It’s definitely the summer box! And although we don’t use tan products ourselves, we appreciate that the extra treat being a generous tube of ST Tropez In-Shower tan means we’re off to a good start. Illamasqua? Rodial? Alpha-H? Squee, you’re spoiling us this month!
We did get up early to order some Alpha-H liquid gold as we have yet to try this classic product, however it was already sold out. It seems like they only had a few bottles :-/
ILLAMASQUA: Precision Ink Liner in Abyss, 3ml
Value: £21 (full size, although the product sold has now gone down to 1.8ml vs the old 3ml…sneaky!)
“Precision ink creates perfect lines with its long-lasting water-proof formula The high percentage of pigment in the water-based formula proves ultimate pay-off. Also makes a great nail art pen.”
BT INITIAL THOUGHTS: Not sure how this is water-based but dries waterproof or how it can last long enough to use as a nail art pen, but we jumped at the chance to pick one of these up! We absolutely love Illamasqua and use liquid liner every day. We usually pick up whichever pigmented one we can get on a deal so it’s so exciting to get to use a premium product like this. Fingers crossed it doesn’t disappoint us!
RODIAL: Stemcell Super-food Glam Balm Multi, 25ml
Value: £27.50
Something weird has happened this month and not everything in the shortlist is featured on the featured image or the information booklet. We guess they received some extra products last minute?
BT INITIAL OPINION – Rodial is one of those brands you see in Space NK that sounds absolutely lovely but you can’t justify the money just to try it out. We like hard working products, so basically a multipurpose balm from Rodial is right up our street…
EXTRA TREATS:
ST TROPEZ: Gradual Tan In Shower Lotion in Medium, 50ml
Value: £3.63
“Gradual Tan In Shower Golden Glow Lotion lets you gradually build a deeper golden glow as part of your daily shower routine. This streak-free and easy to apply lotion is also ultra-hydrating and won’t transfer.”
BT INITIAL OPINION – Self-tan isn’t for us (or tanning in general), but St Tropez has a very establish (albeit with a premium price tag) reputation. This is a great freebie considering sometimes we get tiny sachets and will make a lovely gift for a friend.
OTHER OPTIONS:
The shortlist this month was:
- Resultime – Regenerating Collagen Gel, 15ml
- Illamasqua – Precision Ink Liner in Abyss, 3ml (full size)
- White Rabbit Skincare Lime & Coconut Cleansing Water, 30ml
- Aethic L’Air Bien Tubes in-flight Face and Hand Cream, 30ml (full size)
- Carmex Peach & Mango Burst, 10g (full size)
- Hawaiian Tropic Satin Protection SPF 15, 200ml (full size)
- M&S Rosie for Autograph Nuit Parfum, 15ml
- Philip Kingsley Swim Cap, 50ml
- Rimmel London 60 Seconds Super Shine Nail Polish By Rita Ora in Glaston-Berry, 8ml
- Alpha-H Liquid Gold, 50ml
- NUXE Huile Prodigieus, 10ml
- Rodial STEMCELL Super-Food Glam Balm Multi, 25ml
- Balance Me Congested Skin Serum, 7ml
- Bloom & Blossom Bath and Shower Gel, 50ml
- INIKA Organic Eyeliner in Black Caviar
OVERALL VERDICT:
What a fantastic selection this month! We wish we had made it on time for the Alpha-H but as we login as soon as the selection is live, having discussed with other enthusiast we’re all pretty sure they had next to none of these. It was a tough decision between the items we chose and the Aethic L’Air Bien Tubes and the Resultime Collagen Gel, however the cult brands won out and we feel like we’ve received some extra lovely treats this month. You spoil us You Beauty…thumbs up!
Box price: £6.95 inc shipping
Total value: £52.13
Note: We paid for this You Beauty Discovery Box with our own hard-earnt pennies
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