beauteque march edition monthly BB.

welcome to my very late review of the march monthly BB , 
this is a monthly venture for them.
Beauteque started off last year and we saw an increase in well curated bags each month as the year went by, in December beauteque announced they were to introduce a monthly subscription bag , so i promptly signed up,
find the bags here - http://beautequemonthly.com.
you can buy monthly or 3 monthly, 6 monthly or 12 months.
beauteque ship to the UK,USA,CANADA,EUROPE,
each month we will get 7 products in the bag,with a value of $65-$85 .
the  products will be a mix of skincare, beauty,make up ,lifestyle,jewelry.
on the 1st of each month we get emailed a survey sheet to pick our choices of certain items , it may be based on colour,scent,flavour,etc, the bags then get shipped between the 5th and the 15th of the month.

the march bag

the menu card,

so the bag i had to throw away as the smell and chemicals set off my eyes and asthma again ,but i can't have it in the house.

THE FACE SHOP RICE TONER,

this is a real gentle toner made from rice extracts and creamed, it leaves the skin soft and hydrated to the max, my skin feels clean and refreshed,and is great used daily,no harshness or alcohol stinging from this product.

ALICA MODELLING GELLY PACK MASK IN ROSEHIP.

OK so i have rather a lot of these as they work like a clay mask pulling all the dirty pores up and out of the skin and they stick in the mask so all removed when you remove the mask,

simply mix half the powder with some warm water still mixed then quickly cover the t zone then fill in the cheeks last ,as the mask or latex gimp mask dries it set hard, to remove simply pull the the mask off in sheets think Hannibal lecter.then rinse the face with warm water and moisturise well,

ETUDE HOUSE LOOK AT MY EYES CAFE,

a natural shadow with a hint of sheen ,i love the shade i picked just a hint of colour,

THE FACE SHOP, MASSAGE CREAM IN MUGWORT.

this is a face massage cream that should only be used once or twice a week , 

the cream is lovely and thick and also very moisturising ,the skin feels plump and hydrated and is great after a pamper cleanse and mask night,

the cream smells really nice and herbal,it soothes the skin and feels nourishing but calming on sun or wind burnt skin.with added vitamin B  and C , 

this cream actually turns into an oil on the skin so spreads and blends in really quickly and well, no oily residue left on clothes afterwards,gently helps to firm the skin,

APIEU TAKE MY HANDS NAIL SHEET PACK,

i received the avocado  edition and they are great  for a quick fix treatment for the hands,simply pop over the nails for 15 minutes then remove and massage the essence in to the skin and cuticles, thee leave the hands soft and gentle,

ETUDE HOUSE MINI BLING HAIR PACK,

simply pop over the head covering the hair and allow the heat to condition and leave healthy soft smooth hair,

BEAUTEQUE  PORE  CONTROL BLACKHEAD BRUSH,

simply use this brush with a good hard working foam or cream cleanser round the skin for the nose ,chin and forehead,massage over the skin the the dirt lifts out, then wash off and re massage with he brush over the skin ,final wash off and notice the skin is cleaned up and pores and blemishes less showing, use daily twice a day.

 MY SPECIAL GIFT FOR THE MONTH from my upfront subscription package was a face skin buff pad ,these i find re rally good for actually using the sugar scrub on, simply use the pad the rub all over the body to buff the dead skin off and really get the sugar scrub,then use to wash off,

i really liked this months bag and I'm even more pleased that shipping was and is a lot quicker this month. i hope it continues with USPS,

the mugwort cream /oil is amazing.i also really liked the rice toner.and I'm a sucker for the modelling mask packs, 

i already picked for my choices for April and i am really looking forward to receiving this bag.

petit vour march edition.

the theme is spring dreaming this month.
this box is filled with products that welcome in the spring.
petit vour is a cruelty free subscription box, fro Canada that ships international,
                                                 petit vour,
this box is a 100%cruelty free, vegan ,natural ,based in Canada this box costs to the UK $30.or £17.82
you can find petit vour here-http://www.petitvour.com
this box has 4 items 
this months box,

each box comes in a small signed for pink box,
the box is well taped up and packaged.
inside is a menu card.


THE LITTLE ALCHEMIST.cacao and banana face glow,
this cocoa and banana  face glow is a dry mask.with added super fruits and raw cacao,this mask gives the skin nourishment and hydration.it leaves the skin clean and flushed with colour.
this is made as a cottage industry in small quantities.in Australia.
the powder smells odd ,its a free from product. you simply add a little water and mix to a paste then smooth over the face and leave for 10 minutes then wash off, my face needed a moisturiser on afterwards but the mask was OK,

JUICE BEAUTY stem cellular cc cream,
this is a 12 in 1 product.
colour correcting cream, and anti ageing product,for every day wear,rich in anti oxidants,and free from product.with added spf30.
repairs damage,firms and gives elasticity,reduce lines and wrinkles,skin glow,balance skin tone,tinted,moisturiser,for use on all skin types.

VERT MONT PERFUMERY.Eros wellness perfume.
a love potion.a synthetic  free perfume,this scent smell different on every single person.
mandarin,coriander,orris root,patchouli,juniper,jasmine,sweet almond.jojoba oil.
this perfume is made in small batches in the green mountains of Vermont.

METROPOLIS SOAP CO. lip butter.
a rich creamy lip butter ,with sunflower and apricot kernels,sunflower wax,this butter has a minty and lavender scent and is antiseptic and creamy  and leaves the skin moisturised all day.
this is handmade in batches in NY ,

i was looking forward to getting this box as my last one, the juice beauty cream I'm really happy to of got ,the perfume so really strong on my skin juniper and coriander and patchouli i get off my skin,the lip butter will make a good night care butter,so i like this box 

PRUDENCE AND THE CROW monthly book subscription box.

the other month i was looking at  different box subscriptions out there,
and as i had just spent a small fortune on new reading books, i was looking at book clubs and came across a couple of box subscriptions and thought i would try one out.
i then read up and decided that PRUDENCE AND THE CROW would be great, 
so what is there to know about the company.
this is a monthly box that ships to your door and fits through the letterbox,
it sends out vintage books to you ,on signing up and filling out a questionnaire  you click onto a genre that you want .as i like horror and thrillers i have clicked the classic thriller,
the box costs £12.00 a month and you get a book which comes in its own book bag and a library card, and a few surprises for added bonus.
find the website here PRUDENCE AND THE CROW,


MY BOX.

THE LIBRARY CARD,
MY FIRST BOX,

PRUDENCE AND THE CROW PENCIL.

TEA AND SWEETS ,great must haves when reading.

THIS IS THE BOOK BAG AND INSIDE HAS A BOOKMARK AS WELL,

MY BOOK.
this month i got AGATHA CHRISTIE  elephants can remember,
I'm really happy with this book as i love watching it on TV,but don't own any of the books and now I'm storming through this book.

so this company is based in London in the UK, and a great box to receive every month if you are a reader, this also makes a great gift for someone,
they ship the box international for £16.00
and also it fits through the letterbox so no need for being in for the postman. 
the boxes get sent out on the 13th of each month .I've really enjoyed this box and will keep this going, if this sounds like something you like take a look and subscribe.

OYATSU box march,

its that time again and my snack box of the month has landed in the UK,
the oyatsu box is based in japan  and started up last year after the staff at the oyatsu cafe decided to it was time to send some fun tot he rest of the world.
oyatsu box can be found here.WEBSITE.
each box contains over a pound of candy,snacks,Japanese  merch.
there are 2 types of box to subscribe too-
the full sized box 8-14 products for $25.00
the junior box 2-3 products for $7.99

lets see what this month brings to us to snack on.

my box

iINFO 

BIG BABYSTAR YAKISOBA BITES,

these are crispy dried and deep fried noodles, very crunchy these are a sweet noodle,the bag is triple sized, and the noodles were quite tasty,

PUCHITTO KUDAMONO GRAPE,
these are fruit candy from Gracie and makers of popin cooking,puchitto means squashy these candies are rather chewy and bendy,shaped as a bunch of grapes.

POKEMON VEGETABLE  CRACKERS.
the crackers are vegetable flavoured with over 6 vegetables in, each cracker also has  a different Pokemon character on it,
with an exclusive sticker,

YOKAI WATCH POP CANDY ,RAMUNE FLAVOURED .
yokai watch is so popular in japan at present its everywhere,
these candies taste of traditional Japanese ramune soda.

MORINAGA CHOCO BALLS,STRAWBERRY,
crunchy biscuit with a smooth strawberry chocolate coating, these are quite sickly ,so only one or two eaten,
always in a cute box with a dispenser built in, these sweets have been popular for over a decade in japan,

GASHAPON.

authentic Japanese toys, these are the real thing, there are so many machines found all over japan there are even gashapon stores now filled with them, 

this month we have shrimp girl, these are limited edition and some are fetching quite a bit of money, 

i really like these capsule toys in the box now ,as its always different,either brand or characters, or theme,

HI-CHEW  CREAMY YOGURT 
this is a creamy milky yogurt flavour, slight sourness to it but these chews are really tasty and rich.
this is a limited edition only available every few years for a few weeks,

DIY  CANDY KIT SWEET APPLES, 
mini candy apples , you stab the soft chewy apple candy with the stick mix it in the caramel syrup and then coat in the sugar coating,
these are so yummy and addictive they don't last long,all of 5 minutes.

POCKY MATCHA,
this is another product only released for a number of weeks each year, the green matcha tea flavour is an acquired taste,

CAPLICO PANDA,
Overtime we get one of these in a sub box they are different,
this one has white chocolate and crunchy cookie bites inside,
the icecream wafer is the standard waffle biscuit,
this are fun to eat i find they are way to much so my son eats 3/4 of it, 
but a fun and good product.

GANKO AGE.
these are potato fries like we get in the UK chip sticks, these are long hard and really crunchy.these are naturally salted and a great pack so can be eaten anytime.

so the oyatsu box is a great  monthly box,we got a load of special limited editions this month,i still like this box a lot and it slightly differs from others,so i can't wait to see what April brings to us,

value for money is great again and not so easy to grab these snacks in the UK especially if you don't live near a city to go to the Asian supermarkets.

okashi connection march edition,

its that time when all my candy subscriptions all turn up in one week and i spend the following week eating my way through the boxes and reviewing with my taste tester son

               OKASHI CONNECTION.
this is a Japanese candy and snack subscription box that comes out every month and is shipped world wide for $22.00 .postage is included in the price,
shipped direct from Tokyo,it takes about 2 weeks to get to the UK.
once opened you go onto the members blog and there you will find out about all the products in the box.
the box contains about a pound or 450g weight of candy and snacks which focus on seasonal items rather than weird filler items.
OK so on opening the box i knew this subscription was going to be a keeper.

also this month i was invited to buy the add on ,these you go to a link and then you can purchase as many of the items  as you want, i passed this month as it was chocolate,
you can find okashi connection here okashi connection website 
please add my referral code ljblog to the box when signing up thank you.

so what did we find in my box this month,

CALBEE SWEET POTATO CRISPS,
These sweet potato chips are a cross between a wotsit corn puff and a potato crisp,quite sweet in flavour but very tasty, this had a slight salty taste and like the company said varied to what your drinking at the time, it seemed to be less salty with a hot drink,

GARI BORI SPICY GARLIC RAMEN NOODLES.

these are not instant noodles where you add water ,these are crispy noodles eaten from the pack, quite heavy on the garlic and they are very crumbly,but great for an energy hit or for snacking while doing revision or watching films, an interesting concept but a really good and big hit in japan

EBI SEBEI CHIPS,

These are shrimp or prawn flavoured and really tasty,had them before ,very fishy but the intense flavour satisfies you for longer,a crispy snack. 

PUKUPUKU TAI.

an aerated waffle biscuit filled with a dry aerated chocolate filling, these are great ,large and tasty and great with a hot drink to relax with.

these are sold with various fillings ,for instance red bean ,or cream cheese ,or black bean paste,

WATAPACHI MELON SODA.

this is a layer of cotton candy with a strong melon flavour ,quite refreshing and it has cracking popping candy mixed in, this needs to be eaten straight away as the air kills the cotton candy quick,

UMI NO GUMI ZUKAN DIY,

is a sea creature gummy kit.they have an odd texture as they are not chewy rather a dry grainy textured blob in the mouth,

DARS WHITE CHOCOLATE,

individual chunks of pure creamy white chocolate whats not to love,

pocky koma-san MILKYCREAM,

pocky biscuits are everywhere ,but these limited edition flavour white chocolate ones are only in selected places and also selected numbers made,kola-san is a dog statue that is found round japan protecting temples,
these are mild milk flavoured a little like milk malt biscuits in the UK.

PUCCA CHOCOLATES,
these are like the panda biscuits a crispy cookie outer and creamy chocolate inner,the packaging folds out and has a game printed inside great for train travel,
these taste really  nice and the box didn't take long to eat.

BLUEBERRY TARTLETS.
OK so another new flavour for us to try this time blueberry and wow these are good,
a soft crumbly pastry and a sweet sour jammy blueberry filling, these are great on there own or with a hot drink,
each are individually wrapped,for total freshness,
okashi connection feel free to send us more of these tarts please,

so this months box was sweet and savoury and i kind of liked the offerings ,the blueberry tarts were tasty and as were the rilakkuma pretzels,the sweet potato corn crisps were very tasty,the pocky was nice ,pocky is pocky,i like the pakupaku- tai and also the melon candy cotton. so this is a thumbs up box from myself and my son,and i can't wait to see what April brings,