This is a monthly subscription box, it starts at £13 for a value of £50+ Available here

Now I saw this online a day or two before mine arrived, so it wasn’t a surprise. And I saw a tonne of negative comments too. And while some are valid, ie brands that have popped up over and over again in these boxes, I didn’t agree with some other comments, but it’s personal isn’t it. I have to say I’m actually really pleased with mine. It couldn’t be more suited to me if they tried.

Lottie London Ready Set Go Setting Powder in Shade Brightening Pink 5grams RRP £3.95 Brightening Pink can visibly brighten under the eyes due to the slight rosy hue, that’s close to translucent. Help set your foundation for a crease free finish. Super fine milled.

I have the banana version, so I can’t wait to try the pink one, as I wouldn’t buy it to try necessarily, so how better to try new things. Buy similar Here

Grüum Hydrat Moisture Massage Bar 35g RRP £12.00 A velvety massage bar that will help aches and pains and ease dry skin, with a replenishing blend of moisturising cocoa seed butter, with lavender, neroli, and rosemary essential oils. Also added is a sunflower seed oil which is packed with ceramics that help repair damage done by environmental factors, while locking in moisture, combined with orange oil that’s rich in vitamin c and has antibacterial properties.

This is perfect timing for surgery, both before surgery and afterwards. This would have been bought specifically for surgery recovery, so it’s saved me a job. Buy here

Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell anti aging gel mask 14ml RRP £10.00 Either an overnight mask or 10 minute mask treatment, this Gel mask will help tone and brighten skin, while rebuilding the skins moisture barrier. Reduce the pore visibility with its cooling jelly texture, using plant biotechnology that combines Five Rose Stem Cells and Four Rose Extracts, that aims to visibly improves the look of aging skin.

Who doesn’t want to treat the skin, especially after surgeries. Or even a long day at work. Beautiful nighttime treat for the face. It’s a fabulous way to pick yourself up. Buy here

Aromatherapy Associates De Stress Gel Muscle Rub 40ml RRP £8.00 Using a blend of energizing Rosemary, warming Ginger and soothing Lavender essential oils, this gel will sooth, refresh and hydrate tired muscles and feet. I love this after walking in the hills, a great why to revitalise the soles of the feet, and I rub into the hips too, as they get so sore and achy.

Again this is something I buy anyways, so yes it’s not new to me trying, it’s a holy grail of mine. Buy here

Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt 40ml £15.00 I saw most comments about this being in the box along with the gel above, as they are often repeated. However I was chuffed. I’ve used Christophe Robin Rose extracts shampoo before and I adored it, so I have high hopes for this. But I am concerned on the stripping of my pink hair colour?? So maybe try it just before I need to redye it anyways.

They say it’s a best selling detox shampoo that rebalances and purifies sensitive and oily scalps, by removing daily build up, to leave the hair fresh feeling and shiny looking. The sea salt is an effective natural exfoliant, while the grains are a microcirculation stimulates the scalp. Buy here

Spectrum Collections B06 Tall Tapered Blender Brush RRP £6.00 This blending friend is the perfect tool for applying and blending eyeshadows seamlessly. This coveted brush is crafted with super soft fluffy bristles, soft and gentle for the eye skin area. Beautiful blue and purple brush head, and pale pink wooden handle.

I only have 1 blending brush so I was over the moon to get this one, much needed and it’s so pretty too. Buy here

Sneak peak for next month box is Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Genius Serum Deluxe Mini 3.5g RRP £37.00 A brow serum that’s been formulated with six high performance ingredients to help manage and maintain fuller looking brows, castor oil works to protect and condition and nourish the hairs whilst peptides and finding encourage a fluffier looking finish. Buy here

I’ve recently stopped my monthly Witch Casket, mainly so I have time to use items up and just enjoy a break. And as I used to get monthly beauty boxes but haven’t for 18mths, I thought I would go back to my favourite one, it’s £13.00 a month if you have a 12mth subscription or £15.00 one off a month.

My skin is needing some extra loving care, and my hair with perimenopause and bleach/colouring can always do with a bit of spoiling. As I confess I’m a lazy ass maintenance girl, especially over summer months, opting to camp, hike and just generally be outdoors.

L’Oréal Vitamino Color Shampoo £16.30 for 300ml, we get 100ml so around £5.43 for this amount Available here

Boost your hair’s vibrancy with the L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Vitamino Color Shampoo. The professional shampoo works to boost the radiance of colour-treated hair for long-lasting, salon-worthy results.

The formula is enriched with resveratrol, a potent antioxidant inspired by skincare, to help nourish and protect hair. Boasting colour protection for up to 8 weeks, it promotes soft and replenished hair with a healthy-looking shine.

L’Oréal Vitamino Color mask £25.80 for 250ml we get 75ml so around £7.81 worth Available here

Boost your hair’s colour vibrancy with the L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Vitamino Color Mask. Designed for colour-treated hair, the rinse-out treatment works to gently eliminate impurities and protect against colour fading.

Enriched resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant, the creamy-textured formula nourishes hair from root to tip, helping to strengthen and soften. Boasting results in just three minutes, the hair mask promotes brighter and more radiant-looking hair.

Frank Body Caffeinated Scalp Scrub 125ml for £15.00 Available here

For the babe who wants healthy hair but hasn’t considered the skin it grows from: start with my Caffeinated Scalp Scrub. Made with clean, ingredients like coffee and rosemary, this physical exfoliant removes product build up and dead skin cells for a healthier scalp. Just like my face scrub reveals clean, clear skin, my vegan scalp scrub gets rid of the excess dirt, oil, and impurities gathered at your roots. Scalp care is skincare, after all.

Tip: On days when you’re not physically scrubbing, use my Exfoliating Scalp Serum as an overnight or 10 minute scalp treatment.

Elemis Super food Midnight Facial 15ml £17.00 Available here

Wake up to your dreamiest skin ever with this luxurious sleeping cream. Perfect for all skin types, this balancing Prebiotic gel-cream works through the night to drench dull-looking skin in a cocoon of nourishing hydration. The indulgent formula is infused with Camu Camu, a well-known source of Vitamin C, and Cocoa Butter which contains Omega 6 & 9 Fatty Acids, known to provide skin with essential moisture. Considered a rich source of fibre, vitamins and minerals, this silky cream also contains Banana Flower Extract, offering hydrating and Prebiotic properties. Light enough for daily use yet decadent enough to feel like a treat, this bedtime beauty minimises the visible signs of fatigue and helps improve the appearance of skin tone. The complexion is left looking radiant and replenished with moisture.

Ciate Marbled Metals Moonshine 2g £22.00 Available here

Multi-reflective, dazzling eye looks are at your fingertips with Marbled Metals Metallic-Glitter Shadows. Velvety to touch, the unique marbled powder formula feels like a cream shadow and applies to the lid with vivid, full coverage sparkle for maximum impact.

Peter Thomas Roth is £35.65 for 30ml, we get 5ml this is worth £5.94 Available here

Firms and smoothes the under-eye area instantly to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, fine lines, deep wrinkles and swelling.

Application:

Start by cleansing with an oil-free cleanser. Make sure skin is completely dry. Do not use cream around the eye area. Shake the tube. Apply a pea-sized amount to the top of the hand. Using a make-up brush, pick up a tiny amount of the product.
Using upward strokes, spread a thin layer of the gel underneath the eyes for puffiness, over the crow’s feet area, over the “11” lines between the brows, and beneath and above the brow bone (but not on the moveable eyelid).
Let the product dry for approximately five minutes while remaining completely expressionless. Do not squint or smile.
When product is completely dry, feel free to apply powder or gently pat on foundation

Peter Thomas Roth instant fix primer 2ml sample, to buy 30ml it’s £40.00 Available here

No-filter primer instantly tightens, firms and blurs the look of skin for flawless makeup application, temporarily reducing the look of fine lines, pores and imperfections. Easy to use for everyday wear and suitable for all skin tones and types, even those with less advanced signs of aging.

I love the new style boxes, easier to reuse for other purposes, though obviously not as pretty as they used to be. But as the world becomes more ethical, and environmental it’s a good move.