All Boxed Up Home Spa Beauty Box | Review

There's nothing I love more than getting my hands on some amazing branded beauty products at a fraction of the price. With the rise in beauty boxes on the market, there is an incredible choice of reasonably priced boxes these days that offer a selection of both full sized and mini products at a discounted price. Last week I was introduced to the beauty offer company All Boxed Up. Fairly new to the beauty box market, they have already delivered some great value themed beauty boxes, and their first offer for 2016 is this Home Spa Beauty Box*. This beauty box is worth £113 which can be purchased for only £19.99 which even includes postage!! Containing 5 full sized products including brands Cowshed, Timebomb and Percy & Reed, I was instantly impressed with their offering, and they were just the type of products that I needed to look after, and heal my body during dreary January!

I've never come across something quite like this Percy & Reed foaming treatment mask for your hair. Designed for flat and fine hair, this is a rich conditioning treatment that claims to add volume and bounce to your hair, whilst moisturising your tresses. The application of this is just like a hair mousse which I just couldn't get my head around, instead of applying it directly to your hair you dip your comb or brush into the foam and comb it through your hair from root to tip. After getting my head around this conditioning mousse, I must say I am incredibly impressed. My hair doesn't feel so sleek and soft when I wash it out, which means it has left my hair bouncy, fluffy and less greasy for longer. I would recommend this product to anyone for its innovation and long lasting treatment!

I've never tried anything in the Time Bomb range, but have always lusted after their packaging and array of fancy beauty products to enhance my skincare regime. This Derm Warfare night serum is known as the secret weapon in the wear against ageing. The formula is a gentle, but powerful blend of glycolic acid and rejavastin complex which works by lifting off the dead surface layer of the skin and promoting the skins elasticity for a more toned, and plumper look. I'm still on the look out for a good night serum that works well with my skin, so after reading up on reviews I'm hoping for good things with this serum!

Another brand that I've not had the pleasure of trying is Pecksniff's England. Fragranced with sandalwood and vanilla, this is an intensive moisturiser which is enriched with argan oil - an oil which is renown for its array of benefits for your hair, body and nails. I've never used a dry body oil before, probably through lack of understanding of the product and fear of making my clothes and bedding oily! But this claims to be a fast absorbing oil  which leaves your skin non greasy, as well as being incredibly nourishing for your skin.  In its fancy tall blue bottle, I'm looking forward to testing this out in my night time routine as well!

This Cowshed invigorating body lotion is simply divine!  The packagaing of Cowshed products is gorgeous anyway, and I love the monochrome theme to this bottle with a pop of colour on the writing. A little bit of this lotion really does go a long way as it's super moisturising, so a bottle like this is going to last me a long time! Scented like lemon sherbets, it has a blend of essential oils, lemongrass, ginger and rosemary, with lemongrass being the most noticeable note of the fragrance. 

Sanctuary Spa is one of my favourite luxurious bathing brands, and for good reason too! I am yet to try this Drift Away Bath Float which is part of the Sanctuary Spa range of sleep products. This creamy bath float is the perfect formula to add to a warm bath and which will fill your bath with thick, comforting bubbles. I really cannot wait to use this, because as you all know, I love a good soak and relax in the bath. This bath float also claims to help reduce muscle tension, stress and anxiety before sleep which is definitely what I need after a hard week at work!! I will look to do a full review on this in the future, you may even see it pop up in my monthly beauty favourites!

The All Boxed Up Home Spa Beauty Box really is packed full of some amazing brands and products that I now have the pleasure of trying out! This beauty box is an incredible offer considering all of the products amount to a staggering £113 in total! It's also a great way of testing things out to see if you really like the brand and the products, and for £19.99 you really can't go wrong! They also have a range of other beauty boxes on offer at the moment including a Valentine's Day beauty box, Telegraph Winter Beauty Box and more!

Have you heard of Unboxed? Have you tried any of these products?

*Products marked with an asterix (*) have been sent to me for review. However, all opinions in this post are 100% my own

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Look Fantastic Black Friday

Happy Black Friday everyone!! After becoming an actual thing in the UK last year, you should more or less know all about Black Friday! Beginning today (27th November) this runs all the way through to Cyber Monday (30th November). Working in ecommerce myself for a number of sites it's an incredibly busy weekend & there are some amazing deals out there to be had this year, including my favourite beauty site Lookfantastic! Last year Lookfantastic had some amazing offers on premium brands and they have out done themselves with their offering this year. I'm sure you're all desperate to find out which of your favourite beauty brands are on offer so you can find out all of Black Friday Deals HERE! Lookfantastic also sent over the most lovely little box of goodies for Black Friday, very similar to their normal beauty box that they send out each month (which is amazing by the way) - and every brand included in this box is on offer this weekend including the likes of Tangle Teezer, Eve Lom, Glam Glow & more. If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas or a payday treat, this little box of lovelies might give you some inspiration!

Remember to #LFBLACKFRIDAY to get the low down on the offers this year & to let them know what you've been snapping up!

There's literally nothing better than opening a beauty box and discovering the contents! If you are interested in subscribing to their monthly beauty box you can find out more here.

Packed full of 7 amazing products, it's one of the best I have ever received - please note this box cannot be bought & it was an exclusive Little Black Friday Box*.

 Glam Glow Youth Mud Face Mask* Amazing Concealer*

I received glam glow in the first ever lookfantastic beauty box I had and I was so upset when it ran out. The cost of this face mask is 100% justifiable as it is just amazing, it's the perfect mask for your skin when it's just feeling a bit bleurgh, its a gentle exfoliator too and which helps to draw out all of the impurities in your skin. Glam Glow is definitely one to snap up this Black Friday as it is a very expensive brand! Something else to help combat the dullness in your skin is this amazing concealer from Amazing Cosmetics. I've not heard of the brand before but it is used and loved by make up artists, models and more, and it's been dubbed as the "Best concealer in the world" - so it must be amazing right? Perfect for achieving flawless skin, this should be ideal for covering up my dark circles on those early mornings this winter. As it's 3 for 2 across both ranges this weekend I think I'm going to have to stock up so I have perfect skin for the start of 2016!

 Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge*

I've only started using makeup sponges recently and think the overall result is much more flawless than when using a brush or fingers. Unlike the one I currently have, this real techniques sponge is 3 in 1, so you can contour, blend large areas of your face and use the tip to cover up imperfections. If this sponge is anything like their brushes I'm sure it will be amazing, and with Black Friday they have a huge 35% off the core collection and 3 for 2 on everything else!

 Tangle Teezer Original Purple Crush*

I have praised the tangle teezer in SO many hair blog posts now! They are the best brushes for all hair lengths, excellent for getting out nasty tangles, on dry hair or in the shower & without snagging your hairs, it's the perfect size for popping in handbags and I now have one for each of my bags so i'll never be without my trusty teezer. The colours are gorgeous too, I definitely have my eye on the limited edition twinkle tangle teezer! They have 3 for 2 across the whole range this weekend - perfect for stocking up on Christmas presents!

 Eve Lom Morning Time Cleanser* Eve Lom Cleanser*

Eve Lom is such a well known brand in the beauty industry, high quality products that are kind to skin and work miracles. I have had a lot of trouble with acne & spots in the past and I'm always looking to introduce new cleansers into my routine that will help remove my makeup without irritating my skin. These cleansers have been praised so much in the beauty world so I can't wait to start using these too. 

La Roche Posay Effaclar K (+)*

Lastly in the box was a full size product from La Roche Posay. Similar to the effaclar duo that I have used before, the Effaclar K (+) is designed for those with oily skin and it works to reduce blackheads and mattifies the skin for up to 8 hours from the first use -  definitely sounds like something I need! Having oily & combination skin is such a hassle to contend with, I wasn't that keen on the effaclar duo but I'm definitely going to give this one a try and I will let you know how I get on!

I absolutely loved my little black Friday beauty box and getting to try some of these products has given me an idea as to what to purchase during black Friday with the great deals that they have on offer - I will definitely be stocking up on Christmas presents as well as some beauty treats for myself, I've been rather good at treating myself recently instead of actually buying any Christmas presents though, always the way huh? As well as their amazing deals you can also get 20% off all orders with code: LFBLACK. Anyway, enjoy your Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend and I hope you snap up some bargains, don't forget to check out Look Fantastic's amazing Black Friday deals which I have linked at the start of the post, & Do let me know if you pick anything up!

Will you be taking advantage of the Black Friday deals this weekend? Have you used any of these products before?

*Products marked with an asterix (*) have been sent to me for review. However, all opinions in this post are 100% my own

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Lookfantastic Beauty Box - December 2014

How is it December 1st already tomorrow?! The last month has flown by but that means its almost Christmas and...that the Lookfantastic December beauty box £15* is on sale tomorrow (1st December) from 9am yippee! The box has already sold out on pre-order so it's best to get in quick if you want to be the proud owner of this one. I received the November one and was blown over by the amazing brands that it contained and this box is no different. The box is jam packed with premium brands, as if that isn't enough to tempt you into purchasing one they also ship worldwide for free! There really is no catch with this box, for only £15 you get a box full of goodies worth a considerable amount more, it gives us a chance to try amazing brands that we might not necessarily be able to purchase otherwise.

Opening it is always the most exciting part....

This months box contains an impressive 7 products!! The November Lookfantastic beauty box contained 6 and I thought that was amazing for the cost and again this box contains a great selection of products too ranging from skincare, makeup, hair care and even a product that works from the inside out, they've got it all covered again in this box!

Macadamia Infused comb I have been wanting to try an oil infused comb/brush for months now and my wish has finally been granted, thank you Lookfantastic! I stopped using combs since I discovered the tangle teezer as I always found they snagged my hair but I'm definitely going to be giving this a try. The comb is infused with macadamia oil with a specially formulated resin to nourish and detangle hair. It means that it should be able to kindly detangle hair whilst infusing it with oil, I apply oil to my hair after every wash anyway but it always means your hands are left with a residue on and its often hard to distribute it properly leaving your hair often looking oily, so these are definitely the benefits of using a comb like this as it enables even distribution of the healing oil treatment. I have also tried a few other products from this brand which I have loved so I am expecting great things with this comb.

Lord & Berry Travel Size Silk Kajal Kohl Eyeliner Seriously have you ever seen a cuter eyeliner than this?! Lord & Berry is a makeup brand I've not previously tried and this eyeliner has really excited me! Lord & Berry only use the highest quality raw materials and finest hypoallergenic ingredients in their products. This mini eyeliner is the perfect size to pop in your bag for a night out for a top up or for a night away somewhere, definitely the makeup staple for all girls! 

Bourjois Intense Smoky I am a massive fan of Bourjois products, they are definitely one of my favourite drug store brands. This little trio of colours is just beautiful and as always perfectly packaged. It contains 2 eye shadows and a liner, including a mini brush to apply it with. I love deep purples for winter, especially with Christmas parties and New Years coming up. Again this is perfect for taking away in a bag for a weekend. I've seen that they sell these in another couple of colours, the trios are great for creating smoky eyes as they provide the perfect colours for blending.

Pure Gold Collagen 50ml This was definitely the most intriguing product for me in the box. This little golden bottle is a liquid food supplement that improves the skins appearance from the inside out.  The special blends of hydrolysed collagen,viatmins and minerals is said to reactivate the formation of collagen to give you brighter,plumper and more youthful skin. It's a damn sight cheaper than botox too! It's intended that you drink a bottle a day of this for 4 weeks to witness visible results, a box of 10 costs £35.99 and is meant to be 20 times more powerful than a collagen pill. I'm only 22 so I don't think I will be needing this just yet (I say..) but I can definitely see the massive advantages of this product.

Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel 15ml Elemis is such a well known and reputable brand and anything face mask related is a winner in my eyes. This product contains papaya and pineapple (yum!) which contains nourishing milk protein, anti-oxidant rich vitamin E and Marine algae to moisturise, repair and protect the skin. It sounds like it will really help to achieve a more radiant look within minutes and in the winter especially as my face really needs with some brightening up.

Murad Essential-C Cleanser 45ml I'm always looking at trying new cleansers for my skin and haven't previously tried a product from Murad. It contains Vitamins A,C and E as well as various other vital ingredients which should add moisture back into the skin and rejuvenate your skin whilst promoting a healthy and beautiful complexion. The product smells so fruity too!

Ole Henriksen Pure Truth Youth Activating Oil 15ml This is an anti ageing treatment which again has a lovely fruity and citrussy scent to it. You can spritz this to your face and neck and the treatment is meant to penetrate into the deeper layers of your skin to help heal, nourish and hydrate your skin.  It claims that this should help reduce visible lines and that skin immediately appears brighter and more radiant. I'm not quite in need of anti ageing treatments just yet but necks are definitely one of the first places of visible ageing and moisturising that area even at a young age is vital and I'm really looking forward to testing this out as it smells delicious!

As if that wasn't enough they've also popped in a £10 off voucher for Coggles!

So what did you all think of the contents of the Lookfantastic December beauty box?! This box is literally a god send, I absolutely love discovering new brands each month like Murad, Ole Henriksen and Gold Collagen as well as trying out new products from brands that I absolutely love but can't always justify buying at full price. It allows me to give things a test before going ahead and purchasing the full size. At first glance my favourite products are the Bourjois trio set, the Macademia comb and the Lord & Berry eye liner just because of the cuteness! I'm not disappointed in any of the products though and Lookfantastic have yet again done another fantastic job in offering a gorgeous bundle of beauty products!

I think that this would make such  a lovely Christmas present for a friend/sister/mum/grandma AND of course as a treat for yourself! What I also love about this box is that you don't need to commit to a subscription like you do with most beauty boxes, you can buy them when and as you please at a mere £15. The boxes go on sale on 1st December at 9am, if you want to make a purchase don't delay as these do sell like hotcakes! If you miss out on this months you can sign up to receive updates about the boxes here.

Will you be purchasing this months box? What products would you like to try? What beauty boxes are your favourite?

*Products marked with an asterix (*) have been sent to me for review. However, all opinions in this post are 100% my own

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Lookfantastic Beauty Box - November 2014

Happy November everyone, I hope you all had a lovely Halloween! The fact that November is here is pretty scary but the start of a new month brings a very exciting launch which is the Lookfantastic November beauty box! Despite being a blogger for well over  year I am still yet to have dabbled in the beauty box market but I have read possibly hundreds of reviews on them and always envied the gorgeous products that arrive to bloggers doors monthly. Lookfantastic are offering an amazing box this month as they have in their previous boxes, full to the brim of gorgeous travel sized products of very well known and expensive brands worth more than a whopping £65.00!

Each beauty box contains a minimum of six gorgeous products, this box included a mixture of skincare, bodycare and cosmetics products. I love how well rounded the boxes are and they offer a range a products to target different areas of beauty.

Lookfantastic beauty box* - £15.00

Time to see what goodies were on offer in the November box...

Hand Chemistry intense youth complex hand cream (30ml)

Cute and innovative packaging wins me over every time. This was one of the only products in the box that I hadn't heard of before. This is not just an ordinary hand cream, it promises to target 8 signs of hand ageing and to visibly improve the appearance of your skin. Hand cream is an essential in the winter and the fact that it's already ranked as the number 1 selling hand cream is very exciting, I'm hoping it lives up to the expectations!

Glam Glow youthmud tingleexfoliate treatment (15g)

Words cannot describe my happiness when I found this little bottle of joy in the box. Glamglow has hit the beauty world by storm this year with the mud mask especially, being used by the likes of stars in Hollywood, however it does come with a hefty price tag. This is the youthmud tingleexfoliate mask which is a gentle exfoliating mask which should help to brighten and make your skin smoother and softer than before. I will definitely be reviewing this in full, it really helps to try trial size versions out before going ahead with purchasing it at full price.

Monu Recovery Balm (30ml)

A recovery balm is so needed for the upcoming cold weather and the constant adjustment our skin makes between heating and air con (in my office anyway!). The Monu cleanser is to be applied every morning after cleansing and which should help to calm any environmental damage made to your skin. It's comforting to know its also suitable for sensitive skin, so no worries about any nasty reactions.

Nuxe Paris youth and radiance revealing care (15ml)

Yet another very famous and well know brand in the box, they really are treating us this month! This is a youth and radiance revealing moisturiser specifically targetted at anti ageing.

New Kid cosmetics lip and cheek tint

I have again been introduced to a new cosmetics line that I'm really intrigued about. This is a lip and cheek tint which comes in the form as a crayon, the colour looks exactly as the end of the crayon does so its pretty bright! Its perfect for upcoming party season though to make a statement!

Eve Lom cleanser (30ml)

Lastly is the famous and luxurious brand, Eve Lom. I have really got into using a proper skin care regime this year with a cleanser and a hot muslim cloth. This cleanser is also designed to be used for that purpose. This cleanser contains some absolutely gorgeous ingredients ranging from Egyptian camomile oil to cocoa butter, which should hopefully result in balanced and healthy skin. I am beyond excited to give this a try!

The box also comes with an exclusive £10 off voucher for Coggles which is definitely worth having!

So what did you all think of the Lookfantastic beauty box? For my first ever beauty box I am beyond impressed with it! This box contains some amazing, very well known and reputable brands and for £15.00 it is perhaps the best buy of the year when the contents is worth over £65.00. The concept of a beauty box is great as it allows you to test out trial sizes before taking the plunge, the travel sizes also make great additions for holidays and for storage on the go. The box has really opened my eyes to the beauty box market, obviously the only draw back might be that you don't like all of the products, but it's a risk worth taking because I can honestly say I am excited to try everything in this box, I think a Saturday night pampering day is definitely in order!

You can buy your November beauty box today here from Lookfantastic! They are set to sell out fast so buy now to avoid any disappointment, its a box not to miss out on!

What do you think of the Lookfantastic beauty box? Will you be purchasing it? Do you like beauty boxes?

*Products marked with an asterix (*) have been sent to me for review. However, all opinions in this post are 100% my own

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