Give EDIT I S S U E 0 2 A LITTLE More Love D I S C O V E R | L E A R N | I N S P I R E
3 4 5 8 10 11 14 15 OTHER CONTRIBUTORS: Rachael Taylor, Sheeva Fallahi, Kate Jameson, Claudia Ing, Nina Graham, Brogan Marshall, Luke O'Neil, Lawrence Alcock and Hannanah Hussain. F E B R U A R Y M O N T H LY B O X C O N T E N T S C O N T R I B U T O R S TEAM LETTER Give a little more love THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE BOX WHAT'S IN THE BOX? HONEST & OPEN What is sustainable beauty? BEAUTY TIPS FOR THE LOVE OF FUN FACTS POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS SNEAK PEEK March Monthly BECKS GREATBANKS Subs Operations LEAH POWELL Influencers BEC WITNEY Sourcing ISABELLA KENYON Sourcing GABRIELLA GREATBATCH Sourcing CHLOE JACOBS Campaign & Content
FEBRUARY / 02 3 At LOOKFANTASTIC, we are passionate about the sustainability agenda, and want to make it easy for everyone to make more conscious decisions about the products they buy. You'll notice that this month, we have made the change to our box construction - the first of many more sustainable changes you will start to see. By subscribing to a LOOKFANTASTIC The Box, you are helping to contribute to our vision as we strive to build a better, more sustainable future. A lot of people make New Year's resolutions about more sustainable choices, and we are joining you on that journey. I’ll talk more about this on page 8 but, I'm looking forward to letting you A NOTE FROM OUR TEAM in on our exciting changes. But, in the meantime... Welcome to your new February Monthly Subscription Box where we’re encouraging you to Give a Little More Love to your face, body and skin! In a month that is typically one of the coldest, we think it’s time to give yourself the care and attention you deserve. We’ve sourced products that’ll leave your skin feeling hydrated with Grown Alchemist Age-Repair Moisturiser for your face, to the hair quenching Umberto Giannini Banana Butter leave-in Conditioner. To top it off, we’re making sure you get that extra touch of Valentine's (or Galentine's, or just happy to be you) glam with the Nudestix Mini Give a little more love. Team Fantastic x Magnetic Luminous Eye Colour and The Balm Staniac Lip & Cheek Stain and much more! Here at The Box, we are focusing on self-love this Valentine's Day as well as our love for the planet. We are focusing on making our operations more sustainable, but also on inspiring you all to join us on our journey to become a force for good in protecting our planet for the future. So, we can't wait for you to come on the journey with us and we’ll be right by your side whilst we all Give a Little More Love!
4 THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE BOX WE WENT DIGITAL WITH OUR MAGAZINES LAST MONTH AS PART OF OUR FIRST CHANGE OF THE YEAR USING 100% RECYCLED PULP PAPER FOR OUR QR CARD. Over the last year, we’ve been thinking about our wider purpose and what this means to you - our fantastic subscribers and community. We want to inspire you to think outside of the box (literally) and make a conscious effort to hold ourselves accountable to more sustainable practices. The second being our packaging goal – to create less waste. To do this, we will be switching from dyed carboard boxes to sustainably sourced boxes making them easier for you to recycle and partnering with More Trees, to plant a tree for each annual The Box subscription this month. Through a multi-use and thoughtful approach to our subscription proposition and beauty regimes we want our boxes to remain premium, reachable and affordable. We know we aren't perfect but we’re taking small, but actionable steps to empower you with transparency and choice. That’s where the theme of the box comes in... By giving a bit more love to the way in which we think about beauty and the way we operate we have a unique opportunity to inspire positive change in our industry, by being more conscious in our decisions. The campaign also reflects the love we share with friends, family and others in the month of Valentine's.
FEBRUARY / 02 5 What's in the box?
6 Mini Magnetic Luminous Eye Colour in Dew Wap 2.4g Worth £21.41 Nudestix Stainiac Lip & Cheek Stain 1.6ml Worth £6.64 The Balm Beauty Balm 50ml Worth £42.95 Monuskin WHAT IS IT? An indulgent creamy balm that promises to boost skin radiance. Created using an innovative blend of neroli and sweet orange essential oils to revitalise the complexion and stimulate the skin. HOW TO USE IT? Using a pressing action, apply a small amount of Beauty Balm to clean, dry skin on the face and neck over the top of your moisturiser. WHY IS IT BETTER FOR THE PLANET? Monuskin packaging is fully recyclable. As a brand they are aiming to “reduce carbon footprint" by using recyclable packaging across their range. WHAT IS IT? Made to suit all skin tones, the eyeshadow pencil will prime the lids for all-day wear and provide even colour payoff with an intense hue that blends easily to create a seamless transition. Ideal for all skin tones. HOW TO USE IT? Colour using the highlighter/primer base over the entire lid. Draw along the crease with a deeper shade. Smudge to soften with fingers, sponge or brush. WHY IS IT BETTER FOR THE PLANET? This pencil is a cruelty-free and Vegan product which means it was developed without animal testing and contains no animal products or derived ingredients. 2 1 3 WHAT IS IT? The Stainiac Lip and Cheek stain lip gloss adds a subtle colour to lips or gives your face a healthy glow. It’s easy to use and adapts to your skin tone. HOW TO USE IT? Apply an even layer to the lips with the applicator or swipe on to your hand and blot on to your cheeks using two fingers. WHY IS IT BETTER FOR THE PLANET? The brand is cruelty free and paraben free, meaning the product was developed without animal testing and without the use of harmful chemicals.
FEBRUARY / 02 7 Age-Repair Moisturiser Phyto-Peptide & White Tea Extract 12ml Worth £14 Grown Alchemist Banana Butter Leave-In-Conditioner 100ml Worth £5.75 Umberto Giannini Cosmetics Sponge Worth £6 So Eco WHAT IS IT? Achieve a flawless makeup application with this ultrasoft makeup sponge. It can be used with liquids, creams and powder products. With bespoke packaging we’re definitely feeling the Valentine’s Day vibes. HOW TO USE IT? Simply bounce the products on to your skin. Can be used wet or dry. WHAT IS IT? A botanical powerhouse, this high-performance moisturiser hydrates, plumps and protects the skin. Infused with white tea extract and bioactive phytopeptides, fine lines and wrinkles appear diminished, promoting a youthful glow. HOW TO USE IT? Begin at the centre of the face, neck and décolletage, applying in smooth upward and outward motions. WHY IS IT BETTER FOR THE PLANET? Grown Alchemist products are free from microplastics, parabens and mineral oils. 5 4 6 WHAT IS IT? Packed with hydrating ingredients, the cream feeds moisture to thirsty curls. Whipped to perfection, the formula is lightweight and airy, easily absorbed by the hair. Fighting frizz with moisture, the conditioner gives structure to curls without weighing them down. HOW TO USE IT? Smooth through wet hair and glide through with your fingers to detangle and coat every curl - do not rinse. WHY IS IT BETTER FOR THE PLANET? Certified B Corp, the brand meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact. They donate 1% of all profits to charitable causes including environmental groups. The product is 97% natural, Vegan and Cruelty-free. WHY IS IT BETTER FOR THE PLANET? The product is proud to be an “eco-sponge” meaning that for every 100 products sold, 1 tree is planted.
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FEBRUARY / 02 9 HOW IS THE CHANGE IN BOX HELPING REACH THIS PLEDGE? 1. We're planting a tree for every February The Box subscriptions. That means you're helping to do your bit for the planet - so spread the word! 2. The change in packaging will see a 72.48% decrease in total emissions* performed on Beauty Box operations. 3. Material End of life waste has been reduced by 61.43% with the change in packaging. Our purpose at LOOKFANTASTIC is to be a force for good in protecting our planet for the future; from the products we sell, to the packaging we send and the way we inspire you to make more conscious choices about your routines. We are on a journey to become more sustainable, and we invite you to join us on this journey too. Alongside our new look packaging, we will be partnering with More Trees, making small changes today that will have a big impact in the future. The newly planted trees you help us plant will sequester future CO" emissions while providing significant benefits to the local community including: poverty alleviation, education, skill-sharing, food, shelter, biodiversity and coastal protection. We, at LOOKFANTASTIC The Box want to welcome you to your new and more sustainable monthly subscription box... You will start to receive more concious subscription packaging moments throughout the year, where we will surprise you with reusable packaging choices- your new holiday make-up bag awaits! HOW ARE WE PRACTISING MORE CONSCIOUS BEAUTY? Because beauty doesn’t have to cost the earth. That's why we're taking a pledge this year to be more conscious in our approach to beauty and in the way in which we deliver our subscription experience.
10 THE BALM STAINIAC LIP & CHEEK STAIN Make your own biodegradable glitter festival applicator. Clean in the dishwasher. Add small biodegradable glitters into the tube and add new balm base e.g. a lip balm into the product bit by bit. Here’s your new festival glitter applicator. UMBERTO GIANNINI BANANA BUTTER LEAVE-IN-CONDITIONER Wash and reuse the tub once you’ve finished the product. Then repurpose the tub for keeping your earrings in one place or storing your hair grips! ARE YOU REUSING OR RECYCLING YOUR NEW PRODUCTS? If there is something that doesnt quite suit you in a box, dont throw it away- why not give it to a friend as a gift or donate to charities such as The Hygiene Bank who distribute beauty and toiletry products to those experiencing hygiene poverty? We selected a random selection of the products in this box and gave them a second life... Beauty Tips: for you and the planet #1 One of the best ways to make your routine more environmentally friendly is to reuse or refill your packaging where possible. #2 Multi-use products mean less waste, as well as cost. Look for an all-in-one make up stick that could be used for lips and cheeks for example... your new Staniac tint. #3 Recycle the packaging you use. When boxes come in cardboard boxes make sure to recycle them where possible - this ensures there is less waste in the overall experience. For example, your new monthly boxes are sustainably sourced and 100% recyclable or reuse them for a present to a friend and wrap them in recyclable gift paper. Sustainability is more than just a trend in the beauty world. So, what conscious efforts can you make in order to transform your beauty routine to ensure it is more sustainable?
FEBRUARY / 02 11 THE MONTH OF LOVE & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends. Click for more... Love For the of fun Facts
12 1Around 145 million cards are sold around Valentine’s Day in the UK alone! 2 The much-loved candy hearts weren't available in 2019 due to supply issues! 3Men and women prefer candy to flowers (hint hint!) 4 Galentine’s Day has become a beloved holiday – show your friends some love!
FEBRUARY / 02 13 5Women are more likely to treat themselves than men on Valentine’s Day – and why not?! 6 There’s more to wearing the colour red than you might think – it has connotations of passion and sexuality. 7 Some Nordic countries celebrate friendship rather than love on February 14th – we’re here for this!
14 Positive Have you ever noticed that when you feel low on self-esteem, you tend to hunch over, avoid eye contact and/or choose clothes that hide your body? You may also be less likely to enhance your best attributes because of thoughts like “it won’t help anyway.” So, just by thinking that you don’t look beautiful, you might find yourself doing things that make you feel less "attractive" (self-fulfilling prophecy!) What you need to know is that you are already beautiful, without qualifiers and without exception. Because of that, appearance affirmations are not meant to change your physical features, they are to help you accept, appreciate and enhance the beauty that you already possess. affirmations 1 Start to notice what you are saying to yourself – be kind and Give a Little More Love! Practice your Mirror Work – look at yourself whilst selftalking. It’s supposed to counteract your inner critic while forming a compassionate relationship. Talk to yourself in a comfy environment. Use targeted statements like “I AM” that are targeted toward the areas that you find difficult to love. For example, “I am beautiful and deserve a little more love”. 2 3 4
FEBRUARY / 02 15 coming up? What’s Physicians Formula Rosé All Day Petal Glow 9.2g - worth £14.99 What is it? A brightening and illuminating all-overglow that imparts unprecedented color dimension for a flawless peraluminous finish.
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