Glossybox uk: October 2013 ♡

Hello everyone! This month's Glossybox was really hyped up because it has a Dark Romance theme, perfect for the autumn season. Unfortunately the theme was really poorly executed and hardly followed the theme through at all. The box was underwhelming this month but there were a couple of products that i enjoyed.

Glossybox is a beauty / skincare subscription box where you receive a selection of around five products each month for £10 + £2.95 postage and packaging. Check out their UK site here.

I received my dispatch e-mail on the 11th October and the box was left outside my apartment door on the 14th October.

October 2013: Dark Romance

Box value: £29.49 + Unica cream

MeMeMe Cherub's Blush - Cheek & Lip Tint

Full size: 12ml for £5.50

Sample size: 12ml (full size)

Sample value: £5.50

"Go from day-to-night with MeMeMe's sultry rouge tint! Long-lasting and multi-functional,it also comes complete with a handy application brush, making it a perfect addition to your handbag for glamorous touch-ups on the go."

Honestly i really didn't like this product at all. It has a strong chemical smell to it and the application is streaky with poor pigmentation. When i opened the bottle i ended up staining my leg red + even when i closed it again the product dripped onto my table. This went straight into the bin after that. The best thing about it is the packaging...

Vita Liberata Latte Illuminating Skin Finish

Full size: 30ml for £29.95

Sample size: 2 x 3ml

Sample value: £5.99

"The multi-product offers perfect coverage and a flawless medium bronzing to the skin with added Broad Spectrum SPF 25, while also creating an iridescent optical illusion as it's subtle shimmering particles 'capture the light'."

I don't like using bronzing or tanning products anyway so i wasn't too happy to receive this. I gave it a go anyway but it made me look kind of dirty orange + greasy. Bleh.

Monu Illuminating Primer

Full size: 50ml for £22.50

Sample size: 20ml

Sample value: £9

"This primer is paraben free and has been formulated with light reflective Mica particles and soft focus technology to brighten the complexion, add instant sheen and enhance your natural radiance. Other active ingredients include Vitamin E to detoxify the skin and Cassia Alata Leaf Extract to protect and prevent skin against UV damage. Use either alone, under make-up or as a tinted moisturiser for a flawless, illuminating finish."

Usually i prefer matte finishes but this illuminating primer was a pleasant surprise! It made my skin radiant and glowing without making it greasy. A lot of customers were complaining that they had received so many Monu products before, but this was my first + i would be happy to try other products in their range!

Premae Multi-Vit Smoothie Serum

Full size: 50ml for £22.50

Sample size: 20ml

Sample value: £9

"Premae is the world's first allergen-free brand, meaning that anything they produce is more than kind to the skin. This Serum is the ultimate skin saviour for combination skin: blended with grapeseed, the unique formula helps to soothe redness and hydrate the skin, whilst keeping it matte and shine free."

This serum does a great job at keeping my combination skin under control with a perfectly matte finish! I super-love the lemongrass smell - it's so relaxing! The only thing i didn't like was the cheap packaging.

Unica Kiss It Better Cream

Full size: 50ml for £12.95

Sample size: Unknown

Sample value: Unknown

"This organic cream with Prebiotics, for very sensitive & eczema prone skin, is light and silky with highly soothing oils and intensely moisturising butters. It will calm, hydrate and protect extremely sensitive and inflamed skin."

I cannot believe Glossy would actually send this to their customers. It's a tiny little pot of cream with the worst packaging i have ever seen. It looks like they had leftover scrap pots left, picked the sticker off and stuck a new one on the top. The sticky residue picked up black bits from the box and the sticker is falling off... The product itself is very moisturising and gentle, but it smells yucky.

What do you think about this month's Glossy?

Lots of love,

ami ♡

Love me beauty uk: October 2013 ♡

This is the second month of the re-branding of Beautecobox to Love Me Beauty and i've been pretty impressed so far! They've changed the boxes to this pretty cool dressing table silhouette design and also the logo but the inside packaging and quality of the products are still of the same standard. If you haven't heard of this subscription box, essentially you pay £10 + £2.95 postage + packaging a month and you receive a box full of four or five beauty or lifestyle goodies in the mail! With this particular box, you get to choose between three 'menus' in their boutique (although this month they also had a special Wowcher menu and one from September). Check out their website here!

As with last month, i received the dispatch e-mail on the 9th + the box arrived at my local depot on the 12th. This month i had a problem with my PayPal subscription with them but they offered me an extra sample in my next box for re-subscribing! They also showed everyone how great their customer service is once again, which i'll explain more about later!

This month i chose Menu 3 because i needed a new eye make-up remover! Mixed reviews for this box but overall quite pleased! I received four full-sized items + one sample sized item.

Love Me Beauty UK: October 2013

Box value: £31.30

Lord & Berry (Full Size) Smudge Proof Eyeliner RRP £7.50

"In one stroke, SMUDGEPROOF Eyeliner outlines the eyes from morning until night. Its run-proof formula is also suitable to create graphic style eye shadow."

Overall, a pretty good eyeliner which stays put all day and offers a creamy formula so you don't have to tug around your eyes. It definitely didn't smudge throughout the day! I got the colour 'Smoke' which is a sultry dark brown, perfect on days where black lines are too dramatic.

Lord & Berry (Full Size) Scuba Mascara RRP £12

"Waterproof. Thickens and lengthens. Made for sports and high emotions. Delivers natural-looking definition in one coat. Keeps lashes silky, soft and flexible. Brush tapers to evenly coat each lash, even at the inner corner of the eye. Smudge resistant."

This mascara was really bad to be honest. It was dry and there was hardly any product in it at all. I saw that a lot of other subscribers complained about this product and Love Me Beauty responded by talking to Lord & Berry, who will be providing a free lipstick to replace this product next month! Definitely shows how great consumer power can be, huh? They also replaced this product with Anatomicals body scrub / hand cream in their remaining boxes. Great customer service from Love Me Beauty!

Balm Balm (Full Size) Indulge Bath & Shower - 5ml RRP £6

"This expertly blended aromatherapy oil is enough for two to three baths or showers & comes in a little drawstring bag. INDULGE pampers & luxuriates."

Definitely the best item in the box this month! It makes bath time so much more relaxing and enjoyable. It leaves the skin feeling lovely and soft and can also be used as a rub-in perfume. It's a little bit expensive to buy regularly but i think it makes a lovely treat for yourself or stocking filler for someone special! 

Weleda (Sample Size) 18ml Millet Nourishing Shampoo RRP £8.95 (190ml)

Sample value: £0.85

"Millet nourishing shampoo for normal hair contains organic macadamia nut oil and extracts of organic millet husks and sage to provide gentle cleansing to nourish and maintain the hair's natural suppleness."

This shampoo is a lot kinder to your hair because it doesn't lather much, which means it doesn't cause as much damage! After a few washes i didn't really see a noticeable difference to my hair though.

Amie Skincare (Full Size) Bright Eyes RRP £4.95

"Bright Eyes removes make-up effortlessly and gently without stinging or irritating the delicate eye area.

Eye make-up remover is an essential product for most girls who wear mascara, eye shadow and eyeliner regularly and who find that they need a specialist cleanser that really removes all traces of eye make-up easily, as the last thing you want to do is rub away at the delicate eye area trying to get your make-up off!"

I super-love the packaging of this brand - it's so fun + refreshing! However, the cleanser itself doesn't do its job well in my opinion. You have to rub to get anything off and even so i always find myself with panda eyes. :{

What do you think of the contents of my box? ♡

Lot of love,

ami ♡

Deary rose co-q10 whitening body lotion ♡

 

"Deary is a brand launched by Uni-President Biotech Co., a subsidiary of the prestigious Taiwan-based Uni-President Group. It boasts a professional R&D center, where the products are examined using skin texture testing equipment on a cosmetic testing platform to ensure safety and efficacy.

Deary therefore is a frequent recipient of the National Quality Assurance Golden Award and

Silver Medal, a sign of endorsement by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Deary has launched

an array of body moisturizers, bathing and facial."

Hello cuties, today i'll be writing about a brand i don't see too often, but i think the design is just too cute + the quality is great too. Deary is a taiwanese beauty brand who specialise in body moisturisers, bathing + skincare products. I bought the Rose Co-Q10 Whitening Lotion in 150ml + i've been using it everyday after my bath for a few weeks now. Here are my thoughts! 

Firstly, the packaging is really lovely - even though it's made out of plastic it's very sturdy and looks cute on the dressing table. The bottle is squeezy + the product comes out of a little hole in the top so it's hygienic + dust and dirt won't get into it. The lotion itself is the perfect consistency - not too runny, and not too thick. It also has a prominent rosewater smell that is perfect to layer up with a floral-based perfume. The moisturising qualities are excellent + it helps to lock in water after bathing. As for the whitening effect, i've noticed that it gives a temporary whitening effect immediately after every use. Overall my skin has lightened very slightly. I would definitely recommend this lotion for those who love a floral perfumed scent + aren't too bothered about the whitening effect as it moisturises really well.

Where to buy ♡
YesStyle ~ $11.64

Summary

What i liked ♡
Inexpensive
Lovely packaging
Hygienic bottle
Perfect consistency
Nice floral smell
Moisturises well

What i didn't like ♡
Didn't whiten as much as i'd like

Thank you for reading!

ami ♡

Creepyyeha store ♡

Hello lovelies! Today I'd like to share what i think about the accessories i bought from Creepyyeha. She sells a range of handmade creepy+cute accessories including chokers, garters, belts + arm bands that she designs herself! You can visit her store here.

I first paid for my order on the 10th September. I originally ordered the black mini heart garter + the o ring heart pin in pink. The shipping cost $23.95 for USPS shipping with tracking to the UK (although you can ask for a cheaper non-tracked shipping). A few days later i changed my mind + asked if i could have the pair of double head garters instead of the black mini heart garter on her tumblr. She was really lovely about it + quick to reply. About two weeks later i asked if i could also add the bellbaby choker in black to my order. Again, she was lovely, replied quickly + sent me an invoice through PayPal for the additional item. I ended up receiving the order in a big bubble envelope on the 1st October, which i was very pleased with!

Everything was wrapped neatly in a lovely black mesh bag inside the envelope - it's great to keep the accessories tidy and protected. They are really good quality and well-made too - you can hardly tell they are handmade!

Bellbaby Choker ~ $22 ♡

"Made with velvet, layered satin ruffling, silver, flowers, silver bell, small knobs and velvet ribbon for closure."

Pair of Double Head Garter ~ $40 ♡

"Silver suspender head with leather, garter clip, satin bow and round studs."

O ring Heart Pin ~ $15 ♡

"Wooden heart 1.5x1.5inches with O ring screw back and satin bow"

See you later, lovelies!

ami ♡

Back to school: rilakkuma style ♡

♡♡ Back to school: rilakkuma style ♡♡

I'll be going back to school tomorrow so i decided to get some cute stationery to get me started! I super-love rilakkuma so i made a little collection of him + his friends. :3 Everything here can be purchased from Artbox! 

♡♡ Rilakkuma A4 folders ♡♡

Korilakkuma and chick

Rilakkuma 3 friends

Rilakkuma strawberry

♡♡ San-x A5 notebooks ♡♡

Rilakkuma 

Relaxing korilakkuma

♡♡ San-x highlighters + gel pens ♡♡

Pink highlighter

Light blue highlighter

Purple gel pen

Pink gel pen

Light blue gel pen

Until next time, mini-bears!

ami ♡