Video || Glossy Box : September & Organic Boxes - Un-boxing & First Impressions

Hey guys,

If you've been hiding under a rock for the past few years then you may not know what a beauty box is so lucky for you, I have made a whole video where I undo the box, take out various beauty products and give you my first impressions.

Just kidding :o)

Of course I expect for you to know what a beauty box is but for those who don't it's a box of products (some skin care, some make-up, some nails) that the lovely people at Glossy Box put together once a month.  Sometimes they contain some really gems and sometimes then contain some complete duds.  Glossy Box aren't the only organisation to offer these but with some trial and error I have found that GB is the most consistently good box and the best value for money with them offering some excellent full size products and some good sized samples along with brands which you have heard of.

Boxes are usually £10.00 plus p+p but this month in addition to the usual monthly (September) box I decided to treat myself to the special one off organic edition box.  Contained within this box was the  promise to give you brands which are 100% natural and organic and although this is not something I am usually into I thought I would push myself out of my skincare comfort zone and give something new a try.  This box was around the £15.00 plus p+p which is slightly more but definitely well worth it.

Hope you enjoy my unboxing and first impressions and I will do a full post as and when I get round to really using all these products.

Do you want to subscribe after seeing all the glorious goodies I got in my September box?  If so, then you can click here here.

What I'm wearing:

Top - Dorothy Perkins - £16.00 - http://goo.gl/EcMvST

Face : Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in Ivory, Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent, Revlon Blush in 003 Mauvelous 003, Bourjois 1 Seconde Mascara in Waterproof, Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick in Personne ne Rouge

Products Mentioned:

September Box -

Vichy Normaderm Hydrating Care - http://goo.gl/ErCsQL
Vichy Normaderm Night Detox - http://goo.gl/uUC8Zi
Model Co More Brows in Medium/Dark - http://goo.gl/YDa5Lc
L'Oreal Mythic Masque - http://goo.gl/WB82Rr
SkinPep® Brightening Enzyme & Acid Peel - http://goo.gl/CNZfB3
SkinPep® Dark Circle Eraser - http://goo.gl/MTHLu4
Nails Inc Westminster Bridge Matte Top Coat - http://goo.gl/SxazLn

Organic Box - 

Pai Camellia & Rose Hydrating Cleansing Cream - http://goo.gl/YVj7mI
Bamford Geranium Hand & Body Wash - http://goo.gl/8PujYl
Neal's Yard Remedies Lip Gloss in Peach - http://goo.gl/MJbB8x
Odylique (Essential Care) Herb Shampoo - http://goo.gl/Ss5T94
Odylique (Essential Care) Timeless Rose Moisturiser - http://goo.gl/jesyuh

Do you subscribe to Glossy Box?  What are your thoughts on the September box or perhaps like me you ordered the Organic box?  Let me know in the comments!

Review : Mascara keep smudging? I've got your perfect remedy - The Bourjois 1 Seconde Mascara

Hey guys,

It's been a long time coming but I'm finally doing a review of my new(ish) favourite mascara - the Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Waterproof Mascara!

I have mentioned this product in many videos and posts in the past but I realised I've never actually done a full review of it.

I am not someone that would ordinarily reach for a waterproof mascara but I needed one for a festival I attended earlier in the year as it's inevitable that your mascara will run at some point during the day so I opted for the new Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde.

Don't let the name fool you, by no means is this volumized lashes in one second but it does a pretty good job of combing through the lashes to give a wonderful feathery effect.

The thing that sets this mascara apart from the rest is the tiny little balls that sit in the comb of the wand.   I don't know the science behind it but I'm going to hazard a guess and say that the bristles are there to separate the lashes and the balls are possibly supposed to curl them upwards within the same stroke.

Hopefully you can see here that my lashes look nice and lifted but also separate and feathery.  By using this mascara up and down in a zig zag pattern to grab and coat each lash you can really get some great definition in the lashes.

I'm not sure if the small little balls have anything to do with it but this does create a really great lengthened, false lash effect and I'm always really pleased with the results of this mascara.

I only have to use one coat of this mascara which is great for when I'm trying to get ready and out the door in the mornings before work.

Apart from the way this makes my lashes look long, I also love the fact that because it's waterproof - it never smudges.  That means that I can go to the gym and not worry about coming out looking like a panda!  The formula holds the curl it has created all day long so there's also no need to worry about leaving the house with lovely, long lashes and coming home to feeble, lank looking eyelashes because it does a great job of holding them in place, just where you left them you last time you looked in the mirror.

Would I buy this again?  Possibly. I am a very loyal L'Oreal Million Lashes fan but I can see myself picking up this mascara again in the future (once I've got through the ten I have waiting to be opened of course!).

If you can pick this mascara up in Boots and Superdrug and link is here - RRP £9.99.

Have you tried the 1 Seconde Mascara yet?  Let me know your thoughts in the comments or tweet me here.

Video || 26 Random Facts About Me

Hey guys,

I turned 26 last month and I have been wanting to do a random facts video for a little while now; so instead of doing the usual 25 random facts about me I thought I'd include an additional extra fact in honour of me finally reaching the milestone that is 26 years old.

Of course, it's not really a milestone but it certainly has caused a mid-life-mid-life crisis to ensue with thoughts like 'I'm now closer to 30 than I am 20' and 'has it really been 10 years since I left school?' popping up at random moments.  I'm starting to think it's time I wrote my first novel or bought a sports car, probably a red one with a soft top roof... Perhaps I need to quit my job and sail off on a round the world trip...

And if you're not there yet and wondering what it feels like, that pretty much sums up what being 26 years old feels like.

If you came here to watch a video and not read me rattle on about my age then here is a quick video where you can watch me talking about random facts about myself and my life.

Hope you enjoy and don't forget to leave me a comment if you have any questions or give me a little tweet if you fancy it by clicking here :o)

Life \\ 100 Bloglovin' Followers Giveaway - Win a M.A.C. Lipstick & Eyeshadow of YOUR Choice

Hey guys,

I hit 100 followers on Bloglovin' a couple of weeks ago and in order to celebrate this I'm giving you guys a chance to win a MA.C. lipstick and a single eyeshadow or refill pan of your choosing.

All you have to do is enter your details below and follow me on twitter, re-tweet and let your friends know you've entered and once you've done that let me know in the comments so I can thank you :o)

The draw ends on Friday 3rd October and the more ways you enter the more chance you have of winning!

Good luck and don't forget to follow me on Bloglovin' by clicking here here.

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Video || August Favourites

Hey guys,

I hope you're all well :o)

August is one of my favourite months and that is quite possibly due to the fact that it's my birthday month.  I feel like this year is going so fast and August has come and gone in the blink of an eye.  As well as enjoying my birthday with lots of meals and drinks, I have also enjoyed some beauty products this month and I thought I'd share these with you guys in a little video.

Last month was slightly uneventful skin care, beauty and make-up wise and so I ended up doing a clothes haul type video but I have seen the error of my ways and this month I haven't tried to cram in loads of beauty products but I'm just going to try and get slightly more organised and have a little more structure to my beauty favourites videos.

I must confess I haven't purchased an awful lot of make-up related products this month and so this video contains a lot of skin care items which I've loved using this month but hopefully you guys will still enjoy me sharing my skin care favourites.  It includes some serious goodies so hope you enjoy :o)

Full review post on the L'Oreal Cleansing Oil : http://goo.gl/Fn7iiU
Full review post on the Indeed Labs Hyraluron Serum: http://goo.gl/uRhFxs

What I'm wearing:

Dress : H & M
Necklace : Dorothy Perkins

Face :  NARS Sheer Glow foundation in 'Mont Blanc', BareMinerals Original Foundation in 'Light', Benefit Lollitint Lip & Cheek Stain, Bourjois 1 Seconde Mascara in Waterproof, Sleek iDivine in 'Storm' with Mac 'All That Glitters', L'Oreal Colour Riche L'Extraordinnaire in 500 'Molto Mauve'.

Products Mentioned:

L'Oreal Skin Perfection Miracle Cleansing Oil - http://goo.gl/3mgh73

Indeed Labs Hydraluron - http://goo.gl/hDtJjD

The Body Shop Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream - http://goo.gl/bFm5IX

Sanctuary 5min Thermal Detox Mask - http://goo.gl/4ptxlU

Origins Eye Doctor Moisture Care - http://goo.gl/62JCoK

Kryolan Highlighter in Cashmere (Kryolan 'Illusion') - http://goo.gl/m0XI2z

Wella Professionals Brilliant Shampoo for Fine to Normal Hair - http://goo.gl/yjkVpY

Scholl Velvet Smooth Express Pedi Electric Foot File - http://goo.gl/R8CDXJ

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette - http://goo.gl/6209DR