She Said Beauty Box June 2012

I picked my box up from the delivery office this morning.  I had a sneeky peek at contents online from the dispatch note.  Unfortunately one item in this box made me cancel She Said Beauty before this box even arrived.  See if you can tell which it is before I get to it

I will apologise in advance for this photos as I'm using my phone for uploading most things at the moment because our computer is very poorly.

The contents in their pink and aqua boxing

St Tropez Gradual Tan Everyday Body Moisturiser - 75ml

I don't use self tan after several rather orange disasters a very long time ago. This however is a gradual tan moisturiser so I'm hoping it will build up gradually.




Balance Me Super Moisturising Hand Cream 30ml

This smells divine. My son asked what the lavender smell was so I'm guessing it must be similar but I hate lavender so I'm not so sure.  It is perfectly sized for handbags at 30ml and I will definitely be using it. My preferred hand cream will always be Hemp by The Body Shop.

Elemis Tranquil Touch Indulgent Bath Elixir

Contains skin conditioning cocoa butter, combined with sensuous patchouli, cedarwood and vetivert leaves your body soft and mind soothed.  Definitely one to keep until I can have an uninterrupted bath. Smells absolutely gorgeous.

Yardley Royal Diamond Eau De Toilette

Designed to celebrate the diamond jubilee here in the UK.  The blurb reads - a sophisticated sparkling fragrance opening with a touch of pear and bergamot surrounded by a subtle note of honey, with a delicate, romantic floral bouquet enhanced with a soft woody and vanilla base. 

Yardley has always seemed like an old woman's perfume brand to me. They have some pretty gross smells amongst their collection but this is really nice.  I shall be wearing it all this week and be patriotic.

Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream

Supposed to brighten and even skin tone.  Looking forward to giving this a try.

and that just leaves these

Let's Go Lashes - Flirt

If you haven't already guessed, these are the reason for cancelling my subscription.  I am so fed up of getting fake eye lashes.  I really don't like them! enough said

Overall though I like this box and will use everything (provided I don't end up looking like an oompaloompa after using the St Tropez) with the exception of the lashes.

She Said Beauty Box May 2012

She Said Beauty for May arrived today. 

Yes  if you are here for the crafting or the skywatch pictures you can give a big yawn right now and I promise this is it for beauty reviews for a while.

Anyway if you are here to see what was in the box then you can be yawn free and read on.

Inside the box:

and the individual contents

The Vintage Cosmetic Company False Lashes Gracie

Very pretty packaging but I just won't use them.

Kim Kardashian Eau De Parfum

3ml rollerball. Unfortunately I can't get the rollerball to dispense any scent.  There is definitely some in there because I can smell it and hear it when I shake it but I just can't get to it.  From what I can smell it is gorgeous so once I work it out I am looking forward to trying it properly.

Inika Certified Vegan Lip Whip

I received the peach shade.  There were 4 different ones.  I've tried it and ooooh yummy is the verdict.  Just a small amount of colour which is great for daytime use.  I like that it doesn't feel sticky like some lip glosses can.  It is a full size product at 8ml which costs £14.30. If I were vegan etc then I might consider it but I'm not and I can't justify buying it again.

Natio Lotus Soap

One of a trio set which comes in at £8.50 for the three. I got just the one but it is a large sized bar and smells lovely.  Definitely will be used.

Green People SPF 15 with tan accelerator

Sun lotion with a weird scent.  I honestly can't describe it.  It isn't like any sun lotion I've ever smelt before. Maybe it is the tan accelerator. I've not smelt one of those so I don't know.  It isn't unpleasant just weird.  Ideal size for the handbag or car.

Snowberry 3 Samples

I got samples of Bright Defence Night Cream, Intensive Renewal Face Serum and Nourishing Rich Day Cream.  I've not heard of Snowberry before but the name made me smile which can't be a bad thing.  Looking forward to using them.

So my verdict on this - Again a box I have mixed feelings about.  Not happy about the eyelashes but they are popular right now.  Just not for me I'm afraid.  Not happy about the rollerball on the scent not working but the scent itself seems nice.  The rest are OK. Not what I would buy so it is nice to try them. 

I've tried Glossybox, Luxbox and now this.  To be honest I think there hasn't been much between all three based on their last boxes and in the case of luxbox their first.  I liked some products from all of them but not all and some I definitely won't use or were unsuitable for my skin despite filling in a beauty profile in the case of Glossybox.  I have now cancelled Glossybox and Luxbox. Luxbox took their next payment before the first box which I think is rather cheeky.  I don't know whether I will get a refund for that with cancelling or whether I will just get the next one and nothing after that.  I'm in two minds about She Said Beauty. The eyelashes have definitely put me off and I think they had them in their first box two months ago before I subbed so they seem to like them.