#boxession

I love a good unboxing, and this is never work to me, it is a passion. So I was delighted when the Royal Mail van showed up on Monday morning (recorded delivery) with a big brown box for me! The parcel was double boxed, I am always a fan of that if there is a very pretty box inside to protect. There was a glossy gleaming white one on this occasion, beautifully branded with their very glamorous and chic looking logo.

I had to wait patiently all day, and I did not peek. This is really hard for me to do too! I got a whiff of what I suspected was a scented candle even from the outside of the box. The package was extremely heavy, always a good sign too.

If you missed my live unboxing all the way from the Cotswolds, you can watch it back here…

The Subscription Box options are as follows:

Home Fragrance Discovery Box – £59

Reed Diffuser Box – £25

Candle Box – £22.50

Shipping is £4.80 flat rate for each of these options.

You can receive them monthly or quarterly, they are sent out on the 1st of each month, or every 3rd month; which is the same time as you will be charged for the box.

What did I receive?

Sprited Reed Diffuser – RRP £29

Green Irish Tweed Candle – RRP £25

Black Pepper Room Spritz – RRP £15

Small Candle (free gift) – scent number 3, Pomegranate Rouge

Total RRP of £69! So thats £10 more than the cost of the box, plus a little freebie!

So lets talk about these beauties. Firstly you will notice the matte black packaging, with foil gold. I did smile at this, as the man of the house is a huge fan of understated but elegant looking packaging. Needless to say he was very impressed. If you know a man who is into home fragrance these could even be gifted to them; it is very unisex.

I was blown away by the sheer quality of these products. I have genuinely lost count now of the amount of things I have tried over the years; not just in collaboration, but ones I have purchased. I have a WoodWick, and can compare that to these. These are a much higher standard. The weight, quality of materials and packaging. Of course I do need to test them out to see how they work for their intended use; but if first impressions were marked I would give these a 10/10!

So we will go by the order in which I tested these. First was the Green Irish Tweed Candle. I will just leave these photos right here…

Ok, my work here is done, they should be enough to make you buy alone. I am in a barn conversion, the living room ceiling is as high as a church, and I tell you this can be smelt in the entire building. In fact if I open the door the neighbours will get a free whiff too! Ha!

It is a 30ml hand poured candle, using a blend of premium natural waxes, including coconut wax. As the card suggests it really is a cross between musk and citrus. It gives you a kind of old-fashioned homely feeling, which is perfect given my surroundings.

The burn time is approximately 40 hours, which is a very long time! I will let you all know how I get on there.

The next product I tried is the Black Pepper Room Spritz. I have to say, this is the type of fragrance you would use in a bedroom, but that is not a negative. It is very masculine but romantic. You can really smell the bergamot. My partner Rob absolutely loves this. He said it is nice for the bedroom not to smell too feminine. I presume he means my perfume.

The bottle is going to last for ages, 2 small sprays filled the entire room and I could still smell it the next morning.

The small candle was a free gift with this box. This is a scent that was numbered, and to find out which one you had been given you had to visit a special area on their website. This is a fun and unique idea. I guessed mine correctly, it is Pomegranate Rouge. I love this, it is so sweet and fruity with a tinge of floral. I would definitely buy this in a bigger size.

The last item is the absolutely stunning Spirited Reed Diffuser. I cannot bring myself to use this here, as I really want this in my living room at home. It is so expensive looking, the frosted black glass and gold lid, and the black reeds. I have never seen one like this. It would make an amazing gift. I think when you hold it and see, it is worth every penny.

The scent is so relaxing and soothing, and as the card suggests, sensual. It is the kind of fragrance that will really help me to unwind after a busy day. So I have boxed this back up to take it home with me to use.

My Verdict?

What can I say, this box is a fragrance lovers paradise! It is really the higher end of the market, but as the same time I would pay that in the shop if I was to physically see these items, as you can tell they are worth that price tag once you do.

I know some people who pay twice this for certain high-end brands, who could save themselves a small fortune by switching to these.

I really want to try the more fruity fragrances from this brand, as I have three storeys in my house and my upstairs is my retreat. I do not share that with my children, I mean we have to have somewhere to escape from them right?

We have been given an exclusive discount code which is:

Boxession10

This will give you 10% off all subscriptions, and all products from their Website (link below). I have also included links to all of their Social Media.

I hope you enjoyed reading this review, just a shame we can’t provide smellovision!

Mel x

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Inspirations Club Review by Nor Lisa Fashion Designer – March 2018

  So this month, the lovely Kirsten from Inspirations Club, otherwise known as ‘Mrs Make and Do’ sent us a box to review. At BoXession we review by best suited to give the best possible overall opinion of the box.

I asked one of our long term members, fellow Blogger and well known Fashion Designer Lisa McCabe if she would collaborate with us again. She kindly obliged and you can watch a detailed…

Curls Allowed is a monthly subscription for us harder to cater for curly haired girls. They send you 4 carefully selected travel / deluxe sample sized items each month and the occasional full size as a treat.

I was so excited when this landed, if you have long thick curly hair like mine you will know how high maintenance it can be to care for, and finding the right products to aid our hairs natural beauty is a minefield. So is this box the answer to my life long quest for the perfect hair products?

It came packaged in a gold and white dotty Jiffy bag, I love it when companies care about the packaging it shows that, well they care! Opening that I found a sleek white box with a rose gold curls allowed logo on it. Unboxing I was met with a lovely hand written card detailing a bit about what the box was geared towards, and thanking us for reviewing, yet again it’s the little personal touches like this that show me a company cares!

This months box is all about the curly girl method, I am fairly new to this way of looking after my locks but I’ve heard it mentioned a lot recently and have been curious as to what it is, so I was even more excited to try it.

Hopefully in the baby pink tissue paper sealed with the Curls Allowed logo sticker are new miracle products to aid me on my quest to discovering why the curly girl method is so good!

If you missed me unboxing it live you can catch it here:

I found a lot of the things with the curly girl method like avoiding heat styling I already did naturally, but you also don’t shampoo or brush as it damages your curls. I’m not too sure how I feel about that but I’m willing to try anything at this point in my life to tame my mane.

So the product included to help me this month are:

KeraCare leave in Conditioner 60ml

I have long, long hair! And was sceptical about how long 60ml would last but surprisingly I can get at least 3 uses out of this. That gives me enough to see any benefits whilst following the CGM, and decide whether I want to repurchase the full size.

This is the first step after rinsing! The product smells really nice, and gave my hair bounce and shine. I don’t know what it is about the formula but it instantly defined my Curls when I applied it.

KaraCare Defining Custard 58ml

No I haven’t written that wrong and yep you read that right, Custard for your hair? I can honestly say I’ve never come across hair Custard, but in the pursuit for luscious locks I tried with an open mind. A little goes a long way with this product and it smells delicious. This was the second step for me and definitely helped to define my curls.

Trepadora Curl Therapy Açai Berry Fix Curl Defining Gel 100ml

I love using gel products on my hair! Ever since I was a teen it’s been my go to product as mousse on its own just doesn’t seem to hold and within 10 minutes I have frizz! But I do find a lot of gels to heavy for my long hair. I found this one very light weight but with good hold with flexibility and minimum frizz once my hair air dried.

Flora & Curl Hydrate Me Jasmine Oasis Hair Mist 50ml

Subscribers were given a choice of the flora & curl Mist or Giovanni Direct Leave-in-Conditioner this month and I’m glad I got this!

This lives up to its name and smells like a floral oasis, it’s a great way to breathe some life back and moisture into your hair throughout the day. I think it’s a good size and will last me a while! Hair needs hydration as much as the rest of our body does and this is the perfect solution to pop in my handbag and use on the go as well as being a quick fix on rushed mornings.

  Trepadora Curl Therapy Leave in Curl Primer 20ml

This was an extra sample sachet included this month, I’m glad it was! This is on my must repurchase list. Another product where a little goes a long way and I felt it worked well with the gel fighting frizz and keeping definition in my hair. A hair primer is a brilliant thing I mean we prime our face to help protect our skin and give our make up the perfect base; it just makes sense to do the same for your hair.

I think Olivia has filled a huge gap in the subscription box market with Curls Allowed! The concept of being able to try new things specially developed for curly hair every month is brilliant and much needed in my opinion. Shopping for hair care is a nightmare and you can drop a pretty penny or two on products that end up in the bin because they just don’t work for you. The sizes in the box gives you enough to find out if you like a product without the huge outlay and it becoming wasted if you discover that one is not for you.

The basics like the leave in conditioner are reasonably priced if you want to purchase the full size and the exclusive discount codes on the full sized products included is a brilliant touch. I have tried the CGM and I don’t think I can go forever without brushing my hair but I’m glad I’ve tried it, I can definitely see the benefits and the appeal. The great thing about the products included this month is they are perfect for curly hair if you don’t follow the CGM and safe if you do.

Instead of fighting my hair this box has helped embrace and enhance my hairs natural beauty. My hair is more defined easier to manage, less frizzy and I’ve been asked several times if I’ve been to a saloon since using the products.

I have found some new cult products in this box, a lot are vegan friendly as well! Whether you have waves, curls kinks or coils this box is a must and it comes highly recommend from me. I mean just look at these amazing locks compared to my hair on my live, definitely a few miracle products in here!

So let’s scrunch the numbers (pun intended)

I had 4 good sized travel times and a good sized sample sachet:

KeraCare leave in conditioner 60ml RRP £2.50

KeraCare Defining Custard 58ml RRP £2.50

Trepadora Curl Therapy Açai Berry Fix Curl Defining Gel 100ml RRP £10.50

Flora & Curl Hydrate Me Jasmine Oasis Hair Mist 50ml RRP £8.50

Trepadora Curl Therapy Leave in Curl Primer 20ml 200ml is £19 so this is worth around £2

Total RRP £26

The box is £15 plus £3.95 P&P so £18.95

Giving you a saving off £7.05 under the monthly rolling option or £8.05 under the prepay options.

There are a few subscription options:

A one off box £15 plus £3.95 P&P

Monthly rolling £15 & £3.95 P&P billed on the 1st of the month.

Pre pay quarterly £42 plus P&P make each box £14 plus postage.

Pre pay 6 month plan £84 plus P&P also making each box £14 plus postage

 They ship out between the 15th – 20th via Royal Mail. If you subscribe after the shipping date and they have the stock available they will ship it out to you in 3-5 working days. There’s no contract or hidden fees and you are free to cancel anytime.

You can also gift the:

One off box

Prepaid quarterly

And the prepaid 6th monthly plans

The website design is gorgeous, well laid out, easy to use and full of inspiration. You can check out the website and order yours here:

https://curlsallowed.co.uk/

You can find the latest curly trends by following them on:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CurlsAllowed/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curlsallowed/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.pt/livruff123/

Once again a huge thank you to Olivia from Curls Allowed for my gorgeous locks and thank you for reading XOXO

If you would like to watch my live unboxing check it out on our YouTube channel here!

Box options:

You can choose from 3 different options: Build your own box, themed box, or rolling monthly subscription (which you can cancel at any time). Build your own box contains 6 teas of your choice, this will be released later this month and price is to be confirmed. The themed boxes are £15 each including delivery and vary each month. Or you can chose the monthly subscription box which is £15 including delivery every month or you can order 3, 6, or 12 month boxes to make huge savings of up to 26%!

This month’s contents:

Green tea with jasmine 10g – £5.99 for 135g

Ceylon tea 15g – £2.95 for 50g

Morgans brew tea 18g – £4.90 for 250g

Bright afternoon 10g – £7.00 for 50g

Earl grey 1833 10g – £6.50 for 100g

Safari oolong 12g – £1.35 for 10g

Price of box – £15 (including delivery)

Saving you – £13.69 if you bought the smallest sizes available online

Discount code – FIRST10 gets you 10% off your first box!

Thoughts on the different teas:

Green tea with jasmine – This tasted floral and light. I added a teaspoon of sugar to make it sweeter although you don’t really need to do that (I just have a sweet tooth!) I would say this has got to be my favourite and has encourage me to try other green teas.

Ceylon tea – I decided to try this tea in the morning as the description says it has a traditional flavour. I am glad I chose this time of day as I found it quite strong and acted as a nice kick to help wake me up, the best way to describe the taste would be earthy and traditional.

Earl grey 1833 – This particular earl grey tea smelt and tasted rather citrus and fresh; it almost reminded me of being at a spa and in total relaxation. This is great for those days when you need a light and refreshing drink.

Bright afternoon – This is probably my least favourite tea from this month’s box as it was very strong, almost smoky flavoured. I prefer a lighter fresh flavour.

Morgans brew tea – I can see myself drinking this most mornings from now on as it is a traditional flavour, strong and refreshing. I added milk and sugar but you can enjoy it without too.

Safari oolong – I would describe this tea as being quite floral with a hint of nut. I added a teaspoon of sugar to sweeten it, I will definitely be drinking more of this one!

Would I recommend Tea Tourist?

Considering almost all of these blends of tea only come in larger bags costing more, I would say this box is perfect for anyone looking to try new blends without having to spend a lot of money. It gives you the chance to try 6 different tea blends for minimal cost! If you were to buy them yourself you could be forking out money for something you may potentially not like. By buying this box you can try to taste different options before buying a full size.

So yes, I would recommend the tea tourist box!

Chloe x

www.teatourist.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/teatourist

https://www.instagram.com/tea_tourist/

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/teatourist/?autologin=true

Actually they delivered especially early this month, so I wasn’t expecting them. Not that I am complaining in the slightest, this is one parcel that I am happy to see drop through my door. It makes me even more pleased that it always fits through my letterbox and I never get red carded!

How does Society Socks work?

Now this is the part I love the most. Subscription Boxes are into the thousands, yes I do have a list ladies! But where this one differs is that they have a cause. For every pair of socks you receive, a pair are donated to those in need. Homeless shelters only accept new socks, I have only just learnt this… I am so glad that now I know, as I often donate locally too so I will be sure to include new socks when I do this Christmas.

Their mission is this:

‘To serve suffering children of the street, and protect and safeguard all children – with absolute respect and unconditional love.’

Now I personally find this so touching. When you work out the pricing, half of what you pay every month is going to charity. This makes it almost guilt free, you are buying essential items and giving to a worthy cause!

The pricing is as follows:

£13 per month for 2 pairs, FREE P&P

A 3 month Gift Subscription is £37 (£12.33 per month)

A 6 Month Gift Subscription is £71 (£11.83 per month)

A 12 Month Gift Subscription is £134 (£11.17 per month)

There is no tie in period, you can cancel at any time. The gift subscriptions are payable upfront but do save you money if you can afford to do it this way, as outlined above.

They also have a Sock Store on their Website where you can buy their Socks for £8 per pair.

You can watch my live unboxing here…

So What did I receive?

2 Pairs of Funky, stylish socks! These are both size 7-13, mens size, so one size fits all. He is a size 11 so they fit perfectly! They are 80% combed cotton, 15% polyester and 5%.

One pair are dark and light grey stripes, with mint green trims. The second pair are black with tiny little multi coloured dots all over them. Every month I am tempted to steal a pair of these for myself, but he would absolutely notice!

The designs are always unique, I have never seen similar ones in the shops either. I have noticed that they always send one patterned pair and one with animal print.

The code ‘FUNKY50’ can be used for 50% off your first monthly order!

I highly recommend this subscription, yes I know they are just socks… but with a social cause and for £6.50 for your first order you really cannot lose on this one, it is pocket change!

The Verdict?

Rob absolutely loves these socks! I like to keep my man happy, and there aren’t many subscriptions out there that he would like. He is very particular when it comes to socks, and he swears by these and looks forward to me bringing him them when we meet as he is working away at the moment.

He has started commenting on how he has a lovely collection of these socks now, and how he never has to go out shopping for boring socks anymore! This is a win/win situation for me too as I would get that job I have no doubt!

There are very few subscriptions out there who give to charity, some do but it tends to be a small amount for example £1, or 10% of what you pay. This one is giving literally half of your money every month to people in need, in the form of essential everyday items.

The pricing at £13 is so good, I for one could justify this knowing that I was doing something good every month. This also keeps him indoors very happy, so if you have a man who loves unique and funky socks, this will absolutely NOT disappoint!

Thank You my lovelies for reading…

Mel x

This will be my 3rd time reviewing this amazing box. I have previously reviewed the launch box and the first ever masktime subscription box, this time I am reviewing the limited edition one off valentines box.

I love being handed the pink Jiffy bag wrapped box, it’s always packaged so well! wrapped in bubble wrap to keep the box safe, you can see the care and attention that goes into each and everyone.

Before I delve into the box, I will tell you a little bit about Masktime. Estée it’s the brains behind the box and each month she puts together a carefully curated box to aid your skin for the weather and current season. Being a busy mum she knows the struggle getting time to yourself let alone researching what’s best for when que Masktime.

Masktime is full of Korean skincare, if you haven’t tried Korean beauty yet, where have you been! Korean beauty is years ahead of us in terms of performance especially skincare, but it can be costly to import so when we eventually get the odd bits hit the uk they can be quite pricey.

As I mentioned above this was a one off valentines box to help you look your best whether celebrating valentines or galentines. It would be great for a girly night in pamper as well as the big date prep.

So now you know a little of the back story let’s get to the exciting bit the unboxing. Here is my live if you missed it…

So into the February Be Mine box:

Inside was carefully wrapped in pink tissue paper with a thank you card and 2 samples nestled on top.

Carefully pulling back this tissue paper I could see the Be Mine box information sheet and a smaller card detailing about why the one of box was created and giving us a Korean word of the month a really cute touch I thought. And a sea of face masks nestled in a lilac shredding, It looked affordable!

The 2 samples I received were:

It’s skin power 10 formula VE Effector

The face shop Bifida all in one treatment

I love that they include little samples each time it’s a great way of trying new brands and products that are hard to get hold of in the uk before shelling out on them.

IT’S SKIN Color Solution Pink Mud Mask RRP £5.00 This is a half and half mask (I’m now kinda obsessed with these thanks to masktime haha)

It’s said to Give tired skin a boost with natural pink clay, it balances the sebum levels in the skin whilst clearing out clogged pores. Rosehip fruit extract is used to promote skin health and increases the collagen levels within skin to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. The lemon extract acts as an antibacterial agent clearing out blackheads and helps with acne, after using this mask you’re left with clear fresh skin ready to shine! I was really looking forward to this one with the recent hype about pink clay masks and to get it in a half and half sheet form is a mask lovers dream.

Half and half masks come in 2 parts (top and bottom of face halved) they are easier to apply and allow for more movement of the face.

I left it on for the full half hour, it hardened as it dried. I gently peeled it away and lightly rinsed with warm water and wow I saw and felt a huge difference in my skin it was tighter more toned and my pores were reduced.

DUFT & DOFT Pink Milk Mask RRP £4.50

I’ve never heard of a pink milk mask (or a milk mask for that matter) it sounds so intriguing:

This Pink mask with pink essence contains milk extracts to brighten dull skin and bring back a healthy glow! The mother of pearl powder which is high in niacinamide boosts the luminosity within the skin, strengthens the epidermal barrier whilst also improving the tone and texture of the skin.

Don’t let that pink milky essence go to waste! It’s recommended that you cut the bottom corner of the mask package and pour the extra essence onto your face before placing the sheet on! Remember to peel off the white mesh protector before placing on your face! I honestly can’t wait to try this!

MERBLISS Wedding Dress Intense Hydration Nude Seal Mask RRP £4.00 After trying another MERBLISS one in a previous box I was super excited to try it! I was not disappointed the mask felt lovely on more lightweight and not as heavy on my skin. Its Enriched with caviar and pearl extracts this ultra hydrating mask fits perfectly to the face and is targeted for dehydrated and dull skin. The niacinamide fills the skin with moisture and forms a water repellent coating for long term moisture retention! The transparent nude sheet has excellent ventilation allowing skin to breathe whilst absorbing in the nutrients. it decently gave my sky a much needed hydration boost.

DEARPACKER JEJU FLOWER CHERRY BLOSSOM MASK RRP £3.50

The cherry blossom extract is high in antioxidants and has soothing properties, rich in fatty acids it repairs skins natural barrier to promote soft and supple skin. Cherry blossom also brightens uneven and blotchy skin leaving you luminous and glowing! I have not been well recently and my skin always seems to suffer when I get ill. This mask really did help to restore my skin back to its even, unpatchy glowing self. Hey a girl has to look good when she’s under the weather and this helped me to do just that!

ETUDE HOUSE Cherry Lips Patch RRP £3.50 I love the jelly lip masks they are adorable this one is Infused with cherry extract, collagen and Sodium hyaluronate (naturally found in the fluid that protects our joints) gives skin volume by holding onto water molecules. This lip patch keeps your lips nourished and deeply moisturises dry chapped skin, leaving it plump and kissable. I used this under the pinkmud mask and noticed an instant difference in the softness of my lips.

This box was £15 including postage

And the total RRP is £20.50

Saving you £5.50

Even more if you use code SAM15 giving you 15% off

But as I mentioned before if you were lucky enough to find some of these amazing products in the uk shops they would cost you a fair bit more than that!

I have always found Masktime to be brilliant value for money and quality, as well as being perfectly curated for your current skin needs. I received so many compliments on how amazing my skin looked after using the Masktime box! I’m clearly not the only person with this view as well as February’s subscription was a sell out!!

Being a huge mask and Korean beauty fan I’m shocked this box has been able to introduce me to some new amazing masks and brands! That just goes to show how far they go to source the latest and best skincare for us. It’s hands down my favorite skincare box on the market. Sheet masks are so convenient to give your skin the boost it needs! We all know what it’s like, end of a long day slumped on the sofa really can’t be bothered to put a clay mask on and deal with all that washing malarkey, so our skincare starts to slip. Now we can pop on a sheet mask and relax knowing Masktime has our back or face as the case maybe.

You can get your mask on by:

A one off box like the BeMine edition I have reviewed

Or (what I most recommend)

A rolling monthly subscription

It’s £24.99 a month (p&p to mainland uk included) and Iv found it’s always been worth around double.

They also ship to N. Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United States.

Meaning you can easily gift a box across seas so your loved ones aren’t left out. ( p&p varies for this). Payment for your first box is taken immediately then billed every month you stay subscribed after that. Both subscriptions and one off boxes ship out on the 28th of the month.

You must subscribe by the 25th to get that months box! Get in there fast though as they are selling faster than hot cakes! Don’t forget you can get 15% off with code SAM15

You can also make one off purchases from the huge range of masks on their website as well and orders over £30 get free shipping (£3.50 for orders under) and these are shipped out in 24 hours (excluding weekends) so no waiting around.

The website is fun and easy to use you can have a nosey here:

https://www.masktime.co.uk/monthly-subscription

You can also find them on

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymasktime/ And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymasktime

Thank you for reading XOXO

If you missed my joint unboxing with my Daughter Kaitlen, you can watch it back here…

How much will I pay?

There are currently four membership options, all with free delivery:

Monthly – recurring payment of £12.99

3 Months – one off payment of £35.97 saving £1 per month

6 Months – one off payment of £64.95 6 months for the price of 5

12 Months – one off payment of £129.90 12 months for the price of 10

When will it arrive?

The beauty of this box is it works around you and your period.  You can select when you’d like the box to arrive, ensuring you receive your sanitary products and feel good items at just the right time.  The Parcel is also the perfect size to fit through most letterboxes and is discretely packaged.

What’s inside?

First and foremost, sanitary products!  When joining Pink Parcel you have the option of selecting the type of products you’d like to receive – pads, tampons or a mixture.  Not only that, you can also choose which brands to receive along with your favoured fit. I love the way in which this box is packaged, classy and discrete.  A small pink cotton bag contains 6 of my chosen daytime pads along with 5 liners. A ribbon drawstring ensures nothing can fall out and in all honesty at a glance nobody would be aware of its contents.  A grey box labelled ‘for later’ contains a further 10 daytime pads, you really do receive a good quantity! A smaller grey box, labelled ‘for night’, contains 5 nighttime pads from the very same brand. The sanitary products provided are based on an average 5 day cycle, this number is definitely sufficient for myself.

A grey box, labelled ‘for you’, catches my eye.  I’ve been extra good and have tried to avoid all spoilers for this months box, I just love the surprise of all the items.  It feels like Christmas, just without the snow and overeating!

Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil 15ml RRP £35.90

With its clean packaging and dropper bottle this facial oil is most definitely a star item for this months box.  The rose scent is gentle and not overpowering as I’d expected it to be. Only 2-3 drops is required onto cleansed skin, I was pleasantly surprised how quickly my skin absorbed the oil.  No greasy residue was left behind as I’d also expected, I’m very much a convert thanks to this product!

Whittard of Chelsea No12 English Rose Black Tea 2g RRP £5.50 (box of 25)

I was open minded when trying this tea, purely because I’m not a fan of floral teas.  I like green lemon tea, unfortunately that’s as adventurous as I go. I tried, I grimaced and offered to my eldest daughter.  The aroma is beautiful, however this rose tea just wasn’t my cup of tea.

Optiat Pick Me Up Coffee Scrub in Lemongrass Lifter 10g RRP £9.99 (220g tube)

I absolutely love body scrubs with a citrus, zesty fragrance and this Optiat scrub lives up to my expectations!  I’ve found in the past some scrubs have done absolutely nothing for my skin. I suffer with quite dry skin on the backs of my arms so decided this would be a perfect area to try this product out on.  I have to say, although there are no large particles in the scrub, it left my skin noticeably smooth and smelling refreshed.

One to definitely hide away from the kids!

Balance Me Hyaluronic Plumping Mist 5ml RRP £16 (30ml bottle)

Now I’ve heard Mel praise the wonder of hyaluronic acid in skincare products on numerous occasions, however never tried it myself.  This spray claims to provide hydration’s and plump out the skin whilst calming and brightening the complexion. Whilst it can be used throughout the day on top of your make up, I only trialled it after cleansing and toning.  I think I was initially too scared it may ruin all my make up given the fact I wear a full face on a daily basis, along with setting spray. When used it did feel quite wet to begin with, absorbing fairly quickly, whilst the addition of chamomile was a pleasant and calming scent.  My skin looked slightly perkier than previously, next time I shall be brave and try it on top of my make up!

Jelly Pong Pong The Super Matte Lipstick in Awesome RRP £18

The colour of this matte lipstick is a full on, in your face, don’t mess with me RED!

So vibrant and a very much ‘in’ shade, currently featuring in magazines and runways aplenty.  As loud and proud as I am, I have to confess I’d never be brave enough to wear this shade. This item shall be gifted to the lovely Mel who I know will do this product justice.

Ape Snacks Crispy & Crunchy Coconut Snacks

A healthier alternative to a snack, high in fibre, gluten free and with no added sugar makes this temptingly scrumpy.  I’m terrible for having the munchies and reaching for the nearest biscuit therefore anything remotely healthy yet yummy is welcomed.

Coconut and chocolate bites definitely taste as yummy as they look and smell!

Puckr Up Lip Plumper 1.2ml RRP £19.99 (5ml tube)

We had an interesting conversation over at BoXession regarding this product.  Most of the admin ladies love the idea of a lip plumping effect for the lips, to be honest I’ve never really paid much attention to the thought.  I rarely wear lipstick, I’m more of a gloss girl, I find this more than enough for my lips.

If you watched the live unboxing you will have seen my eldest daughter, Kaitlen, be a guinea pig as we tested this product on her hand.  After a few minutes she declared it was in fact working, her hand was tingling and had become reddened where applied. This is the result of increased blood flow to the area, providing the desired plumped lips.

In all honesty, I don’t think I’d use this product but that is purely based on personal preference and no reflection on the actual product.  For all those ladies wanting to trial this product and experience fuller looking lips this is a must. It is temporary, less pricey and less invasive than lip fillers which makes this product a worthy try.

Is it worth buying?

When totalled Up this box value is approximately £66.57.  Even when paying £12.99 per month this box has paid for itself five times over, something which I find impressive.  If a box can double the value of which I pay then it’s a winner, Pink Parcel have done than and more this month! Yes, there are a couple of items I’d not use that shall be gifted but having said that the value is still very much present.

A worthwhile purchase of needed products and pick me up treats!

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Thank you for taking the time to read my review

Stay beautiful

Jen X

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Items:

Japanese curry powder – £0.69

Sesame seeds – £0.69

Pickle spices – £0.69

Kecap spices – £1.60

Sate spices – £0.69

Tamarind blend – £0.69

Peanut sauce spices – £0.69

Vietnamese curry blend – £1.60

RRP:

Japanese curry recipe – £2.95

Chicken sate recipe – £2.95

Vietnamese curry recipe – £2.95

Total cost of box: £8.00 including delivery

Value of box: £16.19

Saving you £8.19

Subscription Prices:

£24.00 for 3 months (£8.00 per month)

£44.00 for 6 months (£7.33 per month)

£84.00 for 12 months (£7.00 per month)

Types of Subscription Boxes:

Spicery highlights for 2 – Our two favourite recipes from each month’s subscription boxes.

Sunday roasts for 6 – Recipes ranging from Sri Lankan Roast Beef with Cinnamon Masala Potatoes, to Jamaican Jerk Roast Chicken with Sweetcorn Fritters. Includes recipe for the main dish plus tasty sides and condiments.

Meat free for 4 – Delicious and unusual meals which just happen to be meat-free from all over the world.

Date night for 2 – All the fresh spices and recipe cards you need to impress your significant other with a fabulous home-cooked three-course meal.

Indian restaurant favourites for 4 – Recreate the familiar flavours of your favourite Indian restaurant! Recipe and spices for main and sides.

World kitchen explorer for 4 – Take your taste buds on a tour with a main that comes with either a starter or a variety of sides. Or a main with a delectable dessert.

Friday night curry for 4 – Contains all the fresh spices and recipe cards you need to create delicious curries plus sensational side dishes. Inspiration from Spicery’s founder James’ legendary curry club.

Food truck for 4 – We’ve taken inspiration from cutting-edge vendors from food truck capitals to provide you with recipes for mains and sides.

After cooking

This month I cooked the Japanese curry with jasmine rice. First things first it was delicious! I will definitely be repeating this recipe in the future as it was a big hit in my house. I can only imagine how amazing it would taste in Japan itself, when trying to replicate it at home was such a success.

Final thoughts

Firstly I would like to thank The Spicery for sending me this fantastic box to try. I would never have the confidence to try a recipe like this before receiving this box. It has taught me to give recipes a chance and experiment with different foods and cultures. I would recommend this box to anyone that is looking to try something new and different, improve their cooking skills, experiment with recipes, and have some fun! You can turn this into a family activity by including the children or save it for a date night instead of getting a take away! Not only is the food tasty but it is great value for money too.

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