July Amitee Pamper Secrets Box

So here's the final box for july and it's the Amitee Pamper Secrets Box!! After receiving their Make-Me-Up box I was really excited about getting this one, and it didn't disappoint.

Murad Oil Control Mattifier SPF 15 - 10ml 
(Full Price £37 - 50ml)
I am definitely becoming a huge fan of Murad! So to find two Murad products in this box was amazing... there may have been a little squeal of excitement. The first Murad product was this oil control mattifying moisturiser. Mattifying moisturisers are great for people who suffer from oily skin because it is really important to keep your skin moisturised without adding to the problem and making your skin look shiny or greasy. So far, I am really impressed by this product, it gave my skin a matte effect straight away and my skin just looks alot healthier. I haven't been wearing it for 8 hours so I can't comment on whether or not it does last throughout the day but it's showing no signs of budging yet. From what I have gathered, people also use this as a primer and holds make-up in place really well. I did find applying my make-up over this was really easy but again I haven't tested out it's staying power yet.

Murad Exfoliating Blemish Treatment Gel - 30ml
(Full Price £51 - 100ml)
This product contains Salicylic Acid, Gycolic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide among others, so is packed full of ingredients to help keep those breakouts at bay, without being too harsh. I can get quite sensitive skin and I didn't find this product irritated or stung my skin at all. It unclogs the pores and encourages cell turnover so that breakouts are dramatically improved. You apply a thin layer of this on your face and neck, twice a day after cleansing and it helps prevent future breakouts. Sounds good huh. I'm really excited to see if this is as good as the reviews, and the price, suggests it is.

Neom Organic Hand Cream - 50ml
(Full Size £20 - 75ml)
This smells amazing. The scent is Moroccan Blush Rose mixed with a hint of Black Pepper and Lime. Sounds like an odd mix to me but I love it. I just want to go light some candles and have a pampering session after using this it smells spa quality lush! It feels very soothing and moisturising on my hands, but even if it didn't i'd still use it just so I could smell it all day!!! Weird? No!!!

Yana Foundation
(Full size £25)
For this box you were asked to select a foundation shade beforehand. And lookey here we received... can you guess?... a foundation!! I chose the lightest shade because I am sooo pale and I always struggle finding a foundation that is light enough for my skin. But this foundation, is super light, I have never found a foundation as light as this one. The whole shade selection was great and I love the fact that you can choose a shade based on different celebrities skin tone (I chose Gwen Stefani). The coverage is pretty good, it doesn't cover everything but it hides any redness really well. Blemishes will probably still need the help of a concealer or you can build the foundation up. It's really easy to apply although I did find it dries very quickly so I think it's best to apply one area at a time and blend it in before moving on to the next area. I did find it felt quite drying initially but that seemed to have gone after a few minutes. The finish is quite matte, so it doesn't look greasy or shiny on the skin and gives a really nice fixed finish. I am really impressed with this foundation and I think it will last a good while because you only need to use a tiny amount and it does the job brilliantly. It's a bit disappointing that you can actually order these sample sizes for £1.50 on their website so the value of this product isn't great but it's really good to introduce people to the brand and I think it's definitely worth trying out their samples.

Green People  Nurture Body Lotion - 30ml
(Full size £18.95 - 200ml)
Last up is this gorgeous scented organic body lotion. It has a light citrus scent and feels very rich and hydrating on the skin. It's definitely a luxurious product suitable for all skin types including those with skin complaints such as eczema and psoriasis. Absorbs into the skin really well and leaves it feeling smooth and refreshed.
I love this box, I will use all these products and the value of the box is amazing. I think this is my fav box of the month actually, so that's high praise indeed.

What was your favourite beauty box this month??

July JolieBox

Hello :)

 So here it is, on time, the July JolieBox! After all the fuss last month I wasn't sure whether to carry on with my subscription, but I have to say, I am so pleased I did. This months box was packed full of amazing products, including a little bonus as way of an apology for the delivery issues. So all is forgiven!!

ETAT PUR Express Purifying Mask.
This is a white clay mask designed to absorb toxins, impurities and excess sebum. This alone is worth £7.50 and I always love face masks so was thrilled to find this. It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin and it doesn't have a scent to it so absolutely anyone can enjoy this product.

JANE IREDALE Tantasia self tanner.
This provides natural hydration to the skin whilst building up a colour to give a healthy glow within three days. This has a really nice citrus smell to it. I have never used a self tanner before, so I don't know what they usually smell like but I've heard they don't smell too good. But this one is lovely. Like oranges. I'm not sure if i'll use this just because I avoid self-tanners as i'm really pale. But it's only a small sample size so it'll be good for if I ever want to give self tanning a try. And as it's a gradual tanner it's not going to be disastrous and make me look like an oompa loompa... I hope.

NAILGIRLS.
Two gorgeous mini nail polishes. These are part of their medal collection inspired by the Olympics. In the collection you get 4 polishes for £12. (bronze, silver, gold and a 2-in-1 base/top coat) Which is a great deal considering their classic nail varnishes are priced at £10.50 each!! . I got the bronze and gold colours in my box. They are really pretty, with a nice shimmer. Quality is amazing and they apply really well. You also get cute little toe separators as a bonus! How nice!

WEN Sweet Almond and Mint Cleansing Conditioner. 

I love the packaging of this product. It just looks soooo pretty! It has quite a strong mint smell so if you don't like mint you may not like this one. But it does smell very fresh and clean. Looking forward to trying this!

ESSENTIAL CARE Organic Rose Moisturiser

Last of all is the bonus product. There were a few different ones you could get, some better than others. I got the Essential Care Organic Rose Moisturiser. I'm a bit disappointed as there were quite a few better products that I would have preferred to yet another moisturiser. But as far as moisturisers go this is a really nice product. It smells really nice, it feels light on the skin, absorbes well and is really hydrating. It's 15ml which again is worth £7.50. 

Eeek, just seen a spider on my ceiling so I'm going to quickly wrap this up and get the hell outta here. Love the July box, brilliant products, amazing value.Thumbs up *runs away*

Amitee Make Me Up Box

Hello! I think i'm getting addicted to these beauty boxes. Uh oh. This one is from Amitee and is one of their themed boxes. There's a choice of 3 or 4 and it's basically a one-off payment rather than a monthly subscription - and you get to see what's in this box before you buy!! So I bought the Make Me Up box because it looked really good and I love it when you get make up products in beauty boxes. I have enough moisturisers for the time being!! This came with next day delivery and I was so excited!!

So the first product was the Elemis Melting Face Gel which I was really glad about as I've been looking for a  new face wash and I love Elemis products. You apply the product on your face and neck, then wet your fingertips and massage it in, making the consistency become like a cleansing milk. It feels so lovely and smooth. Doesn't feel sticky and the smell is AMAZING. I think it smells of golden syrup... but apparently it smells of oranges. Either way... it's good









Next up are these Eldora Eyelashes. Really really excited to try these.I've never worn fake lashes before eek and now i can!

Also, got this NYX Ultra Pearl Mania Eyeshadow in Mink. It's a lovely golden colour, is really pigmented, blends really well and lasts really well. I absolutely love it. The colour is perfect for a summer bronzed look

Next was this Murad Skin Perfecting Primer. I have been wanting a primer for ages now so really happy with this one. This has 0.5% Salicylic Acid so not only does it minimise pores, even skin tone and stop shine it also fights and helps prevent breakouts which is a huge bonus. I haven't tried this yet but looking forward to giving it a go







Last of all was this NYX Colour Lip Balm in Asante, which is a really pretty rose pink. I was quite surprised by the colour payoff this gives, it does definitely add colour your lips. It feels very moisturising and has a gorgeous light scent. I don't think it's as good as other products like Revlon Lip Butters but it's still a hit

   Overall I loveeeee this box. Baragin for just £10!!! You can grab one here, or check out their other themed boxes. They also do a monthly subscription box which I signed up for so can't wait to get that.

Thanks for reading,
Holly xx

June JolieBox

Hello

So I ordered my first ever beauty box last month ... eee so exciting!! For anyone who doesn't know, Joliebox is one of a few popular beauty boxes, which come as a subscription for around £10 a month plus p&p (usually around £2.95) and you get on average 4-5 high end beauty samples.

I opted for the Joliebox because looking at what products had been included in previous months it looked really good, and it's a french brand with lovely expensive french products which is very appealing to me. So I ordered the Joliebox for June,which just happened to be their 1st anniversary/birthday! Bonus! So the box was promised to be a bit special. However, it is now a week into July and I have only just received it. There were a lot of unhappy customers after an issue with the labeling and boxes being delayed / sent to the wrong people. So not the best service. But I do think it was a one off and at the fault of UK Mail rather than Joliebox so will have to see how it is this month and then I might change to a different beauty box depending on how it goes

So anyway, because it was their anniversary box, the box design was a bit different to usual. There were two different designs. One was a plain bright orange, and one was a really pretty girly looking box. I got the bright orange. Which was a bit disappointing. Not really into neon oranges. But there you go

In the box you get a JolieMag, which is a nice little read, has some information about the products that have been included in the box and other beauty related articles. You also get a Jolieticket which gives you a prize!! Cool huh. Well my prize was a 10% off code for the Joliebox website (not including beauty box). Not so cool. Lets face it 10% off isn't exactly amazing. Hmm. You get a list of all the products in menu form which looks quite cool I love the presentation of it, it just looks really... posh for lack of a better word haha. You also get this cute little nail file as an anniversary bonus! It's nice but you can't really get too excited over a nail file can you??!

On to the products....

L'occitane

Ok so the first product in the box was this 15ml pot of L'occitane Angelica Hydration Cream
"A smooth facial cream that reinforces natural skin hydration and leaves the skin looking radiant and fresh"
I think I would only use this as a night cream because it feels quite thick and heavy on my skin which I don't really like for during the day. It smells really nice though! Will see how it works out

The next product was this Elysambre lipstick. A girl can never have too many lipsticks right, so I was really happy to get this. It doesn't seem to have a name but the number is 206. It's a deep pink/rose colour. 

I hate the actual packaging of it it's like a brown plastic tube and just looks cheap and horrible. Packaging is quite important for me as I like having things on display like on my makeup table so I like things to look pretty. This does not. But never mind I'll deal. 

The lipstick itself is lovely, quite pigmented and a nice consistency so I am overall really happy with this.