Recent Samples/Freebies

Everybody knows about this already... and here is my copy.
Elle Magazine (February copy) is coming with a free Soap&Glory mascara.
To be honest, I'm not big on their bath stuff and I haven't tried any of their make up yet but it was good value for money so I picked up a copy... I'm in a 'mascara-phase' currently... hehe
Inside the mag, there's also a satchel of the new Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation.

Then, I got the Chanel Perfect Lumiere foundation sample in 20 Beige.

I'm sure you all know this but this is the new foundation that just came out and it's going to re-place both Pro and Matte Lumiere that are instead being discontinued. 

I haven't tried this myself, yet but I haven't read great feedbacks really...

 I, also, got my sample of Clinique High Impact mascara in 01 Black.

Basically, you need to bring an old mascara to get one of these; I actually wanted to try the other one (the white) but they didn't have any left... oh well, still a free mascara.

I'm sure I've used this before. To be honest, I don't see any 'high impact' going on... it's an ok mascara, not the worst but not even the best I've ever used. I like the formula which is very smooth but - bottom line - I wouldn't purchase.

This wee perfume came on a postcard - Sweet! 

You could order it on the Escada website some time ago... in fact so long ago that I had forgotten about it.

I like it a lot! it's kinda of sweet & fresh.

I also received 2x 3ml L'Oreal Mythic Oil samples in the post. I already have a full size bottle from GlossyBox - and I love it! - so I'm gonna give these to my sister.

L'Oreal Mythic Oil FREE SAMPLE!!!

Hello lovelies!

I just received this link from Emerald Street to order a free sample of L'Oreal Mythic Oil.

There're only 2000 available so be quick!!! :)

http://www.lorealprofessionnel.co.uk/mythicoilsampling

Boudoir Prive' - September Edition

Hello girls!

If you read my 'opening the box' post, you know that I was disappointed by this box; I took a couple of weeks to ponder all the products and I'm sorry to report that still I'm not blown away by its content.

Let me explain in details about every single item:

My fiancé' making fun of my excitement 

Tropic Skincare Body Smooth: this is a posh scrub, basically. Actually, at the moment I'm using The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Body Scrub and as soon as I opened the sample, it came to mind.
They are identical: same citrusy smell, same consistency but I would recommend The Body Shop because it's cheaper.
Also, Les Indispensables card kinda of amused me: although, it's in effect a body scrub, the instructions read: rub onto dry hands... My guess is they realised the sample wasn't enough to cover your body.
Price £19.95

Agent Provocateur L'Agent: this is a perfume sample. It's ok but i wouldn't purchase it: personal taste - of course - but I find it quite ordinary. I smelled a tons with the same spicy, exotic notes before.
Mind you, I loved the Etat Libre d'Orange that we received in the previous box but again, I'm getting fed up of collecting perfume that I'm never going to use (and I could have got for free in any department store!).
Price £70 (100ml) £50 (50ml)

Macadamia Hair Repair: I was half satisfied with this product; I'm interested in hair oil but I had just received the L'Oreal Mythic Oil in the GlossyBox: bad timing I suppose. If you want to compare the 2, the Mythic Oil is a full size and it's got a pump, whilst the Macadamia is going to be a nightmare to dispense.
Prices starting from £5.75 for 10ml bottle but you can get it cheaper here.

Colbert MD Nourish Eye Cream: this is one of the products I'm excited about!! I'm a bit obsessed with eye creams since noticing the first fine lines (sob sob) and this one seems to be a favourite of Kate Middleton so I'm up for checking out the hype. I haven't tried it yet because I'm using the StriVectin-SD now but I will let you know if I see any improvement.
Price £90

Zoya Nail Polish in Neeka: I like this one (Hurray! I can hear you scream). This is a purple with gold flakes - really pretty indeed and it's part of the new Smoke & Mirrors Collection. On top of that, they are free of toluene, formaldehyde, DBP and camphor which makes me feel less guilty. I should really give my nails a break and let them breath sometimes...
Included, we received a colour wheel which I thought was just a way to make the box look fuller. I really don't see the point in it, I already have enough clutter in my house and in fact it is already in the bin. Thank you but no thank you.
Price £9.98

Neeka teamed with Ciate' Big Yellow Taxi on ring finger

Cargo Cosmetics Boogie Nights Eye Pencil in 04 Black: sorry but I can't get excited about this wee crayon. Personally, I prefer softer eye pencils and the glitter is too chunky so doesn't apply evenly.
 Price is £13 BUT for a set of 5 pencils, which makes this pencil 2.60quid and it feels like it.

Mai Couture Blot & Bronze Papier: this is an extra bonus item. Basically, for many reasons this box was sent out late and many people on the Facebook page were annoyed. Personally, I didn't mind the delay: these things happen and I appreciate the work behind, especially for a young company. I knew I was going to get my box sooner or later.
Anyway, I'm a bit puzzled on the actual existence of this product: I usually blot my t-zone and bronze the outside of my face. How is this going to work? I'll try it but probably not on a night out. I'm terrified on the end results.

Finally, I suppose you can say I wasn't happy with this box. I'm not going to be hypocrite and make an amazing review... for what? I loved the first box and I raved about it here.
I wanna stress this is only my personal opinion on the products, I like the beauty box subscription service per se' and that's why I have decided to give it another chance and still get the next box... maybe it's the Curse of the Second Box (I didn't like the 2nd GlossyBox either :))

xx