Joliebox - February 2012.

Joliebox - MARCH 2012

This is only the second box since Boudoir Prive became Joliebox - I was quite pleased with last months, although I did find it slightly hit and miss. I find that a lot with Beauty Boxes, one mans treasure is another mans junk... or something. Some people love the box and every product, but at the same time it doesn't do a lot for others. 

This months box, however, is definitely for me. As soon as I saw the Taaj Micellar Water, I was sold. I have been looking for a gentle, Micellar cleanser for awhile now as I've deemed good ol' Bioderma far too expensive for a posh water. Micellar cleansers are a liquid cleanser, they contain micellar particles which break down dirt, makeup etc. to remove and cleanse (rather than smearing it around your face like other cleansers). I found that this cleanser worked so well, it was such a simple task of taking makeup off. It felt like I was using water, there was no strong scent, no stingy eyes or skin and no rubbing at my mascara to get it all off.
My eyes have been very poorly lately so it's been great to use something so gentle yet effective. I shall absolutely be purchasing the full size of this. 

The Lavera hand cream is another product I've enjoyed using, it actually now lives in my coat pocket as it's a good size - my hands have been so dry this winter! I wasn't keen on the smell at first, but I don't mind it so much as it doesn't linger. The cream absorbs in well and makes my hands so soft without any greasy feeling or questionable scent.

I'm sure most people were happy to get the Macadamia Deep Repair Masque. I was really pleased to receive it also, I've tried the Macadamia oil which is lovely and smells gorgeous so I know I'll love the mask. I made a promise to myself to never use masques or conditioners as my hair really doesn't need it, but I think I'll make an exception for this occasionally. I already know it's going to smell lovely and leave my hair feeling so soft. 

Jane Iredale isn't a brand I'm familiar with, but I loved the look of this little product. I wasn't convinced it was going to be a "stain" as such, but sure enough it does leave the loveliest, most natural pink colour on your lips/cheeks. It smells gorgeous too, and it's really good for lips as its moisturising. Some stains can cling to the dry skin on lips and make it more apparent, so I'm a fan of this nourishing stain!

I think I'll stick this in my bag to use at work/when I'm out as it's such a cute size!

Lastly, I didn't really give this Kimia Rejuvenating Facial System sample much time, but it has actually turned out to be one of my favourites. The idea is to apply the step one (an oil) to cleansed and toned skin, massaging it in before applying step two, the activator to give the "Kimia Glow". The aim of this natural system is to penetrate the skin to produce a velvety soft texture and a lovely glow.
I used this after the bath last night and it felt so lovely, my skin instantly looked radiant and clear. I'm going to use this sample and then see how I feel - I might want to try the full sized version! 

Overall, I'm really pleased with this months box. I love the drawstring bag, I felt guilty about throwing away all the packaging I get from beauty boxes so this limits it slightly. I love the natural theme to this box, and I've really enjoyed trying out the products. I've only heard of two brands from this box - Lavera and Macadamia, so it was a great way to sample products without committing to full size.

What are your thoughts on this months box? Are you thinking of subscribing? 

Sunday Update #2.

My baby Sid! (I'm wearing MAC Viva Glan Nicki on my lips!)

I haven't done an update post in so long! I've got a few things to share which don't really deserve their own post, so I've whacked it all in one.

Firstly, I have a new YouTube video up! I haven't filmed a video in a while, and I wasn't going to post this as it's not very inspiring but here it is anyway. It's a monthly favourites video for February, 5 products which I've been using religiously over the last month or so. It would be great if you could subscribe to my channel and spread the word, hopefully I'll start making more videos. At the moment I'm not really sure if everyone really enjoys them, but if you are and have any requests, let me know! I do enjoy making them, although I love my blog and it's always going to be my main priority. 

I've made a few purchases recently, after going so long without buying anything. There might not be singular posts on all things, you might just see them pop up now and again. I've bought NARS Gina blush and NARS Miss Liberty highlighter along with a few MAC products too. 

I might also have a couple of giveaways coming up and I'm thinking about doing a blog sale if anyone has seen anything they like on my blog - clothes mainly. A lot of people have requested I do one and I do have a lot of stuff I don't use/wear. 

I feel like I have quite a lot to do over the next couple of weeks, with work, blogging and everything else. I have a few awesome events this week, including Illamasqua (yay!), Garnier and Sugarhill Boutique. I will probably instagram pictures while I'm there, so make sure you follow me on instagram (gh0stparties) and Twitter.

I posted earlier today about the latest Glossybox, the March edition which is a collaboration with Harrods and definitely worth checking out! 

I think that's it! Well done if you got through this speech. Thank you <3

Glossybox Event & March 2012 Harrods Edition.

  
  

Instagram photos from the Glossybox Ambassadors Event in the Laduree Tea Rooms in Harrods, Knightsbridges. 

My March Glossybox, a collaboration with the Harrods Beauty Counter. 

The Glossybox "Mystery Box" is finally here! It was a mystery box for us Ambassadors too - we were sent an email about a collaboration and a "save the date" invite for the event, but that was it! When the news finally came that the event was at Harrods, we were still slightly confused as to what the contents would be.
The box contains samples from the Harrods Beauty Counters, and I think it's a lovely idea and a great collaboration.

I've included some pictures from the event, as it was one of my favourite events with some of my favourite girls! We ate macarons at the Laduree Tea Rooms in Harrods, I'd never been here before but I love it, such a pretty place. The boxes were on display, so we could have a look at the possible contents and tweet the boxes first before the Glossybox team announced what the Mystery Box was.

I really love my March box, I'm excited to try the Ojon Hair Serum as it's a brand I've not yet tried but have always thought about purchasing something from. I was hoping this serum was in my box so I'm pleased to have got it!
I'm not too bothered about the Molton Brown Shower Gel as the smell is a bit citrus-y for me, but it's a nice little sample to get and it will be great for travelling.
The SK-II moisturiser I will probably pass on to someone else as I don't need anything anti-ageing but the samples I will definitely use. I love Shu Uemura skincare, I haven't tried these oils yet but I can't wait to see how good they are, and I already have a sample of the Valentino perfume and it's lovely, so good to take with me to Scotland so I don't have to take a full, heavy bottle.
Finally, I was lucky enough to get the Burberry lipstick sample. It's not my colour but I do think it's so cute and mini that I instantly wanted it! I probably won't use it, but I wouldn't really want to.

I'm happy with my box, but of course there are products that I also would have loved to get, such as the Bliss, Revive and Clarins creams! I don't think you can really go wrong with this box, it has some lovely products and it's almost certain you're going to love at least one product in the March box. I think the sizes are really reasonable too - especially for the hair serum!
A lot of people have asked me if it's worth just subscribing for this box - I can't really make that decision for you. Personally, I love the box and definitely think it's worth subscribing for. The information card gives you an idea of what to expect so I'm sure you can work out if you're going to like it or not!

What are you hoping to receive in your box?

PLEASE NOTE: The information card specifies that the contents of the box may vary, I know subscribers don't get their boxes for a couple more weeks so there may be some changes from what I've listed. Just a heads up!