Hey!
So I have been
inactive for over a month and as much as I want to give you some really
believable excuse, the naked truth is that I kind of didn't have a mood for it.
But hopefully I am over this uncreative period and I will try to be more
persistent with my upcoming blog posts. But enough about that.
On Monday my June
Deauty box arrived and once I opened it I knew I had to come back to my blog.
BUT! Since the I didn't put up the post of a May Deauty box as I promised and the
box was also awesome, I decided to make a 2 in 1 post and include both of them.
I know it's with a big delay for the May one but it's better late than never.
Right?!
Deauty box - May
2013
Since the first
impression of this box has already faded I think I will be at least able to
make a little reviews for each item for I have already try them all at least
once. First of all it contains, except one, only full size products which is a
pleasant revelation. This time we have combination of skin care, hair care and
make-up products. So let's dig into them!
The list of the
products:
- full size (50ml) of Garnier
Ambre Solaire - BB Cream SPF30
- full size (100ml)
of Klorane - Shampoo with oats
- sample size (50ml)
of Avène - Recovering after-sun lotion
- full size (2pc) of Lamazuna -
facial wipes
- full size (9g) of Bo-Ho
Green Revolution - Terracotta powder
Garnier Ambre
Solaire - BB cream SPF30 - 50ml
(Full size, 11,99€)
I was pleasantly surprised by this product because I am generally very
skeptical to European and American BB Creams. As much as they promise on the
packaging they usually do nothing for me if not worse I look better without
them. Most of them are too dark or orangey for my skin tone and I don't
consider myself extremely fair. But this one might be an exception. I am not
saying I am loving it and it is going to replace my regular foundation or my
Asian BB cream but I can get away with it without looking too orangey and it
can also provide light coverage which at least evens out the skin tone. I also
appreciate the high SPF which protects from UV-A and UV-B sun beams. I am
thinking of it as a very light coverage tinted moisturizer ideal for hot days on a vacation, weekends or just free time.
Klorane -
Shampoo with oats - 100ml
(Full size, 5,00€)
I have nothing bad to say about this product. It claims to be an ideal
shampoo for sensitive scalp and damaged hair (which I both have). It smells
really nice (no overpowering scent), it lathers quite good and it leaves the
hair smooth and clean. But I cannot appreciate the product as much as I want to
because I suffer from dandruffs and that's why I can only use my Vichy shampoo
which I use for years and is the only one that really helps me. Maybe if I give
it a go and use constantly the Klorane one it may help also but it doesn't say
it's anti-dandruff and it's too small size to try it out. But since it is
generally very good shampoo I will definitely use it up and at least keep the
bottle for traveling purposes.
Avène - Recovering
after-sun lotion - 50ml
(Full size: 200ml,
15,70€)
With this
product you cannot go wrong. After-sun lotion is a must have during the summer
and Avène is guarantee of quality. Two weeks ago I got
sunburned (in Belgium you kind of forget that you need a sunscreen when the sun
comes up - lol) on my arms, face and in a cleavage area and I have to say it
really helped. I used it for two day 3 times a day and my skin turned to a nice
brown tan with no peeling. So yay to this product!
Lamazuna - facial
wipes - 2 pc
(Full size, 4€)
Well, I have to be honest I was very excited about this product at
first. It seems like a new innovative concept that can safe not only money but
is also environmental friendly. These face wipes are supposed to remove all
your makeup just with warm water and in case of waterproof or water resistant
makeup you will use your regular makeup remover with them. The difference of
the other facial wipes is that you can actually reuse them. They claim up to 300
times because you can wash them in the washing machine (40° or 60°). So since
you got two of these wipes you get 600! makeup removers. Well as I said the
idea sounds too good to be true and that's unfortunately also the case. Yes, they
can more or less remove my makeup (even eyes after some time of trying) but the
thing that I really don't appreciate about these is the fact that you really
really have to try. It means that you need to pull hard on your face and even
eyes which is an area you should be rather delicate with. They say to hold the
wipe on your eye for some moment and then gently wipe away all the makeup but
the reality is that you will end up with a big black smudge all over your eye
area (unless you are wearing only some light color eyeshadow with no mascara -
lol). It was better with my face makeup. I washed it like three times before I
could tell that the makeup was off but when I used my Estee Lauder Double Wear
foundation I could see that these wipes have serious problem with long wearing
products. SO - the verdict? Nice concept and idea + below the average
result = into purse wipes in case of the greatest need.
Bo-Ho Green
Revolution - Terracotta powder - 9g
(Full size, 12,95€)
And finally we have a make-up product. YAY! I said in the first blog post
about the Deauty box that they don't include makeup products so often so when
they actually do I am always so excited. It is a bronzing powder from Bo-Ho Green
Revolution. I have never heard of this brand so I did some research and find
out that it's French organic makeup brand that was launched in April 2012 so
it's quite new. This is what I actually expect from beauty boxes like Deauty box
is. To introduce new brands, new products, new concepts. So this one is 100%
satisfactory. Bo-Ho Green Revolution claims to be environmental friendly, natural makeup brand with only organic ingredients which is also affordable to wide range of
customers. Well, it's not a cheapest makeup on the market but the prices are
reasonable. This particular shade I got is called Terre de provence (TC 04) and
is unfortunately too dark for me to use as a bronzer (unless I will get some
serious tan) but I can definitely use it as a blush (the shimmer in it is very
subtle) or as a beautiful bronze-peachy eyeshadow so overall I am more than
happy with this product.
So to sum up the May Deauty box I have to give it big thumbs up. Out of 5
products you get 4 full size products (and the sample is very nice amount), you are introduced to new products, new brands and new concepts (even though this
one works with great reservations) and you get products including hair care,
skin care and makeup. Well done Deauty!!!
Deauty box - June
2013
Since the previous
box got so much attention with the mini reviews of the products this one will
be more descriptive and briefer. First need to say that after such a great box
in May I expected the June one will be little bit 'poorer'. Oh, how I was wrong!
This box as good as the last one, IF NOT BETTER.
The list of the
products:
- full size of Catrice - Ultimate Color Lipstick in
'It's a Matte World'
- full size of Catrice - Absolute NUDE eyeshadow
palette
- full size (50ml) of Etat Pur - Actif Pur Escine A92
- sample size (5ml) Estée Lauder - Revitalizing Supreme
- full size (100g) of Lamazuna - Natural soap
- extra gift from Deauty - Eucerine - Shaving foam for men (30ml)
- extra gift from Deauty - free
Detoxifying cleansing foam with a purchase from etatpur.be with a code
DEAUTYFAN
- extra gift from Deauty - 200€ discount on selected destinations
from ClubMed
Catrice - Ultimate Color Lipstick in It's a Matte World
(Full size, 3,99€)
This is a beautiful bright orangey red matte lipstick. The pigmentation is
beyond expectation and the staying power seems even better. Even though it is a
matte formula it doesn't feel drying on the lips but that can be proved only by
longer wearing which I still didn't have opportunity for. But the first
impression is WOW!
Catrice - Absolute NUDE eyeshadow palette
(Full size, 4,99€)
I was eyeing this palette for a long time but since I already own too many
neutral eyeshadow palettes I have always persuaded myself not to buy it - and
now I got it! LOL. It's seems like a nice everyday look palette. All the colors
are shimmery and the pigmentation is nice (for a drugstore brand). It contains
a lot one-shadow-eyelook colors that can be great for natural everyday makeup
(and it will go perfect with the lipstick from above).
Etat Pur - Actif Pur Escine A92 - 50ml
(Full size, 14,80€)
Etat Pur is innovative skin care brand. The brand claims
the innovation goes beyond the natural or organic cosmetics and thus
respects the natural balance of the skin. The concept comes from the chemist
and biologist Jean-Noël Thorel who got a patent for his new approach to
cosmetics. The products are specialized for each skin type with specific
problems. The whole brand looks like a high-tech cosmetics that will be
available only for the top 10 000 but the prices are actually very affordable
for the wide range of costumers. There are different products in June Deauty
boxes. I got an emulsion with a substance Escine that is very
effective against the feeling of heavy legs. I don't really have this specific
problem but it will be perfect for my mum. But as I checked their website I
will definitely order something else and use the code for the free cleansing
foam. Yay!
Estée
Lauder - Revitalizing Supreme - 5ml
(Full
size: 50ml, 85€)
Then we get a tiny sample (which you can get in any perfumery for free) of
Estée Lauder's anti-aging cream. Well - okay. I guess not everything can be
perfect, right? Even though it can be very good product I doubt you can find out
after one (maximum 2 uses) which this sample allows you to. So I will use it up
and then I will forget it. Pity!
Lamazuna - Natural soap - 100g
(Full size, 3,90€)
We have met Lamazuna last time in the Deauty box with the facial wipes. So
now we have a 100% natural soap made in a city Aleppo in Syria. Well, I am very
satisfied with this product so far. It contains olive and laurel oil which is
great for dry and sensitive skin and jasmine oil for soothing and relaxing
effects. It smells wonderful, I love natural refreshing scents in soaps and
with this I can smell the exotic oriental destination it was made at. It feels
really moisturizing (due to the olive oil) and although it doesn't really
lather at all it leaves the skin clean. Love it!
Eucerin -
Shaving foam for men (extra gift) - 30ml
Since this one
was an extra gift it doesn't state the retail price. It's a shaving foam for men
from Eucerin which is a guarantee of a great product for all kinds of skin types
(including the sensitive one). My love will surely appreciate it. Thank you
Deauty that you keep in mind even our dear ones.
Well, well, well, Deauty! You have really pleasantly surprised me with your
last two boxes. This one contains 4 full size products, it has 2 makeup
products (well done!) from one of my favorite drugstore makeup brand, it gives
you amazing discounts and even extra gift for your man, dad or friend. Please,
Deauty, keep your standard!
xoxo
Your Funmilayo
