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Birchbox ~ April 2021 Review

Birchbox ~ April 2021 Review

It’s been a while since I had a Birchbox as I was busy using up my stash of beauty goodies, but the April box or rather Stasher Bag is worth it! Priced at £13.95 a month (including shipping), you get at least 5 beauty treats in a box or a bag, and they vary from full sized items to sample sizes. Currently they have an offer to get your first box for £8 including shipping with the code…

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Latest In Beauty Box Subscription Changes

Latest In Beauty Box Subscription Changes

The beauty box business has been challenged during 2020 with Covid-19 affecting deliveries and supplies (like all other industries), but at the same time they serve as essential businesses, enabling people to receive toiletries and products via mail order. Buying beauty products is a luxury for many, and with so many people losing their jobs it’s understandable that the beauty industry would be…

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Four Fabulous Night Oils

Four Fabulous Night Oils

There has always been an argument over having a day cream and a night cream (why double the expense?), but since more people are choosing a day moisturiser with a SPF, night creams and sleep treatments have become popular. Sometimes the skin can be overburdened with serums, primers, moisturisers and then a SPF, and so an alternative is a night oil that can soften, hydrate, and repair the skin.

I’…

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Get The Gloss/Roccabox ~ Editor's Pick Beauty Box

Get The Gloss/Roccabox ~ Editor’s Pick Beauty Box

When the email announcing a collaboration between the two companies (Get The Gloss and Roccabox)  landed in my inbox I wasn’t exactly excited, mainly because companies have a habit of overhyping things with click and bait headlines. I’m also not a fan of these ‘tune in for the reveals’ because these days people don’t have the time to keep checking back only to get disappointed. It maybe on an old…

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Coronavirus Lockdown Luxuries

For the last few months, most of the world has been on lockdown in an attempt to curb the spread of Covid-19, and that has meant most of us have spent more time at home. It gave me a chance to try out some samples that I had stashed away (we’re all guilty of that), and as I wasn’t able to travel I decided to use up some of my deluxe travel sizes. I found a few favorites that I’m going to share…

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The Sunday Time Style Beauty Box with Latest In Beauty ~ 2020

The Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards has come around again, and in conjunction with Latest In Beauty are offering a selection of the shortlisted items in a six item beauty box for £30.In previous years there have been a good selection of premium and budget brands, but there was always a scramble to get the best items which has led to discontentment at times. Most of the problems revolve around…

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The Body Shop ~ Oils of Life Sleeping Cream Review

The Body Shop ~ Oils of Life Sleeping Cream Review

One of the best sleep creams on the market is The Body Shop Oils of Life Sleeping Cream, which simply sinks into the skin and makes the skin feel pillow soft immediately and also when you wake up. Sleep creams have recently become popular as a more contemporary name for a night cream which has always sounded as if it was for the mature lady, but generally they are a little richer and don’t…

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Birchbox December 2019 ~ Review

Birchbox December 2019 ~ Review

This December, Birchbox have redeemed themselves after a disappointing November box with a beautiful blue velvet pouch with 7 items inside. Usually each box is £10 per month (plus £2.95 shipping) but right now you can get the December goodies for £5 plus shipping with the code FIRST5 until the end of December while stocks last.

Birchbox is a monthly beauty subscription box that contains at least…

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Black Friday ~ Beauty Offers 2019

Black Friday ~ Beauty Offers 2019

It’s that time again, and Black Friday is later this year but these days acts as a pre-Christmas sale, and for those who haven’t done their Christmas shopping it maybe a good time to start. As most people go online rather than to the brick and mortar shops, it’s wise to have accounts set up and be logged in for a quick checkout as things may go out of stock quickly. That said, not all deals maybe…

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Birchbox ~ October 2019 Review

Birchbox ~ October 2019 Review

The October Birchbox looked rather good, with a few new items among what was on offer alongside some old favourites. Everyone got an eye mask from Vitamasques, either a morning or evening one, and you are supposed to be able to choose. However, at times website issues happen and you don’t get that choice and contacting customer services these days takes far too long, and often you get palmed off…

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Revolution Conceal & Hydrate Concealer + Foundation Review

Revolution Conceal & Hydrate Concealer + Foundation Review

Finding the perfect concealer and foundation is the key to a good base, but they are also some of the trickiest items to buy. Revolutionhave come a long way from the usual selection of light, medium or dark concealer to choose from with no less than 50 shades available, and foundations to match. The coverage is medium to full, and the foundation comes in a pump dispenser, and the concealer comes…

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Birchbox September 2019 ~ Sweet Simplicity Review

If you haven’t had a Birchbox yet, the premise is quite simple; for £10 (plus £2.95 shipping) per month you get a box of at least five beauty items that can be sample, travel, or full sized items. The September Birchbox looked promising as there appeared to be fewer repeat items on offer than in previous offerings, with some new items including the Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanserthat I…

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Revolution ~ Pink Clay Mask Review

Revolution is well renowned for their makeup that comes in a vast array of shades to suit just about everyone, including their foundations and concealers that sold out as soon as they were launched. They recently launched a skincare range, and I was asked to try one of their masks to review. I opted for the Pink Clay Detoxifying Mask, as I am fan of Pink Clay as a gentle cleansing ingredient, and…

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Birchbox August 2019 ~ Summer Lovin' Review

Summer beauty boxes can be a little hit or miss, usually because they contain seasonal items such as self-tan, which can be useful if you use it but not so much for those who don’t. I decided to take a chance and see what curation I would get as there were some interesting items such as the new Nuxe masks, Polaar cream and a couple of brushes that were amongst the offerings.

Birchbox is a monthly…

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Clarins Re-Charge Relaxing Sleep Mask ~ Review

Clarins Re-Charge Relaxing Sleep Mask ~ Review

If you’ve never tried a sleep mask, or have been put off because some feel a bit too heavy, then you will love this product. I tried it as soon as it came out earlier this year and fell in love with it. The new my Clarins range has been geared towards those in their early twenties, but I’ve never been one to determine products according to age, and feel this is ideal for all skin types and ages.

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Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate Review

Shisiedo is one of the largest skincare houses in the cosmetics industry, and their skincare once tried is never forgotten. One of their latest products is the Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate, a bit of a mouthful but it’s more than a serum and is a powerful skin booster. It helps to strengthen, boost, and to repair the skin gently. It contains reishi mushroom and iris root extracts which are…

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Birchbox + Paperchase ~ June 2019 Review

Birchbox + Paperchase ~ June 2019 Review

The June Birchbox has collaborated with Paperchase this month, one of my favourite companies! I love the box design and with it came a 20% off voucher and a postcard was supposed to be included, however that was missing. As beauty boxes become more competitive for customers and loyalty, Birchbox has tried to keep customers happy with discount offers and free gifts, but is it enough?

Birchbox is a…