December 2013: Love Me Beauty Box & 20% Discount Code

You'd think I would be used to beauty boxes by now and the notion would've worn off (it has in some cases, a long time ago) but every month when I know my Love Me Beauty box is due I can't help but get a teeny tiny bit excited. It's one of the few boxes that deliver great products month after month, I'm yet to receive a box I hate. You can see the contents of the boxes every month and really make sure it's something you would love before ordering and best of all, each month you can choose from three menu's.

This month I went for menu 1 which includes:

Lord & Berry Intensity Lipstick 'Glazed Pink', RRP: 12 (full size): This is the third Lord & Berry lipstick I've received in a Love Me Beauty box but the formula is great so I have no complaints.

Lord & Berry Kiss Proof Lip Liner 'Romantica', RRP: 7.50 (full size): This is probably my favourite product in this months box. I never use lip liners to line my lips, I use them as a lippy and this colour is right up my street. Tried it out today with a bit of balm on top which did affect the wear time slightly but on it's own it lasts for hours. The formula is creamy and easy to apply but you won't get any smudging at all.

Headline Colours Nail Polish 'Quicksand', RRP: 9, (full size): The third full sized product in Decembers box is this gorgeous nail polish from Headline Colours, a brand I've never tried before. 'Quicksand' is described as a light chocolate nude which is exactly what it is. I only own a few nudey browns so this new addition to my nail polish collection is more than welcome. I've got gel overlays on at the mo but as soon as my nails are naked I'll post a NOTD with this shade.

S5 Vitality Mask, 15ml, an exclusive to Love Me Beauty: This month there was a choice of 3 different S5 products to choose from but the Vitality Mask claims to reduce pore size by 20% and imperfections by 60% so of course I had to go for Menu 1. There's no price included for this one but I think I'm right in saying S5 is a pricey organic brand.

Rodial 5 Minute Facial, 10ml sample, RRP: 35 for 50ml: I adore Rodial candles but am yet to try any skin care from the brand. This 5 Minute Facial is an exfoliating and decongesting mask. Like the S5 Vitality Mask, it claims to reduce pore size and reveal smooth, bright and glowing skin. It's also designed to lift, firm and reduce the look of fine lines.

Love Me Beauty have kindly offered a 20% discount code for beauty blog readers (first time orders only) just enter LMBBB20 on the delivery section when signing up (valid from 5th Dec - 10th Jan)

What do you think of Decembers box?
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August 2013: Beauteco Box

This month I recieved my first Beauteco Box and I have to say I'm REALLY impressed. I haven't had time to fully try out all the products yet so this will be a first impressions post.

Beauteco Box is much like other beauty subscription boxes out there but there's a slight difference, each month there will be 3 different boxes to choose from. The boxes will be similar with a few variations but will all contain 5 luxurious beauty & lifestyle products and come packaged in Eco-Friendly recyclable boxes.

This month I decided to go for Menu 2* which includes:

Arran Aromatics Lavender & Tea Tree Facial Wash 100ml, £12.90 (full size): This is indeed a facial wash but contains naturally exfoliating loofah, so if you're using it daily it's getting rid of dry skin as well as cleansing. The loofah is extremely gentle though, it's almost spongy so should be fine for anyone with sensitive skin. The gel creates a creamy lather when mixed with water and left my skin feeling cool. Oily skins would get on well with this but combo/dry/dehydrated skins may find it too drying for daily use.

Lord & Berry Intensity Lipstick 'Peach Gleam', £12 (full size): I have wanted to try Lord & Berry lip products for such a long time so was really pleased to see 2 included in this months box. The shade 'Peach Gleam' isn't my type of colour at all, it looks very 90's against my fair skin but the formula and pigmentation are both fantastic. The Intensity Lipsticks are enriched with Macadamia Oil & Waterlily extracts and live upto their claim of being hydrating. I will definitely be taking a closer look at other shades.

Lord & Berry Kiss Proof Lip Colour Liner 'Blossom', £7.50 (full size): If you're someone who prefers long lasting, matte lip products then look no further. You're not gettin this bad boy off your lips without makeup remover. It's pigmented, applies without any dragging and manages to be creamy yet matte at the same time. I never line my lips so have been using this just like a lippy.

Melvita Atomiser Orange Blossom Floral Water, 28ml £4.50 (sample size): I like Melvita and I like toners so this wee travel sized bottle will come in handy for weekends away. It claims to soothe and soften the skin which is something my skin definitely needs at the min.

S5 Calm Serum, 10ml sample (full size £44): Believe it or not, this is what I was most excited to see in the box. In short it's a soothing treatment with marine bioactives to reduce the appearance of redness and signs of skin hyperactivity. My skin is very reactive and as a result, I have a lot of redness. First impressions are good, it sinks into the skin immediately, doesn't leave any residue behind and doesn't feel heavy in the slightest. I haven't noticed too much of a difference yet but it's still early days, I'll report back in an empties post.

It's safe to say I like this box, a lot! Even though the lippy colour doesn't suit me I'm sure I'll get some use from it by pairing it with a brighter lippy in my collection. I know Beauteco is a newish box so I'm really hoping the contents don't get less impressive each month like we've all witnessed with other boxes.

What do you think of this months box?

Each Beauteco Box costs £10 plus P&P from beautecobox.co.uk