Friday 18 October 2013

a beautiful world - A/W '13 Sampler Box

I was super excited to receive my a beautiful world A/W '13 Sampler Box yesterday.  The box went "live" at 6am on Wednesday and I was one of the first to buy.  Simply amazing customer service - the box arrived the very next day! And what a box!


Costing an amazing £20 including P&P the sampler box is stuffed full of gorgeous full sizes and samples - I kept finding them hidden inside the crinkly paper packaging.



Here's the contents:

001 GLA & Anti-Oxidant Balancing Cream - this is a totally new UK boutique skincare brand that hasn't even launched at a beautiful world yet! It gives your skin an instant burst of moisture, it feels light on the skin and contains natural actives, replenishing oils, Omegas 3, 6 and 9 and Vitamin E. It smells lovely too. It contains essential oils along with Rosa Damascena extract and Vanilla Planifolia fruit extract. One of my favourite items in the box.  

Yarok Feed your Ends Leave in Conditioner (2oz) - I'm a huge fan of Yarok's Feed your Youth Hair & Scalp Serum - see my review here so I can't wait to try this leave in conditioner and heat protection spray.  Perfect for me as I use hair straightners every day!

Marble & Milkweed Nourishing Body Oil (3.7ml) - this comes in a tiny little bottle which has a piece of ribbon at the top. I've been tempted to buy this for a while. Scented with Rose, Cardamon and Sandalwood oils. I tried it last night and it is quite simply one of the nicest body oils I've ever used. It moisturises the skin and the scent is just lovely - rosy and spicy notes with a distinct smell of Cardamon - I'm buying this full size.

Marble & Milkweed Modern Chai Tea No.2 - a single use sachet. I simply love this chai tea.  See my review here.

SW Basics Cocoa Lip Balm (4.5g - full size) - one of my favourite lip balms. I reviewed it when the company was called Sprout - see here. Super moisturising it smells nice and leaves lips glossy and smooth.  Contains Organic Cocoa Butter, Beeswax and Organic Coconut Oil.

SW Basics Shea Butter Cream - this comes in a cute little screw top jar and is made of only 3 ingredients - Fair Trade Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Olive Oil. It instantly melts on contact with warm skin and is ideal for dry areas. You can even use it on your face as a night cream.

Indie Lee Squalane Facial Oil - one of the best facial oils I've ever used.  See my review here.

VMV Hypoallergenics Know-it-Oil 50ml - 100% Organic Virgin Coconut Oil use all over the body and great for taming flyaway hair or as a deep conditioning treatment. You can eat it too!

butter London Tea & Toast Nail Varnish - (full size) - the perfect nude shade.

Konjac Sponge Puff with added French Pink Clay (full size) - I received a natural version in my September Souk Souk box which I haven't tried yet. Pleased to have a different variety to try.

Naisture Collagen Mask Pack (single use) - super moisturising mask. Have tried before and loved it.

Tili Bag - reusable, resealable bag which is perfect for storing make up, skincare, bits and bobs - anything really.

WOW what an amazing box. Also included was a 20% discount on any purchases. Reviews will follow.  Did you pick up the box? What are your thoughts?

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22 comments:

  1. Hi Oooh that look amazing - I might do this as i need some new beauty products. xxx

    http://www.annanuttall.com/

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    1. It sold out within a day! But you can sign up to be notified when the S/S '14 box goes live x

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  2. What a great box! I can't believe it only cost £20 for all this, you got some lovely samples :) xx

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  3. I was so happy I got this box as I missed the summer one! I'm over the moon with the contents in my box and will definitely be using the 20% discount voucher soon!
    Amber
    www.ambersbeautytalk.com

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    1. I didn't even know there was a summer box until I saw Ria's review. I love everything and agree will be using the very generous discount x

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  4. Wow this box looks amazing! I will register with them now, hopefully I can grab the next box. :)

    http://crackednailsandsplitends.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It's just great! Make sure you follow @abw_uk on twitter too x

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  5. I loved my box too. You have different products in the range

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    1. Great to hear. I think there were slight variations with some of the items x

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  6. So sad that I missed out on this box. Looks fantastic.
    Karen x
    http://silvermachine78.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I tweeted and tweeted about it! Sorry you missed out x

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  7. what an amazing selection for the price - great brands!! x

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  8. What a fab box! Will definitely look them up on Twitter xx

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  9. Never heard of this box before but it looks brilliant.
    xo

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    1. This is only the second one - there will be a S/S one next year x

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  10. Yarok is the best! Their products give me a truly sensual experience.

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    1. I definitely want to try more from the brand x

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  11. oh wow weeee!!!!!! a Yarok product. That brand is on my wishlist and this is such a great box.

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    1. I love Yarok! Keep your eyes peeled on the blog tomorrow for something you'll love! x

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