December Carmine Box Review

My December Carmine Box arrived last week. As many bloggers have blogged about the contents, I thought I'd do a tried & tested review instead. So the December Carmine Box contains:

• Benito Brow Bar voucher for threading
• Japonesque Smudger Brush
• Weleda Promegranate Creamy Body Wash
• KMS California Freeshape Quick Blow Dry
• Institut Esterderm Time Technology Cream
• Myface Cosmetics Blingtone in spi'ice'y



Dec Carmine Box Infocards plus vouchers for threading and Weleda

Dec Carmine Box - from top left clockwise Weleda Pomegranate Body Wash, KMS Quick Blow Dry Spray, Institut Cream, Japonesque Smudger Brush, Blingtone Eyeshadow

First, Weleda's Promegranate Creamy Body Wash. It smells fruity and refreshing. After using it, I noticed that it leaves my skin moisturised. My current shower gel is Ritual's Fujiyama Shower Foam, which also has a red packaging and is very refreshing. Overall I think Ritual's Fujiyama smells better (I know this is completely subjective), but Weleda's Promegranate Creamy Body Wash feels more nourishing for the skin. I'd happily use either on a daily basis.

Next is the Japonesque Smudger Brush. I don't own a Smudger Brush, so this seems like a good item to receive. Closer inspection suggests to me that the brush is not such a high quality one - but I'll need to test it out properly before reviewing it. I'll probably use it when I apply teh Blingtone eyeshadow.

The Institutt Esterderm Time Technology Cream is great - I used it last night and it seems to be extremely moisturising. It will take a few days to see the full effect. I haven't used the KMS Quick Blow Dry spray nor the Threading Voucher from Benito - will post a full review when I have tried them out properly.

Overall this month's box is great - I certainly like it more than the one in November. There are 6 items altogether (including the threading service) - the Blington eyeshadow looks so beautiful and there is even a full sized product (Welada Promegranate Creamy Body Wash). Also, if you spend more than £30 on Welada website, you can get a free Pomegranate Facial Care Travel Set (worth £12.95) with the code "minefree". So this box is great value and certainly introduces me to some new brands! Well done Carmine!

Hope you enjoy this review. See you next time. x