GlossyBox Review – March 2015
Price of the Box is £10.00 Plus £3.25 P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 6 items
Total value of contents in the box is £35.00
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The March 2015 Glossy Box has arrived with a spring in it’s step and I think you’ll agree that Glossy Box have been a great contender in delivering a much improved beauty line-up within their boxes not to mention the brands they’ve been partnering with recently. Whilst this month’s box didn’t immediately capture me at first, I was pleasantly surprised when I put some of the products to the test and with Spring in mind there’s a good selection of rejuvenating skin and hair care products alongside some make up treats which always goes down well with subscribers. This month’s box features a great variety and includes four full sized products and two generous sized samples from well-known brands alongside some budget-friendly beauty brands too, with a value of £35.00.
Glossybox is a monthly beauty subscription service. The box consists of 4-5 selected hair, make-up , body and nail products from well-known brands and new brands and includes a mixture of full sized and sample products.
1. NAOBAY Moisturising Peeling – Full Size 100ml RRP £13.71
I’ve heard of Naobay but never tried anything from their collection before so was looking forward to trying out my first ever product and it’s full sized too, worth more than the actual price of the box!
The NAOBAY Moisturising Peeling contains natural peeling particles from the Acai palm tree and claims to gently exfoliate the skin, remove surface cells and impurities, whilst also helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines.
This Moisturising Peel smells amazing with a refreshing citrus scent and comes in light weight milky formula with teeny exfoliating particles which don’t feel abrasive, providing you don’t work the formula too hard. I’m really fussy about what I put on my face due to my troublesome oily skin but this felt really soothing and didn’t irritate my skin at all which could be due to the mixture of both natural and organic ingredients. My skin felt soft, nourished and super-clean. I’m quite impressed with my first introduction to Naobay and my skin absolutely loves the goodness within this formula.
2. Essence Lash Princess Volume Mascara – Full Size 12ml RRP £3.30
This was the first item which caught my eye within this month’s box, mainly due to the pretty princess-y design and Essence is one of those brands that I’ve read lots about but never tried anything from their collection until now. This mascara has a specially shaped cobra brush and promises to cover each individual lash for breathtaking volume with a great curl.
Firstly I loved that the lid featured a raised rubber design, which additionally gives a nice extra grip to the wand, perfect for when you’re trying to get the lashes in the inner corners. The wand is quite unique and not one I’ve come across before but it works very well with the formula and is great for building and picking up the lashes without any clumping. The formula is a bit wet for my liking but the pigment is very black and really gives a noticeable finish and in terms of volume it does make the lashes look naturally fuller and thicker.
This definitely performs as promised and being under £4 I’m really impressed, it’s even better than some of the more expensive volume mascara’s I’ve tried and this one won’t break the bank either!
3. Dove Youthful Vitality Shampoo & Conditioner Duo – Travel Size 50ml x 2
This appears to be a new range from Dove and mainly concentrates on ageing hair to give it the boost it needs with a unique formula infused with Cysteine rich-Protein and Elasto-Lipids, bringing a deep replenishment with double fullness to create youthful and thicker looking hair. One of my pet peeves is receiving a shampoo without the conditioner or vice versa so it was good to see a duo within this month’s box to really get a feel of Dove’s Youthful Vitality range.
I received this same duo in another beauty box this month and unfortunately it’s not for me which is a shame but I’m sure a family member will happily take these off my hands. Both of the samples come in 50ml which is great for weekends away or short breaks.
4. ncLA Nail Lacquer – Full Size 15ml RRP £13.00
I’m a self-confessed obsessive when it comes to nail varnish and was delighted to see one from a he cruelty-free brand ncLA in the shade “I only fly private”.
The ncLA are “5 Free” luxury nail lacquers, meaning they are 100% free of DBP, toulene, and formaldehyde, but also of camphor and animal testing
I wasn’t too drawn to the colour initially as I normally steer away from orange and yellow shades, but this is more of a muted orange and looks much softer, it’s the perfect spring/summer shade. You may receive a different shade to mine but the others I’ve seen so far are beautiful too.
5. Sleek MakeUP Pout Paint – Full Size 8ml RRP £4.99
This little tube in the shade Port is literally filled with an intense pigmented lip formula and is very true to the colour in the tube being a lovely pink colour. It has a soft, creamy and moisturising texture which adds a vibrant pop of colour effortlessly with a semi-matte finish and feels just like a lipstick texture when applied. With these kinds of products I usually expect a little stickiness but surprisingly it wasn’t at all making it really comfortable to wear over a long period of time without drying out my lips. I especially like the small nozzle too as it perfect for getting just the right amount of product.I’m really smitten with this lip paint from Sleek and I actually can’t believe how affordable it is especially with it being so pigmented, I will definitely be looking into some of their other shades.
My Verdict
Whilst I wasn’t visually drawn to some of the products featured inside this month’s box, I was pleasantly surprised when I delved in further. There’s some great highlights within this edition which also covers a good area of beauty and not forgetting the four full sized products which totals up to £35.00 in value. Apart from the hair products I will certainly continue to use the remainder and can’t wait to pick up some more Sleek Pout Paints. I’m sure you will agree that Glossybox have really upped their game recently and I can’t wait to receive the April box as it’s another collector’s edition which taps into a golden era.
Glossybox always include a generous amount of full sized products and the total value always beats the actual monthly subscription cost so it’s a great affordable way to discover products from well known and new brands. It also comes beautifully wrapped and feels very much like receiving a gift each month.
April Spoiler Alert – All subscribers will receive a full sized Lord & Berry Crayon Lipstick.
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Glossybox Limited Edition Mother’s Day Treatment Collection Box – February 2015
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been shocked by the sudden appearance of Mother’s Day in the calendar and it’s soon approaching with only a few weeks left!
With Mother’s Day in mind, Glossybox have curated a limited edition Treatment Collection with our favourite people in mind, our mums or alternatively a treat for you! Each box is perfectly packaged with an edit of little luxuries from leading brands including Decleor, Vichy and Wild About Beauty.
The Glossybox Treatment Collection is packed full of indulgent treats and is worth over £100 and the box will be available to order for £30.00 from the 23rd February 2015 via www.glossybox.co.uk while stock lasts.
The Treatment Box includes:
- Decleor Aromessence Iris Super Serum – 15ml
- Sacha Juan Hair Serum – Full Size
- Scentered Stress Less Therapy Balm – Full Size
- Wild About Beauty Botanical Skin Prep Serum – Full Size
- Naobay Body Radiance Lotion – Full Size
- Urban Apothecary Glass Tealight candle – Full Size
- Vichy Liftactiv Supreme Day Cream – 15ml
- Little Ondine Twins Nail Polish – Full Size
You can register your interest now at:
http://campaigns.glossybox.co.uk/uk/treatment-collection
Glossybox Review – January 2015
Price of the Box is £10.00 Plus £3.25 P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 5 items
Total value of contents in the box is £34.36
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The January 2015 Glossybox has landed and this month’s edit kick-starts the new year with a beauty revival box boasting an impressive five full sized products to help recover and revive tired partied out skin. As we soldier through the most miserable month of the year, this month’s box is the perfect pick me up to beat those January blues. I also love that the box focuses mainly on make up giving a welcomed break from skincare. There’s also a few new brands featured this month which is always good to see.
Glossybox already revealed two of the products which you could expect to see inside this month’s box and I was pretty excited to try the organic toner and the mineral blusher, both of which come from brands I’ve not heard of before. The box mainly features make-up and a toner this month from brands such as Nicka K New York, Kueshi, Jelly Pong Pong, MeMeMe Cosmetics and Naked Lips.
Glossybox is a monthly beauty subscription service. The box consists of 4-5 selected hair, make-up , body and nail products from well-known brands and new brands and includes a mixture of full sized and sample products.
1. Kueshi Revitalising Face Toner – Full Size 200ml RRP £8.36
Last month’s box revealed that all subscribers would be greeted by this revitalising toner from the organic brand Kueshi. I’m on a quest to really shake up my cleansing routine and this arrives at the perfect time in a very generous sized bottle.
Kueshi is a Spanish brand who’s products combine high quality active ingredients and natural products for their effectiveness, smoothness and texture, providing optimal results which are natural and kind to your skin.
The toner contains skin-loving ingredients such as aloe vera, chamomile and calendula that combine to soothe the skin leaving it feeling comfortable, fresh, healthy and perfectly clean. The formula is gentle for even the most sensitive of skin types and comes subtly fragranced.
This toner removes any last traces of excess oils and makeup effortlessly and leaves the skin feeling rebalanced, refreshed and hydrated making it the perfect base for moisturiser application.
My only gripe is the brand isn’t readily available in the UK and I can see myself falling for this toner!
2. MeMeMe Eye Liner Pencil – Full Size RRP £4.00
Eyeliner is a make-up bag must-have for me and it’s very rare that I switch from my all time favourite shade, the blackest of black.
The pencil is really soft and creamy and comes in the shade clay which is dark brown in colour. I wasn’t expecting much from this eyeliner but it applies on the waterline effortlessly and smoothly. After a few hours the colour had faded a little but was still clearly visible without any smudging. The shade really softens the eyes whilst still giving you that defined look.
3. Nicka K New York Colorluxe Powder Blush – Full Size RRP £7.00
I was really excited to try out this innovative loose blusher by Nicka K New York which promises to give you radiant and glowing skin, a much needed make up fix to brighten dull and lacklustre skin during the months of winter.
All subscribers can expect to see this revolutionary blush in the shade Romantic which is pink with a red undertone. I love that the blusher is housed in a compact tub with a plush applicator and also includes a mirror which is great for on the go touch ups.
Unfortunately the applicator does dispense quite a bit of powder and doesn’t apply evenly which resulted in some parts being patchy. I found that using a brush as opposed to the applicator worked much better to soften the colour for a more natural and even result. If you’re a fan of brighter cheek shades unlike me who is more drawn to muted shades, this pigmented blusher really gives a healthy pop of colour and can be built up to achieve the desired result. I love the overall concept but for me the shade let it down.
4. Jelly Pong Pong All Over Glow Illuminator – Full Size RRP £10.00
This oil-free lightweight luminising gel is enriched with micronised pearlescent pigments & jasmine extract to highlight the face for a fresh, radiant complexion by simply dabbing a little onto the cheekbones and the brow bone.
The shade is a lovely golden peach with hints of gold shimmer and a pearly finish. The formula is very pigmented and a little goes a long way. This blends in effortlessly leaving a beautiful sheen and you can really see the luminousity when the light reflects on the skin . As well as the cheeks and the brow bone, a very tiny amount can also be mixed in with foundation to add a little glow.
I really like this illuminator, the subtle shade really brings warmth to the skin as well as giving an instant luminous and radiant glow.
5. Naked Lips Organic Lip Balm – Full Size RRP £5.00
I’ve been reaching out for lip balms much more recently for keeping my lips weatherproof during the colder months.
Naked Lips is a European brand who just focus on organic lip products. I received the super fruits balm which is quite impressive with it’s creamy and super-moisturising 100% natural formula. It’s packed with oils from anti-oxidant fruits and has the most delicious scent which is very similar to the love heart sweets! As well as it’s good enough to eat fragrance, it also works wonders on dry chapped lips making them feel much more softer and hydrated.
My Verdict
Glossybox have curated a great box to kick start the year and will certainly be a crowd pleaser amongst subscribers this month and is one of my favourite edits. The box showcases an impressive line up which includes five full sized products and mainly focuses on make up treats as well as the soothing toner which I’ve fallen in love with. It was good to see a few new brands within the box too. As well as the beauty treats there was also a £25 Hello Fresh card to redeem against any of their boxes.
Glossybox always include some full sized products which bumps up the value of the box so it’s a great affordable way to discover and trial products from well known and new brands. This months box has a value of £34.36 beating the cost of the box.
February Spoiler Alert – All subscribers will receive a full sized Royal Apothic Tintie Lip Butter which has just been launched in the UK and has already hit the shelves at Space.NK
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GlossyBox Spoiler – June 2014
If you can’t wait here’s a spoiler of what you will find in your June GlossyBox
This month GlossyBox are embracing the great British summer with 3 out of 5 FULL SIZE products! They have curated their June box to help you update your summer beauty routine in one easy step.
PLUS each box will have a minimum value of £45
To see my review of June’s GlossyBox please click here
GlossyBox Review – May 2014
Price of the Box is £10.00 Plus £3.25 P&P
No. of Products in the Box – 7 items
Total value of contents in the box is around £25.95
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GlossyBox Review – March 2014
Price of the Box is £10.00 Plus £3.25 P&P
No of Products in the Box – 5 items
Total value of contents in the box £65.47
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The March GlossyBox has finally arrived. The theme this month is “Beauty Blossom”. This must be in the aid of Spring showing an appearance!
Sneak Peak – GlossyBox March 2014
A sneak peak at one of the items which will be included in the March 2014 “GlossyBox”!
Who is looking forward to receiving their GlossyBox this month? We certainly are!