Joliebox - May 2012

Received my first ever Joliebox this morning !! I must say I'm pretty impressed with the box. It could have been a bit better but I guess it's luck and chance really, so I won't moan about it.

For those who haven't heard about these boxes, it's basically a monthly (or even one off) subscription to receive 4 to 5 luxury beauty samples. It costs £10 plus P&P per month and whether it's worth it or not really depends on the samples you get.

This is what I got in the May JolieBox  :

1) Essential care - Organic Rose Moisturiser (15ml worth £7.50 on their website)

This Moisturiser is small and compact which makes it great to pop into your handbag. Initially, I thought the smell was a bit funny but after a while it doesn't seem to smell too bad. The moisturiser itself is very light and easy to apply. It leave your skin feeling very hydrated.

2) Talika- Eye Therapy Patch (About £4.40 per eye patch)

I haven't tried this product yet, but I was slightly disappointed by it as I really wanted to try the Talika Lipocil expert (which is an alternative product that you could get from JolieBox.)

3) RMK - Make up base (Approximately £10 for 15ml) 

I've never tried any RMK products before so I'm looking forward to try this. Apparently this little bottle goes a long way.

4) China Glaze -Professional Nail Lacquer, Colour: Material Girl ( Approximately £4 for 14ml )

I was a bit naughty and  been searching around online for May Joliebox spoilers. I was a bit worried that I would receive a disastrous colour that I would never use.  Fortunately, I received this pink glittery colour which is actually quite pretty. 

Overall, the total value of the Joliebox  is approximately £25.90 which seems to be really good value for money.

What do you think of the May Jolie Box?? Are you happy with your products?  

The Sample Store - Beauty Box 5

My first every Beauty Box from The Sample Store (Singapore) has finally arrived this morning! I was so excited about this as I have read several excellent reviews. 

After opening the box, it looked really full and packed, which made me happy. But looking at the individual products I have mixed feelings about this. The box alone isn't actually that expensive, but shipping and handing fees were just obnoxiously high, especially if you live in Europe. To be fair the shipping was registered and arrived relatively quickly. I know that I really shouldn't be including the shipping and handling fee but I really can't help it, I just feel that for the price it doesn't seem to be what I expected. Nevertheless, I was still impressed by several of the items in the box. 

So this was what I got from Beauty Box 5: 

1) Hada Labo Milk Moisturiser

2) Canmake Curling Base Mascara 

3) Leader's Collagen Lifting Masks (x4) 

4) Icikami Shampoo and Conditioner (x3 sample packs)

5) Clear shampoo (x2 Travel Size)

6) Summer Eve's Feminine wipes (x3 sample packs)

7) Arsainte Eco Therapy Vitalist cream (x4 little samples)

8) Diesel and Perry Ellis Purfume (x2 same samples)

9) Nivea Facial foam for Men (x 3 sample size)

10) Germ Killer Sanitizer (x2 tubes)

11) Tropical Blast Scented Pencil (x1) 

12) Craisins Dried Cranberry (x3 packets)

13) Ripple Goats Milk Powder x3 (Yuck! Straight to the bin I think)

Extra's that I ordered: 

Thenaturelab Slim V Hydrogen Mask (x1)

Dress Me Moisturising & Refreshing Mask (x1)

SANA Namerakahonpo Haritsuya Cream Q10 (x1 tiny sample)

Pstyle Esthetical Water (x2 sample packs)

My Favourite products is the Hada Labo Milk and the Leader's Collagen Masks. These products have been very popular and highly discussed online with excellent reviews. So can't wait to try them later. Another product that I'm quite keen to try is the Canmake Curling Base Mascara. I haven't actually heard of this  brand before, but would be good to give it go as I've always wanted amazing eyelashes. 

The products the that I really really dislike from this box is the Goats milk, Dried cranberry and the Germ killer sanitizer. Seems a bit odd to include these items in a beauty boxes.

Overall,  I think that this box contains some really good items. But unless I move to Singapore, I don't think I would purchase another one as the handling charges are too expensive and is just not worth it.

Have you brought anything from The Sample Store, what do you think of them ? 

Latest in Beauty - Little Beauty Box

Recently I've been browsing on various beauty websites/blogs to read reviews and people's ratings on different beauty products/boxes.

I came across something called the " Latest in Beauty box". This Little beauty box costs £1.50 and basically you choose 3 luxury samples sachets to try from a set of choices (skincare,body care,haircare and make up). The only thing is that there is a limited number of choices for each of your products. So for this month, there were 3 choices for product 1, 6 choices for product 2 and 3 choices for product 3. Nevertheless, there were some very good choices. Anyway, I decided to give this little box a try, but for the price, I wasn't  expecting something extraordinary.

Not sure if it's just me, but I thought it was pretty cool that the payment was by phone credit (and the credit went instantaneously!!)...maybe it's not as funky as I thought it was.  

Anyway, a few days later I received my little beauty box!! The size of the box is great, as it could fit in the postbox, which meant that I didn't need to stroll out of bed just to open the door. 

So here's what I got: 

Product 1: Erno Laszlo- Hollywood Collection

Erno Laszo -The packaging for this looks amazing and very high class. This little package consists of 5 little testers samples of the various products, ranging from night cream to eye repair. The good thing about this is that you'll know the texture/feel for the various products. As I have VERY sensitive (and dry) skin this is perfect for me to find out whether my skin likes it.  

Product 2: Super by Nicholas Perricone - Bright Eyed  

Super - I received two 0.5ml Eye cream sachets. I've been on the hunt for a good eye cream for ages so lets hope this one is right for me. 

What eye cream are you currently using ?     

Product 3 Liz Earle - Sheer Skin Tint SPF15

Liz Earle - I have actually seen this before in a store and have always wanted to try it. Maybe it's my luck because the shop assistant is never around but I'm pretty glad that I haven't brought it yet.

I was given three 2ml sachets, you get  a sample of 3 skin tones colours which is handy to find the perfect match.I don't know why but I find it quite hard to identify the perfect match when I'm at the store.

So that's what I received/ choose from Latests in beauty this month.I'll keep you guys posted when I get a chance to try these products out. 

Have you tried the "Little Beauty Box" before? What are your thoughts on it ?

Clarisonic

I'm so Happy ^-^ !! Received my Clarisonic Classic yesterday morning through the post.I've read so many good reviews about this product and  It's been something on my wanted list for quite a while. The only thing that puts me off buying the product is the price, It seems a bit pricey for me to be able to firmly press the checkout button.

I'm sure that most of you have heard about it before. But basically, It is a gentle vibrating brush that gives your face a deep cleanse of the daily dirt/impurities that you may be exposed to, as well as clearing the final bits left of your make up after cleansing .

So..Just wanted to share a few initial thoughts with you guys. I was impressed by the speed of delivery and MASSIVE box in was delivered in (with lots of foam peanuts in the box). It really seem like it was well protected! but I suppose that for the price your paying that's kinda what you expect.

The only downsize now is that you have to charge it for 24 HOURS before you use it. I was so desperate to use it, after wanting it for so long.

I've just used the product twice so can't really comment on the effectiveness of it yet. but, my skin does seems to be liking it as it feel A LOT smoother, although visually there isn't really a difference yet. Anyway, keep checking back and I'll keep you guys posted!

What are your thought on the Clarisonic ?