My First Ever Glossy Box

I have to admit I am a real girly girl and love all beauty products, especially those which come in nice packaging. So after hearing so much about Glossy Box, I just had to give it a go and so signed up to receive Septembers issue. The Glossy Box is priced at £10.00 plus £2.95 p & p.

I have to say I was so excited when it arrived a couple of days later, when I opened the outer postage packaging the box which I found inside was very net-a-porter in design and quality. This high quality packaging continued when I opened the box, with the nice tissue wrap etc - so far so good.

So what's inside:

A fab little card gives you more information about Glossy and details what all of the products are, the websites where you can purchase full size products and a discount code should you wish to make a purchase. Some of these voucher codes haven't got long to run as I didn't get my box until a couple of days ago - so a little longer on these dates would be good (please).

Down to the goodies inside, my box contained six products two of which were full sized. The HD palette I recieved has a retail price of £19.95, and the Neal Wolf Glow spray has a retail value of £11.95, so on a value for money basis - the Glossy Box certainly scores highly here.

I also received two 50g sachets (so generous size) of Dead Sea spa Magik Salt brushing, so I expect to get a good couple of treatments out of these. A fab mini pot of Moa green balm and a sample of Plum perfume by Mary Greenwell.

From reading what others received in their Glossy Boxes it seems that some of the products can vary throughout the month, so if you are signing up to get a particular product it may be worth trying to check that it is going to be included in your box - to avoid disappointment.

I haven't tried all of the produts yet but can say I am delighted with my Glossy Box and can't wait to see what is in my October box. The great thing about the subscription is that it can be cancelled at any time, so its worth giving it a go and if its not for you then simply stop your subscription.

Have you subscribed to Glossy Box? for further information visit www.GlossyBox.co.uk

Wendy xx

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush and Retexturising Primer

Firstly apologies for the lack of blogging over the last couple of months, with working in the business on a full time basis now, my wedding and honeymoon I just don't know where the last couple of months have gone. But I am back now with so many products to review, I have quite a backlog to get through.

I thought I would start off with a very recent purchase, so i have to say this one has certainly jumped the queue for a review!

I have been meaning to try Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush for quite some time and eventually got around to ordering it a couple of weeks ago. I was unsure as to which colour to order as they all looked so gorgeous, but as I am trying to watch the pennies I reluctantly only ordered one. I opted for the 'Cherub' shade as I thought this looked a natural fresh pinky blush. I did however decide to try the retexturising primer as well as I love primers and can resist trying a new one. I ordered my products from Very.co.uk and I have to say amazingly speedy delivery - arrived the following day - WOW and without having to pay a premium for super speed delivery either.

Knowing a little about the story behind the Daniel Sandler cosmetics line, as told by the man himself when I seen him recently at the Olympia Beauty Show (btw - he was totally brilliant and inspiring to a relatively new makeup artist like myself)I was extremely excited to give his products a try. As a busy working makeup artist Daniel found he was mixing different products together to get the perfect products for his clients for consitency,texture, staying power etc and set about making his own range.

After my normal cleansing routine, I applied a little hydrating serum and moisturiser and let this absorb into my face before I applied just a pea sized amount of retexturising primer, this was more than enough for an even application (just with my fingers) across my whole face. It applies like a dream, has that lovely velvety feel. The primer is packed with great ingredients as well, so is really just part of your skincare, it has SPF, vitamins A and E, some salicylic acid to help keep your pores clean - what more could you ask for.

The Cherub watercolour blush looked just the right side of a natural pink colour in the bottle so after applying a light daytime base of tinted moisturiser with a hint of foundation i set to applying the watercolour blush. After giving the bottle a really good shake as directed I applied one drop to a MAC 130 short duo fibre brush, I began lightly stippling the product on to the apple of my cheek as I wasn't entirely sure how it would apply and then gently blended it up my cheek bone. With a light handed application it gives the most lovely fresh gently flushed look, which I love. I needn't of worried about how it would apply as it goes on like a dream. To really stress test it, I set to work in my treatment room for a nice 10 hour shift. At the end, blush along with my other make up all still firmly in place - result for both primer and blush.

I have swatched the watercolour blush for you, apologies for the bad camera shot - this doesn't really do it justice and I think looks more peachy than pink - but hopefully will give you a feel for how gorgeous it is.

To try a different look with the watercolour blush, I wore heavier makeup than I would normally for through the day and built up the blush by applying it lightly as I had previously, but then simply reapplied it in the same way, this gave me a stronger look, but because of the consistency of this product, the finish it gives you and the glow it gives your skin are like nothing I have came across before and although a stronger look was achieved it blends fantastically I absolutely love it and intend to purchase the other colours including the new Limited Edition 'POP' that has just been produced over the next few weeks. At £12 for the watercolour blush and £22 for the primer, I definitely feel you are getting great value for money and a high quality product that I am delighted to use professionally and personally.

Daniel did say that there are plans for a Daniel Sandler makeup academy - hopefully this will be sooner rather than later. In the meantime, follow him on twitter @DANIELSANDLER for makeup tips and also take a look at his website that has some great masterclass videos.

Have you tried the Watercolour blush or primer, or any of the other products in the line? - I would love to hear what you think, particularly if you have tried the foundations as they are on my wishlist to try.

Wendy xx