The Dream Box IV by British Beauty Blogger

I picked up Jane's latest beauty box in association with Latest in Beauty mainly for stocking fillers for friends and a few new bits for me! The box is now sold out but cost £22.95 with free P&P (I had a voucher for 20% off) making it unbelievable value for money.

It's absolutely stuffed full!

Here are the bits I'm keeping:

NUXE Prodigieux Eye Cream (15ml full size - worth £18.50) being a huge NUXE fan I'm looking forward to trying this. It de-puffs and helps with dark circles. Expect a review soon.

I absolutely adore this beautiful scent by Shay & Blue (Framboise Noire) and this little vial (2ml worth £5) will be perfect for popping in my handbag. See my review HERE*.

L'Occitane Almond Oil (35ml - worth £3) I've tried the Almond range before and loved this shower oil.

Erborian CC Creme (15ml full size - worth £17.00) this was the item I was most excited about in the box as it's from a brand I've wanted to try for ages.

Maybelline Dr Rescue SOS Nail Balm (full size - worth £3.99) my nails are always in need of some TLC. 

Beauty Kitchen Love Me Wonderbalm (full size - worth £2.99) this balm has a delicious cinnamon scent. Love!

BareMinerals Marvelous Moxie Lipstick in Raise the Bar (1.5g - worth £7) this is my new favourite lipstick shade! Really pretty and perfect for Autumn. 

And onto the bits I'm gifting..

Soap & Glory the Righteous Butter Mini (50ml - worth £2.50) a great cheap and cheerful product and range. Not a product I'm keen on.

REN Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Milk (25ml - worth £2.75) I've used this several times before. A good cleanser but I prefer balms these days.

KMS California Moistrepair Shampoo (75ml - worth £4.50) and KMS California MoistRepair Conditioner (75ml - worth £5.00) a great size but I'm trying to use more natural haircare.

Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Therapy (full size 50g & boxed - worth £9) I've got loads of hand creams to use so this will make a great wee Christmas present.

L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Carbon Black Mascara (full size - worth £10.99) again I'm trying to use more natural mascaras. This one sounds great though!

Crown Brush Pro Studio Contour Brush (full size - worth £9.99) I know one of my nieces will love this! 

The final item is Collection Speedy Blush Stick in Tickled Pink & Cheeky (full size - worth £3.99) I tend to use bronzer rather than blush.

An absolutely fabulous box which is such great value. Did you pick one up? What are your thoughts?

*review - PR sample

Valentine Giveaway - Closed

I've decided to do a Valentine's Day Giveaway featuring a few of my favourite things.

The giveaway will end on Friday 10th February at 4.00pm (this should give me enough time to get it posted to arrive on the 14th February)

As usual, if you are under 18 please get your parents permission to enter.

I really appreciate all my followers and love writing my blog.  All you need to do is follow me on GFC (and leave a comment below that you want to enter) and I'll pick a winner using random.org 

Good luck!

Here's what you can win:

A beautiful heart charm bracelet on a silver chain from Lily Loves Lola.  A perfect Valentine's day gift.  Also check out Victoria's fantastic blog here.

My favourite lip balm of the moment - Palmers Dark Chocolate & Peppermint Lip Butter as mentioned here.

My all time favourite eyeliner - it lasts and lasts and give such a precise line - Maybelline Gel Eyeliner in Black.

A 15ml sample of cult product Clarins Beauty Flash Balm - really awakens the skin especially the morning after a night out!

And a 7ml mini Lancome Juicy Tube.

Good luck! x

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age The Smoother Skin Retexturising Primer - ELLE Beauty Awards 2011

I noticed this little primer received ELLE magazine's best primer in their recent beauty awards.  I just picked this up today in the supermarket at £9.99 for 7ml.  Has anyone used this? If so, what are your thoughts on it?

Update: this is really nice.  You only need a tiny amount and it glides over the skin.  Foundation lasts all day too x