Countdown and Celebrate Review

So a box with a twist for review this evening for you all. This time I am reviewing a box from Countdown and Celebrate. This box would be brought for someone as a gift to help countdown a celebration which they cater for new baby, wedding, and for a limited time countdown to Christmas.

There is 2 types of boxes you can purchase one being a countdown box where you unwrap a present each day in the run up to your celebration or a celebration box which is full of goodies to suit the occasion.

I have been sent the 5 day countdown to a new baby boy box, the box is a lovely quality, upon opening using the magnetic lid you are presented with 5 individually wrapped presents showing which one you are to unwrap on each day. This box is priced at £20 and also comes in a 10 countdown option at £30.

So with 5 days to go the 1st present was a beautifully animal designed vest, very good quality and very appealing to the eye and would suit most peoples tastes.

4 days to go next up was cute soft toy from the Elli and Raff range, this is suitable from birth and is adorable.

3 days to go we have a hanging wooden heart with a very lovely message of " Read me a story, tuck me in tight, tell me you love me and kiss me goodnight" this would be a fab addition to any baby's nursery.

2 days to go I was presented with a pair of fluffy striped blue socks, these are the most softest things I have ever touched and will keep them cute little toes very warm.

And finally with 1 day to go I unwrapped a white pair of baby booties with a rabbit face embroidered on to them, again very tasteful and would suit most.

Every item in this box is of fantastic quality and anyone would be over the moon to receive this present, this would make a lovely baby shower present and makes the art of gift gifting very fun.

Please check out their facebook and website of the different products they have and I can guarantee you wont be disappointed.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/countdowncelebrate/about/?ref=page_internal

http://www.countdownandcelebrate.co.uk/

Novembers Little Bit Lavish Box

Tonight my lovely readers I am going to review this months themed Wakey Wakey box from Little Bit Lavish. This is a monthly subscription box that has a different theme each month and is priced at £20 per month on a month to month basis or you can have on different plans.

So when you open the box you are presented with a vibrant pink tissue paper, and straight away the smells and scents of the contents hit you and give you a bit of a wake up call. Once you peel back the tissue paper you a presented with your goodies that have been packed with love and care.

The first item I come across is a shower steamer from Miss Patisserie, you put this product on the shower floor to stimulate you in the shower and its scented with peppermint and spearmint.

Next was a gentle scrub from Skin and Tonic which comes in a powder from that you mix with water leave on you face for 10 mins and wash off.

Going on to the ceramic dish from Megan Louise Ceramics, this item is hand made and is a very good quality and will look lovely in any bathroom, this can be used to mix up your scrub or any face mask.

There is also a Rose Geranium Face Balm from Balm Balm, when you smell this you will straight away think of Turkish Delight and what is also great about this product it is 100% organic and will easily become a part of your daily routine.

Now the next product will be fantastic to use on these lovely cold winter mornings to wake you up, it is a citrus blend aromatic face wash from Evolve Organic Beauty.

Lastly we have a Stoots Raspberry and Honey Porridge Oat Bar, this is fantastic to start you off for the day and great for having a breakfast on the go and packed full of goodness.

The contents of this box is £32 so great value for money at £20, it really is going to wake you up on these winter mornings and set you right up for the day. This will 100% make my mornings more pleasant and enjoyable.

Please check their Facebook page out https://www.facebook.com/littlebitlavish/?fref=ts

My uinboxing video is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJYWUBNwM0w

Pick n Melt Review

Another post from me this evening, this time I will be showing you the new subscription service from Pick n Melt. This is a very fun service and one for all the household to enjoy. This subscription is a monthly delivery of wax melts.

So from as little as £8 a month you can join in the party, With your 1st month you will receive a free Pick n Melt wax warmer, which I have shown in the photos below and will suit any house decor. You will also get benefits of free p&p, and yo get to choose from over 250 different scents. Once you are signed up to the service you can pick which scents you are going to be sent an can change this on a monthly basis.

There is 2 different subscriptions you can choose from

Standard £8 A Month                         

6 Scent Choices                                    
18 Small Bags (3 of each scent)            
2 Guest Small Bags                              
120 Scent Cubes                                  
Free P&P                                              
RRP £15.95                                          

Supreme £12 A Month

10 Scent Choices
20 Small Bags (3 of each scent)
3 Guest Small Bag
198 Scent Cubes
Free P&P
RRP £23.75

Once you have chosen which package you want to have you then can go onto your personal account and choose your scents, I went for, Honeysuckle, Tropical Fruits, Christmas Time, Strawberry & Vanilla, Fig & Orange and Lavender. You can change this once you have had your delivery ready for next month and you can also change your subscription type if you want more or less one month.

So the next step is to have the delivery of your new wax melt warmer and the lovely scents awaiting for you to burn away. I was so happy to open the box the packaging is so fun and very appealing to the eye and just looks like a pick n mix from the sweet shop. I then put together my new wax warmer and it suits my house lovely and is the perfect size, this also come with a Eco Tea Light I have started to burn my Lavender cubes and my house smells amazing and I cannot wait to try the rest.

You can also mix and match your different cubes to make your own scents and become a wax melt mixolgist.

I have also updated my scents for next month as well and will keep you all updated with what I think.I have included photos for you all to see. If you wish to sign up for his fantastic and value for money subscription please visit their website https://www.picknmelt.com/

Also in addition to their subscription service they also have an online shop, where you can buy extra scents or candles,  which they have been kind enough to give my readers a 20% off discount using the code bbswapshop

Enjoy :)

CC Beauty Subscription Box Review by Alisha Emmaleene

So last Monday I received the November CC Beauty box. CC Beauty box costs £29.99, free postage with this box and has a value of around £100 or more. All items are full size and are more higher end brands, you get between 4-5 depending on what the items are. Previous boxes have seen brands such as Too Faced, Chanel, Nars, Benefit and more high end and more luxurious brands at a much discounted price.

When receiving the parcel, inside the cardboard outer packaging was a jet black sleek looking box with a lifting lid. On the front was a CC Beauty card, and a sticker closing the lid flap at the bottom. I really liked that the lid opened rather than lifted as it felt much more like a present!

In this months CC Beauty box there was:
Too Faced Selfie powder palette £32 

IMAN Cote D'Azur Collection palette £22.90 

Elizabeth Arden blender sponge brush £12
Nars liner/brow brush (Can't find a price, looks like old packaging but current ones retail around £24/£25)

I was really happy to have the Too Faced palette as it was something I'd been wanting to try, and having not tried anything yet from IMAN I was excited for this too. It was great that we had two palettes as it meant there was really a whole face worth of products to try, your base in one and eyes, cheeks and lips in the other plus your tools.

The Too Faced palette is named No Filter selfie powders. There's a pale yellow powder to give warmth and reduce redness, a cool brown for bronzing and a pale yellow for a subtle highlight or 'Etheral' effect. They're all lightly shimmery, with the highlighter of course more intense shimmer. They're all also fairly subtle and quite sheer so depending on the effect you want you can build up layers. Being shimmery when using them all you have an all over shimmer which isn't for everyone, but you can use them all over or just where needed for a more natural glow. You can see from the first picture below I've got quite red cheeks, the left side I've used the powders and the other side I haven't so you can definitely notice the difference. The next picture shows all three powders being used on myself. 

In the IMAN palette we have 2 lipsticks, 2 lipgloss, 4 eyeshadows, a blusher and cream bronzer. The lipsticks are quite sheer so give the same effect as the lipgloss but a slightly different texture, however they can be layered for fuller colour. The blusher is a mixture of colours which gives a nice pink glow with a hint of warmth. The cream bronzer is super soft and blends out really well, both the bronzer and blusher are slightly shimmery. The shadows are shades of blue/purples with are lovely and soft, again shimmery. This palette is described to be for 'African American, Asian, Latina and multi-cultural' women so therefore the shades may not suit some skin tones, personally some are not my colours but I think the bronzer is the only one I wouldn't eat because of my skin tone. However I think they're all good quality and there are mini brushes to be used for all so it would be great for travelling. Photos show the red lipstick, purple gloss and the second shows brown lipstick on the bottom and gold glitter gloss on the top. Eyeshadows swatched on my hand in the order of the palette.

I have the Elizabeth Arden brush already myself, it has a lovely clear handle with a gold top with the logo and a fairly firm sponge. I like this brush for applying foundation as being quite firm it applies well without soaking up lots of the product. I find it doesn't blend as well as softer sponges so I tend to use another blender sponge to blend everything out. With it having a handle I think it's particularly good for those that apply make up while travelling as it reduces the mess!

This Nars brush could be used for liner or applying brow products with its angled slim shape. Like other Nars products the handle of the brush has a lovely smooth finish that makes grasping it easier, it feels like a non slip type of surface. The bristles are quite firm so are good for precise application.

Overall I think this box is amazing value and a really great one to have. Having looked at other boxes from previous months it looks like the standard is pretty good all round with some really great products and brands featured. The CC Beauty box is still currently available to buy for the next 4 days so be quick. My discount code with give 10% off but it limited to the first 30 subscribers!

Prima MakeUp Pressed Glitter Eyeshadows Review and Video

Presenting these gorgeous pressed glitter eyeshadows from www.primamakeup.com I have been given 4 different shades to review

Airels Night Out
Drama At The Disco
Grey Skies
Hot Shot Pink

The come delivered in sealed plastic cases, which you can use to store you eyeshadows or you can move them to a empty palette that fits 26mm/31mm pans.

For applying these eyeshadows there is no need for any type of primer or glitter fixing gel, these can be applied straight away either on their own or with an eyeshadow as a base to create which ever look you going for, you can even use more than one glitter to get a different effect. Prima have advised the best way to apply is using your fingertips but you can use a brush if you wish. You don't need to use a lot of the product at all and you need to apply using a bit at a time, which you will see in my video.

This alone makes this product stand out as you can use as is and saves so much time and also makes it very affordable to have the sparkle you require. Also its not just eyes you can use this glitter on you can also apply to your lips for that added bit of sparkle.

With Christmas parties up and coming these will be a lovely added bonus to your make up bag and will set off any look that you are going for.

It comes off very easy, but please do make sure that you remove fully, and that you always carry out a patch test prior to using this product. Each eyeshadow has Aloe Vera which will also sooth your skin while wearing.

I have included photos below of swatch tests I carried out and I will at a later date upload a photo of myself using on my eyes.

They are priced at £3.50 each, or you can buy sets of 4 for £12, 6 for £18, or a set of 10 for £30 which also includes a free empty palette, there is 12 shades to choose from on the website.

Please check them out on Facebook I will include all link below

https://www.facebook.com/primamakeupofficial/?fref=ts

And lastly here is the link for my You Tube video

https://youtu.be/-xDFFQYTKYs

Little Handbag Hero Video

As promised my video link to give you a closer look of the The Little Handbag Hero, please check it out using the link below

https://youtu.be/zGtnWWRU-W4

The Little Handbag Heroes Company Facebook's page is 

https://www.facebook.com/littlehandbagheroes/

The Little Handbag Hero Review

I have been so excited to review this fantastic product from The Little Handbag Hero company. I came across the business on Facebook and straight away was in awe of the idea and concept behind the product. Also the lady behind this fantastic idea is called Natalie and she is so helpful and friendly.

So the concept behind the product is miniature size tins that can fit any type and any size handbag, each tin is full of items that will have a everyday use and also come to the rescue for life's little emergencies that might ruin your day. I can think of some many times when I could of done with one of these tins when things have happened to me at work, being out and about or even when I have gone out last minute straight from the office and needed a freshen up.

There are different variations that the product comes in to suit every need. There is classic, deluxe and night out. I have been given a sample of the deluxe tin to show you all. The prices range from £9.99 to £13.99. It would cost a lot more to put all of these items together by yourself.

In the deluxe tin the contents are as follows

Tweezers                                        Safety Pins
Hand Sanitizing Wipe                    Plasters
Mini Emery Board                         Oil Blotting Sheets
Shout Stain Remover Wipe           Chewable Toothbrush
Sewing Kit                                     Toothpick
Blister Pads for Heels                    Mini Tampon
Double Sided Fashion Tape           Hair Bobble
Gel Foot Cushions                         Hair Grips
Deodorant Wipe                            Q Tips
Earring Backs                                Mint

Little Handbag Hero would make a fantastic addition to any woman's handbag, It really is the gift for the lady that has everything as every woman has a handbag. I know that I will now carry this with me everywhere I go and I will enjoy showing it to my friends and family, and be so thankful for when I do have a little emergency that this fantastic piece of kit will get me out of trouble.

I have included photos below and will also be following up with a video to show you how incredible this product really is.

Pleas check out their Facebook page and see for yourself

https://www.facebook.com/littlehandbagheroes/?fref=ts

Morning Pops Review

So.......following on from my unboxing video of the cereal from Morning Pops I can now tell you a little bit more about the product as I've now also tasted it.

This subscription box is aimed at being able to taste the different cereals there is to offer from around the world. How it works is that you sign up on their website, they create a box for you with 3 large servings of different cereals and then its posted out to you. The price of the box is £5.99 a month and postage is free, if you enter code POPS20 at checkout you will get 20% off your first box.

The box was nice and slim and would fit though your letterbox so if you was out no need to go to the post office to pick up, the cereals are individuality wrapped and you get a large serving of each one.

I was sent Reeses Puffs from America, Strawberry Minis from Slovenia, and their own cereal called Morning Pops from the UK. My other half had the Reeses Puff, my son had the Strawberry Minis and I had the Morning Pops. We all enjoyed our breakfast and loved trying the different ones that we couldn't buy from our supermarket shelf's.

I think this subscription would be really suited to a teenager or a family as a monthly weekend treat.

Attached is some photos that I have taken to show how well the box was packaged and also the servings in the bowl.

Please check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Their website is www.morningpops.com

Morning Pops Unboxing Video

Afternoon All

I have had my delivery of Morning Pops cereal subscription box today and thought I would show you whats inside. As you can see from the video you get to try 3 different cereals. Please check them out www.morningpops.com and if you use code POPS20 you get 20% off your 1st box. I will be doing a review on the cereal tomorrow for you all to read.

Enjoy

xx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F45bZzPiExg

Friction Free Shaving Review

Evening All

So following up from the video I posted yesterday evening I am going to do a review on the razor and shaving cream from Friction Free Shaving as I have now used the products.

First off I will explain the concept behind this product. So we have all been known to go to the shower or bath pick up our razor to start the chore of shaving our legs and the razor has seen better days. Well with friction free shaving you are provided with a handle and 4 separate blades, one for each week, then every 30 days or so you will be sent a further 4 blades. This way you will also have a good quality blade and most importantly one that is hygienic and not rusty.

On offer is 3 different razor blades all named after girls, so first up is Faye which is a 2 headed blade for £3 a month, next is Frankie who is a 3 headed blade at £5 per month and finally we have Samantha who is a 5 headed blade at £7 a month. They no also often a shaving cream made of Manuka Honey, Shea Butter and Coconut oil, and this is cruelty free. You can sign up for this service using their website https://www.ffs.co.uk/

The handle, blades and shaving cream is presented neatly in a nice compact size box, and clearly marks out each blade for weekly use.

I have used the product this evening following the instructions given to me and i must say it really is the best razor I have ever used so much so I have disposed of all my other razors in the house. The shaving cream smells so nice and not like any other shaving cream and you don't need to use a lot and your skin feels very soft after use. Even my other half has said in his own words 'Wow, your legs have never felt so smooth'.

This is a fabulous subscription box and the idea behind it is genius, you have no need to ever buy a razor ever again and also will never forget as its sent direct to you. You will never have the moment of getting ready to go on a night out wanting to wear your favourite dress and not being able to because your razor wasn't up to scratch.

I have included some photos for you all too see showing how the product is packaged, how the handle attaches to the blade and also how smooth my legs look after using. (excuse the bruises)

Hope you all enjoyed reading this and found it useful.

xxx

Friction Free Shaving Video

Here is my 1st unboxing video. This video is showing you guys a subscription service from Friction Free Shaving, which is a monthly subscription for razor blades.
I will be following this video up with a written review which I will post as soon as possible for you.

Any questions feel free to give me a shout, and please have a look at Friction Free Shaving's website https://www.ffs.co.uk/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNqTyYGt9Ms

Welcome

Hello

My name is Natalie. About a year ago I created a group on Facebook for women to swap their unwanted items from a beauty subscription box called Birchbox. The members started to grow and I realised there was more beauty subscription boxes out there and the members wanted to swap items from these as well. The name of the group is Beauty Box Swap Shop UK.

Over time the group grew and grew and grew. I then enlisted the help of 4 lovely ladies called Stephanie, Natasha, Alisha and Melissa. Who help with the running of the group and help our fantastic members with any issue they might have.

To date we have 889 members and this number grows every single day, we have regular giveaways to celebrate the growth of the group.

Since starting the group it has become so much more than just swapping unwanted items and is now more of a community of women who love anything to do with subscription boxes and beauty products.

This is why me and my lovely ladies have decided to start showing our lovely members what is out there by creating this blog, we are going to showcase reviews on different subscription boxes and products out there.