My thoughts on beauty boxes

So last year we saw a boom in the industry for monthly subscription beauty boxes. Everybody was wanting one and we had companies up to our eyeballs offering them. I remember being so intrigued by the concept, I thought- it's like a goodie bag (we used to have them as kids) but these beauty one's are obviously more expensive. So I dipped my fingers into the water by sampling a Carmine box, it was my first so I was very impressed. Since then I have tried boxes from Glossybox, She Said Beauty, Birch Box and Lux Box. Overall I would say I have been most impressed with Lux Box. But were they all really worth my £10 a month?

That is the big question that seems to lie over everyones head. An I don't really know.

I love the fact that it's a surprise every month, but if I don't like what's in the boxes then it's not really a good surprise- I end up feeling disappointed. I like the fact you get to try brands that are new to you, and that I wouldn't normally buy- maybe due to the price. But some of the samples aren't that great, sometimes you just end up with sachets and to me, that's not really trying the product. Some boxes I have had and I have been really pleased with, but others, not so much. To me that £10 could go on a product that I really want. I now wait for the reviews to show up online to decide as to whether I want a box or not and I find this the best way after testing a number of boxes. For £10 a month I think I expect a variety, decent sample sizes and quality service. Some months the boxes hit these expectations, others they don't. Overall, in my experience they are rather hit and miss.

What do you think of the monthly beauty box subscription world? Have you ever tried any, or would you ever consider trying any? Let's talk!

May Luxbox

I thought I would round up the month of May with my May Lux Box. Unfortunately it arrived quite late this month and I've not long received it. Lux Box are new and this is only their second box and teething problems are to be expected! But the customer service is outstanding! Regular updates on their Facebook page, always letting you know what's going on and email replies in my experience are within a couple of hours.


I cannot fault this company on their service. I was over the moon with my April box. (I did do a blog post of it for those of you who are interested.) So May had a lot to live up to!

1. Sensationelle Flicktips Full size £8.99- At first I thought "What are these?" as they caught my eye as soon as I opened my box. I was quite surprised to see them as it's such a different product! I don't think I would ever think to buy these so I'm really happy that I can try them out.
2. The Rosebud Perfume Co Mocha Rose Tube 30ml Full size £7.00- My box smells like this! This is a lip balm with vanilla, it smells more like coco butter to me. I really like the packaging, I think it's really different. The consistency is very thick! I don't know whether this is just mine? But it is very thick making it quite hard to apply. But the smell is heavenly! 
3. Di Palomo Hand and Nail Cream 25ml in Wild Fig and Grape this is £6.30 for 75ml- I love the smell of this, I can't stop sniffing it. It wouldn't of been a scent I would of chosen myself just by the nail, but well I'm happy! This is my favourite item out of the box. It's going in my handbag!
4. Papier Poudre- Rachel £7.20- Another interesting product to see- powdered blotting papers. I've never owned any before but a fair few of my friends use them. This is so handy to carry around with you. The powder will be a great look for the upcoming summer weather as it is a bit darker than my natural skin tone.
5. Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser 30ml £34 for full size- I'm looking forward to trying this I've never tried this brand before, but this is going straight in my pile for holiday products as I think it's the perfect size to take away! Thats if I can hold of using it for about a week!

Overall I'm really happy with what I have received this month. I am staying subscribed to Lux box as I feel, for me they have the edge over other beauty boxes, they're new and I just love what I'm receiving, all these different items and different brands. Lux box is a clear winner for me