Merry Christmas! | Father Christmas Bath Ballistic Video

Christmas Day is now officially over, i hope you all had a wonderful time full of gifts, the ones you love and enough food to weigh you down for the rest of the day. I ended my busy Christmas day by sharing a nice hot relaxing bath with Father Christmas (naughty, naughty). Lush have had some amazing christmas bath goodies this year, fear not if you didn't manage to get your very own FCBB, tomorrow is boxing day which means one thing LUSH BOXING DAY SALE! So stock up to your hearts content and enjoy many a merry bath time and a bubbly new year.

Anna Sui Eye Color Palette 01

Lately i have been finding some beautiful eye shadow palettes with some of the most stunning shades i have ever seen. The newest addition to my collection is this; the Anna Sui Eye Color Palette. Upon opening the palette my nose was filled with a delicate rose scent, similar to that of turkish delight sweets. Anna Sui is often inspired by fairy tales and make believe, this is reflected in the packaging, scent, and romantic shades in the palette. 

It's easy to see why i couldn't resist, each shade has a glitter metallic finish making it perfect for the party season or for everyday use if you are a glitterholic like myself. The copper tone shades are stunning and if used together or singly, can create a beautiful woodland autumnal look. The lighter shades produce an illuminating  natural eye that snow white would die for, while the darker of the three tones would be perfect for reflecting your inner evil queen. Each shadow is soft and highly pigmented meaning only a little is needed to create a high impact look.

The brush included isn't of the best quality however i found it did the job just fine, it's nice that they included a bristled brush rather than just a sponge applicator, which lets be honest no-one ever uses. I would highly recommend this collection for anyone who loves shimmer and a good dramatic eye. I purchased my palette from Escentual.com for the purse friendly price of £14 RRP £28

November's My Little Box | My Little Cosy Box

This is my second My Little Box to date, personally this box is a big improvement on their debut box last month. It contains plenty of goodies to keep you feeling cosy this winter.

Keep your eyes peeled for next months box which is a collaboration with the beautiful and talented Fleur De Force.

Lush | Northern Lights Bath Ballistic Demo

I recently splurged on some heavenly scented lush products, luckily they had Northern Lights in stock this time (many a sad visit to lush was had returning without one). The scent is beautiful and the little stars create the perfect evening bathing experience.

MIA

I know it's been a while since i have published any posts, well actually it was much longer than i had realized :/. The past few months have been some of the most hectic i have ever known and as a result unfortunately poor little blog had to take a back seat for a while. But fret not i am back and planning on posting throughout the remainder of December and beyond, expect a lot of youtube uploads from now until christmas. Plus possibly some exciting high end cosmetic reviews as i'm heading to London next week. SELFRIDGES HERE I COME!

The Body Shop Beauty Advent Calendar 2014

There's a new kid on the beauty calendar block, more importantly a cruelty free one and it comes from our friends at the Body Shop. The Body Shop have created their own festive looking calendar filled to the brim with 24 cruelty free products. It includes such lovelies as their new Argan Oil products, nail polishes and their iconic body butters. By purchasing the calendar you aren't just receiving a gift, you are also giving to a good cause. This holiday season, the Body Shop are working with War Child, a global charity aiding children impacted by the effects of war. Each calendar sold enables a child from a war torn country to attend a class at school, something most of us took for granted as children. The Body Shop Beauty Advent Calendar is available for £50 at the bodyshop.co.uk

Christmas International Beauty Swap | Hosted by FatBeautyx

It may still seem like it's a long time coming but everywhere you look small speckles of Christmas are creeping out of every corner. Now that the weather is no longer a thousand degrees and leaves have started to fall i have been preparing myself for the coming months. So now is as good a time as any to tell you about a fun and Festive blogging event.

The lovely Lucie (FatBeautyX) is hosting and International Beauty Swap for makeup obsessed junkies everywhere (myself included). It's a great opportunity to receive some goodies that aren't available in your country or to just try something new. The budget is £20/$30, shipping costs are not included in the total price.

To be assigned a swapping buddy click the banner in the sidebar. Please follow the instructions on Lucie's page followed by stating your name, email and location also add whether you would like to swap internationally or someone a little closer to home. You will be asked a few questions about beauty likes and dislikes via email in order to find your perfect beauty buddy. On the 1st December you will receive all the details about your swappers ideal box of goodies, giving plenty of time for shipping before Xmas day.

If you feel like treating someone this Christmas, and receiving some lovely things in return sign your name away!

YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick In Peach Passion

I finally treated myself to a nice lipstick, how could i resist Rouge Volupte with its luxurious packaging. I wanted to choose a shade that i was going to use daily. Peach Passion is a slightly pink toned neutral shade that is a perfect subtle shade suitable for everyday wear. The lipstick has a slight scent which smells similar to watermelon (at least to me anyway, some have compared it to mango), the flavour was a tad chemically the first few uses which i wasn't happy with considering the price although this seems to have gone. On the plus side i find it very moisturising, plus it contains spf 15 to keep your lips looking beautiful whilst staying safe from the sun. I did find that it has amazing staying power, it last all day throughout work. I am happy with this product but honestly i think it should have a slightly lower price, perhaps if i had picked more of a statement colour i would be more impressed.

September Glossybox Review

It's fair to say i was a little excited about this months Glossybox, as much as a hate spoilers i just couldn't seem to avoid them. The first spoiler was the box design, isn't it beautiful, plus it was designed by Karen Millen which makes it that little bit more special. Glossy also tempted me into peeking at two of this months featured products, naughty naughty.

Nivea Sensitive 3 in 1 Micellar Cleansing Water

This is the biggest item in my box, the Nivea sensitive 3 in 1 micellar cleansing water. It was just typical i would receive this product after buying a shed load of Murad products to try and fix my skin. This is probably one of the largest products i have seen in a Glossybox, its useful and affordable as well as actually working. The product didn't cause my skin any irritation plus its convenient as it doesn't need rinsing off after use. This nice big 200ml product costs £4.07

L'Oreal Proffessional Mythic Oil

Everyone and there dog knows that i am not the biggest fan of L'Oreal, so when i saw this in my box you can only imagine my disappointment. None the less i still felt the need to try it out, i'm not one for wasting a product unless i feel it's going to effect me negatively. I hate to say this but it's actually a great product, it smells wonderful and has a similar effect to Argan Oil which i have always loved. I found this convenient to use, it also made my hair look extra healthy and shiny. Whilst i wouldn't purchase this product i would certainly recommend it to others. The product came in a 45ml sample size, i feel this is a generous amount which will last a long time. The full size 125ml product costs £15.95, i believe it is only available at particular salons. £5.74

Nails inc Matte Topcoat

This roused my interest greatly, i have never owned a matte topcoat and i'm a serious nail polish junkie. Nails inc are probably among my top 5 favourite polish companies which made my opinion of this months box shoot up in praise. I tested the polish out with both dark and light shades as well as block colours, glitters and shimmers to see all possible effects. By far the best looking nails were block colours particularly bright pastel shades. The polish gives a rubbery looking texture, what i would have expected their latex shades to look like (major disappointment with those). It also looks great when added to a dark solid colour to create matte textured tips. This is a full size bottle which retails at £12

Modelco More Brows in Light to Medium

Ok so it's taken me long enough but i'v finally started perfecting my brows. I am cursed with light patchy shapeless eyebrows that need a lot of product to fix. I loved the Modelco More Brows, the brush is much smaller than other brown mascaras i have used, making is far more precise. The colour is also a good match for my brows (although i'm sometimes inclined to shade them pink to match my hair). I can't really fault this product, it gives volume which is great for any thin patches i have plus the gel keeps them in shape all day. This is full size tube, although small in size it retails at £14.95

Skinpep Brightening Enzyme & Acid Peel and Dark Circle Eraser

No Glossybox, just no. I'v never liked the idea of including samples for something that is so expensive that it would put you into your overdraft. I'm also not crazy about samples as most of them require you to use the product for a number of weeks before any results are visible. The dark circle eraser wasn't bad, it very slightly lightened my circles however i could get better results using high street brand products and makeup to cover them up. As for the acid peel, theres no way i would put that on my face, i have sensitive skin and some of the ingredients are incredibly acidic. Sorry Glossybox, I'm just not impressed with these expensive samples. The Enzyme peel sachets (2ml) cost £3.05 each or £89.99 for a 180ml tube, the eyecream costs a whopping £6.49 for 2ml or £44.99 for 15ml, ouch!

This months box has a grand total of £49.35 worth of products inside. I would purchase the Nails inc topcoat as well as the More Brows and Nivea cleanser. The cost for these three products is more than the box cost me so i'm more than happy with it. Next months box is an Andy Warhol inspired pop art box which will be available in four different colours, does this mean 4 different variety's of products too? I look forward to receiving it.

Skull and Kisses

Luna x

Rebelicious Magazine

If your like me you might struggle to get inspiration from modern fashion magazines, i find that they are so focused on celebrities and advertising that they lack substance. Those amazing designer editorial shoots are all becoming very similar, usually a grey scale celebrity selling a mysteriously named fragrance. Luckily for us there are some great alternative magazines that feature page upon page of stunning alternative models, affordable designers and inspiration galore. My personal favourite is rebelicious magazine,  a monthly magazine that offers a free digital copy online. Rebelicious is great for finding amazing musicians and some of the lesser known, and usually far more affordable alternative designers. This magazine is the reason for my empty pockets, there are just too many beautiful things i must have. I dare you to flick (or click) through the pages and tell me you don't feel inspired. Digital copies are available at http://rebeliciousmagazine.com/

Selfridges Beauty Advent Calender 2014

Christmas is 3 months away yet little glimpses of it have started to appear, the Christmas sweets are out in force and it's only September. I'm a little ashamed to admit that I have already purchased my first gift of the year, what can I say I like to be organised. Last year I left everything last minute and missed out on getting a beauty calendar, I've never been one for chocolate plus who wouldn't want to open a lovely treat that won't kill your Christmas party dress diet. Today I received a very important email from Selfridges allowing me to sign up to be the first to know when it is on sale. While I can't tell you the cost (start saving 2013's cost £84) I can tell you that the items inside are well worth it. If any of you ladies are looking to indulge yourself this Christmas see the link below.

Selfridges Beauty Advent Calender Sign Up Here

August Monthly Favourites Video

Summer is officially out, time to make way for Autumn, pumpkin pie and of course HALLOWEEN! Here's the last of my summer goodies, please prepare yourself for the halloween overload that will be happening throughout September and October, enjoy.

August Glossybox Review

Phillip Kingsley Elasticizer 40ml

Interesting concept, i used the product as directed (leave in damp hair before shampooing for 10 minutes and rinse) and can't say its something i was wowed by. It didn't give my hair any elasticity or volume at all however my hair did feel much softer than usual. This product is a pricey £38 for 250ml and in my opinion not worth the price tag. If your looking for soft volumous hair i recommend the Neil and Wolf Elevate Volumising Lotion

Figs and Rouge Mango and Mandarin Hand Cream 20ml

I'm a real hand cream junkie so i couldn't wait to test this out with the ladies at work (who love to test my glossy hand products). The cream smells lovely and natural, nice and fruity without being overly sweet or synthetic. It isn't a bad product however the packaging isn't practical for popping in your handbag, i had a little incident with the tube exploding in my pocket, not a good look. The overall feedback was that it wasn't moisturising enough for the cost even with the shea butter, it just isn't as good as some other brands we have tested. The rituals miracle balm keeps the top spot with Yves Rocher Cocoa Orange in close second. The full sized cream is £6.95 for 80ml

Kryolan for Glossybox Highlighter in Cashmere 4.5g Fullsize

I have always loved the glossybox branded products, when i saw this was made by Kryolan i was even more excited. I'v heard so many great things about Kryolan especially their face powders (goth's everywhere will know what i'm talking about) so i wasted no time testing this lovely out. The packing is nice but the contents are wonderful. The highlighter doesn't have a tint to it which makes it perfect for most skin tones. The shimmer is also very fine which gives a very natural look, the highlighter is priced at £12.95

Escence Lipstick in No7 Natural Beauty Fullsize

I love the shade of this lipstick and that it has been stamped with an e, during my 20's i have found myself swaying much more towards lipsticks than i did in my teens due to their colour and longevity over balms. This is definitely a budget product, retailing at £2.29 it is a good little product for those who are experimenting with different lipstick colours. It is clear from their website that the German brand targets itself at teenagers (hence the low price tag), stocks a wide range of affordable cosmetics and it  is a cruelty free company which of course is a big plus. The shade looks lovely on my skin although i did find that it has that waxy smell that a lot of cheap lipsticks do. Still that wouldn't put me off purchasing it if i found a shade as nice as this one.

Yves Rocher Mini Pink Nail Polish Fullsize 3ml

This is a lovely neutral pink tone, a shade that i use often in work as it is very understated whilst still giving a subtle hint of colour. The polish lasted a day without chipping and three with a clear topcoat (butter london). The only annoyance is that the bottle was in spanish (i think?) and the shade doesn't appear to be available in the uk which is useless if you intend on purchasing the product. Another plus is that these polishes don't contain any nasties such as formaldehyde. This is the fullsized (albeit very small) product and it retails at £3.60

Also included was a fragrance sample of Lalique L'Amore which is a new brand to me, it has top notes of bergmot and rosebuds, white floral heart notes and a musk base note. I usually hate musky fragrances but this one is quite pleasant, i wouldn't rush out to buy it but it is a nice scent. The 50ml size retails at £67

The cost of products inside this months box came to a total of £26.65 which is more than reasonable, i am pleased with all of the items although i wouldn't necessarily repurchase them all. Next months box design is being produced by the Karen Millen fashion house in preparation for London Fashion week, can't wait to share whats inside. 

Skulls and Kisses

Luna x

Goth Evening Outfit Inspiration

Lately I've been feeling very confident about my outfit choices, 

especially when it comes to evening wear or something for a 

special occasion. I just love getting ready for a good night out, 

that one pair of heels can make you feel worth a million dollars. 

Here's a little look I recently created.

True Decadence Pleated Prom Dress
£40 @ johnlewis.com

Textured Leather Look Legging
£20 @topshop

Hades Oxford Boots in Black
£180 @hadesuk.com

Vince Camuto Dawn Clutch
£185 +Vince Camuto 

Kia Ribbon Tie Statement Necklace
£6 +boohoo.com 

Chanel Illusion D'ombre in 85 Mirifique
£25 +Debenhams 

Stila Jewel Eyeshadow in Opal
£13 +feelunique.com 

Chanel Le Vernis in 583 Taboo
£18 +Debenhams 

Lime Crime Lipstick in Glamour 101
£12.50 @ CutECOsmectics

All Hail The Sale! Illamasqua Summer Sale

Calling all makeup junkies and bargain whores, Illamasqua are having and end of season sale with some of their products priced at £5. They support the Sophie Lancaster foundation (stamping out hate crimes) by donating a portion of their S.O.P.H.I.E profits to the charity. They also generously give free postage with every item no matter how small. My personal sale favourites are the bat lash duo which i have been lusting over for far too long (finally all mine) and their nail varnish in the gorgeous Viridian. I can't rate Illamasqua highly enough, every product i have tried has been of such great quality and highly pigmented too. Why not treat yourselves ladies, and let me know which products are your favourites.

Christian Louboutin: Nail Colour

By now it must be obvious that i have a little bit of a nail polish fetish, and i'm also a sucker for certain designer labels. Today i was sent a very interesting e-mail from selfridges announcing the release of a limited edition Christian Louboutin nail polish in their iconic Louboutin red, "Rouge Louboutin". This seems a fitting product for Louboutin to create as the original pair of red sole shoes were created using a red nail polish. Here's what Selfridges have to say about their new product "Rouge Louboutin, a vibrant red nail colour by Christian Louboutin, is suited to every skin tone. Enclosed in a beautiful black patent leather-like presentation box with a red reveal, the faceted bottle comes with a patented brush and double patented formula which delivers a highly glossy and chip resistant coverage on the nail. To differentiate the Rouge Louboutin, its cap was designed to stand the tallest. It is the same height as the Ballerina Ultima (20.5cm/8in), the highest heel Christian Louboutin ever designed."

This polish intrigues me with its patented brush and double patented formula, but as interesting as it is i can't justify spending £36. If i purchased it and fell in love i would one day have to give it up entirely as only a limited number are being created, how cruel is that. Does the name justify the price tag and would you give it a try? Comments below Ladies.

Skulls and Kisses

Luna x

Nails Inc. 15th Anniversary Collection

To celebrate 15 years in the business Nails Inc. have created a stunning box of mini varnishes featuring some old favorites as well as some beautiful new shades. This gorgeous collection retails at £30 which is a bargain at £2 for each of these little lovelies. Included in the box are:

       

1. Kensington Caviar: 45 Second Top Coat
2. St James: Pillar Box Red
3. Porchester Square: Muted Mushroom
4. Mayfair Lane: Delicate Pale Pink
5. Notting Hill Gate: Neon Pink
6. Baker Street: Cobalt Blue
7. Bourne Street: Gold Iridescent Fine Glitter
8. Flower Walk: Peach, White, Sky Blu, Aqua Floral
9. London Fields: Pale Pink and Sky Blue Glitter
10. Kensington Gardens: Sky Blue and White Garden Party
11.Victoria Parks: Hot Pink Latex
12. Noho: Black Leather
13. Dovehouse Street: Purple, Gold and Black Pop Art
14. Cheyne Court: Iridescent Glitter Top Coat
15. Duke Street: Rose Gold Glitter

Kates Clothing 24hr Sale!!!

One of my favourite bat caves is the wonderful Kates Clothing, they sell a range of alternative and gothic branded clothing, shoes and accessories to die for. Kate is currently having a 24hr sale on some beautiful items, i will be purchasing a few pairs of shoes myself.

Skulls and Kisses 

Luna x

Song of the Month

I have realized of late that my blog has become totally beauty orientated which was never an intention of mine, my aim was always to be a blogger of all things alternative not just beauty. So as of this month i will be giving you all a song of the month, these can be anything from old favourites to up and coming bands. Recently i have been loving some newly formed supergroups. Top on my list are Killer Be Killed, who honestly are pretty close to my dream supergroup. You may recognize the unique vocals of mastodon bass player Troy Sanders and guitarist (one of my idols) Max Cavalera. also in the band are Greg Puciato of The Dillinger Escape Plan and former drummer of The Mars Volta, Dave Elitch. One thing i love about Killer Be Killed is the immense amount of talent and experience that each of these guys have, and while they all have history with some very different sounding bands the music they create has its own unique style.
My song of the month is their first single from their self titled album, this is "Wings of feather and wax"

Holika Holika: Heartfull Moisture Lipstick in Baby Beige

It's about time i do another Holika review, there products are amazing and great value although they aren't the easiest to get hold of in the UK. It's easy to see why i picked this lipstick, i'm a real sucker for packaging. The lipstick bullet is made of a pink toned metal which makes it feel much more expensive than it is and the lipstick itself is heart shaped, how kawaii is that? The lipstick comes in 6 different shades from nudes to reds and are a combination of a lipstick and a balm. 

I chose the lightest shade Baby Beige, although in my opinion it is definitely more of a light pink than a beige. The lipstick does feel quite moisturising and the colour is lovely, perfect for a natural day look. It retails for around £4.50 and is easily attainable on Ebay (if you don't mind waiting 2 weeks for delivery from korea)

Mani Monday: Ciat'e Corrupted Neon Manicure

You can always trust Ciat'e to bring out new unusual nail polish designs. The corrupted manicure takes the ever popular neon manicure to the next level by adding glitter and an uv top coat. The ultra violet topcoat adds a florescent glow once under a black light which is perfect for any ladies who love to go to nightclubs. Would you take a look at the creative packaging, holographic showing a neon face in normal light and then under a black light. The glitter and polish combination look beautiful in the daylight too, perfect for those summer beach days, or for jazzing up a christmas nail look. 

 

Would you take a look at the creative packaging, holographic showing a neon face in normal light and then under a black light. The now discontinued set retails at around £10 and includes a beautiful lagoon blue polish called "Boom Box", a neon glitter "Foam Party" and a mini black light top coat.

Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation Review

This is my latest purchase for my quest to achieve the most flawless face in all of the lands. This lovely duo combines a foundation with a matching concealer, very handy if you have difficulty matching your skin tone. It even has a handy mirror in the lid for quick spot fixes while you are on the go. At first i thought the amount of foundation was quite small for the cost (£25) however it actually contains the same amount as most other foundations that come in those deceptively tall pump bottles. Rather than a pump the foundation has a spatula which can be used to apply to foundation to the back of a clean hand and then onto the face using a brush. I prefer the spatula as it is easier to use up all of the product in the jar unlike the amount that is wasted in a pump bottle.

I did find the product to be a little greasier than any other foundations i have previously used, so it's not great for hot summer weather. However i suffer from dry skin in the winter and this would be the ideal time for me to use this product.  I do think it made my face look more radiant and it also reflects the light beautifully when photographed, great product for anyone interested in photo shoots. The concealer is brilliant at covering any redness or spots without looking cakey or obvious, however it is also quite oily meaning that i have to use a setting powder on top. I didn't find it much help for my dark under eye circles but i am yet to find any product that really gives me great results in that area. This is a good little product and certainly worth the money if you suffer from dry or dull looking skin. But sadly i wont be using this until winter comes, my hunt for the flawless face continues!

Nails Of The Day: Topshop Gypsy Night

Topshop never cease to amaze me with their beautiful array of shades, many of those are pretty unusual and unique. Gypsy Night was calling my name, just look at this shade how can you not love it. I wore this over a black polish, however you can get the same results by layering up. The only problem i have with layering is that it takes a long time to try and can become incredibly gloopy. The durability isn't bad but rather than chip it is more easily squashed into a big gooey mess (this still happens much after the nails are dry). This isn't the best quality in comparison with other Topshop varnishes although i have yet to compare it to another of their glittery ones.

Selfridges Exclusive: Azature Canary Diamond Lacquer

Luxury diamond jeweller Azature have recently hit the fashion headlines for creating two of the worlds most expensive nail polishes. The first was the stunning Black Diamond manicure which cost a whopping $250,000 dollars and contained 267 carats of real crushed black diamonds. Black Diamond was then made to look cheap by the eye watering Million Dollar Manicure which was worn by one of my fashion idol's Kelly Osbourne. The Million Dollar Manicure contains 98 of Azature white diamonds as well as 1,400 hand chosen diamonds set into the platinum cap. Azature more recently created a more affordable yet still luxurious range for the everyday woman.

I purchased the Azature Canary Diamond polish which is exclusive to Selfridges and is available for $25 or £17 for us Brits and each bottle contains a real black diamond, hows that for luxurious. The bottle is beautiful and the golden yellow liquid looks divine. I can see the tiny little diamond in the bottom of the bottle which excites me even more, i'm a sucker for luxury. The polish itself is very sheer and takes a lot of coats to get a nice opaque covering like the picture below. Once enough coats are applied it looks stunning and there is plenty of shimmer. Due to the amount of polish needed i would definitely consider this a luxury product, but one that is certainly worth the treat. I was lucky enough to find it in the Selfridges sale for just £5 a bottle, so i got it for a steal. I'd love to know what you all think, would you pay £17 for a nail polish or do you think it is all just one big gimmick?

Glossybox Review: June 2014

Hello my lovelies, it's glossybox time again and this month I'm looking forward to some nice summery products to add to my collection to go with the gorgeous weather we have been having (some days anyway).

Teeez Trend Cosmetics: Beautiful Flat Stiff Brush

I'm always happy to receive cosmetics brushes in my Glossyboxes (other than lip brushes) and my collection is growing rapidly, i was pleased finally see an eyeshadow brush in my box. This is my first experience with the brand Teeez, and honestly I've not heard of them before. First impressions are that the brush looks tacky and a little ott for my tastes but then again its just a brush and quality is far more important than looks. The bristles are natural but feel quite rough and very stiff. I tested it out whilst applying my work makeup, it's super easy to pack a lot of shadow onto the brush however it feels quite pokey and rough once applying to the eye. I will continue to use the brush however i certainly wouldn't pay 19 euro's (£15.19) for it. 

 Rituals...: Qi Gong 24h Anti-Perspirant Spray

I am yet to fault Rituals, all of there products smell incredible too and are amazing quality, Qi Gong is no different. It doesn't have that heavy anti perspirant smell that can be suffocating once first applied, it was also very gentle on my sensitive under arms. The scent is delicate and smells clean and fresh with a little oriental hint. It also kept me fresh and dry on a very hot and busy day. This is the smaller sized 50ml version which costs £3.50, the larger 150ml costs £8

 Nail Girls: 3 in 1 Base/Topcoat & Nail Strengthener

I was looking forward to trying this as i love multi purpose products, i don't have any strengthening polishes but i have been needing to pick some up. I applied this as a base coat and honestly it wasn't great, i topped it with a red varnish which still stained my nails. As a top coat it is good, but no better than any other brands i have tried. I thought it was a good strengthener and none of my nails have broken since using it which is a big plus. This is another full size product which costs £13.50 for 15ml

 So Susan Cosmetics: Universal Blush

My first thoughts upon seeing this product were that the shade would definitely be too dark for my skin tone, however the name made me think differently. I am a big fan of  pale pastel pink blusher as i am fair skinned and anything darker makes me look like a drag queen. In reality this blush is perfect, it is a micronized jet milled blush that works with your natural  skin tone to create a balanced shade. I would certainly recommend this to anyone who has trouble finding an ideal shade of blush, it retails for £18 but in my opinion is worth every penny

 Pro:Voke Touch Of Silver: Twice A Week Brightening Shampoo

This is easily my least favourite product in the box as it is not for my hair type, Glossybox keep sending me products for blonde hair as that is what my natural colour is on the profile, however i have also marked down that i die my hair. Anyway this looks an interested concept, the shampoo is actually the same colour as the bottle and contains a violet pigment which eliminates brassy yellow tones. One of my youtube subscribers uses this on her purple hair and she said it was great, i tested it out and sadly the same wasn't to be said. The shampoo stripped the colour from my hair leaving it very blue (good thing i like it blue). I imagine this shampoo wasn't designed to be used on semi permanent dye so i can't really give it an accurate review. The fullsized 150ml shampoo costs £3.09, which is a good price if it actually works on blonde hair.

The total value of this months box is £51.22 which is the highest value box i have had in a long time, it also contains products that i will use. My star product of the box has to be the So Susan blusher, big recommendation to all you ladies out there. My dud product is obviously the shampoo, just because it's not for my hair type. Let's hope next months box is just as good. 

Skulls & Kisses

Luna =^_^=

Nails Of The Day: Ciate Mini Caviar Mani (Frost Yourself and Ferris Wheel

I recently picked up this months Marie Claire which came with a set of Ciat'e Caviar Nails. I have previously used other nail caviar's/ pearls but this is my first time trying the Ciat'e version. The set contains a gorgeous pastel candy coloured pale blue named "Ferris Wheel" and "Frost Yourself" which is a mixture of blue, silver and pearlescent beads.

The consistency of Ferris Wheel was quite thick and gloopy, i think the bottle may have been a dud as i have never had any Ciat'e polishes like this before. The consistency made it quite difficult to get a really smooth looking nail, i think i just about managed it. Texture aside, i absolutely adore the colour, it is just perfect for a spring/summer pastel look. A then applied the beads to a wet nail as instructed. Warning this can get pretty messy, i used a small tray to catch the beads and they still ended up everywhere. I added a topcoat to preserve the beads a little longer which ended disastrously, the blue beads bled colour and my whole nail ended up an inky dark blue. 

I'm happy with the finished look, i really can't get enough of that Ferris Wheel blue though, just beautiful. A couple of handy tips are to use a thin layer of beads as they look best and stick better, also pat down the beads as they are drying to get them to stick well. 

I couldn't finish this post without talking about the new Dior Addict It Collection featured in this months Marie Claire. Dior have created a range of high impact coloured mascaras and liners (exactly what i have been craving lately), the pink liner is absolutely stunning. It retails for £24.50 which is a little steep but i think this is one that will be worth my money.

Skulls and Kisses

Luna x