When it comes to beauty boxes, there’s a reason why we pay close attention to LOOKFANTASTIC – the beauty e-tailer always triumphs in value for money and product selection.
There are many curated beauty edits to discover on the website, but the brand’s own The Box, is by far our favourite. Why? It lands on your doorstep every month, each time filled with a different (and generous) collection of some of the most sought-after beauty brands around.
Just like the LOOKFANTASTIC beauty advent calendar, the subscription box features a range of products that are bound to please all. Spanning the entire beauty spectrum, there are makeup, hair care, skincare and fragrance goodies to delve into.
And unlike the samples you receive in a department store that inevitably get lost in the depths of your handbag, the products come in full- or deluxe-size bottles. You can either discover a must-have to join your permanent kit, or The Box is a great way to sample a smaller version of a formula before making a full-size investment.
The best part? The June edit features six beauty products with a combined value of £90, which is the highest-value box yet, but will only knock you back by £13 each month. It can also be guaranteed that no matter the month, the products will always total over £50 – the generous helping practically pays for itself.
Part of the excitement of beauty boxes is not knowing what you’re going to get until the postman comes knocking. Indeed, subscribing is a wonderful treat for yourself, a family member or a friend, to give you a perk up throughout the month.
If your June box is on the way and you fancy a spoiler, here’s a look at the hero products that feature in this month’s edit. Better yet, you still have time to secure your own if you don't want to miss out on the delivery.
June's The Box contains a sample size of Philip Kingsley’s Elasticizer – the treatment loved by editors all around for doing exactly as it says on the tin. The elasticity-boosting, strengthening treatment is practically a non-negotiable mask for anyone who has ever picked up a hair straightener or tub of bleach.
Whether your hair is fine, coarse or curly, the hard-working formula – which was originally created for Aubrey Hepburn, may we add – contains hydrolyzed elastin to increase elasticity without weighing down strains, while castor and olive oil lock in moisture and ensure a glossy result. It’s truly an overachiever that’s worth The Box alone.
A lick of mascara is the finishing touch to any makeup routine, instantly awakening the eyes and elongating the lashes. Many brands vie for your attention, but one that’s reserved for a bold and full-bodied flutter is KVD’s Full Sleeve Long and Defined Tubing Mascara.
The intricate wand, inspired by filigree, grips onto each hair to coat it in a layer of jet-black pigment while lifting and adding definition. It’s also a tubing formula, meaning polymers wrap around the lashes to prevent under-eye smudging – which is everyone’s biggest bugbear. Use with a light hand to allow the product to layer; after two or three coats you’re left with noticeably fuller lashes.
For the skincare obsessive, the box contains a sample size of Murad’s Vita C Glycolic Brightening Serum or the Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum, and ours came with the former. Firmly one of the most popular vitamin C serums to sit on today’s shelves, it harnesses both vitamin C and glycolic acid – a popular AHA – to slough away dead skin cells, leaving a brighter and more unified complexion. The full-size bottle is a little pricey (£88), albeit worth it, so this deluxe sample is a savvy way to test the high-performing product for far less.
Subscribe to the LOOKFANTASTIC The Box
The offerings don’t end there. Alongside the main attraction, the June box also entitles you to £10 off the LOOKFANTASTIC limited edition boxes that are launched throughout the year, such as the Easter Beauty Egg or Advent Calendar. And if you scan the QR code that comes in the box, it gives you access to exclusive magazine content for expert beauty tips, too.
If you fancy a beauty treat knocking on your door every month (who wouldn’t), you can subscribe to The Box on the LOOKFANTASTIC website and receive 12 deliveries for £13 each. Just see it as a monthly lottery that you’re bound to win every time.
