Carmine Box - January

Thursday 26 January 2012


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Look what arrived today, the lovely Carmine box! Like everything New Year themed at the moment, this month's box has a focus on 'a fresh, new start'. Here's what was inside mine:-

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(1) Balance Me Extra Care Radiance Face Oil, 5ml sample. I saw this advertised on Naturismo's e-newsletter the other day and had made a mental note to myself to find out more about it. So what great timing to receive a sample?! This face oil is 100% naturally active and features a whole host of exotic sounding ingredients such as Amazonian buruti nut, yarrow, camellia oils etc. I'm really liking the Balance Me brand at the moment so I look forward to trying this out, will probably use it before going to bed.

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(2) Eldora False Eyelashes in style B158 - I'm not a big false lashes wearer, but these do look really nice. When I do wear falsies, I always opt for the more natural looking ones but that have that extra OOMPH, so these look like they may suit me. Will do a separate post on these when I wear them :)

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(3) Eyeko Fat Eye Stick in Satin Taupe, full size. Another item I was pleased to see in the box was this creamy eyeshadow stick. I've been looking for a colour similar to the one I was sent, and this is exactly what I was after! It's really nicely pigmented and soft with a generous amount of glossy shimmer to it.

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(4) Korres Wild Rose 24 Hour Moisturising & Brightening Cream, 10ml sample. I received a sample of this from a Boudoir Prive box a few months back that I still haven't used yet. Judging from everyone's reviews of this though, I'm 90% certain I'll love it so I wasn't annoyed about getting another one. I do think I may be starting to accumulate a stash of beauty box products that I haven't gotten around to using yet though!

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(5) Westlab Himalayan Pink Salt, sample bag. This is a natural mineral rich detoxifying treat for your skin that looks pretty, but I don't really use bath salts because I find that they sometimes irritate my skin. I might swap this or use it in a foot soak instead. I appreciate that it fits in well with the detox/new you theme though and I like how the sample bag is the perfect size for one bath.

Online offer codes:-
- 10% off full size Balance Me Face Oil w/ CARMINE2012 @ balanceme.co.uk (expires 1st March)
- 50% off when you spend £15 or more from Eldora w/ eldoracarmine2012 @ eldorashop.co.uk (expires 29th Feb)
- £5 off when you spend £25 on Korres products w/ WILDROSE6 @ houseoffraser.co.uk (expires 31st March)
- 30% off the Detox and Revive Kit w/ 4321 @ westlabshop.com (expires 1st March)

Summary: Another great box from Carmine, lots of things for me to try out and I love, love the Eyeko eyeshadow stick!

Did you get a Carmine box this month? Which Eyeko shade did you get? If you sub to more than one box, how do you feel about getting the same samples?
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22 comments

  1. This month's box looks great!! Unfortunately I'm not signed up to this one but looks really good. Would have loved the Eyeko eye stick!

    Great post,
    Amy
    www.amyyywilliams.blogspot.com

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    1. It's a good one, the Eyeko eye stick is fab! x

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  2. You guys get such great stuff in your boxes! That Eyeko pencil looks right up my alley! And yes, the Korres Cream you will love!

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    1. It's a great eyeshadow stick, really happy with it. Can't wait to try out the Korres! :)

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  3. That Eyeko pencil looks gorgeous.

    www.theedgeofbeauty7.blogpsot.com
    xxo

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  4. Can't wait to get my one of these now. I've had the Korres moisturiser before and don't like it so i'm not thrilled that i will be getting another one.

    http://www.allthingsbeautymake-upandshopping.blogspot.com

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    1. I think that's the main problem if you sub to more than one box, there doesn't seem to be a great deal of exclusivity with the brands involved :(

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  5. Wow, the Carmine box looks fabulous! I've signed up to the Glossybox in the past, now I'm on the Jolie box and i'm totally tempted to get the Carmine.

    Beautiful blog :) I'm following.


    xxx

    www.forevermissvanity.com

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    1. They're great, I don't think I've ever had a bad Carmine box yet! Thanks, am following back :) xx

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  6. I have yet to get mine but looking forward to it now after reading your post =D

    http://samram1214.blogspot.com/

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  7. I've still to receive mine (hopefully at the right address!). I'm looking forward to everything and already love the Korres Face Cream (though never applied false lashes before) x

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    1. Hope yours arrives soon! If you have a look on Youtube, there are loads of easy tutorials for applying false lashes :) x

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  8. This box looks really good, It has a good mix of products. Korres have been featuring lots in boxes, shame they don't vary them from other companies boxes xx

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    1. Yeah I agree, I do wish they'd vary products a bit more xx

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  9. This box looks great, still need to try it :)

    Lucy
    http://lucyywrites01.blogspot.com
    xx

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  10. The eyeshadow stick is gorgeous, I love the shade! xx

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  11. aww, i wish they shipped to norway!!!!! Enjoy the content!! its so fun to get stuff in the mail!!

    love K

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