My two cents on the September and August GlossyBox.

Hello my loves,

I hope you're all having a great week :-)

I didn't bother doing a Glossybox review last month. Instead I decided instead of doing two separate posts Id do one for the the last two boxes, so I will apologise in advance this may be a long post. 

I'm going to be honest I'm cancelling my subscription. I think that Glossybox is an amazing idea and I fell in love with the idea just not the products. I went into my cupboard the other day and I saw all the boxes that had opened but forgotten about, that's how bad it is that? I think I would rather put £12.95 in my savings account each month and go on a huge shopping spree when I have enough pennies.

Here are all of the goodies from the last two boxes, I keept the perfume samples out of this.

I will do the September bits first.

HD Brows (Eye&Brow Palette)

I'm going to have a little rant about this product, I am quite excited to be able to try this but I'm just not sure I understand the "HD Brows" label. Why are they HD? The box came just like this, no outer packaging or instructions. I'm not sure if this just me, but, when I buy something I want it to be in nice packaging with a sales pitch, I need to ask myself "why do you want this product? is it worth the money?" and all those kind of questions, it didn't give me that and I feel a bit short changed, I know that seems snobbish or quite petty but I'm right. Doing brows isn't rocket science of course but for the newbies wouldn't it be nice to have instructions? This probably won't be used because I have quite bushy brows but it's a good thing to have.

GlossyBox say
"Eyebrow experts HD Brows have developed a handy handbag palette with four matt eyebrow colours, which can also double up as an eye shadow and eyeliner."

L’Oréal Professionnel (Mythic Oil)

I am looking forward to trying this out actually, the only problem I have is my hair gets greasy on it's own so I'm not sure adding extra oil will be a good thing or a bad thing.

 

GlossBox say.
"Unveil the power of Mythic Oil from L’Oréal Professionnel. Enriched with a special blend of avocado and grape seed oil, this lightweight oil cares and pampers all hair types. Intensely nourishing even the finest hair, the formula leaves hair looking shiny and feeling supple."

StriVectin (SD Eye Concentrate)

I'm excited about trying this out too, I have been getting a few as I like to call them "smile lines" around my eye and the dark circles just really depress me.

GlossyBox say
"StriVectin-SD Eye Concentrate is a multi-dimensional eye cream targeting crow’s feet, dark circles and puffiness around the eyes. This leading eye wrinkle and line fighter is powered up with our proprietary complex of 7.5% NIA-114 & Peptides Actives to improve the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet in just 2-8 weeks. Results will keep improving overtime, if you continue to use twice a day."

On to the August box, here are the bits I got.

Rebel Nails (Nail Wraps)

I am intrigued and confused by these guys, I think I'd like to try them out I'm just not sure I understand the process lol. I guess I'll have to just shut up and put up right? :-)

GlossyBox say.
"Rebel Nail Wraps come in an ever-expanding range of styles and designs to create stunning nails you have always dreamed of! They don’t chip like regular varnish and your nails look amazing 24/7. With hundreds of designs to choose from, nail wraps let you change your look instantly with an easy application and no drying time. Create an impact with your designer Rebel Nail Wraps!"

Murad (Time Release Blemish Cleanser)

My skin has been quite bad of late (I guess it's also due to the fact that I have been eating a massive ton of junk food) and I had a reaction to my usual face stuff which left me with a horrible swollen eye and face :'( but I'd like to give this guy a good go.

Here is what GlossyBox say.
"The new Anti-Ageing Blemish line from Murad is the first comprehensive, integrated approach designed to restore a smooth, youthful complexion, by addressing acne breakouts while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Adult skin with blemishes is less resilient and more prone to exhibit signs of accelerated ageing, therefore optimal health and appearance can only be achieved by addressing blemishes with a system that strengthens, restores and protects the skin. Murad’s Time Release Blemish Cleanser features an advanced Multi-Active Blemish Fighting System designed to reduce existing blemishes while preventing new blemishes from forming. Suitable for all ages and skin types."

KMS California (HAIRSTAY Style Boost)

I like trying new hairsprays so I'm excited to see if this does as it says.

GlossyBox Say
"Primer for your hair! The foam-to-liquid crackle formula enhances natural movement and bounce while boosting the performance of styling products, for a style that lasts up to 3x longer. Formulated with IOPS (inside out perfecting system) technology, pomegranate & pepper to provide heat protection and create an invisible style foundation for all hair types."

DANIEL SANDLER (JUMBO JET Mascara)

I'm all for trying out new mascaras, I'm just not sure if I am all for trying out "JUMBO JET" ones.

Here is what GlossyBox say.
"British talent Daniel Sandler has been a makeup artist and leader in his field for over 25 years. Throughout this time Daniel has developed his knowledge and huge talent for creating stunning looks. One of his fortes is making these looks wearable for women, being able to show and explain just how easy makeup can be and by “Delivering Timeless Beauty”.
JUMBO JET is the only mascara a woman needs when she wants high-performance, luscious lashes. “The first coat gives a natural effect, suitable for day looks; the second adds a little more drama; the third coat takes lashes to full-on night time glamour” JUMBO JET is both incredibly glossy, very glamorous, intensely black, and are Hypo-allergenic and opthamologically tested. Available only in a jet black, non- waterproof formula. It can easily be removed with a good quality eye makeup remover."

Ahava (Mineral Body Lotion)

I don't look after my skin as well as I should so I'm happy to get this and try it out.

GlossyBox say.
"Part of Ahava’s new My Skin Reborn range, this quickly absorbed yet rich body lotion draws on the skin-nurturing properties of Ahava’s unique Dead Sea mineral complex, Mineral Skin Osmoter™, as well as desert plant extracts and other moisturising ingredients to effectively hydrate, nourish and protect the skin. With an all-natural formulation that’s free from parabens, SLS/SLES, petroleum, harsh synthetic ingredients and GMOs, Mineral Body Lotion is allergy tested and approved for sensitive skin."

So, there we have it, I know it's a long long post and I am really sorry for that. I'm interested to know what you gorgeous girls are thinking about GlossyBox? Are you subscribed or not?

Peace and Love

June GlossyBox

Hello my loves :-)

I hope you're all doing ok.

So unless you've been living under a rock for the past few months, you will probably have heard of GlossyBox they say on the site "Every month we send you 5 exciting luxury product miniatures packed in a beautiful box for you to test at home." 

OK, I was brought up in life being told "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"  but in this case I need to because GlossyBox seem to be so blissfully unaware that a huge amount of us who got them aren't happy.

Last months box seemed to be so good, with Nars and a lipstick and a few other cool things. So I damned if I wasn't signing up, Nars is something I have always to try but just cannot afford. I waited patiently for a month while my box came. I'd hoped I'd be able to not open it until my birthday, yah that lasted two minutes lol. When I opened it, I was so happy with the packaging. They had their own logo all over the box, and inside was a baby pink box, I was happy. Again it's the small things. Then I opened it, and my day was ruined, ok so slightly dramatic lol. But I was upset by the box. The minature OPI was cute, It was glittery. I got a serum which I applied on the back of my hand it felt greasy they sent me a couple of smellies but I don't have a sense of smell and they also sent me a batiste dry shampoo. Now I do not have a problem with Batiste,  far from it. But I was promised 'high end' and Batiste as much as I love it isn't high end at all, also I wish they'd sent one of the new dry shampoos instead of the old ones. 

Looking at the box of "goodies" I will probably use two products out of five, how is that good?

I had a long rant with a couple of twitter girls, we aren't happy indeed. It would appear GlossyBox on twitter don't answer their customers now they've become more 'popular' On YouTube I had noticed a thing called BirchBox, which is exactly the same as GlossyBox just over in the states and I think a lot of us were so upset we couldn't get it here, so when GlossyBox announced they would be bringing it to us Brits we all went mad and had to sign up, because again why wouldn't us makeup obsessed beauties want 5 Highend products for £10? It's a crazy question. I was so happy with the reviews of the first box, and I really was just so excited but that soon changed. 

To top it all off, they announced yesterday they had a surprise and made it sound all cool, but they dropped on us they will be charging £2.95 for postage and packing. Now I wouldn't have minded this if in the first place they charged shipping costs, however, they just decided to add shipping costs without thinking that we came for cheap makeup because we are on a budget why would we want to pay extra? I guess they have good tactics. They've gotten all popular and started making changes, I reckon a lot of people will cancel I probably will if they keep sending me stuff I just won't use. They need to remember that we are the customer and will happily go elsewhere if they carry on making changes.

Anyway I think that's my rant over, I'm sure I will probably keep adding to bits but until then I took some pictures for you to look at and decide if you want to join or cancel.

I like the packaging, I think it's very girly and the box is very sturdy.

I like how it all came in a nice order

I am obsessed with this bottle of nail polish, it's seriously cute and just a little bigger than my little finger. I think I'll be keeping the bottle lol

I like how this came in it's own original box.

So, what did you guys think? Did you get the products you are happy with? I think I'll be saying to myself and anyone else who isn't impressed is "Better luck next time"

Peace, love and cupcakes :-)