Little known Box - First edition

Little known box UK

This is the first edition box from new company "Little known box". I saw it and had a coupon so thought why not. See how this subscription box may compare to other's that I use. 

About : When you sign up for a Little-Known Box subscription, every month you will receive a box of carefully selected luxurious beauty products and gifts. We are passionate about featuring 'little-known' products, from independent, niche, upcoming and emerging brands. Chosen with ethics and wellness in mind. 

Content's :

- Vintage Cosmetic Company’s Eyelash Curlers 

- Dirtea Coconut: Body Face Mask

- Thumb's up Nail's 

- Medusa make-up : Lip Gloss

- Flint plus Flint Skincare

- Vintage Cosmetic Company’s Eyelash Curlers 

https://thevintagecosmeticcompany.com

The Eyelash Curlers come with a spring for luscious, long lasting lashes. They can be used to curl your own lashes or our strip lashes once applied, to bind the false lashes and your lashes together. 

We also recommend holding the Curlers under a hairdryer on a low setting for a few seconds. Make sure they’re warm (not hot!) and then curl the lashes. This will help you to produce a better more long lasting curl. Follow with a slick of mascara. 

- Dirtea Coconut : Detox Face Mask

https://www.getdirtea.com

They will help give you healthier skin by targeting acne,psoriasis,eczema and scarring. Dirtea is a gentle exfoliating scrub to rid you of dead skin cells and blemishes while ensuring lovely fresh skin throughout the day. 

Target: Dry Skin + Eczema

Natural Relief for Psoriasis & Eczema 

Smells Like: Summer Spice

Directions: Get your skin wet, apply scrub, and get Dirtea. Use a circular massage motion, concentrating on problem areas. Leave scrub to dry for at least 5 minutes. Then rinse the scrub from your body, Use twice a week. 

- Thumb's up Nail's 

https://www.thumbsupnails.co.uk/

These marbled effect nail wraps come in luscious shades of perfect pink and metallic gold, making them the ideal feminine accessory. Wear when you are wanting to feel exotic. Our quality nail wraps are designed with ease of use.

Removal: Remove with your favourite nail polish remover or gently peel off the nail wraps.

- Medusa make-up : Lip Gloss

http://www.medusasmakeup.com/

All natural Paraben free, cruelty free lip gloss with brilliant shine. 

- Flint plus Flint Skincare

http://flintplusflint.com/

A rich repair cream that boosts collagen and elastin production and regenerates the skin. Contains a combination of active ingredients to reverse the signs of premature ageing, Hydrates and nourishes the skin.

Direction's : Use this triple action cream on dry skin when required. Apply evenly over face & neck after Serum.

Overall View 

Honestly this box wasnt a wow for me on first look. However when I looked into the product's, also noticed one brand I really wanted to try. Medusa makeup was a brand I really wanted to try and I recieved a lipgloss in a vibrant red. The other brand's are all new to me. The Vintage Cosmetic's company eyelash curler's, I already own and Im not really excited by this product. Nail wraps I find are too fiddly and this isnt a product I would actively use or like. I am excited by Flint & Flint skincare as it looks fantastic for dry skin, plus im excited to see if it work's as well as they say. 

Im not really too wow'd by the box and whilst they are new brand's, I dont find nail wraps to be high end samples. Il be skipping this subscription service as It wasnt what I was expecting nor hoping for. Beauty boxes unless they offer me a profile specific box, I doubt Il be subscribing to any more from now on. 

Detomaso : Airbreaker watch

Amazon link

After an amazing birthday weekend, I just have to bring to you a review showing my husband's fantastic watch. As we move into looking for gift's for father's day, this would be perfect for any dad. 

About : The Airbreaker presses ahead at full speed. Its rotatable GMT bezel with distinctive time zones shows this is a watch to be reckoned with. Featuring a precise Ronda movement. At the push of a button, its Super Runner function speeds up the seconds up to the stop inside its hexagonal eye. Super-LumiNova light pigments on the hands, and tachymeter display, guarantee visibility at all times. A genuine leather band with stylish stitching fits perfectly on the wrist. 

Brand : Detomaso

Packaging : Detomaso packaging

Guarantee : Detomaso 2 year guarantee

Case Material : Black Ion-plated Steel

Case width approx : 45mm

Case depth approx : 12mm

Gender : Gents

MPN : DT-YG101-A

- Official Detomaso presentation box

- Official Detomaso guarantee

- Instruction manual (where applicable)

Dial & Strap Colour : Black

Strap type : Genuine leather strap

Water resistancy : 100 metres

Clasp type : Strap buckle

Movement : Quartz (battery)

Chronograph : Yes

Features : 

- Chronograph with movement by swiss manufacturer ronda

- Super runner function and rotatable gmt bezel

- Robust casing with sapphire-coated mineral crystal glass

- Featuring a strikingly stitched genuine leather band

- Cosmopolitan aviator look with distinctive features

Overall verdict 

This watch is stunning and comes packaged with the most amazing detail. The workmanship is to the highest quality and is definitely fitting for any man. It looks professional aswell as fashionable with any outfit. 

Its comfortable leather strap gives a secure, reliable way to wear this timepiece. Perfect if you have young children or valuable's,as the strap cannot snag or cut like metal version's. 

The clock itself is beautiful and once the time is set, which is easily done. It's definitely ideal for any man looking for a watch befitting any occasion.

Dolce Vita - My little box : May edition

So its that part of the month where "My little box" arrives. I get very excited and always wonder what french influenced goodies will be inside. Its called Diva Vita this month, so an italian summer theme. 

About : My Little Box is a hand-picked and beautifully designed box of fashion, beauty and lifestyle surprises. With accessories, products and other goodies created exclusively for you and based around a different theme every month, each box promises to delight the lucky recipient.

Content's

- Beauty bag 

{Body oil, Perfume, Sun lotion}

- Green coloured Turban

- Leaf ring 

- Magazine 

- A4 decorative card 

- My little box Magazine 

As always the feature magazine from my little box. This has a pasta scene, for this italian themed box. 

- A4 decorative card 

Again numerous item's illustrated with the italian name inscribed next to it. All these item's are classic thing's you will experience in italy. 

- Gold plated "Leaf ring" 

This beautiful ring is really to my taste, I love all kind's of jewellery. I really love ring's and even though this is gold plated, it's petite and unique.I think this is my favourite item in the box this month. 

- Beauty bag {Body oil, Perfume, Sun lotion}

The beauty bag this month has a very summery feeling. Featuring a beautifully scented Jasmin body oil by Baija, its presented in a chic glass bottle stunning for any vanity unit. 

The next item is a perfume automiser with a lovely fresh scent of summery blossom's. Almost like when the flowers are just releasing there scent, the woodland is the undertone bringing it all together. Its ideal for your handbag but it is glass, so i would recommend a hard-case for travel. 

The last item from "My little beauty" is a cream sun lotion. Its a really generous size with a lovely consistancy that is light and absorbs easily. 

- Green coloured Turban

I love the colour of this turban headband and the detail's on the back of the box for more use's. It's great that I can utilise the hairband over the summer. It's well made and look's like it will last a good while. It's truly beautiful. 

Overall view

I love to try new item's and brand's, yet this month again felt like something was missing from this box. 

The beauty bag really I felt could have just had the perfume or oil and then added another more summery product. As these two item's are perfumed so why not have a little colour in there, instead of always skincare item's. I have so much skincare and its why I mainly leave a box due to lack of beauty sample imagination. Its summer and yes skincare is important, I cant help feel the oil should be in a box whilst summer is in full flow when we are all a little more sunkissed. 

The "my little beauty" own brand of products, It's again a cream. I get the sun theme but Ive seen other product's, id love to experience rather then endless cream off "My little beauty". The beauty bags are just so underwhelming as there are no new brand's, plus it would be nice to see more unique and also french brands plus some makeup. Im not sure if its me expecting too much but I seem to have hit a empass with "My little beauty", stay just for the unique lifestyle or unsubscribe as im wasting money on endless beauty item's I really wont use ?  It's so hard as Ive seen my little box at its best. Again this month was not very wow for me and I maybe on my final stretch with subscribing. 

What did you think ? 

Any other boxes I should keep my eye out for ? 

Busy bee stationary - May edition

Its that time in the month where I recieve my Busy bee stationary box. This is an amazing box which is perfect for anyone who loves to write and be creative. I love to add to my writing and Journalling tool's. 

About : We run a monthly stationery subscription box for busy bees. We enjoy the feeling of putting pen to paper. We love to journal. We are mad about planners. We like to stay in touch with loved ones "the old-fashioned way". Each month we send our subscribers a curated box of beautiful stationery - the contents are always a surprise! Our boxes typically include 5-10 items. 

We choose items that inspire creativity and help you with your everyday note-taking, planning, journaling and letter writing. Our boxes are always built around a theme, season, or specific creative project. Receive amazing products from brands like Heidi Swapp, Write Notepads, Gorjuss, Impression Paperie and more.

Contents : 

- Santoro Mouse matt

- Santoro Pen & pencil holder

- Zazz Glitter glue (Purple & Gold)

- Santoro 3 Pen set (0.5mm)

- Becky Higgin's : Project life (Frames)

- Detail's monochrome paperclips (6pk)

- Santoro Sticky notes set

- Confetti chipboard decorations 

- Becky Higgin's : Project life (Kit)

- Santoro 3 Pen set (0.5mm)

I love the Santoro collection's, these pen's are perfect addition's to the metallic set I have. They are the thin tip version so I can write in my journal with them. I love the design so much, they are so cute.

- Santoro Sticky notes set

Another Santoro product which is visually stunning. These sticky notes are all different sizes, they also have a beautiful design on each. I cannot wait to use them. 

- Detail's monochrome paperclips (6pk)

These paperclips have come just at the right time as I had run out. I dont just use them to Journal but to keep important documents in order. Seeing as its the new financial year, these paperclips will be going to good use. 

- Zazz Glitter glue (Purple & Gold)

Now perfect for Scrapbooking and any project that may call for some glitter to jazz it up. I love purple and gold so I cant wait to try them and see how they perform.

- Santoro Pen & pencil holder

This is beautiful and I cannot wait to have all my pen's and pencil's on view now. My writing desk was in need of a pen holder, as they are becoming quite a formidable collection. So this is a perfect addition to my writing desk.

- Becky Higgin's : Project life (Kit)

This is new for me and look's like a really creative kit for either Scrapbooking or decorating a really special photo. I will definitely be posting any creations via my Instagram as this kit looks so unique.

- Santoro Mouse matt

My writing desk is complete now, this Santoro mouse matt just added that final touch of beauty. I am so in love with this designer as the cute factor and its functionality are fantastic.

- Becky Higgin's: Project life (Frame)

These are clear plastics which again are great for Scrapbooking and decorating photos you wish to display. Again its so unique to me that I cant wait to be creative. I can show off what I make and what the kit can do. 

- Confetti chipboard decorations 

This chipboard is thick and will be great for any crafting as they are very sturdy. There are 46 designs on this one chipboard and its a really a decent size.

Overall view

Holy wowzer Busy bee staff, what an amazing box. The Santoro products which are for your creative space, to keep it functional and tidy. Plus the item's are super cute and I love them for my writing area. It brightens up my space and makes me smile while my creative mind runs wild. I couldnt be happier with these item's. 

The Becky Higgin's : Project life frames and kit are new to me. From my initial impression of the kit enclosed, it's a brilliant product for my scrapbooking as it has glitter card's and embellishments. Perfect to make scrapbook pages unique and also decorate smaller photos within it. Im sure it can be used for other crafting and also the frame's. The frames seem to be very unique in that they are clear, so would go over a photo to add a special decoration. Again great for scrapbooking, also decorating photos on display. So im excited to recieve these product's in my box, as ive been introduced to a new brand. Like the Confetti chipboard is a new brand to me. This chipboard is study with its 46 decorative adhesives. I can use these for scrapbooking, Journalling and also decorations for notepads. It's endless the    possibilities for these decorations. 

So this month's box was by far the best yet. Amazing brand's and products included for writing and multiple craft's also. The box has so much for me to utilise and I really do think the quality of this month's edition is exceptional. 

Revel lashes - Tropical dramatic look

Revel lashes UK

When it comes to eyelashes, I love Revel lashes. As they give volume, are comfortable to wear and are affordable. 

About : 

We stock all of the lashes you love, from the most natural Demi whisp's to the most flamboyant double lashes. When it comes to lashes we've got you covered from your office desk to the dance floor and more. Natural Handmade Lashes that are extremely comfortable. Easy to Apply, Remove and Reusable. Ultra Lightweight Flexible Lash Bands that provide a natural look. Every box includes our European Certified, Waterproof and Skin Friendly adhesive. Fabulous false eyelashes available in 48 different styles

- Latin queen's : #004

The lash adds instant volume to give you a look as sensuous as the Spanish guitar. Its Ultra light flexible lash bands blend perfectly with your natural eye lash line giving it a magnificently natural look.Each box contains 1 pair of false lashes & our revolutionary new skin friendly water proof adhesive, guaranteed from 48hrs - 60hrs without retouching. Made with 100% Human Hair.

-Look book

These amazing dramatic lashes give an amazing boost to my natural lashes. They added more length and a really great boost to my look. They fit to my lash line without need for trimming and the application is very easy. The thin band goes snuggly up to the natural lash, they are multifunctional and also re-usable. 

The look above shows they fit well to the lash line. They blend well with my lashes and are dramatic when i open my eyes. As always another beautifully designed set of lashes from Revel. I find they are the easiest lashes to use and apply, even for beginners. 

Urban decay - Alice "Through the looking glass" palette

Urban decay UK

Now Urban decay are known for there impressive collaboration's through the year's, taking beloved tales and transforming them into what our makeup collections crave. A hint of magical wonder, now what better place to start then Wonderland ? 

About : Our story opens nearly 20 years ago, when pink, red and beige enslaved the prestige beauty market. Urban Decay released in 1996 with 10 lipsticks and 12 nail enamels, with groundbreaking names like Roach, Smog, Rust, Oil Slick and Acid Rain. 

When Disney asked us to jump down the rabbit hole again,of course we said yes. Inspired by Alice Through the Looking Glass,this limited-edition, pop-up palette is a tribute to our favorite characters from the film. A perfect mix of 20 ALL-NEW shades. From softer shades inspired by Alice to bold, bright shades like the Mad Hatter. Each Eyeshadow features our Pigment Infusion System™, the proprietary blend of ingredients that gives every shade its velvety texture, rich color, serious staying power and blendability. 

- Through the looking glass Palette 

This colourful, kaleidoscopic artwork woven out of flowers, butterflies and several quotes from the film. When inside, a three-dimensional butterfly springs up. Even included is a double-ended brush for the perfect application. 

Pull open the drawer to reveal the shadows,which are arranged by character. 

Alice,Mad Hatter,Mirana,Iracebeth,Time*

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What you get:

-Alice:

Looking Glass (pale pink demi-matte)

Reflection (soft peach matte)

Dormouse (warm brown matte/gold MS) 

Metamorphosis (vibrant periwinkle blue).

-Mad Hatter: 

Hatter (vibrant green)

Gone Mad (aubergine/pink pearl)

Paradox (vibrant orange w/gold pearl) Cake (saturated blue-pink w/silver MS).

-Mirana: 

Lily (opal pink pearl)

Duchess (peach/pink shift MS)

Kingdom (copper-bronze pearl) Chessboard (medium brown matte)

-Iracebeth: 

Heads Will Roll (vibrant turquoise)

Bandersnatch (deep teal matte)

Salazen Grum (metallic crimson)

Royal Flush (pale beige shimmer). 

-Time: 

Time (black-navy satin)

Dream On (metallic purple-silver)

Chronosphere (metallic deep bronze)

Mirror (gray-taupe satin)

- Look book

A girly day in somehow managed to turn into an amazing day of makeup look's, with my sister-in-law Kristi. She did this amazing cut crease. 

My look using : 

A transition shade of chessboard blended within the crease along with Paradox. My inner corner highlight Lily blend's into Cake and defined the outer V using Salazen Grum, which I had also define the bottom of the crease. My under brow highlight is lily. My bottom lash is Cake bended into my smudged purple kohl.

- Kristi's make-up look

Kristi's look contain's :

On the lid we have Lily going into duchess going into paradox. The cut crease features Heads will roll, banded snatch and time. I used cake and Salazan grum blended on the lower lash line with Royal flush underneath the brow.

- Overall opinion

I love Urban decay and I'd say im a true collector. This reminds me of the old release palettes, the magical feeling you would get when using it. (Yes - I do use my LE item's, I just take care of them)

This was a must as while I must admit some review's had me a little nit picked, on quality of some colour's. Ultimately I knew I'd regret not getting this as a collection piece. I do believe that some shade's do take a little more work, however if your willing to just add a step then its totally worth the spend. I will say with those shade's that needed packing on, use a tacky base and white base for maximum opacity. Not a huge thing ... Plus there are more fantastic shade's in here that are unique and give amazing payoff on use. Paradox has to be a firm favourite, alomg with Salazen Grum and Lily.