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-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