This is my second monthly sub box from @prescriptionlab, and I like it even more than the first which impressed me immensly!
This months box was a collab with @AudreyLombard who is a well-known Paris-based fashion blogger with a penchant for skincare. As well as designing the bag that replaced the regular box the products come in, she chose two brands to be included in the box - Darphin, a famous Parisian skincare brand, and Jowae, a relatively new French-Korean brand. When you sign up for the monthly box you do a skin-profile and Prescription Lab try to tailor your box to your skin type as much as possible - there were a couple of products from each brand on offer and I'm going to show you the two that I received.
Jowae Balancing Mattifying Fluid, 40ml RRP €13
I have to say, I was hoping for the Protective Moisturizing Balm which was one of the Jowae products on offer - my skin-type is dry and this would have suited me better. The Mattifying Fluid however, is a nice, light and easily absorbed day cream. I was afraid it would make my dry skin feel tight and uncomfortable like some mattifying products I've tried, but after using it twice I rather like it. It gives a lovely, smooth base for make-up and sinks into the skin straight away leaving you feeling refreshed and ready for base products rather than tight and mattified. I will continue to use it and probably do a full review. I'm also intrigued by this brand as I had never heard of them before - I adore Korean skincare but find it difficult to get hold of without paying exorbitant shipping fees so having a Korean-inspired brand based in France that boasts very decent prices and free shipping from €30 is a huge plus - this is definitely a brand I want to explore more! You can find their website here at jowae.fr.
Darphin Hydrating Kiwi Mask, 75ml RRP €34.90
A Parisien skincare brand created in 1958 by Pierre Darphin with a focus on botanical ingredients, Darphin are well-known and loved for both their skincare and bodycare. As Pierre Darphin himself said 'A womans' skin is a mirror reflecting her life', and he was probably right.
I don't get massively excited by hydrating masks, to be completely honest - I get more of a buzz from radiance masks, exfoliating masks or acid-based masks. I put this on the day after St. Patricks Day in an effort to revitalize my tired, hungover skin and I was pretty impressed by the result - it does hydrate and soften. I will continue to use it and you can expect a full review soon!
Audrey Lombard X Prescription Lab leopard print cosmetics bag
I'm a cosmetics bag lover, I love pretty pieces to store my products in either for travel or inside drawers so I can find things easily (if you have seen my posts on Instagram of my new bathroom drawers you know this is no mean feat considering the sheer amount of products I have amassed😂). My pet hates with a lot of cosmetics bags that I've received as a free gift or in sub boxes is the size and quality - it doesn't need to be an expensive material or the same quality as my Victorias Secrets bags, but a miniscule bag that would only fit a gloss and compact with a flimsy zip that breaks in a week and cheap, tacky material? Not cool (looking at you, Alpha H - your Christmas Rose Gold Collection bag is a horror - it's basically made from cardboard).
This bag is nice. Firstly - it's a great size, big enough for all my skincare basics. Secondly - it's made out of pretty durable cloth and the zip doesn't feel like it will fall off if I look at it sideways. And then the bonus - they made it machine washable👐👐 THANKYOU PRESCRIPTION LAB AND AUDREY LOMBARD. The worst thing about most cosmetics cases is trying to clean them out when your cleanser/compact inevitably explodes. So yeah, this bag is gorgeous - love it.
Prescription Lab Fleur D'Oranger § Calendula Shower Gel, 200ml RRP €13 (€10.40 for members)
Every months box comes with a Prescription Lab own product, and this months was a shower gel. I haven't used it yet but I like the smell - a lot of people seem to hate both fleur d'oranger and calendula so I guess I've been lucky😀
Le Prescripteur, Prescription Labs Monthly Magazine
I haven't had time to fully read this yet but it features a nice interview with Audrey herself, a run-down of all the products on offer, some gorgeous photography and other bits on fashion and culture - a step above most of the free leaflets/magazines you get with a lot of sub boxes.
Verdict - another impressive box from Prescription Lab, already I'm excited for next months box which from the clues being offered on their IG has a focus on natural beauty and includes a full-size product from Caudalie. As usual this months box cost €19.60 (shipping is included). The value of this months box came to over €60, not counting the cosmetics bag - I would expect to pay about €15 for a bag of this type in a shop so let's round it off to a very comfortable €75. If that's not a bargain, then I don't know what is!
I'm still extremely impressed with what Prescription Lab are doing, the fact that you seem to get at least two full-sized products in each months box, coupled with the fact that they collab with well-known brands is astounding when you look at the rubbish being trotted out by some other well-known sub boxes - their subscription has, so far, been absolutely worth the price of less than €20 and I can't wait to see what they do next.
If you are in France, Monaco or Corsica go and have a look at their site, I highly recommend giving them a go - I don't think you'll regret it!
If you're interested in seeing what I though of last months box click here.
Have a great week everyone!
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This months box was a collab with @AudreyLombard who is a well-known Paris-based fashion blogger with a penchant for skincare. As well as designing the bag that replaced the regular box the products come in, she chose two brands to be included in the box - Darphin, a famous Parisian skincare brand, and Jowae, a relatively new French-Korean brand. When you sign up for the monthly box you do a skin-profile and Prescription Lab try to tailor your box to your skin type as much as possible - there were a couple of products from each brand on offer and I'm going to show you the two that I received.
Jowae Balancing Mattifying Fluid, 40ml RRP €13
I have to say, I was hoping for the Protective Moisturizing Balm which was one of the Jowae products on offer - my skin-type is dry and this would have suited me better. The Mattifying Fluid however, is a nice, light and easily absorbed day cream. I was afraid it would make my dry skin feel tight and uncomfortable like some mattifying products I've tried, but after using it twice I rather like it. It gives a lovely, smooth base for make-up and sinks into the skin straight away leaving you feeling refreshed and ready for base products rather than tight and mattified. I will continue to use it and probably do a full review. I'm also intrigued by this brand as I had never heard of them before - I adore Korean skincare but find it difficult to get hold of without paying exorbitant shipping fees so having a Korean-inspired brand based in France that boasts very decent prices and free shipping from €30 is a huge plus - this is definitely a brand I want to explore more! You can find their website here at jowae.fr.
Darphin Hydrating Kiwi Mask, 75ml RRP €34.90
A Parisien skincare brand created in 1958 by Pierre Darphin with a focus on botanical ingredients, Darphin are well-known and loved for both their skincare and bodycare. As Pierre Darphin himself said 'A womans' skin is a mirror reflecting her life', and he was probably right.
I don't get massively excited by hydrating masks, to be completely honest - I get more of a buzz from radiance masks, exfoliating masks or acid-based masks. I put this on the day after St. Patricks Day in an effort to revitalize my tired, hungover skin and I was pretty impressed by the result - it does hydrate and soften. I will continue to use it and you can expect a full review soon!
Audrey Lombard X Prescription Lab leopard print cosmetics bag
I'm a cosmetics bag lover, I love pretty pieces to store my products in either for travel or inside drawers so I can find things easily (if you have seen my posts on Instagram of my new bathroom drawers you know this is no mean feat considering the sheer amount of products I have amassed😂). My pet hates with a lot of cosmetics bags that I've received as a free gift or in sub boxes is the size and quality - it doesn't need to be an expensive material or the same quality as my Victorias Secrets bags, but a miniscule bag that would only fit a gloss and compact with a flimsy zip that breaks in a week and cheap, tacky material? Not cool (looking at you, Alpha H - your Christmas Rose Gold Collection bag is a horror - it's basically made from cardboard).
This bag is nice. Firstly - it's a great size, big enough for all my skincare basics. Secondly - it's made out of pretty durable cloth and the zip doesn't feel like it will fall off if I look at it sideways. And then the bonus - they made it machine washable👐👐 THANKYOU PRESCRIPTION LAB AND AUDREY LOMBARD. The worst thing about most cosmetics cases is trying to clean them out when your cleanser/compact inevitably explodes. So yeah, this bag is gorgeous - love it.
Prescription Lab Fleur D'Oranger § Calendula Shower Gel, 200ml RRP €13 (€10.40 for members)
Every months box comes with a Prescription Lab own product, and this months was a shower gel. I haven't used it yet but I like the smell - a lot of people seem to hate both fleur d'oranger and calendula so I guess I've been lucky😀
Le Prescripteur, Prescription Labs Monthly Magazine
I haven't had time to fully read this yet but it features a nice interview with Audrey herself, a run-down of all the products on offer, some gorgeous photography and other bits on fashion and culture - a step above most of the free leaflets/magazines you get with a lot of sub boxes.
Verdict - another impressive box from Prescription Lab, already I'm excited for next months box which from the clues being offered on their IG has a focus on natural beauty and includes a full-size product from Caudalie. As usual this months box cost €19.60 (shipping is included). The value of this months box came to over €60, not counting the cosmetics bag - I would expect to pay about €15 for a bag of this type in a shop so let's round it off to a very comfortable €75. If that's not a bargain, then I don't know what is!
I'm still extremely impressed with what Prescription Lab are doing, the fact that you seem to get at least two full-sized products in each months box, coupled with the fact that they collab with well-known brands is astounding when you look at the rubbish being trotted out by some other well-known sub boxes - their subscription has, so far, been absolutely worth the price of less than €20 and I can't wait to see what they do next.
If you are in France, Monaco or Corsica go and have a look at their site, I highly recommend giving them a go - I don't think you'll regret it!
If you're interested in seeing what I though of last months box click here.
Have a great week everyone!
A x
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