I cannot believe we
are a few weeks into 2017, I swear time just keeps passing by in a blink of an
eye. I’m pretty excited about 2017 and what it holds for me. I’ll admit the
first weeks haven’t been great, I’ve not been feeling the best. I’ve also
closed a door with some family members and old friends who no longer do me nor
my own family any good. Since becoming a mother I’ve realised I want strong
people around Emma. People who I think will make a difference in her life. I
never want her to doubt how much she is loved by anyone. I’m a strong believer
of “Family isn't always blood. It's
the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who
you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you no
matter what.”
But like every other thing in life when one door
closes another opens, when you remove toxic people from your life it makes room
for the greatest things. Anyways back to my first box of the year
Nip + Fab Kale Fix Moisturiser RRP £19.95-
When I saw this in my
box I was pretty pleased, I discovered NIP + FAB a few months ago and I love
their Glycolic Fix Pads and Dragons Blood Fix Serum. I can’t wait to try this,
I think I’m going to use it in the evenings to start off with.
The Balm Meet Matt(e) RRP £34.00 (Palette)-
This is one of the eye shadows you get in the palette “Meet
Matt(e)” I got the shade Matt Moskowitz. To be totally honest it’s not a shade
I will get much use of. It also feels very chalky but I’m going to give it a go
anyways. I’ve never bought anything from “The Balm” but there’s a few things
I’d love to purchase this year.
Unani Illuminate Milk Cleanser RRP £14.00-
I haven’t used this yet but I’ve looked online and seen good
reviews. I don’t like swapping a lot of products when it comes to skincare
because I have super sensitive skin. I currently use Clinique and really like it. I’ve never heard of this brand either.
Manuka Honey Face Mask RRP £3.99-
I love getting face masks in my boxes because it’s something
I use once a week for a little pamper me session when Emma is in bed.
Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Brush RRP £6.99-
Okay, a face brush? Really? I don’t see the point in this. I
knew I wouldn’t use it so after I took photos I passed it down to my brother’s
girlfriend. I personally use cleansing brushes. I really want to purchase another
Clarisonic, mine broke a year ago and because I was pregnant with Emma I didn’t repurchase
one till a few weeks ago but I bought a cheap Avon one. It’s good but not
amazing.
January box was
created around super foods and the New Year. So many of us make the resolution
that we are going to be healthier, I think this box really focuses on skincare.
I can see the theme throughout the box
and they even put a little quote on the inside of box which I thought was
really cute. I haven’t been too impressed with my boxes, I’ve ended up with a
draw full of sample size products. I’m trying not to buy any beauty/skincare
products so I can use up what I have.
Wow what a wonderful selection you get ! I have never tried any makeup boxes xxx
ReplyDeleteI think subscription boxes are hit and miss. You can find good hidden gems. x
DeleteI pretty much thought the exact same this month! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteIt's annoying when it isn't something amazing like your expecting! x
DeleteI love nip + fab so I'd be happy to get that, let me know what you think of it as I've only tried the glycolic fix range!
ReplyDeleteAmy xx
www.callmeamy.co.uk
That's the range I have used and love. I've used this cream a few times and it's made me breakout. xx
DeleteI completely agree that family are not the people who you're related to by blood, they're the people who stuck around and never left! I think you're taking a really positive step by blocking out that negativity from your life, both for your own sake and for your daughter! Anyway, on to the Glossybox! The honey face mask sounds absolutely divine! It's a shame about the face brush, I think I'd have been a bit disappointed to recieve that as well!
ReplyDeleteAbbey 😘 www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk
Family can be the worst! I'm so lucky my husband has agreed with my decisions and what's best for us!
DeleteYeah that's the thing with subscription boxes they can be hit and miss.. xx
I've read quite a few posts about this box not being that great, and I'm the worst person when it comes to skincare so I probably wouldn't be THAT impressed with the box... although it would probably convince me to use more skincare products! I love your pictures!
ReplyDeleteKatie | silverglowx.com
Thank you, I've really been trying to improve them lately.
DeleteYeah I've made that a resolution this year to actually have a skin routine. x
I've always wanted to try glossy box, this one seems so fun!!! Nip and Fab do great products!! Thanks for sharing xox
ReplyDeleteBefore I got the boxes they looked amazing so hoping they get better. Nip and Fab are amazing x
DeleteIsn't having super sensitive skin a pain? The amount of products I can't use is ridiculous! Introducing new skincare can be great but we have to be very careful! I love the selection of goodies you got but maybe it's not the best box for you this time!
ReplyDeleteSian x
http://theenglisheverygirl.blogspot.co.uk/
Yeah!
DeleteI think skincare is such a personal thing so I didn't like this box. I gave it a go and two days later started breaking out like crazy! x
This is one beauty box which I really want to try :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Steph xx
Steph’s World | Lifestyle Blog | www.stephsworld.com
Hopefully they get better!
DeleteThey always looked so good before I had it x
I've just read another blog post featuring this box too and its made me want to subscribe again; after seeing your lush photographs I definitely want to subscribe again!!! GREAT post!! Lots of love, Debra-Bow xxx
ReplyDeleteAww thank you Bern trying harder with my photos lately!!
DeleteYou should subscribe. xx
This looks like a great box! I used to get Glossy Box but wasn't impressed but it looks like they've upped their game! That eye shadow is lovely!
ReplyDeleteLxoxo
www.lovelibby.co.uk
See I'm feeling like that but I bet moment I unsubscribe they get amazing or they will look more appealing to me! xx
DeleteYour photography is amazing! It looks like you have some great products to try + test this month :)
ReplyDeleteLeanne xx
Thank you!
DeleteI love photography so it means a lot.
Nip and fab have been a lifesaver of mine x
I never have been subscribed to Glossybox but I really do want to try it at some stage. I don't understand it when they send a box full of the skincare because of the fact that a lot of people do not want to try new skincare
ReplyDeleteCharlotte x
www.cupsofcharlotte.co.uk
This months box looks really good! I love the Nip+Fab Kale range! Your photos are amazing!
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