JolieBox UK - February

So February see's the return of Boudior Prive in it's new form as JolieBox UK, the salmon pink box and back shredded paper is out and a sleek black box, with bag is in. I was about to give up on BP so I am looking forward to see what the next couple of months hold with them, in this new partnership.

JolieBox costs £10 plus P+P (£2.95) and can be brought on a monthly subscription a 3 month bundle or a 12 month bundle where you get 12 months for the price of 10. 

February's box is named Nice and natural from to top to toe.. It is said to include some replenishing and natural treats to comfort you during the frosty weather. So what are these treats:

Jane Iredale - Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain in Forever Pink RRP £15 for 30grams. (unknown sample size)

This lip and cheek stain is said to be suitable for all with it's ability to adjust using your skins chemistry to make a shade of pink that will completely flatter your skins undertones. This stain uses all natural ingredients and is none drying . It contains olive butter, avocado butter, wild rose wax, rose flower wax and beeswax to help soothe, soften nourish and moisturize



Lavera - Basis Sensitive Organic Hand Cream RRP £3.75 for 75ml (sample size 20ml)

An easily absorbed hand cream that is packed with organic ingredients just waiting to give your hands an amazing pamper. Almond oil and shea butter protect and nourish your skin against even harsh conditions. Having used this before I have to admit the first time I used it I was rather put off by the smell, though I did keep at it and I have to admit it is well worth ignoring the smell and keeping at it, as it really is a good hand cream.

Macadamia - Deep Repair Masque - RRP £3.75 for 30ml (Full Size) 

A revitalizing hair reconstructor containing ingredients such as argan oil, macadamia oil, tea tree oiland chamomile oil. This Masque helps improve elasticity and rebuild the hair, leaving it deeply nourished with a long-lasting shine.

KIMIA - Rejuvenating Facial System RRP £75 (Sample Size unknown)

Using a unique selection of purest oils sourced from around the world. The system can help stimulate the growth of new skin cells, while cleansing, refining and nourishing the skin. The system has two steps with the second step helping to activate and increase absorption rates of the original oil. The system contains refinded extracts of Lady's Mantle, a plant that creates it's own moisture, and hailed in ancient times for it's magical powers.

**This product with an either or product some people will have received RMK - Cleansing Oil in it's place.

TAAJ - Himalaya Micellar Water RRP £9.66 for 500ml (Sample Size 100ml) 

A make up remover that helps cleanse, revitalize and purify skin, while helping you complexion look more luminous. Adapted to for sensitive skin and gentle enough to use on the eye area. It contains ingredients such as Rosemary and Green Tea.

The more I look at this box the more I am liking it - I don't think there is anything I wont at least try in it, and that is the point of these boxes after all to try something different, plus it's nice to have 2 brands I haven't even heard of before in here. I do admit it can get a bit tiresome having the same brands and products turn up in these boxes over and over again. But I guess brands want to get themselves out there as much as possible so it's bound to happen.

What do you think of this months JolieBox? Would you be pleased to have it pop through your letter box?

A New Look for Pilgrims Choice

Pilgrims Choice have seen the new year in with a revamped look, and an amazing line up of cheeses to tickle the fancy of many a cheese lover.

Of course as the cheese lover I am I jumped at the chance to have a look over the new range, and with the help of my wonderful parents we set to giving them all a try. 
My Dad was given the job of trying the lighter ones and comparing them to the normal cheeses. My Dad is a huge cheese lover but needs to cut down on all things bad for you and has been on the search for a lighter cheese that to put it bluntly tastes like cheese. So my Mum being the cruel and evil person she is gave him two strips of cheese and wanted to know the difference as he is normally so quick at picking up on even a subtle difference (maybe I should nick name him taste bud man?). His verdict was for the Strong and Punchy they are smooth and with a nice tang and both pieces were from the same block of cheese. Which of course became a huge discussion had we really found the answer to my Dad's cheese sorrow? Did the light version taste as amazing as the normal? Well I believe the answer is yes Yes YES! Which of course left my Dad a very happy man.

The Cheese's come in three different varieties two of which also have a lighter option. I'm quite use to finding that cheeses when made by the same company can all taste nice but similar. I think the picture above illustrates quite well the difference in looks of the cheeses, but they also display amazing differences in taste each one it's own. 
Strong and PunchyCompletely lives up to it's name with a strong and punchy kick to it and amazingly delicious savory cheese. The lighter version is just as nice for those people who are after that little bit less fat.
Smooth and RichHas a lovely mellow but rich flavour and is also accompanied by a lighter version with 30% less fat again completely on par with the full fat version a delight for anyone who needs to go for a lighter choice.
Crumbly and TangyWell what can you say other than the name says it's all this flavorsome cheese, crumbly and tangy till the end.

  These cheese's definitely have a huge thumbs up from the Bailey household! And with the bold new packaging they are not hard to spot on the supermarket shelf.
Have you given Pilgrims Choice a try? What do you think of the new packaging? 

February Amarya Box.

I'm going to apologise for my lack of lengthy blurb on this box, I did think about just leaving it due to the lovely head cold which is blurring my brain and making it hard to complete full sentences. But I love this box I think it's one of my all time favourite's so I couldn't miss it out of the line up but and I hope it stands on it's own without many words.

I am totally in love with this box - and I have to admit it's not because it contains anything beauty related (though it does contain some amazing beauty products). It's because of this first item I am going to talk about *drum roll please* 

Neom - Happiness Travel Candle - £13

I am part way through my first Neom candle ever (now how bad is that). So I am simply over joyed to know once it has finished I have another to take it's place. I have to admit when I received the first one from a good friend, I was quite worried about the overwhelming smell they let off when you take the lid off and give it a sniff, so it was with tentativeness I lit it just a few weeks ago, but this powerful scent when lit became the most amazing scent that where I find I normally quickly get used to the scent, I was still smell wafts of this amazing fragrance hours after having lit it.  

Happiness is the new spring / summer scent from Neom. Neom candles are hand poured in the UK and are made using vegetable wax and pure essential oils, they work as holistic treatment so it is best to burn for between 2 - 4 hours at a time to let yourself relax and breath in the fragrance. The Travel range are good for burning in smaller rooms or trying out new scents, they burn for up to 20 hours. Happiness contains the mix of White Neroli, Mimosa, Lemon and fresh grass notes to create a small reminiscent of spring, a lively blend it is said to help make you smile, relieve tension and add a sparkle to your day.

Zoya Nail Varnish in Kennedy - £10 (15ml)

Zoya varnishes do not contain formaldehyde, DBP or toluene. Kennedy is from their Feel Collection which is full of pale, neutral creme colours. Kennedy it's self is a French Beige Creme.

Essential Care Avocado Replenishing Cream - RRP 50ml £18.00 (15ml sample worth £5.40) 

A rich cream that can be used day or night, containing cold-pressed oils of organic avocados and olives, shea butter and a blend of essentials oils such as lavender and frankincense. This cream can help nourish, moisturise and promote skin renewal. 
Essential Care Organic Rose Moisturiser - RRP 15ml £6.00 (sachet sample) A light day cream that can also be used as an eye cream due to it's toning qualities, it is deeply moisturising, naturally high in antioxidants and contains ingredients such as Jojoba Oil, coconut oil, aloe leaf and the essential oil and hydrolat of damask rose. 
What do you think on the line up in this months Amarya box? Would you have been so taken with it as I am? 
First posted at: http://inwithskin.com/smell-happiness

If you fancy signing up to Amarya the link to their website is:http://www.amarya.co.uk/amarya-beauty-box.html

A late Valentines

FeelUnique.Com Beauty Box February

The last offering in this form (they do promise to be back with something different) from Feelunique.com arrived on my doorstep last week. Pop over to In With Skin to find out what I though. 

http://inwithskin.com/brit-beauty-box-feel-unique
How do you feel about this being the last box from Feelunique.com? Will you miss it?