Glossybox- February 2016

Hey everyone! 

I really don't know how to start this months post. Probably best to get out the way the fact that I've now cancelled Glossybox and March's box will be my last review. Why? Well basically I've found that I keep getting products I can't use and repeat items. I don't find this box as fun anymore (which you've probably seen from my reviews) and this includes this box too. Glossybox is £10 a month + postage and you can purchase subscriptions for these, three, six and a year. 

Before I get into this months Glossybox, I did also receive a sorry gift from the customer service for them sending me a duplicate item. This is what I received. 

I really can't fault Glossybox's customer service and every time I've had to contact them, I've had a really good experience from them. Other subscription box companies could take a page out of their book. 

As for this months box, I always go in the order of most excited to least excited and unfortunatly it was hard for me to place. Here's what I chose. 

Naobay Protective Hair Mask Volume Condition- full size is £10.64- luxury size

I don't know if many of you know this but I do like my hair masks and use one every other time I wash my hair. I tend to leave them on for ten minutes and then wash off with cold water. Cold water helps lock shine in. I do like the products I have tried from Naobay from Glossybox before so I am the most excited about this product. 

MUA Power Pout Glaze Low Voltage Gloss- full size- £3.50 

I musts admit when subscribers were asked to pick the gloss they would like to receive in this box, I wasn't excited by the options. I picked the nude as I knew I would be able to wear this at work, however I must admit it's more like a clear. You have to click this pen quite a lot at the start proving there really isn't much product in this. Expect to see this in my empties soon. 

The Vintage Cosmetic Company Floral Slanted Tweasers- full size- £8

Need I say more why I wasn't very impressed about recieving these? I can buy some good Tweasers at my local supermarket and we even sell this make of Tweasers at work so they are pretty easily accessible to me. Very disappointed. 

Wilkinson Sword Intuition Razor- Full size- £6.99 

Normally I would be pretty happy about recieving a full size and good brand razor however due to the fact I've been with Glossybox for over a year, I have actually recieved a Wilkinson Sword razor before. I was a little disappointed that this item was in the February Valentines box too. 

Nicka K New York 24H Waterproof Eyeliner- Full size- £3.99

I really do have way too many eyeliners now to be excited by this. I do like the fact that it's creamy and a colour which is wearable, however I really don't need another. Especially from a subscription box. 

I'm sorry to have sounded like such a downer on this review but I'm just not enjoying this box anymore. I'd rather give you an honest review. 

Emma 

Glossybox- January 2016

Hey everyone, 

It's time for another Glossybpx unboxing and it's the first box of 2016! Now I was excited about how Glossybox was going to interpret the start of 2016 and I must say I'm a little disappointed as I'm sure you will see in this review. I've recieved Glossybox for a year now and I've had better. Glossybox is £10 a month plus p&p and I pay using the three monthly subscription. They also have subscriptions for other countries so it's worth checking if your country has a box. 

(Sorry about the lighting in these pictures, it's a little dull due to the snowy weather!)

As always I will start with my favourite item in the box and work my way down to my least favourite. 

Unani Dermo Defense Face Mask- Full size- £11.36

Of corse skincare is going to be first on my list as I'm really getting into my skincare. Masks are no exception. This mask is meant for sensitive skin and during the winter although I do have oily skin, it can become dry due to the heating and cold weather. So anything to pick my skin up again is a plus. It says to use once a week over a cleansed face. I can't wait to try this one out. 

Madara Cellular Repair Serum- Luxury Size- full size is £38

I had literally just ran out of my night time serum when this little baby arrived so of corse I tried it straight away. It is a light green colour with a slight herbal smell. It blended well into my skin but left me feeling a little tight. I found it was best to follow with a moisturiser straight away. I can see myself using this luxury sample up quickly. 

Glossybox Eyeshadow in glossy mauve- full size- £7.10 

This eyeshadow is beautiful and totally on trend for this season! It's a beautiful mauve colour with a slight shimmer that packs a punch when it comes to pigment. I haven't used this yet as I have a few shadows going in my projects at the moment, but I can't wait to give this a try! 

Teeez Cosmetics Oasis Gem Lipstick- full size- £11.93

The packaging on this lipstick is to die for, but unfortunatly the colour is not. I tried this straight on and I have come to the conclusion that corals are just not for my skin tone. I also noticed that when applying this lipstick that it coated like a balm and after one useage, that a lot of the product is gone. I must say though, pigment in this lipstick is amazing. 

Emite Micronized Powder Blush in 108- full size- £20.59

I know what your thinking and I bet it is exactly what I thought too. I've had this in my Glossybox before. Just the same as my box before, I really don't like this colour and it's way too bold on my skin tone. I have already recieved an email from Glossybox explaining that they have made a mistake with this and are going to send me another item in my next box. I can not fault their customer service, it's amazing. I'm afraid though that this product and the lipstick will be passed along. 

Next month we will all be receiving an MUA lipgloss which subscribers will be able to pick their colour, have you already picked yours? I picked the nude to be able to wear to work. As I have already said to my parents, I'm going to give Glossybox until the end of this three months to pick up, otherwise I will be going elsewhere. 

Emma 

Glossybox- December

Hey everyone! 

It's that time of the month again and Glossybox is already here! I didn't even realise that the last month could go this quickly! Today I'm coming at you with a beautiful Glossybox! "The Rose gold edit" was created in collaboration with the beauty blogger Really Ree and consists of 6 items. If you do not know already Glossybox is £10 + p&p a month however you can buy packages too. Glossybox is also made in other counties too, so check out their website for more information. 

I had to show you all this box before I even started! I don't know about you but Glossybox really has picked up their packaging game recently! 

As per usual I'm going to start at my favourite and work my way down to the least favourite item. 

Starskin Bio-cellulose Second Skin Mask- full size- £8.50

As you all know I love a good mask and when I saw this in my box I knew I have to try this! Unfortunatly I do want to wait until my cold has gone so I can smell the coconut! I have high hopes for this expensive mask however I hope I don't like it too much as £8.50 is a lot to pay for one application. 

Etre Belle Golden Skin Caviar Eye Roll on- sample size- full size is £30.66

I also love some good skincare as I've already tried the brand Etre Belle before in a Glossybox, I knew this would be a good one! As soon as you roll this product on you are greeted with a cool feeling to instantly de-puff under eye bags (of which I have majorly dark ones). I have already popped this product into my makeup draws to apply when putting on primer as I've noticed it does have a bit of light reflecting gold shimmer, perfect for under foundation. I know this product will be a love! 

L'occitane Shea Face Comforting Oil- sample size- full size is £29

I've also already broken out this little bad boy! As suggested, this oil is perfect for comforting and soothing the skin after a long hard day. I used this for the first time yesterday after my eye serum but before moisturiser and I loved it. It does not have a harsh smell, warms up nicely in your hands for application and is 100% natural. Unfortunatly the sample is so small that I won't see a difference in my skin to know if it's worth spending the money. 

So Susan Statement Skin Highlighter Pencil- full size- £15

This colour is absolutely beautiful! However I do have a gripe about this product! It took off my foundation once blended into the cheekbones as a highlight. I will carry on with it though and tomorrow I'm going to try it out under my foundation for a more subtle highlight. I love this brand so I really hope that this product works!

Essence Liquid Lipstick in Show Off- full size- £2.50 

I already know I love this product as I have a light nude pink already in my collection. It crosses between the pigment of a liquid lipstick but dries to a shiny gloss. Unfortunatly this product is only as low as it is because of the colour. A friend will be recieving this soon. 

Collection Long Lasting Nail Effects- Full size- £2.99

Another great brand here and I love this colour! Only reason it is so far down is that I have loads of nail polishes! 

As you can see this was a great month for Glossybox! A friend of mine did receive a holy grail product of mine in her box and I'm a little jealous but this was a great overall box. Keep it up Glossybox! 

Emma 

Nars Glossybox- unboxing and review

Hey everyone! 

Today I have a special unboxing for you all. I recently managed to get hold of one of the Nars for Glossybox boxes which sold out in 28 minutes and today I'd like to show you all what's in it and my thoughts. The box itself was £30 for subscribers plus postage. It contains 5 deluxe size samples of Nars' most popular products. For non-subscribers this box was £35 + postage. 

I must say, the packaging for this Glossybox was absolutely spot on! The box itself is a beautiful matte black exactly like Nars packaging. Inside the ribbon was printed with the Nars text and featured black tissue paper and a black Glossybox sticker. I believe this is one of the best packages that Glossybox has made! 

As always I'm going to go from my favourite to my least favourite in the box, although I'll say now I love all of this box! 

Nars Satin Lip Pencil Deluxe Sample in Rikugien 

I had to just start with this item. I've had this satin lip pencil on my wish list for what seems like forever and I must say, I tried this straight away. The hype on YouTube is so right. It's a perfect everyday colour with a beautiful sheen. I did notice that it didn't last long on my lips but I don't mind re-applying this beatiful colour. A full size of this product is £19.

Nars Blush deluxe sample in Orgasm 

No best of Nars box would be complete without the famous Orgasm blush. Although it does look like a really dark colour, applied with a light hand, it turns into a lovely flush. Luckily I had the perfect blush brush (Eco tools) that fit into this blush and of corse it's lovely for work. A full size would cost £23.

Nars Larger than life eyeliner deluxe sample in Via Veneto

I really don't have much to say about this eyeliner. It's always good to have a solid black eyeliner and of corse I tried this out during my 8 hour shift at work. It lasted well but by the end of my shift I had noticed the outer corners were faded and smudged (probably me though). I will be trying this product out again though as I'm pretty sure I could use this up. A full size would cost you £19.

Nars Multiple Deluxe Sample in Orgasm

I've only put this cult favourite product so low because I really don't have a clue how to use it. Is it just a cream blush or do I have to use it other ways? I think I need to have a good read on blogs and on YouTube to find out. If you have an idea, please could you let me know in the comments. A full size of this is £29.

Nars Audacious Mascara Delxue Sample 

Again I only have one reason for having this product so low and that is that it broke in shipping. 

Unfortunatly when I openned the product the first time the brush stayed inside the product. I have already contacted Glossybox with photographs and they have said they will send me a replacement. I must say Glossybox's customer service are fantastic. I've had to get into contact with them before and each time they have been amazing. 

As you can see I think this is great value for Nars products and although I have some items to figure out and test yet, I'm in love with this Glossybox! 

Emma 

Glossybox-November

Hey everyone. 

I really didn't know what to post today. It was a mash up between the Glossybox review or my #14by14Feb update. Glossybox seemed the more natural route to go as tomorrow is the 14th. This months theme was Lipstick to Lashes and I must admit I was dissapionted. We will go into that more later on. Glossybox is a monthly subscription box which costs £10 + p&p and you can buy the boxes in 3 monthly or yearly subscriptions. They also make boxes for other countries, so it's worth checking out if they have one in your area. If you haven't seen a Glossybox review by myself before I start with my favourite and end on my least favourite. 

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick- full size- £7.99 

I was so relieved to receive the colour I picked for this box (unfortunatly I don't have the lipstick with me at the moment and I can't remember the name), subscribers were able to pick the month before, where as non-subscribers just got a colour picked. There were 4 colours in total. I remembered this colour as one that Jessica Braun on YouTube enjoys and thought her reviews are great. She is totally right! Even though I've only swatched it, it is super creamy and instantly pigmented. I can't wait for this colour! 

Emite Diamond Heart Primer- travel size- Full size is £25.90

As you all know, I love my primers. This brand has appeared in a Glossybox before and to be honest, I wasn't that impressed with that product. However I do have high hopes for this one. It is said to balance skin tone, boost radiance and creates a smooth finish for the day ahead. The test for a good primer for me is if it lasts longer that 3 hours on my t-zone (the oiliest part of my face). That's how I know if it's a good primer or not.

Royal Apothic Body Lotion- travel size- full size is £14.50

I must admit, I've always liked Royal Apothic products ever since my first ever Glossybox where their lip tinties was featured. This body lotion is exactly what you need in the colder months as it is a soft moisturiser which doesn't lay heavy on the skin. It doesn't exactly have a scent which is also a plus. Will defiantly be used! 

MUA Eyeshadow Palette in Undressed- full size- £4.00 

Okay most people would be happy about this and I must admit, any other palette or even a different on e from this brand and I would be. However this palette I just recently panned and completely used in my #panthatpalette on Instagram. The only colours I had left were two, the far bottom left and the far bottom right. As you can tell, this palette is going to be given to a friend. 

Eylure Natural Lashes- full size- £5.00 

I don't really have much to say about these lashes apart from the fact that lashes and I have never got on and so I don't use them anymore. These will also be passed on to a friend. 

As I said in the introduction, this isn't a bad box. Just for myself, it came at the wrong time and I just don't use lashes. However the lipstick, primer and body lotion will be loved. 

Emma 

Glossybox- October!

Hey everyone, 

Wow this comes round fast doesn't it? I can't believe I've been getting Glossybox for 10 months now! Glossybox is a monthly subscription beauty box in which you get 5-6 products (most are full size, but some are sample size). Monthly subscription is £10 a month (plus p&p) and they do create boxes for all around the world, so check out if they can send one to you! 

This months box is an amazing one with all full size items! I was very shocked when I openned this months box. As always I will post my favourite item first going down towards my least favourite. 

Nicka K Airbrush Blending Sponge- full size- £6.50

As you can imagine I was pretty amazed by seeing a blending sponge in the mix! I've been wanting a new sponge to replace my Real Techniques blending sponge which is very old and well loved now and after trying this one this morning, I can tell you I am not a fan. I don't actually use sponges how they are meant to be used (damp as to not suck up all the product) however I found this sponge a lot more dense than the RT (real techniques) and it actually hurt my face. For now, it will do to apply my foundation but I will be repurchasing the RT.

Talika Photo-hydra Day- full size- £24.85

Oh Glossybox, how you cease to amaze me. As you all know I love a good skincare item and with this French brand I could not contain my excitement! This moisturiser is said to sooth and nourish all season long with hyaluronic acid to keep you feeling plump. There is no weird smell and the constancy is a little watery but I will give any skincare brand a try! 

So Susan Haute Light Highlighting Pencil- full size- £15.00

If you read my Instagram, you will already know I've tried this product out this morning and I do like it. Not a love as it is a peach coloured highlight and I would have preferred a white, however it will be used quite a lot for my inner corner and probably panned in the near future. I must admit, one thing I like about Glossybox popping in So Susan products is that the company is cruelty free and is also hypoallergenic, great pluses for the makeup industry. 

Lanolips Lip Ointment with Colour SPF15 in Rhubarb- full size- £7.99

This again is another product I tried right away and I can tell you now, I don't like the taste. I don't know whether it is the SPF15 in it or the amount of moisturisation but I don't think this product will be used. I know there is a little bit of a cult following with this company, but not for me. Sorry Glossybox! 

Jelly Pong Pong Play Paint in Damson- full size- £8.95

I've never really had good luck with Jelly Pong Pong and when I had a product in one of my first Glossyboxes, it ended up going to my sister. I love the colour of this product and it has no smell to it, however there is no control to this item and a lot comes out on your hand straight away. For a cheek/lip product you really do have to be careful and in the mornings that is something I am not! Again another product that will stay in the draw...

I must admit overall I love the amount of full size items and variety of items Glossybox is giving it's subscribers at the moment! I can honestly say that I get more items I enjoy than items I don't. Next month they are giving subscribers the choice of Revlons best selling lip colours and I have already chosen mine. I think this is a perfect way for people to get exactly what they want and if know if I get the shade I picked out, I will defiantly use it. ALSO coming up soon Glossybox is releasing a collaborated box with Nars Cosmetics and as a makeup collector who doesn't own any Nars, you can bet I've jumped on that waiting list already. Any subscriber will be offered the box for £30 instead of the retail £35, an even better reason to subscribe to Glossybox! 

Emma 

Glossybox- September!

Hey everyone, 

A month goes round so quickly! Here I am coming at you with another Glossybox unboxing and I'll say now, it's a bad month. I have a few items I like but I don't agree that it was worth the amount you pay for the box. If you don't know already, Glossybox is £10 plus postage and you can get different monthly subscriptions. Glossybox does also create boxes for different countries so it's worth checking if they do one for your area. 

This months theme was style and getting into the fall weather which I defiantly agree the items do. 

Maria Nila Luminous Colour Hair Masque- full size- £18.95

I must admit this is the product I'm most excited for. If you know me well you already know I love a good hair mask and I do compare them all to my favourite from Beauty Protector but unfortunately that  has a price tag of £16! As soon as I openned this one up, I fell in love with the scent. It is so fruity and I bet will smell amazing with my current shampoo. 

Bella Pierre Shimmer Powder in Whesek- full size- £12.99

Okay, maybe I lied a little. I am also excited for this product! I have been in love with Bella Pierre products since my first ever Glossybox which had a gold coloured shimmer powder in it. This one is a beautiful silver/grey colour which will probably appear on my lower lash line in the weeks to come! Defiantly a fall colour. 

Nails Inc polish in Battersea Park- full size- £11

I really should re-do my profile on Glossybox because I always get nail polish now and although I love polish, I never get colours I like. I do know that in this months box you could have also got a light pink colour which I would have worn to death. However khaki green really isn't my thing and this polish will be passed to my sister. 

Invisibobble Traceless Hair Ring- full size- £4

I must admit I will never use these. I can't wear my hair up to sleep (I manage to get headaches from the pony tail) and I have to use black hair ties for work. So these although a great idea (if they work), will probably be passed on as well. 

Marsk Eyeshadow Brush Pro- Full size- £16.70

This i think was a waste of product in my box. Although I do like recieving brushes in any of the boxes I receive, this one I think just isn't worth £16.70. I haven't given it a shot at applying eyeshadow yet, but I already know I don't like the bristles. They are synthetic and feel weird even on my hand. This may also be a product going to my sister. 

As well as the products in our boxes we also recieved a code for an invitation to Best Secret (clothing) which I will also never use! I shouldn't complain about this box as all the items were full size, however I just don't feel the items were worth the price or even being in a style box. 

Emma 

Glossybox- August!

Hey everyone, 

It seems like delivery central at my house at the moment with us wanting all our items to arrive before we go to Italy. Luckily my Glossybox arrived yesterday and I've already swatched and played with a few things. 

If you do not know, Glossybox is £10 + p&p a month and you get around 5-6 items a time ranging from makeup, skincare and haircare. Glossybox also have boxes for other countries, however you will have to look on their websites to find out which ones. On to the unboxing! As always I've put the large items first. 

Naobay Calming Face Toner- Full Size- £10.65

As you can imagine I was rather happy about skincare being in this months box! I've tried this brand before and I loved how the product worked so hopefully this will be just as good. As soon as I saw the product description I wanted to smell it (it has chamomile in it) and unfortunately it does not smell great. However I do always give skincare a try first! 

Sass Purifying Cleanser- Sample size- full size is £7

Another brand which has featured in Glossybox before and that I was pleasantly surprised with! Last time we recieved an intimate shave gel this time it is an intimate cleanser. Now I've never used a product like this so I have nothing to compare it to! However I do know I'll have to keep this in my bedroom or else my father or boyfriend may mistake it for skincare! 

Emite Artist Colour Powder Blush- Full Size- £20.59

I do not consider this colour a blush! Do not get me wrong, I love the fact Glossybox included a full size artist blush. However how many skin tones is this actually going to suit? After swatching on my hand and reading the description, it does say it could be used as a bronzer too. But with my pale skin tone, even that will be too dark. Don't expect this to be in my collection long. 

Manna Kadar Lash Primer- Full size- £14.55 

You better believe I was super happy about a lash primer being in our boxes this month! I've never used a primer before and this one is said to keep your lashes primed before mascara with vitamin b12. It has a white colour, so if you don't apply mascara fully, you will notice white dots so do be careful! 

MeMeMe Lipglide in Playful Peach- Full size- £6.95

Peach is defiantly an in colour at the moment, showing it's face in lots of collections so Glossybox was right on que here! Peach is not really a colour I gravitate towards however I will always give a lip product a go. Another full size item here! 

Overall this box was pretty good! I'm happy with everything here except the "blush" and am excited for next months box too! The sneak preview is a full size hair mask by the brand Maria Nila worth £18.95. I'm always up for a good hair mask! 

Emma 

Glossybox- July!

Hey everyone! 

So this post is rather late and the only reason is because I don't know what to write about it all. This July Glossybox is mostly skincare and I can't give a honest review without trying everything out first. For those that don't know, Glossybox is £10 a month plus postage and packaging. 

This month everything came neatly popped in this cute little bag (perfect for holidays in your carry on!) which is French themed. It also came in its usual Glossybox packaging too but my sister has nicked that due to the super cute design. The value of this bag is £3.99

Vichy- Aqualia Thermal Light Cream- full size is £31

As you can probably tell (because it's my first product) that I already love this product! I've been using a little of this moisturiser every evening before I go to bed as it's so light weight and I barely feel it. It's perfect for the summer, however when it's gone I'll be sad. I'm not spending £31 on a moisturiser! 

Lollipops- Lip Balm Delicieuse- full size- £4.15

This Lip balm you guys has gone straight into my lip organiser! The smell and taste are to die for. Hopefully I can make this last a while however you do have the re-apply a few times to make it worth your while. 

Left- Teoxane Cosmeceuticals- Perfect Skin Refiner- full size is £70!

I haven't tried this yet but from reading the card, it sounds like a face serum/night mask which over time will plump and hydrate the skin. However it does come with a warning that you will feel a mild tingling at first). 

Right- Noxidoxi- Enhancing Serum Base- full size is £33.46

Again another product I have not tried yet, but I am more excited about this one than the last. It's said to help protect, hydrate and moisturise placed before your moisturiser. I'm a skincare fan so having this placed in my Glossybox this month made me rather happy. I may have to try this out tonight! 

Next month there is a preview for a lash primer which I'm very excited about! I've never used one before. 

Emma P