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Inside the September 2012 GlossyBox: Fall Forward

September 26, 2012

I’ve been reviewing GlossyBox for a few months now and so far I’m enjoying the product choices. The theme for this months’ GlossyBox is Fall Forward where they are focusing on new products, trends and technologies.

Inside the box you will find three full-size products and two deluxe samples:

MISSHA Perfect Cover BB Cream – I’ll admit that I am not a fan of the BB Cream craze. I think it’s just another unnecessary beauty product to buy. I know that many people are a fan of them but I simply think they’re a waste of money. With that being said I was still more than happy to give this one a try but unfortunately the shade is way too light for me to conduct a proper review.

Kryolan for Glossybox Moisture Rich Lipstick in GLOSSY Pink – This creamy lipstick is a rose pink shade that is said to be flattering on all skin tones. I love it on my complexion, it’s pretty without being to barbie-ish.

OC 8 Professional Mattifying Gel – Anyone woman with oily skin will appreciate any beauty item that helps to reduce shine. This lightweight, white gel is applied under makeup to help keep oil under control. It does have a slightly medicinal scent to it that reminded me of calamine lotion but it does help to keep skin looking matte. This gel is said to last for 8 hours but I found that it only lasted for about 3 and left a bit of residue on my face.

GKHair Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner – This keratin duo is said to leave hair smoother, shinier and frizz free. I haven’t tried either sample but if it’s great, you’ll read about it here!

Although this was not my favorite GlossyBox I do appreciate the variety of beauty products that I was able to sample. And the program is pretty generous with their full-size and deluxe samples so I still think it’s worth the subscription. What are your thoughts? Have you tried Glossybox yet?

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee a review and all opinions are my own.

Take a Peek inside of the August 2012 Glossybox – Pure Luxury

August 25, 2012

I’ve been receiving Glossybox for a few months now and so far I’m pretty pleased with this subscription service. This month Glossybox gives us two full-size samples. One is an Illamasqua Nail Varnish, $14 and the other is Ellis Faas, Ellis Lips, $35; with both of those items valued at $49 in total this $21 is already a great value.

Here’s a closer look at the beautiful items inside this months’ Glossybox:

Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Taint which the company describes as stone brown, rubber finish. I love dark colors year round, so I can’t wait to try this color out.

Ellis Faas, Ellis Lips Milky Lips in L204 – Burnt Orange; what a sleek and sexy case!

A deluxe size sample of Ole Henriksen Truth Serum:

Biolage ExquisiteOil Replenishing Treatment, I tried this right away, as soon as I opened the box. It’s made with a Moringa Oil Blend and felt great on my dry ends – it feels great and smells even better. I just wish that the sample was a bit bigger, I have a lot of hair!

A deluxe sample of Touch in Sol, Feel Like Honey Moon Skin Base:

After receiving Glossybox for a few months I have to say that I enjoy the variety of products featured. Glossybox is a great value considering that there are almost always two full-size products that more than pay for the cost of the monthly subscription fee. The service features a variety of prestige products that you can’t find at your local drugstore and the products are always elegantly packaged in their signature pink and black box.

Have you subscribed to Glossybox?

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee a review and all opinions are my own.

Review: July Glossybox 2012 – Summer Nights

July 30, 2012

This is my third month in with Glossybox and so far I still like it! This month the theme is Summer Nights. The box includes products that are supposed to help you “show off your sun kissed skin”.

Here’s whats inside the box:

Alessandro International Pedix Heel Rescue Balm
Ofra Cosmetics Universal Eyebrow Pencil
Sebastian Color Ignite Multi-tone Shampoo & Conditioner
Senna Cosmetics Double Dose Lip Lacquer
Almond and Aloe Hand & Body Emulsion by Caswell-Massey

This months’ box comes with two full-size products, Ofra Cosmetics Universal Eyebrow Pencil and Senna Cosmetics Double Dose Lip Lacquer in Chocolate Cherry.

A deluxe sample of Alessandro Pedix Feet Heel Rescue Balm was a nice treat in this summer beauty box. The balm contains marine minerals, shea butter and tea tree oil to give some first aid to dry feet. It’s a lightly scented rich cream that feels like heaven after a day at the beach. I love this, so worth buying the full-size product.

Sebastian had two samples in this box, a shampoo and conditioner, both targeted at color treated hair. Both products have sulphates in them so I haven’t sampled them but they do smell nice.

Last but not least there were two sample size packets of Caswell-Massey Almond Aloe Hand & Body Emulsion. You can smell the sweet almond oil from the moment that you open the package, it’s not overwhelming but it certainly can’t be missed. The lotion is water based so it’s not oil and absorbs fairly quickly. It felt nice on the skin but nothing to write home about.

Have you tried the Glossybox subscription service yet?

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee review and all opinions are my own.

Review: Glossybox June 2012

July 9, 2012

When Glossybox first arrived in the US I had the chance to review this monthly beauty sampling service that focuses on prestige brands. You can check out my preliminary review here. Well once again I get the opportunity to take a peek inside this June’s Glossybox:

As I mentioned before, each month there is at least one full-sized sample. In this months’ box there were given two full-sized samples, one of the First Aid Beauty Smooth Shave Cream and the Beauty Addicts Show-OFF Mascara.

1. Beauty Addicts Show-OFF Mascara – The curved brush makes mascara application a lot easier and less likely to get anywhere it’s not supposed to be. The mascara lasted most of the day out in the hot sun but gave way by the end of the night leaving me with racoon eyes. At least the application is a breeze!

2. First Aid Beauty Smooth Shave Cream – As a fan of the brand, First Aid Beauty, I am not disappointed. This shave cream is fragrance-free and allergy tested so it’s really gentle on your skin. A little goes a long way and once you add a little water the formula lathers up nicely. This is a great option if you have super-sensitive skin.

3. Kinerase Restructuring Firming Cream – Kinerase is another favorite brand of mine, I’ve had success with their Advance Repair Serum, so I know that their products work and work well! The product claims to stimulate collagen to give a more firm and youthful appearance to skin -but that will take a few weeks to see noticeable results. But I think it’s worth a try.

4. Shea Terra Organics Ultimate Moisturizing Creme – This white chocolate body butter is the star of this months’ Glossybox. It’s 99.7% natural and made with 30% organic cocoa & shea butters and vanilla. This is an incredible smelling body butter that is so rich a decadent you’ll want to apply it everywhere!

5. Wella Professionals Enrich Moisturizing Treatment – It’s been a few years since I’ve used any Wella products on my hair so it was a nice surprise to sample a great smelling treatment. I must mention that this product does contain silicon, which coats hair and sulphates which can dry hair out. So I’ll have to pass on this product.

Overall the Glossybox contained a nice variety of beauty products and the samples were generously sized so that you can get at least a few applications out of each product. When I first reviewed Glossybox I wondered if it was worth the price and after trying out two boxes I’d have to say yes. Receiving 1-2 full-sized prestige beauty brand and a few deluxe samples is certainly worth the monthly subscription. Have you tried Glossybox?

Glossybox, $21/month

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee review and all opinions are my own.