April Glossybox 2013

So I stepped out of the beauty box world for a while as I found it quite tiresome as the products were getting so similar from month to month and I felt that I would rather save my money and buy a product which I actually need/wanted. But this month I just couldn't resist dipping my fingers in!

This months box was designed by Pearl Lowe (isn't it a beauty?!) I saw a lot of reviews before I plunged in and got one for myself but I thought it would be a treat! I was lucky to receive two of the products I wanted the most. I got the Sleek blush in flamingo, so pigmented I have to work with it to get the right amount on the brush as so far I'm a big heavy handed! I got the Essie nail polish in Sugar Daddy, it does appear quite sheer and I'm worrying how I'm going to get on with this, as me and sheer don't go. The perfume sample by Yves Roche is stunning! It's right up my street! A sample of Nip + Fab body butter in coconut latte, I've tried some from this brand before and I'm glad I recieved a scent which I'm yet to try! Last but not least a full sized lip balm from A-Derma, I'm looking forward to giving this a go when my current one has ran out, so for now it'll be waiting.

So I feel that this was a very good box this month as I will be able to use everything that I have received which I find rare with the beauty box scheme,.

Did you get a Glossybox this month?

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Sleek i-Divine "Au Naturel" palette

top- l-r nougat, nubuck, cappuccino, honeycomb, toast, taupe

Bottom : l-r conker, moss, bark, mineral earth, regal, noir

This palette has a great range of matte shades and shimmery shades. Most of the top row are more like a simple wash of colour to use on the eyelid. The first shade would be very good as a highlighter, the second colour for some reason doesn't really show up on my skin toned. Out of the whole palette my favourite shade is "Cappuccino" I wear this everyday to work as it gives my eyes a bit more depth.

The bottom row of colours are very pigmented- completely different to the top row of eyeshadows. But as these show up a lot more these shades I would use as more of a night time look. I think it's really good that there is a black matte shade in the palette as it is really good to achieve a smokey eye.

Sleek is availble in the UK in Superdrug. I got my palette from Ebay and I think this set me back about £6, which is really good for 12 eyeshadows. I would like to try more sleek palettes in the future. Anyone has a recommendation?