Hello my lovely's,

Today I am bringing you a review of Glossy Box - a monthly beauty subscription service that costs £10 per month plus £3.25 P&P. The money is automatically taken from your account in exchange for a beautifully wrapped box full of goodies to be delivered during the first week of every month.

I have been subscribed to a number of different beauty boxes for about 5 months or so now and I have to say that Glossy Box is by far my favourite subscription box. The price is great and I am rarely disappointed when it appears at my door every month.

September isn't my favourite box I've received but there is a few products that are worth mentioning.

Siligel Blender (full size) - RRP £5.99

Do you remember when silicon blenders were all the rage and everyone and their dogs had one? I have to admit I have tried silicon blenders in the past and I have to say I wasn't a fan before and I am not a fan now. For me, I like it when my makeup sinks into my skin and blends nicely with my natural skin however, I find with silicon blenders the makeup just sits on top of my skin and leaves a false, thick layer of streaky make-up. I have watched numerous videos on different ways to apply make-up with them but it's safe to say I will be sticking to the traditional sponge beauty blender.
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Pixi By Petra Brow Tamer (full size) - RRP £12

I was on the hunt for a clear brow gel and to be honest there's not much to say about a clear gel. It does it's job, it's not too sticky but still manages to keep my stray brow hairs in place for the whole day. The price point is in the mid range between drugstore and high end and if I'm honest, it's a good brow gel but I'm not sure whether I would justify £12 on repurchasing.

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Cetaphil Healthy Skin Trio - RRP £8.99 - £14.99 per item
The mini trio I received consisted of a facial cleanser, body moisturiser and facial moisturiser. In my opinion there isn't much to say about moisturisers accept it was nourishing and my skin did benefit from the hydration qualities in the cream. I would say the facial cream was very kind to the skin, I am always dubious of trying new facial products but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to enjoy all of the benefits without any itching or soreness.
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Jeanne Arthes L'Eau de Rose (full size) - RRP £20
I am in LOVE with the perfume. Omg, it's incredible. So not only is it a full size product it smells absolutely gorgeous. During this month it has been my daily go to. It claims to be an elegant yet sensual fragrance with a modern reinvention of rose. If you ever get the chance to smell this in store then definitely do so. It's such a light fragrance and for £20 you can't go wrong.
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MONU Firming Fiji Facial Oil - RRP £29
Facial oil is a completely new concept to me but I can now confirm that it is now a staple in my nightly routine. It's said that you can use the oil both day and night however, I am up early mornings and I never make time to a dedicated morning routine but after a long day at work there is nothing nicer than massaging a few drop of this oil into your skin. I wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and hydrated. If you're in the market for a new oil to brighten and firm your skin then definitely give this one a go.
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Overall, a good month and variety of products. I'm so excited for my October box and I still can't believe that autumn is upon us.

Do let me know what your favourite subscription boxes are as I'm always on the look out for the best beauty boxes.

It's me I'm back again. So, I have been MIA recently in the world of blogging. A lot has happened over the past few months but, I am now in a position where I can dedicate some spare time to writing down my thoughts, rants and reviews. I start a new job next week which entails moving to a completely different country and yes, it's going to be a struggle but I will have a lot of free time to chill out and do what I enjoy... which is you guessed it, blogging.

Okay, so to ease me back in I have decided to pick out my must have beauty picks and some of them may well be dark horses but, hopefully you will like what you see.

Highlight. A must have beauty essential (in my opinion). Okay so you have 5 minutes to get ready and leave the house? Blend a bit of foundation, sweep some light powder over your brows and then highlight like crazy. Simple but effective.

My absolute go to highlight at the moment is Kiko's long lasting wet and dry eyeshadow in shade 208 (yes, I said eyeshadow). Who says you can't wear eyeshadow on your cheeks? Push the boundaries. The moment I saw this shadow in the shop I knew it was going to become one of my staples. It's a gorgeous deep gold colour with flecks of iridescent glitter. Perfect for late night strolls in the park or even a quick trip to Tesco to grab a pint of milk. Not only does it make a great highlight but it also makes the perfect gold smokey eye look for the holiday season.

Honestly, if you haven't given this a go then please go out and try it. It retails at £8.90 and trust me, a little goes a long way. If you'd like to take a look then just click here.

Let me know what your go to highlights are? I'm always looking to expand my collection.

Today's post is going to be all about my make-up and beauty travel essentials for mainly short breaks away or long weekends away (or if you only wear a few day to day basics on whatever adventure you may be going on). The main reason I decided to create this post is because on Wednesday of this week I'm going for a night away to Thorpe Park. I know I probably sound like a massive kid right now but I haven't been there in years and me and my boyfriend just thought it would be a nice little break away.

Obviously seeing as I'm going to a theme park I'm hardly going to be wearing a lot of makeup anyway, however I will need stuff such as my facial cleanser, make-up wipes and maybe a few makeup essentials.

First of all my number one travel beauty essential is makeup wipes. I know they're not good for your skin but when you're going on a break away it is just so much easier to take a few wipes and just be able to remove your make up quickly after a long day especially if you're not even going to be wearing a lot of makeup to start with. I just stick with the Primark Deep Cleansing Facial wipes as these really are cheap and cheerful and I only use them a few times a month so they last me forever.

Where do I even start? I could go on and on about reasons and excuses why I've been AWOL for so long now but the truth is there isn't any excuses or reasons behind why I haven't posted in a while a year** (sorry). I look back on 2014 and honestly don't know where the year went? Even looking back at the past couple of months where has 2015 disappeared to? It's basically August now which means it's only 4 months until Christmas.. Is that crazy or what? Anyway, it's now 31st July 2015 and I have finally decided to make an appearance back on the blogging scene. Rest assured I am now officially back and bursting full of new ideas and exciting prospects for my blog.