Glossybox February 2015 Review

As Valentine's Day is this month Glossybox have given February's box a "LOVE" theme. In this month's box we have 3 full sized products and 2 test size and a mini packet of love hearts where a nice touch. I will review some products in more detail later on in the month, as this post is just a review of the overall box I received.

Yes I ate the Love Hearts before I took the photos. woops

Wilkinson Sword Hydro Silk

I'm not the biggest fan of razors with built in shaving cream bars, they become so messy after a couple of uses and I need to change the cartridge. Saying that in a previous Glossybox I received a Wilkinson Sword Intuition Plus Hydra Razor and loved it, due to the fact I could get more decent applications from it. Razor's not the most exciting thing in the world but always handy to have a few spare. This was a full sized product.

MARSK Mineral Eyeshadow

Sticking with the "ahem" Love theme we have MARSK eyeshadow "Fifty Shades" and what you recieve is a small amount of grey shimmery eyeshadow surprising me as this was classed as being fulled sized. Nevertheless what I enjoy about Glossybox is receiving products from companies I have never heard of and Marsk joins the club. MARSK is based in Sydney and England and aims to create natural and organic products. The product is talc, paraben, fragrance and GM free and they don't test on animals. Win, win. Will be intrigued to see how it wears.

Royal Apothic Tinties

Firstly the box is a little cutey and the liptint container is a throwback to the old Apothecary days to which the brand have based their products on. I received the colour Coral which is bright in the jar but mellows once applied. I have heard of Royal Apothic before and was keen to try their products, first impressions is that the Tinties seem lovely and light creating a nice, even tint across the lips. This was a full sized product.

So Susan - Rose Quartet Lip & Cheek Palette in Warm Rose

I am aiming to use more palettes this year and this lip and cheek cream one ticks the boxes. Another brand I haven't heard of but another gorgeous box.  The actually packaging of the palette is horrible cheap plastic and rather oddly contains no mirror even though there appears to be a space for one. The four colours are a good mixture and appear to apply well to the skin. I think this would really do well on a night out instead of lugging about your lipsticks.

got2be - All Star 10 in 1 styling

This product promises to create (deep breath) shine, fullness, strength, thickness smoothness, suppleness, protection, anti-frizz, anti-humidity and shape to your hair. A big promise, but I am keen to try it as I am a sucker for multiple treatments in one easy to use product. Time will tell if this actually works. I will say this does smell like peaches which frankly makes the item shine in my eyes.


So February's Love themed Glossybox is a hit with me, as all products will definitely get used within the coming weeks, however I did feel the Tinties and So Suan Lip & Cheek cream where too similar. Maybe Love themed nail stickers would have been better instead? February's box was a nice mixture between practicality and a little sweetness in time for Valentine's Day. What more could you ask for?

From L to R:
got2be, Wilkinson Sword,
Royal Apothic Tinties, So Susan Lip & Cheek Palatte, Marsk eyeshadow

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Disclaimer; Photographs copyright Mish at Jute, Jam and Joy.

I have no connection to Glossybox, the box was my own purchase.

Mish | Holidays do bad things to my hair ~ Part 2

Hello Lovelies! My hair is finally getting back to normal after it's rendezvous to Chicago.

As you know from Part 1, holidays make my hair misbehave. My healthy hair just collapses; becoming incredibly dry, brittle, course and unruly.
Does anyone else have this issue?
Please let me know! I have been so exasperated at times I've nearly walked into hairdressers to get it all cut off.

Knowing what was about to meet me I decided to pack items that would hopefully aid my hair whilst I was away.

Tresemme Deep Cleansing Shampoo

Tresemme Remoisture Conditioner
Redken Diamond Oil Deep Facets Conditioner

Boots Soltan Head & Hair UV Spray

Tresemme Salon Finish Hairspray

Kerastase Nectar Thermique

Kerastase Elixir Ultimate

Batiste Dry Shampoo

L'Oreal Elvive Extraordinary Oil 

Tresemme Deep Cleansing Shampoo / Tresemme Remoisture Conditioner

I use these both at home and I reviewed that shampoo in more depth here, It helped rid the product build up in my hair due to the amount I was using to control it. The conditioner normally provides very good moisture and softness but struggled in Chicago. Normally I decant my bigger bottles but I was being lazy and bought mini ones, oh the shame...

Redken Diamond Oil Deep Facets Conditioner

I received this tester after purchasing items of Feel Unique saving it especially and split it into two uses. First use my hair felt marginally more conditioned. After the second use my hair was noticeably softer and more conditioned than it had ever been whilst away. I feel I can't give a proper review as it was fighting a major battle but part of me does think as it's a deep conditioner it didn't really blow me away. I looked up reviews on-line and they are very positive, think I might get another tester to try here in Dundee and give it a proper review. 

Boots Soltan Head & Hair UV Spray

My beloved Charles Worthington Sunshine Protection spray is no longer stocked anywhere in Dundee. A firm favourite for many years I had to reluctantly purchase something else. The people at Boots recommended this. It protects the hair from UV rays and keeps heat of the head; however I found if over used can make hair sticky and greasy. Only solution to spray very lightly and far away from my head. As I am very sun protection conscious I'll let this one slide as I would never forfeit proper sun protection for my hair to look amazing.

Kerastase Nectar Thermique

I had some spare cash a while ago and decided to treat myself to this. My hair is definitely a lot easier to manage when straightening  feeling luxuriously soft and sleek, like my hairdresser has just styled it, however by the end of the day it's seriously fluffy. I've no idea why and it only happens with this product. Even though I do love it I am hesitant about a repurchase as it is so expensive for what it does. For Chicago it did what it needed to do and as my hair was in a plait most days the fluffiness never occurred thankfully.

Other Products

As for the other products, not really much more to say. The hairspray did its job and kept my main in place, same with the Batiste. The two Elixirs; the L'Oreal sachet I saved for the day I was leaving to wash my hair but I never used it. I use this oil most days and my hair has become smoother and softer as a result of. The Kerastase one was a sample from my hairdresser. It smooth's my hair perfectly and unlike the L'Oreal one if I accidentally apply to much  it doesn't look greasy. I might purchase the full size Kerastase Oil rather than another Thermique and just stick to my regular straightening balm. 

So there you have it my summer holiday hair routine. Does anyone else have the same hair problems as me? Should I buy special products for hard water area? 

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Disclaimer: All product views are my own, I am not associated with any brands in this post.

All Photos copyright at Mish at Jute, Jam and Joy, 2014

Mish | Mila Rose Hair to Love Detangling Comb

Let's get to the facts here. This comb costs £1 - yes £1! I have thick, curly, and unruly hair. Many a comb has met its demise in the forest of my hair but this Mila Rose Detangling Comb has done itself proud. Did I say it only cost £1?

 The teeth are curved which allow the comb to glide smoothly through my wet hair if there are any tangles and knots it gently combs through them. When applying conditioner I use this to evenly spread it through my hair and it doesn't miss a section. I tend to just use my fingers to comb my hair when it's dry but the times I have used this in dry hair it's very gentle.

I previously used to use the Goody Ouchless Shower Comb but I went through 2 in the space of four months as they kept snapping and I refuse to pay over £3 for something which will break soon. I had considered a Tangle Teezer but the noise it makes when people brush with it, not pleasant - like Velcro being ripped open and people says it's gentle? Maybe one day but not right now.

If you are looking for a cheap but effective comb to use on your hair, the Mila Rose Detangling Comb is the perfect choice to make.

Just to note the round brush is the Mila Rose Hair to Love MI Essential Radial Brush and the pink OPIA backcombing brush is from Primark.

All photos copyright of Mish at Jute, Jam and Joy, 2014
I am not endorsed by Mila Rose or ASDA, this is my own opinion on the product.