Latest In Beauty - August Little Beauty Box

Little Beauty Box - August 2012 (£1.50)

I wish I knew why I keep ordering this cute little box... to be honest, I think it's the amazing price for three decent samples. The only problem is that now when I go on to order, I kind of don't have anything new to choose from as I must have tried every sample going. I've had to resort to ordering an occasional man's sample, which my Dad and Brother are beginning to love.

This month I ended up ordering one sample that I was interested in, then settling for something I already have and substituting with a Nivea For Men sample (which my Dad will be pleased about.) I already have the Sun Shots sun protection sachet but they will be very handy for when I go away on Sunday. The little sachets are a decent size and will be perfect to throw in my bag and use just for my face - so I'll keep you updated on how that goes. The sample I was really interested in getting is the Monu Extra Rich Night Cream.

For starters the full sized pot of this stuff is £36, so £1.50 for a little tester is all good in my books. I'm really loving anything for my skin at the minute so this is the perfect thing for me to try, seeing as though my skin seems to be skipping from good to bad all the time. Monu describe this night cream as luxurious and say that it will intensively nourish and firm your skin whilst you sleep, so, I'm going to put it to the test. It's full of Vitamin A, C and E which all help to promote Collagen production and make your skin feel super healthy. Here's me hoping that it's as good as it sounds.

There will definitely be some reviews coming soon of these two products, so watch this space! 

Dermablend Corrective Cosmetics - Review

Dermablend Corrective Cosmetics Starter Kit - June Glossy Box 

Another June Glossy Box sample that I've only just got round to trying and reviewing - I should really keep up to my schedule of blog posts. I have been looking forward to trying this product out for a while now, for the pure fact that it sounds amazing. This dermatologically approved foundation stick is specially made for minor to severe skin flaws such as blemishes, redness, dark circles, eye bags and irregular pigmentation. Usually I'd exaggerate and say that I have all of these, but after looking at the examples on the sample I've come to realise that my skin really isn't as bad as I make out.

In the sample you get six different shades of the correction foundation, which range from shades for fair to dark skin, so there's bound to be a shade that's right for you. I decided to try shade 12 - Opal, which from first glance looked like the perfect shade for my skin tone. It came out a lot lighter than expected on my skin so as a hint to anyone wanting to try this, I'd say go for one shade darker than you usually would. I still decided to go ahead and try this shade, primarily to see how it felt on my skin more than anything.

To say it's a foundation it is extremely thick and feels more like a concealer when its on your fingers, but I am guessing that's because its in stick formation? A tip from Dermablend is to warm the foundation between your fingers before applying, and even after doing this it still felt very thick.

On the back of the sample it gives you very clear instructions on how to apply the foundation to the different imperfections, which I think is a really nice and helpful idea. I applied it to a small blemish scar I have on my chin, and although it did cover quite well I found there was a sort of residue still left on my skin. I made sure I had blended in the foundation correctly, but it was still extremely lumpy and viable on my skin.

Overall I really wasn't very impressed with this product at all. After reading about it I was really excited to try it, and to be honest maybe I expected too much? I don't know, but the results really weren't what I was hoping for. 

ASOS Magazine - October 2012

This is just a little post to tell you about the brilliant free magazine ASOS sent me today. I've been sent their monthly magazine a few times in the past, and every time I've found that  its been my easy reading for weeks. When I buy magazines I tend to flick through them a few times, read a few articles, then end up throwing them away... but the ASOS magazine always seems to be the thing I can read over and over.

This magazine is the perfect mix of fashion, style tips and articles about my favourite thing - fashion. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love reading celebrity gossip as much as the next person, but sometimes I just need my pure fashion fix. Well this is definitely that, it literally has everything you need to know and read for the upcoming Autumn season. I love reading about what kinds of additions will be coming to ASOS and I also really like advise on how to wear certain items - I think that's one of the main reasons why I love reading this.

Not to mention the lovely people at ASOS included a cheeky Galaxy bar, which went down very well, thank you! If you sign up to ASOS you'll definitely receive this magazine at least one every few months. This is definitely going to be my plane reading on Sunday when I jet off to Lanzarote.

Batiste Dry Shampoo - XXL Volume

Batiste Big and Bouncy XXL Volume Dry Shampoo

Like every other girl in the world, dry shampoo is a must-have for me. It's the perfect hair pick me up if you're rushing out and don't have time to do your hair, or if you're having a lazy day and need something just to give your hair a bit of volume. What I love about Batiste is that there's a dry shampoo for just about everything... now I know they basically all do the sample thing and the only thing different is the smell, but I thought I'd try this XXL volume can. My hair is super fine so volume is something I desperately NEED, so I sometimes find myself using dry shampoo just to add that extra volume. When I saw this in the shop I thought wow, finally something that's going to be the perfect product for me.

I lightly dusted the dry shampoo over my hair, massaged it in then brushed it out, and I found the results were completely the same as any other dry shampoo. After a few minutes my hair literally puffed out and had loads of volume, but there was one problem: my fair felt absolutely awful! I couldn't even run my fingers through it, it was that stiff and fluffy. Bearing in mind this was a few minutes before I had to set off for work, I didn't even have time to wash it out and re-style my hair! What a nightmare! All through my shift my hair felt so lifeless and horrible, exactly the opposite of what I expected.

Overall I feel quite let down by my favourite go-to hair product. I'm definitely going to have to try this again a few times and hopefully rekindle my love, but maybe XXL isn't the right dry shampoo for me after all? I absolutely loved the look when the shampoo was first applied, but minutes later it totally changed. I think I'll definitely be sticking to the plain old Batiste after this nightmare.

Has anyone tried XXL Volume? What results did you find?

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB - Shade 'Light'

Everyone who has read my previous posts about BB Creams will know that I have an absolute love-hate relationship. I must have tried three or four now and there's only ever been one that I've truly liked, but I just haven't got round to ordering any to use properly. Well, the lovely people at Maybelline sent me three samples of theirs and I have to say I'm slightly impressed... only slightly though.

They sent me the shade 'light' to try which is actually way too light for my skin at the minute, due to me actually being tanned for once. I decided to try it anyway to see if it fit any of the claims Maybelline made, and I'm very surprised to say that it did.

Maybelline say that this BB Cream "smooths on effortlessly to make you look fresh-faced and perfected." Usually I find that BB Creams are really thick and gloopy, which totally puts me off using them on my skin, but this one was lovely and light. It blended really well and I didn't even need to go over it with my fingers, unlike I usually have to with other products. Although the colour was too light it had quite a good coverage and it felt really silky on my skin. 

I have two more samples to try so when I have a day off work, I may try wearing it properly to see how I get on. I'm surprised it feels totally different to the others I've tried, and this actually makes me curious on how the right colour would suit me. Dream Fresh BB retails at £7.99 on the Boots website, which to be honest I think is quite decent too. Maybe this on-going BB relationship isn't going to end any time soon...

Have you tried Dream Fresh BB before? What did you think to it?

Matalan Bargain Blouses

Blouses - Both £3.00 (Matalan Sale)

As many of you may or may not know, since I have been at University I have been working part time at Matalan. Now I've finished my degree I now have a lot of hours at that place, which I once disliked, but I'm beginning to learn so much about retail and fashion. I know Matalan isn't the go to place for everyone, including myself, but on the odd occasion they have some really decent pieces in.

Take these two blouses for example. The top one was priced at £14 and the second at around £18 (I can't exactly remember the full price) but from working the long sale shifts, I was the one who got to sort through all the clothing. This obviously has its advantages, as I was the first to see the sale items, and therefore pick out the things I liked before they went onto the shop floor. When these blouses were full price I would have never paid it, but at £3.00 each its hard to say no.

The top blouse has a buttoned back and fits so well. The little Peplum detail at the bottom is really nice too, I can't wait to wear this. I usually wouldn't go for anything with a print like this, but I thought I'd take a risk and buy something out of my comfort zone. I think this will be the perfect top to team with my favourite Zara jeans - this may be an idea for a post at a later date.

The second blouse is so cute! It is quite see-through but this didn't put me off too much because I really love it. It's a little on the box style, which doesn't usually suit me, and has a little button fastening at the back. The pink isn't something I'd usually go for either: I'm definitely not a pink person, but for some reason I was really drawn to this. It's another cute blouse that I can wear with a pair of jeans, which at the minute is a real staple with this weather were calling 'summer.'

Matalan is really starting to become fashionable and from working there, I can see that they are developing pieces that are beginning to compete with other high-street stores. I can't wait to see what kinds of things they'll bring out in the future.

Skincare Sunday - Dermalogica Clean Start Review

Dermalogica Clean Start 3-Step Kit (Glossy Box June 2012)

For some reason I've only just got round to trying this, and I'm really kicking myself for not using it quicker. Usually I hate trying out new skin care products because my skin is quite sensitive to change, and there's nothing I hate more than having breakouts. I find that certain products disagree with my skin instantly, and this really puts me off trying new things, so I tend to stick to the same few products.

In this pack there's a facial wash, a purifying spritz toner and a matte SPF15 moisturiser, which are your three steps. It says to use the wash and toner both morning and night, then just the moisturiser in the morning before applying any make-up. I always always wash moisturise as much as I can, but I never usually use any kinds of toner on my skin - just for the pure fact that I've never found one that I like. The third picture is of the moisturiser, and the fourth of the facial wash.

Dermalogica say that "A little AM/PM attention with the products inside means skin gets better and better with every use." I have been using these products for about a week now and I'm really starting to see a change in my all over skin condition. With in a few days I could see a massive difference and all my imperfections just literally disappeared! Amazing! All three products work so well together and now my skin if so soft and in such good condition. I'd even go as far as saying my make-up goes on better and even looks different.

Another massive bonus is that the products smell so nice, and actually leave your skin smelling like this for hours too. They're really fresh and have a kind of sweet, citrus smell to them, which is lovely. The toner spritz is my absolute favourite. The full mini kit is £12 according to Glossy Box, and I am so tempted to invest. This is one of few kits that has actually worked well for me and I don't think I could cope with not having my skin in this amazing condition. You can find the full range of products here and when you order with them, they also throw in an Ultra Calming sample back and a backpack for FREE!

Have you tried this kit? What results did you find?

The Liebster Blog Award

Recently I found out that I had been nominated for the Liebster Blog Award, by the lovely Francis Dodson. I'm so flattered that I'd be nominated, so thank you so much! 

The Rules:

1. Each person must list 11 things about themselves.
2. Answer the 11 questions that the tagger has set for you. You must then create a set of 11 new questions for the people you nominate.
3. Choose up to 11 bloggers, linking them to your post.
4. Go to their page and inform them of their nomination.
5. Absolutely no tag backs.
6. Remember to only tag bloggers with less than 200 followers.


11 Random things about myself:

1. I'm really lazy... I don't even try to deny it anymore.

2. When I have money I can't help but spend it. I'm really bad at impulse buying, and buying because I can.
3. I love to read. I have a million books in my room and all over the house, as well as my kindle. I think I get it from my Mum.
4. I can eat as much as I like and as of yet, I don't put weight on. It's amazing, but I worry that its going to catch up with me one day.
5. I think shoes and bags are my obsession, like any girl.
6. I have four tattoos and eight piercings - five of them being in my ears. I used to have a huge 20mm stretcher in my ear too.
7. I make lists for just about everything. It helps me to plan and remember things.
8. I absolutely love food. Anything Italian, spicy or American-style like TGI's,  I'm away. (Or maybe anything covered in cheese)
9. I love to travel, but I hate the process. Planes, boats, trains... h a t e  them! God knows how I'm going to get on going to all the places I want to.
10. Wherever I go, I always make sure I have some sort of make-up with me. Sometimes I even take my make-up bag with me.

Questions from Francis:

1. What's your favourite item of clothing in your wardrobe?

A pair of jeans from Zara. I only wear skinny jeans, and these jeans are the most amazing pair. They fit me absolutely perfect in every place, which I massively struggle with, and they go with everything!

2. What's your most worn item of jewellery?

I wear my Armani watch and Vivienne Westwood earrings every day, although I tend to switch between about four pairs of different ones. (I love Vivienne Westwood)

3. Explain to me your idea of a perfect day:

It would more than likely involve a bit of shopping, but apart from that I'm open to anything. I like to take a day as it comes and see what happens.
4. If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what meal would you choose?

I think I could definitely live on cheese and bacon potato skins and Jack Daniels chicken from TGI Fridays. Or any similar restaurant.

5. What's the first store you visit when going on a shopping spree?

It depends how much money I had really. I always tend to flock to Primark first for some hopeful bargains, then it would most probably be Topshop or Miss Selfridge.

6. Your favourite iPhone app?

Probably Instagram, or Picfx. I use Instagram loads so I'd probably say that classes as it being my favourite.

7. Are you a cat lover or a dog lover?

I like both! My best friend has two hairless cats and I absolutely love them, but at the same time I love dogs too. It's a hard decision...

8. Let us in on a beauty secret of yours:
I put Sudocrem on my face at night, whether I have a breakout or a spot or not. It leaves your skin feeling so soft, and helps with any redness or inflammation. It's an amazing little product.
9. What is your occupation? And what would be your dream job?

I'm a Journalism Graduate, and looking for a job, but I'm also a Sales Assistant at Matalan. My dream job would be to write for Vogue, god I'd love that. At the minute I keep changing my mind about what I'd love to do though.

10. What sort of music are you into?

I'm one of those people who will literally listen to anything. On my iPod I can go from listening to Drake, to The Smiths, to Flo Rida, to The Stone Roses. I love all sorts of music.

11. Describe yourself in three words:
Hard working, caring and fun-loving. I'm awful at things like this.


The bloggers I tag:

Megan at: MeganDiva
Becca at: BeccaTalksBeauty
Julz at: JulzObsessions
Abi at: VelvetPassion
Daniella at: BeautyInJapan

And my questions to them:

1. What are your three staple make-up products?
2. What made you start blogging?
3. Your favourite place to go on holiday, and why?
4. If you could only use on piece of make up and wear one outfit for the rest of your life, what would that be and why?
5. Name two of your favourite blogs at the minute, and give a reason why:
6. What is one thing you wish you owned? And why?
7. Do you have a favourite piece of clothing? If so, what is it and why?
8. Explain your skin care routine:
9. Are you a shoe person or a bag person? Or maybe both?
10. Who or what is your style inspiration?
11. Is there a quote or saying you hold on to? What is it and why?


Thank you again, Francis. :)) Happy blogging everyone xo

LOVE Drape Back Dress

LOVE Black Drape Back Dress - (£34.00)

So I'm going to start off this post by saying I am totally and utterly in LOVE with this dress! I had £20 store credit and I wanted to use it before I totally forgot about it, so decided to treat myself one day on my lunch break at work. The selection of items Love has on their website is amazing, and as I was looking through there was literally about twenty things I wanted. I stumbled upon this dress and instantly loved it, I think it was the back that did it more than anything. Or maybe the fact there was 20% off at the time. Anyway, I wasn't too bothered about this dress arriving but as soon as I tried it on I fell in love.

The dress is sheer black, as you can see from the images, and is very blocky and plain at the front. I wouldn't usually go for this sort of style, but again all the detail is at the back of the dress. It has the majority of the back cut out, which runs down into a V shape at the bottom of the back. I got it in a size S/M (which fits an 8-10) and although its a little big baggy, I quite like it like that. The length comes just past my knee, which is quite nice too, as I think I'm going to wear it with a belt. It's lovely, I really cannot wait to wear it.

If you sign up to Love's mailing list, or have an account with them, you will honestly get so many emails with voucher opportunities its unreal. The day I bought this dress I also had an email with a 10% voucher code inside, so overall I had 30% off to use - which bought the dress down to about £14. I need to point out that I did pay for this with my store credit, which makes me happy as I still have about £6 left to use on my next order.

I'd also like to mention that whenever I have ordered anything from Love, it has arrived so quickly and is always packaged so nicely. When I opened the parcel bag I never expect to see my order neatly wrapped in tissue paper, with the receipt in a big pink envelope, which is tied to my package with a big pink bow. It makes receiving things so much nicer when they're packaged nicely - and Love get it right every time.

Primark Studded Shoes - A Must Have.

Primark Studded Ballet Pumps - (£12.00)

It seems that these studded pumps have become a famous must-have in the blogging world... and who can blame them really? When the Topshop studded pumps first appeared, I ran straight to Meadowhall and got the last pair of size 5's in the shop, and I wore them to death! At £28 I thought they were slightly pricey, but I definitely got my money's worth, but I vowed not to buy another pair. They were suede and they did get ruined very easily with rain, so when I saw these in Primark at £12 I couldn't believe it. I actually prefer the Primark studded style too. The studs are a mixture of small blunt studs and the occasional spiky one, which I think makes the shoe look a lot fuller. They almost look a little like the Jeffrey Campbell Studded Pumps in the slightest way, which is good enough for me!

I know I'm going to absolutely wear these to death too, but at that price I can definitely afford to go back and buy a few more pairs. I was lucky, again, to get the last pair of size 5's or there's no doubt I would have bought a few pairs. I find Primark shoes can be hit and miss in the comfort zone, but after wearing these for the first time yesterday I think I'm on to a winner - they feel really roomy and comfortable. Overall 10/10 on everything from Primark.

What do you think of these beauties? Will you be buying a pair?

Dove Summer Glow - Holiday In A Bottle.

Dove Summer Glow Moisturiser - Medium to Dark.

If you're not jetting off on holiday this summer I'd definitely advise you to invest in a bottle of this amazing stuff. Now that's quite a statement, I know, but it is actually the best tanning moisturiser I've used. For £5 you really cannot grumble! I've always been pale and it never really bothered me, until I'd come back from holidays with an amazing tan and it would start to fade. My Mum actually got me into these kinds of moisturisers, but I'd always go for the ones that seemed to smell awful. I can remember applying some before I went out and I could literally smell myself all day - it was horrible. But this moisturiser hardly has any smell to it at all, so its safe for you and everyone else's poor little noses. 

I use the medium to dark colour, just for the pure fact that recently I've been really brown due to holidaying in Egypt and using the occasional sun bed (naughty I know.) I can honestly say since I've started using this moisturiser more I haven't touched a sun bed, so if that's not an anti-advert then I don't know what is. The bottle I have now is a good few months old and is still going strong. The moisturiser has a gradual tanning ingredient in which as you apply, helps to build up a nice brown base. I can put one coat on and with in an hour I look like I've been back in Egypt - it's that good.

One tip I will say is that you do have to make sure you rub it in well. There's been a few instances where I've put some on in a rush, and half way through the day noticed I've got a horrible streaky line on my leg. If you take the time to rub it into your skin properly I guarantee you'll have amazing holiday skin. I hate using fake tan, which is why I resorted to the occasional sun bed, but now I wouldn't dream of using anything else.

Have you used Summer Glow before? What are your favourite tanning products?

Glossy Box Lipstick Review

Glossy Box Lipstick - Glossy Pink

This was one of the little Glossy Box beauties that was included in the August 'International Superstars' box. I'm a huge lover of lipsticks so getting one in pink was a massive bonus, I couldn't wait to try it out. I really like the black tube with the little Glossy Box emblem on the top, it makes it look really stylish and quite sophisticated - if that's the right word? First impressions are really important for me and I do like a lipstick that has nice packaging.

Glossy Box says that it's a 'Professional beauty lipstick for soft and glamorous lips with a luminous, long-lasting colour.' Well, I could not agree more with this statement. The lipstick feels amazing as soon as you put it on, and it doesn't dry and have a huge loss of colour like some I have tried. It holds moisture really well and this makes your lips feel soft and moisturised. I've worn this lipstick a few times throughout the day and I find I only have to touch it up if the shine fades - which again was nearly half way through the day. The colour is lovely, not too dark or light, just the perfect pinky colour that seems to go with everything. I'm so happy this was included in the August Glossy Box, as it retails at £9.50 and to be honest I don't think I would actually buy it if I had the choice. Much better as a nice little freebie!

Did you get the lipstick in your Glossy Box? What do you think of it?

What's In My Bag?!

Hairbrush, Diary, Pen, Sasy n Savy Hand Creme, Vivienne Westwood Purse, 

Dorothy Perkins Sunglasses, Vaseline, Make-up Brushes, HD Brows Palette in 'Foxy', Marc Jacobs Perfume, 

MAC Studio Fix, Collection 2000 Concealer, Maybelline Lip Marker 

and Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara.

On the #bbloggers chat last night I saw a tweet about the website What's In My Handbag and decided to take a look for myself. Its basically a website where you sign up and post pictures of the items inside your handbag, as well as see and read about other people's items too. They also give you the opportunity to try a few products too, which I am quite looking forward to. Anyway, I decided to do a little post about what I currently carry around with me day to day.

I'm a handbag addict: I'd be scared to count the number of different bags I own. I have a little weakness for oversized bags, always, but currently I'm quite liking the clutch style. I currently have two Mulberry bags but this one is my favourite and I seem to be using it quite a lot recently. But yeah, this was my bag today. The contents don't really seem to change much from day to day, apart from maybe if I choose a smaller bag or if I go out at night. So, this is my first post:

What are the staple items do you have in your bag? Do you have a favourite?

Impress Press-On Manicure: Overall Result

So as you all know, I was so happy and excited to try these nails. They were amazing to apply and looked like I'd had them done professionally, at work I got so many compliments on them which made me super happy. BUT, that was just about the only good thing these nails had to offer, as things started to go down hill from there. The picture above was taken two days ago and since then I've had to soak my hands and take off the nails, as I couldn't cope with them anymore. The nails themselves were really good in staying shaped and in good condition, it was just the actual bond between the nail and my own nail that I didn't like. Obviously the nails aren't supposed to be amazingly secure with the bond only being a small sticky pad, but I was some how expecting more.

With in the first two days, two nails had fallen off on each hand, which sparked doubts. This happened at work none the less, which resorted in me sticking them back on with nail glue when I got home - something I did not want to have to do. It all went downhill after that, and it seemed like nails were falling off and constantly having to be glued back on. When I took these off the skin around my nails was also really dry and needed a good moisturise, so to be honest I was a little disappointed.

Overall I'd say the quality of the actual nail is a lot better than the application. I know they are not meant to be a permanent thing and only last for a week, but I was expecting more than a day or two before they started to fall off. They are the easiest thing to apply though and I'd say if you plan on not doing anything too strenuous or that involves your hands too much - they're perfect for you!

Has anyone used these before? What results did you find?

Bloglovin

Hi guys, this is just a quick post to tell you all to follow my blog on Bloglovin if you have it. I've recently had a problem with using the website, but now I'm all up and running on it again, so a follow would be lovely. The link underneath will lead you straight to my page.

Also, feel free to post any of your links to your own Bloglovin profiles in the comments section. I'd love to take a look.

Thank you :) xo

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Maybelline Colour Sensational Lip Marker

Maybelline Lip Marker - (£5.99)

After wondering around the small selection of beauty products my local Tesco has to offer, this had to be the only thing that stood out for me. A few weeks ago a friend was raving about a Max Factor lip pen she had just bought and to be honest, I've never thought much of them. I usually prefer a good lipstick, for the pure fact I think my lips look and feel a lot nicer with something that isn't too matte on them. I came across this lip marker and thought... why not!? There was a few pounds off this, making it £5.99, so in the end I gave in and bought it to try. I wasn't expecting much from it, but was curious about what I'd heard of them apparently being 'amazing.' I tested the different pinks out on my hand, as I never trust using the testers, and decided to go for the lightest colour available - called Tender Rose.

As soon as I tested a little patch on my lip I was amazed, and that isn't even an understatement. The first thing I noticed before the colour was actually the smell, and I think that's one thing that made me happy I bought it. I can't actually pin point the exact scent, but its really floral and sweet so I can't help but smell it before I use it. So back to the colour... It's a bit darker than it came out when I tested it, but I'm still really impressed. I usually go for really light colours but this is a really nice pink shade and its definitely something you could wear in the day and glam up at night too. I'm actually tempted to try the other shades too and maybe invest in some for day use.

Overall I take back everything bad I said about lip pens - this one is a favourite of mine after a few days. I've had so many compliments about the colour too, which is always good to hear.

Glossy Box - August 2012

Glossy Box - August 2012: The International Superstars Box.

You've done it again, Glossy Box, yet again I'm more than impressed with the range of samples you've had to offer this month. The theme of the August Glossy Box is 'International Superstars', and it showcases different products from around the world. I only recognised the British Lipcote when I opened the box, but instantly there wasn't a product that I didn't want to try.

So in this month's box there are five products from different countries, as well as a little lipstick treat from Glossy Box themselves. The products featured this month are: Alessandro Pro White, DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, All From Eve Eve's Balm, Vera Valenti Eyeshadow Palette and Lipcote Lipstick Sealer. On first impressions I love all the samples and I'll definitely be trying them all. As soon as I saw the lipstick I had to have a try, and the colour is lovely. I can't help but think the pink is a tad too dark for my liking, as I usually go for quite light colours, but it is a lovely colour none the less.

Another product that caught my eye straight away was the All For Eve Balm. The little bot comes with a mirror inside too, which is so handy, and I'm a sucker for anything that I can use of my lips. It says the recovery balm nourishes dry, chapped skin, so I'm sure it will come in handy around winter time too.

As usual there'll no doubt be some reviews of these products coming your way soon, so watch this space. What does everyone think of this month's Glossy Box? What samples did you get in your box?