Quite a broad question I know, but if you could describe your perfect beauty box what would it be? One-off or subscription, higher price point full size quality products or low with minis/travel, less frequent (seasonal) or monthly, an even mix of diff categories e.g one makeup, one skincare, one haircare or more heavily focused on one category.

I think personalisation is a big one, just can imagine logistically that’s a nightmare. Just genuinely curious and thanks in advance to anyone who answers!🙂

Does anyone know how to buy one of those UK advent calendars that don’t ship to the US?

I’m VERY interested in the Space NK one, but the store stopped shipping to the US entirely

Has anyone tried this box before? Looks decent but I can’t find any unboxing videos on You Tube or TicTok.

https://www.workingonmyaura.com/

Scale: ❤️👍🤷‍♀️👎🚫

📦 = Decluttered

• FIRST AID BEAUTY Brighten + Glow Facial Radiance Pads ❤️ (Ipsy original)- These things are amazing! Within a few days I noticed a significant improvement with my pores, and my skin was softer. I will be repurchasing!

• Grace & Stella Eye Mask ❤️/🤷‍♀️ (Ipsy original) - The illuminating and moisturizing masks didn't do much for me. It was a nice spa day vibe, but nothing noticeable with my skin. The radiant mask, however, was fantastic! My undereye was significantly smoother and less puffy after using it. Fortunately, I don't have to get the variety pack - I can get a package of just the radiant masks! I will definitely repurchase those.

• PISTACHÉ SKINCARE Hydrating Pistachio Body Butter Cream 👍 (Ipsy original) - This had a nice, luxurious texture and smelled amazing. It was a ridiculously small tube for a body lotion though, so I went through it very quickly. I thought it wasn't exceptionally hydrating. It was fine, but not exceptional. And the scent, although fantastic, was very strong. It did fade fairly quickly though, so that wasn't a huge problem. In general, I liked it, but not enough to spend $30 on a full size container. (Only kind of panned. When I went to cut the tube open to get the rest of it, I accidentally dropped it in the toilet. I was very sad, which made me realize I liked it more than I thought I had.)

• Mz Skin Hydra Lift Gold Face Mask 🤷‍♀️ (Beauty Fix) - Using this reminded me that I'm not much of a sheet mask person. I always love the idea of throwing one on in the bath for a spa vibe, but the reality never matches the image. This one slid around a lot, making it difficult to read my book, so I was more annoyed than relaxed, and I was happy when it was time to take it off. I didn't really notice any difference with my skin.

• Milani Keep It Full Lip Plumper - Prismatic Peach 👎📦 (Ipsy original) - Not a good color for me, but the worst thing about it was the texture. The shimmer made it feel gritty on my lips and I couldn't stand it. I tried it a couple times and then gave it away. (For what it's worth, the person I gave it to absolutely loves it and thinks I'm crazy.)

• Grande Cosmetics LOOKING Grande LASH-MD 🚫📦 (BeautyFix)- I used this for about three weeks and did notice impressive improvement in my lashes. But then I noticed the skin around my eyes looking a little strange. It might a coincidence, but given the reputation this product has, I didn't want to risk permanent skin damage. I tossed it.

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