I decided to give the beauty subscription box "My Little Box" a try for the past four months to see what it was like. Previously only available to French subscribers, this box is new (as of September) to British shores. Although December was my last box, I will continue to follow them and perhaps sign up again at some point in the future.
What attracted me to this subscription box was the box designs and illustrations as well as a nice mix of make-up, skincare, and other 'surprise' products.
December - Fleur De Force Box
December's box was put together by British blogger Fleur De Force. Each "My Little Beauty" box contains a three beauty products, one of which is from the "My Little Beauty" range. The subscription box contains more than beauty products. Each month contains a non-beauty product as well as magazines and an illustration. There's not another subscription box quite like it.
December's box contained some nice items to get ready for Christmas. This was my favourite box by far, and I can say that I will use all of the items this month.
Cowshed wild cow body lotion: This lotion promises to hydrate skin. The scent (rosemary, lemongrass, and ginger) smells beautiful and energising. I am not too keen on body lotion as traditionally, it feels greasy on my skin, but this was just absorbed into my skin.
My Little Beauty lipstick: This reddish lipstick promises to look good on everyone. The lipstick glides on, and colour can be built up to make a bolder colour. I found a subtle look that worked for me with two light coats.
L'Occitane Precious Cream: This cream promises to minimise the appearance of lines and wrinkles, restore firmness, and protect skin. It's a thick cream, but it is easily-absorbed into the skin and does not feel oily.
String, coloured masking tape, gift tags: These are perfect for wrapping gifts, and I love the design of the tags and the red and black thread. The masking tape is patterned and also beautiful. The magazine shows guides on different methods of using the products to create nicely-wrapped packages.
Headband: I received a woollen grey headband (with sparkly silvery strands). I love this. I think that some subscribers received the woollen headband in a pale pink-brown colour, but I prefer the grey.
November - My Little Cosy Box
November's box theme is perfect for November. Each "My Little Beauty" box contains a three beauty products, one of which is from the "My Little Beauty" range. The subscription box contains more than beauty products. Each month contains a non-beauty product as well as magazines and an illustration. There's not another subscription box quite like it.
November's box was more interesting to me, and I found a couple of nice products.
StarLiner eye liner: This was my favourite product in the box. This eye liner is easy to apply and is cream-based; it simply glides on. I would buy this again.
My Little Beauty Mascara: This black mascara is easy to apply, but I found it to be clumpy and smudged easily. This was a little frustrating to use.
Essie nail polish in coral: I am typically not a fan of pink products, but I do really love this colour. It is not really 'pink' but contains a hint of 'orange'; I suppose 'coral' is the appropriate name for the shade.
Mug: This mug contains a cute illustration from the "My Little Beauty" team. The mug is angled. This is quirky and perfect for a small cup of hot chocolate.
Hot toddy bean bag thingy: This is perfect to warm during the cooler months to keep cosy as the beans inside can be heated and they retain the heat. I also love the red and polka-dot design.
October - Diane von Furstenberg
October's box is based on fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, famous for creating the 'wrap dress'. Each "My Little Beauty" box contains a three beauty products, one of which is from the "My Little Beauty" range. The subscription box contains more than beauty products. Each month contains a non-beauty product as well as magazines and an illustration. There's not another subscription box quite like it.
I was not so keen on this box as the products did not really appeal to me. I had not heard of Diane von Furstenberg before I received this box.
"My Little Beauty" cleanser: This is a facial cleanser and make-up remover. This did the job, but it's a product that I cannot get too excited about.
Kerastase hairspray: I rarely use hairspray, so this is another product that I was not too excited about. This seems to do the job.
L'Occitane hand cream: I am not sure how I would describe the scent of this hand cream, but it has a faint smell of honey and almond. The hand cream is thick, so a little goes a long way. The product contains shea butter to nourish skin. I've used this product before, but it did not excite me.
Lips Brooch: A lip brooch on a card reading "a kiss from Diane" is included in the box. I am not sure how I am going to use this.
Diane von Furstenberg scarf: Last but not least, the box contains one of three designs of scarf. I would have preferred the green design, but I got the bold blue and red leopard print instead. This would be sure to brighten up any outfit. The box that the scarf came in contains a guide on the different ways to wrap the scarf. This was the best item in the box this month as the beauty items were a complete "miss" for me.
September - My Little Parisienne Box
September's box was the first "My Little Box" to be made available to British subscribers as it was previously a subscription box for French subscribers only. The box contains French products, and every box contains one product from the "My Little Beauty" range. The box contains more than beauty products. Every month are surprise products as well as magazines and an illustration. There's not another subscription box quite like it.
NUXE multi-purpose day oil: This product is used by French women on their body, hair, and face. The oil has a light scent. I used it on my hair primarily, and it made my hair smell nice.
Laura Mercier foundation primer: This primer is put on the face before foundation to give a complete finish and minimise the size of pores and impurities. I did really enjoy using this product, and it seemed to give my skin that finish that it needed before putting on the foundation. I may buy this in the future.
My Little Beauty highligher (Stylo Lumiere): The product has a soft and creamy texture that can be used to highlight the browbones, cheeks, and other areas. This product is easy to blend and is my favourite product in the box.
Laptop Sleeve: This laptop sleeve contains a cute illustration from the "My Little Beauty" team. The laptop case is too small for my MacBook, so I cannot get any use out of it, unfortunately.
Stickers: This box contains a set of Paris-themed stickers based on the illustrations from "My Little Beauty". I love stickers and put add them to my postcards.
Have you subscribed to "My Little Beauty Box"? What do you think of them? Which was your favourite box?
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