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GlossyBox: Be Mine: February 2014

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February 2014 Glossy Box

My February Glossy Box (GB) has arrived! This months theme is centre around Valentines Day though it did arrive after the 14th February. 



The contents inside this months Glossy Box



Ciate London Paint Pot. Shade “Cocktail Dress”. Full Size Product 13.5ML
I’ve heard so many great things about Ciate nail products. It’s a really good cult nail brand but I’ve always thought their products were pricey. I’ve giving in a quick run through and I am impressed with the formula. It leaves a nice, clean, glossy finish.
Full Size £9 for 13.5ML – its ok. Good quality for your money. 




Nougat London Sparkling Body Shimmer. Sample Size 100ML
GB has highlighted this as a British product. Love the sound of this product. It’s designed to add radiance and a healthy glow to your skin. The consistency is really running so be careful using this product. I remember a Vaseline body moisture product I used in my teens during the summer months to help me look more glowing. I will be saving this one until then. Great smell to.
Full Size is £14 for 250ML – which I do think it’s a little on the expensive side. 



Giovanni Eco Chic Ultra Moist Range: Sample Size Shampoo and Conditioner 1x 7.4 ml and Deep Conditioning Mask 1x 10.35ML
Apparently, Giovanni is the number 1 selling natural hair care brand in the US. This is the first time I have heard of this brand but I am keen to try out their products. I like the natural element to products like these. It contains Moroccan argan oil, avocado and papaya. I can’t wait to try them.

Full Size: Shampoo and Conditioner £7.99 for 251ML. 


NV Chucky Eye Crayon in Sugar Plum. Full Product Size
This is the first time I have heard of NV make. In the past, I have never been a fan of eye crayons. My eye lids are too oily for products like this and they don’t stay. The products does say it provides a ‘silky smooth and crease – free’ finish. However, I do like the packaging and everything else about this product – so I might take a take on their website to browse around. I will give it a try though. Always an optimist!
Full Size £5 for 4g – not a bad price range! 




Maybelline New York. Bug Eyes Mascara. Full Size 5ml in Noir
This is Maybelline’s first double brush mascara with a brush for upper and lower eye lashes. I like this concept. But, my first impressions are a little underwhelming. It does give you more length rather than volume but it’s not a mascara I would come back to. I liked the lower lash brush as it did separate my lashes without looking like a porcelain doll. Not as “dramatic” as I’d like.
Full Size: £8.99 – standard drug store price. 



Lindt Treat Bar Full Size.
I am probably going to get shot down for this, but I think I’m the only person in the world that does not like Lindt chocolate. But, thanks for trying GB!!!
Available at most supermarkets and convenience stores. 

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My Make Up Favourites of 2013

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I've come across some many different beauty products this year. It's been a good discovery. I'm starting with my make up favourites as this is the type of  product where I have found an array of products that have suited me well.

Here is a list of my favourite make up items from 2013 (with links):

Hope you like some of my favourite products from 2013. Obviously, I am going to continue to use these into 2014 but it's good to outline what I have enjoying using. Leave a comment below letting me know what you think! 
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Maybelline Volum' Express Mascaras: Which one to choose? A Quick Overview

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The Maybelline Volum’ Express range has many types of mascara that is can difficult to decide which is going to be the better one for you. It’s like a “gotta catch them all” situation.  Available to the UK, there are 6 different types of Volum’ Express mascara (all listed below) and some even have a sub-types!! Argh! Choices…..choices…decisions…decisions...

Honestly, it has been a game of trial and error in knowing which suits you best. But, like me, you all don’t necessarily have the bank balance to be able to ‘willy nilly’.  Therefore, to help with this dilemma, I have dedicated a blog post that gives a brief overview of the mascara’s in this range to de-confused and hopefully help you make a inform decision!

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Maybelline Volum’ Express ® The Falsies Mascara: I have the original version of this that claims to give a false lash effect.  There is a “Black Drama” edition that has a black lace pattern on the wand that’s “extra matte” and extremely black, leaving a more intensive, dramatic finish. In addition to the Black Drama version, there is also a “Flared” edition that has a brush that curves. This brush is thicker and denser than the standard “The Falsies” brush. This is also available in waterproof.

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Maybelline Volum’ Express ® The One by One: I haven’t tried this one yet. It’s not been available in my local stores to give this one a go. It claims the “Lash Catcher Brush” helps lashes look x4 more volumised without any clumps. The brush is very similar to The Rocket brush. However, it has an oval shape with more bristles. Best results for those with full lashes, whether long or short.  It’s also available in waterproof.


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Maybelline Volum’ Express ® The Mega Plush: This is Maybelline’s first gel formula that uses 40% less hard wax to create mega volume. This is ideal for you lucky ones who have longer lashes of the rounder brush pick up the lash better. If you have shorter lashes (like me) than this can leave a spider eye effect.  It also leaves a velvety finish.

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Maybelline Volum’ Express ® The Rocket Mascara: This is my favourite out of the Volume’ Express range. Click here for a further in-depth review on my blog. It claims to offer the biggest amount of volume (x8) thanks to its fine “flexi” bristles brush. It has a round brush, with very small bristles at the tip of the wand that gradually fan out into a standard length. The formula is sleek and glides on smother than the others. It provides a good lift for all lashes.


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Maybelline Volum’ Express ® The Colossal: Formula is enriched with collagen and with a bigger brush. This is available in 3 different shades. Like the Falsies Mascaras, there is also two other sub types. The “cat eyes” version has a leopard print effect on the wand. It’s the same formula, just a slightly different brush, called “the claw”. It’s very similar to the curved brush for “The Falsies” but longer.  It grips onto lashes and flicks them out to give a more extended look. The “smoky eye effect uses kohl pigments that leave a deep, matte finish. Great if you have lashes that are limp that is difficult to curl!


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Maybelline Volum’ Express ® TheTurbo:  The brush is standard.  It’s the ‘old school’, average wide and length brush. It claims to be long lasting with an anti-clumps brush to quickly thicken lashes. I wasn’t impressed with it results so I throw it out!

I like the packaging for all these mascaras. They all have vibrant, funky colours and patterns so it is easily to identify which is which in your make up collection. I found that all the formula tends to be similar to each other, but it’s the brush that appears to make all the difference.



Hope this post helps some of you out there. Please comment below what your experiences are of using the Volum’ Express range!

Ta! X

DISCLAIMER:  I am not promoting Maybelline products, nor I have they contacted me to do so. I enjoy using Maybelline products and want to share my experience of using them.

** All image rights reserved by Maybelline New York. 


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Maybelline Rocket Volum' Express Mascara

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This product has been out on the market for sometime now but I was late on the bandwagon with purchasing this. Partly because I already own many mascaras and I wanted to wait and see what the reviews were like before trying it out myself. 


Maybelline claims that this mascara will make your lashes look 6X bigger with it’s “supersonic Brush with microbristles” for a sleek and volumised effect.  I am happy to note that my lashes did look more defined and lengthened but not much volumising happened. I really disliked the way they have advertised it as a “supersonic brush” – what does that even mean??  



In terms of the application, the bristles on the brush helps to reach every part of the eyelash but you do need to be little patience to use it properly (nothing “express” about it).  Just remember to get them a good wiggle with the wand and you’ll coat the lashes nicely.

Compared to my eyelashes without mascara, its safe to say that I am impressed with how long they did look. The formula can only be described as ‘wet’ at first but them dries very quickly. For me, its staying power last about 4-5 hours and leaves clumps of mascara sitting under the eyes.

Panda eyes alert!


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Review: Maybelline FIT Me! Liquid Foundation

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Maybelline is one of my favourite drugstore brands as they offer a hugh range of products to suit everyone. So, I was excited to learn a few months back that they had launch a new line of skin products. 
There is an excellent range of shades to suit most skin colours. I chose the foundation in 130. However, either I’ve not been getting enough sun and I’ve gone very pale, or this shade is just alittle too dark. I’ve been able to lighten it up with concealer but next time I will purchase the next shade down.

After wearing this product for 2/3 months I would recommend this product to everyone. It’s good value for money, has good coverage, and a great finish. It blends beautifully into the skin giving you a natural, flawless finish. It’s long wearing - I put on my make up very early in the morning and it will still be there at 8pm at night. 


The application of the foundation is sufficient. 2/3 pumps of this is enough to get a good, even coverage and can be built up if you are after full coverage. 


I would say that it works for most skin types. The foundation can look dewy when you first apply it but dries into a matt finish. After letting the foundation settle I used a loose power over the top to keep it in place. 
For £6.95, it’s a great all round product, good value for money and very accessible in most drugstores nationwide. A great little bargin. 

Have you tried this foundation? Let me know what you think it the comment below :0) 












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