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

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 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*