Carmine’s January Beauty Box review

1. Balance Me Radiance Face Oil

This is marketed as another anti-ageing product (typical; there’s always one creeping its way in!) but, being an avid lover of facial oils, I’m actually relatively happy with this one. While the sample received raves about tackling the ‘visible signs of ageing’, looking at the Balance Me website (click the image!) and Carmine’s site, there is more of a focus on tackling skin congestion, soothing and caring for all skin types.

I’ll definitely use this, but as argan oil is already my go-to oil, I probably wouldn’t consider buying it full-size. (Though you never know!)

2. Westlab Himalayan Bath Salts

Slight problem here… we don’t have a functioning bath in our Uni house! In typical student style, we’ll probably make the floor collapse if we use it. Lovely! Seeing as trying these salts would currently be a life-threatening endeavour, I think I’ll wait until I’m back home. However, I actually really like receiving these pampering products, as it’s something I would never normally buy for myself.

The full size is also really affordable, starting at £2.85 for 500g. On top of this, you receive a 30% off code with the Carmine box, so this product is something I could consider repurchasing if it works. (It’s also pink, girly girls.)

3. Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturiser

I’ve used it for a few days now, and I’d say that this is quite a thick cream, but once it has sunk in my skin looked instantly brighter and refreshed, and felt very soothed. However, as it is oil-based, I think my skin started to become a little over-nourished and I saw a few bumps forming! This is a great moisturiser if your skin needs a little extra TLC, though. The box also gives you a £5 voucher for this line, so you can save a bit of dollar if you decide to buy!

4. Eyeko Fat Eye Stick

Now, I was downright unimpressed with this one, and this is because of the colour. I love receiving colour cosmetics, don’t get me wrong. However, if Carmine is going to ask their customers to fill out a beauty profile, they should not proceed to send a green-eyed girl a teal blue eyeliner! This was quite frustrating as it has a great texture, but is of no use to me whatsoever.

If you girls are interested in buying, Eyeko do a decent range of shades, and although it costs £10 it will definitely deliver. For now, though, we shall move on.

5. Eldora False Eyelashes

Again, I was quite disappointed with this product as falsies are not my thing. However, I realise this probably puts me in the minority among beauty addicts, so on a more general level this is a nice idea for a beauty box (I suppose!). Eldora also does a very extensive range and have only recently come to the UK, so this is a good way of introducing a decent false eyelash brand to potential customers. I am probably going to hang onto them for potential fancy dress occasions – the only time that I deem false lashes to be acceptable! Cue the onslaught of horrified falsie fans…