Time to talk beauty subscription boxes, but not as we know it. The beauty box game has a new contender that in my opinion shall blow a lot of other competitors out of the water. We all know that the subscription box craze has slowly died down after 'luxury' samples became more like 'samples', but what if you could receive a beauty box that actually had more than 1 full size product inside? How about 4 or 5 for instance? ...
is a monthly or bi-monthly (the choice is yours) luxury beauty subscription that sources exceptional high end, luxury brands so that every month or two, you receive a selection of 4/5 full sized beauty products. Their team of London Beauty Experts ensure that the products are in tune with global trends and your personal preference. Mintd Box aim to inspire and encourage women to reveal their inner beauty through discovering new brands. A philosophy that I really agree with.
I was kindly gifted this by Minted Box and on first impression even the box itself made me very happy. A beautiful white, sturdy box that opens upwards to reveal its luxurious contents all wrapped in tissue paper with a white ribbon. This really does feel like you are unwrapping a luxury present. I already know these boxes shall make great storage for my beauty collection.
Each month there is a box theme and this month that theme is . Mintd Box have teamed up with some incredible beauty brands to bring to your very own home the ultimate full body pamper session. Included in this box are 5 full sized beauty products for the UK and 4 full/ 2 travel sized beauty products for the rest of the world from brands stocked in prestigious stores such as Harrods, Space NK, Selfridges, Anne Semonin and Alyaka.
This box has a combined value of over £110 for which you only pay £65 giving you an enormous 45 saving£ as opposed to buying all products individually; Very impressive I say and any beauty lovers dream.
1. Ameliorate Skin Smoothing Body Polish (Full size £19.50)
2. Kahina Body Serum Fez (Full size £32)
3. Smith & Cult Lip Laquer in Flesh Riot (Full size £21)
4. Anne Semonin Cleansing Milk & Toner (Travel Sizes £14, full sizes £70)
5. Anne Semonin The Daily Musts Face Mask Collection (Full size £24)
This body polish combines gentle exfoliating lactic acid (hurrah) with polishing micro-dermarbraison granules and a unique multi active moisturising complex. I suddenly became familiar with this brand after hearing the amazing Nadine Baggot, Health & Beauty Editor from Hello! magazine, rave about the body lotion from Ameliorate as she swears that it 100% gets rid of that awful 'chicken skin' aka Keratosis Pilaris to be exact, which are those tiny red bumps that most of us suffer with on our legs and arms and that was enough to make me 'add to basket'. So if you suffer with the same issue then imagine what this body polish and lotion would do, errrrm power couple alert! The granules are indeed super fine and this works like no other body polish to smooth the look and texture of your body. It is so important to get rid of those dead skin cells as we do on our faces to help your skin look and work at its best. So if your body needs some serous TLC and you want that chicken skin go, this is what you need on your bathroom shelf.
A sensual blend of steam distilled essential oils that evoke the sacred city of Fez, Morocco, are all in this moisturising body oil, rich in Vitamin E to help replenish dry skin. You can apply to both body and hands and is best used after exfoliating for optimum results. I can't tell you how heavenly this is unless you try it! To me it is so spa like and does indeed transport you to a spice market. R ose, orange blossom, patchouli, vetiver, yang slang, cumin and clove deliver the ultimate in an aromatherapy experience. This oil serum feels divine on your skin, not at all heavy or slippery, just the perfect consistency to make your body feel super hydrated, silky smooth and totally pampered. I guarantee you will not be able to stop smelling your hands and arms after applying this. Total heaven and maybe my favourite item in the whole box.
You probably know the brand Smith & Cult from their line of stunning nail polishes and now they have launched lip laquers which are infused with natural Coconut essence and Portulaca Pilosa to smoothe and moisturise your lips whilst adding volume all with a pretty glossy finish. These are vegan, gluten and paraben free. This shade is a perfect peachy, gold which is non sticky, hydrating and not too pigmented so it would work well over the top of a lipstick. I love the applicator wand as it is very sturdy and shaped perfectly to sweep over the lips. The packaging of this gloss is stunning, makes this one of those 'going to dinner glosses' that make an entrance as you pull it out from your bag. Absolute luxury and definitely not your average lipgloss!
4. Anne Semonin Cleansing Milk & Toner (Travel Size £14 full size £70)
A travel size duo that make the perfect cleansing and toning companions. The cleansing milk removes makeup and dirt whilst softening, hydrating and protecting the skin. The toner uses witch hazel to help tone, soothe and rebalance skin. I am yet to use these as I want to save them for when I travel as they are the ideal sizes, not too small, not too large, just right. I am very new to this French brand but it is one that I have seen pop up on my Instagram feed a lot of late so I am very excited to delve in.
A collection of four face masks each designed to work on different skin issues. Mineral, Cream, Exfoliating, Gel ... some of which can be mixed together and blended with essential oils for a more personalised treatment. I for one am all set to book in my pamper evening with these skincare delights.
If you want to purchase the Explore Box it shall only be available until 21st August 2016, then the next theme shall take over. Ships to UK, W. Europe and North America. If you are interested in signing up to monthly or bi-monthly subscriptions or maybe you want to gift a box to a friend then simply sign up HERE .
To entice you a little more, Mintd Box have given me the code to get 10OFF1SKLto sharewithyou all 10% off your first box! (I dont get anything out of this, just sharing a code!).
Let me know your thoughts!
