Unboxing ~ Latest in Beauty December

 
Latest in Beauty Box December 2017
 
One of my favourite beauty subscription boxes as I get to pick which items I want, so there's never one of those disappointing 'filler items' that tend to come in most boxes.
This month, I stayed with the 'Beauty Enthusiast' Box - choose six items for £15.00 (inclusive of P+P).
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This arrived on 23rd December and I actually wrapped it up and popped it under the Christmas Tree to be opened on Christmas Day!

Ellis Faas - Concealer (Full Size) Value £22.00 (BUY HERE)
 
Although the size was mentioned, I was still surprised to find that this was a full-size product! I don't wear concealer everyday as I sometimes find that it actually accentuates small lines and wrinkles rather than conceal them. However, I've used this once and first impressions weren't bad at all.

 
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Duo in Jingle Red Rock and Shimmer me Timbers
Value (each) £14.99 Total Value £29.98 BUY HERE
 
Again, I was blown away that these were both full sized products. I used the Jingle Red Rock on Boxing Day and have to say, it's perhaps my most favourite shimmering/metallic red EVER!
I'm not entirely convinced of it's longevity yet as it's supposed to last 14 days but I had to remove it after just three days as my nails were looking pretty chipped. Although to be fair, I had a superglue incident just an hour after applying (!) and then the following day did have to wrestle with some very large storm-blown solar panels that crashed through our shed and outhouse from the neighbours, so it probably wasn't your average wear time!

 
Sol de Janeiro - Brazilian Bum Bum Cream 24ml (Value £5.76)
Full size cost £18.00 for 75ml (BUY HERE)
 
This was the item that spurred me on to make an order! I've been wanting to try this for so long, but to be honest, wouldn't usually spend that sort of money on a body cream. It does smell fantastic and has a lovely faint shimmer in the cream. A real luxurious treat for your skin.
 

 
Glamglow - Supermud Clearing Mask Treatment 15g (Value £12.60)
Full size cost £42.00 for 50g (BUY HERE)
I really loved the last Glamglow mask sample that I received so this choice was a no-brainer for me!
 

 
Sukin - Super Greens Detoxifying Clay Masque  100ml Full Size £11.95
(BUY HERE)
 

 
Yet another full size product! I've yet to open this as I have far too many already-opened masks on the go at the moment.

 
Superfacialist - Rose Hydrate Miracle Makeover Facial Oil
Full size 30ml Value £14.99 (BUY HERE)
 
This was an extra, bonus product which I was more than delighted to see. It's rose scented - it's a facial oil - BINGO!
I tried a little bit (scent, texture and absorption seemed fantastic) but am putting this away for the moment as I have several already-opened similar products on the go.
 
Another fantastic selection of products which made a fab Christmas present to myself.
Total cost £15.00.
Total value = £97.28!!

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