September She Said Beauty Box

It's that time again! This month's theme was skincare September in the She Said beauty box. I did have some unfortunate issues this month with my box not arriving and having to have a replacement, meaning i received it almost 2 weeks late! However the customer service team over at She Said were quite good about it over Facebook so the matter was resolved eventually! Anyway, no need to dwell on the negatives, on with the products!

The first product was a full sized product of the amie "spring clean" cooling clay mask. This is supposed to be a refreshing and deep cleansing mask that draws out the dirt and impurities in your skin. I can definitely agree that this product was refreshing with hints of mint and lime, it reminded me a little bit of a mojito! Also the product had a lovely texture and consistency, it really glided nicely onto my skin and it felt thick and moisturising. You know some face masks go really dry and you feel like you can't move your face when you're wearing them? This wasn't like that at all, it felt like i was just wearing a moisturiser. Also i enjoyed seeing the results of this, it left my skin soft, smooth and definitely refreshed, although i'm not sure about the cleansed part. This 15ml sachet retails for £1.50 and you get a generous amount in there!

Next up was the DHC deep cleansing oil which is a make up remover from Japan. You simply dispense a few drops into dry hands and massage it onto your face to dissolve the dirt and make-up. I then use a baby wipe to clean it all off. I've been really enjoying this product as an alternative make up remover and i think i would repurchase it. It's really good at getting every last bit of make up off and doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy which is what you'd expect from an oil based cleanser. I've also noticed that a little bit goes a long way so at 30ml, it will probably last me for ages! This was also another full sized product in the box and it retails for £3.50. However if you wanted a bigger size  70ml prices at £9.50 and 200ml is £18.50.

This next product is a sample of the Ginvera green tea whitening marvel gel which is an exfoliator. The "whitening" part suggests that this product cancels out blackheads on the skin. Now i'm quite lucky and i don't suffer from blackheads so I didn't notice that quality in the product. However this product is also meant to leave your skin feeling smooth, fades pigmentation, prevents pimples, evens out skin tone and stimulate the skins metabolism so an all round wonder product. Being an exfoliator i expected the product to be fairly harsh in order to remove dead skin, however because it's a gel, this product was really gentle and easy to use. It really does leave your skin soft, smooth and clear. It's a shame we only received a small sample of this but the full size 60ml retails for £22.

When i saw Collection 2000 products in my box i was really excited. Being an avid fan of the famous lasting perfection concealer, i see the brand as good quality products at a really affordable price so i couldn't wait to try the "fix me up" long lasting make up fixer. However i don't really see much of a difference in my make up when i use this product. First off, it seems to come out in drops on my face rather than a mist which is strange. I do like the radiance it brings to my face, however i haven't notice that it makes my make up last any longer than usual which is disappointing! I'm not sure i really like the scent of it either. Personally, i wouldn't repurchase it, I think you can find better out there. This is another full sized product in the box though and 18ml retails for £5.99.

The other collection 2000 product was the Primed and ready smoothing make up primer. This reminds me a lot of the 17 cosmetics photo flawless primer in texture and application. It's meant to act as a base to your make up and minimise pores. This makes make up application easier and keeps make up in place throughout the day for a "flawless complexion." Again, this is ok i suppose. Nothing to shout about and i think you can find better out there. Sorry collection 2000 but i'm just not WOW-ed. Hats off to She Said Beauty though because this is another full sized product at 18ml and this retails for £5.99 again.

The bonus product this month was a small packet of "popchips" in sea salt and vinegar flavour. I'm not sure how i feel about receiving crisps in a beauty box but as a bonus product you can't complain! These were pretty tasty, a yummy snack on my lunch break and they only have 46 calories so they're not even a guilty treat. I don't know where you can get these from but at £1.89 a bag they're not particularly cheap!

So that's it for this month, i quite liked that there was a theme and it would be nice to see that again in future boxes. My favourite product this month was definitely the DHC cleansing oil and i'm tempted to repurchase it when it runs out.

I'm off to Bristol Fashion week today at the Mall Cribbs Causeway so be sure to check out #BFW12 on twitter for updates and a blog post will follow next week. I also have an exciting giveaway coming up on Monday(ish) too!

What did you think of this month's box? What was your favourite product?

June She Said Beauty Box

It's that time again, another peek into my She Said beauty box for June! Where is the time going? You may have already seen what's inside this box, and I'm not going to apologise that it's "late" because i actually like to try the products before blogging about them, to give you guys my honest opinion. One think i always find with she said, is the products you get are such a good size, and you almost always get a bonus product too so it's really worth your money. Also, i find they are products you would actually use on a day to day basis, rather than getting anti ageing cream that i pass on to mum.

The first product that caught my attention was the Elemis Spa home Tranquil touch indulgent bath elixir. I haven't tried Elemis before, despite my mum owning pretty much their entire range and i did enjoy using this. It made bath time feel a little bit more special and relaxing with the bubbles it creates. It's meant to be skin conditioning too, but i can't say i noticed the effect of that too much. I wouldn't pay £19 for a full sized product, but it was quite nice to use. This would probably be a nice gift for mums, aunts, grandmas etc. 

Next up is the Balance Me super moisturising hand cream, which was a full sized 30ml product. This has really been a Godsend for me this month, i love hand creams at the best of times, but this has really cleared up my dry skin and horrible scabs on the palms of my hands. I get real problems where my hands get quite itchy and pussy, but this has really helped! I would probably buy this size again, it's absolutely perfect to chuck in the handbag. It really is a lovely rich consistency with a pleasant floral scent. If you're interested, it also is the winner of the beauty insiders choice.

The next full sized product we received were the "Let's Go" lashes in "flirt." Now, i am a little bit disappointed to get yet more false eyelashes, but these are different to any that i've tried before because they're varied thickness, almost looking a bit stripy is the only way i can describe it! Anyway, i haven't tried these out yet because i still have so many other's to get through! But at least these come with glue which is always a bonus. Let me know if you've tried these and what you think of them, they retail at £8.95 (bit pricey?).














The Ginvera green tea nude cover BB cream was the bonus product this month coming in a small sachet for one use. It's supposed to contain antioxidants that fight against radical damage and prevent fine lines. When i used this, I didn't notice these effects probably because it was just the one use, but it was pleasant to apply. The consistency was a bit strange because it's quite runny! But i really liked the sheer coverage it gave me, and I love that it has SPF 30 so it's perfect for the summer to wear under a light foundation. A full sized product of this retails at £20.00.

This perfume sample was sent as a sort of celebration for the Diamond Jubilee, which is nice that She Said recognised that. It's the Yardley London Royal Diamond Eau de Toilette. It's supposedly a sparkling, sweet and floral fragrance. Unfortunately i've really struggled to get the lid off.. (resorted to using my teeth and it went in my mouth. One word: icky.) Of what i have managed to sample, it definitely has notes of pear, it reminds me a lot of the smell of wine. I think it's quite a sophisticated scent, and very affordable retailing at £9.99.

Finally, one of my favourite samples in the box was the St. Tropez gradual tan everyday moisturiser. I have to say, I am a little bit disappointed to receive this in Medium/Dark when i'm clearly paler than Snow White! But I really love the St Tropez products and this is actually quite a decent sized sample. I've been applying this after i come out of the bath, hoping to give myself a bit of colour for the summer and slowly I am noticing a difference. However, this summer i will definitely be sticking to fake spray tans, i swear i am addicted to them! I will continue to use this product until it runs out because it is extremely moisturising on the skin, but if i were to repurchase i'd buy the lighter version. A full sized 200ml retails for £14.30.








What do you think of this month's She Said box? Did you receive a beauty box this month?
P.S *For all those who missed out with the Delilah Dust giveaway, I will be holding another exciting giveaway featuring The Accessory Stand launching this Monday!*