A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to win a giveaway hosted by the lovely Nikki at LoveLaughLipstick. She runs a beauty blog with the most amazing photography which you should definitely check out! The giveaway prize was a Little Known Box of my choice.
Little Known Box is a beauty subscription box but unlike other subscription services you can also buy one off boxes from previous months! I absolutely love this idea as I’m always nervous I won’t like everything in a subscription box so this is the perfect solution! I picked the March box, their Spring edit. I will admit I picked this box purely for the fact a Bloomtown Scrub was included.
Before even opening my box I was blown away by the classy, beautiful packaging! You can tell so much love and care has gone into packing this box.
Bloomtown Scrub – The Wood
I have a whole post on Bloomtown products, I’m absolutely obsessed with them! They’re natural, vegan, cruelty free and all smell incredible! So ofcourse I was delighted when I saw one of their scrubs was in this box. Their scrubs are my favourite products, I’ve previously used up a scrub in the scent ‘The Meadow’ which is Lavendar, Rose Geranium and Camomile scented so was very excited to try this one in ‘The Woods’. I have a candle in this scent so I know I really like it already. ‘The Woods’ products are scented with Cedar, Vetiver and Bergamot. The scrub has a gorgeous musky smell and makes skin incredibly soft.
The Vintage Cosmetics Company Blending Sponge
I will admit, I’m a Beauty Blender snob. No other blending sponge has lived up to the standards of the original beauty blender. I was still looking forward to trying this out though. £16 is so expensive to be replacing your sponge every 3 months so I’m always looking for cheaper alternatives! I also love that this sponge is purple! When dampened this sponge expands like the Beauty Blender. It is slightly more dense but I really enjoyed using it.
The Edge Top Coat
I was really happy to see a top coat in this box as I accidentally melted my OPI top coat and now it’s gone all gloopy (don’t leave nail polishes in sunlight!) I painted my nails using the gorgeous Maggie Anne polish in ‘Grace’ from my Skin Organics Beauty Box unfortunately though, when I applied the top coat, it took the gorgeous shine off the polish and made it slightly streaky which I was disappointed by. I wanted to give it another go so tried it with an OPI polish and on my bare nails, it looked okay with bare nails but honestly, I was disappointed with this polish.
HJ Nail Polish – Thunder Storm
You were able to pick a nail polish for this box in either pink, nude or lilac. I went for Thunder Storm a lovely cool toned grey/lilac as I don’t have a shade like this in my extremely large nail polish collection! This polish is pigmented, easy to apply and has a lovely shine when dry. I really like this nail polish, I definitely want to try some other colours from HJ. I love that Little Known Box let you choose your own shade.
Soap Smith Marble Arch soap
This is another amazing smelling product! Soap Smith are an artisan company who create a whole range of soaps in different colours and scents. I will admit I was slightly put off the first time I used this, when damp the dark dye comes out of this so it looks a wee bit icky when washing yourself with it. I adore the smell so much though that I’m willing to look past that.
Saturated Colour Lipstick – Breezy Coral
I already own a Saturated Colour lipstick in the shade Naked Pink so I was pleased to see another one in this box in a gorgeous coral colour perfect for the summer! Saturated Colour products are cruelty free and vegan. Breezy Coral is a sheer tinted balm, it contains jojoba oil and vitamin E to nourish lips as well as giving them a gorgeous subtle colour.
I really loved my Little Known Box, there’s a great selection of products and it costs only £12.95! I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on the boxes and get another one in the future. Have you had a Little Known Box before?
The Emma Edit says
I can’t keep up with all these boxes! 😱. It’s cool that you can pick a previous box, the price isn’t bad either 😊
Mademoiselle says
The Bloomtown sponge looks divine! I’ve seen this box on various blogs, etc and it never fails to amaze me-in terms of how much fits in..
nicolettaci says
Interesting products!
Nicoletta
http://lavieestbellebynicoletta.altervista.org/
petalpost26 says
Great review and beautiful photos! I have had my eye on Bloomtown products for a while and definitely want to tr a few soon! Nikki x
http://www.petalpostblog.wordpress.com
TheCrimsonCardigan says
That is a gorgeous box of goodies! That scrub looks and sounds divine!
Ashlynn | http://thecrimsoncardigan.com
Antonia says
This box looks amazing. So many amazing products in it. This lipstick shade is so pretty. Perfect for Summer days. x
Antonia || Sweet Passions
Thoroughly Modern Emily says
Thunder Storm is such a beautiful polish color! And Bloomtown Scrub sounds just lovely — I’ve read about it before and would love to try it! Sounds like this box was a major success!
xx
Emily
emilyhallock.blogspot.com
Jessica & James says
Great review! That packaging is gorgeous and all those products look well worth the price
Jessica & James | foodandbaker.co.uk / foodandbakertravels.co.uk
Ruminvte says
great post! the box seems to be reasonably priced for all that you get inside, liked reading your opinions too – the lipstick shade is so summery! Thanks for sharing x
Rumaanah // https://ruminvte.wordpress.com/
Tara says
Congrats on winning be giveaway! I feel exactly the same about subscription boxes, I love the idea of them but can’t get past not knowing what’s going to be in them and if I’m going to like it!
Tara xo
http://taradaniella.com
TheDailyEverythingBlog says
Love this post and love that you feature vegan and cruelty free item! 😍
corinneandkirsty says
I have that sponge and I love it! The nail polish and lipstick look gorgeous too! x
Kirsty
http://www.corinneandkirsty.com
Rhianne says
What a lovely box with incredible things inside! Lovely to read x
Teaisawishyourheartmakes says
This sounds like such a great little box! Such a fab variety of products 💖🍵
anthropolojay says
Aah! These products are super cute and I love the packaging. Sometimes packaging can be overdone, but this subscription does enough to show that they care, which many don’t. I’m definitely going to have to look into this! Thanks for sharing!
Jaycee | anthropolojay.com
Veronica Bizzarri says
The Woods has my fave combo of scents! The Breezy Coral looks like it’s the perfect lipstick for the summer time!
Ronnie
http://www.veronicabizzarri.com
xx
Lisa McLachlan says
Lovely post and pictures. I’ve been thinking about ditching Birchbox for a while so I’ll head on over to Little Known Box and check them out. Thank you!
Lisa x
Corinne & Kirsty 🌸 (@corinnekirsty) says
I am still so in love with your photography! Sounds like a great box! the scrub from Blomtown looks amazing! xx corinne
Isabel says
I’ve been loving Bloomtown Botanicals products lately, I have an amazing blackberry scented hand and body wash from them that smells lovely. Little Known Box really is great for discovering new niche brands.
Alisha Ceit says
wow! That is such a good box. I love that you can order ones from previous months, such a good idea!
Kayleigh Zara says
This box is always one I wish I was subscribed too the quality and variety of products always looks amazing! I love bloom town products to so this one appeals to me as I haven’t tried it before. Love the coral colour of the lipstick too x
Kayleigh Zara 🌻🍂www.kayleighzaraa.com
Morgan Miller says
I love Bloomtown products! Never heard of this box before but it looks just as good as the well known brands <3
Morgan // http://www.justmorgs.com
chelseasbeauty0 says
Great review looks like a good selection in this box! Great post x
Beth Carney says
Ooh I love the look of everything in this box! Especially the scrub and that blending sponge🙌🏽
Beth – http://bethcarney.com
Hannah Louise says
I’ve never heard of these boxes before but they sound great! That’s so good that you can pick the box! xo
Hanney | http://www.blogabouthanney.com
luxblush says
What a gorgeous looking box! These subscription boxes, seem like the perfect treat!xx
Hannah | luxuryblush
Ella May Garrett says
Haven’t heard of this before! What a great post – this box looks really interesting?! Really reasonable price too xxx
Lauren Shh.. says
This box sounds really good, and I love that you can buy the boxes as one offs! Also that coral lip colour looks amazing!!!
jeffreydhairston says
! Never heard of this box before but it looks just as good as the well known brands ❤
Morgan // <a href="http://www.
anniiimore says
This box looks amazing! Will definitely take a closer look! And I really like your photos! x
pinkiebag says
Hi, I’ve not heard of this subscription box before With a great variety of products. Iwould love to try the beauty blending sponge.
Eva says
ooohhhh interesting! I’ve never heard of this box and I’ve actually never heard of any of these brands either! Thanks for sharing! x
whatevawears.co.uk
eimearsantics says
That looks like it would be a lovely gift idea! & that lipstick is a gorgeous colour 😍
bubblesandbabiessite says
What a great win! I’ve also never heard about this box before going to take a look now xx
thebakingbackpacker says
Im always attracted to these subscriptions boxes but always unsure if ill like everything in the box so to finally see a company that lets you see before you buy and purchase previous months one its definitely something i’ll be looking into!
palegirlrambling says
Yes that’s what I adore about this box! I’m always nervous about that too so this is the perfect solution!
PaleGirlRambling xo
timothyjcharles says
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