What do Japonesque and Vintage have in common?

They're both behind and inside my first order from Latest in Beauty ^^

But let's start from the beginning.

I was browsing the web, looking for new cosmetics to be tempted with, when I stumbled upon Latest in Beauty website, which offers to us consumers the possibility to try new products samples for a very small price (£1.50 for a "Little Beauty Box" containing 3 samples categories, and 1£ to 15£ for bigger -sometimes full- size "Luxury Samples").

How could I resist?

So I ordered a Little Beauty Box a few weeks ago, and 3 luxury samples a couple of days ago. The three products I chose to be packed into the Little Beauty Box were a Melvita Moisturizing Rose Nectar day cream for dehydrated skin (1x2ml sachet), a Lavera Liposome Intensive Night Cream (4x1ml sachet) and the Lady Gaga Fame Eau de Parfum (1x1.2ml spray). Unfortunately I haven't tried these products yet because I was waiting for my face to come back to normality after a bizarre period full of zits and impurities, as I don't want my trials to be affected by "extraordinary" skin conditions; while the Lady Gaga perfume has been saved for a special occasion.

In my second order I chose to go for the Luxury Samples because it seems to me that they are better value for money, you get a lot more product than the tiny samples inside the Little Beauty Box and this allows you to get a better idea on how the product works for you before buying (or reviewing) it.

This time I chose to stay more on the make-up side and I made a pure rational and thoughtful decision process which led my to an Eyelash Curler, a pack of Make-up Remover Swabs and a Hand Cream; the fact that the Eyelash Curler comes from a company called The Vintage Cosmetics Company and the Make-up Remover comes under the Japonesque brand it's totally irrelevant, I swear U__U

But I have to say that this is my first eyelash curler, that I am a mess with lipstick and mascara so these makeup removers will surely come handy, and it happened that I finished my hand cream (Caudalie Hand&Nail Cream, just love it!) ^__^

Also, the fact that I have paid £10 for two full size products, a generous sample and some tiny tiny samples help me feel less guilty.

While I was shooting some photos for this post another product popped up from the box, it was hidden under the shredded paper so I didn't notice it at first especially because I didn't order it, so I guess it's a gift or just a lucky mistake ^^

The extra product is from The Vintage Cosmetic Company and it's one of their most famous products: the false lashes, called the Girls as each one is identified by a girl name, so call me Betty from now on (if I manage to wear them XD).

I've tried false lashes a couple of times before, and both times I found them to be heavy on my eyelids resulting in a drowsy look rather then fresh and wide open eyes; the Girls eyelashes should be "incredibly light and comfortable to wear" and also suitable for contact lenses wearers, I am so looking forward to try them on!

Stay tuned for some reviews coming soon ^^