This September, boxes have been a little delayed due to two things...

1. ALL boxes include the latest issue of CLEO mag, and for the sake of being super stealthy and fair to mag readers across the nation, we could only begin to pack once mags hit the stands. Fair enough, right? Non-bb members suffer enough without their monthly dose of beauty, let alone being last to catch up on all CLEO has to offer...

2. Boxes also include A LOT of product this month, and as such are taking a loooooong time for our warehouse to pack and ship. 

Even though they are a little later than usual this month, we hope the wait is totally worth it (we think so!) and want to thank you for your patience! Now, if only we could all be measuring the time with a stunning watch like this one here...

And the slight wait got us thinking... There are some beauty treatments that take only a few minutes to do their job, whilst there are others that take a while - I know there are some parts of my beauty routine that need a whole afternoon to excute! But the results are worth it. So, I thought I'd list my faves that require a little beauty patience, but are totally worth the wait. So, in slow motion please; Hereeeeee theeeeyyyyy aarreeeeeeeee....

 YuBe's Heel & Elbow Moisturising Socks

This product proves that not only do the 'patient' beauty rituals require time, but they often also dictate the need to be home alone when using. No one want's to see you doing certian beauty things - and you probably don't want anyone to see you either! However, we still do these embarrasing beauty treatments because they really work - just like the amazing Baby Foot! All of the above is true of this YuBe product too. When paired with Yu-Be's intense Moisturising Skin Cream (only the top selling skin cream in Japan over the last 50 years - no biggie!), these socks do wonders for healing and hydrating skin. The secret is in the fabric of the sock, sewn with a very special fabric that has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, which helps to keep skin as healthy and soft. They do take overnight to really work their magic, but they are worth it. You can also pop them on and have a movie marathon on a lazy sunday if the urge overtakes you. Slip onto elbows, or heels (just be sure to wash after each use) and say hello to muchos moisturisation.

Alpha H Liquid Gold

This cult skin resurfacing treatment takes a little time, but the results will hit you in the face (quite literally) and make your dilligent application totally worth it. This treatment from skincare guru's Alpha H uses a state of the art, low pH delivery system to effectively diminish wrinkles, pigmentation and sun damage, clearing the skin. How, you ask? The glycolic based formulation works like an ‘overnight facial’ to brighten and revitalise tired, ageing skin, and radically improve the appearance of the complexion. I've been using it over the past few weeks and can slowly but surely see the difference in my skin - my annoying blockages that turn into blemishes around my chin to be precise. They're much less abundant when I'm on the Liquid Gold regime. As it's so strong, you can't use it every night, so you must, must, must play the beauty patience game. BUT over time, it really does what it says it will. Definitely worth its weight in gold.

Suigo Vital Nutrition Intensive Hair Repair Treatment

Unfortunately, damaged hair can take a long time to repair - and it involves stepping away from the heat styling tools! However, you can enlist a few products to speed up the process. One such item? This Suigo treatment. It takes just 20 to 30 minutes (and really, that's not that long in the scheme of beauty things) and leaves your hair revitalised with deeply-penetrating nutrients, including ingredients like organic oils and natural avocado essence. Simply apply to damp strands post-shampoo, and leave to work on locks for half an hour (or an episode of friends) before jumping back in the shower to rinse off. Then hello, shiny, silky, manageable tresses! Yep - that's worth a little extra time in our books.

Which beauty rituals do you sacrifice time for because they're totally worth it? Another one of mine is a weekly mani/pedi at home - it makes me feel super 'polished' and put together for the week ahead! And the dry time is perfect for Keeping up with my fave American family of brunettes! - Lauren