Joliebox November

Joliebox November 2012

Monthly Subscription £10 + p&p

Vertumne a Venus Manucure Absolue - Moisturizing & Regenerating Hand Cream

Just a normal hand cream really, unfortunately there was only a sachet so not enough to see if it made a difference to my skin over time.

Jane Iredale Glow Time BB Cream

Not a colour I would have chosen for myself, and kind of just sat uncomfortably on the skin.

Topicrem Body Glitter 3D Effect

I expected this to be a gold glitter, but the particles were actually pink.  Was great to add a bit of sheen for the Christmas party, but you must wash your hands immediately after application as they will be absolutely smothered in glitter.  There was more on my hands than on my body!

Dead Sea Spa Magik Gentle Cleansing Facial Wash

Great size, had several washes and still loads left.  Smells good, and makes my skin feel clean but not dried out.

Galenco SOS Repair Balm

Again another great size, and a fantastic coconut butter smell.  Went on creamy, love it.

L'Occitane Angelica Hydration Cream

Not too keen on the smell of this one, smells like a plant.  Nice creamy gel texture, but feels a bit tacky on the skin if I'm not dry enough to absorb it all.

Joliebox October

Joliebox October 2012
Monthly Subscription: £10 + p&p

Balance Me Balancing Face Moisturiser
Not too keen on the smell of this, and also it made my face sting one time when I applied it.

Lov Organic Love is Beautiful
I love flavoured tea and this looked and smelled delicious.  I really had high hopes for this, but unfortunately the taste was quite bland.

Jason Bee Healthier Lip Balm Stick
This was the best part of the whole box!  The lip balm was a great size, and has a gorgeous smell of mint chocolates, like After Eights.  I would definitely buy this again.

Móa The Green Balm
I love the fact that this can be used on so many things, I instantly went onto the website to purchase a full size tub.  I took it away on holiday and used it on so many things - cuts, burns, bruises etc - without the need to carry several different products to weigh my bag down.

Ritessens Exfoliant
Not too keen on the smell of this, it seems quite odd.  It is quite a creamy texture, there do not seem to be many exfoliating beads in it.  I prefer my exfoliator to feel more grainy so I know it's doing its job!

She Said Beauty Box October

She Said Beauty Box October 2012
Monthly Subscription: £9.00 + p&p

Cellnique Advanced Bio Renewal Masque
This came with no instructions so I was not sure how long to leave it on for.  I just left it on till it dried, then washed it off and hoped for the best.
The sample size was barely enought o cover my face, but it did have a nice smell.

B.Liv Off With Those Heads
I used this just on my nose and chin and there was enough to last many applications, even with my partner using it as well. I think the idea is it is supposed to draw out blackheads, but unfortunately, neither of us noticed any difference.

Biao Rejuvenating Night Cream
The smell on this was a bit overpowering, and my face was incredibly shiny when I woke up in the morning, meaning I had to apply more make up than normal to mattify it. Would not use again! May be better for drier skins?

Herbacin Glycerin Hand Cream
Nice to get a full size item, but a bit insulting as it only costs 99p! I love the texture of the cream, but the smell is terrible. I think the reason it is small is so that it is portable, but I can't take it anywhere as the lid is so slack it just drops off all the time.

KeraStraight Moisture Mask / KeraStraight Protein Mask
The instructions on these were incredibly complicated and aimed more at a salon environment than a home application, so I had to improvise.  Nice fruity smell, but didn't notice any difference in the ocndition of my hair.

Myvitamins Total Acai Berry
Really great idea to have vitamins in a beauty box, but unfortunately the brand they chose are not suitable for vegetarians so I could not even try them.  Bad form.