Boudoir Prive/Joliebox December 2011

As most of you know Boudoir Prive as merged with Joliebox and this months box turned out very well,

the new box design is sleek and compact and it's packed to the brim with goodies.

OPI Gold Shatter Nail Laquer

I was super happy to see this included in this months box as I was looking to buy this full price.

OPI make the best crackle polishes on the market, they go on smoothly and give an even finish and this particular shade is exceptionally pretty.

New ID Cosmetics Lip Gloss

Another item I really love, it's one of the nicest nudes I own, almost a golden nude.

It glides on smoothly and isn't sticky or heavy and it smells lovely too.

Mitchell and Peach Shower Wash

Haven't used this yet but it smells nice (fresh and herbal) and the packaging looks very expesive and reminds me of Jo Malone.

Jane Iredale 24-Karat Gold Dust in Rose Gold

This supposed to be a multi-purpose powder that you can use anywhere were you want a little added shimmer however this particular shade is to dark and to red to be used that way.

It look beautiful as a blush and would probably look okay on the eye but that is it, it's a great quality product nonetheless.

Swatches of the gloss and shimmer powder.

Yonka Vital Defence Anti Age Moisturiser

I've wanted to try this brand for so long and it certainly doesn't disappoint. 

The cream felt light, it's easily absorbed and my skin felt hydrated all day, it's also a great base for make up.

Not sure how it would work in terms of anti ageing as I don't have any wrinkle to test it on plus the sample is kinda small.

Joliebox Concealer Brush 

A nice little extra and it's actually a decent quality brush.

Kusmi Tea 

Another nice little added extra, I haven't tried this either yet but it's smells nice but looks very messy.

What did you this of this months JolieBox? What brands would you like to see included in the future?

Boudoir Prive November 2011

Rahua Voluminous Shampoo and Conditioner

Not great if you have dry, corse, bleached hair that as a tendency to have loads of excess volume anyways!

I love the scent and I'm sure if you had fine, limp hair it would work wonders but for me it wasn't moisturising enough and left my hair a tangly mess.

Korres Wild Rose Moisturiser 

Lovely moisturiser but not suited for those of us with combination/oily skin, I've tried this in the past and it broke me out quite badly.

Dead Sea Spa Magik Silky Smooth Body Lotion
I've not opened this yet as I'm trying to finish up some of my old lotions.

Vinies Luminous Skin Mask 
I've used this product once and will not be using it again, the smell made me gag the whole time I had it on my face.
It did make my skin look fresher and brighter so it's not actually a bad product but I just can't do it, the scent is awful.

Studio Makeup Lipstick in Truly Red
Not tried this either as it's not the kinda red I would normally go for but I've heard a few good things about this brand of lipsticks so I might pick up one in a different shade.

Boudoir Prive October 2011

I know, I know I'm late with this one too (and there's one still coming) but I'll try and be better with this months boxes.

Korres Body Butter in Quince

I've had this product in the past and it's great! Really hydrates the skin without feeling greasy and the scents are amazing, my favourite one is the fig.

Studio Makeup Line Styler Pen in Black

Nice but not as good as my L'Oreal Carbon Black Liner. I like the pen style format but I didn't find the application that easy and I had to go over a few times for the colour to intensify.

Cetuem SCR Gold Illuminating Mask & Creme De Lite

The Illuminating Mask as a slightly gritty texture which I found exfoliated really lightly and left my skin soft and bright and the Creme De Lite is a nice rich moisturiser that absorbs easily.

I really like these two products and will enjoy using them up.

  

Rose & Co Apothecary Rose Petal Salve

Lovely and moisturising and leaves a slightly glossy finish on the lips, the scent is a little too strong though.

Leonor Greyl Huile De Palme

A pre-shampoo treatment that you apply to dry hair and leave on for as long as possible before you wash it out with regular shampoo.

It left my hair soft and shiny and it was easier to style too.

Memo Paris Sundance

Not a fan of this one at all,  it's supposed to have notes of bergamot, pear, lemon and tuberose but all I got on my skin was over ripe pears that are about to go off, not for me.

Boudoir Prive September 2011

My first Boudoir Prive box and so far I can say I'm impressed, the samples can be a little small and there's no full sized products included here but you still get your moneys worth.

It's similar in concept to GlossyBox but I feel the brands are a little more exclusive and harder to get hold of in the Boudoir Prive box.

Tropic Skincare Body Smooth £19.95

A lovely citrusy scrub which contains sea minerals, jojoba and macadamia oils.

The sample is too small to be used on the body so I've resorted to using it just on my hands, it works really well and leaves skin soft and smooth without leaving an oily residue.

Agent Provocateur L'Agent £50

I really love this scent! I was never a fan of any of the Agent Provocateur scent because they just smell a little to "old lady" for my tastes but this one is amazing.

Very heavy on the florals but with a dark, smokey edge to it, it's a very sexy scent and one people will smell on you immediately.

Love it and will probably purchase a bottle.

Macadamia Natural Oil Hair Repair £29.95
This is a product I already use and love and it's great to have a mini bottle to pop in your handbag for on the go touch-ups .
The oil can be used in a few different ways, as a overnight treatment for dry ends, mixed in with your regular hair mask to boost it's effects and as a moisturising serum on wet or dry hair.
It tames frizz and leaves hair feeling soft and silky without making it greasy.

Colbert MD Nourish Eye Cream £90
Apparently this is the skincare brand used by Kate Middleton so I expect it to be good and it is.
It's nice an light, easily absorbed and really nourishes the under eye area and it doesn't interfere with make-up application.
Not sure if it's worth the price though, if it was around the £50/£60 price mark I would buy it but £90 is just ridiculous even if it is good.

Zoya Nail Polish in Tao £9.98

My favourite item in the box! I've wanted to try Zoya polish for so long so I was very pleased to see they had included a bottle for me to try. 

The shade I got is called Tao and it's part of the Smoke & Mirrors collection, it's a blue toned gray with a slight silver pearl, quite an unusual shade.

Love how easily it applies the brush is the perfect size and the formula is nice and creamy so it cover really well in just 2 coats.

Really want a couple of other shades but they are not easy to get hold of, the only place I've seen them on is Ebay.

Cargo Boogie Night Eye Pencil £13
Not tried this yet but it looks nice, it's a dark blue with little bits of silver glitter.
MAC bought something similar out a few years ago and the glitter transferred like crazy so I hope this isn't going to be the same.

As an extra they added in some bronzing blotting papers from Mai Couture and a swatch board for all of the Zoya polishes from the Smoke & Mirrors collection

If  you would like to get you first box 1/2 price use code 1BOX12 at checkout.
What did you think of this months Boudoir Prive box?