Latest In Beauty British Beauty Blogger Box

I'll be honest, I had no idea that this box was due to launch and although I'm an avid reader of the British Beauty Blogger I hadn't caught up for a few days. Also, as I'm new to the blog world (as a reader & blog writer) I'd never before experienced a BBB Beauty Box before. So when I found myself on an early finish from work, and slobbing out on the couch and catching up on my blog reading was the first time I heard anything about it. I got super excited and actually ordered the box before I'd read or watched the British Beauty Bloggers video on the box, daft I know, but I just felt that this box would sell really quickly and it did! Sold out in 24 hours, pretty darn impressive!

After placing my order I watched the video and loved everything that I saw. I  was really happy to actually find that a product that was on my 'want' list was included and it was full size. Meant to be huh?

I have ordered boxes from the Latest In Beauty team before, and have generally been impressed, I know that some people have had some really bad experiences with other beauty box brands. I love that this isn't a subscription box so if I'm feeling a little strapped for cash I don't have to buy, and if its a box that I don't like the sound of (rare occasion) then I'm not obligated in any way.

My box took a little longer than I expected to arrive, however you should note that I am super impatient when it comes to parcels especially when its a makeup delivery and of course the delivery fell over a bank holiday weekend so you have to make allowances. My box arrived on the 27th of May and everything was included and intact, and Jane (the British Beauty Blogger) did not lie, this box really is jam packed!

Bee Good Honey & Wild Water Mint 3 in 1 Cleansing Water 100ml
So, I'm a little bit lazy when it comes to skincare. I've always been very fortunate to have great skin, I know that sounds really conceited but genuinely people have remarked that my clear skin is my best feature (bit of a back handed compliment sometimes!). Even through my teenage years I never struggled with outbreaks or acne and its only as I'm getting older (officially an adult at twenty one *sad face*) that I'm noticing problems. Perhaps this is because I have never really taken care of my skin, simple cleansing wipes were my best friend for years, or perhaps its my genetics as my mother was exactly the same and still suffers with adult acne at the age of 44.
I was genuinely really happy to find this particular skin care tool in the box because I've recently been trying liquid cleaners out a whole lot more. I love that this brand gives such a hefty chunk of its profits towards British bee's and that it's delicate to use even on my eyes (I'm much too lazy to have to use more than one product).

La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water Spray 50ml 
Funnily enough, I had been looking at this very product a few days before ordering my box on the Escentual website but held off buying because I didn't see it as an 'essential'. If you don't know, you can either find me very hot and bothered working in a boiling kitchen as a waitress, or walking for miles with my puppy so this is going to be perfect to pop into my handbag and give my skin a little spritz when I really cant take the heat! It's also meant to help to soothe sunburn which I'm very happy about as I have what I call ginger skin. (Basically, I should have been ginger - my skin burns really, reaaaaally easily).

Kneipp Herbal Bath Stress Free in Mandarin 100ml
Bath time is my favorite time. I love nothing more than drawing a nice hot bath and sitting in it for hours reading, or simply relaxing. I love bubble bath but can find that it's a bit annoying especially if it gets in my hair or anything like that, but bath oils are a great alternative. This product smells ah-mazing and I'm so excited to use it. It honestly smells good enough to drink, although I wouldn't recommend it! My plan is to get this post up asap and go and have a good old soak in this!

Essie Nail Polish in Fashion Playground 
I have a few essie nail polish's in my collection so far and find that they are really easy to work with. From the formula, colour's and chip resistance - I love it all. I actually have a couple of other brands of polish in a very similar colour to the one that I received in my box and would have liked to try a different shade in an ideal world. However, its still a brilliant little polish and it will certainly get some use!

Roger & Gallet Ginggermbre Rouge Fresh Fragrant Water 1.5ml
This is a cute little sample from a brand I've never heard of before. This is not a perfume, but a fragrant water but I'm a little confused as to what the difference is. This is a wonderfully fresh scent with heavy notes of ginger. It actually smells really pretty and very summery, and seen as there is an offer included in the box I might just have to buy myself a little bottle! 

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Fallen From The Lipstick Tree (1 use)
This is a really novel idea from Charlotte Tilbury, a lipstick sample that comes in the shape of lips. You simply peel back the plastic protector and kiss the shape, voila! Your lipstick has been applied. I received the So Marilyn variation and I love the colour! I haven't tried it yet, as you only get one application I think I'm going to save this for something special. Its a great idea, but I do wish that it could be used multiple times - I don't know that just one single use will convince me that I need the full product in my life.

Its Potent Eye Cream Benefit 3g
This little dinky pot of eye cream may be the cutest thing I've ever seen. I'm a massive fan of eye creams having suffered with dark circles for as long as I can remember and was actually recommended buying this eye cream a few months ago, but the price tag put me off a bit - I don't like to splash out on something that I'm not 100% sure about. Jane told us that you only need a very small amount of this cream for each application so it should last me a good couple of weeks, by which time I should definitely be able to make a judgement by then!

Janjira Thai Lime & Ginger Hand Wash 50ml
Working in hospitality means that I'm pretty much washing my hands constantly throughout the day, and the cheap soaps that you usually find dispensed in bathrooms and such drys my hands out really badly and makes them feel tight and uncomfortable which means I have to carry a moistorising hand cream around with me all the time. I'm going to start taking this cute little bottle of handwash around with me instead and see if I can see any improvement. This hand wash smells divine, really fruity and clean and exotic smelling!

Elemis Spa@Home Treat Your Feet Foot Cream 20ml
One thing I am certainly guilty of is not treating my feet well. I'm on them a hell of a hot and short of trimming my toe nails and giving them a lick of colour, I don't pay much attention to them at all. Now sandal season is upon us I know I really need to do something about my horribly little feet and this may be just the ticket! I have used a couple of Elemis products before, sold to me by a beautician after a full body massage at centre parcs for my 21st birthday and find them to be really luxurious and tend to achieve what they claim to do!

L'Occitane Lotion Divine 50ml 
Another skin care product!? My skin is going to feel very spoilt! This skin lotion promises to make my skin softer and look brighter - obvious winners right? I feel that this is a generous amount of product for a sample size and is more than enough to really decide whether you like the product. 

Makeup Revolution Eyeshadow Palette in Disappear Till Tomorrow (full size)
I'm already a big fan of Makeup Revolution and already use some of their products almost daily. You'll probably already know, I'm not a big eye shadow girl. Its no secret! And so I was very happy to get this particular variation of this product as the brighter options really did scare me a bit and I knew I would never get around to using them. This however, is a beautiful neutral palette that I am really going to push myself to experiment with. Makeup Revolution is truly an amazing brand and any additions from them are welcome in my makeup collection!

Ren Satin Perfection BB Cream 3ml
A really dinky little sample of a well loved (by some) BB cream. As for me, I'm probably not going to use this product as BB creams really don't do it for me and I prefer to stick with my foundations or wear nothing at all. I'm an all or nothing type of gal. I know plenty of friends and bbloggers that swear by this product for a light and healthy looking coverage. It contains a spf so there's no need for extra suncream protection and is completely silicone free!

Bourjois Cream Blush in 01 Nude Velvet (full size)
Next up, a product from one of my favorite affordable brands. I've had a bit of a love affair with Bourjois since I discovered makeup in my early teens and find that they always have something to offer me. I'm fairly inexperienced when it comes to cream blushers but recently I've been trying to broaden my horizons, so this is most definitely a welcome addition. I'm also a huge fan of the shade that I was sent, its a beautiful pinky peachy shade that I feel is going to look great with my bronzed summer look!

Lola Makeup Kabuki Brush (full size)
I do love me a makeup brush, and so was thrilled to see this little cutey nestled inside my box! I currently don't have a little kabuki brush perfect for on the go touchup's so this is going to be really handy for me and has probably saved me a pretty penny! The bristles on this brush feel super soft and gorgeous, and the fibers are natural hair. I've seen this brushes on sale in Marks & Spencers and are fairly pricey!

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (full size)
I saved this one for last as this is the product that I was most excited about in this box. This mascara has been on my wish list for quite a while now. I lovelovelove a mascara and the brush on this one makes me think that it's going to do wonders for my lashes! The product is kept nice and safe in the most beautiful coloured container which feels nice and heavy and protective. I would have bought the BBB Beauty Box for this product alone, and so am over the moon! 

So there you have it, my first impressions of the British Beauty Blogger Beauty Box Collaboration with Latest In Beauty - to say I'm impressed is an understatement and would like to congratulate Jane on her success with these boxes!

Did you manage to get your hands on this beauty box? What product were you most excited to receive? Are there any other Beauty Boxes' that you would recommend?

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