UNBOXING | SECOND MECCA BEAUTY LOOP L3 BOX OF 2016

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Clik here to view.Et voilà!  Here we have the second Mecca Beauty Loop Level 3 Box for 2016, which is out now til the 4th of May or while stocks last.  It contains four deluxe samples.  Here's what's inside (left to right in the image above):

Can't use this at the moment coz I'm breast feeding, but it's a retinol-based cream you can use without irritation and is aimed to "enhance long term skin health and vitality".  From memory, my skin did not react well with retinol (broke me out!) when I tried it (not this particular product) years ago, so I've pretty much avoided it since.  It would be interesting to see how this one goes when I'm able to try it out as apparently retinol is the only real tried and tested ingredient that makes a difference to the skin.

I've heard so much about setting sprays, especially from brands like Urban Decay and Skindinavia and I've always wanted to try them just out of curiosity.  I don't personally need them, especially over the last few years where my skin has been dry/dehydrated and makeup tends to last reasonably well with just the use of setting powders just in any concealed areas.  I think these would come in very handy for long, big events such as weddings.  I might test this to see how this compares with using setting powders.  However, the other apparent advantage these have apart from increasing the longevity of makeup is to remove any powdery look, which might come in handy for me as well.  Although I have used thermal spring water sprays for the same purpose of helping to give a more natural, seamless finish.  I'm hoping this spray will give a matte or natural finish as I've heard some setting sprays have a tendency to leave a somewhat shiny film over the skin, which I definitely want to avoid.  If you have any thoughts regarding this product, let me know in the comments below. :)  Anyway, this is a nice deluxe sized, travel-friendly sample spray and I'm looking forward to giving it a try!

I've not tried anything from Josie Maran so happy to have this in my box indeed, and especially since it's an illuminizer! ^_^  Can't get enough highlighters and illuminizers in my dry and dehydrated skin life.  This one, like everything from the brand uses argan oil, which is a great, nourishing skin care ingredient.  Love makeup with added skin care benefits.  And, thankfully this deluxe sample comes with a convenient pump!  Woohoo!  This is a nice, neutral champagne colour, too so it will suit many skin tones and should give a natural-looking glow.  These types of liquid illuminating products are quite versatile, too as they can be used alone all over the skin, or mixed with moisturiser, oil or base makeup, or patted on high points of the face as a finishing, glowing touch.

 So, I'm very pleased with this box of goodies (except for one that unfortunately I can't use at present!).

Have you picked up yours yet?  Let me know what's in your box if your a Level 1 or 2.