Opening the Love Island Beauty Box is like watching a bombshell enter the villa—you know something big is about to happen, but you’re not sure if it’s going to be amazing or just deeply entertaining. I slid off the lid, and a waft of coconut and self-tan scent hit me like a hug from a friend who’s very committed to their skincare routine. Inside, nestled like sleeping islanders, were a dozen products that instantly made me feel like I was preparing for a date with my own reflection.
The box doesn’t mess about. There’s a setting spray that promises to hold your makeup through a heatwave, a lie-in, and possibly a tearful recoupling. I spritzed it on my face, and for a second, I felt like I could walk through a monsoon and still look like I’d just stepped out of a hairdryer. It’s the kind of confidence boost that makes you almost forget you haven’t washed your hair in three days.
The Self-Tan Situation: Risky Business
Let’s talk about the self-tanning mousse included, because this is where the real drama lives. Applying it is a ritual that feels like you’re about to perform brain surgery—but with mitts and a lot of hope. The last time I used a mouse, I looked like a confused zebra who’d rolled in mud. But this one? It’s a game-changer. It dries in under a minute, which is perfect for when you’re running late and your only plan is to “accidentally” look bronzed for a Zoom meeting.
The box also has a lip oil that’s so glossy, you could probably use it to signal a rescue helicopter. I wore it to the corner shop, and the cashier literally said, “You look like you’re about to enter a talent show.” I took that as a compliment. Honestly, it’s the closest I’ll ever get to being on telly without actually having to talk about my “journey.”
BOOTS X LOVE ISLAND BEAUTY BOX UNBOXING worth £267! - VILLA FAVES! ☀️
