Wednesday 29 May 2013

Latest In Beauty: Ultimate Summer Nails - Review of the beauty box

Hello lovelies,

Latest In Beauty have introduced a new one-time beauty box on 26th May 2013, this time the theme is Ultimate Summer Nails. When I got offered to review, it I was over the moon to do that...it's about nails, right?

So lets have a look at the box and what it contains...

Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box
Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box



The products come in sturdy black box with metallic writing on it. It is a bit hard to open for somebody like me who has long nails..the whole lid needs to be lifted up if you know what I mean. 

You'll also get Ultimate Summer Nails Menu with some nail care tips and a bit more about the products in the box.

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Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box




First up is L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream. I find it very nourishing and since I do have dry skin it is a great hand cream for me. It smells like shea butter with addition of jasmine and ylang-ylang, the scent is not very strong. I've already had sample of this hand cream prior to receiving this box and I like to use it in the evening and then put on cotton beauty gloves. It does sink in nicely but my hands always feel sticky afterwards so I don't use it during the day. This is a travel size (30ml) and is worth £8.

Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box



The next products are nail file from The Vintage Cosmetic Company and Rituals Nail Varnish Corrector Pen. I'll start with the nail file - it has flower design on one side and polka dots with company name on the other. It has very fine grain, it is one of those nail files that feels like they have just fine sand stick to them. It's not great for filing your nails down but rather just finishing the edges.

The Rituals Nail Varnish Corrector Pen has black glossy packaging and comes with three spare nibs. It works well for cleaning up the sides of the nails but it wasn't ideal for cleaning the cuticle line, brush is more gentle. It is good for regular person who is not perfectionist nut like me :D Value of this product is £7

Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box
Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box




Then there are two mini Nails Inc. products - Notting Hill Gate polish and Caviar Topcoat. I was excited to try both as Notting Hill Gate is pretty neon pink (and there's never enough of those) and I've never tried Caviar Topcoat before.

I've applied  three coats because the polish is a bit on a sheer side. It would be better to apply it over white. The Caviar topcoat is quite thin and easy flowing. It doesn't dry as fast as Seche Vite.

Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box




Butter London Yummy Mummy - neutral beige with subtle silver shimmer. It is a nice polish with good formula just like I'm used to from Butter London. It applied well and two coats were enough for full coverage.

Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box


Swatches of both polishes in direct sun

Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box



The next product in the box are Essie Sleek Stick nail wraps. I haven't tried them on because I don't wear nail wraps (my nails are too curved for them) however they look very pretty. They are bright red with gold dots and the retail value is around £9.99

Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box



Then there is Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover. It claims to remove nail polish in just 1 second...well that's just not truth :D I dip my finger into it, let it soak for about 20 seconds, twist few times and it usually removes the polish. However if you wear glitter, nail art or more layers of polish it might take longer. It is good though, very effective (just not in 1 second) and it smells lovely after you pull your finger out. The nail has oily coat afterwards which I feel moisturised my nails nicely instead of drying them out. I am very happy to try this product, I like it but I don't think I would purchase for regular price of £4.99

Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box



Last but not least....

Lucy's Stash - Latest In Beauty Ultimate Summer Nails box


Overall, I would be very happy to pay £14.99 (+P&P) for this box. The contents are worth £55 so the value is very good. My favourites are definitely the Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover and Nails Inc. Notting Hill Gate.

This box is available at Latest In Beauty website but I've just checked and it's sold out. However you can add your name to the reservation list and might get one if more boxes come in stock.


*This product has been provided for a review

14 comments:

  1. Looks like a lovely box! Great items you received :)

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    1. yeah, it definitely is and the value is amazing!

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  2. Skvělý box, kéž by něco takového bylo i v ČR!

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    1. urcite by byl hned vyprodany :D bohuzel je to jen jednorazovy box, ne kazdy mesic

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  3. wow. I wish we'd have something like this in germany too!!

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  4. Jéé, takový box by se mi líbil i u nás :).

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    1. o tom nepochybuji..znam spoustu lidicek, co by po nem chnapli hned :) treba casem nejaky bude..

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  5. I love it :) Great review and products!

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  6. Ten box je parádní! A jsem zvědavá co budeš říkat na ten top coat, mně strašně bublinkoval:-(

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    1. Mne bublinkuje skoro kazdy topcoat a proto vzdycky, kdyz znova ponorim stetecek do lahvicky, tak s nim krouzim nekolikrat v lahvicce a bublinky z nej vypadnou. Ten Caviar tc bublinkoval trosku, ale prejela jsem po bublinkach znova steteckem a setrela je.

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  7. I really like the look of this box! some I don't particularly like but this one I really do its got a fabulous range of products.

    Jamie-Lee | Glitter Infatuation | Beauty & Lifestyle Blog!

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  8. Notting Hill Gate is gorgeous and you wear it smashingly!!! What an awesome beauty box. Is it open to girls in the US too? Or just in England? Thanks for sharing!!!

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    1. Hi Jess, it was just UK box I'm afraid :( But there's so much more available in US, I'm sure you'll be fine ;)

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