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Sunday 15 February 2015

Glossybox February 2015 Review




As Valentine's Day is this month Glossybox have given February's box a "LOVE" theme. In this month's box we have 3 full sized products and 2 test size and a mini packet of love hearts where a nice touch. I will review some products in more detail later on in the month, as this post is just a review of the overall box I received.

Yes I ate the Love Hearts before I took the photos. woops


Wilkinson Sword Hydro Silk

I'm not the biggest fan of razors with built in shaving cream bars, they become so messy after a couple of uses and I need to change the cartridge. Saying that in a previous Glossybox I received a Wilkinson Sword Intuition Plus Hydra Razor and loved it, due to the fact I could get more decent applications from it. Razor's not the most exciting thing in the world but always handy to have a few spare. This was a full sized product.

MARSK Mineral Eyeshadow

Sticking with the "ahem" Love theme we have MARSK eyeshadow "Fifty Shades" and what you recieve is a small amount of grey shimmery eyeshadow surprising me as this was classed as being fulled sized. Nevertheless what I enjoy about Glossybox is receiving products from companies I have never heard of and Marsk joins the club. MARSK is based in Sydney and England and aims to create natural and organic products. The product is talc, paraben, fragrance and GM free and they don't test on animals. Win, win. Will be intrigued to see how it wears.

Royal Apothic Tinties

Firstly the box is a little cutey and the liptint container is a throwback to the old Apothecary days to which the brand have based their products on. I received the colour Coral which is bright in the jar but mellows once applied. I have heard of Royal Apothic before and was keen to try their products, first impressions is that the Tinties seem lovely and light creating a nice, even tint across the lips. This was a full sized product.

So Susan - Rose Quartet Lip & Cheek Palette in Warm Rose

I am aiming to use more palettes this year and this lip and cheek cream one ticks the boxes. Another brand I haven't heard of but another gorgeous box.  The actually packaging of the palette is horrible cheap plastic and rather oddly contains no mirror even though there appears to be a space for one. The four colours are a good mixture and appear to apply well to the skin. I think this would really do well on a night out instead of lugging about your lipsticks.

got2be - All Star 10 in 1 styling

This product promises to create (deep breath) shine, fullness, strength, thickness smoothness, suppleness, protection, anti-frizz, anti-humidity and shape to your hair. A big promise, but I am keen to try it as I am a sucker for multiple treatments in one easy to use product. Time will tell if this actually works. I will say this does smell like peaches which frankly makes the item shine in my eyes.


So February's Love themed Glossybox is a hit with me, as all products will definitely get used within the coming weeks, however I did feel the Tinties and So Suan Lip & Cheek cream where too similar. Maybe Love themed nail stickers would have been better instead? February's box was a nice mixture between practicality and a little sweetness in time for Valentine's Day. What more could you ask for?


From L to R:
got2be, Wilkinson Sword,
Royal Apothic Tinties, So Susan Lip & Cheek Palatte, Marsk eyeshadow


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Mish xx





Disclaimer; Photographs copyright Mish at Jute, Jam and Joy.
I have no connection to Glossybox, the box was my own purchase.

Saturday 14 February 2015

Music to Our Valentine's Day Ears




Happy Valentine's Day, or as we like to call it hear at Jute, Jam and Joy "Tomorrow 1/2 price Chocolate Day". 
Ha, no whatever you are doing we hope you have a lovely day and remember you don't need to be loved up to celebrate! 
For today's special edition on of Music to Our Ears we bring you a classic from Fiction Factory who incidentally originate from just up the road in Perth.


Fiction Factory ~ (Feels Like) Heaven


All together now "FEELS LIKE HEAVEN!"







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Monday 2 February 2015

Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm Review

I like to give products a thorough testing before I review them on the blog. This lip balm actually came with a gift set I bought myself (ahem) on Christmas Eve and I haven't put it down since. So let's get down to the nitty gritty shall we?



This is what the Burt's Bees website has to say about their Replenishing lip balm with Pomegranate Oil.

"This replenishing and hydrating natural lip balm is infused with the antioxidant goodness of pomegranate oil. It replenishes moisture to reveal smooth, healthy lips, while it coats them with a hint of color for an even-toned appearance."

100% natural, this lip balm does exactly what it says on the tin. As soon as I applied the product my lips felt extremely nourished, hydrated and soft. Burt has nailed the right mix between a waxy and balmy consistency, with the product leaving a luxurious, light feeling on my lips whenever I apply it. There is no danger of this dragging across your lips or chunks of balm coming off which you have to then rub in with your finger. Just swipe and go; perfect.



There are various "flavours" within the Burt's Bees range and I now understand why people collect lip balms; they all look delicious. After application you can taste the pomegranate alongside the standard Burt's Bees scent; slightly medical but not overpowering and both flavours work well together.  As it says in the blurb you do get a slight colour pay off on your lips, and you're left with a nice shine, creating a perfect lip option if I was wearing a smoky eye. I have the mother of all colds just now so sorry for no action shots of the product on my lips.

With weather like this my lips have been needing all the protection they can get.
The lasting time of this balm is what I really admire, two hours after application I can still feel the balm nourishing my lips. With this freezing weather we have been getting this has been my go to lip balm, even knocking of my all-time favourite Cherry Chapstick from the top spot.

Dare I say this, but Burt's Bee has created probably one of the best lip balms on the market just now. I can find no fault with this product and would highly recommend it to anybody looking for a good quality lip balm. It's a 10/10 from me.

Also check out the Burt's Bees Website as they have a 3 for 2 deal on lip balms, Hurrah!


Have you tried any products from Burt Bee's recently?
 Do you have a favourite lip balm you go to come winter time? 
Let me know in the comments below, we love hearing from you!

Mish xx




Disclaimer: Photographs copyright of Mish at Jute, Jam and Joy.
All views are my own and I have no association with Burt's Bees.