This month's Joliebox boasts a first for any beauty box; it contains all full size products! Do you think someone perhaps took notice of the drama surrounding last month's box of small (but still sample) sizes? Hmmmm. There's also the addition of the 'Joliemag', a 24-page glossy magazine showcasing new beauty products, meet the team features and how-to guides etc, which is pretty neat. Onto the products that I received, firstly there's a 200ml Yardley Luxury Body Wash in English Lavender. Now, I'm probably in the minority here when I say that I actually like lavender, I know that it's certainly something of a marmite scent for most people so I can imagine a few being disappointed with receiving this. I've seen some of the other floral scents that were sent out so I guess it's just one of those luck of the draw things? The product that I'm most excited about is the Davines Authentic Moisturising Balm which was sent out with one of the other beauty boxes recently and I thought it sounded really interesting. It's a 98% natural balm that can be used on hair, face and body so I'll certainly make use of this. Oh how I love multi-purpose products!
Two make-up items were included this month, an Eyeko Skinny Eyeliner in Powder Pink and an LCN nail polish which is a German brand I believe. I'm happy with the colours that I got sent; the nail polish looks like a pretty shimmery peach shade and I've been meaning to experiment with a pink eyeliner for that 'wide awake/bigger eyes' look. There's also a little extra in the shape of the Joliebox mirror which isn't exactly great quality wise as it looks mega cheap, but no doubt it will get thrown into one of my many make-up bags regardless. Summary: I thought this box was great, all things that I will use again which is always good of course!
Whilst I'm here, I just wanted to add my two cents to the news of the Carmine box being no more. Carmine was definitely my favourite out of all of the beauty boxes as they always offered great value and a good range of products. Sad to see them go, but I didn't think much of them merging with Glossybox. What was that all about?! I don't think I'll be signing up again to Glossybox, though my mind may change if they become more like how Carmine used to be. I'm sure only time will tell.
I was pleased with my box this month and loved the little magazine - nice to put faces to names too! x
ReplyDeleteYeah it was very cool to see the team behind the box! Loved how they put Therese on the cover, she looks so beautiful x
DeleteI was gutted that Carmine had handed over their business to Glossybox. Bad move on their part in my opinion xx
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Agreed, was so disappointed when I heard :(
DeleteI was pleased with my box too. I received the eyeliner in plum which is what I received in a previous beauty box (GB I think) that was a little annoying but can't be helped.
ReplyDeleteI was so gutted about Carmine, I'd just un-subbed from GB to go to them, then this happens! Annoying! x
Oh that's bad luck :( I'd have been a bit annoyed to about that. I think a lot of bbloggers feel the same way, lots seemed to un-sub last month to get a Carmine box for March! :( x
DeleteThis box looks much better than the last one. I'm a bit disappointed about Carmine merging with Glossybox - it was certainly my favourite out of all of them.
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Yeah it's a big improvement on last month's slightly disappointing box. Carmine was my fav too :( x
Deletei really want to sign up for the jolie box now this box looks great!
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it's good! x
Deleteactually thinking of signing up to the box now Carmine has been bought out. xxx
ReplyDeleteOooo let me know if you do xx
DeleteThis seems so much better then my glossybox!!!!
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I think so too! x
DeleteThat's always a bonus that this time around it was all full-sized products. The nail polish looks pretty and the balm sounds really versatile - hope it works well for you. I don't subscribe to any beauty boxes but I always enjoy these posts detailing what's in them and opinions :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, going to try out the balm soon and see how that works out, and might pop on the nail polish later :)
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