Look Fantastic June Beauty Box #LFJETSETTER

Look Fantastic June Beauty Box* arrived yesterday, and I wasn't all that surprised to see that it was a travel themed box. With summer fast approaching, we're coming up to the holiday season. However, I was pretty happy that there weren't too many typical "summer" beauty products in this month's box - there's only so much SPF that a girl can get through! Anyway, let's dive in to the contents of Look Fantastic's #LFJETSETTER box.

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LookFantastic March Beauty Box Review (#LFBeautyBox)

Oh LookFantastic! They've gone and done it again, their March Beauty Box* is packed full of interesting and useful products that I think will appeal to many people. When I opened my beauty box I was immediately impressed with the range of products included, as well as with the brands. It's nice to receive products from brands that you've actually heard of before - and even better when they're brands that you really like or that you've wanted to try for a long time! Well, the #LFBeautyBox doesn't disappoint on these fronts. 

LookFantastic's March Beauty Box Contents*

bliss Fat Girl Slim

available from Look Fantastic - #LFbeautybox sample value £10.38

I've seen this body moisturiser on beauty blogs before and I've always been interested in its claim of reducing the appearance of cellulite and improving the tone and texture of the skin. Given the price tag (the full size retails at £29.50), I would categorise this product as "high end" so I've got high expectations! I think that this sample size is definitely generous enough to see if you like the product but  I dot think that it would necessarily enough to see long-term improvement. We shall have to see I suppose!

Lil' "Wet" Brush

available online from Look Fantastic for £7.99

I've heard lots of good things about the original sized "Wet" Brush but I'm doubly happy to see a handy travel sized brush in this month's beauty box. I love trying new hairbrushes, especially ones that I can take out-and-about with me. The difference between this brush and others that I already own is that the Lil "Wet" Brush has quite long and incredibly flexible bristles that not only brush your hair but they also gently stimulate your scalp as well. I'm excited to start using this and I'm sure it will make another appearance on my blog later this month.

Lord & Berry Line/Shade Kajal and Eyeliner Pencil in Travel Black

available online from Look Fantastic - #LFbeautybox sample value £10.00

I personally don't think that you can go wrong with a black eyeliner and I'm excited to try out some of Lord & Berry's makeup. This eyeliner is in a handy travel size that will still give plenty of use but that is dinky enough to carry around with you. I'll definitely be trying this out to see how it compares to my current favourite pencil eyeliner from Japonesque.

Cowshed Lippy Cow Natural Lip Balm

available online from Look Fantastic for £5.00

I haven't tried many of Cowshed's products before but I know that they're a nice company that uses lots of natural ingredients so I'm excited to see the lip balm in this month's beauty box. It's full of essential oils (including linden blossom, rose geranium and ylang ylang) and I love the monochrome packaging. I'll be interested to see how I get along with it!

Caudalie Polyphenol C15 Anti Wrinkle Defense Serum

available online from Look Fantastic -  #LFbeautybox sample value £11.66

This product from Caudalie won't appear in everyone's box this month - but those who don't receive this Cadualie Serum will receive an alternative product from Nuxe. I'm personally really happy to have received a Caudalie product as I haven't yet had the chance to try out much of their products but I've read some wonderful reviews. I think that it's really lovely to see such a popular, luxury brand making an appearance in a beauty box and I'm looking forward to seeing how this serum works.

NudeStix Magnetic Colour Gift in Gilt

available online from Look Fantastic for £24.00

For me, this cream eyeshadow stick from NudeStix is the standout product in March's beauty box. Not only is it a product from a luxury brand but it's a really lovely product that will work for many people regardless of their skin type or tone. It's a golden cream eyeshadow that sets as you apply it and really stays put - I swatched it on my hand and it didn't budge or smudge for hours and hours, so if you coupled this with an eyeshadow primer I imagine it would last through the day! It's a lovely product in a lovely colour and I'm really excited to try it out. I'll definitely be featuring a full review later this month.

Total value of LookFantastic March Beauty Box = 

£69.03 (plus p&p)

Please leave a comment and let me know what you think about this month's #LFBeauty Box. Which product would you be most excited to try out?

LookFantastic's February Beauty Box

This month I've very kindly been invited to review LookFantastic's February Beauty Box* so I received my box a week earlier than its general release. When I first received it I was surprised by the big names making an appearance, as well as some more "cult" blogger favourites that I've wanted to try out for a while now. I've done a breakdown of the value of each product in this month's box, as well as sharing my views on the products themselves. 

LookFantastic February Beauty Box Contents

Moroccan Oil Treatment - 25ml

available from Look Fantastic at £13.45 for 25ml

Value = £13.45

Now this is quite something! I haven't seen a big name like Moroccan Oil in a beauty box for a while now, and certainly not a full size bottle. Although it's only 25ml you'd be surprised how long it will last - honestly, my last bottle lasted for months! It's arrived in perfect time for me to take it to Greece with me but it's also the perfect size to pop in your gym bag or to leave in your boyfriend's house. Although I still think that Kerastraight's Ultimate Oil is a better hair oil, Moroccan Oil does do a great job of leaving you with wonderfully soft, shiny and manageable hair and I'm really impressed to see it in LookFantastic's beauty box. If you've ever wanted to try this hair oil then you'd be better off buying the beauty box and getting all the other products for just £1.55 extra!

Dr. PawPaw Original Balm - 10ml

available from Look Fantastic at £6.95 for 25ml 

Value = £2.78
I've wanted to try one of Dr. PawPaw's Balms for a long time now. They're made in the UK and there are three different varieties - original (clear), tinted peach pink and the ultimate red balm. I was sort of disappointed that I didn't have the chance to try out one of the tinted balms because I definitely get more use out of lip balms with a bit of colour in them. However, that being said, the Original Balm is a really nice hydrating product's a lot more multipurpose when it doesn't have a tint. It's much thinner and lighter on my lips than my favourite Lanolips 101 Ointment which makes it slightly easier to use on-the-go. I also think the packaging is a lot more unisex so I could definitely see myself purchasing it for male friends and family members. It isn't a high value addition to the box but I think it's a great size to really see if you'd want to repurchase the product.

Bellápierre Cosmetics Eyeliner in Snow White (full size)

available from Look Fantastic at £14.00

Value of sample = £14.00

This is the first Bellápierre makeup product that I've tried and I was really impressed to see another big name beauty brand making an appearance, especially with a full-size product. I was also glad to see that there are colours other than black being included (I have received so many black pencil liners from beauty boxes). Snow White is a true-white liner that you'd use to brighten your eyes by applying it along your waterline. However, it isn't the creamiest of products so I do get the impression that it might not be very comfortable to use on that very sensitive part of your eye area. Still, it's great to see LookFantastic listening to customers and providing a beauty box with a real mixture of products, and from premium brands too!

Monu Illuminating Primer SPF 15 - 20ml 

available from Monu at £27.95 for 50ml

Value = £11.18

I was really, really excited to see this dinky little mini of Monu's Illuminating Primer. I've been using this primer since the beginning of December (I have a full size) and it really is wonderful at extending the wear time of foundation as well as adding a really healthy looking glow. It has a thick and slightly tacky consistency so you don't need much, meaning that even this 20ml sample size will last a long while. The downside is that the product is an almost true-white pearlescent shade that won't work well as a primer for dark skin tones, but you could probably get some use out of it as a highlighter.

Erno Laszlo Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar for Normal/Combination/Slightly Oily Skin - 0.6oz

available from Look Fantastic at £45.00 for 50oz

Value = £0.54

Formulated with over 26 different minerals and 97% natural this cleansing bar offers you a new way to experience your daily skincare cleanse. I must admit that I'm not usually a huge fan of facial soaps (I tend to find them a bit harsh and drying) but this Cleansing Bar is suggested as a good exfoliating option for when you want to declog and refresh your skin. It's always great to discover new brands through beauty boxes and I'm really happy to be introduced to a whole new range of products, even if they are on the pricer end of the spectrum!

Korres Citrus Little Body Milk - 50ml

available from Look Fantastic at £10 for 200ml
Value = £2.50
Korres is a brand that's made a previous appearance in LookFantastic's Beauty Box back in October, and with the same zesty citrus scent. It's nice to have been able to try out both the Shower Gel and matching Body Milk, it gives me the impression that there's a relationship between the boxes that gives monthly re-subscribers the most from their boxes. The Body Milk is light and fresh to use, absorbing quickly with Korres' usual high quality feel. A great addition to an already wonderfully varied beauty box.

Cost of LookFantastic's Beauty Box = £15*

Total Value of LookFantastic's February Beauty Box = £44.45

Overall I'm really impressed with this month's contents. It's lovely to see such a great variety of products from some really well established, and much loved, beauty brands. LookFantastic's beauty boxes have consistently impressed me ever since I discovered them in October and I hope that they continue to provide this incredible beauty box service that, in my experience, other beauty boxes just don't offer, especially not this consistently.

LookFantastic November Beauty Box Review

This is the second LookFantastic Beauty Box that I've purchased. Last month I reviewed the September Beauty Box and was very impressed with the contents, although I was keen to see the addition of make-up items. This month I'm still finding myself impressed. The November box offers a great mix of high end brands as well as some cult products, and make-up has been introduced as many people requested. 

I'm very happy to see products from Nuxe, Glam Glow and Hand Chemistry in this month's box. However, I do feel as though there are a predominance of skincare items and that the sizes of this month's samples are smaller compared to the previous boxes. Additionally, although I'm happy to have been given the opportunity to try a product from Eve Lom there is no information given in the box about the ingredients of the cleanser, and this is definitely an issue for me as it would be for many others. I think it would be very beneficial for Look Fantastic to include ingredient information, especially as many samples don't come with the information on their packaging. [Edit: apparently it does come with an information leaflet but mine is missing from the box.]

The contents of LookFantastic's November Beauty Box

Monu Soothing Touch Recovery Balm (30ml)

Nuxe Nuxellence Jeunesse (15ml)

New CID Cosmetics I Crayon in Strawberry Soufflé

Eve Lom Cleanser (30ml)

Glam Glow Youth Mud Face Mask (15ml)

Hand Chemistry Intense Youth Complex (30ml)

This month's box is also supposed to include a £10 Coggles Voucher but this was missing from my box.

For £15 (including delivery) I still think that the box still represents good value. However, I'm not as impressed with November's box as I was with October's. Although LookFantastic have sought to include a make-up item (which I think is a good first step in the right direction) I would still like to see more variety in the contents next month. I will be purchasing LookFantastic's December Box - which I will be pre-ordering soon before it sells out - in the hopes that user feedback is listened to and I do still believe that these beauty boxes are some of the best I've seen around. If you're interested in pre-ordering LookFantastic's December box you can do so here.

What do you think of this month's box?

LookFantastic October Beauty Box

After months and months (almost years!) of avoiding beauty boxes (the BritishBeautyBlogger Beauty Boxes excluded, because they have been fabulous) I seem to have purchased no fewer than three this month… I posted about my experience with YouBeauty's Discovery Box a couple of days ago and I still have an all natural box from LoveLula yet to arrive. However, today I'm going to share the October LookFantastic beauty box with you. LookFantastic launched their beauty box in September (which was a stunner) and having missed out on it I decided to give the October box a try.

This box features a nice array of products from some very nice brands. I'm already a big fan of KMS California, Balance Me and Korres and I'm very excited to try out products from Gatineau and This Works for the first time. I'm not as excited about the L'Oreal Professional haircare items but I will at least try the conditioning mask to see if I should keep it or pass it along to a friend.

The contents of the box:

Balance Me Facial Expression Filler (15ml)

Gatineau Collagene Expert Ultimate Smoothing Cream (15ml)

L'Oreal Profesional Pro Keratin Shampoo (100ml)

L'Oreal Professional Pro Keratin Conditioning Masque (75ml)

This Works Sleep Plus Pillow Spray (5ml)

KMS California Free Shape Quick Blow Dry Spray (75ml)

Korres Citrus Shower Gel (50ml)

I think that for £15 (including delivery) the product selection is very good. I like that there is a variety of skincare, haircare and body care products and that I will use everything or nearly everything in the box. My only gripe is that there are no make-up items included. I love trying out new make-up and beauty boxes are a particularly good way to discover new brands and products that you might otherwise never try. All in all, I'm very happy and I've actually pre-ordered November's box without any idea of the contents. I bought October's box knowing what was inside it so I've made a bit of a gamble. However, so far all of LookFantastic's beauty boxes have sold out incredibly quickly which means that if you're interested in trying their November beauty box then you too might want to consider pre-ordering (link here). 

What do you think about LookFantastic's October Beauty Box?