Lux Box review: July 2012

July Lux Box* was a little bit late :) but when it finally arrived I was really happy with the selection of products. My favourite must be the beautiful Inika eyeliner in Peacock Blue. I am a big fan of Inika and reviewed some of their make up already. If you want to have a look, click here. 

I was also very excited to try the Magnifibres and the BRTC Gold Caviar BB cream.
Overall I am really, really happy with the box, the variety of products is amazing!

Contents:

 Magnifibres Brush On False Lashes

Magnifibres is the perfect solution for those who love long, big, captivating eye lashes but don't like the look and hassle of false lashes.

The completely natural fibres are easily applied in between two layers of your favourite mascara creating length and volume beyond belief.

This product was the one I was the most excited about and the one I tried first. Very interesting idea! 

If you find a good mascara to use it with it will make your lashes look much longer and add volume. 

I will be reviewing it separately soon, because it is something totally new to me and I really like it.

Full size costs £21.

Inika Certified organic Eyeliner

Rich in colour and gentle with realstayability Certified Organic, our creamy Liners glide on easily to deliver an even depth of colour. Perfect - for even the most sensitive of eyes.

Have a Play! You'll fall in love - For added intensity add a sweep of one of our Eye Shadows over the top and see what happens

Another product I was happy to see. I love INIKA cosmetics and  own one of their eyeliners already. The consistency is lovely and the colour payoff is really good. The shade I got is Peacock Blue. 

It is a vibrant shade of blue and I am in love with it. I used it in one of my makeup looks already.

It is a full size products worth £11.75

20% discount on INIKA purchases at: www.inikacosemetics.co.uk just enter discount code LB0712 upon checkout. Valid until 31st August 2012, one redemption per customer.

Yana Cosmetics Foundation

A lightweight, creamy, foundation, full coverage, airbrush look, suitable for all skin types. This foundation is not tested on animals, non comedogenic, blendable and long lasting.

I really like the consistency and the coverage of this foundation, but the shade I received is very, very light, so it doesn't suit my skin tone.  I will use it to mix with my darker foundation though :)  

Full size costs £25

Receive 15% discount off full sized item with discount code LB2012

Gatineau Essential Skin Corrector

Melatogenine AOX Pro-Biotics - A scientifically advanced skincare line providing an ABSOLUTE anti-ageing shield. Combining an exclusive and innovative combination of anti-oxidants and pro-biotics it creates a powerful defence against skin aggressors. Essential Skin Corrector is a corrective cream to smooth out the first signs of wrinkles and improve radiance and comfort.A comprehensive anti-ageing shield designed to offer complete protection to the skin against internal and external aggressions which cause accelerated ageing.

 This products is the most expensive one in the box. I really like to receive high end brand samples, because normally I wouldn't be able to afford to buy the products myself. The full size pot costs £69, so the sample I got is worth over £20, which is brilliant. That's why I love beauty boxes, you get to try some lovely brands and most of the time the box value is five times higher than it's price :)

Receive a 15% discount when purchasing a full size product with code AOX15

BRTC Gold Caviar BB Cream SPF50

The Gold Caviar BB Cream is multi functional skincare cream great for anti aging, lightening, sun protection (SPF 50), wrinkle repair, cover and moisturizing. Made from real caviar extracts, this luxurious bb cream will help give a radiant and natural, healthy skintone.

I really like this BB cream. I received two samples. It gives medium coverage and looks very natural on my skin. It feels very luxurious and comes with SPF50. AMAZING! Full size costs $28.

Statement watches

Hi everyone!

Back in January I blogged about the boyfriend watch trend twice and I am glad that oversized watches borrowed from our boyfriends/husbands are still in fashion. 

My dream watch must be a Micheal Kors one in rose gold. I hope I will get it one day :)

Today I would like to feature some models from

Watch Warehouse. It's an online watch shop for ladies and gents, where you can get most established brands, including Michael Kors, Rotary, Accurist, Sekonda, Timex, marc Jacobs, Guess, Seiko and many more. The choice is endless. I was amazed by the variety and there is something for everyone. 

If you are looking for an affordable watch, the prices start at £9.99 and if you would like to purchase something more expensive and luxurious you will find all high end brands too.

All the watches I picked look quite similar and I wouldn't be able to tell if they are from the gents or ladies collection if there was no description :) I don't mind wearing gent watches, I actually quite like to add my husband's watch to my arm party when I feel like it.

Do you wear big watches? What is your favourite brand?

1.Casio Baby-G Premium Ladies Watch £200

2.Rotary Gents Watch £103.20

3.Citizen  Ladies Watch £254.15

4.Guess Ladies Watch £179

5.Raymond Weil Gents Watch £795

6.Victorinox Swiss Army Gents Watch  £504

7.Seiko Gents Watch £318.75

8.Marc by Marc Jacobs Ladies Watch £237.50

9.Accurist MB859S Gents Watch £55.25

OPI crystal nail file saved my nails!

Hi everyone!

I was advised by some lovely bloggers, including Andy aka Pampered Prince and Catrine from UnnakedNails  to invest in a crystal nail file to help improve the condition of my nails.

 All I can say is- Thank you guys! 

I can't believe that a nail file made such a big difference to my nails. 

I was planning to buy the Leighton Denny one, but for some reason I decided to go with OPI :)

OPI CRYSTAL NAIL FILE £13.50 from beautybay.com

"OPI Crystal File is a high quality nail file, with an effective filing surface made from the finest crystal. This file helps prevent splitting and chipping, leaving your nail edge perfectly smooth.

Easily cleaned, simply rinse under warm water to remove nail residue without affecting the files surface texture."

On day one I filed my nails down to nothing and tried to get as close to a square shape as I can.
The edges of my nails were perfectly smooth and I was filing them every day for a week.
It's been two weeks since I started using this nail file and my nails haven't split once! I am so happy!
Previously, I had to deal with my nails splitting on a daily basis, now it just doesn't happen!
If you don't own a crystal nail file yet, I would recommend getting one asap!
  All nail files I used before are in the bin now. Honestly- I binned them all!
The OPI crystal nail file is one of the best purchases I have ever made!

FashionistA Cosmetics review

I received some FashionistA Cosmetics recently and after yesterdays FOTD post I am reviewing all the products I used to create the latest look.

I used FashionistA bronzers in shades Tokyo and Barcelona, blusher in shade Milan, Eyeshadow in shade Trend-Setter, a 2 step mascara and a brow kit. 

FashionistA Custom Palette - Black* £5.00

I always wanted to have a custom palette, so getting this one was a nice surprise. It is perfect for storing your favourite FashionistA blushers, bronzers and eyeshadows, makes them easy to find and saves space. It is very sturdy and the mirror inside is huge. I have been using it every day when I do my makeup. Great little investment and really good quality.

 FashionistA Bronzer Tokyo* £4.00

This bronzer is perfect for contouring and for adding a warm glow to my face. The shade I got is perfect for my skin tone, but I am sure it would work on lighter skin as well. 

There isn't much fallout and it stays on my skin for a couple of hours. 

If I use a setting spray on top of my makeup it stays on all day.

FashionistA Bronzer Barcelona* £4.00

This bronzer is totally different than the ones I tried before. It is quite shimmery, creamy and not very pigmented, but it adds a nice glow to my face. 

If your skin is quite dark, you will be able to use it as a highlighter. 

I apply it on top of the Tokyo bronzer and it looks really nice and adds an extra shimmer to my cheekbones to make them stand out more.

FashionistA Blush Milan* £4.00

Absolutely gorgeous shade, a medium, warm pink with a bit of shimmer. The consistency is really nice too, it applies beautifully with minimal fallout. It is very pigmented, so don't go crazy. Start with a small amount and build up the colour if you love a lot of blusher on your cheeks. 

It is a bargain at £4 and I am looking forward to swatching more shades in Superdrug. 

Let's hope my local one stocks FashionistA cosmetics.

FashionistA Brow Kit* £7.00

This product is my favourite from the ones I received. I own a couple of brow kits- Urban Decay, Benefit and some cheap ones too and this one is comparable to the high end ones. 

The thing I like the most is the colour choice, you get 3 different shades of brown, so it is suitable for blondes and brunettes. There is also clear wax to smooth the eyebrows down and keep the shape in place all day. The kit comes with tiny tweezers and a brush, so it includes everything you need to have perfect eyebrows. I am very impressed with this set. It is much cheaper than the other ones I own and does the exact same job.

FashionistA Double Take Baked Eyeshadow in Trend-Setter* £4.00

I wasn't sure about this eyeshadow when I first opened it but as soon as I applied it onto my eyelids I fell in love with the colour. All the shades blend together to create a multi dimensional colour and if you use  a wet brush the pigmentation is amazing. There is specks of yellow, white and purple, but the final colour is a gorgeous deep blue. I used a primer with this eyeshadow, because there was a lot of fallout. My face was covered with glitter! I will be more careful the next time :)

FashionistA Double Ended Mascara Black Brown* £8.00

 This is the only product I didn't like. I am not a fan of two step mascaras, because they seem to turn my eyelashes grey, or in this case-they don't give me any extra volume or length. I usually skip the first step, but for review purposes I followed the instructions. The white coat never dries... and once I applied the actual mascara it wasn't sticking to my lashes at all. I am very confused about this one.

You can get the new FashionistA range in Superdrug stores.

L-R: Trend-Setter eyeshadow, Milan blusher, Tokyo Bronzer, Barcelona Bronzer

Neal's Yard Remedies Bee Lovely campaign - help save the bees!

Hi everyone. 

Today I would like to ask you to do one small thing that could make a big change.

 Neal's Yard Remedies is running a campaign to save the bees and you can help!

Bees are vanishing from around the world. In Britain they're disappearing faster than in the rest of Europe. 

DDT is a chemical pesticide that was used widely across Britain, Europe and the US – until it was shown to have chronic effects on the nervous system, liver, kidneys and immune system. It was banned in Britain in 1984. 

Neonicotinoids are 7,000 times more toxic than DDT. 

 Neonicotinoid pesticides have been linked to the dramatic loss of honeybees around the world. British beekeepers have lost up to 80% of their hives in recent years, more than any other country in Europe.

Please sign our petition to get the British government to join France, Germany, Italy and Slovenia in banning these powerful pesticides, and help protect our precious bees.

New Bee Lovely range

Following the incredible demand for the Bee Lovely Hand Cream, NYR is proud to introduce the new family friendly Bee Lovely range.
With moisturising organic honey and energising orange and mandarin essential oils.
5% of the RRP of every Bee Lovely product will be donated to a charity or good cause.

BEE LOVELY AND HELP SAVE THE BEES! :)

 Bee Lovely Hand Cream* 50ml £10.00

"Softens hands and helps SAVE THE BEES. Care for your hands as you help save the bees with our original Bee Lovely Hand Cream. Moisturising organic honey is blended with energising orange essential oil to nourish the skin and lift the spirits. Our bee-utifully scented Limited Edition Hand Cream flew off the shelves when we first launched it, now, thanks to overwhelming demand from our customers, we’re proud to say it’s back and here to stay.Gentle enough for the whole hive, including children aged 3 years and over."

This hand cream is a lovely addition to my collection. It smells absolutely beautiful and makes my hands feel unbelievably soft and perfectly moisturized. It doesn't leave a residue and absorbs quickly.
I also use it on my elbows, knees and feet
5% of the RRP goes to charity, so it could be your next guilt free purchase :)