Revealing your December OK! Beauty Box – a luxurious collection of cold weather essentials worth over £95
By Zoe Cripps
Cold weather season is well and truly here, but we’ve got something guaranteed to banish any winter blues.
This month’s Winter Wonderland Edit is a cosy collection of seasonal beauty treats for the face, body and hair that will help to combat winter beauty woes like dry skin and flaky lips.
Highlights include a must-have daily cleanser, a nourishing new face oil and a unique perfume that can be used on the hair and the body.
Altogether the contents inside are worth over £95 – so you’re making another incredible saving by being a valued OK! Beauty Box subscriber.
Here’s a closer look at what’s inside this month’s Winter Wonderland Edit…
Grace & Stella Foaming Face Wash
60ml travel size, RRP £17
Cleansing your face properly in the morning and evening should be an essential part of your skincare routine all year round, which is why we had to include this fantastic face wash in this month’s box.
It’s a light-as-air foam that leaves skin feeling fresh and clean but never dry, making it a great morning or second cleanse after you’ve removed make-up.
How to use: Apply 1-2 pumps into hands and then onto a wet face. Massage in before rinsing off. Use morning and night.
The benefits:
- Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive.
- Balances the skin’s pH levels.
- Calms, tones and moisturises the skin.
Balance Me Niacinamide Complexion Booster
6ml travel size, RRP £11
Everybody needs niacinamide in their skincare routine! This trending ingredient benefits all skin types and does a bit of everything, from hydrating and soothing skin to minimising the look of pores.
It can also be used morning and night, and alongside any other skincare ingredient, which is another reason why we’ve popped a brilliant niacinamide serum in this edit.
How to use: Apply 2-5 drops to clean skin morning and night. Follow with your moisturiser or face oil, and SPF in the morning.
The benefits:
- Soothes stressed skin.
- Brightens, hydrates and firms.
- Helps to balance oil production and minimise the appearance of pores.
grüum Evening Primrose and Vitamin C Face Oil
30ml full size, RRP £16
If your skin’s feeling a little drier than usual at the moment, try adding a facial oil into your skincare routine – and you’ll be getting a sneak peek at this nourishing oil from grüum before it even goes on sale to the public.
It contains a powerhouse blend of skin-boosting ingredients rich in vitamins and fatty acids, including pomegranate oil, regenerating evening primrose oil and anti-inflammatory vitamin E.
How to use: Massage a few drops into dry skin, morning and/or evening. It can also be applied directly to problem areas such as scars and irritated skin.
The benefits:
- Lightweight and suitable for all skin types.
- Also contains rosehip oil, which is known to help heal irritation and brighten the skin.
- Sunflower seed oil gives this a velvety texture that feels lovely on the skin.
Paul Yacomine Parfum de Coiffeur Bergamot
30ml full size, RRP £30
A scented treat from top to toe! This spray-on perfume oil can be misted on the hair AND the body, giving a luxurious aroma of bergamot, rose and ylang ylang that lasts all day. The oil-based formula is nourishing on dry skin and frazzled split ends, too.
How to use: To apply to the hair, spray lightly from arm’s length. For the body, spritz onto pulse points or wherever you would apply your usual perfume. Avoid getting the oil on clothing, as it may leave marks.
The benefits:
- Made with a mood-boosting blend of essential oils.
- Scent is released throughout the day as your hair moves.
- Also conditions the hair.
Wunder2 Wunderkiss Essential Lip Scrub
Full size, RRP £14.99
It’s no secret that lips easily get dry and chapped in cold weather, so incorporating a lip scrub into your routine will really help to keep them soft and smooth.
This one comes as a handy stick and is made with sugar particles that gently slough off flaky skin, while a ‘hydra-lock technology’ also moisturises for a perfect pout this winter.
How to use: Run the stick over dry lips, rub them gently, then remove any excess with a tissue. Follow with your favourite lip balm.
The benefits:
- Sugar particles exfoliate dry skin.
- Shea butter nourishes and softens.
- Handy stick design for mess-free application.
You’ll also receive a complimentary sample size of Philipp Plein Plein Fatale Eau de Parfum
A glamorous, sensual scent with notes of blackcurrant, tuberose and patchouli, this is a great perfume for crisp winter days and dark, cosy nights.
In the box you’ll also get a voucher to redeem against two copies of OK! Magazine (worth £7.60) – the perfect reading material for cosying up on the sofa with.