Glossybox for Harvey Nichols

 If I could only celebrate one season for the rest of my life it would, without a doubt be christmas. I love Christmas and all it entails. Therefore when I was treated to this beautiful Christmas edit Glossybox I could not contain my excitement! 

So Glossybox have collaborated with Harvey Nichols to create a limited edition (with only 2000 boxes available) box full of the luxury retailers most popular beauty products worth over £150 - fascinating when the box was only priced at £40. 

The packaging is beautiful, not only does it elegantly showcase the winter/Christmas theme but grabs your attention with the Pure white colour. Moreover, it is heavy! A great sign of things to come. 

As you can see from the pictures above, unfortunately the candle was broken, I'm presuming that happened during transit however, it is extremely disappointing. 

Luckily the remaining ten products can mildly make up for it - with three full size products and seven sample sizes the box has a mixture of beauty products. 

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer - Full Size £29 for 50ml 

This is a fantastic sample size at 30ml it boasts a wonderful, quality primer that is an essential for any make up lover. 

The lightweight, creamy gel is to be applied before foundation to create an invisible base on the skin, ultimately making your foundation sit more evenly, smoothly and last all day. 

TIP - Place the primer in the refrigerator before applying to make the gel cool, reducing redness and puffiness of the face upon application. 

Elemis Pro- Collagen Marine Cream - Full Size £135 for 100ml

Another generous sample product at 15ml equating to £20.25 in price. This is a anti ageing cream that supposedly increases skins elasticity, suppleness and hydration levels at a deep level. Moreover, it can be applied on the face or neck. 

Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum - Full Size £57.50 for 15ml 

This 5ml sample equates to £19.16 in value, which as I am sure you would agree is another generous financial sample. This overnight serum is used to minimise fine lines and give a healthy glow to your face and fight ageing. 

Rodial Bee Venom Moisturiser - Full Suze £150 for 50ml 

Another pricey brand sample, at 5ml again it is worth £15! This is another anti-ageing moisturiser, used to keep your skin looking young for both your face and neck. 

Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara - Full Size 8.5g for 19.50 

This is an adorable sample, a miniature of the oh so famous, award winning mascara "They're Real" at 3g this makes a lovely travel friendly mascara that can be easily fitted into a make up bag, your handbag or even a pocket! If you are not aware the product itself boasts to make your lashes look like false lashes after application; it is a deep black colouring that not only lasts all day, smudge free but leaves your lashes lengthened, curled and looking delicious! 

A great brand, product to have included in this box. 

Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Treatment - Full Size £21.95 for 125ml 

With the winter season upon us it is essential to update your hair care, this oil is applied to leave your hair smooth, shiny, manageable and nourished. To be applied to damp or dry hair for styling or simply finishing. 

OPI Nail Lacquer - Viking In a Vinter Vonderland - Full Size £12 for 15ml 

I love OPI nail polish, not only is it beautifully formulated but long lasting. Not to forget the luring names that OPI always seem to find for their polishes. This colour is a gorgeous deep purple, perfect for both day and evening wear. I can see myself wearing this colour consistently during the Christmas period. 

NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Full Size £18 for 2.2g

A sample size again at 1.7g which actually is not far from the full size product. NARS never fails to excite me, not only for the quality but the imagination in which all their products process. This is a chunky lip sayin pencil, I'm guessing the name of the colour is RIKUGIEN which is a dark nude colour. The formula itself is in fact smooth leaving the lips feeling silky, moisturised and smooth after application. 

La Coupe Coconut and Macadamia Oil - Full Size £3.50 for 40g 

Another full size product and another hair treatment - you can never have too many! This oil is infused with coconut oil, macadamia oil and cocoa seed butter all blended together to leave hair deeply hydrated. 

SHOW Beauty Lux Volume Lotion - Full Size 150ml for £40 

Possibly my favourite product in the box, this is a full size product also and at the price of the box I'm in love. The spray itself helps create volume, structure and body to your hair once applied to damp hair. 

Harvey Nichols Mini Scented Candle - £30 for a set of 4 

Everyone received 1 of the 4 possible miniature candles, valuing at £7.50 each. I received the bathing candle which is a grey glass holder with a cream candle insight - it smells gorgeous. Unfortunately the glass holder broke during transit so I'm hoping Glossybox will send a replacement because I adore candles! Especially during the winter period. 

This limited edition box is 100% a winner in my eyes, I have never received a beauty box better than this one. It is a real shame only 2000 were available because I could see this box wanted by so many more! 

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, Light 1 Chantilly - 6ml RRP $29/£22

"Coveted by artists for its luxurious texture and luminous finish, new Radiant Creamy Concealer evens skin with lightweight medium to high buildable coverage. Enriched with hydrating, multi-action skincare benefits and light diffusing technology, it creates a softer, smoother complexion while instantly obscuring imperfections and diminishing fine lines and signs of fatigue"

This was another product I bought from America simply because NARS in the UK only stocks 7 shades whereas in the US they stock 10 - Chantilly being one of the 3 that the UK does not offer. In a nutshell this product regulary gets the hype and rightly so, having recently won "Best in Face" product in the Oprah Magazine, Spring 2013 this concealer really is essential. However, it is a little pricey therefore, I would not recommend buying this if your drugstore concealer is doing the job perfectly - it's great but you will not be missing out on too much.

Firstly, let's talk about the packaging , just like many concealers it comes in a tube with the lid acting as an applicator upon opening, the applicator itself is very soft making the application gentle and smooth. The concealer itself smells clean but strong - it is very difficult to describe when I say strong I do t refer to a bleach smell but more alcohol tint. 

Previously I have used drugstore concealers such as Maybelline Fit Me concealer and Rimmel London Wak Me Up concealer - both which worked wall, for short bursts but I found they never lasted all day without looking either greasy, creased or simply worn off, therefore, having heard so much about NARS and its radiant concealer I thought it may be the answer to my problems!

I always use concealer under my eyes generally, however, since I was able to get the lightest US shade I have taken to using my concealer not only to wake up under the eyes but to highlight also; meaning I use the concealer on the bridge of my nose, under the eyes, on the chin and above the lips. The verdict, I could nit be happier the concealer (as previously mentioned) applies smoothly and gentle, it glides onto the skin and even blends in perfectly, I have any many requests and compliments regarding my highlighting process since. However, contrary to NARS claim I have found that the concealer does cease after an hour or two of being applied, although this can be avoided by adding a small amount of powder after applying the concealer to your face. Since setting the concealer with powder I have nothing to complain about this product.

Overall, if you are looking for a beautifully designed smooth creamy concealer than this is where your search stops, NARS have perfected the formula to say the least, I could not imagine using my old drugstore concealers again, providing you have setting powder I can not see why this concealer would not be beneficial for every skin tones and types. 

What next?

Come back in 2 days to find a review on my July Glossybox - A special Stars and Stripes edition which includes American beauty Heros.

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