauty Box, is something you could say has been inspired by Pixi Glow Tonic! The Aldi Lacura Healthy Glow Glycolic Toner is a 5% glycolic toner designed to exfoliate the skin to leave you with that natural healthy glow. 

This is a 75ml bottle, so the perfect size for trying it but in store and online, a full size bottle is 250ml and is costa just £3.99.

Next inside the Aldi Lacura Loves Beauty Box is the Aldi Lacura H2O Overnight Mask and this is a 25ml trial size.

I have already featured the full size version of this mask on my blog which costs just £4.99 and remarked that it has been inspired by Laneige with their Water Sleeping Mask.  What I live above about this mask is how it feels on the skin, firstly it is wonderfully hydrating without being sticky or tacky and it is a great addition to any nighttime routine. 

The final product within this box is the Aldi Lacura Soothing Concentrate 30ml. Priced £4.99. This serum features over 99% natural ingredients and it is suitable for use on all skin types.

Designed to help hydrate and calm skin, it is such a lovely serum to use. A full review of this serum is on my blog.

So there you have the low-down of everything included within the Aldi Lacura Loves Beauty Box and if you see it back on sale, for just £11.99 it is an absolute bargain! 

As I have said, there is a whole lot more to come from Aldi across their skincare and makeup range and having had a sneak peak, I cannot wait to share some of those products with you! In the meantime, there will be an Advent Calendar launching in a few weeks time, I’ve seen it in real life and it is absolute enormous, heavy and full of amazing products!

To find out more about this Advent Calendar and when it will be launching, plus a few sneak previous of the products inside, you can find it all in the Aldi Advent Calendar post.

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Look Incredible August Deluxe Beauty Box 2018

Can you believe we are racing towards the end of August already? As the Christmas themed items hit my inbox, there is still an abundance of non-festive items to share and the first one is the Look Incredible Deluxe Beauty Box which, if you mind the pun, is INCREDIBLE.

If you want a beauty box which features some incredible brands, many of which are high-end brands, then this subscription box is more than worthy of its price. At £35 this box is incredible value but if you want something a little more purse friendly, then there is the Standard Box which costs £25.  However, if you want something out of this world, then there is the My Secret Box, the premium subscription Look Incredible have available and it costs £65.

The Look Incredible August Deluxe Beauty Box 2018 features four incredible brands and every item included is makeup, which is something I know will appeal to some of you reading this.  The brands included are Dior, NARS, Benefit and Too Faced which means for £35 you're laughing!

The first item out of my box comes from Benefit and it is They're Real Mascara (RRP £21.50). This award winning mascara is one of my absolute favourites, though I prefer to use the formula with the wand from Rollerlash, but that's just me.  

A mascara which is described as being intensely volumising it also lengthens, curls, lifts and separates the lashes and all without smudging. I always ensure I have a tube of this mascara in my stash, so I am pleased to see it in this box.

The next item in the box comes from Too Faced and it is the Pure Gold Ultra Fine Face & Body Glitter (RRP £17). Described as being an ultra-fine, loose glitter formula that’s guaranteed to instantly amp up the glamour factor of any look, it can be used as an eyeshadow, highlighter, lip topper, or even body shimmer with a bit of glitter glue. 

It is also infused with real gold to give it that extra bit of sparkle and with the festive season fast approaching, I can imagine this will come in very handy!

The third item in the box comes from NARS and it is the Dual Intensity Blush (RRP £30) and it is just stunning.  Nestled inside the black NARS packaging, I have the shade Adoration and it consists of two shades - A light sparkling pink and a hot sparkling pink and together they can be used wet or dry depending on how pigmented you want the pinks to be.  

I like the idea of using the lighter shade more as a highlighter and I am looking forward to seeing how they turn out.   I love the embossing of both shades and I love that the compact also features a mirror.

Finally, in this incredible box, we have Dior.  Never have I had a beauty box which features anything from Dior and here we have a Dior Addict Hydra Gel Core Lipstick (RRP £28).  I have the shade Purity (138) but there are other options too so each box might be different.  Dior describes this lipstick as being 'breakthrough' because it has what is referred to as a hydra-gel core and a top coat that creates a mirror shine effect. 

Purity is a peachy nude shade which I hadn't expected to like but it is so pretty and hydrating that I have been wearing it a lot over the last week.  As always with Dior lipsticks, the packaging is just stunning, screams luxury and always makes me want more!

So there you have all the products within the August Look Incredible Box and isn't it just amazing? I would love to know if you spot any of your favourite products!

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Latest In Beauty | Sunday Times Style Beauty Box

If you haven't seen or heard about the latest beauty box collaboration between Latest in Beauty and Sunday Time Style to celebrate the 2018 Style Beauty Awards, then you might very well have missed out on getting your hands on what is a fantastic box and all for just £25.

Choosing SIX products from a total of 67 was quite the challenge and it was one I dithered over for some time before finally being lucky enough to get the ones I really wanted to try. Brand choices included Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, The Body Shop, Bourjois, Jessica, Elemis, Philip Kingsley, Real Techniques, Dr Dennis Gross, Caudalie, Lancome, Clinique and many more. Some products would be snapped up just as soon as the stock was replenished and even now there are still some amazing products to put together to make up a fabulous box.  I really wanted to try the Dr Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Moisture Cushion, which I have heard and read a lot about, but it was out of stock when I made my purchase.  Instead, this is what I chose for my box:

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips in shade Pin Up Pink (rrp £24) - This is described as being a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and whilst pink wouldn't usually be a shade I would opt for, what I like about this particular shade is the warmness.  

With a satin finish, the mousse-like texture is lightweight when applied and is pigmented enough that it covers the lips evenly.  

Real Techniques Powder Bleu Powder Brush (rrp £22) - This is one set of Real Techniques brushes that I don't own. I am pretty sure I have every other collection, so without question, this is one brush I needed to add to my stash. 

This brush uses synthetic bristles engineered to perform as well as blue squirrel hair and has a large tapered head designed for flawless application of powder bronzers and highlighters.

The Body Shop Spa of the World Tahitian Tiare Bath & Shower Oil-In-Gel (rrp £7) - It was the description of this bath and shower oil-in-gel which sold it to me - "Everyone loves a pamper day at a luxurious spa as a special treat, which, let’s face it, doesn’t happen often. When it comes to a moment of pure escapism – which should definitely be a regular thing – maybe all you really need is a nice hot shower in the comfort of your own home, with this extra-special Spa of the World Bath & Shower Oil-in-Gel". 

For me, when stress takes hold, the one place I find to calm down is in water - the bath, shower, the sea or even a swimming pool. Using monoi oil, a blend of tiaré blossom extract and coconut oil from Tahiti alongside Community Trade honey from Ethiopia and Community Trade coconut oil from Samoa, I am sure you can imagine just how divine this product is.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand in Light (rrp £29) - Ever since these launched I have been fascinated by the cushion applicator, which makes it looks really easy to use.

With the shade light being the perfect shade for me to try it is described as being the perfect lightweight, blendable, buildable formula to create a well-contoured face.

The Body Shop Japanese Matcha Tea Pollution Clearing Facial Mask (rrp £17) - Enriched with matcha green tea from Kakegawa, Japan, dandelion extract and soul-soothing Community Trade aloe vera from Mexico. 

This mask is described as being indulgently creamy this 100% vegan mask works to deeply purify, gently exfoliate as it cleans your skin from the weekly build-up of city pollutants and everyday impurities.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (rrp £9) - A product I have wanted to try for some time now. Described as being a powerful, deep cleansing balm, for those who love a double cleanse, this balm is the ideal second step as it dissolves makeup, daily grime and pollutants, leaving skin intensely cleansed, nourished and renewed for a glowing complexion. 

Using luxurious rose and mimosa waxes which are infused with nourishing elderberry, starflower and optimega oils and supercharged with anti-ageing algae, padina pavonica. It smells just incredible and I cannot wait to see if it lives up to my expectations.

As you might imagine, I am absolutely chuffed with this box and am delighted I was able to get my hands on some amazing products.  In total, this box has an RRP of £108 and I paid just £25.

Did you manage to grab anything for yourself from this collaboration?

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Cherish. Love. Indulge Beauty Box - Estee Lauder

As soon as the email hit my inbox to alert me to a Limited Edition Beauty Box from Estee Lauder the order went in quick as a flash because these boxes sell out so fast that I have missed the last few. The Cherish. Love. Indulge Beauty Box is described as being the ultimate collection of pampering beauty products and exclusive offers to treat your Mum or someone special this Mother’s Day. Well that someone special is me this time, sorry Mum, but there are some products here I really want to try.

Packed with products, this box has a value of over £95 but I got my hands on it for just £28, which to me seems like a bargain.  Inside the box there are eight products being showcased and they include iconic products from leading beauty brands such as Clinique, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Darphin and GLAMGLOW. So inside the box you will find: 

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II, 7ml - Said to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without clogging pores or leaving skin greasy. 

Transforms dull, dehydrated skin whilst you sleep to reveal a visibly smoother, luminous complexion

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Global Anti-Aging Eye Balm, 3ml - Described as being a richly nourishing, multi-action balm significantly improves visible firmness and elasticity around the eyes. 

It also works to reduce the look of lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. Leaves the eye area looking radiant.

Clinique Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm, 15ml - This is one product I really want to try as so many bloggers on my social media rave about it. 

Described as being a lightweight cleanser that transforms from a solid balm to a liquid oil on contact.

MAC False Lashes Extreme, Black, 8g - Something I have never tried from MAC is a Mascara.  

Described as being a mousse-like formula that defies gravity for a dramatically exaggerated, false lash effect, with the addition of pure Carbon Black pigment for a deep, intensified colour pay off.  This is full size.

Bobbi Brown Lip Color Sandwash Pink, 2.25g - Described as being an iconic creamy, semi-matte lipstick. 

If a Mauve Nude Rose shade is one for you, then this is a stunning lipstick and one I am chuffed to now own and of course, it is a really cute mini.

Aveda Hand Relief™ Moisturizing Creme, 40ml - Described as being an Incredibly rich moisture therapy soothes dry, chapped hands leaving them noticeably softer and smoother.

I am a huge hand cream addict and go through tubes of the stuff, ive never tried Aveda hand creams, so am looking forward to trying this.

Darphin Stimulskin Plus Divine Cream, 5ml - Said to have been designed for dry to very dry skin.

The rich Darphin Stimulskin Plus Multi-Corrective Divine Cream has four key benefits that all work to keep your skin looking its best.

GLAMGLOW YOUTHMUD® TINGLEXFOLIATE TREATMENT, 15g - Using French Sea Clay, this is a ten-minute facial treatment that works to exfoliate, refine and revive radiance.

I am incredibly impressed with the entire box.  It is packaged really nicely and it would make a great gift, especially for Mothers Day. It is packed with products that I really want to try and at £28 I think is exceptional value.  Did you manage to grab the box?


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Time Of Your Life Beauty Box - April Edition Worth over £147!

As lockdown is quickly coming to an end, we want to look and feel absolutely amazing and this months TOYL beauty box is all about focussing on the eyes with a mixture of eye care products, makeup products and a lip product to really grab your attention!

I have featured the TOYL box a few times on this blog and launched by Beauty PR and author Karen Davies. Time of Your Life is a beauty subscription service and online community hub which is aimed at women aged 35 and upwards. Each month, the box of products is packed with established and emerging skin and body care brands and is always worth over £100, this month it is worth over £147 and it features 6 full-sized products.

Featuring brands from Emma Hardie, Stila and Bellapierre, this April box is all about creating amazing looking eyes in just five minutes.

The first product in the box is from one of my favourite brands Emma Hardie. It is the Midas Touch Revitalising Eye Serum (15ml/ RRP £49.00) and I have a full review of this serum right here. 

This lightweight serum is a product which lifts, tightens, smooths, fades dark circles and diminishes puffiness. This product is packed with Hyaluronic Acid, Omegas and Aloe Vera to cool eyes making it the perfect prep product for the rest of your eye look.

The second product out of the box is from Stila and it is the Suede Shade Liquid Eye Shadow. Within your box, you will either get the shade Nude Awakening which I have or the shade Sassy (4.5ml / RRP £24.00).

This Liquid Eye Shadow is said to offer a velvet-matte formula that can be worn alone or combined with something a little more sparkly. It uses a doe-footed applicator for easy use and as well as being weightless and long wearing, its matte formula features subtle iridescent pearls to prevent a flat appearance, adding a hidden lift while remaining velvety.

The third product is also from Stila and it is their Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Lionfish (0.28g / RRP £22.00). Said to be their best-selling shade and will suit all skin tones.

This eye liner which can also be used a smudged eyeshadow is a reddish-brown almost burgundy shade and it has a gold shimmer to give it quite the sheen. This eyeliner is always sharp and never needs sharpening because there is a sharpener in the lid.

The fourth product is from Bellapierre with their Waterproof Gel Eye Liner in Sapphire (1.8g / RRP £17.00).

If you prefer a coloured eyeliner, then this one should tick all the boxes. Described as being creamy, Waterproof eyeliner which glides on effortlessly, it is formulated with pure minerals, natural waxes, and antioxidants thus making them hypoallergenic and safe for all skin types. The colour, Sapphire is a beautiful and bold shade of blue.

The fifth product in this box also comes from Bellapierre with their TwistUP Brow Pencil in the shade Cocoa.

This ultra-slim, retractable brow pencil is designed to give maximum precision when filling in sparse brows such as my own. This double-ended pencil features the Cocoa Brown shade on one end and on the opposite is a spoolie which is perfect for grooming the brows beforehand and blending once the colour has been added. It has an oil-free formula, is noncomedogenic and delivers smudge-free pigmentation that looks natural.

The final product in the box comes from Stila again and it is their Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso (3ml / RRP £17.00). This is quite the amazing shade and is described as being perfect for women over 40. Beso As you can see is the brightest Red.

This full coverage and colour-rich matte finish has a weightless texture and offers long-lasting results. Said to be a lipstick that won’t bleed, feather or transfer for up to six hours, it is enriched with vitamin E and avocado oil. Its formula is designed to gently nourish and hydrate the lips.

Now if this isn’t an incredible box for April then I don’t know what it is. Six amazing products from some incredible brands, all full-sized and for just £35 a month, I think this box is incredible value for money! Past boxes have included the likes of Elemis, Jurlique, Living Proof, Keyvan Aucoin, ByTerry and Molton Brown to name a few brands.

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!

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