Amylou's : Latest In Beauty - The Glamour Party Beauty Box

Hey guys!

This post is well overdue! I've been loving so many of the things I got in this Latest in Beauty box, so I thought i'd share with you what I thought of it all, and which full size products i'll be buying now! :) I won't be reviewing everything as I haven't tried all of them, but there aren't many I haven't used.

The box is still available on the Latest in Beauty website too if you want to get one!

Collection Lengthening Mascara

I'll be honest, I actually don't love this. It has a good colour, but it didn't make my lashes look any fuller or longer, which is something that I look for in a mascara. It's ok if you're just looking for a mascara that just makes your lashes darker, if you're already blessed with long eyelashes, but unfortunately i'm not :(

Skyn Iceland Cool Firming Eye Gels

I used these this morning! Love them. Eye gels aren't something i've ever really thought to buy before, they are like two cotton pads with gel on one side that you place under your eyes and leave for 10 minutes. I didn't really think they'd make a difference. I don't really get puffy eyes and I didn't think my skin looked any firmer, but they are so relaxing.

I was up until about half past midnight last night writing out notes for uni, then I was back up doing it again at 8am and I didn't realise how tense I was. I put these on and it was like having a really relaxing face mask or a facial. My whole face just relaxed and I just felt so much better for it.

So even if that isn't the original purpose, I will definitely be buying some more for when I need a little relaxation!

Wild About Beauty Eyeshadow - 02 Rowan

I really like this eyeshadow, the pigment isn't very strong, I tried to do a swatch but you couldn't really see it, but it's just a nice shimmer for when you want something subtle. I've been using it to blend out my darker eyeshadows and it works great for that. I wouldn't use it everyday, as it's very similar to my naked and MAC palette colours which have better pigmentation, but it's not something i'd put down and never use again. I don't think i'd go out and buy another one, but i'll definitely use this one whilst i've got it! Plus the little bee design is so cute :)

Popband London

These. Are. Amazing. I know that's quite a big statement for what it essentially just a tied piece of elastic, but I love them. My hair isn't exceptionally long, but if i'm at uni or in the office it just gets on my nerves so much and I have to tie it up, but the bobbles or hairbands I use always kink my hair, so if I take it back down it doesn't look great, or they are always sliding out.

Popbands aren't like that. I was skeptical when I first got them and just thought it was a gimmick and they look nice but won't work as they are a lot more stretchy than my hairbands, but they are actually so good. They don't slide out at all, once you tie your hair up, they stay there until you want to take it out, they look nice - I've been using the gold one nearly everyday for the past 2 weeks - and they don't leave kinks in your hair. They didn't in mine anyway, I straightened it, tied it up for a few hours in the workroom, took my hair down to meet my friend in the bar and it was still straight.

Definitely buying more of these.

L'oreal Elnett Satin

I don't really have much to say about this! I love Elnett Satin hairspray, i'd say I use this 95% of the time? It's just a brand that you know is good, it always works, and why change something when you've got a good thing! I haven't used this yet as I still have a big can in my bathroom of the same thing haha but when that's gone i'll be using this!

Philip Kingsley Shampoo and Conditioner

If you've read any of my favourites posts before you'll know how much I love the Philip Kingsley daily damage defence spray. I use it every single day to blowdry my hair so I was so excited when I found out the shampoo and conditioner were in the box! I've actually completely emptied both of these bottles now, they smell so good and my hair is so soft after using them, I am definitely buying full sized bottles of these!

Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer

I'd never tried Burt's Bees before this and I can't believe it took me so long. The one i've got is Rhubarb and it's 100% natural and I love it. It tastes slightly minty and makes your lips tingle a bit and it's so moisturising. I love the colour too. It's the same colour as the lid, and when you put it on it doesn't have a deep pigmentation like a lipstick it just gives your lips a subtle red tint and it's so nice. Definitely getting another one of these when it runs out, which I imagine will be soon!

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner in Black Amethyst

Another brand i've never tried is Stila. This eyeliner is so soft and so easy to put on. I stopped using pencil eyeliners a while ago after I got the YSL shocking liquid liner as it's just like using a pen and makes life so much easier, but I actually really liked this. It's a brown/purple colour and just goes on so easily. Long lasting too as it's waterproof and they tend to stay on longer I find, but still easy to get off with a good cleanser. Don't think i'll buy another one as I still prefer my liquid liner, but maybe i'll change my mind after i've used it a bit more!

Lola Nail Polish - 045 Bluebell

I think this nail polish is a little hit and miss. I love the colour, it's a light blue with the slightest hint of lilac, so cute. The first time I put it on it only lasted an hour until the ends chipped, but I wasn't using a top coat. I didn't have time to redo the whole thing so I just touched up the chipped bits and then it lasted about 4 days before it chipped again. I really like the colour, I think that in future i'll use a top coat with it to make sure it doesn't chip, but as far as nail polishes go it's pretty good. It took about 3 coats to get a solid colour too, as it is quite thin. I don't think i'd buy it again as I prefer the consistency and pigment of OPI and they have some similar colours.

I didn't use the Vichy products or the Xen tan, purely because I don't like using fake tan and I just haven't gotten around to using the Vichy products as I love my Kiehls and Clinique cleansers and don't really like to change as my skin can be quite sensitive!