Joliebox Review - November

The courier just arrived with my Joliebox.  I'd seen a few spoilers for the box and I think it is the most disappointing one yet!

Joliebox say "This month's box is dedicated to all you busy city girls.  We know how hard it is to juggle everything - from friends to work to the upcoming Christmas buzz.  In honour of our newly expanded Joliebox family, we have picked our favourite up-and-coming brands recommended by each of our headquarters".

France - Topicrem Body Glitter 3-D Effect 15ml - this has sparkles in it and will be great for using for Christmas nights out - my favourite item in the box.  Also from France a teeny tiny 2ml sachet of Vav Moisturising & Regenerating Hand Cream.

Italy - Marvis Strong Mint Toothpaste - my tube has a hole in the side (going to email Joliebox to see if they can send another).  Smells super-minty.

USA - Jane Iredale Glow Time BB Cream 2ml sachet - what is it with sachets!  They are ok as extras but not as actual items.  I will try this out though.

UK - arrgh! Dead Sea Magik and Yardley!  A shame Joliebox couldn't have sourced some more original British Brands like Bodhi, Palm&Soul or Elemis.

Dead Sea Magik Gentle Cleansing Wash 25ml - this brand has been done to death in beauty boxes.  I will probably use it though.

Yardley Royal Diamond EDT sample vial - hate Yardley scents.

Did you get the box?  What are your thoughts?

Feel Unique - January

I picked up my Feel Unique box from the Post Office on yesterday.  I am generally on the whole liking the contents but missing the inclusion of a make-up item this month.

Inside the box is:

Lierac Coherence L.IR Extreme age-defense firming care - Infrared lifting cream - This is a 15ml pot which is a generous size.  Full size is 50ml and retails at £56.55.  Feel Unique say "this dual use luxuriously soft and velvety cream helps reactivate collagen fibres in the skin  to make it look visibly lifted as it regains optimum firmness.  Use in the morning to provide comfort and protection and at night for intense regeneration and repair".  Never heard of this brand before and like that you can use it AM/PM.  I'm hoping its not too heavy a cream as I prefer lighter textured creams and lotions.

Also included is a 2ml sample of Lierac wrinkle smoother.

Phyto Phytobaume Express Conditioner for color-treated hair - I really like this brand so pleased to see it included in the box.  This is a 20ml size so should get a few uses.  Feel Unique says "this highly hydrating express conditioner is rich in citrus extracts and sea buckthorn to bring long lasting colour and shine to colour treated hair".

2 x 50g sachets Dead Sea Magik Salt Brushing - These were included in a Glossybox (before I'd subscribed).  Happy to try these but a bit fed up of the brand being included in all the boxes.

Caudalie Vinotherapie Nourishing Body Lotion - This is a 30ml tube.  Feel Unique say "rich, hydrating body treatment enriched with delicious plant derived ingredients that provide intense nutrition and antioxidant action to the skin leaving it gorgeously supple and toned".

Green People Gentle Cleanser - this is 10ml sample sized.  Happy to try as I love cleansers! Feel Unique say "this beautifully light organic cleansing lotion rids the skin of pollutants leaving it feeling soft and refreshed".


The other boxes sent out got a different face cream and a bigger cleanser.  I think this was because the face cream in this box is more expensive.

Did you get this box, what are your thoughts?

December Empties

Here are my December empties -

Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Cream 100ml - one of my all time favourite hand creams - I will definitely re-purchase.  I blogged about this hand cream here.


Arran Aromatics Fig Room Spray 30ml - I really like the smell of this - have since bought the full size.


Age Defiance Wipes - always have a pack on the go.  Really good product, no sting and really cheap £1 for two packs at Poundland.


Rahua Sachets - 2 x Volumising Shampoo & 2 x Conditioner from Boudoir Prive - lovely product and enjoyed using but wouldn't pay full price of £27/£28.


Arran Aromatics Rosemary, Sage & Vitamin E Rejuvenating Spa Bath Soak 50ml - a freebie product from PA Exchange event.  Nice but not enough bubbles - wouldn't purchase.


NEOM Tranquility Bath Oil 5ml - lovely product would re-purchase.


Bamford Geranium Bath Oil 30ml - love this, would definitely re-purchase (I've got a full mini bottle from beauty box swaps).


Bamford Geranium, Lavender & Peppermint Bath Salts sachet 30g - lovely, this was gift with purchase would definitely purchase.


Elemis Revitalise Me Shower Gel 100ml - this was a gift with purchase product.  Didn't really like the scent so wouldn't purchase.


Elemis Frangipani Monoi Shower Cream 50ml - another gift with purchase size, loved the scent - would definitely purchase full size.


Clinique Deep Comfort Body Moisture 200ml (this was a pressie last Christmas and just finishing it up now...oops).  Lovely product with thick texture.  Unscented so no clashing with perfume - would definitely purchase.


Melvita Cream Nectar Night Care 15ml - got this from Latest in Beauty Luxury Samples - loved this and would definitely re-purchase.


Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser with Aloe Vera 15ml - this was a free gift with purchase.  Loved this light lotion, will definitely re-purchase.


Korres Wild Rose 24-hr Moisturiser 10ml - from Boudoir Prive - loved this cream (got another in my Best of box).  Would definitely re-purchase.


Pai Rice Plant & Rosemary BioAffinity Toner 50ml (loved this, won in Pai subscriber gift).  Maybe re-purchase but expensive for a toner although I loved it.  I reviewed this product here.


Dr Organic Rose Otto Bath Oil 100ml from Holland & Barrett -  Love this and will definitely re-purchase.  A good dupe for REN Rose Otto Bath Oil - and a third of the price!


Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion 250ml - I always have one of these lotions on the go - just love the scent..and the price!


Vaseline Active Fresh Roll-on Deodorant - my fav deodorant cheap and effective.


Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily Bath and Shower Gel 100ml - my favourite MB fragrance will definitely re-purchase at some point.


Elemis Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment for Neck and Bust 15ml - gift with purchase size, love this - try to pick up in sets or gift with purchase.


Weleda Lavender Relaxing Body Oil 10ml - I have already re-purchased the full size of this - very relaxing.


Dead Sea Spa Magik Silky Smooth Body Lotion 50ml - from Boudoir Prive - lovely lotion and nice to use.  Have another to use from my Best of box.  Would definitely consider purchasing full size.


Lavera Rose Garden Sea Salts 80g sachet - love these sachets and great for weekends away/travel/try me size.


Clarins Daily Energiser Cleansing Gel 75ml - really good cleanser with nice scent. I got this part-used from a friend who didn't like it.  Would possibly purchase though got a load of cleansers to use from all the beauty boxes.


What have you been using this month?