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When it comes to Beauty Boxes there is now an overwhelming amount of choice available. From the classic 'blind' boxes where you only find out the contents when you open the box, to one-off boxes where you know what the contents will be before you click the pay button. And of course, there's subscription versus one-off stand-alone boxes.
For me, the latter style of beauty box simply makes sense which is why the ASOS Beauty Box is one of my favourites, if not my only favourite. You know what the contents will be and there's zero commitment - perfect!
The ASOS beauty box also includes 5-6 products for only £12. Pretty amazing value!
This month's ASOS beauty box contents have been left a bit of a mystery but as the box is launching today (9th August) I thought I would share the full contents along with what time it will be launching on ASOS and how it's best to snag one as they have been known to sell out in under 10 minutes in the past!
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Find the full details for ASOS Beauty Box August 2021 below.
As well as my thoughts of the box and most importantly where you can find it so that you don't miss out. May's beauty box sold out in under 8 minutes after all!
Last year I managed to pick up the second Cult Beauty Starter Kit (worth over £70) which sold out within days (see my Cult Beauty Start Kit review) and I for one was very pleased with the selection/contents of the box.
So, when Cult Beauty dropped their latest box this morning, which is still in stock for now, I know I had to tell you about it.
Read below for box content breakdown and if I think it's as good as the last Cult Beauty Starter Kit!
A quick weekend post today to share the release of the 2nd Cult Beauty Starter Kit! I snapped this up (with slightly different products) last year and I was beyond impressed with it, so I had to share the details of the new kit with you!
This collaboration box with Pixiwoo (Sam & Nic Chapman) is something I've hoped would happen for years and finally it's here and amazingly doesn't break that bank at only £28 even though it includes some amazing products worth £80+! Read below to find out exactly what you receive and where to get it.
It's not often I feel the need to sit down and write an impromptu post, but as soon as I saw this amazing beauty bundle launch on Cult Beauty just today not only did I snap it up for myself but I knew I have to share it with you too!
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Whether you are into beauty boxes or not, this Cult Beauty Starter Kit is a collection of amazing products for only £30 but with a worth of over £100, plus free shipping!
Find out below all you need to know about the contents of this amazing kit and why I bought it for myself... other than it being an amazing saving, obvs!
Over the years I've tried many a beauty box, from monthly subscriptions to create-your-own style boxes with mixed reviews. I still think while the traditional type of beauty box that you subscribe to can be worth the month they do need to try a little hard on the whole.
However, the one-off limited edition boxes really are where it's at! Not only can you fully decide which box you want to treat yourself to but they truly offer the best value for money especially with the more premium beauty boxes.
Today I have the most amazing beauty box to share with you that includes over £135 worth of free makeup with brands from the likes of Anastasia Beverly Hills, Pixi, Sunday Riley & Colour Pop. This is hands down the best limited edition beauty box I've seen all year and just had to share it with you!
If you didn't know already ASOS have their own beauty box and for the most part, it's pretty good! I've purchased quite a few since they launched over a year ago now and find it's a great way to make a good saving on beauty products I generally want to try out!
When it comes to reviewing beauty boxes I'm fully aware sample sizes, niche brands and random extras such as compact mirrors and makeup sponge wedges simply don't cut it anymore.
We want to know the contents of the beauty box we are buying and we want it to be worth the money! So with this in mind, I don't feature or talk about many beauty boxes these days!
However, when I was introduced to Cosmetips influencer created beauty boxes I was pretty impressed and as I hadn't heard of them before I wanted to share their latest box and its contents with you today. Side note: This is one of the more higher priced boxes however it does come with a massive saving & if like me you have been wanting to try out something from Tatcha, then now is the perfect time with this amazing beauty box.
Just the other week I shared the content of my Lastest in Beauty Style Beauty Awards Box purchase and while I picked out some ultra amazing products for only £25, I couldn't resist building another box! I know... I'm now on a spending ban!
So while the limited edition beauty box is still around, but not for much longer, I thought I'd share with you the contents of my second box as everything is a bit more summer/holiday focused!
Beauty boxes have become a normal addition to the beauty industry and while I love some, the majority don't seem worth the money, generally including international brands you've never heard of or products that aren't that lust-worthy! So when a beauty box comes along, especially a no-subscription needed box, that contains some amazing premium products I'm there with my bank card!
And let me tell you the beauty box I've just picked up is the best one I've EVER come across (think Charlotte Tilbury & MAC?!) - you don't want to miss it!
Beauty boxes are certainly nothing new with more and more brands getting on board with the whole concept and trying to do it well. I say 'trying' because a lot seem to miss the mark by including unheard of beauty brands, the same products as other beauty boxes or simply failing to offer anything exciting or worth a monthly or one-off spend!
Which is why I'm pretty fussy when it comes to trying and receiving new beauty boxes and I guess why beauty boxes aren't often featured on Makeup Savvy anymore. But today I thought I'd share with you three beauty boxes, only one of which requires a monthly subscription (you could cancel after your first box, mind), that all offer something different and I feel are very much worth the spend!
Curated beauty boxes have certainly come a long way since the OG of beauty box subscriptions; Birchbox, first coming on the scene in 2010. Now much like novelty Christmas jumpers every brand seems to be doing them! Which to be honest I feel is only a good thing!
Why? Because a lot don't do them well. I'm talking inclusion of obscure beauty brands you can pick up in your own country (the frustration when you want to buy the product full size?!), beyond miniature samples and repeat brands in monthly subscription boxes (just zzz). So I really believe we need choice so that we can pick the cream of the crop!
For example the new ASOS Beauty Box... which I totally didn't see coming, until I received an email about it and bought in 2 minutes flat!
If you're a long time reader of Makeup Savvy then you may have noticed a lack of beauty box reviews in the past 6 months. The reason, I'm ultimately I'm over them. Well, I say I'm over them, but what I mean is I'm over the monthly subscription style beauty boxes. You see after receiving a few of the main beauty boxes for the past few years I've seen the same brands and products appear time and time again and I've also seen them become less value for money over time.
A new year and the start of another twelve beauty boxes from Glossybox!
Like all beauty box subscriptions there are both good and bad boxes, but on the whole looking back over 2016 I was happy with what I'd received from Glossybox. I discovered quite a few new favourite products and was introduced to some new brands, some of which I've gone on to buy from. Maybe I should write a year in review type post?
Basically, I was pleased to start a new year off with Glossybox. The theme of the January box (which you can still pick up here until the end of the month) is a take on the super food movement but with beauty products instead and is actually a collaboration box with Instagram-famed Deliciously Stella; a parody account taking the chia seed biscuit out of 'clean' eating. Which to be honest I'm just not sure about for a large brand like Glossybox... but then again are the products selected by anyone else other than the Glossybox team? I think not.
Unusual choice of collaboration aside, this month's box is fairly skincare heavy which I know some will love and some will dislike. I personally would have liked to have seen one less skincare product in favour of another makeup product or even a hair product, but it is often swings and roundabouts with beauty boxes and I'm almost sure next month's Valentine's edition box with contain more in the way of beauty. Having said that the skincare products included are gentle and balanced enough to be used by all skin types which I do appreciate.
What you will find in the January 2017 box
theBalm Matt Moskowitz eyeshadow
Being a total fan of theBalm anything from them, big or small, in a beauty box is totally okay with me! So I was more than thrilled to receive this miniature eyeshadow compact sample. The shade is a matte deep plum that feels smooth and blendable. This may be a little daunting for some but makes a perfect shade for the crease to deepen any look up. The 0.5g size is pretty measly but I'm sure it will last awhile!
Vitamasques Manuka Honey Face Mask
Sheet face masks are totally 'in' right now and although I don't find sheet masks as relaxing as cream face masks I do find they always give good results. Side note: I think the fact they are cold to put on and you can't be that mobile when wearing one, only horizontal, is the reason for my dislike of them! However, I will be using this as I love Korean skincare and anything honey based/scented I'm a fan of. I'm glad to see Glossybox is keeping up with beauty trends.
Unani Illuminate Milk Cleanser
Unani is a skincare brand I've vaguely heard of, I think from other beauty boxes, and it's one of those brands that are good for sensitive skin and will work for all skin types but it's just all a bit bland - sorry Unani. Nothing jumps out at me with this product. The packaging is simple, no bold claims, a very mild to non-existent scent and the cream cleanser feels nice enough I guess. I'm sure I will use this but I expect it to be mild and nothing wonderful - milk cleanser never seem to remove all makeup I've found. In an industry with the likes of Pixi skincare a cleanser like this just doesn't cut it for me sadly.
Nip + Fab Kale Fix Moisturiser
Another brand I was happy to see in this month's box! In fact I've been wanting to try something from the Kale Fix range for a while now, so I may just have 'ooo'd' at this product. Although not full size the 30ml is enough to try out and perfect for travel. I've been using the Kale Fix Moisturiser for a few days and have found it slightly too heavy for my oily skin but a touch is perfect as a night cream. I've also been loving the fresh scent which feels very soothing on the skin. Another nice product here.
True Organic of Sweden All your Need Is Me
Lastly, an interesting multi-purpose product that can be used literally everywhere that requires intensive nourishment - lips, hands, elbows, knees, feet, cuticles, any dry patches on the face and even on the hair! Having never tried the infamous Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream I'm glad to now have a similar product that applies easily and is ideal for this time of year. This will be staying next to my bed to apply to my cuticles and any dry patches.
How to subscribe or pick up this month's box
To pick up your own Glossybox you can either pay a one-off payment of £10.00 + £3.25 p&p here for the single box or sign up for the 3-month plan, £28.50 + £3.25 p&p here which will mean you receive Glossybox's Valentine's Day box which I have a feeling will be a good one!
With a strong box to end 2016 I would have loved to have seen a box of the same calibre to start off a new year and get me excited for things to come.
Although this isn't an awful box, especially with the Nip & Fab and theBalm being included, it just wasn't as glossy as I'd had hoped.
Finger crossed for an amazing Valentine's box next month!
Fee xo.
It's not often I mention monthly beauty boxes, if I'm totally honest I don't think they are often worth it, but sometimes an exception is required... especially when a beauty box is this good! So I thought why not dedicate an entire post to this amazing beauty box that I've been swooning over for the past week and have thoroughly enjoyed using!
If you scroll down then you will see the amazing beauty box I'm talking about is the September 2016 edition of GlossyBox! Personally I find Glossybox as a whole to be one of the more varied of all the monthly beauty boxes, as they generally contain beauty products (they you've heard of!), skincare, bodycare and either something haircare or nail related and more full sized products than the rest. They are just a good all-rounder that constantly team up big brands.
This month's box is an exclusive with Red magazine, hence the vibrant red box, and I'm certainly not complaining as this is one of the best boxes I've received since they launched back in 2011! I mean just look, it contains Too Faced!
In the September Glossybox you receive
Hydro Face Mask, Rodial Smokey Eye Pen, Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion or L'Occitane Cleansing Foam, Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (original or waterproof), Revlon Envy Diamond Top Coat, plus an extra item, a sample of the new Himalayan Charcoal Glow Mask from The Body Shop. All worth so much more than the £10 cost!Glossybox Price & Payment options
If you love the look of this box and want it for yourself, then I'd recommend snapping it up ASAP (it's nearly the end of the month!) and either pay the one-off payment of £10.00 + £3.25 p&p here* for the single box or sign up for the 3-month plan , £28.50 + £3.25 p&p here, to see if they keep up this high standard!*I've linked directly to the checkout page for the one-off payment as their different plans don't make it clear
Favourite products
Am I allowed to say all of them?!Seriously I will be using all of these products plus even taking a few away on holiday with me next month. Anyway here are my top favourites I'm most excited about and so pleased to see in this months box!
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
I received the original formula of this cult favourite and I couldn't be more excited to try it! I personally don't get on with hard mascara brushes, so I never got on with Benefit They're Real, so I was so glad to see Too Faced come out with a soft bristled brush that still offers some serious volume.. I also love the packaging! From seeing before/after style review posts I know this offers impresive volume and even extends lashes! Eager to see how this tranforms my eyelashes now! This is a perfect size to try it out and should last 1-2 months.
Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat
Okay, so just today I used this and can I just say - Seche Vite dupe alert! Yes, this is just as glossy as Sech Vite and pretty damn lovely. I'm been getting into gel nails recently but when I want to go for a normal manicure I now want a top coat that will look just as glossy as gel nails and this is correct in calling itself 'Gel Envy' as although the ultra smooth feel isn't there, the shine definitely is. This normally costs £7.99 full price so it's pretty good to be included in a £10 box!
Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion
Philosophy's Amazing Grace scent is one of my favourite fragrances I own, which basically means I love anything with the scent! So I was beyond happy to see this mini firming body emulsion in this months box. If you have never smelt Amazing Grace before then you've been missing out as this is one seriously fresh and clean scent. Think freshly laundered cotton sheets mixed with a talcum powdered babies bum and you're close to how lovely the amazing grace scent is. I already own a large pot of the whipped body cream but I delighted to have this mini as I'm going on holiday soon and it's the ideal size to take away with me and use after showering.
The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask
Glossybox were kind enough to include an extra sample in every box this month and offer something you can't normally get as a sample - whoop, well done Glossy! This is a sample of one of the 5 new face masks at The Body Shop which cost £15 each, not overly cheap so a sample is perfect for trying it out first. It's a fairly good size sachet so with only apply detox clay masks to my T-zone I will be able to get 2-3 uses out of it. Little tip - most face mask sachets can be spread over a few uses so to save the mask from drying out use washi tape to seal the top! I think I will be saving this to try-out on holiday... if I don't give in and just use it!
Overall I'm just wow-ed by this box! So many high end products and a varied selection that I think most people will enjoy.
What do you think about this months Glossybox?
Fee xo.
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