Look Fantastic April Beauty Box

The LookFantastic Beauty box is one I have raved about on my blog for bringing together great products from the site which make for one great box. This months box arrived on Good Friday which was a bit of surprise and once again it is packed full of brands that I am a fan of as well as some that I have not come across or used.

Korres is a brand I really like, especially the lip butters. Since becoming a beauty box subscriber I have been lucky enough to try quite a few more and today this box features Calendula Soap. Okay, so soap is not the most exciting product in the world, but it is one of those items you always need.  Korres describe this soap as being "A glycerine-based mild soap suitable for both the face and whole body. Calendula possesses emollient and mild antiseptic properties, while vitamin E protects and conditions the skin". It is Dermatologically Tested, Mineral Oil Free and Silicone Free and perfect for those with dry and/or sensitive skin. This soap is worth around £2.

The Balance Me Revitalising Hand and Body Wash comes next and again, anyone who is a regular reading of my blog will know that Balance Me is one of my favourite brands. A naturally foaming wash which features a feel good aroma and skin-boosting blend, to cleanse and rapidly rehydrate dry, sensitive skin making it perfect for the whole family. Using a blend of calming mandarin with cleansing grapefruit, balancing bergamot and rejuvenating sweet orange, as well as a hint of mint to give a beautifully refreshing scent to help soothe the mind throughout the day. The natural surfactants used luxuriously foam and clean the skin without stripping or drying it, leaving hands smooth and hydrated with every wash. This product has a value of around £6

Next up is a product that I have already handed to my mister to blog about and that is a mini tub of TIGI Bed Head Manipulator. He has short spikey hair which I am hoping he will find quite useful. It smells absolutely amazing and is designed to help create a textured matte finish.  RRP £3.99

Inika come next with a Eye Pencil in Caviar Black. Inika is a brand I have come across from reading blogs but not a brand I have tried.  I am not a wearer of eyeliner, so this product has already been given to a friend of mine who does, so I will be interested to see how she gets on with it.  Formulated with natural organic ingredients the Inika eyeliner has a smooth, creamy texture which is said to glide effortlessly onto the skin with longer lasting staying power.  This has an RRP £13.50

The last two products for me are an odd choice to include and for me are quite disappointing. The first is the CB12 Safe Breath Mouthwash which is described as being a refreshing mint and menthol mouth wash that provides an instant effect. CB12 is a long-lasting mouth rinse, giving you confidence for up to 12 hours. Bad breath is a build-up of bacteria in the mouth, found between the teeth, in gum pockets, or on the back of your tongue. The zinc acetate neutralises sulphur gases in the mouth and blocks the formation of substances that cause bad breath. Containing 0.05% of sodium fluoride, this mouthwash is designed to help reduce plaque build up and prevent tooth decay.  It has a value of around £3.

Forza Multivitamins For Women is the final item and yeah they do absolutely nothing for me whatsoever. Designed to provide the body with all the nutrients and vitamins it needs during dieting, the Forza multivitamins are specifically tailored to the needs of women. With calcium, vitamin C, biotin, zinc and six types of B vitamins, this month's supply of capsules ensures that your body still receives everything it needs to maintain healthy during the cutting down of calories.  None of which I need and nor am I dieting so they are destined for the rubbish bin, to purchase they cost £7.49 for a box of 30 tablets.

So the April Box, which is worth around £36, is perhaps the worst LookFantastic Beauty Box I have had to date, but out of the six products found inside, only two of them are ones I was not impressed with and two others have found homes with the mister and a close friend. What are your thoughts on this months box?

Tatler For Birchbox - Limited Edition

The 'Tatler For Birchbox' Best of British Box is a limited edition box by Birchbox for April and you can pick up for £25 from their website. The box is absolutely beautiful and perfectly decorated for Spring. Best of British is the theme for this box and working closely with Tatler's beauty editor Francesca White, Birchbox have a box which is jam packed full of British Brands which showcase the best that our homegrown talent has to offer.

So inside this box you will find six different products, some of which are full sized and I have to say, this is one amazing box!

The First product is Percy & Reed London - Big, Bold and Beautiful Dry Instant Volumising Spray £14. This is described as follows - When your locks could do with a little lift, a spritz or two of this non-sticky spray will plump up your strands, boost volume and create a bounce that will turn heads. This is a full sized item.

Ciaté Paint Pot in shade Maybe Baby, I am quite a fan of Ciaté nail polishes because the brush is so easy to use. This shade is described by Ciate as "Deliciously delicate, this sumptuous truffle shade gives a beautifully understated look. If you love nude shades this is the perfect side step into neutral colour, which suit any occasion - from desk-side to date-night, Maybe Baby is a must". This is a full sized item.

Aromatherapy Associates Renewing Rose Body Cream is next and I am a huge fan of this brand and it has featured on my blog a few times now. I absolutely the scents that they use and the bath oils are some of the best I have ever tried.  If you have never tried anything from Aromatherapy Associates, you should!

This cream using an indulgent blend of Rose, Shea Butter and Evening Primrose to make what is most definitely a wonderfully scented, luxurious cream.

The next two products are from brands that I am not too familiar with, so it is quite exciting to discover something new.

Bamford Geranium Hand and Body Wash which smells absolutely delightful. It is described as being a product you use to cleanse and refresh, its gentle plant-based formula uses soothing aloe vera with a blend of floral geranium and lavender and invigorating peppermint oils to leave skin refreshed and raring to go. Now this is one great smelling product and is definitely a brand I would love to know more about.

Dr Jacksons Natural Products Face Oil 03 is the second brand I've never come across. This product is a 100% natural face oil which is formulated with a blend of Baobab and Marula oils, this nourishing oil helps to nourish, improve skin tone and elasticity, and smooth the complexion. Already packed with antioxidants, Dr Jackson also added Calendula and Arnica flower extracts for their refreshing, anti-inflammatory properties. Ahh. 

What I love about this is the bottle comes with a pipette, so it is really easy to use and I am really looking forward to trying it out.

The final item in my box is an absolute cult classic and one I have started using and absolutely love and that is Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish plus a Muslin Cloth. 

I am so chuffed to see this in my box because I have just about run out of mine and needed another one. What I love is that this cleanser is so gentle, you can open your eyes whilst using it to make sure you have removed all trace and when you have finished, oh my is your skin soft! Mine was a smooth as smooth can be. It also has an impressive list of ingredients which includes Chamomile, Rosemary, Cocoa butter and Eucalyptus Essential Oils along with Cocoa Butter and Beeswax all of which are just amazing to the skin.

Now I am sure you will agree with me that this is one of the best ever boxes to come from the lovely ladies at Birchbox, I think it is just brilliant and there are 6 products that I will use.

What did you think of this limited edition box?