I just picked up the last Beauty Loop Box of the year from Mecca. All beauty loop members (no matter what level you are) receive four sample boxes per year. This time, I thought I'd get it as soon as I got notified via email since last time, I came in a bit later (but still within the time limit) to collect it they had run out of Level 3 boxes and I ended up taking home a Level 1 box instead. So, I highly recommend you collect yours either online or in store as soon as you can!
This level 3 box contained four beauty products (along with a description card of each).
// The new Ren Flash Rinse 1 Minute Facial (15 ml / 0.5 fl. oz) - the skin care expert at my local store swore by this product so I'm excited to try it.
It's described as a "transformative treatment that revitalises and refreshes the skin. With potent Vitamin C, it instantly reduces the signs of fatigue for a radiant complexion. Use every 3 days after cleansing, massage over the face and neck, and rinse off after 1 minute."
// Byredo Parfums | Mjoave Ghost Eau de Parfum (2ml / 0.06 fl. oz)
"In the xeric wilderness of the mojave desert trees and vegetation more ancient than many civilisations defy conditions that prey on human vulnerability. The ghost flower is a rare species that dares to blossom above this baked, hard ground. Despite its arid surroundings and inability to produce nectar, the ghost flower, or mohavea confertiflora, maintains its perfect, majestic beauty and thrives year after year. In an astonishing feat of ingenuity the flower uses mimicry to attract the pollinators of a neighbouring plant species by developing markings that resemble those of a female bee genus attracted to its subject and duping the male bee into following suit. This moving human-like behaviour and captivating tale of survival lies in the foundation that inspired ‘mojave ghost’, an homage to this most bewitching flower."
Top: ambrette, jamaican nesberry
Heart: violet, sandalwood, magnolia
Base: chantilly musk, crisp amber, cedarwood"
Note, the beauty loop description card says Thirdman (a brand I've not heard of before) - so not sure if I was given Byredo by mistake or they're card is incorrect. Nonetheless, I have previously owned and used up(!) one of my favourite scents in Bal d'Afrique so, I'm still happy to try this fragrance from the same brand.
// Mecca Cosmetica To Save Eyes SPF30 (Full size: 15 ml / 0.51 fl. oz).
The first eye cream I've come across with a decent SPF of 30 (I've been using Elizabeth Arden's Prevage one with SPF 15 PA++). So with summer coming up, this will be perfect I reckon. It claims to offer 24 hour moisturisation, so I'm looking forward to that and the high sun protection. This product also has a shot of caffeine to energise and combat dark circles and fine lines, plus a cooling rollerball applicator so it's reminiscent of the Garnier Caffeine Eye Roll-on, which has been around for years.
// By Terry Baume de Rose (3 g / 0.1 oz). This is lip balm is well-loved by many. But, look at how cute the tiny version of the full-sized pot is! ^_^ I'm sure I will be reusing this pot when it's empty for travel.
Have you collected your Beauty Loop Box yet? Let me know what's in yours if different. :) Or if you've tried any of these products, do share your thoughts on them in a comment below. Would love to hear!
Thanks for stopping by! ^_^ xo