I've never been a fan of the monthly subscription boxes. I think they started off well, but have gone downhill since then. Every month I constantly find myself reading blog posts about how disappointed subscribers are. The one off beauty boxes, on the other hand, always surprise and intrigue me. When the BEAUTYBAY The Collection Little Black Box BB Summer Style Edition* (what a mouthful!) landed through my letterbox I was at first amazed. I had no idea that BEAUTYBAY had their own range. So this box is not only a fabulous way to try out new products, but also to discover a new brand.
The box contains the following:
- Blending Sponge in Fuchsia Pink - I'm yet to try this out but I'm really happy that I now have a blending sponge in my collection. I've heard wonderful things about them and this one promises flawless foundation application with no streaks and no difficultly blending.
- Lipstick in Delicate Pink - I instantly fell in love with this colour but sadly, my lipstick has no pigment whatsoever. I doubt BEAUTYBAY would put a pigment-less lipstick in the box so I do think that mine is a dud. The lipstick is supposed to be smooth, creamy and moisturising yet still have great coverage.
- Lipgloss in Coral Shimmer - I was pleasantly surprised with this lipgloss. It's moisturising and deposits a nice amount of colour on the lips. It isn't non-sticky, but it isn't overly sticky. It's just the right balance which ensures it has pretty good longevity.
- Detangling Brush Large in Hot Purple - Another standout in the box is this detangling brush. Don't get me wrong, I love my Tangle Teezer but this one has a handle which makes it even easier to use. It eliminates knots and tangles effortlessly and can be used on wet or dry hair. I'm shocked that this is just £5 when bought on its own.
- Mascara in Flawless Black - This isn't the best mascara in the world but it's welcomed in my collection. It lengthens, volumises and defines the lashes and leaves them looking natural and perfect for the day time. It also contains a blend of waxes which care for the lashes.
- Lip Brush - I'm not a big fan of lip brushes so sadly, this one won't get much use but I have tried it and the flat yet rounded tip allows you to trace the contours of your lips easily. It provides even coverage and blends the lipstick onto the lips beautifully.
So in this box there are two standout products (Blending Sponge and the Detangling Brush), three good products (Lipgloss, Mascara and Lip Brush) and one that's a complete dud (Lipstick). Now, I don't think that's bad at all. Overtime I've realised that the boxes are always going to be a bit hit and miss. But if you've wanted to try the Blending Sponge and Detangling Brush for a while now, this box is definitely worth the money as those two alone retail for £10. The box is priced at £15 (a saving of £14) with free delivery.
What's your favourite beauty box? Does this one intrigue you?
*PR Sample
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*PR Sample
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