July Glossybox Unboxing

Whether you're jetting off on an exotic holiday or enjoying a short stay-cation with the girls, the "Hello Summer" July Glossybox contains a combination of products & accessories perfect for the summer months. 

Products: 
Spectrum Fan Brush - £4.99 [x]

CuteBalms Macaroon Tint Balm - £5.99 [x]

Bellapierre Banana Setting Powder - £25.00 [x]

Papangas Spiral Hairbands - £4.99 [x]

Monuspa Soothing Aftersun Lotion - £19.95 [x]

Besides the gorgeous Summer-themed box (I didn't realise it was possible to love the Glossybox packaging more) the first item to catch my eye this month had to be Spectrum's Fan Brush. I've been looking to test a fan brush for sometime now, so I can't wait to see how this works with applying highlighter and loose powder.

I was also pretty happy to find the Monuspa Soothing Aftersun Lotion. Packed with Aloe Vera, Shea Butter and Vitamin E I'm hoping this will be a life-saver if (when) my shoulders start to turn a little pink after sitting in the sun this year.

The only product I was a little uncertain about this month was the Cutebalms Macaroon Balm. Although ridiculously cute (who doesn't love a product shaped like a bright pink Macaroon?) I'm not really a big fan of lip balms. However after some research I discovered that the product also doubles as a cheek tint - so I'll be sure to put it to the test & hope it can become a part of my permanent make-up collection.

Have you tried any of the above products?

I'd love to know your thoughts in the comments below. 

xxx

For The Dreamers - May Birchbox

If there's one thing that brightens up a long day of work, it's coming home to find my Birchbox has been delivered. This months box focuses on all things dreamy (whether it be a finally finding the perfect lipstick, jetting off on a round the world trip or waking up to realise that David Beckham is at your door with a bunch of roses) by allowing subscribers to sample a selection of "dreamy" beauty products from the comfort of home.

Contents: 

Unicorn Tears Wonder Sponge - Spectrum - £4.99 [x]

Stainiac Lip/Cheek Stain - The Balm Cosmetics - £10.00 [x]

PK Polishing Balm - Phillip Kingsley - £18.50 [x]

Vinosource Moisturising Lotion - Caudalie - £23.00 [x]

Wai Wang Mild Exfoliating Scrub - Rituals - £19.50 [x]

Moisturising Skin Cream - Yu-Be - £19.50 [x]

After opening I'm happy to say that I was left feeling very excited by the contents of this months box. As a huge fan of the Spectrum brushes & as a lover of the Real Techniques Beauty Sponge (read a full review here) I'm excited to test the Spectrum Wonder Sponge for myself (plus, how cute is the name "Unicorn Tears"?!). I'm also very much looking forward to testing out the Stainiac lip stain in the hope that it'll finally end my woes of fading lipstick! Watch this space for a review! 

Are you subscribed to Birchbox? Or have you tried any of the above products? If so, I'd love to know your thoughts in the comments below. 

xxx

Shine Bright Like A Diamond | Birchbox

One of the highlights of my month has to be the arrival of my Birchbox. February's box - Shine Bright Like a Diamond - focused on positive vibes & self love with a combination of beauty, skin & hair products.

Content:

1. Derm Eyes Make-up Remover Wipes - £9.50 [x]

2. Korres 3 in 1 Cleanser - £15.00 [x]

3. Love Of Colour Shadow Stick in Shade "Champagne Problems" - £8.00 [x]

4. The Balm Blush in shade "Frat Boy" - £15.50 [x]

5. Lumiere D'Hiver "Super Comb & Protect" Leave in Conditioner - £20.00 [x]

6. Spectrum Tulip Powder Brush - £8.99 [x]

Although a few of the samples received this month were a little on the small-side, as soon as I spotted Spectrum's Powder Brush I knew no amount of tiny products could ruin February's Birchbox for me. Spectrum is a collection I've had my eye on for a while now, so this an item that I was very excited to receive (if you're interested, click here to read a full review). 

Other products that have caught my eye include the "Super Comb & Protect" Leave in Conditioner (fingers crossed this will help nurse my bleached locks back to health) & LOC Eye-shadow Stick.. which is something that I feel would look stunning for evening looks. 

Have you tried any of the products that were featured in February's Birchbox?

If so, what are your thoughts?

xxx

Spectrum Flawless Finish | Brush Review

Popular for their beautiful & edgy designs, Spectrum is a brand that has received a lot of attention from beauty lovers. Since I first spotted these on an Instagram post some time ago, I knew this was a brand that I needed within my beauty collection. 

So after what felt like hours of staring longingly at all the different brushes on offer, the first to make its way into my collection was the C03 "flawless finish" brush, designed to give flawless precision of both powder & cream products.

Whilst I know it's not right to judge a book by it's cover, the thing that first stood out to me here had to be the stunning design. There's just no denying that the combination of baby pink, blue & purple instantly set this brush aside from other simple (aka slightly boring) designs. I mean, who wouldn't love to look at this on their dressing table?! 

However - don't be fooled! There is a lot more to this brush than simply looking beautiful.. another great design point of the C03 is the gorgeously soft synthetic hairs (which are both vegan & animal friendly - yay!). This - combined with the tapered & medium sized design -  creates an effortless application for blush, bronzer & highlighters alike. 

Retailing at £8.99 I'd highly recommend the Spectrum C03 if you're looking for a brush to help add the finishing touches to any look, whilst still looking gorgeous within your brush collection. 

Have you tried this or any other brushes from the Spectrum range?
What are your thoughts?

xxx