My Little Frenchie Box

I love My Little Box. It's one of the few subscription boxes I'm keeping and here's why.

This is the February My Little Box in collaboration with Ines de La Fressange - the ultimate Parisian Woman. As always, the box includes 2 well thought accessories, 1 magazine and 1 illustration card. This month's box is has an added bonus, it has 4 beauty products instead of 3. Happy Days!

Looks great doesn't it?

I'll start with the Smart Phone Case. My Little Box has collaborated with Ines to create this chic mobile phone case. This case does not only look chic, it's functional as well. It has a pocket for you to keep you bank card/tickets. I received the blue case, it's also available in red.

Having a rough day or just need a cute decoration on your desk? This Pot of Messages does the trick. The pot holds 28 special pick me up messages that will brighten up your day.

Now for the beauty products, the first product is By Terry Waterproof Khol Pencil. I haven't tried this yet and judging by its price tag, I expect good things from this pencil. It retails for £23 - yikes!

Next product is another pencil - cheaper one. I got the Super Liner Brow Artist Shaper by L'Oreal Paris. This 3-in-1 eyebrow pencil allows you to draw, discipline and set your brows for that perfect brow shape. 

Ever heard of blotting papers? I love them - I have oily skin. Included in the box is 100 sheets of DHC Blotting Paper. It's made of 100% natural hemp fibres to absorb all the oil from your face. It looks so pretty too. 

The last product is from My Little Box's own brand My Little Beauty. It's a Complexion Enhancer with apricot kernel oil to help bring life back to your skin. It's lightweight and has delicate tint to it. Much like Benefit's That Gal Brightening Face Primer. 

I am very happy with this box, not only did I get that lovely phone case but also received 4 beauty products. Happy Days indeed!

Princess xx

Foodaholic 3D Snail Natural Essence Mask Review

This mask is made of natural pulp and is soaked in water, glycerin, alcohol, butylene glycol, trehalose, panthenol, methylparaben, carbomer, triethanolamine, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, phenoxyethanol, snail secretion filtrate (0.1%), beta-glucan, disodium EDTA, fragrance, corydalis, ochotensis extract, chenopodium album flower extract, lactuca indica extract, draba nemorosa extract. You might be put off the alcohol and paraben content of this mask. I, myself was a bit sceptical at first but I had to try this Snail Essence Mask.

First of all, I love snail products, it keeps my acne at bay. This mask is a lot thicker than your usual fibre mask. It looks like 2 lengthwise masks fused together in the middle. This 3D Foodaholic  mask does not fit well on my face. There's a lot of gaps between my skin and the mask. As for evaporation, this mask dries out in about 10-15 minutes. 

These are not my favourite masks but they would do especially when I have a breakout. I got these mask from Beauty Net Korea. Considering all the pro's and con's, I would rate this mask a 6/10. 

Princess xx

Quick Guide to Sheet Masks

Sheet masks are everywhere nowadays and South Korea is the Mecca for sheet masks. First things first, what are sheet masks? Sheets masks are basically pre-cut sheets of material to fit the face. The masks usually have holes for the eyes, the nose and the lips. These materials are soaked in liquid formulas/ serums to treat the skin.

There are 3 types of material used for sheet masks that's readily available on the market, Fabric, Hydro gel and Bio Cellulose.

The Fabric is divided into 2 materials, Fibre (Non-Woven) and Pulp. The Fibre  masks are the most affordable of the lot because they are quite rough and paper-like. Because of this, the mask does not have a very good fit. Best way to use this mask and still be able to move around would be to use a sheet mask holder from Daiso. This reusable silicone cover also prevents the serum from evaporating quickly .

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The other fabric mask is made of Pulp which has a finer texture than the Fibre. This mask is quite uneven with noticeable gaps between the mask and your skin. Like the fibre mask, the serum evaporates quite quickly as well.

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If you want a mask that will not evaporate quickly then you might want to try Hydro-gel masks. Hydro-gel masks are a combination of serum and gelatin and because of that the mask are a bit delicate and are prone to tearing. There is another difference between the fabric masks and the hydro-gel masks, fabric masks come in one mask with pre-cut holes. Hydro-gel masks come in two parts, top and bottom halves. This helps minimise the tearing when applying them. 

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The last type is the Bio Cellulose mask. Traditionally made from multiple bacteria fermented with coconut water, these masks hold up to 100% of their weight which allows the mask to form a tight fit. This allows better transfer of the serum and the best part is that these masks do not dry out. I know what you're thinking, too good to be true. Well, it does what it says on the packaging but it comes with a hefty price tag.

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If you are on a tight budget, I suggest you stick to the fibre/pulp masks and invest on a Daiso Reusable Silicone Mask Holder. 

Princess xx

My Little Box Energy Box Review

New Year, New Start. What's your new year's resolution? For many of us it's to loose weight or get toned. January's My Little Box is the perfect weight loss/get toned companion to this resolution. 

This month, My Little Box focuses on fitness and beauty. I recieved 3 beauty products and 2 fitness themed items.   

Let's start with accessories. First one is the My Little Sports Bag, retails for £20 at My Little Box's shop. It's a cute gym bag with a feel good message. The material is a bit thin but looks durable, perfect bag to put all your gym essentials in. 

 

The next item is the My Little Box Calendar which retails for £10 at My Little Box's shop. Not only will this calendar tell you what day and date it is, it will help stimulate your mind with tips on how to stay energised throughout the year. It also features a Sudoku page, insipiring quotes, beautiful illustrations and horoscopes. 

 

Now onto the Beauty products. The first one is a bottle of nail varnish in Tate Red from Nails Inc London which retails for £11. I love Nails Inc, I just don't love the price. Tate Red is such a 

classic, timeless and elegant colour. 

 

The next item is the Photo-Hydra Day Cream by  Talika. This product retails for £43.50 for 50ml. I can't really say anything  about this item because I haven't tried it yet. I've got 8 tubs of cream to go through and review. I will let you guys know if it's any good next time.

 

   

The last item is My Little Beauty's Energising Mist which retails for £7.50. I love this mist because it's packed with vitamin C, green tea and antioxidants. I use it when my skin needs a little boost especially when I'm at work where it's really hot and dry. A couple of spritz and my skin feels refreshed. 

    

A good way to start the New Year. I don't get anything from this but if you're interested in subscribing you can go directly to My Little Box's site (https://www.mylittlebox.co.uk) to get your first box. Remember it's £11 per box plus £3.95 shipping. 

Princess xx