Love me Beauty box

Hello ladies, well my computer is finally fixed so I can post a lot more now:).

Don't know if you know but I was subscribed with Birchbox for quite a while, but I was really disappointed with the boxes so I decided to cancel for a while and try another one.

I cant even remember how I found out about Love me Beauty box but I gave it a try and I ordered one.

 

 

 

It was quite straight forward, you choose the price and type of subscription. I just bought one box for the price of £ 12.95 including delivery. once you subscribe the box there is a questionnaire that you fill so that they know what products to send, once I completed the questionnaire I thought I would receive exactly what I asked for.  

 

I do have to say that I love the box!! so beautiful, but when I opened the box i was thinking "why on earth is this massive box for so little"!!!!

 

 

The first product that I got was an eye therapy patch, I do quite like to use them, it is an anti-wrinkle, anti dark circles and anti puffiness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

when I picked up the next product I wasn't impressed at all!!! it is from Model co and it is the lip lacquer. I really like the colour but I hate the product, it is like a lip gloss and it just fells so sticky!! and I never use lip gloss so this one I will definitely not use!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next product was from Nails inc in the shade Lexington gardens. I love this shade, I think it is perfect for summer, and it is my favourite colour, so I will be using this product throughout the summer!!







 

 

 

 

the last product I am not really sure about, but I think I will give it a try. I is the long lasting lipstick by Ofra in shade Santa Monica.

 

 

 

 

I have never heard about this brand before, but the colour is really nice, bright pink, what I normally use in the summer time and it not a gloss consistency, makes me remember of the Bourjois velvet lipsticks. I will give it a try and see if it actually is long lasting and how it sits on the lips.

 

 

 

And that is actually everything that I got in this box, it seems that each product corresponds to  different credits, and you have six credits to spend, which means that you never get the same amount of products in the boxes.

 

I do have to say that I wasn't very impressed with this box, just these four products in a massive box, but it didn't contain any information about the products, how to use it, or prices. I think I wont be getting another box again.

 

 

well and that's the end of my post flowers

 

hope you enjoyed

 

 

Take care

 

XXX

 

 

 

March Birchbox

Hello darlings, today I bring a post about the March Birchbox!! it just seems the other daty that i was writing a post about February's Birchbox, don't know where the time goes!!

Anyway, talking about Birchbox, I almost cancelled this month's subscripton but I thought I would give it another try and see which products I would get in this month's box.

This month's collaboration was with Habitat, which is giving ideas to refresh things at home.

The firs product was from Catherine Malandrino, with a a citrus top notes and fruity twist. I think that this scent is simillar to the one I recieved a while ago from English Laundry. I do love this scent, is so fresh and always makes me remember of Summer. (RRP £50.00).

 

 

 

 

Next on the list was a  mascara, and this month's you had a choice of three mascaras from Benefit. I have to say I didn't really wanted another mascara from Benefit, I have lost count of how many mascaras I recieved from Benefit, but I decided to go for the new Roller Lash, I have tried this one before, came on a magazine as a sample, and I didnt really like it, I didn't really felt any difference from other mascaras, I usually use the Maybelline falsies and I do prefer this one to other mascaras I tried. (RRP from £17.50).

 

 

No surprise, another product from Philip Kingsley!!! I seem to get a sample of this brand in almost every box!! to be honest I had enough of it!!.

This time, I recieved the straight hair, a heat activated gel to smooth, straighten and controll all hair types.. you just have to apply to mid-lenghts and ends of damp hair and comb through. (RRP £19.00).

 

 

 

 

Next product I was very disappointed again!!! TanOrganic Self tanning oil!!! I never tan I made sure I wrote that on my questionnaire, and they always send me this type of products, which is really frustrating because I never use it!!! (RRP £24.99).

 

 

 

Next product I was quite happy about, the RMK Powder Cheeks. This product is gorgeous, I love the colour, in JE-01 Sugar Pink.

I love everything about this product!! the colour and oh my god the packaging!! defenitly something to make me smille about this month's box!!!(RRP 26.00).

 

 

 

This month we recieved two lifestyle products, the first one was a book, A Perfect Heritage by Penny Vincenzi. this book is a tale about ambition, ego and passion with the beauty industry as its backdrop. It seems quite interesting, probably will leave it at my bedside to read at some point. (RRP £7.99).

 

 

 

The last product from lifestyle in this month's box was from Birchbox & Habitat. I just think it is so nice this little notebook, perfect for your handbag to write notes or inspirations that you may have.

 

 

 

 

Well flowers, and this is all I got in this month's Birchbox, I have to say I wasn't very happy with the products, and the previous boxes were a little bit dissapointing to, so I think I will cancel  for a while and then subscribe again.

Until my next post

Marlene

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February Birchbox

Hello ladies, this post has come out later than expected, but been so busy with work and college!!! well today I bring you another Birchbox, and because we are in February, Valentines day, Birchbox had a love themed box. I have to say that I don't like Valentines day so when they said that it would be the theme for tis month, I wasn't happy at all.

I do love when they give a special name, this month I got " to the incredible Marlene Botelho", I do think its a nice touch!! It does make you feel good:).

 

When I opened the box and saw the products I was actually relieved that I didn't got anything related to Valentines day.

The first product that I got was a Birchbox exclusive, and it was the T London Darjeeling Bath and Shower Wash. It soothes the skin and it is as blend of chamomile and green tea. (From £6.50).

 

Next was from The Balm Cosmetics, the Stainiac in Beauty Queen, you can use it for your lips and cheeks, I suppose it is a little bit like the Benefit tint. You can swipe onto lips like a gloss, or dot onto checks and blend. I don't normally use this type of products, but I will give it a try to see if it is any good. (RRP £10.00)

Another Birchbox exclusive, the Cynthia Rowley Beauty, there was two shades, black or silver, and  I received the silver colour. I definitely won't be using this product!!! maybe if it was in black, I'm not a big fan of silver eye shadows never mind eyeliners!!. (RRP £11.00).

I was quite pleased about this product, Liz Earle Beauty, Botanical Shine Shampoo. I love this brand, I use the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish and it is amazing!!! This shampoo is a shine boosting blend of Vitamin E, fruit extracts and shea butter. (RRP £10.00).

 

 

 

Wild about Beauty was the next product on my box, the rose water illuminating serum. I'm looking forward to try this product, it seems to be quite good. This serum is packed with reflective pearls for a youthful glow. Smooth 3 to 5 pumps over clean skin, or apply over base makeup. Does seem a little strange to apply on top of makeup, think I will just do as normal and apply before makeup. (RRP £22.00).

 

 

The last product is lifestyle and this month we received the Oats + Chia from The Chia Co. It is a creamy blend of wholegrain oats, chia, fruit and virgin coconut oil, just had water and stir. I am not a big fan of this types of oats but maybe I will give it a try, probably will use milk instead of water,  will see how it goes. (RRP £4.95) for a pack of 5.

 

 

After all this box wasn't too bad, it didn't had any valentines stuff which I was quite happy about, but I think that the problem with my boxes, is that I have received so many shampoo and shower gels, I don't think I need any more of them products, it is just becoming a little bit repetitive. I have been thinking if I should cancel for a few months or if I will see how the next boxes are.

And that is all for now, till my next post

Marlene

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Another haul!!!

Hello everyone I hope you are all great!!! I just wanted to show everyone a few things that I bought from Boots, Harveys and New Look.

The first thing that I bought, was something that I wanted for a while. Its the Estee Lauder double wear stay in place makeup. I heard great things about this foundation, so I finally got to go the Harveys counter in Halifax, and the lady matched my skin to the foundation, so mine was shade 2N1, Desert Beige. I love this foundation, it is so good!!! but I will be doing a review of this foundation later. This foundation costs £29.50, and it is really worth it.

The next product I got was from Superdrug, the Matte Me ultra smooth matte lip cream from Sleek Makeup, I haven't tried this product yet, so I got the shade Fandango Purple 431, I hope it is long lasting and I really love this shade, its gorgeous. It was about £6.99.

Next is from Maybelline, the Colour drama, intensive velvet lip pencil, I actually got one of them a few weeks before, in the darkest shade, and I actually quite like it. So I had to try the other shades. I bought the 630 nude perfection, I dont normally use nudes but for work its what i normally use, the other shade is 130 love my pink, it is a nice colour, a light pink colour, which I also use for work. They do last for a few hours, before you have to re-apply again, but its not like a high end lip product. They cost around £4.99, if I am not mistaken, most of times, Maybelline products are on 3 for 2 or on buy 1 get second half price.

Boots had an offer on Revlon, 3 for 2, so it would be rude not to get anything, eheh, so I decided to get the Revlon highlighting palette in 020 rose glow. And then I chosse the Photoready BB Cream in shade 020 light medium. For my third product I went for a cream blush in shade 150, charmed enchantement. I love cream blushes, they are by far my favourites, and Revlon blushes are really good.

And another foundation!!! whats happening with me!! the Maybelline dream flawless nude, fluid touch foundation. This foundation actually makes me remember of the Loreal nude magique eau de teint, I did bought the loreal foundation, but I really hated the fact that it didnt had a pump, so I ended up spilling the foundation everywhere(what a waste)!! so I didnt bother buying another one, but the maybelline one is actually better and easier to use. I bought the shade 010 ivoire. This shades actually loos quite dark when comparing to other foundations. it costs £8.99 .

 

 

Im not really sure why i bought the next product, but I loved the packaging( good excuse) its the super liner smokissime. It is actually an powder eyeliner pen, it did seem quite interesting.

I think I have a serious obcession with Soap & glory body products. they are normally on 3 for 2 at Boots, so everytime I go to boots I pick up something.  This time I got  two body showers and the breakfast body scub. I just love the smell and they leave your skin so smooth and with a lovely smell.

Next, I stopped at New Look just to have a look, and they still had some items on sale , so I picked up some earrings and necklaces. The earrings were reduced from £6.99, and £3.99 to £1.00, and the necklaces were reduced from £4.99, £4.99 to £2.00.

So ladies, that is all that I bought (for now) let me know what you think of these products and if you have tried any of them!!!

Marlene


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Benefit Roller Lash mascara

Hello ladies!!! I'm sure that by now you all know that Benefit is launching a new mascara in February, but if you bought the Elle magazine you would get a sample of the mascara. I do think it is a very good way of trying the mascara without having to pay for the full price.
 

To be honest, Benefit products are always a hit and miss by me, I do like the blushers but didn't like the eyeliner that they released,but when it comes to mascaras, I always like to try new ones.

 

 

I do have to say that it was quite difficult to find the Elle magazine, it was sold out in most places.

Anyway, talking about this new mascara, it is supposed to give longer lashes and it has a specially designed wand, flexible to grab all the lashes and give them a curl and full effect, setting them into place. The new formula is also supposed to provide a clump-free finish.

 

 

 

After trying this mascara, I didn't really saw any difference from the mascara that I use at the moment, actually my mascara gives more volume and my lashes appear longer than with the Benefit mascara. I have been using the Maybelline Falsies for quite a while, and even though I do try another mascaras, I always return to my Maybelline mascara.




The first photo is my eyelashes with no mascara at all. While the second photo is after applying the Benefit Roller lash mascara.

 

I'm actually glad that I got to try this mascara before buying, otherwise i would be very disapponted for paying the full price and not using the product.

 

There has been quite a few reviews about this mascara, some people quite like the product but other people really didnt notice any difference, so I suppose it is just a matter of opinion and taste. If you can buy the Elle magazine, I would advise you to do it, before you spend £19.50 on a mascara that you will not use.

I hope you enjoyed reading the post

Take care

Marlene
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Glamour Beauty party box edit

Hello ladies, as you may know I love to try new products, specially beauty boxes, and besides Birchbox that I get monthly, I decided to try another box.

This time, I decided to go for a glamour beauty party box from www.latestinbeauty.com. They have different types of boxes, you can build your own box, or you can buy already set boxes.

I decided to go for this box because the products where really good, and the box just cost me £13.95.

 

 

 

 

The fist product that I got was the Philip Kingsley shampoo and conditioner. This duo gives a silky soft hair and replaces the moisture that we loose when styling our hair our because of the winter conditions.  I actually got a few products from this brand in Birchbox and I really like this brand, so looking forward to try them.

Next, is the Vichy Purete Thermale 3 in 1 & the Idealia Life Serum. This cleanser, toner and eye makeup remover, leaves skin feeling smooth and fresh. The serum, you can layer the serum on top to transform dull skin into glowing, bright complexion.

Burt's Bees lip shimmer, I got mine in shade Rhubarb. Besides giving a pop of colour to your lips it also nourishes and hydrates.

This next product I never tried. The Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels.

It works as a pre makeup eye freshener and also as a post party reviver. It gives a bright eyed and rested look.

I think that this is the product that I didn't really need in this box. Collection Lengthening Mascara, I just think I have so many mascaras, don't really need another one, but I can always give it to a friend, so its not really a problem.

 

 

The Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in shade Black Amethyst. This eye liner is just amazing. It is a budge proof liner, definitely long lasting. You can also use it to create a Smokey eye, you just have to blend it before it sets.

Xen-Tan Luminous Gold Gel, well I don't really think I will be using this product, considering that I never use tan, I do prefer to be pale. I got the medium shade, a deep gold colour which develops in just three hours.

I really like this nail polish by Lola. I do prefer darker colours so I thought this shade was perfect, I received the 005 in Stone Grey. Suitable for all skin tones.

I also received a L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin. I use this product quite a lot, so I was happy to receive this product, and it is a size that you can just put in your handbag or use it to travel.

I also received an eye shadow, and it was actually my favourite shade.  You can use this eye shadow across the lid to create a Smokey eye or you can use it with a wet brush if you prefer a long lasting intensive finish.

The last product was actually a Pop band London. Not sure if I will use it or not, not rally a big fan of them. They are elasticated, no-dent bands which will keep your hair in place.

I really thought that this box was a good quality one, with products that you can use daily, and for the price that it was, it is a little bit difficult to go wrong with them. And the best thing is that inside the box you get discount codes for the brands that you recieve in the box. I got discount codes of 20% for Lola, 15% off of Vichy  and 25% off Wild about beauty.

Well ladies, and this is the end of this post, I hope you enjoyed reading it and let me know on comments if you have tried any beauty boxes and what you thought of them!!

Take care

Marlene

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